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Children are unleashed to the Great Falls Village Green to hunt for Easter eggs Sunday, April 1 during the annual egg hunt. Tim Steinhilber, Transurban-Fluor Express Lanes manager, explains the benefits of the new 495 Express Lanes, on track to open in December 2012. “The 495 Express Lanes will fundamentally change how the region thinks about and uses the Capital Beltway in Virginia,” Steinhilber said. Great Falls Goes Fasten Your Seatbelts Egg Hunting VDOT officials say I-495 Express Lanes will be just that. Optmist Club hosts annual By Victoria Ross Children’s Spring Festival and The Connection egg hunt. redictable, safe and reliable is not how By Alex McVeigh to check out the contents inside, most motorists would describe driving on The Connection most just curled up on the grass the obstacle course known as the Capital P as soon as it was apparent there Beltway. he Great Falls Village were no more eggs. But at a news conference last week, VDOT offi- Green was littered with “I read recently about how cials said that’s exactly what’s in store for drivers in T 7,000 brightly colored egg hunts around the country the coming year as several billion dollars’ worth of eggs Sunday afternoon. Most of have been cancelled because of
Northern Virginia transportation megaprojects moves Photo by VDOT the eggs were filled with candy, aggressive parents, so it’s nice forward. but 900 of them contained to see the kids get a chance to “The mild winter and early spring helped put us $10,000 worth of gemstones find eggs themselves,” said on schedule for our projects,” said Steven Titunik, donated by Jorge Adeler of Nancy Smith of Great Falls. VDOT’s communications director. Adeler Jewelers. For those children who Construction of the 14-mile HOT lanes, now for- “I was hoping for some choco- weren’t able to get eggs during mally called the 495 Express Lanes, is 90 percent com- late, but I got this purple jewel,” the first go-round, they could plete, and the two new lanes - in each direction from Crews observe large steel beams placed said Samantha Bertram, 5. “My make it to the gazebo in the Springfield to just past the Dulles Toll Road - are on over I-495 to support the future Express mom said I should enjoy the center of the green, where track to open in December 2012, said Tim Steinhilber, Lanes Connection at Jones Branch Drive in candy in the other eggs and Adeler and his daughter Wendy Transurban-Fluor’s Express Lanes manager. Tysons Corner. All lanes of the Beltway were make sure I save the jewel.” handed eggs out to children. “The great news is that construction is ending. closed to accommodate the massive lift. The egg hunt capped an af- “I like that it’s a community- Drivers will have faster, more reliable and more pre- ternoon at the annual Great type event where they make sure dictable trips on the Capital beltway,” Steinhilber ‘Know Before You Go’ Falls Children’s Spring Festival, everyone can get eggs, it’s not said. The HOT Lanes, now formally known as the 495 Express which also featured hayrides, about filling up baskets, it’s about The 495 Express Lanes will provide much-needed Lanes, will provide new options for a faster, more predictable trip on the Capital Beltway in Virginia and help drivers con- games, moon bounces and giving every kid a chance to get relief to heavily congested Northern Virginia, accord- trol how and when they get to their destination, according to other carnival games. Almost their own eggs,” said Stephen ing to VDOT officials. In a Transportation Institute VDOT officials. 700 people attended the event, Clark of Great Falls. “It helps us 2011 Urban Mobility Report, the Washington, D.C. A new website launched last month is the first step in a the proceeds of which went to remember that it’s just about hav- area had the worst traffic congestion in the United year-long education campaign focused on educating the com- munity on how to take advantage of the new travel options the Great Falls Optimist Club for ing a good time, nothing else.” States, and yearly commutes that are twice as long when the lanes open in late 2012. their community programs. This is the 28th year Adeler as the national average. “That’s one of our main messages to motorists: know be- Just before 4 p.m. the crowds has been involved with the Egg “The 495 Express Lanes are the first roadway of fore you go,” said Steven Titunik, VDOT’s communications made their way to the Village Hunt, and he says it’s something their kind in the region,” said Gregory A. Whirley director. He said the name of the new traffic project has changed Green and gathered around the he hopes to continue as long as Sr., VDOT Commissioner. “As with anything new, from HOT Lanes to Express Lanes because all the on-road borders. Adeler got the children he can, and that his daughters there is a learning curve and we want to make sure signage will say ‘EXPRESS,’ and officials want customers to fired up, imploring them to start can continue after him. drivers and the community are educated and become familiar with what they will see on the road. a chant of “We want eggs!” “In Great Falls, children can equipped to use the lanes.” The website includes everything from detailed maps out- lining how each interchange will work to information about As the children were un- have everything they need in safety in the lanes leashed, it took less than two their houses, but it’s still nice FOR THE FIRST TIME, officials said, motorists will For more information, visit 495ExpressLanes.com. minutes for all the eggs to dis- to get people together to come have choices that can make the ride smoother: appear into children’s bags and out and have fun,” he said. carpools with three or more occupants travel free on Instead of toll booths that create cattle-chute con- baskets. They didn’t have to go “Things like this are what de- the Express Lanes, and cars with fewer riders can ditions, tolls on the new lanes will be collected solely far to start breaking them open fines a community.” pay a toll for a faster trip on the Express Lanes, or with E-Z Pass transponders read by overhead moni use regular travel lanes. See Express, Page 22 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 ❖ 3 4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Wellbeing Surviving Spring Allergies Local allergists offer suggestions for coping.
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he Washington region’s un- seasonably mild winter led Tto the early arrival of spring. While many de- lighted in the balmy temperatures and blossoming flowers, some who suffer from allergies began sneezing earlier than usual. “The pollen started coming out early and a lot of people were blindsided by their allergy symptoms,” said aller- gist Dr. Heidi Isenberg-Feig, a Potomac resident and allergist at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians in Photo by Marilyn Campbell North Bethesda. “The tree pollen count has been high already which is unusual.” The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) esti- mates that 35 million Americans suf- fer from allergies due to pollen and mold. Symptoms include sneezing, a stuffy or runny nose and itchy, wa- tery eyes. This allergy season is ex- Cherry blossoms and tulips made an early appearance this spring. Experts say those who are allergic to pol- pected to last len can expect an intense and prolonged allergy season. “Although longer and be more intense than absolutely miserable the medicines don’t there is no usual. Local aller- work as well.” gists offer strate- ❖ Eat fruits and vegetables judiciously. cure for gies for surviving Many people with seasonal allergies also spring allergy sea- suffer from pollen food allergy syndrome. allergies, son. “Some people experience itching hands or “Although there mouth or a scratchy throat if they eat cer- symptoms is no cure for aller- tain raw fruits or vegetables because of the gies, symptoms cross-reaction between the pollen and cer- can be can be managed,” tain fruits and vegetables,” said Isenberg- managed.” said Dr. Jean Feig. Glossa, medical di- ❖ Use air filters to help create a pollen- — Dr. Jean Glossa rector for the free home. “Ensure that the filters fit prop- Fairfax County erly and are changed regularly,” said Community Health Care Network and Samee. Molina Healthcare. “It is possible to ❖ Dr. Heidi Isenberg- Allergist Dr. Saba Dr. Jean Glossa, medi- Know the pollen count. “This infor- reduce or eliminate exposure to aller- mation is readily available on the web or gens. Minimize walks in wooded ar- Feig, an allergist with Samee, of Alexandria cal director for the Johns Hopkins Com- & Clinton Allergy Fairfax County Com- the weather section of the news,” said eas or gardens and stay indoors as Isenberg-Feig. The National Allergy Bureau much as possible on hot, dry, windy munity Physicians, Associates, advises munity Health Care says that this year’s allergy sufferers to Network, Molina (NAB) tracks and reports current pollen days when pollen counts are highest. and mold spore levels. A local pollen count Think about wearing a mask when spring allergy season take a shower after Healthcare advises could be more severe entering their home to allergy sufferers to can be found at http://www.aaaai.org/glo- mowing the lawn or gardening and bal/nab-pollen-counts.aspx don’t hang linens or clothes out to than usual. wash away pollen consider wearing a dry.” from skin and hair. mask when mowing the lawn or gardening. “IF YOU NEED long lasting relief, nasal sprays and allergy shots may be recom- ❖ ❖ TIPS TO HELP manage symptoms: Take showers at the end of the day. Use sunglasses to defend against pol- mended,” said Glossa. “However, if symp- ❖ Decrease your contact with pol- “Shower and change clothes as soon as you len. “If you have problems with itchy, wa- toms persist for more than a week or two len. “The best way to do that is to close get home to wash pollen from your hair and tery eyes, wear sunglasses when you’re out- and tend to reoccur, make an appointment the windows of your car and house,” skin,” said allergist Saba Samee, M.D. of side and avoid being outside on windy days to see your doctor. The good news is that said Isenberg-Feig. “Even if it is a nice Alexandria & Clinton Allergy Associates. if you can,” said Samee. most allergies are not lifelong conditions. ❖ day, the pollen count can still be a little “Leave your purse or book bag at the front Stay ahead of allergies. “If you are By following your doctor’s advice and tak- high.” Pollen can drift through open door. Don’t drop them on the sofa or bed someone who suffers from allergies, try to ing control of your environment, allergies windows and settle onto carpet and because they are all covered in pollen. The take your medicines before things get too shouldn’t keep you from enjoying spring- upholstery. same goes for shoes.” bad,” said Samee. “If you wait until you’re time.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 ❖ 5 News
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Community members have come up with a possible concept for better The Forestville Schoolhouse has been proposed for a possible Visitor’s utilization of the Grange. Center by a group of Great Falls community members. Possible Future for Historic Buildings? way to take ownership of the two buildings. “One of the things that we’re talking about Community members come up with is creating an organization, creating by-laws conceptual plan for Grange, schoolhouse. NEITHER BUILDING is compliant with and enter into a lease with the county, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which we can put it to the county that they are By Alex McVeigh tory, both are in the National Register of His- is required by the Department of Justice, responsible for making the buildings ADA The Connection toric Places, and are relics of a different age. and has been estimated by the Park Author- compliant.” On the other hand, they are under-used ity to cost several hundred thousand dol- Vandergrift, along with Jorge Adeler of aving historic properties such and expensive to rent out for community lars. Adeler Jewelers, is searching for organiza- as the Grange and the uses, and both buildings are in need of thou- “Our conceptual idea will be to lease it tions who are interested in helping make HForestville Schoolhouse in sands of dollars worth of maintenance, re- from the Park Authority,” said Michael such a partnership. Their goal is to turn the Great Falls has become a bit pair and upgrade costs. With that in mind, Vandergrift, senior vice president at Wash- buildings into a self-sustaining venture fi- of a mixed blessing for the community. On several Great Falls residents and commu- ington First Bank and president of the Great nancially, run by a nonprofit, that could also one hand, the properties represent living his- nity members are trying to come up with a Falls Business Professional Association. See Grange, Page 7 Robert Beatson II Fairfax Symphony Announces 2012-2013 Season Attorney/Accountant, The season will mark the beginning of a new three-year focus in Former IRS Attorney Admitted to DC, MD, VA & NY Bars programming called ‘Mischief in Music: Wit, Insolence and Insurrection.’ All Types of Federal, State, Local & Foreign Taxes he Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, the final p.m. before each concert. The FSO will also T (FSO) and music director Christo- movement of which, in one fell swoop, hold master classes with its world-re- Individual • Business pher Zimmerman announced the changed the entire perspective of how com- nowned guest artists, along with open dress Trusts • Estates • Wills 2012-2013 season repertoire, with six Mas- posers would or could round off their com- rehearsals for students and patrons. Amended & Late Returns terworks performances at George Mason positions in expressive, emotional terms,” The FSO will continue its commitment to Back Taxes • IRS Audits University’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax. Zimmerman said. the students of Fairfax County by offering • Civil Litigation The season will mark the beginning of a new its Student Passport Club. Concert tickets Business Law • Contracts three-year focus in programming called OTHER HIGHLIGHTS of the season are an for all students ages 6-18 are always $5, “Mischief in Music: Wit, Insolence and In- all-Beethoven concert featuring the violin con- and members of the club receive a stamp in 703-798-3590 or surrection.” certo, an all-Strauss their passports for attending, gifts from lo- 301-340-2951 “So often sym- concert contrasting cal music stores, and special program notes www.beatsonlaw.com phonic music is re- “So often symphonic music the music of Johann with an activity sheet to accompany each garded as some- and Richard Strauss, concert. thing abstract and is regarded as something and a celebration of emotionally unspe- the anniversary FOR SUBSCRIBERS, the FSO offers a cific. Over the next abstract and emotionally years of both completely flexible custom series of three, three years the or- unspecific.” Guiseppe Verdi and four, five or all six concerts. Subscribers can chestra will play Richard Wagner, create their own packages and save between music by a variety of — Christopher Zimmerman with an evening of 5 and 25 percent off single ticket prices. Sea- composers whose opera arias and son and subscription information is avail- “Me and My Mom” message and expressive aims are deliber- overtures to end the season. The FSO is also able on the FSO website, To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your ate, be they light-hearted, semi-provoca- planning two Virginia premieres, a co-com- www.fairfaxsymphony.org, or by calling Mom and The Connection will publish them tive or completely out of the box. Next sea- missioned piece to begin the season, Ellen 703-563-1990. Single tickets will go on sale in our Mother’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in son we will feature, for example: John Taaffe Zwilich’s “Shadows” for piano and or- on Aug. 1, 2012 through the FSO’s website the photo, plus your name and phone num- Adams’ Chairman Dances (Mao Tse Tung chestra, and Jonathon Leshnoff’s Flute Con- or by calling 888-945-2468. ber and town of residence. To e-mail digital doing a foxtrot), Beethoven’s Symphony certo. Special guest artists throughout the Subscriptions are available now by call- photos, send to: [email protected] No. 2 (check out the light-hearted surprises season will include Jeffrey Biegel, piano, ing 703-563-1990 or on the web at Or to mail photo prints, send to: in the last movement), Strauss’ Till James Dick, piano, Christina Jennings, flute, www.fairfaxsymphony.org. Single tickets for The Great Falls Connection, Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks (he finally gets and Benjamin Beilman, violin. As in the past, the 2012 - 2013 season are priced from $25 “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 caught and strung up for his mischief-mak- the symphony will offer free pre-concert lec- - $55 and will go on sale Aug. 1 through Photo prints will be returned to you if you ing), Ives’ The Unanswered Question, and tures by noted musicologists beginning at 7 the symphony’s website or 888-945-2468. include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable.
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CALL FOR ITINERARY. revenue, it needs to sustain,” BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE, June 10-16...... $995 703-556-0788 Vandergrift said. “We know that it Includes Motorcoach Transportation, 6 Nights Hotel, Daily Breakfast, Have A Happy takes approximately $35 to 40,000 4 Dinners, CALL FOR ITINERARY. per year for Fairfax County to op- SHILLELAGHS TRAVEL CLUB Holiday! erate it. It would be the responsi- 100 East Street SE, Suite 202 • Vienna, Virginia 22180 bility of a board to make sure we’re 6828 Old Dominion Dr. 703-242-2204 1-800-556-8646 McLean, VA 22101 generating revenue.” Please visit our Web site at: www.shillelaghtravelclub.com Ideas for revenue include hold- for a listing of all our upcoming trips and socials. www.thegreektaverna.com ing weekly Bingo Nights (which cannot be done at the new Great Falls Fire Station), raffles, galas, children’s birthday parties, farmer’s markets and more. Other options mentioned would be mak- ing the schoolhouse into a sort of Visitor’s Center for the community. “This is only going to work if it is a fair representation of all the community interests,” Adeler said. “If it’s just a narrow group of people, it’s never going to work. The county won’t like it, the com- munity at large won’t like it.” “When this concept went out, I got a lot of feedback from people in the community that I had never met who were excited about this opportunity,” Vandergrift said. “If we want to raise $150,000 a year, the buildings would have to gen- erate $411 a day. Of that, we’re thinking of three rooms, the top floor of the Grange, bottom floor Entire Store Marked Down! of the Grange and the school- Mae's Dress Boutique, the premier After 5 store you've trusted for over 35 years, is closing house, each one would have to generate about $137 per day, the doors forever. 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Since they have 1. Samsung 40" LCD TV, $549 Value. put it in 10 years ago, the lease 2. Canon PowerShot Camera, $400. program has not worked, it hasn’t Dress Boutique 3. Saeco Espresso Maker, $350. generated the revenue or the use.” Washington’s Premier After 5 Boutique 4. Canon Camcorder, $290. 5. DeLonghi Food Processor, $250. OTHER COMMUNITY MEM- 6707 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101 6. Garmin GPS System, $160. BERS say they would like to have [email protected] • 703-356-6333 Keurig a place that can be considered the Store Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10am to 5:30pm. Sale Terms: All Sales Final. 7. Coffee System, $160. “go to” spot in Great Falls. No adjustments. We Accept: Visa, MC, Discover, AMEX. 8. Frigidaire Toaster Oven, $150. “The Grange used to be the cen- 9. Kick Sound System, $115. ter of the town, if something was 10. Tiger Rice Cooker, $100. happening, you’d go by the Game Ends 6/16/2012 Grange,” said Laura Nichols of Great Falls. “The part I like about Directions: NORTH on the Beltway, take Exit 46B onto Rt. 123N-McLean. Go 3 miles & turn right this plan is having the organiza- onto Old Dominion Dr. (Rt. 309). Go 1/2 mile through 2 traffic lights. Mae's Dress Boutique in on tions serve on the same board as the right just past Shell Gas. each other, to have all these people SOUTH from MD., Cross the American Legion Bridge. Take the first Exit on the left, Exit 45B. Go 1/2 mile. Take Exit 19B onto Rt. 123 North for 1.4 miles. Right on Rt. 309. Go 1/2 mile. Mae's coordinating together and always Dress Boutique is on the right. know when something is happen- ing, go to the Grange.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 ❖ 7 Opinion Great Falls
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in new residents. Everywhere I go this kind of community-wide co- companies that grant scholarships Alex McVeigh County Attracts Community Reporter across the County, I continue to operation on April 25, and all 224 to low-income children and it will 703-778-9441 New Residents hear that people enjoy the “mood” seats were reserved within 1 week allow parents to have more op- [email protected] here in Fairfax County. We are a of the day we opened registration. tions for their children’s education. @AMcVeighConnect To the Editor: community that is innovative, cu- It’s clear our community is dedi- Too many institutions fail to not When the Census Bureau re- Rich Sanders rious, resilient, and caring. Even cated to eliminating bullying, but only adequately prepare their stu- Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 leased their American Community during tough economic times we we must all contribute to the ef- dents for the work force, but also [email protected] Survey of County-to-County Mi- have worked together in a positive fort, by learning, sharing what fail to motivate them to explore gration last week, I was happy to way to maintain the quality of life works, and supporting the local every opportunity to succeed. This ADVERTISING: hear that Fairfax County was the that our community values. schools and private organizations includes helping them find schol- For advertising information number one destination for people e-mail: that are working hard to provide arships and determine their per- [email protected] moving to the Washington Metro- Sharon Bulova clear solutions that promote re- sonal path to achievement. Lieu- politan region. The migration sta- Chairman, Fairfax County spect and understanding among tenant Governor Bill Bolling’s tie Salome Howard-Gaibler tistics help demonstrate what Board of Supervisors youth. breaking vote is all about giving Display Advertising many Fairfax residents already 703-778-9421 our state’s less-advantaged chil- [email protected] know: Fairfax County is a great Kristen Brennan dren a competitive stake in attend- place to live, work, play, and grow It Takes Executive Director, Fairfax ing the many public and private Andrea Smith older comfortably. Classified Advertising Community To Partnership for Youth, Inc. Virginia universities that are 703-778-9411 Fairfax County is home to one www.fairfaxyouth.org among the best in the nation. [email protected] of the best K-12 school systems in Again, I want to take this oppor- Prevent Bullying Debbie Funk the country. We are also one of the tunity to thank Lieutenant Gover- To the Editor: National Sales safest jurisdictions of our size in Opportunity to nor Bill Bolling for his advocacy 703-778-9444 As a private, not-for-profit the United States. Many top com- for low-income Virginia families. [email protected] agency focusing on bullying pre- Succeed panies that have relocated here I consider myself very fortunate to vention and intervention in north- cite our top-flight education sys- To the Editor: have had the opportunity to attend Editor & Publisher ern Virginia since 2009, we at tem as the number one reason for My name is Kyle McCauley and the school of my choice and I hope Mary Kimm Fairfax Partnership for Youth, Inc. 703-778-9433 choosing Fairfax County as their I’m a senior in high school who that all children in Virginia are are pleased to see your recent [email protected] new home. We are also a uniquely lives in McLean. Having just re- afforded with this same invaluable @MaryKimm pieces focusing on this critical is- great place to start a business, a ceived my acceptance letter to the opportunity. place where we can insure a stable sue for youth [“Interrupting Ha- College of William and Mary, I Executive Vice President rassment and Bullying: Empower- Jerry Vernon business-friendly climate and ac- could not be more grateful that my Kyle McCauley [email protected] ing Bystanders to Intervene, Stu- cess to a highly educated parents were able to send me to a McLean workforce. dents to Set Boundaries,” Connec- private school. I have attended Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Fairfax County offers an impres- tion, March 28-April 3, 2012]. We private schools since kindergarten; Managing Editor sive menu of recreational oppor- have been encouraged by the while it has not always been easy Kemal Kurspahic tunities, with attractive parks, golf Fairfax County Public School for my family, I really appreciate Photography: Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, courses, and bike trails to choose System’s efforts to provide a struc- the sacrifices that my parents have Craig Sterbutzel from. We also can claim a well-es- ture within which each individual made because I believe it gave me Write Art/Design: tablished arts community, world school can improve its bullying an extra advantage in some areas The Connection welcomes views Laurence Foong, John Heinly, prevention and intervention re- on any public issue. John Smith class shopping and dining, and of my education. The deadline for all material is Production Manager: numerous historical and cultural sponse, and have been pleased to For generations, families in com- noon Friday. Letters must be Jean Card attractions. offer feedback as they have devel- munities statewide have been signed. Include home address Geovani Flores and home and business numbers. It’s important to recognize that oped it. However, this issue is not forced to send their children to Special Assistant to the Publisher the concern of the schools alone; Letters are routinely edited for Fairfax County is attractive to new failing schools, limiting their op- libel, grammar, good taste and Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 residents because of our diversity. youth can be bullied anywhere portunities to succeed. Virginia factual errors. [email protected] We are home to people of many they interact. And providing safe Senate Bill 131 seeks to give low- Send to: @TheismannMedia different backgrounds and cul- environments for them to interact income children the opportunity to Letters to the Editor tures and consider our diversity is a tremendously complex job that attend the school of their choice. The Connection CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 one of our greatest assets. requires the cooperation and lead- S.B. 131 was passed by the Sen- 1606 King St. Circulation Manager: Apart from all of the statistics, ership of all of the adults in the ate thanks to the tie-breaking vote Alexandria VA 22314 Linda Pecquex facts, and figures, I believe there community, especially parents. We of Lieutenant Governor Bill Call: 703-917-6444. [email protected] By e-mail: is another more intangible reason are hosting our third Bullying Pre- Bolling. [email protected] that Fairfax County tops the region vention Symposium to promote This bill provides tax credits to
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The girls of Salem try to revive Betty Parris, played by Rachel Mayman, during Langley High School’s upcoming production of “The Crucible.” Langley Presents ‘The Crucible’ Tale of Salem Witch Trials will be performed black box style. By Alex McVeigh The Connection
hen it came time to present their Spring show, Arthur Miller’s “The WCrucible,“ the Langley Theatre De- partment decided to think a little inside the box. A black box theater, that is. Student’s will perform the 1952 play, which tells the story of the Salem Witch Trials, with the audi- ence in seats onstage with them, giving the play a much more intimate feel. “We’ve never done a black box before, so this is definitely an experiment,” said senior Alex Saxons Onstage Lichtenstein. “I think it works for this kind of play, a The Langley Theatre Depart- ment will perform Arthur Miller’s lot of the outbursts will get a reaction, and the audi- “The Crucible” April 19, 20 and 21 ence should get a sense that they’re in the same at 7:30 p.m. All shows will take room.” place in the Langley Auditorium. The show will be Langley’s Cappies show, which Seating is limited because the show will be performed in a black means it will be viewed by critics from other area box theater style. Tickets can be high schools for the annual theatre competition. purchased at www.saxonstage.com. “It’s been an exciting experience,” said senior Kevin Nejad, who plays Thomas Putnam. “There’s a lot of Langley High School seniors Lauren emphasis on things like facial expressions, because Fernandez, as Abigail Williams, argues people will be able to see that more clearly, rather with Brian Patterson, as John Proctor, than just projecting your speech.” during the school’s production of “The Senior Jack Sullivan, who plays Giles Corey, says Crucible.” he’s never experienced anything like it as an actor. “I’ve never had my back to the audience before,” falling ill, residents both male and female fall under he said. suspicion of being involved in witchcraft. The play tells the tale of the hysteria that gripped Senior Taylor Goodson, who plays Elizabeth Proc- a small Massachusetts town in the late 17th century tor, said the play was a change of pace for her. which led to many executions by a Puritanical soci- “Comedy is my forte, so I wanted to dive into some- ety fearing infiltration by the devil. thing different, because change is good,” she said. “It’s a classic play, and I like the idea of everyone “It’s different because comedy uses a lot of facial feeling as though they’re being deceived, that you expressions to get the point across, but here more is don’t know what the truth is,” said senior Justin Cecil, less. It really opened my eyes to the dramatic side, who plays Judge Hathorne. where my character is very subtle, she’s quiet and After a questionable ritual leads to girls in the town never comes out and says what she is feeling.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 ❖ 9 News Above and Beyond Photo by Angela Ballard/Fairfax County Fire and Rescue again took action as Lt. Erick Weinzapfel, Firefighters honored Master Technician Reginald Wadley and for heroism in Great Technician Michael Frames entered the water, pulled the victim to safety through Falls. the vehicle’s sunroof and placed him in a basket from Tower Ladder 401 just as large By Jeanne Theismann sections of asphalt began breaking up. and Alex McVeigh For their acts of heroism in Great Falls The Connection that day, the men were honored March 21 with Bronze Medals of Valor at the Fairfax he water was swiftly rising as a County Chamber of Commerce Valor lone woman was frantically cry- Awards. Also honored for their rescue ef- Ting for help from the roof of her forts in the two incidents were Technician car during the deadly flash Michael Eddye, Firefighter Namaste Bosse, flooding that devastated Great Falls on Sept. Firefighter Brandon Winfield, Capt. Wayne 8, 2011. By the time first responders from Wentzel and Technician Peter Kehne, who Fire Station 39 arrived on the scene, the each received Lifesaving Awards. Firefighter Brandon Winfield, Technician Michael Frames, Firefighter vehicle had been swept 150 feet into the At the event at the Hilton McLean Tysons Namaste Bosse, Technician Rolando Contreras, Master Technician woods by the force of water and was now Corner, the Chamber recognized 108 of the Reginald Wadley and Lt. Erick Weinzapfel were honored March 21 at the wedged against a tree. county’s first responders at the 34th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards for their acts of heroism in Great Falls With no rope or shoreline support, Valor Awards. Members of the Fairfax during the flash flooding of Sept. 8, 2011. Firefighter Cory Parry and Technicians Tho- County Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, The flash flooding of Sept. 8, a result of 6 The Chamber also awarded 48 lifesaving mas Barnes and Rolando Contreras made Fire and Rescue Department, as well as from to 10 inches of rain that deluged the area, awards and 25 certificates of valor during the decision to walk through the surging the Towns of Herndon and Vienna, were brought numerous calls for water-related the ceremony. waist deep waters to reach the vehicle and given awards. rescues and 18 Fairfax County Fire and Res- “We have heard some remarkable ac- bring the woman to safety. Thirty-five responders were given Bronze cue personnel were honored for their ef- counts of heroism today,” said Doug Nearby, a man was sitting in his car as or Silver Medals of Valor, and their children forts that day. The firefighters saved doz- Brammer, chair of the Valor Scholarship rapidly rising flood waters flowed around will receive post-secondary education schol- ens of lives by rescuing people who were Fund. “Having done this for a number of him, causing his vehicle to shift perilously arships from the Valor Scholarship Fund, a trapped by rising water, in danger of wash- years, it just reinforces that when things are close to the edge of the road and steep cliff 501(c)3 foundation. To date, more than ing downstream or were otherwise trapped at their worst, our first responders are at beyond. Fire Station 39 first responders $250,000 in scholarships has been awarded. by the severe weather conditions. their best.”
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SATURDAY/APRIL 7 Fairfax County Women in the NAACP Meeting. 11 a.m. Suite D, 5818 Seminary Road, Falls Church. Help implement a National Voter Registration Drive. Voter registration dates and training will be provided. 703-470-2137 or www.fairfaxvawin.com.
MONDAY/APRIL 9 Great Falls Historical Society. 1-5 p.m. Great Falls Library Meeting Room, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Meeting Mondays through April. www.gfhs.org. Technology Class for Baby Boomers and Beyond. 1:40 p.m. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Mondays through April 30. The class consists of a formal presentation for one hour followed by an additional hour after each class for personalized questions about your equipment. $40 for Town of Vienna residents, $50 for out-of- town participants. 703-255-6360 and reference class number 441241 A1 or register at www.viennava.gov.
TUESDAY/APRIL 10 Great Falls Citizens Association Townhall Community Forum. 7:30 p.m. Great Falls Grange, 9918 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Del. Barbara Comstock will discuss local issues as well as the recent legislative session in Richmond. Refreshments and one on one discussions. Free and open to the public. [email protected]. Dog Obedience Classes. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Two seven-week courses, covering the basic commands of sit, down, recall, down stay and loose-lead walking plus how Benches, Fountains, to deal with jumping, mouthing and All Trees biting, and pulling. All training is 25% done using a positive motivational Statues, Bonsai, & Shrubs approach. $80 residents, $100 out-of- & Shrubs town participants. Register at 703- Orchids & Roses OFF 2011 Stock Only 255-6360 or www.viennava.gov. ❖Level 1, for puppies12 weeks-six months of age. 6 p.m. ❖Level 2, for dogs over six months of 50-65%50-65% OffOff age with little or no previous training. 7 p.m. PotteryPottery Tysons Corner Kiwanis Club WashingtonWashington Area’sArea’s Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at George C. Marshall High School, Room 124, BiggestBiggest SelectionSelection 7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Meeting is public and Individuals looking to volunteer in their Pansies FREE ESTIMATES community welcome. Meetings the second and fourth Tuesday of the ¢ month. 97 Landscapes, Patios, Walkways, www.tysonscornerkiwanis.org. Oakton High School Dance Team Reg. $1.89 Walls & Paver Driveways Pre-tryout Clinic. 4 p.m. Oakton High School, 2900 Sutton Road, Just Vienna. [email protected]. Japanese Maples Fairfax County presents Arrived Caregiving 101. 8:30 a.m. Citrus, Unitarian Universalist Congregation 30% OFF of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Fruit Trees, Over 200 Varieties Oakton. Free. Register at 703-324- Blueberries 5205, TTY 711, and Herbs www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ Easter Flowers - Lilies, olderadultservices or Ivy & Pachysandra Orchids and more! [email protected]. approx. 100 $27.50 3 cu. ft. (With this coupon, not WEDNESDAY/APRIL 11 Vinca valid with other offers or $2.99 bags prior purchase, expires Advisory Committee for Students 5/4/12. *additional approx. 50 $27.50 Shredded Mulch delivery charge*) with Disabilities Monthly Meeting. 6:45 p.m. Gatehouse Administrative Center, 8115 9023 Arlington Blvd., Gatehouse Road, Falls Church. 703- 204-3941 TDY 711 or www.fcps.edu/ Fairfax, Virginia dss/ACSD. 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Virginia Chronic Pain Support 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Group Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at Kaplan Center for Integrative 703-573-5025 Medicine, 6829 Elm St., Suite 300, www.cravensnursery.com McLean. Group leader, Jodi Brayton, LCSW. 703-532-4892. Open 7 days a week www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 ❖ 11 The County Line Kristen Bilowus, Discussing Area high school Grade: 12, The Madeira School students reflect on “I think legal substances are more commonly abused mainly because of their accessibility. Cigarettes are easiest to come by, Substance alcohol, drugs in and many kids either have or know someone who has a fake ID to buy alcohol. This leads to a very widespread abuse of alcohol their communities. by kids in our area. Illegal drugs are less common, but are entic- Abuse ing to kids because of the danger surrounding them. Often, drink- Viewpoints ing and cigarettes lead to abuse of illegal substances. Peer pres- sure at parties combined with intoxication can lead to skewed The Connection high school interns – Nikki Cheshire (Langley High), Monika Bapna (Marshall High) and Mary Grace Oakes (Madeira) – asked area high school students: decision making and maybe illegal drug use.” ❖ Do you feel that legal substances (alcohol, tobacco) are being abused more or less than illegal “Irregular binge drinking is more prevalent. Kids drink at parties to be social, rather substances (marijuana, painkillers)? Why? than by necessity. I wouldn’t say I know anyone that drinks regularly by necessity.” ❖ Do you think regular drinking or irregular binge drinking is more prevalent in your community?
Belle Therriault, Jennifer Oler, Grade: 10, Marshall High Grade: 12, McLean High School
“I think legal substances are abused more. This is “I think that both illegal and legal substances are being used mostly because it is legal, and easier to get if people Percentage of students reporting use of selected substances in the past Past month prevalence of alcohol use, by selected demographic character- the same. Lots of kids at this age drink alcohol and smoke mari- have older friends that they can get it from.” month, according to the 2010 Fairfax County Youth Survey. istics, according to the 2010 Fairfax County Youth Survey. juana.” “Irregular binge drinking definitely happens more “I definitely think it is prevalent in my community.” because teenagers don’t have a steady flow of it so when they do they tend to drink too much.” County Aims to Prevent Substance Use and Abuse —Mary Grace Oakes cess, and can be something younger students Alcohol use down, try and experiment with.” Tracy Soon, Miles Laubinger, Presenting Realities of Alcohol Abuse Inhalant use in the past 30 days has gone Grade: 11, Marshall High painkiller and inhalant Grade: 12, Langley High School The Unified Prevention Coalition will present “The Perils of College Drinking Culture,” a pro- up and down since 2001, falling as low as gram designed to educate students and parents about the realities of binge drinking on college 2.6 percent in 2008, but is currently at its “Legal substances for sure are more use on the rise. campuses. The presentations will include a screening of the award winning documentary “Haze,” “Different things run in different crowds. Alcohol is more as well as a question and answer session with a panel of law enforcement, medical and legislative highest measured rate. In eighth-graders, it abused. I mean, they are easier to get to prevalent, but the illegal drugs are more of a problem be- personnel. has gone up by 1.5 percent since 2009. and the illegal things probably cost more.” By Alex McVeigh cause people that buy prescription drugs off the street run The programs will take place: Marijuana was the second-most used drug “I think teens do regular drinking more. The Connection ❖ Tuesday, April 17, Fairfax High School the risk of encountering shady people instead of just store ❖ by 10th and 12th graders. While 5.3 per- As they get older they want more free- Tuesday, April 24, Herndon High School clerks.” ❖ Wednesday, May 16, Mount Vernon High School cent of eighth graders reported using it, 19.3 dom, so they go to more parties where Third in a three part series. ❖ Wednesday, May 23 at Northern Virginia Community College Annandale Campus Ernst Com- percent of 10th graders and 36.7 percent of alcohol is often free flowing.” “You run into both regular drinking and binge drinking, munity Cultural Center 12th graders reported the affirmative. All programs will be from 7 to 9 p.m. More information can be found at depending on the responsibility of the individual. Big team wenty-one questions in the 2010 www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org. Eckert also said the UPC focuses on mari- parties have more binge drinking versus someone who does it responsibly.” Fairfax County Youth Survey juana use because “the perception of harm Sophia Therriault, dealt with substance abuse. The and parental disapproval seems to be going Grade: 12, Marshall High T survey asked about lifetime use down, and that usually leads to usage num- Gabrielle Zuccari, of alcohol, marijuana and cigarettes, as well dent of the Safe Community Coalition, which were the only non-alcohol, tobacco, inhal- bers going up.” “It really depends. Prescription drugs are Grade: 11, Langley High School as use in the past month of 13 different sub- served the Langley and McLean High School ant or marijuana substances used by more Coalitions like the Unified Prevention Coa- something that kids abuse a lot. But it re- stances. pyramids. “We also held a program where than 1.7 of the students. Other drugs sur- lition and the Safe Community Coalition are “Alcohol is probably the most common, but it depends on ally depends on the age group.” According to the survey, the most fre- fifth and sixth graders wrote notes to jun- veyed include LSD, ecstasy, cocaine/crack, working on new ways to spread awareness what group you’re in more than anything. It definitely seems “Binge drinking, hands down. Teenag- quently used substance by Fairfax County iors and seniors attending prom, reminding methamphetamine, heroin and steroids. of the dangers of substance abuse. Dr. Bill like alcohol and cigarettes are easier to get than, say, mari- ers usually don’t get a chance to drink very students is alcohol, with 45.5 percent say- them that they are role models and asking Inhalants are another area of concern, par- Geary of the Community Anti-Drug Coali- juana.” often, and when they do they often go ing they had consumed it in their life, 21.1 them to make responsible decisions, espe- ticularly because Fairfax County’s usage sta- tions of America recently spoke to school “There’s a fine line for kids our age between regular and overboard.” percent reporting use in the past 30 days —Monika Bapna cially when it comes to drugs and alcohol.” tistics are higher than the national average officials, police, parent organization leaders binge drinking. I do think that casual drinking is more popu- and 10.5 reported drinking five or more Prescription drugs, particularly opioid in all grades. Any fumes or gas that is in- and coalition members about how to ap- lar, but it depends on the group and the environment.” drinks in one sitting. While all those num- painkillers, are a concern for the commu- haled to get high falls under this category, proach the problem. Annie Wattenmaker, bers are below the national averages, sev- nity since they can which can in- “We use a Strategic Precognition Frame- Grade: 12, The Madeira School eral community groups are at work trying be readily available clude household work that’s based on the Public Health to get them even lower. in students’ homes. “Prescription drugs abuse items such as Model, where we look at the agent as the “I think legal substances are abused more often since they’re “Quite simply, alcohol is a danger to their Painkiller use has glues, aerosols, substance that causes the change and the host Michaela Burton, easier to get and aren’t as risky. Although alcohol is illegal to future,” said Diane Eckert, executive direc- risen from 4.9 per- wasn’t even on our radar a butane and sol- as the people who use it,” he said. “The point Grade: 10, Langley High School teenagers, it isn’t as big a risk as weed or other illegal drugs. tor of the Unified Prevention Coalition of cent reporting use vents. at which the host interacts with the agent is But, because alcohol is so easy to get, kids abuse it and don’t Fairfax County, which recently received a within 30 days in few years ago, now it is Inhalants were a problem, but if that was the only one, we’d “I think it’s probably easier for people to get their hands realize how dangerous it can be.” $200,00 state grant to reduce underage the 2009 survey to the second most only need prevention programs. But we also on legal substances, like from convenience stores or even at “I’d say binge drinking is definitely more prevalent. On drinking. “Once you start drinking at a 5.7 percent in because of the youth survey” abused substance have to look at the environment, and some home. There certainly is a lot of usage of both, but I think legal drugs are abused more.” weekends, kids get so excited over the opportunity to drink young age, you’re priming yourself to be- 2010. Non-pain- —Diane Eckert behind alcohol in are easier than others when it comes to al- and don’t know when to stop. It’s a problem when parents come dependant as you grow older, which killer prescription eighth-graders, lowing the host to interact with the agent.” “Binge drinking, since more people just drink and don’t and the law absolutely forbid kids to drink wine at dinner, of course we don’t want.” drug use has also above marijuana Geary said that programs, while often a think about it. I don’t think teenagers have the self-control where the environment is safe. It causes them to feel a sense Lifetime alcohol use in the county has risen from 3.9 percent within the last 30 days (which was the second most abused sub- part of a comprehensive prevention strat- to just have one drink for dinner.” of freedom when they’re at a party over the weekend and decreased since the 2001 Fairfax County in 2009 to 4.1 percent in 2010. stance in 10th and 12th grades). egy, coalitions play a more central role in they completely abuse the opportunity.” Youth Survey by 13.8 percent across all “Prescription drugs abuse wasn’t even on According to the survey 6.9 percent of what he called “community level change,” grades. our radar a few years ago, now it is because eighth graders reported using inhalants in which requires looking at the whole picture, Norah Bazarov, Makenzie Parent, Access is a key part of the prevention mecha- of the youth survey,” Eckert said. “We know the past 30 days, while the number dropped the host, agent and environment. Grade: 11, Langley High School Grade: 12, The Madeira School nism, since students are under the age of 21 we have to develop more awareness, be- to three percent in 10th graders and 1.8 “If the goal is to spread change to impact and cannot purchase it themselves. Many com- cause a lot of parents aren’t aware of the percent in 12th graders. the maximum amount of people, then a com- “Illegal drugs are probably used less, because you have to “Alcohol is probably the substance that is most abused be- munity groups reach out to places where al- effect an unlocked medicine cabinet can “The survey has shown inhalant use start- munity level change is most likely with a ask around for it. Legal drugs are easy to get because they’re cause it’s easiest to obtain.” cohol is sold to increase awareness of the con- have on teenagers.” ing at a younger age, which means we have comprehensive community coalition,” he sold by a lot of people. Also, a lot of families have alcohol “I think many kids binge drink. Since parties are really the sequences of providing alcohol to minors. The rise has led to county-sponsored pre- to make sure to check for it at a younger said. “A coalition does not just run programs, around the house, not marijuana.” only place for kids to drink, they tend to go all-out because “We participated in Operation Sticker scriptions drug drop-off events several times age,” said Capt. Bruce Ferguson, commander but they oversee and implement what role “Regular drinking happens more often, because you can they feel like they need to cram everything into one night, Shock, which marks beer and wine at gro- a year, where residents can bring medicine of the Fairfax County Police Department’s programs might have in that strategy. Coa- just sit down with a group of friends. It’s more casual.” which is inevitably more dangerous.” cery stores with “Stop” signs to discourage that is no longer needed to county facilities Youth Services Division. “They’re another litions are in a unique position because it —Nikki Cheshire shoppers from purchasing them for under- for proper disposal. one of those substances that can be found means no one single agency is in charge of age children,” said Debbie Witchey, presi- According to the survey, prescription drugs at home, so it’s more difficult to control ac- everything.”
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The Greek Orthodox Parish of Loudoun County welcomes all people searching for a place to worship the Holy Trinity according to the practice of the ancient Christian Church. Palm Sunday Service From left: Parents Sangita and Raj Patil, Neil Patil and del. Barbara Comstock. Sunday, April 8th 10:00 am Langley Senior Receives Eagle Scout Court of Honor Good Friday Service April 13th 7:00 pm eil Patil, a senior at Langley High School Sujata Ambardar, Rigg Mohler, Rick Entsminger along Nattained the rank of Eagle Scout. BSA with additional Troop 55 Adult leaders, boy scouts Candlelight Easter Resurrection Service Troop 55 from Great Falls held a court of and their families attended this event. Saturday, April 14th 11:00 pm honor to honor Patil’s Eagle Scout rank achievement Patil’s Eagle Scout service project included installa- at the St. Francis Church on March 17. Del. Barbara tion of a 180-feet long 3-split rail fence on the banks of Easter Agape Service J. Comstock (R-34) was the guest of honor. Del. Potomac River at Riverbend Park in Great Falls. This Sunday, April 15th 11:00 am Comstock presented Neil with a commendation let- fence helps to control soil erosion in the Potomac River ter from the Virginia Commonwealth House of Del- and increase growth of riparian vegetation. This project Day and Evening Services egates along with a State flag that was flown over also helps to meet the objectives of Virginia Coastal held during Holy Week the Capitol in Neil’s honor. Program of the Department of Environmental Garret Pan, BSA Troop 55 Scout Master, presented Quality by improving the river’s water quality, wild- For the complete list of Holy Week Services, go to www.greekorthodoxloudoun.org. the Eagle award rank to Patil. Edward Phillips, assis- life habitat, shoreline stability and property values tant scout master was the Master of the Ceremony. for the local community.
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By Rich Sanders shortened five-inning game, al- The Connection lowing just one run, two hits, and three walks along with five oing into this week’s strikeouts. Langley was relent- spring break, the less at the batter’s box with 11 GLangley High girls’ hits, including triples by Pijaca softball team, under and Templin. Defensively, the head coach Jessica Roche, had Saxons received fine infield put together a winning record play by second baseman Evans, at 3-2. who had two putouts and four Photo by Marianne Pendergast The Saxons, in a high-scoring assists to help her team secure road game last Thursday, March the win. 29 versus Liberty District oppo- In its first three games this nent Stone Bridge High in spring, Langley soundly de- Ashburn, lost to the Bulldogs 11- feated visiting non-district op- 7. Langley opened the game’s ponent Robinson, 16-4, in the scoring in the top of the first season opener on March 16. inning with two runs, the high- Four days later, on March 20, the light being a two-run double off Saxons opened their district the bat of senior third baseman schedule with an 8-0 win at Julia Weeks. However, the home Marshall High. Langley High junior midfielder Hayley Soutter (13) goes to the goal during the Saxons’ team Bulldogs, an inning later, In the shutout win over the Liberty District home girls’ lacrosse game versus McLean on March 28. Mackenzie May, answered with three runs in the Statesmen, Templin went the a senior midfielder, is the Highlander on the right second and four more in the distance on the mound to earn third to build a 7-2 lead. the victory, allowing four hits Saxons Beat McLean in Girls’ Lacrosse Action Langley got to within 7-3 off over seven innings of work an RBI single from second while striking out nine Rebels n a Liberty District, cross-town rival matchup alty shot by freshman Elise Koehl, but the respite baseman Kaitryn Evans. Setting hitters. At the plate, Langley Ilast Wednesday, March 28, the Langley High was brief as Langley sophomore Jordan Simonides the table that inning were Emily had four doubles in the win, girls’ lacrosse team defeated traditional oppo- executed a terrific pickoff, run and left-handed goal. Templin and Gabi Pijaca, who the two-baggers coming from nent McLean High, 19-7, in the Saxons’ district Following saves by Saxon goalie Erin Long and both singled. Templin, Weeks, Evans, and opener. McLean’s Miranda Matheny, the Highlanders scored Stone Bridge continued to Ashley Panetta. Weeks led the Langley jumped to an early lead on its home field two goals off turnovers from Lockhart and senior generate good offense and built Saxons with four RBI, while and controlled the action throughout most of the Jacki Kleger. It was left to Saxon freshmen Julia an 11-3 advantage through five Natal had three singles and contest. Eleven different Saxon players scored goals, Byrne to finish the first half’s scoring at 2:39 with a innings. But the Saxons were stole a pair of bases. Other led by juniors Olivia Sisson and Grace Goettman, feed from fellow frosh Nicole Lee to make it 12-3 at not about to give up as they tal- singles came from Carina who both netted three apiece. The Highlanders were the break. lied four runs in the top half of Sturm, Pijaca, and Melanie led by junior Alex Lockhart’s four goals. The second half was much the same as Langley the sixth inning to get within Dronfield. The game ended on Following this week’s spring break, the Lady Sax- head coach Richard DeSomma continued to rotate striking distance at 11-7. A a spectacular diving catch by ons, currently ranked eighth in Laxpower’s Virginia his team and provide younger players valuable play- single by freshmen shortstop center fielder Panetta on a deep state rankings, will face a tough schedule with four ing time. Sisson was a dominant presence during Maggie Natal started the in- fly ball. of their seven remaining regular season games set the half, scoring early off a half field set and han- ning. Following a few Stone The win over Marshall im- to be played against Top10 ranked opponents. dling the ball for extended periods of time. Bridge errors, Weeks knocked proved Langley’s record to 2-0. Playing under clear skies and mild conditions, the Simonides scored on yet another deft feed from a triple for the big hit of the Langley lost its first game of Saxon starting squad, in last week’s meeting with Soutter and Pritchett opportunistically scooped in a inning. the season, 4-2, in a district McLean, immediately showcased a blistering display ground ball among a crowd near the crease. Back in the ball game, Lan- home contest versus Fairfax on of offense, scoring eight times in the game’s first Swomley tossed a goal in off a clever double-clutch gley relief pitcher Jenna Dunn Monday, March 23. eight minutes. move. took over on the mound in re- The Saxons are currently en- Junior Rachel Wagner drew first blood on a feed Following two scores by Lockhart of the Highland- lief of starter Templin (5 in- joying a busy spring break week from behind the crease by senior captain Ellie ers, junior Nikki Dunne tallied for Langley to make nings) and held the Bulldogs in Myrtle Beach, S.C., compet- Glasgow. Senior Nicky Pritchett combined with the score 17-5 with 10 minutes left. The Saxons were scoreless in the bottom of the ing at the GSSC Tournament. Sisson, and then Goettman tallied a score on an ath- then content to play good defense and move the sixth inning. In Langley’s final Langley was scheduled to play letic solo move. Glasgow netted a nifty crossing pass ball around the perimeter on offense. Junior Ava at-bats in the top of the seventh, a game per day from Monday, from Sisson, who then scored herself on a penalty Mirsadegan scored for McLean and Lockhart com- Evans reached base on a single April 2 through Friday, April 6. shot. Junior Hayley Soutter assisted on a goal by pleted a fine showing with her fourth goal. Follow- but could never advance and the Next week, Langley will re- Goettman, who completed her hat trick unassisted ing an extended display of stick handling and move- game ended at the 11-7 score. sume its district schedule with before Glasgow scored again to give Langley an 8-0 ment by the Saxons, Sisson completed her hat trick a home game versus Madison lead with 17 minutes, 10 seconds remaining in the with a weaving goal at 3:36 and a freshman duo TWO DAYS EARLIER in a dis- on Tuesday, April 10. Later next half. finished the Saxon scoring with Maggie Prendergast trict road game at South Lakes week, the Saxons will play at The Langley scoring continued as Soutter scored scoring on a feed from Aubrey Zarella with time High School in Reston, Langley district opponent Jefferson on a set play from a feed by senior Margo Swomley; running off the clock. earned a decisive 12-1 victory High on Friday, April 13. Both followed by senior Ann Frances Davis rifling a shot over the Seahawks. Templin games are scheduled to begin at close range to make the score 10-0. — Lacrosse Report Correspondent/ pitched all five innings in the at 6:30 p.m. The Highlanders (2-3) broke through on a pen- Peter Mahoney
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6715 Georgetown Pike Faith Notes McLean, Virginia Faith Notes are for announce- Invites you to Good Friday & Easter Worship ments and events in the faith community. Send to April 6 – Good Friday April 7 –Easter Vigil [email protected]. • Noon – 3:00 p.m. Meditations and • 7:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist and Renewal Deadline is Friday. Music. Meditations by the Rector and of Baptismal Vows The Seven Last Words of Christ by Joseph April 8 – Easter Day Photos courtesy of St. Fr Great Falls United Meth- Haydn sung by the St. John’s Choir ~ • 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 a.m. – Holy Eucharist. odist Church, 10100 Please come for as much of the service Music with brass and timpani Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, as you can. accompaniment has announced their sermon se- • 7:30 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy and • 7:30 p.m. – Holy Eucharist ries for the Feb. 26-April 8 10 Cantata 159, Crucifixus from Mass in B a.m. services will be “Journey to Minor, and the final chorus from St. For more information: Hope.” 703-759-3705 or Matthew Passion by Johann Sebastian 703-356-4902 or [email protected]. www.stjohnsmclean.org ❖Thursday, April 5. Bach with soloists, strings, oboe and organ Maundy Thursday. As we remem- ber this important gathering, we
ancis too share the cup and break bread in an experiential Lord’s Supper. ❖Friday, April 6. Good Fri- day services. Recognize our shortcomings and the message THIS IS that in the darkest of times, God’s light still beckons us to Hope. “MEGAN” ❖Sunday, April 8. Easter services. When all hope feels lost, Megan is an adorable little it has truly just begun. Sarah Marsden and Graham Marsden (center) played girl who loves to play and Noah’s wife and Noah. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, offers three Sunday would love to find a home to services and a host of musical, call her own. She gets along ‘Children of Eden’ at St. Francis educational, outreach, and fel- t. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls recently presented three lowship ministries to enrich great with other cats. Come spiritual growth. 7:45 a.m. Wor- meet Megan and be ready Sperformances of Children of Eden, a two-act musical with music ship Service without music; 9 and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Based on the Book of Genesis, a.m. Worship Service, Children’s to fall in love! Children of Eden is a lproduction of song and dance suitable for all Chapel and Children’s Choirs; 10 ages. Act I tells the story of Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel. Act II a.m. Sunday School and Adult Forum; and 11 a.m. Worship Ser- HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY tells the story of Noah and the Great Flood. Melissa Coombs, assistant vice with Adult Choir. Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS music director for the church, directed the production, with musical 703-759-2082. Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org direction by Virginia Sircy.
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St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... Oakton United Methodist ... FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA 703-759-4555 703-938-1233 SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Vale United Methodist ... 450 ORCHARD STREET 703-620-2594 11321 Beach Mill Road VIENNA, VA Charismatic Smith Chapel United Methodist ... Great Falls, VA 20165 703-938-8525 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 571-434-9680 [email protected] Wesley United Methodist ... It’s like coming home www.fbcv.org Church of Christ 703-938-8700 [email protected] Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Dr. KENNY SMITH, Non-Denominational www.SmithChapelUMC.com Disciples of Christ Celebration Center PASTOR Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 for Spiritual Living Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor ... 703-560-2030 SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Episcopal Christian Assembly Church ... MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-698-9777 WORSHIP HOURS SUNDAY: 11:00 AM 703-938-6521 Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 Presbyterian Assembly of God Fellowship Baptist Church ... St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Progressive & Welcoming Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-385-8516 ...703-560-6336 First Baptist Church ... Jehovah’s Witness Korean Central Presbyterian ... ST. ANNE’S 703-938-7736 Washington Christian Church... 703-938-8525 Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 703-698-5577 EPISCOPAL 703-938-7720 The Light Mission Church ... Vienna Presbyterian ... CHURCH • Reston Cristo Es Mi Refugio... 703-757-0877 Lutheran 703-938-9050 703-938-7727 Vienna Baptist Church ... Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 703-281-4400 Christ The King Lutheran Church... Quaker 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II New Union Baptist Church... 703-759-6068 Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 Baha’i 703-281-2556 St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 703-821-3345 703-455-4003 Seventh-Day Adventist Buddhist 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Methodist Northern Virginia Christian Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... Baptist Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services 202-331-2122 Global Mission Church ... 703-759-3509 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... Church of the Brethern Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-938-8383 The Rev. James Papile, Rector 703-757-0877 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-3987 Unitarian Universalist The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 703-281-4411 The Vine Methodist Church ... 703-573-5336 Congregation of Fairfax ... The Rev. Denise Trogdon Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-281-4230 703-437-6530 ... 703-757-8134 Catholic 703-938-3494 www.stannes-reston.org Cartersville Baptist Church ... 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Our Lady of Good Counsel ... Great Falls United Methodist... Unity 703-255-7075 703-938-2828 703-759-3705 Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 ❖ 17 Entertainment
Send announcements to Rocknoceros Happy Family Hour 4-6, 11:40 a.m. for age 7-9. Hunt for [email protected]. at 7 p.m.; Jimmy Gnecco with eggs, candy and Easter toys. Win Deadline is Thursday for the following Full Band at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, prizes, visit with the Easter bunny. week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Bring a basket. $7 per child, proceeds aged. For additional listings, visit www.jamminjava.com. benefit Nottoway Park www.connectionnewspapers.com George Winston. 8 p.m. The Barns at improvements. Sponsored by Fairfax Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. County Park Authority and the New Orleans R&B oriented, melodic Friends of Nottoway. 703-324-8566. THURSDAY/APRIL 5 folk piano and stride piano. Includes Northern Virginia Country Ringling Bros. and Barnum & canned food drive. $35. Western Dance Association. Bailey Circus. 7 p.m. George www.wolftrap.org. Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Mason University Patriot Center, Friday Afternoon Chess Group. 1 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Line 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. “Fully p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., mixer Charged.” Pre-show Party one hour Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. All dance lesson at 8 p.m. Open dancing before show time, free to ticket ages and skill levels welcome703- 8:30-11 p.m. Admission $5-$12. holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or 757-8560. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941. www.ticketmaster.com. Art History Lecture Series. 10 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 SATURDAY/APRIL 7 SUNDAY/APRIL 8 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 801- “Side Man.” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. 1st “Side Man.” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1st 361-5464. Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s Aztec Two-Step 40th Anniversary Corner. Turmoil in a jazz musician’s Corner. Turmoil in a jazz musician’s Tour CD Release. 7:30 p.m. family as his career crumbles at the family as his career crumbles at the Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., dawn of rock-and-roll. $25. 703-854- dawn of rock-and-roll. $25. 703-854- Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. 1856 or www.1ststagetysons.org. 1856 or www.1ststagetysons.org. George Winston. 8 p.m. The Barns at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Bailey Circus. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 Bailey Circus. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. New Orleans R&B oriented, melodic p.m. and 7:30 p.m. George Mason George Mason University Patriot “Majestic Struggle” by artist William R. Tuthill. The folk piano and stride piano. Includes University Patriot Center, 4500 Center, 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. print is a Japanese woodblock print known as Moku canned food drive. $35. Patriot circle, Fairfax. “Fully “Fully Charged.” Pre-show Party one www.wolftrap.org. Charged.” Pre-show Party one hour hour before show time, free to ticket Hanga. before show time, free to ticket holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com. FRIDAY/APRIL 6 www.ticketmaster.com. FunkMnkyz, Black Alley and “Side Man.” 8 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Children’s Show: Banjo Man & Castro. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Printmaking Show Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s Corner. Friends Family Show. 10:30 a.m. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Turmoil in a jazz musician’s family as Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., www.jamminjava.com. his career crumbles at the dawn of Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. he Artists’ Atelier Gallery presents a printmaking show rock-and-roll. $25. 703-854-1856 or Barefoot Truth and Taylor Carson by members of Great Falls Studios. The show runs through www.1ststagetysons.org. at 7 p.m.; Politicks Reunion, MONDAY/APRIL 9 T April 28. A reception open to the public will be held Fri- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Future and Stella and the Fire The Rebuilt Machine, Bailey Circus. 1 p.m. and 7:30 at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Breakthrough and Elephant day, April 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. The Artists’ Atelier is located p.m. George Mason University Ave. E., Vienna. Pistol. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 at 1144 Walker Road, Suite G in Great Falls. The gallery and stu- Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot circle, www.jamminjava.com. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. dio is open every Saturday noon – 4 p.m. or by appointment, Fairfax. “Fully Charged.” Pre-show Easter Egg Hunt. Nottoway Park, www.jamminjava.com. Party one hour before show time, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Tiny Tot Time. 10:30 a.m. Dolley 703-944-3165. free to ticket holders. $14-$30. 800- Registration 9:30 a.m. Hunt times: 11 551-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com. a.m. for age 1-3, 11:20 a.m. for age See Entertainment, Page 19
18 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment A Triumph of Artistry ‘Side Man’ arrives at 1st Stage.
By David Siegel Photo courtesy of 1st Stage The Connection
irector Michael Dove has created an un- flinching, poignant look into deep cor- Dners of lives unraveling. His production of “Side Man” is a strong play for adults who want to be fully transported by awe for what creative talent can accomplish. “Side Man” is a memento tracing the lives of jazz musicians and their families in the decades after the From left: Sun King Davis, Kevin Hasser, Korean War. These were the peaks and valley years Patrick Bussink (center in striped of jazz and big bands. The play focuses on how a sweater), Maboud Ebrahimszadeh and singular passion takes its toll on lives. Chris Mancusi in the 1st Stage production The play was written by Warren Leight. It was of ‘Side Man.’ awarded a 1999 Tony Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Gardner as wife and mother to a musician at the height Dove, also the Artistic Director for the multi-Helen of his skills. We follow her initial naiveté through a Hayes Award nominated Forum Theatre, assembled journey into alcoholism and breakdowns. She has the an exceptional technical design team that adds their ability to move through deadpan comedy to erratic own notes of understated allure to emotions and heartbreak that is ex- the production and its written script. ceptional. Steven Royal’s imaginative set de- Patrick Bussink is the son. He nar- sign gives off a dusky mood. It be- Where and When rates the unfolding life stories and gins in shadows with color drained “Side Man” performed at 1st then smoothly moves into his char- out. Over various scenes, the set is Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road in acter who constantly asks “why was McLean,. Performances through fluidly transformed as furniture and April 22, 2012. Fridays 8 p.m., I born.” Chris Mancusi is the trum- props are lugged in by the actors Saturdays, 2 & 8 p.m., Sundays, pet player who marries, but with- piece by piece. The lighting design 2 & 7 p.m. Tickets: $15-$25. Call out a clue. We watch as he connects by Stephanie P. Freed captures faces 703-854-1856 or visit only with his horn. He is a man in www.1stStageTysons.org. Note: intimately by shining little halos of Adult language and situations love with music to the detriment of slim light. Sound designer Thomas all others. Not so much a bad man, Sowers has found period jazz music just unavailable. that matches the dialogue to underpin emotions. The ensemble includes three musician buddies and A terrific acting ensemble works together with a a woman who gets her kicks by being close to the velvet touch; as smooth as the jazz music that wafts action. Maboud Ebrahimzadeh is one of the buddies; through the production. he is a very distinctive actor by imbuing his charac- The centerpiece of the evening is Lee Mikeska ter with real life albeit one full of pain. Entertainment Events
From Page 18 with adult. 703-790-8088. Mason University Patriot Center, Personalized Internet Training. 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. “Fully Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., 2:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Charged.” Pre-show Party one hour McLean. Songs, rhymes and Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls before show time, free to ticket activities. Age 13-23 months with Church. A 45-minute one-on-one holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or adult. 703-356-0770. Internet training session with a www.ticketmaster.com. technology volunteer. Call for Vous êtes Des Animaux. 7 p.m. appointment. Adults. 703-790-8088. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., TUESDAY/APRIL 10 Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Dance Every Tuesday. 7:15 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Robbie Schaefer and Ellis Paul. Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Run Road, Great Falls. Introductory Conversation group for adults Road, Vienna. $18. dance lesson 7:15 p.m., dancing 8- learning English. 703-790-8088. www.wolftrap.org. 10:30 p.m. Swing, Latin, waltz, Vienna Arts Society. 7:30 p.m., country and more. $10 per person, Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., includes lesson and snacks. No WEDNESDAY/APRIL 11 NW, Vienna. With artist and architect partner necessary. colvinrun.org. or Tyler Hilton, Dion Roy and Dakota Robert Gilbert. Free. 703-319-3971 Ed [email protected]. & Will. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 or www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. Marcus Foster and Sam Bradley. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple www.jamminjava.com. Ave. E., Vienna. Dan Navarro and Tracy Grammer. FRIDAY/APRIL 13 www.jamminjava.com. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1635 “Side Man.” 8 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Book Discussion Group. 7 p.m. Trap Road, Vienna. $20. Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s Corner. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak www.wolftrap.org. Turmoil in a jazz musician’s family as Ridge Ave., McLean. Call for title. Splish Splash. 10:30 a.m. Dolley his career crumbles at the dawn of Adults. 703-356-0770. Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge rock-and-roll. $25. 703-854-1856 or The Leadership Legacy of the Ave., McLean. Rain stories and www.1ststagetysons.org. OSS: Before the CIA. 7 p.m. activities. Age 3-5 with adult. 703- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple 356-0770. Bailey Circus. 10:30 a.m. and 7 Ave. East, Vienna. Retired CIA Vienna Arts Society. 10 a.m. Vienna p.m. George Mason University Patriot agent, Linda McCarthy, on how the Art Center, 115 Pleasant St. N.W., Center, 4500 Patriot circle, Fairfax. Office of Strategic Services (OSS) Vienna. A free demonstration of “Fully Charged.” Pre-show Party one got its start during World War II. flower painting by Pauline Lorfano hour before show time, free to ticket Discover how America essentially and Grace Rooney. 703-319-3971 or holders. $14-$30. 800-551-SEAT or created an intelligence service www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. www.ticketmaster.com. overnight. Adults. 703-938-0405. Tommy Stinson (from Guns n’ Tuesday Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Roses & The Replacements) Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, THURSDAY/APRIL 12 and The 27s. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Stories, songs and activities. Ages 1-2 Bailey Circus. 7 p.m. George www.jamminjava.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ April 4-10, 2012 ❖ 19 703-917-6464 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Employment Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Classified • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Tuesday 11 a.m.
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LOURIE From Page 3 lice and dedicated inci- So here I go again; heavy-duty chemother- tors allowing motorists to pass through dent management crews. apy for the first time in nearly three years. As at highway speeds while deducting the toll The key is to keep traffic such, I thought I’d try and write another col- from their E-Z Pass accounts. Single occu- free-flowing,” he said. umn while actually sitting in the Barcalounger pancy or two-passenger vehicles will pay “The 495 Express Lanes at The Infusion Center (as I did three years ago: the tolls. VDOT officials said the tolls will will fundamentally “Chemo-Cocktailing at the Depot” was that have “dynamic pricing,” because there is no change how the region column’s title) and see what my pen has to say. theoretical ceiling for tolls. thinks about and uses the This is not my first return engagement, how- Toll prices are based on demand, and of- Capital Beltway in Vir- ever. I have been at this Center nearly every three weeks for the past two and one-half years ficials said it’s difficult to predict exactly ginia,” said Steinhilber. while being infused with my maintenance what the tolls will be at any given time. “Between the new exits drug, Avastin, until a few months back when a “We expect they will range from as low and on-ramps, the new diagnostic scan indicated some “progression.” as 20 cents per mile during less busy times, travel options and the sig- Consequently my oncologist decided to restart to approximately a $1.25 per mile in some nificant increase in capac- the “big” chemotherapy, as I call it, and move sections during rush hour. An average trip ity, the Beltway will be on to plan “B.” Moreover, I have made multi- cost is estimated to be between $5 and $6,” wholly different than just New bridge piers are under development to ple other visits here for miscellaneous scans, Steinhilber said. a few years ago.” support completion of project construction in the doctor’s appointments and Emergency Room Buses and vehicles with three or more Springfield Interchange. visits; I know the route – and I know the rou- passengers can use the Express Lanes for THE EXPRESS LANES tine. “On the whole, I’d rather be in Philadel- free by using a new E-Z Pass Flex, which PROJECT is a partnership between VDOT, technology to communicate with vehicle E- phia” (as was intended to be W. C. Fields’ epi- gives drivers the option of a flipping a switch the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Z pass transponders to process trips and taph), but I’m not. I’m in Rockville. And pre- to avoid the tolls on the Express Lanes. Transportation, and Transurban-Fluor, two detectors and video cameras for quick li- sumably, my time spent here has kept me alive, way beyond my oncologist’s original “13- “It’s all about choices,” said John Lynch, private companies in a joint venture to build cense plate detection. ❖ month to two-year” prognosis, for which I’d be the Virginia Department of Transportation and operate the new lanes. Installation of lane separators every crazy to complain. And those who know me Regional Program Director. “By giving mo- VDOT officials said motorists can expect eight feet throughout the corridor to segre- know I don’t complain. torists more choices on the Beltway, the to encounter the following in the coming gate the Express Lanes from the regular I do kid though. And as a cancer patient transportation picture in Northern Virginia months: Beltway lanes. who’s been characterized/determined/ diag- gets another dimension that was not avail- ❖Extensive milling and paving along the In addition to the Express Lanes project, nosed as “terminal” (when your oncologist able before.” entire Express Lanes corridor, which means other megaprojects include the Dulles Cor- advises taking “that vacation you’ve always The project also includes the replacement 400,000 tons of asphalt placed in 2012. ridor Metrorail; the Telegraph Road inter- dreamed of,” you’re terminal), the bloom is of more than $260 million of aging infra- ❖Construction of new ramps and bridges change in Alexandria; the Fairfax County definitely off the rose; and as Dorothy said to structure including 58 bridges and over- in the middle of I-495, providing direct ac- Parkway extension; and the proposed I-95 Toto in “The Wizard of Oz”: “We’re not in passes. cess between the Express Lanes and 10 HOV/HOT lanes. Together, these projects Kansas anymore.” Nor am I. We’re in Maryland Steinhilber noted that construction of a major access points. represent several billion dollars’ worth of and we’re in trouble. Considering the fact that ❖ stage IV lung cancer patients rarely live beyond new median and safety shoulder, which will Installation of new tolling equipment local transportation improvements. five years, and I’m now at the beginning of divide I-495 north and south-bound traffic, and crews conducting on-site testing of the For more information on construction, year four (miraculous in and of itself, I’m told), will enhance safety and cut-down on equipment, which includes automatic inci- visit www.vamegaprojects.com. Go to if ever there was a time to retain one’s sense of gridlock in the event of accidents. dent detection cameras, which can quickly www.495ExpressLanes.com for information humor, it would be, in my opinion, when fac- “The new median will provide an enforce- notify Express Lane operators of accidents on tolling and the Express Lanes system will ing the kind of adversity that statistically speak- ment and staging area for Virginia State Po- and radio frequency identification (RFID) work. ing, I’m likely to face in the unfortunately not- too-distant future. But as a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, hope springs eternal. And just as Red Sox Nation was rewarded in 2004 and again in 2007 with Phase 1 of Metrorail 67 Percent Complete World Series Championships breaking the 86- in Phase 2,” said Tom Fahrney, VDOT’s project, the section of the aerial guide- year-old “Curse of the Bambino,” stranger Phase 2 hits a snag BRAC coordinator, who stepped in for the way that crosses the Capital Beltway will things have happened. Apparently one of Metrorail project spokesperson last week. be complete this spring, connecting the which is yours truly still being alive after my as Loudoun County oncologist “prognosed” in March of ‘09 that I’d According to Fahrney, Wiehle Avenue and Tysons East guideway to the Tysons Cen- likely be otherwise engaged by now, so I am a Supervisors debate Tysons East stations are the furthest along, tral 123 guideway. “This piece of work believer. In fact, I’m living proof. However, and rail bridges dominate the Route 7 cor- will mark the dramatic completion of the there are hardly any guarantees here. There opting out. ridor. guideway over the region’s busiest road, are, as I sit in this room with half a dozen other The bad news: phase 2 of the project – I-495,” Volbrecht said. individuals being similarly infused, lots of hope By Victoria Ross which is planned to extend into Loudon ❖Since the spring of 2011, the project and fear – and anxiety. If one doesn’t embrace The Connection County and provide a one-seat, no-transfer has had numerous lane closures of both – or find humor somewhere, while enduring ride from Dulles Airport to downtown Wash- the north and southbound lanes of I-495 this excruciating mental ordeal, one would be DOT officials delivered good ington – may come to a screeching halt. to complete the bridges that will carry neglecting, anecdotally speaking, the least news and bad news on the 23- Loudoun County’s Board of Supervisors the trains of the Silver Line. expensive and most effective treatment avail- V ❖ mile Dulles Corridor Metrorail is currently debating opting out of the sec- Crews have started work on the foun- able. Humor might not heal, but it likely will project during a news conference March ond phase of the project, which would jeop- dation of the pedestrian pavilion at the do more good than harm; the chemotherapy, 29 at the VDOT Virginia Megaprojects ardize completion of the $2.7 billion project. Tysons East Station where the pedestrian in its infinite design wisdom and effect, is probably doing enough of that. As my office. The cost of phase 2, which is slightly bridge will connect to the south side of Publisher – and fellow cancer survivor, Mary The good news: crews took full advan- lower than originally estimated, assumes Route 123. Kimm, is fond of saying about chemotherapy: tage of the mild winter and pushed phase that Loudoun and Fairfax counties jointly ❖At the Wiehle Avenue Station in “Kenny, they’re poisoning you, that’s why you 1 construction of the Silver Line to nearly pay for construction of the Route 28 metro Reston, crews are putting the finishing feel the way you do.” 70 percent completion. The first phase, station and five parking garages, which in- touches on the floors and walls of the But three years later, apparently the chemo- which extends from East Fall Church clude 8,900 parking spaces. station and have started laying the foun- therapy has done/is doing enough of its tumor- through Tysons Corner to Wiehle Avenue Loudoun’s supervisors have until July to dation for the pedestrian pavilions and fighting/shrinking thing to keep me in this chair. in Reston, is currently under construc- decide whether to continue with the project. bridge columns. And though it may not be my first choice – of tion and expected to open in the sum- Highlights of Phase 1: For more information on the Dulles where I’d rather be, I’m grateful that at least I mer of 2013. ❖Construction of Phase 1 began in spring Corridor Metrorail Project, go to still have a choice I’m able to make. “The system is currently in place for of 2009. According to Kevin Volbrecht, www.dullesmetro.com or call 703-572- Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 11 new stations, five in Phase 1 and six deputy director of construction for the 0506.
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