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McLean High School students April Martin, Joan Engel, Nikki Area Students Win Kerruish, Stephanie Kerruish, Christine Pifer, Sara Larenhar and Merit Scholarship Yuriko Salmon enjoy fresh air outside of Westwood Country Club, during their prom Saturday. Fourteen Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students have been named winners of Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The students are part of a group of approxi- mately 2,800 National Merit finalists cho- sen to receive scholarships financed by higher education institutions. Winners of the scholarships, with their probable career fields in parentheses, are: ❖ Kelsey Brandt of (environmental engineering), National Merit Tech Scholarship. ❖ Jacob Beckhard of Madison High School (theater), National Merit New York University Scholarship. ❖ Carlyle Blomme of Marshall High

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Abigail Albright ship. ❖ Emily Ferrell of Robinson Secondary School (psychology), National Merit New York University Scholarship. Photos by Photos ❖ Pavithra Anand of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) (biomedical engineering), Na- tional Merit Washington University in St. Prom Louis Scholarship. ❖ Michael Kuprenas of TJHSST (chemi- cal engineering), National Merit University Features of South Carolina Scholarship. ❖ Ashley Lewis of TJHSST (international relations), National Merit Virginia Tech ‘Fire and Ice’ Scholarship. ❖ Kristin Nguyen of TJHSST (medicine), National Merit University of Central Florida Scholarship. McLean High School ❖ David Ramish of TJHSST (economics— business), National Merit Vanderbilt Univer- celebrates its sity Scholarship. annual prom. ❖ Samantha Sharp of TJHSST (Japa- Taking advantage of Saturday’s long-awaited good weather, Charlie nese), National Merit University of Arizona Tenney, Mark Allen and Will Zuhl spend time on the balcony overlooking Scholarship. ❖ estwood Country Club was the golf course during prom. Alexa Silverman of TJHSST (linguis- packed Saturday night with tics), National Merit University of Chicago a fashion show of hundreds Scholarship. W ❖ Jeanmarie Stewart of TJHSST (educa- of prom-goers, while dozens of limousines filled the parking lot. tion—mathematics), National Merit McLean High School had its annual prom Brigham Young University Scholarship. ❖ at the club in Vienna and it proved to be a John Walsh of TJHSST (law), National fun night for all. The theme was “Fire and Merit Hillsdale College Scholarship. Ice,” and had food and decorations to Each scholarship winner was evaluated match. on his or her academic record, including With a chocolate fondue fountain and difficulty levels of subjects studied and other tasty treats, the students of McLean grades earned; contributions and leadership were able to take a break from dancing and in school and community activities; an es- enjoy some snacks. The ballroom’s bar say describing activities, interests, and served icy beverages in addition to water goals; SAT scores that confirmed outstand- and sodas. ing test performance; and a recommenda- Students danced the night away from 9 tion and endorsement from a high school p.m. to midnight, to music of all different official. Each award provides between $500 genres. The DJ seemed to please all of the and $2,000 annually for up to four years of different tastes in music with his choices of undergraduate study at the recipient’s re- songs. spective institution financing the scholar- Tickets for the prom were purchased in ship. advance for $45 a piece The final group of NMSC scholarship re- Kevin Connelly and Paige Kinghorn pause for a picture beside the full cipients from the class of 2009 will be — Abigail Albright dance floor in Westwood Country Club’s ballroom. named in July. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in McLean MCC Board Elects Officers ‘Very Involved in Everything’ Members of the incoming McLean Community Center Govern- ing Board met for the first time on Wednesday, May 27, and elected officers for the 2009-2010 term. McLean resident, former Springfield Supervisor Ginny David Sanders was elected chairman of the Governing Board and Kevin Dent was elected vice-chair. Sean A. Dunn was elected McEnearney dies. treasurer and Risa Sanders was elected secretary. Chairman Sand- ers appointed the following committee chairs: Kevin Dent, chair By Mike DiCicco Capital Facilities Committee and Sean A. Dunn, chair Finance The Connection Committee. Other committee chairs, including those of the pro- gram, communications/marketing and elections committees, and irginia “Ginny” memberships on those committees, will be selected by the chair- McEnearney was not man within the next week. afraid to fight for an For more information, call the Center at 703-790-0123/TTY: V unpopular cause. Her

711, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org. daughter, Maureen McEnearney Photo Contributed Dunn, remembered her mother NDWC to Celebrate pushing for the county’s first low- to moderate-income housing in 40th Anniversary the early 1970s. “That wasn’t a hugely popular opinion to have at New Dominion Women’s Club is celebrating 40 years of service the time,” she said. Also, around to McLean and its surrounding community with a gala event on the same time, McEnearney Dunn Saturday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto at said, “She was a big proponent of Ginny McEnearney 1800 Tysons Boulevard. Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) Metro coming to Springfield, “She was one of the and his wife, Dr. Marilyn Jerome Foust, are honorary chairs of which was not embraced at the with the right recommendation of the event; Supervisor Foust will present NDWC with a commemo- time.” most thoughtful, what to do.” rative proclamation issued by the Fairfax County Board of Super- The former Springfield resident In addition to affordable hous- visors. died of congestive heart failure at kind ladies I have ing, McEnearney pushed for re- The keynote speaker is USA Today columnist and sports jour- her home in McLean on May 11, sponsible growth and better nalist, Christine Brennan. She will be signing copies of her book, ever known.” at the age of 81. schools, her husband said. “Since “Best Seat in the House.” McEnearney was also heavily — Nancy Hughes we have six children, obviously, Over the past 40 years, the organization has contributed thou- involved in the operation of good schools were a priority.” sands of dollars and volunteer hours to local charities. Charities McEnearney Associates, the real John McEnearney, of his wife’s Some of those children went to receiving NDWC funds in 2008-2009 include McLean Project for estate company opened by her political involvement. “Mainly, school with neighbor Pat Grieg’s the Arts, SHARE, Langley Residential Services, Alden Theater husband, John, after he retired what Ginny wanted to do was children at St. Bernadette School. Sunday Summer Concert Series, Education for Independence, Falls from the Navy in 1980. The com- work toward making things bet- Grieg recalled McEnearney volun- Church/McLean Children’s Center, and Reading is Fundamental pany has offices in Alexandria, ter in the community in which she teering frequently at the school. of Northern Virginia. McLean, Arlington and Washing- lived.” “She just got very involved in ev- ton, D.C., and is the fifth largest McEnearney Dunn said her erything — the school, politics, the Campus on Sale real estate company in the D.C. mother worked on political cam- neighborhood,” Grieg said. She The Oakcrest School, as part of the anticipated process to be- area, in terms of volume. paigns and was friends with a noted that McEnearney had gin relocation to their new campus in Vienna, is seeking bids on number of local politicians, such started a small neighborhood their existing campus in McLean Virginia. The property for sale is GINNY McENEARNEY worked as Martha Penino, supervisor of newsletter, which kept the neigh- located at 850 Balls Hill Road in McLean, just of off the Capital for the company as a sales agent, what was then the Centreville Dis- bors up to date on each other’s Beltway. James Kazunas, President of Hollywood Real Estate designed and decorated the Alex- trict. vacations, weddings and other Services, says, “The asking price has been set at $19,000,000, andria and McLean offices and Nancy Hughes, who worked events. “It was just kind of keep- however the property will be sold in a sealed bid format, and the was the co-managing broker of the with McEnearney on the civic as- ing us together,” she said. seller will entertain any and all offers from viable bidders.” He McLean office from 1988 to 1993. sociation, remembered that when When developers began looking said the school is currently seeking the final approvals for the site “She was very supportive of me Springfield Mall was about to be at land along nearby Old Keene of their new campus. The school will continue to operate on the and my career,” John McEnearney built, McEnearney worked with Mill and Backlick roads, “She was existing campus, and then make the transition once a new cam- said, noting that this extended to the group to make sure the mall great about not getting the wrong pus is in place, so that the academics are not interrupted. Poten- his military career, for which she ended up on the other side of In- people coming in,” Grieg said, tial bidders on the existing campus would be afforded the oppor- “tolerated” moving 14 times in 16 terstate 95. noting that McEnearney, through tunity for a sale leaseback or a settlement to coincide with the years “very well.” Hughes said McEnearney also the civic association, had beaten move. LPC Commercial Services Inc. in cooperation with Holly- When the family settled down helped the association succeed in back businesses like car wood Real Estate Services L.L.C., will conduct the sale. Sealed in the Springvale neighborhood of a couple of forays into politics. The dealerships that wanted to take Bid offers from prospective bidders must be received by Sept. 30, Springfield in 1965, Ginny group successfully worked to get down the trees between the neigh- 2009. Bids are to be sent to the Washington office of Lincoln Prop- McEnearney was ready to put Don Bowman elected Springfield borhood and the main roads and erty Company located at 101 Constitution Avenue, Suite 600 East down roots, her husband said. She District Supervisor as an indepen- replace them with parking lot Washington, D.C. 20001 was a member of the Springvale dent candidate. “That was sort of lighting. Contact: James Connelly, Vice President, LPC Commercial Ser- Civic Association for more than 30 a coup, and it started with the civic “And she was just fun to be with, vices Inc. (202) 513-6700; James Kazunas, President, Hollywood years, serving for about 10 years association,” she said. Also under you know? She had a wonderful Real Estate Services L.L.C. (301) 367-9435; or Ellen Cavanagh, as the organization’s president. McEnearney’s leadership, the disposition,” Grieg said. Head of School, Oakcrest School (703) 790-5450. She was appointed to a brief term group helped to get a School “She was one of the most as the Springfield District Super- Board member elected. thoughtful, kind ladies I have ever visor in 1971 and was narrowly When Bowman left office, known,” Hughes agreed. “She Comstock for Delegate defeated by Jack Herrity. In 1973, Hughes said, “We were instrumen- handled all these affairs with mag- she was again narrowly edged out tal in getting Ginny to take his nificent charm.” Breakfast Fundraiser in a run for the Virginia House of place on the board.” She said The Barbara Comstock for Delegate (34th District) Breakfast Delegates, and she continued to McEnearney was up to the job. SEVEN YEARS AGO, John and Fundraiser will feature guests Tom Davis and Vince Callahan. work behind the scenes in local “She ran it extremely well. She’s a Ginny McEnearney moved to Saturday, June 5, 7:45-9 a.m., The Tower Club, 8000 Crescent Democratic politics for years to very, very bright person. Anything McLean. By then, she was ill, and Drive, Tysons Corner. $100/person. Call 703-201-7776. come. that was going on, she was up to she wasn’t able to be active in the “It stemmed, really, from her speed.” community. However, three of desire to be as helpful as possible “She could put 50,000 pieces of with the civic association,” said information together and come up See McEnearney, Page 19

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Strong candidates CREIGH DEEDS TERRY MCAULIFFE BRIAN MORAN Age: 51 Age: 52 Age: 50 lead to indecision? Residence: Bath County, Residence: McLean, Va. Residence: City of Va. Hometown/Grew Up Alexandria Hometown/Grew Up In: Syracuse, NY Hometown/Grew Up By Julia OíDonoghue In: Bath County, Va. Family: Wife Dorothy and In: Natick, Mass. Family: Wife Pam and five children Family: wife Karyn and The Connection four children Education: Catholic two children Education: Concord University of America Education: University of College (bachelorís degree (bachelorís degree -1979); Massachusetts, Amherst ith the Democratic guberna- ñ 1980), Forest Georgetown University (bachelorís degree ), torial primary less than two University (law degree ñ (law degree ñ 1984) Catholic University of weeks away, Scott Surovell 1984) Community Work/ America (law degree) W Community Work/ Relevant Experience: Community Work/ still had not made up his Relevant Experience: Democratic National Relevant Experience: mind about his vote. former Bath County Committee chairman former Arlington County Surovell, a Mount Vernon resident, is not prosecutor; House of Delegates member (1992- (2001-2005); confidant of U.S. President Bill prosecutor, House of Delegates member (1996- 2001), state Senator (2001 ñ present) Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; 2008), House of Delegates Democratic caucus a typical voter. He is the chair of the Fairfax Web site: http://www.deedsforvirginia.com national finance director of President Jimmy chair (2001-2008) County Democratic Committee, one of the Carterís 1988 re-election campaign Web site: www.brianmoran.com/ largest local Democratic organizations in Web site: http://www.terrymcauliffe.com/ the commonwealth. Surovell is paying very close attention to the race and the three used as a family station wagon. they can never afford to pay back. mit of business community members and candidates — state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D- All three candidates promise to make Vir- McAuliffe has also been critical of government leaders to brainstorm about the 25), former Democratic National Commit- ginia the epicenter of green technology and Virginia’s largest utility company, Domin- best ways to address the current economic tee chair Terry McAuliffe and former Del. jobs. McAuliffe talks of turning chicken ion Power, for not being open to renewable situation in Virginia. The summit would not Brian Moran (D-46). waste into fuel. Deeds wants to build an energy and energy efficiency proposals. just address job creation but also housing “These candidates are pretty similar on algae-to-fuel plant in Hampton Roads. “There should be no more rate increases un- needs and other problems that have policy. There are subtle differences but they Moran calls for wind farms off the coast of til they agree to move on wind and solar cropped up in the down economy. are all strong candidates. I think the ques- Virginia Beach. power,” said McAuliffe, who is not accept- “We need a governor who puts the people tion a lot of people are trying to answer is Northern Virginia, they all expect, would ing donations from Dominion or the first,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. which candidate would be the best to go be a hub of green job research and take part company’s political action committee. Deeds and Moran have similar profes- up against Bob McDonnell,” he said. “I am in developing things like the smart electri- Dominion Power has been the largest sional backgrounds. Both worked as local actually undecided. I have really been strug- cal grid and clean coal technology. “I think business interest or individual contributor prosecutors and are currently lawyers at gling with this myself.” we can build on the technology companies to Virginia’s statewide political campaigns small law firms. They are also both former Many other likely voters are having a that we already have here,” said Moran. over the last 13 years. Since 1996, the util- members of the House of Delegates. In tough time choosing a candidate in Demo- Moran, in particular, appears to be trying ity company has donated $5.2 million to 2001, Moran replaced Deeds as the House cratic Party’s gubernatorial primary June 9. to set himself apart by running to the left political candidates, $2.45 million to Demo- of Delegates Democratic caucus chair when “It was a tough decision. We are have em- of his primary opponents on social and en- crats and $2.65 million to Republicans. Both Deeds won his election to the state senate. barrassment of riches this time around and vironmental issues. Moran, who has accepted $46,800, and A fixture of political talk shows, McAuliffe it was a tough choice to make,” said Greg If elected governor, Moran promises to Deeds who has accepted $57,200, from Do- is one of the most recognizable Democratic Zimmerman, a Democratic activist from seek repeal the minion since 1996, Party figures on the national stage, even Arlington County, who would not reveal 2006 Marshall- said McAuliffe’s though he has never held elected office. who he was supporting publicly. Newman amend- “I am actually undecided.” pledge to turn down McAuliffe is trying to reshape his public “I think, for Democrats, I think this pri- ment, which de- — Scott Surovell, chair, Dominion money is persona into that of a Mark Warner-like mary is really difficult,” said Loretta fines marriage as Fairfax County Democratic Committee hollow because the businessman, who does Democratic Party Nawakowski, the Democratic Party’s captain between a man McAuliffe campaign activism on the side. He has rescued both a for the Greenspring voting precinct, which and woman and held a fundraiser at failing bank and Florida home building traditionally has the highest election turn bans marriage-like contracts for same sex the home of Thomas Capps, Dominion’s re- company during his career. Through these out of any precinct in Virginia. Though the couples. “We should not be placing discrimi- tired president. and a few other business ventures, residents are known for being politically natory language in the Virginia constitu- When there is consensus on an issue, such McAuliffe said he has created several thou- active, attendance at a candidates’ forum tion,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. as the need for quick job creation, the can- sand new jobs. May 14 on the Greenspring campus was As a state senator, Deeds voted in favor didates have different approaches. Deeds and Moran tout their legislative particularly high, about 250 people. of the same-sex marriage amendment in Deeds, who represents the Charlottesville experience in Richmond as an asset. Volunteers who have knocking on the 2006. McAuliffe said he does not support area, wants to use Virginia’s well-regarded Deeds said he was able to get legislation doors of reliable Democratic households in gay marriage but is fully supportive of civil higher education system to spur growth and passed as member of the minority and the Northern Virginia have also found a lot of unions. But he has said multiple times that new employment. majority party in the House of Delegates uncommitted voters. the campaign should focus on other issues. McAuliffe would have a hands-on ap- and Senate. “I am going door to door and a lot of “If we don’t fix the economy, we are go- proach to attracting business to Virginia. As “I am going in knowing that system like people are undecided,” said Steve Baker, an ing to go backwards on several fronts folks,” governor, he intends to be the the back of my hand,” said Deeds. Arlington resident who supports McAuliffe. said McAuliffe at an Annandale debate. commonwealth’s number one salesperson While McAuliffe talks about needing to Voters may be having a tough time choos- Moran has spoken out against drilling for and business recruiter. win more Democratic seats in the House of ing a candidate because the three men in oil or natural gas off the coast of Virginia “You all know I am good at getting money Delegates, Moran points out that he has the race are similar in many respects. and opposes the construction a new coal out of people,” said McAuliffe at a meeting actually done that as head of the House of Deeds, a native Virginian who lives in power plant in Surry County between Rich- with the Northern Virginia Technology Delegates Democratic caucus. Bath County where he grew up, likes to tell mond and Hampton Roads. Council. The candidate, who once wrestled “I helped build the House Democratic cau- the story of his mother only giving him a On the issue of offshore drilling, McAuliffe an alligator for a campaign donation, revo- cus from 33 members to 45 members,” said few $20 bills in his pocket when he went backs limited exploration for natural gas but lutionized political fundraising for the na- Moran. off to college. not for oil. Deeds said he would support tional Democratic Party. McAuliffe, who has lived in McLean for McAuliffe, a McLean resident, started a some exploration for oil and natural gas. Moran, who runs his own small law of- almost 20 years, does not seemed phased driveway paving business at 14 years old McAuliffe says if elected governor, he fice, said he intends to shore up the by his lack of experience at the Virginia in upstate New York so that he could pay would work to push all payday lenders, economy by supporting and promoting statehouse. The Washington insider is run- for school. which provide small, short-term loans at a small businesses. ning as a Richmond outsider. Moran, a former state delegate for the very high interest rate, out of Virginia. “I have created a business in Virginia, a “If you are happy with Richmond, I am City of Alexandria and Fairfax County, re- Critics of payday lenders said many small business,” said Moran. not your guy,” said McAuliffe. calls when he father was laid off and his people become trapped in a unending cycle If elected, Moran’s first action as gover- See www.ConnectionNewspapers.com for employer towed away the company car they of debt through these types of loans, which nor would be to convene a bipartisan sum- more.

8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean High Students Portray 18th Century Figures Sen. Patsy Ticer (D-30) is pictured here at Mount Vernon with Charles Perla portraying Alexander Hamilton and Stephen Lastova as James Monroe. These students were part of a Project Enlighten- ment at McLean High school where 65 students researched an 18th century person for the year and then portrayed them for the three days at George Washington’s home.

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when senior forward Jasmine Mohandesi McLean’s spectacular scored from close range to get the High- season falls just short landers within 2-1. The score, which came with 26:35 still remaining in the half, was of state playoff berth. set up by a 40-yard free kick assist from sophomore midfielder Andrea Romness. Photo by Later in the game, within the first 5 min- By Rich Sanders utes of the second half, McLean scored the The Connection equalizer when sophomore midfielder

Robbie Hammer Kristina Bettner somehow got the ball past risten Melchiori has a knack of charging Chantilly goalie Lauren Jancuska coming up big in the postseason. from 8 yards out. Bettner, after getting the KThe tall, talented senior member shot off from the right side, went tumbling of the Chantilly High girls’ soc- down as Jancuska, attempting to make a cer team has tallied eight playoff goals in play on the ball, dove into her. The score her junior and senior years combined. /The Connection made it 2-2 with 35:39 remaining in the But it was Melchiori’s game-changing as- game. sist that sparked the Chargers to their 4-2 “I think we let down a little bit,” said Northern Region semifinal playoff win over Melchiori, of McLean’s two goals that erased McLean on the evening of May 27 at the Chargers’ 2-0 lead. Robinson Secondary School. With the game “Once we tied it, I really thought we were deadlocked at 2-2 with less than 20 min- going to be able to win,” said McLean Coach utes remaining in the second half, the for- Laura O’Brien, the McLean High girls’ soccer coach, led the Highlanders Laura O’Brien. ward/midfielder had received the ball on to a district title and an appearance in the region semifinals this spring. But Chantilly, about 17 minutes later, the right side of the field during a Chantilly gained the lead for good when Melchiori offensive rush. Following a couple of moves While McLean, this year’s to the region semifinals in 2008, Melchiori and Manley teamed up for the goal that to elude some Highlander defenders, she champions, did apply plenty of offensive tallied four postseason goals. made it 3-2 Chargers. lined a crossing pass across the goal area pressure over the game’s remaining 13-plus This spring, she scored two goals in Bibbee credited her seven seniors with where senior teammate Kaitlyn Manley minutes, it was not able to score again. Chantilly’s first round district playoff win leading the Chargers this spring. knocked the ball in from close range to give “We didn’t want this to be our last game,” over Fairfax two weeks ago, and also net- “Making states is a big honor for the se- Chantilly a 3-2 lead it would not lose with said Melchiori, afterwards. ted a couple of scores in the Chargers’ 2-1 niors,” she said. “They deserve it. They re- 17 minutes, 17 seconds showing on the Chantilly (16-2-1), with the win, ad- first round region playoff victory over Madi- ally are the heart of the team.” clock. vanced to the region title game where it de- son on May 19. She is set to play the sport The coach was impressed by McLean’s Less than 4 minutes later, Chantilly scored feated Oakton, 1-0, last Saturday afternoon in college at Division 3 power Lynchburg play throughout the match. again when freshmen forward Morgan Mor- at Madison High School. The victory also College, where she has earned an academic “McLean is a very skilled, organized and ris found the net off a assured the Chargers a scholarship. disciplined group,” said Bibbee. rebound. That goal, seeding at this week’s Against McLean, Melchiori and her team- O’Brien, the McLean coach, said the which came with 13:30 “McLean is a very eight-team state AAA mates, who were coming off a come-from- game’s early minutes were too much for the left, was set up by a tournament. McLean, behind 4-2 region quarterfinals win over Highlanders to overcome. long, 30-yard kick from skilled, organized and meanwhile, saw its sea- South County, came out sizzling hot. “You can’t come out flat the first 5 min- the right wing area of son end at 15-3. Chantilly goals by freshman midfielder utes of the game against a team of that cali- the field from junior disciplined group.” Olivia Colella and Manley within the first 5 ber and expect to stay alive,” said O’Brien. midfielder Gen — Chantilly Girls’ Soccer Coach ON A CHANTILLY minutes of play made the score 2-0 before But the loss hardly takes away from the McManus. Her strike Melissa Bibbee TEAM made up of nu- many of the spectators on the pleasant, sun- outstanding season the Highlanders expe- bounded off the near merous playmakers, splashed evening had even gotten them- rienced. post and out in front of Melchiori’s steady, non- selves seated. “A complete, total success,” said O’Brien, the goal where Morris gathered the rebound flashy style of play has often been over- “The first 5 minutes were phenomenal,” whose squad won region playoff games over and put the ball away to make the score 4- looked. But she has been a huge contribu- said Chantilly coach Melissa Bibbee. “We Centreville and Lake Braddock to reach the 2, all but putting the finishing touches on tor to Chantilly’s postseason success both were all over the place.” semifinals. “We won the district champion- the contest. this season and last year. In her team’s run McLean, however, got back into the game ship and wanted to go as far as possible.” Langley School Cuts Ribbon for New Turf Field

n Friday, May 22, The Langley Doris Cottam. OSchool celebrated the official “The turf field has had an immediate im- dedication and naming of its pact on the physical education curriculum, new turf athletic field at a brief ribbon- allowing us to hold classes outside during cutting ceremony. The durable synthetic the winter trimester,” said Nick Saunders, turf, which replaced the school’s original physical education department chair. “We natural grass field, was installed last fall are also able to restructure our curriculum and has been in use by students since to utilize both the Solomon Athletic Center

January 2009. and outdoor field areas throughout the year, Contributed For many years, Langley’s large natural creating opportunities for new activities and grass field was the site of soccer and la- more physical space in which our students crosse games, P.E. classes, daily recess and can learn.” school-wide events such as the Fall Fair During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the and Field Day. However, wet weather and school unveiled the new name of the turf Preparing to cut the ribbon for Langley’s new turf field are, from left, overuse led to muddy, patchy areas, fre- field — Gleason Field — in honor of cur- Langley Board Chair Frank Marvin, eighth-grader Nicole Johnson, quently making sections of the field un- rent Athletic Director Jim Gleason, a 30-year Athletic Director Jim Gleason, eighth-grader Mike Sniezek, Head of usable. “Physical activity is an important Langley veteran who built the school’s ath- School Doris Cottam and former Langley parent Bill McDonald, assisted part of our program,” said Head of School letic program into what it is today. by the three kindergarten students.

14 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘Sound Box’ to Contain Noise From Page 5 “You know what THE COUNTY requires a maxi- “Amplify that by, I want to say, mum average of 55 decibels, but 10,000 times or so.” fingernails sound because the screeching is brief and A hearing before the Planning sporadic, it could be much louder Commission regarding the Metro like running across without violating the maximum yard was deferred for a second a blackboard?” average, Phelps said. time, from May 28 to Sept. 10, as He also said storm water runoff the Metropolitan Washington Air- — Jim Phelps, Lemon Road from the site tended to flood ports Authority (MWAA) and the Civic Association neighbors’ yards on McKay Street. Washington Metropolitan Area A holding pond in the yard is miss- Transit Authority (WMATA) work Zetts called “a very, very terrible, ing a plate that was supposed to on plans to contain the noise, as high-pitched noise.” It is over this slow storm water in order to pre- well as a storm water management loop that the sound box is to be vent erosion and flooding in the plan. built. nearby creek, which is a headwa- Zetts said this presented an op- ter for Pimmit Run, Phelps said. METRO is going to expand the portunity to fix a long-standing He said he had been told that an yard to store up to 30 percent problem, so long as the structure additional holding pond would be more rail cars, in order to accom- is built properly. “It’s a great thing, built, but he didn’t know if the modate the coming Silver Line, but we want to make sure it’s built plate on the existing pond was to said Mark Zetts of the McLean Citi- right and does what it’s supposed be replaced. zens Association’s Planning and to do.” He said Metro and the air- Zetts said the state had rejected Zoning Committee. In order to do ports authority had not yet de- the most recent storm water man- so, Metro has to obtain an amend- signed the sound box or decided agement plan Metro had pre- ment to the special exception un- what materials in would be built sented, so a new plan was in the der which the yard operates, and with. works. the Federal Transit Authority Although the structure is re- He said the expansion was ex- (FTA) is requiring that a “sound quired Phelps said, there is no re- pected to take about two years and box” be built over the noisiest part quirement as to how effective it would have to be completed by the of the yard as part of the expan- has to be, and he said he would time the Silver Line is operational, sion. like to see a stipulation that the in about four years. Rail cars circling a loop of track noise coming from the yard can be in one area of the yard create what no louder than 55 decibels. — Mike DiCicco

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16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 17 703-917-6400 Growing Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Pains • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon By KENNETH B. LOURIE 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, TRUSTEE'S SALE mint; some of the home-grown herbs and NEWSPAPERS spices a few of our friends are grow- OF VALUABLE ing/cultivating; with distinction, from what IMPROVED REAL ESTATE I’ve heard. And as I was listening to the ebb Improved by the premises known as and flow of how their gardens grow, I could not imagine for a moment, why in the 3533 Valeview Drive, Oakton, Virginia world I would ever undertake such an In execution of a Deed of Trust from Michael Cole and endeavor. Nevertheless, the passion and Susan Benikas, dated July 24, 2002, and recorded August 5, CLASSIFIED 2002, in Deed Book 13181 at page 1017 among the Land Re- enthusiasm with which these friends were cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute discussing their gardening gains — and trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge losses, was so heartfelt, so filled with convic- Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on tion, I couldn’t help but be drawn into the For Local… Monday, June 8, 2009 conversation. And the conversation was wide-ranging, •Employment At 11:00 a.m. too, gardening wise; from south-facing, to 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the following property being the property contained in said potting, to planting, to trimming and prun- •Employees Deed of Trust, described as follows: ing, to plant-life expectancy, to harvesting, Lot 36, Section 4-C, Valewood Manor Subdivision, as the to the impact of weather and watering. The •Services same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5534 at page 1575, among the Land Records of Fairfax tips/anecdotes/words-to-the-wise just kept County, Virginia. coming. As for the words to the stupid •Entertainment Commonly known as 3533 Valeview Drive, Oakton, Virginia (yours truly) all I could do was ask questions 22124. and listen in amazement as these friends •Announcements TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $5,000.00 or ten per- spoke about the care and feeding, locally, of •Real Estate cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the these centuries-old and historically popular form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- spices. The conversation sounded similar to •Cars ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, many I’ve had about sports; using past, pre- time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 3.25 percent per annum from date of sale to date of sent and imperfect examples of players, per- •Trucks settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- formances, statistics, tendencies, champion- cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- ships, etc., rather than planting location, •Vans edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of depth, proximity, and too many other plant- •RV’s Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. ing considerations lost in translation, to Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and determine an appropriate course of •Boats stand the risk and cost of resale. action/pursuit. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements As I listened, and unfortunately didn’t and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the •Pets real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- really learn, since it was established that my alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be life didn’t really depend on the outcome, sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of •Yard Sales redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- (which if it did, it was suggested, I might pay ments of record affecting the same, if any. more sincere attention), I nonetheless mar- •Crafts In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- veled at the depth of information that our vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- friends possessed on the subject, informa- •Hobbies clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the tion I presumed existed, but never previ- time of sale. ously bore witness to. •And More! This sale is being made subject to a superior trust. It never ceases to surprise me the things; The subject property and all improvements thereon will categories, hobbies, avocations, vocations, be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- pursuits, that people are into, and aware of, chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- For All ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well most of which are usually beyond my com- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- prehension — and grasp, quite frankly. And um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Your chaser also it’s not that I’m stupid when I sit and listen cluelessly; it’s more that I’m incredulous shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at Advertising his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and how little I know about so many subjects, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- one of which was discussed this particular tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of Needs… sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- evening: the trials and tribulations — and ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- rewards, of growing herbs and spices in tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public your own backyard. Who knew there would charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be be such back and forth — and such knowl- It Works. adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by the purchaser. edge, about such things? Not me (in case you didn’t know that previous sentence was Week The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- rhetorical.) approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; And though I am now not the least bit After Week. (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) interested in tilling the soil at “Belly Acres,” to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or (our two-acre, non-ancestral home), I am time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement nevertheless intrigued by the possibility. The 703 hereunder. only problem I foresee, other than all the Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- obvious problems that you readers foresee, 917-6400 nounced at the time of sale. is what exactly would I do with all the herbs DAVID N. PRENSKY and spices if I were able to actually grow Substitute Trustee them? The closest I get to a spice is my Place FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky aftershave. The closest I get to an herb is my Chasen & Chasen neighbor across the street. 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/The Connection Looking for a vacation or summer retreat? Stay along the Chesapeake Bay – come to the Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia. Great location for family gather- ings/reunions, weddings, anniversary celebrations and association events. We might be closer than you think! Take a look at: www.tidesinn.com. Call Ally Christina Petersen, 18, of Detmold, Germany and Anna Kobylski, 17, Ward at: 804.438.4415 – ask about our “Family from McLean have been partners through the McLean High School Summer Sizzler” package Orchestra exchange program for the past three years.

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We consign/pay top $ for 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements antique/semi antique furn. including mid century & Exchanging Music danish modern Teak furniture, sterling, mens watches, painting/art glass, clocks, jewelry, costume McLean High perfectly. We’ve become very close friends jewelry, etc. Call Schefer over the past three years,” said Petersen. Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Orchestra hosts During their overseas visits, the students 28 Yard Sales experienced classes in each other’s high German counterparts. schools. “A big difference between school Flea Market Tysons Corner Sat 9-4 buy/sell at the Old in America and school in Germany is the Easterns building on Rt 7, By Arthur Wessel amount of freedom we have in Germany,” 8590 Leesburg Pike Vienna, Vendors welcome! The Connection said Petersen. “We do not have guards at (for info) 301-689-1992 the gates and we are allowed to leave or go Great Falls, Locust Hill Nhbrhd nce a year, students from ei to the city during our breaks because ev- Garage Sales. Sat 6/6, 9-1 R/S. Rt 7 West fr Dulles Toll Rd. Turn R ther Detmold, Germany or eryone comes back on their own. It is much on Trotting Horse Lane. Othe McLean High School Or more strict here.” chestra, cross the Atlantic to The German students also went 29 Misc. for Sale perform with the other school’s orchestra. sightseeing in Washington, D.C. and expe- Roanoke Buffet Server 18 x This year, it was McLean’s turn to host the rienced Rolling Thunder during Memorial 54 serving area, 36” height 2 doors and 4 drawers $200/obo Germans. Day weekend. Sea Island honey pine twin Now in her final year as director of the Kobylski will be starting her freshman bed includes mattress/box- spring. Trad. beadboard McLean High School Orchestra, Gretta year at James Madison University this fall insets, ball finials & turned legs. Inc headboard, foot- Sandberg has been running the exchange and will be studying music, education and board, wood rails & slats. program for more than 14 years. The two French. “Taking German in high school $300/obo 240-993-9947 or [email protected] schools practice the same music separately probably would have been more useful for and come together for a week of demand- this exchange program, but their English is 101 Computers ing practices, culminating in a concert fea- incredible,” said Kobylski. “We understand turing both orchestras. them and they understand us, and the mu- HDI “The whole thing is just really, really fun,” sic brings us together.” EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS said Anna Kobylski, 17, a senior at McLean. Petersen has been taking English lessons & SMALL BUSINESSES JENNIFER O. SMITH “It’s a week that’s power packed, and we’re in school for eight years, eliminating any COMPUTER CONSULTANT best friends for the time that we’re to- chance of a language barrier between the ➣ TRAINING gether.” two friends. “Hopefully, the exchange is ➣ INSTALLATION Kobylski and her German counterpart, going to continue, even with the retirement ➣ TROUBLE- Christina Petersen from Detmold, have been of Gretta Sandberg. It’s been a great expe- SHOOTING ➣ LET US TAME THAT partners through the exchange program for rience,” said Kobylski. BEAST FOR YOU the last three years. The students are McLean High School Principal Dr. Serving Area Since 1995 matched up based on a survey listing the Deborah Jackson met with the orchestra (703) 765-2222 students’ interests and personality traits. earlier and explained that the exchange is [email protected] “Whoever organized the trip matched us up a relationship she hopes to continue.

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