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Photos by Neeraj Prasa, of Vienna, practices for the FIRST LEGO® Andrea Worker/ League (FLL) competition, one in which young students The Connection design robotics and solve “real-life” challenges. ‘Connecting the Dots’ Vienna Teen a Robowiz Local team scores big in robotics on Climate Change in international competition. cific focus, but the one thing that unites us is the By Donna Manz national presence with teams Northern Virginians join in negative effect climate change is having on North- The Connection from Spain, France, Holland, Global Climate Change Day. ern and the things each group is dedicated Germany, Bermuda, Cayman to protecting. We all believe in the need for advo- eeraj Prasad, a Islands, Japan, China, South cacy and education.” N Vienna 13-year-old Africa, Brazil, Denmark, hat could Los Cayes, Haiti; Lancaster, 7th-grader, loves sci- Canada, Israel, and the U.S. Texas; Geraldine, New Zealand; Al- THE EDUCATION PORTION of their mission was ence and technology so much commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Wexandria, Egypt; London, England; fulfilled by a variety of speakers and by the plentiful so that he lives for science and among U.S state champions. Dumaguete, the Philippines, and availability of written materials provided by several technology. For three years, FIRST’s robotic competition Vienna, Va., all possibly have in common? They are coalition members. First up on the agenda was Del. Neeraj has participated in the programs are designed to in- all communities where on May 5 people came out to David Bulova (D-37). Bulova served on the Virginia FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) spire school children to excel in “Connect the Dots” between carbon emissions, in- Commission on Climate Change at the request of then competition, a partnership of math and science. FLL chal- sufficient emphasis on renewable energy, climate Gov. Tim Kaine. The panel met numerous times the LEGO® Company and non- lenges children aged 9 to 14 to change, severe weather, and life-threatening risk to throughout 2008 and studied climate change in Vir- profit FIRST [For Inspiration create robotics programs using the planet and all its life forms. Involving concerned ginia from every possible angle, ultimately produc- and Recognition of Science and Mind Storms NXT robotics kits. citizens in 188 countries, the Climate Change Day ing a lengthy report containing more than 100 rec- Technology]. And this year, Each team buys or borrows a was the brainchild of 350.org, an organization dedi- ommendations aimed at reducing carbon emissions, Neeraj and his fellow Robowiz reusable NXT kit, essentially the cated to building a global grassroots movement to developing more efficient renewable sources of en- team members were in Florida “brain” of the robot. solve the climate crisis. Their name, 350.org, refers ergy, and planning for the growth and development to compete in the 2012 FLL to their goal to reduce the CO2 in the atmosphere of the state. Most of those recommendations, accord- World Open Invitational Cham- THE FIRST LEGO® League from its current number of approximately 392 parts ing to Bulova, are still awaiting real implementation pionship held at Legoland. competition covers three com- per million to less than 350. or have just been shelved. “Math and science are my fa- ponents and teams begin com- In Vienna, the action began in the Patrick Henry Del. Bulova went on to highlight the predicted vorite subjects,” said Neeraj. “I petition at the regional level in Library meeting room, sponsored by the Northern impact of climate change on key natural resources like math and science because the fall and move on to state Virginia Climate Change Action Network in the state, as well as on business, agriculture and of their real-world value. Both competition. State champions (NOVACAN). NOVACAN is a coalition of local orga- even human health as temperatures rise and the state are essential in not only ex- are invited to the world com- nizations that formed in 2009 to educate the public experiences more severe weather patterns. During panding our knowledge, but to petition. on the immediate and future effects of climate change his tenure on the commission, he was greatly influ- conquer problems plaguing so- In Neeraj’s sun room is a table in the area and to address climate change policy at enced by 3D modeling images presented by the US ciety today.” mat replicating the steps all the federal, state and local levels. As NOVACAN Navy. “It was really eye-opening,” he said. “You Robowiz was one of two VA/ teams’ robots will face. It takes Chairperson Linda Burchfiel noted in her opening watched whole portions of the coastline just disap DC Region teams invited to the Neeraj just minutes to design a remarks to the gathering, “Each of the member or- May 3 to May 6 FLL Florida program that will command his ganizations has a different emphasis, a different spe- See Climate, Page 8 competition, hosted by the Uni- robot to perform a simple-look- versity of South Florida, All ing challenge. The robotics Saints’ Academy, Legoland component is the “fun” part for Florida, and AT&T Inc. Neeraj the participants. is the only Vienna-area student The “real-world” challenge Del. David Bulova (D-37) on the Robowiz team; the other component for the 2011-12 FLL was a member of the team members live in the competition was “Food Factor,” Virginia Commission on Chantilly area. an exploration of techniques Climate Change and Neeraj’s mother reported and research that scientists use brought an in-depth look from Florida that Neeraj and his to keep the food supply safe. at the issues to the team did “extremely well” in Team Robowiz produced a audience at the the FLL World Invitational patent-pending grocery bag, NOVACAN Climate Competition. They were the referred to as C.L.E.A.N. (Com- Change Workshop. third-place grand champions, bat Lettuce-E. coli Awesomely beating out 63 other teams. 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County Ordinance Housing Discrimination Alert Under the County’s Human Rights Ordinance, it is illegal to discriminate and deny housing based on: Officials step up education, outreach efforts to reach immigrant ❖ Race ❖ Color ❖ National Origin communities about “fair housing” rights. ❖ Religion ❖ Sex By Victoria Ross ❖ Familial Status (families with children under the The Connection age of 18, or who are expecting a child) ❖ Disability (if you or someone close to you has a disability) ousing discrimination cases ❖ Age (age 55 or older) have been on the rise in ❖ Marital Status For more information about how to file a HFairfax County in the past few complaint or to become educated about protec- years. And the Office of Hu- tions under the Fair Housing Act, contact the man Rights and Equity Programs (OHREP), Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs at the agency that enforces fair housing laws 703-324-2953, TTY 03-324-2900 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ohrep/hrd in the county, is shining a spotlight on the problem through seminars for housing pro- “A large percentage of our cases are re- viders, realtors, community groups and solved through mediation and conciliation, other interested parties. where both parties agree to meet and settle “Sadly, housing discrimination is alive and complaints,” Saunders said. “It is very rare well and we’ve seen an uptick in complaints for one of our cases to go to court.” during the past six years,” said Kenneth Saunders said there’s usually a paper trail Saunders, executive director of OHREP. to give investigators enough evidence to In contrast to national trends, discrimi- determine if a case has merit. nation based on nationality made up 25.6 While some cases involve blatant discrimi- percent of complaints to the county from nation, others are more nuanced, a matter 2006 to 2010. In comparison, about nine From left, Steven Paikin, a HUD official; Patricia Stephan-Fawcett, with of one or more parties not understanding percent of complaints to Housing and Ur- the County’s Office of Human Rights and Equity Programs (OHREP); the law. ban Development (HUD) fall under this Kenneth Saunders, executive director of OHREP, and Ernest Dawson, a For example, in April 2010, a Fairfax category. HUD official, attended a Fair Housing Conference/Training Session in County woman filed a complaint with the Although discrimination based on race April for housing providers, realtors and others providing housing- OPEHR alleging discrimination based on remains an issue, Saunders reports related services hosted by OHREP. her disability, which required a dog as an that in recent years he has seen an Photos Contributed “emotional support animal.” increase in the number of complaints The property manager of the rental apart- received by his office that are related “If you’re still thinking this ments where the woman lives told her that to national origin or involve disabil- is only about color and race, the association has a “no pets” rule. Accord- ity-related issues. ing to the property manager, the woman did “If you’re still thinking this is only you’re way behind the not provide any details that showed the dog about color and race, you’re way be- had been trained as a “service animal,” and hind the curve…more recently, there curve…more recently, there asked her to leave within a month if the has been an increase in discrimination dog remained in the apartment. cases involving national origin and has been an increase in However, there’s a crucial legal difference disability related issues,” Saunders between animals governed under the said. discrimination cases Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which requires animals to be trained so they DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS, involving national origin and can be out in public - and animals governed Saunders said, are not filed by one disability-related issues.’” During a Fair Housing Conference by the Fair Housing Act (FHA), said Patricia particular group. “It runs the gamut. last month, Kenneth Saunders S. Fawcett, a human rights specialist and We have complaints from Latin Ameri- — Kenneth Saunders, (center), executive director of attorney with OHREP. cans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, as executive director of OHREP OHREP, presents Thomas Perez, “Under the Fair Housing Act, you have to well as individuals from the Continent Assistant Attorney General for Civil demonstrate that you are disabled and that of Africa.” The Fair Housing Act was amended in 1988 Rights with U.S. Department of you have a need for an emotional support During the past decade, Fairfax County to include disability as a protected class. Fair Justice, with a Fair Housing poster animal that’s connected to your disability,” has become more diverse. Today, 48 per- Housing Accessibility Requirements for new created by a Centreville High Fawcett said, stressing that even if there is cent of county residents are ethnic or racial multi-family buildings did not go into ef- School student. a “no pet” policy, a person still has a right minorities, and in 2009, one-third of new fect until 1991, and many of the existing to have an emotional support animal living residents were immigrants. structures were not originally built to meet ese and Amharic, the second most-spoken with him or her under the FHA. “In Fairfax County we consider our diver- modern-day requirements. Semitic language in the world, after Ara- The confusion in this case is not uncom- sity to be one of our greatest assets,” said Although many cases may go unreported, bic, and the official language of Ethiopia mon among property managers. Fairfax County Board of Supervisor’s Chair- conservatively there are four million inci- “Some landlords are uninformed about “This was an opportunity for education… man Sharon Bulova (D-At-large). “It is so dents of housing discrimination in the U.S. relevant fair housing laws, which is why we In fact, I was educated about this when the important for us to make sure the rights of per year, according to estimates by the Na- have a proactive education and outreach complaint was filed, and I contacted HUD our minority communities are respected.” tional Fair Housing Alliance. program for both sides – leasing agents for guidance,” she said. “There’s a lot of When it comes to complaints related to In addition to its education and outreach landlords, and prospective tenants,” confusion out there with housing providers disabilities, the problem matches state activities, OHREP investigates and enforces Saunders said. and the public about what’s protected and trends. In Fairfax County, these complaints fair housing laws through the Human Rights allowed under the Fair Housing Act, and accounted for 28.4 percent of cases from Commission. The agency also investigates WHAT HAPPENS when the office receives what the ADA allows and requires.” 2006 to 2010. Similarly, disability-related complaints related to employment, public a complaint? In this case, an OHREP fair housing out- discrimination comprised 27 percent of accommodations, education and credit. OHREP has 11 full-time investigators, reach and education specialist provided free complaints to the Virginia Fair Housing Of- Saunders said his staff does a significant most of whom are attorneys who are jug- training to the property manager, and the fice in 2010. amount of education and outreach to com- gling 35-45 cases at any given time. When woman was able to keep the dog in her When it comes to disability-related issues, munities with limited English proficiency. someone makes a discrimination complaint, apartment. the county’s housing stock may contribute Brochures detailing rights and how to file a both parties are given the option to partici- “The important point here is to know your in part to the problem. Three-quarters of complaint are published in six languages – pate in mediation. If mediation doesn’t re- rights under the Fair Housing Act,” Fawcett the county’s housing was built prior to 1990. Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Vietnam- solve the issue, the investigation continues. said. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 ❖ 5 Opinion Vienna & Oakton

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From Page 3 EVENTUALLY, the group headed back to the library and continued with the program. Keith Thirion, Lead pear, particularly in areas like Norfolk, Virginia Virginia Organizer with Chesapeake Climate Action Beach and Hampton Roads. You may not see the tides Network presented the case of Dominion Power Com- rise in Vienna, but you sure will feel the effects. I pany as Virginia’s main polluter and a major obstacle am here to ask you to take action,” he added. “The to the development of local renewable energy. Seth science is solid. And if we’re wrong, what are we Heald, Community Climate Activist and Kate Pollard left with? Cleaner air, more jobs, more security. Only of the Sierra Club spoke about carbon pollution and good things can come from taking our climate crisis the EPA. The program ended with a workshop, pan- seriously.” eled by several of the coalition members on how to After Del. Bulova’s talk, it was time for the group take personal action by developing relationships with to add their voices to the global outreach. Taking up legislators, writing letters and petitions, and making handmade signs, including the “DOT” that was the presentations within individual communities. 350.org theme for the worldwide event, most of “There is something for everyone to do, whatever those in attendance exited the library, marched up skill level, interest, time constraints, or comfort zone,” Maple Avenue and down the Washington and Old said NOVACAN Chair Linda Burchfiel. The NOVACAN Dominion Trail to the Vienna Farmer’s Market. They website is a good place to start, with links to all of were well received by passers-by in cars, on foot, their member organizations. For a wealth of related and even the cyclists on the Trail, as well as patrons information, and to see photos of climate change of the Market. activists “connecting the dots” all across the globe, visit the 350.org website. Passion for Science

From Page 3 vent and kill foodborne pathogens. minutes working with about 15 of Robowiz’s solution is a global the 20 regular Club Phoenix par- & Naturally) Grocery Bags. The semifinalist after it was voted sec- ticipants. The mentors are basing C.L.E.A.N. grocery bag solution ond place in the 2012 FLL Global their teaching on the Math Counts kills foodborne bacteria like E. coli Innovation Award. program. on the surface of any produce, “My team researched the subject “We’re doing this because most such as lettuce. Studies show that thoroughly, eventually finding a of the kids are learning the regu- oil extracted from coriander seeds solution in coriander oil,” said lar math taught in the schools, but, can kill many foodborne disease Neeraj. “In doing this, I visited we’re trying to teach problem-solv- causing bacteria like E. coli, Sal- many professors and scientists, ing techniques and tricks to solve monella enterica and MRSA. fostering my appreciation for math harder problems,” said Neeraj. Robowiz encapsulates coriander and science. Neeraj and his partners are oil in a slow-release, food-ap- teaching algebra, number theory, proved natural polymer, and NEERAJ GOES FURTHER in his counting, probability and geom- coated the grocery bag with this passion than competition and that etry, areas the typical sixth or sev- polymer. When a consumer loads is what gives the Longfellow stu- enth-grader does not examine. the bag with any produce, the dent a distinctive edge. Neeraj “We’re definitely challenging foodborne disease causing bacte- partnered with two fellow them more than what they get in ria on the produce will be killed Longfellow students to create their school, but, we’re also exposing with the oil released from the poly- own kind of math mentoring pro- them to concepts they never would mer. The bag is made of reusable, gram for the young teens who fre- have learned in school, so far.” organic, washable fabric and can quent the Town of Vienna’s teen To learn more about Robowiz, be re-coated when the effect of the center, Club Phoenix. Once a see bit.ly/vote4rrms. For details on coriander oil is reduced. C.L.E.A.N week, every week since January, FIRST Lego League, go to grocery bags were designed to pre- the budding scientists spend 30 www.firstlegoleague.org.

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1 353 Park Street Northeast, Vienna — $1,529,000

3 3401 Oakton Chase Court, Oak Hill — $1,245,000

2 2019 George Washington Road, Vienna — $1,406,546

5 1425 Waterfront Road, Reston — $889,000

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6 2844 Cherry Branch Lane, Herndon — $855,000

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1 353 PARK ST NE ...... 6 . 5 .. 1 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,529,000 .... Detached ... 0.44 ...... 22180 ...... AYR HILL ...... 03/09/12

2 2019 GEORGE WASHINGTON RD . 6 . 6 .. 2 ...... VIENNA ...... $1,406,546 .... Detached ... 0.65 ...... 22182 .... MADRILLON FARMS .... 03/22/12 6 3 3401 OAKTON CHASE CT ...... 5 . 6 .. 1 ...... OAK HILL ...... $1,245,000 .... Detached ... 0.83 ...... 20171 ...... OAKTON CHASE ...... 03/16/12

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A kaleidoscopic land- scape encourages lounging outdoors. David Watkins of Merrifield Garden Center says such spaces are created with vibrantly colored planters and vivid flowers like knockout roses and endless summer hydrangeas.

Photo courtesy of Merrifield Garden Center The Best Seats Outside the House Local designers offer tips for creating a spectacular patio or deck.

By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

arm weather means more time W spent lounging by the pool or grilling on the patio. A winter- worn outdoor space can make popular warm weather pastimes less than appealing. Creating a space that provides both comfort and style can be a daunting undertaking. Local de- signers are offering suggestions for Photo by creating a luxurious retreat fit for relaxing or outdoor entertaining.

When a home’s interior flows Marilyn Campbell effortlessly into its outdoor sur- roundings, a patio or deck be- comes an extension of the house. “Accessories are now focused on bringing indoor luxuries outside,” said McLean-based designer Shanon Munn of Ambi Design Stu- /The Connection dio in McLean. “Outdoor furniture is now made larger and more com- fortable, and outdoor fabrics are more beautiful than ever. We’re really able to match the outside more closely to a home’s interior.” Lamps, mirrors and even chan- Trendy alfresco accents like outdoor lamps, mirrors and deliers are among the trendiest even chandeliers can help make a patio or deck feel like alfresco accents. Outdoor rugs an extension of a home’s interior. McLean-based design- deliver an instant elegant impact. ers Shanon Munn and Amanda Welch, of Ambi Design “Another nice luxury is an outdoor Studio, incorporated these elements into the master deck articulating fan,” said Munn. of the D.C. Design House. “Those work twofold. They keep you and your guest cool and keep mosquitoes away.” elements.” When designing the patio of an Alexandria home, INDULGENCE WAS THE THEME on a Potomac Landscape architect Stephen Wlodarczyk of Botani- patio designed by Jim Rill, principal of Rill Archi- cal Decorators incorporated flowers in bursts of color. tects. He furnished the space with kitchen appliances “I see the use of bold colors being the trend,” he said. and a television, all built for outdoor use, and topped Wlodarczyk said that growers are developing “de- it with a stained wood ceiling. “It’s like having a liv- signer” flowers in hues that span the color spectrum. ing room outdoors,” said Rill. “The spaces are con- nected to the outside, while also protected from the See Patio, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 ❖ 11 OPEN HOUSES Home Life Style SATURDAY/SUNDAY, Patio with MAY 12 & 13 ‘European Feel’ Photo courtesy of D&A Dunl

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He has a penchant for coneflowers, which bloom throughout the summer and come in varieties with names like hot lava, gumdrop and Maui sunshine. David Watkins, a Fairfax Station resident and man- ager of Merrifield Garden Center in Fairfax, Gainesville and Merrifield agrees that brightly col- ored blooms pack a powerful punch. “We’re adding evy Landscapers, Inc. vibrant colors to landscapes with flowers like knock- out roses and endless summer hydrangeas,” he said. The trend extends to patio furniture. “We’re go- ing from patio umbrellas and chair cushions in browns and blacks to colors like magenta,” said 2127 Docket Lane, Vienna • $629,900 • Open Sunday 1-4 p.m. Watkins. Herbert Medeiros, Long & Foster, 703-980-9769 TO MAKE A PATIO or deck child-friendly, Nancy When building this McLean patio, design- When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit Towmey, principal designer of Finnian’s Moon Inte- ers with D&A Dunlevy Landscapers com- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on the “This Week in Real Estate” link. riors, an Alexandria-based firm, suggests weather- bined stone and foliage. “Trendier patios Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times proof storage ottomans and child-sized tables and are now very detailed,” said landscape chairs. “Kids like to be comfortable just like every- designer Gina Benincasa. Annandale body else,” she said. “Ottomans a great for holding their toys.” the patio of a McLean home recently, her team paid 3243 Decourcey Ct...... $359,000..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Don’t skimp when it comes to quality. “I would particular attention to the foundation. “Trendier pa- encourage people to buy something decent. It is usu- tios are now very detailed and use all different kinds Arlington ally worth the money to invest in something decent,” of stone like limestone and travertine stone,” she said. 2400 Clarendon Blvd...... $399,900..Sun 1-4...... Brianne Riley..Keller Williams..703-688-3155 she said. “Adding a pebbled mosaic as part of the patio or in Gina Benincasa, landscape designer with D&A some cases the whole patio is really decorative and Broadlands Dunlevy Landscapers, Inc. says that when building can give it a European feel.” 21528 Thornhill Pl...... $509,900..Sun 2-4...... Sharon Nilsen...... Prudential..703-403-5504 Fairfax 12560 Royal Wolf Pl...... $529,700..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812 10920 Middlegate Dr...... $569,900..Sun 1-4...... Dan Mleziva...... RE/MAX..703-380-9915 Fairfax Station 7209 Laketree Dr...... $914,950..Sun 1-4...Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert..703-862-8808 Kingstowne/Alexandria 6100 Gardenia Ct...... $360,000..Sun 1-4...... Jim Souvagis..Long & Foster..703-919-9191 Oak Hill 12721 Ox Meadow Dr...$1,269,000...Sat 2-4...... Jerry Thatcher...... Weichert..703-795-9848 Oakton 12019 Wandabury Rd...$1,999,000..Sun 1- 4...... Ann Romer...... Weichert..703-597-4289 Reston 1600 Oak Spring Way...... $409,000..Sun 1-4...... Marnie Schaar..Long & Foster..703-435-4900 Springfield 8238 Taunton Pl...... $464,900..Sun 1-4..Carol Hermandorfer..Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Sterling 20615 Cutwater Pl...... $645,000..Sun 1-4...... Bana Qashu..Keller Williams..703-470-3304 Vienna 2127 Docket Ln...... $629,900..Sun 1-4...... Herbert Medeiros..Long & Foster..703-980-9769 1807 Vance Pl...... $674,500..Sun 2-4....Kathleen Hanrahan..Long & Foster..703-873-3500 9722 Days Farm Dr...... $759,000..Sun 1-4...... Trang Sabel..Samson Props..703-599-8393 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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Herndon High School ‘Best Buddies’ Gabi Muniz, Kelsey Finedman, Marie Gardiner, Courtney Guengerich dance in a conga line at the “Day Prom” organized by Herndon High School and held in Fairfax at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.

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Regional Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. An Evening with David Lindley at 7:30 East, Vienna. www.janmminjava.com. Don’t get me wrong, I will talk about hav- ing cancer (I certainly write about it enough), but it doesn’t really bring me the kind of joy Delight in our that most opportunities to talk about oneself HomeLifeStyle generally do. Oh sure, I have a pretty good sections, the story to tell; having outlived my original prog- second week of nosis by years, but perhaps the less said, the every month. better. Sometimes I feel as if I’m flying under the radar and the fact that I was diagnosed Peek at the top with incurable, stage IV lung cancer in Feb- real estate sales, Thank You ruary, 2009 has slipped through the cracks glimpse over-the- somehow and been forgotten. To that end, as top remodeling much as possible – in public, I try not to projects, get prac- dwell on having cancer. I have it. Next. If I tical suggestions don’t publicize it, maybe I don’t hasten its for your home. apparently delayed effect. There’s so much that goes on, psychologi- Celebrate cally – in my head, when it comes to having students, camps, cancer. Accepting it is one thing – which I’ve schools, done, but being victimized by it is quite enrichment another and something I will not allow. Of programs, course I have some physical issues that pre- colleges and vent me living a “normal” life, but I view more in our them more as opportunities to make the best A-plus: of a bad situation rather than making the Education, worst of it. Where’s the future in that? There Learning, Fun isn’t, at least in my strategic plan. And though pages, the third I joke about pretending and being in denial week of every about having cancer; the truth is, I’m quite comfortable with my circumstances – and my month. attitude. I really am “fine” with all of it. Be a part of our Sometimes, most times in fact, I’d simply new Wellbeing rather not talk about it. I’d rather talk about something else, anything else. It’s actually pages, the first therapeutic to do so. Thanks for asking week of every though, but not for the reason you might month. think. Oddly enough, though it’s a question I Questions? E-mail realize will be asked, as often as not, it pro- sales@connection vides me an opportunity to give an answer newspapers.com that you might not expect: it’s not always about me, and it shouldn’t be, in spite of my Suggestions? E-mail circumstances. Life goes on – for all of us, and mkimm@connect that’s what interests me. ionnewspapers.com Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 ❖ 17 Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Madison Softball Playing Shut Down Ball have accomplished so far this year. They Warhawks edge play as a team and everyone contributes Saxons 1-0 behind every night. “Our goal for the playoffs is to get to play stellar defense and on Memorial Day,” said Schneeberger, of the festive, holiday slate of region quarterfinals one-hit pitching gem (second round) playoff games. “After that, anything can happen. The ultimate goal by Kelsey Ross. always is to win a district, region and state championship.” By Rich Sanders The Connection IN FRIDAY’S PITCHING duel win over

Photo/Courtesy of Robyn Buscemi the Saxons, which lasted just one hour, 10 ince its eight-game win streak minutes, both Madison’s Kelsey Ross and ended with a loss at Liberty Dis- Langley’s Emily Templin were terrific on the S trict opponent Stone Bridge High mound for their respective teams. in Ashburn on Friday, April 27, the Ross, in the complete game win, allowed Madison High Warhawks girls’ softball team just one hit - a two-out, line drive triple into has gotten back into the win column with a right field off the bat of Saxons No. 9 hitter pair of district shutout wins. Both victories Maggie Natal in the top of the sixth inning came last week. of a scoreless game. Ross struck out the fol- Madison, under head coach John lowing Langley batter to end the scoring Schneeberger, opened the week with a 4-0 threat and retire the side. win at South Lakes in Reston on Monday, Madison, in its half of the sixth, scored May 1, then defeated visiting Langley High, Earlier this season the Madison High girls’ softball team held special what would prove to be the winning run. 1-0, last Friday night, May 4. The wins im- ‘Teacher’s Night’ festivities during pre-game ceremonies of the Alex Alvarez, Madison’s No. 9 batter, started proved Madison’s overall record to 14-4 and Warhawks’ home game versus Fairfax on April 20. Left to things off with a long double to right field put the Warhawks at 10-2 in the district. right, Madison High senior captains Janice Yahner, Jessica Darst, and which nearly left the park. She then ad- Both Liberty setbacks have come to Stone Ally Grasso, along with freshman Allison Krisko, assist Madison Principal vanced to third base on teammate Kat Bridge. Mark Merrell (center) and head coach John Schneeberger (white, long Olson’s ground ball out to second base. Two The eight-team Liberty District tourna- sleeved shirt) in presenting the pre-game awards to the teachers. batters later, Ally Grasso knocked a solid ment is set to begin next Wednesday, May single up the middle to score Alvarez and 16. Madison will host a first round “I think we are ready to go,” said team is playing well as the seasons most give the Warhawks a 1-0 lead. quarterfinals game at 6:30 that evening. Schneeberger, of his team’s focus on wrap- important stretch - the playoffs, districts Ross retired the Langley side in order in But prior to the start of the postseason, ping up the regular season in strong fash- followed by the Northern Regionals - will the Saxons’ final at-bats in the top of the Madison was set to wrap up its regular sea- ion and its readiness for the upcoming dis- soon be underway. seventh - all on groundball outs to third son schedule this week with its final two trict tournament. “Everyone is working hard “Pitching is steadily improving and we baseman Mary Bolinger - to end the game. district games - home versus rival McLean right now. We won a tough game against have two good pitchers,” said the coach. Along with the big late-game base hits High (Senior Night) on Tuesday, May 8, and Langley. We play McLean on Tuesday which “Our defense gets better every day and it is from Grasso and Alvarez, Madison’s other at Jefferson this Friday night, May 11 at will be another good game.” solid. We are getting key hits from differ- hits in the game came from Jackie Yahner 6:30. Across the board, Schneeberger said his ent players. I’m very proud of what the girls and Ross. Sports Roundups

The Oakton High girls’ bas- Oakton beat nemesis Princess Anne four years, the team recorded 110 wins coach for Marshall, Baker will con- ketball team, which captured its High (Virginia Beach), 58-39, in this and lost just five games. tinue to develop Statesmen student first-ever Virginia State AAA champi- year’s state AAA championship game in Caroline, this past season, was named athletes to become the best they can

onship crown this past winter Photo/Courtesy of Madis Richmond. While the Cougars have, both the district, region, and Gatorade be in both the classroom and in gym- season, was presented with the Army over the years, been one of the top (Virginia) Player of the Year, as well as nastics. National Guard national ranking tro- teams in both the Northern Region and Co-Player of the Year in Virginia, as se- phy during the school’s Spring Sports state, they had never before gained the lected by the Coaches’ Association. The Madison High boys’ tennis Rally last Friday, April 27. The na- coveted state crown until this winter. Coyer, who was also named First Team team concluded its regular season tional honor was part of the fifth In Oakton’s two prior trips to the state All-Met, averaged 15 points and five as- with a 6-3 victory at Liberty District annual MaxPreps Tour of Champions tournament, it lost to Princess Anne in sists per game. In her career she scored opponent Fairfax High last Wednes- for Girls’ Basketball, presented by the the 2009 finals and the same team in the 1,580 points, set the state record for day, May 2. With the team victory, Army National Guard. Oakton is one 2010 semifinals. assists at 593 and grabbed 362 steals. the Warhawks finished the regular of just 10 schools across the country Along with winning the state title this Meanwhile, Katherine Coyer was season with a winning record of 8-6. to be so honored. year, Oakton also captured both the named MVP of the district, region and The final season match versus the The Cougars finished the season Concorde and Northern Region crowns. state final games and was named First- Rebels provided an opportunity for as the No. 31 ranked team in the on Tennis It was the Cougars’ 14th district title and Team All-District, First Team All-Region Madison to insert many substitute country by MaxPreps, a California- fifth region crown over the past 18 and Second-Team All-Met. She was also players into its lineup, meaning the based company that ranks more than years. Oakton finished an incredible 31- a four-time Defensive Player of the Year Warhawks have utilized 17 different 20,000 high school girls’ basketball 0 for the 2011-’12 season. “Being recipient. Her career stats include 1,180 players in official matches this year. teams. honored by MaxPreps and the Army Na- points, 349 assists and 206 steals. Madison’s singles winners were: “On behalf of MaxPreps, I would Madison High concluded its tional Guard is an amazing thing,” said Both Katherine and Caroline will play John Adam over John Choe, 10-5, at like to congratulate head coach Liberty District boys’ tennis coach Priester. “We were stunned when college basketball at Villanova Univer- No. 1 singles; John Nothaft over Jisoo [Fred] Priester and the Oakton girls’ we found out. National recognition like sity next school year. Kim, 10-4, at No. 2; Alec Ostapovicz basketball team on an amazing sea- regular season schedule this is not common for schools like us. over Tyler Zane, 10-3 at No. 3; Matt son,” said President Andy Beal. with a 6-3 win at Fairfax And with the Army National Guard and George C. Marshall High School Bosco over Adam Cook, 10-5 at No. 4; “MaxPreps is once again honored to High last Monday, May 2. MaxPreps to recognize us for what we is pleased to announce the hiring of Ben Haines over Andrew Arnold, 10- partner with the Army National One of the Warhawks’ did is very special. The kids and our Sarah Baker as its new head gymnastics 7 at No. 5; and Thomas Roades over Guard in saluting 10 of the top girls’ community are very excited, proud and coach. Coach Baker brings with her 12 Alex Petit, 11-9 at No. 6. basketball teams in America. With individual wins came at No. grateful for this honor.” years of competitive experience and Competing in doubles for Madison the continued support of the Army 2 singles play where senior Oakton was led this past season by most recently served as an assistant with were: John Adam and freshmen Ben National Guard, the Tour of Cham- John Nothaft (pictured) the Coyer twins, senior guards Caroline both the Marshall and McLean High Cliff (No. 1 doubles); Nothaft and pions has become one of the most defeated his Rebels’ oppo- and Katherine Coyer. In fact, the siblings coaching staffs. Last season, McLean fin- junior Wyatt Surbey (No. 2); and recognized awards programs in the led the Cougars in each of their four ished first in the Liberty District and freshmen players Mark Mark Fertal country.” nent by a 10-4 score. years with Oakton basketball. In those Marshall was third. As the new head and Neil Feeney (No. 3).

18 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Mother’s Day Faith Notes Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Photo Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. St. Francis Episcopal Church, [email protected]. 9220 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, Gallery offers three Sunday services and a Vajrayogini Buddhist Center host of musical, educational, out- offers ongoing classes on meditation reach, and fellowship ministries to and Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at enrich spiritual growth. 7:45 a.m. 7 p.m. at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Aurora and John Chagoury Worship Service without music; 9 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. $10 per of Vienna with their a.m. Worship Service, Children’s class. 202-331-2122 or Chapel and Children’s Choirs; 10 a.m. www.meditation-dc.org. Grandma, Cindy Fuller, at Sunday School and Adult Forum; and Legoland, Fla. 11 a.m. Worship Service with Adult St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Choir. 703-759-2082. Church, 1830 Kirby Road in McLean. The third Sunday service Trinity United Methodist every month at 10:15 a.m. allows Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., children to play active roles in the McLean, Sunday worship services are music and as greeters and ushers. at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday Traditional services are every Sunday School for adults is at 9:30 a.m. and at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. for children during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Youth Group for Vienna Assembly of God has a grades 7-12 meets Sundays at 6 p.m. ministry to children on Wednesdays, A 20-minute service of Holy Com- 7-8 p.m. at the corner of Center N and munion is held each Wednesday at 12 Ayr Hill Avenue, N.E. Children’s p.m. 703-356-3312 or umtrinity.org. Church on Sundays also available. 703-938-7736 or The Jewish Social Services www.ViennaAG.com. Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety of support groups for those with emo- Vienna Christian Healing tional, social, and physical challenges. Rooms, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at www.jssa.org/growth-learning. 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is available to anyone requesting My two favorite girls, HAVEN of Northern Virginia prayer. Free and open to the public. offers a variety of free bereavement 703-698-9779 or Monica and Hailey Fleming. support groups, meeting on a weekly www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com. basis. Contact 703-941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org for schedules Chesterbrook United Meth- and registration information. odist Church is at 1711 Kirby Road, McLean. Worship service is at 11 a.m. McLean Bible Church Fitness Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. for Class at Body & Soul Fitness. Bal- adults and children. Rev. Kathleene ance is key, energy is renewed and Card, Pastor. 703-356-7100 or strength is gained. 9:45 a.m. Mon- www.ChesterbrookUMC.org. — Tony Fleming, days and Fridays. Free childcare for registered students. Vienna

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St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... Oakton United Methodist ... FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA 703-759-4555 703-938-1233 SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Vale United Methodist ... 450 ORCHARD STREET 703-620-2594 11321 Beach Mill Road VIENNA, VA Charismatic Smith Chapel United Methodist ... Great Falls, VA 20165 703-938-8525 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 571-434-9680 [email protected] Wesley United Methodist ... It’s like coming home www.fbcv.org Church of Christ 703-938-8700 [email protected] Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Dr. KENNY SMITH, Non-Denominational www.SmithChapelUMC.com Disciples of Christ Celebration Center PASTOR Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 for Spiritual Living Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor ... 703-560-2030 SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Episcopal Christian Assembly Church ... MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-698-9777 WORSHIP HOURS SUNDAY: 11:00 AM 703-938-6521 Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 Presbyterian Assembly of God Fellowship Baptist Church ... St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church Progressive & Welcoming Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-385-8516 ...703-560-6336 First Baptist Church ... Jehovah’s Witness Korean Central Presbyterian ... ST. ANNE’S 703-938-7736 Washington Christian Church... 703-938-8525 Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 703-698-5577 EPISCOPAL 703-938-7720 The Light Mission Church ... Vienna Presbyterian ... CHURCH • Reston Cristo Es Mi Refugio... 703-757-0877 Lutheran 703-938-9050 703-938-7727 Vienna Baptist Church ... Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I 703-281-4400 Christ The King Lutheran Church... Quaker 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II New Union Baptist Church... 703-759-6068 Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 Baha’i 703-281-2556 St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II 703-821-3345 703-455-4003 Seventh-Day Adventist Buddhist 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Methodist Northern Virginia Christian Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... Baptist Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services 202-331-2122 Global Mission Church ... 703-759-3509 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... Church of the Brethern Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-938-8383 The Rev. James Papile, Rector 703-757-0877 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-3987 Unitarian Universalist The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 703-281-4411 The Vine Methodist Church ... 703-573-5336 Congregation of Fairfax ... The Rev. Denise Trogdon Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-281-4230 703-437-6530 ... 703-757-8134 Catholic 703-938-3494 www.stannes-reston.org Cartersville Baptist Church ... 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Our Lady of Good Counsel ... Great Falls United Methodist... Unity 703-255-7075 703-938-2828 703-759-3705 Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2012 ❖ 19 WWW.FXPARTS.COM We’ve Changed to NAPA to Better Serve Our Customers Same People • Same Ownership Since 1961 • Same Professional Commitment to Service ONLY $100 1 GALLON OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID • Valid at all locations EVERY ITEM IN THE STORE! • Limit 1 per customer You must present this coupon with your purchase. • Offer valid while supplies last Not valid with any other discounted or promotional offer. • Must present coupon June 5, 2012 Expires June 5, 2012. CN • Expires CN

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