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Vienna Vietnam Veteran Receives National Honor Leonard Ignatowski of Chap- ties in responding to immedi- From left, Ted Velkoff, Ryan McElveen and ter 227 was selected as the ate emergency veteran and ac- Irylong Moon, the endorsed Democrats 2011 Vietnam Veterans of tive duty needs. He initiated the running for the three at-large seats on the America Member of the Year at chapter program, “Keep A Del. Mark Keam (D-35), and his wife Kathy, Fairfax County School Board. Moon, the their national convention on Candle Burning” for members attended the Vienna fundraiser to kick off only incumbent to run, called Petersen Aug. 18 in Reno, Nev. and the public to light a candle Sen. Chap Petersen’s re-election campaign. “the people’s senator.” The Vietnam Veterans of in a window to remind every- America (VVA) is a congression- one that our military personnel ally chartered Vietnam veteran are serving in harm’s way 24 service organization dedicated hours a day. Petersen Holds Fundraiser in Vienna to addressing veteran issues He serves as the chapter’s and benefits through its found- delegate to the state council ate is a healthy mix for a balanced government. “We ing principle, “Never Again and as the council’s regional li- High-profile Dems turn fuss, we feud, but we don’t have time for showdowns, Shall One Generation of Veter- aison for several chapters. He out to support Petersen’s threats or brinksmanship” because of the short leg- ans Abandon Another.” serves on the national member- islative sessions. “We get things accomplished.” VVA led the political fight to ship affairs committee and par- campaign. He noted that Northern Virginia has to be prepared establish the Vet Center concept ticipates in VVA’s national for the post-stimulus world. “That’s a challenge for and the veteran judicial review events. us. We have a lot of smart folks in Northern Virginia, court. It played a critical role Chapter 227 President Byron By Victoria Ross and we have to find a way to capture that human in the 1991 court case that Sheldon said, “[Len] is the su- The Connection capital and manage resources in other parts of our opened veteran disability per glue that inspired and held state.” claims for Agent Orange. together our chapter since he ike the experienced trial attorney that he The event was attended by high-profile local Demo- VVA is employing its re- joined VVA in March 1987. His is, Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) delivered a crats, including: Del. Mark Keam (D-35), City of sources and knowledge in not guidance and wealth of knowl- Lpolished, persuasive and succinct speech Fairfax council members Scott Silverthorne and David only meeting Vietnam veterans’ edge about VVA matters, locally, to the 40-plus guests at a recent fundraising Meyer, as well as Vienna Mayor Jane Seeman. issues, but working with the at the state level and nationally event in Vienna. Petersen, whose fourth child was born just 17 days new generation of veterans are invaluable to the Officers A lot of people think my family is from the City of before the event, said, “My two great loves are my with their own service issues and the Board of Directors re- Fairfax…We’re really from Vienna,” Petersen said, wife and the Commonwealth. I love to represent you. like the Post 9/11 GI Education sponsible for successfully man- drawing laughter from the crowd gathered at the I consider myself the people’s senator. There are 70 Bill and the new Veterans aging the affairs of our chapter.” Vienna home of Harry and Laurie days until the general election, Health Council. Ignatowski served as an army Cole on Saturday, Aug. 20. and I’m not taking anything for Ignatowski’s selection was infantry lieutenant with the Petersen explained that his an- “A lot of people granted.” based on his exceptional and 169th Engineer Battalion (Con- cestor, Jeremiah Moore, was a The fundraiser is the first of dedicated service at the chap- struction Support), Corps of Baptist preacher who lived at think my family is many slated for Petersen, who is ter, state council, and national Engineers in South Vietnam “Moorefield” in the present-day challenged by newcomer Gerarda office levels since 1987. He has during 1970 and 1971. He cur- Town of Vienna. “Jeremiah Moore from the City of Culipher of Oakton in the Nov. 8 served as a chapter leader, of- rently resides in Vienna with his preached with passion, and he was Fairfax…We’re general election. A lawyer and ficer and director, and has been wife, Diane. They have two known for his belief in religious mom, Culipher will debate involved with many chapter sons, Daniel and Leonard and freedom,” Petersen said, adding really from Vienna.” Petersen on Thursday, Sept. 22 at activities including newsletter daughter-in-law, Kate. that it was a viewpoint enshrined — Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) the Vienna American Legion, 330 editor, DMZ to Delta Dance Ignatowski is a retired federal in the Virginia and U.S. Constitu- North Center Street. The debate chairperson, membership af- employee and manages his con- tion by George Mason, Jeremiah’s is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. fairs chairperson, speakers sulting firm, Ignatowski Envi- Fairfax friend and neighbor. “Yes, we really do have Although Petersen is the incumbent, the 34th dis- panel chairperson, national ronmental Engineering Con- strong Vienna roots,” Petersen said. trict underwent its first redistricting since Reconstruc- convention delegate, and a sultant. During his remarks, Petersen praised his colleagues tion last March, and put traditionally Republican chapter member who addresses Chapter 227 has the distinct in the Virginia General Assembly, noting that while parts of Chantilly and Centreville in play. local homeless veteran and ac- honor of being the only chap- the nation is paralyzed by spiraling debt, Virginia Petersen said he will focus his energy on meeting tive duty military needs. He ter with two national members has a balanced budget. the 30,000 new constituents in Centreville and started the Minuteman Alert of the year. Lou James, who re- “While the U.S. jobless rate is 9 percent, we are Chantilly “So, I’m going to trust you, rely on you to email distribution to solicit ceived the honor in 1995, was near 6 percent. Virginia has again been rated the get the votes here in Vienna. I need you to speak members and partnered with a Vienna resident at the time number one state for business,” Petersen said. He positively about me, put out signs. I need everybody local social agencies and chari- too. said that 22-18 Democratic edge in the Virginia Sen- to be on board,” he said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 31 - September 6, 2011 ❖ 3 News Winning Gold in China Victoria Xia of Vienna, Thomas Jefferson sophomore, wins gold medal in the 2011 China Girls Mathematical Olympiad. By Donna Manz The Connection o say that Victoria Xia is good at math is an Tunderstatement. Since 1980 Victoria, sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School for FALL REGISTRATION Science and Technology, was Swan Ballet awarded a gold medal on Aug. 3 Dance Schools at the 2011 China Girls Math- Ballet • Pointe • Jazz ematical Olympiad (CGMO) held Tap • Lyrical in Shenzhen, China, where 188 Modern • Hip Hop Kinderdance & Baby girls competed. Swans (Ages 2-4) To people who examine logic problems – and solve them – ZUMBA Victoria’s prowess is enviable. 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