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VPC’s Stop Hunger Now volunteers ‘Greenmile’ Louis Crandell, Nicole Abdullah and John Morgan.

Photos by Little Swiss girl, Zoe Donna Manz/ Third-grader Daniel Nimmo, is a The Connection Velvel recreated a spec- kindergartener who likes tacle within his colos- Swiss fromage – cheese – seum walls. No animals and Swiss chocolat (no Volunteers Package 50,000 were harmed in the translation necessary). making of the recreation. Zoe’s dad is from French- Meals for the Hungry speaking Switzerland. Vienna Elementary tein, vegetables and a vitamin pack. Each bag made Vienna Presbyterian six nutritionally-complete meals. The bags were Church partners with sealed mechanically to ensure sanitary distribution. Travels around the World “We are trying to inspire a larger degree of dedica- Stop Hunger Now. tion to missions,” said Sue Hamblen, VPC interim lassrooms were filled Students were issued pass- Director of Missions. “More than just funding, but Cwith icons of nations ports, which were stamped as time and talent, too.” from around the they answered questions in By Donna Manz VPC, said Hamblen, outreaches to the community world, students performed in each classroom. A filled-in pass- The Connection in many ways, from financial and material support an international exposition of port entitled the holder to to human support. The church will be notified in music and narrative, and par- sweets and savories, made by pproximately 250 volunteers showed up mid-April where their packaged meals are going to. ents made sure there were VES parents, in the cafeteria. at Vienna Presbyterian Church [VPC] in plenty of treats for the families Displayed on walls throughout Athe morning on March 26 to help pack- VOLUNTEER “Greenmile” Louis Crandell, who attending Vienna Elementary the school were flags and glo- age 50,000 meals for the hungry around lugged huge bags of rice to scooping bins, is a testa- School [VES] International bal artwork created by stu- the world. In partnership with Stop Hunger Now, ment to the outreach support that VPC provides to Night on March 10. dents. Each grade level was church members lined up assembly-line style to the community. A few years ago, Greenmile was liv- “It teaches them about the dedicated to a different topic or scoop, seal and box. Each benchmark of 1,000 meals ing outdoors in the woods surrounding Fairfax Circle world and about their class- perspective, from reproductions drew cheers from the volunteers. when VPC people reached out to him, getting him mates’ cultures,” said VES As- of the Roman coliseum to “When I learned about it, I was like, oh, 50,000 food, clothing and shelter. An untreated medical sistant Principle John games of other lands. meals,” said Oakton High School junior Nicole condition left him blind in one eye but VPC’s sup- Carmichael. Parents and their The VES Jammers, with Afri- Abdullah who served as funnel bag-holder and rice port got Greenmile to medical care to save the other youngsters toured the school- can and Irish accents, peppered scooper. “I thought it was a big thing, an awesome eye. Then-Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair- wide event. the international show. The task. man Gerry Connolly intervened on his behalf to dis drummers have performed at “I’m glad I’m doing it.” many Vienna events. The PTA Into each weight-controlled bag went rice, soy pro- See Partnership, Page 9 Foreign Language & Cultural

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About 250 volunteers showed up on Saturday morning at Vienna Presbyterian Church to package meals on Fourth-grader Gabi behalf of Burgin wears traditional Stop Hunger Russian dress. Her mom Now. is Russian. Gabi, who speaks Russian, says Principal Jeanette Black Russia has good food. and Assistant Principal Flags of the world are John Carmichael at a behind Gabi. display of Roman shields. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 ❖ 3 News

The Kilmer Middle School Team will represent Virginia in the 27th An- nual National Science Olympiad Tournament on May 18-21, 2011 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Kilmer Middle Students Win Science Olympiad State Tournament Kilmer Middle School students from Great which will bring 7,000 students, educators Falls, Vienna and McLean won first Place in and parents to Madison and feature some Division B at the Virginia Science Olympiad of the brightest minds in science and engi- State Tournament held on March 26 at neering at the high school and middle Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. school levels. The team’s members scored an upset over 7th and 8th grade team members: top-seeded public and private schools. The Pranav Balan, Edi Danalache, Jordan program, in only its second year at Kilmer, Ganley, Alexis Gillmore, Jaisohn Kim, Chris required students’ mastery of 23 technol- Liu, Aly Luckett, Alex Nelson, David ogy, engineering and science categories such Noursi, Vikram Sardana, Nathaniel Taylor, as anatomy, ornithology, meteorology, Arthur Tisseront, Sasha Trubetskoy, Nate chemistry and fossils, among others. Vollbrecht, Andrew Zhao and student al- The Kilmer Middle School Team will now ternate Ryan Gottwald. move forward to represent Virginia in the The Kilmer Science Olympiad program is 27th Annual National Science Olympiad headed by the following parents: Gabriela Tournament held on May 18-21, 2011 at Danalache, Samia Noursi and Julie Kim. the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This is the largest scholastic competition of sci- For more information about Science ence and technology in North America Olympiad, check out www.Soinc.org. School Notes

Send school notes to vienna@ connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Fri- John Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. day. Robert B. Freeman of Vienna presented “Beowulf: An Epic of Christian Censorship” Taylor Wilk was named to the Fall 2010 at at Virginia Military Institute’s fourth an- Dean’s List at the Darla Moore School of nual Poetry Symposium. Laura Resetar, Business at The University of South Caro- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Resetar lina in Columbia S.C. Taylor is a 2010 of Fairfax Station, presented an original graduate of Langley High School and a resi- poem. dent of Vienna. Michelle LoRusso, a rising senior at Vienna residents Patrick Roddy and Oakton High School has been selected to Joseph Curley have been named to the represent Virginia as a National Youth Cor- fall 2010 dean’s list at the Villanova School respondent to the 2011 Washington Jour- of Business of Villanova, Pa. nalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. LoRusso was chosen Matthew Callahan of Vienna has been based on academic accomplishments and a named to the fall 2010 president’s honor demonstrated interest and excellence in roll at the University of Florida. Callahan is journalism and media studies. a freshman majoring in civil engineering. Jenna A. King of Oakton has been Thomas Minkler of Oakton has earned named to the fall 2010 dean’s list at Boston two academic scholarships from Ohio University of Boston, Mass. Wesleyan University and been accepted into the university’s honors program after par- Joseph Facenda of Vienna has been ticipating in Ohio Wesleyan’s Schubert Hon- named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s ors Scholarships competition. Minkler is a Roy H. Park School of Communications. He senior at Landon School. is the son of Joseph and Mindy Facenda.

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The Westbriar Elementary School cafeteria was filled with residents concerned about accessibility options to the new Silver Line Metrorail stations and Tysons redevelopment. Bus routes and increased traffic FCDOT TMSAMS project manager Kris Morley-Nikfar in front of an easy- through residential neighborhoods were looming topics at the March 24 to-read map of Tysons Corner Silver Line Metrorail stations. public meeting. Tysons Metrorail: How to Get There?

Photos by dent recommended sending buses down With no parking lots, East Street, avoiding Creek Crossing. residents want answers Country Club Drive homeowners Fred and Luci Khamissi came to the meeting with

Donna Manz about accessibility. a recent article suggesting Walmart plans on building a store off Rt. 7 where the Hum- mer salesroom once was. Fred Khamissi By Donna Manz expressed dislike for having a “big box”

The Connection /The Connection store behind his community. Walmart, Tysons redevelopment and the ith no parking lots planned traffic generated by Tysons disturb the at the new Tysons Corner Khamisses who bought into Country Club WSilver Line Metro stations, Drive, near Creek Crossing, four years ago. the looming concerns facing “We moved into a quiet little neighbor- residents who showed up at a Tysons trans- hood,” said Luci Khamissi. “It’s changed portation public meeting were, “how do we forever and now we’re caught up in the get to Metro safely” and “why will buses middle of a traffic nightmare. go through residential neighborhoods.” “When you bring buses into existing The March 24 Tysons Metrorail Station Ac- neighborhoods, it changes the character.” cess Management Study [TMSAMS] meet- Fred Khamissi was adamant about the ing, held at Westbriar Elementary School, damage he sees being done to neighbor- was the last of four scheduled public meet- Country Club Drive resident Fred hoods outside the urban boundary of the ings designed to solicit comments and sug- Khamissi points to a map showing new Tysons. “They’re sacrificing our lives gestions for transportation accessibility to Dan Mulville, president of the proposed bus routes through and our quality of life for developers.” the new Silver Line stations. Nearly 70 resi- Northeast Vienna Citizens Associa- residential neighborhoods to Many of the questions posed had no ready dents showed up to hear Fairfax County De- tion [NEVCA] asks TMSAMS to Tysons Corner. answers. A speaker from the audience partment of Transportation [FCDOT] consider safe bicycle access and asked what percentage of Silver Line Metro TMSAMS Project Manager Kirs Morley- pedestrian walkways along Rt. 123 buses along 123. To be safe access, it has users were expected to be bicycle riders. Nikfar lead the meeting and to answer citi- to Tysons Corner. Bob McCahill, to be well-lit.” Mulville wondered if the County planners had no data on that readily zens’ questions. seated, a NEVCA homeowner, said parking lots of Vienna businesses would available at the meeting. Another attendee TMSAMS is a partnership of the Fairfax dedicated bike lanes and paths are turn into satellite parking for Metrorail. asked how neighborhoods applied for “per- County Department of Transportation and the future of Tysons. mit parking only.” Cathy Hudgins, Hunter the TMSAMS Advisory Group. The ONE RESIDENT questioned the judgment Mill District Supervisor, was on-hand to re- Dranesville, Hunter Mill and Providence and corresponding hand-outs that detailed of putting buses on Old Courthouse Road spond to that question, describing the pro- Districts fall in the study area and are rep- suggested Silver Line Metrorail accessibil- and down Creek Crossing Road, an area that cess. resented on the advisory group. TMSAMS ity improvements. After the general pre- is home to elementary school walkers and “Permit parking can be inconvenient for is inviting the public to help prioritize ac- sentation by Morley-Nikfar, attendees were swim club members who walk or bike to a neighborhood,” said Hudgins. Noting that cessibility options to Tysons, including bus broken down into focus groups moderated the swim club. Current proposed plans get-togethers in which guests come in cars routes, bike lanes and pedestrian walkways, by a facilitator. embrace Old Courthouse Road to Creek would present a parking problem, Hudgins within the three-mile radius from the cen- “I’d like this group to consider well-lit Crossing, passing Fairway Drive and Coun- added some advice later. “Don’t apply for ter of Tysons Corner. TMSAMS came with pedestrian and bicycle access to Tysons try Club Drive, both of which house single- restricted parking until you have deter- detailed maps set up on easels but each map along Rt. 123,” said Dan Mulville, president family homes with young children living in mined you really need it.” bore so many legends that representatives of the Northeast Vienna Citizens Associa- those houses. Wolf Trap National Park showed up on a were repeatedly asked to explain them. tion [NEVCA]. “We need bicycle access with Creek Crossing narrows to two thin lanes Every guest was given a survey to fill out striping along the roadway and shuttle as it approaches Beulah Road. Another resi- See Metrorail, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 ❖ 5 Opinion

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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton In Praise of Workforce Housing An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. ing workforce housing and this project in par- annual income of more than $200,000 a year. County needs more ticular “fuel for the growth of our technology How can any family survive on less than 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 affordable housing of and other businesses.” These workers often $25,000 here? cannot, at the beginning of their careers, af- Fairfax County has the largest number of NEWS DEPARTMENT: all varieties. ford to live in Fairfax County. renters with what is described as “worst case To discuss ideas and concerns, “Opportunities to live close to where they housing” in Virginia: More than 12,000 Fairfax Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: work helps employees reduce commute time County renter households pay more than 50 [email protected] fter a recent vote to approve 270 and improve their quality of life. And that percent of their income for housing costs, have Kemal Kurspahic apartments that would be rented to translates into a business advantage,” said incomplete plumbing facilities and/or live in Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 Afamilies with a variety of income Douglas Koelemay of Science Applications In- severe overcrowding. [email protected] levels, the three members who voted ternational Corporation (SAIC). Fairfax County is smart to take underused Donna Manz against it — John Cook (R-Braddock), Michael More than 70,000 households in Fairfax county-owned property, like the land around Contributing Writer [email protected] Frey (R-Sully) and Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) County have income of less than $50,000 per Government Center and other “surplus” prop- — called the project “subsidized luxury hous- year, less than half the area median income erty to help create more opportunities to ex- Nick Horrock County & Projects ing” which would compete with the private for a family of four, $102,700, according to pand lower cost rental apartments. [email protected] sector. the 2008 US Census Bureau’s American Com- The biggest boom in the county will come in Rich Sanders Fairfax County desperately needs a mix of munity Survey, the next few years in Tysons Corner, where the Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 affordable housing. The county offers a wide More than 26,000 households in Fairfax county must engage every creative mechanism [email protected] variety of options, from tiny efficiency apart- County have income of less than $25,000 per to boost housing opportunities for every in- ADVERTISING: ments for a single person that can cost less than year. come of Tysons worker. To place an advertisement, call the ad $400 a month including utilities, to Think about it for a minute. If you’re department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. three-bedroom apartments that cost Editorials reading the Connection in newsprint, — Mary Kimm, [email protected] Display ads 703-778-9410 $1,100 a month for families of four or chances are that your household has Classified ads 703-778-9411 more who could earn $100,000 a year. Employment ads 703-778-9413 But there is not nearly enough such housing Gerald Garcia Redistricting Maps To Be Released Just after Presstime Display Advertising available. There are more than12,000 families 703-778-9410 or individuals languishing on a waiting list that Don’t miss your only opportunity to comment Leesburg. [email protected] could take three years or more. Some families locally in Northern Virginia on newly drawn New districts are on a fast track to approval Don Park are waiting in homeless shelters. state district lines for Virginia Senate, House in time for summer primary elections. Display Advertising 703-778-9420 This isn’t a case of wanting to spread the of Delegates and U.S. Congress. The public For more, see http://www.vpap.org/up- [email protected] wealth around. This is a serious economic de- hearing is Saturday, April 2, 10:30 a.m. at the dates/redistricting, and http:// Andrea Smith velopment issue. Fairfax County Government Center, Board of redistricting.dls.virginia.gov and Classified Advertising 703-778-9411 “Businesses today are seeking young creative Supervisors Auditorium. www.connectionnewspapers.com. [email protected] professionals with state-of-the-art technology Or travel to Loudoun, the only other North- Barbara Parkinson skills,” said Gerald Gordon, of the Fairfax ern Virginia hearing, on Thursday, March 31, — Mary Kimm, Employment Advertising [email protected] 703--778-9413 County Economic Development Authority, call- 7:30 p.m. in the Loudoun County Board Room, [email protected]

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Maestro Carl J. Bianchi conducts the American Photo courtesy of 1st Stage Youth Symphonic Orchestra in February 2011.

Contributed Leigh Patton and Lucas Beck in the 1st Stage produc- tion of ‘The Glass Menagerie.’ Honoring Maestro Bianchi ‘The Glass Menagerie’ Former band director at Madison High School is of Their Own recognized for 20 years of conducting with By David Siegel Lucas Beck as son Tom is the American Youth Symphonic Orchestra. The Connection centerpiece propelling this pro- duction. Cut-off and discon- ith a clarity illumi- nected from himself from his By Donna Manz The American Youth Philhar- nated by glowing always at hand Mother, he seeks The Connection W monic Orchestra is the flagship candlelight, 1st escape. With genuine manner- orchestra of four separate en- Stage found a way to make the isms of annoyance emphasizing uring Carl J. Bianchi’s sembles - the String Ensemble, oft produced “The Glass Menag- his aching words Beck gives the long tenure as music Concert Orchestra, Symphonic Or- erie” its own. Under director production its dreamy quality. Dteacher and orchestra chestra, and Philharmonic Orches- Dawn McAndrew’s quiet touch, His naturalistic delivery, with- director at James tra - under the umbrella of the Tennessee Williams’ 1944 out bombast is exceedingly Madison High School, Bianchi was American Youth Philharmonic Or- “memory” play of family illu- watchable. respected and held in high regard chestras. Each is led by its own sions and “truth” finds its mark. Elizabeth Pierotti as the by students and peers. When he conductor, some of whom have With deliberate pacing and deli- Mother deserves special kudos retired from Madison in 1997, he performed with the National Sym- cate modest staging, the audi- for her performance; she took was named Teacher of the Year at phony Orchestra. ence settles in at eye-contact on the roll only in the past that school. In the 20 years that Now in its 46th season, AYPO distance as the characters un- week. With an almost worn de- he has conducted the American was originally named the North- burden their secrets. livery, she used her expressive Youth Symphonic Orchestra ern Virginia Youth Symphony. The This “Glass Menagerie” is ac- features to bring subtle behav- [AYSO], he has garnered similar organization offers competitive complished without unneeded ior in view as she fluttered accolades from students and par- training and performance oppor- theatrical trickery. The haunt- about the stage reminding her ents of the AYPO. tunities for youth aged 7 to 21. ing lingering cadence of Ten- children of her past life as a On Sunday, April 3, at Westwood Last year, more than 400 students nessee Williams’ words are the “Southern Belle.” Country Club, AYPO honors Mae- Langley High School sopho- auditioned for the orchestras and key component. His words are Leigh Patton as daughter stro Bianchi’s contribution to more Laura Grems will 400 of those were selected. lifted upwards and then float Laura is at first almost invisible young musicians in classical train- perform in Generations of Isabel Gross, a George C. about by the heat of real on stage; pitifully unadorned, ing at a fundraiser gala. The mae- Music gala at Westwood Marshall High School student candles’ glow. The final vexing playing with the ends of her hair. stro is in his thirteenth year as the Country Club on Sunday, from Vienna, has played violin “good bye” then pierces the She grows into someone with director of Virginia’s Ambassadors April 3, in honor of Mae- since the day after her fifth birth- heart of the audience. deeper layers as the production of Music to Europe, as well. stro Carl J. Bianchi. day. Now a sophomore, Gross The storyline is about a fam- progresses. David Winkler is “We get to play great music,” plays with the symphonic orches- ily led by an overbearing Jim, Laura’s Gentleman Caller. said symphonic orchestra member Stephanie Chung, tra as a sixth grader. “I get to play with the best Mother; a woman of faded In his moments late in Act 2, he a clarinet player from Vienna. “And Mr. Bianchi is a musicians I’ll ever meet. beauty abandoned by a now provides a sweet sensitivity as he great conductor.” “One of the wonderful things of playing in AYPO invisible husband living a life at tries to help Laura see her inner Chung, a James Madison High School senior, is in is that we play a lot of repertoire,” said Gross. “Not “long distance.” The family con- and outer beauty. her first year with AYPO. She said she joined AYPO just hard notes but making good music out of it.” sists of a shy daughter with a There is an accomplished sen- to play music she would not have had to play other- Langley senior Andrew Workman of McLean was limp that makes her feel unat- timentality to the set design by wise. put into contact with Bianchi by Workman’s private tractive and a son Tom. Tom Jim Alexander with tiny glass “AYPO is a full orchestra and they don’t have that music teacher. Bianchi was looking for tenor trom- narrates the play from a dis- figurines out front, an empty in my school,” Chung said. bone players and Workman auditioned. “It’s great tance in time, looking back at picture frame of the invisible to be able to play with musicians better than I am,” himself as the son in the very husband and many shadows. THE GENERATIONS OF MUSIC gala features mu- Workman said. For Workman, who plans on con- midst of the family turbulence. Magical flickering candles that sic provided by AYPO ensembles, from string to per- tinuing to play music during college, playing with The time is just before World illuminate at the end are a fit- cussion, dinner and recognition for Bianchi. Pro- AYPO is a great musical learning experience. War II and sometime after. ting, lovely touch. ceeds benefit AYPO programs and its scholarship Langley sophomore Laura Grems of Vienna said fund. she loves music and thought participating in AYPO “He is a very popular conductor,” said AYPO Board would serve her well. The Glass Menagerie member and gala chair, Karen Sweet, whose daugh- “It’s really a good experience to play such famous Where and When: 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean. March ter Andrea plays in the concert orchestra. “He is very orchestral pieces and it exposes me to a lot of good 25-April 17, 2011. Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 and 7 p.m.Tickets: $15-$25. Call 703-854-1856 or visit: engaging with the students and it is portrayed in their www.1stStageTysons.org. performance.” See Honoring, Page 14

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Photos by cover that Greenmile’s benefits had been cut off after the home- less man’s identity had been sto- len by someone living in North Donna Manz Carolina. Greenmile said he owes a lot of gratitude to the church, Mrs. Lee particularly, and Connolly. “Whatever they ask me to do, I’ll /The Connection do,” said Greenmile. “If they need me, I’m here. “I’m thinking how blessed I am. “This church has helped me so much.” Young children, teens, and adults of all age ranges bustled in Sue Hamblen of Vienna, Emma Morris sold Easter- the church’s social hall. Young interim Director of Mis- decorated cupcakes to teens set up a bake sale to benefit sions, Vienna Presbyterian benefit a Five Talents a community Five Talents program Church program in Alexandria. in Alexandria. The March 26 effort was VPC’s thing like this together myself for LOCAL NONPROFITS, invited first venture of its kind and a while,” said volunteer John Mor- by VPC, had set up tables to re- Hamblen was happy with the turn- gan of Oakton. “This is important cruit volunteers for their own out and productivity of the volun- because there’s so many hungry groups. Some, like Alternative teers. Hamblen said VPC is look- people and it’s hard to get dona- House, serve Northern Virginia ing for wider reach next year, pos- tions for hunger.” Morgan, a VPC youth in its Vienna base. Others, sibly partnering with other member, also volunteers with the such as the Community Coalition churches and Stop Hunger Now to Community Coalition for Haiti. for Haiti, collect hygiene kits, veg- produce 1,000,000 meals for dis- “I’ve seen these packages distrib- etable seeds and stuffed toys for tribution to the world’s hungry. uted in Haiti and the children Haiti. “I’ve been trying to put some- there get to eat a nutritious meal.”

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10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 ❖ 11 In February 2011, 53 homes sold between $1,902,000-$152,000 Home Sales in the Vienna and Oakton area. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $685,000-$152,000 range. OPEN HOUSES For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Address ...... BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision 8225 IDYLWOOD RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $685,000 ... Detached ...... 0.68 ...... DUNN LORING GARDENS Saturday & Sunday, April 2 & 3 1003 FAIRWAY DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $660,000 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... WESTWOOD MANOR 2904 YOUNG DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ...... $650,000 ... Detached ...... 1.16 ...... TIMBERTON 8435 HUNT VALLEY DR...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $645,000 ... Detached ...... 0.28 ...... WESTWOOD ESTATES 10166 CASTLEWOOD LN ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ...... $625,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... WYANT PROPERTY 2000 BARKHAM LN ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $608,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... TYSONS VALLEY 2507 EASIE ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ...... $605,000 ... Detached ...... 0.51 ...... PERZEL MARIE PROP 118 ELMAR DR SE ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $600,000 ... Detached ...... 0.32 ...... AUFFENBURG JOHN 9800 OLEANDER AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $600,000 ... Detached ...... 0.19 ...... EDGELEA WOODS 1824 ABBOTSFORD DR E ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $591,000 ... Detached ...... 0.46 ...... WAVERLY 1722 ASOLEADO LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $580,000 ... Detached ...... 0.48 ...... SUN VALLEY 8014 MERRY OAKS LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $560,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... HAHN PROPERTY 11829 WAPLES MILL RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ...... $530,000 ... Detached ...... 0.56 ...... PENDERWOOD 2110 ELUNA CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $530,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... COURTHOUSE STATION 12102 TOREADOR LN ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ...... $510,000 ... Detached ...... 0.48 ...... VALEWOOD MANOR 309 CHARLES ST SE ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $485,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... EAST VIENNA WOODS 600 KINGSLEY RD ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $475,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... VIENNA WOODS 2625 OCCIDENTAL DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $475,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... DUNN LORING WOODS 608 MEADOW LN SW ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $462,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... VIENNA WOODS 2308 WHEYSTONE CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $439,350 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... WHEYSTONE 2713 SHAWN LEIGH DR ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $430,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... COUNTRY CREEK 9620 MARYWOOD RD W ...... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $420,000 ... Detached ...... 0.65 ...... NONE 609 ORRIN ST ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $415,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... EAST VIENNA WOODS 123 BATTLE ST SW ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $409,000 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... WEST VIENNA WOODS 8229 GOLDSTREAM CT...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $403,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ...... CEDARS OF TYSONS 9203 DELLWOOD DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $395,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ..... TOWN AND COUNTRY ESTATES 711 KINGSLEY RD SW ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $385,420 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... VIENNA WOODS 512 KINGSLEY RD ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $380,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... VIENNA WOODS 10431 Lawyers Rd., Vienna • $899,900 • Open Sun. 1-4 10338 GRANITE CREEK LN ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... OAKTON ...... $374,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 FLINT HILL MANOR TOWNHSE Irene Schiffman, Weichert, 703-593-7848 538 LINCOLN ST NW ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $328,200 ... Detached ...... 0.38 ...... MALCOLM HEIGHTS 2765 CENTERBORO DR #464 ..... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $300,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MARQUIS AT VIENNA STATN When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this 100 CHURCH ST #202A...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $212,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 100 CHURCH ST CONDO Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit 2791 CENTERBORO DR #485 ..... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $209,900 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MARQUIS AT VIENNA STATN www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. 10216 BUSHMAN DR #223 ...... 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ...... $198,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... VISTAS OF VIENNA 2726 GALLOWS RD #102 ...... 0 ... 1 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $152,000 ... 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From Page 7 entangled with their dog. The mother was bitten on the hand Erling Francis Rosholdt, 92, of Vienna, Dies police to report two individuals that while attempting to separate the were soliciting patrons in the animals. The offending dog was Erling Francis Rosholdt, 92, a II began, Westinghouse received a parking lot area for vehicle repair placed under a 10-day quarantine. resident of Vienna for 42 years, contract to build the first all-elec- work. MPO Evans located the individuals working on a vehicle died March 21, 2011, at Fairfax tric torpedo. Erling was so instru- and began investigating. He COMMERCIAL ALARM Hospital. He was the beloved hus- mental in developing this torpedo ultimately charged a 22-year-old 300 Block Maple Ave., N.E. band of Janette B. Rosholdt, father that he was deferred three times male of Branch Road in March 19, 12:40 a.m. MPO Shaw Annandale, and a 19-year-old responded for a commercial of Cynthia Jones (Cindy), Erling by the U.S. government from en- male of Park St. in Hollywood, intrusion alarm. Upon his arrival D. Rosholdt (Skip), Karen tering the military so he could help Fla. for Soliciting Without a he found an unsecured door. An Hamilton and Irene Ling; the his country at home. License. Both men were issued interior search of the building summonses for the violation and yielded nothing unusual and a brother of Janet R. Davis (de- His next job move was to the released after signing them. responsible party was notified of ceased). He was the grandfather Hamilton Standard Propeller Di- 800 Block Meadow Lane, S.W. the event. of Lara Jones, Debby Koonce, Wil- vision of United Aircraft Corpora- March 22, 5:41 p.m. A citizen reported finding a dog at large. liam N. Hamilton (Neal), Megan tion in Glastonbury, Conn. From MPO Sheeran responded and DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY Ling, Stacy Hamilton, Kyle there he moved to Alexandria, Va. Erling was a founding member located the animal’s owner. The 100 Block Church St., N.W. Hamilton and Rebecca Ling; and as one of the first 35 employees of of SOLE (Society of Logistics En- dog was then transported back to March 18 between 6-10 p.m. A its home. The dog’s owner, a 47- store owner reported that during the great-grandfather of Adam and Atlantic Research Corporation. gineers) and served as its fifth In- year-old female of Olympian the listed times unknown subjects Jason Koonce. Erling was born Then he switched to developing ternational President. He also be- Circle in Vienna, was issued a drove a vehicle over a border March 17, 1919, in Brooklyn, N.Y., solid propellants for use in rock- longed to the Optimist Club of summons for Allowing a Dog to chain and damaged it. Run at Large. 200 Block Park Terrace Court, the son of Erling C. Rosholdt and ets by the Navy and the Air Force. Vienna for over 20 years. He had 300 Block Maple Ave., S.E. S.E. March 22 between 10:30 Ida (Stulz) Rosholdt. He received an MEA (Master of a great love of reading and gave March 24, 5:05 a.m. Sergeant a.m.-4:15 p.m. The property Erling married his sweetheart, Engineering Administration) from back to his community as a volun- Taylor was surveilling the area for manager reported that during the trash trucks servicing dumpsters listed times unknown subjects Janette Berkon, in 1945. They met George Washington University. teer with the Vienna Library for before 7 a.m. in violation of Town broke a steel gate. on a double date with his friend, He began his second career as a several years. Code 10-20.1. At 5:05 a.m. he Ralph Berkon, Janette’s brother. logistics engineer at George Wash- Erling is remembered as a true observed a trash truck begin servicing a dumpster. After a brief DISORDERLY SUBJECT One of their favorite pastimes was ington University, and later at Value gentleman who was devoted to his investigation he issued a 35-year- Outback Steakhouse, 315 dancing. Engineering and CACI. During this family. He was quick to smile, and old male of Summerland Drive in Maple Ave., S.E. March 24, After earning a degree in chemi- time in his life, he was able to see everyone he met felt that they had Herndon a summons for the 5:46 p.m. A subject that had violation. He was released after applied for a job returned to cal engineering from New York some of the world on business trips made a friend. He had a meek signing the summons. check on his status. He learned University, Erling began his first to Holland, England, and later to diligence and a generous spirit. 300 Block Maple Ave., S.E. that he was being denied career with Westinghouse Electric Israel to help the Israeli Air Force. The family requests that any March 24, 5:18 a.m. Sergeant employment and left the Taylor was surveilling the area for restaurant. A short time later an Corporation in Pennsylvania. He His last employer was Sperry Cor- donations made to honor his trash trucks servicing dumpsters individual well known to police worked in the chemical laboratory, poration (later Unisys). He retired memory be to the Firefighter’s before 7 a.m. in violation of Town returned on the applicant’s behalf materials engineering department, in 1988, when, as he put it, “after Fund of Fairfax County; PO Box Code 10-20.1. At 5:18 a.m. he and began berating the manager. observed a trash truck begin He then left the area. The warrant and as chief chemist in the trans- practically fifty years working, I fig- 401, Fairfax, VA 22038; 703-758- servicing a dumpster. After a brief obtainment procedure was former division. When World War ured that was long enough.” 4496. investigation he issued a 29-year- explained to the manager for old male of Gable Ridge Turnpike prosecution purposes. in Woodbridge a summons for the violation. He was released after signing the summons. DOMESTIC DISPUTE Children’s Art on Display 500 Block Maple Ave., S.E. 400 Block Orchard St., N.W. March 24, 5:33 p.m. A concerned March 18, 6:42 a.m. A woman citizen called to report an reported that her boyfriend and apparently intoxicated female that she were verbally arguing all McLean Project for the Arts hosts 30th Annual Youth was attempting to drive away night. The woman further stated from a convenience store. that the boyfriend took a vehicle Art Show at the Mclean Community Center. Arriving officers found the owned by both of them in the described vehicle stopped in a morning. Officer Myers explained nearby parking lot. After a brief that neither issue was a criminal By Christy Steele investigation a 46-year-old female offense.

of Washington Place in Reston 300 Block Orchard St., N.W. The Connection Photo by was arrested for Drunk in Public. March 20, 9:15 p.m. A citizen She was transported to the Fairfax advised that an unwanted male County Adult Detention Center. was on her property and he was nthony Brock, an artist 300 Block Maple Ave., N.W. “acting up”. The complainant who teaches classes

Christy Steele March 24, 9:39 p.m. MPO Lose wanted the man to leave her and leads tours for the conducted a traffic stop. Upon his property. The individual complied A interaction with the occupants of with Officer Vazquez’s request McLean Project for the the vehicle he detected the and left. Arts, has been part of the organi- presence of suspected marijuana. zation for nearly eight years. His After a brief investigation the FOUND PROPERTY mother, Gerry Brock, was the di-

suspected marijuana was /The Connection discovered in the possession of 100 Block Patrick St., S.E. March rector of McLean Project for the the passenger. MPO Lose issued 23, 4:23 p.m. A maintenance Arts when the first Annual Youth the driver a summons for worker found a handgun Disregarding a Red Traffic Signal. magazine containing ammunition Art Show took place. He then charged the passenger, while working on an air “The idea when it started 30 an 18-year-old male of Lake conditioning unit. The items were years ago was to include the area Central Drive in Centreville, with collected by MPO Shaver and Possession of Marijuana and placed into storage. kids,” says Anthony Brock. “There released him on a summons. is so much more focus on art edu- FRAUD/ COUNTERFEITING cation now, so a big focus of our Westgate Elementary school art teacher, Amy Wierenga, ANIMAL CASES Giant Food, 359 Maple Ave., organization is to have young with her student, Ye-Eun (Sarah) Kim. 900 Block Maple Ave., East. East. March 19, 4:27 p.m. An people come in and get introduced March 18, 8:06 a.m. A citizen alert employee reported that two to arts from an early age.” wonderful for the students to have sue the arts, don’t fear it, it is a reported that there was an injured individuals were attempting to deer that was still in the roadway. pass counterfeit pieces of The MPA is currently hosting the a real gallery space to showcase wonderful thing and it is part of MPO Shaver responded and currency. The subjects attempted 30th Annual Youth Art Show at the their artwork,” says Carolyn our humanity. We are human and euthanized the gravely ill deer to leave the area but were McLean Community Center. Stu- GoreAshe, an art teacher at Spring we love to make things with our using his service weapon. The stopped by MPO Shaver as he deer was then collected by Town conducted a traffic stop. Further dents from eight elementary Hill Elementary School. To par- hands.” of Vienna Public Works investigation revealed several schools contributed artwork to the ents, she said: “There are many Her words reflect the purpose of employees. pieces of counterfeit U.S. show and gathered at the space on careers that your child might be- the event itself: to celebrate the 600 Block Hine St., S.E. March Currency. Additionally, many 18, 5:45 p.m. A citizen reported items purchased using suspected March 13 for a reception. come interested in and actually artistic abilities of young commu- that while she and her son were counterfeit currency were Each year the teachers gather make a living doing as we have nity members and support their out walking their dog a neighbor’s recovered from the vehicle. The their students’ artwork and hang made a living doing this. Don’t be artistic growth. dog ran up to them and became United States Secret Service was it in the gallery for the show. “It’s afraid if your child wants to pur- Student artwork included paint www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 ❖ 13 MUSIC MASTERS News Where You’ll Love To Play Metrorail Access Discussed Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music From Page 5 be presented to the advisory group in July 2011 when Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome the findings will be discussed. Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair map of potential satellite parking lots, which Mulville feels that well-lit designed access to grabbed the attention of Dan Vavonese, president of Metrorail would make walking and biking more con- INSTRUMENT RENTAL the Shouse Village homeowners’ association. “I’m venient particularly for residents of North East not clear on the park-and-rides,” said Vavonese. Vienna. 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 “Towlston Road can’t take that kind of traffic.” “We hope they provide safe access in a meaningful Vavonese examined the maps on the hand-outs. way,” said Mulville. “We need bike racks as much as “I’m concerned about the future bike paths,” said we need bike lanes.” 703-848-9403 Vavonese. “Where’s the bike lanes on Rt. 7 that will E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org connect Towlston Road to Tysons?” To learn more about proposed improvements to accessibility options and to complete an online survey SURVEY RESULTS and input from these four pub- prioritizing them, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ lic meetings and 20 other stakeholder meetings will fcdot/tmsams International Night Celebrated

From Page 3 third-grader. When Daniel and his cheese and Swiss chocolate. family visited Rome, Daniel liked Ben Eggleston’s grandfather is Arts committee and the PTA looking at the colosseum. Indian and in his grandfather’s “Me and My Mom” Multicultural committee aug- Gabi Burgin, a fourth-grader, honor Ben wore traditional Indian mented the classroom exercises wore Russian dress. Gabi’s mom dress. What Ben really likes is the To honor Mom on Mother’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your Mom and The Connection will publish them in our Mother’s Day issue. Be sure to and programs. is Russian and the youngster flag of India, tri-colored and cen- include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and Daniel Velvel’s mom made the speaks her mother’s native lan- tered with a wheel and spokes. phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: clothing worn by the gladiators in guage. “They have good food,” Ben described the significance of [email protected] Or to mail photo prints, send to: her son’s colosseum. The said Gabi of Russian culture. the wheel and spokes. The Vienna/Oakton Connection, “Me and My Mom Photo Gallery,” structure’s walls were made of Kindergartener Zoe Nimmo wore “Life is always moving on,” Ben 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 foam bricks and looked age-worn. the traditional dress of French- said. Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, “It was broken by stone robbers speaking Switzerland where her but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. and earthquakes,” said Daniel, a father came from. Zoe likes Swiss —Donna Manz Honoring Maestro Bianchi

From Page 8 extremely rewarding,” said Gross. “I might come home exhausted after a two and a half-hour practice music,” said Grems, a percussionist under Bianchi. but I know I’ve done a lot of work toward making beautiful music.” THE PHILHARMONIC has represented Virginia The American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras host students through performances at prominent per- “20 Years of Maestro Bianchi, Generations of Music formance venues in the United States and abroad. Gala,” on Sunday, April 3, beginning at 6 p.m., The American Youth Philharmonic is the Youth Or- Westwood Country Club, 800 Maple Ave. East. chestra in Residence at George Mason University Schedule of events: 6 p.m. cash bar; 7 p.m. dinner; Center for the Arts. 8:30 p.m. presentations. Music by AYPO ensembles AYPO offers a mentoring program to students, throughout evening. Music Buddies. AYPO student members provide eight months of free, weekly private music instruction to Tickets are priced at $100 per person, $85 for disadvantaged middle school and elementary school students and alumni, and $950 for a table of ten students. For more information on the gala and the youth “It’s definitely intense, definitely a lot of work, but orchestras, see www.aypo.org Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements and www.antiochdoc.org. prayer for one another. Bring Lawn events in the faith community. Send to *Youth Sunday. April 3 at 11 a.m. chairs and breakfast food. At 11 a.m. the [email protected]. Youth will lead the comunion service, church will host the “Celebration Easter Deadline is Friday. greeting time and music. Becca Toser Service” with special music by the Chan- will be the youth guest speaker. cel Choir. Epiphany United Methodist *Palm Sunday: a Celebration of Church, 1014 Country Club Drive in Praise. April 17 at 11 a.m. Praise the Lewinsville Presbyterian Vienna, is hosting a six week Marriage Lord by offering a prayer, giving a tes- Church, 1724 Chain Bridge Road in Enrichment Class on Sundays at 9:45 timony, providing special music or McLean, will hold a Faith and Public a.m. through April 10. Free. RSVP re- doing a religious reading. Policy Breakfast on Saturday, April 2 at quired. 703-938-3494 or *Passover Seder Meal. Thursday, 8:30 a.m., on “Being Presbyterian in a [email protected]. April 21 at 6:30 p.m. A way for Chris- Post-Denominational Age: Can the PC tians to celebrate common ancestry with (USA) Survive?” With speaker Cynthia The Adult Choir of Epiphany Jewish families around the Passover Bolbach, Moderator, Presbyterian United Methodist Church, 1014 supper. Call to reserve. Church (USA), a lawyer and an elder at Country Club Drive in Vienna, is pre- *Good Friday Service. Friday, April 22 First Presbyterian Church in Arlington. senting an Easter Cantata on Sunday, at 7:30 p.m. at the church. The day of Surveys have shown that even active April 17 at 11 a.m. 703-938-3494 or solitude where Christians reflect upon church people are much less loyal to the [email protected]. the death of Jesus. denominations of their childhood than *Easter Sunrise and Celebration Ser- in the past, and why does the PC (USA) Antioch Christian Church, 1860 vice. Sunday, April 24. Easter Sunrise seem to be faring relatively poorly in the Beulah Road in Vienna, has announced Service at 7 a.m. in the “Groves” next to “marketplace” for denominational par- several events for April. Contact the the Antioch Christian Church. Guitar ticipation. Free and open to the public. church at 703-938-6753 or music, an inspirational message and 703-356-7200. 14 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

Delegate Barbara Comstock (R- 34) presented the McLean Youth Orchestra and the Chiba Youth Orchestra with copies of a House Joint Resolution that she co-sponsored with Delegate James Scott (D-53) commending the McLean Youth Orchestra for its cultural and artistic ex- change with the Chiba Youth Orchestra. Back Row: Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the McLean Orchestra and the McLean Youth Orchestra Wayne Winston Sharp, Del. Comstock, Dr. Deborah Volker, Conductor, Pauline Anderson, Director of the McLean Youth Orchestra, Chairman of the Chiba Youth Orchestra Yoko Kase and Co- Founder of the exchange pro- gram, Mr. Fumio Ogawa. Photo by Deb Cobb/The Connection Sounds of Friendship McLean Youth Orchestra hosts Japanese musicians.

he McLean Youth Orchestra hosted an in have come to McLean to perform with the McLean ternational exchange concert on Sunday, Youth Orchestra. This is the ninth exchange since TMarch 27, at the Oakcrest School. Ten the collaboration between the youth orchestras be- members of the Chiba Youth Orchestra gan in 1997.

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Madison Storms Back to Defeat Photo Courtesy/VYS Strikers White Saxons in Girls’ Lacrosse

Warhawks overcome 7-0 Nicole Burkart scored off penalty shots to make it first half deficit in 11-6 Langley. But this would prove the high water mark for the Saxons, and the last 20 minutes of the season-opener contest. game belonged to the Warhawks. Saxon goalie Long staved off the swarm with two clutch saves, the sec- ond on a point-blank penalty, but at 16:55 Hahn n a hotly contested game in near-freezing con- found the net again, sophomore Carly Frederick ditions, the Madison High girls’ lacrosse team scored at 14 minutes, and the Warhawks kept com- The Vienna Youth Strikers White, U-13 girls’ travel Istormed back from an early deficit to post a ing. soccer team has won two championships in a row. 13-11 win over the Langley High Saxons in a Freshman Alex Condon brought the ‘Hawks within The team, undefeated in its winter indoor division, is crucial early season Liberty District contest played two and then Mellissa Kellan tallied twice to even pictured below on Sunday, March 20, after they last Friday night, March 25 at Langley. the score. With 5:05 left, Frederick scored again and swept their age group at the Colonial College The Lady Saxons jumped all over the Warhawks in the Warhawks took the lead for the first time. Hahn Shoutout Tournament in Newport News. Pictured on the early going, bursting to a 7-0 lead within 10 min- fittingly applied the coup de grace, finding the net the first row, left to right, are: Nina Samarelli, Susan utes of the first half. Winning numerous draws, the with 2:38 left, and the Warhawks easily burned clock Shibut, Kate Thomas, Sarah Campbell, Samantha Saxons executed their settled offense to perfection, to close the contest. Flowers, Clara Cunningham, and Dominique Billet. scoring with seeming ease. Two goals apiece from The Saxon starters faltered and the motion offense Back row: Coach Marcelo Gangotena, Julie Carey, senior co-captain Torrie Zarella and sophomores failed to tally after their good second half start of six Victoria Preston, Maddie Petersen, Delilah Harvey, Haley Soutter and Rachel Wagner, along with an early consecutive draw controls. The Saxons had nine turn- Susie Hyland, Kiana Seecharan, Jessica McHenry, penalty shot from junior Margo Swomley, had Lan- overs in the second half, three of which led to Drew Cameron, and Clare DaBaldo. gley confident in the early going. Warhawk goals. Adding to Langley’s troubles were But the Warhawks, seemingly shaking off their first- 11 fouls. Evan Weiss of Oakton, a important runs in the victory. game jitters, began to chip away at the Saxons’ lead. The Saxons failed to score on their last four shots member of this spring’s Mary Earlier last week, Madison, Led by standout senior Allison Hahn, the Warhawks on goal while the Warhawks made their last four Washington University men’s the defending district and gathered themselves and began winning their share shots. lacrosse team, notched a goal Northern Region champions, of the draws and playing more aggressively. Hahn The game saw excellent play on both ends, with and an assist in the Eagles’ re- opened the 2011 spring season broke the ice with a tough goal at the 13:35 mark, goalie Erin Long’s eight saves matched by the cent loss to Salisbury University with a 16-1 district home win and, following a penalty goal by Rachel Wagner that Warhawks’ diminutive sophomore goalie Taylor in Capital Athletic Conference over Fairfax on March 22. made it 8-1, the rest of the half was all Warhawks. Rivera-Silva, who also had eight stops. action in Salisbury. The Eagles Brady, last year’s Northern Re- Hahn would tally twice more in the first half, with There is no let-up for the Saxons (2-2) in this long fell to 5-5 overall and 1-2 in gion Pitcher of the Year, started goals as well from Molly Webb and two by Megan and challenging stretch. Having played a tournament CAC play. Another Northern Vir- her senior season off strong by Bisson. They scored twice in the last 90 seconds and and three games in less than week, they now face ginia area player for Mary tossing a no-hitter. The right- the Saxons were left clinging to an 8-6 lead as the Liberty District power Stone Bridge, whose varsity Washington is Ryan Kleman hander struck out 12 of the 17 halftime horn blew. was scheduled to come to Langley for a key contest (Robinson High) of Fairfax. A batters she faced, walked none this past Monday night. Madison (1-0) was to host goalie, Kleman notched four and allowed one unearned run. THE SECOND HALF opened with another burst of Mount Vernon earlier this week on Tuesday, March saves in the loss to Salisbury. Fogel, Madison’s senior Saxon offense, as they took the first six draws. Soutter 29. The Warhawks will play a district game at catcher, led the 14-hit Madison found the goal and Swomley and senior co-captain Jefferson next Monday night, April 4. The Madison High girls’ offensive attack, going 4 for 4 softball team, this past Fri- with two doubles, four RBIs and day evening, traveled to Lan- two stolen bases. Brady also gley High to take on the Sax- contributed two doubles, going Madison Boys’ Tennis Team Defeats Bulldogs, 9-0 ons in a Liberty District contest. 3 for 4 on the night. Freshman The Madison High boys’ tennis team, in a Lib- Madison’s Sablik won his singles match over The Warhawks, on a cold Tori Lipnicky added four RBIs erty District home match versus Stone Bridge last Langley’s Josh Cooper, 10-3. And at No. 1 doubles, evening which even featured and a stolen base and went 3 Friday, defeated the Bulldogs, 9-0. Madison’s singles the Warhawks’ duo of Sablik and Adam bested some snow flurries in the final for 4 at the plate. Mary Bolinger winners at the competition were: No. 1-seed Dan Cooper and Vincent Ning, 10-4. inning, got their offense going added two RBIs while Kat Sablik; No. 2 Ho Joon Choi; No. 3 John Adam; No. Langley’s singles winners were: Ning over Ho early in the game en route to a Olson, Ally Grasso, Michelle 4 Matt Bosco; No. 5 John Nothaft; and No. 6 Will Joon Choi, 10-8 at No. 2 singles; Jimmy Fang over 6-1 victory. Mittel, Brittany Powers, and Lowther. Madison’s doubles winners were: Sablik/ John Adam, 10-1, at No. 3; Anudeep Boddu over Sam Brady got her second Allie Shanklin each had one Adam (No. 1 team); Alex Russell/Aaron Plymack Matt Bosco, 10-8, at No. 4 singles; Jeff Small over pitching victory, giving up four RBI. Elizabeth Fallas, Grasso, (No. 2); and Dan Nothaft/Alec Ostapovicz (No. 3). John Nothaft, 10-1, at No. 5 singles; and Brian hits and striking out five. Mittel, Powers, and Shanklin The Warhawks, earlier last week, lost to peren- Niu over Alex Russell, 10-5, at No. 6 singles. Madison’s defense made some each recorded a hit on the nial Northern Region power Langley, 7-2, in a dis- Langley’s doubles winners were: Fang/Brandon stellar plays behind Brady, suc- night. trict road match on March 21. Although Langley at No. 2, and Niu/Joe Lafuria at No. 3. cessfully ending some Saxon Defensive gems included a lost at both the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles Last year, Langley finished the season as a North- rallies. grab in left field by freshman positions - and was given a scare by Madison in ern Regional semifinalist and the Liberty District At the plate, EmJ Fogel con- Kristyn Buscemi on a slapped two of the other singles matches - the Saxons dem- runner-up, while Madison finished third among tinued her hot hitting, going 4 ball that was trailing away to- onstrated that they are a powerful team again this the eight teams in the Liberty District for the third for 4 with two doubles and driv- ward the foul line, and an over- year. year in a row. ing in three runs to lead the the-head snag from senior Warhawks’ offense. Mary centerfielder Michelle Mittel to Bolinger went 2 for 4 with two rob Fairfax up- and-coming Duke University senior named All-America women’s team RBIs and Ally Grasso added a freshmen power hitter Rebecca double. Tori Lipnicky, Brady, Hall of an extra base hit. Duke University senior Jasmine member coaches in each of the eight ing Duke to its second straight ACC Tour- Thomas has been named among 40 fi- WBCA geographical regions. Thomas, an nament crown. Thomas, a guard Kristyn Buscemi, and Michelle This week, Madison will be nalists for the State Farm Coaches’ Oakton High graduate and resident of averaging 14.9 points per game, is also Mittel each added key hits to tested with district games All-America women’s basketball team, Fairfax, has led sixth-ranked Duke to a a State Farm Wade Trophy, John R. secure the win. 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18 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News What It Is I Do Know By KENNETH B. LOURIE I’m having a problem of late (Oh really, just one?) concerning the fact – and the feelings I Twenty six art pa- have – about having cancer. Specifically, talk- trons bought tickets ing about it with people I know. Let me amend to the art raffle that: talking about it with people with whom sponsored by the I’m familiar but who, for a million reasons, are currently out of my cancer loop (and thus, Vienna Arts Society. don’t have the latest information). It seems that There were 48 pieces it’s easier for me to talk to people I don’t know of donated artwork who know about my having cancer; readers, to choose from. people I’ve met over the last two years and/or people with whom I’ve remained in touch, than it is to talk with people I do know who don’t know about my diagnosis. Do you know what I mean? If so, that probably makes one of us who does. Not that I want to – or need to – avoid the Photos by subject, but other than writing about it as fre- Donna Manz/ quently as I do, I am not exactly looking to The Connection spread the Gospel of Kenny-has-cancer. So when conversations begin with people I know from my pre-diagnosed-with-cancer life, I have very little to say. I mean, how do you have a “normal-type” conversation with some- Ticket to Art Raises Over $3,000 for one when the most important and dominant part of your life, your 24-7 life (cancer) is a subject which, for a variety of reasons, you’re extremely uncomfortable discussing – with that Arts Society particular person. It’s not so much personal, as it is poor timing. Let me try and explain that. With anybody Raffle, treats and who knows me and knows I have cancer – and I know they know, I am not uncomfort- sweets highlight able discussing any of the cancer-related aspects of my life. I am an open book, as you fundraiser at Vienna regular readers know. “Discussing” I don’t mind. However, dredging up all the sordid Art Center. details from the past two years, where conver- sations invariably go when you haven’t seen or talked to someone in those few years – and they’re the least bit curious about you, causes arris Miller’s watercolor paint me great consternation; anticipating their ing, “Churchill Downs,” was questions and in turn deciding on my answers. the first art piece selected in I never know how much or how little to H say. I never know if I can be totally honest or the Vienna Arts Society’s must I be totally sensitive – to their feelings, in Ticket to Art fundraiser on March 19. the event they have some personal/family-type Ninety-three year-old Miller, a prolific history. I never know exactly how to behave; Vienna artist, has been painting for 60 years, to be self-effacing and self-confident concern- and it is his artwork that graces the station ing my own health status – and/or try not to not make them feel bad/awkward for having along the Washington and Old Dominion asked, and then try to delude myself by mak- trail on Dominion Road. Ticket to Art, be- Ninety-three year-old Vienna artist The eighth draw went to Jean ing light of the situation – so they won’t feel gun five years ago to raise money on behalf Harris Miller painted the first Conte of Vienna who selected sorry for me, or lie to them and not say any- of the arts society, was conceived by Miller. piece of art selected in the Ticket Dore’ Skidmore’s carved wood thing of cancer substance. And if I choose the latter strategy and say nothing about the can- Every year, he submits a painting to raffle to Art raffle, ‘Churchill Downs.’ piece, ‘Hemingway House.’ cer, can you imagine how on guard I have to off. Every year, the painting goes early. be to not let anything slip out about the last “Art is part of society, “ said Miller. “A ceed the program. During the first hour, up with bringing in $3,000 for the art raffle two years, two years which have been con- part of the community.” two artists painted to music while guests and about $250 for the drawing prizes.” sumed by my having cancer? It’s like pretend- ing to be someone else just so you don’t have There were 26 $125-tickets sold and 48 sampled wine and soft drinks, as well as to deal with/re-visit all the history that has pre- pieces of art to choose from. The first ticket sweets and savories. The fundraiser was VAS offers art classes for adults and chil- ceded this conversation (much of which you’d drawn, that of Carol Kelly, got first pick of an opportunity for the public to meet the dren and summer camp for students and like to forget, anyway) and placed you in this the pieces of donated art. The second num- artists in the community and to acquire a maintains an art gallery on Pleasant Street real-life predicament of truth or dare. ber drawn chose the second piece. The pro- moderately-priced piece of original art. The and another smaller one on Maple Avenue. I have enough difficulty dealing with my own reactions to having cancer, along with the cess continued until the last ticket was raffle and reception were held at the Vienna For more information on the Vienna Arts reactions of family and friends who know, to drawn. Tickets were pulled at random. The Art Center at 115 Pleasant St. NW. Society, Inc. and its center on Pleasant Street, have to spend any time sorting through and last person to draw received a free ticket “Although we did not sell as many tickets see www.viennaartssociety.org/ processing the emotions of people who now for next year’s event. as we hoped, we did fairly well,” said Ticket know but previously didn’t know. It’s not being —Donna Manz selfish as much as it is self-preservation. I really Peggy James of the Artful Gift Shop em- to Art co-chair Grace Rooney. “We ended don’t want to use my precious time bringing people up to speed and reinforcing the mor- bid and terminal nature of my diagnosis. I don’t want to have to convince anybody of Student Directed One-Act Plays at Langley anything – about me. It’s difficult enough keeping myself on the straight and narrow. I Langley High School and Saxon Stage run the gamut - from Edward Albee’s “Find- ing on Saxon Stage - “Cable. Basically,” can’t waste any additional mental energy on presents 2011 Student Directed One-Act ing the Sun,” a complex drama involving 3 “Cupid’s Arrow,” “Family Stab,” “Grilled people I know who don’t know. I want – need, Plays, an evening of eclectic theatre Fri- couples on a sunny day at the beach, to Cheese and Chocolate Milk,” and “No, It actually – to spend it on people in the know. I day, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, at 7 “Bang, Bang You’re Dead,” by William Happened Like This...” don’t know if I have enough time to spend it on people who don’t know, well-meaning p.m. in the Langley High School Audito- Mastrosimone, a play about school violence Visit www.saxonstage.com for more in- though they may be. Sometimes, it’s just easier rium. Tickets will be sold at the door for and its causes, and the hilarious comedy formation or contact Una Higgins at this way, although not always; and that’s the $5. This sampling of one-act plays, di- sketch “Self-Defence Against Fresh Fruit,” [email protected] Langley High School is lo- problem I’m having. rected by LHS theatre students, features by Monty Python. This innovative night of cated at 6520 Georgetown Pike in Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for intense drama and high comedy. Plays theatre also offers 5 original works, debut- McLean. The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 30 - April 5, 2011 ❖ 19 SATURDAY, APRIL 2

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