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2 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-917-6428 or [email protected] Four Vying for Shannon’s Seat Democrats to chose party nominee for 35th district delegate in primary June 9.

By Julia O’Donoghue Roy Baldwin John Carroll Mark Keam Dr. Esam Omeish The Connection INOVA Alexandria hospital, said he is most portant when Virginia is trying to create ll eyes may be on the Democrats’ concerned about the number of Virginians more employment opportunities. gubernatorial primary fight but who are uninsured. Keam doubts the “Right to Work” provi- Athere is another, quieter primary “We have to make sure Virginia can ben- sions would be repealed in Virginia. So, as battle taking place in the Vienna- efit from the health care the federal gov- practical matter, he would like to look at Oakton area. ernment passes,” said Omeish. other ways to strengthen collective bargain- Four Democrats are vying to replace Del. Both Carroll, a former assistant ing, he said. Melinda Weathers Steve Shannon as their party’s nominee for commonwealth’s attorney, and Keam, said Baldwin said he is generally opposed to delegate in Virginia’s 35th district next year. the economy is the most important issue Virginia’s “Right to Work” laws. Shannon is the Democratic candidate for facing Virginia. Keam said that economy is “I have no fear of leveling the playing field Weathers Named Virginia’s attorney general and chose not linked to all other Virginia issues. …Right now, it is tilted against the employ- to run for his delegate seat in 2009. “We can’t have new jobs coming to the ees’ right to organize,” said Baldwin. Outstanding The men hoping to replace Shannon – state if we don’t have good transportation,” Carroll said he is in full favor of collec- Ph.D. Student Roy Baldwin, John Carroll, Mark Keam and said Keam. tive bargaining, especially for groups like Esam Omeish – will face each other in a the police and fire fighters, who would be Melinda Weathers of Vienna has June 9th primary, the same day voters go to OMEISH differed from other candidates in a better position to negotiate if the law been named the 2009 recipient of the the polls to pick the Democratic Party’s over the debate on Virginia’s “Right to were repealed. Outstanding Ph.D. Student Award at nominee for governor. Work” laws. “Corporate America has made cuts on George Mason University. The award The winner of the primary and Demo- In Virginia, employees are not obliged to backs and shoulders of workers in this coun- recognizes a person in the Depart- cratic nominee for 35th district delegate is join a union or pay union membership fees try,” said Carroll. ment of Communications Ph.D. pro- likely to face Jim Hyland, former head of if they start work at place of business where gram, through his or her outstanding the Fairfax County Republican Committee, a union already exists because of the “Right THE CANDIDATES were in very different academics and research, that has in November’s general election. to Work” law. places when it came to whether Virginia “greatly impacted the field of com- The candidates may all be Democrats but Proponents of the “Right to Work” law, should allow more coal power plants, in- munications.” they expressed different views on several including most business interest groups, cluding “clean coal” power plants, to be Weathers (B.A., Texas A&M Univer- issues while appearing on Fairfax Public said the measure boosts economic growth. built in Virginia. sity, 2003; M.A., University of Hous- Access’ “Inside Scoop” program April 19. Opponents, including most organized labor Carroll said he was tentatively in favor of ton, 2008) recently completed her groups, said it makes it extremely difficult looking at more “clean coal” power plants M.A. in health communication at the WHEN ASKED what they consider to be for worker to organize unions and causes a in Virginia, especially since the lives of so University of Houston, where she the biggest issue facing Virginia, the candi- free rider mentality, where people who do many people living in Southwest Virginia taught in public speaking, communi- dates gave varied answers. not join the union benefit from collective depend on coal. But he wants the common- cation theory, and technical commu- Baldwin, a lawyer who has been active bargaining paid for by other union mem- wealth to make sure Dominion Power is nications courses. in the Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Com- bers in their workplace. doing the best thing for the Her current research focuses on ex- merce, said transportation is the largest is- Omeish is in favor of keeping the “Right commonwealth’s residents. ploring communication competence, sues the commonwealth needs to tackle. to Work” laws in place. He said the laws Omeish has concerns about any form of social support, perceived coping and Omeish, who is chief of general surgery at makes sure people have jobs and are im- See Candidates, Page 19 religious coping among Hispanic fam- ily members caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s Disease. She also has worked with a team of UH fac- Madison High Club ulty members and graduate students Participates in Vienna’s to prepare a grant proposal on a com- puterized support tool for caregivers ‘Green Expo’ of individuals with Alzheimer’s dis- ease for the National Alzheimer’s As- Madison High School Environ- sociation. mental Club members take part Her graduate work has been pre- in Vienna’s first Green Expo. sented at numerous conferences, in- Alex Lejeune, Mark Graziano and cluding the National Communica- Russell Topp wait to hear Daniel tions Association, Central States Com- Walsh of Vienna guess if what he munication Association, Southern just drank was tap or bottled States Communication Association water. Big brother Aaron guessed and the Texas Speech Communica- correctly. Club members were tion Association conferences. encouraging more reusable The annual award was established containers and better recycling to honor the outstanding Ph.D. stu- and talking about the many dents at George Mason University projects the club does in the who are expected to make a major community and at school. impact on their field of research.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in Vienna Public Hearing On Town Budget At its May 11 meeting, the Vienna Town Council will conduct a Vienna Family Gives Back public hearing on the proposed Town budget for fiscal year 2009- 10. The meeting will begin at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber at Childhood cancer Town Hall, 127 Center St., S. At the hearing, citizens will have

the opportunity to comment on the proposed budget and ask ques- survivor’s family Photo by tions about the appropriation of Town funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1. volunteers at Copies of the proposed budget are available for review online at www.viennava.gov, at Town Hall, and at Patrick Henry Library, Camp Sunshine. Donna Manz 101 Maple Ave. E. A “Budget in Brief” summary may be obtained free of charge at Town Hall, and the entire budget document may By Donna Manz be purchased. For information, call 703-255-6350. The Connection

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Mayor Presents Vienna hile bathing her Boards, Commissions toddler Jennifer W 13 1/2 years ago, Join Mayor Jane Seeman at the next “Vienna at Your Service” Gail Toth noticed meeting on Tuesday, May 12, from 7:30-9 p.m., at Town Hall, a large lump under Jennifer’s ribs. 127 Center St., S. Toth took her daughter to the Learn about the duties of the Town’s seven boards and com- pediatrician’s office immediately. Every year since a young Jennifer attended the Maine missions — Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Board The pediatrician sent the child for camp for children with life threatening illnesses, the of Architectural Review, Transportation Safety Commission, ultrasound and a CAT scan. The re- Toth family — Jennifer, Bill, Gail and Julianna — has Windover Heights Board of Review, Community Enhancement sults confirmed the parents’ worst volunteered its time and support at Camp Sunshine. Commission and Town/Business Liaison Committee — and how fears. Jennifer had a mass on her citizens can apply for appointment. liver the size of a softball. Vienna at Your Service was designed to give citizens the oppor- At Children’s Hospital in Phila- tunity to learn more about local government operations. Partici- delphia, doctors determined the pants are asked to register with the Vienna Parks and Recreation tumor was too large to remove and Department. For more, call 703-255-6360. the young child began chemo- therapy. Five months and five rounds later, the mass had shrunk Local Business Shows to golf-ball sized and the surgeons Teacher Appreciation removed the mass and part of the liver. To celebrate Teacher’s Appreciation Week 2009, Lofty Salon & Within a year after the diagno- Wellness Center in conjunction with the Vienna Parent Teacher sis, the family — Gail, Jennifer and Organization, are extending their gratitude to the teachers of the father Bill — spent a week in Vienna school district by offering them $55 Dollars off any hair Maine at Camp Sunshine, a free service that includes hair cuts, color, highlights or perms, plus camp for children facing life- $25 off Microdermabrasion. Online booking is available through threatening illnesses and their www.loftysalon.com family members. The experience The Vienna teachers are invited to Lofty Salon & Wellness Cen- at Camp Sunshine altered the lives ter for an open house during Teacher’s Appreciation Week through of the Toth family. Jennifer is now Gail and Bill Toth take the plunge in icy Lake Anne for Friday May 8, 4-6 p.m. The teachers will enjoy light refreshments, 16, a bubbly teen, with an out- the family’s ‘polar dip’ fund raiser. The $17,000 they tea and wine tastings, live demonstrations on skin care and raffles. going, articulate 5-year-old sister, raised will send D.C. area families to Camp Sunshine on Lofty Salon & Wellness Center is located at 354 Maple Ave. W. Julianna. Every year since they Lake Sebago in Maine. in Vienna. first participated as campers, the Toth family, including Julianna, ing force” behind the family’s sup- her friends at Flint Hill School Four Schools Promote spends a week or two weeks vol- port, as volunteers and as fund pitched in $2,200 to sponsor the unteering at Camp Sunshine as a raisers. The Toths started fund- school’s headmaster to plunge in. Walk and Bike Effort way to give back. raising efforts here and in other She did. Four Vienna elementary schools have joined forces this year to “It’s a camp for the whole fam- parts of the country several years Bill Toth admitted the plunge support the Safe Routes To School effort. Students at Louise Ar- ily, including siblings,” said Bill ago. Jennifer participated in a po- was cold. “It takes your breath cher, Marshall Road, Vienna and Wolftrap elementary schools will Toth. “Sometimes, the other kids lar dip in New Jersey three years away,” he said. Still, the family be participating in the 2009 Walk and Bike to School Challenge may get the short end of the stick ago and thought it was fun. plans on organizing more of the May11-15. In the future, the organizers hope to expand this event because so much time and atten- “I’d like to do one in Virginia,” polar dips. Most of the jumpers to include all Vienna elementary schools. tion is paid to the sick child. Sib- she said to her family. So, in mid- come in costume, many dressed in During the week of the Challenge, all students and their par- lings get to enjoy all the camp ac- winter of 2008 and 2009, the South Pacific motifs. ents are encouraged to walk or bike to school. tivities.” Toths organized local polar dips in Safe Routes to School is an international movement to create Camp Sunshine, celebrating its which sponsored participants dove “THE CAMP is pretty-much run safe, convenient and fun opportunities for children to bicycle and 25th anniversary, is nestled in the into Lake Anne in Reston to raise by volunteers,” said Bill Toth. Sev- walk to school. The Vienna-wide effort was spearheaded by Jeff woods along Lake Sebago. The funds on behalf of Camp Sunshine. enty to eighty volunteers host 40 Anderson (Wolftrap), Amy Byrne (Marshall Road), Tara MacCall camp does not accept payment Each jumper had to raise at least families a week. The camp offers (Vienna Elementary) and John Sweeney (Louise Archer). from participating families. The $100 to participate. In 2008, 33 25 year-round sessions. Most of majority of the camp’s funds are people jumped into the frigid wa- the children at Camp Sunshine are raised from private and corporate ter, contributing $7,000. In 2009, cancer patients, but some camp- New Officer Graduates donations. when the Prince William County ers have other life-threatening dis- “It’s a way of giving back and Coldwater Dive Team broke eases, such as diabetes and lupus. from Academy helping other families going through the ice, the number of The camp offers specialty pro- On April 10, 2009 Town of Vienna Police Officer Matt Lyons through similar things we went participants doubled and $17,000 grams throughout the year, includ- graduated from the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. The through,” said Gail Toth. “I feel we was raised. ing a bereavement program for graduation ceremony was held at George Mason University in can relate to the pain they’re go- “All that money we raised is to families dealing with the loss of a ing through. Being at Camp Sun- send people from the D.C. area to child. shine for a week helps.” Camp Sunshine.” said Gail Toth. See Week, Page 8 Bill Toth calls his wife the “driv- Jennifer said that a “handful” of See Gift, Page 8

4 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime Traditional Quintessential Quilts Contemporary Activities reported by the Vienna police the caller’s fist, causing a small dent. department through May 1. The warrant obtainment process was explained to all parties. • Custom work in our atelier 300 Block Locust St., S.E. April 30, • Memory Quilts & Bears ACCIDENT WITH INJURY 5:15 p.m. A citizen reported that an Park St. at Maple Ave., S.E. April unknown object struck her • Restoration • Fine gifts windshield and cracked it while 28, 3:01 p.m. A citizen came in to • Monogramming 50% Vienna Police Headquarters to report driving. Officers checked the area but that he was involved in an incident did not find any suspects. OFF earlier in the day. The complainant, a Since 1987 SALE bicyclist, stated he was riding along DOMESTIC DISPUTE Maple Ave. on the sidewalk and had crossed in front of a stopped vehicle 500 Block Glyndon St., N.E. April Vienna Quilt Shop at Park St. He then stated that he was 26, 10:20 a.m. A woman and her struck as the vehicle began moving. fiancée were arguing. At some point 396 Maple Avenue East, Vienna Officer Vazquez made contact with the altercation became mildly the vehicle’s driver and his physical. Both parties were counseled 703-281-4091 investigation revealed that the by PFC Shaw and agreed to separate bicyclist had fallen on his own while for the day. www.QuiltDoctor.com carrying several heavy bags and that 400 Block Glyndon St., S.E. April his chain had come off during the 29, 7:45 a.m. A husband and wife incident. It is not known whether were arguing over a broken model contact was made between the airplane wing. At some point the vehicle and the rider. The rider argument became physical. The stated he went to the hospital for situation was successfully resolved by “Caring” for your peace of mind! “Fun” for their happy return! treatment of a leg injury. No charges PFC Shaw and the warrant were filed in this case. obtainment process was explained to both parties. Vienna Pediatric Dentistry ARRESTS Specializing in infants, children, adolescents and patients with special needs EMBEZZLEMENT 215 Center St. South. April 28, 4:06 p.m. A citizen came to Vienna Police Navy Federal Credit Union, 820 We offer: Headquarters to turn himself in for Follin Lane S.E. Jan. 29. An • State-of-the-art technology an outstanding warrant. The warrant employee is suspected of embezzling was on file from Warren County, funds from a customer’s account. • “Laser Dentistry” with fewer shots Virginia charging Failure to Appear This case is still being investigated. on a Reckless Driving charge. The 42 and less anesthesia year old male of Madrillion Court in FRAUD CASE • Flexible appointments Vienna was arrested and transported to the Fairfax County Adult 100 Block Cottage St., S.W. Between • Fun, Comfortable and Caring Environment Detention Center. He is being held on Dec. 12, 2008 and April 27, 2009. A a $1000 bond. citizen reported that she wrote a Dr. Sarah Ganjavi-Rejali 215 Center St. South. April 29, check for partial payment to a subject 12:43p.m. A subject came to Vienna and he was to return and begin Pediatric Dentist with over ten years of experience Police Headquarters and turned performing work. To date he has not 301 Maple Avenue, West, Suite 400, Vienna, VA 22180 himself in based upon an outstanding responded to begin work. This case is warrant. A Capias warrant was on still being investigated. www.viennapediatricdentistry.com • 703-938-6600 file for Failure to Appear on a Misdemeanor Charge. The individual, GRAND LARCENY a 23 year old male of Upham Place in Vienna was arrested and transported 300 Block George St., S.W. Between to the Fairfax County Adult March 29 and April 30. A GPS Unit Detention Center. There he was was stolen from a bag while inside a formally charged and held on a possibly unlocked vehicle. This case $1000.00 bond. is still being investigated. 200 Block Maple Ave., West. Feb. 4, 700 Block Ware St., S.W. April 28 2008. The owner of AJ’s Sports Shop between 2-6:30 a.m. During the reported that a known individual had listed times unknown individuals written two bad checks to his stole the tires and rims, seats, radio, establishment and failed to make and amplifier from the victim’s good on them. The case was vehicle. This case is still being investigated by Detective Lose. On investigated. April 25, the Fauquier County Sherriff’s Office arrested a 49 year ILLEGAL DUMPING old male of Helm Drive in Remington, Va. based on a Vienna 200 Block Cedar Lane, S.E. April 30, Police warrant. Detective Lose had 6:06 p.m. A security guard working obtained a warrant charging the at the Vienna Park Apartments suspect with Issuance of 2 or More observed an individual illegally Bad Checks Within 90 Days; a felony. dumping trash on their property. After confronting the subject, he was advised to retrieve his trash and ASSAULT leave the property. The subject did so Trousseau, 306 Maple Ave., West. without incident. April 27, 12:33 p.m. A mother and her daughter were in a store having PETIT LARCENY some undergarments altered. Unhappy with the fit, the mother Vienna Bargains, 128 Maple Ave., assaulted the employee. Officer East. April 27 between 12:01-8 a.m. Myers explained the warrant A black metal shelf was stolen from obtainment process to the victim. the exterior of the store during the listed times. BURGLARY POLICE SERVICE 400 Block Courthouse Road, S.W. Between April 6 and April 29. A Sunoco, 180 Maple Ave., West. citizen advised that a gun and some April 24, 8:46 p.m. The owner of the coins were taken from inside his Sunoco station called police to report home during the listed times. This that there was an individual on his case is still being investigated. premises that was refusing to leave. Officer Vazquez spoke to the individual and advised him to leave. DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY The subject did so without incident. 100 Block Patrick Street, S.E. April 100 Block Patrick St., S.E. April 25, 24, 2 p.m. A citizen called police to 10:47 p.m. A security guard called advise that a reckless driver was police because an individual was trying to strike him with his vehicle. refusing to leave the Vienna Park After arriving, PFC Shaw spoke with Apartments property. MPO Evans both parties and learned that the interviewed the subject and notified caller was walking slowly in front of him in writing of his status as a the other subject’s vehicle. After trespasser. The individual then left honking at and passing the man, the without incident. trunk lid of the vehicle was struck by See Crime, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion

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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton An independent, locally owned weekly Hopeful Home Sales newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. under $200,000 in Sterling were a dozen single In Fairfax Station and Clifton, 22 homes sold 7913 Westpark Drive First time homebuyers family detached homes, with many more un- for more than $500,000, with two sales over McLean, Virginia 22102 der $300,000. $1 million in March. In Lorton in March, 10 NEWS DEPARTMENT: get shot at affordable More than 20 townhouses sold in Herndon townhouses sold for under $200,000. To discuss ideas and concerns, for under $200,000. In Great Falls, only one home in March sold Call: 703-917-6444 homeownership; Fax: 703-917-0991 In Mount Vernon, the top home sold for for less than $500,000, but there were five e-mail: domino effect helps $2.65 million, while nearby a variety of bar- homes sold for more than $1 million. [email protected] gains sold for remarkably low prices in the In McLean, one home sold for $3.4 million, Kemal Kurspahic all homeowners. Route 1 corridor, including 29 condos and with eight more homes selling in March for Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 townhouses for under $100,000. Twenty more more than $1 million. A handful of condos sold [email protected] Donna Manz condos, townhouses and duplexes sold in in McLean for under $250,000. Contributing Writer look at the records of more than March in the area for between $100,000 and In Vienna, eight homes sold in March for [email protected] 1,000 homes that sold in March, $200,000. more than $1 million, while nine condos and Julia O’Donoghue 2009 in our area offers a glimpse of In Reston, one condo sold for $1.1 million, townhouses sold for under $300,000. Education & Politics A 703-917-6433 a sales at the top and bottom of the while there were 13 sales of condos and For specific addresses and home sales by [email protected] market. townhouses for under $200,000. town for March, see http://www.connection- Ken Moore In March in Northern Virginia, hundreds of In Burke, 15 homes sold for under $250,000 newspapers.com/article.asp?articl- Courts & Projects 703-917-6417 homes, mostly condos and townhouses, sold in March, mostly townhouses. e=%20328003&paper=%2059&cat=228. [email protected] for less than $250,000. In Centreville in March, 22 townhouses sold April home sales will be posted after May 20. Rich Sanders About half or more of these were likely fore- for under $200,000. Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 closures or distressed properties, but all move- In Springfield in March, there were 31 sales — Mary Kimm, [email protected] [email protected] ment in the real estate market is a good sign, of condos and townhouses for under $250,000. ADVERTISING: clearing out inventory. Many To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and Editorials of the families whose homes 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. sold and closed in March are Don Park now able to move up in the Display Advertising In the Interests of Public Health 703-917-6466 market; there are unusually good prices avail- [email protected] able on homes at all entry points right now. hile it’s a huge topic for discussion, or single parent families cope? In any less af- Karen Washburn In the City of Alexandria, at least five no one really has any idea what the fluent area, what percentage of children might Communities of Worship Advertising W 703-917-6468 townhouses sold for under $250,000, with future holds for us and the so-called be home alone because parents have no sick [email protected] more than two dozen condominiums selling swine flu. It’s reasonable to predict that in the leave or vacation time? Andrea Smith for under $200,000. 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Let’s take the actions necessary to stem a [email protected] $5.65 million, plus eight more homes selling But we question whether such a policy is crisis, but let’s not lose sight of other risks in Editor & Publisher for more $1 million in March alone. considering all aspects of public health. When the process. Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 Looking for a single family home under an elementary school, for example, is closed, — Mary Kimm, [email protected] $200,000? Among the nearly 50 March sales how do families that depend on two incomes [email protected] Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, National Race for Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Celebrating a Pink Anniversary Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, the Cure goes Craig Sterbutzel

By U.S. Rep. Gerry Photo by Andrew Councill for Susan G. Komen f Art/Design: honoring the 20th anniversary of global at 20. Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Connolly the National Race for the Cure in Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, D-11 the nation’s capital and its transi- Wayne Shipp tion this year to the Global Race the Korean Community Service Production Manager: Jean Card reast cancer is the most fre for the Cure to reflect Komen’s glo- Center’s “Breast Cancer Prevention quently diagnosed cancer bal mission to end breast cancer. Campaign for Asian Americans,” CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 B Circulation Manager: in women worldwide, with I would encourage everyone to Inova’s “Life with Cancer” program Linda Pecquex more than 1.3 million diagnosed participate in The Race for the Cure. and the Somali Family Care [email protected] each year. More than 465,000 die It is definitely a moving and exhila- Network’s “Minority Breast Health CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, from the disease each year; a rating experience. Komen expects Awareness Project.” These organi- L.L.C. woman dies from breast cancer ev- more than 50,000 people on the zations make a difference and they Peter Labovitz President/CEO ery 68 seconds. One in eight women National Mall June 6. The organi- need our support. Mary Kimm in the U.S. will be diagnosed with zation hopes to top the record $3.7 This year marks its 20th anniver- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer breast cancer in her lifetime. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly million it contributed to 18 commu- sary turning the Washington region 703-917-6416 [email protected] And yet, the five-year survival (D-11) speaks at a rally for nity health organizations in our re- pink. I invite you to join me on June Jerry Vernon rate for breast cancer, when caught the Global Race for the gion from the proceeds of the 2008 6 to help make this year’s Race for Executive Vice President early before it spreads beyond the Cure. Race for the Cure. the Cure the best and the largest ever. 703-917-6404 breast, is now 98 percent, com- or the Cure As we work to advance historic Visit www.globalraceforthecure.org [email protected] pared to 74 percent just 25 years the pleasure of addressing hun- health care reform legislation, let’s and click on “register” for an online Wesley DeBrosse Controller ago. There are 2.5 million breast dreds of Susan G. Komen for the applaud those who are filling the registration form. Debbie Funk cancer survivors alive in the U.S. Cure affiliates and breast cancer vast gaps and unmet needs in health I hope to see you on the National National Sales today, the largest group of cancer survivors from around the country education, screening and treatment Mall June 6 for a fun and reward- 703-518-4631 [email protected] survivors in the country. as part of Komen’s annual advo- for underserved populations. ing day with family, friends and John Lovaas It’s a courageous and bold and cacy day in Washington. The day Several of the worthy recipients inspiring cancer survivors. It will Special Assistant for Operations committed bunch, a view that was before, I introduced a resolution in of 2008 grants are located in my inspire you as it has inspired my reinforced last week when I had the U.S. House of Representatives congressional district, including family and me.

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Faith Notes are for announcements Vienna Christian Healing James Ellis, 53, Dies and events in the faith community. Send Rooms, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at to [email protected]. 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is James Ellis, 53, of Haymarket, brothers, Bruce Ellis (Inell) of Deadline is Friday. available to anyone requesting prayer. Month formerly of Arlington, died on Haymarket, and Andre Wallace of Free and open to the public. 703-698- Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- 9779 or April 26, 2009 at the Prince Will- Harrisburg, Pa.; two aunts, Louise fers ongoing classes on meditation and www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com. iam Hospital. Boyd of Vienna and Gracie Ellis of Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. He is survived by his wife Fairfax; one uncle, Walter Ellis at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Great Falls United Methodist SALE Thomasena B. Ellis and was the (Sharon) of Sterling and a host of Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331- Church at 10100 Georgetown Pike, 2122 or www.meditation-dc.org. Great Falls. 703-759-3705 offers “All father of Benjamin Ellis (Nicola) nieces, nephews, cousins and Things New,” an ecumenical worship CARPETS, of Charlestown. W.Va. and Ian Ellis friends. The Unitarian Universalist Con- service, every Wednesday at 6 p.m. of Gainesville, Va. Visitation took place on Satur- gregation of Fairfax, at 2709 Hunter Based on the Beatitudes of Jesus, for FLOORING & He is also survived by three day May 2, from 11 a.m. until time Mill Road, Oakton chorale, a 60-voice people affected by anger, fear, stress, adult choir, welcomes new members dealing with rejection, credit abuse, grandchildren, Breanna, Jourdan of service,12 noon at Mount Pleas- any time and meets Thursdays, 7:15 drug/alcohol abuse, physical/sexual ORIENTAL RUGS and Kameron, one sister, Marliyn ant Baptist Church, 2516 Squirrel p.m. The Circle of Music Makers meets addiction or eating disorders. Brame (John) of Leesburg; two Hill Road, Herndon. the first Monday of the month, for those BY ROBERTS who can share a vocal or instrumental McLean Bible Church Fitness solo. Class at Body & Soul fitness. Balance is Contact Judy Harrison at 703-281- key, energy is renewed, strength is 4230, ext. 26, or [email protected]. gained, and friendships are formed. Joint Activities in Music at Sunrise is for Mondays 9:15 a.m. and Fridays 9:45 John W. Kimball, 78, Died preschoolers, kindergarteners, parents a.m. Childcare is free for registered stu- and residents of Hunter Mill Sunrise dents. E-mail John W. Kimball, 78, of Loyalton Surviving are his wife Dorothy Assisted Living Center, on Wednesdays, [email protected]. 1-1:30 p.m. Contact Marsha Giusti at of Creekview, Mechanicsburg, Pa. G. (Getty) Kimball; his daughters, We are an authotized and formerly of Vienna, died Sat- Kathy Coleman of Falls Church, 703-425-1902 or [email protected]. The Jewish Social Services Agency, 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax, of- urday, April 25, at his home. Karen Hogan of the British Virgin A Centering Prayer Group meets fers a variety of family programs. Call agent of He was born May 23, 1930 in Islands, Sally Berg of Chantilly, Fridays, 9:30 a.m. at Andrew Chapel 703-204-9100. Johnstown, Pa. to the late John and Becky Kimball and Jennifer United Methodist Church, 1301 Trap ❖Just Chill: An Anxiety Manage- Road, Vienna. The hour includes a brief ment Group, for ages 8-10. W. Kimball Sr. and Kathryn Collier, both of Enola, Pa.; his son reading related to Centering Prayer, fol- Wednesdays through Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. (Pryce) Kimball. He spent most John W. Kimball III of Bristow, Va. lowed by a 20-minute prayer period. ❖Teen Talk: An Adolescent of his childhood years in and 13 grandchildren. E-mail Martha Thomas at Adoption Series, for ages 13-18. Edinsburg, Pa. Memorial services took place [email protected] or call the Tuesdays through Dec. 23 at 7 p.m. Pre- church at 703-759-3509. registration required. 681 Spring Street He retired as an engineer for Saturday, May 2 at the Sullivan ❖Support Group for Parents of Old Town Herndon the Federal Trade Commission, Funeral Home in Enola, Pa. 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fundraising strengths inside the common- How much does Top Fairfax County Donors wealth. McAuliffe’s prolific In Governor’s Democratic Primary “I think it is important to note that he outraised both of the other Democratic can- The information listed below covers fundraising in 2008 and 2009 and is provided by the fundraising matter? Virginia Public Access Project, www.vpap.org. didates in Virginia,” said Elisabeth Smith, a spokesperson for the McAuliffe campaign. Name Hometown Work/Job Donation Of the three Democrats, Moran has raised By Julia O’Donoghue DEEDS the most money in Arlington County The Connection Edward Hart Rice Vienna Stockbroker/ $100,000 ($225,538), Loudoun County ($51,869) Financial Advisor and the City of Alexandria ($1.1 million) any young adults join politi- since the beginning of 2008. Sen. Dick Saslaw Springfield Virginia Senate $15,000 cal campaigns after gradu- (D-35) Majority Leader But McAuliffe has raised more money Mating from college. Few end during that time period in Fairfax County, up where Terry McAuliffe, a Thomas Greeson Herndon Attorney $12,500 Virginia’s most populous locality. Virginia gubernatorial candidate, found According to the Virginia Public Access himself during the 1980 re-election bid of MORAN Project, McAuliffe garnered $828,117; President Jimmy Carter. George Pedersen McLean Defense Industry $75,000 Moran received $502,329; and Deeds raised At the age of 22, McAuliffe rose through $217,001 from Fairfax County residents and the ranks to become national finance direc- John Andrew Braun Falls Church Defense Industry $57,930 businesses during 2008 and 2009. tor of the Carter campaign, launching a ca- Dario Marquez Jr. Vienna Homeland Security $35,000 While most of Moran and Deeds larger reer as one of the Democratic Party’s most Northern Virginia donors are already active successful national fundraisers over the next MCAULIFFE in local political campaigns, McAuliffe has three decades. Hani Masri McLean Private Equity/Investors $100,000 also been able to attract local donors who During the rest of the 1980s, McAuliffe have previously not given to state cam- served as deputy treasurer and director of A. Huda Farouki McLean Import-Export/Finance $50,000 paigns in the commonwealth. finance for the Democratic National Com- McLean resident Hani Masri, who has ties Premium Alexandria Alcohol Distributors $50,000 mittee, and other leadership positions. He Distribution of Virginia to Bill Clinton, contributed $100,000 to was fundraiser for and advisor to President McAuliffe’s campaign, and does not appear Bill Clinton during the 1990s. In 2000, to have given money to statewide candi- McAuliffe headed up the Democratic Na- McDonnell had raised $5.14 million by not always win. …It is harder to buy a pri- dates in the past. tional Convention. He was chair of the the end of March. mary because the electorate is so small. You Oak Hill resident Jack Xi Deng, who con- Democratic National Committee from 2001 just don’t know who is going to show up,” tributed $25,000 to McAuliffe, also does not to 2005; he raised money for 2008 Demo- McAULIFFE may need all that money if said Faulk. appear to be a regular donor in other Vir- cratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton he wants to win the primary against two Moran and Deeds have also pointed out ginia races. and President Barack Obama’s campaign. well-established candidates, according to that much of McAuliffe’s campaign money Arlington resident Thomas DePasquale, “Without question, he is a formidable some political scientists. has come from outside Virginia. who has contributed to many Virginia fundraiser. Terry McAuliffe would be on any Moran represented Alexandria in the Vir- The McAuliffe campaign states that 17 Democrats over the years, gave $35,000 to list of the top 10 Democratic Party ginia House of Delegates from 1996 to percent of their candidate’s the Moran campaign and fundraisers,” said Dan Keyserling, deputy 2008. During the 2007 state election cycle, donations come from Vir- “Terry McAuliffe $10,000 to McAuliffe. Alex- director of communications at the Univer- he served as the Democratic house caucus ginia, while the bulk of andria resident Frank sity of Virginia’s Center for Politics. chair, traveling around the state to help sev- Moran and Deed’s dona- would be on any Connor gave $2,500 to eral of the Democratic Party’s current del- tions – over 90 percent ac- Deeds before contributing McAULIFFE was the third Democrat and egates win or retain their seats. cording to those respective list of the top 10 $20,100 to the McAuliffe the fourth candidate overall to jump into Deeds, who is from Bath County and rep- campaigns — have come Democratic Party campaign. the 2009 Virginia Governor’s race. resents the Charlottesville area, has served from inside the common- Former Alexandria Del. Brian Moran (D), in the General Assembly since 1982. In wealth. According to the fundraisers.” REGARDLESS of where Central Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D) 2005, he ran for attorney general and lost Virginia Public Access McAuliffe’s donations come and former Attorney General Robert to McDonnell by fewer than 500 votes, the Project, McAuliffe’s top two — Dan Keyserling, from, his campaign said its McDonnell (R) have been closest statewide election in individual donors Haim University of Virginia ability to attract more traveling around the com- Virginia’s history. Saban ($276,064) and Center for Politics money will make McAuliffe monwealth raising money in “The person McAuliffe has never run for Stephen Bing ($250,000) the strongest candidate to anticipation of their guber- an elected office. live in Los Angeles. take on McDonnell in the fall. natorial runs for the better with the most “For a candidate like Terry “Terry has raised more money. Fortunately “The national Republican Party has kept part of four years. McAuliffe McAuliffe, with such a thin for us, the people who have given him its promise to throw the kitchen sink into only emerged as a potential money does not resume in Virginia, money money can’t vote for him,” said Jesse this gubernatorial race. They are bringing candidate in August and always win.” means a good deal. … Terry Ferguson, a spokesperson for the Moran in national Republicans like John McCain started seriously campaign- McAuliffe needs all the campaign. The Moran campaign also boasts and Sarah Palin to raise money for Bob ing in November. — Cordel Faulk, money that he has because the largest number of contributions, with McDonnell. Terry is the only one who can Yet McAuliffe raised more University of Virginia the two other [primary] can- 3,867 people and organizations giving compete with that,” said Smith. money for his campaign in Center for Politics didates already have a base money to the campaign so far, according to McAuliffe will not only be able to raise five months than the other in this state,” said Cordel the Virginia Public Access Project. money for himself but also contribute to two Democrats, who face Faulk, director of communi- “We built a tremendous network of indi- other Democrats, she added. McAuliffe in a June 9 primary, were able to cations at the University of Virginia’s Cen- vidual donors and small-dollar donors. They “I would look at the amount of support garner in three years. McAuliffe also col- ter for Politics. are the ones that are going to fuel this cam- we were able to give Sharon Bulova and lected slightly more money than McDonnell, paign,” said Ferguson. Ilryong Moon in recent Fairfax County elec- who does not face an opponent for the Re- FAULK and others are quick to say that McAuliffe has had 2,530 individuals con- tions,” said Smith. He contributed more publican Party’s nomination. McAuliffe’s fundraising does not mean that tribute to his campaign and Deeds has had than $16,000 to Bulova. According to the Virginia Public Access he has more voter support than the other 3,437 individuals contribute to his cam- “All this focus on money, there has been a Project, McAuliffe had raised a total of candidates. paign. lot of overkill on it. All three of these can- $5.16 million for his campaign as of March In 2006, Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) won a didates have raised a decent amount of 31. Moran had collected $2.95 million and Democratic primary against lobbyist Harris EVEN IF McAuliffe has received most of money and showed that they can Deeds had garnered $2.15 million for their Miller, despite Miller outspending Webb. his money from outside Virginia, the politi- fundraise,” said Scott Surovell, chair of the respective campaigns by the same deadline. “The person with the most money does cal consultant is still showing significant Fairfax County Democratic Committee.

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Send School Notes to Association’s College Newspaper Dickinson Scholarship is awarded [email protected]. Contest for her work on Virginia to first-year student applicants to Deadline is Friday. Tech’s Collegiate Times. Dickinson College in recognition Allison Gentry, daughter of of superior academic achievement, The Oakton High School Vienna residents John and Susan community activities and leader- Dance Team is holding tryouts Gentry, was the costume designer ship in high school. Charin is the at Oakton High School on May 5- for the recent Ithaca College The- son of Richard and Marcia Charin. 7, 2009. ºFor more information, go atre production of “Tartuffe.” Gen- to www.oaktonathletics.org and try is a senior theatrical produc- Alexandra Sandlin of Kilmer click on “dance team.” tion arts major in the college’s Middle School was named a Gold School of Humanities and Sci- Award winner and Ashley Goh Student journalists from ences. Her Ithaca College main of Marshall High School, Jenni- Oakton High School won awards stage credits include costume de- fer Phan of Falls Church High at the Journalism Education Asso- signer for “Metamorphoses” and School and Brendan Logue of ciation/National Scholastic Press “Dance: No Translation Needed,” Thoreau Middle School were Association Spring National High and assistant costume designer for named Silver Award winners at School Journalism Convention. “Acis and Galetea.” the National Scholastic Art The school’s newspaper, “The Awards. Oakton Outlook,” won Best of Daniel Metcalf (political sci- Show in the newspaper 17+ pages ence) and Adarsh Solanki (bio- Eliot Waxman, a social stud- category with Editors Matt medical science) of Oakton High ies teacher at Oakton High School, Johnson, Ethan Doyle, and School (political science) have has been selected as one of C- Danielle Holstrom and advisor been awarded corporate-spon- SPAN’s 2009 Teacher Fellowship Chad Rummel accepting the sored scholarships from the Na- recipients and will work in the award. The yearbook, “Paragon,” tional Merit Scholarship Corpora- education department at C-SPAN won Best of Show in the yearbook tion. ºThe students are part of a for four weeks over the summer. 325+ pages category, with editor group of approximately 1,000 Na- Waxman has also been named a Leeann Elias and Rummel ac- tional Merit finalists chosen to re- national finalist for Cable’s Lead- cepting. Johson, Nathan Smith, ceive scholarships financed by ers in Learning Awards for his role and Anthony Barba won awards companies, foundations, and other in the C-SPAN and Cox Communi- in the Write-Off Contest. business organizations. cations 2008 Campaign in the Commonwealth Tour. Waxman Mina Noorbakhs, a Vienna Vienna resident David Charin, helped engage Oakton students in native and graduate of George C. a senior at James Madison High the 2008 election’s political and Marshall High School, won third School, was awarded a John electoral process through televised place in the art/illustrations cat- Dickinson Scholarship from debates, polls, blogs, and a school- egory in the Virginia Press Dickinson College. The John wide mock election.

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Send announcements to Pokemon League. 3 p.m. at the Perspectives Speaker Series. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. [email protected]. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. p.m., McLean Community Center, E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” Deadline is Thursday for the following East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5- 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Lisa jamminjava.com. week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. 18. 703-938-0405. Scottoline, author of legal thrillers set Classics for Brass. 7:30 p.m., St. Luke ✭✭✭ For additional listings, visit Meiko and Corey Chisel, 7 p.m., at in Philadelphia, will speak. Each Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Conde Nast Traveler www.connectionnewspapers.com Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., attendee will receive a free copy of Pike, McLean. Classics for Brass “50 Best” Washington Post Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or her book, “Look Again.” Free. Call showcases the Washington Symphonic “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” jamminjava.com. 703-488-8336, TTY: 711. Brass and trumpeter Vince Martino The New York Times March, 1998 WEDNESDAY/MAY 6 Evenout Reunion Show with Numa, 8 Fastball “Little White Lies” CD perform a range of brass favorites. Pork and Pinot Noir. 6:30 p.m., p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Release with Nate Ihara, 8 p.m. $30/adults, $15/seniors and students. Wildfire Restaurant Tysons Galleria, E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 703-356-0670 or www.wsbrass.com. 1714 U International Drive, McLean. jamminjava.com. Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or Bill Emerson and the Sweet Dixie $65. Contact 703-442-9110 or jamminjava.com. Band. 6:30 p.m., Vienna Town www.wildfirerestaurant.com for Green, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. reservations. SATURDAY/MAY 9 Bring a lawn chair or blanket for Around the World in Film. 7 p.m. at “Crossing Delancy.” 8 p.m., Vienna WEDNESDAY/MAY 13 seating. Free. 703-255-6360 or the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Community Center, 120 Cherry St. Miss Mo’s Storytime. 10:30 a.m. at www.viennava.gov. Ave. East, Vienna. Celebrate a S.E., Vienna. Tickets are available at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple English Conversation. 10 a.m. at the wedding in India. Adults. 703-938- the Community Center. 703-255-6360 Ave. East, Vienna. Interactive folk Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. 0405. or www.viennava.gov. tales. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-938- East, Vienna. For non-native English Plant and Craft Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 0405. speakers of all levels. Adults. 703- St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8991 George Stanford, Shane Gamble 938-0405. THURSDAY/MAY 7 Brook Road, McLean. Annuals, and Charlie Duda, 7:30 p.m. at Pokemon League. 3 p.m. at the Kris Delmhorst. 8 p.m., Jammin’ Java, flowering hanging baskets, handmade Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $17. Call glass items, jewelry, scarves, pottery, Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5- 703-255-1566 or handmade soaps and more. $1 adults, door. 703-255-1566 or 18. 703-938-0405. Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner www.jamminjava.com. children free. jamminjava.com. Game On. 6 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Catherine Claire Larson. 7 p.m., www.stthomasmcleanva.org or 703- Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. th Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown 442-0330. Runescape, DDR, Wii, Rock Band, Celebrate Sunday, May 10 Pike, Great Falls. Larson is author of Red Grammer. 2 p.m., Alden Theatre, THURSDAY/MAY 14 pizza and soda. Age 10-18. 703-938- “As We Forgive,” based on 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Red Daryl Davis, 8-10 p.m. at The Old 0405. experiences interviewing survivors of Grammar will perform music for the Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, “Little Women.” 7 p.m., Oakton High Mother’s Day the Rwandan genocide. Free. whole family. $12/person, $8/district Fairfax. 7:30 beginner lessons. $10. School, 2900 Sutto Road, Vienna. Registration required; call 703-757- residents. Stop by the Alden Theatre 703-414-1745 or Oakton High School will perform Open All Day 11:30am until 10:00pm 8560. Box Office or call 703-573-SEAT to www.headoverheelsdancecom. “Little Women.” $10/person. Visit purchase tickets. Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, 8 www.oaktondrama.org. www.busara.com Third Annual Run and Fun. 9 a.m.- “Shenandoah Morning” by Chris Rollins. The work of p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. FRIDAY/MAY 8 12 p.m., Vienna Baptist Children’s E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or “Crossing Delancy.” 8 p.m., Vienna Center, 541 Marshall Road, S.W., Chris Rollins, a Great Falls artist and photographer, will be jamminjava.com. SATURDAY/MAY 16 Open Daily: Mon – Sun • Happy Hour Mon – Fri 5pm – 7pm Community Center, 120 Cherry St. Vienna. A family friendly one-mile displayed in an exhibition titled “Images and Reflections” “Little Women.” 7 p.m., Oakton High Breezing Along the Boardwalk. 6-11 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 S.E., Vienna. Tickets available at the run/walk followed by festival May 4-30 at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, School, 2900 Sutto Road, Vienna. p.m., Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Community Center. 703-255-6360 or activities including a moonbounce, Oakton High School will perform Corner, 8661 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 www.viennava.gov. games, face painting, sack races, food Great Falls. A reception will be held Saturday, May 9. “Little Women.” $10/person. Visit All proceeds from this event will English Conversation. 10 a.m. at the and drinks and more. Call 703-281- Contact 703-759-6873 or [email protected]. www.oaktondrama.org. support the “Who Will Teach Them?” FREE Delivery Available Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. 2021, ext. 111. fund. $200/person. Contact Monise Please call for details for each location. East, Vienna. For non-native English Riverbend Park Plant Sale. 8 a.m.-1 Proceeds help support summer staff 703-759-6414. Quidley or Sarah Caldwell at 703- speakers of all levels. Adults. 703- p.m., Great Falls Grange Pavilion, and educational programs at Variety Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Vienna FRIDAY/MAY 15 941-8810 or 938-0405. 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Riverbend Park. Call Tim Hackman at Community Center, 120 Cherry St., Enter the Haggis, 7:30 p.m. and 10 www.phillipsprograms.org. Vienna. Browse among items including antiques, collectibles, jewelry, china, crystal, designer clothing, art, furniture, CDs, DVDs and more. Free admission; donations Join Us For Mother’s Day accepted. Proceeds benefit Friends of Homeless Animals. 703-765-2475 or www.foha.org. Living Wreath Workshop. 10 a.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Sunday - May 10, 2009 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Create a wreath using annuals on a moss frame. Topics include soil mixes, Award winning maintenance requirements and suitable plants. $30. Reservations menu highlights required; call 703-255-3631. Politicks and Echo Boom, 10:30 p.m. exotic and at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., traditional Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or Japanese jamminjava.com. specialties. SUNDAY/MAY 10 Life and Art of Tennessee Come dine Williams. 1 p.m., McLean in our outdoor Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Rick Davis on garden. Tennessee Williams’ major works. Free. 703-790-0123. Bill Farrell. 2 p.m., The Little Library, 131 Church St. N.E., Vienna. Local children’s author, Bill Farrell, will read and act out his children’s book, “Walter’s Pond.” Ages 4-8. Call 703.938.5187 or e-mail [email protected]. Night of the Living Shred with Joe Stump, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255- 1566 or jamminjava.com. Take Rt 7 International Drive Contemporary Setting with west from MONDAY/MAY 11 Tysons Traditional Japanese cooking. Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron Goad, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Corner Sushi Bar & Sake Bar Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. 3 2 1 703-821-3400 T R TUESDAY/MAY 12 RT 7 8221 Leesburg Pike Fastball. 8 p.m., Jammin’ Java., 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Pop-rock. $14/ KONAMI Vienna/Tysons Corner, Virginia person. Call 703-255-1566.

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Members of Vienna Presbyterian Church pose in front of the City of Fairfax home they repaired and re- painted.

Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/ The Connection Helping Hearts and Hands Vienna Presbyterian Church members repair elderly woman’s home.

By Bonnie Hobbs Brown, 85 and legally blind, was The Connection glad they came. “My son’s busy and can’t do this,” she said. y the time they broke for “There’s no way he could move all a quick lunch of pizza the heavy furniture himself to Band soda in the backyard paint the rooms, but they brought at noon, the 30-some a crew. I think it’s awfully nice of people repairing Margaret Brown’s them, really wonderful.” home in the City of Fairfax had Ted Speck was there with his already been working for four daughter, Rebecca, a senior at hours — and would continue for Madison High School. “My daugh- four or five more. ter needed community-service Most were members of Vienna hours for the National Honor So- Presbyterian Church and they ciety, so I came along to help, as a were participating, on Saturday, father-daughter activity,” he said. April 25, in the annual National “We also do Habitat for Humanity Rebuilding Day, formerly called Homeowner Margaret and Neighbor to Neighbor, and Christmas in April. They were Brown this is the same kind of work.” among 1,800 volunteers in Arling- That day, he scraped the base- ton, Fairfax and Falls Church re- a wonderful program to work with ment walls and then helped wa- habilitating 48 homes of low-in- because RPJ selects the terproof and paint them. “We’ve come, elderly or residents with homeowners and provides a lot of also insulated the floor,” said disabilities. the know-how and supplies,” said Speck. “You get to meet more It was a Saturday and the tem- Pella. “One of their goals is to en- people in the church and it makes perature reached 93 degrees, but able people to continue to live in you feel good knowing you’re the workers were in good spirits their homes, so we make the and were happy to lend a hand. houses safer and more pleasant.” See Rebuilding, Page 15 “Our church has done this a num- ber of years, and it’s a way to give back,” said Mary Pella, house co- captain.

THE VOLUNTEERS cleaned the kitchen, weather-treated the side porch, scraped and painted the front-porch railing, cleaned up the backyard, cleared old boxes out of the attic, painted some rooms, planted azaleas and boxwoods in the front year, repaired old win- dows and added some safety fea- tures to the bathroom and base- ment. Pella praised the RPJ Corp. for helping make it all possible. The local Rebuilding Together program is under the auspices of the Robert Pierre Johnson (RPJ) From left, Linda Gabris, Judy Taillon and Dan Schmickel Housing Development Corp. “It’s give the living room a fresh coat of white paint.

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Ed Gabris paints the ceiling after fixing a raccoon hole in one of the “Me and My Mom” bedrooms. To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your Mom and The Connection will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: [email protected] Photos by Or to mail photo prints, send to: Bonnie Hobbs/ The Vienna Connection, “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” 7913 Westpark Dr., McLean, VA 22102 The Connection Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed enve- lope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. Rebuilding, Repairing, Repainting From Page 14

helping someone who’d, other- wise, have to pay to have all this done.” Sibylle Miller and Jacqueline O’Reilly were standing outside in the bright sun painting the porch banister. Although a bit of the white paint was splashed on their arms, they didn’t mind. “I love it,” said Sibylle, who at- tends Longfellow Middle School. “I’m outside all day, instead of be- ing in front of the television. And I get to be with my friend, Jacqueline, all day.” They, too, re- ceived community-service hours for their efforts. “It’s fun, and it’s always nice to help someone in the community in need,” said Jacqueline. Judy Taillon, a member of Vienna Presbyterian since 1995, was painting the living room with Linda Gabris and Dan Schmickel. “I did this last year, too,” said Taillon. “I’m an empty nester and my house is in order, so I’m in a position to help others now.” Pleased with how the room was turning out, she said, “It looks so bright and cheerful in here now.” Gabris said the hardest part was painting the window and door trim. “But we’re not doing that, Sibylle Miller and Jacqueline O’Reilly paint the front- Dan is,” she said, happy to partici- porch banister. pate. “It’s usually for an elderly or handicapped person, and I have an estimated it would cost $10,000 week. The other, who was autis- adult child with a disability. This if all this work were done by pro- tic, died of a heart attack in 1990 is wonderful. It’s a beautiful day, fessionals. at age 36. Brown took care of him I’ve got great people to work with In Fairfax’s Westmore neighbor- his whole life at home, but he and I get more than I give.” hood, the house has five rooms — passed away three days before “I’ve also done this a number of living room, two bedrooms, one Christmas. times before, and each time, it’s bathroom and a kitchen, plus a fin- Besides her vision problems, nice to make a difference in some- ished attic and full basement — Brown has diabetes and congestive body else’s life,” said Schmickel. and Browns lived there on Maple heart failure. “I’m lucky to be Gabris’ husband Ed also worked Street for 57 years. “We bought it alive,” she said. “But I have a pace- hard, helping repair and repaint brand-new in 1951 for $13,000,” maker and that’s helped a lot.” the ceiling of a bedroom where she said. “It’s now valued around She used to enjoy gardening, but raccoons had broken through from $400,000 because it’s in the City now, “I can’t work in my flowers the attic and created a huge hole. of Fairfax. When I first moved anymore and the bushes were here, Fairfax was a little city with overgrown,” Brown said. So she IN ADDITION, house co-captain a lot of land. Now there are all was delighted with all the im- Chris Vereide helped install a these huge office buildings.” provements the church group was handlebar in the bathtub, painted She and her husband, who died making, both inside and outside and caulked the bathroom and in 1984, had two sons. One lives her home. “It’s hard to find people repaired water damage in the mas- in Fauquier County with his wife to help,” she said. “I’m very thank- ter-bedroom ceiling. Altogether, he and children and visits her every ful to them.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 ❖ 15 Mother’s Day Photos

This picture was taken outside of Boston, Mass. in July 2008: mom Emily Ernst and daughters Madeleine, 6 1⁄2, and Lauren Ernst, 4, of Vienna are pictured while having a picnic with Emily’s sister Karen and soon-to-be Uncle Bob. They were sitting under a big tree when the idea struck the girls to plop on Mom.

O’Brien family members Paul (Dad), Loan (Mom), Claire (6), Ethan (3), and Hope (10 months) are pictured while visiting the Toys R Us store in New York City on April 5, 2009. The children thought it was great to ride a Ferris wheel with a Lego-themed car inside a three-story toy store at which they love shopping. Aphrodite Hero of Stratford House in Reston and her grandson, Keenan Hero, 9, of Great Falls, at a piano recital in Reston.

Mariluz Martinez Cianciolo (in the middle) with grand- son Ryan P. Carney and daughter Rossana Ciancolo- Carney of Vienna pictured last Saturday during the ‘Odyssey’ cruise in Wash- ington, DC.

Mother and son, Christo- pher and Martha Bota of Great Falls, pictured in Greece, summer 2008.

Mom Maria Beem hangs out with her boys, Cam, 5, and Tyler, 2, of Vienna (Carpers Farm).

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Mr. David Alan Clem and Mrs. Tari Tabb Clem of Catharpin, Va. and Mr. Andrew Jonathan Greenfield and Mrs. Laurell Anne Greenfield of Vienna, Va. are pleased to announce the engage- ment of their daughter, Judith Anne Clem to James Thomas Blankenship, son of Mr. James William Blankenship III and Mrs. Cynthia Lyon Blankenship of Vir- ginia Beach, Va. Judi is a 2004 graduate of Westfield High School in Chantilly, Va. She graduated magna cum laude from Radford University in 2008 where she studied Elemen- Thinking of tary Education. Judi is now a fifth Judith Anne Clem and grade teacher in Falls Church, Va. James Thomas Blankenship Jimmy is a 2002 graduate of Kempsville High School in Virginia Lighting Sales in the Washington Buying or Selling? Beach, VA. He graduated from D.C. area. Radford University in 2006 where A December wedding is planned he studied marketing and econom- at Bristow Manor Golf Club in Call today for a FREE in-home consultation! ics. Jimmy now works as an out- Bristow, Virginia. The couple plan side salesman for Commercial to reside in Centreville, Va. • Associate Broker — 11 years experience • Free professional home staging Kristen Titus — Charles Miller • Fluent in Spanish Sandra Titus of Reston and • Specializing in Vienna, McLean & Arlington Bruce and Susan Titus of Vienna are pleased to announce the en- The Proven Results: Over $92,000,000 Sold gagement of their daughter, Kristen Leeds Titus, to Charles Williams Miller, son of Patricia and 703.980.6400 • 703.790.1990 Peter Miller of Reston. www.KrisTracy.com • [email protected] Kristen Titus is a 1995 graduate of South Lakes High School and a 1999 graduate of James Madison University with a bachelor of sci- ence in health science. She also received her associates degree in nursing from Marymount Univer- Photo sity and is completing her bach- Galleries elor of science in nursing at the University of Virginia. She is em- Now! ployed as a registered nurse at the Kristen Leeds Titus and Thousands University of Virginia Medical Cen- Charles Williams Miller of pictures ter. as a coordinating producer with of sports, Charley Miller is a 1995 gradu- National Geographic Television gradua- ate of Herndon High School and a The couple will be married in 1999 graduate of James Madison November 2009, in tions, University with a bachelor of arts Charlottesville, where they now current in political science. He is employed live. events Military Notes and more— never Air Force Airman Gustave A. Ruetenik has graduated from published, basic military training at but posted Lackland Air Force Base, on the San Antonio, Texas. During Web. Free the six weeks of training, Ruetenik studied the Air for evalua- Force mission, organiza- tion, avail- tion, core values, and able for military customs and prints. courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksman- ship, field training exer- cises and special training in human relations. Ruetenik is the son of Marina and Gustave Connection Ruetenik of Chilcott Court, Newspapers.com Vienna and is a 2005 Click on graduate of James Madison “Photo Gallery” High School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 ❖ 17 Vienna Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Statesmen, Rain Slow Down Madison Softball the mound, giving up five hits, a school power, Bishop O’Connell, 3- Marshall prevails walk and a hit batter. The loss 0. Brady got the start for the with final inning dropped the Warhawks to second Warhawks and pitched a complete place in the district with four game, five-hit shutout, with one comeback rally. games remaining in the regular walk and one strikeout. Her de- season. fense made play after play behind he Madison High girls’ In its previous game, Madison her, culminating with a spectacu- softball team lost a came away with a 5-1 road win lar game-ending gem by Khristin tough Liberty District over district rival Langley. Brady Kyllo, who dove for a ball hit up T started in the circle and pitched the middle and, from the ground, game at Marshall, 6-5, on April 22. Unfortunately, it six innings, giving up her first flipped to Conlon to get the force rained throughout the game. earned run of the season in the at second to preserve the shutout Madison entered the sixth inning first inning — a solo home run. victory. Veronica Slingerman, leading 2-1. But Marshall, after an She recorded seven strikeouts, no MacReynolds, Daul and Wolff also error, a base hit and a wild pitch, walks and scattered four hits. Nina made strong defensive plays for was able to take a 3-2 lead into Waters worked the seventh to pre- the Warhawks. the seventh inning. In that final serve the victor y. On offense, the Warhawks man- frame, Madison had four base hits aged only five hits, but they were in the driving rain, and after a Madison’s defense had an- timely and proved the difference Statesman error, was able to take other great game, committing no in the game. Kyllo set the pace a 5-3 lead. In the bottom half of errors on the night. Alexa Fleming early by singling to left in her first the seventh, with field conditions made a running catch in right at-bat. Daul delivered a hit later becoming sloppy, Marshall was field. Laura Wolff, after catching a in the inning that drove in two able to pull out the victory with ball in center field, fired home to runs to give Madison an early lead. the help of a hit batter, two nail a runner trying to tag-up. On Later in the game, Ashley Meister Warhawk errors, and a solid offense, the Warhawks amassed 10 drove home the third Madison run double to left to plate the tying and hits, with Ashley Meister and Kaila with a sacrifice fly to left field, winning runs. Conlon each getting two hits and plating Lindsay Weber who had On offense for Madison, EmJ Fogel collecting two RBIs. The win come in to pinch run for Fogel led the way, going 3-for-4, Photo Courtesy/Madison Softball improved Madison’s season record MacReynolds. The win was the and Toni MacReynolds and Rachel Madison High softball pitching ace Sam Brady allowed to 13-1. ninth shutout of the season for Daul contributed two hits each. her first earned run of the season during the Warhawks’ In a recent non-district outing, Madison. —Rich Sanders Sam Brady went the distance on recent 5-1 win at Langley. Madison beat perennial private Sports Roundups The Madison High boys’ tennis doubles teams were both winners. team completed its regular season by de- feating Stone Bridge, 7-2, at Madison on The Madison High girls’ lacrosse April 28. The Warhawks, celebrating ‘Se- team defeated host Langley, 16-8, in a nior Day,’ finished the Liberty District Liberty District contest on April 25. With season with a 10-4 record, good enough the win, the Warhawks concluded the for third place in the eight-team stand- regular season with an outstanding 11- ings. 1 record. Prior to the win over the Sax- Madison’s singles winners in the Stone ons, Madison defeated non-district op- Bridge match were: sophomore Dan ponent Lake Braddock, 22-4, in a home Sablik (No. 1 singles), senior Zack game. Armstrong (No. 2), junior Eric Leeson (No. 3) and senior Chris Leslie (No. 4), The Sixth Annual George C. In doubles, Madison swept. Winners Marshall High Golf Tournament, were: Sablik and Armstrong (No. 1), se- which will benefit the school’s football nior Sam Shroder and Leeson (No. 2) and Photo Courtesy/Madison Tennis program, will take place on Sunday, May senior Jack Reilly and junior Dan Nappi 17 at the 18-hole, par 71 championship The Madison Warhawks finished third place in the eight-team Liberty (No. 3). Penderbrook Golf Club course. A shot- District boys’ tennis standings this spring. Next, the Warhawks will A day earlier, Madison lost to district- gun start will get things underway at 1 compete in the Liberty District championships. leading Jefferson, 7-2, at Mason District p.m. The day of golf will feature contests Park. Defending Liberty District singles combinations in doubles. Madison was able doubles portion, the wins coming from in the following categories: hole-in one, champion Edwin Zhang of Jefferson sat to give four freshmen a chance to play in Sablik and Armstrong (No. 1), Shroder and closest to the pin, longest drive; and put- out the doubles8 0 portion of the team the South Lakes match, along with the five Leeson (No. 2) and Reilly and Dan Nappi ting. Also, the event will include silent match due to a lingering tennis elbow seniors used by the Warhawks. Madison (No. 3). auctions and raffles, personalized carts problem. In his singles match, Zhang re- swept in singles competition with the wins The win over the Highlanders came one and green fees, goodie bags, beverage ceived a tough challenge from Madison’s coming from Sablik, Shroder, senior Nathan day after the Warhawks had fallen to dis- carts, free round of golf coupons, regis- Sablik, prevailing 10-5. Madison’s two Ostapovicz (No. 3 singles), Armstrong, trict foe Langley, 6-3, at Madison. Besides tration snacks and a dinner immediately wins came in singles where Leeson (No. Reilly and freshman Sam Boone (No. 6). losing one tiebreaker match, 10-11, Madi- following the tournament. Cost for a 5) and Leslie (No. 6) were both victori- Madison’s No. 3 doubles team of freshmen son also lost two 8-10 matches in the battle single golfer is $150 and $500 for a four- ous. Matt Bosco and Brian Root was also a win- for second place in the Liberty District. some. Make checks payable to Marshall In an April 24 district match, Madison ner. Madison’s lone singles match win came at Football Boosters. Sponsors are wanted. defeated host South Lakes, 7-2, in Reston. A day earlier, Madison defeated host No. 1, where Sablik defeated Langley’s For more information, contact Marshall By clinching the team victory in the McLean, 8-1, in a district meeting. Sablik, Sachin Tewari, 10-3. football coach Bill Lapthorn at singles competition, the match afforded Ostapovicz, Armstrong, Leeson and Leslie The Warhawks’ No. 1 (Sablik and [email protected], or call him the Warhawks a chance to try some new all won in singles play. Madison swept the Armstrong) and No. 2 (Shroder and Leeson) at 513-349-5525.

18 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News 35th Candidates Differ on Key Issues From Page 3 would probably be opposed to pro- coal power plants and the affect posals to drill for oil off the shore on the health of people who work Virginia. or live around one. As a doctor, he Baldwin said Americans need to has attended some people with look toward the future and rely on health problems as a result of coal sources besides oil for fuel. production in Big Stone Gap, Va., “We don’t need [Virginia off he said. shore drilling] … Our dependence “The challenge is to bring in new on foreign oil should be a harbin- means of renewable energy. We ger of what will happen in the fu- need to look beyond coal,” said ture,” said Baldwin. Omeish. Carroll said off-shore drilling not Keam did not address clean coal only presents a risk to the environ- ASK ABOUT OUR production directly but said that ment but could also harm the op- Virginians should be focused on erations of the U.S. Navy along the GUARANTEE! ways to promote energy efficiency Virginia coastline. and conservation so there is not a The Navy uses the area where 50% OFF need for as many new power companies would like to drill for plants. target practice. If they can no Study Skills, “We should be weaning our- longer take advantage of the open Reading selves off of our current sources water, it could cause the Navy to Your child can learn. of fuel,” said Keam. relocate its Virginia facilities to and Math Baldwin is concerned about the another part of the country, said Serving push to build more coal power Carroll. Assessments McLean, Falls Church, Vienna, plants, even if they use “clean Keam would only support off- Great Falls, Tysons Corner coal” technology, he said. He is shore drilling if someone could open to meeting with the propo- prove that there would be no 8290-B Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22182 nents of “clean coal” and would chance of an environmental disas- 703-356-3433 be willing to hear them out about ter, which seems unlikely, he said. 1670290 the environmental benefits of Only Omeish said he was in sup- “clean coal,” but he is still skepti- port of off-shore drilling in Vir- cal of the idea, he said. ginia. “Our dependence on foreign oil THREE CANDIDATES said they needs to end,” he said. Business Notes To have business notes listed, send man Emeritus of America Online. to vienna@connectionnewspa- pers.com or 7913 Westpark Drive, At the Vienna/Oakton Long & Fos- McLean, VA 22102. Call 703-917- ter office, Debbie Earman was the 6449 with questions. Deadline is Top Producer and the Top Lister, with Friday. a sales volume of $2.4 million. Samira Rantisi was the Top Seller Robert L. Hansan and Peter A. and Monroe Thomas was the agent Kirsch were elected to the Advisory with the most new listings (3). Board of The Business Bank, based in Vienna. Hansan is the owner of At the Tyson’s Central Long & Fos- Bobby McKeys and Managing Partner ter office, Noberto Vignoli was the of Duchess Investment, 720 Strate- Top Producer and the Top Seller with gies, Magic Carpet Racing and B.E.G., a sales volume of $2.3 million. a real estate partnership.ºKirsch is Sharon Slowik was the Top Lister Chief of Staff for the Offices of James and John Evans was the agent with V. Kimsey, founding C.E.O. and Chair- the most new listings (3). MUSIC MASTERS Where You’ll Love To Play Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair INSTRUMENT RENTAL 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 703-848-9403 E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2009 ❖ 19 ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ At Flint Hill School

By Shannon Bartnick musical was the ensemble of the Seton School Gunmen (Brendan O’Flaherty and Taamu Wuya). These two guys had such excellent chemistry that Director and Drama here is an old saying: “the made it seem as though the two Teacher Bernie DeLeo. Tdrama within the drama.” were really gangsters from New Flint Hills School brought York. They were especially hilari- Thoreau Middle new light to this phrase in its per- ous in the number “Brush up Your formance of “Kiss Me, Kate.” Shakespeare,” which was defi- Presents Photos contributed This classic Cole Porter musical nitely a crowd favorite. Cinderella (Julia Meadows) and the Prince (Thor won the first ever Tony award for Another favorite of ‘Cinderella’ Hartwick). Best Musical in 1949. the audience was the “Kiss Me, Kate” was Cappies Review Thoreau Middle School pre- couple of Bill Calhoun sented Rodger & Hammerstein’s written as a play within and Lois Lane (Blair a play, with a musical adaptation “Cinderella” over the weekend of Jenet and Natalie Berk). They April 23-25 with four shows. of “The Taming of the Shrew” at played the always-fighting couple it’s core. While it is a long musical Directing the play of 90 children in such a cute way that it was hard and committees of parent volun- that takes a lot of effort to put on not to believe they were actually well, Flint Hill tackled this play teers was Thoreau’s new Drama in love. Teacher Bernie DeLeo with the and pulled it off admirably. The entire cast did a commend- The story centers on the di- assistance of Krissy Schnebel, spe- able job with the difficult music of cial education teacher. vorced couple Fred Graham/ “Kiss Me Kate”. Petruchio (Michael Libonati) and Working with DeLeo, with his Flint Hill’s production of “Kiss years of being in theater and pro- Lilli Vanessi/Katherine (Maggie Me Kate” was altogether fun to Robertson). The two were both duction, provided the students real watch and a praiseworthy show. life experiences and a passion to amazing together and individually. “Kiss Me, Kate” will also be per- Maggie Robertson was an excel- share throughout the production formed next weekend, May 8 and of this play. They learned dance lent diva while at the same time 9 at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss it! had a beautifully melodious voice. steps, inflection of voice and fa- cial features, exaggerated make up Michael Libonati was always in Cappies is a high school critics techniques, costume picks, light- Food Costumes made by parent volunteer, Jane Fink. character and also had a fantastic and awards program involving ing, music timing and helping each voice to match Lilli’s. more than 50 schools in the Vir- enough that they want to pursue see that as my calling.” other. “I love the middle school The most amusing part of the ginia, Maryland and D.C. areas. it in high school,” said DeLeo. “I kids, and getting them excited

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