The first Silver Line metro train from Wiehle-Reston East comes through Tysons Corner and arrives at the McLeanMcLean McLean station, Saturday, July 26.

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People rushing to get on the first public Silver Line rail cars on Saturday, Local, state and national officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the July 26, at Weihle-Reston East Silver Line station. Silver Line on Saturday. Weihle-Reston East to Silver Line Officially Opens Largo Town Center.

By Reena Singh some vocally - disappointed. “Welcome aboard the Silver Line!” said She and other officials, including Gov. The Connection After years of promises, history was be- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Au- Terry McAuliffe and U.S. Secretary of Trans- ing made. Local residents wanted to be a thority CEO Richard Sarles. “It’s time to portation Anthony Foxx, rode the very first fter the speeches, after the rib- part of it. ride.” rail cars to the W-RE station before the cer- bon-cutting, there was a mad WMATA expects 37 percent of current rail emony. Arush to board the first publicly THE SILVER LINE grand opening cer- riders will experience shorter wait times “I just rode the car from Tysons,” said Gov. open rail cars that rolled on the emony, attended by energetic local, state thanks to the new project. McAuliffe. “It was smooth, it was right on Silver Line heading towards Tysons Corner. and national dignitaries, was held Saturday “The Silver Line is not just a transporta- time, it was perfect and soon, we’ll all be “Step back. Doors closing.” at the Wiehle-Reston East Station, a station tion project,” said Fairfax County Board of on it.” Those inside the eight new rail cars that was only one part of the $2.9 billion Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. “It’s cheered. Those outside were visibly - and project known as Phase I. a major transformative initiative.” See Metrerail, Page 13

Tysons Welcomes Metrorail Arrival of Silver Line to Tysons set to encourage residential development. By Ryan Dunn The Connection Ultimately the Silver Line will extend to the Dulles International Airport and ive Silver Line Metro stations lo- into Loudoun County. Costs are expected Fcated in Reston and Tysons Cor- to exceed $2.7 billion. “It is so exciting ner opened to the public on Sat- to finally see this critically-important rail urday, July 27. According to a report pro- link become a reality,” remarked U.S. vided by the WMATA, approximately Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11). “You can 32,147 people entered or exited at one sense the excitement in Reston and of the five new Silver Line stations that Tysons as residents and creative-think- day. The first phase of the Silver Line is a ers look forward, envisioning bold 1.7-mile extension from East Falls Church projects incorporating smart growth and in Arlington to Wiehle Avenue in Reston. transit-oriented economic and housing It includes five Metrorail stations: development.” McLean, Tysons Corner, Greensboro, “I think the Silver Line will make trans- Spring Hill, and Wiehle-Reston East. portation issues easier for commuters,” said Alex Horwitz, a resident of Fairfax THE PHASE 1 of the Silver Line cost and middle school teacher. “Although the $2.9 billion to construct. The Metro line lack of parking at some of the metro lo- extension in is planned to ex- cations is bit unusual.” There are no park- pand an additional 11 miles by 2018, ing garages at the metro station in connecting the rail system to Dulles In- Tysons, but there are bike racks and bike ternational Airport. Many riders seemed lockers. Wiehle-Reston East is the only relieved the Silver Line is finally in op- Silver Line station with a parking garage. eration. “I think the Silver Line will be “I think the Silver Line will bring a lot of transformative, it is great,” said Reston Photo by Ryan Dunn/ The Connection great opportunities,” said Fairfax resident resident Roz Rakoff who rode the Silver An elevator and stairs lead up to metrorails at the Silver Line Spring Hill Steven Tricarico, an events coordinator Line out to the Spring Hill metro station metro station. Both Loudoun County Transit and the with Comstock Partners. in Tysons. have bus routes to Spring Hill metro. “I think the Silver Line will bring more HOUSING DEVELOPERS are testing corporate business to the area,” said Reston garage was built as a public-private ing fees. Rates will be the same as at other to see if metro accessible Tysons will Herndon resident and retiree Charles E. partnership by Comstock Partners and Metro garages in the county: $4.85 per day; bring in more tenants. Home to two Walker. “My nephew bought a parking Fairfax County. The county owns the com- $65 a month for reserved parking; and $75 space at the Reston station garage.” The muter garage, and Metro will collect park- a year for using the secure bike room. See Silver Line, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2014 ❖ 3 News First Train Arrives to McLean

Grand opening of the new metro line welcomed by residents.

By Emma Harris The Connection

t was 12:23 p.m. Saturday, July 26 when for the first time, a full Silver Nathaniel Lee, a train enthusiast, points to the first Silver Line metro ILine metro train zoomed from Reston, train after it pulls into the McLean station, Saturday. July 26. through Tysons Corner and into the new McLean metro station. The gates of the station opened at 11:30 a.m., letting in about 30 people who had been waiting to enter. At noon, riders were allowed onto the platform. Orange Line trains began heading to both Largo and Wiehle-Reston East almost immediately — a temporary move until the first Silver trains in both directions made their ways to the Photo by Emma Harris/The Connection McLean station. Currently, the Orange and Metro riders walk on and off of the Silver lines split at East Falls Church. first Silver Line metro train at the A mix of train enthusiasts, police, report- McLean station, Saturday, July 26. ers and area residents crowded the platform waiting for the first Silver Line train to ar- Jeehang Lee and his son Nathaniel stood rive, though many came for different rea- by the tracks waiting for a train, too. “I’m sons. Throughout the stations were Metro only here for him,” Lee said as Nathaniel representatives handing out free silver flags eagerly asked when a train would arrive. to commemorate the opening day. “But hopefully the traffic won’t be that bad “In the long run, this will bring some busi- after this station gets busy,” he added. ness and more residents,” said David Won Next weekend is expected to bring a of McLean. “I’m elated,” he said, “because “packed” silver line, said Metro Transit Po- Riders walk through the gates and up to the platform for the first time this will change my life a little. I don’t need lice officer J. Anderson. at the McLean metro station, Saturday, July 26. to go to West Falls Church now that this “Metro has changed the character of the Viewpoints stop is so close to my house.” Not wanting area,” said Darren Ewing of McLean. “Even to miss the first day, Won said he was happy if you don’t commute, having it here to go because the metro is another way of con- into DC for events is nice,” added Andy How will the Silver Line affect the area? necting people in Northern Virginia to Marshall of Great Falls. For Saturday, they —Emma Harris Washington, D.C. both were there for the same reason: “the Emy Dillon, “I’m here today because why not,” said inaugural ride.” McLean William Varona of McLean. “I’m kind of Other residents doubted that the full im- “It’s a convenient impressed, too. This is a solid, well-thought pact of the metro on the McLean commu- new way to travel for both commuters and out station.” nity would be seen for another few years. residents. People will Emy Dillon of McLean said she likes the “As exciting as it is to have the Silver Line move around convenience of the new metro line, even opening, I don’t think we will get the full differently, so this not for commuting. “The metro line is won- effect until it connects to Dulles airport in will definitely change Tysons." derful, and the view is beautiful from here,” a few years,” said Nancy Eveleigh of she said. And though the metro will “defi- McLean. “Then the major transport needs nitely change” Tysons, Dillon said it is a nice of the metro area will be met by not just William Darren Ewing, Andy Marshall, travel option to have available. those of some commuters and shoppers.” Varona, Great Falls, left McLean, right Amongst the growing crowd were many After the first train from Wiehle-Reston McLean “The area will “Metro has parents with their young children, most very East left for East Falls Church, there was “With the metro, expand. This connects changed the character people from all the of the area. Everyone, excited to see a train arrive. still one more first — at 12:30 p.m., the more people will come to Tysons. I’m way out in Reston to not just people going “This is my train aficionado,” said Lynn first Silver Line train headed through kind of impressed, Maryland. It will into D.C. for work, Stein, gesturing to her young son wearing Tyson’s to Wiehle-Reston East pulled into too. This is a solid, change our commu- will ride. And more a conductor’s hat and clutching a miniature the station. “All aboard,” the Metro train well-thought out nity.” people will come here, too.” train. “It’s been a five year wait, and he is operator called as passengers walked into station.” so excited.” the cars. Silver Line Spurs Development

From Page 3 center with a population of 19,627 as of transform Tysons into a walkable urban This location will add another 400 housing the 2010 census. In June 2010, the Fairfax center. units. The project is one of seven planned shopping malls and the corporate headquar- County Board of Supervisors adopted a In April, The Ascent, a 25-story high-rise towers which will be part of the 7.8 mil- ters of numerous companies, Tysons cur- Comprehensive Plan for a Metro-accessible, on 8421 Broad Street welcomed its first ten- lion-square-foot devel- rently has more stores and jobs than resi- urban Tysons with 100,000 residents. The ants. A second building designed by R2L opment. dents. Tysons is effectively Fairfax County’s Plan is designed to take advantage of the Architects of Georgetown will be con- For more information on the Silver Line, central business district and a commercial new Metro stations and by the year 2050 structed by the Spring Hill Metro Station. visit silverlinemetro.com.

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6 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters FREEFREE ESTIMATES!ESTIMATES! Patios,Patios, Walkways,Walkways, RetainingRetaining From Page 6 Amendment, which would give politicians the power to decide Walls,Walls, LandscapingLandscaping pare legislation if needed. Barbara which forms of birth control andand soso muchmuch more!more! Comstock advocates a conserva- women are allowed to use, was tive approach to limiting Federal unnecessary government interfer- Bonsai,Bonsai, Fountains,Fountains, Government involvement in our ence in our bedrooms. But no, 30% OFF lives. She believes in low taxes, turns out that the “effort” she OrchidsOrchids && BenchesBenches && and protection of our Constitu- “spearheaded” amounted to a let- Nursery Stock tional Bill of Rights. ter to Kathleen Sibelius, then Di- CactusCactus 25%25% OffOff Nursery Stock StatuesStatues 25%25% OffOff Therefore, I highly recommend rector of the Department of Health we all support Barbara Comstock and Human Services. She was not to become our Representative to working to help Virginia families Annuals On Sale BloomingBlooming TropicalsTropicals the U. S. House of Representatives. at all. Instead, we need Supervi- She is a winner and the wise sor John Foust to represent us in We Have Citrus! 25%25% OffOff choice in November! Congress, a public servant who lis- 25% Off tens to his constituents and fights Glen Sjoblom for their causes. 6060 35%35% OFFOFF Great Falls Citizen 50-75%50-75% OffOff JapaneseJapanese MaplesMaples Linda Burchfiel PotteryPottery McLean PotteryPottery Lowest Prices OverOver 150150 varietiesvarieties Government Since 2008! In Bedrooms A Different Playground Chips Bulk To the Editor: & Organic Compost Mulch For a moment there, when I read Picture that Delegate Barbara Comstock To the Editor: $ 99 $ 99 “spearheaded the effort to ... end A recent letter to the editor 29. cu. yd. 24. cu. yd. birth control politics by making about Delegate Barbara Comstock birth control pills available over claims that she’s focused on job 9023 Arlington Blvd., the counter,” [“Foust, Comstock creation and helping struggling Fairfax, Virginia Battle Women’s Issues,” Connec- college students. Unfortunately, 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) tion, July 16, 2014] I was im- her voting record paints a very dif- pressed. Maybe she really did want ferent picture. Follow 703-573-5025 to help wives and husbands plan For example, last year Comstock us: Open 7 days a week Visit our new Web site: their families. Maybe she realized www.cravensnursery.com her vote for the Personhood See Letters, Page 10 ➠

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Washington D.C. area that brings Taylor 2: Paul Taylor 2 Dance p.m. Wolf Trap – The Filene Center, Falls Concert on the Green. 6-8 Society’s annual photography Happy Birthday, Harry Potter. 7 Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7-9 a.m. Email [email protected] or music to audiences while teaching Company. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. World-class p.m. Great Falls Village Centre Green, exhibition, which opens on Tuesday, p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills call 703-527-4206 for information. about Latin American geography, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, musicians perform the entirety of Pink Georgetown Pike and Walker Road, August 5. 703-319-3971 or Ave. East, Vienna. Help us celebrate St., Great Falls. Paddle with a history and culture. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. This dance Floyd’s concept album along with Great Falls. Come out with your www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. the birthday of favorite literary naturalist and learn about the wizard. Games, trivia, fun. Teens and historical and natural beauty of the SATURDAY/AUG. 2 - SUNDAY/AUG. 3 adults. 703-938-0405. Potomac. Ages 14+. $59-$74. Tysons-Pimmit Library Book Sale. Rodrigo y Gabriela. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, Vienna native Natalie York returns with her Brooklyn, N.Y.- Register at http:// 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Nimble- based band and second album PROMISES on Aug. 2 at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, fingered Mexican guitar duo presents riverbend-park/kayaktours.htm. Falls Church. Friends of the Tysons- rhythmically supercharged Jammin’ Java. Free Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice. 8- Pimmit Regional Library is holding a instrumentals, with influences 9 a.m. McLean Central Park book sale to benefit the Tysons-Pimmit ranging from heavy metal to salsa. Movie. Admission: $25-$60. 703-255- basketball court, 1468 Dolley Regional Library on August 2 and 3. Tickets: $35-$65. www.wolftrap.org/ FRIDAY/AUG. 1 1900. Madison Blvd, McLean. Open to all, Choose from a large selection of on Great Falls Rotary Club Weekly Kayak Tour – Moonshine & including first-timers, every Saturday Sunday, August 3, from 1:00 p.m. to Speaker Series. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Mayhem. 5-7 p.m. Riverbend Park, morning. 703-759-9141 or 4:00 p.m. Donations are welcome. River Bend Country Club, 375 Walker 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. SATURDAY/AUG. 1, 2, 8 AND 9 www.freetaichi.org/practice.shtml. Road Great Falls. Visit http:// What is now Riverbend Park once was ”Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Natalie York Band at Jammin’ www.rotarygreatfalls.org/ to join. a safe haven for illegal whiskey- Really Reflect Up?” 7:30 p.m. Java. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 SUNDAY/AUG. 3 Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30-10 a.m. making operations during the 1920s; Vienna Community Center, 120 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Vienna Intro to River Kayaking. 1-1:30 p.m. Katie’s Coffeehouse, Georgetown Pike, kayak past river islands and discover Cherry Street, Vienna. A musical native Natalie Yorkºreturns with her Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Great Falls. Local Artists meet for its shady past. Ages 14+. $59-$74. production capturing the funniest Brooklyn, NY-based band and second St., Great Falls. This introductory Coffee; do drop in! 703-759-2759. Register at http:// aspects of youthful growing pains, album PROMISES. Tickets available at level course covers river hazards, Capitol Tap - Tapping the www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ and the trying moments of www.jamminjava.com. water safety and paddling basics. Timeline: Tap Music from the riverbend-park/kayaktours.htm. adolescence. Yo-Yo Ma – National Symphony Ages 14+. $28-43. Register at http:// 1920s to Today. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Mary Chapin Carpenter: Songs Orchestra. 8:15 p.m. Wolf Trap – www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Trap Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods, From The Movie – National The Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, riverbend-park/kayaktours.htm. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. D.C. youth Symphony Orchestra. 8:15 p.m. FRIDAY/AUG. 1 - SATURDAY/AUG.2 Vienna. Witness Thomas Wilkins Dark Star Orchestra: Continuing trap ensemble performs both new and Wolf Trap – The Filene Center, 1551 Pushcart Players: “Little Red conduct Grammy award winning the Grateful Dead Concert classic work including traditional jazz, Trap Road, Vienna. Concert featuring Riding Hood & Other Stories”. cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Admissions: $25- Experience. 7 p.m. Wolf Trap – The Latin music, and hip-hop. Admissions: orchestral arrangements of the 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap Children’s $75. 703-255-1900. 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From Page 7 Foust, the Democratic nominee for the 10th District seat, has voted against the historic bipar- a long record of pragmatic tisan transportation bill passed problem solving, helping by the Virginia General Assem- Fairfax County chart a respon- bly. The measure keeps local tax sible path through the Great dollars in northern Virginia to Recession and beyond by cut- address traffic congestion and, ting unnecessary spending in the process, creates thou- while protecting our priorities sands of good jobs that on transportation, such as wid- strengthen our local economy, ening Route 7, and education, but Comstock voted “No.” like universal all-day kinder- When it comes to Virginia’s garten. colleges and universities, Foust’s vision for an efficient, Comstock repeatedly voted for fair, and transparent Congress cuts in funding for higher edu- is best suited for finding the

/The Connection cation so that Virginia recently common ground essential for ranked 40th among the states the sort of pragmatic problem in the support provided to our solving we need to move be- public institutions. As a result yond the gridlock in Richmond of these cuts in state funding, and Washington, D.C. That’s the tuition costs for Virginia stu- approach we need to actually

Veronica Bruno Veronica dents and their families have create jobs and make college risen higher and higher more affordable for Virginia throughout Comstock’s time in families.

Photo by Photo the General Assembly. This is the record that Del- Steven Bloom America Eats Tavern Officially Opens egate Comstock brings to her McLean America Eats Tavern in the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, held its opening party last campaign for Congress. Thursday, July 10. Pictured here are ThinkFoodGroup’s Culinary Operations Director In contrast, Supervisor John Joe Raffa with Head Chef Nate Waugaman and sous chef Aaron Helfand. Arielle Mewou Receives Regirer Nurse Scholarship The Commonwealth Long Term The adults attending the Care Foundation announced event included: Emily Arielle Mewou as the recipient of Ludwikowski, Theresa this year’s Regirer Nurse Scholar- Valencic, Lynley Ogilvie, ship. Mewou is a certified nursing State Senator Barbara assistant at Vinson Hall Retirement Favola, Carole Herrick, Community. Principal Robert Fugua and The Regirer Nurse Scholarship Paul Kohlenberger Program was started to promote and support the education of nurses working in Virginia Health Care Association facilities. The Program’s aim “is to inspire, teach, and empower nurse managers Photos contributed seeking to grow as leaders and become catalysts for change.” The Sixth-graders Leave the Gift for School Commonwealth Long Term Care On Friday, June 20, the sixth-grade graduation Falls Celebrate Virginia were present for the dedica- Foundation awarded 36 recipients class of Chesterbrook Elementary School in McLean tion of the historic marker commemorating the route $1,500 towards furthering their presented an historic plaque and a planted dogwood that President James Madison may have taken from nursing education. Photo contributed tree to their school. The students, school and state Minor’s Hill to Salona in McLean to escape the Aug. Mewou’s application for the Arielle Mewou officials, parents and members of McLean & Great 24, 1814 burning of Washington. scholarship was a lengthy process. She was interviewed by a mem- arship funds right away. “I have ber of the foundation’s committee plans to go further in education before being selected. To qualify because I am already in school and for a scholarship Mewou says that, my main goal is to be a Medical “Besides working with Vinson Hall Surgical Nurse.” Mewou is cur- Retirement Community [a VHCA rently enrolled in the nursing pro- facility] for more than a year, can- gram at Northern Virginia Com- didates have to prove, during an munity College. Receiving this interview, their capacity to handle award allows nursing assistants The sixth the possible positions after they working in long-term healthcare to grade class. get their education.” Mewou continue their education towards works as a certified nursing assis- full nursing certifications. “This tant at Arleigh Burke Pavilion, the scholarship gives me more moti- assisted living facility of Vinson vation and confidence, and my Hall Retirement Community. Since patients benefit from my skills and 2008, four Vinson Hall nursing from the quality of care that I am assistants have received the learning.” Each recipient agrees to Regirer Nursing Scholarship. continue working in long-term Mewou plans to use her schol- care after graduation.

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Children play Confetti can- with the larger nons blast than life chess after the set at the dedication for Tysons Corner the Tysons Center Plaza fice Sharon Bulova Corner Center dedication. Plaza on July 24.

Local artwork, children’s Tysons Corner Center Plaza Opens play space, free movies.

By Reena Singh Macerich Assistant Vice President Cory Shack will open in the plaza in August. To interesting perspective of the urban center. The Connection Scott. “It’s great.” counter the milkshakes and burgers, fitness “Once you arrived and were on that plaza, More than 100 people came to the open- programs sponsored by Crunch Fitness will it was a different world,” she said. “And that nother Tysons plaza was un- ing ceremony, which unveiled the Cox Dis- be held there as well. was exciting.” veiled, but not in the usual man- covery Cove play area, a giant chess set and “There will be all kinds of free activities,” Scott said he hopes more people will get A ner. the art piece Early Bird, which are statues said Scott. excited about the space like he is. Confetti cannons, people of life size birds scattered around the 55,000 Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon “People are used to the mall,” he said. blowing bubbles, acrobats inside of balloons square foot plaza. The art was commis- Bulova said the plaza dedication was an “Now, all of a sudden, there is a new corri- and many more eye catching celebratory sioned by George Mason University. exciting event. dor. Everyone is really excited. It’s fun to notes were a part of the Tysons Corner Cen- “As a part of the program, we gave them “There was an incredible vibrancy,” she come out and see that space for the first ter Plaza opening on July 24. a check for $25,000 today that will go to- said. “It was a beautiful way to kick off the time.” The plaza connects the metro station to wards an endowment for a scholarship Silver Line and the redevelopment of Visitors can locate the plaza by going Tysons Corner Center Mall as well as resi- there,” said Scott. Tysons.” through the Tysons Corner Metro station or dential areas. Outdoor concerts are planned every Fri- She liked that the plaza, which is at the Lord & Taylor at the mall. “We’re hoping it will be popular and be day night and movies will play on the green same level as the Tysons Corner Metro sta- Plaza events can be found at http:// somewhere people want to hang out,” said frequently, he said. Additionally, Shake tion, is a level above traffic, which lends an www.tysonscornercenter.com/Events.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2014 ❖ 11 Sports McLean Graduate Sullivan to Pitch for Virginia Tech athletic career, what would it be? Q&A: Former Sullivan: If I could change anything about my high school athletic career it would be Highlander hurler that I wish I started my pitching program with Rob Reilly and Dan Olds earlier. They enjoys Zac Brown are great guys and coaches who really helped elevate my game. Band. Connection: How would you describe oey Sullivan’s performance on the the McLean-Langley rivalry? mound during the 2014 Sullivan: The McLean-Langley rivalry Jpostseason was one of the primary might be the coolest thing about high school reasons the McLean baseball team sports. I grew up playing against and with made its first trip to the state tournament one of my buddies from Langley. I’m really in program history. good friends with Jake McSteen, who was Sullivan’s three-hit shutout against South Langley’s stud [pitcher] this year. We love Lakes in the Conference 6 quarterfinals se- playing against each other because on the cured the Highlanders a berth in the region field neither of us wants to lose, but we both tournament. The McLean right-hander have a huge amount of respect for each tossed a one-hit shutout against Conference other. As far as the basketball games go, there 5 champion Oakton in the opening round is absolutely no other high school sports ex- of regionals, and limited Madison to one perience like it. I used to dream about the run in the region semifinals, helping the Connection file photo Langley game over and over again. Highlanders punch their ticket to states with Joey Sullivan helped the McLean baseball team reach the 2014 state Connection: What are you most look- a 5-1 victory. playoffs. ing forward to about the transition from Sullivan was also a standout for the high school to college? McLean basketball team, earning Confer- pitcher/shortstop? When did you realize Sullivan: I played freshman football, but Sullivan: I’m excited to have more free- ence 6 Co-Defensive Player of the Year hon- playing college baseball was a possibility I also swim in the summer. Swimming might dom and to meet new kids. College should ors as a senior. Sullivan will stick to base- for you? actually be the sport at which I am most be a lot of work but a lot of fun, too. ball at the next level, however, as the 2014 Sullivan: I started playing tee-ball when talented. I have a league record as well as Connection: Who is your favorite mu- McLean graduate will pitch for Virginia I was 5 and it’s been my favorite sport since. many pool records for my swim team. I just sic artist? Why? Tech. Growing up, I did always pitch and play never pursued winter swim seriously. Sullivan: My favorite artist is the Zac Sullivan, who also played shortstop for middle infield. Ever since middle school, I Connection: What is your favorite Brown Band. They have so many good songs the Highlanders, recently participated in a had wanted to play in college and when I memory of playing high school baseball? that I listen to and so many of them put a Q&A via email with The Connection. got to high school, it became a reality. What is your favorite basketball memory? smile on my face. Connection: What made Virginia Tech Connection: You played for three dif- Sullivan: My favorite baseball memory Connection: What location is the far- the right fit for you? ferent head coaches during your time on was probably beating Madison this year in thest you have traveled from the Washing- Sullivan: Virginia Tech was right for me the McLean baseball team. What was it like the regional semis. It was a great all-around ton, D.C. metro area? because it is pretty close to home and I will playing for a program with so much change team win and I had a great game on the Sullivan: I have traveled to London and be playing in a great program while getting in leadership? bump. Not to mention we knocked out Ireland before. That was awesome. an awesome education. Sullivan: Playing under so many differ- Madison. For basketball, my favorite Connection: Are you a pro sports fan? Connection: What will your major be? ent coaches wasn’t easy. Each coach had a memory is beating Langley this year at Lan- If so, who are your favorite teams? What position will you play? pretty unique style that was different than gley. I had 17 points and we won the game Sullivan: I watch SportsCenter all the Sullivan: I will be pitching and majoring the other. It took a lot of getting used to in overtime and our fans stormed the court time. I love the Nats, Skins, Wizards, and in business. and figuring out how practices are run and at the end. I will never forget that game. Caps. Love D.C. sports. Connection: At what age did you start whatnot. Connection: If you could go back and playing baseball? Have you always been a Connection: Did you play a fall sport? change one thing about your high school — Jon Roetman Sports Roundups

Fall Registration MYS Office at 703-506-8068. each event entering its fifth year. NVSO is sponsored by the counties of MYS is also still accepting registrations In addition to cycling, other events Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun Open for McLean for our Summer Camp being held at include 5K road race, badminton, volley- and Prince William and the cities of Spring Hill Recreation Center in McLean ball, handball, racquetball, pickleball, Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax. Youth Soccer the weeks of Aug. 4, 11 and 25. MYS is tennis, table tennis, swimming, diving, McLean Youth Soccer welcomes hosting daytime and some evening ten pin bowling, Wii bowling, card games, players from any community to register sessions for Recreation and Travel Play- board games, track and field and more. McLean Softball for our fall season. Spaces are filling ers. Registration is available online at up, so please be sure to register as soon www.nvso.us. Registration forms are also All-Stars Lose in as possible. available at senior centers, community Programs include Recreation for NVSO 10K, 20K centers, senior residences or by calling SE Region Final players in kindergarten through seniors 703-228-4721. The McLean majors softball all-star in high school, U4 and U5 Soccer for Cycling Events Registration fee is $12 which covers team fell one win shy of reaching the players 3-4 years old and TOP Soccer multiple events. There is no onsite Little League World Series. for children with special needs. Enter 5th Year registration for any event. Information is Leading by two runs with two outs in Visit mcleansoccer.org for more The 2014 NVSO will be held Sept. 13-24 available at [email protected]. the sixth and final inning, McLean information and to register. Direct with more than 50 events taking place at Participants must be 50 years of age by went on to lose to a team from Geor- questions via email to 19 venues throughout Northern Virginia. Dec. 31, 2014 and live in a sponsoring gia, 7-6, on Monday in the Southeast [email protected] or call the Events include 10K and 20K cycling, with jurisdiction. Region championship game.

12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ July 30 - August 5, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Bulletin Board To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is the Metrorail Seen As Friday prior to publication. THURSDAY/JULY 31 Computer One-on-One. 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY/AUG. 20 ‘Game Changer’ Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Governing Board of the McLean Pl., Oakton. Internet, Microsoft Community Center Special From Page 3 Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Meeting. 7:30 p.m. McLean Adult. 703-242-4020. Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, McLean. The Several of the speakers following him commented Board will hold this special on the governor’s energy about the project. Photo by Reena Singh/ The Connection SATURDAY/AUG. 2 meeting to work on some time- “Virginia, sir,” he said. “50 states. It’s only the Com- Gov. Terry McAuliffe is interviewed by the Red Cross Blood Donation. 8 sensitive projects, such as a a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sharon Masonic proposed renovation and monwealth that matters. Nowhere else are they do- media moments after stepping off the Temple, 999 Balls Hill Road, expansion and the FY 2016 ing what we’re doing today in Virginia.” Silver Line rail car on the way to the McLean. The American Red Cross budget proposal. Laughing, he ordered that Phase II of the Silver extension’s grand opening Saturday. encourages all eligible blood donors to make an appointment Line would be completed the day before his term of to donate blood soon to help SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 office is over. the voice of yes being stronger than the voice of no.” prevent a shortage. To make an McLean Child Safety After Phase II is completed, WMATA does not ex- appointment, visit Inspection. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- Lewinsville Center, 1609 Great pect there will be another major project until a new SUPERVISOR Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) RED CROSS. Falls Street, McLean. The Mclean strategic plan is drawn up in 2025. spoke as a WMATA board member and as a longtime District Police Station holds child “We are committed to unlocking the region,” said resident of Reston. safety seat inspections once per WEDNESDAY/AUG.13 month. Gov. McAuliffe. “That’s why we’ve been so involved “When many of us moved to Reston, we were told Red Cross Blood Donation. 9 with making sure this comes to fruition.” that rail was coming,” she said. “We didn’t think it a.m.-2:30 p.m. National SATURDAY/OCT. 25 U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) said the road to would take 48 years to come.” She said that Reston’s Automobile Dealers Association, 8400 Westpark Drive, McLean. McLean Child Safety the Silver Line has not been easy, however. motto of live, work and play will be taken beyond The American Red Cross Inspection. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. “There were not many believers,” he said. “We were the town boundaries with the new Metro line. encourages all eligible blood Lewinsville Center, 1609 Great sued. Some of the people who sued us are in this “These five stations really make a game changer donors to make an appointment Falls Street, McLean. The Mclean to donate blood soon to help District Police Station holds child room.” for the county,” she said. prevent a shortage. To make an safety seat inspections once per A couple of people in the audience laughed and But a ribbon cutting and a train ride is just the appointment, visit month. raised their hands. beginning, said Supervisor John Foust (D- redcrossblood.org or call 1-800- RED CROSS. “This is going to transform our corridor,” he said. Dranesville). Foust was not a speaker at the event, SATURDAY/NOV. 22 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx but also had the opportunity to ride the Metro line McLean Child Safety SATURDAY/AUG. 16 spoke similarly. He likened the road to the Silver Line on the way to the event. Inspection. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. McLean Child Safety Inspection. Lewinsville Center, 1609 Great like building a cathedral during the medieval era. “This will really affect the quality of life and jobs 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Lewinsville Falls Street, McLean. The Mclean While the builders did not know what the cathedral here,” he said. “It will create the opportunity to Center, 1609 Great Falls Street, District Police Station holds child would look like by the end, they finished their work. develop new communities around the metro stops McLean. The Mclean District Police safety seat inspections once per Station holds child safety seat month. “The work of transportation is really the work of that will become vibrant places to live, to work inspections once per month. generations,” he said. “Today is the day to celebrate and to play.”

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The Master Plan Up- Part-Time Ballet Teacher date addresses new facilities, circulation improvements, securi- TAX MAP ID NO. 061-4-01-0065-F amazing good fortune I’ve experienced ty enhancements, and site improvements for the Pentagon Under a power of sale contained in a certain Deed of Trust since I was diagnosed as “terminal” five Reservation in Arlington, Virginia. from Thomas Gedle, as grantor, to John D. Eubank and Timo- The Washington School of Ballet seeks an years and exactly five-months-to-the-day thy E. Lewis, as trustees, for the benefit of Commercial Lend- The EA was prepared in compliance with the National Environ- energetic candidate with significant ing, LLC, a Virginia limited liability company, as beneficiary, ago (27th of the month). I’ve always wor- mental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, and Council of dated November 29, 2012 and recorded on November 30, experience teaching ballet technique to Environmental Quality and DoD Regulations implementing NE- ried that the reason I’ve survived is that 2012 in Book 22736 at Page 0619 as Instrument No. PA. The Master Plan Update Alternative and No Action Alter- children. The person must possess strong 2012054176.010 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, somebody (some entity) somewhere made native were evaluated in the EA. Potential effects associated Virginia (“Deed of Trust”), with an original principal balance of classical ballet knowledge, must be a team a mistake in their accounting and skipped with the alternatives were identified and evaluated. $400,000.00 (as increased to $600,000.00 by a duly-recorded player, teach the school’s curriculum and over my name, sort of like a reverse typo. modification), default having occurred under the terms thereof, The Master Plan Update EA is being made available to the the Trustees will sell at public auction at the front door of the have experience in choreography for Irrational I suppose; nevertheless, I see no public and Federal, state, and local government agencies for Circuit Court of Fairfax County, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fair- review. The EA is available for download on WHS’ website: young children. Send resume to The advantage in rocking the boat and/or fax, Virginia 22030, on http://www.whs.mil/our-services/building-and-facilities. A copy AUGUST 7, 2014 AT 10:00 AM Washington School of Ballet at 3515 bringing any attention to the fact that of the EA is also available for review at the following locations: ALL THAT fee-simple LOT OF GROUND AND THE IM- Arlington County Public Library – Central Library at 1015 Wisconsin Avenue NW, yours truly is still very much alive; flying PROVEMENTS THEREON situated in Fairfax County, Virginia, North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 2220; Arlington County known as 3809 Munson Road, Falls Church, Virginia 22041, Washington, DC 20016. under the radar is my preferred route. Public Library – Columbia Pike Branch at 816 South Walter and more fully described in the aforesaid Deed of Trust. Granted, I do write about this fact and Reed Drive, Arlington, VA 22204; Arlington County Public TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of ten per centum of the sale Library – Aurora Hills Branch at 735 South 18th Street, I do bring attention to it, but not out of price will be required of the Purchaser at the time and place of Arlington, VA 22202; and Arlington County Public Library – sale. The deposit must be paid in cash or certified funds. The any need for self-aggrandizement. I do it Plaza Branch at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, 1st Floor Lobby, balance of the purchase price to be paid in cash or certified Arlington, VA 22201. because if I didn’t, I’d probably be much funds within twenty (20) days of the date of sale. Interest to be paid on the unpaid purchase money at the rate of 12% per an- less able to endure under my circum- Please send all written comments on the EA no later than num from the date of sale to the date of settlement. The party August 31, 2014, to Ms. Elizabeth Lenyk, AIA, Chief Master stances. Apparently, the need to express secured herein, if a bidder, shall not be required to post a de- Planner, Pentagon Reservation, 100 Boundary Channel Drive, Classified myself publicly is too overwhelming to posit or to pay interest. Purchaser shall settle within twenty Classified Arlington, VA 22202-3700. Comments may also be sent via (20) days of the date of sale. TIME SHALL BE OF THE ES- deny. And thanks to my Publisher, Mary email to: [email protected]. SENCE WITH RESPECT TO SETTLEMENT BY THE PUR- Kimm, I have had and continue to have CHASER. In the event that Purchaser does not settle as re- the means, motivation and opportunity to quired for any reason, Purchaser shall be in default. The de- faulting Purchaser shall not be entitled to any surplus proceeds 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO do so/share my feelings about life as a or profits resulting from any resale of the property, and the de- cancer patient/survivor; hardly a crime. posit shall be forfeited to the Trustees and all of the expenses of this sale (including attorneys’ fees and full commission on But never have I written any words the gross sale price) shall be charged against and paid out of Newspapers & Online because I matter in the discussion; rather the forfeited deposit. In the event settlement is delayed for any because the subject (cancer) matters. And reason, including, but not limited to, exceptions to the sale, CLASSIFIED bankruptcy filings by interested parties, court administration of DEADLINES since I’ve been able to do so in a rela- the foreclosure, or unknown title defects, there shall be no Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon tively quiet, honest and positive manner – abatement of interest. Taxes, ground rent, water and all public Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon never intending to be the story, only the charges including electrical, sanitation, and/or metropolitan dis- E-mail ad with zone choices to: trict charges, if applicable, are to be adjusted for the current classified@connection storyteller – my life, my pursuit has year to the date of sale and assumed thereafter by the Pur- newspapers.com continued. chaser. Cost of all documentary stamps, recordation taxes, transfer taxes and settlement expenses shall be borne by the or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Certainly I realize, as an originally- Purchaser. characterized-as-terminal cancer patient, The property will be sold in an "AS IS" condition and subject to EMPLOYMENT conditions, restrictions, and agreements of record affecting the DEADLINES that I’m up against an immovable object, same, if any, and with no warranty of any kind (except as re- Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon generally speaking; still, statistics do have quired by the Deed of Trust). Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon In the event that the Trustees are in default for any reason, the E-mail ad with zone choices to: a margin of error, and human beings do Purchaser’s sole remedy at law and in equity shall be limited to classified@connection have an immeasurable desire to live. Yet a refund of the deposit and the sale shall be considered null newspapers.com living to one’s ripe old age is hardly guar- and void and of no effect. or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Purchaser shall be responsible for obtaining physical posses- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements anteed, as I’ve learned all too well. sion of the property. Purchaser assumes the risk of loss or ZONES Accordingly, as you regular readers know, damage to the property from the date of sale forward. Zone 1: The Reston Connection Trustees reserve the right, in their sole discretion, to reject any The Oak Hill/ I’ve made many changes in my life, incor- and all bids, to withdraw the property from sale at any time be- Herndon Connection porating a variety of anti-cancer remedies fore or at the auction, to extend the time to receive bids, to Zone 2: The Springfield Connection into my daily routine, and so far, so great. waive or modify the deposit requirement, to waive or modify The Burke Connection the requirement that interest be paid on the unpaid purchase The Fairfax Connection What you may not have known, however, money, and/or to extend the period of time for settlement. The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ is how I’ve actually lived my life while Additional terms may be announced at the sale. The Purchaser Lorton Connection will be required to execute and deliver to the Trustees a memo- Zone 3: The Alexandria changing. I have done so by always being randum or contract of the sale at the conclusion of bidding. Gazette Packet grateful for the gift of life I have received The Mount Vernon Gazette and reverential to the powers that be. John D. Eubank and Timothy E. Lewis, Trustees Zone 4: Centre View North Centre View South What I’ve done, I could not have done FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT: Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac alone and elevating myself would seem to PARDO & DRAZIN, LLC Russell S. Drazin, Attorney Zone 6: The Arlington Connection be the definition of counter-productive. 4400 Jenifer Street, NW, Suite 2 The Vienna/Oakton Connection Washington, DC 20015 Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The McLean Connection (202) 223-7900 The Great Falls Connection The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.pardodrazin.com

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