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School march- /Vale Club ing band led off the school’s Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 9. The 2008 Vale Schoolhouse Fall Festival drew a couple of hundred people. Vale Club Celebrates
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Board, which owned the property, Oct. 17 Fall rejected the bid. The Vale home Festival features club bid $270. The School Board Warhawks Celebrate accepted the bid, and since then, food, family fun. the Vale Schoolhouse has been in the hands of the Vale Club. On Saturday, Oct. 17, the Vale 50th Anniversary eventy-five years ago, 12 Club celebrates its diamond jubi- S homemakers of the Vale lee anniversary with the unveiling community formed a home of an historical marker and the Parade, football game, demonstration group, coming to- annual fall festival. gala highlight festivities. gether to learn how to better man- “We usually get about 200 age the area’s family farms. At people at the festival,” said Vale first, they met in each other’s Club president Maurenn Kahn. he James Madison homes. The old Vale schoolhouse, “This year, it’s a little more spe- High School Home built circa 1884, was sitting va- cial, and we’re shooting for 300.” T coming Parade on cant, and in 1935, the club moved The Vale Club provides social Oct. 9 kicked off its meetings there. The Virginia and educational opportunities for three days of festivities, celebrat- agricultural extension service sent the Oakton-Vale community, from ing the 50th anniversary of the representatives to teach canning, lectures to outings to monthly Vienna high school. sewing and garden management. meetings. A golf tournament, tours of the “They learned how to care for “The social elements is why it’s school, football game against their families and their farms still here today,” Strat said. When South Lakes High School on Sat- there, but it was also a social place the home demonstration club out- urday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m., a taste- for these women,” said Trish Strat, lived its usefulness as a home arts of-the-town event during the foot- Vale Club lead historian. resource, the community contin- ball game, gala at the Tysons Cor- Upon learning that the vacant ued to gather at the building, ner Marriott on Saturday night Vale Schoolhouse was to be auc- keeping it a community focal and a 5K run on Sunday rounded tioned off in 1938, the members point. out the schedule of activities. The Latin Club, dressed as Romans, drew cheers from offered to raise money to buy the “The Vale Club is a women’s or- The parade honored homecom- people lined along Maple Avenue. old building. The auction was ad- ganization with a past, with a his- ing courts from earlier years, as far vertised according to School Board tory,” said Strat. “The club exists back as 1964, a year represented regulations, and, in early 1938, today because of the building, and by its Homecoming Queen, Bev Wilbur Fox bid on the structure the building exists because of the Hardy. and its land for $265. The School club. They are connected. I would The Madison Marching Band say that, probably, one would not opened the parade. Drawing exist without the other.” cheers from the crowd lined along Vale Schoolhouse The money the fall festival raises Maple Avenue was the Latin Club, goes into the fund of the Friends some members dressed as Ro- Diamond Jubilee of Vale Schoolhouse, the charitable mans. Mayor M. Jane Seeman 11a.m. - Marker ceremony with guest arm of the Vale Club. rode in the parade, as well. The speakers. Wilbur Fox, the man who owned Fall festival kicks off at 12 p.m. and parade made its way from Maple runs until 4 p.m. Children’s activities: much of the Vale area and after and Mill Streets to Madison High Food sale features barbecue, hot dogs, whom Fox Mill Road is named, School grounds. slaw and homemade sweets. Pie-eating carved his initials into the build- South Lakes spoiled Madison’s contest and member cake bake-off. Pet- ing as a child. They are still there, ting zoo, moon bounce, pony rides for Homecoming football game, beat- nominal fee. Live entertainment; used more than 75 years later. ing the Warhawks 21-14. book sale. Vale Schoolhouse is located at the FOR INFORMATION on the Vale Club — Donna Manz corner of Vale and Fox Mill roads. and the historic Vale Schoolhouse, go to Free parking at Vale United Method- http://valeschoolhouse.org/. Spectators applauded the 1964 Homecoming Queen, Bev ist Church, 11528 Vale Road, Oakton More on Page 14 Hardy. http://valeschoolhouse.org/ — Donna Manz www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ October 14-20, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in Vienna EIS Celebrates 15th Anniversary Enterprise Information Services (EIS), an information technol- ogy and professional services company, celebrates 15th anniver- sary this quarter. EIS has grown from two employees to more than 400 employees in 40 locations in 20 states. “EIS was founded on two basic principles, a commitment to long term partnerships with our customers, and a dedication to employee’s satisfaction,” said Vinod Goyal, president of EIS. “Now, 15 years later with over 400 employees and over $40 million in annual revenues, we are still committed to these same two principles.” EIS provides systems engineering, software development, IT services, network engineering and operations, independent veri- fication and validation (IV&V), information assurance (IA), and program, acquisition, business management, and logistics sup- port services exclusively to the U.S. Federal Government. For more information, visit www.goeis.com Connor O’Brien, 2, son of Pack 1139 To Collect Food at Capt. Stephen O’Brien, holds on to the Dalmatian Halloween Parade he won at the fire station’s stuffed animal game table. Cub Scout Pack 1139 is marching in the Vienna Halloween pa- rade on Oct. 28 to highlight the annual food drive conducted by Vienna children Ian the scout each year. The scouts are asking that everyone bring a McClelland, Colin can of food to the parade. The scouts will be pushing shopping McClelland, William Dorn carts in which the cans can be placed during the parade. Their and Kathryn Dorn climb theme, in keeping with not only the theme of the parade, but the around the rescue vehicles holiday as well is: “Dare to Care.” They will also have a couple of parked during the VVFD’s collection points (large boxes) throughout the parade route as well. Open House on Oct. 10. Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection Vienna Theatre Company Presents ‘Sleuth’ Open House Attracts Community The Vienna Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-win- ning mystery and hit movie “Sleuth” at the Vienna Community Hundreds of children and Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Performances are scheduled Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, and Nov. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. parents explore fire station. Tickets are $10 general admission and $9 for students and se- nior citizens age 65 and older, available at the Community Cen- he annual Vienna Volunteer Fire Depart ter. For more information, call 703-255-6360 or visit ment [VVFD] open house on Oct. 10, the www.viennava.gov. Tclimax of Fire Prevention Week, was like Sign language interpretation for the Nov.1 matinee is available a mini-fall festival. Although donations by sending a request to [email protected] by Oct. 18, subject were accepted — the fire department is trying to to the availability of a qualified interpreter. raise $220,000 for new equipment — the activities, the games and the hot dogs and 300 bags of pop- corn were free of charge. Safe Driving Program for Children climbed around the rescue vehicles parked out front of the station house and, in the park- Mature Adults ing lot, firefighters demonstrated the use of equip- The AARP driver safety program for motorists age 50 and older ment. Children wore their official VVFD helmets. will be Oct.15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vienna Com- As he traditionally does, VVFD vice president Bob munity Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. The course will cover the Zillian donated several hundred stuffed animals for effects of aging and medications on driving, basic driving rules, prize distribution. In reality, no child “lost” the pick- license renewal, local traffic hazards, adverse road conditions and the-white ball game. Each child came away with the accident prevention measures. prize of his choice. The cost for both classes is $12 for AARP members and $14 for Contributions to the equipment fund were wel- non-members, and advance registration is required. For more in- comed. formation, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation Department at Inside the building was the food table, the balloon 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov. table, the raffle table, the fireman’s helmet table, Zillian’s stuffed animal table and the “stop, drop and Lawton Jeffcoat, nephew of firefighter Teen Center Honors Vets roll” mat. All were free. Stephen O’Brien, wearing a shield and Then, Bailey, the fire safety dog living in Oakton, helmet, stops at the Dalmatian fundraising Vienna area 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to write cards showed up to wow the children, their parents and sign. The VVFD is trying to raise $220,000 and letters to wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical the first responders. On command to “fire,” Bailey to buy a new ambulance. Center beginning at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Club Phoe- stops, drops and rolls over. “What happens if you nix Teen Center, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 don’t drop and roll?” asked Bruce Cook, Bailey’s Vienna was Bailey’s seventh stop of the day and it Cherry St., S.E. human companion. Bailey rolled to his side, playing was still early afternoon. A four-year veteran of stop, Help honor those who serve the country in commemoration of “dead.” drop and roll, Bailey visits as many Fairfax County Veterans Day, Nov. 11. “Bailey’s not really dead,” said Cook, assuring the fire department open houses as the pair can fit in. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation children gathered around the stop, drop and roll mat. Cook was impressed by VVFD’s set-up. Department at 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov. “She’s an actress. She’s just playing dead.” After sev- Katherine Dorn, the 7-year-old daughter of EMT Club Phoenix features a big screen TV, VCR, jukebox, CD player, eral Bailey encores, the children knelt over Bailey, captain Bill Dorn, played a proxy game on behalf of video games, pool and ping pong tables, food area, and a state- stroking the 6-year-old Sheltie’s silky fur. an adult who just could not pull out a white ball. of-the-art sound system. “She’s an incredibly intelligent dog,” said Cook. She shared her secret of success. “You got to cross “She lives for today.” Bailey learned his routine in your fingers first,” she said. two 20-minute sessions. — Donna Manz
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Activities reported by the Vienna Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. There he was formally times. This case is still being owner. The vendor left the scene police department through Oct. 9. Center. charged with Driving on a Suspended investigated. prior to police arrival. Officer Driving on a Suspended Operator’s License-DWI Related and Vazquez explained the warrant Operator’s License- DWI Related, Disregarding a Stop Sign. He is being obtainment process to the ARRESTS Disregard a Stop Sign. Oct. 7, 3:26 held on a $500 bond. DISORDERLY COMPLAINT complainant. 200 Block Beulah Road, N.E. Oct. 2, p.m. PFC Simon observed a vehicle Silva’s Patisserie, 167 Glyndon St., disregard a stop sign and conducted S.E. Oct. 8, 3:09 p.m. A business 1:12 p.m. Officer Vazquez conducted BURGLARY GRAND LARCENY a traffic stop on a vehicle after a traffic stop. After a brief owner reported that he had observing an equipment violation. investigation PFC Simon determined Vienna Assembly of God Church, purchased some display cases. The 100 Block Church St., N.W. Between Upon his interaction with the driver that the driver, a 43-year-old male of 100 Ayr Hill Ave., N.E. Between cases have a defect that has not been May 1-July 15. A former business Officer Vazquez determined that he Brewster Place in Woodbridge, was Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m. and Oct. 2 at 10 corrected. On this date the vendor of owner reported that a known subject was driving while his privilege was driving while his privilege was a.m. An employee of the church the cases came to the store in an had entered into an agreement to suspended. Additionally, Officer suspended. The suspension was due stated that during the listed times attempt to collect the money for the buy her clothing store. The purchaser Vazquez determined that the license to the fact that he had been arrested unknown subjects stole computer cases and a verbal argument ensued. had taken over operations of the plates which were displayed on the previously for Driving While equipment from the interior of the The store owner did not want to pay store but when the seller entered to vehicle had been altered. The driver, Intoxicated. PFC Simon arrested the church. There were no signs of forced for the cases until they were fixed. check on how things were suspect and transported him to the entry and it is unknown if the church The argument became heated and a 47-year-old male of Good Hope See Crime, Page 7 Lane in Ashburn was issued Fairfax County Adult Detention doors were locked during these the vendor began cursing at the store summonses for all violations. He was released after signing the summonses. 200 Block Maple Ave., West. Oct. 3, 1:03 a.m. MPO Borja conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing it commit a traffic infraction. Upon her interaction with the driver, MPO Borja observed signs of possible impairment. After attempting to complete several field sobriety tests, a 40-year-old male of 57th St., N.E. in Washington, D.C. was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. He was then transported to Vienna Police Headquarters for analysis of his breath. He was not able to provide a valid sample of his breath and was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. There he was formally charged with Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal to Submit to a Breath Analysis. Church Street at Mill St., N.E. Oct. 3, 6:10 p.m. PFC Bailey observed an apparently intoxicated male subject stumbling around and bumping in to people at the Vienna Oktoberfest. PFC Bailey detained the subject and Officer Lyons responded to take custody of the man. Officer Lyons arrested a 22-year-old male of West King St. in Strasburg for Drunk in Public. He was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. 200 Block Cedar Lane, S.E. Oct. 3, 11:38 p.m. MPO Borja observed an apparently intoxicated male staggering along the sidewalk at the Cedar Lane Shopping Center. After interacting with the subject he became confrontational and verbally abusive towards the officer. The subject, a 32-year-old male of Cedar Lane in Vienna was arrested for Drunk in Public. A wanted check revealed that the suspect was wanted by I.C.E. officials for failing to appear at a deportation hearing in 2007. He was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. I.C.E. agents were contacted and a detainer was placed on him in addition to the Drunk in Public charge. Nutley St. at Roland St., S.W. Oct. 4, 12:46 a.m. Officer Myers observed a vehicle commit a traffic infraction and conducted a stop. 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he 35th District seat in the Virginia House of TDelegates is the defini tion of what politicos like to call a “swing” district. Jim Hyland (R) Mark Keam (D) In recent elections, Democrats and Republicans have switched off in controlling the percent of the vote, according to the Virginia State delegate seat that represents Vienna, Oakton and part Board of Elections. of Fairfax during open races. In 2003, the most recent election with no incum- During a special election in 1996, Democrat and bent in the race, Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) narrowly Vienna town council member George Lovelace won beat his Republican opponent with 51.9 percent of the office over Republican and independent candi- the vote. dates with 51.6 percent of the vote. The very next And though U.S. president Barack Obama won the year, he was defeated by Republican Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, who edged Lovelace out with 51.3 See Closing the ‘Loop Hole,’ Page 17
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8 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ October 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith NEW FROM THIS IS AWARDSTORE Faith Notes are for announcements and St NE, Vienna; and on Sunday, Oct. 18 “TENNESSEE” events in the faith community. Send to at 4 p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, POSING TROPHIES [email protected]. 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Tickets D.O.B. May 25, 2009, spayed Deadline is Friday. are available from Amadeus Concerts, female. Tennessee and her www.amadeusconcerts.com or 703- Special $7 friends are all looking for their On Saturday, Oct. 17 the Antioch 759-5334. The performances are a joint forever homes. We rescued Christian Church, located at 1860 offering by the Vienna Choral Society, INCLUDES 3 LINES OF TEXT Beulah Road, Vienna, VA, will host Amadeus Concerts, St. Francis Episcopal them from a very overcrowded “Walking With Friends.” This begins at Church Choir, St. Luke Catholic Church With copy of advertisement shelter where their fate was 9 a.m. each Saturday at the church and Choir, Great Falls United Methodist Reg. $10.00 is an opportunity for anyone in the com- Church Choir, and singers from other uncertain. They are the munity to share in walking with the local groups. A. Scott Wood of The sweetest group of kittens you purpose of building friendships and Amadeus Concerts will conduct. will ever meet. finding encouragement. The sessions This double performance represents each Saturday will last from 9-10 walk- the final piece of St. Francis Episcopal UMANE OCIETY OF AIRFAX OUNTY ing in different areas in Vienna. For Church’s’ 2008 sabbatical project grant H S F C more information go to www from the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3. .antiochdoc.org or call 703-938-6753. 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 Aging and Wellness Conference Pumpkin Fest at The Vine and Expo 2009 at McLean Bible Church, 2501 Gallows Road, Dunn Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, on Loring. Saturdays and Sundays in Octo- Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. ber; Saturdays 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and With resources including community PANSIES Sundays 1 – 7 p.m. Moon bounce, pop- resources, housing, finance, health and corn, face painting, story telling for kids. wellness, and county government ser- ¢ Pumpkins for sale (small pumpkin free vices for caregivers and their families, to children under 12, while they last). and a Speaker’s Forum where profes- SALE REG. $1.99 97 The public is invited. sionals in their fields will speak on issues Pumpkins, Corn Stalks & Halloween such as handling medication, dementia, ALL SPORTS Fall Fresh on Me: Women’s Re- and end-of-life issues. Free; refresh- treat. Redeemer Lutheran Church is ments provided. wayne.thompson@ & BUSINESS 25% OFF holding a retreat for women to re-con- mcleanbible.org or contact the church at 25% OFF nect with God, refuel prayer lives, and 703-639-2000. AWARDS BONSAI rekindle passion for community and ORCHIDS loved ones. Special Guest Speaker is St. Thomas Episcopal Church 703-698-6808 ALL Julie Tate (julietateministries.com). Pumpkin Sale. Through Halloween at CACTI Friday, Oct.16, 6:30-9:30 p.m., and Sat- the church, near the corner of Rt. 7 and CEDAR PARK Trees, Perennials, urday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. RSVP at Lewinsville Road, McLean. All proceeds SHOPPING CENTER SUPER SPECIALS 703-356-3346 or church@ benefit local charities. (Selected) Shrubs, Statues, redeemermclean.org. 1545 Chain 262 F CEDAR LANE, Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101 HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- VIENNA, VIRGINIA 22180 50% OFF Fountains, Benches, fers a variety of free bereavement NEXT TO NEIGHBORS RESTAURANT Magnolias, Butterfly Birdbaths The Armed Man: A Mass for support groups, meeting on a weekly Bushes, Japanese Peace by Karl Jenkins will be presented basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or WWW.AWARDSTORE.COM on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. at www.havenofnova.org for schedules Maples, Crape Myrtles, SHREDDED Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park and registration information. Hollies, Birch, Laurels HARDWOOD MULCH Indoor Plastic Pots 3 CU. FT. Bag $2 99 75% OFF Bulk Mulch Halloween Decoration $ 99 19 Reg $2999 cu yd Reg 5.99 - 12.99 99¢ Used Railroad Tie#1 17.99 ANNUALS & Flowering 75% OFF PATIO TROPICALS ALL POTTERY FREE 60–75% OFF You don’t have go to Williamsburg Landscape & for pottery, it’s all at Hardscape Cravens in Northern Virginia Estimates PATIOS, WALLS, WALKWAYS, PAVER DRIVEWAYS & SO MUCH SINCE 1973 MORE
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Healthy weight management Send announcements to family and community members in Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. [email protected]. costume as well as a variety of farm Conversation group for adults Deadline is Thursday for the following animals. Period food, beverages and learning English. 703-790-8088. and obesity prevention week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. wares available for purchase. Adults Langley High School Choral 2009/2010 For additional listings, visit $5; age 3-12 and seniors $2.50. Visit Department Concert. 7:30 p.m. in www.connectionnewspapers.com www.1771.org for coupon worth 50% the LHS Auditorium. Free. off admission. 703-903-9330. Performances by the LHS Madrigals, The Vienna Farmers Market located Concert Choir, Women’s Chamber THURSDAY/OCT. 15 at the red caboose parking lot on the Photo by Choir, Select Treble Choir and Treble Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc. corner of Dominion and Church Street Choir. Chapter 227 Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at NE in Vienna will feature Ayr Hill Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar Garden Club for its last three markets Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Center, on Oct. 17, 24 and 31. The group will WEDNESDAY/OCT. 21 Vienna. Rufus Phillips will discuss his sell bulbs as a fundraiser to benefit Al Reitan Michael Tolcher. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, book, “Why Vietnam Matters”, the gardens around town. 703-200- 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255- documenting lessons learned in the 7806 or viennafarmersmarket.com. 1566 or jamminjava.com. Vietnam War from 1954 to 1968, and Christopher O’Riley. 7:30 p.m. at the Organist Douglas Bruce. 1 p.m. at why they still matter especially with Barns at Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001 their application to the Iraq and Foundation for the Performing Arts, Georgetown Pike, McLean. Free. 703- Afghanistan Wars. Free, public 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $25. Visitors listen to an art lecture in the airy home art studio 356-0670 or www.musicinmclean.org. invited. Call Len Ignatowski at 703- www.wolftrap.org or 703-938-2404. of potter Deborah McDysan. The studio is two stories and Disney On Ice Celebrations! 7 p.m. 255-0353 or visit www.vva227.org. Friends of the Patrick Henry at The George Mason University An Evening with Unknown Hinson. Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. serves as a focal point of her large contemporary house. It Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, 9 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. will be open during the tour, along with other home stu- Fairfax. Tickets $15- $70, available E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or East, Vienna. 703-938-0405. dios in a wide variety of interesting Great Falls properties. through all Ticketmaster outlets, jamminjava.com. Jewelry Making for Adults. 2 p.m. online at www.ticketmaster.com or Stanley Clarke Trio with Lenny Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. White, percussion, and Hiromi, Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Learn www.disneyonice.com or piano. 8 p.m. at the Barns at Wolf how to create your own piece of Great Falls Art Studios Tour www.patriotcenter.com. 703-993- Trap, Wolf Trap Foundation for the jewelry with Whispering Eden’s Sixth Annual Great Falls Art Studios Tour, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 – 18, 3000. Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Shannyn Snyder. 703-790-8088. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free driving tour on scenic back roads of Great Falls to meet 44 PJs and Popcorn. 6 p.m. Patrick Henry 9:00 am - F.U.N (ages 7-11) Vienna. $45. www.wolftrap.org or Under the Sea. 2:30 p.m. Tysons- artists in their home art studios. Visit potters, painters, sculptors, printmakers, Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-2404. Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 jewelry designers, photographers, quilters and others where they create. On tour Watch a movie in your pajamas. Age 10:00 am - S.N.A.P. (age 12-15) Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. days, pick up free program with map and driving directions at any venue marked 1-4 with adult. 703-938-0405. Experience the diversity of life found 2009/2010 Sessions FRIDAY/OCT. 16 by directional signs and blue balloons, including Great Falls Library, 9830 beneath the ocean waves. Age 6-12. Georgetown Pike. Tour is supported by the Arts Council of Fairfax County, the Thomas Nicholas Band and Billy 703-790-8088. THURSDAY/OCT. 22 Oct. 17 - Nov. 21, 2009 Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Great Falls Foundation for the Arts and the Woodward & The Senders. 10 Vienna Choral Society Presents Justin Trawick. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, Jan. 9 - Feb. 13, 2010 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Remembrance: A Concert for Great Falls Business & Professional Association. Artists will demonstrate their 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255- March 6 - Apr. 17, 2010 E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or Peace. 7:30 p.m. at the Vienna work. Tour benefits the Great Falls School of Art. 1566 or jamminjava.com. jamminjava.com. Presbyterian Church. Vaughan Domestic Violence Resource FEE: $60 for 6-week program Founder’s Day Celebration with Williams’ Dona Nobis Pacem and Karl Claude Moore Colonial Farm Mystery Book Discussion. 6:30 p.m. Project Fundraising Dinner. 6:30 TO REGISTER: Call 703-391-3783 The Canadian Brass. 8 p.m. at the Jenkins’ The Armed Man; A Mass for Autumn 18th Century Market Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 p.m.-9 p.m. at China Garden Barns at Wolf Trap, Wolf Trap Peace with the Amadeus Orchestra Fair. 11 am-4:30 p.m. at the Claude Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. “Knots Restaurant, 1100 Wilson Blvd., Foundation for the Performing Arts, and Chorus. Adults $18, seniors and Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 and Crosses” by Ian Rankin. Adults. Arlington. Speaker Melanne Verveer, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $40. children $14. viennachoralsociety.org Georgetown Pike, McLean. Adults $5; 703-790-8088. US Ambassador at-Large on Global www.wolftrap.org or 703-938-2404. or 703-255-5508 age 3-12 and seniors $2.50. Visit Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. Women’s Issues. Used Book Sale, Fri. 10 a.m. –6 p.m. Northern Virginia Country Western www.1771.org for coupon worth 50% Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 dvrpannualdinner2009.eventbrite.com/ and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Oakton Dance Association. Luther Jackson off admission. 703-903-9330. Public Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, An Evening with Nick Lowe. 7:30 Place, Oakton. Wide selection of Falls Church. Line dance lessons at p.m. at the Barns at Wolf Trap, Wolf books including children’s books. 7:30 p.m. and couples specialty dance Trap Foundation for the Performing Bright Smile Pediatric Dentist, PLLC A Scary Good Time, Monster Mash, at 8 p.m. Open dancing from 8:30-11 Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $30. 7-9 p.m. $30 non-residents, $20 p.m. $10 for NVCWDA members, $12 www.wolftrap.org or 703-938-2404. McLean district residents. The 5th- for non-members, and $5 for ages 16- Friends of the Patrick Henry OscarOscar AldoAldo Luna,Luna, D.D.S.D.D.S. and 6th-grader parties include music, 20. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860- Library Book Sale. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. PediatricPediatric DentistDentist dancing, games, snacks, videos and 4941. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. much more. McLean Community Capitol Steps. 7:30 p.m. Political satire East, Vienna. 703-938-0405. Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. at James Madison High School, 2500 The B-Film Extras. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ 410 Pine St. S.E. Vienna, VA 22180, Suite #100 703-448-8336 or James Madison Drive, Vienna. The Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. (703) 938-1415 [email protected]. event is the major fundraiser for the 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. www.brightsmilepediatricdentist.com • Monday-Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM 2010 All-Night Graduation Celebration. Tickets are $25 in SATURDAY/OCT. 17 advance, $30 at the door. 703-255- MONDAY/OCT. 19 Your children will not want to leave with all the entertainment! McLean Pet Expo: Halloween Pet 3798 or www.fcps.edu/MadisonHS. Erin McKeown and Jill Sobule. 8 Parade and Costume Contest. 11 Woven Green, original eclectic rock. p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Our Services Include: a.m.-5 p.m. at McLean Central Park. 4:30 p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or Parade participants report to starting Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. $5. jamminjava.com. line at 3 p.m. No registration Picnics welcome. Preschool Storytime. 1:30 p.m. Interceptive Sedations required. Prizes awarded for Best www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/riverbend/ Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Orthodontics Special Needs Costumes. Family fun, including Wayne Brady. 8 p.m. at the George Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Stories frisbee dogs, entertainment, a petting Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Crowns Children zoo, moonbounce, carousel, pony Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets are 703-790-8088. rides, face painting and food $25, available at all Ticketmaster Historic Vienna, Inc. is hosting a White Fillings Laughing Gas concessions. 703-790-0123. locations or Phonecharge at 703-573- panel discussion of World War II Digital X-rays Walking With Friends. 9-10 a.m. SEAT. 703-993-3000 or Veterans from the Vienna area at 7:30 Antioch Christian Church, 1860 www.patriotcenter.com. p.m. The meeting will take place at Beulah Road, Vienna. An opportunity Town Hall, 127 Center Street South Laser Dentistry for Children and Teens to build friendships and find in Vienna. This meeting is free to the Emergencies and Saturday Appointments encouragement while walking. SUNDAY/OCT. 18 public and is in conjunction with the www.antiochdoc.org or 703-938- The Alexandria Kleztet, Susan ongoing exhibit, “Vienna Remembers 6753. Gaeta and special guest Jon World War II,” now at the Freeman Northern Virginia Model Carroll. 2 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Store and Museum. Light Railroaders Open House. 1-5 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 refreshments will be served. For more p.m. Operating HO scale display or jamminjava.com. information call 703.200.7806 or depicting the Western North Carolina Saint Luke Concert Series with The email [email protected]. Railroad. W&OD Depot, 231 Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. 4 Dominion Rd., Vienna. Free, p.m. at Saint Luke’s Catholic Church, donations accepted. www.nvmr.org or 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. TUESDAY/OCT. 20 703-938-5157. Combined choirs, soloists, chamber Chris Pureka and Peasant. 8 p.m. All Things Rock Summer Camp orchestra and organ; A. Scott Wood Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 2009 Recital. 1:30 p.m. Jammin’ conducting. Based on the 15th century Vienna. 703-255-1566 or Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703- L’Homme Arme. $25 adults, under jamminjava.com. Expires 11/30/09 255-1566 or jamminjava.com. age 18 free. 703-759-5334 or Colvin Run Community Center Claude Moore Colonial Farm www.amadeusconcerts.com. Weekly Dance. 7 p.m. at Colvin Run Autumn 18th Century Market Effective Spiritual Response to Schoolhouse, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Fair. 11 am-4:30 p.m. at the Claude Healthcare, 3 p.m. at McLean Great Falls. $10. www.colvinrun.org. Regular $159.00 $69.00 Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Inova HealthSource Fight the Flu. Georgetown Pike, McLean. Dip candles Ave., McLean. Free one-hour talk by 10 a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 or turn wood on the carpenter’s lathe. Suzanne Riedel, CSB, a practitioner Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Shots $25 or Stop by the tavern for a cup of mulled and teacher of Christian Science from Medicare Part B; must be 18 or older. wine and shop at a variety of Denver, CO. Childcare provided. Call Inova for details; 877-895-5284. merchants’ stalls. See colonial farm www.christiansciencedc.org Adults. 703-938-0405. 10 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ October 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ October 14-20, 2009 ❖ 11 Schools
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Honoring the American flag before the Oct. 1 Oakton Varsity Volleyball game, players stand tall as the Oakton Girls Chorus sings. The Oakton Volleyball teams held its first Dig Pink Competition in an effort to raise money for breast cancer research. Winning for a Cause Oakton High hosts ‘Dig’s Pink,’ Girl’s Volleyball raises funds, breast-cancer awareness.
OPEN HOUSES By Kirin Gupta Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 17th & 18th Oakton High Junior
Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. he Dig-Pink Girls’ Volleyball Tournament hosted by Oakton High School on Oct. 1 Falls Church combined inspiration and passion to cre 3101 Shadeland Dr $549,999 Sun 1-4 Sam Philogene Re/Max 301-442-3900 T ate a meaningful experience for competi- Great Falls tors. Attended by three times the normal amount of 11200 Raehn Ct $1,250,000 Sun 1-4 Vivian Lyons Weichert 703-406-9009 fans, all decked out in various shades of pink or the 10927 Shallow Creek Dr $1,489,000 Sun 1-4 Bob Cook Century 21 703-915-5882 traditional “Dig Pink” shirt sold at the door, the 900 Falls Manors Ct $1,550,000 Sun 1-4 Glynis Canto Weichert 703-395-2355 Breast-Cancer Awareness event seemed to be a much 639 Nalls Farm Way $1,995,000 Sun 1-4 Carol Ellickson Weichert 703-862-2135 bigger event that most any other match. “There’s a reason for us to be here. There’s a rea- McLean son for people to come and support us. We want to 1645 International Dr S #206 $320,000 Sun 1-4 Stanley Goldberg Weichert 703-731-4230 win this, even more because of what it means, but 6314 Stoneham Ln $995,500 Sun 1-4 Jim Toronto Mcenearney 703-717-6356 because it’s for a good cause, no one is really going 1527 Brookhaven Dr $1,649,000 Sun 1-4 Mark Mcfadden Coldwell Banker 703-216-1333 to forget about it easily,” said Marcela Hawkins, a 626 Boyle Ln $2,700,000 Sun 1-4 Athena Petersen Long & Foster 571-217-8900 freshman team captain for Oakton. Oakton Inspired by Hawkins, the Oakton Lady Cougars 10198c Ashbrooke Ct #127 $278,500 Sun 1-4 Steve Eaheart Keller Williams 703-400-4684 won all three of their matches against the Centreville 11012 Devenish Dr $734,900 Sun 1-4 Patricia Stack Weichert 703-597-9373 Wildcats, but to each team — freshmen, junior var- Vienna sity and varsity — what really mattered was what they were all playing for the potential to save lives. 2701 Bellforest Ct #204 $363,950 Sun 1-4 Sharon Edwards Long & Foster 703-408-8144 121 Kingsley Rd Sw $539,000 Sun 1-4 Marsha Wolber Long & Foster 703-618-4397 BREAST-CANCER AWARENESS has seen many 2713 Baronhurst Dr $650,000 Sun 1-4 Bettina Dee Premiere 571-246-6888 advocates, but none quite like high school volleyball 2232 Carmichael Dr $750,000 Sun 1-4 Sepideh Farivar Weichert 703-587-0055 coach Rick Dunetz, who founded the Side-Out Foun- When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. dation to sponsor the first breast-cancer-awareness- For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. volleyball-tournament. Now coaching the Freshmen To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House Girls’ Volleyball Team at Oakton, Dunetz started the to these weekly listings, please contact: program to raise money in the fight against breast In Great Falls, Salome, 703-778-9421, or cancer because of the effect both volleyball and can- [email protected] cer have had on his own life. In Vienna, Don, 703-778-9420, or [email protected] Gloria Dunetz, his mother, having survived cancer In McLean, Trisha, 703-778-9419, or once, was notified a couple years ago of the recur Oakton High School Junior, Kelsey [email protected] Wildman, makes an effort to spike the ball All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m. See Rewarded, Page 13 over the net.
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rence of her breast cancer during the same period when Rick Dunetz had been promoted to head coach at West Springfield. His coaching and his anxiety for his mother were a difficult dose to take during this time, and when he finally confided in his team, they took his story to heart and made it into one of their own — an account of overcoming and true success. When the team pulled together Photo by Sarah Kashanian/Oakton High School and began winning so often that they Rick Dunetz, Oakton Freshman Girls were able to snag their first ever Dis- Volleyball coach, shares his thoughts on trict Championship title, his mother, breast cancer before the Dig Pink Volley- who was always inspired by watch- ball Game. Dunetz founded the Side-Out ing his team play, began to recover Foundation, which is a branch of Dig and fight the cancer. Between the Pink. West Springfield team and Rick Dunetz’s endurance, his foundation was receiving comments and commenda- emerged as an idea to pass on the story of tions even as he was shouting instructions triumph to others in need. and running up the sidelines. To top off his The girls recounted how a story like Rick night, he received win after win on the Dunetz’s is a “true inspiration.” On his origi- court, which he took with no small plea- nal West Springfield team, a team captain sure, jumping up and down when they spoke for the Side-Out Foundation on how scored and at the end of the game, racing “seeing that he was giving it everything he down the court to gather the team together. had made us think we had to do the same. That’s what he was best at. With all his It gave us the will to win.” emotion and dedication, he was pulling the The statistics are proof of the internal- Oakton team together — to play it’s hardest ized emotion that follows an event like this. and to always have a reason for doing so. At Oakton’s Dig Pink event, Chris- tine Tran, a senior on the Varsity Team, knew she had to win. “It wasn’t an option,” she said. “This Visit These Houses of Worship was our most intense game yet. It Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... was a happy event when we tied it up in those last few points.” Assembly of God Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Church of the Brethern Charismatic Vale United Methodist ... 703-620-2594 Quaker Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Smith Chapel United Methodist ... 571-434-9680 Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 Ninety percent of teams who host Washington Christian Church...703-938-7720 First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Church of Christ Wesley United Methodist ... 703-938-8700 Seventh-Day Adventist Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Catholic Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 a Dig Pink match have been re- Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Non-Denominational Northern Virginia Christian Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 Baha’i Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... 703-938-8383 Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Christian Assembly Church ... 703-698-9777 corded to win it. The Side-Out Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 Disciples of Christ St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 Baptist Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Presbyterian Unitarian Universalist Buddhist St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Congregation of Fairfax ... 703-281-4230 Foundation, who sponsors these Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church ... 703-560-6336 Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Episcopal Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Korean Central Presbyterian ... 703-698-5577 Unity matches, hopes to raise $1 million Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 Bethel Primitive Baptist Church ... 703-757-8134 Vienna Presbyterian ... 703-938-9050 Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 to fund research, care and educa- St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 tion about breast cancer. They cov- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Jehovah’s Witness ered a lot of ground with the Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 b Lutheran 450 ORCHARD STREET $2,000 they raised at Oakton’s Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 tournament. VIENNA, VA b St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 “It gives us unity, a common 703-938-8525 Methodist [email protected] Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 purpose and goal, and we’re Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 www.fbcv.org Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 pumped up to play our hardest, Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 b Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 because there’s a good reason for Dr. KENNY SMITH, b Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 us to do that,” Tran said, smiling. PASTOR That was a sentiment echoed by To Highlight Your Kaylee Homyk and Kayla SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Faith Community Gaughan, both freshmen captains MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM at Oakton who professed how this call Karen at: particular match was an event the (703) 917-6468 whole team had worked towards with intensity and played doubly SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH as carefully as usual. 11321 Beach Mill Road Great Falls, VA 20165 DUNETZ was well-rewarded for all the time and effort he put into It’s like coming home his team and into the match. As b [email protected] people oohed-and-ahhed over the hot pink banners, the enthusiastic www.SmithChapelUMC.com varsity cheer performance be- Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor tween games, the theme-desig- b nated baked goods and Rick SUMMER WORSHIP Dunetz-designed Dig Pink T-shirts SUNDAY: 10:00 AM outside the gymnasium, the coach www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ October 14-20, 2009 ❖ 13 Sports Madison High Celebration for the Ages Vienna school throws spectacular 50th year anniversary on homecoming weekend.
By Rich Sanders The Connection
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hen Charlie Ostlund, the former Madison WHigh School director Rich Sanders of student activities (DSA), awoke Saturday morning, Oct. 10, he was disappointed to see that the weather did not look so promis- ing. It was overcast with a threat of /The Connection rain. Like so many other Madison faithful, he did not want poor weather to tarnish that day’s festivities taking place at the Vienna school. It turned out Ostlund had nothing to worry about. The sun ultimately broke out later that day and Madison’s Madison High Principal Mark 50th Anniversary/Homecoming cel- Merrell ebration went off splendidly. Even the Madison football team’s 21-14 after- noon loss to South Lakes barely made “Every time I turn a ripple on the disappointment scale. This day at Madison was about see- Members of the Madison High Class of 1983, who were part of a around I see someone I ing old friends, recalling old high Warhawks’ football team that reached the region title game, were on- school memories and enjoying food, hand to watch the current Madison team play Saturday afternoon, Oct. either taught or went to football and the grand halftime cer- 10. Back row, from left, are Lenny Schultz, Jimmy McNamara, Patrick school with or coached.” emonies. Wernig, Tim Hecht and Doc Basil; front row, former Madison head coach “It’s phenomenal, a great event,” Chuck Sell along with 1983 graduate Sophia Wilson. — Madison Principal Mark Merrell said Ostlund, a 1969 Madison gradu- ate and the school’s DSA from 1988 “It’s tremendous,” said 1979 graduate and the action and reminisced about plays and Madison’s proud history and present through 1998. “In a school commu- current Madison Principal Mark Merrell. games from their season to remember 26 success. nity like Madison you can pull some- “Every time I turn around I see someone I years ago. Those former players, now The public address announcer ac- thing like this off. I’ve already run into either taught or went to school with or middle-aged men, included quarterback knowledged the hard work of Madi- 20 former classmates I know.” coached.” Tim Hecht, running back Doc Basil and son director of student activities John The extraordinary anniversary Merrell was a teacher and the boys’ bas- other key members of that team such as Jim Lingenfelter who, with lots of help, weekend included a golf tournament ketball coach before becoming the school McNamara, Patrick Wernig and Lenny coordinated and oversaw the week- on Friday at Westfield Golf Course, a principal in 2001. Schultz, a current special education teacher end spectacle. parade that same afternoon, a Taste “The town [of Vienna] has rolled over in at the school. “I would like to have everybody of The Town event at the baseball field a sense where you’re starting to see second McNamara, a former star baseball player give Mr. Lingenfelter applause for on Saturday and a 50th Anniversary and third generation [Madison] students at Madison, went on to enjoy a successful putting this whole thing together,” Gala event that night at the Tysons from parents our ages,” he said. “They bring big league career with the San Francisco said the upbeat public address an- Corner Marriott. with them some tradition and we’re getting Giants. nouncer to the crowd at halftime. “He this influx of young kids.” “It’s wonderful,” said Schultz, the Madi- doesn’t like to accept Madison, like Vienna, has seen positive son JV football team’s head coach and an acknowledgement, but this one’s for “It’s a great turnout. growth in recent years. Ten years ago, assistant wrestling coach during the win- you ‘Link.’” Madison’s student enrollment was 1,400. ter. “It’s a great turnout. I’m with guys I hung Madison, trailing 14-0, nearly came I’m with guys I hung out Now, it’s 1,950 grades nine through 12. out with 25 years ago.” back to defeat the Seahawks in the Chuck Sell, the former longtime Madison second half. In the end, South Lakes with 25 years ago.” IN THE HOURS leading up to the foot- football coach who was at the helm of the held on for the Liberty District win. Lenny Schultz, ball game, former and current classmates 1983 team, was also on-hand. He was like The defeat hardly tarnished the bril- Madison JV football coach and others gathered and socialized at the a celebrity, shaking hands and hugging liance of the day for Madison Taste of the Town area of the campus on former students and players and enjoying Warhawk fans. the ball field. There, folks caught up, re- a special time of reflecting with the 1983 There was an undeterred feeling Other weekend highlights included membered old times and enjoyed some football bunch. that while Madison’s past has been a tour of the renovated Madison cam- awesome food from a variety of the town’s outstanding, the future looks just as pus and school on Friday evening with restaurateurs. Familiar faces from the past DURING HALFTIME of the football game, bright. special performances by the school’s were everywhere. Old friends hugged, in- numerous former Madison homecoming “We say ‘Tradition never graduates,’ marching band, choir groups and or- troduced their family members and laughed queens were introduced to the large, en- and that is true,” said Madison base- chestra and, of course, all of the show- and enjoyed themselves. thusiastic homecoming crowd. Former prin- ball coach Mark ‘Pudge’ Gjormand, case anniversary and homecoming By game time, football players from the cipals, coaches and athletic directors were who grew up in Vienna. “We’re still happenings on game day. Class of 1983, who were part of the great recognized. And, of course, there was the growing [as a school]. I’m 42 and Saturday, especially, was a day Warhawks’ team that reached the Northern naming of the new homecoming king and grew up right down the street. It feels Madison alumni, current students and Region championship game, had gathered queen. The fact that Madison was losing the like the school’s been here forever. all others associated with the schools on the home team’s sideline. There, near football game, 14-0, to the guests from This is just a special day. This is past and present will always cherish. the corner of the end zone, they watched Reston hardly mattered. The day was about Vienna.”
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Send to mclean@ in October; Saturdays 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays Jenkins will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 17, at connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. 1 – 7 p.m. Moon bounce, popcorn, face painting, 7:30 p.m. at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park Internships available in reporting, story telling for kids. Pumpkins for sale (small St NE, Vienna; and on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 4 p.m. at photography, research, graphics. On Saturday, Oct. 17 the Antioch Christian pumpkin free to children under 12, while they last). St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, Church, located at 1860 Beulah Road, Vienna, VA, The public is invited. McLean. Tickets are available from Amadeus Con- Opportunities for students, and for will host “Walking With Friends.” This begins at 9 certs, www.amadeusconcerts.com or 703-759-5334. a.m. each Saturday at the church and is an oppor- Fall Fresh on Me: Women’s Retreat. 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16 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ October 14-20, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News 703-917-6400 Random Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Monday Noon Thoughts Closing the ‘Loop Hole’ By KENNETH B. LOURIE 116 Childcare Avail. 201 Import Auto So far, I don’t mind living with cancer (heck, consider the alternatives; being Daycare available Safe, Reliable Car From Page 6 N. Arlington. infants and up. for Young Driver deceased, having had cancer), but what I do “We have to be honest with ourselves Exp., Lic. 703-522-4824 Only 125,000 original miles on about the need for new revenue,” said this third owner, classic six cyl- mind is being reminded of it when I’m mind- 35th district easily in 2008, Democratic Hyland. 26 Antiques inder 1989 Mercedes sedan ing my own business. And by minding my with roomy interior and own business, I mean, doing the normal-type nominee John Kerry beat U.S. President “Nobody wants to talk about new rev- 20+mpg. Offers great protec- We consign/pay top $ for tion and reliability for young things in life that have nothing at all to do George W. Bush (R) with only 51 percent enue. Both governor candidates skirt the antique/semi antique furn. driver, second family vehicle with cancer. Everyday-type things like reading of the vote four years earlier, according to issue frankly,” said Keam, who agreed with including mid century & or hobbyist. Amazing condi- the newspaper, watching television, listening danish modern Teak tion, low mileage and mechan- the Virginia Public Access Project. Hyland. furniture, sterling, mens ical reliability for 20 year old to the radio, talking with friends and family watches, painting/art glass, Hyland also seemed to have concerns car. Usual Mercedes luxury clocks, jewelry, costume members about home, work, play, hobbies, WITH SHANNON running for Virginia at- about McDonnell’s plan to sell off the com- jewelry, etc. Call Schefer plus new ignition switch, up- etc. Invariably, and not even unexpectedly dated AC system and Sony torney general instead of delegate this year, monwealth-run liquor stores to provide Antiques @ 703-241-0790. anymore, a lung cancer connection is stereo/cd/mp3 player. Engine, voters in the 35th District will once again money for transportation. transmission, power locks and revealed: a former Iranian leader (one of the all electrical (except power an- 28 Yard Sales many with whom I’m not familiar) dies from be filling an open seat in the House of Del- “I consider alcohol a very powerful drug tennae) operate smoothly. Va egates. and if we sell the stores, I want to make Yard Sale Cameron Station state emissions valid through lung cancer (as reported by The Washington community wide. Duke St & Sept, 2010. Minor paint, interi- Post); Merle Haggard, in an interview in the Republican Jim Hyland, who was a can- sure there are restrictions in place. We don’t Cameron Station Blvd. Alex.. or blemishes and barely visible Sat 10/17, 8:30am-1:30pm. rust bubble on left rear panel. Sept. 13 Parade magazine discusses his lung didate for the same office in 2005, faces want to find two or three liquor stores on Have too many cars for two cancer diagnosis from last year; Kara Democrat Mark Keam in the Nov. 3 elec- one street corner,” said Hyland. drivers. $2900/offer. 34 Pets Details, 703-862-7240 Kennedy, Senator Ted Kennedy’s daughter, appearing frail at her father’s funeral, I learn, THE TWO CANDIDATES also said they ADOPT CARAMEL! 21 Announcements has been battling lung cancer since her May “We have to be honest supported closing the so-called “gun show ‘03 diagnosis; and on and on and on. As my ABC LICENSE loop hole,” which allows people who are Los Compitas, Inc trading as mother would say, “It’s enough already.” with ourselves about the not licensed firearms dealers to sell weap- El Compadre III, 3409-B & Everywhere I look (and often even without 3411-A Payne St, Baileys ons without a background check at gun Crossroads, VA 22041. The looking), I bump into lung cancer. And so far, need for new revenue.” shows. above establishment is apply- I must tell you, it’s not bumping back. ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART- — Republican Jim Hyland People who are federally-licensed deal- MENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEV- However, I have plenty of reminders in my The sweetest dog – playful, ERAGE CONTROL for a Beer daily/weekly routine: doctor’s appointments, ers, those who usually own a gun store, are friendly, and very affection- and Wine off Premises license tion. required to perform background checks on ate. Abused and starved for to sell or manufacture alcohol- miscellaneous scans, weekly lab work, every- several years before our res- ic beverages. Jose P. Ramir- three-week chemotherapy, daily pills, diet Both candidates considered the district to customers at the gun shows. cue took her in, Cara is about ez, President/Secretary six years old, housetrained, restrictions/modifications, chronic neuropathy be up for grabs and characterized it as in- Keam said he owns a rifle that he keeps very obedient, and has passed in my extremities, muscle weakness/soreness dependent and centrist in nature. at his brother’s house because he has small her AKC Canine Good Citizen 6 RE Wanted Test. Caramel is animal- and an inability to work in my primary job Perhaps that is why Hyland and Keam children. He said the U.S. Constitution does aggressive, but has improved Quiet, n/smoking, male and/or earn a regular income, that I don’t and is very manageable. She articulated many of the same, moderate protect the right of reasonable people to loves going on walks, meeting visiting professor seeks need any more reminders; especially when perspectives on issues during a candidates’ own firearms, though guns should be kept new people, playing, & taking furn. rm w/pvt bath for for that particular moment/interval of time, naps. Interested in adopting Tues. & Wed each week forum before the Vienna-Tysons Chamber out of the hands of people who are men- Caramel or have questions? in McLean/Tysons/ I’m not in a cancer mode. Nevertheless, it of Commerce Oct. 8. tally ill, abusive, violent criminals or have Please contact her foster Vienna vicinity. happens all the time. It doesn’t seem to mat- mom, Juliana, at 631-751-2707, similar problems. 410.409.1683 or email ter where I am, what I’m doing or with whom 631-632-7026. THE TWO CANDIDATES both break with Hyland supports a former restriction in [email protected]. I’m doing it. How and why matters not. The their party’s respective nominees for gov- Virginia under Gov. Doug Wilder (D) that lung cancer reference/coincidence will rear its 29 Misc. for Sale 29 Misc. for Sale extremely ugly head. ernor when it came to funding transporta- allowed people to only purchase one gun It’s reminiscent of whenever we’ve bought tion projects. per month. He said he is worried that crimi- a new car (different make and model than we Hyland and Keam had virtually the same nals, including gang members from North- FOR SALE previously had owned). Once in our posses- response when asked how they would ap- ern states, come to Virginia to buy multiple John Deere LX178 Lawn Tractor, sion, all of a sudden, or so it seemed, we proach finding a funding solution for North- weapons because they are allowed to. 38-inch deck, Kohler water-cooled couldn’t avoid seeing that make/model. ern Virginia’s transportation needs. engine, good tires, new battery. Before we owned the car, we never saw one “Everything has to be on the table,” said POLITICAL REDISTRICTING was one $850 like it anywhere; now, we see them – or Hyland. issue on which the candidates differed. 703-757-6506 or [email protected] reminders of them, everywhere. Keam opened his re- Every 10 years, the It’s just so ironic that one day something sponse with “every op- Virginia General As- doesn’t really exist (in your world, anyway) tion has to be on the “Nobody wants to talk sembly redraws the po- 101 Computers 101 Computers and the next day, it’s all over the place. table.” litical districts for the Obviously, the world didn’t change in that By “everything” and about new revenue. state senate, delegates, EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR one day – you did. And my previous lack of HDI INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES awareness and recognition of something as “every option,” Hyland Both governor local government offi- JENNIFER O. SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT serious as lung cancer not ever being a part of and Keam meant that cials like supervisors ➣ ➣ ➣ TRAINING INSTALLATION TROUBLE-SHOOTING my world to now dominating it, is so striking both tax increases — and members of the ➣ LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU candidates skirt the and so surprising, quite frankly, that I’m which candidates tend U.S. Congress. Typi- Serving the Area Since 1995 beginning to doubt my self-proclaimed pow- to call “new revenue issue frankly.” cally, the political party (703) 765-2222 ers of observation. [email protected] sources” — as well as in power draws lines to How could I be so clueless? How could I shifting money from the — Democrat Mark Keam benefit their own can- be so insular? How could something so big general fund should be didates. Almost always effect someone so little (figuratively speaking)? considered when coming up with a trans- the residency and political viability of in- I’m just one of millions out here trying to portation compromise. cumbents from both parties is also taken make a living, provide for my family and stay “If you draw lines in the sand, nothing is into consideration. out of trouble; shouldn’t cancer pick on going to get accomplished,” said Hyland. “Incumbents of both parties make an ab- someone its own size? But so far, leaders from both political par- surd joke of our democracy through redis- I realize cancer is indiscriminate and I’m not really taking it personally or bemoaning ties in Richmond, including the gubernato- tricting,” said Keam, who favors having a the fact that it is yours truly who has been rial candidates, have been unwilling to nonpartisan commission draw the new dis- diagnosed, I’m more railing at the constant move from their partisan or ideological po- trict lines. reminders. Cancer is bad enough without it sitions to reach a compromise. Hyland disagreed with Keam, saying it is nagging at you. I got it already. I don’t need to difficult to find a truly nonpartisan group get it anymore. BOTH 35TH DISTRICT candidates rather of individuals, particularly if they have to E-mail: [email protected] Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for candidly said there is a need for “new rev- be appointed by political officials. 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MS Walkers Members of the Jacki’s Determined Soles, led by Oak Hill resident Jacki Varacalli, third from right, stop for a group photo before the start of the two- day, 50k Capital Challenge Walk MS at the George Mason University Field House on Saturday, Oct. 3. The event is expected to raise half a million dollars for the National MS Society, Contributed National Capital Chapter. ‘It’s Academic’ members from Marshall, Brian Potter, Photos by Diane Metzger Connor Dinan and Robin Crigler, will return to ‘It’s Aca- demic,’ the longest-running television quiz program, hosted by Mac McGarry. Marshall High Team Triumphs on Critters for a Cause ‘It’s Academic’ Capital Challenge Walk MS participants take a break A team from George Marshall Crigler and Brian Potter. Their fac- from their two-day, 50- High School defeated teams from ulty coach is Melissa Nicholson. kilometer walk at a Vienna Brentsville District High School of The team will return later in the rest stop hosted by the Nokesville and Magruder High season for a playoff match. group Critters for a Cause School of Rockville, on “It’s Aca- “It’s Academic” has been recog- on Saturday, Oct. 3. From demic,” the nation’s high school nized by the Guinness Book of left are Rosanna Okada, quiz program. The match will be Records as “the world’s longest- Bengalic, Jackie Woodrum, aired Saturday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m., running television quiz program.” Drakien and Patty Korin. on NBC4, Channel 4. The program is sponsored by Gi- The George Marshall team con- ant Food. Mac McGarry is the long- sists of captain Conor Dinan, Robin time host of “It’s Academic.” Photo by Diane Metzger
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Send school notes to vienna@ (703) 255-0730, e-mail for the spring semester at Christopher Eric Michael Sheely of Vienna has been named to the spring 2009 connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is [email protected], or contact a Newport University. has graduated from Miami Univer- dean’s list at Miami University of Ox- Friday. member of the JMHS Band. sity of Oxford, Ohio, with an A.B in ford, Ohio. Allison Gentry of Vienna has international studies, cum laude, The James Madison High Keri Linn Milliron of Oakton has graduated with a bachelor of fine arts and a bachelor of arts, cum laude. Laura Blair Crosley of Vienna School Band’s annual citrus been awarded an associate in science in degree from Ithaca College’s School of He was also named to the spring has been named to the spring 2009 fundraiser will run through Nov. nursing degree from Excelsior College of Humanities and Sciences. Gentry is the 2009 dean’s list. dean’s list at Miami University of Ox- 3. Band members will take orders for Albany, N.Y. daughter of John and Susan Gentry of ford, Ohio. Florida Navel Oranges, Florida Red Vienna. Lauren Elizabeth Larkin of Grapefruit, Florida Tangelos, and Charles Parrott of Oakton has been Vienna has graduated from Miami Uni- Will Dungan of Vienna received the mixed Navel Oranges and Grape- named to the spring 2009 dean’s list at Katherine DeFazio of Vienna at- versity of Oxford, Ohio with a B.S. in Kemper History Medal and the Certifi- fruits, for delivery the first week of The College of Wooster in Wooster, tended Governor’s School for Business. cate for Excellence for AP U.S. History December. Proceeds go toward uni- Ohio. Parrott is a graduate of Oakton the Humanities and Visual and Per- at an end-of-year awards ceremony at forms, equipment, instruction, and High School. forming Arts at Christopher Newport Elizabeth Young Kwon of Vienna Randolph-Macon Academy. He was also transportation costs. Ten-pound University. DeFazio, from Madison High has graduated from Miami University of named to the president’s list for the boxes of citrus are $16; twenty- Heather Mella of Oakton, a 2006 School, competed with students from Oxford, Ohio with a bachelor of arts. fourth quarter. Dungan is a rising se- pound boxes are $22. For more graduate of James Madison High throughout the state. She is the daugh- nior, and the son of Art and Diane information or to place an order, call School, was named to the Dean’s list ter of Lynn DeFazio. Molly Caitlin McKee of Oak Hill Dungan of Vienna.
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