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Photo by Sarah Kashanian/Oakton High Sch Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMay 20-26, 2009 ❖ Volume XXIII, Number 20 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comVienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-917-6428 or [email protected] Thirty-Two FCPS Students Win ViVa! Vienna! Comes to Town National Merit Annual Memorial Day Scholarships The National Merit Scholarship Cor- poration (NMSC) has named 32 Fairfax

festival biggest one yet. Photo by County Public Schools (FCPS) students win- ners of $2,500 National Merit® Scholar- By Donna Manz ships. The students are part of a group of The Connection Robbie Hammer approximately 2,500 National Merit® final- ists chosen to receive scholarships prima- f this is Memorial Day weekend, it rily financed by the NMSC. Winners of the must be ViVa! Vienna!, the town’s scholarships, with their probable career Ithree-day festival celebrating enter fields in parentheses, are: tainment, food, carnival rides, ven- ❖

/The Connection Alexandra Tanner of Lake Braddock Sec- dors and more food. ondary School (education—music). Three hundred and ten vendors — 20 of ❖ John Weidinger of Lake Braddock Sec- those food sellers — are offering everything ondary School (military service). from clothing and jewelry to services, in- ❖ Zachary Charles of McLean High School cluding E-waste disposal, as well as (economics). handcrafts and political information, in the ❖ Frank Sponn of Madison High School largest ViVa! Vienna! yet. (performing arts—dance). Organized by Vienna’s Rotary Club, in Children enjoy the variety of rides and festivities during the traditional ❖ Jessica Levine of Marshall High School cooperation with the Town of Vienna and ViVa! Vienna! Festival. (journalism). title sponsor, Navy Federal Credit Union, ❖ David Levonian of Robinson Secondary ViVa! Vienna! takes over the Church Street School (chemical engineering). corridor over Memorial Day weekend, from ❖ Allison Whitlock of South Lakes High Mill Street, to Lawyers’ Road, and down School (international relations). Dominion. ❖ Varun Bansal of Thomas Jefferson High Specialty foods abound, from pizza and School for Science and Technology barbecue fare to popcorn, kettle corn, fun-

Photo by (TJHSST) (environmental engineering— nel cakes and what can only be described science). as deep-fried “stuff.” ❖ Thomas Bettge of TJHSST (law). The Rotary Club’s motto is “service above ❖ Jonathan Choo of TJHSST (medicine). self,” and ViVa! Vienna! fits in with the club’s Donna Manz ❖ William Czaplyski of TJHHST (medicine). mission, organizers say. ❖ Jared Hallett of TJHSST (mathematical “This year’s is bigger and better than research). ever,” said Howard Svigals of the Vienna ❖ Michael Howard of TJHSST (engineer- Rotary Club and vice chair of ViVa! Vienna!.

/The Connection ing). “We put on a community-spirited festival ❖ Lily Hsiang of TJHSST (technology man- for the whole town to enjoy, a family week- agement). end,” said Svigals. “In doing so, we raise ❖ Blair Hu of TJHSST (bioengineering). money for worthy charitable organizations.” ❖ Peter Im of TJHSST (chemical engineer- Svigals said the Rotary Club of Vienna has ing). already assigned over $100,000 for 2009. ❖ Brian Han Jang of TJHSST (biomedical Over the past three years, the club has do- engineering). nated over $250,000 to local and interna- ViVa! Vienna! 2009 The food court offers smoothies, ❖ Seung-Hyuck Kim of TJHSST (law). tional charities. carnival treats and ethnic delights. ❖ When: Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25. Joy Lee of TJHSST (medicine—research). Where: Church Street corridor, between Mill ❖ Carolyn McCallister of TJHSST (English). ON SATURDAY, May 23, at 10 a.m., Street and Lawyers’ Road. What: 310 vendors, participate in the opening ceremony on ❖ Sumit Malik of TJHSST (chemistry). amusement rides and food vendors only are community service booths, and amusement rides Sunday. A Memorial Day tribute is planned, ❖ Kyle Markwalter of TJHSST (clergy). for children and adults. Food court features open. Festival bus service from James Madi- as well. The Geico gecko and the Sandy ❖ Jed Metge of TJHSST (engineering). son HS/Vienna Metro begins at noon, and, carnival treats, barbecue snacks and ethnic Spring dog are scheduled to make guest dishes. ❖ William Minshew of TJHSST (engineer- at 4:30 p.m., live entertainment begins. Amusement rides and food vendors open appearances. ing—physics). Rides and food vendors shut down at 11 Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Sunday and “ViVa! Vienna! is a treasure for our club,” ❖ Monica Mowery of TJHSST (neurosur- Monday all attractions, vendors and rides open. p.m. said Woody Bentley, ViVa! Vienna! chair. gery). On Sunday, ViVa! Vienna! is in full swing. For schedule of events and list of vendors, see “[It] provides us with the vehicle to serve www.vivavienna.org. ❖ Barbara Pelham-Webb of TJHSST Attractions and vendors, except amusement the community … and then to help chari- (biogenetics—mathematics). rides, open at 10 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. Live entertainment runs all day on the table organizations serve specific groups ❖ Narendra Tallapragada of TJHSST (elec- An opening ceremony will take place at main stage and the children’s stage through- with the profits.” trical engineering). noon at Freeman House, and the e-waste out the weekend. Included among the festival’s special ❖ Maya Wei of TJHSST (operations re- collection center, sponsored by Navy Fed- The Navy Federal e-waste collection cen- sponsors are: Children’s Stage, C&E Print- search). eral Credit Union, opens at the same time ter accepts computers, printers, modems, ing; Food Court, Cox Communications; Mid- ❖ David Wu of TJHSST (medicine). in the Madison High School front parking keyboards and associated computer gear, way, GEICO; Transportation, Renewal by ❖ Yangbo Xu of TJHSST (engineering). lot. Amusement rides open on Saturday, at but no television sets. Andersen; Entertainment Stage, Sandy ❖ Katherine Zettler of TJHSST (manage- 12:30 p.m. “We’re doing more to promote the e-waste Spring Bank; Newspaper Media, The Con- ment—consulting). Monday, at 10 a.m., vendors and amuse- disposal this year, and use of Metrorail and nection Newspapers; Health Fair, Vienna- ❖ Jiho Kim of Woodson High School (un- ment rides open, and bus service from Madi- buses to the festival,” said Howard. Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. decided). son High School and Vienna Metro begins. Price of individual tickets is $1 each, a “The day we close out, we start planning Each of the FCPS winners received a At noon, a Memorial Day tribute is planned sheet of 24 tickets, good for all three days, the next one,” said Svigals. scholarship supported by the NMSC’s own on the main stage, and the e-waste collec- is $20. Other ticket options are available. funds with the exception of Tallapragada, tion center opens in the Madison High Number of tickets required per ride ranges SEE INSERT in this week’s Connection for whose scholarship is sponsored by the School parking lot. The festival closes at 6 from three to five tickets. schedule and layout of vendors and attrac- AMETEK Foundation. p.m., as does the e-waste collection center. Local dignitaries have been invited to tions or go to www.vivavienna.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 ❖ 3 News

Month Four Democrats Run for Shannon’s Seat delegate in the fall. Voters to choose “I match up very well against party nominee in their nominee. I have been here SALE for awhile as well,” he said. June 9 primary. CARPETS, JOHN CARROLL a first genera- tion Irish American, is the only FLOORING & By Julia O’Donoghue candidate who was raised in the The Connection 35th delegate district. ORIENTAL RUGS “My goal is to have the commu- our Democrats are vying nities of Vienna, Oakton, Fairfax BY ROBERTS to replace Steve Shannon and Dunn Loring be the same kind F(D) as the 35th district of safe place that I grew up in,” Roy Baldwin (D) representative to said Carroll. John Carroll (D) Virginia’s House of Delegates next If elected, Carroll said his pri- Age: 51 Residence: Vienna Age: 44 year. orities would be public safety and Family: wife Sharon, son Nathaniel Residence: Oakton Roy Baldwin, John Carroll, Mark public education. (24) Family: wife Grace, son Jack (12) Keam and Esam Omeish are fac- In tough budget times, Carroll, Hometown/Grew Up In: daughter Maeve (10), and son Burke (4) ing each other in the Democratic a former prosecutor, said it is im- Nacogdoches, Texas; Lincoln, Nebraska Hometown/Grew Up In: Vienna We are an authotized Business/Job: The Baldwin Law Business/Job: Carroll & Carroll Party primary June 9. The winner portant to protect the money set Firm LLC (Oakton) P.C. (City of Fairfax) agent of will compete against Jim Hyland, aside for police and other safety Education: University of Nebraska Education: Brown University (1986 former chair of the Fairfax County positions. If Fairfax County contin- at Lincoln (1973 – Political Science); - Organizational Behavior and Econom- Republican Committee, in the No- ues to be a safe place to live, then The George Washington University Law ics); George Mason University School of School (1976) Law (1992) vember general election. it will continue to grow economi- Community Engagement/Rel- Community Engagement/Rel- Shannon is the 2009 Democratic cally and home values will remain evant Experience: Vienna-Tysons evant Experience: former Fairfax Party nominee for Virginia attor- high, he said. Regional Chamber of Commerce vice County assistant commonwealth’s attor- ney general and decided not to As a delegate, Carroll would also president, Cub Scouts den leader and ney; coach in youth football, basketball 681 Spring Street scoutmaster, Town of Vienna’s Board of and soccer; Fairfax County Criminal seek re-election to his delegate fight to increase the state funding Architectural Review Justice Academy lecturer Old Town Herndon seat. He has held the office since for Fairfax County Public Schools. Web site: http:// Web site: http:// Hours: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 2004. Carroll also wants to reform the www.roybaldwin.com/ www.carroll2009.com/ & Fri. 9-6 The 35th district encompasses regulations that deal with nursing Wed. 9-5, Sat 10-3 Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring and homes and assisted living facilities. part of Fairfax. As a lawyer in private practice, 703-471-7120 The following are short profiles Carroll represents several indi- Under same ownership of those Democrats running in the viduals who are victims of nurs- for 45 years primary. All registered voters liv- ing home abuse. ing in the district are allowed to “We are going to reveal some For beautiful floors, participate in the upcoming elec- real flaws. I believe there are leg- tion since voters in Virginia do not come to Roberts. islative measures that could pro- register by party. tect our most frail and most frag- • WALL-TO-WALL CARPET ile members of society,” said • PREFINISHED ROY BALDWIN not only lives Carroll. HARDWOOD but also works in the 35th delegate • ORIENTAL RUGS district. MARK KEAM never considered Esam Omeish (D) •CORK, LAMINATE Baldwin has been a Vienna resi- running for public office during Mark Keam (D) dent for approximately 30 years most of his 20-year career in na- Age: 41 & VINYL Age: 43 Residence: Vienna and has run his legal practice, The tional politics, Residence: Vienna Family: wife Badria Kafala, four chil- •CERAMIC TILE & STONE Baldwin Law Firm, out of Oakton “There are very very few people Family: wife Alex, Tyler Jefferson dren between age 3 and 14 since 1980. that have ever run for office that (7), Brenna Nicole (5) Hometown/Grew Up In: ; “I have experienced pretty much are Asian American,” said Keam, Hometown/Grew Up In: Seoul, Falls Church Korea;Vietnam; Australia; Orange Business/Job: chief of general sur- everything that somebody might a Korean immigrant. County, California gery at INOVA Alexandria Hospital experience in the 35th district. I But Keam was inspired to run for Business/Job: former vice presi- Education: have raised a child, run a small delegate in the 35th district after dent and counsel for public affairs and (1989 - Government and Biology); business … I know an awful lot policy in communications for Verizon Georgetown University School of Medi- President won his Education: University of California cine (1993) of people in the district,” said campaign last fall. at Irvine (1989 - Political Science), Uni- Community Engagement/Rel- Baldwin, who has been active in “I have done policy work for versity of Hastings, College of Law evant Experience: INOVA Alexandria activities from the Vienna-Tysons many, many years. There was no (1995) Hospital’s “Outstanding Physician of the Chamber of Commerce to the Community Engagement/Rel- Year” in 2007; board chair of Medical one else [in the primary race] with evant Experience: “Fairfax for Community Clinic in Falls Church, Vienna Elementary School Parent that kind of skill set,” said Keam, Obama” founder, presidential appointee which provides free services to the Teacher Association. who worked for the Federal Com- to the federal government’s Small Busi- needy and uninsured; assists the unin- Traffic congestion is the biggest munications Commission, the fed- ness Administration, Illinois U.S. Sen. sured with surgery through the Medical th Dick Durbin’s chief counsel for U.S. Society of Northern Virginia’s Project problem facing the 35 district, eral government’s Small Business Senate’s Judiciary Committee Access •Oriental Rug Cleaning according to Baldwin. He said the Administration and Illinois’ U.S. Web site: http:// Web site: http:// •Master Weaving community has to look at increas- Sen. Dick Durbin (D). www.markkeam.com/ www.omeishfordelegate.com/ & Restoration ing transit options and not just If elected delegate, Keam would adding extra pavement. work with the business and higher Democrats and Republicans are at physician in this race and that, in •Wood Floor Sanding If elected, Baldwin would also education communities to try and odds with each other, said the can- and of itself, is a statement,” said and Finishing focus on the trying to fix the foster green technology innova- didate. Omeish, who is chief of general •Installation by economy and attract green jobs to tion in Northern Virginia. surgery at INOVA Alexandria hos- Our Employees the area. He also wants to work Keam said he is the only Demo- ESAM OMEISH would be possi- pital. on education funding. crat running in the primary with bly the only physician in the Gen- As a delegate, the doctor said his www.RobertsCarpets.com Of the four Democratic candi- extensive experience working in eral Assembly if he was elected to top priority would be health care dates, Baldwin said he is the best politics. He knows how to get leg- the House of Delegates. reform. He wants to find a way to Water Damage Experts to take on Republican nominee for islative results, even when the “There are three lawyers and a See Four Vying, Page 5 4 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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Art/Design: military families because of fre- called “Our Military Kids” that pro- Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, quent moves and deployments of vides support to the children of Laurence Foong, John Heinly, By Margi Vanderhye John Smith, Stu Moll, their parents. National Guard and Reserve per- Wayne Shipp State Delegate (D-34) I co-sponsored a bill to stream- sonnel who are deployed or were Production Manager: line the process of preparing vet- grievously wounded in Iraq or Af- Jean Card ach year as Memorial Day erans’ disability claims (HB1732). ghanistan. This nationally recog- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 approaches, a wave of nos Another important bill (HB2279) nized program can always use Circulation Manager: E Linda Pecquex talgia washes over me as I will ensure that benefit claims as- more volunteers and assistance. 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udrey E. S. Williams, 93, Crossroads Elementary School. could go to school in D.C. She was also a longtime member sury Department as a production Aof Vienna, died of cardiac She then finished her schooling at Audrey Williams’ strong belief and former trustee of the First cost and budget accounting clerk arrest on Tuesday, May 13. Dunbar High School in Washing- that every child should be able to Baptist Church of Vienna. She with 30 years of service. She was Born March 4, 1916 in Pitts- ton, D.C. Audrey Williams at- attend an integrated school in served in several positions on the an excellent cook, liked to fish and burgh, Pa., she was the daughter tended an integrated school in their own neighborhood led her to board of the NAACP including loved her family very much. of the late Caswell and Ella Pennsylvania. When she moved dedicate her life to service. She serving as the president of the She is survived by one daughter Stallings. On June 9, 1997, she from Pennsylvania it was puzzling was a life member of the NAACP, Fairfax County Branch for three DeMaris E. Coley and husband, was preceded in death by her de- and frustrating to her that she had and was a charter member who terms. During her tenure as presi- Alonzo of Walkersville, Md.; one voted and loving husband, Guy to go such a long distance to gave over 20 years of service to the dent, she helped lead the fight for brother, Caswell Stallings; three Franklin Williams. They were mar- school when there were white Fairfax County Human Rights desegregation and the hiring of mi- grandchildren, DeVeda Coley, ried for 59 years and had one schools right in Fairfax County. Commission. She volunteered to norities in the community. Audrey Alonzo Coley (Renea) and Kadira daughter, DeMaris Ellen. Since Fairfax County had no jun- serve as an election official when Williams faced both criticism and Coley; one sister-in-law, Louise Audrey Williams moved to ior high or senior high schools for black citizens were first asked to threatening phone calls during the Brown; one brother-in-law, Restee Fairfax County in 1929 where she black students, she lived with her serve in Fairfax County and served racial tensions in the 1960s. Lurry; four nephews and a host of attended seventh grade at Bailey’s aunt during the week so that she as an official until her early 1980s. She retired from the U.S. Trea- other relatives and friends.

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8 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville); Visit Fairfax Director of Marketing Jackie Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection Franchi; Cory Scott, senior property man- Martha Washington of Mount Vernon says ager of Tysons Corner Center; and Barry ‘the General is very proud to be a resident Biggar, president and CEO of Visit Fairfax, of Fairfax.’ celebrate Fairfax County travel and tourism. Fairfax Tourism Promoted lighted the reasons that “Tourism Tourism rally celebrates Matters” in the county. “It’s an economic engine that riches of Fairfax County. drives $2.5 billion into the economy annually and employs By Donna Manz May 13 to celebrate Fairfax County over 30,000 people,” said Barry The Connection tourism, a rally in support of Na- Biggar, president and CEO of Visit tional Travel and Tourism Week. Fairfax. pproxmately 30 hospitality Hosted by Visit Fairfax, the official Biggar cites Fairfax’s historical Aprofessionals gathered at tourism organization for Fairfax elements; its natural beauty, from Tysons Corner Center on County, the tourism rally high- See Area, Page 19

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For those who feel their skills the new Waterlase™, a breakthrough in Swing” dance will be the first of may be a little rusty, there will be laser dentistry which allows us to By Clare Kiley across the bridge to Glen Echo Park many community dances held at a free one-hour dance lesson, cour- perform cavity and soft tissue MCC Deputy Director and its historic Spanish Ballroom. the Center. “With its high ceilings tesy of the Fred Astaire Dance Stu- procedures without drills, shots, Now they need only drive over to and sprung wood floor, the com- dios, from 7-8 p.m. immediately or numbness in most cases. he interest in ballroom the McLean Community Center. munity hall is ideal for dancing,” preceding the dance. No partners dancing, swing, salsa, The McLean Community Center, Rasmussen said. “There is a short- are required. The MCC’s Instruc- Contributed Kids and adults love it, Tmambo, etc. has grown for years a focal point of the com- age of large rooms like the one we tional Director, Margaret Shea said The event will feature live music from the 18-piece and it’s pain-free! dramatically in recent munity, is getting into the dance have here, and the demand for the dance will provide an enjoyable Loudoun Jazz Ensemble. Visit our office and years, fueled, to some extent, by business and offering the first of dance space is increasing. We’d like evening for teens and adults. “For- experience laser popular shows like “Dancing with what is hoped to be many commu- to help the community take full mal dancing has become increas- have some fun, whatever your skill for individual Tax District residents the Stars”. This growing number of nity dances for local residents. 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Stakeholders in the preser- vation of the historic Oakton School House celebrate the building’s renovation in a ribbon- cutting dedication on May 16.

Photo by Donna Manz/ The Connection Oakton School House Preserved

dent, Friends of Oakton School House. Adams ac- Ribbon cutting marks knowledged the contribution of Paul VI senior and completion of renovation. Eagle Scout Matt Lindemann, who created a path through the park. Lindemann knocked down bushes and cleared brush and placed two benches along the By Donna Manz path. The Connection Kirk Holley, the special projects branch manager for the Park Authority, recalled the process the ac- eneath a light drizzle on the morning of quisition took, from local activists to Connolly’s of- May 16, the old Oakton School House was fice and on to Smyth’s, along with the Park Author- Bofficially recognized as a piece of preserved ity and Chevy Chase Bank. “The land that this school Fairfax County history. house sits on is worth about $1,000,000,” Holley said. Sitting in a new community park less than a mile from where it stood for more than 100 years, the THE SCHOOL HOUSE was built circa 1897 and structure represents the sum of cooperation between had an addition put on in 1904. By 1912, the school business, the local community, the Fairfax County had become too overcrowded for use as a school Park Authority and the county government. house and was converted to a single-family home, Ken Quincy, Providence District representative on and in 1933, a two-unit apartment in 1933, followed the County Park Authority Board, welcomed guests by a hardware store in 1944. In the second half of and introduced the speakers. the century, Appalachian Outfitters sold camping and “A few years ago, we stood in the dark watching adventure gear until the owner closed the building’s the move from the corner to the current location,” doors in 2005. The owner appreciated the historic said Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth (D-Providence), who value of the building and expressed hope it would was instrumental in the preservation effort. She rec- be preserved. ognized the work of the commu- In 2007, in pre-dawn hours, the nity, Friends of Oakton School building, by then in disrepair, was House, Chevy Chase Bank and the “What we had here hoisted on a trailer and trans- Fairfax County Park Authority, and ported to its new home on Hunter then-Chairman of the Board of was cooperation Mill Road. Chevy Chase Bank, Supervisors, Gerry Connolly. which bought the property the “What we had here was coop- and consensus.” School House sat on along Route eration and consensus,” she said. — Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth 123, agreed to preserve the struc- “This is the most unique and (D-Providence) ture, bankrolling and engineering most rewarding project I’ve ever the move. been involved in,” said Joe Last year, Chevy Chase Bank Pearson, vice president, real estate development at continued its commitment to the preservation of the Chevy Chase Bank. “I never thought we’d move a School House with a $200,000 contribution. Half was school house. The county has a unique way of creat- dedicated to developing the park and the second half ing harmony among business, citizens and the was made in the form of an endowment for the per- county.” petual operation and maintenance of Oakton School House. STATE SEN. Chap Petersen (D-34) stopped by in The Friends of Oakton School House will help to support of the preservation achievement. He said he maintain and operate the building. Currently, no had no hand in the effort but applauded the efforts funding is in place for Phase II, which includes the of those who did. “This is a great example of the adjoining park. Consequently, no public access in- proffer system in the county,” Petersen said. side the building is available at this time. Interpreta- Speaker Paul Baldino, executive director, Fairfax tive displays are planned for the grounds. County Park Foundation, took just a few moments “This school house represents a part of Fairfax to thank everyone for making the renovation a real- County that is lost today,” said Dr. Elizabeth Crowell, ity. manager of the Cultural Resource Management and “We as a community have preserved one of Protection Section of the Fairfax County Park Author- Oakton’s greatest treasures,” said Bob Adams, presi- ity.

12 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Former Chef Visits Vienna School Photo by

Career Day at Cedar Lane features Donna Manz special guests.

ormer White House I can do it, anybody can do it.” /The Connection pastry chef Roland F Mesnier knows how to CAREER DAY was organized by “sweet” talk and inspire the Cedar Lane Center Working young people while doing so. and Transition Services [WAT] Mesnier, whose White House teacher Saida Bouzaher. career spanned 25 years, spent the Bill Chenaille, a representative morning of May 14 talking to stu- from Boston University’s certifi- Former White House pastry dents at Vienna’s Cedar Lane Cen- cate digital communications pro- chef Roland Mesnier talks ter about the demands and re- gram, discussed the future of com- to the students of Cedar wards of becoming a chef. He con- munications, digital media, break- Lane Center during the tributed his time for the school’s ing down the different career school’s annual Career Day. annual Career Day. fields, from 3-D animation to au- The pastry artist, who was first dio production. tive high school in Vienna, draws hired by First Lady Rosalyn Carter “Arts and communication is the students from neighboring areas. in 1979, spoke of his upbringing fourth hottest career in America,” Approximately 100 students at- in a small town in France. He told said Chenaille. tend the school on a daily basis. his listeners of his poor back- Nancy Reagan was the “tough- For the young man with dreams ground, his hardships and of leav- est” First Lady that Mesnier of becoming a chef, Mesnier’s en- ing home at age 14 to apprentice worked for and he loved her for couragement stood out. “Writing in a pastry shop. it. “Mrs. Reagan made me who I and cooking are my two great pas- “I want them [the students] to am because she gave me great sions. I’m going to take his advice know that if you work hard, it challenges. You make it happen and look into the culinary school doesn’t matter where you come and you go out strong. She was in Bethesda.” from,” said Mesnier, wearing his very inspiring.” white jacket and toque blanche. “If Cedar Lane Center, an alterna- — Donna Manz

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New Clients Only To have real estate information listed United States. Mat Martin Real Estate company-wide awards in March. Neigh- in the Connection, send to will provide support as a preferred ven- borhood specialist Yerks led all sales First Session FREE [email protected] or dor for the 73,000 Keller Williams sales associates in dollar volume and resale 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA associates, offering loss-mitigation ne- dollar volume. The entire sales team Call today about our Student & 22102. Deadline is Friday. gotiation with lien holders for the clients under the leadership of sales manager Teacher summer specials of Keller William’s agents. As a result of Janet Hewitt, led company offices in this arrangement, Martin expects his dollar volume and resale dollar volume. 2235 Cedar Lane, #102 firm to process an additional 3,000 to The Mclean/Old Dominion office was Matt Martin Real Estate Man- 5,000 short sales a month. also recognized. The entire sales team, (near Gallows Road) agement of Vienna will perform short under the leadership of sales manager Vienna, VA 22182 sales processing and negotiations for Penny Yerks and the Mclean/ Steve Keller Williams Realty International, the Dolley Madison office of Weichert Real- Gaskins, led company-wide offices for 703-289-9909 | www.ftdunnloring.com third largest real estate franchise in the tors were recognized with sales for the month. 14 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Marshall Softball Reaches Liberty Finals fying for the regionals after a first Statesmen have round district tournament loss to enjoyed winning Langley. Campbell credits her four team season under captains, senior second baseman Elizabeth Stonehill, junior catcher coach Campbell. Michelle Tilson, junior center fielder Olivia Ellis and senior third By Rich Sanders baseman Tricia Wallace, with guid- The Connection ing the Statesmen to high achieve- ments this season. “They’ve been helpful in getting n the end, the Marshall High the younger girls in line as far as softball team’s aspirations of expectations for the team,” said capturing the program’s first I Campbell. “They’ve really stepped district title since 1976 fell up as leaders.” just short. But the Statesmen have In her team’s district semifinals made an outstanding late season win over McLean, Wallace singled run to shake things up in the al- in the go-ahead run in the eighth ways strong Liberty District. inning to give the Statesmen a 2- Marshall (12-9) lost its district 1 lead on way to the 4-1 victory. tournament finals game to Stone Bridge 3-1, on Monday night, May THREE MARSHALL PLAYERS 18. The championship game took earned recent First Team All-Lib- place at Madison High School. erty District accolades in Tilson The Statesmen, who finished in (catcher), junior first baseman the middle of the district standings Lauren Sanata and junior pitcher during the regular season with a Christine Grilliot (at-large selec- 7-7 record, have put things to- tion). gether over the latter portions of On the mound, Grilliot has been the season. They will be a team to a model of consistency and hard watch at the upcoming Northern work. Catcher Tilson calls the Region playoffs, set to begin later pitches from behind the plate and this week. Grilliot executes them. Marshall closed the regular sea- “She’s been really consistent all son with back-to-back district wins Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Connection year in hitting her spots and keep- over Thomas Jefferson and South Marshall (12-9) lost its district tournament finals game to Stone Bridge 3-1, on Monday ing batters off balance,” said Lakes to finish .500 in the district night, May 18. standings. Then, in the district Campbell, of the pitching ace. At the plate this season, Grilliot tournament, the Statesmen’s’ mo- red Marshall softball jersey. Soon, jersey and recited the following been carrying [the old jersey] mentum continued as the team the nostalgic uniform top became chant: “When’s the last time we around. Winning the district has has led the Statesmen in RBIs. defeated Langley, 1-0, and top- the rallying cry for this year’s team. won the district?” been a focus for us since day one,” Tilson, meanwhile, has led the seeded The response is said second-year head coach Laura team in batting and extra base hits. McLean, 4- always “1976.” Campbell. “I think this team has She has knocked three home runs. 1, in eight “This is a team that has really come Then, “When are started to play well as a unit.” Two other Marshall players innings to we going to win During Campbell’s first season at earned All-District recognition: reach the fi- together and played as a team. Our again?” And the re- the helm in 2008, Marshall fin- Stonehill at second base (Second nals against sponse, “2009.” ished 8-10-1. Team) and Ellis in center field Stone hitting has really done well. We’ve been Marshall almost But the Statesmen have im- (Honorable Mention). Bridge. pulled it off. But dis- proved their offensive production “This is a team that has really aggressive at the plate.” trict runner-up is this season, and they are playing come together and played as a EARLIER — Coach Laura Campbell, Marshall High softball not such a bad thing a crisper game in the field. The team,” said Campbell, a former THIS SEA- for a program that result has been a winning season, collegiate softball player at Slip- SON when has known limited a run to the district finals and a pery Rock University (Pa.). “Our uniforms were being handed out, Before games all season long, the success over the years. berth in the region playoffs. A year hitting has really done well. We’ve someone grabbed hold of an old, Marshall players have raised the “Since the first game, they’ve ago, Marshall missed out on quali- been aggressive at the plate.” Marshall’s Chaillo Wins Region Singles Tennis Title Chaillo and Dominquez smartly, got on a roll. She went on and kept their unbeaten streak players garnered postseason to win the first set, 6-2. She car- alive by defeating a team from awards during the regional tour- team to win doubles as well. ried that momentum into the sec- Yorktown in the finals. With the nament: No. 1 singles player Faby ond set, building a 5-0 lead. Zhang win, the Statesmen duo captured Chaillo (First Team All-Region); t was a sweep for Marshall in 2, 6-2, to capture the region made a brief comeback, but the region doubles championship. No. 2 singles player Ana IMonday’s Northern Region in crown. Chaillo quickly closed the door Next, Chaillo and Dominquez Dominguez dividual girls’ tennis finals. The match started off with both with another 6-2 win to capture will advance to the state AAA in- (First Team); No. 4 singles Freshman Faby Chaillo kept her players testing each other and the the match and region crown. dividual championships, set to player Amanda Crider (First Team); unbeaten streak alive by knocking first few games were fairly lengthy. Following the singles play, take place at Lewinsville Park and No. 6 singles player Kelly Crider off a previous regional champion, Then Chaillo, starting to find her Chaillo and doubles partner Ana (McLean) June 4-6. (First Team). Sarah Doan earned senior Yilan Zhang of Westfield, 6- range and choosing her shots Dominguez returned to the courts The following Marshall High Honorable Mention All-Region. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 ❖ 15 from Freedom Hill, Emma Battin the high standards of the program, Crime Report Optimist Club from Louise Archer, Paul Greenough including demonstrating a con- Honors ‘Helping from Oakton, Kendall Langum from structive “spirit of full disclosure” From Page 7 traveling along Maple Ave. Stenwood, Sam Baxter from Vienna, effort to communicate clearly its commit a traffic infraction. After Nate Brown from Waples Mill, financial story to citizens. date charging the juveniles with performing a traffic stop on the Hands’ Possession of Marijuana. vehicle and interacting with the Mohammed Aarig Abdul Kareem Copies of the financial report are The Vienna Optimist Club pre- driver, Officer Lyons detected from Westbriar and Stephen available for public review at Town 500 block of Maple Ave., West. signs of possible impairment. sented its annual Helping Hands Bonacci from Wolftrap Elementary Hall, 127 Center St., S., and online May 12, 1:39 a.m. PFC Monaco Subsequent to performing several Award to recognize a sixth grader observed a vehicle commit several field sobriety tests, the driver, a School. at www.viennava.gov. from each of the 11 elementary traffic violations and conducted a 21 year old male of Peach stop. After interacting with the Orchard Drive in Falls Church, schools in the Vienna area who driver he detected signs of was arrested for Driving While goes “above and beyond” in help- Town Receives Auditions possible impairment. The driver Intoxicated. A handgun was also ing to sup- exited the vehicle and performed observed inside the vehicle. The some field sobriety tests. After suspect was transported to Vienna Week in Vienna port school- Finance Award for Children’s testing, the driver was arrested Police Headquarters for analysis related and The Town of Vienna has received for Driving While Intoxicated and of his breath. After the analysis he extracur- Musical transported to Vienna Police was transported to the Fairfax the Certificate of Achievement for Headquarters. At Vienna Police County Adult Detention Center ricular activities. The students Excellence in Financial Reporting Auditions for the Vienna Youth Headquarters the driver’s breath and formally charged with were nominated by the staff at by the Government Finance Offic- Players’ summer musical produc- was analyzed to determine the Driving While Intoxicated and their respective schools and ac- tion, “Children of Eden,” will be blood alcohol content. The driver, Carrying a Firearm While Under ers Association of the United a 21 year old male of Knolwood the Influence of Alcohol. He is knowledged for their accomplish- States and Canada for its compre- Friday, May 29, from 6-9:30 p.m. Drive in Falls Church, was then being held on a $1000 bond. ments along with their parents, and Saturday, May 30, from 12-3 transported to the Fairfax County hensive annual financial report for ASSAULT teachers and school administrator. p.m. at the Vienna Community Adult Detention Center and fiscal year 2008. The Certificate of formally charged. Two passengers McDonald’s, 544 Maple Ave., Each student received a trophy, cer- Achievement is the highest form Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Young- in the vehicle were arrested for West. May 14, 12:20 a.m. PFC tificate and $300 to be spent, in co- of recognition in the field of gov- sters age 11-18 are invited to au- Drunk in Public. A 20 year old Shaw and Vienna Police units ordination with the school principal dition. Bring sheet music and be male and an 18 year old male, responded for a fight in progress ernmental accounting and finan- both of Whitecedar Court in at the McDonald’s Restaurant. and teacher, to support school ac- cial reporting, and its attainment prepared to sing a song from a Vienna, were also transported to After arriving, the alleged tivities. is important for Vienna in main- standard Broadway repertoire. the Fairfax County Adult combatants were located and The awardees were Sanjna Call the Vienna Parks and Recre- Detention Center. interviewed. They provided taining its excellent bond rating. Maple Ave. at Glyndon St., S.E. conflicting stories. The warrant Kirtikar from Marshall Road, Mirna An impartial panel judged the ation Department at 703-255- May 13, 12:46 a.m. Officer Lyons obtainment process was explained Torres from Cunningham Park, Julia town’s financial report, which met 6360 to schedule an audition time. observed a vehicle which was to both parties. Tani from Flint Hill, Brianna Elder

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TRUSTEE'S SALE

OF VALUABLE

IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

Improved by the premises known as 1514 Laughlin Avenue, McLean, Virginia 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements In execution of a Deed of Trust from Faris A. Alsamarai and Samar M. Zacharia, dated March 16, 2006, and recorded March 22, 2006, in Deed Book 18306 at page 1350 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned sub- stitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front en- trance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on

Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows:

Lot 43, Second Addition to Bryn Mawr Subdivision, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 543 at page 309, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Commonly known as 1514 Laughlin Avenue, McLean, Virginia 22101.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $100,000.00 or ten percent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the pur- chaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the pur- chase money being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the rate of 5.875 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price.

Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any.

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale.

The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (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) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder.

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale.

DAVID N. PRENSKY Substitute Trustee

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The associations, he THIS WEEK, the Visit Fairfax Web site & CONTRACTING made in his able, style over substance you might say), I said, are downsizing from larger meetings launches a new community feature, Our INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING cannot say — so far as the deodorant is GENERAL CARPENTRY & MORE to smaller ones, a transition that appeals to subject and how concerned — that the change in the pack- Community, which provides local residents OVER 48 YEARS EXPERIENCE hotels. *FREE ESTIMATES to avoid them. aging has provided me any noticeable new ways to enjoy the attractions the county Mention Ad for 10% Discount -Werner benefit. So far as I can tell, I still stink when Jiron has trained to be a Visit Fairfax has to offer. Our Community is designed to 703-360-1215 ambassador, completing a certificate pro- WWW.PLOUTISPAINTING.COM Heisenberg I’m supposed to and still smell fresh as a keep visitors and residents up to date on daisy when, after a shower, I apply my gram, which emphasizes that “Fairfax events, festivals, dining and attractions tak- unscented gel. TREE SERVICE TREE SERVICE County can be a central jumping-off point” ing place across the county. All things considered, am I continuing for Washington, D.C. touring. “As part of this launch, we are inviting to buy — or not buy — these products in “When I’m selling the hotel, I’m also sell- EXPERT spite of their packaging, because of their everyone to post their favorite Fairfax TREE CUTTING, STUMP REMOVAL “new” packaging or does the packaging ing the area as a destination.” County photos and videos on our You Tube Like representatives of Visit Fairfax, Su- AT AFFORDABLE FEES have zero effect on my decision-making channel, which we will then feature on the other than as an aid in helping me locate pervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), the Web site to highlight what Fairfax County Mulch, Gutter, Landscape the item on an increasingly crowded gro- guest speaker, underscored the impact that means to our residents and visitors,” said cer’s shelf? tourism has on the county. He touted Mount HES Co. LLC. Biggar. If it is, indeed, not about the quality of Vernon, Wolf Trap, the Air and Space Mu- The Fairfax County tourism rally was part 703-203-8853 • 571-437-8383 (cell) the product (the inside), and more about seum annex at Dulles, museums, historical of a nationwide effort this week, led by the hestreeco@gmail the presentation (the outside) — then not only am I judging a book by its cover, I am sites, shopping and restaurants. “There are U.S. Travel Association, promoting travel. 30,000 people currently employed in the Martha Washington of Mount Vernon was WALLPAPERING WALLPAPERING judging that book by how it looks in com- parison to its neighbor’s covers (adjacent county tourism industry,” said Foust. “And the first county tourism representative to products on the shelf). And, when it comes Hilton is about to bring in 300 more.” sign the Celebrating Our Community ban- FEMALE OWNED & OPERATED to what I eat or how I personally “hygiene” Fairfax County tourism generates more ner, saying, “The General is very proud to Painting, myself, I would hate to think that all the revenue than the entire state, he said. “It’s be a resident of Fairfax.” studies that have been completed, focus Wallpaper Hanging, Removal & Repair a key part of our local economy.” Natalie Steiniger of Fredericksburg was groups paid and opinions solicited, to Over 20 years exp.! Mark Namdar, general manager at the representative of the shoppers at Tysons on Free Estimates! Prompt Service! determine, from a distance exactly what Tysons Westin, noted that, while decline of that morning. An out-of-towner, Steiniger Excellent Refs.! would get me — the consumer — to buy a approximately 15 percent has occurred in said, “We use the restaurants here and hit 703-425-3200 particular product (at least once to try) have Licensed, Insured, & Bonded! no bearing on the real marketing reason corporate travel, tourism is helping to make most of the sites.” behind the product’s unique appearance. up for the lost business. Moreover, is what I see on the grocer’s “I’m very optimistic. I really think things VISIT WWW.FXVA.COM/OUR-COM- shelves actually less about quality and more are coming around,” Namdar said. MUNITY/ for more information on Fairfax about quantity (the space allocated to a particular manufacturer/product on that County tourism. extremely crowded shelf)? Bulletin Board If so, this attempt at market/consumer manipulation apparently is what makes the To have community events listed in the Con- weather maintaining the water and sewer consumer’s world go ’round. Still, when it nection, send to system, picking up trash, repairing streets comes to the food I eat and the house- [email protected]. Dead- and sidewalks, collecting leaves, plowing hold/manufacturer’s products I buy and the line is Friday. snow, and many other essential services. Call manner in which I try to keep myself 703-255-6381. healthy and fit, I resent that outside inter- THURSDAY/MAY 21 ests are attempting to manage what goes on WEDNESDAY/MAY 27 School Board Meeting. 7 p.m.-12 a.m., inside my house and inside my body. Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows MCC Governing Board. 7:30 p.m., McLean I imagine one could say that this is sim- Road, Falls Church. The Fairfax County Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., ply the free-market system at work, and School Board will hold its regular meeting McLean. having the freedom to choose enables/ to discuss the FY 2010 approved school The 2008-2009 Governing Board of the McLean Community Center will hold its last meeting. empowers the consumer to buy or not to budget. Public Works Day. 2-6 p.m., Northside Immediately after the outgoing board buy for their own personal reasons and not Property Yard, 600 Mill St. N.E., Vienna. adjourns, the incoming 2009-2010 board will be effected by any of these psychological In celebration of National Public Works convene and elect officers for the coming ploys. Still, I can’t help wondering where all Week, the Vienna Department of Public year. Those who wish to speak during this theorizing starts and strategizing stops. Works will hold its annual open house. “Citizen Comment” at the beginning of the E-mail: [email protected] Meet the Town employees who serve the meetings are asked to call 703-790-0123, Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for TTY: 711, to be placed on the agenda. The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. community day and night in all kinds of

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