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Both paper and touch-screen ballots were available this year, as the state is trying to shift back to paper. But while poll workers tried to encourage paper ballots, voters at Spring Hill Elementary preferred to line up for the touch-screen machines. All Races Contested In McLean

The McLean Connection went Republican governor candi- Contributed to print before the polls closed date Bob McDonnell has re- Route 7 then, now and as it will be. on Nov.3. For the latest local ceived $535,277 in donations election coverage, visit over the last four years from www.connectionnewspapers.com McLean households and busi- nesses. Democratic governor Changes Coming to Tysons Roads t least one McLean elec candidate Creigh Deeds has re- Ation officer said he had ceived $384,791 in campaign noticed a slight increase donations from McLean during Service roads to close, buses coming to rescue. in voter participation at the the same time period, accord- polls this year. ing to the Virginia Public Access ith lanes shifting, turns near the SAIC building. “The good take trains under the interchange “There seems to be a lot of Project. Wclosing down and news is, it doesn’t happen all at between Route 7 and Route 123. enthusiasm, compared to last McLean has heavily favored ramps moving, in addi- once,” Menaker said. Sometime next week, construction time,” said Kris Murthy, who Democrats in recent years. In tion to daily scattered lane clo- When construction is com- is to begin on the Tysons East sta- oversees the voting precinct at 2005, every McLean precinct sures, drivers in Tysons Corner pleted, Route 7 in Tysons Corner tion, located next to Route 123 Spring Hill Elementary School voted for Deeds over have seen a lot of changes, par- will have four lanes running in near the interchange with the the morning of Nov. 3. McDonnell, who ran against ticularly along Route 7, since each direction, as opposed to the Beltway. For the most part, the sta- This year, every political race each other in the Virginia attor- Metrorail construction started in current three, with sidewalks on tions will all be built simulta- listed on a McLean ballot was ney general race, by at least the spring. More is yet to come. each side and elevated rail running neously. contested by two major party nine percentage points. Soon, service roads along Route down the middle. Dulles Transit Partners spokes- candidates, the first time such Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling (R), who 7 will be closed down perma- man Marcia McAllister said the a thing has happened in several faces re-election against Demo- nently, as will any remaining mid- agency was also launching pro- election cycles. crat Jody Wagner, lost every block left turns, Howard Menaker “The good news is, grams to meet the condition for Contested elections tend to McLean precinct to another fe- of Dulles Transit Partners told a federal funding that it mitigate the increase turnout among voters, male candidate, former U.S. crowd of Tysons Corner business it doesn’t happen transportation impacts of con- which can be crucial in “off Rep. Leslie Byrne, in 2005. owners and representatives at the struction. An express bus line to year” elections, like the 2009 And with the exception of one group’s headquarters Monday af- all at once.” and from Prince William County gubernatorial cycle, according polling place at the Spring Hill ternoon, Oct. 26. Three such meet- — Howard Menaker, was recently put in place, and an- to political activists. Recreation Center, Vanderhye ings took place that day, so they Dulles Transit Partners other will travel back and forth Still, voter turnout is usually won every McLean precinct lo- would be accessible to business spokesman between Tysons Corner and high in McLean. For example, cated in the 34th Delegate Dis- people of varying schedules. Loudoun next year. On Nov. 23, every McLean precinct, with the trict over Republican Dave Hunt From Koon’s Chevrolet past Pike the Tysons Connector will begin exception of Tysons Corner, had in 2007. 7 Plaza, Route 7 is about to expand Menaker said the lanes would all circulating in the area, with free higher than average voter turn- Last year, President Barack to make room for construction of be in place by the end of next year buses running every 10 minutes out during the last governor’s Obama won 11 out of 13 rail down its median, Menaker or early 2011, although the final from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The race four years ago. McLean precincts over Repub- said. Along the eastbound side, curb and gutter work would not lunchtime connector is to run un- Across Virginia and in Fairfax lican John McCain. retaining walls will be used to raise be done until shortly before the til the rail project is completed, but County, approximately 45 per- But McLean residents do not areas now occupied by service project is completed in 2013. McAllister said she hoped it would cent of voters showed up to cast appear to be totally averse to roads to street level. “This work prove popular enough to stay in a ballot in the 2005 general voting for a Republican. U.S. will begin very shortly, probably in ON ROUTE 123, foundations are place afterward. election. But in McLean, 10 out Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) won the next few weeks,” Menaker said, already being laid for the Metro McAllister also said Dulles Tran- of 12 precincts reported voter every McLean precinct in his re- noting that the lanes would then stations and elevated rail. There, sit Partners was making experts turnout above 50 percent. election campaign last year de- be shifted late this year. the rail will run next to the north- available to talk to businesses McLean’s two ZIP codes, spite Obama and popular U.S. That work will run through the west side of the road, “so the traf- about telework, the Guaranteed 22101 and 22102, are also Sen. Mark Warner (D) being on spring. Then, in the middle of next fic impact is a lot less on 123,” Ride Home program and other among the most generous when the ballot for the opposition. year, the stretch of road to the west Menaker said. “Our work predomi- options that could help reduce it comes to campaign donations will be expanded, past Tyco Road. nantly is to the side.” traffic. to candidates from both politi- — Julia O’Donoghue In the fall of 2010, work will shift And on Oct. 12, workers began cal parties. and Mike Dicicco back east, to the westbound lanes excavating the tunnel that will — Mike DiCicco www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in McLean Veteran’s Day BBQ and Picnic at Turkey Run The Quality of Life Plus (QL+) Program will host a Veteran’s Day BBQ and Picnic on Sunday, Nov. 8, 4-8 p.m., at The Pavilions McLean Rotary at Turkey Run at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 President Paul Georgetown Pike in McLean. Frank, left, The event has a host of activities for supporters of all ages. Saxon Stage Admission to the farm is free for those attending the event. The Director Pavilions are heated in the event of cold weather. Phyliss Jaffe, A barbecue picnic feast will be cooked on site by JR’s Steakhouse center, Langley Catering. Limitless popcorn, snow cones, lemonade, soft drinks, High Principal beer and wine will be served. Burgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken Matt Ragone, and trimmings begin at 6 p.m., followed by soft serve ice cream. right, and the The Quality of Life Plus (QL+) Program has funded a new state- cast of ‘Time’s of-the-art laboratory at one of this nation’s preeminent schools of Square 2090.’ engineering. The QL+ Lab is encouraging students to use mul- tiple engineering disciplines to develop assistive technologies tai- lored for injured veterans. Photos by Adults are $50, children under 18 are free, and veterans are Christy Steele/ half price. The Connection Advance tickets and contributions can be made on the Web: www.qlplus.org/festival, or by check payable to Quality of Life Plus and sent to: 6748 Old McLean Village Drive, McLean VA 22101. Admission is 100 percent tax deductible. A Glimpse of ‘Time’s Square 2090’ Chamber To Host McLean Roratians preview Langley High School’s Non-Profit Forum upcoming musical. The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Fairfax County Office of Partnerships and M&T Bank, will con- By Christy Steele duct its third annual Non-Profit Forum hosted and sponsored by The Connection Gannett Co. Inc. The topic of this year’s forum is “Managing for Today’s Economy.” The forum is Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., at the Gannett/USA Today Headquarters located at 7950 ast members of the Jones Branch Road, McLean. This event is complementary to all upcoming Langley non-profits and includes lunch. C High School musical Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and George Mason Uni- “Time’s Square versity professor Dr. Stephen Fuller will be keynote speakers. Bryan 2090” spoke and performed for Spoon from U.S. Rep. Jim Moran’s (D-8) office will speak on fed- the Rotary Club of McLean on eral stimulus fund opportunities. Lunch will be followed by a panel Tuesday, Oct. 27. Phyliss Jaffe, discussion covering the topics of community grants and best prac- Saxon stage director, and Matt tices for partnerships. Ragone, Langley principal, ac- Call the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce at 703-356- companied the students to the 5424, or e-mail [email protected]. lunch event. The meeting opened with “America the Beautiful” led by Langley students Chelsea Membership, Food Drive Raitor and Justin McKay. After Beta Sigma Phi International, a non-academic sorority with 16 announcements and lunch, the Rael, played by Justin McKay, and Lily, played by Chelsea chapters in the Northern Virginia area and members ranging in cast members performed three Raitor, get to know each other better in this scene. Wes age from late teens to women in their 80s, is recruiting new mem- different scenes from the musi- Brandt, the writer and director, plays the keyboard, left. bers. The Greek letters of its name represent “Life, Learning and cal. Friendship,” which is the organization’s motto. The chapter will styles ranging from a big band part of being in the production is be conducting several food drives at local grocery stores during “TIME’S SQUARE 2090” is the number, a blues song, techno, rock that “because it is student writ- November and December to help stock some of the local food first ever student written musical and even some rapping. ten, we are doing all of the music banks and is preparing shoeboxes for “Operation Christmas Child.” to be performed at Langley High for the first time. It’s not some- which is part of Samaritan’s Purse International Relief. For more School. Wes Brandt, Langley High thing where we can take a CD information on local chapter, Preceptor Gamma Phi, contact School senior, wrote the script, “I am just floored by home and listen to it to know how [email protected] or visit www.betasigmaphi.org music and lyrics and is also the it was done on Broadway, or director of the performance. He these kids. watch a movie and see how they has acted in previous productions —Langley High Principal did it on stage. We can do it the Planning Under Way for at Langley, but this is his first time Matt Ragone way that we want and that Wes directing. wants and it’s open to interpreta- WinterFest Parade “I give Mrs. Jaffe a lot of credit tion.” A diverse group of local organizations are well into planning of now,” said Brandt. “I realize in the “What’s interesting about this is the second annual community holiday parade, McLean WinterFest. directing position that it’s a really that it’s a really different type of AFTER WATCHING the stu- The parade is scheduled Sunday, Dec. 6, at 4 p.m., and will take big hassle if you don’t know your musical in terms of the kind of dents, Ragone said, “I am just place in the 1300 block of Chain Bridge Road, starting at the Sun lines. It’s just little things like that music that [Brandt] has added in,” floored by these kids. That was the Trust Bank and proceeding to the traffic island at Rocco’s Family that I have been learning as a di- said Paul Goldberg, who plays first time I have gotten a glimpse Restaurant, where the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce rector.” President Julius in the musical. “It of what they are going to do. I will light the community holiday tree, as it has for more than 10 In the futuristic dystopia por- gets me out of my comfort zone think it’s going to be a great show years. trayed by the musical, Time’s with the rap. There is just a totally and I am really proud of them.” Square is the new capital of the different feel and everything is so “Time’s Square 2090” will run country and the U.S. government fluid and interesting.” Nov.12-14 at 7:30 p.m. and tick- See Week, Page 5 has complete control over its citi- McKay, who plays Rael in the ets can be purchased at zens. The music includes many production, said that his favorite langelydrama.com.

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he Mason District Po lice Station conducted Tits Active Shooter Re sponse Training on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18 at Falls Sabrina Delgado, a member of the Police Explorers, Church High School. pretends to have been shot during the simulation. Officials began arriving at 5 a.m. to secure the school, create check- points and prepare to instruct vol- unteers. Shortly before 1 p.m., the simulation began with a call to the police department by a school re- source officer, reporting a vehicle in the parking lot with a driver slumped over the wheel. Upon arrival, the officers inves- tigated the car before hearing simu- lated gunshots ring out from inside the school. Not having been in- structed of the details of the train- ing event, they proceeded to react to the diverse stimuli provided, in- cluding an ambush, an unidentified suspicious package in the school, multiple shooters and simulated deaths of officers and students. The Officer Sam Brim, PFC Louis Marty and PFC Bruce officers proceeded to secure the Blackwell discuss their day of training. school, apprehend the shooters, and attend to volunteers acting as Mason District Station, hoped teers. The emergency response injured and dead students. would force participating officers drill will be evaluated by Fairfax Designed to give police officers to “think outside of the box.” Fire and Police officials and by fed- hands-on, experiential training to Nearly 400 people were in- eral agencies, including the CIA. prepare them for a real-life chal- volved in Sunday’s training, in- “Really it’s not a right or a lenge, the simulation required put- cluding police officers from the wrong, it’s going to be seeing what ting knowledge and skills into prac- McLean and Mason stations, medi- we can do better,” said Deputy tice. It involved many surprises that cal response personnel, S.W.A.T. Chief Michael Reilly of Fairfax Fire Capt. Ted Arnn, commander of the team members and student volun- and Rescue.

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GRAND LARCENY/ LARCENY WITH THE INTENT TO SELL/ POSSESSION OF COCAINE/ARREST 1900 block of Chain Bridge Road. Officers apprehended and charged two men for stealing electronic items from the Apple Computer Store, located inside Tysons Corner Center at 1961 Chain Bridge Road, on Saturday, Oct. 24. The two men Informational entered the store around 5:15 p.m. Lunch and allegedly concealed various Thursday, merchandise inside their clothing. After one of the suspects exited the November 12th store, officers stopped him and RSVP arrested him. They located the 703-578-7201 second suspect still inside the Apple store and also arrested him. A 42- year-old male of Capitol Heights, MD. and a 53-year-old male of A Celebration of Washington, D.C. were transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The 42-yearold was charged with grand larceny, Herend on our Lucky larceny with the intent to sell and possession of cocaine. The 53-year- old was charged with felony 13th Anniversary concealment of merchandise.

LARCENIES 1400 block of Balls Hill Road. Bag stolen from vehicle. November 2 through November 21 1900 block of Chain Bridge Road. Gas stolen from business. 2700 block of Gallows Road. Briefcase stolen from vehicle. Squire Chase 2900 block of Gallows Road. Purse 1319 Chain Bridge Road stolen from business. McLean, Virginia 22101 1400 block of Grady Randall Court. Diamond ring stolen from 703-790-5649 residence.

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An independent, locally owned weekly Time To Get Serious newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Bay program, successfully urged the inclusion 1606 King Street Opportunity to use science to clean up the Alexandria, Virginia 22314 of language that will limit runoff into the bay Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River. from impervious surfaces, the one source of NEWS DEPARTMENT: pollution that has continued to grow dramati- To discuss ideas and concerns, he Potomac River provides a beau “nutrients” from these sources causes an un- cally along with population growth around the Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: tiful backdrop to so much of North natural growth of aquatic plants in the bay, bay watershed. Connolly’s capacity to relate [email protected] ern Virginia, from the rugged ar absorbing oxygen and then dying off, creating complex problems to solutions that would work T Kemal Kurspahic eas of the Potomac Gorge from massive, floating dead zones where no life can in local government land use and stormwater Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 above Great Falls down into Arlington to the survive. regulation is invaluable in this. U.S. Rep. Jim [email protected] broad tidal Potomac from Alexandria, then me- Now, new legislation, the Chesapeake Clean Moran and U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen are also Mike DiCicco andering down to the Chesapeake Bay. Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act of 2009, cosponsors of the bill in the House. U.S. Sen. Community Reporter 703-778-9441 The river and the bay are an important part proposed in both the House and the Senate, Ben Cardin (D-Md) is author of the bill in the [email protected] of our local identity, part of our local heritage has a chance to make all the difference for the Senate; Virginia’s U.S. Senators Mark Warner Julia O’Donoghue and a remarkable environmental and bay — and also much of the Potomac (D) and Jim Webb (D) should get on board as Education & Politics recreational resource. River from Arlington and Alexandria on well. 703-778-9436 Editorial [email protected] While over the past decade, federal down. The legislation proposed would connect the and local governments plus environ- While the bills would ensure that the scientific understanding of the pollution lev- Ken Moore Courts & Projects mental groups and activists have devoted much six states in the bay watershed and the Dis- els with incentives, penalties (withholding of [email protected] energy and attention to the health of the Chesa- trict of Columbia develop and implement de- federal money if standards aren’t met) and flex- Rich Sanders peake Bay, we have been losing ground. This tailed plans to reduce pollution sufficiently to ibility (interstate nutrient trading provisions) Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 is despite a clear understanding of the pollu- achieve the Bay-wide reduction targets for ni- to achieve the necessary levels. [email protected] tion problems and the exact limits that would trogen, phosphorus, and sediment by 2025, it While this legislation is aimed at the Chesa- be required to make the bay healthy. There are also has national implications as a blueprint peake Bay, local streams and rivers will also ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad three major sources of pollution in the bay, for improving the health of other wetlands and benefit in the process. department between 9 a.m. and sewage treatment plants, agriculture and waterways around the county. 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. stormwater runoff from roads, driveways and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, an original cospon- — Mary Kimm, Display ads 703-778-9410 parking lots. The resulting growing influx of sor of legislation to reauthorize the Chesapeake [email protected] Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 Letters to the Editor Trisha Hamilton Display Advertising 703-778-9419 Rise in federal funding — which is [email protected] Both Sides of ‘Reading Fast’ certainly critical as govern- Andrea Smith ments on every level face Classified Advertising Child Deaths 703-778-9411 By Devon Maloney Teen Perspective tough budget cuts. But this [email protected] Marshall High School To the Editor: report should also be a wake- Last week, a new report by Barbara Parkinson been assigned to the class up call to the individual com- Employment Advertising emember reading with an easy homework of the advocacy group Every munity member. When we 703-778-9413 [email protected] those tedious jotting down notes while Child Matters focused on the see a sign of abuse and ne- R disturbing rise of child books for your En- they read. Leaving their glect right here in our own deaths in the United States Editor & Publisher glish class? Those endless novels in their lockers, “a neighborhood, are we paus- Mary Kimm classics like “Lord of the good half the class” looked due to maltreatment. Local ing for that child long 703-778-9433 [email protected] Flies” and “Pride & Preju- up the summery on Spark reports earlier in the year enough to report it to Child dice?” English teachers to Notes and just used the also pointed to an increase Protective Services? When Editor in Chief in family violence across Steven Mauren this day assign the very site’s notes as their own. we know a new parent strug- Managing Editors same novels for their classes, but Talley described as her teacher be- Northern Virginia as well. gling with the stress of young Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic What readers need to Photography: their demographic has changed. gan checking their assignment, then children, are we pausing Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, On Sparknotes’ Wiki page, it says stopping and announcing to the stu- know is that the majority of long enough to offer support Craig Sterbutzel children who die from mal- Art/Design: that many parents and teachers claim dents that he in fact had written the or suggest they contact one Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, that their children and students are Sparknotes page on “To Kill a Mock- treatment had no prior con- of the many organizations in John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, tact with child protective ser- John Smith using the sites “as a replacement for ingbird.” While it’s hard to know Northern Virginia offering Production Manager: reading assignment or to cheat dur- whether the teacher really wrote the vices. We need to understand parenting resources? Jean Card ing tests … using cell phones with notes, or simply knew how to make that each one of us is respon- Perhaps while the federal Internet access.” the guilty students confess, it shows sible for the children in our government figures out the CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 community — not just child Circulation Manager: Easy, legal and fast new Internet how many teachers feel about the use funding for this issue affect- Linda Pecquex sites like Sparknotes, Wikipedia, of those sites. protective services — and ing millions of children and [email protected] Book Rag and other book summary The idea of summing up a book fast that we each have the power parents across the country, sites have now popped up online with is hardly new. Cliff Notes, those yel- to prevent these tragedies. we each could be having an CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Another grim statistic? L.L.C. everything over-committed teens low pamphlets that say things like: impact on just one right here Peter Labovitz need. These sites have every option, “Read less,” “Only the important Over 75 percent of the chil- in our own community. President/CEO dren who die from maltreat- from plots summaries and essay writ- stuff,” or “Make a long story short,” Mary Kimm ing help to character relationships have been around since 1958. While ment are under the age of 4. Diane Charles Publisher/Chief Operating Officer We must provide new par- 703-778-9433 and individual chapter quick reads. many people use the summaries “to Executive Director, SCAN [email protected] Image all of Geoffrey Chaucer’s Can- help … understand complex works” ents in our community with of Northern Virginia support, including parenting Jerry Vernon terbury Tales finished in 10 minutes. or even as a study guide, there are Executive Vice President Talley Murphy, a Great Falls 14-year- many critics who dislike the concept classes and support groups, To report child abuse or [email protected] early childhood home visita- old Marshall freshman, remembers of an easy way out saying “they let neglect in Fairfax County , Wesley DeBrosse what happened in a friend’s eighth students avoid even reading them,” tion and universal access to call 703-324-7400. Or call Controller affordable health and men- grade English class and how the stu- Cliff Note’s Wiki page says. the 24-Hour Virginia Debbie Funk dents used the Internet to do it the tal health services. Helpline/Hotline at 1-800- National Sales The writer is a 14-year-old Vienna ninth The report (released on 703-778-9444 easy way. “To Kill a Mockingbird” had grader at Marshall High School 552-7096. If a child is in [email protected] Capitol Hill) calls for more immediate danger, call 911.

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Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” Deadline is Friday. ✭✭✭ Conde Nast Traveler Pet Blessing at Trinity United Methodist Church, Sunday, Nov. 8, “50 Best” Washington Post 4 p.m. All pets are welcome: dogs on “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” The New York Times March, 1998 leashes and cats and other critters in carriers. Help us publicize this event. www.busara.com Invite others: neighbors, friends, folks you see at the dog park, along the bike trail, at your veterinarian’s. Questions- call 703-356-3312. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean. www.umtrinity.org

HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- fers a variety of free bereavement support groups, meeting on a weekly basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org for schedules and registration information.

SALT (Social Action Linking To- gether) announces its annual Fall Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner Training Conference—Renew your com- mitment to Social & Economic Justice with keynote by Michael Cassidy, Execu- tive Director of the Commonwealth Institute, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2:30 -4:30 Join Us For p.m. at the Providence Presbyterian lo- cated at 9019 Little River Turnpike in Fairfax. Learn first hand what social justice issues are on the agenda for ad- Lunch & Dinner vocacy in the upcoming 2010 Virginia General Assembly, and learn how to re- Open Daily: Mon – Sun • Happy Hour Mon – Fri 5pm – 7pm spond. There is no charge. Bring a 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 friend. For more information visit the SALT web site at www.S-A-L-T.org or 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 contact SALT Coordinator, John Horejsi, [email protected]. For directions call FREE Delivery Available Providence Presbyterian at (703) 978- Please call for details for each location. 3934. – Beat the Rush – Order Now for Thanksgiving!

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Send announcements to Safeway at Courthouse Plaza, 10376 gourds, Latin desserts and more. All price. Proceeds support the Quality of Reservations required. $15. 703-759- [email protected]. Willard Way, Fairfax City. Proceeds to proceeds will go to the Dunn Loring Life Plus Program. Advance tickets 3309. Deadline is Thursday for the following benefit SHARE. www.our-daily- Volunteer Fire and Rescue and contributions can be made at The Vision Series: What Happens week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. bread.org. Department. 703-200-2340, www.qlplus.org/festival, or by check When Water is Cleaner? For additional listings, visit Brooke and Keith Desserich. 7 p.m. [email protected], or payable to Quality of Life Plus, 6748 Tracking Transitions in Global www.connectionnewspapers.com at Borders Books & Music, 11054 Lee www.facebook.com. Old McLean Village Drive, McLean VA Health. 7 p.m. at the George Mason Highway, Fairfax. Discussion and Steve Moakler and Honor By 22101. University Concert Hall, 4400 signing of Notes Left Behind. 703- August. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Claude Moore Colonial Farm University Drive, Fairfax. Speaker, THURSDAY/NOV. 5 359-8420. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Autumn Chores. 1-4 p.m. at the Kathryn H. Jacobsen. Free. 888-945- Habatat Gallery Fundraising Event. Janis Ian. 7 p.m. at the Barns, Wolftrap Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 2468 or www.gmu.edu/cfa. 7-10 p.m. at Habatat Gallery, 8020 Foundation for the Performing Arts. jamminjava.com. Georgetown Pike, McLean. Help clear Rock-a-Bye Baby. 10:30 a.m. Patrick Towers Crescent Drive, Tysons $25. 703-938-2404 or Wolftrap.org. brush from the fields, stack wood for Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Corner. Help to raise money for a Virsky Ukrainian National Dance the hearth, repair old fencing, and Vienna. Rhymes, stories, and songs. service dog for Henna, who suffered Company. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the SUNDAY/NOV. 8 perform other necessary farm tasks in Birth-12 months with adult. 703-938- brain damage after being abused by George Mason University Concert National Symphony Chamber preparation for the coming winter. 0405. her biological father at 2 years of age. Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Ensemble. 3 p.m. at the Alden Comfortable clothes and work gloves Benjy Davis Project, Curtis Peoples $25 at the door. Music by Walk Tickets are $23-$46. Youth through Theatre, McLean Community Center, recommended. $3 adults, $2 children and Andrew Hoover. 8 p.m. O’Shame, cocktails and wine, raffle grade 12 half price. Pre-Performance 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703- and senior citizens. 703-903-9330 or Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., for a trip to a Four Season Resort and Discussion held 45 minutes prior to 790-0123. www.1771.org/directions.htm. Vienna. $10 advance/ $13 day of more. 703-989-7110 or the performance. 888-945-2468 or Monte Carlo Night. 5:30-10 p.m. Circo Aereo, “Espresso” 4 p.m. at show. 703-255-1566 or [email protected]. www.gmu.edu/cfa. Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview the George Mason University Concert jamminjava.com. Willy Porter and Luke Doucet. 8 Children’s Flea Market. 2 p.m. at the Park Drive, Falls Church. $50 per Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.. p.m. at the Barns, Wolftrap Coleman’s Cross will per- McLean Community Center, 1234 person. Appetizers, casino games, $22-$44. Youth through grade 12 half Foundation for the Performing Arts. form on Sunday, Nov. 8. at 5 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- music and dancing, door prizes, silent price. Pre-Performance Discussion TUESDAY/NOV. 10 $20. 703-938-2404 or Wolftrap.org. and 7 p.m. at The Old 0123. and live auctions and more. held 45 minutes prior to the Rob Thomas Cradlesong Tour. 7 Chatham County Line. 8 p.m. Silly Sounds with Simon. 8 p.m. at Sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of performance. 888-945-2468 or p.m. at the George Mason University Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C the McLean Community Center, 1234 Northern Virginia. Proceeds go to www.gmu.edu/cfa. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or Walker Road, Great Falls. Ingleside Ave., McLean. $14, $10 local educational and civic programs. Coleman’s Cross, 5 and 7 p.m. at The Fairfax. 703-993-3000. jamminjava.com. Reservations required. $15. district residents. 703-790-0123. 703-319-6930. Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Colvin Run Community Center Kent Gardens Elementary School Quality of Life Plus Program Road, Great Falls. Reservations Weekly Dance. 7 p.m. at Colvin 703-759-3309. Fun Fête. 11a.m.-2 p.m. at Kent Veteran’s Day BBQ and Picnic. required. $15. 703-759-3309. Run Schoolhouse, 10201 Colvin Run FRIDAY/NOV. 6 Gardens Elementary School in 4-8 p.m. at The Pavilions at Turkey Hike the Difficult Run Trail, from Road, Great Falls. $10. Chad and Jeremy. 8 p.m. at the Barns, p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. McLean. Games, activities, food, Run at the Claude Moore Colonial Colvin Run to Georgetown Pike. 2 www.colvinrun.org. Wolftrap Foundation for the E., Vienna. $20. 703-255-1566 or moonbounce/slide combo, spin art, Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, p.m. Meet at the parking lot at the far DMZ to Delta Dance. 8-12 p.m. at the Performing Arts. $25. 703-938-2404 jamminjava.com. field Games and more. Wristbands are McLean. Moon bounces, slides, an south east end of Colvin Run Road Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N. Ft. Myer or Wolftrap.org. $20 each, $15 for 3 or more. inflatable obstacle course, face across the street from The Mill. Drive, Arlington. Military camaraderie The King’s Singers. 8 p.m. at the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and painting and craft activities for www.greatfallstrailblazers.org. and dancing to the music of the George Mason University Concert SATURDAY/NOV. 7 Rescue Department Annual Fall children, volleyball courts, horseshoes Harper Simon and Patrick Park. 8 Vietnam War era. Cash bar, veteran Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. The Smart Split: Legal Aspects You Vendor and Craft Fair. 9 a.m.-2 and more. A short stroll will lead p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. collectibles and a silent auction. Free Tickets are $22-$44. Pre-Performance Need to Know About Separation p.m. in the Bingo Hall at 2148 through the Claude Moore Colonial E., Vienna. $12 advance/ $15 day of parking. $30 per person, tickets can Discussion held 45 minutes prior to and Divorce. 7 p.m. at the Mclean Gallows Road, Dunn Loring. With Farm. Admission to the farm is free show. 703-255-1566 or be purchased at the dance. Vietnam the performance. 888-945-2468 or Government Center, 1437 Balls Hill representatives from Stampin’ Up!, M for those attending the event. jamminjava.com. Veterans of America Inc., Chapter 227 www.gmu.edu/cfa. Road, McLean. Jeffrey Sprowls, & M Mobil Massage, Creative Popcorn, snow cones, lemonade, soft is sponsoring the dance. Proceeds John McCutcheon, folk music. 8 p.m. Esquire. $35 non-members, $25 Memories, Mary Kay, Tastefully drinks, beer and wine. Burgers, support the chapter’s veterans and at the McLean Community Center, members. www.thewomenscenter.org Simple, Lia Sophia, Usborne books, hotdogs, grilled chicken and SUNDAY/NOV. 9 community programs. 703-255-0353 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $28, or 703-281-2657. Silpada, as well as local artisans trimmings begin at 6 p.m., followed Coleman’s Cross. 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. at or www.vva227.org. $23 district residents. 703-790-0123. Our Daily Bread Holiday Food selling gourmet peanut brittle, by soft serve ice cream. Adults $50, The Old Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Ellis Paul and Meg Hutchinson. 7 Drive. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next to greeting cards, drink coasters, painted children under 18 free; Veterans half Walker Road, Great Falls. See Calendar, Page 12

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McLean High Team Competes on ‘It’s Academic’ A McLean High School team com- peted with teams from Quince Orchard High School of Gaithersburg and Walt Whitman High School of Bethesda on ‘It’s Academic,’ the nation’s foremost high school quiz program. The program will air Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. on NBC4, Channel 4. The McLean team consists of captain Allen Krieg, Anna Glendening and Madelyn Paquette, pic- tured with the long-time ‘It’s Academic’ host Mac McGarry. Their faculty coach is Jeffrey Jones. ‘It’s Academic’ has been recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s longest-running television quiz program.’

Marshall High Ensemble Meets Governor Ten George C. Marshall High School students performed as a Brass Ensemble at the Fairfax Education Foundation’s Lun- cheon on the State of Education last week at the McLean Hilton hotel. Gov. Tim Kaine (D), the keynote speaker for the lunch, posed with band members after the luncheon. Pictured, are, front row, Nick Peck, Emma Baleck, Lizzie Culbertson, Michelle Flores (co-drum major) and Nick Kemp; back row, Jordan Rennert (co-drum major), Joe Franke, Eric Reinhart, Kaine, An- drew Robinson and Ben Looker. Calendar From Page 12 Doug Wicklund will be available to at Freedom Plaza on Georgetown answer questions. Military personnel Pike next to the library in Great Falls. National Association Active and and veterans will be asked to take a The Observance will remember and Retired Federal Employees short range test if they have not shot honor all those who have served in Monthly Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at the at the NRA’s range prior to the event. the armed forces. Moderator: Lynne Vienna Community Center, 120 Free. 703-267-1402 or Roots with the Great Falls school Cherry St. SE, Vienna. Speaker: Susan [email protected]. children, with music by the Langley Stone, Outreach Coordinator from the Generation Awareness: Creating High School Madrigals. Alzheimer’s Family Day Center on Synergy through Bob Dylan. 8 p.m. at the George Old Lee Highway. 703-205-9041. Understanding. 8:30 p.m. at Mason University Patriot Center, GMU Symphonic Band Concert Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets and GMU Percussion Ensemble. 1650 Tyson’s Blvd., 10th Floor, are $57.50, available at all 8 p.m. at the George Mason McLean. With author MIsi Ticketmaster locations. 703-993- University Concert Hall, 4400 Burnmeister. 703-281-2657 or 3000 or www.patriotcenter.com. University Drive, Fairfax. $15 adult, www.thewomenscenter.org. Line Dancing Classes for Active $10 students and seniors. 888-945- Tiny Tot Tales. 10:30 a.m. Dolley Seniors. 11 a.m. at the Vinson 2468 or www.gmu.edu/cfa. Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Dominion Hall, 6251 Old Dominion NRA Free Shoot for Military Ave., McLean. Stories and activities. Drive, McLean. Join a new Veterans. 6-9 p.m. at the National Age 13-23 months with adult. 703- community program designed for age Rifle Association, 11250 Waples Mill 356-0770. 55 and over. Free. Wear low heels Road, Fairfax. Space is limited, e- Bobby Long. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 and comfortable shoes. Registration mail Sylvia Schneider at Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255- required. 703-442-9075, TTY 711. [email protected] to 1566 or jamminjava.com. Works Progress Administration reserve. Casual dinner, firearms and with Spring Standards. ammo provided. The program Bluegrass. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf features an exclusive display from the WEDNESDAY/NOV. 11 Trap Center for the Performing Arts. NRA National Firearms Museum. Great Falls Veteran’s Day Senior curators Phil Schreier and Observance will be held at 11 a.m. See Calendar, Page 13 12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar MUSIC MASTERS From Page 12 Where You’ll Love To Play $20. Wolftrap.org. An Evening with Ian McLagan. 8 Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15 advance/ $18 day of Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music show. 703-255-1566 or Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome jamminjava.com. Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair THURSDAY/NOV. 12 INSTRUMENT RENTAL Mike Lupica. 6 p.m. at Borders Books & Music, 11054 Lee Highway, Fairfax. Signing of Million-Dollar 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 Throw. 703-359-8420. The Pink Panther Strikes Again. 7 p.m. at Paul VI Catholic High School, 10675 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. Tickets 703-848-9403 at the door are $5 for students and E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org seniors, $10 for adults. [email protected]. Mason Dance Company Fall Concert. 8 p.m. at the George Mason University Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $15 adult, $10 students and seniors. 888- 945-2468 or www.gmu.edu/cfa. Mountain Heart, Tim Finch & The Eastman String Band. Bluegrass. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap. $22. Wolftrap.org. Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles with Eilen Jewell. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12 advance/ $15 day of show. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

FRIDAY/NOV. 13 Taste of the Vine Fundraiser. 6-9 p.m. at the Historic Blenheim Civil War Interpretive Center, 3610 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Wine tasting, hors d’ouvres and raffle prizes. $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Proceeds benefit Historic Fairfax City Inc. 703- 591-5305 or [email protected].

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“They keep improving this and they’ve been continually improving it.” — Mark Zetts, MCA Planning and Zoning Committee co-chair

Photo Contributed Photo This is one of the latest iterations of the exterior design proposed for McLean Per- sonal Storage. Storage Facility Wins Support

opment in the downtown area. Maya Huber, who MCA, MPC voice approval chairs the MPC subcommittee examining the stor- of designs for downtown age facility proposal, said the design, while office- like, also had a residential look, with dormers on a project. mansard roof. She said this was appropriate, with residential communities so close to the property. Huber said the proposed design would also make ast week, the Planning and Zoning Com the building appear shorter than it is and would fit mittee of the McLean Citizens Association with the character of Beverly Road, with brick edi- Lvoted to support a design for a personal fices and heavy landscaping. “I think this was Photo contributed storage building planned for downtown tweaked until it’s about right,” she said, although Stylist Rocio Perez applies extensions to Caroline Gray’s McLean. County approval for the project, which is some minor changes are still being made. (McLean High School) hair. to be located on what is now a parking lot on Beverly She said the project would also support the cur- Road, next to the Madison Building and behind rent push to make the downtown more pedestrian- McLean Animal Hospital, appears likely. friendly, as it will include a mid-block walkway from Salon Michel & Spa Hosts Committee co-chair Mark Zetts said county staff McLean House Condominiums and Ashby’s Apart- Pink Hair for Hope had expressed some concern that earlier designs did ments to the Safeway parking lot. not meet the requirement of resembling an office While the MPC opposed the earlier plan change Salon Michel & Spa in McLean Hair for Hope event. All of the pro- building, and changes were made accordingly. “I think that allowed a storage facility on the site, preferring hosted its second annual Pink Hair ceeds are donated to the National it’s looking pretty good,” he said. “They keep improv- a retail use, Huber said she felt it was the committee’s for Hope event. Joining in this fun Breast Cancer Foundation. This ing this and they’ve been continually improving it.” job to implement the plan as it now stood. way to raise awareness during year’s kick-off event was Tuesday, The citizens association supported a plan change Zetts said the facility would have little impact on Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct. 6 at Salon Michel & Spa, 1400 that allowed a storage facility on the site in 2004 the surrounding area while providing a valuable ser- are Safeway’s Beverly McCoy, Chain Bridge Road, McLean, but and also backed a countywide amendment to the vice. He said some neighbors had expressed concern McLean High School’s Vice-Princi- the salon continued to apply pink zoning ordinance to permit such businesses in areas about noise, but all loading and unloading would pal, Christie Taylor and faculty hair extensions all month long, zoned for a planned commercial development, with take place partially underground, minimizing noise members and the Greater McLean said the owner Jennifer North. this project specifically in mind. The amendment and keeping activity out of sight. Chamber of Commerce’s Presi- By the end of the kick-off day, passed in the spring. “That zoning ordinance was The board of the McLean Citizens Association will dent, Marcia Twomey. the salon raised $700 and by the really the last stumbling block to getting this stor- make a decision on the proposal tonight and the Raising over $1,300 last year, end of the first week $1,400. age put in there,” Zetts said. Fairfax County Planning Commission is scheduled Salon Michel & Spa hopes to in- People generally get anywhere On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Zetts’ committee approved of to conduct a public hearing on the matter on Dec. 2. crease the proceeds earned during from one to four extensions donat- a design option that was preferred by the McLean their year’s Second Annual Pink ing $10 for each. Planning Committee (MPC), which oversees devel- — Mike DiCicco

Longfellow Students Join Drug Prevention Effort The Longfellow Middle School 2009-10 Student Sriram, president; Rachel Wiener, vice president; Government Officers accepted a banner donated by Elijah Levine, treasurer; Julianna Kang, secretary; the Safe Community Coalition with the help of Drug and Jason Hu, media specialist. Gail Bigio, Free Community federal funds, secured by the Of- Longfellow’s director of student services, is with the fice of Student Safety and Wellness (FCPS). The ban- student government officers.

ner was prepared for the start of Red Ribbon Week Contributed when schools throughout the county focus on drug The Longfellow Middle prevention activities. School 2009-10 Student The Longfellow Middle School student government Government Officers officers pictured with the banner include Suddy pictured with a banner.

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To have community events listed in the to public. Drive. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next to Fairfax County Office of Partnerships opportunities. Call the Greater Connection, send to mclean@ Safeway at Courthouse Plaza, 10376 and M&T Bank, will hold the third McLean Chamber of Commerce at connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Willard Way, Fairfax City. Proceeds annual Non-Profit Forum hosted and 703-356-5424, or email Friday. FRIDAY/NOV. 6 to benefit SHARE. www.our-daily- sponsored by Gannett Co. Inc. The [email protected]. Conquer Cholesterol. 1 p.m. at the bread.org. topic of this year’s forum is Global Women’s Issues. 7 p.m. at the Inova Fairfax Diabetes Center, 2700 The Vision Series: What Happens “Managing for Today’s Economy.” Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. THURSDAY/NOV. 5 Prosperity Ave., Suite 100, Fairfax. When Water is Cleaner? The forum is being held from 10 a.m. E., Vienna. Diane E. Kelly, State The Safe Community Coalition Two two-hour classes, in which Tracking Transitions in Global until 3 p.m. at the Gannett/USA Department senior policy advisor for hosts Community Dialogue at 7:30 registered dietitians will explain how Health. 7 p.m. at the George Mason Today Headquarters located at 7950 the Near East and North Africa in the p.m. at the McLean Community to reduce cholesterol levels through University Concert Hall, 4400 Jones Branch Road, McLean, VA Office of Global Women’s Issues, will Center, featuring Ashley El Zein, diet, exercise and weight University Drive, Fairfax. Speaker, 22102. This event is complimentary address U.S. policy efforts to address Injury Prevention Coordinator for the management. $50. Registration Kathryn H. Jacobsen. Free. 888-945- to all Non-Profits and includes lunch. violence against women, INOVA Regional Trauma Center. She required. 703-750-8800 or 2468 or www.gmu.edu/cfa. Supervisor John Foust and George empowerment through education and will be discussing the dangers of www.inova.org/healthclasses Mason University professor Dr. microenterprise, and maternal and underage drinking and drug use, Stephen Fuller will be keynote child health. Sponsored by the Vienna including the long term effects that TUESDAY/NOV. 10 speakers. Bryan Spoon from and Reston-Herndon Branches of early alcohol consumption can have SATURDAY/NOV. 7 The Greater McLean Chamber of Congressman Jim Moran’s office will American Association of University on a developing teen. Free and open Our Daily Bread Holiday Food Commerce, in conjunction with speak on federal stimulus fund Women. Free. 703-314-9609.

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improvement from a year ago thanks to a Far from perfect, swarm-the-ball mindset and hard-nosed Sullivan’s unit has made tackling. “We’re not where we want to be yet, but big plays and improved we’re in the process,” said Sullivan, of the defense. “The kids work so hard and take from last year. Photo by directions real well. They don’t make ex- cuses and accept responsibility for their actions. They are smart kids.” By Rich Sanders McLean’s defensive leaders are outside

Craig Sterbutzel The Connection linebacker Bobby Ludwick and lineman Anthony Maestri, both seniors. Sullivan has he last two weeks have been been pleased with the play of both players. tough ones for the McLean High He also said a big year has come from se- Tfootball defense, but for the nior defensive end Joe Smith, who has most past this season the High- forced several fumbles over the course of landers’ “D,” overseen by assistant coach /The Connection the schedule. Smith created two fumbles, and defensive coordinator Greg Sullivan, which led to touchdowns in McLean’s 24- has been one of the great stories in the 21 district win at Madison’s homecoming team’s turnaround season. on Sept. 25. “We don’t have a lot of superstars, but they play hard and they play together,” said MCLEAN probably needs a win Friday Sullivan, who along with defensive line night, Nov. 6, at home against cross-town coach Steve Moll and linebackers coach McLean High’s Steven Bush prepares to bring down South Lakes running and district rival Langley in order to assure Mike Noyes has helped the Highlanders play back Ja’Juan Bush. itself of a seeding in next week’s eight-team, a more aggressive, physical brand of defen- Division 5 Northern Region playoffs. The sive football this season. “I don’t know if turnaround, although the breakdown in the Last year’s McLean defense forced 13 turn- Highlanders, with a victory in their final we will have any kids who will make first loss to the Rebels two weeks ago was a set- overs. regular season game against the Saxons, team All-[Liberty] District, but they all work back. Sullivan said he and his defensive assis- would clinch a winning record at 6-4. hard, communicate and play well together.” “That was disappointing,” said Sullivan, tants have stressed to his players the im- Langley, meanwhile, improved to 4-5 fol- McLean is currently 5-4 under second of the game with Fairfax. portance of trying to strip the ball away lowing a 24-21 district road win at South year head coach Jim Patrick. While the team Going into the Fairfax game, McLean had from opposing ball carriers this season. Lakes on Oct. 30. The Saxons were 0-4 at has lost two consecutive district games — allowed an average of 19 points per game “We didn’t [teach that] as much last year,” one point but have won four of five games a 55-17 road setback at improved Fairfax and allowed 14 points or less in wins over said Sullivan. “The first guy wraps up and since then. Langley is not likely to qualify on Oct. 23 and a 38-21 home loss to de- Washington-Lee (44-14 win), Wakefield the next guy comes in for the strip.” for the Division 6 region playoffs, but a fi- fending Div. 5 Northern Region champion (27-8) and Jefferson (38-0). Big plays al- The result has been the numerous turn- nal week win over McLean would give the Stone Bridge last Friday night — the team’s lowed have hurt the Highlanders this sea- overs forced and an all-around better de- Saxons a .500 record at 5-5. Indeed, both overall fall campaign has been a huge suc- son. But Sullivan’s crew has also forced 27 fense. The statistical numbers of points al- the McLean and Langley teams have a lot cess following last year’s 0-10 season. turnovers over the first nine games, 23 lowed and big plays allowed have hurt the on the line when they hit the field on Fri- Defense has been an integral part of the fumble recoveries and four interceptions. Highlanders, but the unit has also made vast day night. Sports Roundups

The 13-under Potomac Gerhardt, who allowed one run from Northern Virginia, Roanoke Travel Baseball team, the Gen- while striking out 16 in a com- and Pennsylvania. erals, were tournament champions plete game (seven innings) effort. The boys’ field of teams will in- at the Columbus Day Classic that Gerhardt was awarded the Tour- clude Langley, Centreville, Flint took place on the weekend of Oct. nament MVP trophy for his out- Hill, Woodbridge, West Potomac, 10 at the Sports at the Beach Com- ing. The Generals also benefited Freedom (Loudoun County), plex in Rehoboth, Del. The Gener- from fine pitching performances Patrick Henry (Roanoke) and de- als are comprised of players from over the weekend from Grant fending tournament champion the McLean and Great Falls area, Newsome, Colin Morse, Cam Westfield. and are coached by Charlie Ayoub. Hester, Matt Spidi and Felix The girls’ bracket will include

The team won the tournament Propp. Big hits came off the bats James Madison, Potomac, Flint Courtesy Photo championship game, 3-1, over the of Caleb Beatty, Cam Hester, Hill, Centreville, Freedom Woodbridge Diamondbacks of Grady Paine, Grant Newsome and (Loudoun County), St. Hubert’s New Jersey. The Generals entered Kennedy Dunn. Fine defense was (Philadelphia), and last year’s Sunday’s tournament round with provided behind the plate by champion McDowell High of from a low seeding following lackluster Caleb Beatty and Grady Paine, Erie, Pa. pool play on Saturday. But they and in the field from Colin Morse, Admission for the Bulldog Bash turned it around and won all four Felix Propp, Mike Gannon, Grady will be $6 per day. A three-day The Great Falls Sharks girls’ fastpitch softball team (12- of their tournament games on Sun- Paine, Cam Hester, Grant tournament pass will be available under) took second place at the Oct. 3-4 Heartbreakers’ day, including a 7-4 victory over Newsome, Alex Shapiro and Billy for $15. Free admission will be Fall Classic, at Ballenger Creek Park in Frederick, Md. The the top-seeded Long Island Pros- Gerhardt. granted to children under 6, adults Sharks competed with teams from Maryland and Virginia. pects in a quarterfinal game. That over 60 and any travel or house After a tough first day that resulted in two losses and a victory avenged the only loss the Westfield High will once youth basketball players wearing tie, the Sharks came back on Sunday and pulled off an Generals had suffered over the again be hosting the Eighth An- their uniform tops who are accom- upset over the top-seeded Ashburn Shooting Stars, 15-4, weekend, a 7-6 setback in their nual Bulldog Bash Holiday Basket- panied by a paying adult. and then went on to defeat the No. 4-seed LT Lazers first game on Saturday. ball Tournament Dec. 28-30. The For more information on the before succumbing to the eventual tournament winners, The championship game win event will include both a boys and tournament, check out the tourna- the Germantown Titans. It was the Sharks’ first tourna- over Woodbridge was fueled by a girls tournament. Teams compet- ment Web site at ment of the fall. This past weekend, they competed at a the dominant pitching of Billy ing from the tournament will be www.bulldogbashtournament.com. Halloween tournament in Sterling.

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18 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools 703-917-6400 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Send School Notes to mclean@ named to the spring 2009 dean’s list at Washing- • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. ton and Lee University in Lexington, Va. Ellis is the son of Daniel L. Ellis and Colleen E. Sanford. Ashleigh C. Pepin, daughter of Andrew and McLean residents Jonathan Ende and Eliza- 102 Instruction 102 Instruction 21 Announcements 26 Antiques Francine Pepin, graduated beth Freeman have been named to the spring from Shenandoah Univer- 2009 dean’s list at Washington University’s College ABC LICENSE Assaggi Osteria,LLC trading We consign/pay top $ for sity on Aug.15, with a of Arts & Sciences in St. Louis, Mo. Both Ende and as Assaggi Osteria, 6641 Old antique/semi antique furn. doctorate in physical Freeman are graduates of Mclean High School. IN HOME including mid century & Dominion Drive, Mclean, VA danish modern Teak therapy and received her MATH TUTOR 22101. The above establish- furniture, sterling, mens Board Certification in Sep- Amy Attiliis attended the Governor’s School ment is applying to the VIR- watches, painting/art glass, tember. She is a 2002 for the Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts •Algebra 1&2 •Geometry GINIA DEPARTMENT OF AL- clocks, jewelry, costume COHOLIC BEVERAGE CON- jewelry, etc. Call Schefer graduate of Langley High at Christopher Newport University this summer. •Calculus •TJ Prep or SAT Prep TROL for a Wine and Beer on Antiques @ 703-241-0790. School and a 2006 graduate She is a student at Masrshall High School. Premises; Mixed beverage on of James Madison Univer- Premises license to sell or Call Mr. Sabih 703-861-1426 manufacture alcoholic bever- sity. She is currently Several Langley High School students have been _ 28 Yard Sales employed in an outpatient named as Semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Email: latif [email protected] ages. Domenico Cornacchia, Ashleigh C. Managing Member Yard Sale Cameron Station orthopedic setting in North- Scholarship Program: community wide. Duke St & ern Virginia. Pepin Michael P. Alexander, Christine E. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Cameron Station Blvd. Alex.. Campbell, Hannah G. Haught, Hyunjun Sat 11/07, 8:30am-1:30pm. The annual Mclean High School Band Kim, Ryan Lu, Joshua R. Pan and Jonathan Fruit Sale is currently underway. Boxes of fresh J. Park. 29 Misc. for Sale Florida oranges and grapefruits, fruit baskets, and Pride Power Lift Chair, jumbo pecan halves are on sale through Nov. 25. Two Madeira School students, Mary C. infinite position, wine color Visit http://mcleanband.org/annual-fruit- O’Donnell and Ana B. Olson, have been named never used, very comfortable sale.html o place an order or to prepay via credit as Semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Schol- $900 cash. 703-266-2223 card (PayPal). Payment and pick up day is Satur- arship Program. day, Dec.12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mclean High School. Payments on December 12th must be by Several McLean High School students have been cash or check. named as Semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit Employers: Scholarship Program: Byron Van Nort Hughey of McLean has been Libi Baehr, David M. Berk, Annika L. awarded a bachelor of arts in English from Denison Lichtenbaum, Natalie E. Mabile, Katherine E. Peck, Are your University of Granville, Ohio. Hughey received the Charles M. Tenney and Fifi Wang. Alumni Endowed Scholarship and studied abroad recruiting ads with the Goldsmiths program in England. Several Potomac School students have been named as Semifinalists in the 2010 National Merit not working in Duncan H. Hardock of McLean has been Scholarship Program: named to the spring 2009 dean’s list at Colby Col- Esfanayar Batmanghelidj, Clara Beyer, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements lege in Waterville, Maine. Hardock, a graduate of Katherine E. Chockley, Catherine A. Lipsher, Drew other papers? McLean High School, is the son of Randolf and E. Morrison and Austin E. Ness. Anne Hardock. Christian Schwantes, a senior at James Try a better Rebecca Ellen Berenson and Alaura Rose Madison University and a Langley High School way to fill Maglio, both of McLean, have been named to the graduate, received second place this summer for spring 2009 dean’s list at the University of Wiscon- presenting his research at an international compe- your sin College of Letters and Sciences. tition in Switzerland. Schwantes, the only undergraduate student to present, won second employment Julia Christine Glasgow of McLean has place. He is a chemistry and math major. graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from openings Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H. Glasgow is the Andrea Elizabeth King of McLean graduated daughter of James A. and Alice H. Glasgow. from Radford University with a bachelor of science North Potomac degree in communication. King is the daughter of Rockville Brendon Charles Ellis of McLean has been David King of Youngblood St. in McLean. Lansdowne 5 Ashburn Cascades Sterling Potomac Chevy Great Obituary Bethesda Chase Herndon Falls 1 Reston Dulles Airport South McLean Vienna Harlan T. Hall, 95, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Riding Oakton ing fishing, hunting, and gardening. Pre- 6 Arlington Washington, Chantilly 4 D.C. Former McLean ceded in death by his parents, his brothers Centreville Fairfax John and Kenneth Hall and their wives Cuba North Clifton and Dorothy, he is survived by his cherished Historic Burke Resident, Dies Clifton Fairfax Springfield Station 3 wife Susie, children Harlan Taylor Hall Jr. 2 Harlan Taylor Hall, 95, of Elon, N.C., died and wife Kay, of Burlington, N.C., Douglas Laurel Hill at home on Saturday, Oct. 31, after a long Ives Hall and wife Judy, of Watkinsville, Ga., • Target your best job and well lived life. Born June 5, 1914, he and Betty Suzanne Hall Everett and hus- candidates where was the youngest son of three to the late band Jim, of Greensboro, N.C.; grandchil- they live. Frank Eastwood and Hattie Roork Hall of dren Krista and Debbie Hall, Parker Hall and Greenwich, N.J. After schooling, he moved wife Kim, Chad Hall and family, Brooke • Reach readers in to Northern Virginia in the 1930s, where Reyna and her son Jack, Jody Hall and addition to those he met and was married for 69 years to the fiancé Sally Busby, and Dylan Taylor Everett. who are currently love of his life Gladys “Susie” Ives. A WWII Great grandchildren include Gracie and looking for a job. veteran, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Brody Hall. In addition, he leaves behind a 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements combat medic with the 4th Beach Battalion host of nieces, nephews and other family • Proven readership. in the European Theater. The couple settled and friends. The memorial service will be in McLean, where they were residents for Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m., at the First • Proven results. more than 60 years, and raised two sons United Methodist Church of Elon, 1630 and a daughter. Employed for 42 years with Westbrook Ave., Elon, N.C., with the fam- the Washington Gas Light Company, he en- ily receiving friends and celebrating his life joyed his retirement in 1979 and was very at the home afterwards. The family wishes active with the Chesterbrook UMC. Mov- to thank all for the prayers, support, friend- 703-917-6464 ing further south in 1998 to Elon, N.C. he ship and care giving that were shared so Fax 703-917-0992 left behind many friends and family mem- lovingly by church members, neighbors, E-mail: classified bers to be closer to children and grandchil- friends, and Hospice. Internment will be at @connectionnewspapers.com dren. Harlan will be remembered for being the Arlington National Cemetery at a later Great Papers • Great Readers a happy, optimistic, loving and faithful man date. Memorials may be made to the Ameri- Great Results! that cherished his wife, family, and friends can Cancer Society, Hospice & Palliative above all else. He had a great sense of hu- Care Center of Alamance-Caswell and the mor, and enjoyed the outdoor life includ- First United Methodist Church of Elon. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 ❖ 19 ANNANDALEANNANDALE LOCATIONLOCATION 7219 Columbia Pike (Near Columbia Pike & Route 236) PARTS PRO GROUP® 703-354-7600 EVERYTHING AUTOMOTIVE

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