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Culvahouse and Leah Sean McCalley Gansler are regulars at the Star Nut Gourmet, and were active in their support to keep it at its current location.

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Photos by Alex McVeigh/ The Connection Jane Filerman of McLean browses through boxes of used books. Location, Location, Location Browsing Through Community rallies to keep Star Nut Old Tomes Gourmet in Association of University Women current location. conducts 41st Annual Used Book.

By Alex McVeigh ll last weekend, thou said Reddaway. The Connection Asands of books were According to Reddaway, vol- sold for $2 or less at the unteers logged 1,333 hours hen Joe and McLean Community Center at over the summer. In that time, Denise the American Association of the AAUW conducted five book W Shehadeh University Women’s 41st An- drives to collect donations. moved their nual Used Book Sale. The event, From there, the books are business to the Palladium complex which is organized every year boxed and kept at the SunTrust off Laughlin Avenue in McLean, in McLean, raises money for bank in Vienna. they thought they had found a Diners enjoy a morning on the patio at the Star Nut Gour- their Educational Opportunities “Our volunteers are very home. As owners of the Star Nut met. The Star Nut, which is modeled after European and Fund, Legal Advocacy Fund and dedicated,” said Reddaway. For Gourmet, an International-style Southeast Asian cafes, offers an international atmosphere local scholarships. It is the larg- instance, Laurie Warhol drives café, they found the setup to be for dining, socializing and other community events. est provider of funding for from Leesburg every Saturday perfect for their community gath- graduate women in the world. to help the northern Virginia ering place. wouldn’t renew our lease.” “We live in an area that reads branch. That was five years ago. A few weeks ago, Joe “The response we got made us feel like we really a lot of books,” said Betsy The AAUW’s annual sale is an Shehadeh went to the property’s owners, the adja- brought the community together, and that was the Reddaway, a chairwoman of the important tradition in McLean. cent Chain Bridge Bank, to renew his lease. Chain goal when we started,” Denise Shehadeh said. “I think local AAUW branch. Last year, It is an opportunity for middle Bridge Bank purchased the property two-and-a-half the community gets it, and it reflects the town we the organization raised about school students to earn volun- years ago from the original developers, who signed have here. There are local people, as well as visitors $57,000 at the Used Book Sale. teer hours, book dealers to the Star Nut to its original lease. When Shehadeh from other states and countries, and we welcome This year’s tally is estimated to gather rare treasures and, most went to renew his lease, he was told that they them all. We wanted to be the place everyone can be $40,000. Buyers could walk important for the AAUW, raises couldn’t, that the space would instead be turned into come.” through three rooms and ex- thousands of dollars for female office space for the bank’s expansion. plore, looking through boxes of graduate students. The sale Since then, the community has rallied around the THE SHEHADEHS have lived in McLean off and every genre from children’s takes place every year around Star Nut, collecting more than 400 signatures in three on for the past 34 years. After spending years in the books to travel. the first or second week of Sep- days for a petition asking to let them stay. The sud- corporate world, which led them to locations across “Some people come in and tember. den groundswell of community feedback seems to the world, they decided to become entrepreneurs. buy their yearly supply of ro- have worked. Last week Joe Shehadeh was informed They recalled the cafes they saw in Europe and South- mance novels in one purchase,” — Sean McCalley that they would allow him to renew his lease. east Asia, and the idea for the Star Nut was born. “The terms of the new lease are a little different “McLean didn’t have a community gathering place Viewpoints than the terms established by the developers, but or specialty gift store, and that’s what we tried to What were you looking for at the book sale? the important thing is that the Star Nut will stay bring,” Joe Shehadeh said. “There’s some good children’s books to help my nephews and where it is,” said John Brough, president of the Chain The Shehadehs are very involved in the local com- nieces learn how to read.” Linda DaRocha, Great Falls Bridge Bank. “We’re happy that we can extend the munity, they pride themselves on never saying no “It’s about half and half between exploring and looking for spe- lease, they’ve been good tenants, and good for this when it comes to donating to various charitable cifics. There’s lots of options to look at.” Michael Greene, McLean community.” causes, sponsoring local teams and other commu- How often do you attend the book sale? Brough says that an agreement for a five-year ex- nity functions. They have twice received beautifica- “How many years have they been doing this? Forty-one? This is tension of the lease — which was set to expire in tion awards from McLean, and came in second-place my fifth time. It’s great.” Jane Filerman, McLean October — has been reached in principle, and will for a Fairfax County beautification award. Do you prefer buying used books instead of new likely be official soon. The Star Nut hosts a wide variety of community books? “We were overwhelmed by the support we’ve got- meetings on a weekly basis, everything from book “I definitely do. I really like how used books are low cost and ten from the community, not in my wildest dreams clubs to local student study groups. They serve gelato, are part of a recycling process.” Linda DaRocha, Great Falls could I imagine something like this,” Joe Shehadeh “They’re cheaper.” Jane Filerman, McLean said. “We had accepted the fact that the bank See Extension, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 ❖ 3 News Burglar Hits the Area String of burglaries and How To Help larcenies hits McLean, Anyone with information about these in- cidents or the suspect is asked to contact Fairfax County Crime Solvers by phone at Great Falls area. 866-411-TIPS (8477), online at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or text TIP187 and a message to CRIMES (274637) A By Alex McVeigh $1,000 cash reward will be paid for informa- The Connection tion that leads to an arrest. Tipsters do not have to give their names or appear in court. he Fairfax County Police Depart ment is investigating a series of but were unable to find anyone. Tburglaries and larcenies Fifteen burglaries have been reported in throughout the county. There McLean in the past two weeks, including have been 44 reported incidents that po- three Sept. 15, said Capt. Steve Thompson, lice have linked to the same suspect. commander of the McLean District Police Of the 44, 24 were burglaries, 13 were Station. larcenies from vehicles and two were un- Residents in the McLean neighborhoods lawful entries. Police believe the first such of Summerwood, McLean Hundred and incident was Aug. 24 in Clifton. Timberly among others, have reported a The suspect is attempting to enter homes man riding a bicycle through the neighbor- through unlocked doors or windows, tak- hood, looking into car and home windows. ing cash, purses and other property from While the suspect is still on the loose, lo- inside. Residents have reported finding cal residents say they have been reassured purses in their yards that were taken from by the police’s response to the incidents. neighboring homes with all of the cash miss- “On [Sept. 7] they responded with sev- ing. So far, no violence has been reported. eral police cars, the K-9 unit and their heli- On the morning of Sept. 7, on the 300 copter, and spent almost two hours search- block of Walker Road, north of River Bend ing various properties trying to locate the Country Club, police responded to a 911 person,” said Michael Malesardi, a Great call about an intruder coming out of a resi- Falls resident whose home the suspect tried dence. The residence was equipped with a to enter. “It makes me feel much better security system, which was tripped when about safety in this area when I see that the suspect opened the garage door. they take these incidents very seriously.” The security system featured cameras, The suspect has been described as a male, which captured a suspect dressed in all between 5’8” and 5’10” and 150 to 175 black, wearing a mask and gloves and car- pounds. All incidents have taken place be- rying a flashlight and a bag. Upon hearing tween 10:15 p.m. and 4:15 a.m. the alarm, the suspect went down the road “Residents are encouraged to ensure their to another house and tried to force entry doors are locked while unattended and that into the front door. no personal items of value are left inside or After finding that front door locked, the in plain view,” said the Fairfax County Po- suspect moved to the back door of another lice Department in a press release. “In ad- home, whose resident was awakened by the dition, make sure doors and windows are intruder on her back deck. closed and locked at home; this includes A K-9 unit tracked the suspect’s path be- garage doors. When returning home, try not tween the houses, and police dispatched a to leave purses, wallets or keys near an helicopter unit to search the nearby area, entryway.” Crime Report

Activities reported by the McLean police depart- ment through Sept. 17. DISTRACTED DRIVING CAMPAIGN If you’re texting, eating, applying make up or getting dressed while behind the wheel, DEER MANAGEMENT you may want to reconsider: Fairfax County Police A new Archery Program was implemented will be watching. They’re kicking off a new last year as part of the Fairfax County Deer distracted driving campaign aimed at keeping Management Program. The Archery Program motorists and county roadways safer. A recent was developed with the recognition that archery study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is a safe, efficient, and sustainable deer points out that nearly 80 percent of all crashes and management tool in urbanized regions such as 65 percent of all near-crashes involved driver Fairfax County. The Archery Program will be inattention due to distraction. The new campaign implemented from Saturday, Oct. 16 until combines public education and awareness with Saturday, Feb. 12. Selected parks will not be strict, innovative, enforcement techniques. Officers closed to park patrons during this time and signs will be posted at intersections and along roads will be posted on trails informing visitors of this where there is high volume and high number of deer management activity. All hunting will be crash incidents, such as the Route 28 corridor and conducted from elevated tree stands and located the Tyson’s Corner area. The online survey is now at least 100 feet from park property lines and 50 posted for public participation at feet from trails. The Archery Program is www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police. School resource conducted at selected park sites by a qualified officers are also encouraging teen drivers to archery group selected via archery hunt lotto. participate. In partnership with Fairfax County For more information contact Victoria Monroe, Public Schools, police will distribute a new texting- Fairfax County Wildlife Biologist at 703-246- awareness poster throughout schools across the 6868 or email county as well. The campaign is slated to run [email protected]. Visit the through June 2011; with updates on education Fairfax County website for more information and enforcement efforts to be shared with the about local wildlife species and wildlife public. For more information on the new management at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/ campaign or distracted driving issues, contact the animals/wildlife. Traffic Safety Division at 703-280- 0500. 4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Chamber Extravaganza to Benefit Claude Moore Farm The Greater McLean Chamber of Marcia Twomey, President of the Commerce (GMCC) will host its first GMCC. “We anticipate a great “Suits & Sneakers Extravaganza” on turnout for this excellent event – Thursday, Oct. 7, 6 -9 p.m. at the for a great community treasure.” Claude Moore Colonial Farm. The GMCC, which strives to The event will benefit the build community by offering pro- Claude Moore Colonial Farm’s fa- fessional development opportuni- cilities and activities as well as ties, is encouraging guests to pair programs of the GMCC. business attire with sneakers for McLean area restaurants, in- the festivities. Local retailers have cluding Assaggi Osteria, Café donated door prizes and silent Oggi, Evo Bistro, Fluffy Thought auction items. Cakes, J. Gilbert’s Wood Fired Additionally, the GMCC will col- Steak and Seafood, JR’S Custom lect donations of new and gently Catering and the Pavilions of Tur- used sneakers for local children key Run, La Sandia, and Wildfire, and adult charities. will provide the gourmet fare. U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (VA-10th) The evening will also feature live and his wife Carolyn Wolf will music from the McLean Orchestra, serve as honorary chairs. a cigar-tasting tent, and the oppor- Members of the McLean Fire and tunity to sample fine wines recom- Police departments, the McLean mended by a sommelier. Sponsors Community Center and the of the event will have the chance McLean Project for the Arts also to imbibe cocktails by Todd will be on hand to provide infor- Thrasher, the celebrity mixologist mation about their activities. famed for his innovative cocktails Tickets are $125 per person, and at Restaurant Eve in Alexandria. can be purchased by visiting “Chamber supported events www.mcleanchamber.org or by such as this serve to bring together calling 703-356-5424. Sponsor- members of the community to sup- ships are still available; contact port one another – by showcasing Marcia Twomey or Leigh Bowes at what McLean has to offer,” said the GMCC for more information.

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One Strike, They’re Out Consequences: Marijuana verses Alcohol Some call the school The consequences for Fairfax County Public Schools’ stu- dents caught with alcohol are not as severe as those related system’s polices on to marijuana in many cases. According to the Fairfax County Public Schools website, students who are caught: marijuana punitive ❖ in possession of alcohol and nonalcoholic beer, must serve a minimum suspension of five days and a maximum suspension of 10 days; prohibited from and ineffective. participating in student activities, including sports, clubs and the performing arts, for 30 days; must participate in a substance abuse prevention program. By Julia O’Donoghue ❖ in possession of alcohol and nonalcoholic beer for the second time in 12 months, serve a suspension of The Connection 10 days and prohibited from participating in student activities, including sports, clubs and the performing arts, for one year. nder different circumstances, ❖ distributing or manufacturing alcohol, serve a Josh Anderson would have suspension of at least 10 days and automatically

Photo by been headed to college this fall, recommended for expulsion from the school system. U ❖ under the influence of marijuana but not in likely joining a college football possession of the drug, serve a minimum suspension team. of five days and a maximum suspension of 10 days; His parents, Tim and Sue Anderson, had Gillian Anders prohibited from participating in student activities, including sports, clubs and the performing arts, for 30 been looking forward to this time in their days; must participate in a substance abuse prevention lives. Josh was the youngest of their four program. children, leaving Tim and Sue Anderson as ❖ under the influence of marijuana (without possession) for the second time in 12 months, empty nesters. serve a 10-day suspension and removal from student

Instead of planning trips to watch Josh on activities for one year. They are also automatically play his first season of college football, the /Contributed recommended for expulsion from the school system. ❖ in possession of marijuana or imitation Andersons are left with sadness and despair. marijuana, serve a 10-day suspension and an automatic One morning in March 2009, Sue Ander- recommendation for expulsion. son went to rouse her son from bed and ❖ distributing marijuana or imitation marijuana, serve a 10-day suspension and recommended for expulsion found him dead in their Vienna home. Josh, from the school system. then a junior at South Lakes High School, died of suicide the day before he was to face South Lakes Junior Josh Anderson died of suicide the night expulsion from the Fairfax County school before he faced expulsion from the school system in 2009. What Happens? system at a disciplinary hearing. SOURCE: Fairfax County Public Schools website. ❖ If school administrators catch a child engag- Earlier that month, Josh and his friend Josh may have used marijuana, but he mended for expulsion are not kicked out of ing in behavior that warrants a disciplinary smoked marijuana on a car ride back to was not accused of trying to sell or distrib- the school system entirely, though those hearing, they contact Superintendent Jack Dale’s school from lunch at Taco Bell. A South ute it to other students. Yet the Andersons’ charged with violations related to drugs office. The school principal then forwards a packet Lakes assistant principal smelled marijuana son was treated as if he was a dangerous almost always face stiff consequences. of information, including details about the incident concerning your child and the student’s overall on the students when they arrived back on criminal, they said. Violators frequently are removed from disciplinary record, to the hearing office. campus and Josh was immediately placed “The school system doesn’t distinguish their base school, subjected to random drug ❖ If a child has been recommended for expulsion on home suspension. between a bad kid and dumb kid when it tests and required to attend counseling, said from the school system, he or she will have to serve This was Josh’s second violation. In 2008, comes to these types of cases. Josh was a School Board members familiar with the an automatic 10-day suspension in the days lead- ing up to the disciplinary hearing. he had been kicked out of Langley High dumb kid making a dumb mistake,” said process. Some parents believe that punish- ❖ A child recommended for expulsion cannot set School when a school official found a small Tim Anderson, who thought obligatory ment, particularly for those students who foot on any Fairfax County public school campus amount of marijuana in his bag. community service, perhaps cleaning the are caught with marijuana for personal use and cannot attend school functions while they are serving their suspension. A lawyer told Josh and his mother that it cafeteria at school for awhile, would have and not intending to sell it, is too harsh and ❖ The school principal and assistant principal was unlikely Fairfax County Public Schools been a more appropriate punishment. more consideration should be given to the usually attend disciplinary hearings. The parents would allow him to return to South Lakes Several school administrators considered student’s overall conduct and community and child are permitted to bring one other witness, or another general education program. Josh an asset, not a threat, to the school support. such as a clergy member, psychiatrist or family friend, to the event. Families are discouraged from His best hope was to be offered a pro- community, said the Andersons. bringing a lawyer. gram at one of the county’s alternative high “The guidance counselor and the football CHARACTER REFERENCES, personal ❖ The school system notifies the family about a schools. Otherwise, his parents would have coach, even the guy who caught him, were accomplishments and endorsements from child’s punishment through a letter following the to consider moving, sending him to a mili- totally devastated,” said Tim Anderson. the community appear to have little bear- disciplinary hearing. ❖ If the hearing officers have endorsed the ex- tary academy or enrolling him in another School officials cannot comment on in- ing on the outcome of disciplinary hearings, pulsion recommendation, then the student’s case type of private school, said Sue Anderson. dividual students’ records, which makes it particularly in matters related to drugs, ac- is automatically forwarded to the school board for In a statement written immediately after difficult for the school system to defend its cording to the Andersons and some other consideration. ❖ the incident, Josh wrote: “I’m honestly go- approach to cases like Josh’s, or respond families who have encountered the process. Panels of three school board members typi- cally hear and vote on individual disciplinary cases. ing to try my hardest to fix this, help my publicly to complaints like the Anderson’s, The cases of students facing serious con- In cases where all three school board members vote parents, they haven’t raised me to be like said Paul Renier, spokesperson for Fairfax sequences, like a long-term suspension or in favor of expulsion, the family is not allowed to this in any way. I’m so scared for the fu- County Public Schools. expulsion, are typically reviewed during a appeal the decision. However, if the school board ture, this wasn’t worth any of it at all. I’ve disciplinary hearing, when members of the panel voted in favor of expulsion though not unani- mously, the family can request that the full school only recently been thinking I could make JOSH ANDERSON was among 154 stu- school system’s central administration staff board hear the case. college football and I’ve gotten so excited dents who faced expulsion from Fairfax recommend a punishment for the student. about it and now everything is ruined.” County Public Schools for marijuana dur- The School Board also reviews and votes next day to express concern. “We had the Tim and Sue Anderson took Josh’s first ing the 2008-09 school year alone. on all expulsions individually. hearing and we felt like Josh hadn’t been marijuana offense seriously as a mental Possession of marijuana was, by far, the But some parents complain the hearing heard,” he said. The official told him not to health matter. After the incident at Langley, most common reason students faced expul- officers largely ignore the testimony of the worry about the impression Josh made on he also enrolled in drug counseling and at- sion. The second most frequent offense — student and his or her supporters. the officers because it was essentially a tended regular appointments with a thera- an umbrella category called “prohibited When Josh first faced removal from Lan- “done deal” once a student was caught on pist and psychiatrist. conduct” that includes fighting, causing a gley High School, the Andersons worried school grounds with drugs. The Andersons agreed with the school disruption and defying staff — resulted in their son had given a bad impression at his “His fate was determined before the hear- system on some levels. What Josh did was 84 recommendations for expulsion during hearing because he was intimidated by the ing,” said Tim Anderson. wrong. His actions should have had conse- 2008-09. situation, they said. quences. The vast majority of students recom- Tim Anderson called a school official the See Punishment, Page 7

6 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Education Weighing Punishment From Page 6 Recommended for Expulsion School Board members denied Fairfax County school administrators recommended 683 students for ex- pulsion during the 2008-2009 school year. Only 161 were expelled in the that the outcome of student disci- end, but students who are initially recommended for expulsion often face plinary cases are predetermined. other types of sanctions. About 84 of these were transferred to another high “In my experience as a School school, about 94 moved to an alternative high school and 99 were placed Board member, every case has on long-term suspension. Several students are also enrolled in an alterna- tive learning center or program, including those at juvenile facilities. been decided on the individual Reasons students were brought up for expulsion during the 2008-2009 facts of that case,” said Stuart school year: Gibson (Hunter Mill), who has Violation Number of Cases Possession of Marijuana 154 presided over 1,000 different dis- Prohibited Conduct (disruptions, fighting, and defiance of staff) 84 ciplinary proceedings. Possession of a Knife, Blade More Than 3 Inches 59 But Gibson and other School Possession of Other Drugs (Heroin, Cocaine, Prescription, Ecstasy) 38 Assault Against Student As Part Of A Mob 37 Board members said they also try Assault Against Staff 30 to be consistent when it comes to Threatening Staff 28 consequences for student viola- Distribution Of Marijuana 27 Assault Against Another Student As An Individual 26 tions. They make an effort to dole Possession Of A Razor Blade 25 out the same punishment for simi- Possession Of Other Weapon 25 lar offenses. Distribution of Other Drugs 19 Sexual Assault 17 “I cannot remember a situation Possession of Drug Look-A-Like 17 where a kid was caught with drugs Inappropriate Sexual Behavior 13 at school when they were not sent Possession Of A Pneumatic Gun 13 Gang Activity 9 to another school,” said School Outside-Of-School Court Charges Or Convictions 8 Board member Dan Storck (Mount Theft 8 Vernon). … “I can count on one Vandalism 6 Threatening Another Student 5 or two hands the number of times Found Under The Influence For The Second Time 4 we voted for a student not to re- Distribution of Alcohol 3 ceive services. The vast majority Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 3 Arson 3 of students stay in the system.” Possession Of A Chemical Substance That Could Be Used As A Weapon 3 Distribution of Over-The-Counter Drugs 2 FAIRFAX COUNTY Public Bomb Threat 2 Possession Of A Firearm 2 Schools used to take a more flex- Possession Of Nonprescription Drugs 1 ible approach to some drug viola- Robbery 1 tions. Until 10 or 12 years ago, stu- Possession Of A Taser 1 dents caught with a small amount of marijuana at school were only ted to smoking marijuana on a marijuana use in particular, subjected to a five-day suspension school trip garnered support from Hemenway said. and then allowed to return to their teachers, coaches and other stu- In 2008, approximately 38 per- ANNUAL SALE base school, said Gibson. dents’ parents. cent of 12th graders responding to Then, Virginia enacted a new According to the student’s fam- the Fairfax County Youth Survey law that required schools to auto- ily, many members of their school reported that they had used mari- 20% Off Storewide matically expel students for a va- community did not think the teen- juana at least once. Seventeen per- riety of offenses, including the ager should be forced to transfer cent said they used it at least once 3 Days Only possession of marijuana. There are schools for a first-time offense. in the last 30 days. special circumstances School Several people wrote letters of “You cannot claim that a child Monday, September 27 – Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Board members can use to justify support on behalf of the student caught smoking a joint is a dan- a “modified expulsion,” where the to the hearing officers presiding ger to the community when some- student is allowed to stay in the over his case but the school sys- thing like 40 percent of seniors school system with a less severe tem still removed the student from have used it,” she said. punishment. his base school. According to the Removing a child from their In fact, the Fairfax County student’s family, the hearing offic- friends and support network and School Board rarely expels stu- ers appeared to ignore or disre- sending them to a different school dents outright for drug offenses gard information about their son. is not going to help those who according to data provided by the “Over 90 percent of the time, we might have depression, low self- Virginia Department of Education. accept what the hearing officer has esteem or other mental health is- From 2004 to 2009, 905 Fairfax sent us,” said Storck. sues, she said. County students caught with drugs This is just another indication But during the 2005-06 school at school for personal use received that the process disenfranchises year, the Fairfax County hearing Playmobil, Lego, Ravensburger Puzzles & “modified expulsions.” Only nine students and parents, said office considered 154 students for Games, Bruder, Corolle Dolls, Thames & students were expelled from the Caroline Hemenway, founder of expulsion related to the possession school system entirely. Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform, a of marijuana and just one student Kosmos Science, Calico Critters, Breyer Gibson said allowing a student community group. for the possession of alcohol, de- Horses, Gund, Alex Arts & Crafts, and to return to their classes after he “The hearings themselves are a spite the fact that approximately much much more… or she has been caught with drugs kangaroo court. Principals call the 72 percent of 12th graders who on campus could send the wrong hearing officer and make a recom- answered the 2008 Fairfax County message to other teenagers and mendation for expulsion or suspen- youth survey reported using alco- 2930 Chain Bridge Road, Oakton, Virginia children. sion way before the hearing. Right hol at least once in their lifetime. Store Hours: M-F 10-7, Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-5 “I don’t think there is any ques- from the beginning, the students Twice as many 12th graders (43 tion about whether learning can don’t get the same opportunity to percent) said they had used alco- 703-255-3232 go on in an environment that is present their case,” said Hemenway. hol over the past month when infused with drugs,” he said. And there are few positive out- compared to 12th graders who said Sales final on discounted items: no exchanges, refunds, or credits. Last year, a student from a pub- comes that appear to derive from they used marijuana during the lic school in McLean who admit- having harsh consequences for same time period. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 ❖ 7 Opinion

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You can also register in person at the [email protected] the hyperbole and you’ll just sit this one out? local implications on Sunday. elections office during business hours, or pick If Roger Goodell is serious about improving up a form in a library or other public places. Julia O’Donoghue It matters more now than ever that elections After you register, you will receive confir- Education & Politics actually demonstrate the priorities of the elec- the reputation of the NFL, one place to start mation and a voting card in the mail. You can 703-778-9436 [email protected] torate. If voters who feel very strongly about a might be to stop icing the kicker at the last call the elections office to verify that you are few issues turn out strongly to vote, and vot- millisecond, and promote good sportsmanship registered. If you are already registered to Rich Sanders vote at your current address, you do not need Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 ers whose views are more general stay home, instead. to register again. [email protected] the results could be quite surprising, even here OK, maybe this is more about the having an To find your polling place, go to www.sbe.virginia.gov and click on “voter in Northern Virginia. excruciating time-out taken by the Houston ADVERTISING: Mark your calendar. Absentee ballots are al- Texans negate Graham Gano’s beautiful 51- information.” Polling places will be open from To place an advertisement, call the ad 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Check with department between 9 a.m. and ready available, so if you think Nov. 2 that you yard field goal in overtime that would have your local elections office for information on 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. might not be available to vote, you can vote won the game. absentee and early voting. Absentee ballots are available now. 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Classified Advertising 703-324-2205 fax for a candidate for U.S. House of Representa- 703-778-9411 703-324-4700 for 24-hour recorded information [email protected] tives plus vote yes or no on three statewide — Mary Kimm, constitutional questions. [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 Viewpoints School Notes [email protected] Editor & Publisher Concert for Clemyjontri Park: Mary Kimm Send School Notes to mclean@ 703-778-9433 [email protected] Great Event for a Great Cause connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. Editor in Chief Steven Mauren A Mad 5K Run and One Mile Managing Editors President and Chairman of the Board of Walk is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Trustees for the McLean Orchestra, Wayne Photography: Sept. 18, at James Madison High Louise Krafft, Winston Sharp said he was “delighted to School, 2500 James Madison Drive in Craig Sterbutzel support the community and the ‘musical Vienna. 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Dennis) in the 1st Stage production of ‘Mauritius,’ Fridays, Estranged sisters discover a book of Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 3 at 1st Stage, 1524 rare stamps after their mother’s Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. $25 adults, $15 students. death, then three seedy collectors arrive. $25 adults, $15 students. Contact www.1stStageTysons.org/mauritius or 703-854- www.1stStageTysons.org/mauritius 1856 for tickets. or 703-854-1856. Dia, Mista Forty and Socz. 10 p.m. techniques and advice to home Community Cultural Center, Northern Harris Andrews, playing John Andrews Interpreters Adam Fukimitsu and Emily Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227. Virginia Community College and Carol Kregloh, playing Mrs. Fox, look Webb pose dressed in colonial fashion. Vienna. jamminjava.com. Artists’ Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. at Applegate Gallery & Custom Framing, Turnpike, Annandale. Themes from into the distance at Claude Moore Farm. the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 101 Church St. N.W., Suite C, Vienna. the British Isles, including “Enoch Park Street, Vienna. Clarinetist Jean- Works by students of Sunset Hills Arden” by Richard Strauss in the SAVE Francois Bescond, cellist Igor Montessori School. Proceeds benefit premiere of an arrangement for THE Zubkovsky, pianist Diane Winter Pyles TheReadingConnection.org. chamber orchestra by Music Director DATE and soprano Danielle Talamantes [email protected]. Emil de Cou. Tickets $10-$15, perform works by Beethoven, McLean Community Center’s students free. 703-758-0179. Tying the Knot Schumann, Franck and D’Rivera. Harvest Happenings. 11 a.m.-2 Amadeus Orchestra and Pianist Donations accepted. 703-255-2576. p.m. McLean Community Center, Sara Daneshpour. 4 p.m. at St. Sunday, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. With Luke Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, children’s music group Rocknoceros, McLean. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. October 3, 2010 SATURDAY/SEPT. 25 amusement and carnival games, arts 20 (K. 466), Gluck’s “Overture to 11 A.M.–7 P.M. ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 8 p.m. at and crafts projects, face painting, Iphigenia in Aulis” and Beethoven’s Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. 1770s-style Photos by Sean McCalley/The Connection McLean Community Center, 1234 temporary tattoos, a moon bounce, Symphony No. 7. Admission $25, age between 12th & 14th Streets Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- prizes and more. $5 per person, free 17 and under free. Tickets available at www.turkishfestival.org 0123. for age 2 or younger. 703-790-0123 the event or online at Timeless wedding “Mauritius”. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 1st or www.mcleancenter.org. www.amadeusconcerts.com. Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons The Optimist Club of Greater Birding in the Gardens. 2 p.m. at Corner. 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Learn how to music, refreshments, raffle and more. ever, did not have a ring, the bride evaluate different types of breads, All proceeds support Growing Hope MONDAY/SEPT. 27 A sample up to eight types of bread with and Johns Hopkins University & Math, Music & Mayhem Tour with was not wearing white and some accompaniments such as spreads, Medical Center. Register at Score 24 and Eleventyseven. 7 ribbons were handed out for good luck. veggies and fruit to evaluate scent, [email protected] p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. At the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, visi- color, texture, taste, complexity and or 703-281-1335. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. aftertaste. $22 per person. Register at Concert on the Lawn. 12-3 p.m. at Rock-a-Bye Baby. 10:30 a.m. Patrick tors entering the farm are submerged into 703-759-2771. New Life Christian Church, 1988 Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, 1770s America. Costumed interpreters attend www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm. Kirby Road, McLean. Classic rock Vienna. Rhymes, stories and songs. to the farm, living on and working the land Suzanne Cole of McLean experiencing Claude Caroline Herring at 7 p.m., Jason band Natural Selection and free food. Birth-12 months with adult. 703-938- Reeves and Trent Hancock at 10 [email protected]. 0405. throughout the day to demonstrate the intri- Moore Farm hands on. p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Game On Afternoon Edition. 3:30 cacies of colonial life. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Over the weekend, guests were treated to Propagating and Growing Salvias. SUNDAY/SEPT. 26 Ave. East, Vienna. Wii Mario Kart or 10 a.m. at Meadowlark Botanical BlackDiamondSkye, Alice in Super Smashbros. Age 6-16. 703-938- a wedding that included the ceremony, danc- Gardens, 9570 Meadowlark Gardens Chains, Deftones and Mastodon. 0405. ing and food. All were provided, of course, in Court, Vienna. Join Tammy Burke, 7 p.m. at the George Mason 1770s fashion. Horticulturist, as you tour the University Patriot Center, 4400 extensive Salvia Collection and learn University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets TUESDAY/SEPT. 28 “Colonial-era weddings seem to be an ana- about their care, propagation and use $49.50-$59.50, available at Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot logue to modern-day weddings,” said Tom in the garden. $5. Reserve at 703- ticketmaster.com. Bluesianna Band. 7:30 p.m. Cole, a visitor from McLean. In other words, 255-3631. www.livenation.com. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Dulles Day Family Festival and Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Vienna. jamminjava.com. while the customs and traditions were differ- 18th Annual Plane Pull. 11 a.m.-4 Bingo. 7 p.m. at the VVFD, 400 Great Decisions Seminar. 2 p.m. ent, the ceremony was still vaguely familiar. p.m. at Washington Dulles Center St. South, Vienna. Games held Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. Michael Cedrone and his family enjoyed International Airport. The Plane Pull every Sunday in the Flame Room. East, Vienna. Roundtable discussion pits teams of 25 people in a game of www.vvfd.org. of U.S. foreign policy. The subject of their first visit to the Claude Moore Farm. “tug of war” against a FedEx jet. ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 2 p.m. at this session is the U.S. and the Persian “There’s lots of stuff to get the kids interested,” Proceeds benefit Special Olympics McLean Community Center, 1234 Gulf. Adults. 703-938-0405. he said, as his children gazed into the goose Virginia. Kids’ Bus Pull, a similar Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- Drop-in Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Tysons- event where teams of children pull a 0123. Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 pen. Off in the distance, a large pig munched yellow school bus; $10 donation per “Mauritius”. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 1st Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Drop-in on his feed. kids’ pull. Children’s games and Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons storytime. All ages. 703-790-8088. According to Richard Webb, one of the in- activities. Live music. Car show, Corner. Estranged sisters discover a Personalized Internet Training. including top 30 and “Best in Class” book of rare stamps after their 2:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional terpreters, Claude Moore Farm “is the only Michael and Lucy Cedrone with their chil- people’s choice awards for classic, mother’s death, then three seedy Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls national park owned and operated by a non- dren Timothy and Elizabeth enjoy the day at street rod, truck, motorcycle and collectors arrive. $25 adults, $15 Church. A 45-minute one-on-one profit organization.” Claude Moore Farm. import. Military, civilian and World students. www.1stStageTysons.org/ Internet training session with a War II-era aircraft on display. Free mauritius or 703-854-1856. technology volunteer. Call for Take a stroll around the orchard. Listen to admission and parking. 703-359-4301 Joe Brooks. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 appointment. 703-790-8088. “John Andrews” tell stories in the shade. Enjoy some of fun activities to do. or www.planepull.com. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Book Talk for Book Lovers. 7 p.m. fresh cider, or play ninepins along the path. With Fairfax County Master Gardeners. jamminjava.com. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 — Sean McCalley 10 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Virginia Chamber Orchestra 40th Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Book the sun shining, a gentle breeze blowing and plenty Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Anniversary Season discussion. Call for title. Adults. 703- Horticultural tips, information, Opening Concert. 4 p.m. at Ernst 790-8088. 10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 ❖ 11 Bulletin Board

To have community events listed in the Connection, send to mclean@ connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. FRIDAY/SEPT. 24 McLean Art Society Meeting. 10 a.m. at the McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. With artist Rachel Collins, a realistic painter of nature’s abstract forms. 703-790-0123.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 25 T’ai Chi Beginners’ Practice. 8 a.m. on the outdoor basketball court behind Dolley Madison Public Library at 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. 703-759-9141 or www.FreeTaiChi.org.

MONDAY/SEPT. 27 Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Meeting. 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. 703-256-2908. Pilates Mat Class. 7:45 p.m. McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Learn to engage core abdominal muscles, improve posture and create a longer, leaner, stronger body. First of ten weekly sessions. $230, $170 McLean district residents. 703-790-0123.

TUESDAY/SEPT. 28 McLean Community Players, Inc., Annual Meeting. 6:30 p.m.at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Elect directors and more. Extension Likely From Page 3

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The Saints, in the OT, tried to aggressively run Vanni’s Highlanders down the field, but the Highlander defense of Mary are playing solid D’Alesandro, Alison Wilhelm and goalie Malalai Nawabi (six saves) ended those efforts. With attack- across the board. ing speed coming from Walker, Kristina Bettner, The Jefferson girls’ varsity cross-country team is Kristen Ahearn, Tina Anwyll and Leandi Venter, the made up of athletes from throughout Fairfax County, Highlanders quickly put the pressure on the Saints. including Reston, McLean and Vienna. By Rich Sanders At the ninth minute of overtime, a long run by Walker The Connection and Bettner ended with Walker beating the goalie Sports Roundups and ending the game with a score. The Thomas Jefferson Hobbs recognized Fauquier n an incredible week for the McLean High McLean, for the game, earned 14 offensive cor- High girls’ cross country County as a new Senior Olym- girls’ field hockey team, the Highlanders ners to St Stephens’ three. season got off to a great start pics jurisdictional sponsor. Rep- Iwon overtime games over private school The following day saw McLean win an exciting 4- on Saturday, Sept. 11 by win- resenting Fauquier County was power St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School 3 decision over district rival Madison. The Highland- ning the Monroe Parker Invita- Clayton Lescalleet, of the (Alexandria) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, as well as ers received two goals from Leandi Venter and one tional at Burke Lake Park. Fauquier County Parks and Rec- local Liberty District rival Madison on Wednes- apiece from Tina Antwyll and Jordan Walker in the Jefferson squad, made up of reation Board. day, Sept. 15. triumph. Goalie Malalai Nawabi, meanwhile, had 10 numerous local runners, scored The opening ceremonies Going into this week, the Highlanders car- saves. an impressive victory with its were followed by seven track ried an impressive 8-3 overall record. first place finish in the 23-team events. More than 25 other “We have 11 good players on the field who MCLEAN OPENED the season on Aug. 26 with a field of Northern Region events were scheduled to take really trust each other, as opposed to a few su- 4-1 home loss to perennial Northern Region power schools. place through Sept. 28 at vari- perstars who contribute a majority of the time,” Lake Braddock. But the Highlanders came back The Colonials placed five run- ous venues throughout North- said McLean head coach Summer Vanni, of her strong with a strong showing at the early season Vir- ners among the top 16 and ern Virginia. squad. ginia Beach Sundevil Tournament where they won scored a meet-best 44 points to Track events began with a 3- three of four games and finished second place over- finish well ahead of second mile walk. Gold medals were all in a field of 16 teams. place West Potomac (86 awarded to the following: “We have a lot of depth and McLean reached the Sundevil tournament finals points). Four Jefferson runners Arthur Skaer (men ages 50-54) by defeating region opponent W.T. Woodson, 3-1. earned top 15 individual med- of South Riding; Rob Aaront experience with our starters Then, in the finals, the Highlanders lost a tough 1-0 als - Lisa Junta (third place) of (55-59) of Centreville; Victor game to Lakeland High (Suffolk). Fairfax Station; Sarah Stites Litwinski (65-69) of McLean; this year.” “We had great success at the beginning of the sea- (fourth) of Reston; Stephanie James W.C. Chang (75-79) of — McLean head coach son at the Sundevil Virginia Beach Tournament,” said Marzen (seventh) of McLean; Oakton; Carol Banks (women’s Summer Vanni Vanni. “We have a lot of depth and experience with and Rekha Schnepf (14th) of 60-64) of Springfield; Rose- our starters this year.” McLean - while the team col- mary Hallenbeck (65-69) of Other wins this season have come over visiting lected the championship trophy. Burke; and Naoma Hesser (85- Vanni was not able to be at either of last opponents Wakefield, 11-0, and Herndon, 4-0. Other competitive times for 89) Fairfax. week’s games as a result of having minor sur- The Highlanders have a mix of older and younger Jefferson came from Kelly Gold medal winners in the gery. She was proud of her team’s success in players within their program. Juniors Becca Latimer Rogers (16th) of McLean, Tay- 800 meter walk were: Rob the wins over the Saints and the Warhawks, (forward) and Leandi Venter (midfield) are both third lor Reffet of Oak Hill and Sa- Aaront (men, 55-59) of and credited both her players and assistant year varsity lettermen. McLean starts eight juniors rah Neilsen of Reston. Centreville; Gerald Cantor (60- coaches. and three seniors. Meanwhile, the Jefferson 64) of Springfield; Brian Forst “The girls pulled off the wins with my assis- McLean is fielding a freshmen squad this season, girls’ JV team won its respec- (65-69) of Reston; Maryann tant coaches,” said Vanni, who will return to along with the varsity and JV teams. Having a ninth tive team title by placing nine Schwab (women’s 60-64) of the sidelines this Wednesday evening, Sept. 22 grade team should add more depth to the program of the top 11 runners, includ- Fairfax; Rosemary Hallenbeck when the Highlanders travel to South County and give the Highlanders a building foundation for ing Elizabeth Ellor (Reston), (65-69) of Burke; Jeanie Secondary to meet the Stallions in a non-dis- the future. Charlotte Sheridan (Vienna), LaBudie of Vienna. trict game. “I was very proud, of course, that “I think the addition of our freshman team has cre- Nalini Singh (Vienna), Katie Winners in the 1600 meter they were able to win, despite my absence. They ated more competition within the program itself,” Bailey (Vienna) and Jamie Kim walk were: Brian Forst (men, said, of course, that they won for me.” said Vanni. (McLean). 65-69) of Reston; James W.C. One of the keys to McLean’s varsity success has Chang (75-79) of Oakton; IN THE TUESDAY GAME, McLean pulled off been its defensive play. The Highlanders have allowed The 2010 Northern Vir- Dante Simbulan (80-84) of a come-from-behind, 3-2 upset win over St. just 12 goals over 11 games. Vanni credited assistant ginia Senior Olympics Burke; and Joseph Peters (85- Stephen’s & St. Agnes. The Highlanders domi- coaches Brooke McKean and Marcus Smith with di- opened on Saturday, Sept. 18 89) of Great Falls. nated play throughout the first half, but were recting the successful defensive unit. at the Thomas Jefferson Com- In the 60 meter dash, gold unable to finish numerous chances in a contest The Highlanders’ offense has found the net 31 munity Center in Arlington to medallists were: Ronald Sarson that was scoreless at halftime. At the beginning times this season. an excited crowd of participants (men, 75-79) of Oak Hill; and of the second half, the Saints took charge and “Our offense is strong like it always has been and and supporters. NVSO chair- Mike Lowe (90-94) of Spring- quickly scored two goals. The Highlanders the girls click on their passing and seem to be play- man, Jack Hobbs, of Alexandria field. Robert Eaheart Jr. (60-64) called a timeout to re-group. ing with a lot more maturity than in previous years,” opened the ceremonies, which of Springfield won a gold medal With 10 minutes remaining in regulation said Vanni. included a flag ceremony by the in the 400 race. play, McLean’s Charlotte Parkhurst scored a The coach is ever optimistic at her team’s chances George Mason University Police Gold medal winners in the goal to pull the Highlanders within 2-1. to make a strong run in the district and regional play- Honor Guard, the national an- 800 run were Arthur Skaer Shortly after that, with only a few minutes offs later this season. them sung by Arlington’s Noel (men’s 50-54) of South Riding; remaining, Jordan Walker tied the game at 2- “I always ‘hope’ this is our year,” she said. “But Williams and remarks by Ar- Robert Eaheart Jr. (60-64) of 2 with a goal. That put the game into a seven this year, I am thinking it might be.” lington County Board vice Springfield; and Hyung Park versus seven, 15-minute sudden death over- McLean’s next home game is scheduled for Wednes- chairman, Chris Zimmerman. (75-79) of Springfield. time session. day, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m., versus Marshall.

16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Education●Learning●Fun The World Comes to Wolf Trap

Arts Council of Fairfax County Eva Varghese, a Wolf Trap Elementary th School sixth-grader, has danced with produces 40 International Center Stage of Fairfax since she was three years old. Said Eva, ‘it’s really fun and I Children’s Festival. love being with the people and learning new stuff.’ Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection he 40th International on activities for children, from an Children’s Festival, instrument “petting zoo” to Tproduced by the Arts screen-printing art. Council of Fairfax The weather was the kind of County, took place on Sept. 18 weather that gives September its and 19 at Wolf Trap National good name. The sky was blue, the Park for the Performing Arts. sun strong, the temperature com- Performers came from local cul- fortable. Five stages set through- tural and dance academies, from out the park featured all-day mu- the east coast and from as far sic and culture. From jazz to away as Poland and Mexico. Asian sounds to the Latin beat and Eight-year-old second-degree black belt Stages were set up under tents, European melodies, the festival Sara Toner of Reston has studied with the in the meadow pavilion, patio offered programming for every H.K. Lee Tae Kwan Do Academy in pavilion and in the Theatre-in- cultural taste. Herndon for three years. Sara said she is the-Woods. Families watched For more information on the learning tae kwan do to protect herself modern dance, classical dance, Arts Council of Fairfax County, see should she ever be attacked. With Sara is Victoria and Lily Yacobucci of Great Falls ethnic dance, tae kwan do set to ArtsFairfax.org. Master Jun Hak Lee who choreographed said they had a lot of fun at the children’s music, puppets, and Mariachi the school’s program at the Children’s festival. They made tissue paper flowers musicians. There were hands- — Donna Manz Festival. and screen-printed poster art.

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18 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News LIVING IN MCLEAN First Lady Comes to Vinson Hall Michelle Obama commemorates 9/11, Day of Service in McLean. TIMBERLY SOUTH MCLEAN HUNDRED $1,249,000 $1,495,000 Two wonderful opportunities....Priced right!! n the ninth anniver sary of the 9/11 ter For further information please visit: Ororist attacks, First Lady Michelle Obama www.karensproperties.com joined approximately 150 volunteers or call Karen at 703-568-6268 1320 Old Chain Bridge Rd. for a day of remembrance and par- Serving VA . DC . MD McLean, VA 22101 ticipated in a day of community ser- vice at Vinson Hall Retirement Com- munity in McLean.

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