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Volunteers help pre- pare a section of land Break-ins, Search in front of Great Falls Elementary for the Japanese garden that Continue is currently being constructed. GFES has had a Japanese Immer- Police continue sion program for since search for suspect 1989, and when Japa- nese teacher Mamiya in multiple Worland received a $5,000 grant last year, burglaries and she helped make sure the garden could larcenies. become a reality. Photos by Todd Hara By Alex McVeigh A Garden Grows The Connection airfax County Police are Volunteers help build the garden. “We’re at the intersection of the Coastal Fstill on the hunt for a Capt. Stephen J. Thomp- Plain region and the Piedmont region of Virginia, so burglar who is already son, commander of the Japanese garden at Great we’ll have certain plants to represent those regions.” suspected in more than 40 McLean District Police The garden is based on a traditional Japanese story, break-ins in the area. The sus- Station, addresses com- Falls Elementary School. “Tanabata,” or “The Princess and the Cow Herder.” pect has been entering un- munity members at The story is about two lovers who were separated locked houses or breaking into Spring Hill Elementary on opposite ends of the Milky Way, only being al- cars to steal cash and other School Sept. 21. By Alex McVeigh lowed to meet on the seventh day of the seventh valuables left in the open. The Connection month. Capt. Steve Thompson, com- The garden in front of Great Falls Elementary, like mander of the McLean District “It’s disconcerting s a school with a Japanese Immersion pro most Japanese gardens, has water as a central theme. Police station, met with citizens gram, Great Falls Elementary School has A “stream” of gravel winds throughout the garden, Sept. 21 at Spring Hill Elemen- to get reports of Abeen interested in Japanese culture for representing the Milky Way. A “bridge” of stones tary School. He said the bur- burglaries three or more than 20 years. With the installation crosses the stream in the center. glaries were happening at a rate of a Japanese Garden in front of the school, now Nineteen volunteers gathered at Great Falls El- of more than one per night. four days after it’s their link to Japan will be visible to all. ementary Sept. 25 to start construction on the gar- “If you leave a purse where The garden began when Japanese teacher Mamiya den. Michael Melendez, 16, helped coordinate the he can see it through your win- happened, we need Worland received a $5,000 grant in 2009 by win- efforts and gather supplies as part of his Eagle Scout dow, you’re setting yourself up ning the Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award. Project. to be a target,” Thompson said. to know right away.” The award is given to exceptional teachers who fur- “I saw an opportunity to help build something spe- “There haven’t been any con- — Capt. Steve Thompson ther mutual understanding between Americans and cial here, and I took it,” Melendez said. “I hope stu- frontations with homeowners, Japanese. dents who see this are inspired to stick with the [Japa- and he has had opportunities, The school previously had a small Japanese gar- nese Immersion] program.” but nothing says that won’t attempted break-ins the morn- den that was lost during the school’s renovation. Melendez, a graduate of GFES’s Japanese Immer- change.” ing of Sept. 22 in the Oakton sion Program, still has fond memories of the pro- According to a press release area. JAPANESE GARDENS are considered an art form, gram. from the Fairfax County Police, Thompson said the police and within their standard designs is room for each “We went to Japan for two weeks in July 2006, the suspect has stolen two hand- believe the crimes are the work garden to reflect the area around it. The Great Falls and it was a great experience,” Melendez said. “I’m guns from vehicles, in addition of a single suspect. Elementary garden features a millstone as a center- still pretty close with my class, after spending two to other items. The suspect has “The method of operation is piece, representing the nearby Colvin Run Mill. When weeks in Japan with a group of people, you really broken car windows and cut the exact same, it’s picture-per- completed, the garden will also feature a variety of get to know them. A few even came to help build the through screen porches and fect every time,” he said. “He’s native plants. garden.” made at least one attempt to pry very disciplined, he’s not timid “Japanese garden design is very much about creat- Melendez helped to keep costs down by soliciting his way into a locked house. and he’s very good at what he ing a sense of place,” said Paul McCutcheon, a mas- The crimes are especially no- does.” ter gardener with Fairfax County who helped design See Garden, Page 7 table, Thomson said, because Thompson also said the com- nighttime residential burglaries munity needs to be more active are “extremely rare.” in reporting suspected inci- Sharon Rainey, president and dents. founder of My Neighbors Net- “It’s disconcerting to get re- work, an online community fo- ports of burglaries three or four Volunteers gathered at rum, says she has been fielding days after it’s happened, we Great Falls Elementary e-mails from victims of the rob- need to know right away,” he School Sept. 25 to beries, including some who said. begin work on a Japa- have reported other things sto- Police ask anyone observing nese garden in front of len, such as video game equip- out of the ordinary behavior to the school. The group, ment. call the non-emergency num- which included local “I think people really need to ber, 703-691-2131. Tips can Boy Scouts, parents think twice about locking their also be made to Crime Solvers and alumni of the doors,” she said. “This guy is by phone at 866-411-TIPS school’s Japanese getting braver and braver, and (8477), online at Immersion program, we don’t want to see anyone get www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or worked most of the hurt.” text TIP187 and your message day Saturday building Neighbors reported several to CRIMES (274637). the garden. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2010 ❖ 3 News Week in Great Falls

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delightful meal, Friday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. Haeringer will share his Alex McVeigh passion for classic and contemporary French cuisine and teach expert cooking techniques and tricks of the trade followed by fine food and wine, with participation of Neill Bassford of Elk Run Vineyard.

October’s menu features a Hunter’s Feast of culinary delicacies /The Connection each paired with wine: Goose Rillettes served with Riesling; Roasted Mushroom Salad served with Rosé; Fall Sorbet; Venison Chop in Truffle Sauce served with Cabernet Franc; Kirsch Soufflé. $125 per person includes tax and gratuity Prices include the demonstration, lunch or dinner with fine wines, written recipes for the home chef, and all taxes and gratu- ities. As always, Chef Jacques and the staff at L’Auberge Chez Guests gather at the Old Brogue for Military Appreciation Monday, Francois will accommodate any dietary restrictions and concerns where sponsors donate percentages of the group’s bill to various vet- with advance notice. eran-related causes. This week’s was the first time the group was raising To reserve spaces go to www.ChefJacques.com or call the res- money for the Golden Age Games, a multi-sport competition for veterans taurant: 703-759-3800. over the age of 55. Halloween Themed Hayride in The Parks Paying Tribute Riverbend Park’s hayride plunges into the woods around dusk on Friday, Oct. 29. Find out about the animals “whoo” are out at night on this not-so-scary wagon ride. Listen for bats and meet Military Appreciation of people who come probably haven’t either,” Nelson an animal. Visitors should bring flashlights. Rides last 45 min- said. “But we still have troops overseas fighting to utes and start at 6 and 7 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. To regis- Monday raises funds for save the things we enjoy.” ter, visit www.fairfaxcouty.gov/parks/parktakes or call 703-222- Gary Kaihara, a dentist from McLean, who has been 4664. For more information, call the park at 703-759-9018. Golden Age Games. one of Nelson’s co-sponsors since the beginning, says Riverbend Park is located at 8700 Potomac Hills St. in Great that Military Appreciation Mondays are the least they Falls. could do for the troops. By Alex McVeigh At Frying Pan Farm Park rides will be offered on Oct. 21, 22, “It’s just a small sacrifice compared to the large The Connection 26, 27, 28 and 29. The 30-minute rides start at 5:30, 6 and 7 one that service members have made for us,” he said. p.m., and the cost is $5 per person. For more information, call “I was glad when Bob approached me about co-spon- the park at 703-437-9101. Frying Pan Farm Park is located at he latest edition of Military Appreciation soring, I’m happy just to help.” 2709 West Ox Rd. in Herndon. Monday took place at the Old Brogue The staff at the Old Brogue was happy to oblige Find more Halloween programs online at TSept. 27, this time with the goal of rais Nelson’s request, especially when the event became www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. For more information, call 703-324- ing money for the Golden Age Games, a something of a regular fixture. 8662. national multi-sport event designed for more than “It’s evolved into something great, but it’s a very 700 veterans. Business owners and other residents eye-opening experience,” said Carmelita Williams, a of Great Falls gathered for dinner, drinks and a chance manager who has been at the Brogue since 1985. Great Falls Optimists to Hold to win assorted prizes. “To see these young people with injuries, or suffer- Military Appreciation Monday has been going on ing from PTSD, it’s nice knowing that we can do Barn Dance for the past year-and-a-half, usually benefiting the something to help.” Fifth Annual Optimist Club Barn Dance, featuring “Western Elec- disabled veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan con- The group also holds raffles, where guests can en- tric” Classic Rock & Rockabilly Band, Famous Dave’s Barbeque flicts. This month, local realtor Bob Nelson, who ter to win a number of donated items from local Great Dinner & Drinks, Wine & Beer by Donation, Raffles for great prizes started the group, decided to focus on veterans from Falls merchants, including home and financial ser- will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23, 7-11 p.m. at 964 Walker Road a previous generation. vices, meals, gift certificates and other prizes. Local in Great Falls. $50/person. “It just dawned on me, though author and retired Marine Colonel This year’s dance is benefiting children’s cancer funds. we’ve tried to do a lot for the vet- Pete Hilgartner, also sold signed To reserve, go to www.greatfallsoptimist.org, click on site map erans of Iraq and Afghanistan, we “It’s just a small copies of his two novels, with $10 and then on Barn Dance Ticket Order Form. Print it out, fill it in wanted to let Vietnam-era vets of each purchase going directly to and send to P.O. Box 233, Great Falls, VA 22066. Tickets will be know that we appreciate them as sacrifice compared the Golden Age Games. held at the barn. well,” Nelson said. The Great Falls Optimist Club is a child-centered non-profit or- Military Appreciation Mondays to the large one that THIS WEEK’S EVENT to benefit ganization that focuses on supporting, encouraging and challeng- take place on the last Monday of service members the Golden Age Games was a wel- ing children to reach greater heights. A voluntary organization, every month at the Old Brogue. It come gift to the Department of Vet- the club is always interested in welcoming new members and started when Nelson and a few have made for us.” erans Affairs, which hosts the volunteers. friends gathered one Monday — Gary Kaihara games for 55-and-over veterans. Among the many annual family-oriented events sponsored or night to try and get a discount on The next incarnation of the games assisted by the club are the Spring Festival and Egg Hunt, the Fall hamburgers, and it grew from will take place in Hawaii next May. Spooktacular at Halloween, and the Fourth of July celebration in there. “Military Appreciation Monday has really been Great Falls. great for us, it gets the veterans out, and brings them If you are interested in joining the Great Falls Optimist Club or NELSON HAD PLEDGED to match 10 percent of to people who really appreciate what they have volunteering at specific events, contact President T.R. Cook, the money taken in by the group’s meal, and they done,” said Stephanie Burns, chief of Voluntary and [email protected] , 703-938-5858. Contributions can be usually hold two seatings per night. He has gath- Recreation Therapy Services at the VA Medical Cen- mailed to P.O. Box 233, Great Falls, VA 22066. For more informa- ered a group of co-sponsors, who also pledge up to ter in Washington, D.C. “It’s beautiful the way this tion about the Club, visit www.greatfallsoptimist.org. 10 percent. This week he was able to find nine other community cares so much.” co-sponsors, meaning the group matched the amount Information about further meetings of Military of money spent that evening. Appreciation Monday can be found at “I’ve never served in the military, and I know a lot www.bobnelsonteam.com.

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To have community events listed in the dent at Norwich University, Northfield, Connection, send to greatfalls@ Vt., and is the grandson of Eleanor Clark connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is of Carrhill Road, Vienna. Friday. Air Force Airman Kimberly J. Army Pfc. Eric Z. Reynolds, a 2007 Werman graduated from basic military graduate of Oakton High School, has training at Lackland Air Force Base, San graduated from the Infantryman One Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Frank Werman of Silverstone Court in Columbus, Ga. He is the son of James Oakton, and sister of Kyle Werman of and Susan Reynolds of Oakton. Plum Run Court in Fairfax. Werman is a 2005 graduate of James Madison High Michael Thompson, of Vienna is School. among 10 James Madison University students that trained for three days with Air Force Airman Kristen N. Special Forces soldiers at Fort Bragg, Farmer graduated from basic military N.C., as part of the Army ROTC Ranger training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Group. Antonio, Texas. She is the daughter of Robert Farmer of Gosnell Road, Vienna, Army 2nd Lt. Roman A. and Michelle Farmer of Fairview Terehoff has graduated from the In- Heights, Ill. fantry Basic Officer Leader Course at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. He is the Army National Guard Pfc. Nathaniel son of Alex G. and Irina P. Terehoff of A. Rausch has graduated from the In- Borge St., Oakton, Va. Terehoff gradu- fantryman One Station Unit Training at ated in 2001 from Oakton High School, Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The train- and received a bachelor’s degree in 2008 ing consists of Basic Infantry Training from George Mason University. and Advanced Individual Training. He is the son of Charlotte Rausch of New Jennifer E. Fulco has graduated Providence Drive, Falls Church, and from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer brother of Craig Johnson of Westwood Training Corps) Leader’s Training Drive, Vienna. Rausch graduated in Course at Fort Knox, Ky. Fulco is a stu- 2004 from James Madison High School, dent at George Mason University, and a and received an associate degree in 2007 graduate of James Madison High 2007 from Jefferson County Community School. She is the daughter of Bruce R. College, Louisville, Ky. and Judy A. Fulco of Podium Drive, Vienna. Army Pvt. Tyler I. Borens has graduated from basic combat training Jerard M. Paden has graduated at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. He is from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer the son of Brooke Trentacosta of Thou- Training Corps) Leader Development sand Oaks, Calif., and Jason Borens of and Assessment Course, also known as English Garden Court, Oak Hill. Borens “Operation Warrior Forge,” at Fort is a 2008 graduate of Oakton High Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. Paden is a stu- School.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2010 ❖ 5 Exceptional Schools for News Exceptional Students School Fair Showcasing the many wonderful school choices available to families MPAartfest of children with learning differences. Find out individualized programs Brings Art “Fine Dining with that will help your child thrive both Maizbon Afghan Grill is open 7 days a week between 11:30am academically and socially. Quality Food and to 2:30pm. Dinner is served between 4pm to 10pm. to the Park Superb Service” Lunch Buffet Daily Sunday, October 17, 2010 • 12:00–2:00 PM Visit our website to see our delicious menu and fabulous review Katzen Art Center, American University @ Ward Circle More than 6,000 Massachusetts Ave. and Nebraska Ave. N.W., D.C. 703.914.1700 For more information, please contact: Bekah Atkinson at enjoyed last 6244-K Little River Turnpike • Alexandria, VA 22312 301-592-0567, x12 • [email protected] maizbon.com or Lois McCabe at 301-299-4602 • [email protected] year’s event.

n Sunday, Oct. 3, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 O p.m., MPA will present the fourth annual MPAartfest. McLean Cen- tral Park, at the corner of Dolley Madison Boulevard (Rte 123) and Old Dominion Drive, will be trans- formed into a landscape of mini art galleries showcasing and offer- ing for sale the work of a diverse group of 42 juried artists. Dranesville District Supervisor John W. Foust and his wife Dr. Marilyn C. Jerome are the Honor- ary Chairs of MPAartfest 2010. In addition to fine art for sale, there will be the Children’s ArtWalk, highlighting the artwork of K - 6 students from public and private schools in McLean, spon- sored by the McLean Community Foundation; the Children’s ArtTent, where children can cre- ate their own works of art, coor- dinated by the New Dominion Women’s Club; and demonstra- tions of live model drawing from MPA’s Open Studio. Refreshments for sale from lo- cal restaurants include Lebanese Taverna, Sweet Leaf Cafe, Armand’s Pizza, Greenberry’s Cof- fee, Moorenko’s Ice Cream, the Old Fashioned Kettle Korn Com- pany, Nourish Market and the Or- ganic Butcher. There will be live music in the park’s Gazebo featuring McLean’s own Scott Ramminger and the Crawstickers. The schedule of per- formers is as follows: 10:30 to 11:15 – McLean Symphony Woodwind Quintet; 11:30 to 12:15 – McLean Orchestra Brass Quintet; 12:15 to 1 - Scott Ramminger and the CrawStickers; 1:15 to 2 - Scott Ramminger and the CrawStickers; 2:15 to 3 - Potomac School; 3:15 to 4:00 – McLean Orchestra String Quartet .

MPAARTFEST is free to attend, although MPA appreciates a $5 donation. For more information about McLean Project for the Arts and MPAartfest, visit www.mpaart.org or call 703-790-1953. McLean Project for the Arts is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue in the McLean Community Center.

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From Page 3 of the school, we wanted it to be something not only the school, but the whole community could donations and discounts from various businesses enjoy.” in Great Falls, Reston, Ashburn, Sterling and Vienna among others. CONSTRUCTION on the garden will also take place “We were able to amass an amazing group of vol- next weekend, and there will be a dedication cer- unteers, we accomplished in one day what we had emony Friday, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. Former Japanese planned for two,” said Diana Hara, a parent who Prime Minister Shinzo Abe —who helped establish a has been helping with the garden. “It’s been a great sister school for GFES in Hiroshima — will be present, community effort, and by having the garden in front as well as several other Japanese Dignitaries.

Music and Dance from the Axis of Evil An enchanting evening: Persian and Western Classical Performing Arts A Fundraising Event Where: Oakton High School Auditorium Sponsored By 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, VA 22181 The Persian Cultural Center and When: Sunday, October 10, 2010 • 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The Iranian Community School Ticket Price: $25 of Vienna Purchase at: www.persianculturalcenter.net All proceeds will benefit the Persian Cultural Center and the Iranian Presenting Community School of Vienna, a non-profit, tax exempt educational foundation under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Classical Pianist Soheil Naseri Your charitable donations are tax-deductible. Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Chakavak Ensemble For additional information, please contact (703) 255-4726 Fully Insured Class A Contractor Silk Road Dance Company or visit www.persianculturalcenter.net

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Compare Wording: Newspaper of Either Way, Vote Yes Two Counties Ask Voters for Metro Funding Great Falls FAIRFAX COUNTY BOND REFERENDUM: An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Arlington and Fairfax take different approaches Shall the Board of Supervisors contract a debt, to homes and businesses. borrow money and issue bonds of Fairfax County, Virginia, in addition to the bonds previously 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 to the ballot question on funding for Metro. authorized for transportation improvements and facilities, in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $120,000,000 for the purpose of NEWS DEPARTMENT: he purpose is the same. In Fairfax visions of the Washington Metropolitan Area providing funds to finance the cost of constructing, To discuss ideas and concerns, County, voters will vote up or down Transit Authority Compact.” reconstructing, improving and acquiring transporta- Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: on a “transportation bond,” in Ar Oh, of course, “rolling stock” must mean rail tion improvements, including improvements to [email protected] T primary and secondary State highways, off-street lington voters will say yes or no to cars, and money for Metro, “pursuant to the parking, pedestrian improvements, and ancillary Kemal Kurspahic a Metro and Transportation question. provisions of the Washington Metropolitan related improvements and facilities, and including Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 In Fairfax, the amount is $120 million; in Area Transit Authority Compact. capital costs of land, transit facilities, rolling stock [email protected] and equipment in the Washington metropolitan area Arlington, the amount is $34 million. 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But it their former schoolmates to try to [email protected] To the Editor: the GFCA appeal to fear, fear of is quite necessary considering the eliminate such destructive peer In the Sept. 22 issue of the Great change and fear of growth. The great harm drug use creates pressure. This is the basis for the Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm Falls Connection, you published a fears are real and understandable. among schoolchildren as well-il- “zero tolerance” policies. 703-778-9433 letter from Eric Knudsen with the Arousing fear to make a case lustrated by the 2008 Fairfax However, drug czar Walters also [email protected] headline: “Consensus Exists.” Pre- against the VDOT project under- County student survey revealing cited a compassionate alternative; Editor in Chief vious letters would suggest the mines the legitimate efforts of the the thousands of Fairfax school- the public health strategy of Steven Mauren Managing Editors contrary. GFCA to establish its credibility in children reporting having used or screening kids for drugs by non- Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Eric Knudsen responds to my providing guidance to our leaders. sold drugs in school, and related punitive Random Student Drug Photography: Louise Krafft, earlier letter that was correctly The essential message of my ear- risky behaviors. And as revealed Testing as currently used in thou- Craig Sterbutzel titled “In Search of a Balanced lier letter was to encourage the in news accounts of the large drug sands of U.S. schools to virtually Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Decision.” I have reread my letter, continuing debate and to encour- bust of drug-trafficking Fairfax eliminate drug use among their John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, a letter which has caused some age our leaders to take the oppor- youths following a huge increase students. We parents hope the John Smith Production Manager: alarm. I certainly stand by the tone tunity of the pause to seek a bal- in drug overdose deaths in the Fairfax County School Board will Jean Card of my letter as well as my asser- anced decision based on the facts. county recently. During prosecu- soon give serious consideration to tion of relevant facts. I would only I would hope that a majority of our tion of the traffickers, most admit- investigating possible use of that CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 change one word in that letter. In community would share this view. ted having started drug use in effective drug prevention strategy Circulation Manager: Linda Pecquex the original letter’s statement of school, which led to their addic- to reduce the need for punitive [email protected] facts, I would now insert the word Robert Lundegard tion contributing to their involve- “zero tolerance” measures. “historic” before the label “GP” Great Falls ment in drug trafficking and ulti- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, (Georgetown Pike). mately resulting in their long-term DeForest Rathbone L.L.C. Peter Labovitz With this insertion, the forth fact incarceration. Parents of the drug Great Falls President/CEO would read “The most recent de- Alternative to overdose victims and of the impris- Mary Kimm sign of the SR-GP intersection had ‘Zero Tolerance’ oned youths are all paying a bru- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer no physical impact on the historic tal price for the county’s four-de- Neither ‘Safe’ 703-778-9433 [email protected] GP.” The historic pike, to any ob- To the Editor: cade inability to protect children Nor ‘Efficient’ serving eye, begins at the historic As a long-term parent drug pre- from drugs in their schools. Jerry Vernon vention activist, I appreciate the To the Editor: Executive Vice President black church on the north side of U.S. drug czar John Walters, in [email protected] the pike. To claim that the com- concerns of Mark von Keszycki a 2008 TV interview commenting It probably didn’t escape too about “draconian measures” taken many people that the Fairfax Wesley DeBrosse mercial region containing the cur- on the Fairfax County youth drug Controller rent or the designed intersection by Fairfax County school officials bust and overdose deaths, cited County Deer Management Pro- against drug-abusing students [his gram Announcement was located Debbie Funk has any historical significance to the role of drug-using friends and National Sales the observer is a stretch. The com- Sept. 22 letter responding to the schoolmates plus the addictive in the “Crime Report” section of 703-778-9444 [email protected] mercial area and the intersection Sept. 15 Great Falls Connection properties of illegal drugs as pow- the Great Falls Connection. are completely separate from the article, “One Strike, They’re Out.”] erful forces luring kids into drug historic Georgetown Pike that we “Zero tolerance” certainly makes use. Thus, it is very important to See Letters, Page 9 8 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Pediatric & General Dentistry From Page 8

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An infor- of Kansas State University, a •Dragonfly Farms~ Fresh Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables and Wine Vinegars cultural anthropologist exploring •Penn Farms~ Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Visitors at last year’s Studio Tour check out photos of FRIDAY/OCT. 1 mal coffee hour will follow the African wildlife by photographer Ed Behrens and service. A staffed nursery is avail- the effects of new media on society •Westmoreland Berry Farms~ Fresh Berries ValeArts 15th Annual Fall Art and culture. Free and open to the •On The Gourmets ~Local Eggs, Cheeses, Vegetables and Specialty Items learn tips on how to take good pictures. Behrens will Show and Reception. 7-9 p.m. able for infants and small children. public. 703-993-8652 or •All Things Olive ~ Olive oils and Artisan Wine Vinegars be at his home studio on the Tour again this year. at Historic Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Regular services will also be held cte.gmu.edu/events/in10.html. Fox Mill Road, Oakton. With local Crash Boom Omar CD Release •Crab Ladies ~Crabcakes artists, including Oakton residents at 7:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. Contact Show, Stacy Clark, Lehi, The •Hiddencroft Vineyards ~ Virginia Wines Linda Lovell and Jenna Klimchak. www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org or 703- Baby Grand and David. 6 p.m. •Old House Vineyards~ Virginia Wines Exhibition also open from 10 a.m.- 759-2082. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., •Notaviva Vineyards ~ Virginia Wines $2000 Giveaway Set 6 p.m. Oct. 2-3. 703-860-1888 or Vienna. jamminjava.com. •Jennifer’s Pastries ~ Fresh Pies and Baked Goods www.valearts.com. ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 8 p.m. at Falls St., # 380, McLean. All proceeds Dirty Steeeve at 10 p.m. Jammin’ •Baguette Republic~ Fresh Breads and Baked Goods MONDAY/OCT. 4 •Stallard Road Farm ~Organic Meats, Fresh Herbs and Honey McLean Community Center, 1234 are used to help fund activities of the Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. For Art Studio Tour Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- Senior Center. 703-442-9075. jamminjava.com. Lights Over Paris, Hollywood •Palermo’s Ba Da Bing Sauces ~Specialty Sauces 0123. Third Annual McLean 5k Run, Heartthrob and Litchfield. 8 p.m. “Mauritius”. 8 p.m. at 1st Stage, 1524 Walk and Roll. Registration starts Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., •Neighbors Network ~ Local Artists and Community Information Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. at 6:45 a.m., race at 8 a.m. at SUNDAY/OCT. 3 Vienna. jamminjava.com. •Great Falls Citizens Association~ Community Information Tour visitors can register now to Estranged sisters discover a book of CENTURY 21 New Millennium, MPAArtFest. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at rare stamps after their mother’s McLean Branch, 6629 Old Dominion McLean Central Park, 1234 Ingleside win one of forty $50 gift certificates. death, then three seedy collectors Drive, McLean. A USATF certified Ave., McLean. 42 juried artists, a TUESDAY/OCT. 5 The Market will be held Weekly In The Village arrive. $25 adults, $15 students. course with the Chronotrack race children’s ArtWalk and ArtTent and Nathan Angelo, Todd Carey and www.1stStageTysons.org/mauritius timing system. Registration fee live entertainment. In case of Andrew Hoover. 8 p.m. Jammin’ on Saturday mornings from Centre or 703-854-1856. includes t-shirt, post-race inclement weather the event will Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. s an annual tour of Great Studios. “You drive to see art Claude Moore Colonial Farm refreshments and give-away bag with move into McLean Community Center jamminjava.com. 9 A.M.-1 P.M. through Nov. 20. Falls art studios moves and artists in home-based stu- Oktoberfest Fundraiser. 7-10 sponsor donations. Prizes awarded in adjacent to the Park. A p.m. at The Pavilions of Turkey Run, each age group. $25-$35. All proceeds www.mpaart.org. The Great Falls Farmers Market is operated by closer, the Great Falls dios and other venues in Great WEDNESDAY/OCT. 6 The Great Falls Charitable Foundation. Rte. 193 and Colonial Farm Road, go to Children’s National Medical Vienna Volunteer Fire Department For more information, contact us at Studios, a network of 90 artists Falls. It’s an educational process McLean. Feast on brats, grilled Center, Juvenile Diabetes Research Bingo. 7 p.m. at the VVFD, 400 Todd Wright and Tony Alany. 8 p.m. [email protected]. Great Falls from Great Falls, has announced that includes art demonstrations chicken, traditional German potato Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Center St. South, Vienna. Games held Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Charitable Foundation is a registered salad, sauerkraut, soft pretzels with and the Wounded Warrior Project. every Sunday in the Flame Room. Vienna. jamminjava.com. 501(c)(3) corporation. it is giving away forty $50 gift to help celebrate the creative brown mustard and warm apple Co-sponsored by CENTURY 21 New www.vvfd.org. certificates that can be used to- process. And if you see a piece cobbler with ice cream. Enjoy music, Millennium and the McLean Momix: “Botanica”. 4 p.m. at ward purchase of artworks at of art you like along the way, dancing and an auction. Cash bars for Community Center. Register at George Mason University Center THURSDAY/OCT. 7 beer and wine. $25. Reserve at www.mclean5k.com or 703-556- for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 Kim Richey and Mando Saenz. 7:30 the Seventh Annual Great Falls you can buy it. If you’ve won a www.1771.org/oktoberfest.htm or 4222. Patriot Circle, Fairfax. A pre- p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Studios Tour, to take place Oct. gift certificate, that’s like having 703-442-7557. Cooper Art & Accessory Event. 10 performance discussion, free to E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. 16 and 17. To win one, you must a $50 bill to spend.” Howie Day. 8:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, a.m.-3 p.m. Cooper Building, 319 Mill ticket holders, begins 45 minutes 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. St. N.E., Vienna. Jewelers, prior to the performance on the register by 5 p.m. on Oct. 13. The casually curious looking jamminjava.com. photographers, mixed media artists Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets FRIDAY/OCT. 8 The annual event, which has for a fun weekend activity join and more. $23-$46. Charge at 888-945-2468 Vienna Parks and Recreation become a major art celebration artists, collectors, home owners, www.319cooperart.wordpress.com. or cfa.gmu.edu. Department Antiques Show and SATURDAY/OCT. 2 Family Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at “Mauritius”. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 1st Sale. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Vienna in northern Virginia, involves neighbors, friends and others Vienna Oktoberfest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Providence Baptist Church, 8980 Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons Community Center, 120 Cherry St., driving from studio to studio to from around the Metro area from Center St. to Mill St., Vienna. Brook Road, McLean. Pony rides, Corner. Estranged sisters discover a S.E., Vienna. A variety of furniture meet artists in the “habitats” who want to celebrate the cre- Live music, a beer garden, food hayrides, crafts, food, inflatable book of rare stamps after their and collectables. Admission $4.50. vendors, children’s entertainment and obstacle course and moonbounce, mother’s death, then three seedy 703-255-6360. where they create. In all, 48 art- ative process. They are drawn activities, and a festival marketplace. cake walk, face painting, raffle and collectors arrive. $25 adults, $15 Tyrone Wells, Andrew Belle and ists are taking part in 27 art ven- in part by the quality of the art Sponsored by the Vienna-Tysons more. Ages 18 and under $7, parents students. www.1stStageTysons.org/ Crown Point. 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. ues throughout Great Falls, created in Great Falls by paint- Regional Chamber of Commerce in free. 703-893-6256. mauritius or 703-854-1856. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., cooperation with the Town of Vienna. Vienna Arts Society Opening Mid-Fall Tour of the Potomac Vienna. jamminjava.com. some in unusual houses, funky ers, potters, photographers, 703-281-1333 or Reception. 6-8 p.m. Vienna Art Valley Native Plant Collection. 2 outbuildings, historical proper- sculptors, quilters, jewelry de- viennaoktoberfest.com/. Center, 115 Pleasant St. N.W., p.m. at Meadowlark Botanical ties and barns or sheds. Great signers and others, many of ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 8 p.m. at Vienna. Featuring artists Irina Avilova Gardens, 9570 Meadowlark Gardens SATURDAY/OCT. 9 McLean Community Center, 1234 and Lee Davis. Exhibit open through Court, Vienna. See the collection National Alliance on Mental Falls Studios is the tour’s orga- whom are established as highly Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- Oct. 23. Free. 703-319-3971 or change with the seasons and walk Illness/ Northern Virginia nizing group. the Tour is free. regarded artists in the Washing- 0123. www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. among mature trees in varied fall Awareness Walk. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ton area. In its first six years, Momix: “Botanica”. 8 p.m. at George Jer Coons, Seth Glier and Jesse colors. Enjoy late-blooming perennials at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Mason University Center for the Arts Ruben at 6 p.m., Pandamonium such as white wood aster, goldenrod 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, TO WIN a certificate, tour visi- the event has generated more Concert Hall, 4400 Patriot Circle, Dance Party with Ypset and and Joe-Pye weed, and learn how to Vienna. [email protected]. tors must go to the art than 10,000 visits to local art Fairfax. A pre-performance organization’s website, www studios and has helped to estab- discussion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the .GreatFallsStudios.com, or fill out lish Great Falls as a center for performance on the Center’s Grand a registration card and drop it into creativity in Fairfax County. Tier III. Tickets $23-$46. Charge at one of several special boxes in 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Enjoy a Resort in Your Backyard! various Great Falls locations. Win- THE STUDIO TOUR is sup- “Mauritius”. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons • New Residential & Commercial Pool ners will be determined by a ported by three arts organiza- Corner. Estranged sisters discover a FREE drawing of all registrants. At the tions: the Virginia Commission book of rare stamps after their Construction & Renovations Polaris Pool Cleaner with website, press the “studio tour” for the Arts, the Arts Council of mother’s death, then three seedy Purchase of Any New Pool collectors arrive. $25 adults, $15 • Design, Installation & Service Experts button to sign up. Drop-off boxes Fairfax County and the Great students. www.1stStageTysons.org/ $500 OFF are located at the Great Falls Com- Falls Foundation for the Arts. It mauritius or 703-854-1856. Galapagos Story Time for PLUS Any Renovation munity Library, the Farmer’s Mar- also has the endorsement of two Youngsters. 10 a.m. at Meadowlark $3000 Minimum ket on Saturday mornings, and business groups: the Fairfax Botanical Gardens, 9570 Meadowlark • Pool Opening Specialists the Artists’ Atelier, 1144 Walker County Chamber of Commerce Gardens Court, Vienna. Author Allison • Complete Renovations $100 OFF Sutherland will read from her book, Road, among other places. Com- and the Great Falls Business & 2010 Service Contract The Adventures of Kaluwara the • Weekly Maintenance & Repairs plete rules are at the website. Professional Association. You Koala in the Galapagos Islands, with With coupon only • Expires 10/31/10 “This drawing is just one of can download a free map and animal puppets, character voices, and • Full Line of Pool & Spa Chemicals Not valid with other offers a fun game. 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gold medals were won by Duane Clayton-Cox (men’s Senior Olympics 60-64) of Fairfax and Marion Marrs (women’s 50- winners annonced. 54) of Sterling. During the third day of competition on Sept. 21, the eight ball pool event took place at the Lincolnia he Northern Virginia Senior Olympics, tak Senior Center in Alexandria. Gold medalists were Ting place at different venues throughout awarded to John Kraus (men’s 60-69) of Fairfax and Fairfax County, continued on Sept. 20 with Diane Hill (women’s 70-79) of Springfield. 9023 Arlington Blvd., its second day of competition with events such as The City of Fairfax Senior Center hosted bocce, a Fairfax, Virginia ten pin bowling and diving. new event for this year’s Senior Olympics, with gold 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Bowling was held at Bowl America Shirley (Alex- medals going to Bob Barbour (men’s 50-59) of 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) andria). Gold medal winners included Leonard Fairfax, Bob Metzger (men’s 70-79) of Fairfax, Nick Kalkwarf (men’s 80-84 age group) of Springfield and Garito (men’s 80-89) of Fairfax, Marilyn Parks 703-573-5025 Lucia McSweeney (women’s 70-74) of Centreville. (women 50-59) of Oakton, Maryann Schwab www.cravensnursery.com Diving competition was held at the Washington & (women 60-69) of Fairfax and Florence Rowland Open 8-6:30, 7 days a week Lee High School aquatic center in Arlington, where (women’s 70-79) of Fairfax.

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14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary Home & Garden 703-917-6400 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great FallsHome & Garden Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon Royal D. Bisbee, 87, of Great Falls, Dies Royal (“Roy”) D. Bisbee, 87, a Great Falls cessful expedition to Tibet to rescue Lowell MASONRY MASONRY MASONRY MASONRY residents since 1977, died at home on Sep- Thomas, the noted American news com- tember 12, 2010. His career spanned 35 mentator. Mr. Bisbee was also instrumental years of continued service with the Depart- in 1952 in establishing and directing the Custom Masonry ment of the Army, Department of State and Voice of America Hindi and Urdu broadcasts the U.S. Information Agency (USIA). to India and Pakistan. 703-768-3900 The son of American missionary parents, Prior to his retirement from government www.custommasonry.info Mr. Bisbee was born in Godhra, India in in 1979, Mr. Bisbee was Director, Office of Brick, Block, Stone, Concrete, Pavers 1923. His childhood was spent in the Research, USIA, in Washington, D.C. He was Repairs & New Installs princely state of Baroda and in Poona, In- given the Agency’s High Meritorious Honor All Work Guranteed dia. His elementary and high school educa- Award for “distinctive excellence in all his tion, until 1940, was at the Woodstock pursuits.” School in Musoorie, situated in the foothills In 1980, Mr. Bisbee and his family of the Himalayas of Northern India. founded a real estate firm, Century 21 Royal In the early days of World War II Mr. Properties, headquartered in McLean. When Bisbee was sent to the United States by his the family sold the company in 1998, they parents to attend the University of Wash- had four offices in the Washington D.C. re- ington, Seattle. The day after the attack on gion, including Great Falls and McLean in Pearl Harbor he volunteered for military Virginia and Rockville and Lanham in Mary- 703-917-6400 service and was assigned to the Office of land. He remained in real estate and prop- Military Attaché, American Legation, erty management in the Washington D.C. Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon Baghdad, Iraq. While in Iraq, Mr. Bisbee met area until his retirement in 2003. and courted Barbara Beeler. The two were Mr. Bisbee’s languages were Gujerathi, married in Baghdad on Jan. 7, 1946. Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and Afrikaans. In addi- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Mr. Bisbee returned to the United States tion to the University of Washington, Mr. ABC LICENSE Deli Italiano, Inc trading as with Barbara in 1946 to complete his B.A. Bisbee attended the University of Pennsyl- Deli Italiano, 6505 29th St, N at the University of Washington. In 1947, vania and completed a Masters degree at Arlington, VA 22213. The above establishment is he was appointed by the Department of George Washington University. He also applying to the VIRGINIA State as Vice Consul, Bombay, India. Thus graduated from the National War College DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE began a career in the American Foreign in 1964. In 2005, he was awarded a com- CONTROL for a Beer and Wine, on and off and Delivery Service that spanned 34 years and took him mendation from the Secretary of State and license to sell or manufacture and his family for tours of duty in New Delhi the Bureau of Consular Affairs. alcoholic beverages. Yasser M. Baslios, owner and Lucknow, India, Greece, Pakistan, Si- Mr. Bisbee is survived by his wife Barbara erra Leone, South Africa and the Philip- of Great Falls, and his granddaughter Nicole 26 Antiques pines. Along the way, his assignments Renee Bender of Vienna. He was prede-

We consign/pay top $ for shifted him from State Department to the ceased by his two daughters Barbara Bisbee antique/semi antique furn. United States Information Agency (USIA). Mitchell and Renee Bisbee Miller. A memo- including mid century & danish modern Teak In 1949, Mr. Bisbee was awarded merito- rial service was held in his honor on Friday, furniture, sterling, mens rious honors by the Department of State for Sept. 24, at 11 a.m. at the United Method- watches, painting/art glass, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements clocks, jewelry, costume leading a combined Indian-American suc- ist Church in Great Falls. jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Bulletin Board 110 Elderly Care

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Langley’s defense held Fairfax Langley’s aerial from that point on and the Sax- game puts ons had won. Langley quarterback Anderson was 11-of-20 for 203 damper on Braden Anderson yards with the one TD toss. His moves towards his primary target was Scharfen (6 Fairfax festivities. left as he looks catches, 147 yards, 1 TD). down field during “He’s an all-district player from the Saxons’ 28-21 last year and really throws a nice By Rich Sanders win at Fairfax last ball,” said Fairfax coach Kevin The Connection Friday night. Block- Simonds, of Anderson. “He’s a ing for the QB is AJ great player.” t took a few offensive series Holtberg (9). Fairfax senior defensive back last Friday night for Langley Sam Bechert covered Scharfen IHigh’s football offense, par Photo by most of the night and said he had ticularly its passing game, to Craig Sterbutzel/ his hands full. get into a good rhythm. But once The Connection “He’s a good receiver and they the Saxons, behind senior quarter- have a good quarterback,” said back Braden Anderson, got rolling, passing attack. Anderson and the terback is smart and knows [de- field pass by Fairfax quarterback Bechert, a team captain. they were tough to stop and de- offense struggled initially, going fensive] schemes.” Spencer MacLeod. Howerton said the passing duo feated Liberty District and host three plays and out over their Fairfax put together scoring of Anderson and Scharfen could team Fairfax, 28-21. first two series with the tall, 6- drives on its next two possessions, FAIRFAX OPENED the second be the best in the region. Langley, The loss was somewhat of a foot-3 inch signal caller connect- to the delight of the partisan Rebel half with a scoring drive to go up in years past, focused mostly on downer for Fairfax, which had a ing on just one of his first four faithful. 21-14. But, once again, the Sax- running the ball. But that has huge home crowd on hand in cel- passes. But on its final possession of the ons’ offense answered with a 65- changed in recent years. ebration of the school’s week-long But Langley came to life on its first half, Langley marched 75 yard scoring march. Anderson “They’re the best [QB-receiver 75th Anniversary celebration as third possession. Following a first yards on nine plays and got the completed four-of-six passes on combination] I’ve worked with in well as it being homecoming down incompletion, Anderson, game-tying touchdown on a one the drive, the final completion a long time,” said Howerton. weekend. considered one of the top QB’s in yard plunge into the end zone by coming on a rollout play in which “That’s a rarity here. Troy is small “It was a great atmosphere to the Northern Region, began heat- senior Bryan Hofgard. The biggest it appeared he would be run down but strong. He’s an athlete and he’s me,” said Langley coach John ing up. He hit senior wide receiver play of the march came when from behind. Under enormous tall. He’s got great hands and he Howerton, whose team took away Troy Scharfen for a 12-yard pickup Anderson found Scharfen on a pressure, Anderson threw the ball can block. Braden [at QB] is tall some of the home crowd’s festive to the Rebels’ 44. Later in the long sideline pass down the left on the run and hit Scharfen for an and has a great arm. He’s an ex- mood by overcoming a 21-14 third drive, he connected on back to side of the field for a 43-yard gain 11 yard pickup to the Fairfax 10. tremely smart kid and knows our quarter deficit by scoring the back aerials to Scharfen (13 and to the Fairfax 15. Two plays later, Langley scored on the next play on schemes.” game’s final two touchdowns. 15 yards) to get the ball down to the talented QB found Hofgard off a run by Philip Mun. Langley’s offensive line has al- “They’ve got a great facility here the one yard line where, two plays the left side for a 14-yard pickup The Saxons’ next possession lowed just three sacks this season, with a new [turf] field and great later, fullback Connor Curry to the two. Langley scored two came in the fourth quarter with allowing Anderson time to throw concrete bleachers. It was a great pounded the ball into the end zone plays later and, following Farhan the game tied at 21-21. Langley the football. crowd. Our kids seemed to enjoy for the game’s first points. Khan’s second successful extra needed just two plays to score, the Langley, which two weeks ago it. I told them this is why you come “It took a couple of series to fig- point kick of the night, the game touchdown coming on a 49-yard defeated Madison in overtime for out and play football - to be a part ure out how Fairfax’s defense was was tied at 14. passing strike from Anderson to its first win of the season, has now of the main show.” playing us,” said Howerton, whose Moments later, the first half Scharfen down the right sideline won two straight following an 0-2 The Saxons, in fact, put on team is averaging over 30 pass at- ended with defensive back Austin with 7 minutes, 26 seconds left to start. This Friday night at 7:30, the quite a show behind their prolific tempts per game. “But our quar- Vasiliados picking off a long down play. Saxons will host Herndon. Lady Saxons Shine at Oatlands Invitational

ing sixth place overall. The Saxons’ top fin- Earlier day races included two JV Frosh/ drive despite the heat. They work hard in Courteney West leads isher was Courteney West (13th place over- Sophomore (separate boys and girls races) practice and it shows when they race. The Langley team to sixth all), who earned a top 25 medal. Two-hun- competitions; two JV Junior/Senior races heat took its toll on some of them, but they dred and twenty-four runners in all made (boys and girls); two varsity B races (boys, did well despite it. Elissa Purdy had a solid place finish. up the varsity A girls’ race field. girls) and two varsity A races (boys, girls). race, and Jessica Miles bounced back from “Courteney West ran 50 seconds faster In all, 97 schools, both public and private, a disappointing first race at the Monroe than she did in that race last year,” said participated. Most of the schools were from Parker Invitational. The meet had some of By Rich Sanders Langley coach Gifford Krivak. “She is incred- Virginia and several from around the met- the better teams in the state, so finishing The Connection ibly focused, and has had the best improve- ropolitan area as well. sixth in a field like that is impressive.” ment over the past year.” On the boys’ side, the Saxons did not fare t around the midway point of the At the annual Oatlands meet, high school ALONG WITH WEST’S strong race, the as well in the team standings. Nevertheless, Afall high school cross country sea teams from throughout Virginia as well as Langley girls had a number of other excep- there were several good outings by Saxon son, the Langley High girls appear other states compete in a variety of races tional outings as well from such runners as runners. Mike Meyer (91st), Steven Swayne to be in pretty strong form. The Lady Sax- on the scenic 5K course set on the grounds sophomore Elissa Purdy (29th), sophomore (146th) and Jack Flatley (156th) all ran ons certainly put forth a good showing at of Leesburg’s historic plantation. The course Jessica Miles (36th), and junior Esther well, according to their coach. last Saturday’s renowned, mid-season is mostly grass with rolling hills as well as Jeong (39th). “My boys’ team didn’t finish as high in Oatlands Invitational in Leesburg - a show- some wooded trails. There are also two “It was a very tough race,” said Krivak, of the team standings, but we still had some case event known as the second leg of the creek crossings in which runners must navi- the girls’ varsity A. “The weather heat was impressive performances,” said Krivak. “It’s Virginia high school cross country triple gate. This year’s Invitational, which took oppressive and Oatlands is the toughest a bit of a rebuilding year, but I think we’re crown. place on a hot, autumn day, was hosted by course we will run on this year. The girls better than last year, and if we keep work- Among a field of 33 teams in the varsity both Tuscarora High of Leesburg and Free- hung in there and pushed their way ing hard, we’ll get better each in week in A girls’ race, Langley finished an outstand- dom High of South Riding. through. I was impressed with the girls’ preparation for Districts.”

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2010 ❖ 17 Home Sales August 2010 OPEN HOUSES $2,250,000 ~ $360,000 Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 2nd & 3rd Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ..... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 862 NICHOLAS RUN DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $2,250,000 ... Detached ... 1.73 ...... GROVEMONT 770 STRAWFIELD LN...... 6 ... 6 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $2,250,000 ... Detached ... 1.98 ...... RIVERBEND 11740 PLANTATION DR ...... 5 ... 5 ... 3 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,920,000 ... Detached ... 2.84 ...... SUGARLAND RUN 500 SENECA RD ...... 6 ... 8 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,900,000 ... Detached ... 2.14 ...... SENECA 10757 TERKES VIEW ...... 6 ... 5 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,900,000 ... Detached ... 1.40 ...... ESTATES AT LONGWOOD 11307 HEARTH CT ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,900,000 ... Detached ... 1.75 ...... CASCADES ESTATES 9807 MILL RUN DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,860,000 ... Detached ... 1.03 ...... MILL RUN ACRES 203 CARRWOOD RD ...... 6 ... 8 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,761,000 ... Detached ... 5.84 ..... GEORGE & RITA DAVID PROPERTY 10400 POLO CLUB CT ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,730,000 ... Detached ... 0.89 ...... POLO RIDGE 10554 FOX FOREST DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,650,000 ... Detached ... 0.85 ...... FOX RUN 10106 WALKER WOODS DR ...... 6 ... 4 ... 3 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,600,000 ... Detached ... 2.00 ...... WALKER WOODS FARM 10932 GREAT PASSAGE CT ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,450,000 ... Detached ... 1.12 ...... GREAT FALLS GLEN 663 NALLS FARM WAY ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ... GREAT FALLS.. $1,425,000 ... Detached ... 2.09 ...... GREAT FALLS WEST 10927 SHALLOW CREEK DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,388,000 ... Detached ... 0.84 ...... ESTATES AT LONGWOOD 1101 MOUNTAIN HOPE CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ... GREAT FALLS.. $1,380,000 ... Detached ... 1.14 ...... CRIPPENS CORNER 252 SPRINGVALE RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,350,000 ... Detached ... 2.43 ...... NEIGHBORHOOD 9105 MILL CREEK LNDG ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,300,000 ... Detached ... 2.09 ...... MILL CREEK LANDING 701 CROWN MEADOW DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ... GREAT FALLS.. $1,200,000 ... Detached ... 2.18 ...... RICHLAND MEADOWS 11517 SENECA WOODS CT...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,118,000 ... Detached ... 0.83 ...... GREAT FALLS WOODS 801 LAKE WINDERMERE CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,100,000 ... Detached ... 2.02 ...... LAKE WINDERMERE 1100 MOUNTAIN HOPE CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... GREAT FALLS.. $1,050,000 ... Detached ... 2.44 ...... CRIPPENS CORNER 11201 ELMVIEW PL ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS.. $1,006,000 ... Detached ... 1.72 ...... OLD SAYBROOK 9813 THUNDERHILL CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $955,000 ... Detached ... 0.51 ...... ADDICOTT HILLS 1020 MILLWOOD RD ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $950,000 ... Detached ... 9.84 ...... JACKSON MILL WOODS 713 CLEAR SPRING RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $948,000 ... Detached ... 5.07 ...... VALLEY STREAM 1108 TROTTING HORSE LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $930,000 ... Detached ... 0.61 ...... LOCUST HILL 11560 HOLLY BRIAR LN ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $910,000 ... Detached ... 0.70 ...... HOLLY KNOLL 650 MINE RIDGE RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $905,900 ... Detached ... 5.51 ...... CORNWELL FARM 11250 Center Harbor Rd, Reston • $1,349,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 10104 CAPTAIN HICKORY PL ...... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $815,000 ... Detached ... 0.97 ...... HICKORY CREEK Michelle Chauvin, Long & Foster, 571-216-0371 1115 TROTTING HORSE LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $810,000 ... Detached ... 0.50 ...... LOCUST HILL 11411 JORDAN LN ...... 5 ... 2 ... 2 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $810,000 ... Detached ... 0.47 ...... SENECA HILLS 1037 SPRINGVALE RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $720,000 ... Detached ... 5.00 ...... NONE LISTED 10208 BRENNANHILL CT ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $690,000 ... Detached ... 0.66 ...... HICKORY CREEK When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate 890 VAN DUSEN CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $649,500 ... Detached ... 0.70 ...... LOCKMEADE listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. 9127 WEANT DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $649,000 ... Detached ... 0.53 ...... WEANT Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 10174 YORKTOWN WAY ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $439,000 ... Detached ... 0.42 ...... GREAT FALLS FOREST 10607 OXFORD CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...GREAT FALLS ..... $360,000 ... Detached ... 0.23 ...... GREAT FALLS FOREST Reston Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. 11723E Summerchase Cir #0...$210,000...Sun 1-4....Tori McKinney...... Keller Williams...... 703-229-6000 For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. 1969 Lakeport Way ...... $759,900 ...Sun 1-4....Lyons & McGuire ...... Weichert...... 703-406-9009 11250 Center Harbor Rd...$1,349,000...Sun 1-4....Michelle Chauvin...... Long & Foster...... 571-216-0371 Real Estate To have real estate information listed four additional Realtor Partners (Pauline Reunion” Conference in New Orleans in the Connection, send to Knipe, Kevin Kleifges, Mary Jane Perry, that the McLean office won top honors Oak Hill/Herndon [email protected]. Susan Hussey), Christy Grossman (Chief nationally among more than 30 new Deadline is Friday. Operating Officer), Jerry Belt (Special Keller Williams offices for 2009, with 13210 Windy Oak Way...... $522,500...Sun 1- 4...Priti Malhotra...... Weichert...... 703-536-5800 Services) and Tara Miller (Client Care $6.5M in gross commission income. The Belt Team, led by CEO Manager). The Belt Team serves all of McLean was named the #1 Launch in 13306 Glen Taylor La...... $632,000...Sun 1-4....Ron Fowler...... Weichert...... 703-598-0511 Terry Belt of Keller Williams Northern Virginia and specializes in the nation for 2009. The McLean office Realty’s McLean office, was just Vienna and Oakton where it has sold launched 18 months ago with 30 agents named one of America’s top real estate more homes than any other Realtor since and today has nearly 100. Keller Will- teams for 2009 by the Wall Street Jour- 1972. For more information, visit http:/ iams International also surpassed Re/ McLean nal and REAL Trends. The Belt Team /www.TheBeltTeam.com Phone: 703- Max to become the #3 largest real estate 1932 Macarthur Dr...... $899,900...Sun 2-4....JD Callender...... Weichert...... 703-606-7901 ranked in the Top 100 Residential Real 242-3975 Email: company in the U.S. by agent count. Estate Teams by Sales Volume which is [email protected] This is the first time in 20 years that the 1020 Union Church Rd....$1,450,000...Sun 2-4....Carol Wilder...... McEnearney Associates...703-786-8635 a component of the “Top 400 Real Es- order has shifted. tate Professionals,” a prestigious Cindy Dwyer, sales associate in “Of course it takes a lot of hard work 1008 Easton Dr...... $1,585,000...Sun 1-4....Jane Price...... Weichert...... 703-628-0470 national awards ranking sponsored by Weichert’s Vienna office was named a to achieve this kind of success,” said the two respected publications. The Belt winner in August for the company’s new McLean Team Leader Vickie Team is now ranked #95 out of more campaign, entitled “YOU Make the Christianson. “But when you have a than 1.1 million realtors nationwide. Weichert Difference,” that spotlights the company behind you that places the in- Vienna “Being a member of such an elite many ways its sales associates make a terests and success of the agents above group as the Top 100 Teams by Sales difference for their customers, col- all else, it makes it a lot easier.” 2009 Gallows Tree Ct...... $579,000...Sun 1-4....Amal Lafhal...... Long & Foster...... 703.473.7100 Volume is an incredible accomplish- leagues and the community. Moved by J.D. Powers & Associates recently ment,” said Ron Cathell, Operating the struggles of the injured soldiers she named Keller Williams Realty #1 in cus- 1511 Gingerwood Ct...... $639,950...Sun 1-4....Eugene Curtin...... Weichert...... 703.856.3416 Principal of Keller Williams McLean. encountered in the area, Dwyer collects tomer service; Entrepreneur Magazine “The Belt Team continually demon- clothing for service members and their ranked Keller Williams Realty as the #1 431 Center Street, N...... $674,999...Sun 1-4....Rama Wizza...... Prolocate Realty...... 949.542.9750 strates that it is possible to deliver the families, ensures that they are clean and real estate franchise, and the industry highest level of customer service in one in mint condition and continues to de- ranked Keller Williams Realty as the of the toughest real estate markets on liver them bi-monthly to Walter Reed Most Recognized Real Estate Franchise Sterling record.” Army Medical Center Brand. The Belt Team was also named as a “I’ve seen first hand how she opens 302 Lillard Rd...... $350,000...Sat 1-4.....Young Yim...... Century 21 ...... 571-215-9417 Top Ten Team for Keller Williams Realty her home to the soldiers,” said Betty Bruce Green, regional vice in North America for the first half of Holmes, manager of the Weichert president of Weichert, Realtors 3 Brinks Ct...... $389,900...Sun 1-4....Trish Kapinos...... Long & Foster...... 703.402.4414 2010. Keller Williams Realty has more Vienna office. “Cindy regularly hands announced the Vienna office was recog- than 78,000 associates in North her home keys to soldiers or invites nized for outstanding performance in 45826 Matador Terrace...... $425,000... Sat/Sun 1-4...Diana LeFrancois...... Century 21 ...... 703-930-6682 America. them over for the holidays to provide a May. The Vienna sales team led by “Realtors like The Belt Team who are sanctuary from the daily grind at the Betty Holmes led the company for new 6 Lowery Ct, S...... $489,000...Sun 1-4....Sean Blanchette...... Keller Williams...... 703.371.5710 committed to serving their clients’ best medical center.” home sales and also led the region for interests with integrity and skill are the For her prize, Dwyer earned an new home dollar volume. The region is reason why Keller Williams Realty, Inc American Express gift card. Each month comprised of offices located throughout has received the highest overall satisfac- from July through December, Weichert Virginia. Leesburg tion ratings from home buyers among will recognize agents whose stories best the largest full-service real estate firms illustrate the “Weichert difference” at Weichert, Realtors neighborhood spe- 114 Allman Way...... $379,000...Sun 1- 4...Ritu Desai...... Samson Properties...703-625-4949 for the third year in a row according to work. Monthly winners will receive a cialists can be reached in Weichert’s the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 cash prize, a direct mail campaign, pro- Vienna office at (703) 938-6070 at 156 To add your FREE Realtor represented Home Buyer/Seller StudySM,” said motional support, and will have their East Maple Avenue. Vickie Christianson, Keller Williams story featured on Weichert.com. Open House to these weekly listings, McLean Team Leader. “It’s also why the Should you wish to contribute to this Nikki Ryan of Keller Williams Re- McLean office has grown from 18 agents cause, Dwyer may be contacted at 703- alty in Reston has earned the “Certified please contact Salome Gaibler to more than 120 agents in just two 298-5442, via email Distressed Property Expert” designation, at 703-778-9421 or short years. Our Realtors share a com- [email protected] or visit her having completed extensive training in mitment to the Keller Williams Belief at Weichert’s Vienna office located at foreclosure avoidance and short sales. [email protected] System – customers come first, trust, in- 156 Maple Avenue East. Realtors with the designation have can tegrity, creativity and teamwork.” offer the homeowner better alternatives All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m. The Belt Team includes Terry Belt Keller Williams Realty Interna- to foreclosure, which virtually destroys (CEO), Gail Belt (Founding Partner), tional announced at its annual “Family the credit rating. 18 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools School Notes

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The following Langley High Atlanta, Ga. Burger is the daughter School students have been named as of Eric Burger and Deborah Spear. Semifinalists in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program: Will- Gillian R. Hunt of McLean will iam H. Baird, Joohee Choi, attend St. Lawrence University in Enrico Della Corna, Ryan M. Canton, New York, as a member of Hsu, Emily M. Lowman, Kyle L. the class of 2014. McConnaughay, Peter S. Nance, Buran Ni, David C. Kevin Cameron Wade Jr. of Parker, Jackson Parker, McLean has enrolled at Hampden- Alexander W. Phillips and Jef- Sydney College as a Venable frey W. Principe. Scholar. The McLean High School graduate is the son of Kevin and The following Potomac School stu- Andrea Wade of McLean. dents have been named as Semifinalists in the 2011 National Chase E. Charwat of McLean has Merit Scholarship Program: Nicho- been awarded a bachelor of science las J. Diewald, Natalie Kim, from Harpur College of Arts and Sci- Miranda R. May, Madhavi S. ences, Binghamton University, N.Y. Ramankutty, Erik C. Schluntz, Nicholas A. Shashy, Kathleen Alexander Gilbert of McLean H. Smith and Conrad H. was awarded a Davidson Fellows Stansbury. scholarship by the Davidson Institute for Talent Development. Gilbert, age The following McLean High 16, received a $10,000 scholarship School students have been named as for his achievement in technology, Semifinalists in the 2011 National developing a computer algorithm Merit Scholarship Program: Ali M. which improves contrast in magnetic Haq, Kelsey A. Hopkins, Xavier resonance imaging (MRI). His pro- Langley High Band to Perform at Licoln Center V. Palathingal, Brian A. Roy and gram has been successfully applied The Langley High School Symphony Band and Wind Symphony, under the direction of Mathew C. Samuel. to brain MRI images, enabling more Andrew Gekoskie, have been invited to perform next Spring at Lincoln Center, one of accurate image definition of tissues, Patrick Bardsley of Great Falls such as areas of demyelination, or the most prestigious art centers in the world. This performance will showcase the has been named to the 2010 dean’s plaques, which are often present in Langley Band’s many talents, as they receive the distinctive honor of being the only list for both semesters at John Paul patients with multiple sclerosis. His Virginia band to be invited to perform as part of a concert series (the DCINY Concert the Great Catholic School. work is pertinent to MRIs of the Series) at Lincoln Center. The performance is scheduled for Monday evening, March 14, spine and other areas, and offers the Rachel Burger of Great Falls potential for better diagnosis and 2011, at 8 p.m. in Avery Fisher Hall, which is the home of the New York Philharmonic. was awarded a Charles A. Dana monitoring of multiple sclerosis and The Langley Bands were selected by DCINY, a concert promoter in New York City, based Scholarship for the 2010-11 aca- other neurological diseases including on two years of evaluation of their work, which have garnered both national and inter- demic year at Agnes Scott College of Alzheimer’s disease. national recognition.

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Also in our studio space, Programs by Starshine Theater Bridget Hott, contact Patricia Budwig, 703.790.9050 Kristin Beckwith, [email protected] Kate Fitzgerald WORKSHOP #1: Stage Play for Grades 2 thru 12 and Ashley O’Banion A new Play designed by student writers “Dracula” The Recently Unearthed Chronicles. WORKSHOP #2: For Grades 7 thru 12: Students will learn the art of turning Story into Script WORKSHOP #3: DRAMATICS for Grades K thru 3: “Elf Kings and Faerie Rings” Private & Small-Group Lessons for Age 9 thru Adult Photo by Vihao Pham GUITAR ~ ACOUSTIC and ELECTRIC VOICE or Voice/guitar combo Traditional Pilates* Mat classes Leah McSteen, contact Leslie Anthony, 703.476.5930 Lauren Megrue, [email protected] Katherine Boruff, Ashley O’Banion, Kristen Beckwith, 760A Walker Road, Great Falls, VA Kate Fitzgerald (In the Village Center above the Old Brogue) and Bridget Hott in performance of For more information, please contact us at Christmas Eve at the Nutcracker 703-759-5652 Club, 2009 or e-mail: [email protected] Our Web site is: www.theatricaldance.com Photo by John Vanderpool

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