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Photo by Teresa Castracane/Courtesy of 1st Stage www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 5-11, 2013 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comMcLean Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Two Races, Four Candidates Competition in June 11 Democratic primary for lieutenant governor and attorney general.

By Michael Lee Pope can standard bearer has changed the dy- Gazette Packet namics of the race, which has suddenly be- come much higher profile than it would orthern will dominate otherwise be. Democrats are eager to cam- the choices for statewide of- paign against Jackson, using his past state- Nfice when Democrats head to ments as a template to portray the Republi- the polls on June 11 for a Northam Chopra Herring Fairfax can ticket as a party against choice for statewide primary to select candidates for women and civil rights for gays. That lieutenant governor and attorney general. means the choice facing Democrats is Former Democratic National Committee “Terry McAuliffe is not the most highly regarded which of the two candidates on the Chairman Terry McAuliffe will be unop- Democratic side would be the best per- posed as the party’s choice for governor, Democrat, and a lot of Democrats are frustrated by son to face Jackson. leaving the longtime McLean resident to that choice. But he will have some material to paint “I think it helps Chopra,” said former face Republican Attorney General Ken state Democratic Party chairman Brian Cuccinelli this fall. the Republican ticket as too conservative for Virginia.” Moran. “Northam would have been a “Terry McAuliffe is not the most highly choice for Democrats who were con- regarded Democrat, and a lot of Democrats — University of Mary Washington political science professor cerned about electability. Now that’s less are frustrated by that choice,” said Univer- Stephen Farnsworth of a concern, so people will be more will- sity of Mary Washington political science ing to go with what their hearts and professor Stephen Farnsworth. “But he will on the social issues that dominated the con- he formally launched his campaign back in minds are telling them.” have some material to paint the Republi- troversial 2012 session, which put Virginia March, he tried to re-appropriate his repu- can ticket as too conservative for Virginia.” in the national news media spotlight as well tation as a high-tech innovator in a politi- THE RACE for attorney general is tradi- Republicans were going to use a statewide as the late-night comedy shows. cal context. tionally difficult for Democrats, who must primary to select their candidates until Tea “Republicans used their majority to “I decided to run for the post as I firmly battle the perception that Republicans are Party supporters backing Cuccinelli seized launch an all-out assault on women, work- believe our state government can be the law-and-order party that has candidates control of the executive committee last year ing families and the LGBT community,” he smarter, faster, better, and fairer for all Vir- who are tough on crime. The last Demo- and changed the rules. The party decided said in an e-mail to party steering commit- ginians,” he said in a written statement. crat to hold the office was , to ditch the primary in favor of a conven- tee members to launch his campaign. “As I Earlier this month, Chopra became the who was first elected to the position in 1985 tion to determine candidates, a decision that spoke on the floor of the Virginia Senate to first down-ticket candidate to start airing a and then reelect in 1989. That means Re- prompted Lt. Gov. to drop out defend a most basic right of women — the television commercial. The 33-second spot publicans have held the position since 1990. of the race and condemn the direction of right to control their own bodies and per- titled “Escalator” shows Chopra staying in “Democrats know this is an uphill climb,” the party as too extreme. When Republi- sonal health — I was struck by how far place as he climbs up a down elevator. The said Moran. “That’s why it’s so important cans gathered in Richmond earlier this Virginia’s government had strayed from its image is supposed to act as a metaphor for to for primary voters to pick the right per- month to nominate Cuccinelli, they also most fundamental mission of improving the the economic plight of middle class Virgin- son to be on the ticket.” selected a virtually unknown candidate for lives of all Virginians.” ians, women seeking to rise in their careers, The winner of the Democratic primary for lieutenant governor — conservative black On the campaign trail, Northam has and the rise of college tuition costs. attorney general will face state Sen. Mark pastor E.W. Jackson, who has compared called for a ban on assault weapons and a “The Richmond Republicans want us to Obenshain (R-26), who won his party’s Planned Parenthood to the Ku Klux Klan and requirement for universal background give up,” he says as he begins to ride back- nomination during a convention fight called gays “sexually twisted.” checks on all firearm purchases in Virginia. ward down the escalator. “But we can’t let against Del. Rob Bell (R-58). Although “This is further evidence that making de- He has also suggested that elected officials that happen.” Obenshain’s nomination as the Republican cisions like that can have unintended con- should be required to report of gifts to fam- choice for attorney general did not gener- sequences,” said Cen- ily members, which would have required THE RACE for lieutenant governor is nor- ate as much press as the lieutenant gover- ter for Politics analyst Geoff Skelley. “If Jack- the governor’s daughter to report the mally a sleeper because the role is the least nor candidate, Obenshain’s speech to del- son proves to be a liability for the ticket, $15,000 tab for catering and flowers she visible of all the statewide offices. But this egates sounded many of the same themes Republicans will probably look back on the received from Star Scientific CEO Jonnie year is different for two reasons. One is the — opposing a woman’s right to choose, sup- decision to shift to a convention with some Williams — who also contributed money to split in the Virginia state Senate, which is porting the Second Amendment and going remorse.” the attorney general’s campaign that went evenly divided between 20 Republicans and after Democratic President Democrats have two contenders for the unreported at first. Northam’s proposal 20 Democrats. That means that the next at every opportunity. lieutenant governor spot, state Sen. Ralph would also lower the threshold of personal lieutenant governor will have a tie-break- “President Obama, the next time your Northam (D-6) and former U.S. Chief Tech- investments that must be disclosed from ing vote determining the balance of power rogue IRS targets the Virginia Tea Party, you nology Officer Aneesh Chopra. In the race $10,000 to $5,000 as well as create an in- in the Senate. Another reason this year is going to have to deal with me,” Obenshain for attorney general, Democrats will select dependent ethics panel with subpoena pow- different is because winner of the Demo- said to thunderous applause. between state Sen. (D-33) ers. cratic primary for lieutenant governor will and former federal prosecutor Justin “The people of this commonwealth de- go head to head with Jackson. Northam and MARK HERRING is a Leesburg resident Fairfax. serve better than Governor McDonnell and Chopra wasted no time in issuing state- and graduate of the University of Richmond Attorney General Cuccinelli’s recent impro- ments about the Republican candidate. School of Law who runs a private practice. is a Virginia Military prieties,” Northam said in a statement is- “E.W. Jackson is fighting tooth and nail A former member of the Loudoun County Institute graduate and U.S. Army veteran sued in April. with to move Virginia back- Board of Supervisors, Herring was first who is currently a pediatric neurologist. wards by imposing an extreme social elected to the state Senate in a 2006 spe- Northam is currently an assistant professor ANEESH CHOPRA is an Arlington resi- agenda onto the Commonwealth,” said cial election. He has a bachelor’s degree and of neurology at Eastern Virginia Medical dent, a graduate of the Kennedy School of Northam in a press release. master’s degrees from the University of Vir- School and father of two. One of his major Government at and the “Jackson’s extreme views are far to the ginia, and he is the father of two. He legislative accomplishments during his time father of two girls. He served as Virginia’s right of Virginia voters. In fact, Jackson is launched his campaign for attorney general in the state Senate was championing legis- Secretary of Technology under Democratic far more extreme than Ken Cuccinelli — almost a year ago, saying it’s time to “get lation to ban smoking in restaurants. When Gov. until 2009, when President which is quite a feat,” said Chopra in a press politics out” of the attorney general’s office. he launched his campaign back in Decem- Barack Obama tapped Chopra to be the release. ber, he indicated his campaign would focus nation’s first chief technology officer. When The selection of Jackson as the Republi- See Democrats, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2013 ❖ 3 News MCA Hosts Members Update Speakers share plans for new community center, downtown improvements.

By Alex McVeigh mentation goes forward, we can because they felt it did not offer The Connection keep it in that range we will be enough clear access to activity very, very pleased.” rooms. he McLean Citizens As- The McLean Community Center He also said growth of popular sociation hosted their itself has been the subject of fu- programming has been limited by Tannual membership ture plans. Chad Quinn, vice chair the physical space at the center. Photo by Alex McVeigh/The Connection meeting Thursday, of MCC Governing Board, spoke “Some of our most utilized pro- The “Listrani’s Peninsula” at the intersection of Old May 30, bringing in organizations about the proposed renovation of grams are things like dance, yoga Dominion Drive, Chain Bridge Road and Elm Street, is from around the community to the Ingleside Avenue facility, cit- and fitness. And yet we have put scheduled to be extended to the crosswalk, to make provide the latest on McLean’s ing needs that are as basic as space those programs downstairs in fa- crossing easier and safer for pedestrians in downtown past, present and future. for staff to work in. cilities that are not conducive for McLean. Sally Horn, president of MCA, “Office space has become an is- those types of activities,” he said. called the last 12 a “terrific and sue, one that we looked at from a “For the last 23 years, class sizes of McLean Revitalization Corpora- “It’s a weird mound of land that challenging year,” particularly in fact-based perspective. We have 19 have been capped at 18 people. Yet tion, discussed plans for improv- juts out, and creates an unsafe terms of Tysons Corner funding workstations, but have three when you look at the population ing the downtown McLean area. crossing, because people standing and transportation plans. people working in a coat closet, growth over the last 23 years, The “Listrani’s Peninsula” as there don’t really understand how “We worked very hard to three people working in a storage we’ve seen a 25 percent increase. some call it, which is the island to cross over,” she said. “We’re achieve a transportation funding closet area and three people work- So we have a growing population located at the intersection of Old hoping to extend it a little bit to formula that’s respectful of the citi- ing in the back part of a confer- and yet we haven’t accommodated Dominion Drive, Chain Bridge break up the crosswalk, making it zens’ pocketbooks. We actually ence room,” he said. “So part of that growth in our high perform- Road and Elm Street, has been a a much safer environment.” achieved a formula in the plan that our approach was to figure a more ing programs.” problem for pedestrians for years, The McLean Revitalization Cor- was even better than we hoped,” fitting office quality for the staff.” Morton said. poration recently received a she said. “We had been calling for The center’s restrooms are also DOWNTOWN MCLEAN has Since the “peninsula” does not $200,000 grant for aesthetic and no more than 25 percent of the in need of compliance with the been another major priority area extend all the way to Chain Bridge safety improvements, which they capital costs to be allocated to Americans with Disabilities Act, for the community, especially mak- Road, pedestrians must cross both plan to use at that intersection, by Fairfax County taxpayers, and the and Quinn said that feedback from ing improvements and getting Elm and Old Dominion without extending the peninsula and target in the funding plan was set the community indicated that more businesses downtown. Eliza- the benefit of clear pedestrian sig- at 17 to 21 percent. If, as imple- work was needed on the lobby, beth Morton, chair and president nals or even a crossing island. See Downtown, Page 10

4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in McLean Church to Host Discussion on Gun Violence and Gospel Values Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, will host a free faith and public policy breakfast on “Gun Violence and Gospel Values—Pos- sible Church Responses” on Satur- day, June 15, with a simple break- fast at 8:30 a.m., followed by the program, ending by 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited. The featured speaker is Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, director of the Office of Public Witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in Élite Academy Washington, D.C. He will talk about the magnitude of gun vio- 8230 Boone Blvd., Suite 100A lence in America, attitudes toward Vienna, VA 22182 guns in American culture, consti- tutional issues, the politics and 202-674-0499 economics of gun sales, legislative Miss Hyun-Mi Chung, a graduate of efforts at gun control, and con- Juilliard School (B.M. & M.M.) structive action by the church. with over 20 years of teaching experience. A member of the National Rifle Association will also provide a per- Piano Recital spective. For more information, con- Public is Welcome tact Ray Martin, [email protected], Saturday, June 15, 2013 or 703-556-0123. Andrew Ajamian, Student 1:00-3:45pm Vienna Presbyterian Church Book Collection www.Hyun-MiChung.net 124 Park Street, NE Vienna to Support Scholarships for Retiring after 35 years serving the Women Alexandria & The McLean Area American As- OLD TOWN sociation of University Women’s Washington (AAUW) Annual Book Collection Metro Area in preparation for its 44th annual with honesty MASTERPIECES Book Sale is Saturday, June 8 at the Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple and integrity. Going Out Out Ave., Vienna, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional collection dates at of Business the Sun Trust Bank are: June 29; July 20; and, Aug. 10. All kinds of books in good condition, espe- cially children’s books and DVDs are needed. AUCTION e each auction) The Book Sale will be Sept. 20, Sat. June 8 at 12 (Inspectionnoon • Sun. 2hrs. June befor 9 at 1 pm 21 and 22 at the McLean Commu- Mon. June 10 at 7 pm • Auction Conducted by nity Center on Ingleside Avenue in Steven Little McLean. Proceeds go toward Licensed #2905001774 scholarships and professional de- This superb velopment for women and girls. In collection is probably Old Town Masterpieces Auction addition to the well sorted hard- the largest collection 3400 Commonwealth Avenue backs and paperbacks in the main of Persian rugs ever Alexandria, VA 22305 sales rooms, there will be special liquidated at public auction (703) 836-9020 children’s and “treasures” rooms Complimentary Refreshments at the sale for the most valuable Area’s Largest Selection items collected. At last year’s September Sale Guaranteed! there were an estimated 46 thou- sand books on display sorted into 32 categories and AAUW members gave more than 1700 volunteer hours to generate over 36,000 dol- lars in revenue. AAUW hopes that this year’s 44th Annual Sale will do even better with the support of the metropolitan community. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 5-11, 2013 ❖ 5 Opinion McLean

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An independent, locally owned weekly Respecting Parents’ Roles newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Published by pline process to be less punitive and more hu- they didn’t jump on the kids to confess. That Local Media Connection LLC Parental notice is key to mane and effective. It formed a special com- children would collude on false stories. school discipline reform. munity committee of 40 members, about half They claim “justice” would be delayed be- 1606 King Street FCPS staff, and many others with expertise in cause we give them bad contact information, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 child behavior and development. The board but the school nurse typically is able to reach Free digital edition delivered to By Caroline G. Hemenway thus acknowledged that discipline and its ef- parents using information from the emergency your email box. Go to Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform fects on our kids and their families was of keen contact form we carefully fill out each fall. A connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe interest to their constituents. form like this can be used for discipline issues. NEWS DEPARTMENT: ost Fairfax County parents as- The committee met weekly for five months They argue parents should just trust princi- To discuss ideas and concerns, sume that they will be called beginning last October, held five community pals to have their kids’ best interests at heart. Call: 703-778-9410 before their child is questioned forums, and sought input from experts, spend- Where, in all this, do principals trust parents? e-mail: M [email protected] for something that could ruin ing hundreds of hours of work. In March, it The cases keep rolling into us: Kids who wit- their academic career, just as they are when delivered 52 solid recommendations for nessed a fight now being charged with involve- Kemal Kurspahic their kid is sick or injured. That is not the case. change, agreed to unanimously or by large ment and suspended for as many as 10 days. Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 On June 6, at its 7 p.m. meeting, the school majorities. The final report and recommenda- Kids caught under the influence of marijuana [email protected] board is taking up several measures that would tion are located here: http://www.fcps.edu/ now being recommended for expulsion and out Chelsea Bryan improve the school system’s disciplin- dss/ips/srr/committee/index.shtml. of school for months. Children as young as 10 Editorial Assistant ary process, among them an amend- The code of student behavior (Stu- being charged with sexual assault for saying 703-778-9410 ext.427 Commentary [email protected] ment that would require school ad- dent Rights and Responsibilities) something about underwear. Children with ministrators to contact parents before only requires that “the principal will Down Syndrome being coerced into signing Alex McVeigh Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9441 their child is interrogated or told to make or make a reasonable effort to notify parents or things they don’t understand. [email protected] sign statements for behavior that could lead guardians at the earliest opportunity regard- After the committee presented its recommen- @AMcVeighConnect to a suspension or expulsion. There are clear ing student disciplinary actions.” Too often, this dations to the board at a March 20 work ses- Victoria Ross exceptions for cases of immediate danger and happens only after school officials have gath- sion, staff delivered their version. Many items County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 schools would remain safe and secure. ered enough so-called evidence to “convict” were similar, but key ones were omitted or [email protected] Parental primacy — our right to determine students of incidents as minor as classroom opposed, like parent notification. Many prin- the fate of our own children — is on the docket disruption or “defiance.” Meantime, there is cipals then fanned out to their schools argu- ADVERTISING: and it is up to us to claim it. nobody there to advocate for the child, tell her ing against it. They also lobbied against a rec- For advertising information e-mail: Today, children across the county are pulled she has a right to remain silent, or otherwise ommendation to institute a proven interven- [email protected] into administrator’s offices or school police have her back. Worse, a shamefully dispropor- tion program called Second Chance for first- offices and questioned, sometimes for hours, tionate number of black, Latino, poor, and dis- time drug users like the successful one in Ar- Trisha Hamilton Display Advertising for incidents they’re implicated in or witness abled students are suspended or recommended lington County. (The majority of discipline 703-778-9419 to. Large authority figures loom over them, for expulsion. hearings cases that keep kids out of school for [email protected] they report, and they are told things will go A critical committee recommendation asks weeks are for first-time pot use.) The board is Andrea Smith better for them if they cooperate, especially if the board to make it policy that parents be officially taking up the staff recommendations Classified Advertising they spill the beans on schoolmates. They are notified before questioning to make sure they at the June 6 meeting. 703-778-9411 supposed to know they can leave or refuse to are part of the process from the very start. School Board members Sandy Evans (Ma- [email protected] answer, but all their lives, they’ve been told if While schools act “in loco parentis,” this only son) and Elizabeth Schultz (Springfield) have Debbie Funk they leave the school building without permis- applies when parents are not there. By delay- amendments supporting the committee’s par- National Sales sion they will be punished. All their lives ing notification, administrators deliberately ent notification recommendations. If we care 703-778-9444 they’ve been told to trust these school author- interfere with parents’ rights to raise and pro- about being partners with schools, we must [email protected] ity figures. Children comply. They say what tect their own children. make sure they get our support. Editor & Publisher they feel they must just to get out of that in- Principals are the main opponents of parent We must contact all our elected school board Mary Kimm timidating situation, sometimes providing false notification. For the last year, many have told members (at the www.FCPS.edu website) or 703-778-9433 confessions, as history shows. their staff and PTAs that schools would become show up on June 6 to remind them just for [email protected] One year ago, after years of community ad- imperiled if parents were notified. They claim whom they works. Us. Parents and guardians. @MaryKimm vocacy and two student suicides, the school parents would make their children lie. That Not principals. Us. The people most important Executive Vice President board addressed appeals to reform our disci- stolen property would never be recovered if to the lives of our own children. Jerry Vernon [email protected]

Letters to the Editor Editor in Chief Steven Mauren ballet, salsa, Chinese and Ameri- Drew Storen, eight Nationals tick- and the Reema J. Samaha Memo- Managing Editor Reema Samaha Kemal Kurspahic can contemporary and mock them- ets for the Phillies game in the Dia- rial Scholarships given to seniors Photography: Remembered selves in comedic skits. Readers mond Club section and a round of at Westfield and Herndon High Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, can watch our video, http:// golf for four at Evergreen Country Schools. Angel Fund, Craig Sterbutzel To the Editor: Art/Design: vimeo.com/65766863, to get an Club. Also donated is an 8-person www.angelfundva.org, focuses on Laurence Foong, John Heinly I would like to invite your read- idea of why our artists and per- tour of the Airbus A380 at Dulles the mental health issues that have Production Manager: ers to attend our annual Remem- Jean Card formers participate in the cabaret. International Airport, a day with impacted our community: suicide, Geovani Flores brance Cabaret for Reema, held in Artists donate beautiful paint- Senator Chap Petersen in Rich- depression, anxiety, drug and/or memory of Reema Samaha, one of ings, drawings and photographs, mond, along with a tour of the alcohol addiction, through advo- Special Assistant to the Publisher the 32 killed at Virginia Tech on some of which reflect Reema’s love capitol, and a session with coach cacy, education and programs. Jeanne Theismann April 16, 2007. This is a night to 703-778-9436 of ballet while others capture the Marvin Powell for coaching and Doors will open at 6 p.m. for the [email protected] celebrate the arts, as young people beauty of nature. The Silent Auc- personal development. We will Bake Sale and Silent Auction, to @TheismannMedia gather from all over the United tion gives community members also have jewelry, notecards, the accompaniment of young States to perform dance, music the opportunity to give, ranging kitchen appliances and a Sonicare people who will be the next gen- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 and skits. Both young people who from gift certificates from local donated by Bruce Hutchison, DDS. eration of Cabaret performers. Circulation Manager: knew Reema, and others who did Linda Pecquex businesses and restaurants to bas- The event, being held this year We hope all will join us! [email protected] not, welcome the opportunity to kets of food and bath soaps. We on Saturday, June 15 at Westfield get up on Westfield High School’s are delighted by the Redskin foot- High School, 4700 Stonecroft Bou- Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb stage to sing Broadway tunes, clas- ball signed by the Redskins do- levard, Chantilly, at 7 p.m., is free President, Board of Directors, sical, folk and modern songs, play nated by Westfield’s Evan Royster, but donations are welcome. All Angel Fund the piano, drums and guitar, dance a Nationals baseball signed by donations will support Angel Fund Centreville

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Photos by [email protected]. Deadline is Friday for the following week’s MONDAY/JUNE 10 paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. For Lunch n’ Life with Bob Levey. Noon, additional listings, visit at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. The Teresa Castracane www.connectionnewspapers.com Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5- is proud to present Bob Levey, the SATURDAY/JULY 13 prize-winning journalist of Water, Water, Everywhere. 10 a.m.- Washington Post fame to discuss “My 4 p.m., at 513 Maple Ave. W., Vienna. Life in the Washington Media” at their An exhibition featuring Lunch n’ Life program. $10. 703-281- interpretations of the theme of water 0538 or www.scov.org. at the Vienna Arts Society Gallery.

/Courtesy of 1st Stage 703-319-3232 or TUESDAY/JUNE 11 www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. Macbeth. 4:30 p.m., at Providence Presbyterian Church, 9109 Little River WEDNESDAY/JUNE 5 Turnpike, Fairfax. McLean-based Photography Lecture. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Riverbend Opera’s semi-staged at Thoreau Middle School, 2505 concert production of Macbeth will Cedar Lane, Vienna. Doug Spencer of feature a cast of over 40 singers. $15- the US Geological Service discusses $25. RiverbendOpera.com or http:// images from the Landsat satellites. www.brownpapertickets.com/. [email protected] or http:// Steven Carpenter as Charles and Liz Mamana as Ruth in the 1st Stage Eros.usgs.gov. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 12 THIS IS “GRETCHEN” production of Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit.” Widespread Panic. 7:30 p.m., at After raising four of her own Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, and Joan Baez. 8 p.m., Vienna. Widespread Panic brings the at Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, kittens and one orphan kitten touring model of the Grateful Dead Vienna. Since the late ’80s, Indigo she also took in, Gretchen is and Phish to promote their 2012 Girls has released multiple platinum looking for a home to call her release, Wood, a live album records, including Rites of Passage Sheer Madness of an Evening and Shaming of the Sun. Kicking off own. She’s very laid back and chronicling their first fully unplugged tour. $35-$48. 1-877-965-3872 or the evening is Joan Baez, winner of a her personality really shines Grammy Lifetime Achievement A childrens carnival, http://www.wolftrap.org/ “School’s Out For the Sum- when she has one-on-one time Filene_Center.aspx. Award. $28-$42. 1-877-965-3872 or 1st Stage http://www.wolftrap.org/ mer,” will be at the Ritz- with people. If you’re looking Filene_Center.aspx. Carlton on Saturday, June for a laid back feline addition presents “Blithe FRIDAY/JUNE 7 15, at 11 a.m. to your family, Gretchen is Rock of Ages. 8 p.m., at Filene Center, THURSDAY/JUNE 13 looking Spirit” by 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Rock of Ages has been nominated for five The Go-Go’s and Special Guest: for you. Tony Awards and is one of the longest The Psychedelic Furs. 8 p.m., at Lips are Sealed.” The Psychedelic Noel Coward. running shows currently on Filene Center, 1551 Trap Road, Furs, an English post-punk/new wave HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY Broadway. $25-$45. 1-877-965-3872 Vienna. One of the first commercially band perform as special guest. $25- Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • 703-385-PETS or http://www.wolftrap.org/ successful all-female bands, The Go- $42. 1-877-965-3872 or http:// Go’s became known for hits like “We www.wolftrap.org/ Adoptions: By appointment only. • www.hsfc.org By David Siegel Filene_Center.aspx. Vienna Idol. 6:30 p.m., at the Vienna Got The Beat,” “Vacation” and “Our Filene_Center.aspx. The Connection Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Based off of the American ight-hearted fare has Idol series, Vienna Idol encourages residents to showcase their musical A Week of Adventure where boys and girls arrived at Tysons 1st talents in a local competition. http:// choose their own size and style! Stage in the guise of www.viennava.gov/ L index.aspx?NID=879. Noel Coward’s 1941 Pop Art and Beyond: Tom hit, “Blithe Spirit.” It is a lovely Wesselmann. 7 p.m., at The Alden “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” dessert-like confection of escap- McLean Community Center, 1234 ist froth and meringue. But its Ingleside Ave., McLean. View a slide lecture on American painter Tom ✭✭✭ Conde Nast Traveler age—it was written during the Wesselmann (1931- 2004), who is “50 Best” Washington Post “keep calm and carry on” times Evan Crump as Madame Arcati in the 1st Stage produc- widely regarded as one of the leading figures in the vanguard of American “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” of the London Blitz of World War tion of Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit.” The New York Times March, 1998 Pop Art. http:// II—is beginning to show even www.mcleancenter.org/. www.busara.com under the assured direction of Lee Mikeska Gardner. Where and When SATURDAY/JUNE 8 With its patter of the British upper classes this 1st Stage presents “Blithe Spirit” at 1524 Spring Hill Rock of Ages. 8 p.m., at Filene Center, little amusing tale of cartoonish death, return- Road, Tysons Corner. Performances through June 16, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Rock of 2013. 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Marshall sophomore catcher Mitch Blackstone went 3 for 3 with a double, a home run and two RBIs against Lake Braddock in the regional Marshall senior Mike Evans pitches against Lake Braddock during the semifinals on May 29. Northern Region semifinals on May 29. Marshall Baseball Ends Season in Region Semifinals Statesmen fall one “… me and Mitch are win shy of states after both going to come out 0-7 start. next year, we’re going to By Jon Roetman lead by example and The Connection mark my words, we’re Lake Braddock throwing error gave Marshall an early lead. A coming back strong. Atwo-run homer by Mitch We’re going to make Blackstone gave the Statesmen confidence. And a Will Brooke RBI single another run. Believe it.” gave a team that lost its first seven games of the season a 4-1 advantage over the de- —Marshall junior Riley Cummins fending state champs. The Marshall baseball team was in good shape in the top of the third inning of its THE MOMENTUM Marshall built quickly Northern Region semifinal matchup against swung in Lake Braddock’s favor. The Bru- Lake Braddock on May 29 at Madison High ins scored two runs in the bottom of the School. The Statesmen, who at one point third inning to pull within 4-3. In the bot- Marshall players celebrate during the Northern Region semifinals on had a record of 5-13 before winning five of tom of the fourth, Lake Braddock blew the May 29. six to reach the regional semifinals, held a game open with 13 runs. Tarr referred to lead entering the bottom of the fourth in- the page on this quickly and then have a mound against Centreville in the the fourth inning as the “tragic inning.” ning. But that’s when it all fell apart for vision toward that.” quarterfinals. What did the Statesmen take Evans pitched three innings for the States- Marshall. While Marshall loses just two starters, away from their postseason experience? men before moving to first base with a 4-3 Lake Braddock sent 18 batters to the plate those two athletes will be hard to replace. “No shame,” Riley said of the Statesmen, lead. With Evans off the mound, everything in the bottom of the fourth inning, scored Third baseman Kekoa Yamaguchi and who finished with a 10-15 record. “We fell part for Marshall. 13 runs and pulled away from Marshall en pitcher/first baseman Mike Evans were learned from these guys. Mike Evans was “The biggest [thing] that all of them route to a 16-5 victory. The Bruins earned a team leaders and middle-of-the-order bat- probably the biggest role model for me in learned, and certainly I did, is the process berth in the state tournament and would ters. Each played a significant role in the my entire baseball career. He’s what made and how you do things on a daily basis re- go on to win the Northern Region title. Statesmen’s 5-4 victory over Centreville in me what I am today. I’m going to learn from ally does matter,” said Tarr, reflecting on the Marshall ended its season with a loss, but the regional quarterfinals on May 27. him, and me and Mitch are both going to season, “because once we figured that stuff the Statesmen have a bright future with only come out next year, we’re going to lead by out, we started to come together more as a three players—and just two starters— LUCKILY FOR MARSHALL, the program example and mark my words, we’re com- team … and play better. It’s just a little bit graduating. has a pair of athletes capable of carrying ing back strong. We’re going to make an- upsetting that in the end, some of those “We stopped using the language about the Statesmen into the 2014 season in other run. Believe it.” things that were there at the beginning of midway through the season of ‘we’re going sophomore catcher Blackstone and junior Blackstone, listed at 6-foot-2 and 185 the season crept back in and I think it’s the to be really good next year,’ because it sort pitcher/outfielder Riley Cummins. pounds, showed his power at the plate enormity of the situation, just like it always of sold us short on this year,” first-year “Mitch and Riley are absolute amazing against Lake Braddock, crushing a two-run is, that forces those things to come out.” Marshall head coach Aaron Tarr said. “But players,” Tarr said. “… They’re enormous home run in the top of the third inning that Marshall overcame a 0-7 start to the sea- the reality is that everything looks really talents. They’re big kids, they’re athletic gave Marshall a 3-1 lead. He finished 3 for son to earn the Liberty District’s No. 4 seed. great for us going forward. We graduate [and] there’s very little that they cannot do 3 with a double, a homer and two RBIs. The Statesmen beat National District cham- three people, two that were on the field— on a baseball field.” “Right when I hit it,” Blackstone said, “I pion Washington-Lee and Centreville, the we have seven starters coming back. That’s Cummins, a left-hander listed at 6-foot-4 thought we were going to have the game Concorde’s No. 2 seed, to reach the semifi- a huge deal and I’m hoping they sort of turn and 170 pounds, earned the victory on the because we had a lot of momentum.” nals.

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eople over 55 make up approxi- mately 30 percent of Fairfax PCounty’s population, making them the largest population group. Many of that group have chosen, or plan, to spend their later years in Fairfax Photos by County, but as they age in place, there are certain services and resources needed. According to Fairfax County the popula- tion of those over 50 is expected to grow Alex McVeigh by 32 percent by 2020, so the county is lay- ing out plans to accommodate those people now. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) has been exploring the concept of “a livable /The Connection community for all ages” by finding ways for people to age in place if they desire. “The concept represents our goal to al- low residents to remain independent for as long as possible regardless of disability or age, living in homes of their choosing,” he said. “A livable community…will provide The Great Falls Senior Center hosts an event at Dranesville United Methodist Church. appropriate, accessible and affordable ser- vices.” McLean Senior Source, a help desk staffed that can be found online. recording or web page, help you separate by volunteers designed to help seniors wade “I think the Senior Source is a great idea, good, accurate information from scams,” A TASK FORCE was created after an Oc- through massive amounts of information if only to have a real human being, not a said Amy Davis of McLean, whose mother tober 2011 forum hosted by Foust to find says she wants to remain in her home for out what the priorities and needs for people as long as possible. are as they age in place. She said, “Having someone to talk to on In McLean, this led to the opening of the the phone, or even at the McLean Commu- nity Center, is a huge step in making my family and I comfortable with making these huge life decisions.” In the summer or fall, an exchange will be created to allow direct interaction to a McLean network of businesses and services designed for seniors. Aging in place is a priority for many se- niors in the area. Harold Irvin of Herndon said one of his top priorities is to be able to Senior Living stay in his home for as long as possible while he ages, which means making sure his resi- is produced by dence has the necessities needed for older Connection Newspapers people. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com “My biggest concern with aging in place is making sure I’m living in a place where For more information, that’s possible. That means the main parts call 703-778-9431 or email of my house, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, [email protected] Judy Seiff discusses options and needs for the McLean Senior Task Force during a meeting at the McLean Community Center. See For All Ages, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com ❖ Local Media Connection LLC Senior Living June 2013 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ 3 Senior Living

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In Rogers’ case, Foster specified a state-of-the-art Aging-in-place remodel required a generator, unit, one powerful enough to run all of his client’s much to relief of their neighbors. electrical needs for about a week without changing gas or oil. And the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. By John Byrd bars near the tub. Shortly after the project’s completion in spring “But I also insisted on a way to keep our sys- 2012, the now-infamous derecho in early July ed Rogers, 73, recently completed a tems operating in the event of a power failure,” blacked-out large sections of Fairfax County for five senior-friendly makeover to his said Rogers. “We’re a bit off the main road and memorably hot and humid days. Thome, with the help of a master have been through long outages. You want to “We were actually out of town when the power builder to meet his often challenging avoid this kind of thing as you get older.” failed,” said Rogers. “But when I walked through my technical requirements. Complicating matters were several technical front door two days into the outage, my generator Rogers, a former Navy pilot, had lived in 18 questions. was on, the house was cool, and all the electrical sys- houses all over the world before settling in a circa For instance: what was the appropriate size and tems were working just fine.” 1960s ranch in Vienna with his wife and chil- performance capability of a home generator ad- The rest of the neighborhood was another story. dren in the early 1980s. The traditional brick equate for powering the substantially enlarged “My neighbor’s basement flooded when his sump rambler had previously been owned by a local home the Rogers now envisioned? pump stopped,” said Rogers. “People were dealing farmer whose family had worked a nearby spread “The more I looked into it, the more I realized with spoiled food, no lights, no phone — and no air for generations. that there are a lot of issues with home genera- conditioning during some of the hottest temperatures The house was conventional, but solidly con- tors that have to be worked out between the con- in years.” structed. Still, as Rogers and his wife, Wanda, tractor and the gas company,” Rogers recalled. Ever the good neighbor, Rogers organized a relief settled into their 70s they recognized several “I was aware of plans like mine that hadn’t effort at once, supplying power support where Wanda and Ted Rogers in front of their remodeled home. aspects of the home that wouldn’t be ideal in worked well for the homeowner. I wanted enough needed, even clearing refrigerator space so nearby retirement. power to keep the house running for days at a friends could preserve their frozen foods. “We were looking for long term comfort and time, but the technology is still evolving and rela- walking through the house together, I could see for powering everything for days a time without “We’d invite neighbors to sit in the air condition- security,” said Rogers. “That meant the usual tively few contractors have mastered it.” that he understood my vision.” need for refueling. ing, and watch the news or check their emails. We wish-list — upgraded kitchen, larger master bed- It was at this juncture that Rogers met David “The call for a generator in a retirement dream were like a local community center,” he said. room suite.” Foster, president of Foster Remodeling Solutions THE STARTING POINT: a 2,553 square-foot, home struck a chord with me” said Foster. “We The larger satisfaction to Rogers, though, is that Then, too, the master shower would be a “roll- in Lorton, a veteran builder with a track record three-bedroom ranch on two acres, and a con- have a sizable seniors clientele, so I’ve been his computer, internet and security systems contin- in” design, suitable for a wheelchair if needed. in home generator solutions. versation regarding the best options for accom- steadily servicing the growing demand for this ued to perform as usual. “It’s a relief to know that Doors and hallways would be wider, in com- “David came highly recommended, but it was modating a master bedroom suite, a spacious type of application — absorbing the learning you’re connected to the outside world — especially pliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act meeting him that proved decisive,” said Rogers. gourmet kitchen, a two-car garage with a sec- curve just as the problems with the power grid in an area-wide emergency. Five days is a long time specifications. There would be convenient grab “His love of building impressed me. As we started ond floor studio and a home generator adequate have become apparent to everyone.” to be cut off.” Happiness and Fulfillment in Golden Years

gious groups, maintaining a net- sense of well-being. “Reconnecting sion around talking about this is- Mental health experts share factors work of friends and regular exer- with family members can bring sue.” that contribute to contentment. cise. Lisa Jackson-Cherry, Ph.D., a happiness,” said Boie. “That’s also In addition to human social con- professor of psychology and chair sometimes tricky because it can nections, relationships with furry of the department of counseling at bring up unresolved issues in the friends can also provide gratifica- By Marilyn Campbell 68 and 71,” said Brown, who also Marymount University in Arling- family. Long-lasting tension in the tion. “Pets can bring a lot of joy,” The Connection has five grandchildren and nine ton, suggests “taking up a new family can lead to sadness in the said Boie. “It is a very rewarding

great-grandchildren. “My family is hobby or seeking out a career sense of premature loss. Try and relationship. I know people that Photo contributed n most evenings, 96- so important to me. We have so change that brings a sense of mean- work out unresolved tensions and are connected to a parrot or cat or O year-old Dorothy “Dot” much fun together and now we all ing.” issues with family members.” dog. Animals can be warm, reas- Brown can be found live within a half-hour of each In fact, experts say many of When frequent and meaningful suring parts of an elderly person’s playing Scrabble or a game of other. There isn’t a week that goes Brown’s daily activities are com- contact with family members is not life.” bridge. A retired nurse who relo- by that we don’t get together.” mon among seniors who report possible, Boie says that even fam- cated to Virginia from Pennsylva- While Brown partly attributes contentment with their lives. “Ev- ily memorabilia can offer inspira- FINDING A DEEPER MEANING nia 11 years ago, Brown makes it her well-preserved mental and erybody is unique, but overall hap- tion. “Create an album of memo- in life and having a sense of pur- a point to walk at least one mile physical fitness to genetics, she piness comes if people continue to ries and insights to share with fu- pose can also affect one’s outlook. Dot Brown, 96, holds two of her great-grandchildren, each day and takes two Zumba or says her lifestyle and attitude also do things that they have done over ture generations,” she said. “Seniors are dealing with multiple Harper and Eamon. Mental health experts say that strong low-impact aerobics classes each play a role. “You have to keep busy their lifetime that have brought Intimacy is also important. “If a issues like their own spirituality familial relationships contribute to one’s overall sense of week. She attends services regu- and active and you have to perse- them joy and strength,” said Ioana person has lost their spouse and and what that might be,” said well-being. larly at St. Matthews United Meth- vere,” she said. “There are days Boie, Ph.D., an assistant professor sex was part of their life, that is a Frederic Bemak, Ed.D, a professor odist Church in Annandale, volun- when I don’t feel like getting out, of counseling at Marymount Uni- big part of who they are and will of counseling and development at accomplishment and satisfaction have had time to do in their teers her time for projects like but I have to push myself. I am glad versity. “Find out what brings you impact happiness,” said Boie. “Just in as well. “What someone does with younger years.” cooking and serving meals for oth- to be 96 years old and still able to joy and happiness and takes you because a person is older doesn’t Fairfax. “One might ask: ‘Who am their own creativity can be rich Meanwhile, Brown is making ers, and says her wide circle of walk without any help.” out of your routine.” mean that they don’t need to ex- I at this moment?’ Have I done and fulfilling,” said Bemak who plans for a weeklong summer va- friends and close-knit family are Mental health professionals say perience intimacy, although they things that are in-line with my own lives in Fairfax Station. “Through cation with her family. “There will her greatest sources of strength. the keys to happiness as one gets STRONG FAMILIAL RELA- might not experience it in the way value system and beliefs?” physical activity and creative arts, be 22 of us in one house at the “I moved here to be closer to my older include involvement in social TIONSHIPS such as Brown’s are a person who is 25 would. We Discovering new outlets for self- seniors extend a sense of their cre- beach,” she said. “I know we’re daughters in Annandale, who are activities or community and reli- another factor in one’s overall should alleviate some of the ten- expression can lead to a sense of ative selves that they might not going to have a great time.” 4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ Senior Living June 2013 Local Media Connection LLC ❖ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com ❖ Local Media Connection LLC Senior Living June 2013 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ 5 Senior Living ‘Age in Place’ to Satisfy Evolving Needs

By Josh Baker Founder, BOWA Builders A ‘SUITE’ ADDITION The most common “aging in place” tran- our family may be sition involves adding a more approaching a tran accessible second master suite Ysitional time in to the first floor. This conve- home ownership. nient change allows a couple to Perhaps the kids have already go about their day-to-day Photo courtesy of BOWA Builders moved out, or your “nest” is lifestyle without navigating nearly empty as your last stairs, yet still have ample space child contemplates going off upstairs for visiting children to college. and guests. This type of remod- Or maybe you’re craving a eling project is ideal because it living space that is more com- is often unobtrusive, allowing fortable and convenient as it homeowners to remain living in becomes more difficult to their home during construction move around. There are with minimal disturbance. many reasons couples choose Baker to “age in place,” or modify DETAILS THAT MATTER their home to meet changing needs rather When making renovation plans, espe- The addition of a main-level master suite with easy access to outdoor than purchase a new property. cially for a person using a wheelchair or living space paves the way for aging in place and family entertaining. walker, ensure there is enough space. Wider WHERE THE HEART IS doorways and hallways, as well as large design your home in a practical, universal a family stay in their home. There may be Many people have spent years making curb-less showers with grab bars and hand- way to accommodate such unpredictable seldom-used space on the first floor that memories in their home and have grown to held shower heads are common features circumstances. If needed, first-floor laun- can be reconfigured into a cozy master be deeply connected to their neighbors and even for families without a disabled mem- dry facilities and outdoor ramps also add suite with the expert eye of a design-build the property’s ideal location. So instead of ber. Other popular requests with noted convenience to the new space. With all of team. uprooting and leaving their home’s rich his- value include appliances with lever doors, these changes, it is important to maintain Regardless of emotional attachment to the tory for a new property, couples are seizing varied countertop heights, and minimal the current look and feel of your home as family home, homeowners being involved the opportunity to transform their beloved steps through passageways. Creating a five- much as possible, so consider choosing in the remodeling process allows them to home into a space that fits their specific foot turning radius can greatly improve ma- materials and colors that match the style of create a space that best mirrors their indi- short- and long-term needs. neuverability for someone with limitations, the rest of your home. vidual needs to age gracefully and with less Sometimes this decision involves revamp- but also feels a bit more spacious for the stress. Transforming a home to accommo- ing existing space or incorporating a user- active family. OVERCOMING BARRIERS date the later years in life creates a place friendly residential elevator into the home. It’s a reality that many people will endure In instances when a small lot or zoning that is easier to manage without giving up In many cases couples opt to add ground- some kind of temporary mobility challenge restrictions hamper the ability to add on the opportunity to reminisce, or surrender- level space in a way that complements the in their life, perhaps from surgery rehabili- square footage for a master suite or other ing the cherished role of hosting distant home. tation or an accident, so it makes sense to area, there are alternative options to help family and friends. Creating Livable Community For All Ages

From Page 3 wooden floors and hardware in the Vinehaven development in those types of services remains a setting such as churches and parks kitchens and bathrooms that will March, which will consist of 17 priority for our community.” for their monthly events. need to be accessible without the make basic functions possible, single family detached homes. She said as it became harder for “I participated in events at the use of stairs and other obstacles,” even as it gets harder to move Beth Clifford, president of the her to do things like run or play Herndon Senior Center, which I he said. “I’ve also been reading up around.” Beltway Investment Group, who is tennis and racquetball, her usual found were very valuable in keep- about things like wider doorways, The Town of Herndon approved the developer, said the homes have exercises, she has still been able ing me active and social, which I features for those in their 50s who to stay active walking on Reston’s believe are keys to warding off are interested in aging in place, paths and swimming at the com- mental decline,” said Luis including a first floor master bed- munity center pool. Bernheim, who just moved to room. “Seniors can still be active, we Great Falls to stay with her daugh- Another priority for seniors is just have to be more careful about ter, son-in-law and two grandchil- staying active, both mentally and it,” Tarplin said. dren. “I remember visiting elderly physically. The Reston Community relatives in homes when I was Center hosted their annual Cel- KEEPING SENIORS ACTIVE younger, and they seemed to ebrate Your Bonus Years event last and involved is the main reason spend a lot of time alone by the week, featuring speakers, health the Great Falls Senior Center was TV, and that can’t be good for an Turn unwanted valuables into CA$H! screenings and other information. created after a 2011 survey by the aging mind.” “As far as communities go, I Great Falls Citizens Association Bernheim said she hopes to start Powerful eBay selling for households and businesses think Reston is very aware of their revealed the desire from the com- attending Great Falls Senior Cen- Single Items • Full Liquidations • Buy-outs seniors and their needs, which is munity for more senior-focused ter events. why they host events like this,” activities. Bob Lundegard, one of the said Margaret Tarplin of Reston. In 2011, the county spent $70 founders of the group, said the Drop off or call for a pick-up...we’ll do the rest! “Because as you age, even the ba- million on activities for senior citi- Senior Center is laying the ezauctioning.com sic things, like cooking a meal or zens, but none in Great Falls. After groundwork this year to make the driving to a doctor’s appointment, Foust told the GFCA “if you don’t center sustainable, which in- 1320 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314 • 703.778.6440 can’t be taken for granted, and I ask, you don’t get,” the Senior Cen- cludes getting a 501(c)3 status hope ways to connect seniors to ter was formed, using a rotating and electing officers.

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