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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 26-November 1, 2011 onlineMcLean Connectionat www.connectionnewspapers.com ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 1 There’s Never Been a Better Time For a Change… Teachers Say…Get Educated! Did you know? Teachers and Parents Agree on School Board candidates! Did you know that the Fairfax Education Association, Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform, and the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, are endorsing the SAME CANDIDATES for School Board? • It’s time for a change that will bring the necessary resources to our neediest students, and provide differentiated support for all FCPS kids, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater sensitivity and a restorative, educational, and therapeutic discipline process to our children, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater professional autonomy for our teachers to start teaching with creativity, and not ‘to the test’.

These candidates will bring about change for the better: • Braddock: Megan McLaughlin • Lee: Tamara Derenak Kaufax • Providence: Patty Reed • Dranesville: Louise Epstein • Mason: Sandy Evans • Mt. Vernon: Dan Storck • Hunter Mill: Pat Hynes • At-Large: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, Steve Stuban

Every child, parent, and teacher matters. VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8th ~ SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS MATTER!

VOTE FOR THE FCPS BOND REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 8TH TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS!

2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic Election 2011 703-778-9414 or [email protected]

Sharon Bulova The Price Chairman of the Board of Supervisors total money raised: $1,016,755 of Influence construction and real estate: $220,426

Photos Contributed People who have Pat Herrity Springfield District business before the total money raised: $198,887 construction and real estate: Board of Supervisors $54,900 contribute to Jeff McKay incumbents. Lee District Democratic Incumbent Republican challenger total money raised: $122,018 Stan Barry Bill Cooper construction and real estate: By Michael Lee Pope $49,517 Connection Newspapers Barry Faces Cooper hy do people give money John Cook to candidates for the Braddock District for County Sheriff WFairfax County Board of total money raised: $216,681 Supervisors? construction and real estate: “People give money in politics to get $46,300 Four-time incumbent Barry faces what they want,” said Stephen Farnsworth, challenger Bill Cooper. communications professor at George Ma- son University. “If they weren’t getting Penny Gross what they want they wouldn’t keep giving Mason District By Alex McVeigh us to do it,” he said. “We would money.” total money raised: $152,558 The Connection still do some services in person, From developers to commercial real es- construction and real estate: but many of them could be tate owners and property management $42,885 airfax County Sheriff done electronically, with no companies, the roster of people who have F Stan Barry (D) will face deputy driving to a location and given money to incumbent members of the Gerry Hyland Republican challenger physically serving.” Board of Supervisors reads like a Planning Mount Vernon District Bill Cooper this November. Barry has been endorsed by Commission docket. It’s all legal in Vir- total money raised: $219,561 The Fairfax County Sheriff’s the Virginia Coalition of Police, ginia, which has no restrictions on who can construction and real estate: Office is responsible for main- the Fairfax County Government give or how much money they can con- $40,743 taining the county’s Adult De- Employees Union, the Fairfax tribute — as long as it’s disclosed. But fol- tention Center, providing court- Coalition of Police and the lowing the money isn’t always easy. house security and serving civil Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff’s “I think what voters are really interested Michael Frey law process. The Fairfax County Coalition, among others. in is transparency,” said Lincolnia Park Sully District Sheriff’s Office is the largest in More information is available Civic Association President Loretta total money raised: $147,237 Virginia, with more than 600 at www.fairfaxsheriff.com. Prencipe. “We really want to understand construction and real estate: employees. who is donating. And when campaign con- $35,473 COOPER served with the tributions are made under entities that BARRY was elected in 1999, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office aren’t transparent. It raises questions for John Foust and is completing his third term since 1988 until his retirement us.” Dranesville District in office. He has been a mem- as a lieutenant in March of this Take an entity known as Tysons West total money raised: $222,106 ber of the sheriff’s office for the year. During his time with the Assemblage LLC. The limited liability com- construction and real estate: past 32 years. Barry said over office, he worked in court se- pany is a group of commercial real-estate $34,784 his past three terms, he has en- curity, the Adult Detention Cen- developers who own land near the new acted a number of programs ter and the Criminal Justice Tysons West Metro station. Providence Dis- that save the county money. Academy. trict Supervisor Linda Smyth said that she Linda Smyth “We save the county millions He said if elected, one of his did not accept campaign contributions Providence District each year with labor programs first priorities would be to en- when the plan for Tysons Corner was be- total money raised: $139,765 that we created and are staffed force the more than 4,000 out- ing crafted. But now that the only pend- construction and real estate: by inmates,” Barry said. “We standing warrants in the county. ing business before the Board of Supervi- $14,250 restructured our training and “I would work in partnership sors is a series of rezoning decisions, all staffing to save the county more with the Fairfax County Police bets are off. Catherine Hudgins than a million dollars a year in Department to get these 4,000 “What is going on at Tysons,” explained Hunter Mill overtime costs. We have had criminals off the streets,” he Smyth, “is that there are small land own- total money raised: $59,341 our budget reduced as a result said. “Because of budget issues, ers who consolidate and set up a partner- construction and real estate: of the recession and still re- we’ll also work with the FBI, ship.” $3,625 turned $1.5 million this year, [Immigration and Customs En- 2008 to 2011 campaign finance information from the and $2.5 million last year by forcement], the U.S. Marshals CAMPAIGN FINANCE RECORDS show Virginia Public Access Project being very strict with spend- and combine resources to make the limited liability company has given ing.” it budget neutral.” $5,000 to Supervisor Smyth and $30,000 to Chair- the White House and Beyond. She says it’s unethical Barry says one of his goals if Cooper says he would make woman Sharon Bulova. Smyth accepted the money, for members of the Board of Supervisors to take elected for another term would it a goal to increase cooperation but says her vote is not for sale. money from people who have pending or future busi- be to further save money by with the Fairfax County Police “They do not get any special favors from me,” said ness in the county. electronically serving certain Department to make sure re Smyth. “Let me put it that way.” “On the face of it, it’s unethical,” said Tolchin. “They kinds of civil process. “We have Some argue that money does buy influence, or at are paying in effect to get a certain decision.” the technology to do it, we just See Barry vs. Cooper, least access. Sue Tolchin is author of Pinstripe Pa- need to get the courts to allow Page 6 tronage: Political Favoritism from the Clubhouse to See Campaign Financing, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 3 News School Bond Facts, Figures

he $252 million school bond referendum What is a bond? is on the ballot Nov. 8. Historically, school The sale of municipal bonds is a form of long-term Tbonds have a high passage rate in Fairfax borrowing that spreads the cost of major capital im- County. Each year, the School Board and provements over the years facilities are used. This staff members work with the community to develop method of financing ensures that current and future an updated five-year capital improvement program users help pay for the improvements. (CIP) for schools. To develop the CIP, the school system looks at Why are bonds needed? changes in expected enrollment, academic programs The building and renovation of schools are not fi- and facility conditions to determine priorities for new nanced through the school system’s operating funds, construction, renovations and other capital projects. but through bonds. Bonds are similar to someone ob- During the school year, approximately 175,000 stu- taining a mortgage on a residence to spread the cost dents use FCPS facilities daily for academic and ex- of home-buying over a number of years. tracurricular activities. Community organizations, such as scouting groups Why a referendum? and cultural and civic organizations also use school The law requires that voters approve bonds since facilities. they are a future obligation for taxpayers. Several factors were considered in determining which schools to include in this year’s bond referen- Why renovate our schools? dum, including: School facilities wear out over time, and they also ❖ Sustained high enrollment become outdated, both technologically and ❖ Continued need for temporary classrooms instructionally. Funding for the renovation at Tho- ❖ School located in high growth areas mas Jefferson High School is included in the bond as ❖ Strong growth at kindergarten and primary well as planning funds for the renovation of Langley ❖ Demographic characteristics and West Springfield High Schools.

— Victoria Ross School Projects

Forestville ES In the 2011 Bond

DRANESVILLE Benches, Fountains, Trees HUNTER MILL Langley HS Trees Sunrise Valley ES 25%25% Shrubs & Terraset ES Westgate ES Bond Type Statues, Bonsai, Shrubs & Haycock ES Capacity Enhancements - Elementary Schools Renovations (Construction) - Elementary Schools Cactus & Succulents OFF Perennials Thoreau MS OFFOFF Renovations (Planning Only) - Elementary Schools

SULLY Renovations (Construction) - Middle Schools

Greenbriar East ES PROVIDENCE Renovations (Planning) - Middle School 60-75% Patios, Walls FAIRFAX CITY Renovations (Construction) High Schools Walkways Fairfax Villa ES MASON OFF POTS Renovations (Planning) - High School OFF POTS Paver Driveways Canterbury Woods ES

TJHSST Union Mill ES BRADDOCK Buy 1 Get 2 Free & So Much More North Springfield ES (See store for details) Terra C en t re E S Clermont ES Off-Season Pricing Springfield Estates ES West Springfield HS SPRINGFIELD Bucknell ES 50% Off Keene Mill ES Garfield ES LEE Evergreen Magnolias, Blue Atlas Cedar & Sandburg MS Select Shade Trees Woodlawn ES MOUNT VERNON More Pumpkins Are Here FREE To find out more about the bond referendum, as well as previous bond Same Price As Last Year! Landscape referendums and details about any & Hardscape particular school projects, go to Bulk Mulch, Playground Estimates www.fcps.edu or call FCPS at 571- Chips, Organic Compost 423-1200. $24.99 cu. yd. Japanese Maples Capacity Enhancements $13,688,696 Elementary School Renovations $97,744,389 Shredded Hardwood Mulch Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Additions and other modifications) Canterbury Woods, Annandale (Construction) $14,894,268 $2.99 $3.49 Fairfax Villa Elementary School, Fairfax $3,129,294 Clermont, Alexandria (Planning/Construction) $13,608,872 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. 100 Varieties Greenbrier East Elementary School, Fairfax $3,889,687 Sunrise Valley, Reston (Planning/Construction)$16,215,447 Union Mill Elementary School, Clifton $3,419,725 Garfield, Springfield (Planning/Construction) $14,158,593 Modular Relocations $3,250,000 Terra Centre, Burke (Planning/Construction) $16,614,596 9023 Arlington Blvd., Westgate, McLean (Planning/Construction) $14,221,431 Fairfax, Virginia High School Renovation $90,575,065 Terraset, Reston (Planning) $1,053,799 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Thomas Jefferson, Alexandria (construction) $84,625,065 Haycock, Fall Church (Planning) $960,703 West Springfield, Springfield (planning) $5,950,000 Woodlawn, Mount Vernon (Planning) $1,189,450 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Forestville, Great Falls (Planning) $1,165,000 Middle School Renovation $96,225,065 North Springfield, Springfield (Planning) $899,000 703-573-5025 Sandburg, Mount Vernon (construction) $44,293,958 Springfield Estates, Springfield (Planning) $723,444 Open 9-6, 7 days a week Thoreau, Vienna (planning) $2,175,000 Keene Mill, Springfield (Planning) $908,010 Bucknell, Mount Vernon (Planning) $1,131,776

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nternational recording artist Julie Fowlis will per- Photo Contributed Iform at the McLean Community Center Sunday Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Fowlis is a Scottish Gaelic singer who won Album of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards in 2008 for her album “Cuilidh” and in 2010 for her album “Uam.” THIS IS “CONNIE” D.O.B. August 28, 2010, Black/Tan Coonhound, “I come from an area with a great wealth of tradi- spayed female, 45 lbs. They don’t get any sweeter tion and culture, and that’s what I’m always trying than Connie unless you dip her in sugar. She’s a to represent,” Fowlis said. “There are so many dif- Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis will Black and Tan Coonhound and one look into her ferent kinds of songs, ones about love, humanity, perform at the Alden Theatre Sunday, Oct. eyes will have you hooked forever. She did not 30 at 4 p.m. have a good life before coming to us. She was social history.” emaciated when she came into our care and very Fowlis was also awarded the BBC Radio 2 Folk frightened. She has gained weight and learned to Singer of the Year in 2008. She says she stays moti- word, but they do their best to put on a good show. trust us completely. Her personality shines through more and more each day. She’s great with other vated to make sure Scottish Gaelic traditions sur- “We keep it lighthearted, but we do also like to dogs, is only a year old and tries her best to please vive for future generations. involve the audience,” she said. “This will be my first you. Please give this sweetheart a chance to show “Out of about five million Scots, maybe only 1 per- visit to McLean, and it was recommended highly, so you how wonderful she is. Send in your dog adop- tion application today and get ready to be loved cent can speak Gaelic,” she said. “Much of our tradi- I’m excited to perform.” unconditionally. Attributes: tions have been lost, it’s almost an endangered spe- Her performance will be Sunday, Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. Super Sweet Missy! cies, which is why I’m always trying to spread it to at the Alden Theatre, tickets are $18 for tax district HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY others.” residents, $25 for others. Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org Fowlis and her band perform Scottish Gaelic tunes, More information on Fowlis, including samples of 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 which she says may be hard to understand every her music, can be found at www.juliefowlis.com.

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From Page 3 tirement Option Program, which allows workers at retirement age to defer retiring for three years and sources are being maximized. continue to earn salary and benefits. He also said he would institute a deadbeat parent The FCRC claims that since Barry enrolled in the program to track parents who are behind on child program in 2009, another term would violate the support payments. “I don’t believe the burden of tak- program, resulting in financial gain for Barry. ing care of their children should fall on the taxpayer,” Barry says the claims that he is abusing the system he said. are factually incorrect. He says DROP is available to Cooper said he also hopes to use increased part- anyone in the county’s retirement system, which he nerships to combat gang activity, especially in schools has been since he was 22 years old. and neighborhoods. “[They say] I am getting a $1 million payout, that Cooper has been endorsed by Governor Bob is wrong. I am getting nothing if re-elected. No re- McDonnell, Del. Dave Albo (R-42), District Supervi- tirement benefits will be collected until I leave county sor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and Fairfax County service. The amount received then will be just over Clerk of the Court John Frey. $300,000,” he said. “[They say] I am violating county More information is available at law. That is wrong. I asked the county attorney to www.cooperforsheriff.net. review the issue, which they did extensively, and I The Fairfax County Republican Committee has am in complete compliance with the law.” launched a website and campaign recently that takes Cooper declined to comment on the controversy issue with Barry entering the county’s Deferred Re- regarding Barry’s retirement benefits. Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements Epiphany United Methodist ma’kroon, pecan baboulehs, and and events in the faith community. Send Church, 1014 Country Club Dr., N.E. ghrabeh, and packages them in attrac- to [email protected]. in Vienna, will hold its Thanksgiving tive see-through trays. Orders must be Deadline is Friday. Service on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. received by Oct. 30, to be picked up on The sermon topic is “Why Me, Lord.” Sunday, Dec. 4, 12-1 p.m. at the The Vine Church, 2501 Gal- [email protected] or 703- church. Proceeds contribute to the lows Road in Dunn Loring, will be 938-3494. parish’s needs as well as to charitable holding a Pumpkinfest through Oc- endeavors supported by the Ladies tober, Monday– Friday 3-6:30 p.m., Holy Transfiguration Church, Guild. www.holytransfiguration.org. Saturday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and 8501 Lewinsville Road in McLean, has Sunday 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. announced their Annual Arabic Christmas The Jewish Social Services Pumpkinfest will benefit The Vine Sweets Sale. The Holy Transfiguration Agency (JSSA) offers a wide va- Preschool, coming Fall 2012. There Church Ladies Guild bakes Arabic pastries riety of support groups for those will be pumpkins for sale, children’s Including various baklawa varieties, date with emotional, social, and physi- activities, crafts, games and a moon and nut-filled butter ma’amoul, pistachio- cal challenges. www.jssa.org/ bounce. 703-573-5836. filled butter ma’amoul, anise and coconut growth-learning.

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Email name, mailing & email address to Alexandria Board of Elections, 703-746- [email protected]. 4050, http://alexandriava.gov/Elections t’s just a local election, why does it mat- day last winter, and it took nearly as long for Fairfax County Board of Elections, 703-324- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, ter? many people to make it home on Primary Elec- 4700, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ Call: 703-778-9410 Every member of the Virginia House tion Day, which was also the day of the earth- Arlington Board of Elections, 703-228-3456, e-mail: I [email protected] of Delegates and Virginia Senate is up quake. http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ Kemal Kurspahic for reelection, with some significant open seats Some important dates to remember: voterregistration/voterregistrationmain.aspx Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 in Northern Virginia. ❖ Tuesday, Nov. 1 is the deadline to City of Fairfax General Registrar, 703-385- [email protected] The Virginia General Assembly de- apply for an absentee ballot by mail. 7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/Registrar/ Alex McVeigh cides what to do with the state income Editorials ❖ Saturday, Nov. 5 is the last day to GeneralRegistrar.asp Community Reporter 703-778-9441 tax and other revenue, most of it gen- [email protected] erated here in Northern Virginia, most of it @AMcVeighConnect spent elsewhere. It’s fair for wealthier parts of Nick Horrock Adult Planning for Halloween Parties County & Projects the state to help pay for services in poorer parts [email protected] of the state, but the Virginia General Assem- Rich Sanders bly denies localities in Northern Virginia the Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 right to make most decisions that affect resi- Halloween parties for grown-ups often involve [email protected] dents here. In Virginia, local government has alcohol; SoberRide offers safe way home. ADVERTISING: only exactly the power given to it by the Gen- To place an advertisement, call the ad eral Assembly. The right to open schools when department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. it makes sense for each locality? No. The right alloween is not just for children any The SoberRide program will offer free cab Display ads 703-778-9410 to regulate safety, like where guns can be car- more, apparently. Halloween week rides to could-be drunk drivers throughout the Classified ads 703-778-9411 H Employment ads 703-778-9413 ried? No. The right to choose to raise revenue end is a time for celebration for Washington-metropolitan area on the evening e-mail: locally through taxes other than real estate and adults as well as trick-or-treaters, now a sig- of Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 10 p.m. 6 [email protected] property taxes? Not really. nificant holiday, especially for young adults. a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. During this eight-hour Trisha Hamilton How about School Board? You say you don’t So while the adult-sized vampires, zombies period, area residents ages 21 and older cel- Display Advertising 703-778-9419 have children in the schools, so why bother to and possibly even Mitt Romney look-a-likes will ebrating with alcohol may call the toll-free [email protected] figure out what all the strident posturing and roam our towns this weekend are great fun, SoberRide phone number 1-800-200-TAXI for Andrea Smith dozens of candidates are talking about? Con- “The scary fact is that nearly half of all U.S. a no-cost (up to a $30 fare), safe way home. Classified Advertising sider that in Fairfax County, the school system traffic deaths occurring during Halloween are Go to www.soberride.com. 703-778-9411 [email protected] spends about $2 billion (with a B) a year, more caused by drunk drivers,” said Kurt Erickson, Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has Barbara Parkinson than half of the revenue collected by Fairfax president of the McLean-based Washington provided 52,376 free cab rides home to would- Employment Advertising County government overall. Also consider that Regional Alcohol Program. be drunk drivers in the Greater Washington 703-778-9413 [email protected] Fairfax County’s reputation for excellent So plan your costume, plan your rendezvous area. Through public education, innovative schools is no small factor in its more-vibrant- with friends, plan the menu, venue and fes- health education programs and advocacy, Editor & Publisher than-national-average economy. tivities, but also plan your safe way home if WRAP is credited with keeping the metro- Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 You can discover more reasons on our you’ll be consuming alcohol. Assign a desig- Washington area’s alcohol-related traffic [email protected] website, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. nated driver, take public transportation, plan deaths consistently lower than the national @MaryKimm You can vote early, “absentee in person,” from your party in a place where friends can stay average. Editor in Chief now until Nov. 5 if you think that there is any until they’re sober enough to drive. Steven Mauren Managing Editors chance you could be away from home for 10 If all that falls through, the SoberRide pro- — Mary Kimm, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic [email protected], follow Photography: hours on Election Day. Remember that some gram can help keep impaired drivers off the Louise Krafft, people spent 10 hours on the GW Parkway one road. me on Twitter, @marykimm Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Letters to the Editor Heinly, John Smith Production Manager: opponent. solely seat-based instruction. all aspects of FCPS as a parent, Jean Card Why I’m Voting While a staunch advocate for all I want a leader who can work from special education to gifted. students, Janie has fought off at- well with others in order to get As a former President of the CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 for Strauss Circulation Manager: tempts to break up the Langley things accomplished. Work on a FCCPTA, School Board Budget Linda Pecquex To the Editor: pyramid, has accelerated renova- board requires an enormous ca- Chair for 10 terms, and Board [email protected] I have been a school and com- tion projects for our local schools, pacity for relationship-building. Chair twice, it is apparent she is munity volunteer in Dranesville CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, and remains a dedicated ally of Janie has proven that she has these enormously respected among her L.L.C. for nearly 15 years and this is one language immersion programs, skills in her 18 years of experience peers. Having now listened to two Peter Labovitz President/CEO of the most crucial school board unlike her opponent who made a on the School Board. Without debates, I am troubled that Janie’s races we will face. The economy number of erroneous and ill- them, work comes to a screeching opponent relies upon anecdotal Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer of Fairfax County, and of formed remarks in a recent debate, halt. If you can’t play well in the reports from un-named sources, [email protected] Dranesville in particular, is fueled relying on unscientific and anec- sandbox, you become an island. and is basing most of her recom- Jerry Vernon in huge measure by the reputation dotal comments attributed to a While taking a thoughtful and rea- mendations upon two union lead- Executive Vice President [email protected] of our schools, and home values few vaguely-referenced “teach- soned, data-driven approach may ers, rather than a careful exami- track this very closely. ers.” Janie Strauss is looking cre- frustrate some who want immedi- nation of actual data. Wesley DeBrosse Controller Janie Strauss has led our school atively and energetically towards ate action, it is the only sane ap- Ms. Strauss’ opponent’s sole system, the 7th largest in the na- Debbie Funk greater methods to enlist technol- proach in a school system of our strategy to save money is to gut National Sales tion, through two terrifying reces- ogy to insure our students are not size, filled with diverse learners the central office staff — the 703-778-9444 [email protected] sions, without our missing a beat only ready for the global market- and families. people who develop and assess our in terms of student opportunities place, but also to provide relief for Unlike her opponent, whose children’s curriculum, train teach- Jeanne Theismann Special Assistant to the Publisher and achievement. Our reputation early start times for high-schoolers firsthand experience is entirely ers, develop better teaching tools, 703-778-9436 is nationally known and respected. [email protected] and students who might benefit within the gifted and talented sys- @TheismannMedia No one doubts that, not even her from non-traditional, antiquated, tem, Janie Strauss has experienced See Letters, Page 9

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evaluate whether we are being effective and efficient, and who are responsible for implementing policies appropriately and fairly. Our percentage of central office staff is considerably less than our counterparts in Montgomery County, among others nearby. Ms. Strauss has the critical institu- tional knowledge, the keenest un- derstanding of the budget process, and the excellent working rela- tionship with Chairman Bulova, to insure FCPS remains a flagship school system. This is why I am voting for Janie Strauss.

Risa E. Sanders, Ph.D McLean Foust Earned a Second Term To the Editor: We need to retain John Foust as our Dranesville Supervisor. He ac- tually listens to his constituents, and then he acts on their behalf, unlike several of his predecessors. As a past president of my com- munity association, I’ve had expe- rience in working with John and those who preceded him. What a wonderful change when john foust took office! He is fair, and he con- siders both sides of every issue. Then — consistently — he makes the right decisions that benefit all of us. Let’s review just a few of his many accomplishments. ❖ When John Foust was elected four years ago, our “Soccer Moms” had only one artificially turfed field. Now we have nine, and he’s still working to get more. Just con- sider his ongoing efforts at McLean High School and his negotiations on our behalf at Langley Fork Park. ❖ He convinced his fellow su- pervisors that Rt. 7 had to be wid- ened, from Tysons to the west. The result? VDOT allocated $30 mil- lion for the project engineering and design. ❖ Thanks to John’s oversight, our expanded and beautified Dolley Madison Library became a reality — without the loss of many adjacent trees in McLean Central Park. ❖ John recognized the impor- tance of improving the walkability within Dranesville and the county. He fought for county transporta- tion dollars and implemented more than 30 improvements to pedestrian sidewalks, trails, and bike lanes. ❖ He worked tirelessly on a project that had languished for 20 years and — finally — he secured See Letters, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 9 Election 2011 BRADDOCK DISTRICT HOW TO GET YOUR ORGANIZATION’S SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE CONNECTION Partisan Messages Loud and Clear in School Board Race Calendar Listings

Megan McLaughlin Nell Hurley The Connection Newspapers contain a Calendar of Upcoming Events every week. While we cannot guarantee By Victoria Ross into easily-identifiable factions. (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) that every event we receive information about will be The Connection “If this were a presidential elec- “It has gone beyond partisan messaging to School board race listed, here is the information we need for your upcoming tion, these terms would be a huge DRANESVILLE DISTRICT event to be considered for the Calendar. We welcome n heavily-Democratic information problem for voters,” the point where the facts are getting CANDIDATES FOR THREE AT-LARGE SEATS photographs of similar events held previously, which Montgomery County, said Jeremy Mayer, associate pro- obscured, and frankly it’s getting insulting sometimes appear with Calendar items. Md., there is a joke fessor of George Mason I Name of Event: that the only way a Re- University’s School of Public Policy. to our parents.” publican can get elected is to “But the electorate that bothers to Day of the Week, Date and Time: - Jane Strauss, Democratic-endorsed incumbent run for the School Board, come out for a race like this is com- Name of the Place Event will Be Held: representing the Dranesville District since there are no party en- paratively highly-politicized and Address of the Place Event Will Be Held: dorsements and ballots don’t well-informed.” Jane K. Strauss Louise Epstein Name and Phone Number for More Information: identify party affiliation. “It has gone beyond partisan more supportive of the status quo close they are to losing their long- Incumbent (Republican-endorsed) (Democrat-endorsed) Three Sentences Describing the Event: Fairfax County also has a messaging to the point where the and will continue a School Board time grip on power. … They are non-partisan school board, facts are getting obscured, and leadership that works against par- willing to say or do anything to HUNTER MILL DISTRICT Please submit your calendar information at least but party politics and en- frankly it’s getting insulting to our ents and teachers, not with them.” prevent a landslide loss on Election two weeks before your event. Clear photographs from dorsements have been a tra- parents who say that they don’t Ilryong Moon Lolita Mancheno-Smoak “I find it unfortunate that the Day. “ similar previous events are always welcome. ditional and powerful part of want to be lumped in with one the only incumbent running (Republican-endorsed) vocal critics who claim they want Lorenze said her politically-savvy All events should be open to the public. We give in the at-large race first priority to free events. E-mail listings to: the election process. group or another,” said Jane K. (Democrat-endorsed) school reform lack an understand- messaging has been effective at Six of the School Board’s Strauss, the Democratic-endorsed ing of the many complex and var- getting attention because parents [email protected] current members are not 18-year-School Board veteran, who ied needs of all of our diverse stu- want reform. or mail to: seeking reelection, and all 12 is facing challenger Louise K. dent body,” said Tamara Kaufax, But Brown-Kaplan said that Calendar, Connection Newspapers seats are up for reelection Epstein in a heated race for the the Democratic-endorsed candi- those who vote straight-party tick- Pat Hynes Nancy Linton 1606 King Street (one from each of the eight Dranesville District seat. date for the Lee district. ets have not done their homework. (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) Alexandria, VA 22314. magisterial districts, three “I’m hearing it loud and strong Rex Simmons, chair of the “There are important concerns For more information, call 703-778-9410. elected at-large and one stu- from parents that they want us to Fairfax County Democratic Com- that parents and teachers have MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT dent member). With at least move forward in a reasonable mittee said the Democrats running been addressing. Look at the en- a 50 percent turnover on the way,” Strauss said. for the School Board are not to dorsements of teacher organiza- school board and the coming Epstein, a Republican-endorsed blame for the polarizing politics, tions and parent groups like the retirement of Superintendent parent activist who helped launch and points to the efforts of Repub- Fairfax County Federation of www.connectionnewspapers.com Jack Dale, there is a lot at Fairgrade, said she thinks the race Theodore Velkoff Sheree Brown-Kaplan lican strategist Lorenze. Teachers and FairfaxCAPS. They (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) “The concern that I have that have studied the issues and en- Republican strategist Catherine dorsed candidates based on their “Long-time incumbents want this election Lorenze is using these Republican stands on the issues. It’s these or- Daniel Storck Michelle Nellenbach candidates like they are her pup- ganizations that should guide vot- incumbent (Republican-endorsed) to be partisan … They recognize how pets. She prefers single-issue can- ers’ decisions,” she said. (Democrat-endorsed) didates, and that’s not what Fairfax Ted Velkoff, another Democratic- SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT close they are to losing their long-time grip County is about,” Simmons said. endorsed at-large candidate, said on power. … They are willing to say or do But Simmons pulls out his own Democratic candidates best repre- partisan red flags, calling Lorenze sent the sentiments and core val- anything to prevent a landslide loss on divisive and comparing her to Rush ues of Fairfax County voters. Limbaugh. “Lorenze’s parochial “I think there is a competition in Election Day.” and partisan approach to school defining the real issues, but it - Catherine Lorenze, Ryan McElveen Lin-Dai Kendall board elections is the antithesis of doesn’t always fall down the party (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) Republican campaign strategist the highly successful ‘Fairfax Way’ line. I would say the activists are John Wittman Elizabeth Schultz of investing in a world class public focused on shortcomings, failings (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) education system,” Simmons said. and controversies, and the other stake, and many observers is more about identifying the can- Ilryong Moon, a Democratic-en- candidates are focused on aca- SULLY DISTRICT say strident partisan messag- didates for reform, and she main- dorsed at-large school board mem- demic achievement and 21st cen- ing has been loud, insistent tains that reform candidates exist ber who is running for his fourth tury.” and effective. in both parties. term, said he is proud of his record Steve Greenburg, president of Just who is framing the “I hope people will vote because and not intimidated by partisan the Fairfax County Federation of message is up for debate, but they care about issues that affect rhetoric. Teachers, one of two teacher’s at every candidate’s forum, the quality of our children’s in- “I have always supported the unions that represent 4,000 teach- voters hear issues reduced to struction. For example, FCPS bu- needs-based staffing formula and ers, said FCFT members have en- the vernacular of partisan reaucrats increasingly have re- will resist any effort to dismantle dorsed candidates on both sides of Kathy Smith Sheila Ratnam politics: “Reform vs. status quired teachers to teach to SOL Steve Stuban it,” Moon said. “This is about be- the aisle. incumbent (Republican-endorsed) quo” argues against Demo- tests, and incumbents have voted (Independent) lieving every single one of our stu- “Right now, there’s a lot of pro- (Democrat-endorsed) cratic incumbents; “needs- annually to fund SOL-prep dents should have the opportunity paganda, but I would hope that the PROVIDENCE based funding,” invokes con- projects. That’s one reason why the to succeed, even those who have one common thread is that all of LEE DISTRICT MASON DISTRICT DISTRICT cerns that schools with teacher’s associations endorsed few said. “We have a situation where Sheree Brown-Kaplan, a GOP- special circumstances that require the candidates want to get more Hurricanes, Floods, Snow and Ice... poorer students have smaller incumbents, regardless of their administrators say there is no endorsed candidate running for more educational resources.” people out to vote. That is certainly class sizes and more re- political affiliation,” Epstein said. money to reduce class sizes in ar- one of the three at-large seats, ac- our goal, and we won’t really know Maintain a normal life sources than schools in Catherine Lorenze, a McLean eas like Springfield, Great Falls, knowledged the Republicans are IT’S THE DEMOCRATS who are how effective any partisan (mes- during power outages. wealthier neighborhoods. mother of three who writes the Vienna, McLean and Sully district emphasizing a message of reform, injecting partisan-politics into the sages) have been until Nov. 9,” blog Red Apple Mom, is advising with 30-plus students to a class which she defines as “accounting race, not Republicans, said Greenburg said. Get a residential standby generator. IN AN OFF-YEAR ELEC- several of the GOP-endorsed can- even through administrators have for decision-making and valuing Lorenze. TION, when there are no didates. just proposed paying some $3.5 community input.” “Long-time incumbents want this For information on FCFT-endorsed presidential or mid-term “Right now, we have a situation million to put security cameras in “I haven’t heard any overarching election to be partisan so that they candidates, go to www.fcft.org. Tamara Kaufax Sandy Evans Patricia Reed Call today for a free in home estimate races to draw voters, many where Gatehouse administrators all the high schools. …The reality message from the Democratic-en- can energize their base vote with For information on candidates en- running unopposed to Incumbent, running Incumbent, running political analysts say it’s prac- sit in beautiful plush buildings, is that the incumbents have a dis- dorsed candidates,” Brown-Kaplan red-meat, partisan rhetoric,” dorsed by the Fairfax Education As- replace Brad Center unopposed unopposed (Democrat-endorsed) (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) (571) 533-6066 tical to bundle the candidates while kids sit in trailers,” Lorenze mal record to defend.” said. “It does seem as if they are Lorenze said. “They recognize how sociation, go to www.fairfaxea.org.

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WEDNESDAY/OCT. 26 A Conversation with McLean Community Center Governing Board Meeting. 7:30 Peggy Fox p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tax district residents (Small District One A-Dranesville) who wish to speak, Thursday, November 3, 2011 call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711 to be 7:30pm until 8:30pm placed on the agenda. Open to the public. www.mcleancenter.org/ Dolley Madison Library contact/governing.asp. 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue • McLean, VA MONDAY/OCT. 31 Life Line Screening. Smith Chapel The Safe Community Coalition (SCC) is honored to Methodist Church, 11321 Beach Mill welcome WUSA Channel 9 News Reporter, Peggy Road, Great Falls. Screenings for Fox, as the guest speaker for our Fall Community bone density and osteoporosis, Meeting. She is a three-time Emmy award winning cholesterol and glucose, blocked correspondent, a Fairfax County native and arteries and more. Packages from $139. Registration required at 1-800- long-time resident of McLean. Please join us as 697-9721 or we explore our community as seen through the www.lifelinescreening.com. eyes of a concerned parent, journalist, and an active participant in our neighborhood. SUNDAY/NOV. 6 November Volunteers for Change Orientation. 12 p.m. Volunteer Fairfax Office, 10530 Page Ave., Fairfax. Choose from more than 50 community service projects. Reservations required at 703-246- 3895 or [email protected].

WEDNESDAY/NOV. 9 Virginia Chronic Pain Support Group Meeting. 1:30 p.m. at Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, 6829 Elm St., Suite 300, McLean. Group leader, Jodi Brayton, For more information visit, www.safecommunitycoalition.net LCSW. 703-532-4892.

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Classified From Page 9 incumbents electing not to return. But you What is fiscally responsible about Strauss’ might not realize that these departures will 2007 vote for the now infamous “Gatehouse 40-plus easements from property owners result in the loss of almost 100 years of col- II” proposal that sparked taxpayer and so utilities in downtown McLean could be lective institutional knowledge from the Board of Supervisor outrage for months? 25 Sales & Auctions 25 Sales & Auctions moved underground. School Board. This tremendous loss of ex- While kids sat in trailers, 18-year incum- I could go on, of course. But the most perience creates an urgent need for a steady bent Jane Strauss voted twice for a second, ESTATE SALE important aspect of John Foust’s public ser- hand on the rudder. Janie Strauss is the multi-million dollar, administrative build- Saturday November 5th. 10-3 vice is that he is always available to listen person who has the experience the new ing for FCPS administrators. 10531 Wickens Rd to us, and then he involves us in fixing those School Board will need to face the chal- Fairfax County children sat in trailers and Vienna Va 22181 problems. lenges ahead, and we need to reelect her Strauss felt it was just fine to spend up to (Last house on the left) Remember “Snowmageddon?” John this November. the $130 million on administrators like her- Paintings, hundreds of Christmas knew that we needed help, and he staffed We have come through a recession that self. decorations, miscellaneous party items and his office 24/7 to provide us with much- rivaled that of the 1930s. Under Janie This isn’t how Fairfax County wants their home assesories, New Thomas the train table, needed assistance. Then he held public Strauss’ leadership and because of her fis- precious education resources directed. Ad- Graco tote-n-go play pen, much more. Like new high quality items. meetings, listened to our recommendations cal management, the School Board man- ministrators in granite filled buildings have and suggestions, and implemented well aged to accommodate 12,000 new students little to no direct impact on the education thought-out contingency plans to assure without raising taxes; to end a two year pay of our children. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements that the nightmare would never be re- freeze for teachers; and to give all our As a member of the parent advocacy

TRUSTEE'S SALE peated. schools Full Day Kindergarten. At the same group, FairfaxCAPS (Fairfax Coalition of OF VALUABLE Compare John Foust’s record with his time, our schools have maintained their Advocates for Public Schools), I was part of IMPROVED REAL ESTATE opponent’s history of creating controversy level of excellence. Student achievement the team who assembled the research Improved by the premises known as 4600 South Four Mile Run, #1242, Arlington, Virginia within Herndon’s Town Council. We simply continues to improve, and last year we were against the Gatehouse II proposal. We suc- can’t afford to lose John Foust as the proud to produce a record number of Na- cessfully demonstrated to the Board of Su- In execution of a Deed of Trust from Linda Faye John- son, also known of record as Linda Faye North and Linda F. Dranesville Supervisor. tional Merit Scholars. pervisors that FCPS’ business case was Johnson, dated May 31, 2006, and recorded June 5, 2006, in Deed Book 3987 at page 2577 among the Land Records of Ar- Paul Wieland Shirley Bloomquist flawed with gaping holes in their budget lington County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will McLean Great Falls assumptions. offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Court House for Arlington County, at 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Ar- Louise Epstein has the fiscal experience lington, Virginia, on School Board Needs a New Leadership we need to ensure efficient use of taxpayer Monday, November 7, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. resources. As a Harvard-trained tax attor- ney, she’ll tell taxpayers what is going on the following property being the property contained in said Steady Hand Needed Deed of Trust, described as follows: behind the scenes. She won’t hide the ball To the Editor: To the Editor: Unit 1242, The Carlton, a Condominium like Strauss and the Superintendent have RPC No. 28034987 By this point in the election cycle, every- Jane Strauss — an 18-year incumbent on done. Commonly known as 4600 South Four Mile Run, one is aware that this year there will be a the Fairfax County School Board — may be Kim Farrell #1242, Arlington, Virginia 22204. larger than normal turnover on the Fairfax a lot of things, but fiscally responsible is FairfaxCAPS Director TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $15,000.00 or ten per- County Public School Board, with many not one of them. Vienna cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 6.50 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory HELP Visit These Houses of Worship note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set WANTED: off against the purchase price. Assemblies of God Church of Christ Resurrection Lutheran Church...703-532-5991 Churches-United Methodist Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Part-time stand the risk and cost of resale. Arlington Assembly of God...703-524-1667 Arlington Church of Christ...703-528-0535 Arlington United Methodist Church graphic artist Calvary Gospel Church...703-525-6636 Churches Lutheran(Missouri, Synod) ...703-979-7527 Church of God- Anderson, Indiana Our Savior Lutheran Church...703-892-4846 Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Baptist Trinity United Methodist Church and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Church of God...703-671-6726 of McLean...703-356-3312 to help on Bon Air Baptist Church...703-525-8079 Churches-Nazarene real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Charles Wesley United Methdist alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be McLean Baptist Church...703-356-8080 Arlington First Church of the Nazarene deadline with Churches-Episcopal ...703-356-6336 sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of Memorial Baptist Church...703-538-7000 ...703-525-2516 St Andrew Episcopal Church...703-522-1600 Calvary United Methdist...703-892-5185 redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- St George Episcopal Church...703- 525-8286 ments of record affecting the same, if any. building ads, Buddhism Church- Brethren Cherrydale United Methodist...703-527-2621 The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center St Johns Episcopal Church...703-671-6834 Church of The Brethren...703-524-4100 Chesterbrook United Methodist St Mary Episcopal Church...703-527-6800 In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- page layout, 202-331-2122 ...703-356-7100 St Michael S Episcopal Church vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- Churches-Baptist Clarendon United Methodist...703-527-8574 clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Churches- Catholic ...703-241-2474 photo process- Arlington Baptist Church...703-979-7344 Community United Methodist...703-527-1085 time of sale. St. Agnes Catholic Church...703-525-1166 St Paul Episcopal Church...703-820-2625 Cherrydale Baptist Church...703-525-8210 Mt. Olivet United Methodist...703-527-3934 ing and other Cathedral of St Thomas More...703-525-1300 St Peter’s Episcopal Church...703-536-6606 First Baptist of Ballston...703-525-7824 Walker Chapel United Methodist The subject property and all improvements thereon will Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek St Thomas Episcopal Church...703-442-0330 be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- Mt. Zion Baptist Church...703-979-7411 ...703-538-5200 aspects of pro- Catholic Church... 703-734-9566 Trinity Episcopal Church...703-920-7077 chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Our Lady of Lourdes...703-684-9261 ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Churches Lutheran(ELCA) Churches -Baptist-Free Will Churches- United Church of Christ as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- ducing our 15 703-979-5580 Advent Lutheran Church...703-521-7010 Bloss Memorial Free Will Bethel United Church of Christ um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Baptist Church...703-527-7040 ...703-528-0937 chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of weekly newspa- St Ann Catholic Church...703-528-6276 Faith Lutheran Church...703-525-9283 St. Charles Catholic Church...703-527-5500 German Lutheran Church...703-276-8952 Rock Spring Congregational the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Churches -Christian Science risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- pers. Must be Lutheran Church of The Redeemer United Church of Christ...703-538-4886 Vatican II Catholic Community McLean-First Church of Christ, Scientist ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ...703-356-3346 ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- able to work NOVA Catholic Community...703-852-7907 ...703-356-1391 Non-Denominational ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary First Church of Christ, New Life Christian Church - McLean Campus fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of Tuesdays plus Scientist, Arlington...... 571-294-8306 conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and 703-534-0020 local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- Metaphysical ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- part of Monday Churches- Presbyterian after shall be assumed by the purchaser. Arlington Presbyterian Arlington Metaphysical Chapel ...703-276-8738 or Wednesday Church...703-920-5660 SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE: DAILY EUCHARIST: Presbyterian Church The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the Church of Covenant Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Weekdays in America Churches right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- as needed. ...703-524-4115 approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Christ Church of Arlington...703-527-0420 Clarendon Presbyterian Church (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- Hourly rate. 1:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Saturday, 8:30 AM mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) 703-527-9513 Synagogues - Conservative 5312 North 10th Street All Are to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or Send letter, Little Falls Presbyterian Church Congregation Etz Hayim...703-979-4466 time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement Arlington Virginia 22205 Welcome! 703-538-5230 hereunder. resume to Parish Office: (703) 528-6276 Trinity Presbyterian Church... Synagogues - Orthodox 703-536-5600 Fort Myer Minyan...703-863-4520 Additional terms and conditions of sale may be Chabad Luvavitch of Alexandria-Arlington announced at the time of sale. resumes@ Westminster Presbyterian ... PARISH WEBSITE: 703-549-4766 ...703-370-2774 DAVID N. PRENSKY connection www.rc.net/arlington/stann Substitute Trustee Churches- Unitarian Synagogue - Reconstructionist FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: news Universalist Kol Ami, the North Virginia David N. Prensky papers.com. Unitarian Universalist Church Reconstructionist Community Chasen & Chasen of Arlington 703-892-2565 ... 571-271-8387 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 To highlight your Faith Community call Karen at 703-778-9422 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 15 BRING YOUR CAMERA. BUILD SOME MEMORIES. Entertainment

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WEDNESDAY/OCT. 26 Annual Town of Vienna Halloween Parade. 7 p.m. On Maple Ave. from Berry St. to Center St. “Celebrating 65 Years of Tradition: The Vienna Halloween Parade Through the Decades, 1946-2011.” Guests include the Washington Redskins Marching Band. Children are invited to walk in the parade in their Halloween costumes. No registration required, meet at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Virginia Commerce Bank, 374 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Children FALL FESTIVAL 2011 must be accompanied by an adult. www.viennava.gov or 703-255-6360. Sat, October 29; 10 AM – 2 PM Foster & Lloyd. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. The country crossover duo. $22. The Kiln Club will be having a two-day show and sale on A celebration for families & kids of all ages: www.wolftrap.org. Nov. 5-6, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Hayrides • Pony rides • Giant Inflatable Climbing Wall Colvin Run Road in Great Falls. Meet local potters and A Giant Moon Bounce • A Junior Ferris Wheel • Cakewalks THURSDAY/OCT. 27 shop quality one-of-a-kind wares from over a dozen Dan Bern. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 artists. Functional stoneware and porcelain pottery is Carnival Games & Competitions • Face painting & Story Telling Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. handmade with vivid glassy glazes; seasonal gift items of African Curios • Puppet Shows • Hotdogs, Pizza & Cotton Candy Mother Goose. 10:30 a.m. City of holiday ornaments and ceramic jewelry will also be Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 available. High-fire stoneware and porcelain tableware North St., Fairfax. Stories, songs and Admission: $7 kids under 18; Parents admitted Free fingerplays. Age birth to 23 months are durable, fired at an excess of 2000˚ F resulting in with adult. 703-293-6227, TTY: 711. dishwasher, microwave and oven-safe versatility. Sonny Landreth. 8 p.m. The Barns at www.kilnclubwdc.com. Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Slide guitarist from Louisiana. $25. www.wolftrap.org. www.jamminjava.com. Mason University Patriot Center, Encaustic Art Talk. 7 p.m. McLean Chuck Prophet at 7 p.m. and Atomic 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Ranchera Project for the Arts, 1234 Ingleside Tom at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 music. Tickets are $63-$143, PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH & PRESCHOOL Ave., McLean. Georgia Nassikas will Maple Ave. E., Vienna. available through 8980 Brook Road in McLean • www.ProvidenceToday.org discuss the encaustic process and www.jamminjava.com. www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- what inspires her. Free and open to Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. SEAT. Accessible seating is available the public. [email protected]. Providence Baptist Church & for patrons with disabilities by calling Preschool, 8980 Brook Road, 703-993-3035. McLean. An inflatable climbing wall, www.patriotcenter.com. FRIDAY/OCT. 28 super slide, moon bounce, children’s Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish Ellis Paul, The Michael Clem Trio ferris wheel, pony rides, pumpkin Isles. 4 p.m. Alden Theater, McLean and Lizanne Knott. 8 p.m. carving, hayrides, face painting, Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., carnival games, a story telling tent, Ave., McLean. Celtic music. $25. Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. cake walk, an African curios market [email protected]. Friday Afternoon Chess Group. 1 and a raffle. Hotdogs, a bake sale, “The How and the Why.” 2 p.m. and p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 cotton candy, cold drinks and hot 7 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Players cocoa available. Parents free, under Road, Tyson’s Corner. On the eve of a of all levels welcome. No registration age 18 $7. 703-893-5330. prestigious conference, an up-and- necessary. All ages. 703-757-8560, Music: An Insider’s Guide Lecture. coming evolutionary biologist TTY: 711. 4 p.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 wrestles for the truth with an Sonny Landreth. 8 p.m. The Barns at Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. The French established leader in the field. Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Choral Tradition: Calm amid Chaos, Tickets $25. www.1ststagetysons.org Slide guitarist from Louisiana. $25. with A. Scott Wood, conductor of the or 703-854-1856. www.wolftrap.org. Amadeus Orchestra. Adults. 703-356- Amadeus Concerts. 4 p.m. Saint Luke Trick or Treat Through the 0770, TTY: 711. Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Haunted Woods. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Pumpkin Tales. 10 a.m. Great Falls Pike, McLean. With the Reston Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Chorale, Saint Francis Choir, Saint Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Great Falls. Storyteller Gary Lloyd Luke Choir and Amadeus Community Ghosts and goblins are back, along presents stories for the season, more Singers. Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott with two new scary treat stations. funny than scary. All ages. 703-757- Wood, conductor. Maurice Durufle’s Ages 6 to 14 accompanied by a 8560, TTY: 711. Requiem, op. 9 and Bach’s Suite No. parent. $10, $7 Meadowlark “The How and the Why.” 2 p.m. and 3. Reception to follow.$25, age 17 members, pre-paid at 703-255-3631 8 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill and under free. x 0. Road, Tyson’s Corner. On the eve of a www.amadeusconcerts.com. “The How and the Why.” 8 p.m. 1st prestigious conference, an up-and- Virginia Wind Energy: Plentiful, Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s coming evolutionary biologist Renewable, Affordable. 11:45 Corner. On the eve of a prestigious wrestles for the truth with an a.m. Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 conference, an up-and-coming established leader in the field. 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Moonshine And Mayhem. 9 a.m. www.jamminjava.com. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio SATURDAY/OCT. 29 St., Great Falls. A 2.5-mile hike with Christy Nockles. 7 p.m. Scott Ainslie in Concert. 8 p.m. reveals how Riverbend was a hideout George Mason University Patriot Alden Theater, McLean Community from local authorities during Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Prohibition. For age 13 and up. $8. Christian music. Tickets are $15-$32, Blues. $20. 703-759-9018. available through [email protected]. www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Kids Show: Gustafer Yellowgold. SEAT, 202-397-SEAT. 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple SUNDAY/OCT. 30 www.christomlin.com or Ave. E., Vienna. Vicente Fernandez. 7 p.m. George www.patriotcenter.com. 16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Violinist Bobby Yang and his band, the Unrivaled Players, perform at McLean High School Oct. 20 with orchestras from McLean High and Longfellow Middle School.

Photo by Alex McVeigh/ The Connection McLean Rocks to the Classics

concert, symphonic and chamber orchestras. Longfellow, McLean “We had a really great week here in McLean, and I orchestras joined by love doing classes and shows like this because they’re all about passion and practice,” Yang said. “We did a violinist Bobby Yang. lot of talk about techniques, but the techniques are different than the ones I did in high school, college and private lessons, it’s still about fundamentals.” By Alex McVeigh McLean junior Diana Kelley, a viola player, said the The Connection nature of the songs themselves helped her learn bet- ter technique. ock violinist Bobby Yang teamed up with “I’ve been playing for eight years, but a song like orchestras from McLean High School and ‘Helter Skelter’ has a lot of rhythms that were new RLongfellow Middle School Thursday, Oct. to me,” she said. 20 to perform rock music with a classical Katerina Clark, an eighth-grade violinist from twist. More than 200 student musicians participated Longfellow, was one of the orchestra members who in the show, which took place after a few classroom stayed after the show to get Yang and his band to sign sessions with Yang. their instrument cases, CDs or T-shirts. She said it was “I think at first the students thought they would one of the most exciting performances of her life. learn how to make crazy rock sounds, but Bobby “It was scary at some points, you always have those showed them the key is good technique,” said Katie nightmares that you’re going to slip during a song or LaBrie, McLean High School orchestra director. “The something will break,” she said. “But it was amazing techniques he taught them are very important for to just be onstage and hear what we were playing, the musicians going forward, and they learned that it’s an experience I’ll never forget.” once they master those, they can take it wherever James Katz, an eighth-grade violinist from they like, like Bobby has.” Longfellow, said his favorite piece was “Sweet Child o’ Mine” by Guns ‘n’ Roses. YANG, a Colorado native, spent years learning vio- “I really like the rhythm of the song, we got to lin in his youth, but discovered that his passion was play it really fast and it repeats throughout the song,” in more modern rock music. When he found a way he said. “I learned a lot this week, and one of our to combine the two, he was able, to use his term, future projects will be to do the opposite of what we “Yang it.” did here, make a classical piece into a rock song.” “When I say ‘Yang it,’ it means to do something to the best of your abilities while keeping your own THE EXPERIENCE was also a good one for most personal style,” he said. audience members. The show was a sell-out with Yang and his band, the Unrivaled Players, played hundreds of parents, students and friends packing songs from Led Zeppelin, Cream, The Beatles, Prince, the school’s auditorium. David Bowie and more. In most songs, Yang’s violin “I really enjoyed the mix of classical and rock,” took the part of the vocal melody and lead guitar. said McLean junior Sydney Menchhoff. “I think my He played with two different groups of students favorite part was when they played Queen’s ‘Bohe- during the show, members of Longfellow’s concert 7 mian Rhapsody,’ especially the part in the beginning and 8 and chamber orchestras, as well as McLean’s when it was just Bobby playing.”

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By Rich Sanders on the field.” The Connection While the Highlanders’ pursuit

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection of the district tournament crown cLean High’s strong bid fell barely short, the team certainly Mto capture the Liberty gave it their best effort. District tournament That has been the case through- title last Friday evening fell just out the season as McLean has con- short when the Highlanders lost a sistently been among the top tier 1-0 decision to Fairfax in the game of teams across the region. played at Madison High School in The Highlanders, earlier this Vienna. fall, put together a solid third place Both McLean (12-6) and Fairfax showing at the Sun Devil Tourna- (also 12-6) were set to begin play ment in Virginia Beach Sept. 9-10. in the 16-team Northern Region There, the Highlanders won three playoffs earlier this week on Tues- of their four games over two days, day, Oct. 25 versus opponents the wins coming over Green Run from the National District. (Va. Beach), 6-0, Grassfield McLean reached the Liberty Dis- (Chesapeake), 4-0, and Kempsville Langley High quarterback Nick Casso hands the ball off to fullback A.J. Holtberg trict tournament championship (Va. Beach), 1-0. The loss came to during the Saxons’ home game loss to Yorktown on Oct. 14. This past Friday night, game with wins over South Lakes, St. Catherine’s, 3-0. Oct. 21, the Saxons won their Liberty District game at South Lakes, 35-3, to improve 3-2 in overtime, in a quarterfinals Key wins over fellow Northern their season record to 4-4. Langley will be at home this Friday night for a district game last Monday, Oct. 17, and Region teams this fall came over game versus Fairfax at 7:30. Marshall, 2-1, in a semifinals af- such opponents as host team fair last Wednesday, Oct. 19, at South County, 2-0, in the High- Madison. landers’ season opener on Aug. 30; Week 8 High School Football Wrap-up In the quarterfinals home win home team Lake Braddock, 4-0, in over South Lakes (7-9), sopho- a contest played Sept. 20; and a By Rich Sanders extended its win streak to five games last week with more forward/midfielder Christin home win over district foe Fairfax, The Connection a 17-7 Liberty win at Fairfax. Grant Hoffman ran for Geisler scored two goals to lead 1-0, the following day. a pair of scores in the Warhawks’ win and Nick Dorka the Highlanders, while Sofia In district games over the regu- n Northern Region high school football week added a field goal in a game the Warhawks led at Andreoli, a junior forward, scored lar season, McLean went 4-2. The eight action last Friday night, Madison High halftime 10-0. Madison, 5-0 in the district, will play one. wins came over Langley, 5-3, in a Iwas a 17-7 winner at Liberty District opponent at Stone Bridge (7-1), also 5-0 in the district, this Also in the victory, senior for- road game on Sept. 15; Fairfax, 1- Fairfax. Meanwhile, in other Liberty District Friday night with the Liberty District title on the line. ward/midfielder Becca Latimer 0, on Sept. 21; South Lakes, 4-0, games, McLean lost to visiting Stone Bridge, 38-6; Stone Bridge won at district opponent McLean, 38- had two assists for the winners and at home on Sept. 27; and Jefferson Langley defeated host team South Lakes, 35-3; and 6, last week. The Highlanders, who trailed 21-0 af- Leandi Venter, a senior forward/ High, 1-0, at home on Oct. 12. The Marshall defeated visiting Jefferson, 17-7. Mean- ter one quarter, scored on a long pass play in the midfielder, had one. district losses came at Marshall, 3- while, Oakton fell from the unbeaten ranks with a third quarter from Daniel Hecht to Samer Abdelmoty. In Friday’s finals lost to Fairfax, 2, on Oct. 4; and at Madison, 1-0, 35-10 Concorde Distict home loss to Westfield. McLean (4-4) will look to snap a two-game losing the game’s lone goal came from on Oct. 26. Oakton was 7-0 going into its game versus streak when it travels to Jefferson for a district game the Rebels’ Cassidy Tammaro. Westfield, which was also unbeaten. After falling be- this Friday. A victory there will put the Highlanders Following her team’s first round THE LIBERTY DISTRICT hind, a first quarter field goal by Cougars’ kicker Eric in position to have a winning season if they can also playoff win over South Lakes, coach’s recently met to make All- Goins got Oakton within 7-3. But the Bulldogs scored defeat cross-town rival Langley at home in week 10. McLean head coach Summer Liberty District selections and the 14 second quarter points to take a 21-3 halftime lead. Langley High got to the .500 mark last Friday by Vanni talked about her team’s pur- Highlanders were well repre- Oakton quarterback Tuck Masker threw a 38-yard defeating Liberty opponent South Lakes, 35-3, on suit of the district title. sented with eight McLean players touchdown pass to Kyle Downer in the third quarter, the road. Philip Mun rushed for 167 yards and three “Our goals have not yet been being recognized. but the Bulldogs scored touchdowns in both the third touchdowns and A.J. Holtberg rushed for 72 yards. achieved,” said Vanni, who earlier Those McLean players to earn and fourth quarters to secure the win. Saxon QB Nick Casso tossed a short touchdown pass this month gave birth to a baby on First Team All-District honors Oakton will play at Robinson this Friday night. The to Kevin Wood. South Lakes will be looking for its Oct. 3. were: Kristen Ahearn, Becca improved Rams (3-5), who were 1-5 at one time, first win when it plays at district opponent Marshall “We want a district title. We be- Latimer, Leandi Venter, and Allison are coming off a win over Herndon last Saturday. this Friday night. The Statesmen won their second lieve in taking it one game at a Wilhelm. Second Team selections Westfield, meanwhile, will play at unbeaten game of the season last Friday over guest team time from this point on. We refuse were: Sophie Andreoli, Ava Centreville. The Concorde title will be on the line in Jefferson, 17-7. to lose by being out-hustled. The Mirzadegan, and Amelia Dutrow. that affair. Langley will be at home this Friday night against girls are ready to have some fun And being named Honorable Men- Madison High, which was 1-2 earlier this season, Fairfax. and leave everything they’ve got tion was Jacki Kleger. Saxons Volleyball Peaking at the Right Time By Rich Sanders match.” ence.” Meanwhile, junior setter Jenna Dean has The Connection Going into the season, Langley’s roster Langley has benefitted from a marvelous proven to be a vocal, uplifting floor leader was a young one overall. Shifflett antici- season from senior outside hitter Julia for the Saxons. ith the postseason set to begin pated it would take time for her team to Weeks, who has proven to be a nice sur- “She is our voice on the court and keeps Wnext week, the Langley High begin to jell and come together as a strong, prise for the Saxons. the girls loose,” said Shifflett. “She really girls’ volleyball team is in a good cohesive unit on the floor. “She has both exceeded my expectations understands my philosophy and how I want place — the Saxons are playing well, fo- Over the weeks the Saxons have gotten as an offensive threat and has been a great things run on the floor.” cused on wrapping up the regular season better and better and are currently playing leader on and off the court,” said Shifflett, Langley was 6-0 in district matches go- in strong fashion, and excited about the up- at a high level. of what Weeks has brought to the squad. ing into this week. The Saxons are sched- coming district and regional tournaments. “As a group, they were young and `green’ “I credit her with bringing this team to- uled to wrap up the regular season with “This team has really progressed through- and it has taken the course of the season gether.” district meetings versus visiting Fairfax on out the season,” said Langley head coach for them to grasp and perform the style of Other solid seasons have come from jun- Tuesday, Oct. 25, and at Stone Bridge on Susan Shifflett, whose team was riding an offense that we like to use,” said Shifflett. ior middle blocker Madeline Osburn and Thursday night, Oct. 27 at 7:15. eight-match win streak going into this week. “Watching game film from the beginning sophomore setter/outside hitter Alex The district tournament is set to begin on “They are increasingly confident with each of the season to now, I see quite a differ- Andrejev. Halloween evening, Oct. 31. 18 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com In September 2011, 85 homes sold between $3,453,795-$119,000 Home Sales in the McLean and Falls Church area. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $3,453,795-$306,000 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com OPEN HOUSES Address ...... BR . FB . HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ...... Subdivision 6807 WEMBERLY WAY ...... 4 ... 4 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $3,453,795 .... Detached ...... 1.17 ..... 22101 ...... PARKVIEW HILLS SATURDAY/SUNDAY, 1100 WAVERLY WAY ...... 5 ... 5 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,775,000 .... Detached ...... 0.77 ..... 22101 ...... LANGLEY FARMS 872 CENTRILLION DR ...... 6 ... 5 ... 3 ...... MCLEAN ...... $2,620,000 .... Detached ...... 1.61 ..... 22102 ...... GARFIELD PARK 7702 CARLTON PL ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,825,000 .... Detached ...... 0.95 ..... 22102 ...... MILLWOOD OCTOBER 29 & 30 1575 MADDUX LN ...... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $1,750,000 .... Detached ...... 0.48 ..... 22101 ...... CHALICE CREST 6192 ADELINE CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,550,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ..... 22101 ...... HASTINGS ESTATES 1361 KIRBY RD ...... 6 ... 5 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,400,000 .... Detached ...... 5.00 ..... 22101 ...... GEORGELAS SUBDIVISION 820 TURKEY RUN RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,325,000 .... Detached ...... 0.93 ..... 22101 ...... PART LANGLEY FARMS 1114 SPRING HILL RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,325,000 .... Detached ...... 1.53 ..... 22102 ...... SPRING HILL 1216 INGLESIDE AVE ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,280,000 .... Detached ...... 0.40 ..... 22101 ...... COURTS OF INGLESIDE 7901 GEORGETOWN PIKE ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,275,000 .... Detached ...... 1.00 ..... 22102 ...... RIVINUS 1310 MERRIE RIDGE RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,175,000 .... Detached ...... 0.36 ..... 22101 ...... THE DOGWOODS AT LANGLEY 7003 HOLYROOD DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,140,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 ..... 22101 ...... BALMACARA 1556 FOREST VILLA LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,085,000 .... Detached ...... 0.37 ..... 22101 ...... FOREST VILLA WOODS 1580 HIGHLAND GLEN PL ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $1,065,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 ..... 22101 ...... HIGHLAND GLEN 968 SAIGON RD ...... 6 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,060,000 .... Detached ...... 1.35 ..... 22102 ...... SAIGON 7102 IDYLWOOD RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH .. $1,000,000 .... Detached ...... 0.35 ..... 22043 ...... BROOKSIDE MANOR 1701 CRESCENT LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $989,000 .... Detached ...... 0.48 ..... 22101 ...... CLAUDE H SMITH PROP 1571 FOREST VILLA LN ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $975,000 .... Detached ...... 0.63 ..... 22101 ...... FOREST VILLA WOODS 6920 ARBOR LN ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $957,000 .... Detached ...... 0.50 ..... 22101 ...... RIVER OAKS 7513 OLD DOMINION DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $929,000 .... Detached ...... 1.40 ..... 22102 ...... HILLVIEW ESTATES 1518 CARLIN LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $927,500 .... Detached ...... 1.00 ..... 22101 ...... CHESTERBROOK 2005 CROFTON PL ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $893,000 .... Detached ...... 0.41 ..... 22043 ...... HILLSIDE MANOR 1406 COLLEEN LN ...... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $880,000 .... Detached ...... 0.32 ..... 22101 ...... POTOMAC HILLS 6657 MADISON MCLEAN DR ...... 2 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $879,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.10 ..... 22101 ...... MADISON OF MCLEAN 7804 FALSTAFF RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $878,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ..... 22102 ...... MC LEAN HAMLET 1239 DALEVIEW DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $865,000 .... Detached ...... 1.04 ..... 22102 ...... WOODSIDE ESTATES 2010 CROFTON PL ...... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $860,000 .... Detached ...... 0.38 ..... 22043 ...... HILLSIDE MANOR 2041 WESTMORELAND ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $860,000 .... Detached ...... 0.28 ..... 22043 ...... WESTMORELAND 1320 ELSINORE AVE ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $860,000 .... Detached ...... 0.32 ..... 22102 ...... MC LEAN HAMLET 6004 Woodley Road, McLean • $939,000 • Open Sunday 8200 FALSTAFF RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $855,000 .... Detached ...... 0.55 ..... 22102 ..... CONDON MANOR OF MC LEAN 7421 SENECA RIDGE DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 2 ...... MC LEAN ...... $840,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ..... 22102 ...... HUNTING RIDGE 1–4 p.m. Jane Price, Weichert, 703-628-0470 8220 CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS DR#604 .... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $835,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ONE PARK CREST 6221 MORI ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $795,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ..... 22101 ...... POTOMAC HILLS When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 2682 HILLSMAN ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $769,000 .... Detached ...... 0.17 ..... 22043 ...... HOLLY CREST Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 7121 THRASHER RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $765,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ..... 22101 ...... LANGLEY MANOR 7723 SPOLETO LN ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $750,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22102 ...... MCLEAN PLACE TOWNHOME www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. 6405 OLD CHESTERBROOK RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $749,900 .... Detached ...... 0.80 ..... 22101 ...... DIVINE D P 2057 ARCH DR ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $737,500 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ..... 22043 ...... PIMMIT HILLS Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 7204 SONNET CT ...... 8 ... 4 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $735,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ..... 22043 ...... OLNEY PARK 6151 LOCH RAVEN DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $735,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ..... 22101 ...... POTOMAC HILLS 7012 WESTBURY RD ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $734,000 .... Detached ...... 0.38 ..... 22101 ...... WESTBURY HEIGHTS Clifton 1002 KIMBERWICKE RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $730,000 .... Detached ...... 0.47 ..... 22102 ...... GREENWAY HEIGHTS 12033 Seven Hills Ln...... $789,000...Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 7631 SHREVE RD ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $695,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ..... 22043 ...... NONE 2433 LEXINGTON RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $690,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ..... 22043 ...... FALLS HILL 1808 PANDA LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $690,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 ..... 22101 ...... SOUTHRIDGE Fairfax 1219 KENSINGTON RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $682,000 .... Detached ...... 0.13 ..... 22101 ...... KINGS MANOR 1430 MAYFLOWER DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $640,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 ..... 22101 ...... BROYHILLS MCLEAN 10563 James Wren Way...... $600,000...Sun 2-4...... Pat Fales...... RE/MAX..703-503-4365 1810 GREAT FALLS ST ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $633,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 ..... 22101 ...... WEST LEWINSVILLE HEIGHTS 1715 MACON ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $630,000 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ..... 22101 ...... LEWINSVILLE HEIGHTS Herndon 7369 MONTCALM DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $612,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ..... 22102 ...... HALLCREST HEIGHTS 1911 DALMATION DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $600,000 .... Detached ...... 0.31 ..... 22101 ...... DEVON PARK 12003 Cheviot Dr...... $499,881...Sun 1-4...... Suzanne Hilder....Coldwell Banker..703-471-7220 8220 CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS DR#1409 .. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $600,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ONE PARK CREST 13501 Copper Bed Rd...... $515,000....Sat 1-4 ...... Don Xu..United Realty, Inc..703-204-1188 7400 ELDORADO ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $600,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.05 ..... 22102 ...... HALLCREST HEIGHTS 1548 BRUTON CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $596,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.06 ..... 22101 ...... STONELEIGH 7023 HAYCOCK RD #I ...... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $575,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22043 ...... GATES OF WESTFALLS Leesburg 7341 ELDORADO ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $565,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.04 ..... 22102 ...... HALLCREST HEIGHTS 18944 Woodburn Rd...... $529,000..Sat 12-3...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 6823 OLD CHESTERBROOK RD ...... 4 ... 4 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $560,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ..... 22101 ...... ROSEMONT 1854 MACARTHUR DR ...... 2 ... 1 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $555,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ..... 22101 ...... CHESTERBROOK 18944 Woodburn Rd...... $529,000...Sun 1-4...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 1803 WESTMORELAND ST ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $537,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 ..... 22101 ...... HILLSIDE MANOR 43672 August National Terr...$575,000...Sun 1-4..Cathy/John McCambridge...Samson Props..703-906-7067 7303 ROCKFORD DR ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $491,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ..... 22043 ...... CHURCHILL SQUARE 7622 LUNCEFORD LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $485,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ..... 22043 ...... PIMMIT HILLS 7782 MARSHALL HEIGHTS CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $485,000 .... Townhouse ..... 0.03 ..... 22043 ...... MARSHALL HEIGHTS McLean 1800 OLD MEADOW RD #1606 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $475,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... REGENCY CLUB OF MCLEAN 1519 N. Pathfinder St...... $1,249,900...Sun 1-4...... Monica Gibson.....Keller Williams ..703-944-3434 6215 OLD DOMINION DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $470,000 .... Detached ...... 0.67 ..... 22101 ...... MCLEAN 8220 CRESTWOOD HEIGHTS DR#210 .... 1 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $450,900 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ONE PARK CREST 8340 GREENSBORO DR #214 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $410,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ROTONDA Oakton 1625 INTERNATIONAL DR #419 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $402,000 .... Mid-Rise 5-8 Floors ...... 22102 ...... LILLIAN COURT AT TYSONS 2715 Ridge Ct...... $859,000...Sun 1-4...... Jin O’Neill...... Weichert..703-893-1500 7615 FISHER DR ...... 4 ... 1 ... 1 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $390,000 .... Detached ...... 0.43 ..... 22043 ...... PIMMIT HILLS 7533 FISHER DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $387,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ..... 22043 ...... PIMMIT HILLS 15303RD FLOOR SPRING GATE DR#9321 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $360,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22102 ...... GATES OF MCLEAN Reston 6800 FLEETWOOD RD #201 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $355,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22101 ...... MC LEAN HOUSE NORTH 1509 Autumn Ridge Cir...... $394,900...Sun 1-4...... Sheri Daniel...... Keller Williams..703-489-2656 1828 PEABODY DR ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ... FALLS CHURCH ..... $350,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 ..... 22043 ...... PIMMIT HILLS 8340 GREENSBORO DR #605 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $342,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ROTONDA 12059 Summer Meadow Ln .. $650,000....Sat 1-4...... Catherine Mussett...... RE/MAX..703-447-1632 8350 GREENSBORO DR #111 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $335,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ROTONDA 7640 PROVINCIAL DR #208 ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $323,500 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22102 ...... THE COLONIES South Riding 8340 GREENSBORO DR #711 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $320,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ROTONDA 8380 GREENSBORO DR #105 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... MCLEAN ...... $306,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22102 ...... ROTONDA 25725 Howerton Drive...... $739,000...Sun 1-4...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 Copyright 2011 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com. Sterling 106 Minor Rd...... $519,000...Sun 1-4...... Linda Beck...... Long & Foster..703-430-1000

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