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2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic Insiders Guide 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Welcome Children ride the carousel at his issue of the to the editor or Clemyjontri Park in TConnection in to send an email McLean. In addition cludes our an- letting us know to the carousel, there nual Newcomers and about some- are picnic facilities Community Guide. thing you espe- and a playground Through narrative, list- cially liked or that is accessible to ings, viewpoints and pho- didn’t like about all children. tographs, we endeavor to our coverage, capture what it means to and suggestions live here, highlights of for improve- places to visit and things Mary Kimm ment. to do, a snapshot of local We appreciate history, help finding community readers’ ideas. If you see some- resources and tips on adjusting thing that you think might be a Photos by Alex McVeigh/ to living here. story, or something you have a The Connection If you are new to the area, question about, give us a call, you’ll find resources and ideas on or drop us a line. If you know these pages and on our Web site, of a person or an organization www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. doing important work, some- Even some longtime residents thing that might make a good The Story That Is McLean may not have visited some of the feature story, we are looking for key places in and nearby their people to feature each week. community. We want to know if someone Rich history, We offer many more re- in your family or your commu- quality of neighborhoods sources on our Web site. nity published a book, became There you will find the com- an Eagle Scout, raised money defines McLean. plete community guides for for a good cause, accomplished each of our 15 papers, includ- some feat like running a mara- ing more extensive listings than thon or having art included in By Alex McVeigh appear in the newspapers. an art show. We publish photos The Connection You can also access the print and notes of a variety of per- edition of each of our papers sonal milestones and commu- cLean has seen its share of history online, showing each page exactly nity events, including births, since even before its official found as it appears in the paper, includ- engagements, weddings, anni- Ming 100 years ago. President James ing cover, photos, display ads and versaries, awards and obituar- Madison and his wife Dolley Madi- classified advertising. Go to ies. We are also interested in son fled to McLean after the British attacked the www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, events at your church, mosque, White House during the War of 1812. Charlie Pistorino hands American flags to and click on “Print Editions” in the synagogue, community center, Later, a railroad that took tourists along the Kate Marks, 4, and her mother Savannah red bar. pool, school, club, etc. Potomac River — started by former Washington Post at the McLean Fourth of July celebration at As a locally owned, weekly Email us a photo and a note publisher John Roll McLean — had a stop in what is Langley High School. Pistorino was one of newspaper, the Connection’s about the event. Be sure to in- now McLean. the volunteers from American Legion Post mission is to bring the news you clude the names of all of the As evidenced by the McLean Centennial celebra- 270 that came out to hand out flags. need about your community, to people who are in a photo, and tion earlier this summer, McLean is a town that em- give you the information you say when and where the photo braces its role in American history. of cultures.” need to enjoy the best things in was taken. We also publish “The centennial really showed me the incredible The McLean Newcomers Club was started in 1969 and near your community, to notes about news and events story that is McLean,” said Marty Hendricks, who and serves as a venue for new residents to connect advocate for community good, from local businesses. Notes has lived in McLean for the past five years. “I moved with their new community. They host home and gar- to provide a forum for dialogue about openings, new employ- here because it was a nice place close to my job in den tours, trips to Washington, D.C. and philanthropy on local concerns, and to cel- ees, anniversaries are welcome. the city, but I’ve really been inspired to learn more projects in addition to their monthly luncheons, cook- ebrate and record milestones It is especially important to us about this place.” ing demonstrations among other events. and events in community and to let people know about events “We moved here from Boston in 1997, and I joined people’s lives. ahead of time in our calendar THE MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER lives up in 2000,” Kearns said. “I realized I didn’t have a life, of events. We appreciate getting to its name as the center of much of what makes I left my friends in Boston, so I came to one of their AT THE CONNECTION, we notice at least two weeks ahead McLean special. Many organizations hold meetings coffees. They were all so welcoming, and now it’s invite newcomers to the area of the event, and we encourage within its walls, and there is space for the McLean where all my friends are.” and long-time residents alike to photos. Events for our calendars Project for the Arts, as well as the Alden Theatre, Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) said McLean be a part of providing more should be free or at nominal where the community shows off its cultural side. has “very active residents, in the arts, civic associa- reader input. Let us know how cost and open to the public. In “The McLean Community Center is really the cen- tions, youth sports and a lot more.” we’re doing and let us know covering the issues, we strive to ter of it all, the center of activities,” said MCC Ex- what is going on in your part of provide a voice for our readers. ecutive Director George Sachs. “We want to keep that BOB ALDEN, former editor of the Washington Post, the community. If you have I look forward to hearing going, but also keep trying new ideas, events, new and the namesake of the MCC’s Alden Theatre, spoke questions or ideas, call or send from you. ways to draw people in.” recently at a meeting of the McLean Historical Soci- us an e-mail. — Mary Kimm, Linda Kearns, president of the McLean Newcom- ety. During his speech, he said that McLean’s rich We invite you to send letters [email protected] ers Club, said that McLean’s proximity to so many history continues to shape its present. things makes it a great place to live. “We have weathered wars and depressions, hurri- “We’re in such close proximity to the nation’s capi- canes and floods, blizzards and droughts, good times New to Fairfax County? tal, and we’re close to so many other things to do, and bad times,” he said. “But we have survived and The Fairfax County website provides excellent resources to help get acclimated, including registering to vote, licensing animals, local rules like the mountains and the beach,” she said. “There evolved into the McLean we know today.” about trash and recycling, libraries, parks, schools, the Department of are a lot of cosmopolitan and international people More information about the McLean Newcomers Motor Vehicles and more: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/newtofairfax who work in D.C., and it really creates a unique mix Club can be found at www.mcleannewcomers.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 ❖ 3 Insiders Guide

Rob Jackson

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By Rob Jackson President, By gathering and analyzing

Alex McVeigh Alex McLean Citizens Association data and taking positions sup- ported by our analysis, we have hile I am biased, the had an influence on issues of Photo by Photo Wbest part of living in importance to McLean resi- This landscaped median on Chain Bridge Road in McLean is the result of the McLean McLean is the dents: Tysons Corner re-plan- Revitalization Corporation’s Streetscape Demonstration Project. The project includes McLean Citizens Association. ning, Dulles Rail and HOT new sidewalks and landscaping along Chain Bridge Road, as well as raised medians The MCA is nonpartisan, non- Lanes’ construction; reversal of and crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety. profit organization representing the proposed freeze on the state 26,000 households to state and funding formula for public local government through a di- schools, the county’s budget verse 40-member board of di- shortfalls, Beltway sound walls, rectors. local land use decisions and The Voice of Citizens Sadly, many residents say many others. their quality of life in McLean Our meetings are open to the and we will address it,” Jackson said. “Generally, is declining. But the MCA is public and are generally cov- Citizens Associations work people aren’t very shy about letting us know if there’s busily fighting to protect and ered by the media. We welcome with government to meet a problem.” enhance our quality of life. We new members and stand ready The 40-member MCA board offers a variety of opin- work with elected officials of to work with neighborhood community’s needs. ions and is not shy about backing those opinions up. both political parties and a wide groups on matters of concern. “We have a very diverse board, we don’t all think variety of stakeholders to en- Help keep McLean a desirable alike,” Jackson said. “We like to get input from a lot sure McLean’s interests are con- place to live and work. Consider By Alex McVeigh of different sources, and we do our homework to sidered. joining the MCA. The Connection support what we say.” Great Falls has its own citizens association, which s unincorporated areas in Fairfax County, is also dedicated to expressing the will of residents Bulletin Board Great Falls and McLean rely on govern to those in power. ment officials to make sure their voices “The role of the Great Falls Citizens Association is To have community events listed in the Connection, send to A [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. are heard. Each community also has a citi- to help focus, define and voice issues within our com- zens association that acts a liaison with officials. munity,” said Bill Canis, a board member on GFCA. Church, 1860 Beulah Road, The citizens associations each have committees “We have no mayor, no town council, we’re repre- THURSDAY/AUG. 26 Vienna. Practicing the Twelve Beulah Road Al-Anon Group. 7:30 Steps, welcoming and giving designed to do research, speak with the principal sented at the county level, who we work closely p.m. at the Antioch Christian Church, comfort to families of alcoholics, decision-makers, and help the group come up with a with.” 1860 Beulah Road, Vienna. and giving understanding and position on each issue. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) said his dis- Practicing the Twelve Steps, encouragement to the alcoholic. welcoming and giving comfort to [email protected]. “If an issue arises somewhere, we start a commit- trict, which includes McLean and Great Falls, as well families of alcoholics, and giving tee, or the board assigns it to a committee, who will as Herndon, Vienna and Falls Church, is very involved understanding and encouragement to study the issue and make recommendations,” said with their surroundings. the alcoholic. [email protected]. SATURDAY/SEPT. 4 T’ai Chi Beginners’ Practice. 8 a.m. Rob Jackson, president of the McLean Citizens Asso- “They’re very active, very vigilant when it comes on the outdoor basketball court ciation. “As a board, we will decide what we support to proposals that would change their community,” SATURDAY/AUG. 28 behind Dolley Madison Public Library or oppose, and suggest changes.” Foust said. T’ai Chi Beginners’ Practice. 8 a.m. at 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. on the outdoor basketball court 703-759-9141 or The MCA have committees for such issues as bud- “I think we have a credibility when it comes to behind Dolley Madison Public Library www.FreeTaiChi.org. get and taxation, education, environment, parks and elected officials,” Jackson said. “We don’t expect them at 1244 Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. recreation, planning and zoning and transportation. to vote with us every single time, but we expect them 703-759-9141 or www.FreeTaiChi.org. MONDAY/SEPT. 6 They also have a special Tysons Corner Liaison Com- to listen.” Brinker Toastmasters. 9:30 a.m. at A Representative of Congressman mittee, whose charter was recently extended to make Canis said “people recognize the Great Falls Citi- Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Frank Wolf at the McLean sure the MCA stays involved in the Tysons Corner zens Association as a solid representation of the is- Park St. N.E., Vienna. Meets second Community Center. 11:30 a.m.- and fourth Saturday of the month. 12:30 p.m. 1234 McLean Community development process. sues at hand, we try to get widespread community brinker.wordpress.com. Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Jackson says he sees the MCA’s primary function input.” First Monday of every month. as a place for the community to be heard. Information on the MCA can be found at Citizens are invited to express THURSDAY/SEPT. 2 opinions on issues before Congress, “Anyone can come to our meetings and raise an www.mcleancitizens.org, and the GFCA can be found Beulah Road Al-Anon Group. 7:30 or seek assistance with federal issue. We’ll give them time to express their concern, at www.gfca.org. p.m. at the Antioch Christian problems. 703-709-5800. 4 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insiders Guide Enjoy a Resort in Your Backyard! • New Residential & Commercial Pool FREE Construction & Renovations Polaris Pool Cleaner with A Dynamic Place to Live Purchase of Any New Pool • Design, Installation & Service Experts Our challenge in the coming years $500 OFF PLUS Any Renovation will be to ensure that growth is • Pool Opening Specialists $3000 Minimum balanced with expanded public • Complete Renovations $100 OFF • Weekly Maintenance & Repairs 2010 Service Contract facilities and public services. 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It is home to many excellent new Metro stations that will be public schools including the high part of the Metro rail to Dulles achieving and highly-regarded Airport project. Langley, McLean and Herndon All of this and more make high schools. Dranesville residents Dranesville an excellent place to are blessed with nearly 500 acres live, raise a family and do busi- of public open space and many ness. Our challenge in the coming great parks, including Great Falls years will be to ensure that growth National Park, Riverbend Park, is balanced with expanded public Claude Moore Colonial Farm, facilities and public services so that Runnymede Park, Scotts Run Na- future generations will be able to ture Preserve, Turner Farm, enjoy living in Dranesville as much Clemyjontri Park and Wolf Trap as past and current residents have National Park for the Performing enjoyed making their homes in Arts. An extensive network of trails one of the District’s many great carries pedestrians, bicyclists and neighborhoods. School Notes

Send School Notes to mclean@ son of Kevin and Andrea Wade. connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. McLean residents Kristyn Levine (master of business administration), Natalie Malone (master of arts in Fifi Wang of McLean has won a Na- education), Sue Neal (master of land- tional Merit University of Alabama scape architecture), Stephanie Scholarship. The McLean High School Adams (master of business administra- graduate is planning a career in law. tion), Danielle Gray (master of accountancy and information systems), Erin Ellis of McLean, previously Cheng Guo (doctor of philosophy in named to the spring 2010 dean’s list, industrial and systems engineering), has graduated cum laude from Choate Jane Kim (master of urban and re- Rosemary Hall of Wallingford, Conn. gional planning), Julia Rodgers The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn I. (master of urban and regional planning) Ellis plans to attend Cornell University. and Stephanie Masiello (master of science in dairy science) have graduated Jacob Dean Pierce of McLean will from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. enter Hampden-Sydney College this fall with an Alumni Award. The McLean Michael Flanagan of McLean has High School graduate is the son of Steve earned a bachelor of science from Excel- and Stephany Pierce. sior College in Albany, N.Y.

Kevin Cameron Wade, Jr. of McLean residents Victoria Horn McLean will enter Hampden-Sydney and Allan Manishin have been named College this fall as a Venable Scholar. to the spring 2010 dean’s list at The McLean High School graduate is the Villanova University in Pa. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 ❖ 5 Insiders Guide Tysons Corner: Five Years From Now will start at the stations,” said Lowham. Metro won’t bring Lowham added that a new type of client “overnight change” might be interested in commercial real estate in Tysons once the Metro opens. With to Fairfax’s largest convenient access to transit, the U.S. Gen- eral Services Administration could become commercial district. Illustration Courtesy Fairfax County interested in locating government offices in Tysons Corner. By Julia O’Donoghue A client like the federal government could The Connection potentially be a game changer in the Tysons real estate market. lected officials, real estate developers and residents often talk Billy Thompson, Vienna-Tysons Eabout the transformational effect Chamber of Commerce board four new subway stations will member have on Tysons Corner, the metropolitan In five years, Thompson expects Tysons region’s largest commercial district. Corner to be less aesthetically attractive The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors because the new Metro rail line will be run- predicts the Metrorail access will help move ning above ground and right down the Tysons from a primarily business-only area middle of the business district. to a true urban downtown – where people As shown in this conceptual intensity map, density in the redeveloped “I was a supporter of the tunnel but there want to live, work and entertain themselves. Tysons Corner is to be arranged around the four coming Metro stops, really is nothing that can be done about that Real estate developers and the supervi- with allowable density decreasing further from the stations. now,” he said. sors insist the Metro stations, coupled with Other than the new rail stations, Thomp- an urban approach to land use, will change The real estate developer’s company owns Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce. son said he doesn’t expect to see many other the Tysons landscape. But the total over- 28 acres near the corner of Spring Hill Road new buildings in Tysons over the next few haul could take decades to achieve. and Route 7, including the area directly Stewart Schwartz, Coalition for years. He also thinks traffic will be about The new Tysons metro stations are not adjacent to the Tysons West Metro station. Smarter Growth as bad as it is now, since very little transit- expected to open for at least another two In five years, Georgelas expects at least At the end of the next five years, Schwartz oriented development will be open for busi- years and several redevelopment efforts two apartment buildings with 800 living hopes Tysons Corner will have more side- ness at that point. won’t get underway until after the new units, one office building with 500,000 walks, ground-floor retail and public ameni- “I think Tysons will pretty much look the Metro line is up and running. square-feet of space and a hotel with 300 ties like parks. same. The big construction isn’t going to In the short term, many people said the rooms to open on that property. “I want us to start off with some good happen overnight,” said Thompson, who changes in Tysons would, for the most part, “The change will be overwhelming and examples to give people an idea of where lives in Vienna and owns a moving busi- be more subtle. The following is what some dramatic. There will be one large, iconic we are headed – toward a pedestrian- ness based in Merrifield. “people in the know” said they expect office building that has been integrated into friendly, livable and urban environment,” “The true test won’t be in five years. The Tysons Corner to look like in five years: the Metro stop and two rental properties said Schwartz. true test will be in 15 or 20 years,” he added. next to it,” said the developer, who plans to Schwartz added that he thinks Fairfax will Walter Alcorn, Fairfax County put 15 buildings on the site into total. see more residents, particularly empty nest- Rob Jackson, McLean Citizens Planning Commissioner (At-large) ers and retirees, become interested in Association Five years might be too short of timeline Linda Smyth, Providence Supervisor “downsizing” from their single-family Though the new Metro stations will help to expect any major changes on the devel- In five years, Smyth expects the first wave homes to a condominium complex. Large with traffic, Jackson does not see the cur- opment front in Tysons Corner,” said Alcorn. of redevelopment projects in Tysons to be residential developments in Tysons could rent road congestion improving dramati- “Tysons will look mostly like it does now under construction, she said. provide a great opportunity for people who cally over the next five years. except for the rail running down the middle “I think we are going to have some cranes want a smaller living space to stay in the “I think traffic is going to be bad for the of it,” he said. out there. Capital One just filed its applica- county, he said. foreseeable future,” he said. There are a few projects that have already tion. …Things are looking like they are go- “In five years, I think we will continue to The extent to which the new Metro line gone through or are near the end of the ing to get going,” said Smyth. see a trend of people wanting to work and assists with traffic in Tysons Corner and the county approval process and could be par- The supervisor said most of the real es- live in walkable communities,” said surrounding areas will depend on what type tially up and running in five years, said the tate developers who seem most anxious to Schwartz. of support services are in place, according planning commissioner. start new projects own land very close to to Jackson. The Georgelas Group may have opened a the future Metro stations. Mark Lowham, WestGroup He is in favor of a proposal to put park- few buildings on their 28-acre site at Spring With regard to traffic, it is very difficult In five years, Lowham expects to see large- ing garages around the Metro stations tem- Hill Road and Route 7. Lerner Enterprises to say whether the community can expect scale new developments at the east and west porarily so that residents have an easy way could have developed the property on an improvement in five years. According to ends of Tysons Corner, close to the Tysons to get to the station in the early years, when Tysons Boulevard next to the Tysons Galle- Smyth, a lot will depend on whether a cir- East and Tysons West Metro stations. pedestrian and transit options have not ria. Owners of the Tysons Corner Center also culator system can be implemented in “I think there will be change at the gate- been fully developed. have the ability to add density to their site, Tysons before that time and whether Fairfax ways to Tysons, both east and west,” said Jackson also supports proposals for bus said Alcorn. can get bus service along Route 7 between Lowham, vice president of a real estate com- routes that would link McLean and Vienna “Here we are talking about three or four Tysons and Loudoun County. pany that used to own the largest amount neighborhoods to the new stations directly. buildings and Tysons has hundreds of build- of land in Tysons Corner. ings. Even when the market is strong, a Stu Mendelsohn, Former Dranesville In general, Lowham expects more new Jerry Gordon, Fairfax County place as large and complex as Tysons will Supervisor and Tysons Task Force buildings to go up near the stations first, Economic Development Authority not change overnight,” said Alcorn. member particularly on pieces of property that are The number of people living in Tysons “It has taken 45 years for Tysons to get Mendelsohn anticipates a few office and currently vacant or have buildings that are should have increased five years from now where it is now. Five years is not nearly long residential buildings will be open in Tysons unoccupied. For example, the Lerner Enter- and the business district should be “show- enough to change the built landscape,” he Corner five years from now but the largest prises property next to the Tysons Galleria ing signs” of turning into a real city, said added. change to the landscape by far will be the and a string of sites on Westpark Drive – Gordon. new aboveground rail and stations, he said. which WestGroup used to own — are both Tysons full transformation will not take Ted Georgelas, The Georgelas Group “We will probably have a few new build- likely to be among the first sites with con- place for a few decades, said Gordon. Big change will come to at least one section ings operating but we are not going to have struction, he said. “I think we will be all the way there in a of Tysons Corner if Georgelas, manager at The a huge change here in just a few years,” “You will see significant changes in pock- generation or a generation and a half,” he Georgelas Group, has a say in the matter. said Mendelsohn, a former chairman of the ets of Tysons. … The new transformation said. 6 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Weekend Closures on I-66 East The closures will help in opening new I-66 East- bound bridges. Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ fter months of construc- Fully Insured Class A Contractor tion at eastbound I-66 Aand the Capital Beltway Photo by Trevor Wrayton/VDOT the new bridges are ready for traffic, but to get to that point, there is a transition period planned for the weekend of Aug. 27 that area motorists should be aware of. Élite Piano Academy Starting Friday evening, Aug. Juilliard School Graduate (B.M. & M.M.) 27, two of three lanes on eastbound I-66 between the Nutley Street exit and I-495 will be closed as road crews prepare the lanes to shift to the new bridges. These In a July photo from the air, the new overpasses at I-66 Accepting lanes will remain closed until 5 over the Capital Beltway show the new bridges, that are All Levels a.m. Monday, Aug. 30. At times wider then before. registration during the late night hours All Ages for the fall throughout the weekend, traffic the necessary evil to big road and smoother than the current semester. on I-66 east will be stopped com- projects like the I-495 HOT Lanes, ones,” Lynch added. pletely. but in the end it will be worth it,” Over this upcoming weekend, In addition to the two lanes on said John Lynch, the Virginia De- motorists will be able to go from I-66 east, the ramp from I-66 east partment of Transportation’s Re- eastbound I-66 to I-495 north by to I-495 north and the ramps from gional Transportation Program using the left HOV exit, but that 202-674-0499 Nutley Street to I-66 east will be Director. “We are asking motorists will only be available until 9:30 closed, although the eastbound to avoid the I-66 east and beltway a.m. Monday when it will close for exit to the Vienna Metro Station interchange for this weekend so nearly 24 hours while crews com- will remain open. crews can tie in the lanes to a new plete the exit ramp merge from the “These multiple lane closings are set of bridges that will be wider new bridges. Week in McLean Center programs and events for FY 2012, which be- MPA to Hold Volunteer gins July 1, 2011 and ends June 30, 2012. The Board Open House will discuss the recommendations and consider re- visions to the budget proposals. McLean Project for the Arts will host Coloring and Details of the draft proposed budget will be avail- Cocktails MPAartfest Volunteer Open House on Tues- able during the Work Session. District residents who day, Aug. 31 from 7 to 9 p.m at MPA. MPAartfest have suggestions, comments or concerns will have an committee heads and MPA staff will also be there to opportunity to voice them at the Work Session. In sign up volunteers and answer questions about vol- addition, residents who call the Center to announce unteering for MPAartfest. Approximately 200 volun- their intentions to attend the session will receive a teers are needed for the day of MPAartfest. budget package when they arrive at the meeting. MPAartfest will showcase and offer for sale the A Public Hearing on the FY 2012 budget will be work of a diverse group of 40 juried artists. held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 22. It will be The Gazebo Stage will feature a variety of live per- followed by the regular monthly meeting of the Gov- formances throughout the day and visitors can treat erning Board, at which the budget will be approved. themselves to a delicious selection of refreshments Residents who wish to speak at the public hearing are from local restaurants. asked to call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, to have their For more information about MPA and MPAartfest, names placed on the speakers’ list. Copies of the pro- visit www.mpaart.org or call 703-790-1953 posed budget will be available before the hearing. McLean Project for the Arts is located at 1234 Information on Center programs can be found on the Ingleside Avenue in the McLean Community Center. Center’s Web site: www.mcleancenter.org. MCC Board to Hold Upcoming Events ❖ First Congenital Heart Walk, Sept. 12, at George Budget Meetings Mason University, 10 a.m., registration opens at 9 The Governing Board of the McLean Community a.m. The walk is a joint effort between the Adult Congenital Heart Association and the Children’s Center (MCC) invites residents of Dranesville Small Heart Foundation. See congenitalheartwalk.org. Tax District One to an open Work Session on the Center’s FY 2012 budget. The Governing Board’s ❖ 2010 Northern Virginia Memory Walk and Candlelight Rally at Reston Town Center, 11921 Work Session will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednes- Freedom Drive in Reston on Sunday, Sept. 26. (a 1 day, Sept. 8. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside mile walk followed by a candlelight rally). 4 p.m. - Avenue. Registration Opens; 6 p.m. - Program and Walk Begin; 7 p.m. - Candlelight Rally. Contact: 703-359- During the Work Session, Board committees will 4440 or send an email to [email protected] present their recommendations on how to finance www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 ❖ 7 Insiders Guide: Schools

Fairfax County High Schools TEST SCORES (2009) Advanced Placement International Baccalaureate TOTAL POPULATION: 52,243 Total Number of Exams Taken 29,954 Total Number of Exams Taken 5,784 Male 27,070 (51.8%) By Male Students 14,276 By Male Students 2,406 Female 25,173 (48.2%) By Female Students 15,678 By Female Students 3,378 American Indian/Alaskan 175 (0.3%) By Asian Students 8,152 By Asian Students 1,254 Asian 9,985 (19.1%) By Black Students 1,165 By Black Students 487 Black 5,469 (10.5%) By Hispanic Students 1,524 By Hispanic Students 582 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 38 (0.1%) By White Students 17,609 By White Students 3,141 Hispanic 8,400 (16.1%) By “Other” Students 1,504 By “Other” Students 320 Multiracial 2,443 (4.7%) Undesignated 114 (0.2%) Average Score (Scale of 1 to 5, with 3 as passing) 3.27 Average Test Score 4.23 White 25,619 (49%) By Male Students 3.36 By Male Students 4.12 By Female Students 3.19 By Female Students 4.3 By Asian Students 3.25 By Asian Students 4.12 By Black Students 2.58 By Black Students 3.85 By Hispanic Students 2.99 By Hispanic Students 4.2 SAT SCORES By White Students 3.35 By White Students 4.33 Average: By “Other” Students 3.27 By “Other” Students 4.23 Critical Reading 552 Asian Students 542 Percentage of Exams With A Score of “3” Or Higher 71 Percentage Of Exams With A Passing Score Black Students 472 By Male Students 73 (4 or Higher) 75 Hispanic Students 503 By Female Students 68 By Male Students 70 White 577 By Asian Students 70 By Female Students 77 By Black Students 48 By Asian Students 73 Mathematics 569 By Hispanic Students 60 By Black Students 61 Asian Students 604 By White Students 73 By Hispanic Students 72 Black Students 471 By “Other” Students 71 By White Students 78 Hispanic Students 511 By “Other” Students 73 White Students 583 Number of Students With A Score of 3 Or Higher On Three Exams 2,026 Total Number of International Baccalaureate Writing 543 Number of Students With An Average Score of 3.25 On Diplomas Awarded 283 Asian Students 546 All Exams And With A 3 Or Higher On Four Exams 968 Total Number of Students Who Black Students 464 Number of Students With An Average Scored of 3.5 On Have Taken An IB Class 3,262 Hispanic Students 491 All Exams And With A 3 On Five Exams 1,661 Percentage of Students in IB Schools That White Students 564 Number of Students With An Average of 4 On All Exams and Receive An IB Diploma 8.7% With A 4 On Eight Exams 292 Most Popular Exam English A1 (925 tests) Average ACT Scores: Most Popular Exam Exams Where Fewer Than 10 Tests Were Taken English 23.5 U.S. Government and Politics (3,987 tests taken) Arabic, French AB, German AB, Mathematics 24.1 Least Popular Exam Studio Art: 3-D Design (28 tests taken) Mandarin, Music Composition Reading 23.9 Exam with the Highest Pass Rate Exam With The Highest Pass Rate Science 22.9 Computer Science AB (93% of students scored 3 or higher) Music Group Performance (100%) Composite 23.7 Exam with the Lowest Pass Rate Exam With The Lowest Pass Rate Number of National Merit Semifinalists 219 Latin: Vergil (36% of students scored 3 or higher) Design Tech. (42%)

Langley High School TEST SCORES Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Placement PRINCIPAL MATT RAGONE Students Scoring A 3 Or Higher Science And Technology Total Population: 2,070 On Three Exams 120 TEST SCORES Male 1,081 (52.2%) Students Scoring An Average of 3.25 PRINCIPAL EVAN GLAZER Female 989 (47.8%) On All Exams And Advanced Placement Total Population: 1,792 American Indian/Alaskan 4 (0.2%) A 3 On Four Exams 101 Students Scoring A 3 Or Higher Male 977 (54.5%) Asian 369 (17.8%) Students Scoring An Average of 3.5 On Three Exams 150 Female 815 (45.5%) Black 36 (1.7%) On All Exams And Students Scoring An Average of 3.25 American Indian/Alaskan 3 (0.2%) Hispanic 58 (2.8%) A 3 On Five Exams 142 On All Exams And Asian 832 (46.4%) Multiracial 90 (4.3%) Students Scoring An Average of 4 A 3 On Four Exams 127 Black 28 (1.6%) Undesignated 3 (0.1%) On All Exams And Students Scoring An Average of 3.5 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3 (0.2%) White 1,510 (72.9%) A 4 On Eight Exams 19 On All Exams And Hispanic 38 (2.1%) Students Who Qualify For Free Lunch or A 3 On Five Exams 540 Multiracial 99 (5.5%) Reduced-Price Lunch 30 (1.5%) Average Tests Scores: Students Scoring An Average of 4 Undesignated 8 (0.4%) Critical Reading 601 On All Exams And White 781 (43.6%) Mathematics 618 A 4 On Eight Exams 130 Students Who Qualify For Free Lunch or SPECIAL PROGRAMS Writing 597 Reduced-Price Lunch 31 (1.7%) ❖ Support available for students with low- Number of National Merit Semifinalists 7 Average SAT Scores incidence forms of autism, intellectual Critical Reading 723 Mathematics 747 disabilities and physical disabilities FAMOUS ALUMNI FAMOUS ALUMNI Writing 714 ❖ Eric Froehlich - Professional poker player ❖ Michael Arndt - screenwriter who wrote the Number of National Merit ❖ Stephen Drodge - North American Bridge SCHOOL BUILDING movie “Little Miss Sunshine” Semifinalists 149 Championship’s National 99er Pairs winner ❖ Opened in 1965 ❖ Lauren Graham - actress who played Lorelai ❖ Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason, authors SCHOOL BUILDING ❖ Expanded in 1990 and 2008 Gilmore in the television series “Gilmore of “The Rule of Four” ❖ ❖ Received minor renovations in 1986 Girls” Opened in 1964 ❖ Ehren Kruger - screenwriter who created ❖ ❖ Built to hold 1,972 students ❖ Jeremy Stoppelman, CEO and co-founder of Expanded in 1966 and 1988 “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” and ❖ ❖ Currently at 104 percent of program capacity Yelp Received minor renovations in 1986 ❖ “The Ring” ❖ Built to hold 1,971 students (Overcrowded) Bruce Allen - Washington Redskins general ❖ manager Currently at 100 percent of program capacity

Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements Sept. 14. The Preschool will be available anyone requesting prayer. Free and open 1830 Kirby Road in McLean. The third Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of and events in the faith community. Send on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs- to the public. 703-698-9779 or Sunday service every month at 10:15 support groups for those with emo- to [email protected]. days from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com. a.m. allows children to play active roles tional, social, and physical challenges. Deadline is Friday. 703-281-3987 ext. 18 or in the music and as greeters and ushers. Contact Gary Axelrod, 301-610-8309 or www.GoodShepherdVA.com. English classes at McLean Bap- Traditional services are every Sunday at [email protected], or www.jssa.org. Epiphany United Methodist Pre- tist Church on Mondays, including 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Nursery is available school, 1014 Country Club Drive, N.E. Vienna Assembly of God has a beginning, intermediate and advanced at the 10:15 a.m. service. 703-356-7533. Charles Wesley and in Vienna, is now enrolling 3-4-year-old ministry to children on Wednesdays, 7- levels. Advanced electives are Litera- Chesterbrook United Methodist students for the 2010/2011 school year. 8 p.m. at the corner of Center N and Ayr ture, U.S. Government, World Religions, Chesterbrook United Methodist Churches invite the community to a Contact 703-938-2391 or Hill Avenue, N.E. Children’s Church on and current events. Free class and reg- Church is at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean. 20-minute weekly service of prayer and www.epiphanypreschool.com. Sundays also available. 703-938-7736 istration, but students must buy their Worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday school Holy Communion in the Charles Wesley or www.ViennaAG.com. own books. 9:30 a.m. at 1367 Chain is at 9:30 a.m. for adults and children. Rev. sanctuary, 6817 Dean Drive in McLean, Good Shepherd Preschool, a new Bridge Road. 703-356-8080 or Kathleene Card, Pastor. 703-356-7100 or at 12 p.m. Thursdays. At the conclusion outreach ministry of the United Method- Vienna Christian Healing Rooms, www.mcleanbaptist.org. www.ChesterbrookUMC.org. of the service, there is a time of indi- ist Church of the Good Shepherd, 2351 every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at 8200 Bell vidual blessing, anointing and healing Hunter Mill Road in Vienna, opens on Lane. A team of Christians is available to St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, The Jewish Social Services prayer. 703-356-6336. 8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insiders Guide: Schools Maplewood Grill Serving Our Neighbors and Friends for Over 26 Years Marshall High School PRINCIPAL JAY PEARSON TEST SCORES Come & Try Our Total Population: 1,438 International Baccalaureate Male 733 (51%) Number of IB Diplomas Awarded 84 Fresh Rock Fish! Female 705 (49%) Number of Students Taking IB Classes 342 American Indian/Alaskan 3 (0.2%) Percentage of Graduating Class with IB Diploma 24.6% Asian 289 (20.1%) Private Black 105 (7.3%) Average SAT Scores Live Entertainment 6 Hispanic 220 (15.3%) Critical Reading 548 Parties Wed thru Sat Unique Multiracial 59 (4.1%) Mathematics 576 Welcome Draft Beers Undesignated 2 (0.1%) Writing 551 White 760 (52.9%) Number of National Merit Semifinalists 5 703-281-0070 Students Who Qualify For Free Lunch or 132 Branch Road., S.E. • Vienna, VA Reduced-Priced Lunch 244 (17.6%) SCHOOL BUILDING Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials ❖ Opened in 1962 SPECIAL PROGRAMS ❖ Expanded in 1967 and 1983 ❖ Marshall Academy specializing in international studies, ❖ Last renovated in 2009 business, engineering and scientific technology ❖ Built to hold 1,490 students ❖ Currently at 96 percent of program capacity Early Spring Summer Clearance Blooming Benches, Fountains, 25%25% Perennials, Azaleas & McLean High School Cast Iron Pots OFFOFF Flowering Trees Patios, Walls PRINCIPAL DEBORAH JACKSON TEST SCORES 60-75% Walkways Total Population: 1,863 Advanced Placement 60-75% Paver Driveways Male 977 (52.4%) Students Scoring A 3 Or Higher OFFOFF POTSPOTS & So Much More Female 886 (47.6%) On Three Exams 118 American Indian/Alaskan 5 (0.3%) Students Scoring An Average of 3.25 Asian 375 (20.1%) On All Exams And A 3 On Four Exams 66 Flowering Tropicals FREE Landscape & Black 69 (3.7%) Students Scoring An Average of 3.5 Hardscape Estimates Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4 (0.2%) On All Exams And A 3 On Five Exams 96 50% Off Landscape Design Services Available Hispanic 173 (9.3%) Students Scoring An Average of 4 Multiracial 94 (5%) On All Exams And A 4 On Eight Exams 14 Japanese Maples 9023 Arlington Blvd., Undesignated 2 (0.1%) 30-50% Off Fairfax, Virginia White 1.141 (61.2%) Average SAT Scores Over 75 Varieties 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Students Who Qualify For Free Lunch or Critical Reading 591 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Reduced-Price Lunch 136 (7.8%) Mathematics 616 Shredded Hardwood Mulch 703-573-5025 Writing 588 Number of National Merit Semifinalists 7 $3.39 3 cu. ft. Open 8-7, 7 days a week FAMOUS ALUMNI ❖ Elizabeth and Mary Cheney - daughters for former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney SCHOOL BUILDING ❖ Duff Goldman - start of the reality television show ❖ Opened in 1955 “Ace of Cakes” ❖ Expanded in 1956, 1965 and 1980 ❖ Aldrich Ames - a CIA officer who was convicted of ❖ Last Renovated in 2001 spying for the Soviet Union and Russia ❖ Built to hold 1,969 students ❖ Lucas Kruytbosch - announcer at Churchill Downs and ❖ Currently at 94 percent of program capacity regular race caller for the Kentucky Derby

Woman’s Club of McLean Holds Annual Kickoff Tea The Woman’s Club of McLean held its annual Kickoff Tea on Tuesday, Aug. 17, to preview its 44th Holiday Homes Tour in early December. The

tea was held at the home of Dick and Dabney Photo by Schmitt, one of the homes to be included in the tour. At the tea, Club members welcomed a TV

news figure and longtime McLean resident Roger Laura Sheridan Mudd, who with his wife E.J. will serve as honorary co-chairmen of the event. The tour will feature five large homes decorated for the holidays and highlighting family life in McLean. The Williamsburg-styled houses are located on Holyrood Drive and Countryside Court, in an enclave near Balls Hill Road and Georgetown Honorary Co-Chairman Roger Mudd with Pike. There may be Christmas decorations and last- Woman’s Club Members and Friends. minute gifts for purchase, as well as a Chinese auction. There will also be Christmas music in or Claude Moore Colonial Farm, the McLean Volun- around the homes. teer Fire Department, Fisher House and the Woman’s Club members have been working on McLean Symphony. preparations for the tour since February, when they The tour will take place on Thursday, Dec. 2, began soliciting advertisements for the tour bro- from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets will be available chure. Additional efforts over the summer in- starting Oct. 1 at Mesmeralda’s Gifts of McLean, cluded selection of the homes, brochure prepara- Karin’s Florist of Vienna and Great Dogs of Great tion, publicity arrangements and plans for deco- Falls. They may also be purchased on the website ration. for the Woman’s Club of McLean, All proceeds from the tour will be donated to a www.mcleanwc.org, or be obtained at the first variety of charities and nonprofit organizations, house on the tour. such as Share, Inc., Alternative House, the McLean Project for the Arts (The Children’s Outreach), —Laura Sheridan www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 ❖ 9 The Huckaby•Briscoe Group

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10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insiders Guide OPEN HOUSES Most Expensive McLean Homes Sold In 2010 So Far: Saturday & Sunday, Aug. 28th & 29th Address Price Community/Subdivision Sale Date 1147 Chain Bridge Road $8.25 million Langley Farms Jan. 7 6622 Malta Road $6.16 million Langley Farms March 17 8113 Spring Hill Farm Drive $4.4 million Spring Hill Farm April 15 1127 Langley Lane $3.85 million Langley Farms May 18 7029 Benjamin Street $3.6 million Langley Forest June 11 7426 Dulany Drive $2.7 million Elmwood Estates Feb. 12 1149 Bellview Road $2.7 million Wolf Property July 1 895 Alvermar Ridge Drive $2.6 million The Reserve June 11 McLean Neighborhoods With Most Homes Sold So Far In 2010: Pimmit Hills – 25 homes sold Rotonda – 17 homes sold Gates of McLean – 13 homes sold Renaissance – 13 homes sold West Lewinsville Heights – 10 homes sold

McLean Real Estate Facts: 1032 Aziza Ct, Great Falls • $3,490,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 ❖McLean has 15,844 housing units Bill Detty, Huckaby Briscoe Group/Keller Williams, 703-795-8490 ❖63.7 percent of McLean homes were built between 1950 and 1979 ❖About 67 percent of McLean homes have four or more bedrooms When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate ❖87 percent of McLean housing is occupied by the property owner listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. ❖45 percent of McLean residents moved into their homes between 1990 and 2004 Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. ❖Approximately 94 percent of McLean homes are worth over $500,000 ❖The median rent of a McLean homes is over $2,000 McLean 6502 Dryden Dr...... $665,000... Sun 1:30-4:30...Cecelia Lofton...... Weichert...... 703-508-3968 Real Estate Notes Great Falls To have real estate information listed Nikki Ryan of Keller Williams closure avoidance and short sales. 10557 Fox Forest Dr...... $1,379,000...Sun 1-4....Jan and Dan Laytham...Long and Foster...... 703-759-7777 in the Connection, send to Realty in Reston has earned the Realtors with the designation have [email protected]. 517 River Bend Rd...... $1,399,000...Sun 1-4....Deb Pietras...... McEnearney...... 703-738-9580 Deadline is Friday. “Certified Distressed Property Ex- can offer the homeowner better pert” designation, having com- alternatives to foreclosure, which 1032 Aziza Ct...... $3,490,000...Sun 1-4....Bill Detty...... Huckaby Briscoe Group/Keller Williams...703-795-8490 J.D. Callander of the pleted extensive training in fore- virtually destroys the credit rating. McLean/Dolley Madison office Vienna was recognized for outstanding 2787 Grovemore Lane...... $415,900...Sun 1-4....David Lloyd...... Weichert...... 703-593-3204 results in June as she led the re- 2009 Gallows Tree Ct...... $575,000...Sun 1-4....Amal Lafhal...... Long & Foster...... 703-473-7100 gion for resale dollar volume - 2036 Lord Fairfax Rd...... $975,000...Sun 1-4....Bettina Dee...... Premier Realty...... 571-246-6888 Bruce Green, regional vice presi- 9510 Atwood Rd...... $1,385,000...Sun 1-4....Theresa Graham...... McEnearney...... 703-989-6829 dent of Weichert, Realtors announced. The region comprises Oak Hill/Herndon offices located throughout Vir- 2558 James Maury Dr...... $379,000...Sun 1-4....Ron Layton...... Remax...... 703-625-5586 ginia. 3269 Kinross Circle...... $439,900...Sun 1-4....Pam Mooney...... Samson Properties...703-307-6663 Bruce Green, regional vice 12706 Flagship Ct...... $369,900...Sun 1-4....David Young ...... Keller Willaims...... 703-785-7474 president of Weichert, Real- 13619 Beckingham Dr...... $419,900...Sun 1-4....Ron Layton...... Remax...... 703-625-5586 tors announced the McLean/Old 2554 Chase Wellesley Dr....$429,000...Sun 1-4....Donny Samson...... Samson Properties...703-864-4894 Dominion office was recognized 2736 Copper Creek Road...$649,900...Sun 2-4....Bernie Kagan...... Samson Properties...703-216-0985 for outstanding results in June as 12046 Sugarland Valley Dr.$699,000...Sat 1-4.....David Hawa...... Long & Foster...... 703-338-4292 it led the company for sales and 1407 Northpoint Glen Ct....$854,900...Sun 1-4....Manjua Rao...... Era Teachers...... 202-841-7532 the region for resales. McLean/ 11917 Richland Lane...... $997,000...Sun 1-4....Linda Smith...... Samson Properties...703-338-0060 Dolley Madison branch sales asso- ciates can be reached at (703) Reston 760-8880. They are located at 1658 Parkcrest Circle...... $155,000...Sat 1-4.....Lynette Villaneauva...... Keller Williams...... 703-340-5036 1313 Dolley Madison Boulevard. 11095 Saffold Way...... $425,000...Sun 1-4....Pat Orend...... Long & Foster...... 703-407-3300 2448 Freetown Dr...... $525,000...Sat 1-4.....Kathleen Preusser...... Remax Premiere...... 703-431-1470

Oakton CALL:Pat Buck 3414 Miller Heights Rd...... $794,990... Fri 4:30-7:30...Chuck Brittle...... Classic Realty...... 703-930-3870 Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) Sterling Certified Luxury Home Specialist (CLHMS) 235 Silverleaf Dr...... $335,000...Sun 1-4....Bob Caines...... Re/Max...... 703-475-9150 CRS, GRI, SRES, SRS | Associate Broker 47244 Middle Bluff Pl...... $699,000...Sun 1-4....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703-574-3478 “The Buck that Never Stops!” 36 Lifetime Moves To add your FREE Realtor represented 703-790-9090 ext. 437 Open House to these weekly listings, [email protected] please contact Trisha at 703-778-9419, or [email protected] 1320 Old Chain Bridge Road Licensed in Virginia All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m. Referring Around the Globe McLean, Virginia 22101 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 ❖ 11 2010-2011 Season Calendar

Send announcements to [email protected]. Deadline is Thursday for the following week’s paper. Photos/artwork encour- Concert - September 11, 8:00 p.m. aged. For additional listings, visit Philippe Bianconi, piano www.connectionnewspapers.com George Mason University Center for the Arts TCHAIKOVSKY: The Tempest - Fantasy-Overture THURSDAY/AUG. 26 Nottoway Park Concert Series: SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto The Grandsons. 7:30 p.m. at RACHMANINOFF: Symphony No. 3 Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna. Rockabilly/swing/ Upcoming Concerts lounge music. 703-324-7469 or October 23rd - November 20th - January 15th www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ March19th - May 14th performances. Anita Baker. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Tickets: 888-945-2468 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org Foundation for the Performing Arts, Subscriptions: 703-563-1990 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $48 in- house, $25 lawn. 703-255-1868 or There will be an Opening Reception for the “Pieces and www.wolftrap.org. Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m. Parts” experimental art forms show, 6-8 p.m. on Thurs- Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple day, Sept. 2, at the Vienna Arts Society Art Center, 115 Ave. East, Vienna. Call for title. Peasant St. N.W. in Vienna. ‘Halls of Power’, pictured Adults. 703-938-0405. Jay Nash and Dean Fields at 7 p.m., above, is a mixed media painting by D. Marshall Elliott. Learn How to Trust God’s Goodness Viking, Ypset, Young Enough 703-391-3971 or www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. and Turbo P at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Visit the jamminjava.com. Master Gardeners Association gives E., Vienna. Bring chairs or blankets tips and strategies. 703-242-4020. for seating. No alcoholic beverages SHARE Food Drive. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at allowed. It is recommended that pets Christian Science Reading Room FRIDAY/AUG. 27 the Safeway, 7401 Colshire Drive, be left at home. 703-255-6360 or 6825 Tennyson Drive Outdoor Movie Night. 7:30 p.m. at McLean. Volunteers will distribute a www.viennava.gov. New Life Christian Church, 1988 list of needed food and household Whamoo!, Home Brewed, Branch McLean, VA 22101 Kirby Road, McLean. Previews at supplies and collect donations. Avenue, Dominic Elliott, Nate 7:30, “Night at the Museum: Battle SHARE collects and distributes Lukas, Richard Fercovic, Shoes Mon-Sat 10am-2pm _ 703-356-1391 of the Smithsonian” screening at 8 staples to local families in need, and Jakob’s Night. 6:30 p.m. All are warmly welcomed p.m. Bring a blanket or chair; provides school supplies, furniture, Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., refreshments available. transportation and emergency family Vienna. jamminjava.com. To learn more about Christian Science visit: [email protected] or 571- assistance. 703-356-8224 or What’s a Weed and What’s Not. 2 294-8306. [email protected]. p.m. at Meadowlark Botanical spirituality.com, ChristianScience.com Antonia Bennett. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Catherine Hillis Art Show and Gardens, 9570 Meadowlark Gardens Foundation for the Performing Arts, Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Applegate Court, Vienna. Join a walk in the christianscienceDC.org 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $48 in- Gallery & Custom Framing, 101 garden to learn about invasive plants Also, you can visit www.wmal.com Sundays & Mondays to hear how others house, $25 lawn. 703-255-1868 or Church St. N.W. Suite C, Vienna. in our region. Discuss origins, control found spiritual answers to life’s challenges on Sentinel Radio www.wolftrap.org. [email protected]. and identification of many weeds and Curious George Live! 7 p.m. at the The Grandsons. 5 p.m. at the their effects on local ecosystems. $5. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445 703-255-3631. Fairfax. A musical about Curious Laughlin Ave., McLean. Rock music. George helping Chef Pisghetti save Free. 703-288-9505. his restaurant. Tickets $16-$30, Left on Vermont, Subtle Body and MONDAY/AUG. 30 available at www.ticketmaster.com Forevsner at 1 p.m., The Joe Zelek, Tyler Toliver and Casey. or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Nighthawks and Los Fabulocos 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple www.curiousgeorgelive.com. at 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Deanna Bogart Band at 7:30 p.m., Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Along Those Lines, Await Rescue and Loving the Lie at TUESDAY/AUG. 31 10:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple SUNDAY/AUG. 29 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Shepherd’s Center of Oakton- City of Fairfax Regional Library, Vienna Benefit Auction. 2-5 p.m. 10360 North St., Fairfax. at Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant Conversation group for adults SATURDAY/AUG. 28 St. N.W., Vienna. Closing reception learning English. 703-293-6227. Shepherd’s Center of Oakton- and silent auction of donated Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. Vienna Silent Auction Art artworks, to benefit the Shepherd’s Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Benefit. 2-5 p.m. at the Vienna Art Center of Oakton-Vienna. Free 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Center, 115 Pleasant St. N.W., admission, open to the public. 703- Conversation group for adults Vienna. Auction items include 319-3971 or learning English. 703-790-8088. paintings, photography, jewelry and www.viennaartssociety.org. Book Talk for Book Lovers. 7 p.m. ceramics. Free admission. Proceeds Donna Summer. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, benefit the SCOV, which provides Foundation for the Performing Arts, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. services for seniors by seniors. 703- 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $48 in- Call for title. Adults. 703-790-8088. 281-0538 or [email protected]. house, $25 lawn. 703-255-1868 or Madison High School Fall Kick-Off The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show. 8 www.wolftrap.org. Festival. 5-8 p.m. 2500 James p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Butterfly Garden Guided Tours. 3 Madison Drive, Vienna. Visit Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, guidance department tables to Vienna. Charlie Thomas, Shirley 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, register for PSATs or learn about the Alston-Reeves, The Flamingos Vienna. An introductory guided All-Night Graduation Party. Clubs featuring Terry Johnson, Jay Siegel & stroll. Learn how the gardens attract and athletic teams will give out The Tokens with Jay Traynor, Eugene butterflies. Members free, non- information, performances by dance Pitt & The Jive Five, Cathy Jean & member adults $4, seniors and age 7- and cheer teams, and the drama The Roommates and more. $40 in- 17 $1.50, under age 6 free. Rental department will present their house, $22 lawn. 703-255-1868 or binoculars available at the Visitor schedule for the year. www.wolftrap.org. Center. 703-255-3631, ext. 0 or [email protected]. Curious George Live! 11 a.m. and 3 www.nvrpa.org/park/ Brainfang and The Silver Liners. p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 meadowlark_botanical_gardens. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Patriot Circle, Fairfax. A musical Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. about Curious George helping Chef Bingo. 7 p.m. at the VVFD, 400 Pisghetti save his restaurant. Tickets Center St. South, Vienna. Games held $16-$30, available at every Sunday in the Flame Room. WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 1 www.ticketmaster.com or via www.vvfd.org. The Dear Hunter, O’Brother and Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. Curious George Live! 1 p.m. and 5 Midnight Masses. 8 p.m. Jammin’ www.curiousgeorgelive.com. p.m. at the Patriot Center, 4500 Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Fairfax County Master Gardeners Patriot Circle, Fairfax. A musical jamminjava.com. Association, Inc. 10 a.m. City of about Curious George helping Chef Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Pisghetti save his restaurant. Tickets North St., Fairfax. Master Gardeners $16-$30, available at THURSDAY/SEPT. 2 provide horticultural tips, www.ticketmaster.com or via Opening Reception for “Pieces information, techniques and advice Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. and Parts”. 6-8 p.m. at the Vienna to home gardeners. 703-293-6227. www.curiousgeorgelive.com. Arts Society Art Center, 115 Peasant Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Summer on the Green: U.S. Navy St. N.W. in Vienna. Experimental art Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Sea Chanters. 6:30 p.m. at the forms show. 703-391-3971 or Place, Oakton. The Fairfax County Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. 12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insiders Guide

Pictured is the new Executive Board of McLean Newcomers. Back row, from left, Karen Brown, treasurer; Brenda Hoffman, secretary; Linda Kearns, president; Babs Korman, third VP socials; and Lucia Redwood, second VP activities; and, front row, Anne Skelly, first VP luncheons; Deniz Kemaloglu, second VP activities; Oya Cofman, first VP luncheons and Fran Sexauer, first VP luncheons. Joining McLean Newcomers

oining the McLean New golf, book discussion, bridge, social opportunities to meet other J comers club is a great way bunko, canasta, mah jong, walk- newcomers in the area. To find out to establish instant connec- ing, house and garden tours, mu- more, visit tions in the community. The club seum and cultural tours. Monthly www.mcleannewcomers.com or organizes many activities such as coffees and luncheons offer great call 203 770 6995.

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Oh has Navy Seaman Apprentice James C. entered the Uniformed Services Univer- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, McCracken of McLean, a 2007 gradu- sity of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, L.L.C. ate of Langley High School, recently Md., as a first-year medical student, to Peter Labovitz completed U.S. Navy basic training at be trained as a physician. He is the son President/CEO Recruit Training Command, Great of Dai H. and Soon M. Oh of Falstaff Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week pro- Court, McLean. Oh is a 1997 graduate Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer gram, McCracken completed a variety of of Thomas Jefferson High School for 703-778-9433 training which included classroom study Science and Technology, and he re- [email protected] and practical instruction on naval cus- ceived a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from toms, first aid, firefighting, water safety James Madison University in Jerry Vernon and survival, and shipboard and aircraft Harrisonburg. Executive Vice President safety. [email protected] Army Pfc. Anthony M. Collier of Wesley DeBrosse Air Force Airman Hyun H. Jeong McLean has graduated from basic com- Controller graduated from basic military training bat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, S.C. During training, Collier received Debbie Funk Texas. Jeong is the nephew of Sunny instruction and practice in basic combat National Sales 703-778-9444 Chung of Spring Gate Drive, McLean. skills, military weapons, map reading, [email protected] field tactics, military courtesy and jus- Coast Guard Seaman Nicholas C. tice, basic first aid and more. He is the Pfautz, son of Terry Pfautz of son of Michael Collier of Mackall Ave., Warrenton and Richard Pfautz of McLean. 14 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Insiders Guide UNITED CULTURAL ACADEMY High School Diplomas Langley Welcomes Homeschooling Support Learning for Life Skills Classes Students to ‘Saxon Country’ College Admission Advisement s we are approaching the beginning of yet Career Choice Coaching Aanother school year, The Connection has asked area schools’ principals to respond to After-School Enrichment Programs the following three back-to-school questions: Great Alternative to Public 1. What is the most exciting news in your school approaching a new school year? Schools • Grades 6-12 2. What is your single most important goal (in a new school year)? Now serving K-6 special needs, 3. Some of the upcoming events at the school? learning disabled and the talented and gifted children. Matthew J. Ragone, principal, Langley High School 1. I am very excited about a renewed sense of spirit coming from our kids and our community. We have a new slogan, “This is Saxon Country.” Whenever students or visitors come to Lan- gley they should Back to see this new pride and spirit on dis- School play. They will know they are in Saxon Country. Be- ing in Saxon Country also means that our students take pride in our school and that they never do anything to disrespect their school. 2. Our most important goal is even higher academic achievement for all students. 3. Upcoming Events: Freshman Orientation – Sept. 1; Back to School Night for ninth and 10th – Sept. 29; Back to School Night for 11th and 12th – Oct. 7; Homecoming Week – Oct. 4 through Oct. 7. All Langley Alumni are welcome.

Andrea DePiro, Acting Assistant Principal, Franklin Sherman El- ementary 1. We are very excited for the start of another school year. Franklin Sherman Elementary’s renovation is officially complete and we are excited to begin the school year in this beautiful building. We are also celebrating the receipt of the 2010 Board of Education Excellence Award. Franklin Sherman was one of fifty-two FCPS schools to receive this award. Way to go students and staff!

2. Our most important goal this school year is to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

3. Our upcoming dates include Back to School Night: Grades PK-2- Wednesday, Sept. 15 – 7 p.m.; Grades 3-6- Thursday, Sept. 16- 7 p.m.

School Notes

Send School Notes to son of Kevin and Andrea Wade. Villanova University in Pa. [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. McLean residents Kristyn Levine Megan Robson of McLean has been (master of business administration), named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at Fifi Wang of McLean has won a Na- Natalie Malone (master of arts in Clemson University of South Carolina. tional Merit University of Alabama education), Sue Neal (master of land- She is majoring in bio-engineering and Scholarship. The McLean High School scape architecture), Stephanie is the daughter of Geoff Robson. graduate is planning a career in law. Adams (master of business administration), Danielle Gray (master of McLean residents David Pate (bach- Erin Ellis of McLean, previously accountancy and information systems), elor of science in economics with named to the spring 2010 dean’s list, Cheng Guo (doctor of philosophy in finance applications) and Andrew has graduated cum laude from Choate industrial and systems engineering), Briscoe (bachelor of business adminis- Rosemary Hall of Wallingford, Conn. Jane Kim (master of urban and re- tration in real estate finance) have The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn I. gional planning), Julia Rodgers graduated from Southern Methodist Ellis plans to attend Cornell University. (master of urban and regional planning) University of Dallas, Texas. and Stephanie Masiello (master of Jacob Dean Pierce of McLean will science in dairy science) have graduated Victoria B. Weiss of McLean has enter Hampden-Sydney College this fall from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. been inducted into the Kappa Delta Pi with an Alumni Award. The McLean education honor society at Susquehanna High School graduate is the son of Steve Michael Flanagan of McLean has University of Selinsgrove, Pa. Weiss is a and Stephany Pierce. earned a bachelor of science from Excel- 2010 graduate majoring in elementary sior College in Albany, N.Y. education and early childhood educa- Kevin Cameron Wade, Jr. of tion. McLean will enter Hampden-Sydney McLean residents Victoria Horn The 2006 graduate of Langley High College this fall as a Venable Scholar. and Allan Manishin have been named School is the daughter of Todd Weiss The McLean High School graduate is the to the spring 2010 dean’s list at and Cherylyn Briggs. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 ❖ 15 Sports

‘Red Card’ Call Inspired Highlanders Renowned McLean High Athletic Alumni in ’09 District Soccer Finals Eric Dorsey: former NFL defensive end and a 1982 McLean High graduate; forced 10 fumbles as a senior, That spring saw helping lead the Highlanders’ football team to a 10-1 record in 1981; the McLean girls earned All-State recognition as a high school senior; played notch their first collegiately at Notre Dame where he earned Honorable Mention All- American recognition following his district crown in senior season; selected in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft by the 12 years. New York Giants; started for the Gi- ants in Super Bowl XXV; played seven years in the NFL (1986-’92), all with the Giants. By Rich Sanders Seth Greisinger: McLean Class of The Connection 1993; baseball pitcher who was originally selected by the Cleveland Indians in the seventh round of the t is hard enough to win a dis 1993 amateur draft; elected instead trict championship game at to play collegiately at the University full strength, much less hav of Virginia; as a junior starting McLean High graduate I pitcher at UVA, went 12-2 with a ing to overcome the odds of Seth Greisinger, who 1.76 ERA, earning First Team All- being short handed in doing so. In American honors; went 3-0 as a pitched for the Detroit recent McLean High School sports member of the 1996 U.S. Olympics Tigers, won three games history, the Highlander girls’ soc- The McLean High girls’ soccer team captured the Liberty baseball team that earned a bronze at the 1996 Olympic cer team of 2009 perhaps best District title in 2009 and ultimately went to the Northern medal; chosen by the Detroit Tigers Games for the U.S. Na- in the first round (sixth overall) of epitomizes a group of players who Region semifinals. the 1996 draft; made his big league tional Team. were determined to come away debut with Detroit on June 3, 1998; with a district championship ban- scored what proved to be the well-executed playoff soccer, the went 6-9 with a 5.12 ERA for the with a 10-16 record; played in the ner even when their chances game-winning goal in extra play, McLean and Woodson High girls’ Tigers in that ’98 season; career was Japanese League beginning in 2007; curtailed by arm injuries from 1998- finished with a 13-6 record and 3.47 looked slim. lifting the No. 2-seeded Highland- teams went back and forth, put- 2002; spent brief stints with the ERA for the Yomiuri Giants in 2009, McLean captured the 2009 dis- ers past the powerful, top-seeded ting wave after wave of offensive Minnesota Twins and Atlanta Braves but missed the postseason due to el- trict title game, defeating the Cavaliers on that spring day. scoring threats together.” and finished his Major League career bow problems. home team Woodson Cavaliers by It was a contest in which both Ironically, the red card, given to a 2-1 score in overtime, despite teams continually applied pressure McLean’s Josie Seebeck following playing nearly 15 minutes of the on the other team’s defense. In a a questionable penalty call in an emotional lift for the Highland- mated argument. At the time of second half and overtime short- game story write-up in the May 20- which both Seebeck and a ers. McLean assistant coach Marc the Seebeck red card penalty, the handed due to a red card given to 26, 2009 edition of the McLean Woodson player were jumping Cascio was so incensed with the game was tied at 1-1. one of its players. Connection, the lead sentence high into the air in a head ball situ- referee’s call that he got thrown Kristina Bettner of McLean read, “In a display of tenacity and ation near midfield, proved to be out of the game following an ani- See McLean, Page 19 The Year Langley Dethroned West Potomac Football In 1991, Saxons ended Wolverines’ hopes of a three-peat.

By Rich Sanders The Connection

wenty years ago, the West TPotomac High football Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers General Manager team was the standard for Bruce Allen, a Langley High graduate, is now in the greatness throughout both the same position with the hometown Redskins. Northern Region and the state of Virginia. The Wolverines, under In the 1991 Northern Region football playoffs, Langley Renowned Langley High head coach Dan Meier, currently upset two-time defending state champion West Potomac. the principal at Robinson Second- Athletic Alumni ary in Fairfax, had captured state emerged into a high school foot- which had known little football Bruce Allen - current General Manager of the Washington Redskins; served as GM for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004-’08) and as Senior Executive of crowns in both 1989 and 1990. ball powerhouse. success in its past — the Langley the Oakland Raiders (1996-2003); son of Hall of Fame coach George Allen, Since the old Mount Vernon area In the fall season football play- High Saxons — who would put a who led the Redskins to their first Super Bowl appearance in the 1972-73 high schools — Groveton and Fort offs of 1991, West Potomac was stop to the Wolverines’ quest for season; brother of former Virginia governor and senator, also named George Hunt — had combined to form poised to make another strong run continued greatness. Allen; former Langley High student attended and played football (punter) at the University of Richmond (1974-’77); was selected by the old Baltimore West Potomac in 1985, West at both the region and state cham- Colts in the 12th round of the 1978 NFL Draft. Potomac had, in just a few years, pionships. But it was an opponent See Memories, Page 19

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Would the illogical ludicrousness of The SHARE Food Drive will take or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 what she rationalized as reasons for me place on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 (from EMPLOYMENT Internships needing to buy stamps set me off if in fact I DEADLINES 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Safeway, 7401 had 100 years still to live (instead of 100 Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 Unusual opportunity to days, hopefully a lot more, or less), not Colshire Drive in the Pimmit Hills Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 considering for a second whether the Post neighborhood. Local volunteers will Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 learn many aspects of the Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 Office, as we know it, would itself even be distribute a list of needed food and E-mail ad with zone choices to: newspaper business. around in 100 years? 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21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ‘Total Success’ TRUSTEE'S SALE ABC LICENSE NEWSPAPERS OF VALUABLE Burke Retirement Center From Page 16 The Connection described the game’s IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Limited Partnership trading as Heatherwood Retirement ending and ensuing McLean celebration this Improved by the premises known as Community,9642 Burke Lake The Connection story stated that, “From way. 2248 Central Avenue, Vienna, Virginia Road, Burke, VA 22015. The above establishment is apply- then on, McLean, under second-year head “The final whistle ignited a spontaneous In execution of a Deed of Trust from Ahmed Umar, dat- ing to the VIRGINIA DEPART- ed June 14, 2004, and recorded June 15, 2004, in Deed Book MENT OF ALCOHOLIC coach Laura O’Brien, appeared more deter- Highlander celebration. Moments later, Tom 16167 at page 2029 among the Land Records of Fairfax Coun- BEVERAGE CONTROL for a mined to win, despite having just 10 play- Herman, the McLean director of student ty, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale Mixed Beverage on Premise at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for license to sell or manufacture ers on the field to Woodson’s 11. … The activities, presented the Highlanders with Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, alcoholic beverages. CLASSIFIED on W. Heywood Fralin, President, game reached greater intensity as both the district championship trophy. After that, Friday, September 3, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. Retirement Unlimited, Inc. teams made rushes at their opponent’s net.” the thrilled McLean players posed for vic- the following property being the property contained in said ABC LICENSE For Local… The game remained tied at 1-1 at the end tory pictures, enjoying the program’s first Deed of Trust, described as follows: Mad Rose, Inc trading as Mad Rose Tavern, 3100 Clarendon of regulation. It was a couple of minutes district tournament title since 1997.” Lot 18-B, Campbell's Landing, Section ONe as per subdivision Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201. The into the second, 5-minute overtime session It was truly an inspiring win for McLean, plat recorded in Deed Book 7619 at page 1982 as corrected above establishment is •Employment and re-recorded in Deed Book 7661 at page 485, among the applying to the VIRGINIA that the Highlanders hit pay dirt when which had lost a regular season meeting to Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE •Employees Bettner, a sophomore midfielder, knocked the Cavaliers by a 3-0 score. Commonly known as 2248 Central Avenue, Vienna, Virginia CONTROL for a Beer, Wine the ball into the net from the right side, “I can’t express the achievement of win- 22182. and Mixed Beverage on Premises license to sell or •Services despite colliding with on-rushing Woodson ning with 10 players against a team like TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $75,000.00 or ten per- manufacture alcoholic goalie Marlee Stynchula, who was attempt- this,” said O’Brien, the McLean head coach. cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the beverages. Naeem Mohd form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser (president) •Entertainment ing to block the shot. The clutch score was “I’m a realist and didn’t know if we would at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- set up by a 40-yard pass from Highlander win [following the red card]. But the chem- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, •Announcements time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of Restoration of Oil Paintings Kate Yensen from the other side of the field. istry on the team this year has been incred- 3.25 percent per annum from date of sale to date of Museum Quality work settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- Jim Austin 202-413-1555 •Real Estate “Kate has a whiz of a kick and made a ible. That second half was all about heart.” cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no great feed,” said Bettner, afterward. “I saw McLean went on to win Northern Region cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- ABC LICENSE edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Prathumwal Uthes trading as •Cars her kick was short and went to the middle playoff games over both Centreville and Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Burapa Thai and Sushi Res- taurant 1210 N. Garfield •Trucks for the ball. I got smacked by the goalie. Lake Braddock before finally seeing its sea- Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Street, Arlington, VA 22201. The shot was off the outside of my left foot. son end with a 4-2 loss to Chantilly in a stand the risk and cost of resale. The above establishment is applying to the •Vans I saw it going in when I was going down. It region semifinals game played at Robinson Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE was inspiring.” Secondary School. The Highlanders finished real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- CONTROL for a Mixed Bever- •RV’s with an outstanding 15-3 record. alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be age on premise license to sell sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of or manufacture alcoholic bev- MCLEAN, following the goal, held “A complete, total success,” said O’Brien, redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- erages. Prathumwal Uthes, •Boats Woodson scoreless over the final 2-1/2 min- describing her team’s season. “We won the ments of record affecting the same, if any. owner. utes of the second OT to clinch the victory district championship and wanted to go as In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- •Pets vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- 26 Antiques and the championship. far as possible.” clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the •Yard Sales time of sale. We consign/pay top $ for antique/semi antique furn. The subject property and all improvements thereon will including mid century & •Crafts be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- danish modern Teak chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- furniture, sterling, mens Memories of a ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well watches, painting/art glass, •Hobbies as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- clocks, jewelry, costume um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- jewelry, etc. Call Schefer •And More! chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of Antiques @ 703-241-0790. the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Breakthrough Season risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- 29 Misc. for Sale ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- For All From Page 16 ing drive came from running back Henry ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of MOVING SALE Womack, who picked up 12 yards on a third- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and Sat, Aug 28, 10am-4pm, 711 Ridge Dr, McLean. Furniture, Your In that year’s Division 5 region title game, and-eight play to bring the ball to midfield. local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- clothing, books, misc items. the upstart Langley team, under head coach Later in the march, on a fourth-and-one, after shall be assumed by the purchaser. Advertising Fred Benevento, dethroned the Wolverines, Clark picked up 2 yards. The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the 110 Elderly Care right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- 17-7, in the night time game played at Womack would finish the game with 83 approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; ELDERCARE Needs… Washington-Lee High School in Arlington. yards on 16 carries with a touchdown. (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- Seeking employment to mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) care for your loved one. Langley, which had finished second be- “I really thought the third-and-eight play to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or 10 + yrs exp. I have hind South Lakes in the old Great Falls Dis- was a key play because at that time we had time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement excellent refs. Liscensed. hereunder. It Works. 540-829-0513 trict that autumn season, went on to lose enthusiasm and the momentum,” said Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- in the state playoffs to E.C. Glass Meier. “If we stop them, I think we have a nounced at the time of sale. Week (Lynchburg), 12-6. But the Saxons had good shot at winning. There’s nothing more One man DAVID N. PRENSKY made their season a truly great one with frustrating for a coach then being unable Substitute Trustee with courage After Week. the win over West Potomac. to stop the run. They just hammered it to FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: makes a us.” David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen majority. 703 LANGLEY LED 10-0 before West Potomac Late in the game, West Potomac moved 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Washington, D.C. 20015 -Andrew Jackson scored its first points of the game on a 39- the ball all the way to the Langley two yard (202) 244-4000 917-6400 yard scoring pass play with four minutes, line. But the Wolverines saw that drive end 26 seconds remaining in the third quarter. — and its chances of winning all but fin- Now trailing just 10-7, the Wolverines, who ished — when a fake field goal try was un- Place had come from behind the week before in successful. a first round playoff win over Centreville, The 1991 season was a breakthrough Your were right back in the game. campaign for a Langley football program But Langley answered with its biggest which had never before even made the play- Ad scoring drive of the season, marching 66 offs. Several Saxons were named to the yards on 10 plays. Saxons’ running back Connection’s All-Northern Virginia Football Today! Matt Clark, who rushed for 135 yards on Team that season. Those players were: Jon 23 carries that night, scored from 2 yards Kiefaber (first team defensive end); Todd out early in the fourth quarter and Langley Bartholow (first team defensive tackle); was in control again at 17-7. Brien Davis (second team linebacker); and to your community The key play on that so important scor- Dixon Croft (third team defensive tackle). www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 ❖ 19 20 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ August 25-31, 2010 ❖ Insiders Community Guide 2010-2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com