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Photo by Meredith Billman-Mani by Meredith Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMay 4-10, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comMcLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] McLean, Great Falls Residents React to bin Laden’s Death Bruce Stark, McLean Firefighter “Not that it brings any Carole L. Herrick justice, just poetic justice I with her recently guess. I lost a lot of friends published ‘Images of that day. My partner went in History: McLean.’ the tower to get his wife, she was pregnant. She came out and he didn’t.”

David Souza, McLean “It’s about damn time. The fact that we got him, finally got that Photo by Cynthia Cross/ bastard, well, he got what he The Connection deserved. This brings some peace to the people who have lost someone, that day or in the military. Americas Capturing McLean Story is more prepared now.” New Book by local historian Carole L. Herrick focuses on McLean history. Cindy Flores, McLean “I’m surprised he was By Cynthia Cross nial Celebration, says the book was an outgrowth of actually caught after so many The Connection both the Centennial and the 2007 commemoration years. I wonder how it’s going of Jamestown’s 400th anniversary. “McLean has to turn out. I mean, what’s community is not complete unless it has never been incorporated and we’re so close to D.C. going to happen now.” a written history of its own,” writes lo- that a lot of what happened here has gotten lost in “Acal author and historian Carole L. the legends. I wanted to get to the facts behind the Herrick in introducing her recently pub- legends.” lished “Images of History: McLean.” Herrick’s new Herrick’s other books include an earlier chrono- book, her fifth, provides that missing documentary logical history of McLean as well as “Aug. 24, 1814: link for the McLean community by chronicling what Washington in Flames,” about the War of 1812, and she terms McLean’s “magnificent past” through black- two volumes of “Yesterday: Recollections of McLean and-white photographs spanning from 1608 to the and Great Falls, ,” consisting collectively of present. nearly 150 interviews with longtime residents. Many Bill Gehrke, Great Falls “Images” tells the story of McLean in pictures, be- of the photographs in “McLean” were acquired dur- “It’s a long time coming, but ginning with its origins through a 1719 land grant ing those interviews, and Herrick says she could not it’s a worthwhile event. There and continuing with its sporadic development around have written the book without the pictures from the are bad people in the world.” a trolley stop on the Great Falls and Old Dominion “Recollections” project. Railroad at Chain Bridge Road in the early 1900s. Herrick points out that all her works have been In six chapters containing over 200 photographs with collaborations, and gives credit to others in the com- detailed captions, the book relates the community’s munity equally committed, she says, to preserving involvement in the Civil War and its aftermath, its and commemorating McLean’s history. Page Shelp, birth and naming as a village and its dramatic growth who served as Director of the McLean Community after World War II. Center for 25 years and sat in on many of Herrick’s The book represents the most recent product of interviews with residents for the “Recollections” vol- Herrick’s decades-long commitment to educating the umes, said: “Carole is such a wonderful people per- Wayne Gamotis, McLean community about a history that is richer and son; she connects so well with those who have been Great Falls more expansive than most residents may appreci- in this area for much longer than most of us can imag- “I’m glad we finally resolved ate. ine. She appreciates the importance of preserving this issue.” “McLean is full of newcomers,” Herrick says. “What our past and she genuinely cares about McLean and I would like them to realize is that things are the its history. We are lucky to have her.” way they are today because of what happened in the past. I’m hoping this book will help with that.” “Images of America: McLean” is published by Arcadia Publishing. It is available at local retailers, online bookstores Herrick, past president of the McLean Historical or through Arcadia Publishing, www.arcadiapublishing.com. Society and co-chair of last year’s McLean Centen- $21.99. Frank Smith, Chief, Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, Great Falls Bulletin Board To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. “There were a lot of first responders who died as a providing easier access to school, Great Falls Garden Club Annual result of 9-11. This is closure SATURDAY/MAY 7 work, and health services. 703-442- Plant Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Great McLean Eagle Scout Collection for 4835. Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, for a lot of families that lost Bikes for the World. 9 a.m.-2 Gentle Flexibilty Stretch. 8 a.m. Great Falls. There will also be a loved ones. This was a long p.m. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 Garden Treasures Sale of items time coming. This will help Day Saints, 1325 Scotts Run Rd, Laughlin Avenue, McLean. Instructed ranging from plant related books to McLean. Donate used bicycles to be by Maria Spearman. Free. 703-288- household items donated by Club bring closure.” shipped to developing countries, 9505. members. www.gfgardenclub.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 ❖ 3 News 30% OFF Bulk Mulch Playground Chips Williams Launches Japanese Maples Organic Compost Over 100 Varieties (6"-12') $24.99 cu. yd. Campaign Tour Photo by $9.99 & Up Republican challenges Victoria Ross Fill Dirt Bulova. By Victoria Ross 25% OFF $19.99 cu. yd. The Connection /The Connection ichael “Spike” Williams kicked off his Shredded campaign for Fairfax County Board Evergreen Magnolias, Mof Supervisors chairman with a Hardwood Mulch “whistle stop” caravan on Saturday, Arborvitae & April 30, swinging through the county’s nine voting $2.99 2cu. ft. districts in 10 hours. Spike Williams with daughter, Nora, 13, Williams started his tour at the Mount Vernon center, and classmate Deanna in front of Leyland Cypress Government Center at 9 a.m., and crisscrossed the Milano’s restaurant in Springfield. Nora $3.49 3cu. ft. county with a four-car caravan, ending with a stop Williams was her father’s official photog- in Herndon at 7 p.m. rapher for the day. Williams, who has served as the Republican com- Impatiens mittee chair for the Hunter Mill District since 2009, about his top issues: the county’s budget, transpor- was accompanied by a slate of state and local Re- tation and education. ¢ publican officials and candidates throughout the day, No “Give ‘em Hell, Harry” moment emerged, but 97 including Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), Del. Williams’ GOP allies rallied supporters with call-and- Tim Hugo (R-40) and Elizabeth Schultz, Springfield response questions that engaged the 30 to 40 people Reg. 1.89 District candidate for the Fairfax County School at each stop. Board. Evoking President Harry S Truman’s historic 1948 WILLIAMS TOLD THE CROWD that trimming the HANGING BASKETS whistle stop campaign, Williams said he wanted to county’s $3.3 billion budget was his signature issue. Buy 1, Get 1 launch his campaign by traveling the county he was Buy 1, Get 1 See Williams, Page 7 1/2 Price born and raised in, and “talk straight” with voters MillionMillion DollarDollar PotteryPottery SaleSale SHOP THE COMPETITION FIRST! 703-938-3160 60-75%60-75% OFFOFF Then come to us for the best selection of quality products, professional installation all at an affordable Knock Out Roses price. 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Navy Seaman Apprentice James C. McCracken of McLean, a 2007 gradu- ate of Langley High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week pro- gram, McCracken completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval cus- toms, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety.

Air Force Airman Hyun H. Jeong graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Jeong is the nephew of Sunny Chung of Spring Gate Drive, McLean.

Coast Guard Seaman Nicholas C. Pfautz, son of Terry Pfautz of Warrenton and Richard Pfautz of McLean, recently graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Recruit Training Cen- ter in Cape May, N. J.

Army 2nd Lt. Andrew S. Oh has entered the Uniformed Services Univer- sity of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md., as a first-year medical student, to be trained as a physician. He is the son of Dai H. and Soon M. Oh of Falstaff Court, McLean. Oh is a 1997 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, and he re- ceived a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from James Madison University in Harrisonburg.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 ❖ 5 Mother’s Day Photo Gallery

On the Beach Mary Beth Romani of McLean with her three children – Anna, 7, CJ, 5, and Kate, 2 - on the beach in Corolla, N.C.

On the Top Mary Beth Romani with her children – Anna, 7, CJ, 5, and Kate, 2 - at the top of the Washington Monu- ment in February.

Surprise Party Kelli Kolling, of Reston (right), with mother Hsiao- Mae Chiang, in a picture taken in December 2010 at Kelli’s 40th birthday sur- prise party in McLean.

Three Generations Caity Comstock, Sally Burns (mother of Barbara Comstock), Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34).

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From Page 4 Cuccinelli (R), at Milano’s. “First, are you tate brokerage firm in Herndon with eight ager told me he had eight other Mikes, so I ready to retire [Fairfax County Board Chair] employees. said ‘How about Spike?’ That’s been my “We don’t have a revenue problem, we Sharon Bulova (D-At-large)? Are you ready “As a small-business owner and father, I name ever since,” he said. have a spending problem,” he said. “Our to hire Spike Williams?” Nilsen announced know and understand the challenges and taxes have doubled in the past decade. It’s that Cuccinelli endorsed Williams. difficulties families face in this economic HE WILL FACE BULOVA in the general an outrageous increase. … For all of our Herrity introduced Williams at Milano’s, environment,” he said. “Now is not the time election on Nov. 8 for the only at-large seat investment, what do we have to show for telling the crowd that it was “time for a to be raising taxes on working families.” on the Board of Supervisors. In 2007, Will- it? Is your child getting twice the educa- change and real leadership” in the county. Williams, who goes by the nickname iams ventured into politics for the first time. tion?” Williams lives in Herndon with his wife, “Spike,” said he got the name after college Running as an Independent, he lost a four- “Two questions for you,” said Rich Nilsen, Julie, and their three children. He and his when he went to work as a bartender at way race for the Hunter Mill District a representative for Attorney General Ken wife own Williams Realty, a small real-es- Champions Bar & Grill in Fairfax. “The man- Supervisor’s seat to Cathy Hudgins (D).

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Newspaper of McLean World Press Freedom Day An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. ay 3 is World Press Freedom the 50 World Press Freedom Heroes named bomb shelter to put out a daily issue of the Day, a time to remember that 10 years ago, who were honored again in paper, providing one of the city’s only sources 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Min 2010, 44 journalists were Vienna, Austria last September, one is Kemal of information. murdered around the world to Kurspahic, managing editor here at the Con- In the United States, freedom of the press is NEWS DEPARTMENT: stop them from reporting the facts. In 2011, nection. Kurspahic is managing editor and protected by the Constitution. To discuss ideas and concerns, so far, 16 journalists have been murdered. community editor for the Vienna, McLean, While the challenges in Northern Virginia Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: The day serves as a reminder to governments Great Falls, Reston and Oak Hill/Herndon pale in comparison, we also remember that [email protected] of the need to respect press freedom, also Connections. there are miles to go in openness and trans- Kemal Kurspahic serves as a day of reflection on professional In December 1988, Kemal Kurspahic was parency in government. Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 ethics and press freedom for those who work named editor-in-chief of Oslobodjenje, More: www.wpfd2011.org, www.cpj.org, [email protected] in media, a day of support for journalists and Sarajevo’s 70,000 circulation daily newspaper, www.freemedia.at/awards/world-press-free- Alex McVeigh organizations of all kinds who are tar- the first elected by the paper’s staff. dom-heroes Community Reporter 703-778-9441 gets, and a day of remembrance for Editorials Before that, the Communist Party had [email protected] those journalists who lost their lives controlled all editorial appointments. Happy Mother’s Day Nick Horrock in the exercise of their profession. Then after the communists were County & Projects The UN General assembly proclaimed May ousted and Bosnia’s first democratic elections Around the world, but more so in our area, [email protected] 3 as World Press Freedom Day in 1993, as a held, Kurspahic battled to maintain editorial mothers run the company, the town, the Rich Sanders reminder that in dozens of countries around independence against a coalition of national- schools, the county, the world, as well as the Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 [email protected] the world, publications are censored, fined, ist parties through a constitutional court case family, the PTA, the soccer (and lacrosse, soft- suspended and closed down, while journalists, in 1991. ball, baseball, football, track …) team. 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My sis- Managing Editors dumb or smart of Spring Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic ter, Cynthia Coogan, is a high By Katherine Rohloff Photography: Rich or poor school counselor at McLean High Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel Weeping willows sway in the School, where she also was previ- Art/Design: Just let go and let your mind ously an English teacher and Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, soar gentle wind John Heinly, John Smith headed up theater at McLean. 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MayMay 2-6,2-6, 20112011 The parents of Fairfax County love and respect the wonderful job that all of our public school teachers do daily with our most precious resource…our children. For Teacher Appreciation Week, consider returning the love to our teachers by giving them what they and their families most need: Money to survive! • Fairfax County teachers have had no salary or COLA increase in the past two years. • Teachers in Loudoun (3% COLA ) and adjoining Northern Virginia counties are being given raises THIS year. • County workers are being given a raise THIS year. • Many teachers in Fairfax have had to take second jobs to pay their bills and provide for their children, which takes time away from their ability to do extra-curricular work (like sponsoring clubs or mentoring) for FCPS. Please give back to our hard-working teachers this week: E-mail your School Board members and tell them to make those who educate, love and protect our children their priority in this year’s budget! [email protected] Fairfax County Federation of Teachers

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 ❖ 9 Entertainment McLean Orchestra’s Grand Finale Maestro Emil de Cou returns Maestro Emil to conduct de Cou in ‘Puppet Strings.’ Concert.

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he McLean Orchestra welcomes back inter- Photo by Photo Tnationally renowned ‘Puppet Strings’ Also, the McLean Orchestra will ‘13’ musical cast picture. Front Row: Julia Isaacson, Mina Parastaran, Kylie Maestro Emil de Cou as present for the second year a pre- The performance will be held at Davidson, Carson Pearce, Jonathan Canfield, Evan Becker, Andrew Rhee, Anthony guest conductor for its grand finale in McLean, 850 Balls concert lecture series entitled Walker, John Anderson, Connor Kianpour, Amanda Mahon, Carly Yosaitis; Second concert, “Puppet Strings,” on Sat- Hill Rd., on Saturday, May 14, 8 p.m. “Classical Insights with Kelly.” Row: Emily Webb, Lily Brock, Uma Krishnan, Shivani Gupta, Kayla Omsberg, Sierra urday, May 14, at 8 p.m. This per- Ticket prices: Adults $30; Seniors These pre-concert lectures begin at Romero, Chessie Paradiso, Laynie Calderwood, Gabby Van Volkenberg, Brendan formance, to be held at Oakcrest $25; Youth (16 and under, $15, 7:15 p.m. before each concert and Students w/ID. Coffey, Megan Hubbell, Tucker Reilly, Andrew Myers, Liam O’Donovan; Back Row: School in McLean, will end the will be presented by Dr. Kelly Ker Will Hauptli and Jeffrey Ricchetti. orchestra’s 39th season, “A Season Hackleman, associate professor of of Enchantment.” music at . These lectures are Maestro de Cou will conduct Stravinsky’s ballet free to anyone attending the concert. about the lovelorn puppet, Petrouchka. Supertitles will For more details, visit the McLean Orchestra website Being ‘13’ at Cooper Middle enhance this tragic story of unrequited love. This con- www.mclean-orchestra.org. All audience members are cert will move after the intermission to cello strings, invited to enjoy a cake and champagne reception af- with the McLean Orchestra’s Principal Cellist Amy ter the concert in the foyer of Oakcrest School to meet Spring musical Ward Butler closing the season with Dvorak’s epic the conductor, the musicians, the guest artists, the chronicles the Cello Concerto in B Minor. board of trustees, and each other. not-so-sevret life Send announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday for the following week’s paper. Photos/ of a teenager. artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com

blacksmithing with an 1862 traveling Center, 115 Pleasant St. N.W., WEDNESDAY/MAY 4 forge, railroads, and soldier research. Vienna. Gwen Bragg presents awards By Samantha Simone Photo by Joan As Police Woman. 8 p.m. Talks about slave life, the telegraph, for the Vienna Arts Society’s spring The Connection Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., soldiers’ graves, Lee’s resignation and show. Free and open to the public. Vienna. jamminjava.com. the Skirmish at Fairfax. Guided tours 703-391-3971 or of Blenheim’s gallery, exhibits on www.ViennaArtsSociety.org hree months ago, Coo secession and the Blenheim attic Great Falls School of Theatrical per Middle School stu Samantha Simone THURSDAY/MAY 5 graffiti. Firing demonstrations of a Dance. 7 p.m. Waddell Theater LW T Jarrod Gorbel, Josiah Leming and Howitzer cannon artillery gun, “boot Building, Room 115, 1000 Harry dents began preparing Dion Roy. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 camp” for children, scavenger hunt, Flood Byrd Highway, Sterling. Ballet, for their spring musical “13” Maple Ave. E., Vienna. wagon rides through soldier camps, modern dance, tap and jazz. $20. which chronicles a young boy’s jamminjava.com. period music and dancing. $5 adults, 703-759-5652 or “Oklahoma!” 7 p.m. Oakton High $3 age 12 and younger. Proceeds www.theatricaldance.com. (Evan Goldman) struggles with School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. benefit the restoration and Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit his parents divorce. His life be- Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic maintenance of the Historic Blenheim Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, comes even more complicated /The Connection musical. 703-319-2749 or Estate. Free parking and shuttle Falls Church. Masters Gardeners from [email protected]. service provided at Fairfax High the Fairfax County Cooperative as he changes schools and cit- DVD of Watercolorist Charles Reid. School, 3501 Rebel Run. This event is Extension answer gardening ies. Moving from the hustle and 10:15 a.m. Vienna Art Center, 115 produced by the City of Fairfax; questions. Adults. 703-790-8088. bustle of New York to a small Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna. Bring Historic Fairfax City Inc.; and the Good Beginnings Health watercolor supplies and practice 17th Virginia Infantry, Company D Screening. 10:30 a.m. Tysons- Indiana town, Evan quickly dis- techniques. Free. “Fairfax Rifles.” 703-591-0560 or Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 covers what it’s like to be “the www.ViennaArtsSociety.org, 703-319- www.fairfaxva.gov/SpecialEvents/ Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Healthy new kid.” 3971 CWW/CWW.asp. eating tips, strength testing and “Cheaper by the Dozen.” 8 p.m. exercise recommendations. Ages 8-12. “This is no ‘High School Mu- Megan Hubbel, Gabrielle Van Volkenburg, and John Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., 703-790-8088. sical’ where everything eventu- Anderson at the rehearsal for the Cooper Middle School FRIDAY/MAY 6 McLean. Tickets $13-$15. 703-790- ally is fine, and the popular kids production of ’13.’ Neil Innes. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 9223 or www.McLeanPlayers.org. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Colvin Run Community Hall Dance. SUNDAY/MAY 8 suddenly become nice. The jamminjava.com. 9 p.m. 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great An Evening with Charlie Hunter. 8 show is about having to start “I got interested in theater last “Cheaper by the Dozen.” 8 p.m. Falls. Salsa lesson, music by The p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. making real life decisions, and Times & Tickets year when I was a part of Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., Family band, dance lesson at 8. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. May 11-12 show begins at 2:30 McLean. Tickets $13-$15. 703-790- Lesson $5, dance admission $12. 703- Home & Design Luxury Expo. 10 facing the consequences. It also Cooper’s production of ‘Beauty 9223 or www.McLeanPlayers.org. 795-2003 or www.colvinrun.org. a.m.-5 p.m. Sheraton Premiere, 8661 p.m.; May 13-14, show begins at 7 touches on how much quicker and the Beast.’ Even though it “Oklahoma!” 7 p.m. Oakton High Social Justice Yard Sale. 7 a.m.-1 Leesburg Pike, McLean. With HGTV’s p.m. Tickets are $5 for children and $8 kids are growing up and hav- was a lot of work, it was fun and School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. p.m. Unitarian Universalist Jane Lockhart. HomeandDesign.com. for adults Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter “Cheaper by the Dozen.” 3 p.m. ing to deal with some really dif- made me want to be part of the musical. 703-319-2749 or Mill Road, Oakton. www.uucf.org or Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., ficult issues,” said Cooper musical this year too,” said [email protected]. [email protected]. McLean. Tickets $13-$15. 703-790- Middle School drama teacher and director Mar- Parastaran. “Oklahoma!” 7 p.m. Oakton High 9223 or www.McLeanPlayers.org. School, 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna. Great Falls School of Theatrical garet Baber. With blocking, memorization, choreography, and SATURDAY/MAY 7 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic Dance. Waddell Theater LW She stressed how much the spring musical means vocal performance down pat, student actors are Steve Forbert at 7 p.m., and Fight musical. 703-319-2749 or Building, Room 115, 1000 Harry to all the student actors involved. anxious and ready to entertain a live audience. The Bear and Overdrive [email protected]. Flood Byrd Highway, Sterling. Ballet, Superthruster at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Marshall Maley Jazz Concert. 5 p.m. modern dance, tap and jazz. Students “The kids have worked hard. I think everyone “This show has a lot of show stopping numbers Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 age K-6 will perform at 12:15 p.m. will be impressed with what middle school actors and great music. I think people will love it,” said jamminjava.com. Laughlin Ave., McLean. Free. 703- and 1 p.m., and older students at 2 can accomplish, which is sort of the point of the Isacson. Home & Design Luxury Expo. 10 288-9505. p.m. $20. 703-759-5652 or a.m.-5 p.m. Sheraton Premiere, 8661 “Bambi.” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Madeira www.theatricaldance.com. show” said Baber. Opening night of Cooper Middle School’s “13” Leesburg Pike, McLean. With HGTV’s School, 8328 Georgetown Pike, “13” cast members, Julia Isacson and Mina will be on Wednesday, May 11, at 2:30 p.m. and is Jane Lockhart. HomeandDesign.com. McLean. The Studio of Classical Ballet Parastaran, know first hand what hard work the open to students, parents, teachers, and the com- Fairfax Civil War Day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. presents a two-act children’s ballet. TUESDAY/MAY 10 Historic Blenheim Estate, 3610 Old 703-759-3366. The Spring Harvest Tour: Tribal actors put in for a musical of this caliber. munity at large. Lee Highway, Fairfax. Re-enactors, Artist’s Reception for “Spring all-day demonstrations on Splendor”. 6 p.m. Vienna Art See Entertainment, Page 16 10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 ❖ 11 News Härth Opens with ‘Fire and Ice’

Fire dancers, ice sculptures and Photos by signature cuisine highlight celebration. Donna Manz

By Donna Manz table. The Connection Inside, waitstaff presented art- fully-arranged trays of signature /The Connection urning down Jones dishes created by Executive Chef Branch Road the Tom Elder. Bars were themed: a T evening of April 27, traditional bar, a martini bar and the first thing some- a champagne bar carved out of ice. one would notice would be the Large screens projected a Saks Fairfax County police cars direct- Fifth Avenue fashion show. ing traffic. Driving into Hilton And 600 guests mingled, ate, Maris Angolia, Vienna Mayor M. Jane McLean’s front entrance, passen- drank, and raved about the Seeman and Becca Willcox each ex- Härth Executive Chef Tom Elder and Hilton gers and drivers spotted fire danc- restaurant’s concept and the fan- pressed delight with Hilton McLean’s new VP Food and Beverage Strategy and Inno- ers, ice sculptures, a red carpet … tasy celebration called ‘Fire and restaurant. vation Beth Scott. and a towering ice queen on stilts. Ice.’ The $50,000 party drew lo- Suited greeters gestured to valet cal community supporters, corpo- “This is absolutely amazing,” M. Jane Seeman, Vienna’s The celebration focused on the parkers. rate representatives, elected offi- said Maris Angolia, president of mayor, loves the local-ingredient presentation of Härth’s menu, its All that before entering the in- cials and, even, restaurant com- Karin’s Florist. “It’s nice to have a concept, calling the restaurant’s fo- wood-fired ovens, locally-pro- vitation-only celebration of the petitors. restaurant in Northern Virginia cus “very exciting.” duced meats, produce and cheeses grand opening of Härth, the hotel’s that is equivalent or better than “It really is something different, new restaurant bent on bringing VIENNA PEOPLE are already those in D.C. It’s an incredible and the food’s so good,” Seeman See New Restaurant, good taste and sustainability to the fans. draw for Tysons Corner.” said. Page 17

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Tholen was also the NWF’s Volun- learning represents a host of new opportu- New Gutters •Hauling •Tree Work Chimney Crowns teer of the Year in 2006. nities to students. VILLAGE GREEN is big on the idea of the 703-863-1086 Leaks Repaired “More and more colleges are offering en- “outdoor classroom” which allows students 703-582-3709 No job too small ALMOST A DOZEN students and parents vironmental science or related degrees, and to learn outside of the confines of the in- 703-975-2375 came to the school to install the two habi- working on things like this can really help door room. An expert tats Saturday. One, located on the north side them,” she said. “It’s a joy to get together generations of is someone TREE SERVICE of the courtyard, get plenty of sun and will Senior Farhan Khan was one of the stu- families at an event like this to promote the who knows some of the be a meadow habitat. The other is located dents helping plant the habitats. 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The work outside.” The school is on a 4.5-acre lot, which school also applied for and received $2,120 Baker said after she got involved, she was Simmons says they are lucky to have be- MASONRY MASONRY from the Fairfax County Public School “very interested in the impact something cause it gives them a chance to take advan- Schoolyard Stewardship grant. like this can have.” tage of the outdoor classroom. RICK AND TONE “It’s nice to have a courtyard that’s High schoolers aren’t the only ones in the Students and other guests officially B S blocked off by the school, so some animals area learning about the environment in opened their “Three Sisters Garden” Satur- can’t get it, but we don’t have to worry about their schoolyard. Students at the Village day at the school. An Iroquois legend says Custom Masonry deer eating the plants,” Tholen said. Green Day School held their annual envi- that corn, beans and squash are three in- She also said that students across the ronmental event, as part of their quest to separable sisters that only grow when to- 703-768-3900 range of subjects can use the plants for be certified an Eco-School. gether. The corn provides a natural pole for www.custommasonry.info study, whether it’s Social Studies students “We encourage children to re-purpose, re- the beans to grow on, the bean vines stabi- Patios, Walkways, Stoops, Steps, Driveways learning how Native Americans in the area use and recycle, and we welcomed back lize corn plants, making them less vulner- used the plants, or Environmental Science some new and old returning families while able to the wind and the squash’s shallow Repairs & New Installs•All Work Guranteed students learning about details of the plant we did it,“ said Paula Shapiro, director of vines help to shade roots and conserve structure. curriculum for the school. “We made de- moisture.

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16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News OPEN HOUSES Dr. Deborah Jackson Named SATURDAY/SUNDAY, MAY 7 & 8 Principal of the Year Finalist McLean High School Principal Dr. Jackson currently mentors Deborah Jackson, Ed.D, has been aspiring and new FCPS adminis- named a 2011 Principal of the Year trators. She has facilitated various finalist by Fairfax County Public professional workshops and semi- Schools (FCPS). She is one of only nars, and presented at several lo- three principals to receive this cal, national and international honor. conferences and symposiums. A McLean resident, Dr. Jackson Her expertise is in the areas of has been an educator for 25 years, leadership and instructional de- serving as McLean’s principal since sign. 2007. She supervises more than Most recently, Dr. Jackson was 130 administrators, faculty and invited to serve as a panelist, rep- staff and is responsible for nearly resenting principals from across 2,000 students. the United States at the 2011 Na- “Dr. Jackson’s leadership has tional Education Summit in Wash- made a substantial and positive ington, D.C. She is an active mem- impact on the McLean High School Dr. Deborah Jackson ber of Learning Forward (formerly community’s sense of school spirit, the National Staff Development academic achievement, vision and purpose,” said Council) Academy Class of 2011; the Association for 2701 Bellforest Court #402, Vienna • $409,000 • Open Jacky Longwell, McLean High PTSA President. “Her Supervision and Curriculum Development; National leadership skills and her compassion for others have Association Secondary School Principals; and the Sunday 1-4 • Ron Fowler, Weichert •703-598-0511 brought the school community together to forge a Fairfax Association of Black School Educators. She When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this partnership focused on Dr. Jackson’s mission of Mak- also serves of the Board of Directors for the Rotary Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit ing Dreams Real.” Club of McLean. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. New Restaurant Opens in Tysons Vienna From Page 12 trict Supervisor, came with her said Executive Chef Tom Elder. husband. “Harth shows what makes food 2701 Bellforest Ct #409...... $330,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ron Fowler...... Weichert..703-598-0511 … not to mention the two bee- “What I think is that having healthy.” hives on the roof and the vegetable Hilton International headquarters Beth Scott, Vice President Hilton 2701 Bellforest Ct. #402...... $409,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ron Fowler...... Weichert..703-598-0511 garden that Chef Tom Elder tends at Tysons, we see how much they Food and Beverage Strategy and to. Slabs of thick honey, under its value the Tysons Corner area,” said Innovation, said that Hilton is re- comb, came from Elder’s beehives. Smyth. “It shows how much they, sponding to the demands of con- Bacon jam, ready to be slathered too, want it to grow into the ur- sumers who want healthy but Reston on anything, is the chef’s secret ban center we imagine and how good-tasting and flavorful meals recipe. well it will fit in our visions of a when eating out. 11711 Stillbrook Court ...... $387,500..Sun 1-4 pm...Delk Hamaker...... KDH Real Estate..703-244-8103 Most guests tried everything of- new Tysons.” “Hilton used to be an innovator fered, a vast array of Härth spe- in hotel restaurants,” Scott said. 1114 Northwind Dr...... $769,000...... Sun. 1-4..Marnie Schaar...... Long & Foster..703-509-3107 cialties, from lobster sandwiches BECCA WILLCOX said the dif- “We’ve gotten a renewed interest 11129 Watermans Dr...... $567,000...... Sun. 1-4 ...... Elias Jabra...... Long & Foster..703-435-4900 to champagne garnished with ference between Härth and many in focusing on food and beverage, Grand Marnier “pearls.” How other restaurants is its modern el- and Harth is a good example 1679 Poplar Grove Dr...... $319,900.....Sat. 12-3...... John Lusk...... Thomas E. Reed..703-408-5729 common around here is fondue egance and emphasis on local where we take our restaurant of- made with stout? foods. Willcox, in the restaurant ferings and position in the indus- While “Fire and Ice” wasn’t the business herself, chatted with try. Royal Wedding, the occasion did Seeman and Angolia about the “Diners are more savvy, more Herndon offer the chance to dress up and restaurant and the healthy foods aware of good health and taste. meet people. angle. They demand to know where their 11659 Gilman Ln...... $729,900...... Sun. 1-4...... Lu Taylor...... Weichert..703-402-1945 Linda Q. Smyth, Providence Dis- “It’s really about natural foods,” food is coming from.” 13236 Poener Place...... $139,000...... Sun. 1-4.....Lori Lovejoy...... Samson Props..703-635-6359

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Send School Notes to mclean@ Villanova, Pa. Marks is a freshman. Shawn Xie of McLean has been connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is named to the fall 2010 dean’s list at The Friday. Johanna Morrison of McLean has Johns Hopkins University of , been named to the fall 2010 dean’s list Md. The McLean High School graduate Langley High School announced the at Stevenson University of Stevenson, is the son of Leon Xie and HeYing Tang. selection of four junior boys to represent Md. The McLean High School graduate Xie, who is majoring in biomedical en- the school at the 2011 American Legion is the daughter of Diane and Mark gineering, will graduate in May 2011. Boys State Virginia Program. They are Morrison. Sean Ahearn, Alexander Holtberg, William Furlong of McLean was David Paul and Austin Vasiliadis. Taylor Putnam of McLean was named the winner of Spring Hill El- The Boys State program offers students named to the fall 2010 dean’s list at ementary School’s “Eco-Code” logo an opportunity to study government Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa. contest. Furlong created a design repre- with hands-on experience creating their senting the theme “Earth: A Work of own city and state governments. This Olindi Wijesekera of McLean has Heart”, which will be used to illustrate year’s program will be June 19-25 at been named to the fall 2010 dean’s list the school’s “Eco-School” campaign. Liberty University in Lynchburg. at The Johns Hopkins University of Bal- timore, Md. The Langley High School D. Ryan Natal of McLean will attend Zachary Marks of McLean has been graduate is the daughter of Duminda the six-day 2011 U.S. Naval Academy named to the fall 2010 dean’s list in the and Devika Wijesekera, and is majoring Summer Seminar program from June 18- Villanova School of Business of in neuroscience. 23. He is the son of Doug Natal.

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Sandusky, a spot starter last year, has be- Just like a year ago, come one of the team’s top players. He less experienced Saxon scored four goals, including the game-win- ner, in Langley’s overtime win over Chantilly players have made the over spring break. Sandusky seems to step

Photo by up in big moments. In the region finals loss adjustment to having to Robinson last year, he received more minutes as a result of Bailey being out of more prominent roles. the line-up with a concussion. He scored

Craig Sterbutzel two goals and had a pair of assists in the title game loss to the Rams. By Rich Sanders “I knew Jack was going to be a good The Connection player last year,” said Brewer. “He was tre- mendous in that [Robinson] game. I knew rior to the 2010 spring boys’ la at that moment Jack was a player. When crosse season 15 months ago, /The Connection you see a guy step up like that in a big game, PLangley coach Earl Brewer won you have so much confidence in him.” dered which of his players - those who had not been front-liners the year be- IN THE MIDFIELD, Langley has received fore when the Saxons had won their first- stellar seasons from sophomore Luke Salzer ever state championship - would step up to (10 goals, 12 assists) and senior Davis take on larger roles. A bunch of key mem- Wagner. Salzer has blazing speed and runs bers of the ’09 state championship team had The Langley High boys’ lacrosse team, just as it did last year, will be the field extremely well. Last year, as a graduated and Brewer realized his team looking to make some postseason memories in the weeks ahead. The freshman, he scored a goal in the Saxons’ would have a different look in 2010. As it Saxons host Fairfax in a first round district playoff game this Friday state title game win. turned out, numerous Saxons stepped up night at 7:30. “He’s scoring and teams have to know to the forefront. The result was a second where he is, he’s so fast and quick,” said consecutive state crown last spring. Tuesday, May 3 - before the startup of dis- standing season as a sophomore with 30- Brewer. Interestingly enough, Brewer had the tricts later in the week. plus goals and 15 assists. This season has Wagner, meanwhile, saw limited playing same kinds of questions regarding his team “I feel pretty confident and I feel the same seen Ahearn’s numbers turn around. He has time last year but has been a part of going into the current season. A core group as last year,” said Brewer. “We’ve had a lot not scored as many goals this season (16), Langley’s first midfield this spring. of prominent players had graduated and of guys fill in [to bigger roles] who didn’t but he has twice as many assists (32). “He’s done a tremendous job,” said less experienced varsity players would have play last year who have done a real good Brewer said Ahearn benefited greatly in the Brewer. “He just does real smart things on to step up. And, to the coach’s pleasure, that job. The same thing happened last year.” goal-scoring department last year as a re- the field for us.” has, once again, been the case. Langley has Going into the postseason, Brewer feels sult of former teammates Ethan Bailey and Leading the Saxons’ defense has been received solid, consistently good seasons good about his club. Jack Lundeen, both since graduated, often Brenden Dwyer, who was recently selected from players who were not necessarily key “We’re pretty healthy,” he said. “Luck and getting the ball to him in scoring position. as the District Defensive Player of the Year players a year ago but have shined this sea- injuries play a big part in every season.” This year, Ahearn has taken on more of a by the coaches. Dwyer, a three-year varsity son. So with the postseason set to begin this The team’s only real serious injury this set-up/assist role and has continued to blos- starter and a team captain, will, like team- Friday night with the Saxons hosting Fairfax year occurred early on when senior attack som as an all-around player. mate Stack, being playing collegiate la- in a first round tournament Tanner Stack, who had put together a good “It’s a complete turnaround from last crosse at Christopher Newport next year. contest, hopes are high that Langley might pre-season and was vying for a starting po- year,” said Brewer, of Ahearn’s statistical “He locks down the defense and his end be able to put together another memorable sition, suffered a season-ending knee injury numbers and on-field role. “Basically, Bailey of the field,” said Brewer. “He’s not so much postseason. Friday night will be a playoff just a couple of games into the regular sea- and Lundeen carried the ball last year and a vocal leader, but a leader by how he plays. double-header at Langley with the Saxon son. Stack is healing nicely and is looking Sean finished. This year, he’s carrying the He doesn’t get beat and he doesn’t make girls set to play at 5:30 and the boys to fol- forward to playing in college at Chistopher ball.” [mental] mistakes. low at about 7:30. Newport University next year. This year, Ahearn, who is the first junior Dwyer has been the leader of a defense Langley, going into this week, was 9-2 in Brewer’s 17 years at Langley to be named that includes younger players such as jun- overall with just one final regular season PERHAPS LANGLEY’S most interesting a team captain by his teammates, has con- ior Chandler Suk (First Team All-District), game remaining - that contest set to be season has come from junior attack Sean sistently gotten the ball to fellow attack who received limited playing time last year, played at non-district opponent Oakton on Ahearn, who a year ago enjoyed an out- standouts Mikey Adams, a junior with 27 and sophomores Brad Dotson (Second Team goals and five assists, and Jack Sandusky, a All-District) and Robbie Byrne (Honorable senior with 21 goals and 15 assists. Mention All-District). “Sean has just been tremendous,” said An outstanding year in the net has come Highlanders to Compete at College Level Brewer. “If he is out of the game [in a lop- from Andrew Spivey, a junior and First Team A number of McLean High student-athletes Photo by sided affair] he is always on the sideline All-District selection. have made commitments to play sports in supporting the backups. And he’s always “He has just stepped up and become a college next school year. Those Highlanders rallying teammates in tight games.” great goalie,” said Brewer. who will compete athletically at the collegiate

level include: swimmers Charlie Putnam Sterbutzel Craig Brewer said Ahearn, who is an Eagle Senior Ryan Long, who is also headed to (University of Virginia) and Eva Greene Scout, is the type of team member who will Christopher Newport to play lacrosse, has (University of California-Berkley); golfer go around picking up balls around the field played well at goalie in a backup role. Maria Lu (Columbia University); baseball player Bruce Beatty (Frederick Community following practice - anything to set a posi- Langley will be looking to win its fourth College); and soccer players Andie Romness tive example. consecutive district title at the upcoming (University of South Carolina), Katie Yensen “He’ll do whatever it takes to win,” said tournament. The Saxons finished first in the (Virginia Tech), Melissa Downey (Princeton

/The Connection the coach. regular season district standings. There was University), Rafael Enriquez Hesles (Bucknell University), Tyler Clem (Virginia Intermont Adams and Sandusky have both put to- a three-way tie for second place between College), Jordan Walker (Christopher gether impressive seasons. Adams is an Madison, Stone Bridge, and South Lakes. Newport University), and Mary D’Alesandro outstanding shooter. “We’re going to have our hands full at the (Christopher Newport University). McLean High athletes from “His shooting percentage is over 50 per- district tournament,” said Brewer, who, this Special recognition of those Highlanders was scheduled to take place earlier this week numerous sports, including cent, which is unheard of in lacrosse,” said past Friday, taught his final day as a physi- on Tuesday afternoon, May, 3 in the McLean soccer, will move on to the Brewer. “When he gets [in shooting posi- cal education/health teacher at Cooper High School Cafeteria. college game next school year. tion], he finishes. He’s also been the recipi- Middle School in McLean and is now re- ent of a lot of feeds from Sean.” tired. “It won’t be a walk in the park.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ May 4-10, 2011 ❖ 19 WWW.FXPARTS.COM We’ve Changed to NAPA to Better Serve Our Customers Same People • Same Ownership Since 1961 • Same Professional Commitment to Service ONLY $100 1 GALLON OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID • Valid at all locations EVERY ITEM IN THE STORE! • Limit 1 per customer You must present this coupon with your purchase. • Offer valid while supplies last Not valid with any other discounted or promotional offer. • Must present coupon

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