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Leonard Ignatowski (left), Vienna, accepts a plaque honoring him as ‘National Member of the Year’ from /The Connection John Rowan, VVA President. 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.

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A Couple Robs PNC Bank on Maple Avenue On Aug. 29, at 4:39 p.m. of- ficers responded to a bank robbery at the PNC Bank lo- cated at 355 Maple Avenue, East in Vienna. Upon their arrival officers determined that two perpetrators had ex- ited the bank on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. One suspect is described as a black male, in his late teens, wearing black pants and a black shirt. The other suspect is described as a black female in her 20s, wearing a purple sweater, black and white headpiece, sandals, and tight blue jeans. Nobody inside the bank was injured as a result of the robbery. The Fairfax County Police Department’s K-9 unit was re- quested and responded to aid in the tracking of the indi- viduals. The Federal Bureau of Investigation also re- sponded to assist in the inves- tigation. Anyone with information relating to this case is asked to call Detective Leroux of the Vienna Police Department at Two perpetrators exited the bank on foot with 703-255-6332. an undisclosed amount of cash.

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[email protected] The plant could be shut down for six weeks While some have cited the negativity in one George Barker, Toddy Puller and Dave Donna Manz of the Democratic primary races, the benefits Marsden, and Sheriff Stan Barry (D) of Fairfax. to six months according to a report in the Contributing Writer [email protected] of contested races outweigh the negatives, es- Two Democrats faced off in a very close race Freelance Star newspaper. North Anna is about 70 miles from our area. Nick Horrock pecially in districts that lean so heavily to one for the right to challenge Supervisor John County & Projects party, the primary is the election. Cooke in the Braddock District of Fairfax In April, the Surry nuclear plant, about 140 [email protected] miles away, automatically shut down after los- (It’s true that the vitriolic negativity in the County. Rich Sanders primary for the 31st, carried out via hundreds The sad part was the timing and the turn- ing power when a tornado hit the electrical Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 [email protected] of thousands of dollars in slick mailers, was out. The August primary, necessitated by the switchyard next to the plant, reported the Vir- ginia Gazette newspaper. Diesel generators an unfortunate introduction for the many vot- resolution of redistricting, and other factors ADVERTISING: ers new to the district.) lead to a voter turnout of less than 10 percent kicked in to provide emergency power. To place an advertisement, call the ad - Mary Kimm, department between 9 a.m. and But voters in the 30th and 31st Senate dis- in most areas. [email protected], 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. tricts were offered real choices. Too often these on Twitter @marykimm Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 e-mail: [email protected] Virginia: The Brightest Pro-Business Star Don Park Display Advertising 703-778-9420 were able to fashion an historic $4 [email protected] Virginia wins top ranking as a pro-business state. billion transportation bill that is already getting money to projects Andrea Smith Classified Advertising By Barbara Comstock Virginia’s eco- Credit bill to promote telework around Northern Virginia. An edu- 703-778-9411 State Delegate (R-34) nomic policies as and family friendly work policies, cated workforce is another reason [email protected] a coloring book. as well as relieve traffic congestion for our high ranking; so, our Barbara Parkinson irginia is the un- All they need to in Northern Virginia. unanimous passage of the Higher Employment Advertising questionable do is stay be- We also finally passed a Re- Education bill this year is another 703-778-9413 “V [email protected] brightest star on tween the lines search and Development Tax way to enhance our overall busi- the American flag when it of the coloring Credit in Virginia to promote our ness and family friendly climate. Editor & Publisher comes to being pro- book, and they, high tech community. 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On the K-12 education front, Photography: Louise Krafft, study, released earlier this month, creation by the 50 states and the chief co-patron of the R & D Tax we were also able in Northern Vir- Craig Sterbutzel which annually reviews the pro- federal government, Pollina em- Credit, I was pleased that we had ginia — with the help of an acti- Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John business climate of all 50 states. phasizes, “the effort to make the invaluable support of our lo- vated group of parents and busi- Heinly, John Smith The study evaluates and ranks America more business-friendly cal business community, Chambers nesses — to reverse the $120 mil- Production Manager: Jean Card states based on over 30 factors must come from all levels of gov- of Commerce and the Northern lion in cuts that had threatened including: “taxes, human re- ernment. Many states are doing Virginia Technology Council to Northern Virginia schools. 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This good news gether with my colleagues and our cluded bills to promote all types model for the rest of the county” Wesley DeBrosse came the same week that we were business community throughout of energy production — solar, demonstrates that in Virginia, we Controller able to report a surplus of $544.8 the Commonwealth to promote wind, oil and natural gas, and oth- have a solid foundation to build Debbie Funk National Sales million in the Commonwealth. and pass many business friendly ers. And this year’s budget was upon. 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6 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 31 - September 6, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Benches, Fountains, All Trees Statues, Bonsai, 25%25% Shrubs & A ‘Commuter Cactus & Succulents OFFOFF Perennials for Culipher’ To the Editor: 60-75% Patios, Walls I have lived in Oakton for one 60-75% and a half years. However, I have OFF POTS Walkways Paver Driveways spent roughly 420 hours commut- Buy 1 Get 2 Free ing to and from work during this (See store for details) & So Much More time. My tax dollars deserve good, Off-Season Pricing quality, efficient transportation Pansies solutions. And that’s why I’m vot- ing for Gerarda Culipher for State 97¢ Senate (District 34) on Nov. 8. Gerarda Culipher has common- All Flowering Tropicals sense solutions for cutting my 50% Off commute and my taxes because DAY LILIES she’s for my family and friends. Buy 1, Get 2 FREE Gerarda’s six-point transportation FREE solutions not only decrease com- Fill Dirt $19.99 cu. yd. Landscape muting time so we can be with those Bulk Mulch, Playground & Hardscape we love, but more importantly, it Chips, Organic Compost Estimates does so without raising our taxes. Prices Haven’t Changed Since 2005 For example, Gerarda intends to $24.99 cu. yd. fight for a flexible HOV, which will Shredded Hardwood Mulch Japanese Maples (6''-12') react in real-time to car accidents and construction near 495. Addi- $2.99 $3.49 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. Buy 1 Get 1 Free tionally, she will advocate for clearer temporary exits and better, more visible signs to relieve congestion. 9023 Arlington Blvd., My neighbor Gerarda lives sev- Fairfax, Virginia eral blocks from me and has com- 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. muted into D.C. for years. She 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) understands how my most pre- 703-573-5025 cious commodity—my time—di- Open 9-6, 7 days a week minishes with an increasing com- mute to and from work. Gerarda truly cares and will work to de- crease the time I’m in the car and on the metro because she, like me, wants to spend more time with those most precious. I am a “Commuter for Culipher.” Join me in electing Gerarda Culipher as our next state senator Nov. 8. www.CulipherForSenate.com

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ile photos The first ‘Musical Salute to Our Military’ concert was McLean Orchestra Board President Wayne Sharp at a wine Mimosas held last year. tasting at Barbara Comstock’s home to support this concert. Bellini’s Eggs Benedict Your Way Omelet De Jour Volunteers in traditional dress serve flavorful, aromatic McLean Orchestra Salutes Military French Toast Middle Eastern dishes at the 17th Annual Middle Eastern Steak and Eggs Food Festival hosted by Holy Transfiguration Church on Volunteer chef Omar Samaha grills a hunk of beef on a community,” says Executive Direc- derful orchestra boasts many tal- ‘Musical Salute to Our Military’ Enjoy Lewinsville Road, near the intersection of Springhill Road. spit. tor John Huling. Vinson Hall Re- ented musicians who are currently Next to the Local NFL Games to be held on Sept. 10. tirement Community has been members of the top military bands New Fresh Market on New Big TV’s home since 1969 to commissioned in Washington, D.C. It is an honor with Happy Hour Holy Transfiguration Church Hosts military officers ages 62 and older for us to do this concert at Vinson 703-281-0070 Specials he McLean Orchestra’s the 10th anniversary of the events and their immediate family mem- Hall.” Second Annual “Musi- of Sept. 11, 2001. The concert pro- bers. The concert is free and will be 132 Branch Road., S.E. • Vienna, VA Tcal Salute to Our Mili- gram will feature music that hon- According to Dr. Wayne Winston followed by a cake and champagne Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials Middle Eastern Food Festival tary” will be held at ors and celebrates the brave men Sharp, President of the Board of reception, a McLean Orchestra tra- Vinson Hall Retirement Commu- and women of the military. Trustees of the McLean Orchestra, dition. Seating is limited. Reserva- nual food festival fundraiser. To nity on Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. This “Vinson Hall Retirement Com- “The McLean Orchestra is commit- tions may be made by contacting 18th annual festival features food, the members of Holy Transfigu- concert, which will showcase the munity is the perfect place to hold ted to honoring our warriors, both the McLean Orchestra office at entertainment and kids’ activities. ration, the food festival gives the McLean Orchestra Brass Quintet, this special event. We want to bring past and present as long as we have 703-893-8646. church members an opportunity is being performed on the eve of our music directly to the military soldiers in harm’s way. Our won- to reach many people outside By Donna Manz authentic Middle Eastern side the church, sharing their culture Faith Notes The Connection dishes from handed-down recipes. and faith with visitors. The recipes, Baroody said, have The festival, at 8501 Faith Notes are for announcements and ist Church, 9201 Leesburg Pike in Church is at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean. n these parts – “these parts” been in families for generations, as Lewinsville Road, McLean, near events in the faith community. Send to Vienna, has a 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- Worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday being McLean and Vienna – are many of the cultural traditions. the intersection of Spring Hill [email protected]. Service through Sept 4. Beginning Sept. fers ongoing classes on meditation and school is at 9:30 a.m. for adults and chil- I Deadline is Friday. 11 Worship is 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. dren. Rev. Kathleene Card, Pastor. Labor Day weekend is more Forget the diet … the Middle Road, has introduced pony rides Sunday School 9:30 a.m., and Youth at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill 703-356-7100 or than barbecues and pool parties. Eastern pastries — gooey, syrupy, to keep children entertained. Christ the King Lutheran Fellowship at 6 p.m. September study Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331- www.ChesterbrookUMC.org. It also brings the area’s largest nutty — would make the sugar There are also two moon Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike in groups are Monday night’s ‘Companions 2122 or www.meditation-dc.org. food festival, a celebration of plum fairy swoon. Baklawa, bounces, face painting and Great Falls, will mark the beginning of in Christ’, and Tuesday 10 a.m. Bible A Centering Prayer Group meets traditional Middle-eastern deli- maamoul — date-filled shortbread games. the Sunday School year for all ages on Study. Bell Choir practice is Wednesday St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. at Andrew Chapel Rally Day, Sunday Sept. 11. To cel- at 7 p.m. and choir practice at 8 p.m. 1830 Kirby Road in McLean. The third United Methodist Church, 1301 Trap cacies, and music and dance, cookies — and other typical Middle ebrate, the Church will host a Rally Day Call 703-759-3722 to register for Sunday service every month at 10:15 Road, Vienna. The hour includes a brief augmented with pony rides and Eastern sweets, line tables across THE HOLY TRANSFIGURA- BBQ on the front lawn following the 11 PreSchool and Mother’s Day Out. 703- a.m. allows children to play active roles reading related to Centering Prayer, fol- moon bounces for children, ven- the hall. They partner with Ameri- The sweets table, laden TION CHURCH Middle East- a.m. service. Members and visitors are 759-3508. in the music and as greeters and ushers. lowed by a 20-minute prayer period. dors and tours of the Byzantine- can favorites, from cakes and cook- with syrupy, gooey, nutty ern Food Festival runs from 11 invited to join in the fun, including Traditional services are every Sunday at E-mail Martha Thomas at burgers and dogs and all the fixings. Epiphany United Methodist 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. [email protected] or call the styled church. On Sept. 3 and ies to brownies and fudge. confections, runs the length a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. www.gflutheran.org. Church, 1014 Country Club Drive in church at 703-759-3509. 4, Holy Transfiguration Melkite of the church’s hall. 3, and noon to 6p.m. on Sun- Vienna, will celebrate its 50th anniver- Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Greek-Catholic Church hosts its THE FESTIVAL is as much about day, Sept. 4. Epiphany United Methodist sary with a special worship service on Park St. in Vienna, presents the 12-week The Jewish Federation of 18th annual Middle Eastern cultural identity as it is about food. tian traditions,” said festival volun- The festival will be held rain Church, 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E. Sunday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. program “Passages,” for those experienc- Greater Washington and the Jewish in Vienna, has an Adult Sunday School www.epiphanyumc.com or 703-938- ing separation or divorce. The Outreach Institute offer the Mothers/ OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS Food Festival on the church’s Servers and volunteers wear tradi- teer Lani Kanakry. “We reach out or shine. Admission and park- class that will begin studying John B. 3494. DivorceCare series meets Tuesdays at 7 Parents Circle, an umbrella of free edu- grounds. tional dress, colorful and fre- to our guests to welcome them.” ing are free, but there is a charge Cobb’s book Spiritual Bankruptcy: A Pro- p.m. Cost of materials $20, scholarships cational events and resources. Jewish Will Return after the Holiday “I really believe what distin- quently sparkly. The Turkish coffee At the entrance, volunteers hand for pony rides. The price of phetic Call to Action on Sunday, Sept. The Jewish Social Services available. 703-938 9050 or rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jew- guishes us from other festivals is served, well, Turkish-style. out booklets describing the festi- menu items, from sweets to 11. Coffee at 9:30 a.m., class at 9:45 a.m. Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of [email protected]. ish home, regular meetings and group [email protected] or 703-938- support groups for those with emotional, Shabbats and holidays. Participants in- are our people, their enthusi- Perhaps, though, the piece de val and the menu and answer ques- complete plates, range from a 3494. social, and physical challenges. Vienna Assembly of God has a clude Sha’are Shalom, Congregation asm,” said Protodeacon and fes- resistance is the roast lamb dinner tions visitors may have. couple of dollars to $14 for the www.jssa.org/growth-learning. ministry to children on Wednesdays, 7- Beth Emeth, Temple Rodef Shalom and tival chairman, David Baroody. served on Saturday from 6 p.m. to “Melkite” refers to those Catho- roasted lamb dinner. To learn Unitarian Universalist Congre- 8 p.m. at the corner of Center N and Ayr the Jewish Community Center of North- gation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill HAVEN of Northern Virginia of- Hill Avenue, N.E. Children’s Church on ern Virginia. ShalomDC.org. “It’s really their enthusiasm and 9 p.m. and all day on Sunday. lics whose ancestry is Middle East- more, call 703-734-9566 or visit Road in Oakton, seeks female actors for fers a variety of free bereavement Sundays also available. 703-938-7736 or hospitality, and welcoming na- Spoiler alert: the squeamish might ern and who follow the Byzantine www.holytransfiguration.org. production of “Mother Wove the Morn- support groups, meeting on a weekly www.ViennaAG.com. Trinity United Methodist ture to everybody. Everyone want to avoid looking at the spit tradition in worship, theology, and “It’s [the food festival] a per- ing”, a play by Carol Lynn Pearson. All basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., who comes is welcomed in the on the lawn, but the aromas ema- spirituality. fect chance to show everybody ages and types needed. Play will be per- www.havenofnova.org for schedules and Vienna Christian Healing McLean, Sunday worship services are at formed Oct. 21-22 and proceeds benefit registration information. Rooms, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School for same manner of warmth.” nating from the church grounds Over the years, the parish has the various facets of our Middle The Fistula Foundation. Auditions will 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is adults is at 9:30 a.m. and for children Outside on the back lawn, vol- cast a gustatorial spell. become more diverse ethnically, Eastern traditions,” said be held on Tuesday, Sept 13. Schedule McLean Bible Church Fitness available to anyone requesting prayer. during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. unteers grill chicken, beef and “We try to offer a real insight into but its Middle Eastern roots and Kanakry. “You’re going to get an audition appointment at Class at Body & Soul Fitness. Balance is Free and open to the public. 703-698- Youth Group for grades 7-12 meets Sun- lamb. In the kitchen, volunteers our Middle Eastern culture, along the attributes of hospitality are re- fantastic food and get educated www.uucf.org or [email protected] key, energy is renewed and strength is 9779 or days at 6 p.m. A 20-minute service of 703-281-4230. gained. 9:45 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com. Holy Communion is held each Wednes- To add your Realtor represented Open House prepare stuffed grape leaves and with our Byzantine Eastern Chris- flected in the community-wide an- about it, too.” Free childcare for registered students. day at 12 p.m. 703-356-3312 or to these weekly listings, please call 703-778-9410 Andrew Chapel United Method- [email protected]. 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Send announcements to Atlas, Harlen Simple and Go grape leaves, or a $14 Roast Lamb hikes to the site of Civil War Sarah Jebian is “Goin’ Back”: A [email protected]. (acoustic). 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, Dinner served from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy skirmishes within Great Falls Park. Cabaret Event. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Deadline is Thursday for the following 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. baklawa, maamoul, namoura, 703-285-2965. Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- www.jamminjava.com. ghraybeh, or American favorites from Holy Transfiguration 18th Annual www.jamminjava.com. aged. For additional listings, visit cakes to cookies to brownies and Middle Eastern Food Festival. www.connectionnewspapers.com fudge. Free admission and parking. 12-6 p.m. Holy Transfiguration FRIDAY/SEPT. 2 703-734-9566 or Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 8501 WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 7 “A Funny Thing Happened On the www.holytransfiguration.org. Lewinsville Road, McLean. Live music Kyle Andrews, Ernie Halter and WEDNESDAY/AUG. 31 Way to the Forum.” 8 p.m. James Dulcie Taylor. 5 p.m. Palladium Civic and dancing, vendors, church tours, a Taxicab Racers. 7:30 p.m. You Are Not Alone Tour: Lee Community Center, 2855-A Place Green, 1445 Laughlin Ave., wide variety of food and activities. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Hawthorne Heights, ViFolly Annandale Road, Falls Church. McLean. Free. 703-288-9505. $14 Roast Lamb Dinner served all Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. and The Getaways. 8 p.m. Musical comedy about mistaken Sonorus II: A Wizard Rock day. Free admission and parking. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., identity and young love. $6-$15. Festival at 12 p.m., Robin and 703-734-9566 or Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. 703-615-6626 or [email protected]. Linda Williams and Their Fine www.holytransfiguration.org. THURSDAY/SEPT. 8 One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 3 Fireday V: “Fifth Flight Forward.” Group at 9:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, Murphy’s Kids, Future and Teddy p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. and the Purple Funk. 8 p.m. Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. www.jamminjava.com. SUNDAY /SEPT. 4 Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., basics of the Internet, Word and “A Funny Thing Happened On the TheRuinCity CD Release, Let’s Be Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Excel. Adults. 703-242-4020. Way to the Forum.” 3 p.m. and 8 Honest, Hit This City, The “A Funny Thing Happened On the SATURDAY/SEPT. 3 p.m. James Lee Community Center, Concussion Theory, All In Way to the Forum.” 8 p.m. James Holy Transfiguration 18th Annual 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Karma and Bandits & Beggars. Lee Community Center, 2855-A THURSDAY/SEPT. 1 Middle Eastern Food Festival. Church. Musical comedy about 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Annandale Road, Falls Church. “A Funny Thing Happened On the 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Holy Transfiguration mistaken identity and young love. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Musical comedy about mistaken Way to the Forum.” 8 p.m. James Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, 8501 $6-$15. 703-615-6626 or Early Fall Tour of the Potomac identity and young love. $6-$15. Lee Community Center, 2855-A Lewinsville Road, McLean. Live music [email protected]. Valley Native Plant Collection. 2 703-615-6626 or [email protected]. Annandale Road, Falls Church. and dancing, vendors, church tours p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna Arts Society Monthly Musical comedy about mistaken and activities. Join the Debke dance 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Vienna Art identity and young love. “Pay-What- or participate in a game of SUNDAY/SEPT. 4 Vienna. Enjoy goldenrod, sunflowers, Center, 115 Pleasant St., NW, You-Can Preview.” 703-615-6626 or backgammon or chess. Children can Great Falls National Park Civil wild senna and more. Free and open Vienna. With a demonstration of still [email protected]. enjoy pony rides, moon bounce, face War Day. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Great Falls to the public. 703-255-3631. Oh Susannah. 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ painting and more. Outdoor grills National Park, 9200 Old Dominion Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. will offer kibbee, chicken kebabs, Drive, McLean. Demonstrations by www.jamminjava.com. falafel, fattoush, hummus, stuffed living historians and ranger guided TUESDAY/SEPT. 6 See Entertainment, Page 11

Visit These Houses of Worship Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA LivingFaith A.M.E. Church 450 ORCHARD STREET 11321 Beach Mill Road “Servingb the People of God” VIENNA, VA Great Falls, VA 20165 703-938-8525 SHERATON RESTON HOTEL [email protected] It’s like coming home www.fbcv.org SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. [email protected] Dr. KENNY SMITH, www.SmithChapelUMC.com SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER PASTOR Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM WORSHIP HOURS SUNDAY: 11:00 AM 703-899-8378 LivingFaith4U.org MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM

Progressive & Welcoming Christ the King Lutheran Church ST. ANNE’S 10550 Georgetown Pike • Great Falls, VA 22066 EPISCOPAL www.gflutheran.org • Office: 703.759.6068 Weekly Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 CHURCH • Reston Pre-K thru Adult Education at 9:45 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I FALL SERMON SERIES BEGINS ON SEPT. 18 Real Faith for Real Life – 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II Answering Jesus’ Call to be true disciples! Children’s Chapel July 10 through Aug 28 Rev. John Bradford

Nursery available Rev. John Bradford 5:00 p.m. Come as You Are Contemporary Service at all services [email protected] Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. Service The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Buddhist Episcopal The Rev. Denise Trogdon Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 703-437-6530 Church of the Brethern Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 www.stannes-reston.org St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Jehovah’s Witness Catholic Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 Assembly of God Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Lutheran St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Summer Worship Hours: 8:30 am and 10:30 am Washington Christian Church ... 703-757-8134 Christ The King Lutheran Church...703-759-6068 ...703-938-7720 Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Charismatic St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 Rev. Dr. William H. Flammann, Pastor Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Methodist Church Office: 703.437.5020 Baha’i First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Church of Christ Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... Preschool: 703.437.4511 Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 703-759-3509 Disciples of Christ Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 www.gslcva.org Baptist Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 To Highlight Your Faith Community call Karen at 703- 917-6468

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life oil painting by Jill Banks. Free and open to the public. 703-319- 3971 www.ViennaArtsSociety.org.

FRIDAY/SEPT. 9 Friday Night Steak Dinner. 5:30-8 p.m. American Legion Post 180, 330 North Center St, Vienna. Grilled rib- eye steak, baked potato and salad. $9. 703-938-9535. Banjo Man. 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. We Were Kings CD Release and Dance Party, Big Hurry and Breaking Borders. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum.” 8 p.m. James Lee Community Center, 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church. “July Peaches” by Jill Banks. The Vienna Arts Society Musical comedy about mistaken identity and young love. $6-$15. Monthly Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the 703-615-6626 or [email protected]. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., N.W. in Vienna, will “Don’t Dress for Dinner, or feature a demonstration of still life oil painting by Jill Pajamas for Six.” 8 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road in Banks. Free and open to the public. 703-319-3971 Tyson’s Corner. A farce by Marc www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. Camoletti about mistaken identity and infidelities with more twists than Admission $5. 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple a corkscrew. Tickets $25. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Ave. E., Vienna. www.1ststagetysons.org/jeeves or riverbend/ or 703-759-9018. www.jamminjava.com. 703-854-1856. Championship Boxing. George Ian Axel, Bess Rogers and Allie Koi and Bonsai Show. 12-4 p.m. Mason University Patriot Center, Moss at 7 p.m., River City Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Jimmy Extension and Mokey Dorris at Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Lange to fight Raul Muñoz for WBU 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Koi displays, judging, informational title. Tickets $35-$500, available at Ave. E., Vienna. seminars, pond and koi vendors. www.ticketmaster.com and 703-573- www.jamminjava.com. Bonsai will also be on display. Free SEAT. “A Funny Thing Happened On the and open to the public. 703-255- James Madison High School Way to the Forum.” 3 p.m. and 8 3631. Marching Band Tag Day. 9 a.m.- p.m. James Lee Community Center, 4 p.m. Instrumentalists, drum line 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls SATURDAY/SEPT. 10 and color guard members will walk Church. Musical comedy about through neighborhoods in the mistaken identity and young love. Virginia Indian Festival and Madison school district handing out $6-$15. 703-615-6626 or Showcase for Native Arts.10 Tags with details about this year’s [email protected]. a.m.-4 p.m. Riverbend Park, 8700 competitions and concerts. Money “Don’t Dress for Dinner, or Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. raised on Tag Day helps pay for Pajamas for Six.” 2 p.m. and 8 Members of seven native tribes competition and travel fees, p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill MIDDLE EASTERN FOOD FESTIVAL present a cultural demonstration of instruments, uniforms and more. Road in Tyson’s Corner. A farce by the arts and their ancient way of life. Contributions can be mailed to James Marc Camoletti about mistaken Labor Day Weekend Tribal dancing, rhythmic drumming, Madison High School Band Parents, identity and infidelities with more pottery, crafts, food, hands-on 2500 James Madison Drive, Vienna twists than a corkscrew. Tickets $25. activities and more. Use chopping Va. 22181. www.jmhsband.org. www.1ststagetysons.org/jeeves or Saturday, Sept. 3, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm tools to help build a dug-out canoe, Kids Show: The Diggity Dudes. 703-854-1856. hit the mark at the archery range or Sunday, Sept. 4, 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm throw spears with the atlatl. Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church 8501 Lewinsville Road, McLean, Virginia (near Spring Hill Road) 703-734-9566 • www.holytransfiguration.org ‘American Grandeur’ at Great Falls Library Free Admission! “American Grandeur,” an exhibit of traditional, hand Middle Eastern Food Live Music & Folk Dancing printed, black and white Kabobs Moon Bounce photographs by Great Falls photographer Jan Bender, is Gyros Pony Rides on display Sept. 2 - 29, at Grape Leaves Vendors Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Falafel Backgammon & Chess The images of Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier Fattoush 50-50 Raffle National Parks were hand Baklava & Church Tours crafted with an old-fashioned camera and sheets of film. Other Favorites! Icon Shop The images were printed by the photographer in a tradi- tional darkroom. Jan is a member of Great Falls Studios and has been exhibiting her Special Feature! photographs for more than 15 years. Visit Roast Lamb Dinner $14.00 www.janbenderphoto.com or Sat., Sept. 3, 6-9 pm call 703-430-9566 Sun., Sept. 4, 12-6 pm www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 31 - September 6, 2011 ❖ 11 Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] New High School Football Season Kicks Off This Week

home the following Friday night (Sept. 9) Madison, Oakton, versus cross-town opponent Herndon. South Lakes all have Herndon, under the longtime leadership of head coach Joe Sheaffer, struggled new coaches; through a 1-9 record last year. The Hor- nets had experienced one of their better Langley and McLean seasons the previous fall (2009) when they qualified for the Div. 6 playoffs. both coming off Herndon will try to bounce back from its tough 2010 season with a good season playoff seasons. this fall. The Hornets will open with a home game on Thursday night, Sept. 1 ver- sus Langley at 7:30. That will be followed By Rich Sanders with a week two game at South Lakes on The Connection Friday, Sept. 9. Sheaffer’s coaching staff includes two igh school football stadi- former Washington Redskins in assistant ums throughout the head coach Todd Liebenstein and offen- HNorthern Region will be sive line coach Raleigh McKenzie. alive with buzz and excite- ment this Thursday and Friday night with AT MCLEAN HIGH, the Highlanders had week one action of the new season. a breakthrough 2010 season which local While some folks are still in a summer- fans will always remember for their 8-0 time mode, many families within Fairfax start. And although the Highlanders ulti- County are kicking off the new school year. McLean, on defense here, will host Washington-Lee on Thursday of this mately lost their final three games of the One of the most recognizable transition week in both teams’ season opener. The Highlanders began the 2010 sea- season, including a Div. 5 first round play- signs of the new school year is the start son with a 14-6 win over the Generals. off loss to Hayfield, the season overall was up of prep school football. Let’s take a look a highlight reel for a program which, just at where some of the local teams — Madi- Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection two years earlier, had gone winless. son, South Lakes, McLean, Langley, McLean, 8-3 last year and 6-5 in 2009, Oakton, Herndon, and Marshall — fin- has now experienced two consecutive win- ished off in 2010 as they prepare to launch ning seasons under fourth year head coach into the upcoming 2011 campaign. Jim Patrick. The Highlanders’ quest for a Madison, under former head coach Gor- third straight winning record will begin don Lieb, struggled through a re-building Thursday night (Sept. 1) of this week ver- season last year. The Warhawks, a peren- sus visiting Washington-Lee. A year ago, nial Div. 5 playoff contender during Lieb’s the Highlanders opened their season with decade-long tenure at the helm of the pro- a 14-6 win over the Generals. gram, were just 2-8 last year, winning their Following this week’s game with Wash- final two games following a 0-8 start. ington-Lee, Mclean will hit the road for Lieb stepped down as head coach dur- two weeks versus both Falls Church (Sept. ing the offseason in order to accept the 9) and Fairfax (Feb. 16) before returning head coach position at Paul VI High in home for a week four game versus Madi- Fairfax. Meanwhile, former Madison as- son on Sept. 23. sistant Lenny Schultz was named Also making the playoffs last year was Madison’s new head coach. The Langley High, which qualified for the Warhawks will begin their new football eight-team Div. 6 postseason tournament. era with their annual season-opener ver- The Saxons lost their first two games of sus cross-town rival Oakton — in the the season before winning five straight. Outback Bowl — this Friday night, Sept. Their best game of the season came in 2 at 7:30. week 10 when they closed the regular Oakton, like Madison, is under a new schedule with a 56-12 home win over lo- head coach this season following the res- Gordon Lieb was head coach at Madison for 10 years before taking the cal rival McLean. That victory clinched a ignation of Joe Thompson, who recently football position at Paul VI this past offseason. winning season for veteran head coach accepted an administrative position at John Howerton and his Saxons, who Annandale High School. Thompson, as Marshall, under second year head coach magic to Reston in 2010 as head coach of would see their season end the following Oakton’s head coach since 2002, led the Bill Lapthorn, will be looking to improve the Seahawks, who qualified for the Div. 5 week with a first round 34-10 playoff loss Cougars to outstanding success, including on last year’s 1-9 record. The Statesmen, playoffs where they defeated Mount Vernon to eventual two-time region champion Lake a state title victory in 2005 and another trip on Thursday, Sept. 1 of this week, were in the first round before losing in the semi- Braddock. to the state playoffs in 2008. Last year, scheduled to play at Lee High in Spring- finals to eventual region champion Stone The 2010 Saxons had one of the top pass- Oakton went 7-3 during the regular season field at 7:30. The following week, on Fri- Bridge. South Lakes’ high-powered offense ing attacks in the state behind since-gradu- before losing in a first round playoff game day, Sept. 9, Marshall will open its home averaged 27 points per game. ated quarterback Braden Anderson, who to Robinson, 14-7. One of the Cougars’ best schedule with a game versus Mount Vernon. Hill stepped down during the offseason passed for a school record mark of 2,300 wins last year was a 17-14 triumph over and has returned to his roots in Minnesota. yards. Only the high-powered Lake Chantilly in the final game of the regular ANOTHER PROGRAM which will be un- South Lakes’ new coach is Marvin Wooten, Braddock offense, with QB Michael Nebrich season. der a new head coach this season, like both a South Lakes assistant the past four years behind the center, could match the Saxons’ This year’s Oakton squad will be led by Madison and Oakton, is South Lakes High, under both Hill and previous coach John region aerial success in 2010. new head coach Jason Rowley, the Cougars’ which enjoyed a fine season a year ago in Ellenberger. Wooten’s right hand man will Langley will open the new season this defensive coordinator last year. The Cou- since-departed Andy Hill’s lone season at be assistant head coach Galvin Morris. week with a road game at Herndon on gars host Madison on Friday of this week the helm. Hill, who had led Park View High South Lakes opens its season this Friday Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30. The Saxons will and will also be at home versus South (Sterling) to prominent success for several night, Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. versus visiting play their home opener the following week County the following Friday (Sept. 9). years within the Dulles District, brought his Westfield High. The Seahawks will also be against Jefferson on Friday, Sept. 9.

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14 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 31 - September 6, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Viewpoints In The How did Vienna residents ride out Hurricane Irene? Throes — Donna Manz By KENNETH B. LOURIE Not really in a significant way. But when Michael Burgess, Cherie Lejeune, there’s one more thing, and that thing can owner, Pure Pasty owner, Digiboomer, run the gamut from the sublime to the Co., Vienna Vienna ridiculous, and/or from the serious and “The biggest fear was “We watched movies, time-sensitive to the familiar and regularly losing power here. We had a special lobster recurring, it may be just enough additional mental weight at the least opportune time, protected the food, kept dinner, just stayed at and over the mental edge I go. Not in any the refrigerators filled home. Went to bed about sort of way where I need psychiatric assis- with ice, we followed the 11 p.m., woke up at 2:30 tance or 24/7 monitoring, but in a way health department’s a.m. and realized the where it affects how I want to be: calm, recommendations. We power went out. My functioning and relatively normal (“normal” kept Pure Pasty open all husband had the portable meaning, in this context: not having cancer). day, people were coming generator up and running As much as I don’t want this cancer diag- in all day. After we closed, by 7 a.m. We may not nosis/living-with-cancer existence to define I went the easy route for even have power today me, it does, more often than I care to admit, control me; sometimes consciously, other suppers. I picked up [Sunday]. times, subconsciously. I don’t want to think Indian carry-out. “But, to amuse myself, I and feel certain emotions, some of which “We battened down created a day in the life of are really unhelpful in my daily pursuit of with Indian food, watched Irene, started it at Farm- normalcy, but circumstances beyond my it all happening on TV. ers’ Market yesterday.” control – unfortunately, inevitably, trigger William (3 months old) woke up about half past 2 a.m. It wasn’t some sort of acknowledgment of my cancer the hurricane that woke him, he just wanted to eat. We had no reality, and as a result, sometimes, I go to a power so we had to feed him by candlelight. I heated up his bad place. Moreover, if the timing of that trigger is particularly poor – like now, it adds bottle on the gas stove. We changed his diaper by candlelight, to the weight that all of us cancer/terminal and, then, we put him back to sleep. Michael Amouri, patients carry and unbalances that mental “About 4 a.m., I came out to the restaurant to check on it. The owner, Caffe load. At least it does for me. power wasn’t lost. I just needed to know that everything was Amouri, Vienna What’s caused me to bend but not quite okay. Where I live, everything was dark. As I drove down Maple “The first thing I break of late is the need to change my Avenue, everything was lit. I checked the restaurant and every- did was to go to health insurance coverage. Given that I’ve thing was fine. Went back home to bed happy and contented. Whole Foods to buy now been on Social Security Disability for Most of the storm was over by then.” our milk for the two years (as of 8/1/2011; that’s what hap- pens when you outlive your prognosis), I am coffee house for the eligible, though “underage” for Medicare. weekend. Back at My wife however, is not eligible. Ergo, the the café, I looked complication. Medicare is not a family plan. over the schedule. As such, if I elect to participate, I no longer Will Andes, high Then, I had to go to need the health insurance offered by the school student, Giant to get half and Connection. And once my inclusion in that Fairfax half. I realized I plan ceases, the coverage for my wife “We just stayed around needed my own ceases, so not only am I changing my cover- age, I’m changing hers as well. home. It wasn’t that big of things to get through With these changes comes: uncertainty. an impact where we live the storm. And if there’s one area/subject where I’d in Fairfax. We went to a “I needed something to go with coffee, so I bought cookies. I rather not have any uncertainty right now, little party last night, picked up two blocks of cheese, Fritos and potato chips. I didn’t it’s health insurance, for me and my family. barbecued at my cousin’s know which I’d want so I covered my bases with the variety. To say that making the wrong decision/ in Oakton. We had our “Got an extra propane tank because I could always find assessment about what we decide to do own ‘Cheeseburger in something in the freezer to throw on the grill. could cost me my life and/or our life savings Paradise’ concert (Jimmy “We closed early yesterday [Saturday] to get employees home. is almost not doing justice to the seriousness and depth of this situation/problem we face. Buffet’s Jiffy Lube concert I got something to eat, went home and watched a movie. I had (Or maybe that’s simply the cancer diagno- was cancelled) with planned on working, but, then, I thought, ‘you’re supposed to sis talking?) family. We had cheesebur- hunker down in a disaster,’ so, I did. I am hardly at the age and/or in the gers, made cookies, “It was rather nice, relaxing.” health circumstance where I could afford (li- played video games.” terally and figuratively) one wrong move. And once going forward, I doubt there’s much recourse, other than to suffer/endure the consequences of my/our actions. (If my father impressed anything on me, it was to Andrea Docos, Vienna “be aware of the consequences of your “I actually had to work actions.”) Ordinarily, as a long-time, former Chap Petersen, last night until midnight insurance salesman/financial planner, these State Senator, Va- at a construction site. We sorts of insurance/financial decisions/ calcu- 34th, new father, were just running around lations were fairly routine and not at all Vienna tying everything down. I emotionally charged. But I hadn’t been diag- “I went for a bike drove home from nosed with stage IV lung cancer back then ride on Saturday Bethesda at midnight. I (by the way, in case you don’t know, there’s no stage V). And as much as I try to pretend morning with two of slept through most of the and/or deny now, that I don’t have cancer – my children and picked hurricane.” or not admit it’s who I am, the more fre- up fresh fruit at the quently my subconscious seems to take over farmers’ market. and complicate my life. What tasks used to During the storm, we be simple now seem more challenging, even stayed in with our new though I don’t consciously think I feel any baby and watched a different. But I am different. And some days, movie. Was checking certain decisions really make that obvious. CNN every hour for Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. news.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ August 31 - September 6, 2011 ❖ 15 News

Tim Dingess reviews deployment orders Aug. 26 as his dog Lago sits Czaro, an 8-year-old German shepherd, waits to deploy Aug. 26 with next to him. Dingess is a professional civilian canine handler with Vir- Virginia Task Force 1, the international urban search and rescue team ginia Task Force 1 and is currently deployed to New England to assist sponsored by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

Photos by Deb Cobb/The Connection VATF-1 Continues Hurricane Irene Operations

Search and Rescue team Fort Bragg, N.C. They returned to Fairfax headquar- ters briefly Sunday afternoon to retrieve additional deployed in New England. rescue equipment. “Our team returned home for a few hours to pick By Jeanne Theismann up swift water rescue gear and four additional boats,” The Connection Schaff said. “They were then immediately deployed to McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey and then to airfax County’s Urban Search and Rescue Connecticut where they remain activated.” team, known as Virginia Task Force 1, is The VATF-1 team includes doctors, structural en- Fcontinuing its rescue operations along the gineers, hazardous material specialists, heavy riggers East Coast in the wake of Hurricane Irene. and four canine rescue teams. “We have 74 team members standing by in Water- “We had one injury to a team member in New Jer- bury, Conn.,” said Battalion Chief Chris Schaff Tues- sey,” Schaff said. “A hand laceration required sur- day, Aug. 30. “Flood waters are anticipated as rivers gery but the team member was released this morn- crest later today and they will remain in place as ing and is heading home. Otherwise, everyone is Firefighter Kris Sacra of Fire Station 12 in Great Falls long as they are needed.” doing well and prepared to continue recovery op- helps Firefighter John McDonell weigh his gear before VATF-1 deployed on Friday morning, Aug. 26, to erations in the wake of Irene.” both deploy Aug. 26 with Virginia Task Force 1, the urban search and rescue team sponsored by the Fairfax County Search and Rescue Department.

In aniticipation of Hurricane Irene, 74 members of Virginia Task Force 1 and four canines fit their gear into two buses prior to heading to Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 26 at the request of the Department of Homeland Firefighter Michael Moore of Station 14 in Burke checks through his Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. bags Aug. 26 before he deploys to North Carolina with VATF-1. The team is in Connecticut assisting in the wake of Hurricane Irene.

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