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Vienna sisters Ilana and Kyra Bell are fascinated by Charles Darwin and his theories of evolution. They attended a surprise 200th birthday party for Darwin Feb. 22 at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 4-10, 2009 ❖ Volume XXIII, Number 9 Read us online atVienna connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-917-6428 or [email protected]
Principal Michelle Makrigiorgos and First Assistant Principal Lisa Pilson display the Louise Archer Stations Elementary School 70th birthday cake. Approved Supervisors approve “February is always design of two Tysons about Louise Archer Metrorail stations. because we have By Julia O’Donoghue such a rich history The Connection
in our school.” he Fairfax County Board of Super- —Michelle Makrigiorgos Tvisors approved the design and plans for two of the four new Metrorail stations anticipated in Tysons th Corner and another stop set for Wiehle Av- enue in Reston at their Feb. 23 meeting. Happy 70 , Louise Archer ES The stations, set to open in 2013, would be part of the Metrorail’s new “silver line,” Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection an extension of the mass transit system from Vienna school the West Falls Church stop to Dulles Inter- national Airport and beyond. celebrates anniversary. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) voted against the approval of the two Tysons Corner stations. Supervisor Gerry Hyland ouise Archer Elementary School (D-Mount Vernon) was not present for any celebrated its 70th birthday in its of the three station votes. Lpresent building with song, story and skit … and cupcakes. THE SUPERVISORS rescheduled the “February is always about Louise Archer hearings and deliberation on the other two because we have such a rich history in our Tysons stops for March 9 because informa- school,” said principal, Michelle tion about possible conflicts of interest was Makrigiorgos. “That’s who we are.” not available in a timely manner. It is ex- During the Feb. 27 assembly, the school pected that the supervisors will easily ap- band played the National Anthem and prove the final two stations for the first “Grand Old Flag” and the chorus sang “High phase of the project, which terminates at Hopes,” a model for Louise Archer students. the Wiehle Avenue station. Using slides, the Junior Optimist Club nar- “We have been in discussion about these rated the history of the school, and a group for years. I think we have vetted a great of peer mediators appeared as a box of cray- deal about what the designs should be,” said ons in an allegorical tale of tolerance. “Each Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), who has color is unique,” says the narrator. “But at least two stations in her district. when we are together, the picture is com- Still Supervisors Foust and Linda Smyth plete.” Louise Archer students sing “High Hopes,” which is what they have. (D-Providence) remained concerned that Classes created their own places in Louise they could be cut out of discussions about Archer history, using things – or themselves integrated. Expansion continued through- gram. future design changes to the two Tysons – to represent the number 70. Some classes out the second half of the 20th century, and The school, which once was heated by a stations if they supported the plans with- formed a human 70; others created math- in the 1980s, the school became a magnet potbelly stove and had no indoor plumb- out any strings attached. ematical references to the number. One class school for Vienna’s gifted-and-talented pro- ing, is, today, a model of diversity. Its gar- The two Tysons Corner stations approved, turned themselves into 1970s hippies den is a certified wildlife habitat, and one planned for Route 123 at Tysons Bou- while another class held up seven Ds. its motto, “The Sun Always Shines at levard and the other on Route 7 just north The kindergartners were represented Louise Archer,” is emblazoned on the of Route 123, would be in Smyth’s magis- by 70 rays of sunshine. gym floor. terial district and located very near Foust’s The assembly ended with the tradi- Recognized by Makrigiorgos were constituents. tional singing of “Happy Birthday to guests Ulysses Cox of the Cluster II of- Smyth, with cooperation from the other You.” fice, former Louise Archer administra- supervisors, attached an amendment to the Opened in 1867 on a lot on Lawyers’ tive assistant Judy Beach, and retired stations approval that would require the Road near Church Street as a school Louise Archer teachers Delores A. Metropolitan Washington Airports Author- for “colored” children, Louise Archer Hailstalk and Sylvia B. Taylor, as well ity, the group managing the project, to no- Elementary grew and thrived under the as current Louise Archer staff. tify county chairman Sharon Bulova (D) and direction of educator Louise Archer Of the school’s annual birthday cel- the local district supervisor — in many cases who became the school’s principal in ebrations, Makrigiorgos says, “It’s Smyth — about any changes made to a par- 1922. where we were, and where we’re go- ticular station’s design or landscaping. Segregation ended in Virginia in ing.” But some other supervisors, who do not 1954, but not at Louise Archer. It was Crayons are “unique,” but when together, not until 1965 that the school became “the picture is complete.” —Donna Manz See Metrorail, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 3 News
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The winning three-member alliance at the FIRST /The Connection Washington, D.C., regional Robotics Competition includes the James Madison High School Robotics Team. Week in Vienna
Madison Robotics Team Keeps Blaire Osborn, with daughter Lynley and Charles Darwin time traveled to Vienna as son Parker, a Westbriar Cub Scout, said guest of honor at his 200th birthday party Winning the whole family is “interested in the at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Sunday, The James Madison High School Robotics Team, coached by evolution thing.” Feb. 22. teacher Toss Cline, came in number 54 out of 65 in the elimina- tion matches of the first Robotics Competition in Washington, DC, on Feb. 28. It was chosen by the number one seeded team to Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin participate as part of the three-member alliance finals. Madison’s two alliances were both from Indiana. In the final rounds, the Meadowlark throws Linnaeus and anthropologist Alfred Russell Wallace, three-team alliance went undefeated to become the Washington, on a conference call set up by the time-machine cre- DC, Regional Champions. The alliance advances to the finals in surprise party. ators of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Author- Atlanta in mid-April. ity. By Donna Manz “Our whole family is interested in the evolution The Connection thing,” said Blaire Osborn of Vienna, a biologist. “The fossil records make a lot of Darwin’s theories indis- Dominion Guild Inc. Donates eadowlark Botanical Gardens threw putable. I pretty much have bought into his theories $32,306 a surprise 200th birthday party for of evolution.” MCharles Darwin Feb. 22 and more The Dominion Guild Inc. recently presented a total of $32,306 than 100 Vienna-area guests showed FIFTY YEARS AGO, three Northern Virginians cre- to three community organizations. up. And through the miracle of time travel, Darwin ated the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. The Arlington Food Assistance Center received $10,000 for food himself was thrust into the 21st century. Co-founder Walter Mess spoke briefly on the birth of and materials for families who need food. Funding is largely from “I’m really interested in Darwin and evolution,” that park system. individual donations. said Ilana Bell, a James Madison High School stu- Party guests included families, a Westbriar Cub The George Mason Univeristy School of Nursing received dent who won the high- schoolers’ door prize of Scout troop, Vienna teens and Mess. $12,306 to support graduate students working in researching the Nikon binoculars and the “Field Guide to Butterflies.” The Charles Darwin program at Meadowlark had rehabilitation of breast cancer patients. They are working espe- “For me, this was mostly review, but I learned that a tie-in to black history. Matthew Henson, an Afri- cially in the area of fatigue that is experienced by these patients. Darwin learned taxidermy from a black slave. I didn’t can-American, became the first person to set foot on The Women’s Center of Vienna received $10,000 for mental health know that before. the geographical North Pole. Explorer outreach counseling in the area of domestic violence and other areas. “How we evolved is fascinating to Robert Peary, on his eight attempt, was The Dominion Guild, Inc. has been raising funds for over twenty me. It’s the beginning of life.” “It’s so too exhausted to continue and sent years for distribution to qualifying projects and entities serving Henson on, instead. Henson lived his the Northern Virginia community. This year’s annual fundraiser, EXHIBITS highlighted sample letters interesting how whole adult life as an explorer. an Open House Boutiques and Coffee, was held at the Arlington from Darwin, taxonomy, taxidermy, The Washington Academy of Sci- home of Jeff and Mindi McClure. books on species evolution, fossils and life came to ence and the Alliance for Science co- posters detailing significant scientific sponsored the Darwin birthday cel- events that relate to evolution. When what it is now.” ebration. Coldwell Banker’s Food Drive Charles Darwin appeared in the — Kyra Bell Meadowlark’s Atrium overlooks the Coldwell Banker in Vienna is hosting its annual “Harvest for Atrium — he was having tea with two park’s 95 acres and three lakes. The the Hungry” food drive to help the Capital Area Food Bank serve of his sons when a thunderbolt catapulted him onto party, with hot and cold snacks and beverages, was families in the DC metropolitan area. Non-perishable food items the George Washington Parkway, of all places — he catered by Meadowlark’s catering department. can be dropped off at the Coldwell Banker Vienna office until addressed his guests, giving them background on his Heidelberg Bakery baked a cake for the historical March 14, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The of- theory of the origin of species and fielded questions birthday man. fice is located on 465 West Maple Avenue in Vienna. from event organizers and other explorers and natu- “We’re both pretty much interested in Darwin,” said The Capital Area Food Bank is primarily in need of canned foods, ralists. Ilana Bell’s younger sister, Kyra, a Thoreau Middle including fish, chicken, fruit (in its own juices or light syrup) and “It’s much more significant than just Darwin’s School student. “It’s so interesting how life came to vegetables (low or no sodium); jars of peanut butter; 100% fruit 200th birthday,” said Martin Ogle, chief naturalist what it is now. juices; pasta, rice and macaroni and cheese; condiments; soups; at Potomac Overlook and host of the Meadowlark “It’s our past,” said Kyra Bell. “You should know snacks such as apple sauce, graham crackers and granola bars; commemoration. Ogle identified 2009 as the 150th about it.” and multi-grain cereal. Also in demand are hygiene products, dia- anniversary of the publication of “The Origin of Spe- pers, toilet and tissue paper, and plasticware. cies,” and the 100th anniversary of the discovery of MEADOWLARK BOTANICAL GARDENS, on “We had tremendous community response to last year’s food drive, the North Pole. Beulah Road, is administered by the Northern Vir- and the amount of donations has increased each year,” said Mark “With ‘The Origin of Species,’ I became known as ginia Regional Park Authority. It features native plants Ackermann, Branch Vice President of Coldwell Banker in Vienna. the most dangerous man in all of England,” said and plants from around the world, a cancer garden, For more information about donating to the “Harvest for the Darwin, re-enacted by a living history actor from ornamental plants, a restored 18th-century cabin, an Hungry” food drive, contact Coldwell Banker Residential Broker- Colonial Williamsburg. The channeled Darwin cred- Atrium in an indoor tropical setting and educational age in Vienna at 703-938-5600, or visit http://www.cbmove.com/ ited his four years on the HMS Beagle as his inspira- programming throughout the year. For more infor- harvest. tion. He spoke with old friends, explorers Matthew mation, go to http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/meadow- Henson and Capt. John Smith, zoologist Carl lark.
4 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Blinds For Le$$ Window Coverings Former CIA Official Sentenced For Personal Shop At Home Service THE Fashion for windows Call Ellen Goodman Foggo, of Vienna, wined-and-dined at restaurants in Great Savings per window $200 Rebate per 703-938-8304 Great Falls, Tysons, Fairfax, Scotland and Hawaii. Luminette® Privacy Sheer By Ken Moore sified information to help Wilkes pursue government $100 Rebate per Silhouette® Window Shadings The Connection contracts. $50 Rebate per Foggo steered millions in CIA and CIA-related con- Vignette® Window Shading ® ormer CIA executive director Kyle tracts to Wilkes. The CIA overpaid more than $2 • Duette Shades • Vertical Blinds $50 Rebate per ® “Dusty” Foggo, 54, of Vienna, is the million for the procurement of Wilkes’ services, deal- Duette Honeycomb Shades • Silhouette Shadings • Pleated Shades with LiteRise® and ® ® highest-ranking CIA official to be con- ings potentially worth tens of millions of dollars, UltraGlide® Lift Systems • Country Woods • Luminette F For TopDown/BottomUp Option ® victed of a crime, according to fed- according to prosecutors. • Mini Blinds • Vignette eral court documents. Wilkes also offered Foggo a future “high-level, high- Up to 10 for all offers - Ends 4/30/09 Last Friday, Feb. 27, U.S. District Court Judge paying position” in Wilkes’ companies, as well as James C. Cacheris sentenced Foggo to 37 naming Foggo as one of the trustees of his estate, months in federal prison for defrauding the according to federal court documents. United States. “Throughout the scheme, Wilkes gave Foggo a taste THIS IS “ASHES” “I have let down my beloved agency and my of the life that awaited him by treating Foggo to lav- A 2-year-old nation. I am deeply remorseful,” said Foggo, of ish vacations and expensive meals,” according to female Dutch Janet Lane in Vienna. “My actions have caused prosecutors. Rabbit. Ashes is great harm and one of my many considerations Examples of gifts Wilkes gave Foggo in exchange, a sweet lady who when accepting the plea offer was to spare my according to the federal superseding indictment needs a good family and nation any further harm.” against Foggo, include: home. Her owner Defense attorneys called Foggo a “loving de- ❖ Paying more than $88,000 for a vacation in Scot- couldn’t keep voted father” and attempted to portray him as land for his and Foggo’s families in August 2003 and her. She loves a public servant who committed more than $30,000 for a vacation in Hawaii in De- Cheerios and the last 24 years to the CIA in dedi- cember 2003. being gently “I have cation to protecting our country. ❖ Paying more than $700 for a dinner with Foggo rubbed between But prosecutors said Foggo was at the Serbian Crown restaurant in Great Falls in her ears. let down “no patriot.” November 2004. HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY “The offense before the court ❖ Paying for $2,900 for a dinner at The Capital Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3. my was committed at one of the most Grille in Tysons Corner in June 2005, as well other 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 critical times in the CIA’s history,” meals there in November 2004 ($700), March 2005 beloved according to Dana J. Boente, Act- ($800) April 2005 ($1,000), and June 2005 ($600). ing U.S. Attorney for the Eastern ❖ Paying $2,000 for a cigar humidor. agency District of Virginia, and Assistant ❖ Paying $900 for dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak and my U.S. Attorneys Jason A. Forge, House in Fairfax in November 2004. Valerie H. Chu and Phillip L. B. ❖ Paying $400 for dinner at P.F. Chang’s China Bis- No Drills! No Shots! No Pain! nation.” Halpern. “Stripped of his titles and tro in Fairfax in February 2005. ❖ — Kyle the global stage on which his Paying $180 for a dinner at Damon’s Restaurant Laser Dentistry for Kids and Adults scheme unfolded, Foggo is re- in Chantilly in June 2005. “Dusty” duced to be just what one of his “Foggo admitted that he allowed Wilkes to con- at No Additional Cost! Foggo, Vienna first supervisors thought him to be: ceal their close relationship by adopting false cover The standard of care has been raised with a con man.” stories regarding their relationships and using ‘straw the new Waterlase™, a breakthrough in The CIA asked Foggo to resign in May 2006, men’ and shell companies to conceal Wilkes’ interest laser dentistry which allows us to 24 years after he first became an employee, ac- in CIA contracts,” according to prosecutors. perform cavity and soft tissue cording to prosecutors. procedures without drills, shots, “The sheer length of the scheme over three WILKES AND FOGGO were originally indicted years belies Foggo’s characterization of his together for the scheme in California in February or numbness in most cases. crime as a mere ‘lapse of judgment,’” said pros- 2007. But following Wilkes’ sentencing in a bribery Kids and adults love it, ecutors. case involving former U.S. Rep. Randall “Duke” and it’s pain-free! Cunningham (R-Calif.) in February 2008, “the gov- FOGGO USED his position with the CIA to ernment elected to proceed against Foggo alone in Visit our office and steer millions of dollars in contracts to busi- the Eastern District of Virginia,” according to pros- experience laser nesses that involved his best friend, Brent Roger ecutors. Wilkes is currently serving a 12-year sen- dentistry at its finest! Wilkes, in exchange for hundreds of thousands tence following his conviction in the Southern Dis- Call today for your of dollars in gifts, vacations and meals, includ- trict of California for bribing Cunningham. appointment or for ing many expensive dinners in Fairfax County, In addition to sentencing Foggo to more than three more information. according to court documents. years in prison, Judge Cacheris ordered that Foggo The Incredible “Foggo caused the CIA to enter into these lu- complete an alcohol treatment program and 100 “Our goal is to keep your Dental Experience! crative contracts without disclosing his inter- hours of community service. smile its healthy best so ests,” according to federal documents. Wilkes, of California, controlled numerous busi- your natural teeth can Foggo, who served two years as deputy eth- nesses and maintained an office in Chantilly. Th men last a lifetime.” ics official from 1993-1995, gave Wilkes clas- served as best man at their respective weddings. • White Fillings • Porcelain Crowns/Veneers Crime Notes • Cosmetic Bonding • Teeth Whitening • Orthodontics (Invisalign) • Dental Implants • Insurance Gladly Filed Activities reported by the Vienna police driver, he detected signs of possible Magistrate and formally charged with department through Feb. 27. impairment. The driver, a 47 year old Driving While Intoxicated. female of Rosewood Hill Circle in 400 Block Maple Ave., West. Feb. Vienna was given several field 21, 3:30 a.m. MPO Borja observed a Kris Popli, D.D.S. 703-448-8600 ARRESTS sobriety tests. She was subsequently vehicle committing a traffic violation 8206 Leesburg Pike, Suite 308 Maple Ave. at Beulah Road, N.E. arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and stopped it. After interacting with “The Laser Dentist” Feb. 21, 1:40 a.m. Sergeant Reeves and transported to the Fairfax County the vehicle’s occupants, she detected Family, Cosmetic Tysons Corner, VA 22182 observed a vehicle commit several Adult Detention Center. After the possible presence of alcohol inside & Orthodontic Dentistry (next to Bed, Bath & Beyond) traffic offenses and conducted a traffic submitting to an analysis of her the vehicle. Further investigation See Crime, Page 7 stop. As he began interacting with the breath, she was taken before a tysonslaserdentist.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion
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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton Later Start Times Still Possible An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered Not this proposal, The devil is in the details, and the details time won’t cost $20 million to implement, and to homes and businesses. put forward in the proposal last month are it should be compatible with high school sports, 7913 Westpark Drive but later start times fraught with conflict. While it represents a tech- including swimming, and other extracurricu- McLean, Virginia 22102 nically feasible plan, it clearly stops there. It lar activities. Both Arlington and Loudoun NEWS DEPARTMENT: still worth the effort, seems to have maximized the size and num- manage this start time, and their sports teams To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-917-6444 ber of changes that Fairfax families would face compete with Fairfax sports teams in some Fax: 703-917-0991 without hurting next year, and Fairfax families have re- leagues. e-mail: sponded accordingly. Editorial It isn’t fair for school staff to dump a [email protected] athletics and activities. Thousands of people turned out for half-baked proposal on families with- Kemal Kurspahic Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 community forums on the topic, re- out answering the obvious questions. [email protected] sponding with intensity in several directions. Fear of change will stymie progress. Donna Manz ext week, the Fairfax County Teens and their families worry that later start It’s also essential to try to minimize the Contributing Writer School Board should direct times will throw a wrench in carefully orches- changes forced on elementary and middle [email protected] school staff to resolve the many trated after school activities. Parents of chil- schools individually. For example, if an elemen- Julia O’Donoghue N Education & Politics issues and concerns raised about dren who attend different schools complain tary school has an early time now, it shouldn’t 703-917-6433 moving high school start times. that they would have to accommodate vastly be moved to a late time in transition. [email protected] Years ago, moving start times for high schools different schedules. These are logistics that can and should be Ken Moore Courts & Projects in Fairfax County was impossible because it The parents who have advocated for later addressed so that it’s possible to address 703-917-6417 would have cost $20 million. That was about start times have science on their side. But even healthy start times without compromising ath- [email protected] a decade ago. the many advocates of affording teens an extra letics or activities. Rich Sanders Now, after five years of intensive study and hour of sleep have concluded that the current All change is hard. Some change is worth Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 [email protected] probing by a group of dedicated parents, it proposal is not workable for the coming year. the effort. turns out that start times could be moved back It’s clear that this proposal has too many Let’s put in the effort to try to resolve the ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad from 7:20 to 8:30 a.m. at no cost at all. unresolved issues to move forward for next fall conflicts, not use unresolved questions to fan department between 9 a.m. and This alone makes it hard to have a lot of con- as many had hoped. the flames. 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. fidence in the financial forecasts coming from But this should be the beginning, not the end, — Mary Kimm, Don Park [email protected] Display Advertising the school system. of this proposal. An 8:30 a.m. high school start 703-917-6466 Letters to the Editor [email protected] Karen Washburn Communities of Worship Advertising the 2006 purchase price, is a good to affordable, high-quality health better than ever. But for many resi- 703-917-6468 Summing Up deal that has become available care for all — including dents of Northern Virginia, just [email protected] To the Editor: because of the current recent R/E underserved populations and getting to the treatment can be a Andrea Smith I wish to thank Mr. Paul Regnier downturn. people with chronic or pre-exist- problem. A patient receiving radia- Classified Advertising 703-917-6401 of the Fairfax School Board’s, “Me- 8. Some of the buildings to be ing conditions like cancer. tion therapy may need to travel to [email protected] dia and Crisis Communication” vacated will be recycled as schools. We must ensure that everyone the clinic every day for up to six Barbara Parkinson organization for his interest in cor- 9. There is no spin group nor has has access to breast cancer screen- weeks. Someone receiving chemo- Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 recting my letter in the Connec- there ever been, in the School ing and treatment. For breast can- therapy may need weekly treat- [email protected] tion Feb. 19-20 edition [“Correct- Board organization. cer, as is the case for many dis- ments for as long as a year. Tem- ing Errors,” Connection, Feb. 25- Editor & Publisher eases, early detection is the clos- porary side-effects can make pa- Mary Kimm March 3, 2009]. Bruce Bennett est thing we have to prevention. tients feel too sick to drive them- 703-917-6416 In the interest in fairness and Vienna Detecting cancer early not only selves or to take public transpor- [email protected] being certain that I am clear on increases a patient’s chance of sur- tation. For those without a car or Editor in Chief Steven Mauren the content of that correction let- vival, but also considerably re- without family living close by, this Managing Editors ter, I would like to synopsize my Healthy Priority duces the cost of their treatment. lack of transportation may mean Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic understanding of the School To the Editor: We were also thankful for the missing the treatments that could Photography: Board’s communication here: This is a critical time in our considerable investment in health save their lives. Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel 1. The planned purchase of GH nation’s history. We are confronted research contained in the stimu- The American Cancer Society Art/Design: II has been in the works for six with large health care challenges. lus legislation. We urge the Admin- has a critical need for volunteers Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, years. Yet the potential to significantly istration to intensify this commit- for its Road to Recovery driver pro- John Smith, Stu Moll, 2. That purchase is key to sav- improve access to critical health ment to discovering the cures, as gram. We need Northern Virginia Wayne Shipp Production Manager: ing serious money through con- care services for all and to make funding has remained essentially residents with a car and some time Jean Card solidation of support and admin- meaningful progress in discover- flat since 2003. We must signal available between 9 a.m. and 5 istration personnel. ing the cures to cancer provide us CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 that discovering and delivering the p.m. to step forward and help out. Circulation Manager: 3. The personnel to be consoli- with the hope of an exciting and cures for cancer is a top national If you can spare as little as one Linda Pecquex dated are currently in older build- healthier future. priority. morning or afternoon each month, [email protected] ings, some leased that are in need We were grateful Congress and you could be making a significant CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, of expensive maintenance and re- the Administration took the first Martina Hone difference in the life of one of your L.L.C. Peter Labovitz pair. step in addressing the growing President, Susan G. Komen for neighbors who is facing cancer. President/CEO 4. There will be position cuts to health care crisis in the states with the Cure Advocacy Alliance If you can help out in this way, Mary Kimm help fund the building acquisition. the recent economic stimulus leg- please call or e-mail American Can- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer 703-917-6416 5. GH II is basically free as the islation. These funds give states cer Society’s Mission Delivery Man- [email protected] costs are to be made up entirely the opportunity to avoid cuts to Help on Road ager, National Capital Region, Sa- Jerry Vernon by savings created by consolida- potentially life-saving breast can- rah Ness at 202-483-2600 ext. 101 Executive Vice President tion and the removal of the expen- cer education, screening and treat- To Recovery 703-917-6404 e-mail [email protected]. The [email protected] sive obligations mentioned on line ment services for underserved To the Editor: American Cancer Society will pro- Wesley DeBrosse 3 above. women. The American Cancer Society vide an orientation, support mate- Controller has an opportunity to make a sig- 6. The money to be used for the Yet there is so much more to do. rials, and other assistance. 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From Page 5 After interacting with the driver, 500 Block Nutley St., S.W. Feb. 23, YESTERDAY’S ROSE Sergeant Smith detected signs of 9:45 p.m. An argument between a revealed that the occupants were under possible impairment. Several field husband and wife became heated and where you never see the same thing twice age. One of the subjects then invoked sobriety tests were administered and the police were called. Officer his Diplomatic Immunity rights. the driver, a 31 year old male of Oak Vazquez successfully addressed the THRIFTY THURSDAY Contact was made with the State Place in Fairfax was arrested for issues and rectified the situation. 50% OFF Department and his immunity was Driving While Intoxicated. The Housewares verified. The subject, A 19 year old suspect was transported to Vienna FF GRAND LARCENY Furniture & Linens 50% O male of Earls Court in Vienna, was Police Headquarters for analysis of his Saturday, 3/7/09 issued a summons for Underage breath but the test was not able to be 300 Block Patrick Street, S.W. Clothes & Shoes Possession of Alcohol and Speeding. given to him. He was then transported Between Feb. 21 at 9:30 p.m. and 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. The passenger, an 18 year old male of to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. An iPod and Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. Indianapolis, Indiana was issued a Center and formally charged with several CD’s were stolen from the summons for Underage Possession of Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal interior of an unlocked vehicle during Clothing • Furniture • Housewares Alcohol. They were both released after to Submit to a Breath test. the listed times. Forensic evidence receiving the summonses. 800 Block Cottage St., S.W. Feb. 22, was recovered at the scene. This case Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross, Nat’l Capital Ch.•The Arc of Northern Virginia 200 Block Cedar Lane, S.E. Feb. 21, 8:32 p.m. Officer Myers responded for is still being investigated. National Council of Jewish Women, No. Virginia Section•Service Source Inc. 7:23 p.m. A woman told police that a suspicious person complaint. Upon 300 Block Patrick St., S.W. Feb. 22 an individual known to her has been his arrival he located the described between 12-7:30 a.m. A purse, and 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org making threats to harm her and has individual and detected signs of camcorder were stolen from the been following her around. The impairment. The individual, a 29 year interior of an unlocked vehicle subject was then spotted by Sergeant old male of Cedar Lane in Vienna was during the listed times. The purse Smith and when approached, he fled. arrested for Drunk in Public. He was was located a short time later but HARDWOOD FLOORING SALE Officer Maiorana engaged in the foot transported to the Fairfax County some personal checks were missing. pursuit and caught up to the subject Adult Detention Center. This case is still being investigated. Authorized Agent of
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 7 The County Line More at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools May Lease 2nd Administration Building airfax County Public Schools is consider- Fing leasing space in an office building that Budget Process Falls Short it had hoped to purchase for administra- tive functions until the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors killed the proposal Feb. 23. Critics: $650 million shortfall The school system plans to convert two of its existing administrative buildings in the Falls calls for more Church area back into schools next fall. Staff said ‘revolutionary thinking.’ they need to find new office space for those cen- tral workers being displaced by the conversion. “We are not pursuing the acquisition of By Julia O’Donoghue Gatehouse but that doesn’t mean we don’t still The Connection have space issues that have to be resolved,” said the schools chief operating officer Dean Tistadt. fter months of pouring over Fairfax County’s lines Had the building purchase gone through, of business, the Dranesville Budget Task Force made Tistadt had planned to put those administrators A13 recommendations about local government Photo by and others in the new building, “Gatehouse II,” a spending to its district supervisor John Foust (D- property adjacent to the school system’s current Dranesville). Near the top of its short list, the citizens’ advi-
central office building in Merrifield. sory group asked that the county seriously consider the con- Robbie Hammer Though no final decisions have been made, the solidation of county offices and programs in the face of a $650 school system may decide to rent space for ad- million shortfall in next year’s budget. ministrators in the “Gatehouse II” building any- The county should look into combining public information way, said Tistadt. and technology officer positions across its departments and “It is one of the things that we are looking at
agencies, they said. The task force also specifically recom- /The Connection but no decisions have been made about that build- mended Fairfax look at merging the Department of Adminis- ing,” he said. tration for Human Services and the Department of Systems For the most part, the School Board strongly Management for Human Services for cost savings. backed the “Gatehouse II” proposal. They said “There are certain things in the budget that are very good. buying the extra administrative building would There are also things in there that seem a little rich,” said Jim save the school system money, in part because it Mietus, a task force member who worked for the federal would no longer have to rent as much office space. government’s office of management and budget for 33 years. “This is an option that would have allowed us to County Executive Anthony Griffin presented his save money and help reduce overcrowding in BUT FAIRFAX COUNTY executive Anthony Griffin disap- proposal for the 2009 budget to the Fairfax schools,” said School Board president Dan Storck pointed those expecting him to lead a major overhaul or re- County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 23. (Mount Vernon.) structuring of county government. Griffin was not available The proposal was met with large-scale public for an interview for this story. of business” process. Many had gone into the process expect- opposition. Critics said it was not appropriate for In his initial budget proposal Feb. 23, Griffin included only ing some level of county service restructuring. But the lines of the school system to acquire a new administra- one consolidation of a county department and agency. He pro- business included no comprehensive look at how the county tive building during a budget crisis when schools posed moving the planning commission into the department functions or departments could be combined. may increase class size and cut teachers next year. of planning and zoning. “A series of presentations of how the agency directors could “The timing for this was just no good. There “Globally speaking, it is not revolutionary. … During these save 15 percent in each of their budgets is not a ‘lines of busi- was tremendous opposition to moving forward times, it is going take revolutionary thinking to manage this ness’ review. That was the point I was making early on. … I with a proposal to purchase an administrative kind of shortfall,” said Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee.) thought we would see more sweeping changes, not just chew- building right now,” said Fairfax County Board of “I was just disappointed we haven’t done anything struc- ing around the corners of the budget,” said McKay. Supervisors chairman Sharon Bulova (D.) turally with the budget. All we did with that budget is take But the purpose of the lines of business review process was Given the current economic climate, Bulova said some of the reductions that the agency heads put on the table,” not to overhaul the county’s administration, said Merni she had a hard time feeling confident about the said Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield). Fitzgerald, Fairfax County director of public affairs. school system’s prediction of cost savings. In a recent interview, McKay rattled at least four different “The purpose was not to make structural changes and struc- “We are dealing in a very unstable economic agency and department mergers he thought the county should tural changes are not needed necessarily,” said Fitzgerald. climate and I wasn’t sure that the savings in the investigate for potential cost savings: Fairfax’s revitalization Either way, the process did result in the types of changes long term or the short term were truly predict- office could possibly be folded into the county’s department some supervisors wanted to see in a budget cycle this dire. able,” she said. of planning and zoning; the park authority and department “The [lines of business review] got us some reductions but Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay said he was of community and recreation services could be combined; the it focused on the details and put us in the weeds. … We needed wary of the county acquiring more debt when the office of emergency management might be able to move into more than ‘in the weeds’ reductions,” said Herrity. county economic is not supposed to experience the department of public safety; and an upturn until 2012. Fairfax’s new homelessness office does not “As a new supervisor, DURING HIS BUDGET presentation last “Just because you find a good deal doesn’t mean necessarily have to separated from the de- month, Griffin said the planning commis- you execute it at the expense of everything else. partment of housing, according to McKay. I would like to take sion consolidation was the only total de- By that logic, everyone would be out there buy- “Where you save money in these consoli- partment merger seriously considered. ing a house right now,” said McKay. dations is the upper level management po- fresh look since we “[Griffin] and his staff have apparently Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) was not sitions,” he said. concluded the structure we have is the pref- convinced that the school system could not fit the McKay added that he wasn’t sure he are in a fiscal crisis.” erable one. As a new supervisor, I would administrators they need to move into the admin- would be able to support Griffin’s one rec- — John Foust, like to take fresh look since we are in a istration building they own now. ommendation for consolidation. Dranesville Supervisor fiscal crisis. This is the opportune time to “They never demonstrated they couldn’t clear “I think [the planning commission’s au- make sure we are structured properly and out of the two office buildings they really need tonomy] is the one thing that makes our land use process efficiently,” said Foust. for schools by consolidating and crowding into work. I don’t think you gain enough in savings to take away County chairman Sharon Bulova said it is not necessarily the existing space they have,” said Foust. those independent reviews in land use,” said McKay. “The only the job of the county executive to proposed major overhauls The School Board could cause problems if they recommended consolidation in the budget is one I think citi- in the county government. “If there are going to be major decide to lease “Gatehouse II” after the county zens will object to.” policy changes and more structural changes, it can be done board voted down the purchase. with the recommendation of our staff but it is the Board of “I would view that as slap in the face. I think WHEN DRAWING UP his budget draft, Griffin relied heavily Supervisors that makes policy,” said Bulova. that is going make life really difficult if they do on last fall’s “lines of business” review, where county agency A small group of supervisors and School Board members that,” said McKay. heads presented what reductions they would make to their started meeting two days after the budget was presented to — Julia O’Donoghue individual departments if they had to take a 15 percent cut. discuss how county and Fairfax County Public Schools could But several supervisors expressed frustration with the “lines share services and potentially save money.
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From Page 3 Planning Commissioner Earl Don’t Miss The Opportunity to Save “We don’t see as Flanagan and Dranesville Plan- View the virtual tour at have constituents living near the ning Commissioner Jay Donahue project, said they were concerned integrated an all had objections the “Tysons that Smyth might be trying to East” station — planned for Route “micromanage” the project. approach to these 123 and Colshire Drive. Donahue “Are we talking about a change stations as we also opposed the “Tysons West,” Award Winning in the ceiling tile coming to you? planned for Route 7 and Spring … I am a little bit uneasy about would like.” Hill Road. Remodeling how far down in the weeds we —Stewart Schwartz Mark Zetts, a McLean Citizens • Kitchens are,” said Supervisor Jeff McKay Association board member, raised (D-Lee). concerns about lack of transpar- • Bathrooms By contrast, Foust did not think “It is just the stations we are ency for the “Tysons East” station • Additions Smyth’s amendment went far looking at. The street grid [and plans. • Basements enough. He said the supervisors development] is outside the “We have no tree inventory and • Porticos ought to require a full vote on boundaries of this,” said Alcorn no storm water plan … Why can’t changes to the station design that when the Planning Commission the public look at these plans and • In-Law Suites might come forward. reviewed the projects Feb. 20. see what is being proposed?” said • Sundecks “You can call it micromanaging, Zetts at the Planning Commission • Media Rooms but my guess is in Boston they had THE TWO remaining Tysons Cor- hearing on the project. hoped they had more ner stations the supervisors have At “Tysons West,” Zetts said • Garages micromanaging,” said Foust, ref- not approved may be the most there is not enough parking in the • Sun Rooms erencing Boston’s “Big Dig,” which controversial. The stops are those plan to make the station more ac- • Built-Ins was worked on by one of the same located closest to residential areas cessible to people from the sur- contractors handling the Dulles in Vienna and McLean and have rounding community. Donahue • Porches Rail project. given the citizens most cause for agreed, stating that the area concern. around “Tysons West” may not at- FOUST ALSO said he could not They were also the two stops tract enough density to support a support the plans for stations in that solicited the most opposition rail station by itself for several Tysons Corner because too many from members of the Fairfax years. details had not been provided. The County Planning Commission. “At least, a temporary parking federal government was not re- Sully Planning Commissioner garage is something we should be quiring the county board to rush John Litzenberger, Mount Vernon considering,” said Donahue. approval of the stations so it could receive “full funding” and the su- pervisors should wait until they had more information, he said. FREE ESTIMATES 60-75% OFF “There are too many matters that are left to be determined. The HARDSCAPING/PLANTING ALL POTTERY proposed development plans are Washington’s Largest a skeleton at best,” said Foust. patios, walls Selection Several citizens, both supporters walkways and critics of the current Dulles paver driveways 25% OFF Rail project, agreed with Foust. and so much more All Nursery Stock “These stations are coming to Now at 2003 Pricing & Perennials you in a vacuum. We don’t see as 2008 STOCK ONLY integrated an approach to these Mulch 3 cu. FT. $2.99 stations as we would like,” said Stewart Schwartz, executive direc- Bulk $15.00 Per cu. YD. Open 9-5 7 Days tor of the Coalition for Smarter 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA Growth. 703-573-5025 Since the station plans do not 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) show how they will interact at all CravensNursery.com with the new development around them, it is hard to determine whether they are being built with an “urban design” or in pedestrian friendly way, he said. “There is a lot of risk that they won’t get the design right … It is astounding that the plans are so vague,” said Schwartz. But At-large Fairfax County Planning Commissioner Walter Alcorn said the integration with For New Clients private development will come Private Training later as they review the compre- Sessions hensive land development plan for for $99 Tysons Corner. Staff also said the 3 station plans, each set on approxi- mately two to three acres, would 2235 Cedar Lane, #102 not impede on the urbanization of (near Gallows Road) Tysons Corner as a whole, which Vienna, VA 22182 is 1,700 acres. 703-289-9909 | www.ftdunnloring.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 9 Arts Join the Search for our Calendar New Music Director!
Send announcements to p.m., Dolley Madison Library, 1244 Conference on Fundraising Presenting Gregory Vajda, Finalist [email protected]. Oak Ridge Ave., McLean. The Laura Development Speaker Series, in Deadline is Thursday for the following Ratcliffe Chapter of the United partnership with Volunteer Fairfax, 8 Andrew Armstrong, Piano “Diminishing week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Daughters of the Confederacy will a.m.-12 p.m. at 8283 Greensboro Program: For additional listings, visit Niche III” meet. Meetings are open to the Drive in McLean. Participate in person • LISZT: Les Préludes www.connectionnewspapers.com public. Call Nancy Wigginton at 703- or via live webcam feed. $25 per earned freelance 408-8019. session. Register at www.signup4.net/ • BARTOK: Piano Concerto No. 3 photographer WEDNESDAY/MARCH 4 Family Abuse. 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Public/ap.aspx. Contact Samantha • SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 2 Glenn Howell Women’s Center, 127 Park St. N.E., Watson at Volunteer Fairfax, 703- Peter Mulvey, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, Vienna. Registration required; go to 246-3826 or “Orchestras Feeding America” first-place hon- 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in www.thewomenscenter.org or call www.volunteerfairfax.org. Please bring one or more cans of food with you to the concert. ors in the an- advance, $12 at the door. 703-255- 703-281-2657. Lunch Bunnies, 11 a.m. at the Patrick nual Meadow- 1566 or jamminjava.com. Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, GMU’s Center for the Arts Philadelphia Flower Show Trip. A Vienna. Bring a snack and enjoy Saturday, March 14, 2009, 8:00 p.m. lark Photo charter bus will leave at 8 a.m. from WEDNESDAY/MARCH 11 stories and songs. Age 1-5 with adult. Free ConcerTalk by Gregory Vajda, 7:00 p.m. Exposition. the Vienna Community Center, 120 Rude Buddha and Ballyhoo, 9pm 703-938-0405. Cherry St., S.E., and return around 7 show at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Game-On Teen Tech Week Edition, Tickets from $25 p.m. $68 for Town of Vienna Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, 888-945-2468 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org Photo courtesy Glenn Howell residents; $85 for out-of-town or jamminjava.com. 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. A participants. Fee includes The U. S. Marine Band is coming to the George Mason English Conversation Group, 10 special Game On just for teens. Age transportation and admission to the University Center for the Arts on Sunday, March 8. a.m. at the Oakton Library, 10304 12-18. 703-938-0405. show with all-day re-entry privileges. Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. English Natty Beaux, 8-10 p.m. at The Old Call Vienna Parks and Recreation at practice for non-native speakers every Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, 703-255-6360 or visit discussion, free to ticket holders, Wednesday. Adults. 703-242-4020. Fairfax. 7:30 beginner lessons. $10. www.viennava.gov. begins 7:15 p.m. on the Center’s Photo Expo at Meadowlark SUNDAY/MARCH 8 Financial Discussion Group, 7:15 703-414-1745 or English Conversation Group, 10 Grand Tier III. Tickets are $23-$46. p.m. at the Oakton Library, 10304 www.headoverheelsdancecom. Celebrate a.m. at the Oakton Library, 10304 Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or The Irish Inn Mates. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Discuss Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. English visit www.tickets.com. and 8 p.m., Old Brogue Irish Pub, financial market conditions and St. Patrick’s Day with Organizers expect record turnout for annual exhibition. practice for non-native speakers. www.gmu.edu/cfa. 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. macroeconomic issues. Adults. 703- FRIDAY/MARCH 13 “Celtic Fusion” Adults. 703-242-4020. Pig Farm. 8 p.m., 1st Stage, 1524 Traditional Celtic music. $15. 703- 242-4020. Family Skate Nights, 6:30-8 p.m. at Around the World in Film, 7 p.m. at Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. A 759-3309. The Art of Conversation. 7-9 p.m., the Vienna Community Center. $1 per All the way from By Rob Wile pher and a co-organizer of the will only briefly touch on the me- the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple comedy by Greg Kotis, playwright of Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun The Women’s Center, 127 Park St. skater; bring your own skates and The Connection event, said several thousand pho- chanics of how the photograph was Ave. East, Vienna. Comedy about the “Urinetown.” Tickets: $25 adults, $15 with Special Guest Austin de N.E., Vienna. Rashmi Nair-Ripley, safety equipment. Ireland! last days of East Germany, in German students. 1-800-838-3006 or Lone. 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Ontological Coach will introduce how Martin Vidnovic: What Matters to tos were submitted from the six taken, stressing instead the mes- with subtitles. Adults. 703-938-0405. www.1stStageSpringHill.org. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $20. 703-255- the body, emotions and inner Me. 8 p.m. at The Barns. Tickets $25. he birds, five of them, Northern Virginia photo clubs par- sage behind it. Bruce Dale. 7-9 p.m., Tysons Corner 1566 or jamminjava.com. language drive communication and Wolf Trap Foundation for the = Irish Music Schedule = Marriott, 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. U. S. Marine Band, Wind and Song. stand motionless on a ticipating in the contest. “I’m really thankful to be able to THURSDAY/MARCH 5 behavior. To register go to Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, •Thurs. March 12th “Celtic Fusion” •Sun. March 15th “Celtic Fusion” National Geographic Photographer 2 p.m. at George Mason University’s www.thewomenscenter.org or call Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. narrow strip of beach, Though the finished products have my photographs be seen as BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. “The Making of Images: Bad Ideas Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond 703-281-2657. The Independent and Charlie •Fri. March 13th “Celtic Fusion” •Mon. March 16th “Edsall Road” T General admission dance. 8 p.m. at Behind Good Photographs.” $25 Drive, Fairfax. 703-563-1990. arrayed in the shadow wound up as an editorial state- more than just pictures of some- Duda, 6 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 •Sat. March 14th “The Dirty Pints” of a cloud looming overhead. They ment, Howell, a freelance photog- thing — that they’re about this eco- The Barns. Tickets $25. Wolf Trap online, $30 at the door. Pig Farm. 2 and 6 p.m., 1st Stage, 1524 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 advance, Foundation for the Performing Arts, www.leagueofrestonartists.org. Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. A THURSDAY/MARCH 12 $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or Reservations recommended, appear to be safely out of reach of rapher, said he didn’t realize until logical crisis that we’re dealing 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- English Conversation, 10 a.m. at the comedy by Greg Kotis, playwright of Steve Moakler (full band), Gabe jamminjava.com. the incoming tide. There are glints later that there was more going on with. [I want] to maybe inspire WOLFTRAP. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. “Urinetown.” $25 adults, $15 call for all show times. Vitech and the Ivory, 7 p.m. at English Conversation, 10 a.m. at the Tues. March 17th St. Patrick’s Day - Music all day! Tyrone Wells, Brendan James and East, Vienna. For non-native English students. 1-800-838-3006 or Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. of sunlight, but the birds’ isolation in his photo than crashing waves those other people to think beyond Keaton Simons. Pop/rock. 8 p.m. speakers. Adults. 703-938-0405. www.1stStageSpringHill.org. 3971 Chainbridge Rd. Fairfax — the shadow seems to recede and contrasting colors. just pictures of something, but you Vienna. 10 advance, $12 at the door. East, Vienna. Group for non-native at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Pokemon League, 3 p.m. at the Local Matinee with Mary and the 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. English speakers. Adults. 703-938- Call 703-293-9600 endlessly without any other sign of know, ‘Tell me something, say Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. Poor and Headless Mantis. 2 Booz Allen Hamilton Nonprofit 0405. door. 703-255-1566 or East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5- p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. life in its path — leaves one with something that’s important in your jamminjava.com. 18. 703-938-0405. E., Vienna. $8. 703-255-1566 or the impression that they remain “I want to maybe work and make the world a better White Burgundy and Pinot Noir. jamminjava.com. threatened by more ominous place,’ that’s what I’d like to con- 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ritz-Carlton Tysons Old Dominion Chrysanthemum inspire those other Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., McLean. A SATURDAY/MARCH 7 Society. 2:30 p.m., Falls Church forces. vey.” wine tour of one of the wine French Theresa Andersson. 7 p.m. at Community Center, 223 Little Falls This sense of foreboding was the regions. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., St., Falls Church. A one-hour program message photographer Glenn people to think THE EXPO will kick off Friday, at The Bird and the Bee, 8 p.m. at The Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the with a video, question and answer Howell was trying to convey when 7 p.m., at the Tysons Corner Barns. $20. Wolf Trap Foundation for door. 703-255-1566 or and reference handouts by grower Ed beyond just pictures the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, jamminjava.com. Mascali, on how, when and where to “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” he captured this image, which he Marriott with a keynote speech by Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. Nature Photography. 10 a.m.-4:30 plant tubers to achieve huge Dahlia called “Diminishing Niche III,” last former National Geographic pho- Portraits of Freedom Riders. 7 p.m., p.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, blooms. Free. Call Jim Dunne at 703- of something.” Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, 560-8776. ✭✭✭ Conde Nast Traveler May in Nags Head, N.C. tographer Bruce Dale, who over — Glenn Howell, McLean. Eric Etheridge and former Vienna. Two days of information and “50 Best” Washington Post “There should be a lot more the course of his 25-year career at Freedom Rider Rev. Reginald Green activities. Gain an appreciation for the MONDAY/MARCH 9 “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” birds,” he said. “Because water photographer the magazine had more than 2,000 will speak. Etheridge is the author of natural world and learn to improve as The New York Times March, 1998 pollution developed on land, those of his images published. Several “Breach of Peace: Portraits of the a photographer. $5 per person. 703- An Evening with Andy McKee and 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders.” 255-3631. Dan LaVoie. Fingerstyle guitar. 8 www.busara.com little areas are becoming few and “I just saw the color … the lines, other speakers will also present on Tickets are first-come, first-serve with Pig Farm. 4 and 8 p.m., 1st Stage, 1524 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. far between. The birds themselves the texture, the way the light [hit],” topics ranging from digital photog- a limit of four per person. 703-324- Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. A E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or 8428 comedy by Greg Kotis, playwright of jamminjava.com. are diminishing and their nesting the 53-year-old Warrenton resident raphy to shooting photos in Literary Heroines Book Discussion, “Urinetown.” Tickets: $25 adults, $15 Spring Is Sprouting, 4 p.m. at the grounds are being destroyed. The said. “If you’re on a beach kind of Yellowstone National Park. 11 a.m. at the Oakton Library, 10304 students. 1-800-838-3006 or Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown composition is nice, it’s in a line, in the evening and the light is real In addition, guests will have the Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Pride and www.1stStageSpringHill.org. Pike, Great Falls. Uncover secrets of Prejudice by Jane Austin. Adults. 703- Green River Ordinance, 10 p.m. at spring wildflowers, and plant a seed there’s a certain mood, but the low, and you’ve got long extended chance to snap photos of hawks 242-4020. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., to take home and watch as it main idea is about that diminish- shadows, when you look at the pic- and owls, which will be brought in Anxiety Management Group. 6-6:50 Vienna. $10 advance, $12 at the door. transforms into a plant. Age 3-12 with ing niche, the little narrow space ture it’s almost bronze in color. I courtesy of the Raptor Conser- p.m., Jewish Social Service Agency, 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. adult. 703-757-8560. 3018 Javier Road, Fairfax. This 17- Vienna Tysons Regional Chamber Brain Games, 3 p.m. at the Oakton that they occupy is diminishing.” was fascinated by the color, each vancy of Virginia. session group is for children ages 9-11 of Commerce 16th Annual Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, wave coming in differently and my Tickets are still available for the with anxiety issues. Call 703-204- Casino Night. 7 p.m.-12 a.m., Oakton. Chess, Blokus and other HOWELL WILL GET the chance photographic sensibilities are keynote speech and can be pur- 9100 to register. Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple strategy games. Age 6-12. 703-242- Ave. E., Vienna. Casino Night and 4020. to expand on this message when about that instant in time that chased online for $25 at Taste of the Town Event. Guests can Seuss on the Loose, 10:30 a.m. at the he presents his first-place-winning doesn’t come back again.” www.meadowlarphotoexpo.com, FRIDAY/MARCH 6 bid for prizes with their winnings as Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. photo this weekend at the annual Ironically, the three jurors of the but many of the other speakers Emmanuel Ceysson, harpist. 8 p.m. at well as select from the Silent Auction East, Vienna. Stories, songs and a Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner The Barns. Tickets $35. Wolf Trap items. $75 per person; $65 per person craft. Age 2 with adult. 703-938- Meadowlark Photo Exposition at contest recognized those aspects, have already sold out and will only Foundation for the Performing Arts, in groups of 10 or more. 703-281- 0405. the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens but missed the underlying mes- be sold at the door on a first-come, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- 1333 or www.vtrcc.org. in Vienna. Along with those of sec- sage, according to Ian Plant, a pro- first-served basis. Two thousand WOLFTRAP. ‘It’s All about the Cats’ Adoption Family Skate Nights, 6:30-8 p.m. at Day sponsored by TUESDAY/MARCH 10 Join Us For ond- and third- place runners up, fessional photographer who served guests are expected, according to the Vienna Community Center. $1 per Commonwealth Cat Rescue, Keri Noble and Rachael Sage, 8 Howell’s photo will be on display on the judging panel — though he exhibition organizers. skater; bring your own skates and Inc., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Great Falls p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Saturday and Sunday in the agreed with Howell’s interpreta- safety equipment. Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or Shane Hines CD Release Show, Falls. 703-757-8560. Contact Chris C. jamminjava.com. Lunch & Dinner Garden’s atrium. tion when informed of it. Stepanian and Madi Diaz. 8 p.m. Haslam, Commonwealth Cat Rescue, Game On: Grownup Edition, 11 a.m. Now in its seventh year, the “I think what attracted us was More Information Rock. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Inc. at 703-568-3600. at the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Open Daily: Mon – Sun • Happy Hour Mon – Fri 5pm – 7pm theme of this year’s contest was the abstraction, how the witness Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 Estate Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Claude Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Learn to Expo Hours: Saturday, March 7, 9 or jamminjava.com. Moore Farm at Turkey Run, 6310 play or share your mastery of Wii 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 nature photography. The photos looked at the compositional ele- a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday, March 8, 10 Mariza sings Portuguese Fado, 8 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Browse games. Adults. 703-938-0405. 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 could be taken anywhere, but no ments, using contrasting colors,” a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission: $5 per person p.m. at George Mason University large and unique collections of crafts Art in America, 7 p.m. at the Patrick human intervention or “hand of he said. each day, children under 16 free. Center for the Arts, on the Fairfax and miniatures, craft supplies and Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Visit www.meadowlarkphotoexpo.org campus of George Mason University craft books from Washington area doll Vienna. Interactive discussion of FREE Delivery Available man,” was allowed. Bill Folsom, Howell said that when he pre- for more information at the intersection of Braddock Road makers and miniaturists. Visit American art. 703-938-0405. Please call for details for each location. Meadowlark’s resident photogra- sents his photograph Saturday, he and Route 123. A pre-performance www.1771.org. Daughters of the Confederacy. 6:30 10 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 11 Faith Faith Notes are for announcements and 1-1:30 p.m. Contact Marsha Giusti at events in the faith community. Send to 703-425-1902 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. Vienna Assembly of God has a ministry to children on Wednesdays, 7- The Oakton United Methodist 8 p.m. at the corner of Center N and Ayr Church, 2951 Chain Bridge Road, Hill Avenue, N.E. Children’s Church on Oakton, is holding a Prayer Vigil and Sundays also available. 703-938-7736 Meditative Music Program Friday, or www.ViennaAG.com. March 7, 4 p.m. Visit www.oaktonumc.org. Vienna Christian Healing Rooms, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at The Genevans, an a cappella group, 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is will perform Saturday, March 7, 7:30 available to anyone requesting prayer. p.m. at McLean Presbyterian Church, Free and open to the public. 703-698- 1020 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Free. 9779 or www.viennachristianhealin– Visit www.geneva.edu. grooms.com.
The Shepherd’s Center of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Oakton-Vienna will be holding its 1545 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, is quarterly “Lunch N’ Life” March 9, 12 hosting its semi-annual consignment p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, sale of baby, child and maternity items 2589 Chain Bridge Road. The program Friday, March 20, 7-9 p.m. and Satur- Fun for the whole family! will feature special guest speaker day, March 21, 8-11 a.m. 703-356-3567. Linwood Holton, former Governor of Come aboard our one hour cruises and see the incredible beauty Virginia from 1970 to 1974. Gov. Holton McLean Women’s Thursday will share life experiences, stories Bible Study, at 9:15 a.m. The Book of of the blossoms along the river. andºanecdotes from his recently pub- Proverbs will be the focus for the next lished memoir “Opportunity Time.” 12 weeks. Contact Martha Wiles at 703- Daily Cruises During the Festival March 28 – April 12 Cost: $8.º Reservations and payment for 448-2020 or [email protected]. lunch required in advance; call 703-281- Save! Get your tickets online before March 21st 0538 orºe-mail [email protected]. Great Falls United Methodist Church at 10100 Georgetown Pike, for only Adults $15 / Children $7 (4-15 years) The Unitarian Universalist Con- Great Falls. 703-759-3705 offers “All gregation of Fairfax, at 2709 Hunter Things New,” an ecumenical worship Our sightseeing boats depart from Washington Marina, Mill Road, Oakton chorale, a 60-voice service, every Wednesday at 6 p.m. between the Jefferson Tidal Basin and the Fish Wharf. adult choir, welcomes new members Based on the Beatitudes of Jesus, for any time and meets Thursdays, 7:15 people affected by anger, fear, stress, p.m. dealing with rejection, credit abuse, The Circle of Music Makers meets the drug/alcohol abuse, physical/sexual first Monday of the month, for those addiction or eating disorders. www.DC-Cruises.com • 1300 Maine Ave. SW who can share a vocal or instrumental *Arrive early for free street parking. Close to Metro. Boats have a sandwich-bar, HVAC, and lavatories. solo. Contact Judy Harrison at 703-281- Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- Groups of 20 or more call 301-765-0750. 4230, ext. 26, or [email protected]. fers ongoing classes on meditation and Joint Activities in Music at Sunrise is for Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. preschoolers, kindergarteners, parents at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill We cruise all spring and summer long! and residents of Hunter Mill Sunrise Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331- Assisted Living Center, on Wednesdays, 2122 or www.meditation-dc.org.
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Send School Notes to ning to be discussed. asked students to participate, and even [email protected]. though it was optional, approximately www.william-wu.com Deadline is Friday. Claire Marie Healy, daughter of 125 students are involved. All 4th, 5th, Tom and Vicki Healy of Vienna, has and 6th graders who have read at least SHORT SALES SPECIALIST The James Madison Wind Sym- been named to the President’s List for 5 books (4 books for 6th graders), and phony and Symphonic Bands will the 2008 fall semester at Elon Univer- passed the online quiz for each book, have a concert Thursday, March 5, sity. The President’s List is composed of will vote for their favorite. They’ll have Is the value of your home lower 7:30 p.m., in the James Madison High students who had no grade below an A- a pizza lunch while discussing each of School auditorium. minus in a minimum of 12 semester the books and what determined their than your mortgage balance? hours. vote. Two clubs will be formed: the George C. Marshall High School “Read all 10 Club” for students who If so, I can help for FREE. has been designated a “Silver Medal Jenny Hodge of Vienna has been read all 10 books in their category (el- School” by US News & World Report. named to the dean’s list for the fall se- ementary or middle school), and the Silver Medal high schools meet specific mester at Radford University. Hodge is “Gold Star Readers Club” for those stu- Cell: 703-969-2883 Fax: 703-752-4782 criteria, which include college readi- majoring in special education. dents who read 20 books from both the Email: [email protected] ness, proficiency on standardized state elementary and middle school catego- tests, as well as student participation in In June, Colin Johnson, a 20-year- ries. Students who read all 10 books on EZ Realty and performance on Advanced Place- old sophomore at George Mason their list will received a great tote bag ment and International Baccalaureate University will be meeting 90 other Pi with a logo designed by a Spring Hill 8230 Boone Blvd. Suite 430, Vienna, VA 22182 exams. Marshall High School has also Kappa Phi’s from universities across the parent. placed as the highest ranked IB school country and embarking on a 64-day in the Washington Metropolitan region. “Journey of Hope.” The Journey of Hope Margaret Smith of Great Falls, a Students at Marshall High School took is a 4000-mile cross country cycling trek Langley High School graduate and OPEN HOUSES the highest number of IB exams in the from Seattle to Washington, DC that daughter of William and Eileen Smith, history of their school, 927, an increase raises funds and awareness on behalf of was named to Ohio Wesleyan Saturday & Sunday, March 7th & 8th from 751 exams in 2007. 70 students people with disabilities. Johnson is com- University’s dean’s list for the fall 2008 earned the IB Diploma. mitted to raising $6,000 for this cause. semester. To donate, contact Colin at The sixth-graders of Colvin [email protected] or 703-405-8281. Michelle Bovee of Great Falls, a Run’s Character Education pro- Contributions can also be mailed to: Langley High School graduate and gram will be doing a project to clean up Push America, Attn: Colin Johnson, daughter of Greg and Candace Bovee, and beautify Wolf Trap on March 23 and 46657 Ashmere Square, Sterling, VA was named to the James Madison 30. Three classes will participate each 20165 University’s dean’s list for the 2008-09 day. Fifth graders will lead sneaker re- fall semester.º cycling Saturday, May 16. Sneakers in Melissa Bowman of Vienna, a good condition will be donated to char- sophomore biology-chemistry major, McLean High School’s Yearbook, The ity. Sneakers that are no longer usable made the fall 2008 dean’s list at Clan, has been named a finalist for the will be donated to NIKE Grind, to be Manchester College. Bowman is a 2008 National Scholastic Press Associa- ground up and used to make sports graduate of Oakton High School. tion (NSPA) Yearbook Pacemaker courts around the world. The Kindergar- Awards. Hannah Bryan, Beth Can- ten will hold a book drive March 23-27. On Monday, March 9, from 10 a.m. non, Kenzie McCluer and Kaitlyn Second grade will be making art kits to – 12 noon, Spring Hill Elementary O’Donnell are the editors and 10200 Westford Drive, Vienna • $699,000 • Sun 12-4 donate to Georgetown University Hos- School will host a Virginia Reader’s Meghan Percival is the advisor. Call Arthur DuHaime • Fairfax Realty • 703-887-0439 pital; the fourth grade team applied for Choice Program Voting Party. VRC is a the FCPS Department of Communica- a grant to start a recycling program at yearly reading incentive program all tions and Community Outreach at When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. CRES. Details of the recycling are begin- across Virginia. The school librarian 571-423-1200. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. “Caring” for your peace of mind! “Fun” for their happy return! Great Falls 1216 Colvin Meadows Ln $1,798,000 Sun 1-4 Laura Maschler Weichert 571-338-3961 Vienna Pediatric Dentistry 639 Nalls Farm Way $2,500,000 Sun 1-4 Carol Ellickson Weichert 703-862-2135 Specializing in infants, children, adolescents and patients with special needs We offer: Falls Church • State-of-the-art technology 6795 Colby Crossing Way $1,275,000 Sat & Sun 12-4:30 Anne DiBenedetto McEnearney 703-790-9090 • “Laser Dentistry” with fewer shots 6799 Colby Crossing Way $1,399,000 Sat & Sun 12-4:30 Anne DiBenedetto McEnearney 703-790-9090 and less anesthesia • Flexible appointments McLean • Fun, Comfortable and Caring Environment 1450 Emerson Ave #205 $865,000 Sun 1:30-4 Nihal Beidas Long & Foster 703-505-7550 8532 Georgetown Pike $1,084,000 Sun 1-4 Gene Asmuth Long & Foster 301-564-4900 Dr. Sarah Ganjavi-Rejali 1527 Brookhaven Dr $1,699,000 Sun 1-4 Mark McFadden Coldwell 202-333-6100 Pediatric Dentist with over ten years of experience 6456 Linway Terr $2,395,000 Sat & Sun 1-4 Stanley Pinchuck Weichert 301-807-5529 301 Maple Avenue, West, Suite 400, Vienna, VA 22180 www.viennapediatricdentistry.com • 703-938-6600 Vienna 2665 Manhattan Pl #02/103 $399,500 Sun 1-4 Matthew Ryan RE/MAX 571-276-3606 9210 Brian Dr $494,900 Sun 1-4 Mark Gaetjen RE/MAX 703-402-7524 400 John Marshall Dr NE $590,000 Sun 1-4 Robert MacIntosh Coldwell Banker 703-451-2500 10200 Westford Dr $699,000 Sun 12-4 Arthur Duhaime Fairfax Realty 703-887-0439 1997 Barkham Ln $745,900 Sun 12-3 Carlos Myers Coldwell Banker 703-217-3954 8212 Westwood Mews Ct $799,000 Sun 2-5 Kelly Olafsson McEnearney 703-738-9576
Fairfax 3605 Lamplight Dr. $949,000 Sun 1-4 Sheila Cooper Weichert 571-404-4996 To add your Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please contact: In Great Falls, Salome, 703-917-6467, or [email protected] In Vienna, Don, 703-917-6466, or [email protected] In McLean, Lauri , 703-917-6460, or [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 13 MUSIC MASTERS Health Health notes are for support groups, Where You’ll Love To Play exercise classes, blood drives and similar events open to the public at no or mini- mal cost. Send information to Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals [email protected]. Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music Deadline is Friday. Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome Northern Virginia Stuttering Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair Support Group, a support group for people who stutter meets the third INSTRUMENT RENTAL Tuesday of the month at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, at 7:30 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 p.m. Call 703-319-8382 or e-mail [email protected].
Body and Soul fitness classes re- 703-848-9403 cently began. Contact instructor for more E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org information on individual classes; visit www.bodyandsoul.org for more classes. New students receive 15 percent discount. At McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, McLean, on Mondays and Fri- days, 9:45-11:15 a.m., free childcare, call Mary Ward at 703-754-3722.
At McLean Presbyterian Church, 1020 Balls Hill Road, McLean on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30-1:15 p.m., strength training only, call Dana Elsnick at 703-847-9814.
At Epiphany United Methodist Church, 1014 Country Club Drive, NE, Vienna on Mondays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. active for life/low impact, call Lynn Mosteller at 703-698-8624.
At Grace Presbyterian Church, 2381 Cedar Lane, Vienna, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:45-11 a.m. call Lynne Brents at 703-242-8826.
At Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, on Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15- 10:30 a.m. active for life/low impact, call Lynn Mosteller at 703-698-8624. Better Study Skills... Visit These Houses of Worship Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... Assembly of God Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Catholic Disciples of Christ Better Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Washington Christian Church...703-938-7720 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 Episcopal Baha’i New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 Grades. Buddhist St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 Baptist Charismatic Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Jehovah’s Witness Help your student Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 Bethel Primitive Baptist Church ... 703-757-8134 Church of the Brethern Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Church of Christ gain the Education Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Lutheran ™ Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 Edge with St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Huntington’s Study Methodist Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 Skills Program. Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 450 ORCHARD STREET Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 Poor grades and low VIENNA, VA Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 motivation can be signs 703-938-8525 b Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 Vale United Methodist ... 703-620-2594 of poor study skills. [email protected] Wesley United Methodist ... 703-938-8700 www.fbcv.org Smith Chapel United Methodist ... 571-434-9680 Call Huntington today Non-Denominational Dr. KENNY SMITH, Christian Assembly Church ... 703-698-9777 and speak with one Presbyterian of our educators. PASTOR Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church ... 703-560-6336 50% OFF b Korean Central Presbyterian ... 703-698-5577 Discover how your Vienna Presbyterian ... 703-938-9050 Study Skills, SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM child can build Skills, Quaker Reading MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 Confidence and Seventh-Day Adventist Northern Virginia Christian Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 and Math Motivation through Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... 703-938-8383 Assessments Unitarian Universalist our proven program. Congregation of Fairfax ... 703-281-4230 Unity SAT/ACT Enrolling Now! Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767
Christmas Eve Worship Services, Wednesday To Highlight Your 5:00 PM - Christmas Eve devotional service for families with young children 7:30 PM - Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion Faith Community 10:00 PM - Christmas Eve Service with Holy Communion and candle light Your child can learn. (Pre-service music begins at 9:45PM) call Karen at: Serving 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 (703) 917-6468 Phone: 703-437-5020 McLean, Falls Church, Vienna, Great Falls, Tysons Corner www.gslcva.org 8290-B Old Courthouse Road, Vienna, VA 22182 703-356-7544
14 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News No Major Incidents Winter’s only major snowfall brings slipping and sliding but “nothing serious.” Photo by Aleksandra Kulczuga/The Connection etween midnight and 2 Jola Noska at her Falls Church studio. B p.m. Monday, 100 acci- dents and a total of 138 traffic-related incidents were re- Passion for Painting ported in Fairfax County, said po- lice spokesman Don Gotthardt. Jola Noska’s works come to Vienna. “There were minor injuries re- ported, but nothing serious,” he By Aleksandra Kulczuga Photo by Mike DiCicco/The Connection ‘Cycle of The Seasons’ said, noting that air transport had The Connection The snow, wind and cold did not prevent some Artist: Jola Noska not been used once. Most acci- Restonians from riding their bikes to Reston Town Center Hometown: Falls Church dents, he said, involved cars slid- ola Noska is a Polish expa- Monday. Show Dates: March 15-April 26 ing into each other or sliding off triate turned local artist Show Location: Vienna Arts Society J Gallery, 513 Maple Ave., Vienna, 703- the road, possibly into stationary Gotthardt said. “There were nu- roads, but she said complaints who developed a remark- able passion for painting after 319-3220 objects. merous temporary road closures, were limited to the usual, minor Hours: Tuesdays–Saturdays, 11 a.m.- The longest road closure, due to but our officers, along with tow- snow-related injuries — “car acci- moving to Falls Church. She has 2:30 p.m. a multicar pileup at the intersec- ing companies, worked to keep the dents, whiplash, some people fall- called the United States home tion of Route 28 and McLearen roads open as much as possible.” ing down.” She said the height- since 2002 and after the birth of doesn’t want to be like anybody Road, south of the Town of Joanna Fazio, director of com- ened intake was steady until about her son, Christian, the painting else.” Bennett has been a member Herndon, lasted about an hour. munications at Reston Hospital 3:30 p.m., and she was expecting muse struck out of the blue in of the VAS for three years and in- Only a couple of lanes were closed Center, said the hospital had seen it to pick up again shortly, as com- 2005. Despite no formal art train- troduced Noska to the organiza- down and police were able to a spike in incoming patients since muters made their ways home. ing, she is prolific and paints at tion after seeing her work for the route traffic around the accident, the snow began accumulating on — Mike DiCicco least three to five pieces each first time. “I like the colors she week. uses, it reminds me of traditional Galleries “Every morning I wake up and I folk art,” said Bennett referring to Paintings by Alina Bennett will be on Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, April 20. know exactly what I am going to Noska’s painting of traditional Pol- display at the Vienna Arts Society Great Falls, March 3-31. On March The pieces will then be auctioned off in paint,” citing her vivid memories ish flowers. “Jola really loves paint- Gallery, 513 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, 5, 3-5 p.m., an ice cream social to a silent auction April 7. Call 703-989- of Poland and her imagination as ing and she works very hard at it.” through March 13. Bennett celebrate the students’ art will be 7110. specializes in watercolors. held in the conference room. main sources of inspiration. “Most Noska became a member of the Ted Ramsey’s new works, a show mornings I would rather sit in my VAS in June 2008 and sold her first The U.S. Geological Survey, National Exhibitions by Deanna Clayton entitled “Planet Joy,” will be on robe and paint, I have so many painting by her second show. In Center Art Hallway, 12201 Sunrise and Keith Clayton will be on display March 7-April 1at Applegate Valley Drive, Reston, presents display March 5-April 20 at Habatat Gallery & Custom Framing, 101 ideas I don’t even want to stop to November 2008, two of her works paintings by Pauline D. Lorfano Galleries, 8020 Towers Crescent Church St. N.W., Suite C, Vienna. have breakfast.” The large number were selected by Ann Gordon for March 3-30, Monday through Friday, Drive, Tysons Corner. of paintings found in every corner the 39th Treasury of Art Juried 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The opening reception will be March 5, Nature paintings by Jola Noska will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Habitat will also host on display beginning March 15 at of her home and studio are a tes- Show in Vienna. Drawings, collages, and “Habitat for Healing,” a fundrasier the Vienna Arts Society Gallery, 513 tament to her passion. “The hard- Situated on the crest of a hill in sculptures by students of Great for the Leukemia and Lymphoma W. Maple Ave., Vienna. The gallery is est decision for me is only which a wooded area of Falls Church, Falls Elementary School under will Society. Donated pieces from several open Tuesdays-Saturday s, 11 a.m.- be on display in the Great Falls artists will be on display March 5- 2:30 p.m. Call 703-319-3220. size canvas do I want to paint to- Noska’s sunroom overlooking her day,” she said. backyard provides her with inspi- Business Notes Noska will be the featured art- ration for her work. “There are so ist at the Vienna Arts Society Gal- many trees, so many flowers, so To have business notes listed, send to president of ECU Greg Popera has been recognized lery in March. The theme of the many birds here,” she said, gestur- [email protected] or Communica- as one of the top advisors in Virginia by 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA tions, recently Barron’s Winner’s Circle on the first show is “Cycle of the Seasons” and ing to the view. “It is such an in- 22102. Call 703-917-6449 with ques- accepted the ap- “America’s Top Advisors: State-by- consists of several works of acrylic spiration just to paint in my own tions. Deadline is Friday. pointment as State” top advisor list published in the on canvas. backyard.” She said that the light- Vice President to Feb. 7 edition of Barron’s Magazine. MicroTechnologies, LCC of lead the North- filled sunroom and garden full of Vienna has been honored with a U.S. ern Virginia KBS Realty Advisors of New- NOSKA MOVED to Falls Church flowers are a constant inspiration Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Chapter of the port Beach, Calif., has leased 3,950 from Poland in 2002 upon marry- to her, especially in the summer. Small Business Award. Mid-Atlantic His- Jacqueline square foot of space at their 1945 Old ing her husband. The two met Noska gravitates toward land- The Blue Ribbon Small Business panic Chamber Gallows Road building in Vienna to Award was designed to honor busi- of Commerce. (Jackie) Krick Masterman & Graham, P.C., a full-ser- while he was on business in Po- scapes and still life. Many of her nesses that demonstrate exemplary The NOVA Chapter includes the coun- vice law firm specializing in family law. land. This is the first time she will paintings are of flowers from her performance in a variety of selection ties of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, be exhibiting in the slot of featured hometown in Poland, which she criteria including financial growth, Prince William, and Stafford as well as SGIS of Vienna, a national gov- artist. has also planted in her garden. staff training and motivation, com- the City of Alexandria. Krick is the im- ernment contracting firm, has munity involvement, customer mediate past chairman of the Hispanic appointed Todd Zullo as the Asso- Fellow Vienna Arts Society mem- Noska also paints with her 5- service, and business planning. Business Council of the Dulles Regional ciate Vice President of Program ber Alina Bennett said of Noska, year-old son, guiding his hand as Chamber of Commerce. Operations. Zullo is in charge of estab- “Jola’s work stands out. She has he holds the brushes on his own Cochran & Owen, LLC of Krick’s plans include strengthening lishing a Project Management Office. her own distinct style, which after paintings. In Poland she taught Vienna is celebrating its fifth year of the NOVA Chapter through growing the His responsibilities include identifying service to its clients. The firm was numbers of members in diverse indus- onsite team leads, working with those only three years of painting is a children arts and crafts and en- founded by Deborah Donick Cochran tries, leveraging local and regional leads to set goals, measuring perfor- real achievement. It was some- courages her son’s creativity. Her and Amy Sanborn Owen Jan. 1, opportunities, and establishing mean- mance for goals, conducting thing she had right away.” Bennett, husband encouraged her passion 2004. ingful events for chapter members. performance reviews, business devel- a resident of Vienna continued, from the start, “I was happy, it opment and developing methods to Jacqueline (Jackie) Krick, Vienna-based Private Wealth Advisor grow existing programs. “She paints from her heart, she meant I could pursue my own paints what she feels and she hobby, car racing.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ March 4-10, 2009 ❖ 15 Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] A Cougar Comeback for the Ages
Oakton, shown here following Down 21-2, Oakton its Concorde District finals win girls rally to defeat over Westfield, has yet to lose a game this season. The Cougars Mount Vernon in are set to face T.C. Williams in region semifinals. the region title game. regular season. Those doubters looked to be right as Oakton struggled against a fero- By Mark Giannotto cious fullcourt trap by Mount Vernon (24- The Connection Photo by 4) early. On the sideline, as his team floundered, t’s hard to believe her when Oakton Preister emphasized that all the Cougars
freshman Caroline Coyer says she Jason Mackey had to do was get the deficit down to 10 by Inever panicked during her team’s halftime. Oakton trailed by 12 at the break. near-miraculous come-from-behind Then he asked his team to trim the margin 47-39 win over Mount Vernon in the North- to six by the end of the third quarter. The ern Region semifinals last Friday night at score was 32-27 heading into the fourth
Robinson. /The Connection quarter. Not when the undefeated Cougars were In the end, Coyer and crew steadily down a whopping 21-2 to start the game “There was a lot of fear in everybody’s eyes, chipped away at what appeared to be an and shot just 5 of 23 from the field in the insurmountable lead and in the process first half, trailing by 12 at halftime. probably mine, too. We just showed a lot of guts.” proved its undefeated season was no fluke. Then again, Coyer was the lone Oakton — Fred Priester, Oakton High girls basketball coach “I guess you could say that because we player to score a field goal in the game’s haven’t lost a game that we haven’t had our first 14 minutes and followed that up by reality check, but then again, we know how calmly sinking several clutch free throws utes remaining in the fourth quarter. The this weekend’s state tournament. to win,” said Coyer. “They were hitting their down the stretch en route to a game and Cougars outscored the Majors 14-2 to close “I thought we’d get past the jitters early shots, so we figured that our time would career-high 22 points. the contest as King sat on the bench for the and they’d start dropping. But they just come. … We knew we could come back and “You have to keep your cool because if remainder of the game. didn’t,” said Preister, who before the game we just kept hanging on that hope.” one person freaks out then it’s kind of a Mount Vernon coach Terry Henderson was named the Northern Region coach of Oakton was supposed to play T.C. Will- chain reaction,” Coyer said of her team’s was also upset with the officiating after the the year. “There was a lot of fear in iams in the Northern Region finals Monday mind-set after starting the game so poorly. Majors picked up 18 second-half fouls com- everybody’s eyes, probably mine, too. We night, but that game was postponed due to The victory means the Cougars qualify for pared to just four whistles on the Cougars. just showed a lot of guts.” inclement weather. It will now occur after the state tournament. But afterwards, all Oakton coach Fred the Connection’s deadline. The state tour- While Coyer was the main cog in the Preister could rave about was the moxie of MANY IN THE REGION had questioned nament begins this weekend, with Oakton comeback, Oakton (27-0) did get some un- his young squad, who also relied on Coyer’s Oakton’s unblemished credentials heading playing at Robinson if it defeats T.C. Will- fortunate help courtesy of a knee injury to twin sister, freshman Katherine (nine into the regional tournament since the Cou- iams. If the Cougars lose, they will head to Mount Vernon’s star player, junior Tracey points) and sophomore Zora Stephenson gars hadn’t faced many of the other top the Siegel Center in Richmond for their first- King (22 points), with more than five min- (six points) to eke out a win and a place in teams from the Northern Region during the round state playoff game. Sports Roundups
The Marshall High athletic ticipants and spectators in the 32- peake Café in Oakton, and KSB titles. He was a three-time All- office announces an opening for team event donated paper and Bagels in Fox Mill. State selection and a two-time Vir- Nature Team Tennis, pre- a head varsity football coach. canned goods to help fill the pan- ginia Player of the Year selection. sented by Sports for Nature, will Marshall athletic director Joe try at Alternative House. Vienna resident and James Zach’s twin brother and Virginia take place at the Skyline Sport & Swarm will be collecting resumes The Alternative House provides Madison High graduate Mark Tech tennis teammate, Jon Pine, Health Club, 5115 Leesburg Pike, through Friday, March 6. Appli- support to children, youth and Williamson, a sophomore mem- finished the fall collegiate season Falls Church, Saturday, April 25. cants can send resumes to Mr. families through counseling, shel- ber of the Wheaton College with a singles record of 5-4 and a The event is open to all USTA Swarm by e-mail to ter, crisis intervention and neigh- (Mass.) men’s track and field doubles record of 2-3. He had two members and nonmembers. Cost [email protected] or by fax to borhood outreach. Since 1972, the team, turned in a fifth-place fin- three-set wins at the Southern In- is $375 per team. Captain of each 703-714-5490, attention Joe Alternative House has provided ish in the 200-meters race at the tercollegiate Championships in team is responsible for registering Swarm. Former Statesmen coach emergency shelter and crisis inter- recent Boston University Terrier Athens, Ga., including a 6-3, 6- his/her team. Send check payable JT Biddison will be taking over the vention for thousands of young Invitational. He was also part of a 7(4), 6-2 victory over University to “Sports for Nature” to The football program at West Spring- people ages 13 to 17 years old. Wheaton 4x400 men’s relay squad of Florida junior Don Cash, the son Green Business, 12001 Market St., field High School. “The Turkey Shoot Out is a great that came in 10th at 3:20.96, of 1987 Wimbledon Champion Pat No. 303, Reston, VA 20190. A con- tradition at Oakton High School,” which was 2.36 seconds shy of an Cash. firmation receipt will be sent once As the lacrosse season kicks off, said Oakton girls lacrosse Coach NCAA provisional standard. Jon Pine, in his high-school ca- check is received. Registration the perennial powerhouse Jean Counts. “Area lacrosse fans reer at Flint Hill, was also a mem- deadline is April 22. There will be Oakton High boys and girls can watch exciting action up close Flint Hill School graduate Zach ber of three consecutive state food, beverage, raffles, gifts, tro- teams once again made the all day long and we are able to Pine completed the 2008 fall ten- championship teams. He was a phies, medals and prizes. The Vienna-based Alternative House a help out our friends at the Alter- nis season at Virginia Tech with a two-time All-State selection. event will benefit environmental winner by donating $1,389 to the native House. It’s a win-win situa- singles record of 6-4 and a doubles organizations. area shelter for at-risk children. tion.” record of 6-5. The 5-foot-10 fresh- The American Icebirds AAA The donation was a result of the The Turkey Shoot Out was also man was the doubles finalist and Ice Hockey Team is looking for On Feb. 7-8 Virginia Elite and Oakton High School’s recent Tenth supported by area businesses, in- consolation winner at the Steve players ages 14-18 at all positions NVVA brought 2008 Olympic sil- Annual Turkey Shoot Out lacrosse cluding the Giant Food Stores in Baras Collegiate Fall Classic in for spring/summer competitive ver-medallist Stacy Sykora, Olym- tournament. The funds were gen- Franklin Farm, Fox Mill and Chattanooga, Tenn. During his AAA tournament play from May- pic silver medal-winning assistant erated by gate proceeds for the day Oakton; the Starbucks Coffee high-school career, Pine was part July. Interested players, call 703- coach Tom Hogan and five-time of lacrosse and requests for per- Companies in Fox Mill and of a Flint Hill program that cap- 400-2343 and ask for coach Kulla Olympic staffer John Kessel to sonal donations. In addition, par- Franklin Farm; Oakton Chesa- tured three state private school or e-mail [email protected]. town for two days of training.
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The League of Women Voters of the •Mulch OVER 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE Stacey 703-242-2421 SATURDAY/MARCH 7 Fairfax Area will be holding their March *FREE ESTIMATES •Clean-up Grounds th Mention Ad for 10% Discount Lic & Ins Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Commerce 16 meeting. The March topic is “The World’s •Leaf Removal 703-360-1215 Annual Casino Night and Taste of the Diminishing Oil.” Call 703-658-9150 or visit 703-863-1086 WWW.PLOUTISPAINTING.COM Town, 7 p.m. at the Westwood Country Club, lwv-fairfax.org. New#- 571-312-7227 800 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Samples from the League of Women Voters. 7:45 p.m., 9511 Rockport Road, Vienna. The League of Women ROOFING J.E.S Services local eateries, cash bar, live auction, and many MASONRY casino games. Redeem winnings for raffle Voters of the Fairfax Area will be holding their LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION tickets. Prizes include trips, jewelry, art, gift March meeting. 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