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ViennaVienna Egyptian captain Radames (Roberto Rivera), although betrothed to the pharaoh’s daughter, is taken in by the spunky slave, Aida (Sarah Chapin). Radames is not aware she is a Nubian princess.

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The cast and ensemble of the Vienna Youth Players’ “Aida.”

Photos by Donna Manz/ The Connection ‘Aida’ Rocks Vienna in Musical Spectacular Nubian slave Mereb (Neal Going) pleads with the Nubian Vienna Youth Players presented Elton John’s Broadway princess (Sarah Chapin) not to give her heart to Radames. blockbuster.

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alling the Vienna Youth Players’ pro- C duction of Elton John’s “Aida” an “amateur” production is like call- ing the Concorde an airplane, the Beatles singers and Michelangelo a painter. While true, they are all understatements. VYP’s “Aida” dis- pelled the notion of amateur as being non-professional. The cast, the singing, dancing, acting, cos- tuming and live music were about Egyptian captain Radames (Roberto Rivera) is welcomed as professional and well-trained as Before Egyptian princess Amneris (Christine Foerster) home as a hero. anything you’ll get outside Broad- recognizes the self-absorbed life she has lived, she way. Its six performances—four sings—about herself. rounded out the cast. story set against war, but the play evenings and two Sunday mati- Chapin and Foerster, pursuing itself offered moments of levity, nees between Aug. 2 and Aug. music in college, are George C. particularly in the scenes high- 11—were all sold out, and, deserv- Cast Marshall High School graduates, lighting the self-absorbed charac- edly so. Sarah Chapin as Aida; Christine Foerster as Amneris; Roberto Rivera as Rivera graduated from James ter of Amneris before her transfor- Radames; Neal Going as Mereb; Josh Willis-Jones as Zoser; Stuart Orloff as the Madison High School. mation. pharaoh; Morgan Miller as Nehebka; Sallieu Fullah as Amonasro; Matthew THE STORY, a love triangle in the Cibak and Joey Moreno as palace guards; Ihsaan Dingleton as a palace guard “This was outstanding,” said “Like Father, Like Son,” is vin- midst of court intrigue, is set in and museum security guard; Samantha Ross as a lead dancer; Brian Ammer, Lucille Sullivan, of Vienna, who sat tage Elton John, and Rivera and ancient Egypt. Chris Chapin, Andrew Cressman and Joey Moreno as ministers; and McKenna in the front row. “Everyone got Willis-Jones took ownership of the “This was wonderful,” said Wiepert as task master. The ensemble included Mia Amado, Kelly Anderson, their money’s worth. raucous song. Paul Anderson, Carson Casper, Emma Choi, Heather Colbert, Annie Cowman, Linda Grisano of Vienna. “I love Danielle Cressman, Olivia Duran Caylin Elkins, Jack Herrin, Flannery Jamison, “It was all so professional, the Chapin and Rivera’s duets were to see so much talent in young Caiti Lively, Kelsey Loesch, Connor McIntosh, Carolyn Nee, Kailee Sibley, acting, the music. Everything poignant and haunting. When kids. I think they have a future in Camille Testa, Jamie Testa, Theo Testa, Emily Wade, Bridget Whelphley and about it was outstanding.” Foerster lamented, it should have musical theatre. They’re so prom- Sophia Whelpley. “Professional” was a term that been her time, her voice and fa- The live band, providing the musical score under the director of Kathy Splitt, ising. The acting, the singing the was composed of college students and high school students. The band included came up repeatedly in comments. cial expression exuded despair. dancing, they’re all wonderful. Derek Boylan, Kirby Vitek, Joseph Schefer and Sophie Dornfel. Morgan Millr and Mayor M. Jane Seeman at- “It’s so professional.” Samantha Ross choreographed the dance routines. tended two performances; she al- THE TRAGIC CLIMAX segued The three principal leads see ways makes it to opening night, into “today.” In a museum, the acting and music in their lives. Vienna) but falls in love with a the musical was a well-con- she said. Noting that she loved the statue of Amneris stood. Behind Roberto Rivera, a Screen Actors slave girl (Sarah Chapin of structed montage of song, dance music of Elton John, Seeman said, her, at the tomb of the star-crossed Guild member, returned to his Vienna), who, in reality, is a prin- and poignant dialogue. Neal Go- “these kids are doing a fantastic lovers, strangers come face to face. hometown Vienna theatre as the cess herself, the daughter of the ing and Josh Willis-Jones, with job … the singing, the dancing, the If the significance of that mo- lead, Radames. An Egyptian war- Nubian king. While the plot does voices as strong and pitch-perfect acting … it’s so professional. ment goes unrecognized, it means rior, Radames is betrothed to the not have a “happy” ending, it has as the leads, supported Rivera, “We’re very fortunate to have the you missed one of Vienna theatre’s daughter of Egypt’s pharaoh a satisfying one and, in the hands Foerster and Chapin. An en- Vienna Youth Players in Vienna.” most sophisticated and ambitious (played by Christine Foerster of of popular director Babs Dyer, semble of singers and dancers John’s “Aida” is a tragic love productions.

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B.J. Leber addressed the attendees of the event. Leber serves as the chair of the board of trustees of the organization. Brother’s Brother

Photo contributed Photo Comes to Merrifield The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, in McLean, is the only national park run by a non- profit organization. The 1771 farm offers a glimpse of what life was like for a poor By Jasmine Kang of the Merrifield Greater Busi- farm family, just before the Revolutionary War. The Connection ness Association welcomed the organization to the area. rother’s Brother Founda- Anderson thanked members tion (BBF) celebrated of the foundation for their ef- Preserving History’s Jewels Bthe grand opening of its forts and predicted that BFF Northern warehouse on will “positively affect the qual- Saturday. The foundation was ity of life in Northern Virginia,” Fairfax considers new “resident curator” started in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1958 he said. program to save historic properties. and seeks to efficiently distribute According to Byer, the system donated medical supplies to in- by which BFF collects and re- ternational communities that are distributes medical supplies not By Victoria Ross how they are planned and zoned, community input lacking in these resources. only redirects aid to those in The Connection and other factors. “The goal is to take surplus need, but also keeps surplus Under the program, curators would be required to medical supplies from hospitals resources from ending up in eorge Washington slept here. He really provide opportunities for the public to visit and tour and nursing homes and make local landfills. did. And Mount Vernon, the first the properties in order to appreciate and understand them available to medical mis- The Virginia location of BFF Gpresident’s historic Northern Virginia their historic and architectural significance. sion teams and mission hospi- will be run by three staffers, but estate, is the nation’s most-visited his- “Fairfax County, through a variety of means, con- tals in third-world countries,” will rely on the help of volun- toric home. tinues to demonstrate its commitment to cultural trustee Barry Byer said. “It can teers from the community, While not many properties can compete histori- stewardship and the preservation of historic places,” make a huge difference in which Byer describes as the cally with Mount Vernon, Fairfax County is the site Walsh said. people’s lives.” “backbone of the organization.” of many historic homes, farms and estates, from The county has hired a historic preservation firm Members of the board of Individuals interested in vol- the Revolutionary War era through the American to develop the plan, and will hold two initial public trustees, staff, volunteers and unteering for the organization Civil War. But preserving historic homes can be pro- meetings later this month to gather public input to supporters attended the open- should contact the volunteer co- hibitively expensive, and are not for the financially determine how the program should operate. ing. State Del. Richard Ander- ordinator, Ruther Anderson, at timid. After the resident curator plan is developed, the son (R-51) and Billy Thompson [email protected]. In an effort to preserve publicly owned historic Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will determine buildings, Fairfax County is currently drafting a plan the next steps for the proposed program. for a resident curator program. If established, the “We encourage interested parties to join in the dis- county would make history as the first locality in the cussion and attend one of the two meetings,” Walsh state to implement one. said. “We are interested in diverse viewpoints and suggestions and hope in the long run we will find THE FUNDAMENTAL IDEA behind the resident the perfect blend of past and present.” curator program is to take some of the burden of The county hired John Milner Associates Inc. to maintaining historic properties off taxpayers by of- write the plan, which is expected to be completed by fering individuals and entities the opportunity to re- May 2014. It will address a number of issues, in- habilitate and maintain deteriorating buildings, at cluding candidate properties and selection criteria; their own expense, in exchange for a long-term lease how the program should be administered; potential for little or no rent. tax incentives; and responsibilities for potential cu- “A successful resident curator program would al- rators and the county. low the county to restore, maintain and protect im- portant historic properties at little or no cost to the IN 2011, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors public,” said Cindy Walsh, Fairfax County Park directed staff to work with the History Commission Authority’s Resource Management Division director. to evaluate a Resident Curator Program. In conjunc- “In return, a curator will have an opportunity to live tion with the commission, the Fairfax County Depart- or conduct business in a property in Fairfax County ment of Planning and Zoning and Fairfax County Park that perhaps offers a great lesson in the history of Authority are jointly managing this study. President and CEO Luke Hingson speaks at the open- the county.” For more information, visit the Resident Curator ing of the warehouse in Merrifield. Hingson’s father, In addition to preserving significant historic build- Implementation Study web page, or call the Park Robert Hingson, founded Brother’s Brother Founda- ings, Walsh said they could be put to practical use as Authority Public Information Office at 703-324-8662, tion in 1958. residential, office or commercial space depending on TTY 711.

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An independent, locally owned weekly must be analyzed for impacts newspaper delivered Library Mission to homes and businesses. on families in need. Published by Local Media Connection LLC he current proposal to “streamline” access that many people cite as a threat to li- braries are vital to all residents. services at Fairfax County Public braries. Public access to computers and to the 1606 King Street TLibraries comes on top of dispro- Internet for those who do not have other ac- On Federal Dollars in Alexandria, Virginia 22314 portionate, and some would say cess is a critical service. Free digital edition delivered to Draconian, cuts since 2009. According to a 2010 report, Opportunity for your email box. Go to Here is a summary of those cuts from the All: How the American Public Benefits from Virginia connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe library department’s own strategic plan: Internet Access at U.S. Libraries, funded by the We received some emails and phone calls “In FY 2010, … the library’s budget was re- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: about the expansion of Medicaid in response NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, duced by 15 percent. Drastic adjustments to ❖ 44 percent of people in to last week’s editorial. Many asserted that Vir- Call: 703-778-9410 staffing levels occurred. Virtually all of the households living below the ginia should not accept federal dollars for its e-mail: library’s exempt part-time staff were lost and Editorials federal poverty line ($22,000 residents without health insurance in order to [email protected] with them, the flexibility needed to operate a year for a family of four) help control federal spending. Kemal Kurspahic libraries under existing hours of operation. used public library computers and Internet Virginia already receives more federal money Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 Consequently, hours of operation were reduced access. per capita than any other state except Alaska. Vir- [email protected] 19 percent. ... In FY 2011, the library’s budget ❖ Among young adults (14–24 years of age) ginia received $136 billion in federal funds in Chelsea Bryan was reduced an additional 6 percent. Addi- in households below the federal poverty line, 2010, more than $17,000 from the feds per capita, Editorial Assistant tional staff were lost and operating hours re- 61 percent used public library computers and and paid $2,807 per capita in federal income taxes. 703-778-9410 ext.427 [email protected] duced again by 9 percent. … With a more Internet for educational purposes. (Data from Consolidated Federal Funds Report for stable budget outlook, the focus has shifted ❖ Among seniors (65 and older) living in Fiscal Year 2010 by State and County from the Donna Manz from survival, to becoming as vital to the lives poverty, 54 percent used public library com- Census Bureau, analyzed by 247wallst.com) Contributing Writer [email protected] of Fairfax County residents as possible.” puters for health or wellness needs. “People of Two examples: $1.3 billion in federal trans- In 2012, Fairfax County libraries welcomed all ages, incomes, races, and levels of educa- portation money came to Virginia. Virginia was Victoria Ross 5,246,854 visitors to library branches, and tion go to the library for Internet access on the receiving end of more than $5,000 per County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 [email protected] loaned 13,034,816 items. “This access has also proven to be critical in capita in defense spending. Do the people (who In Fairfax County, where nearly 20 percent times of disaster, where libraries may be the almost certainly have their own health insur- of the households have annual income of un- only access point still operating that can pro- ance) who think that we should turn away fed- ADVERTISING: For advertising information der $50,000, about 8 percent live below the vide a delivery point for government and so- eral money to expand Medicaid think we e-mail: poverty line and more than 47,000 public cial services to those displaced.” should lobby to reduce defense and transpor- [email protected] school students are poor enough to qualify for Budgeting and restructuring must take into tation spending in Virginia to help control fed- Don Park subsidized meals, the public libraries are in- consideration the disproportionate effect of eral spending? Display Advertising dispensable. Access to library resources goes cutting library services on lower income house- — Mary Kimm, 703-778-9420 beyond books, and includes the very digital holds especially. But it is also true that the li- [email protected] [email protected] Andrea Smith Letters to the Editor Classified Advertising 703-778-9411 Skeptical on Medicaid [email protected] Debbie Funk To the Editor: Ken is trained as an engineer and recent studies such as that by strated record of personal dedica- National Sales Judging by your editorial [“Is- and given the opportunity will be Jagadeesh Gokhale of the Cato tion. He has served on the Virginia 703-778-9444 sues That Matter: Mental health Virginia’s Innovation Governor. By Institute suggest that for some Supreme Court Commission on [email protected] services discussion gives insight training and experience he knows states, even without any expan- Mental Health in the Justice Sys- into real differences between can- what works and what doesn’t in sion, Medicaid expenditures are tem and has personally represented Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm didates,” Connection, August 7-13, the real world. already unsustainable. Moreover, individuals in Virginia’s civil, invol- 703-778-9433 2013],” gubernatorial candidate Yes, the federal government is the unprecedented federal budget untary commitment process. [email protected] Ken Cuccinelli has a real problem supposed to pay the full cost for deficits projected through 2019 Finally, perhaps we should be at @MaryKimm with a key demographic: voters Medicaid expansion during the and beyond put Medicaid support least a little careful as to what we Executive Vice President who believe in Santa Claus, the first three years (2014-16) but the for states and all other general rev- wish for. A University of Virginia Jerry Vernon Tooth Fairy and the Easter Bunny. costsharing rate would be reduced enue-supported federal programs study shows that surgical patients [email protected]

You fault Ken for being skeptical from 100 percent to 92.8 percent at risk. Therefore, perhaps you will on Medicaid are 13 percent more Editor in Chief of what you see as Virginia’s op- by 2019. forgive Ken for looking forward a likely to die than those without Steven Mauren portunity to expand health care for Medicaid is already the largest bit and being skeptical of what you any health insurance at all. Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic poor residents, with the bill paid budget item for the states, ac- apparently regard as free money. Photography: by the federal government. Would counting for 22 percent of their With respect to mental health, Burton Jay Rubin Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, that it were so. budget expenditures as of 2010, Ken has an outstanding, demon- Burke Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly Bulletin Board To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. The Production Manager: deadline for submissions is the Friday prior to publication. Jean Card adults residing in Small District 1A- with various interests. Full listing of American Red Cross Blood Drive. Geovani Flores WEDNESDAYS/AUG. 14-28 Dranesville may register for courses and 24-hour registration is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cordial Partners, Dulles University Success Series. continuing, affordable education online. 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 or 8229 Boone Blvd., Vienna. The Special Assistant to the Publisher 1-5 p.m., at 1934 Old Gallows Road, classes (more than 80 options) aligning www.mcleancenter.org/classes-trips. organization’s Greater Chesapeake Jeanne Theismann Suite 510, Vienna. All the Buzz and with various interests. Full listing of and Potomac Blood Services Region 703-778-9436 Dulles University offer marketing courses and 24-hour registration is is taking blood donations. Schedule a [email protected] managers, salespeople and other online. 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 or WEDNESDAY/AUG. 28 donation appointment at 1-800-733- @TheismannMedia marketers a series of hand-on www.mcleancenter.org/classes-trips. Alzheimer’s Family Day Center’s 2767 or redcrossblood.org. marketing workshops with practical, Music and Memory Program CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 immediate takeaways. $199 per Fundraiser. 5-10 p.m. Merrifield SATURDAY/SEPT. 7 MONDAY/AUG. 26 Circulation Manager: workshop. 703-688-2899 or http:// Silver Diner, 8150 Porter Road, Falls Household Hazardous Waste Linda Pecquex allthebuzzcreative.wordpress.com. MCC Non-Resident Open Fall Church. The Silver Diner will donate Disposal. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., McLean [email protected] Registration at The McLean a portion of the night’s proceeds to Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., Community Center, 1234 Ingleside the center’s effective program uses McLean. The Fairfax County HHW MONDAY/AUG. 19 Ave., McLean. Infants through senior music to help those with Alzheimer’s. Program accepts and discards or recycles MCC Fall Course Registration for adults who are non-residents of Small www.alzheimersfdc.org. hazardous materials from Fairfax County Dranesville at The McLean District 1A-Dranesville may register for residents according to all legal Community Center, 1234 Ingleside continuing, affordable education regulations. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Ave., McLean. Infants through senior classes (more than 80 options) aligning THURSDAY/AUG. 29 dpwes/trash/disphhw.htm.

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Week in Vienna Vienna Ranked 3rd Best Place to Live The Town of Vienna has been ranked third on Money magazine’s list of Best Places to Live – America’s Best Small Towns. Rankings were based on population, family income, job growth, housing, safety, schools, health care, arts and leisure, diversity and ease of living. Unlike other places in the Northern Virginia region, “Vienna offers walkability, a historic center and unique businesses that give Vienna an identity all its own,” the magazine notes. “The small-town feel comes with access to all the D.C. metro area at- tractions.” Sharon, Mass., was ranked number one on the list. Vienna was one of two Virginia localities to make the list this year with neigh- boring Leesburg coming in at 35. You can view Vienna’s profile and the full list at money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/best places/2013/snapshots/ PL5181072.html?iid=BPL_lp_arrow1.

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THURSDAY/AUG. 15 Care To Lunch. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Marriott Tyson’s Corner, Shutters “This time Around,” photograph, by Heather Elliott, is Restaurant, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Yoni Kalin discusses his featured in the Point of View exhibition, the Vienna Arts experiences as the teenage founder of Society’s annual judged photography exhibition showcas- the Color My World Project, which ing more than 30 photographers from the area. The ex- inspires lessons of recycling and social responsibility at this luncheon. $25, hibit is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Dr. Ben Glasman, Michael Polychrones, Virginia Inglese and the Total Health Concepts free validated parking. Sundays, noon-4 p.m., through Sept. 1. staff cut the ribbon at the start of the grand opening celebration. www.caretolunch.org. Art of Fine Framing Seminar. 6:30 p.m., at Color Wheel Gallery 65, 1374 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. 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Senior Connor Fagan will move Cougars won 2012 Division 6 Northern Region championship. from right guard to left tackle for

Photo by the Cougars. By Jon Roetman He’s a heady player,” Rowley said. Senior running backs Alek The Connection “ … I feel like he’s a cerebral Schultz, Bobby Lam, Eric South

Jon Roetman player. He’s a smart kid and he has and Cory Harris are candidates for embers of the a good understanding of what our carries in the Cougar offense. Se- Oakton football expectations are. The expectations nior Bobby Kurtzman could make M team huddled at are he doesn’t have to be Kyle an impact at receiver. the end of a re- Downer—he’s not Kyle Downer. On defense, Harris, South and cent practice and watched as head /The Connection Kyle Downer was 6-foot-2, 215 senior DJ Smith are impact play- coach Jason Rowley shaped his pounds. Mike is 5-foot-8, 175 ers in the secondary. Senior Bobby hand like the number zero. pounds. He’s a different kid. Lam and sophomore Cesar “This group,” Rowley said, “has “We don’t need him to be Kyle; Escajada lead the linebackers, and done this much.” we need him just to be Mike. We junior Dave Allely is a returning The Cougar coach’s words as a coaching staff, it’s our job to defensive lineman. served as a reminder that the ap- put him in place to be successful.” “We’re a lot different team this proaching 2013 season presents a The Oakton football team opens its season against T.C. Ficarra said he’s worked hard in year,” Allely said. “We lost a lot of clean slate. After a 2012 campaign Williams on Aug. 30. order to help maintain the Cou- guys on offense, but our defense I in which Oakton captured the gars’ success. think will come out strong.” Group AAA Division 6 Northern top. I feel like they feel they have yards and 25 scores during his se- “It’s definitely a major change Region championship and reached some unfinished business.” nior season. Downer received a going from JV to varsity,” he said, OAKTON WILL HOST scrim- the state playoffs, Rowley doesn’t If this year’s group has hopes of scholarship to University at Albany “but over the off-season … I’ve mages against Hylton (7 p.m., want the Cougars resting on their similar success, the Cougars will and leaves some big shoes to fill. been doing a lot of work to get Aug. 16) and West Springfield (7 laurels. have to compensate for the loss of ready for this year so I can help p.m., Aug. 23) before opening the “I think we had a really success- several key athletes, including TAKING OVER AT QUARTER- the team move on and compete regular season at home against ful year last year and I think you quarterback Kyle Downer and left BACK for Oakton is 5-foot-8 se- like we did last year.” T.C. Williams at 7:30 p.m. on Fri- can go two routes with it,” Rowley tackle Chris Durant. nior Michael Ficarra. He started at Durant, listed at 6-foot-4, 286 day, Aug. 30. The Cougars’ other said. “You can either be compla- Downer was a dual-threat QB linebacker for the Cougars last sea- pounds, was a first-team all- non-conference opponents are: cent or you can work really hard who terrorized opposing defenses son before suffering an injury, and Concorde District selection at left Madison (home, Sept. 6), to stay on top, and I think that from Oakton’s read-option offense. last played quarterback as a sopho- tackle as an Oakton senior, and is Annandale (away, Sept. 20), West that’s what we’re working toward. He passed for 1,409 yards and 12 more on the junior varsity team. now a member of the William & Potomac (home, Sept. 27) and I think they really want to stay on touchdowns, and rushed for 1,460 “Mike’s a good decision-maker. Mary football team. Woodson (away, Oct. 5).

10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle Is Your Home Ready for Back-to-School? Local designers offer tips for creating functional and stylish homework spaces.

By Marilyn Campbell to the kids’ experience is having a the spelling bee.” The Connection lot of counter space or layout space.” ONCE A SPACE IS CHOSEN, it’s ummer will soon come to Evelyn Nicely, president of time to select the fixtures that will an end, and children ev- Nicely Done Kitchens in Spring- fill the space. Good indoor light-

Serywhere will be heading field, said, “A design option is the ing with a window for sunlight is Photo courtesy of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. back to school and com- designated computer or desk area, essential, said designers. Freeman ing home with homework. To keep typically found on the perimeter said the most obvious components students engaged and excited, of the kitchen, so school work is of a homework space are electri- some local designers offer sugges- kept out of the way. But the most cal outlets, a Wi-Fi connection and tions for creating a space so fun popular homework space we de- a comfortable, adjustable chair. and inviting that your children will sign is at the island. This casual Designers suggest investing in a want to hang out there — even if seating appeals to children and chair that fits your child’s needs. that means doing homework. gives them a stylish, yet functional, “Don’t use dad’s old chair … or When embarking on the task of open space to do their work with- pull a chair from the dining room creating a homework space, out isolating them.” table,” said Deborah Wiener, choosing a location is one of the Arlington resident Christie owner of Designing Solutions in first considerations. Doebel, lead designer at Sun De- Silver Spring, Md. “If the back of Bill Millholland, executive vice sign Inc., which has offices in the chair hits the back of their president of Case Design/Remod- both Burke and McLean, says she head, it is too tall. If their feet are eling, Inc. in Bethesda, Md., said, gets frequent requests for a space dangling, the chair is too big. One “There are two schools of thought: that allows for multitasking. of the many reasons kids tire when One is to have the ‘homework “Very often we are looking to cre- doing homework is that they don’t space’ in a public area, … so that ate the kind of environment get back support. … It’s a mistake An under-the-staircase nook, designed by Case Design/ a parent can be involved in the where a parent can make dinner Remodeling, Inc. for a McLean home creates a quiet activity. The other school places while still rehearsing words for See Tips, Page 13 place for reading or studying. more emphasis on teaching per- sonal responsibility.” According to Jean P. Freeman, associate professor of Interior De- sign at in Arlington, homework space should be “away from television, but near an adult for any questions that need to be answered. It should be quiet for concentration, but having a window where the child can look up and out at the world is soothing.” Potomac, Md. resident Susan Matus, a senior project designer with Case Design/Remodeling, adds that the location of the home- work area is dependent upon a child’s age. “Elementary school kids seem to do quite well getting things done in a location that is close to parents,” she said. “Middle schoolers are more independent and seem to prefer more private locations with less distractions and less input from parents. A family office that can be closed off or even a bedroom work-space [work well]. High schoolers just need a comfortable space to get it done.” Designers say the kitchen is one such popular public area for com- pleting homework assignments. “Often connected to the kitchen is a family area,” said Kai Tong, AIA, director of Potomac, Md., based Hopkins & Porter Inc.’s ar- chitecture department. “Parents want to have a line of sight to their kids, especially if they are going to be on the Internet. What adds www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 14-20, 2013 ❖ 11 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Local REAL ESTATE In June 2013, 160 homes sold between $1,960,000- $199,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area. 149 Reston homes sold between $1,558,000-$110,000 and 123 homes sold between $1,340,000-$165,000 in June 2013 Top Sales in Oakton, the Herndon and Oak Hill area. Vienna, Reston, 3 11990 Market Street #1812, Reston — Oak Hill and $1,558,000 Herndon

6 8425 Falcone Pointe Way, Vienna — $1,400,000

10 1750 Tysons Crest Lane #LOT 3, Vienna 11 11270 Stones Throw Drive, Reston — 13 11885 Shaker Meadows Court, Herndon — $1,315,065 $1,275,000 — $1,162,000

Address ...... BR FB HB .... Postal City .... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC . PostalCode .. Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 2562 YONDER HILLS WAY ..... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ...... OAKTON ...... $1,960,000 .... Detached ..... 2.03 ...... 22124 BRIDGES OF OAKTON ...... 06/24/13

2 3702 WAPLES CREST CT ...... 6 ... 7 ... 2 ...... OAKTON ...... $1,800,000 .... Detached ..... 2.54 ...... 22124 ..... WAPLES CREST ...... 06/20/13

11990 MARKET ST #1812 ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $1,558,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 20190MIDTOWN AT RESTON TOWN 06/10/13 14 11 3 13 4 2220 ARYNESS DR ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,475,000 .... Detached ..... 1.72 ...... 22181 ...... WICKENS ...... 06/28/13

5 1113 WESTBRIAR CT NE ...... 6 ... 5 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,450,000 .... Detached ..... 0.51 ...... 22180 WESTBRIAR CC HILLS ...... 06/14/13 3 6 8425 FALCONE POINTE WAY .. 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,400,000 .... Detached ..... 0.22 ...... 22182 ..... TYSONS CHASE ...... 06/28/13 9 7 2120 FRANK ST ...... 5 ... 4 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,380,000 .... Detached ..... 0.56 ...... 22182 .. WILLIAMS ANNIE C ...... 06/28/13

8 12516 NATHANIEL OAKS DR .. 5 ... 5 ... 0 ...... OAK HILL ...... $1,340,000 .... Detached ..... 1.57 ...... 20171 . WEST OAKS ESTATES ...... 06/27/13 10 1405 HIDDEN HILL LN ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,327,500 .... Detached ..... 0.26 ...... 22182COVENTRY SPRINGS ESTATES06/18/13 4 5 9 1

10 1750 TYSONS CREST LANE#LOT 3 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,315,065 .... Detached ..... 0.34 ...... 22182 ..... TYSONS CREST ...... 06/26/13 6 7 12 11 11270 STONES THROW DR ... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $1,275,000 .... Detached ..... 0.60 ...... 20194ESTATES AT WYNDHAM HILLS 06/26/13 8

12 3415 OAKTON CHASE CT ...... 4 ... 5 ... 1 ...... HERNDON ..... $1,197,500 .... Detached ..... 0.84 ...... 20171 .... OAKTON CHASE ...... 06/26/13 2 13 11885 SHAKER MEADOWS CT 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... HERNDON ..... $1,162,000 .... Detached ..... 0.84 ...... 20170 ..... SHAKER GROVE ...... 06/25/13

14 1136 ROUND PEBBLE LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... RESTON ...... $1,125,000 .... Detached ..... 0.53 ...... 20194 ...... RESTON ...... 06/03/13 Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of July 15, 2013. © Google Map data

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Photo courtesy of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. to skimp on a chair.” “The chair should support the student’s back and posture, and adjust to the growing needs of the student,” added Freeman. “There should be an adequate work sur- face to accommodate books, com- puter, writing pad and task light- ing, [as well as] storage.” Lisa Magee, project designer at Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., adds, “A place with upright seat- ing — no swivel chairs or reclin- ers — is best for learning. Good lighting … helps children stay fo- cused on their work and also keeps them alert.” Centreville resident Liz Lee, a Lisa Magee of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. says upright senior designer at Sun Design Inc., seating, like the desk chair in this McLean home, rather encourages parents to ensure that than swivel chairs or recliners, is best for learning. the homework area has “func- tional types of storage, [such as] teamwork, however. “It’s fun when [like] bold, bright colors [and] file cabinets, baskets for crayons a kid gets involved in the design soft, warm surfaces. They are al- [and] scissors, so all of the sup- process,” she said. “They are ways honest about what they see plies they need are right there.” drawn to contrast and comfort and how they feel.” Bruce Wentworth, president of Wentworth, Inc. in Chevy Chase, Md., said, “A simple counter top with bookcases is very practical. A large work surface for laptops, printers and scanners is desirable, and grommets help hide the cords below the work surface.” Wentworth also suggests adding custom-built drawers and filing cabinets to homework spaces. Arlington resident Allie Mann, project manager, Case Design/Re- modeling, Inc., said “A fun or per- sonalized calendar to teach time management,” she said. “Along those lines, have a clock nearby.” Marika Meyer of Marika Meyer Interiors in Bethesda, Md., said, “One thing I always love to incor- porate is a custom tack board. We choose a fun fabric that the chil- dren help pick out and then have [it] sized to fit specific workspace.”

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