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By Donna Manz The Connection

wo week ago, Michele

Kohl brought home her Photo by Tfamily’s 11th foster Photo by child. That is, the 11th foster child with four legs and a

Kim Thornton tail. Kohl, her husband Curt, and Donna Manz the Kohls’ two college-aged chil- dren are “pup raisers” for the non- profit Guiding Eyes for the Blind [GEB], Dominion region.

/The Connection “I love dogs,” said Michele Kohl. /The Connection “I love that you can take a puppy and work with him every day. That you’re able to make the dog into what these dogs are meant to be, guiding eyes for a blind person.”

CURRENTLY, the Kohls share In this 2008 photo, Michele Kohl and her children, Betsy Nancy Sullivan and Noah, a 9-year-old Golden re- their Oakton home with four dogs, and Curtis, enjoy the companionship of the Guiding Eyes triever, are all grins outside the Sullivans’ Vienna all part of the GEB program. Gam- for the Blind dogs they were raising at that time. home. bit, a 9-week-old who arrived in early July, is a black and tan Buster became a folk hero of German shepherd, the half- “Once you meet the sorts at RIT. When a professor brother of son Curtis’ dog, of alternative media read an One Big Happy Family Eben. Just two days into home person who has the earlier Connection story on life at the Kohls’ house, Gambit Guiding Eyes and Buster, he had to give him up,” she said. was already comfortable, fol- dog, and hear the story contacted Betsy Kohl. In the The Sullivans of Noah is a great companion lowing Michele Kohl around of how life has changed second semester of her fresh- Vienna have five for the Sullivans’ other dog and wedging himself among the man year, the professor fol- Dixie, a 9-year-old Golden re- bigger dogs. for them, it makes it lowed Betsy and Buster around rescued pets. triever also found through “That’s what they’re supposed campus, documenting their GRREAT. to do,” said Michele Kohl. worth having to give lives at the school. Buster, in In addition to the two Golden “These dogs are bred for spe- RIT’s pilot program, was so By Kim Thornton retrievers, the Sullivans have cific desirable traits.” the dogs up.” well-received, that RIT allowed The Connection three cats: Pip, 7, Cuddles, 12, One of Betsy Kohl’s previous — Michele Kohl, pup raiser, Betsy Kohl to bring Faraday and and Inky, 15. Like Noah and dogs, Faraday, attended all of Guiding Eyes for the Blind now, Picasso, to the RIT cam- hen the youngest of Dixie, all three cats have come her classes at James Madison pus. Wher two sons starts from shelters or rescue centers. High School. “It was the Connection story college in August, The Sullivans have adopted “That really increased awareness of Guiding Eyes on Buster that opened the door to allow Buster and Nancy Sullivan and her hus- many pets this way over the for the Blind,” said Michele Kohl. Last year, Curtis’ all the other dogs to come to RIT,” said Michele Kohl. band Gene won’t be empty- years, always with positive re- new dog Eben became a Madison fixture, as well. nesters. That’s because the sults. “They all have interesting Described by Michele Kohl as the “sweetest” German PUP RAISERS socialize their fostered dogs and Sullivans’ Vienna personalities,” shepherd ever, Eben was popular and well-liked at teach them basic commands. The pups are trained home is also Nancy Sullivan the school. “People stopped Curtis in the halls to ask by their raisers not to become territorial and to re- home to five pets: “Noah, he’s said. “Noah, he’s him about the dog,” she said. spond to simple words. GEB trains the animals to be two dogs and incredible. He’s so Madison awarded Curtis Kohl a scholarship for guiding eyes. three cats, all of incredible. smart. There’s making a difference. “Pup raising is not for working people who have whom are rescue just something Eben is the third Kohl dog to go on to the Bureau to be away from the animals for long periods,” said or shelter ani- He’s so smart. about him. of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms [ATF]. Eben is now Michele Kohl. “Basically, this is a lifestyle. That’s what mals. There’s just They’re just all so in Mexico City, trained as an explosive detection dog. we tell people. The dogs are in-training at all times.” Nancy Sullivan appreciative since “That became his calling,” Michele Kohl said. Michele Kohl works at night as a nurse so that there found the newest something they’re rescues.” When the fostered pups acquire a specified set of is always someone around to attend to the pup. “I’m addition to the For anyone skills, they are jacketed, a public recognition that willing to make sacrifices because I love raising dogs family, an 8-year- about him.” looking to add a they are service dogs in-training. for the blind,” she said. “I can never see myself not old Golden Re- — Nancy Sullivan canine or feline to One, like Buster, who accompanied daughter Betsy doing this. It becomes who you are.” triever named their family to Rochester Institute of Technology [RIT] in an ex- Pup raisers receive no financial compensation for Noah, through Nancy Sullivan perimental program, has a condition that made him their dedication. You do it once, and you’re hooked, Golden Retriever Rescue Edu- recommends checking out shel- unable to live his life as a guide dog for the blind. Kohl said. cation and Training (GRREAT) ters and organizations like Dogs who graduate from the GEB program, for the The pups are bred at a breeding colony in GEB’s earlier this year. GRREAT and 4Paws first be- benefit of the recipient, must be free from illness and facility in upper New York State, and the top 3 per- “His family had him since he cause “there are so many great medical problems. cent of graduates are retained as breeding animals. was a puppy, but the owner was animals out there that need Picasso is Betsy Kohls’ newest charge and will leave going blind from diabetes and homes.” with Betsy for school in early August. See Dogs, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ July 28 - August 3, 2010 ❖ 3 “Animals give us Pet Connection unconditional love, and inspire us to be better human beings in order to return that love and care for them.” — Cindy Stewart, Hunter Mill District representative on Fairfax County Animal Shel- ter Advisory Commission “Everything we do

File photo Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is to help the Contributed by Audra Meckstroth This young beagle came to the shelter as a stray. He was Audra Meckstroth is fostering a Red-Eared Slider turtle evaluated by two vets who determined that, at some animals at the named Ratchet. He was found with another hatchling point in his short life, the little beagle had sustained a shelter.” abandoned in a small plastic container and brought to serious injury to his right front leg. The age and the the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. While these hatchlings extent of the injury indicated that the only treatment that — Audra Meckstroth, secre- are very small, the adult size for this species of turtle is would eliminate the pain the beagle was experiencing tary, Friends of the Fairfax well over 10 inches. They can live for more than 50 years. was to have the leg amputated. County Animal Shelter Saving Lives, One Animal at a Time

An issue greater than that of foster an abandoned turtle. Shelter works to reputable breeders are the puppy “People buy them in pet stores find homes for mills. “Puppy mill animals may be when they’re tiny without realiz- sick or have congenital disorders ing they grow to ten inches and homeless pets. you don’t know about. Puppy mill live for 50 years,” said Meckstroth. animals may not get needed medi- Twenty turtles came through the cal care. At the shelter, all the ani- shelter last year, and, at one time By Donna Manz mals with medical problems are Meckstroth was fostering four or The Connection treated if they can be.” five. “We’ve adopted all of them Stewart volunteers in the cat out.” She credited the success to e strive toward room at the shelter and is a mem- Dr. Karen Diviney, the Fairfax the day when ber of the Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter director. “Wno healthy, County Animal Shelter, a private Meckstroth said she fosters pets treatable or nonprofit dedicated to raising because a need exists and not a rehabilitatable companion animal funds that are donated to the lot of people have experience with is euthanized for lack of space or Fairfax County Animal Shelter to exotic pets. The shelter has many other resources.” be used for medical and shelter people stepping up to do every- Twenty two words describe the services, programs and special thing in their power to find those vision of the Fairfax County Ani- projects. animals a good home.

Contributed by mal Shelter, an open access refuge Several years ago, Stewart, a As a member of the Board of the where no animal, of any kind, is retired government lawyer, read a Friends of the Fairfax County Ani- turned away. note in a local newspaper that the mal Shelter [FFCAS], she sees the Many of the animals that come Fairfax County was looking for impact the Friends have made. into the shelter find either forever- members of various specific com- Through its independent fund- homes or live their final days pro- Susan King missions. Living in Supervisor raising activities, FFCAS provides tected by nonprofit rescue groups. Cathy Hudgins’ district, Stewart financial support to the shelter’s Some do not. applied for the Hunter Mill posi- programs, including subsidizing Puppies and kitten and bunnies tion on the Fairfax County Animal medical treatment that makes a rate high on the cute factor. Se- Shelter Advisory Commission. pet more adoptable. “Friends only nior pets, that are frequently A sweet, ‘sensitive’ kitty, Pom Pom was adopted and Hudgins appointed her upon ap- exists because of the support of the trained and calmer, aren’t as unadopted twice before she was adopted out of Friends plication in 2006. community,” said Meckstroth. highly in-demand. Yet, as Animal of Homeless Animals by Vienna’s Susan King. “We’re all-volunteer. Everything Shelter Advisory Commission AUDRA MECKSTROTH of we do is to help the animals at the member Cindy Stewart of Vienna being loved is the essence of the temperament, needs, and joys. Vienna volunteers at the Fairfax shelter.”º said, every one of these lives has work at the Fairfax County Animal Does he get along with other dogs County Animal Shelter, fosters ex- Before the difficult decision is merit. Shelter. or cats? Is he an abused animal a otic animals on the shelter’s behalf made to euthanize an animal be- Volunteers, as well as staff, work bit fearful of humans? Does he and is secretary of the Friends of cause of lack of space, the Fairfax to make that vision a reality. From “THE SHELTER makes assess- purr or wag a tail when a human the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. County Animal Shelter calls on its fostering animals to playing with ments about its animals,” said strokes him? A graphic designer by trade, rescue partners and foster homes, them at the shelter, from fund rais- Stewart, guardian of two cats, “The shelter is more objective, Meckstroth started volunteering in said Diviney. “We try to expand our ing by Friends of the Fairfax Tacitus and Pearl, both adopted more upfront, about the animals 2007 walking the shelter’s dogs. resources beyond our shelter County Animal Shelter to the mis- from the Fairfax County shelter. that need a home than a seller is,” She expanded her support by help- walls. sion of the shelter’s director, giv- Everyone who comes in contact Stewart said. “Nobody at the shel- ing at adoption events. As an “Right now, we have over 80 ing homeless and unwanted ani- with an animal at the shelter is ter wants a companion animal re- owner of four turtles, Meckstroth mals a second chance at life and invited to comment on him, his turned to it.” was approached by the shelter to See Animal Shelter, Page 5

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Recipients of the VTRCC 2010 Service Awards and local elected officials at the awards dinner on July 20 at Maggiano’s Little Italy.

Photos by Donna Manz/ The Connection Go, Redskins Barry and Dreamer Lake cheering on the Redskins. Service Awards Presented Dreamer is a 6-year-old collie girl from Oakton. ViennaTysons Chamber’s annual dinner recognizes Animal Shelter In exceptional members. Search of Love very year, the ViennaTysons Regional From Page 4 skilled nursing units where seniors Chamber of Commerce [VTRCC] honors cannot take care of themselves, let E members who best represent service to the active rescue partners,” Diviney alone an animal. Chamber and to the community. On July said. “Our Friends group does Sunrise Senior Living sees pets 20, VTRCC recognized the 2010 service award win- what a private sector group can do as important in the life of many ners at a dinner program at Maggiano’s Little Italy to support our mission.” seniors, said Paul Kelley, Northern at Galleria. Diviney emphasized the impor- Virginia regional director of Op- A select committee of previous winners identify tance of spaying and neutering erations for Sunrise. businesses and individuals that extend commitment pets to prevent unwanted litters. Sunrise permits residents in in- above and beyond their membership participation. Six million to 7 million unwanted dependent living facilities to bring Eight committee-chosen businesses and business pets pass through the country’s their pets to live with them. people were presented plaques of recognition by Vir- shelters. The Humane Society of “Sunrise works with each resi- ginia State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), acting as Chairman of the VTRCC Board of Directors the United States estimates that 3 dent on a highly individual basis emcee, and VTRCC Board chairman, Gina Cocomello. Gina Cocomello and State Sen. Chap million to 4 million of those ani- regarding their pets,” said Kelley. Cocomello presented the Chairman’s Award, a sa- Petersen (D-34), right, congratulate Ed mals will be euthanized. “We understand that, for some lute to a member who makes an outstanding contri- Gloninger of Otion Creative, recipient of residents, caring for a pet is part bution to VTRCC and the community. the Chairman’s Award. AT THE FAIRFAX SHELTER, a of their daily lives.” “Entrepreneurship is the lifeblood of the economy,” dog deemed dangerous by the “And if the resident can no said Babak Hafezi, whose company, HafeziCapital, Award-winners are recognized in the Halloween courts may receive a death sen- longer care for the pet, we explore sponsored the 2010 VTRCC Service Awards Dinner. parade, as well. tence, but for non-aggressive, innovative ways to keep the resi- Andrews has lived in Vienna for the past 34 years, treatable, adoptable animals, the dent and pet together. Some of RECIPIENTS of the 2010 VTRCC Service Awards and has chaired VTRCC’s Youth and Education Com- shelter uses all its resources to save those approaches include adopting were: mittee for the last six years. Cocomello described the animals’ lives. the resident’s pet as a community * Business of the Year, The Business Bank, Vienna, Andrews as a “wonderful, warm and caring indi- “Animals give us unconditional pet or gaining additional pet-care accepted by Harold Rauner; Business Person of the vidual.” love, and inspire us to be better support from families or volun- Year, Keith Turner of the West Group, McLean, ac- human beings in order to return teers,” Kelley said. “A lot of people cepted by Corey Scott; Entrepreneur of the Year, Jer- PETERSEN gave his perspective on small business that love and care for them,” said think animals are something you emy Rusnock, Jeremy Rusnock Photography, as a working lawyer. “The reality of my life is that Stewart. “They bring a never-end- buy and can dispose of when you Rockville; New Member of the Year, Ameriprise Fi- I’m a businessman supporting his family,” said ing source of pleasure and joy into grow tired of it, like shoes or a nancial, represented by Bridget Halsall, Vienna; Citi- Petersen, whose area of expertise is in commercial your life.” coat. They’re living creatures, not zen of the Year, Dan Shaw, CPA, Vienna; Nonprofit litigation. “I have great admiration for people in busi- Although senior pets are more commodities. They shouldn’t be of the Year, Alternative House, accepted by Judith ness.” of a challenge to place than classified as property or an item Dittman; Educator of the Year, Sandy Andrews of In addition to emcee Petersen, other local officials younger ones, Stewart hailed the rather than as a living being.” Flint Hill School, Vienna, who accepted the award in attendance were Del. Mark Keam (D-35), Super- attributes of senior pets, noting The Fairfax County Animal Shel- on behalf of all educators; and Lifetime Service visor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), Supervisor that for senior humans, older pets ter is located at 4500 West Ox Award to Air Treatment Company, Vienna, accepted John Foust, (D-Dranesville) and Chairwoman Sharon — particularly cats — do have Road in Fairfax. Phone: 703-830- by Mary Kay Claus on behalf of Kathryn Whitecotton. Bulova (D-At-large). some advantages over younger 1100. The shelter is open to the The Chairman’s Award went to a newer member Stephen Salley of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney friskier ones. They are more re- public Tuesday–Friday, 12-7 p.m. of VTRCC, Edward Gloninger of Otion Creative, rec- chaired the 2010 Annual Service Awards Dinner. laxed and calmer around humans and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ognized for his immediate contribution to VTRCC’s Maggiano’s Little Italy at Galleria hosted the event and are more gentle and affection- To learn more about adopting a launch of its new website in 2010. Otion Creative and HafeziCapital sponsored it. TR Cook of Cook’s ate. pet or to volunteer at the shelter, provides graphic design and web development. Photo-Art Studio, VTRCC supporter, photographed Some senior residence facilities go to http:// A fixture of the Vienna community for 52 years, the awards presentation, and Jerry Ferguson of understand the therapeutic nature www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/ Air Treatment Company sponsored the 2010 Town Fairfax Public Access television and VTRCC Board of pets. Frequently, the senior liv- animal/. of Vienna fireworks, two 2010 summer concerts on member videotaped the program. ing facility has house pets that To join the Friends of the Fairfax the Town Green, and the 2009 Vienna Halloween were adopted and encourages pet County Animal Shelter or to con- parade in-part. — Donna Manz visits from volunteers, even in tribute, see http://www.ffcas.org/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ July 28 - August 3, 2010 ❖ 5 Opinion

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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton Welcome to the Pet Connection An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. t would be easy, based on some measures, In Arlington, 217,000 people live in about Of all these animals, 19 percent of dogs and to say that some areas love their dogs 103,000 households, and a statistically likely 22 percent of cats are adopted from animal 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Imore than others, although we are quite 68,000 dogs also has eight dog parks, or one shelters. Most pets (75 percent of dogs, 87 confident that most families love their dog park for about every 8,500 dogs. percent of cats) are spayed or neutered. There NEWS DEPARTMENT: dogs and other pets in a way that defies quan- In Montgomery County, Md., about 970,000 are so many pets that need homes, it’s a local To discuss ideas and concerns, tification. people live in about 364,000 households, and and national crisis. If you are considering add- Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: Nevertheless, we will point out that the City so probably about 240,000 dogs, and just five ing a pet to your family, please consider the [email protected] of Alexandria, with a population of more than dog parks, so more than 48,000 dogs per dog humane society, the shelter or a rescue orga- Kemal Kurspahic 150,000 and more than 70,000 house- park. nization. Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 holds, is also home to 17 different dog Editorial Fortunately, we found no evidence of In the pages of our Pet Connection this week, [email protected] parks, including both fenced and un- overcrowded dog parks in any of our you’ll find stories of many families and their Donna Manz fenced areas for dogs to run free of areas, just happy dogs and owners en- pets, plus information on how and where to Contributing Writer [email protected] their leashes and play with other dogs. (Na- joying one of the amenities of this area. And adopt dogs, cats, birds, small animals and even tionally, 39 percent of households average 1.7 lots of dog parks mean less likelihood of dog horses that desperately need homes. Julia O’Donoghue Education & Politics dogs, so even assuming a normal level of dog owners running their dogs off their leashes in For much more information, look online at 703-778-9436 ownership in Alexandria (we suspect it exceeds other less appropriate parks. In fact, the grow- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, and click [email protected] national numbers), there are likely more than ing numbers of dog parks are just one more on Pet Connection. Ken Moore 46,000 dogs. That’s one dog park for every indicator of how important pets and animals If you’d like to share information about other Courts & Projects [email protected] 2,700. are to us. pet resources, or about your pet, we still look In Fairfax County, with a population of about A third of local households are likely homes forward to hearing from you. Rich Sanders Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 1,038,000 people and more than 393,000 to cats, with the average household with cats [email protected] households, statistics would predict at least having 2.4 cats, but there are not cat parks … Statistics from U.S. Census and the Ameri- 260,000 dogs, but only eight dog parks. That’s Most “cat people” agree that cats are safer in- can Pet Products Manufacturers Association ADVERTISING: one dog park for every 32,000 dogs or so … doors, although we all know exceptions. 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey. To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and Letters to the Editor 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Keeping Our Eye When former School Board this behavior from our own chil- Decisions First, Employment ads 703-778-9413 Chair Bob Frye used to say we dren. We should not tolerate it Don Park must always “listen to the silence,” from adults. Display Advertising on the Prize ‘Dialogue’ Later 703-778-9420 he was reminding us to take ac- Even though we have to make [email protected] To the Editor: count of the voices of those in our decisions about many things, the To the Editor: A number of community groups, Re: Kathy Smith’s letter [School Andrea Smith County who do not organize e- Board must always focus on one Classified Advertising newspapers, and local politicians mail and petition drives, who do thing: student achievement. By all Board Welcomes Dialogue, Con- 703-778-9411 [email protected] have criticized, often in strident not hold mass rallies, and who measures, we are succeeding. nection, July 21-27, 2010]. tones, some recent decisions of the have never written a letter to the More children are achieving The process the School Board Barbara Parkinson Fairfax County School Board. The has used to reach every important Employment Advertising editor or a check to a candidate greater success than ever before. 703--778-9413 decision to close Clifton Elemen- for School Board. As a result, we Achievement gaps are steadily decision has been flawed, because [email protected] tary School is one such example. sometimes make decisions that, as shrinking. In some schools they in each case the outcome was pre- According to the critics, members one Clifton resident wrote to a have disappeared altogether. We determined by how the board Editor & Publisher of the Board supposedly ignored framed the questions and re- Mary Kimm Board member, “offend the rich have achieved our successes by 703-778-9433 the “wishes of the community,” and powerful.” That comes with working together with parents, stricted the discussion. Hosting [email protected] and relied too heavily on the Su- “community dialogs” in which the the territory. teachers, administrators, and sup- Editor in Chief perintendent and his professional What should not come with the port staff. That is how we should scope of the discussion is limited Steven Mauren staff. One editorial accused the only to the answers the School Managing Editors territory, however, are disrespect- be working. Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Board of depriving the citizens of ful personal attacks on individual At the end of the day, we must Board wants to hear is a sham. Photography: information, and adopting a “we That was the case with redistrict- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Board members and their integrity, make decisions that focus on sup- Craig Sterbutzel know what’s best” attitude. By ig- whether from community mem- porting our mission to “inspire, ing, and it was the case with the Art/Design: noring the unprecedented amount bell schedule discussion. The only Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, bers or other elected officials. And enable, and empower students to John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, of information the School Board yet angry Clifton residents have meet high academic standards, options provided were “bad” and John Smith makes available and the open na- “worse,” with the board nudging Production Manager: sent hate mail to the homes of lead ethical lives, and demonstrate Jean Card ture of the Board’s processes, the School Board members and called responsible citizenship.” When we people toward retaining the cur- critics miss the mark. rent bad schedule. They said at the some Board members names that start trying to please or pander to CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 The voters of Fairfax County cannot be printed in the newspa- vocal, well- organized groups of time that other alternatives, made Circulation Manager: elected the School Board – not possible through more efficient Linda Pecquex per. One so-called community single-issue advocates, or elected [email protected] single issue or self-appointed group has questioned not only the officials trying to make political bus scheduling were not possible. “community watchdog” groups – Then, only months later when the integrity of the Board, but also the hay, we will have lost sight of our CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, to exercise responsible steward- competence of the Superintendent goal. And when some Board mem- budget crunch hit, they miracu- L.L.C. ship over the education of our chil- lously found new bus schedule ef- Peter Labovitz and everyone who works for him. bers and the public treat the pro- President/CEO dren. This means it is our job to That group – which has yet to of- fessional staff as adversaries, not ficiencies that permitted them to work harder, study more, and ex- save money by making adjust- Mary Kimm fer any support for the Board, its as partners, student achievement Publisher/Chief Operating Officer ercise sound judgment about what budget, or any of its decisions – will suffer. No one can afford that. ments to some school’s bell sched- 703-778-9433 [email protected] works best for all of Fairfax County apparently believes that recent ules. and the children we serve. It gains in student achievement all Stuart D. Gibson The fact is that this School Board Jerry Vernon means that the loudest, most per- routinely predetermines its deci- Executive Vice President happened by magic. A member of Member, [email protected] sistent voices do not always carry the Virginia House of Delegates Fairfax County School Board sions and then structures false the day, the supposed opinion of a debates to create the appearance Wesley DeBrosse accused one School Board mem- Hunter Mill District Controller “majority” of community members ber of “throwing Clifton children of engagement and support for is not always right, and what may those predetermined decisions. Debbie Funk under the bus.” Still another offi- Tessie Wilson National Sales be the best decision for some com- cial threatened political retaliation Member, 703-778-9444 [email protected] munity advocates is not always the against a member of the School Fairfax County School Board Dan Carney best decision for all the children. Board. We would never tolerate Braddock District Herndon

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Fairfax County Chair- woman Sharon Bulova (D- At-large) called her cat Winston ‘the love of our lives.’ She Fall classes begin September 8, 2010 picked him out at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter two years ago.

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Your children will not want to leave with all the entertainment! Dog Park Our Services Include: A walk to Vienna Interceptive Sedations Orthodontics Special Needs dog park, from the Crowns Children dog’s perspective. White Fillings Laughing Gas Digital X-rays By Timothy P. Muha Laser Dentistry for Children and Teens niff! Sniff! Where is he Emergencies and Saturday Appointments taking me? We better not Sbe going to that place with the cold rooms and mean people, where they’re al- ways touching me and poking me with things. Yes! The window’s down! The air feels so good on my face. OK, we’re slowing down, what is this place? I’ve never been here before. Grrrr! What are these other dogs doing here? My Master knows I don’t like them. He’s opening the Regular $159.00 $69.00 door. OK, keep your composure, don’t get upset! Woof, Woof, Woof! Stay away from him! He’s my Master! You’re lucky he’s holding me back, or I would be taking you down right now! OK, Master, let’s check this place out! I smell some things that I like. This is not like my home at all! Where is the swing-set? Where is the pool? And why are there all these masters and their dogs here? Wow, this place is fun! I hate Photo by Timothy P. Muha/The Connection other dogs, but everyone here Taffy and ‘Master Tim’ Muha during the dog’s first trip to seems fun. I need some new the park. friends! Everyone hangs out with everyone, masters talking to mas- I bet! I think I like this place - open Why is my Master yelling at me? I ters, poodles playing with terriers, fields, the other dogs I usually guess I better get out. Woof, Woof! this park is better than Scooby could do without seeing, but that I want to stay! I’m not getting back Snacks! stud golden over there looks bet- in that hot car! Stop it! Put me Throw it! Throw it! Yes, he ter than that steak I stole off the down! I wonder if I ever will come threw it! OK, Jump! Yes! I got it! grill last week. back to this place? Yes! The win- Yes, look at me, I did just that, Is that what I think it is? Water? dows down! Ahh … the air feels what can you do for your Master? I need a cool down! Splash! great! I wonder if we’re going (staring at the bulldog). Not that Splash! Oh this feels fantastic! home? I’m hungry!

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Ryan and Simba Ryan P. Carney, 6, of Vienna with his dog Simba that Santa brought him when he was 5. They go on long walks with Ryan’s daddy.

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By Donna Manz immediately. He was jumping up The Connection on me and my daughter. “My husband agreed the dog ehind the rescue and the could spend one night, but we adoption is a story of would re-evaluate the situation in Bpride and gratitude. The the morning. We never had a dog guardians who have before. picked up stray animals and the “By the next morning, my hus- families that have adopted or res- band was sold, too. Valentine’s Day Gift cued animals talk about the place “Jasper is a big part of our lives. Neil, 13, Quinn, 8, and Kip, the furrier their animal family members have He goes nearly everywhere we do. one, Feeney, of Vienna, share lots of love. Photo by Jane Paradiso in their homes and their hearts, It’s embarrassing to admit, but four Kip was born on Valentine’s Day 2010 and why they chose to adopt rather years ago, we bought an RV, in and has had the Feeney heart captured Ah, That Squirrel than to purchase. large part, so we could take Jasper ever since. Kip is a 9-pound “Morkie,” Neko, which is Japanese for ‘cat,’ Pat Morrell, Vienna, on Jasper with us on our travels. Maltese and Yorkie mix, who has a swishes his abbreviated tail as he “We were not ‘in the market’ beautiful caramel coat with black tips, crouches at the end of his penthouse for a dog at the time we adopted which perfectly camouflages him while condo, focused on a taunting squirrel Jasper, but as it turned out, he “The primary reason Bill Mylander and Maggie whose important Kim and Evan Montgomery-Recht with asleep on hardwood floor. that he’ll never capture. came into our lives at just the job is to protect the bed during the day. daughter Adalie and rescued dog Schatzi right time. Our daughter was in to go to a shelter to middle school, I was no longer the shelter. I guess I just have a soft Schatzi. She loves other dogs and not as many health problems. And working and my husband had adopt is that you are, spot for rescue dogs. They seem to gets excited when she sees them. they need homes. recently retired. In October indeed, saving a life sense that you have saved them “She’s on medication for hy- “Her place in our home? She pro- 2002, a neighbor appeared in and they are forever grateful. Jas- pothyroidism. tects the bed during the day.” Saving ‘Kodi’ our driveway just as my daugh- that has merit.” per rewards us every single day. “There’s so many dogs who need Sharon and Everett Hollenbeck ter and I returned from volley- — Cindy Stewart, shelter volun- He’s given us as much as we’ve homesº We just thought it was bet- on Chimerita, Shanghai and A 17-year-old Brianna Crane ball practice. She asked if we given him.” ter to find a dog that needed a Mbarara of Oakton with a 9-year-old might be interested in the little teer with two adopted cats Kim and Evan Montgomery- home than to buy one.” “Chimerita was a feral kitten,” German shepherd “Kodi,” white dog she had in-tow. He Recht, Vienna, on Schatzi Bill Mylander, Reston, on Maggie said Sharon Holleneck. “She’s 5- whom her family rescued was one of two dogs she bought, “I’ve always felt that adopted “We went to Petfinder.com, look- “Maggie was born June 2004. We years old. My sister-in-law found through Virginia German for $100 each, from a woman who animals are appreciative of finding ing for a Lab mix. We got her from adopted her in August of 2004 her and suggested we take her. Shepherd Rescue. The rescues dogs from a shelter in a home and someone to love them. Friends of Homeless Animals. they from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue. We She’s a people cat. She’ll come up picture was taken at the Maryland. Jasper was about to be There’s a special bond with a res- were great to work with. They went looking for a dog. We lost to anybody to be stroked.” annual reunion at Lake put down when she was saved by cued dog, maybe, because they think she’s lab and weimaraner. ours. “She was the cutest thing we ever Fairfax in Reston. a rescue organization. spent time in a cage or were mis- “She’s awesome with Addie, very “We saw her photo online and saw,” said Everett Hollenbeck. “He looked terrible as he had hot treated. When they get a home, laid-back. Schatzie is pretty easy- went specifically for her. She was “We went to Petsmart or Petco, spots, sores, all over his body re- they are finally treated as a family going. She lets Addie play all over one of a litter of four. They were in one of the pet stores, for the Little sulting from an allergic reaction to member. her. They’re like best buds. They foster care. She would’ve eventu- Buddies cat adoption, said Sharon fleas. Despite his appearance, my “Had we been ‘in the market,’ we keep each other entertained. Addie ally gotten placed. daughter and I fell in love with him definitely would have shopped at will lay down on the pet bed with “Mutts have a better disposition, See Stories, Page 13

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Ari Alvarez of Alexandria brought her 5-months-old Kathy Hale, a Herndon resident, is pic- Presley the Pug, right, to the Herndon Dog Park on a tured at the Herndon Dog Park with two of puppy date. her dogs — and the pug Presley hoping for a treat — her 9-year-old black border E QUINN FARM collie mix Rosie, far right, and her 5-year- D GRIST MILL 15150 Old Lee Rd., Chantilly old beagle/pug mix, Carly. 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Established: March 2006 Alexandria Capacity: 90 dogs (80 large/10 small) TOWN OF VIENNA Established: April 2006 Special Features: Separate area for H VIENNA DOG PARK Capacity: 64 dogs small dogs (under 25 lbs.) 700 Courthouse Road Special Features: Interior space Sponsor: CentrevilleDogs www.viennadogs.org is one acre of bluestone This new off-leash dog park is situated in dust surface. Clean and dry. F MASON DISTRICT Moorefield Park. The fenced 90 x 150 area is Photo by Deb Cobb/The Connection Sponsor: Mt. Vernon Dog Intersection of Alpine Drive and shaded with on-site water. Owners and dogs Roxy, a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Opportunity Group Pinecrest Parkway, Annandale must follow posted rules and regulations. gives a high-5 for a treat from compan- Established: June 2002 Dogs must be licensed by the Town of Vienna ion Agnes Vanek, while Vanek keeps the Capacity: 62 dogs or Fairfax County. The park is open from other pups who would also like a treat at Sponsor: Mason District Dog Opportu- dawn to dusk. Please respect others by bay at the Reston Dog Park. nity Group following the posted rules and picking up after your dog. To find out more about the A BARON CAMERON Great G SOUTH RUN Vienna Dog Park. 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston Falls 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield Open: Daylight to Dusk.

Established: September 2001 nty 1933 Established: December 2001 ou Capacity: 40 dogs CountyCounC Capacity: 85 dogs x Fairfax County Park Authority has always welcomed leashed d Special Features: Water supply and ouo arfax Coun Sponsor: Lorton Dogs, Inc. dogs in all of its parks. Now, well-mannered canines can L F A separate area for small dogs enjoy a good run or a friendly romp in one of 8 dog parks - (under 25 lbs.) HerndonC n fenced areas where unleashed dogs can have free play. Additional off-leash dog areas are in the planning stage. Sponsor: RestonDogs, Inc. See http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/wp-offleash.htm ReR for more. 12312233 McLeaM ea B BLAKE LANE 71001000 TysTyysons CornerCorn All of the dog parks are public/private partnerships, 10033 Blake Lane, Oakton developed in cooperation with sponsoring organizations of Established: June 2000 pet owners. The sponsors are the agency's liaison between Capacity: 25 dogs users and local residents, Animal Control and the Police Chantilly Department. They monitor and clean up the facilities, ViennaV Sponsor: OaktonDogs, Inc. H Faallsa ls publicize dog park rules and regulations, and report OaktonO Chhurchh chh maintenance needs to the Park Authority. E B C CHANDON The hours of operation of all off-leash dog areas are dawn 900 Palmer Drive, Herndon 50 to dusk, unless posted otherwise. Established: January 4, 2003 FairF fax Capacity: 42 dogs 5 All dogs four months of age or older must be licensed. Licenses are good for one year and must be purchased by Sponsor: Herndon Dogs, Inc. Centrevillen January 31st. 29 F 1. The off-leash dog area is for dogs, their handlers and 28 those accompanying them. No other use is allowed. AlexandriaAlexandAlee ndrndd 2. All dogs must be legally licensed and vaccinated, and shall wear a visible dog license. F 3. Dogs under 4 months of age and female dogs in heat are BurkeBu prohibited. fton 4. Dogs must be on leash when entering and exiting the ringfieldng off-leash dog area. 5. Dogs must be under the control of their handler and in view of their handler at all times. G 6. Spiked collars are prohibited. 7100710100 7. Children 8 years and under are not allowed in the off- leash dog area; children ages 9 - 15 years must be 5 accompanied by an adult. Photo by Chloe Mulliner/The Connection 8. Handlers must be 16 years of age or older. Woodlawwn 9. Handlers must have possession of the dog leash at all times. D 1 10. Handler is limited to a maximum of two dogs. n FORTT 11. Handlers must "scoop the poop" and fill any holes dug BELVOIR by dogs under their control. 12. Food and drinks in glass containers are prohibited; training treats are allowed. 13. Dogs must be removed from the off-leash dog area at the first sign of aggression. 14. No animals other than dogs shall be permitted in the dgedgdgeg area. 15. Handlers are responsible for any injuries caused by the dog(s) under their control. Olivia Wagner and her dogs Zena Dogs are free to run around and 16. Users of the facility do so at their own risk. Neither and Zoey spend time at the South play at the fenced-in South Run Fairfax County nor the Fairfax County Park Authority shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by any Run dog park. dog park. dog in the off-leash area.

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From Page 11 the door to the cage. At that point, I called Buzz, my husband, who came immediately. He held Tacitus, Holleneck. “Little Buddies rescues cats only. We got who started to purr, and we adopted him that day. Shanghai about four years ago. He was in the same He was a stray. Some good Samaritan had brought cage as his brother. him to the shelter. “And when we brought him home, he cried and “He was not in good shape but the shelter took cried. We really only wanted one, but a week later, excellent care of him. The shelter estimated he was we went back and got his brother, too. Mbarara. about 3-years old. He must be about 6 now. “My cats are so funny, too funny. I really just love “Pearl was 10-years old when we got her from the my cats. I’d have more if my husband would let me. shelter. She’s now 14. “I know there’s so many cats who need homes. I “Pearl is a success story. She was a senior cat at never dreamed I’d own a cat. Boy, are they a lot of 10-years old when her owner surrendered her. Her work, but worth it. They have the best life.” owner was an elderly woman who had to go into a Cindy Stewart on Tacitus, Pearl and Buster nursing home and couldn’t care for the cat. She Stewart is the Hunter Mill District representative wasn’t in the shelter very long when I saw her. I Photo by to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter Advisory Com- adopted her immediately. mission, an appointed citizen body, as well as a vol- “Senior cats really are appropriate pets, especially unteer at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. for senior people. Donna Manz “Tacitus and Pearl were both adopted from the “In the first place, an older cat is more relaxed, Fairfax County Animal Shelter. calmer and quieter, more gentle and affectionate. “Here is the story about Tacitus. “Secondly, with a senior cat, you have a track “Before I started to volunteer in the cat room, I record, an idea of their personalities. would volunteer for some of the shelter’s special “The primary reason to go to a shelter to adopt is /The Connection events, like adoption or rabies clinics. I was volun- that you are, indeed, saving a life that has merit. In teering at a special adoption event and during the many cases, they had been a pet in a loving house- two-hour or so period, I noticed Tacitus and thought hold. he was a cute little guy. However, no one was asking “In a typical shelter, not only has the staff got- to look at him, take him out of the cat condo to the ten to know the animal, but all the volunteers who play room. come in get to know the animal, too. Everyone who “When I was about to leave, I went to say good- comes in contact with the animal is invited to note Cindy Stewart with Tacitus, named after the Roman bye to Tacitus and he stood up and started to paw com historian

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A musical comedy in a performance at the end 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington about a pajama factory labor dispute. of the session. Register at $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Check website for schedule of other events: www.nvso.us Proceeds support mission projects in tinyurl.com/dhoonyacamp. More info: call 703-228-4721 Haiti. www.stmark.org or 703-938- Big Sponsored by: Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, 5656. Plus Health Fair and Aretha Franklin. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap SATURDAY/JULY 31 Traveling Bicycle Museum Loudoun, Prince William counties; SUNDAY/AUG. 1 cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church. Foundation for the Performing Arts, Wolftrap Children’s Theatre in the 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $45 in- Woods. Wolf Trap Foundation for Summer on the Green: Difficult house, $25 lawn. www.wolftrap.org. the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, Run Jazz Band. 6:30 p.m. at the Wolftrap Children’s Theatre in the Vienna. 10 a.m. Maryland Youth Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. Woods. Wolf Trap Foundation for Ballet: Caroline Goes to the Zoo, E., Vienna. Bring chairs or blankets the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, 11:15 a.m. Bob Brown Puppets: for seating. No alcoholic beverages Vienna. 10 a.m. Maryland Youth Dragon Feathers. Free workshops allowed. It is recommended that pets THIS IS “MACKY” Ballet: Caroline Goes to the Zoo, follow the 10 a.m. performance; be left at home. 703-255-6360 or Brittany/Lab Mix, neutered male, 30 lbs., 11:15 a.m. Bob Brown Puppets: reservations required at 703-255- www.viennava.gov. D.O.B. May 24, 2009. Macky and his Dragon Feathers. Free workshops 1824. $8-$10. www.wolftrap.org. Hamburger James. 6 p.m. Great Falls follow the 10 a.m. performance; “Little Women, The Musical.” 8 Village Green, at the corner of brother, Jake, came from a home with too reservations required at 703-255- p.m. McLean Community Players, Georgetowne Pike and Walker Road many dogs for the owner to take care of. He 1824. $8-$10. www.wolftrap.org. Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., in Great Falls. Rock. spent his life mostly on a chain but this did The Winstons Band. 7:30 p.m. McLean. Based on the Louisa May www.gfcitizens.org. not change his sweet personality. He is Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Alcott story. $17-$19, group rates Butterfly Garden Guided Tours. 3 Road, Vienna. Motown. Free. 703- available. 703-790-9223 or p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, good with children, is only 12 months old 324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ www.mcleanplayers.org. 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, and very cute. He has beautiful black parks/performances. Asylum Street Spankers at 7 p.m., Vienna. An introductory guided medium fur and eyes that melt your heart. Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers The Chuck Shaffer Picture stroll. Learn how the gardens attract and Matt Hires. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Show, Conditions and Madrone butterflies. Members free, non- Come and meet Macky and find your best Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple member adults $4, seniors and age 7- friend forever. Attributes: $20. jamminjava.com. Ave. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. 17 $1.50, under age 6 free. Rental Best Friend You’ll Ever English Conversation. 1 p.m. Patrick Fairfax County Master Gardeners binoculars available at the Visitor Have! Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Association, Inc. 10 a.m. City of Center. 703-255-3631, ext. 0 or Vienna. Conversation group for adult Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 www.nvrpa.org/park/ HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY non-native English speakers of all North St., Fairfax. Master Gardeners meadowlark_botanical_gardens. Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org levels. 703-938-0405. provide horticultural tips, “The Pajama Game.” 2 p.m. St. Parent-Child Time Together. 5:30- information, techniques and advice Mark’s Catholic Church, 9970 Vale 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 7:30 p.m. Meadowlark Botanical to home gardeners. Adults. 703-293- Road, Vienna. A musical comedy Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens 6227. about a pajama factory labor dispute. Court, Vienna. Bring a bag supper to Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. the Picnic Area and enjoy garden- Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Proceeds support mission projects in based activities. $2 per adult-child Place, Oakton. The Fairfax County Haiti. www.stmark.org or 703-938- duo. Reservations required. Master Gardeners Association gives 5656. [email protected]. tips and strategies. 703-242-4020. Vienna Volunteer Fire Department “Curtains.” The McLean Summer Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Bingo. 7 p.m. at the VVFD, 400 Theatre Program presents a hilarious Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Center St. South, Vienna. Games held musical/comedy whodunit at Langley Pike, Falls Church. Masters every Sunday in the Flame Room. High School (6520 Georgetown Gardeners from the Fairfax County www.vvfd.org. Pike), 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can Cooperative Extension answer The Goodnight Anthem, Jonas be purchased at the door. gardening questions. Adults. 703- Sees In Color, The Love Light Naturally Curious. 2-4 p.m. 790-8088. and Forever Is Forever. 8 p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 “The Pajama Game.” 7:30 p.m. St. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Mark’s Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Vienna. jamminjava.com. Activities and discussions about Road, Vienna. A musical comedy Reggae: For the Love of It with nature and science. People and about a pajama factory labor dispute. Beres Hammond, Inner Circle, plants: taxonomy, nomenclature, and $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Kenyatta Hill of Culture, Lenya style. For grades 6-9. $15. Proceeds support mission projects in Wilks and DJ Inferno. 3 p.m. [email protected]. Haiti. www.stmark.org or 703-938- Wolf Trap Foundation for the 5656. Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Artist’s Reception. 6-9 p.m. at Vienna. $42 in-house, $25 lawn. FRIDAY/JULY 30 Applegate Gallery & Custom www.wolftrap.org. Summer on the Green: Cravin Framing, 101 Church St. N.W., Suite Dogs - Rock. 6:30 p.m. at the C, Vienna. Lark McPhail will be on Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave. hand to answer questions about her MONDAY/AUG. 2 E., Vienna. Bring chairs or blankets artwork. Refreshments served. Alejandro Sanz. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Call us today to see how much for seating. No alcoholic beverages Exhibition open July 31-Aug. 25. Foundation for the Performing Arts, allowed. It is recommended that pets [email protected]. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $30-$48. you could save with Allstate’s be left at home. 703-255-6360 or Summer Gala and Fundraising 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. home & auto discounts. www.viennava.gov. Auction. 7:30 p.m. at 1st Stage Dhoonya Dance’s Bollywood & Hip “Little Women, The Musical.” 8 Theater, 1524 Springhill Road, Hop Dance Camp. 2 p.m. at James p.m. McLean Community Players, McLean. Musical performance, School of Dance, 6723 Whittier Ave., Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., announcement of next season’s McLean. Ages 7-10 and 11-15 can McLean. Based on the Louisa May shows, champagne reception with attend four days for a combination of Alcott story. $17-$19, group rates hors d’oevres and desserts, and an Bollywood and Hip-Hop styles, Spiro Souliotis available. 703-790-9223 or auction of theatre mementos, lessons culminating in a performance at the 703-481-8210 www.mcleanplayers.org. and more. Tickets $50. Reserve at end of the session. Register at Souliotis Insurance Agency Inc. Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers 703-854-1856 or tinyurl.com/dhoonyacamp. and Matt Hires. 8 p.m. Jammin’ www.1ststagetysons.org. Herndon Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tropical Plants. 10 a.m. Meadowlark [email protected] $20. jamminjava.com. Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark TUESDAY/AUG. 3 “The Pajama Game.” 7:30 p.m. St. Gardens Court, Vienna. A free walk Willie Nelson. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Mark’s Catholic Church, 9970 Vale through the gardens to learn how to Foundation for the Performing Arts, Road, Vienna. A musical comedy grow, propagate and over-winter 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. $25-$45. about a pajama factory labor dispute. tropical plants. [email protected]. 703-938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors. Folsom Prisoners. 5 p.m. outdoors at Wolftrap Children’s Theatre in the Proceeds support mission projects in the Palladium Civic Place Green, Woods. Wolf Trap Foundation for Haiti. www.stmark.org or 703-938- 1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean. Country the Performing Arts, 1551 Trap Road, 5656. music. Free. 703-288-9505. Vienna. 10 a.m. PROJECT Trio: From NSO@Wolf Trap: Distant Worlds, NSO@Wolf Trap: The Planets in Hip-Hop to Bach, 11:15 a.m. Wolf Music From Final Fantasy. 8:30 HD. 8:30 p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation Trap Opera Studio: Instant Opera! p.m. Wolf Trap Foundation for the for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Free workshops follow the 10 a.m. Discount and insurance offered only with select companies and subject to availability and qualifications. Discount amount may be lower.Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL © 2009 Allstate Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Road, Vienna. Emil de Cou, performance; reservations required at Insurance Company Vienna. 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From Page 3 from other countries to adopt a GEB dog. Others have gone on to drug and explosive All recipients of graduated dogs get their work throughout the country. Common disorders, such as hip dyspla- guide dogs free of charge. Eagle, a yellow Labrador retriever, is re- sia, are bred out. “You don’t want to con- GEB partners with ATF, the Connecticut tired and back at the Kohls’ home in Oakton tinue a line with medical or confidence is- State Police, the Canadian Guide School and where he was raised. When Betsy Kohl takes sues,” said Michele Kohl. several other organizations whose require- Picasso with her to school, it will fall upon Dogs that do not graduate as GEB dogs ments can be met by dogs that do not gradu- Buster and Eagle to be the wise, experienced are sent to other agencies or organizations ate from GEB school as a guide dog for the GEB-trained dogs teaching a frisky little or adopted by the person or family that blind. Gambit. raised them. When they retire as guiding The newest GEB-affiliated program, “People say they can’t give the dog up if eyes, the family who raised them has first started two years ago, is “Heeling Autism,” they raise him,” said Michele Kohl. “I say, choice to adopt them as family pets. a program in which dogs are matched with that once you meet the person who has the Raising a GEB pup is a $50,000 invest- children who will benefit from having a dog, and hear the story of how life has ment. GEB puppies are tested at 8 weeks of canine pal. One of Betsy Kohl’s dogs, Taz, a changed for them, it makes it worth having age for temperament and physical condi- red Lab, was accepted into the program. Taz to give the dogs up. Would you ever do any- tion. If they do not make the first cut, the graduated in November and was matched thing else in your life that has such a pow- puppies may be adopted privately. They will with a 5-year-old New York boy. erful impact?” Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection not go on to GEB puppy raisers. For more information on Guiding Eyes for Michele Kohl, rewards her well- “GEB has been doing this for 51 years,” GEB DOGS RAISED LOCALLY have gone the Blind or to learn about pup raising, go behaving dogs with treats. Gam- said Michele Kohl. “We’re the premier guide on to different arenas of law enforcement. to www.guidingeyes.org or to http:// bit, who arrived at the Kohl’s school in the world.” One swept for the Super Bowl. Another gebdominion.org/. Call Michele Kohl at home just two days prior, thinks GEB works overseas, as well. People come works as a police dog in the Sully District. 703-242-2232 to talk with a GEB pup raiser. he’s one of the big guys. Visit These Houses of Worship Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons...

Assembly of God Buddhist Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 Non-Denominational St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Christian Assembly Church ... 703-698-9777 SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH Washington Christian Church...703-938-7720 Church of the Brethern Jehovah’s Witness Presbyterian Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Lutheran Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church ... 11321 Beach Mill Road Baha’i 703-560-6336 Catholic Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 Great Falls, VA 20165 Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 Korean Central Presbyterian ... 703-698-5577 Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 Baptist St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 Methodist Vienna Presbyterian ... 703-938-9050 Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 It’s like coming home St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 Quaker Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Charismatic Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 [email protected] Bethel Primitive Baptist Church ... 703-757-8134 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 Seventh-Day Adventist www.SmithChapelUMC.com Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Church of Christ Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 Northern Virginia Christian Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... 703-938-8383 Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Unitarian Universalist Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Disciples of Christ Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Congregation of Fairfax ... 703-281-4230 Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Vale United Methodist ... 703-620-2594 Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 Unity SUMMER WORSHIP • MAY 30th - SEPTEMBER 5th Episcopal Smith Chapel United Methodist ... 571-434-9680 SUNDAY: 10:00 AM New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 Wesley United Methodist ... 703-938-8700 Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA

450 ORCHARD STREET Progressive & Welcoming VIENNA, VA St.b LUKE A.M.E. Church 703-938-8525 “Serving the People of God” ST. ANNE’S [email protected] EPISCOPAL www.fbcv.org SHERATON RESTON HOTEL CHURCH- Reston Dr. KENNY SMITH, SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. Summer Schedule PASTOR SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. 8:00 a.m Holy Eucharist Rite I, No Music LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER 10:00 a.m. Family Service, Holy Eucharist Rite II SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM 5:00 p.m. Come as You Are Contemporary MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor, Pastor Service with Communion 571-337-2022 July 19-23, Vacation Bible School The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson The Rev. Denise Trogdon 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston

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Hashemi and Shawn Soh- 28, 2007, in Deed Book 19423 at page 518 among the Land rabian, dated February 23, 2006, and recorded March 1, 2006, 703-354-4333 Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute in Deed Book 18249 at page 934 among the Land Records of 703-967-7412 metrogutter.com trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on HANDYMAN HANDYMAN Fairfax, Virginia, on CARE _ MORE Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010 At 9:30 a.m. CLEANING SOLUTIONS the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows: the following property being the property contained in said Residential & Commercial Deed of Trust, described as follows: Lot 25, Oakleigh, as the same appears duly dedicated, platted 10% Senior Citizen Discount and recorded in Deed Book 5793 at page 1627, among the Tax Map No. 013-1-01-0085 Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. 703-862-5904 Commonly known as 814 Leigh Mill Road, Great Falls, Virgin- or Commonly known as 2993 Oakleigh Lane, Oakton, Virginia ia 22066. 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Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- Quality Service at a Fair Price R&N Carpentry deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Satisfaction Guaranteed Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Comm/Res. MD VA DC Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and acleaningserviceinc.com Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. Foreclosure specialist/Power washing stand the risk and cost of resale. ✦Exterior Wood Rot More! 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Northern Virginia’s SYA Storm The Fifth Annual SERVPRO played as a team, and finished U11 girls soccer team, made up of Invitational High School Golf strong in their Gold Medal game players from all around Northern Tournament will take place Aug. win. The players for both teams Virginia, hit Ocean City under an 10-11 at Twin Lakes Golf Club, were invited to participate, ac- alias nickname — “Category 5” — 6201 Union Mill Road, Clifton. knowledging their high level of

Photo courtesy of the Storm and finished as champion at the Spectators will have a chance to performance for their respective 2010 Beach 5 Sand Soccer Tour- see the best up-and-coming golf school and league teams this past nament, on June 26 in Ocean City, stars that Northern Virginia has to season. Md. The team’s Ocean City trip offer. Last year’s annual tourna- was sponsored by Keller Williams ment included 28 teams from On Sunday, July 18, North- Fairfax Gateway Realtor Group. Northern Virginia and 140 high ern Virginia Swim League’s diving The Storm, competing at the tour- school students. division conducted its annual nament for the third straight year, SERVPRO is proud to be the title Wally Martin 3-Meter Champion- went unbeaten at 4-0-0, scoring 21 sponsor of this event. Funds ac- ships at the Oak Marr Recreation goals and allowing just five. It was quired through sponsorship and Center in Oakton. a follow up to their impressive play donations will generate full schol- One-hundred and two divers, at The Virginian Tournament, The U-11 Storm made a girls’ soccer splash in Ocean City. arships, both academic and ath- ranging in ages from 8 to 18, com- which they won over the Memo- letic, allowing students to pursue peted in the annual competition. rial Day weekend. chored the team’s strong finish Late afternoon thunder- their educational dreams. The following were champions in The Storm — or Category 5 — throughout the tournament. Quick storms cut short the Northern Those interested in attending or their respective age groups: was victorious against its three transition and passing of the ball Virginia Swim League’s annual with further questions can contact Freshman Girls - Hailey Fisher opponents in the preliminary was the key to Category 5’s suc- Cracker Jack Dive Championships. Rati Bogdan at [email protected] (Mansion House) round. The victories came over cess. Two-hundred and sixty-five divers or 703-595-6712. Freshman Boys - Conor Casey teams from the Eastern Shore of The SYA Storm soccer team con- from community pools from across (Truro) Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Co- tinues to develop a strong bond Northern Virginia competed in this Both the U-19 and U-16 North- Junior Girls - Mariana Hershner lumbia, Md. Category 5, which and has produced a strong team year’s meet, which was at Truro ern Region Girls Lacrosse teams (Sleepy Hollow Bath) outscored its preliminary round chemistry in which the players Pool in Annandale. brought home Gold Medals for fin- Junior Boys - Grayson Campbell opponents, 18-4, then advanced to show respect for one another. The The Cracker Jack, which accord- ishing first at the Commonwealth (Vienna Woods) the championship game where it coaches, Kurt Gordon and Ray ing to meet organizers is the Games tournament, in Lexington Intermediate Girls - Elena defeated a team from Massachu- Motha, focus on building confi- world’s largest one-day diving two weeks ago. The U-19 team Bavolack (Lee Graham) setts, 3-1. It marked the third dence individually and collectively competition, was established in started strong in tournament play Intermediate Boys - Matthew straight year in which Category 5 as a team. 1987 to provide a skill-appropri- and held on in the last minute for Hubbard (Truro) has won the tournament. “These girls are special and they ate championship for beginner the win in the Gold Medal game Senior Girls - Kelly Corish (Dunn Stellar play and a quick grasp of just ‘wow’ you on and off the divers. The annual event exempli- against a talented East team. The Loring) the beach style barefoot soccer field,” said Gordon. fies the goals of the Northern Vir- U-16 team started slowly in tour- Senior Boys - Corey Bowersox play by Category 5 was what an- ginia Swim League (NVSL). nament play, but came together, (Old Keene Mill).

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TYSONS GREEN 8032 TREVOR PL ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $617,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...... COURTHOUSE STATION 804 DESALE ST SW ...... 5 ... 4 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $600,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... VIENNA WOODS 8808 HUNTING LODGE CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $600,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.02 ...... TYSONS VILLAGE 512 WOODLAND CT NW ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $595,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... VICTORIA WOODS 9761 OLEANDER AVE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $590,000 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... SUTTON MANOR 2324 MALRAUX DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $590,000 ... Detached ...... 0.23 ...... TYSONS WOODS 11219 GERALD LN...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ...... $589,000 ... Detached ...... 0.92 ...... TIMBERTON 2406 CAREY LN ...... 5 ... 2 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $585,000 ... Detached ...... 0.50 ... TOWN AND COUNTRY GARDENS 1501 CERRITOS CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $585,000 ... Detached ...... 0.58 ...... CINNAMON CREEK 2903 OAKTON CREST PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $579,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... OAKTON CREST 2530 BULL RUN CT ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $575,000 ... Detached ...... 0.25 ...... STONEWALL MANOR 2116 SHERIFF CT ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $575,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... BARRISTERS PLACE 2911 OAKTON CREST PL ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $575,000 ... Semi-Detached0.07 ...... OAKTON CREST 521 HERITAGE LN NW ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $570,000 ... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... HERITAGE OF VIENNA 2055 PIERIS CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $560,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ...... TYSONS STATION 1851 CLOVERMEADOW DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $559,500 ... Detached ...... 0.70 ...... SUNNYBROOK 601 ORRIN ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $559,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... EAST VIENNA WOODS 8524 WOLFTRAP RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $556,000 ... Detached ...... 0.26 ...... OLD COURT HOUSE 8301 1ST AVE ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $555,000 ... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... WEDDERBURN HEIGHTS 2405 ROCKBRIDGE ST ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $551,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... KENDALE PARK 203 GLYNDON ST SE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $550,000 ... Detached ...... 0.35 ...... KATRINA HINE ECHOLS 2518 JACKSON PKWY ...... 5 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $550,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... STONEWALL MANOR 641 TAZEWELL RD NW ...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $550,000 ... Detached ...... 0.33 ...... VIENNA HILLS 9756 Hatmark Ct, Vienna • $649,970 • Open Sunday 1-4 520 WOODLAND CT NW ...... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $550,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... VICTORIA WOODS 111 ROSS DR SW ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $549,450 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... VIENNA WOODS Lisa Moffet, Coldwell Banker, 703-517-6708 3019 BARDEN OAKS CT ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 ...... OAKTON ...... $540,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.08 ...... BARDEN OAKS 10126 BLAKE LN...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ...... $540,000 ... Detached ...... 0.56 ...... GRAYS OAKTON 212 AYR HILL AVE NE ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $540,000 ... Detached ...... 0.34 ...... AYRHILL BERRYS When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate 905 TIMBER LN SW ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $539,000 ... Detached ...... 0.30 ...... VIENNA WOODS listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. 8255 1ST AVE ...... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $534,900 ... Detached ...... 0.14 ...... WEDDERBURN HEIGHTS Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 2617 BOWLING GREEN DR ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $531,700 ... Detached ...... 0.31 ...... DUNN LORING WOODS 104 SHARON LN NW ...... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $530,000 ... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... BRADMOOR 505 KIBLER CIR SW...... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $526,000 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... VIENNA WOODS Vienna 105 DOGWOOD ST SW ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $524,900 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... WEST VIENNA WOODS 2301 MCGREGOR CT ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $520,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.07 ..... DUNN LORING HIGHLANDS 2009 Gallows Tree Ct...... $589,900...Sun 1-4....Amal Lafhal...... Long & Foster...... 703-473-7100 120 DOGWOOD ST SW ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $519,900 ... Detached ...... 0.27 ...... WEST VIENNA WOODS 10625 MILLER RD ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ...... $515,000 ... Detached ...... 2.00 ...... POND VIEW ACRES 9756 Hatmark Ct...... $649,970...Sun 1-4....Lisa Moffet...... Coldwell Banker...... 703-517-6708 705 MEADOW LN SW ...... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $515,000 ... Detached ...... 0.36 ...... HAMPTON 1745 CY CT ...... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $510,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ...... TYSONS COURT 2060 Madrillon Rd...... $849,900...Sun 1-4....John McNamara...... TTR Sothebys...... 703-395-2908 1010 HILLCREST DR SW ...... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... VIENNA ...... $508,000 ... Detached ...... 0.24 ...... VIENNA WOODS Copyright 2010 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. McLean For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. 6502 Dryden Dr...... $695,000...Sun 1-4....Cecelia Lofton...... Weichert...... 703-508-3968 To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. 1551 McLean Common Ct...$739,000...Sun 1-4....Pamela Peregoy...... McEnearney...... 703-609-7267 1553 Dominion Hill Ct....$1,325,000 ...Sun 1-4...JD Callander...... Weichert ...... 703-821-1025

Reston 11931 Sentinel Point Ct.....$380,000...Sun 1-4....Quadt/Wilson...... Long & Foster...... 703-307-1934

Sterling 20487 Morningside Terrace...$329,000...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 20762 Breezy Point Terrace...$364,900...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 46605 Hampshire Station Dr...$489,900...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 47729 League Court ...... $479,900...Sun 1-4....Young Yim...... Century 21 ...... 571-215-9417 43611 Parisville Court ...... $825,000...Sat 1-4.....Denene Crabbs...... Century 21 ...... 703-803-3898

Falls Church 2914 Yarling Ct ...... $329,000...Sun 1-4....Paul Gunning...... Samson Properties..703-606-6068

Arlington (22207) 1743 Quincy...... $550,000...Sun 1-4....Susan Shepard-Siple...Keller Williams...... 703-598-5352 2100 Tazewell Ct...... $624,900...Sun 1-4....Jeremy Cunningham....Refin Corporation...... 703-955-1832 3528 Military Road N...... $798,500 ... Sat/Sun 2-4...Hal Logsdon...... McEnearney...... 202-372-6273 2929 N. Sycamore St...... $979,000...Sun 1-4....Jennifer Caterini...... Coldwell Banker...... 703-609-6258 3830 N Upland Street...... $1,149,000...Sun 2-4....Howard Thorkilson...... Arlington Heritage.....703-536-5788 3830 Upland St. N...... $1,149,000...Sun 2-4....Howard Thorkilson...... Arlington Heritage.....703-536-5788 4049 25th St. N...... $1,400,000...Sun 1-4....Amal Lafhal...... Long and Foster...... 703-473-7100 To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please contact Don Park at 703-778-9420, or [email protected] All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m.

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