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Photos by Ken Moore/The Connection Musicians with the Difficult Run String Band filled the historic commu- The Grange was built in 1929 and used to be the community center of nity center with sound. “Musicians say the acoustics are fantastic,” said Great Falls. “The Grange could be the jewel of Great Falls,” said Jorge Kathleen Murphy, president of the Great Falls Community Farmers Mar- Adeler, the way it was in the past. ket. Community celebrates the Back to the Future renovations of The Grange.

By Ken Moore Kathleen “It’s an establishment "Now its time to have The Connection Murphy, presi- that’s been around dent of the longer than most of conversations to bring he 13 steps of The Grange Great Falls us,” said T.R. Cook, of our community center blocked the historic commu- Historical the Optimists Club. T nity center from one of its origi- Society and “For a long time, it back to life." nal purposes “as a symbol of manager of was just a building — Kathleen Murphy, Great Falls commitment to community involvement Great Falls standing in the way. and progress.” Community Now, it’s a focus point Historical Society On Saturday, March 7, about 75 members Farmers Market. that can really benefit of the community gathered to celebrate the the community.” "Through all its history it renovations to the 1929 building and grounds that now make it accessible to all Ann Kosche, of Cindy Jordan, of has always been the of Great Falls. Herndon, calls her- the Fairfax County “For far too long, it was not accessible to self the Puttery Mom. Park Authority, center of the community. our residents with disabilities and to our She calls the Great operated the new senior citizens,” said Supervisor John Foust, Falls Community wheelchair lift It can become that who helped secure $350,000 for the Farmers Market a Saturday. “It’s $503,000 project from County carry-over great way to meet been a long time again." funds in 2013. The Fairfax County Park people. Of the event coming,” she said. — Phil Pifer, Great Falls Citizens Authority funded the balance of the project. Saturday, she said, “My mother Association “Great Falls has many assets, but one “It’s nice to see some wouldn’t be able thing it does not have is an official commu- fresh faces that might to come into this nity center,” said Foust. “The Grange is our not know we’re here building without "Great Falls has many de facto community center.” year round.” it.” And Saturday, the community came to assets, but one thing it The Grange in a manner used for in the past that can really benefit the community,” said the effort won’t stop here.” by the original farmers that built the hall in T.R. Cook, of the Great Falls Optimist Club. Of course, Adeler knows a gem when he does not have is an the center of Great Falls. “It’s gone through ups and downs, but sees one. official community Kathleen Murphy and Cindy Jordan through all its history it has always been “The potential is extraordinary,” he said. brewed hot apple cider; the Difficult Run the center of the community. It can become “The Grange could be the jewel of Great center." String Band filled the hall with banjo, bass, that again,” said Phil Pifer, of the Great Falls Falls.” — Supervisor John Foust guitar and fiddle music; Adrian Bessenyei, Citizens Association. He said the possible activities for youth, 5, colored, when he wasn’t helping his The Great Falls Grange Hall was the first senior citizens, adults and the entire com- Kathleen Murphy, president of the mother Marcela Bessenyei, one of the ven- grange hall built in Virginia and one of five munity are “endless.” Great Falls Historical Society and Great dors with the Great Falls Community Farm- granges built in Fairfax County, said The past decade, “the building has been Falls Community Farmers Market. ers Market; and most all of the 75 patrons Kathleen Murphy, president of the Great completely underutilized,” said Julie Casso, Stay tuned, or get involved. gathered and talked before and after the Falls Historical Society. of Arts of Great Falls, formerly Great Falls “We can do a lot more to bring the day’s event. “Now that the Grange has been brought Foundation for the Arts. community together. Come join us,” “For a long time, it was just a building up to code the question is what are we go- “It is time to begin to have conversations said Eric Knudsen, president of the standing in the way. Now it’s a focus point ing to do with it?” said Jorge Adeler. “I hope to bring our community center to life,” said Great Falls Citizens Association. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 11-17, 2015 ❖ 3 News Viewpoints What would you like to see in the budget?

Beverly Bradford, Great Falls: “I’d like to see $200,000 to start that resident curator program for the Turner Farm House.”

Photo by Abigail Constantino/The Connection Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), Joe Mondoro, county deputy director of budget, Jane Strauss, school board member and Kristen Michael, FCPS finance assistant superintendent, present the advertised FY 2016 budget to Great Falls residents on Wednesday, March 4. Kris Gregory, Dranesville District: “I would like to see increased funding for the library. I’m one of the library advocates. The library system has suffered disproportionately. It has taken Budget Discussion the highest percentage of cuts since the recession. We would very much encourage the county to try and consider finding some more alternate revenue Weathers the Storm sources.”

Michael pointed to the increasing num- Great Falls residents ber of students, 28.2 percent, who will be eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in Bill Canis, vice president of the Great Falls meet county 2016. She also stressed the increase in ex- Citizens Association: penditure to offset for full-day Mondays and “We’re happy to hear that the parks budget has representatives, point the growing size of classes. been pretty much kept intact. The resident curator- Kris Gregory asked about the driving force ship program is very important here in Great Falls to community’s for student enrollment growth. Strauss said because we have a very prominent house right out that employment opportunities, birth rate here on Georgetown Pike that’s been falling down budget priorities. and young families wanting to live closer for four years and it’s owned by the park authority. to jobs are among many factors contribut- The best option we have for it is to have the resident By Abigail Constantino ing to the increase. curatorship program be put in place and for the park The Connection Michael said that the FY 2016 budget is authority to pick someone to actually live in that “realistic and balanced,” but acknowledges house as the curator.” upervisor John Foust (D- that it does not fulfill all of the needs of Dranesville), School Board mem- FCPS but it addresses its priorities. S ber Jane Strauss, Kristen Michael Bill Canis, of the Great Falls Citizens As- School Notes held Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. from March from Fairfax County Public sociation, asked if the county budget ac- 21 until May 9 (no regatta on April 4) on Schools and Joe Mondoro from the Fairfax counted for the resident curatorship pro- the Occoquan at Sandy Run Regional Park, Send school notes to County budget office met with 16 residents gram that was being studied by the County 10450 Van Thompson Road, Fairfax Station. [email protected] by Fri- of Great Falls to discuss the advertised FY Planning and Zoning Historic Preservation. day. 2016 budget on a rainy and foggy night at Mondor said that the process was started Each year, the Northwest Federal the Great Falls Library on Wednesday, March but is not in the FY 2016 budget. Credit Union Foundation (NWFCU On Saturday, Feb. 21, crew team mem- 4. Beverly Bradford pointed to the 93 county Foundation) awards a total of $100,000 in bers from Langley High School will Mondoro said that the county is very re- positions eliminated and the added 48. “What college scholarships – $5,000 each – to 20 participate in their “Boats and Oars” liant on real estate taxes—63.9 percent of were the 93 positions eliminated?” Mondoro students who have demonstrated qualities fundraising effort throughout neighbor- the revenue generated from homeowners said that the redundant positions were spread of leadership, dedication and commitment hoods in McLean and Great Falls. Each year, and businesses. However, office vacancy out all over agencies. “Every agency has some in school, at home and in the community. the Langley High School Crew Team asks rates are highest on record since 1991 at form of reduction” based on process and “em- “These students have displayed the quali- the larger community for financial support. 15.2 percent, which causes a decrease in ployee suggestion,” he said. ties that will make them future leaders in Donations to Langley Crew (LCBC) are tax value. Mondoro said that investors view the Foust said that he hoped to identify the our community,” said Chris McDonald, deductible. county as a good place to put money in, community’s priorities and get feedback Chairman of the NWFCU Foundation and And the team invites you to come see a “but we do have a high vacancy problem,” with these meetings so they can be reflected President/CEO of Northwest Federal Credit regatta or two in the spring. Regattas are he said. in the budget. Union. Week in Great Falls

Nominations Sought for Jean nee; a listing of significant achievements, such as leading cal Society / Attention: Treasurer / PO Box 56 /GF, VA 22066. publications, noteworthy accomplishments; and a summary Tibbetts History Award of the significance of the nominee’s overall record of con- The Jean Tibbetts History Award honors outstanding tributions. Deadline for submission for the 2015 Award is Focus on Financial Crimes contributors to the research, articulation, dissemination, March 31, 2015. Please mail nominations, with complete The Great Falls Senior Center speaker will be Tom and preservation of the history of life along the Potomac documentation, to GFHS History Award Committee, At- Polhemus, Investigator with the Financial Crimes Section River corridor from McLean to west of Dranesville and south tention Jack Nutter, Chairman / PO Box 56 / Great Falls, of the Fairfax County Police Department. Polhemus will through Herndon. Candidates for the Jean Tibbetts His- VA 22066 or by email to: [email protected]. speak on financial crimes, Internet fraud, and how not to tory Award are selected from annual nominations to the Jean Tibbetts herself was a writer of Great Falls history, become a victim, April 7 from 11 to 1:30PM at Colvin Run Society and the Award carries a stipend of $200. The who recognized and displayed excellence in historical re- Schoolhouse, 10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. The pro- awardee’s name is placed on the Great Falls Historians search. The Great Falls Historical Society is proud to com- gram is being sponsored by Brightview Assisted Living Great plaque, displayed in the Great Falls Library. memorate her memory with this Award and we appreciate Falls. To register email Polly Fitzgerald at Nominations should include a brief resume of the nomi- your support. Donations may be made to: Great Falls Histori- [email protected] or call 703-759-4345.

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Enjoying Another Snow Day in Great Falls Daisy Whitworth hiking one of Great Falls’ awesome From left: Avery Perez, Trinity Day, Lexie Perez and Alexa Gianoplus pictured on snowy (smelling) trails! Immediately followed by a roaring fire March 5 in Great Falls. and doggie treats.

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Special Commissioner’s Public Sale of Fairfax County & Fairfax City Tax Delinquent Real Estate… AT AUCTION! Tuesday, March 31, 2015 @ 11 A.M. at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse Entrance 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax VA 22030 At the request of the Special Commissioner, & by Order of The Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, the following Comstock Reflects on ‘An Inspiring Weekend’ described real estate will be offered to the highest bidder at PUBLIC AUCTION... U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10): “It was such a privilege to mark the 50th anniversary of Selma to Montgomery civil rights marches with Parcel 1 (Molly L. Schwartz, et al.): 5900 Grayson Street, my colleague, Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights leader and foot soldier in the fight for voting rights and justice. Springfield; 0.217+/- Acre, Improved. Tax Map #: 0803-02240001 It was an inspiring weekend of faith and commemoration with over 100 Members of Congress attending to honor these American heroes.”

Parcel 1

Parcel 2 (Mohammed N. Shirazi, et al.): 10503 West Drive #D, Fairfax; Fairfax Professional Village Condos. Tax Map #: 57-4-20-4C Parcel 3 (Mohammed N. Shirazi, et al.): 4242 Chain Bridge Road #C, Fairfax; Fairfax Professional Village Condos. Tax Map #: 57-4-20-6C Parcel 4 (Mohammed N. Shirazi, et al.): 4242 Chain Bridge Road #D, Fairfax; Fairfax Professional Village Condos. Tax Map #: 57-4-20-7D Parcel 5 (John Samuel Jackson, et al.): 6313 Old Dominion Drive, McLean; Chesterbrook; 0.438+/- Acre. Tax Map #: 0313-01-0070

Parcel 5

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Balancing Act: Budgeting for Housing An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered By David Levine to homes and businesses. in a good condition is another one. Excessive For example, even at $1,325/month as the Published by Executive Director damage and wear-and-tear of their rental hous- average rent in Fairfax County, this monthly Local Media Connection LLC Good Shepherd Housing and Family ing will make their security deposits — the one rent is actually not the most costly of the 1606 King Street Services, Inc. they had struggled for weeks to pull together family’s household expenses. In fact, at an av- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 — vanish into thin air. erage of $1,821/month, the highest monthly Free digital edition delivered to n our work housing families and indi- We know the hardest part is making that expense is for childcare. All told, when all the your email box. Go to viduals experiencing homelessness, rent payment on the first of each month. It expenses are added up, a typical family of three connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Imany of them have never lived in hous- is a real balancing act. As the sociologist would need $82,572 in annual income in ing of their own. They have lived doubled Sudhir Venkatesh once noted about low-in- Fairfax County to afford to live comfortably NEWS DEPARTMENT: up with relatives and friends, camped come families living in South Chi- there and cover all its expenses. [email protected] out in broken-down minivans, or Commentary cago who struggled to make rent The federal poverty line annual income for Kemal Kurspahic checked into motels for overnight payments: “This does not mean a family of three is $19,530. As many families Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 stays. But signing a lease with a com- people fail to plan but … there are experiencing homelessness are earning just [email protected] mitment to a year’s worth of monthly rent pay- separate temporal horizons, one in the im- above the poverty line, the amount of income Amna Rehmatulla ments — that’s a new or long-ago experience mediate future and the other a longer way needed to live without worries in Fairfax Editorial Assistant 703-778-9410 ext.427 for them. And it’s a scary one, too. off.” In other words, these families focus on County is a long way off for them. [email protected] That’s when we come into their lives to help the expenses to be paid today, not tomorrow Still, even for low-income families and indi- Ken Moore them out. Our housing locators and case man- or next month. viduals experiencing homelessness, our case Community Reporter agers work with them to understand the ba- In its just released poverty study of women managers and housing locators can make a 240-393-2448 sics of renting a housing property. Without and girls in the Washington D.C. metropolitan world of difference. They work to find them [email protected] question, the rental lease gives them rights. It region, the Washington Area Women’s Foun- very affordable housing within a shrinking pool Jon Roetman bestows on them the new lawful designation dation included information on the average of this kind of housing. Once housed, they sup- Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 [email protected] of “tenant.” But a rental lease also comes with monthly expenses faced by poor families liv- port them in getting a budget in place — and @jonroetman new responsibilities. ing in our region. Drawing on 2013 U.S. Cen- then we can only hope that nothing upends The responsibilities are not easy. Paying rent sus Bureau data and other datasets, the au- their budgets. ADVERTISING: on the first of the month is their highest prior- thor of the study provided measures of eco- No medical emergencies. No transmission For advertising information ity as a tenant. Keeping in line with rental com- nomic security for what a family of three with- repairs on their cars used for work. No one- [email protected] munity rules and regulations is equally impor- out public assistance would need to pay its time spikes in their heating costs. It is a bal- 703-778-9431 tant. Making sure that they keep their housing expenses. ancing act. Salome Howard-Gaibler Display Advertising 703-778-9421 Letters to the Editor [email protected] veto House Bill 1318! Maple Avenue on Sunday after- edly with the “ugly” segment of An Open Letter Andrea Smith We are counting on your strong noon. A young lady driving her car your article that summarizes the Classified Advertising promise to defend voters in Vir- in the right lane adjacent to the end of the Virginia General Assem- 703-778-9411 to Governor ginia. Thank you again for all you parking lot attempted to make a bly (Editorial, “Good, Bad and [email protected] Dear Governor McAuliffe, do for citizens. right turn (correctly) into the lot. A Ugly: A look at recently ended ses- Debbie Funk When you visited our Pre-Ses- biker was attempting to pass her on sion of the Virginia General Assem- National Sales 703-778-9444 sion Round Table Luncheon in Anne Sterling her right side and he nearly clipped bly,” Connection, March 4-10, [email protected] December 2013, we in the League President, League of Women her. He started screaming and yell- 2015). It seems as though lobby- David Griffin of Women Voters were thrilled to Voters of Virginia ing at the young woman and then ing and payoffs are far too com- Marketing Assistant hear you say, “I think we should started hitting and kicking her car. mon an occurrence in politics 703-778-9431 do everything we can to make vot- She was terrified. these days. This makes me ques- [email protected] ing as easy as possible in Virginia.” Bully Bikers His obscenities and aggression tion the legitimacy of our repre- You have kept your word, and To the Editor: was so horrific that it attracted sentatives, not to mention the gov- Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm have been a wonderful friend to I’d like to share some comments numerous people. ernment as a whole. When corpo- [email protected] voters in Virginia. We were proud about our wonderful town As the young lady pulled into the rations fund a representative to a @MaryKimm to sit near the front when you an- (Vienna) and the surrounding parking lot the biker came to chase far greater degree than the major- Executive Vice President nounced budget money for new communities regarding bicycle rid- her and was all set to start yelling ity of the public could donate dur- Jerry Vernon voting equipment, at your press ers. As a point of reference, I love and screaming at her for “her ing a campaign, wouldn’t it be safe [email protected] conference in Virginia Beach – and to ride my bicycle, a Trek Hybrid fault” of hitting him. I intervened to assume that the money comes Editor in Chief to lobby for that budget line. that is perfect for the trails and the and stopped his aggressive ap- with multiple strings attached? Steven Mauren Managing Editor Now a bill has been passed by W&OD. I ride at least once a week proach and then he started taking It comes with a price, that price Kemal Kurspahic both houses, requiring citizens and get in approximately 20 miles it out on me! He saw my license presumably being an unwavering Photography: who apply for absentee ballots to to get my exercise in and just gen- plate as a Marine Corp’s vanity loyalty that disregards public opin- Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: include a photocopy of their valid eral enjoyment. plate and told me I was a disgrace ion entirely. I see it almost as Laurence Foong, John Heinly photo ID. There is no real purpose My point here is that I recognize to the Corps! He wanted a fight. blackmail, “you put through poli- Production Manager: to this bill, beyond making it and appreciate all bikers and what That is all there is to it. cies that favor our business prac- Geovani Flores harder to vote– because registrars they are doing as fun and exercise. When is the Vienna Police de- tices, the money keeps flowing and Special Assistant to the Publisher have no photo with which to com- However, I witnessed yesterday partment going to start ticketing you get to stay in office.” Jeanne Theismann [email protected] pare the mailed copy. an incident that is indicative of the these aggressive bikers who are Nowadays your bank account is @TheismannMedia This measure would have espe- increasing “bully” population of driving on our roads but are not your mouth, and if you don’t have cially harsh effects on the old, the many bikers today. Bikers who ride driving within the laws enacted for the money then your mouth is CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 poor, the disabled, and the in our streets designed for cars but our roads? Also, what about “ag- sewn shut. This is classism in a [email protected] homebound– depriving them of an taking aggression out on vehicles gressive bicycle driver” behavior of nutshell, and if we want to be true easy way to vote if traveling pre- for following the motor vehicle these bully bikers? Can we do to democratic process, then there sents a challenge. laws when they themselves do not. something about them as well? is no place for lobbying practices A number of organizations– in- I’m not talking about just the ca- in the people’s government. Oh cluding many in the electoral sual biker but the major bikers Sean DuGuay wait I forgot, corporations are board and registrar associations– who think they are powerful Vienna people too right? oppose this bill. The League stood enough to keep up a 50 mile an with them to lobby against this hour ride on our streets. Money Talks Christopher S. Fenwick suppressive measure. And now we I was in the parking lot of Noodles To the Editor: McLean ask you, with great respect: Please and Company and Starbucks on I must say I agree wholeheart-

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Foundation Board members Erin Lobato and Mike Kearney thank Tim Photos by Patrick Korten/The Connection and Leigh Burke for organizing the local annual golf tournament for Amy Frix, Patti Hulett and Alison Duenkel at the Winter Wine Tasting at more than a dozen years. Proceeds benefit local elementary schools in River Bend Country Club. Great Falls. Celebrate Great Falls, with Wine Tasting

group has donated more than half a mil- Community comes lion dollars to local schools, community projects, the Freedom Memorial, and many together at River other endeavors. Old Brogue owner Mike Kearney is a member of the Foundation Bend Country Club. Board of Directors, as are Erin Lobato, Glynis Canto, Bev Lane, Malou Rennert and sellout crowd of 200 Great Falls Katie Simmons. residents and members of the Upcoming Foundation-sponsored events Alocal business community gath- include the annual Charity Golf Tourna- ered at River Bend Country Club ment, on June 1 at Hidden Creek Country on Friday evening, March 6, to mix, mingle Club in Reston, and the 4th of July Celebra- and raise money for the Celebrate Great Falls tion at the Great Falls Village Center on Foundation. It was the organization’s sec- Saturday, July 4. Fall brings the Halloween Mike Kearney presents Tina ond annual wine tasting event, held at River Spooktacular, followed by the Celebration Aulakh, of Brightview Assisted Bend Country Club on a very cold evening. of Lights at Christmas time. Susan Goggin samples a new glass Living on Colvin Run Road, with The Foundation’s origin goes back nearly The Foundation invites all Great Falls resi- at the Celebrate Great Falls Foun- one of the gift baskets presented 20 years, when a local nonprofit called The dents to volunteer at Foundation events, to dation Winter Wine Tasting at to lucky participants at the Winter Brogue Charities began raising money for become sponsors and to join the mailing list. River Bend Country Club. Wine Tasting. local citizens in need, and for supporting For more information visit local projects and events, such as the an- www.celebrategreatfalls.org. nual Fourth of July Fireworks. Now known as the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation, the — Patrick Korten

From left — Tom Perkins, Sonya Schwierl and Missy Perkins were among Celebrate Great Falls Foundation Directors Malou Rennert, Bev Lane, the hundreds of Great Falls residents at the Foundation’s 2015 Winter Erin Lobato. Wine Tasting.

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that a review of crisis intervention Over some objections, Bulova training within the police de- partment be added to the launches ad hoc commission in wake commission’s scope of work. But Herrity and Cathy of police shooting and obfuscation. Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) also raised concerns saying that By Ken Moore more than 16 months, a the board itself be more in- And Tim Peterson $12 million civil suit by volved in the review. The Connection Geer’s family, intervention “It’s been over two years by a U.S. senator and a since we have had a Public upervisor Michael Frey did not court order to get the first Safety Committee meeting, mince words when voicing oppo- information on the shoot- although one has been prom- S sition to Chairman Sharon ing, which came in January ised for some time,” said Bulova’s establishment of an ad when police named Torres. Herrity. “The board needs to hoc police commission Tuesday, March 3. have a discussion in open ses- “This is not the time nor the right way to FAIRFAX COUNTY re- sion on these critical issues.” proceed,” said Frey (R-Sully). leased more than 10,000 “I think it is the board that Bulova’s commission will include law en- pages of documents about should be clearing the mind forcement, legal experts, citizens, academ- the shooting and the inves- of the citizens as to where we ics, public information officers, and media. tigation on Jan. 30, 2015, are,” Hudgins said. “This is Fairfax County Police officer Adam D. in response to the court or- not the way I would like to Torres shot and killed John Geer of Spring- der. The documents re- do this.” field inside the doorway of his own home vealed that four other of- Frey believes the commis- on Aug. 29, 2013. Police were called fol- ficers on the scene dis- sion will solely focus on the lowing a domestic argument, and spoke agreed with Torres, who Geer case. “This is the latest with him for more than half an hour while said Geer moved his hands reaction to a nasty situation he stood in his doorway, unarmed, with his rapidly down from his head in the media,” he said. “I hands raised and resting on the frame. Geer towards his waist prompt- guarantee that focus will not was shot in the chest and died in his house ing Torres to shoot. be on process, it will be on without receiving medical attention. It took “I think there will be a this case.” time to do this, but I think The commission will “re- this is after we deal with view all police department Commission Members pending outcome of the policies related to critical in- POLICE Geer case,” said Frey on cidents including how and Det. Sean Corcoran, Fairfax Coalition of Police Tuesday. when information is released Local 5000 But that could take years, to the public,” according to a Det. John Wallace, Fairfax County Police Assn. Brad Carruthers, Fairfax Fraternal Order of Police, Bulova said, during release issued by the county. Lodge 77 Tuesday’s Board session. Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection It will also review police poli- Joseph Woloszyn, Southern States Police The commission will re- Demonstrators from around Virginia met Jan. 8 in cies related to use-of-force Benevolent Association Lt. Gervais Reed, Fairfax Black Law Enforcement view existing policies, prac- front of the Fairfax County Courthouse and Police and training policies, threat as- Officers Association tices and programs regard- Fire department headquarters to demand an indepen- sessments and the Internal Lucy Caldwell, civilian public information officer ing police-community rela- dent investigation of the shooting death of John Geer. Affairs Division. Lt. Col. Tom Ryan Maj. Joe Hill (alternate) tions, police-involved inci- “The commission will also Representative from Fairfax County Sheriff’s Dept. dents and laws regarding the public release countability and transparency,” according review practices related to the release LEGAL of information. to the Board of Supervisors. of information ... along with the rela- Douglas R. Kay, Fairfax Bar Assn. president-elect “Our board has been taking a hard look tionship between the FCPD and the Bob Ross, former deputy county attorney at our policies in- THE POLICE Office of the Commonwealth’s Attor- U.S. Department of Justice’s Nat’l Institute of volving the timing “This effort can be greatly DEPARTMENT ney, and the provisions of the Virginia Justice (Invited) and manner of re- celebrates its 75th Freedom of Information Act.” ACADEMIC/CONSULTANT leasing information enhanced by engaging with anniversary this “We will be better at the end for Robert Kane – Drexel University, Director and in the case of criti- year, said Bulova. having done this,” said McKay. Professor, Criminology and Justice Studies Program (Fairfax County resident) cal police-involved the community in an open, “Fairfax County Jack L. Johnson, PricewaterhouseCoopers, public incidents,” Bulova is the safest juris- IN OTHER MATTERS, the board sector practice said. “This effort transparent way.” diction of its size held a 90-minute closed session. MEDIA/PR can be greatly en- — Sharon Bulova due in no small Broadcast Media representative (shared seat): Jeff hanced by engaging part to the hard Goldberg, WJLA, Peggy Fox, WUSA9 with the community in an open, transpar- work and dedication of our public safety “This is not the time Mary Kimm, Connection Newspapers Merni Fitzgerald, former director of public affairs, ent way.” personnel,” she said. “The Board of Super- Board of Supervisors “ I think this is an excellent and right thing visors and the Police Department recognize nor the right way to Representative from the Virginia Coalition for Open to do,” said Supervisor John Foust (D- the importance of maintaining that public Government Dranesville). trust and the importance of always review- proceed.” CITIZENS “I’m real happy to see this review get un- ing policies and practices and seeking to — Michael Frey (R-Sully) Jeff Stewart, Chantilly derway,” said Supervisor Pat Herrity (R- improve.” Adrian Steele, McLean Nicholas Beltrante, Virginia Citizens Coalition for Springfield). Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) com- Afterwards, Vice Chairman Penelope Police Accountability (with alternate) “This is a learning opportunity for our mended Bulova for putting Fairfax County Gross announced that County Attor- Tim Thompson, President, Fairfax County community. And I mean everybody,” said in a leadership role on a critical matter. ney David Bobzien will retire June 30, Federation of Citizens Associations Shirley Ginwright, Chairman, Communities of Trust Supervisor Jeffrey McKay (D-Lee). “This is more than one case, it’s part of a 2016 and will reorganize the day-to- Committee, President, Fairfax County NAACP Michael J. Hershman, founder of the national discussion,” he said. day operations of the office. COUNTY STAFF (Ex-officio members/supporting) Fairfax Group, is a citizen representative “We want to take the time to get this The board will begin the search pro- David Rohrer, Deputy County Executive for Public Safety and will chair the commission. He is “an right,” said Herrity. cess for a county attorney by the end Tony Castrilli, Director, Office of Public Affairs expert in government and corporate ac- The board approved Cook’s amendment of this year. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 11-17, 2015 ❖ 11 Cappies Review A Play for All Times Oakcrest School Kyle Knight Ins Agcy Inc presents “The Kyle Knight, Agent 11736 Bowman Green Drive Reston, VA 20190 Importance of

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Send announcements to 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Amadeus [email protected]. Deadline is Fri- Concerts welcomes Conway and Noack for a day for the following week’s paper. Photos/artwork recital titled “The Fisherman and his Soul,” encouraged. featuring music by Faure, Schumann, Szymanowski and others. A pre-concert lecture by Music Director A. Scott Wood will begin 45 FRIDAY/MARCH 13 minutes prior to the start of the concert. A CTK Lenten Fish Fry. 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Hall, reception will follow the concert. $30, 17 and Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550 under free. Purchase at the door or online at Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Join us for fish, http://www.amadeusconcerts.com. fries, slaw, cornbread, mac and cheese, ice cream sundaes, brownies and more. Games and TUESDAY/MARCH 17 activities, too. 703-615-8660. Play-date Cafe. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Great Falls Ukulele Phil & the Hula Kids. 10:30 a.m. Great Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Toys and playspace for children. Coffee and Falls. Sing and dance with Ukulele Phil & the conversation for grownups. http:// Hula Kids. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/. Treasured Threes to Fives. 10:30 a.m. Patrick Drop-In Chess and Board Games. 3:30 p.m. - Henry Library. 101 Maple Avenue East, Vienna. 5:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Join us for stories and songs. Ages 3-5 with Pike, Great Falls. Drop-in and play chess and adult. To register visit http:// assorted board games. All skill levels and ages. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

Photo courtesy of Virginia Opera http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ branches/gf/. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 18 Pokemon League. 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Great SATURDAY/MARCH 14 Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Cars & Coffee. 7-9 a.m. 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Drop-in and play Pokemon with your Falls. Early on Saturday mornings you’ll find an friends! http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ amazing gathering of cool cars at Katie’s Coffee branches/gf/. House. Antique, custom, hot rods, exotic, sports cars, they’re all here. THURSDAY/MARCH 19 6th Annual Running to Remember Josh. 7:30 a.m. The Josh Anderson Foundation (JAF) Artists Meet for Coffee. 8:30 - 10 a.m. Katie’s was formed for two purposes – to keep Josh’s Coffeehouse, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. memory alive and to collect funds for the Local artists gather to get to discuss art while education and prevention of teenage suicide. enjoying some morning coffee. Register at http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/ dc/register FRIDAY/MARCH 20 Cecilia Violetta Lopez as Violetta and Rolando Sanz as Alfredo in Virginia Enter the Haggis. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Opera’s "La Traviata." SUNDAY/MARCH 15 Road, Vienna. Experimental roots-rock stalwarts Brendan Conway, Violin and Florian Noack, push the boundaries of Celtic music with A Heartbeat Through the Universe Piano. 4 p.m. Saint Francis Episcopal Church, See Calendar, Page 15 Virginia Opera present "La Traviata." Judith St. Ledger-Roty to By David Siegel The production, created in partnership The Connection with Des Moines Metro Opera, takes place within a “gossamer, delicate setting: like a Exhibit at Katie’s Coffee e smitten with Violetta, the brave dragonfly’s nest of beautiful abstraction,” Bwoman who learns that “love can be added Groag. udith St. Ledger-Roty will have a inspired by a passing glance,” but In her Virginia Opera debut, Cecilia Jsolo juried show at Katie’s Coffee happiness is not such an easy journey. This Violetta López is the ill-fated character at the Old Brogue, April 2-May 1, is the grand sweep of Verdi’s “La Traviata,” Violetta. Lopez described her role as an “el- with the opening reception on Saturday, the world’s most performed opera, coming egant, confident woman who is swept away April 11, 2-4 p.m. Her show is titled to the Center for the Arts, courtesy of Vir- by love, but is also scarred by love. She is “Containers for Living: Copper, Ceramic ginia Opera with music by the Richmond real; trying to deal with her complicated life. and Glass.” Symphony Orchestra. We can relate to her as she learns that love St. Ledger-Roty specializes in painting “La Traviata” is about “life on the edge is so overpowering." in contemporary color, and has been with a woman who took '"La Traviata' is full of studying color at Studio Incamminati, an a wrong way” said emotion, all with Verdi’s atelier in Philadelphia that traces its Lillian Groag, director. music and lyrics to dig color application back to Monet and the Set in decadent 19th cen- Where and When into,” added Lopez. As Impressionists. She not only paints but Virginia Opera performs “La loves to explore the history of paint, such tury Paris, Verdi’s mas- Traviata” at the George Mason Univer- Verdi wrote, love can be terful story tells of a sity Center for the Arts, 4400 University “madness and euphoria”. as when reds were made from the lovely courtesan who Drive, Fairfax. Performances: Saturday, Rolando Sanz, portrays cochineal beetle in Mexico, and pirates unexpectedly falls in March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March Alfredo, the man who roamed the seas in search of ships car- 22 at 2 p.m. Tickets $44-$98. Call 888- love with a man that ul- 945-2468 or visit: www.cfa.gmu.edu. loves Violetta. He also rying that red back to Europe from the new world. She is of French heritage, timately is not meant to Note: Will be performed in Italian with shows her the destructive “Southwestern Table,” oil on English supertitles. Each performance and has purchased pots made in France be. power of love and com- canvas, by Judith St. Ledger- “With an extraordi- will feature a free pre performance op- mitment. which are decades or centuries old. She era discussion by Virginia Opera’s Dr. Roty. Her show, “Containers for loves the glazes on the pots or the un- nary cast, ‘La Traviata’ is Glenn “Dr. Opera” Winters. Beyond his opera per- Living: Copper, Ceramic and glazed clay that lets you feel the old pow- a timeless story with an formances, Sanz is the ar- Glass,” will be on exhibit at der if you rub it. She often combines new emphasis on tumultu- tistic director for the D.C. Katie’s Coffee at the Old Brogue, living flowers to these paintings to jux- ous relationships and spurned love and area’s Young Artists of America, created to April 2-May 1. compassion.” It also may be recognizable provide talented young musicians the op- tapose the old and the new. See French from movies such as “Pretty Woman” or portunity to be mentored by professional Ceramic Vase with Sunflowers on her fore her, often as the focal point. “Moulin Rouge.” artists. Andrew Bisantz, in his Virginia Op- website www.JudithSaintLedger- In addition to still life paintings, St. “Even if you think you don’t know ‘La era debut, will lead the Richmond Sym- Roty.com. She also likes to paint pots that Ledger-Roty paints nature, both moun- Traviata’ you will instantly recognize a num- phony. one can feel the potter’s hands molding tains and still water and waves, and fig- ber of its songs,” added Groag. One of those Virginia Opera President and CEO Russell the clay. She says, “It’s the closest thing ures and portraits. She is also known for songs might be the aptly named “The Drink- P. Allen commented that the production of to being there with the potter, to just her series of paintings called “Blue ing Song” or the grand show-stopping aria, “La Traviata” will astonish with an “amaz- hold the pot and follow the finger work.” Horses”. You can see the selection of her “Siempre Libre” about making choices be- ing cast in an exciting operatic experience.” She always paints these pots (and ev- works at Katie’s Coffee from April 2 to tween independence and the constraints of An evening to hook audiences into the op- erything else) from objects that are be- May 1. love. era experience. 14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ March 11-17, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

From Page 14 vigorous performances and inventive albums. Tickets: $28. Northern Virginia St. Paddy’s Day Party. 7-9 p.m. The Old Firehouse Teen Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. These Restaurant Week March 23-30 popular 5th and 6th grader parties include music, dancing, games, he 2nd Annual North- Gabi, Morton’s - Reston Town snacks, videos and more. $35/$25 ern Virginia Restaurant Center, The Melting Pot - MCC tax district residents. Advance T registration is required. Call 703-448- Week, being held from Reston, Mellow Mushroom - 8336. March 23-30, is a week-long, Herndon, M&S Grill, Paladar Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick value priced dining experience Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar, The Henry Library, 101 maple Avenue East, Vienna. Learn and play taking place at a variety of es- Zone, JALEO by Jose Andre’s, Pokemon. Age 5-18. http:// tablishments, ranging from fine Mum Mum, Naked Pizza, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ dining to fast casual. Europa Herndon, Seasons 52, branches/ph/. Building on the success of last Trummer’s on Main. year, which included more than For more information about SATURDAY/MARCH 21 20 participating restaurants, the Northern Virginia Restaurant New Artist Reception. 1-4 p.m. 212 Dominion Rd NE, Vienna. New Artist event once again brings to- Week or the partnership with Reception for Thomas Xenakis. gether some of the area’s favor- VHTA please contact ite and new restaurants, includ- Latraniecesa (LJ) Wilson at SUNDAY/MARCH 22 ing: American Tap Room, Big 703-707-9045, Choral Splendor: Music of France. Bowl, Captain Mas Crab House, [email protected] or visit 4 p.m. Saint Luke Catholic Church, Il Fornaio, Tavern 64, restonchamber.org/ 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. The Reston Chorale presents works of McCormick & Schmick’s - northern_virginia_restau- Maurice Duruflé, Gabriel Fauré, Reston Town Center, Mon Ami rant_week.aspx. César Franck, Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor — including Vierne’s magnificent Messe Solennelle as the composer intended: with two heartfelt ballads have been covered they adapt to night life. Presentation organs. Guest artist: Paul Skevington. by Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt and by Riverbend Park. Ages 3-5 with Advance, online tickets $20/Seniors, Wynonna Judd. Tickets: $27. adult. http:// Creatures of the Night. $25/Adults; at door $25/Seniors, 10:30 a.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ $30 Adults. Youth 17 and under Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak branches/dm/. Toddlin’ Twos. admitted free with adult or senior. Ridge Avenue, McLean. Learn about 10:30 a.m. Patrick Tickets and information the animals of the night and how Henry Library, 101 Maple Avenue atwww.RestonChorale.org. they adapt to night life. Ages 3-5 East, Vienna. Join us for an early with adult. literacy enhanced storytime featuring WEDNESDAY/MARCH 25 Creatures of the Night. 10:30 a.m. stories and songs. Ages 2 with adult. Karla Bonoff. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Oak To register visit http:// Road, Vienna. A velvety-voiced, folk- Ridge Avenue, McLean. Learn about www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ pop singer/songwriter whose the animals of the night and how branches/ph/.

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Photo by Jon Roetman/The Connection Fairfax gymnast Rachel Barborek won the all-around championship at the VHSL individual state meet on March 8 at Patriot High School. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Hickory’s Haley Cole finished runner-up, followed by Marshall’s Morgan McLean senior Jacqueline Green placed fifth on floor, earning all-state Stahl, Cox’s Mary Munitz and Washington-Lee’s Sophie Hatcher. Stahl honors at the VHSL individual state gymnastics meet on March 8 at finished second on floor (9.625) and beam (9.6), ninth on vault (9.575) Patriot High School. and tied for 20th on bars (8.825). McLean’s Brown-Kaiser, Green Earn All-State Honors Seniors each place top eight in one event. By Jon Roetman The Connection

ore than two weeks after helping the McLean gym- Mnastics team win the 6A state championship, seniors Lizzy Brown-Kaiser and Jacqueline Green received some individual recognition. Brown-Kaiser and Green each earned all- state honors in one event at the VHSL indi- vidual state meet on March 8 at Patriot High School. Brown-Kaiser placed sixth on beam with a score of 9.3, and Green finished fifth on floor with a score of 9.425. “I am very satisfied with my beam per- formance,” Brown-Kaiser wrote in an email. “It always feels good to get through a rou- tine without a fall and it was a nice way to wrap up my beam career.” Brown-Kaiser competed in the all-around after qualifying with a top-four finish at regionals. She finished seventh with a score of 37. Along with her beam result, Brown-Kai- ser finished 12th on floor (9.25) 17th on vault (9.4) and tied for 12th on bars (9.05). “I am really happy with my overall per- formance,” Brown-Kaiser wrote. “This was one of my best meets of my personal high school career, so I’m thrilled that I could peak at my last competition.” Along with floor, Green also competed on Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection vault (18th, 9.375) and bars (16th, 8.95). McLean senior Lizzy Brown-Kaiser competes at the McLean senior Jacqueline Green competes on bars Fairfax senior Rachel Barborek won the VHSL individual state gymnastics meet on March 8 at during the VHSL individual state gymnastics meet on all-around title with a score of 38.7, becom- Patriot High School. March 8 at Patriot High School. ing the first Fairfax County gymnast to ac- complish the feat since Herndon’s Maria the all-around (37.625) and Washington- helped McLean win the 6A team title. The home the first-place trifecta as a team and Hayden in 2010. Prior to Hayden, the last Lee’s Sophie Hatcher finished fifth (37.325). Highlanders, led by head coach Courtney performing one of my best individual meets Fairfax County gymnast to win the state all- The individual competition was originally Lesson, became the first Fairfax County team at states is an incredible feeling. I am so around title was Lake Braddock’s Christina scheduled for Feb. 21, but was postponed to win the title since Langley in 2004. McLean proud of my team and very thankful for my Ghani in 2002. three times due to inclement weather con- also captured Conference 6 and 6A North amazing coach Courtney Lesson, friends, Barborek finished first on bars, beam and cerns. The meet was re-scheduled for Feb. region championships during the season. and family for their support and faith in the floor. 28, March 7 and finally March 8. “I could not have asked for a more per- team throughout my final season. This was Marshall’s Morgan Stahl placed third in On Feb. 20, Brown-Kaiser and Green fect season,” Brown-Kaiser wrote. “Taking an extremely memorable year.”

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Oakton Girls Win Region Championship Oakton forward Delaney Connolly knocked down four 3- pointers, scored a game-high 20 points and helped Oakton beat Madison 50-42 in the 6A North region championship game at Robinson Secondary School. It was the Cougars’ first region title since 2012, when Oakton went unde- feated and won the AAA state championship. Each team clinched a berth in the state tournament by reaching the region final. The semifinals are Friday in Richmond.

Oakton sophomore Delaney Connolly scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds during the Cougars’ 50-42 victory over Madison in the 6A North region final on March 7 at Robinson Secondary School.

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By John Byrd Details Foster n the face of it, adding a two- Remodeling Solutions level structure to a 30-year- periodically Oold brick house is not espe offers work- cially difficult. Essentially, shops on home Vienna homeowners Al Dobson and his wife remodeling topics. Call Joan Davanzo each have a pet project — a 703-550-1371 spacious first level garage to house sport or visit cars, motorcycles and ’60s rock for him; a www.fosterremodeling.com. lovely sunroom comprised of floor-to-ceil- ing window walls for her. Al Dobson and his new spacious garage to house his sport car, motor- Knock out the existing screen porch; cycles and ’60s rock memorabilia. slightly expand the footprint for the garage; thetic effects we were seeking.” sun room goes on top embracing the rear Part of the assignment would also entail deck and pool; and, Bingo, it’s done. a plan for preserving mature trees on the Yet as anyone who has lived in the Fairfax property’s eastern side. County for a while knows, no project is without complications, and add to this the THE GARAGE, which would house problems of an unlevel grade, set-back re- Dobson’s collectible motorized vehicles, strictions, strict rules on structures with lots needed a footprint of some 400 square feet, of glass and the owner’s desire to preserve the contractor determined; the sunroom, all the surrounding trees, and suddenly one level up, would be plenty spacious at there are the makings of an intricate engi- slightly over 200 square feet. Hence, Foster’s neering challenge — the sort of brain-buster “stacked” pyramidal design not only satis- most contractors wouldn’t attempt to un- fies family “use” requirements, but also al- ravel. lows the “growing room” needed for an That’s how it all started with this decep- entire grove of mature trees bordering the tively understated Vienna addition: several property’s perimeter. contractors told Dobson and Davanzo they The plan was, of course, partly predicated couldn’t have the amount of glass in the on lowering the lot’s existing grade some sunroom they were looking for; county rules five feet, enough to carve out a foundation regarding glass and where it can be posi- for the garage and create driveway access. tioned are rigorously enforced; and then, The foundation also figures prominently too, the glass must to be “braced” to resist in an innovative engineering solution that winds that otherwise might cause it to im- gives the couple the amount of glass they Photo Contributed plode — a requirement which inevitably had been seeking in the sunroom. The sun porch solution emphasizes views. Windows are insulated and reduces sightlines. To meet the county’s wind-bracing re- wind-resistant. “County rules on glass in new construc- quirements, Foster and team designed a tion have been in place for over a decade,” narrow-gauge, all-steel framework for the Foster, reflects a number of favored owner “It’s a really peaceful spot to just relax,” said David Foster, president of Foster Re- sunroom’s many large glass panels which lifestyle preferences. The tongue-and- Dobson said. “That’s what this process was modeling Solutions, the contractor the is anchored all the way down to the con- groove ceiling and warm sea-foam green always for, so I’m glad we pursued it.” couple hired to execute the project. crete foundation itself. wall color, likewise, were chosen to high- What several contractors plainly told Joan “Our dogs can even look out the win- light a verdant visual continuum that re- Davanzo, nevertheless, was that her dream dows,” Joan Davanzo said. “The design calls childhood adventures in the country. project — as she envisionsed it — simply gives us a really a stunning view in all di- The new sunroom is accessible through couldn’t be built. rections.” an adjacent family room separated by three “We were told the windows couldn’t be But, surely, a nearly all-glass room must French doors which Davanzo mostly leaves Great Falls as low to the floor, nor as close to the cor- be quite cold in the winter? open. ner as we wanted,” Davanzo said. “Since I “All the windows are Low-E Argon-filled “This is where I spend most of my time had particularly liked the openness of the double pane — state of the art thermal re- when I’m at home,” she said. old screen porch the sunroom was to re- sistance,” Foster said. For Al Dobson, the favored hang-out now place, this was discouraging.” On the other hand, the sunroom feature is his “man cave” garage which houses a HomeLifeStyle By contrast, Davanzo said, Foster began Davanzo most appreciates is how fluidly it Corvette, his Italian motorcycle and a sound addressing the project’s technical hurdles will open to spring’s balmy breezes. All the system that plays choice sounds of the ’50s is produced by from the first meeting. windows are casement-style which can be and ’60s. Connection Newspapers “His experience was palpable,” said Al independently adjusted to let in cross A racing enthusiast who participates in www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Dobson, 70, who has had several previous breezes. Overhead, two skylights open elec- time trials at Summit Point, Dobson wanted Local Media Connection LLC encounters with remodelers. “The first con- tronically — and individually. The skylights a room that speaks to his passion for motor sideration — which he pointed out imme- are also equipped with electric blinds and sports. Underfoot, PVC tiles in an iconic For more information, diately — was how to develop a site plan rain sensors. checkerboard pattern set the tone for a pri- call 703-778-9431 or email that would satisfy the county, but also give The room’s interior design scheme, which vate retreat decorated with ’60s movie post- [email protected] us a sustainable result that allows the aes- Davanzo developed in conjunction with ers and other period memorabilia. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Spring 2015 ❖ 3 Old Town Alexandria, HomeLifeStyle Saturday, April 18 Old Town Alexandria was in 1946 the third city in the country to create a historic district to preserve its downtown. Today it has 4,000 buildings with a historic designation. The April Historic Virginia in Gardens 18 walking tour in Old Town includes five row houses with courtyard gardens in this preserved area, and refreshments at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. In addition to the private properties Tour includes a featured, the tour ticket allows access to The Carlyle House Historic Park, Lee- Fendall House rare private look at Museum and Garden, George Mason’s Gunston Hall and George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens. The tour is hosted by The special properties in Garden Club of Alexandria and Hunting Creek Fairfax County, Garden Club. www.vagardenweek.org Old Town Alexandria Clifton and Fairfax Station, Tuesday, April 21 and Leesburg. This self-drive tour features stables, vineyards, a world-class garden, Georgian-revival architec- ture, and a 10,000 square-foot contemporary he Virginia Historic Garden Tour home with a vanishing edge swimming pool – is an 8-day event that stretches four private homes with gardens and two stables across the Commonwealth. Each in all. Tour ticket includes a tea at the Clifton T Presbyterian Church. Advance Ticket Sales: $30 spring visitors are welcomed to at www.vagardenweek.org or email over 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gar- [email protected]. Visit dens, homes and historic landmarks. This www.gardencluboffairfax.blogspot.com for a list event provides the opportunity to see un- of local retailers selling tickets. forgettable gardens at the peak of Virginia’s springtime color, as well as beautiful houses Photo courtesy of Garden Club of Fairfax Leesburg, Sunday and sparkling with more than 2,000 flower ar- Nestled in an equestrian neighborhood, a 10,000 square-foot contempo- rangements created by Garden Club of Vir- rary home was built in 2013 for an active family with young children, Monday, April 19-20 ginia members. and includes a stable. Leesburg was mapped and recognized by the The Clifton Historic District, registered as Council of the Colony in 1758. Most of the 11 fea- a Virginia Historic Landmark, was a Civil Second Manassas at St. Mary’s Church and Georgian-revival architecture, and a 10,000 tured tour properties are located on two historic roads, Edwards Ferry Road and Cornwall Street. War railroad stop and is filled with shops, the historic Fairfax Station, now a Railroad square-foot contemporary home with a van- The neighborhoods offer a variety of architectural memorable restaurants and restored homes. Museum. ishing edge swimming pool – four private styles and well established gardens. This two-day Clara Barton, founder of the American Red A self-drive tour on April 21 features Towne and Country tour features 11 properties and See Historic Gardens, Page 7 coincides with the Leesburg Flower and Garden Cross, tended to soldiers after the Battle of stables, vineyards, a world-class garden, Festival, which takes place on April 18 and 19.

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fter a long, hard day at work, Jor- dan Coleman comes home to a Alarge apartment with modern amenities, including a 24-hour concierge, ample living space, a state–of- the-art fitness center and a pool. The apart- ment features high-end appliances and fin- ishes as well as an open, flowing layout and large walk-in closets. Coleman – a lawyer and Capitol Hill staffer – shares the pricey rent with a friend. The complex is owned by Avalon, which has properties in Arling- ton, Fairfax, Herndon, Falls Church, Tysons Corner and Vienna, Virginia, as well as Bethesda, Maryland, and Washington. The demand for high-end apartments in the Washington, D.C., area is high, with rents soaring over the $7,000 mark. There are some who say the luxurious living spaces and carefree lifestyles are worth the extra money. “There are two kinds of people who would be inclined to spend that kind of money in the luxury rental market,” said David Freishtat, who teaches in the Masters in Real Photo courtesy of Renaissance Centro Estate Development program at the Univer- Easy access to public transportation and close proximity to restaurants and shops attract residents to luxury sity of Maryland and practices law in apartments communities like The Harrison at Reston Town Center in Reston. Potomac, Md. “First there are fairly success- ful, young people who buddy up and share to such a lifestyle. time to enjoy life.” units include cathedral ceilings, walk-in an apartment with two or three friends. The Harrison at Reston Town Center is now Also at Reston Town Center is The Met- closets, lighted tennis courts, racquetball They can afford to spend 35-40 percent of open, promising 28,000 square feet of luxury, ropolitan, owned by Kettler, a real estate courts, a resort-style swimming pool, a take home pay in housing. They don’t spend resort-style living, and an easy trip to down- development firm based in McLean, Va., and cyber café, a fitness center, bike trails, much on food because they don’t have a town Washington, D.C. for work or play. which manages apartments throughout barbeque and picnic areas and a spacious family to feed,” he said. At The Harrison, where rent runs from Northern Virginia. Residents at some of the club house where people can hang out. “Empty-nesters who’ve sold their homes just under $2,000 to as high as $6,650 a firm’s properties pay more than $7,000 a Proximity to transportation is another and decided to downsize are also inclined month, residents are offered such ameni- month for features such as 17-foot ceilings, bonus, said Jeremy Feldman of Bent Tree. to rent high-end apartments. If they bought ties as a culinary demonstration kitchen; a floor-to-ceiling windows, wood flooring and “You have the Fairfax Connector and we’re their house 20-30 years ago and sold it re- private dining room for wine tastings; a ceramic tile bathrooms. near the Metro.” cently, they’re flush with cash,” said gaming area that offers pool, shuffleboard, Kettler is also putting the finishing Luxury apartments that offer residents Freishtat. “They might be looking to buy a chess, and card tables, a massage room, a touches on The Acadia, a 411-unit, high- access to public transportation are doing house in Florida or Arizona where there’s spin studio and a 24-hour gym with state- rise luxury apartment building in the Met- well. Twenty percent of the units in The no income tax, but for the year and a half of-the-art equipment. The pet-friendly prop- ropolitan Park section of Arlington, Va., and Harrison have already been rented, even until they make that decision they’re going erty even caters to four-legged friends with plans to begin leasing units this spring. In before its grand opening. to live in a nice apartment because they’ve a dog park and pet spa. October, the firm will begin construction on always lived in a nice house so they’re “People now want to simplify their lives,” m.flats Crystal City. It will beKettler’s sixth adaptable to those kinds of apartments.” “They’re new said Karen A. Kossow, Vice President of property in the Pentagon-Crystal City neigh- “These buildings ... are in great neighbor- Marketing, Community Realty Company, borhood in Arlington. hoods,” said Coleman. “They’re new con- construction and the Inc. which provides leasing and manage- “Our m.flats apartments are meeting a struction and the layout is like you’re living ment services for The Harrison. “They want growing demand for living spaces within in the suburbs, but with the convenience of layout is like you’re an opportunity for a healthy and enriched walking distance of work, shops and enter- living in the city. There are kitchens, bath- lifestyle. For example, with the fitness cen- tainment,” Robert C. Kettler, chairman and living in the suburbs, rooms, living spaces are fluid and the clos- ter and lounge area, there are opportuni- chief executive officer of Kettler, said in a ets are ridiculously large.” ties for socialization. You can keep youf pet statement. “Many young people are form- but with the here, and there’s even a place to walk your ing families later in life. As a result, they ONE OF THOSE NEIGHBORHOODS is dog or give it a shower. If you work from not only want to enjoy the vibrancy of city convenience of living in Reston Town Center in Reston, Va., with home there are offices with a printer and life, but live in an apartment that has many restaurants and shops and public transpor- the city.” fax and conference rooms where you can conveniences and amenities.” tation. A new, luxury apartment building hold a meeting. These things just make your At Bent Tree in Centreville, Va., managed — Jordan Coleman will has 360 apartments with easy access life easier and simpler and give you more by Lincoln Property Company, high-end 6 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Spring 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle Historic Virginia in Gardens

From Page 4 homes with gardens and two stables in all. Tour ticket includes Courtesy of a tea at the Clifton Presbyterian Garden Club of Fairfax Church. Tour proceeds fund the restora- Located in tion and preservation of Virginia’s a pastoral historic gardens, and provide setting with graduate level research fellow- grazing ships for building comprehensive horses and ongoing records of historic nearby, this gardens and landscapes in the graceful Commonwealth, and support the 1987 mission of the Garden Club of Vir- Georgian ginia. Revival For a complete list of tours, see house in www.vagardenweek.org Clifton draws its Virginia Historic Garden inspiration Tour in Clifton and Fairfax from Station historic Williamsburg. ❖ Redlac Drive, Clifton: Located in a pastoral setting with grazing horses nearby, this graceful 1987 Georgian Revival house draws its elegant inspiration from historic Williamsburg. Large rooms with arching Palladian windows over- look a formal boxwood knot gar- looking the infinity-edge swim- den and serene five-acre land- ming pool. Other thoughtful de- scape. The hardwood tree canopy tails include an elevator, a home shades a hillside azalea and rhodo- gymnasium and a separate garage dendron garden with a bridge over for the children’s bikes and toys. a swale. Details inside include for- The immaculate two-stall stable mal dining and living rooms with on the property has attached horse deep crown and base molding and trailer storage and is home to a regal blue and gold wallpaper. An- beloved horse and a pony. The wife tiques and the owners’ serendipi- is an accomplished equestrian as tous flea market finds abound. The evidenced by a tack room filled foyer, with Currier and Ives prints, with trophies and ribbons. Local leads to the living room with its equestrians will be in the stable to 1876 grand piano. answer horse-related questions. The bedrooms upstairs are filled Garth and Heather Viar, owners. with vintage linens and family heirlooms including the family’s ❖ Also Willowbrook Road, first-communion dress, and are Fairfax Station: Serenity awaits connected by a central library fur- visitors at this single-story Califor- nished with an antique parlor set. nia-style property. The experience Balconies overlook a shaded flag- begins on the long drive that winds stone patio and swimming pool. past a riding ring and pastures. Dennis and Cyndy Patrick, owners. Slate steps lead to the entrance courtyard, where a koi pond and ❖ Willowbrook Road, Fairfax bamboo fountain set the warm Station: Nestled in an equestrian spa-like mood of this wonderful neighborhood, this 10,000-square- home. The house, purchased in foot contemporary home was built 2003, has been completely reno- in 2013 for an active family with vated by the current owners, and young children on the site of their has been personalized with twin previous house. A handsome en- studies, an open-plan kitchen. trance of stone, leaded glass and Clean, contemporary and con- ironwork leads to a spectacular nected to nature, the rooms along open-plan living, dining and the back of the house each open kitchen area designed by the fun- to a series of graceful garden loving owners with year-round en- rooms with an entertaining deck, tertaining in mind. The living area a yoga/meditation deck, an out- contains a double fireplace and a door shower and a seating area Sterling Leesburg backlit onyx bar. Large doors open surrounding a fire pit. Inside, visi- 21800 Town Center Plaza 1051 Edwards Ferry Road to a long covered veranda fitted tors find delights like a glass con- Sterling, VA 20164 Leesburg, VA 20176 with retractable screens where 703-450-5453 703-771-4688 family and friends enjoy dining See Historic Gardens, outside during warm months over- Page 11 www.sterlingappliance.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Spring 2015 ❖ 7 HomeLifeStyle Home Improvements Earn Awards

Eric Park and his wife Tina, both physi- Four Sun Design cians, were already quite busy 10 years ago when they purchased a 3,400-square-foot remodeling projects two-level neo-colonial in Falls Church. “Our plan all along was to create a fam- named Washington- ily home,” Tina Park said. “We saw the lower level eventually playing a part in our daily area “Contractor of lives, but were only using it for storage. It wasn’t until my mother began regularly the Year” winners. helping us with the girls that we began look- ing at the house more closely.” At first Park’s mother, Kay, would stay in the guest room, but gradually everyone By John Byrd started looking at ways to increase avail- able privacy. t’s been a good year for Sun Design It’s at this point that Sun Design Remod- Remodeling. eling enters the story. I In January, the full-service design/ “A basement conversion is challenging,” build remodeler won four “Contrac- said Sun Design’s Liz Lee-Sint, who guided tor of the Year” awards from the Washing- the Park project from concept to comple- ton, D.C. chapter of the National Associa- Photo by Bryan Burris tion, “especially when it’s going to be tion of the Remodeling Industry (NARI). With its private entrance, fully operative kitchenette and dining table for mainstreamed with the rest of the house.” Then, in February, an already locally-hon- four, the new lower level allows Tina’s mother, Kay, to host bridge par- For Kay, the top priority was a suite with ored gourmet kitchen was named category ties for friends independent of any other household activities. all the features of independent living, in- best (“kitchen above $150k”) in the 10-state cluding a private entrance, a comfortable southeastern region. master suite and a fully functional kitchen- Winning projects include: a rear elevation ette with dining for four. poolside recreation solution; a French On a separate note, the Parks envisioned Country gourmet kitchen (the southeastern a 195-square-foot family fitness center and regional winner); an open kitchen plan in a children’s play zone with custom built- a traditional interior style; and a lower-level ins. build-out to designed for use by three gen- Describing the finished décor as “modern erations. Asian contemporary,” Tina Park stressed simple lines, soft tones and open visuals. French Country Kitchen Is Local “It’s really the nicest place in the house and Regional COTY winner: Resi- now,” Park said. “And it satisfies so many dential Kitchen Over $120,000 different needs that it’s become our main For Dr. Rick Layfield and his wife Kelly gathering place.” Layfield, the search for their dream kitchen started shortly after they purchased their House and grounds reconciliation 3,700-square-foot, four-bedroom home in judged this year’s best Clifton eight years ago. Exterior Solution/COTY Grand “The kitchen suite was a primary selling award winner point,” Kelly Layfield said of the 400-square- As Monte Zaben tells it, the rear eleva- foot room. tion to his 8,300-square-foot colonial in But she found the rear of the house dark Fredericksburg was so sun-exposed it was and dated. Sightlines to the children’s back- Photo by Mitro Hood uncomfortable sitting by the pool he had yard play areas were not well-aligned. And BEST RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN: Sun Design’s winning kitchen solution just installed the year before. there was a visually obstructive bulkhead takes full advantage of a 13' cathedral ceiling with a two-level window After researching several options, how- over the primary food preparation zone. wall. Owner Melynda Britt says the space is much better organized, yet ever, he stumbled on Sun Design’s portfo- Also, the pentagon-shaped food prepara- more accessible — perfect for entertaining. lio of indoor-outdoor solutions, and set up tion island and dining counter wasn’t well a meeting. suited for in-kitchen dining. And the cor- Open Floorplan Defines Casual But nated work zones.” Combining an extended radius that steps ner breakfast area was cramped — making Elegant Kitchen Critiquing the kitchen now, Britt is down to the pool with vaulted entrance way, it hard to access a door to the back porch Residential Kitchen; $80k to amazed at how much more effectively the the structure’s architecture is welcoming. which used to be a pathway to the family’s $120k; COTY Honorable Mention solution works on several fronts: The food Tapered craftsman-style piers support a outdoor grill. Steve and Melynda Britt’s four-bedroom preparation island protects the cook’s work seam metal roof. Inside, three distinct ac- Fortunately, Kelly Layfields’s first meet- colonial in Vienna offered considerable triangle, and is positioned for easy service tivity zones flow together: an open-air ing with designer John Benson was produc- charms when the couple purchased it 10 to the family room; the beverage station, lounge; a cozy poolside vista with a pair of tive from the start. He proposed a rectan- years ago. an effective space divider, is accessible from wicker chairs; and an outdoor kitchen gular food preparation island with a gran- There was a nicely finished library and both the breakfast area and family room; equipped with a traditional grill, a power ite surface, parallel with the two corners of living room, a formal dining room and a the coffee bar is situated between doors burner and refrigerators. A second level the cook’s work zones. sizable family room in the back half of the leading to the dining room and the break- grilling deck is now, likewise, under roof. Benson also helped Layfield explore the house with a 13-foot cathedral ceiling fram- fast room, out of the chef’s way; the Happy with the outcome, Zaben said he lighter, more textured hues she had been ing a lovely view of mature landscaping. kitchen’s mosaic tile flooring has been re- enjoys the outdoor kitchen so much he was seeking: marble subway tile wall covering; For Melynda Britt, the larger goal was a placed by a refinished hardwood flooring. out grilling one of his specialties this past surfaces in Granite Bianco Antico; white kitchen footprint that offered an efficient “We can now comfortably entertain 20- January. “We make regular use of the out- cabinets with glass facings; and an oven work space — integrated with the surround- 25 guests,” Britt said. “Better yet, the space door space on just about every seasonable backsplash in a white quatrefoil tiling. The ing great room. is really warm and comfortable.” day,” he adds. “It’s very much a part of our coffers, likewise, are delineated in a white “Since the emphasis was on a more intel- lives now.” and grey duotone. ligent use of limited square footage,” Sun Finished Lower Level Offers Multi- “This is just the balance I was looking for,” Design’s Durosko said, “we thought custom- Gen Family Solution John Byrd has been writing about home improve- ment for 30 years. He can be reached at Layfield said. “It feels like home.” built-ins would help create better coordi- COTY Honorable Mention [email protected]. 8 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ HomeLifeStyle Spring 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 20142014 waswas anan AMAZINGAMAZING Year...Year... Let’sLet’s makemake 20152015 eveneven BETTER!BETTER! SOLD in 2014

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1 214 River Park Drive, Great Falls — $2,875,000

2 6609 Brawner Street, McLean — $2,575,000 3 859 Nicholas Run Drive, Great Falls — $2,550,000

5 952 Dominion Reserve Drive, 6 8718 Woodside Court, 7 1040 Bellview Road, McLean — $1,928,000 McLean — $2,350,000 McLean — $1,995,000

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC PostalCode ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold 1 Potomac 1 214 RIVER PARK DR...... 6 .. 7 .. 3 .. GREAT FALLS$2,875,000 ... Detached . 1.72 ...... 22066 ...... RIVERBEND FARM ...... 01/16/15 Great Falls Rive 2 6609 BRAWNER ST ...... 5 .. 5 .. 3 ...... MCLEAN . $2,575,000.... Detached . 0.48 ...... 22101 ...... SALONA VILLAGE ...... 01/30/15 r Road 495 3 193 3 859 NICHOLAS RUN DR .... 6 .. 6 .. 2 .. GREAT FALLS$2,550,000 ... Detached . 1.73 ...... 22066 ...... GROVEMONT ...... 01/09/15 9 4 1222 SOMERSET DR ...... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ...... MCLEAN . $2,445,000.... Detached . 0.51 ...... 22101 ...... CLEARVIEW MANOR .... 01/16/15 7

5 952 DOMINION RESERVE DR 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... MCLEAN . $2,350,000.... Detached . 0.85 ...... 22102 ...... GARFIELD PARK ...... 01/15/15

6 8718 WOODSIDE CT ...... 5 .. 5 .. 2 ...... MCLEAN . $1,995,000.... Detached . 1.77 ...... 22102 ...... WOODSIDE ESTATES .... 01/14/15 8 7 7 1040 BELLVIEW RD ...... 7 .. 5 .. 1 ...... MCLEAN . $1,928,000.... Detached . 1.05 ...... 22102 ..... JACKSON RICHARD T ... 01/07/15 6 5 8 615 POTOMAC RIVER RD .. 6 .. 5 .. 2 ...... MCLEAN . $1,690,000.... Detached . 0.96 ...... 22102 .... POTOMAC OVERLOOK .. 01/30/15 267 4 2 10754 TERKES VW ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 .. GREAT FALLS$1,535,000 ... Detached . 0.98 ...... 22066 .. ESTATES AT LONGWOOD 01/23/15 123 9 McLean Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of February 16, 2015. Tysons Corner

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