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Photo Photo online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 26-November 1, 2011 Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 1 There’s Never Been a Better Time For a Change… Teachers Say…Get Educated! Did you know? Teachers and Parents Agree on School Board candidates! Did you know that the Fairfax Education Association, Fairfax Zero Tolerance Reform, and the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, are endorsing the SAME CANDIDATES for School Board? • It’s time for a change that will bring the necessary resources to our neediest students, and provide differentiated support for all FCPS kids, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater sensitivity and a restorative, educational, and therapeutic discipline process to our children, • It’s time for a change that will bring greater professional autonomy for our teachers to start teaching with creativity, and not ‘to the test’.

These candidates will bring about change for the better: • Braddock: Megan McLaughlin • Lee: Tamara Derenak Kaufax • Providence: Patty Reed • Dranesville: Louise Epstein • Mason: Sandy Evans • Mt. Vernon: Dan Storck • Hunter Mill: Pat Hynes • At-Large: Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, Steve Stuban

Every child, parent, and teacher matters. VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8th ~ SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS MATTER!

VOTE FOR THE FCPS BOND REFERENDUM ON NOVEMBER 8TH TO IMPROVE OUR SCHOOLS!

2 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic Election 2011 703-778-9414 or [email protected]

Sharon Bulova The Price Chairman of the Board of Supervisors total money raised: $1,016,755 of Influence construction and real estate: $220,426

Photos Contributed People who have Pat Herrity Springfield District business before the total money raised: $198,887 construction and real estate: Board of Supervisors $54,900 contribute to Jeff McKay incumbents. Lee District Democratic Incumbent Republican challenger total money raised: $122,018 Stan Barry Bill Cooper construction and real estate: By Michael Lee Pope $49,517 Connection Newspapers Barry Faces Cooper hy do people give money John Cook to candidates for the Braddock District for County Sheriff WFairfax County Board of total money raised: $216,681 Supervisors? construction and real estate: “People give money in politics to get $46,300 Four-time incumbent Barry faces what they want,” said Stephen Farnsworth, challenger Bill Cooper. communications professor at George Ma- son University. “If they weren’t getting Penny Gross what they want they wouldn’t keep giving Mason District By Alex McVeigh us to do it,” he said. “We would money.” total money raised: $152,558 The Connection still do some services in person, From developers to commercial real es- construction and real estate: but many of them could be tate owners and property management $42,885 airfax County Sheriff done electronically, with no companies, the roster of people who have F Stan Barry (D) will face deputy driving to a location and given money to incumbent members of the Gerry Hyland Republican challenger physically serving.” Board of Supervisors reads like a Planning Mount Vernon District Bill Cooper this November. Barry has been endorsed by Commission docket. It’s all legal in Vir- total money raised: $219,561 The Fairfax County Sheriff’s the Virginia Coalition of Police, ginia, which has no restrictions on who can construction and real estate: Office is responsible for main- the Fairfax County Government give or how much money they can con- $40,743 taining the county’s Adult De- Employees Union, the Fairfax tribute — as long as it’s disclosed. But fol- tention Center, providing court- Coalition of Police and the lowing the money isn’t always easy. house security and serving civil Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff’s “I think what voters are really interested Michael Frey law process. The Fairfax County Coalition, among others. in is transparency,” said Lincolnia Park Sully District Sheriff’s Office is the largest in More information is available Civic Association President Loretta total money raised: $147,237 Virginia, with more than 600 at www.fairfaxsheriff.com. Prencipe. “We really want to understand construction and real estate: employees. who is donating. And when campaign con- $35,473 COOPER served with the tributions are made under entities that BARRY was elected in 1999, Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office aren’t transparent. It raises questions for John Foust and is completing his third term since 1988 until his retirement us.” Dranesville District in office. He has been a mem- as a lieutenant in March of this Take an entity known as Tysons West total money raised: $222,106 ber of the sheriff’s office for the year. During his time with the Assemblage LLC. The limited liability com- construction and real estate: past 32 years. Barry said over office, he worked in court se- pany is a group of commercial real-estate $34,784 his past three terms, he has en- curity, the Adult Detention Cen- developers who own land near the new acted a number of programs ter and the Criminal Justice Tysons West Metro station. Providence Dis- that save the county money. Academy. trict Supervisor Linda Smyth said that she Linda Smyth “We save the county millions He said if elected, one of his did not accept campaign contributions Providence District each year with labor programs first priorities would be to en- when the plan for Tysons Corner was be- total money raised: $139,765 that we created and are staffed force the more than 4,000 out- ing crafted. But now that the only pend- construction and real estate: by inmates,” Barry said. “We standing warrants in the county. ing business before the Board of Supervi- $14,250 restructured our training and “I would work in partnership sors is a series of rezoning decisions, all staffing to save the county more with the Fairfax County Police bets are off. Catherine Hudgins than a million dollars a year in Department to get these 4,000 “What is going on at Tysons,” explained Hunter Mill overtime costs. We have had criminals off the streets,” he Smyth, “is that there are small land own- total money raised: $59,341 our budget reduced as a result said. “Because of budget issues, ers who consolidate and set up a partner- construction and real estate: of the recession and still re- we’ll also work with the FBI, ship.” $3,625 turned $1.5 million this year, [Immigration and Customs En- 2008 to 2011 campaign finance information from the and $2.5 million last year by forcement], the U.S. Marshals CAMPAIGN FINANCE RECORDS show Virginia Public Access Project being very strict with spend- and combine resources to make the limited liability company has given ing.” it budget neutral.” $5,000 to Supervisor Smyth and $30,000 to Chair- the White House and Beyond. She says it’s unethical Barry says one of his goals if Cooper says he would make woman Sharon Bulova. Smyth accepted the money, for members of the Board of Supervisors to take elected for another term would it a goal to increase cooperation but says her vote is not for sale. money from people who have pending or future busi- be to further save money by with the Fairfax County Police “They do not get any special favors from me,” said ness in the county. electronically serving certain Department to make sure re Smyth. “Let me put it that way.” “On the face of it, it’s unethical,” said Tolchin. “They kinds of civil process. “We have Some argue that money does buy influence, or at are paying in effect to get a certain decision.” the technology to do it, we just See Barry vs. Cooper, least access. Sue Tolchin is author of Pinstripe Pa- need to get the courts to allow Page 14 tronage: Political Favoritism from the Clubhouse to See Campaign Financing, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 3 News School Bond Facts, Figures

he $252 million school bond referendum What is a bond? is on the ballot Nov. 8. Historically, school The sale of municipal bonds is a form of long-term Tbonds have a high passage rate in Fairfax borrowing that spreads the cost of major capital im- County. Each year, the School Board and provements over the years facilities are used. This staff members work with the community to develop method of financing ensures that current and future an updated five-year capital improvement program users help pay for the improvements. (CIP) for schools. To develop the CIP, the school system looks at Why are bonds needed? changes in expected enrollment, academic programs The building and renovation of schools are not fi- and facility conditions to determine priorities for new nanced through the school system’s operating funds, construction, renovations and other capital projects. but through bonds. Bonds are similar to someone ob- During the school year, approximately 175,000 stu- taining a mortgage on a residence to spread the cost dents use FCPS facilities daily for academic and ex- of home-buying over a number of years. tracurricular activities. Community organizations, such as scouting groups Why a referendum? and cultural and civic organizations also use school The law requires that voters approve bonds since facilities. they are a future obligation for taxpayers. Several factors were considered in determining which schools to include in this year’s bond referen- Why renovate our schools? dum, including: School facilities wear out over time, and they also ❖ Sustained high enrollment become outdated, both technologically and ❖ Continued need for temporary classrooms instructionally. Funding for the renovation at Tho- ❖ School located in high growth areas mas Jefferson High School is included in the bond as ❖ Strong growth at kindergarten and primary well as planning funds for the renovation of Langley ❖ Demographic characteristics and West Springfield High Schools.

— Victoria Ross School Projects

Forestville ES In the 2011 Bond

DRANESVILLE Benches, Fountains, Trees HUNTER MILL Langley HS Trees Sunrise Valley ES 25%25% Shrubs & Terraset ES Westgate ES Bond Type Statues, Bonsai, Shrubs & Haycock ES Capacity Enhancements - Elementary Schools Renovations (Construction) - Elementary Schools Cactus & Succulents OFF Perennials Thoreau MS OFFOFF Renovations (Planning Only) - Elementary Schools

SULLY Renovations (Construction) - Middle Schools

Greenbriar East ES PROVIDENCE Renovations (Planning) - Middle School 60-75% Patios, Walls FAIRFAX CITY Renovations (Construction) High Schools Walkways Fairfax Villa ES MASON OFF POTS Renovations (Planning) - High School OFF POTS Paver Driveways Canterbury Woods ES

TJHSST Union Mill ES BRADDOCK Buy 1 Get 2 Free & So Much More North Springfield ES (See store for details) Terra C en t re E S Clermont ES Off-Season Pricing Springfield Estates ES West Springfield HS SPRINGFIELD Bucknell ES 50% Off Keene Mill ES Garfield ES LEE Evergreen Magnolias, Blue Atlas Cedar & Sandburg MS Select Shade Trees Woodlawn ES MOUNT VERNON More Pumpkins Are Here FREE To find out more about the bond referendum, as well as previous bond Same Price As Last Year! Landscape referendums and details about any & Hardscape particular school projects, go to Bulk Mulch, Playground Estimates www.fcps.edu or call FCPS at 571- Chips, Organic Compost 423-1200. $24.99 cu. yd. Japanese Maples Capacity Enhancements $13,688,696 Elementary School Renovations $97,744,389 Shredded Hardwood Mulch Buy 1 Get 1 Free (Additions and other modifications) Canterbury Woods, Annandale (Construction) $14,894,268 $2.99 $3.49 Fairfax Villa Elementary School, Fairfax $3,129,294 Clermont, Alexandria (Planning/Construction) $13,608,872 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. 100 Varieties Greenbrier East Elementary School, Fairfax $3,889,687 Sunrise Valley, Reston (Planning/Construction)$16,215,447 Union Mill Elementary School, Clifton $3,419,725 Garfield, Springfield (Planning/Construction) $14,158,593 Modular Relocations $3,250,000 Terra Centre, Burke (Planning/Construction) $16,614,596 9023 Arlington Blvd., Westgate, McLean (Planning/Construction) $14,221,431 Fairfax, Virginia High School Renovation $90,575,065 Terraset, Reston (Planning) $1,053,799 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. Thomas Jefferson, Alexandria (construction) $84,625,065 Haycock, Fall Church (Planning) $960,703 West Springfield, Springfield (planning) $5,950,000 Woodlawn, Mount Vernon (Planning) $1,189,450 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) Forestville, Great Falls (Planning) $1,165,000 Middle School Renovation $96,225,065 North Springfield, Springfield (Planning) $899,000 703-573-5025 Sandburg, Mount Vernon (construction) $44,293,958 Springfield Estates, Springfield (Planning) $723,444 Open 9-6, 7 days a week Thoreau, Vienna (planning) $2,175,000 Keene Mill, Springfield (Planning) $908,010 Bucknell, Mount Vernon (Planning) $1,131,776

4 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Vienna BRING YOUR CAMERA. BUILD SOME MEMORIES.

at 2 p.m. Vienna Police Hold CROP Hunger Walks bring communities together Unclaimed Bicycles in a common cause: helping hungry people at home and around the world. Over the past six years Vienna Often bicycles are stolen and the owners or com- CROP Hunger Walks have raised more than plainants do not know the serial number of the bi- $124,000, which has provided food, shelter, emer- cycle or it has not been registered with a local police gency relief, to people in need locally and abroad. department so it cannot be entered into a recovery If you can’t walk, you can become an online Hun- database. ger Walker or donor at http:// At some point many of these same bikes are recov- www.viennacropwalk.org/. ered but officers have no means of tracking down the owners. In these cases the bike is placed into storage pending retrieval by an owner. The Vienna Police now have a large number of Town-Wide Food Drive unclaimed bicycles. If you have proof of ownership and would like to check and see if the Vienna Police Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 have recovered your lost or stolen bicycle, please The Northeast Vienna Citizens Association contact Vienna Police Property Officer John Barker (NEVCA) is conducting its annual food drive to ben- FALL FESTIVAL 2011 at [email protected] or 703-255- efit the Committee for Helping Others (CHO). CHO Sat, October 29; 10 AM – 2 PM 6377. has helped families in Fairfax County for the past 42 Bicycles can only be released once it has been de- years. A celebration for families & kids of all ages: termined that an individual is the rightful owner. There is a great need for help in this area. CHO is Anyone without any confirming documentation or in particular need of canned hams, canned stews, Hayrides • Pony rides • Giant Inflatable Climbing Wall substantial verifying information will not be allowed powdered milk, Velveeta cheese, diapers and laun- A Giant Moon Bounce • A Junior Ferris Wheel • Cakewalks to take possession of a stored bicycle. dry detergent. Carnival Games & Competitions • Face painting & Story Telling The pantry has empty shelves, donations of unex- pired, nonperishable items at the following locations: African Curios • Puppet Shows • Hotdogs, Pizza & Cotton Candy Town Hall, Vienna CROP Hunger Vienna Community Center, Bikes@Vienna, (128A Admission: $7 kids under 18; Parents admitted Free Walk Nov. 13 Church Street NW), Caffe Amouri, (107 Church Sreet NW), Rexall Drug Store (150 Maple Avenue W), The CROP Hunger Walks are ending hunger one step Business Bank (133 Maple Avenue E #100), Evolu- at a time. Bring friends and family Nov. 13 for tion Fitness (216 Dominion Road NE), Uniquities, Vienna’s 7th annual CROP Hunger Walk sponsored (421 Church Street, NE), and Patrick Henry Library by Church World Service. The walk is three miles in (101 Maple Avenue E). PROVIDENCE BAPTIST CHURCH & PRESCHOOL length and will begin and end at the Vienna Town 8980 Brook Road in McLean • www.ProvidenceToday.org Green. Registration is at 1:30 p.m. The walk begins

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1606 King Street General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 6 a.m. vote early, absentee ballot in-person. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ❖ Tuesday, Nov. 8 is Election Day. Free digital edition delivered to For more election information: your email box to 7 p.m. Early voting is still available. Email name, mailing & email address to Alexandria Board of Elections, 703-746- [email protected]. 4050, http://alexandriava.gov/Elections t’s just a local election, why does it mat- day last winter, and it took nearly as long for Fairfax County Board of Elections, 703-324- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, ter? many people to make it home on Primary Elec- 4700, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ Call: 703-778-9410 Every member of the Virginia House tion Day, which was also the day of the earth- Arlington Board of Elections, 703-228-3456, e-mail: I [email protected] of Delegates and Virginia Senate is up quake. http://www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ Kemal Kurspahic for reelection, with some significant open seats Some important dates to remember: voterregistration/voterregistrationmain.aspx Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 in Northern Virginia. ❖ Tuesday, Nov. 1 is the deadline to City of Fairfax General Registrar, 703-385- [email protected] The Virginia General Assembly de- apply for an absentee ballot by mail. 7890, http://www.fairfaxva.gov/Registrar/ Donna Manz cides what to do with the state income Editorials ❖ Saturday, Nov. 5 is the last day to GeneralRegistrar.asp Contributing Writer [email protected] tax and other revenue, most of it gen- Nick Horrock erated here in Northern Virginia, most of it County & Projects spent elsewhere. It’s fair for wealthier parts of Adult Planning for Halloween Parties [email protected] the state to help pay for services in poorer parts Rich Sanders of the state, but the Virginia General Assem- Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 [email protected] bly denies localities in Northern Virginia the Halloween parties for grown-ups often involve right to make most decisions that affect resi- ADVERTISING: dents here. In Virginia, local government has To place an advertisement, call the ad alcohol; SoberRide offers safe way home. department between 9 a.m. and only exactly the power given to it by the Gen- 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. eral Assembly. The right to open schools when Display ads 703-778-9410 it makes sense for each locality? No. The right alloween is not just for children any The SoberRide program will offer free cab Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 to regulate safety, like where guns can be car- more, apparently. Halloween week rides to could-be drunk drivers throughout the e-mail: H [email protected] ried? No. The right to choose to raise revenue end is a time for celebration for Washington-metropolitan area on the evening locally through taxes other than real estate and adults as well as trick-or-treaters, now a sig- of Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 10 p.m. 6 Don Park property taxes? Not really. nificant holiday, especially for young adults. a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30. During this eight-hour Display Advertising 703-778-9420 How about School Board? You say you don’t So while the adult-sized vampires, zombies period, area residents ages 21 and older cel- [email protected] have children in the schools, so why bother to and possibly even Mitt Romney look-a-likes will ebrating with alcohol may call the toll-free figure out what all the strident posturing and roam our towns this weekend are great fun, SoberRide phone number 1-800-200-TAXI for Andrea Smith Classified Advertising dozens of candidates are talking about? Con- “The scary fact is that nearly half of all U.S. a no-cost (up to a $30 fare), safe way home. 703-778-9411 sider that in Fairfax County, the school system traffic deaths occurring during Halloween are Go to www.soberride.com. [email protected] spends about $2 billion (with a B) a year, more caused by drunk drivers,” said Kurt Erickson, Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has Barbara Parkinson than half of the revenue collected by Fairfax president of the McLean-based Washington provided 52,376 free cab rides home to would- Employment Advertising County government overall. Also consider that Regional Alcohol Program. be drunk drivers in the Greater Washington 703-778-9413 [email protected] Fairfax County’s reputation for excellent So plan your costume, plan your rendezvous area. Through public education, innovative schools is no small factor in its more-vibrant- with friends, plan the menu, venue and fes- health education programs and advocacy, Editor & Publisher than-national-average economy. tivities, but also plan your safe way home if WRAP is credited with keeping the metro- Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 You can discover more reasons on our you’ll be consuming alcohol. Assign a desig- Washington area’s alcohol-related traffic [email protected] website, www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. nated driver, take public transportation, plan deaths consistently lower than the national @MaryKimm You can vote early, “absentee in person,” from your party in a place where friends can stay average. Editor in Chief now until Nov. 5 if you think that there is any until they’re sober enough to drive. Steven Mauren Managing Editors chance you could be away from home for 10 If all that falls through, the SoberRide pro- — Mary Kimm, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic [email protected], follow Photography: hours on Election Day. Remember that some gram can help keep impaired drivers off the Louise Krafft, people spent 10 hours on the GW Parkway one road. me on Twitter, @marykimm Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Letter to the Editor Heinly, John Smith Production Manager: her activities in the local papers. A blessed with this smart, caring, fun, I think this is crucial and I can’t Jean Card Skills to Govern group of Vienna parents, unhappy creative woman as their teacher. (I’m emphasize it enough. Pat, who is also To the Editor: with the lack of a safe social facility not surprised now during her cam- studying to be a mediator, will be a CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Circulation Manager: A wise, gentle, skilled, efficient, for their pre-teenagers, worked to paign to find so many of her past stu- wonderful addition to the school Linda Pecquex easy going and at the same time create Club Phoenix at the Vienna dents working to win her the job of board. She would be likely to bridge [email protected] powerful, well organized leader. A Community Center. There was Pat Hunter Mill School Board member.) both sides of a discussion. She will CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, strong woman of integrity. Hynes, taking the lead, and accom- A few years ago while volunteer- present her points so they can be L.L.C. That was my impression of Pat plishing what she set out to achieve. ing in the presidential campaign at heard and understood and she will Peter Labovitz President/CEO Hynes 20 years ago when I got to Club Phoenix continues to be an an early stage, I found myself work- listen to disparate points of view re- know her as a parent, and soon as oasis for our youth. ing with Pat again. She told me at spectfully and with an open mind, Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer the president, of F.B. Meekins Co- Soon I learned that Pat, who was that time that she had not been genuinely trying to understand. I [email protected] operative preschool. a lawyer, had chosen a second ca- politically active previously but be- believe that she not only has the right Jerry Vernon During our four years as mem- reer and had become a teacher. I lieved she had to step up and get ideas for this job but the best pos- Executive Vice President [email protected] bers of that small community, I got knew she had been the PTA presi- involved in that important election, sible skills to work with a variety of to experience her as a worker, a dent at Louise Archer when her chil- and did she ever! As the months different people to get the job done. Wesley DeBrosse Controller colleague and a leader. I have since dren were there and had again been passed, I witnessed two major We need people like Pat Hynes Debbie Funk seen her skills in a variety of are- very involved in the school, so it things about Pat. First, she is a tre- with these skills to govern. I can’t National Sales nas, from the Vienna babysitting didn’t come as much of a surprise to mendous worker. She is the sort of encourage you more to vote for 703-778-9444 [email protected] co-op to the presidential cam- learn she was going into teaching. person who doesn’t stop until the her for the Hunter Mill School paign, and in each of them, she has From the very first part of our ac- job is done, and who doesn’t shy board member. Jeanne Theismann Special Assistant to the Publisher exhibited these same traits. quaintance it was clear to me that away from the hard work. Second, 703-778-9436 [email protected] Our paths diverged for a few years she loved children and I knew her once again I witnessed how easy Harriet Hirsch @TheismannMedia but during that time I read about future students were all going to be she is to work with. Vienna

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or more than 15 years, the Octagon Club of James Madison FTown of Vienna has hosted High School manned the activity a halloween party for fami- stations. They were assisted by lies at the Community Center. The three Parks and Recreation staff- Three and a half year-old event, geared primarily to elemen- ers and several Optimist Club vol- Melindi Ranasinghe of Cal Erb, 2, and his sisters tary school-aged children, drew unteers. Vienna tries to get a touch- Leah, 3, and Jolie, 7, wait Zoeb Akbari of Vienna, more than 115 children. Most Every child was handed a treat down by tossing a ball into their turns at the football 10 months old, came were decked out in their bewitch- bag upon entering, and all who a hole at a yard marker. toss. dressed as Nemo. ing season costumes. Princesses tested their skills at a game won a dominated although superheroes little prize. also had a strong showing. Many The Optimists Club of Greater animals, from skunks to Nemo the Vienna donated funding for the fish, showed up, too. Dalmatians door prizes. were well represented although “This provides an alternative two of them brought along their program to halloween besides nemesis Cruella de Ville. trick or treating,” said Parks and Parents guided their kids Recreation employee Brandy through a variety of stations, from Wyatt. “It’s a community service pumpkin painting to carnival mid- the town provides.” way games of skill. Student vol- unteers from Club Phoenix and the — Donna Manz What do you like most about halloween?

Rachel Lynch, aka Cruella de Ville, 7, Vienna “Getting the candy.”

Jack Papandon, pirate, 5, Vienna “Halloween parties.”

Rachel Thompson, 9, Vienna “Scaring people.”

Connor Foote, aka Luke Skywalker, 6- 1/2, Vienna “Trick or treating.”

— Donna Manz

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 7 News Smyth Faces Grisafe For Providence Supervisor Republican Chris Grisafe challenges Democratic incumbent Linda Smyth.

By Alex McVeigh Corner development. The Connection “There should not be one dollar of public money spent out of the public’s view,” he inda Smyth (D-Providence) will face said. “We’ve reached a point in the technol- LRepublican challenger Chris Grisafe ogy available to us that we should be able in November for the Providence Dis- to present information in more intuitive trict Supervisor seat. ways.” Grisafe said he is running due to what he When it comes to transportation, Grisafe perceives is a lack of accountability in says the county should re-examine its pri- county government. orities. “I see the role of supervisor as the best “I don’t think we should be forcing people mechanism for change, to bring account- out of cars prematurely, but we need to be ability and fiscal responsibility to the cognizant of the experiences of the com- county,” he said. “Our taxes have doubled muter, and maintain the suburban nature over the past decade, and they’ve been flat of our neighborhoods,” he said. “I don’t see since 2007, despite property values falling. a focus in the economic impacts of our de- County spending has increased five times cisions, and we can’t afford not to look at more than the population growth.” them.” According to the Virginia Public Access GRISAFE said he would like to see an in- Project, the Grisafe campaign has raised dependent auditor for the Fairfax County $12,728, with $3,350 coming in the form School board, and that he would like to see of cash contributions of more than $100; a better breakdown of where tax dollars are $2,340 in cash contributions of $100 or less; spent, and that the Providence District Su- and $5,000 in loans received. pervisor should be a driving force in Tysons See Smyth vs. Grisafe, Page 9

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8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Maplewood Grill Meet the Candidates Reserve now for your office or holiday party! Smyth Vs. This Weekend Grisafe Savor Our From Page 8 Table-side More information on Grisafe is Pepper Steak available at www.chrisgrisafe.com. Brunch Every Flambé SMYTH was elected to the board Sunday

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 9 Election 2011 BRADDOCK DISTRICT HOW TO GET YOUR ORGANIZATION’S SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE CONNECTION Partisan Messages Loud and Clear in School Board Race Calendar Listings

Megan McLaughlin Nell Hurley The Connection Newspapers contain a Calendar of Upcoming Events every week. While we cannot guarantee By Victoria Ross into easily-identifiable factions. (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) that every event we receive information about will be The Connection “If this were a presidential elec- “It has gone beyond partisan messaging to School board race listed, here is the information we need for your upcoming tion, these terms would be a huge DRANESVILLE DISTRICT event to be considered for the Calendar. We welcome n heavily-Democratic information problem for voters,” the point where the facts are getting CANDIDATES FOR THREE AT-LARGE SEATS photographs of similar events held previously, which Montgomery County, said Jeremy Mayer, associate pro- obscured, and frankly it’s getting insulting sometimes appear with Calendar items. Md., there is a joke fessor of George Mason I Name of Event: that the only way a Re- University’s School of Public Policy. to our parents.” publican can get elected is to “But the electorate that bothers to Day of the Week, Date and Time: - Jane Strauss, Democratic-endorsed incumbent run for the School Board, come out for a race like this is com- Name of the Place Event will Be Held: representing the Dranesville District since there are no party en- paratively highly-politicized and Address of the Place Event Will Be Held: dorsements and ballots don’t well-informed.” Jane K. Strauss Louise Epstein Name and Phone Number for More Information: identify party affiliation. “It has gone beyond partisan more supportive of the status quo close they are to losing their long- Incumbent (Republican-endorsed) (Democrat-endorsed) Three Sentences Describing the Event: Fairfax County also has a messaging to the point where the and will continue a School Board time grip on power. … They are non-partisan school board, facts are getting obscured, and leadership that works against par- willing to say or do anything to HUNTER MILL DISTRICT Please submit your calendar information at least but party politics and en- frankly it’s getting insulting to our ents and teachers, not with them.” prevent a landslide loss on Election two weeks before your event. Clear photographs from dorsements have been a tra- parents who say that they don’t Ilryong Moon Lolita Mancheno-Smoak “I find it unfortunate that the Day. “ similar previous events are always welcome. ditional and powerful part of want to be lumped in with one the only incumbent running (Republican-endorsed) vocal critics who claim they want Lorenze said her politically-savvy All events should be open to the public. We give in the at-large race first priority to free events. E-mail listings to: the election process. group or another,” said Jane K. (Democrat-endorsed) school reform lack an understand- messaging has been effective at Six of the School Board’s Strauss, the Democratic-endorsed ing of the many complex and var- getting attention because parents [email protected] current members are not 18-year-School Board veteran, who ied needs of all of our diverse stu- want reform. or mail to: seeking reelection, and all 12 is facing challenger Louise K. dent body,” said Tamara Kaufax, But Brown-Kaplan said that Calendar, Connection Newspapers seats are up for reelection Epstein in a heated race for the the Democratic-endorsed candi- those who vote straight-party tick- Pat Hynes Nancy Linton 1606 King Street (one from each of the eight Dranesville District seat. date for the Lee district. ets have not done their homework. (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) Alexandria, VA 22314. magisterial districts, three “I’m hearing it loud and strong Rex Simmons, chair of the “There are important concerns For more information, call 703-778-9410. elected at-large and one stu- from parents that they want us to Fairfax County Democratic Com- that parents and teachers have MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT dent member). With at least move forward in a reasonable mittee said the Democrats running been addressing. Look at the en- a 50 percent turnover on the way,” Strauss said. for the School Board are not to dorsements of teacher organiza- school board and the coming Epstein, a Republican-endorsed blame for the polarizing politics, tions and parent groups like the retirement of Superintendent parent activist who helped launch and points to the efforts of Repub- Fairfax County Federation of www.connectionnewspapers.com Jack Dale, there is a lot at Fairgrade, said she thinks the race Theodore Velkoff Sheree Brown-Kaplan lican strategist Lorenze. Teachers and FairfaxCAPS. They (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) “The concern that I have that have studied the issues and en- Republican strategist Catherine dorsed candidates based on their “Long-time incumbents want this election Lorenze is using these Republican stands on the issues. It’s these or- Daniel Storck Michelle Nellenbach candidates like they are her pup- ganizations that should guide vot- incumbent (Republican-endorsed) to be partisan … They recognize how pets. She prefers single-issue can- ers’ decisions,” she said. (Democrat-endorsed) didates, and that’s not what Fairfax Ted Velkoff, another Democratic- SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT close they are to losing their long-time grip County is about,” Simmons said. endorsed at-large candidate, said on power. … They are willing to say or do But Simmons pulls out his own Democratic candidates best repre- partisan red flags, calling Lorenze sent the sentiments and core val- anything to prevent a landslide loss on divisive and comparing her to Rush ues of Fairfax County voters. Limbaugh. “Lorenze’s parochial “I think there is a competition in Election Day.” and partisan approach to school defining the real issues, but it - Catherine Lorenze, Ryan McElveen Lin-Dai Kendall board elections is the antithesis of doesn’t always fall down the party (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) Republican campaign strategist the highly successful ‘Fairfax Way’ line. I would say the activists are John Wittman Elizabeth Schultz of investing in a world class public focused on shortcomings, failings (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) education system,” Simmons said. and controversies, and the other stake, and many observers is more about identifying the can- Ilryong Moon, a Democratic-en- candidates are focused on aca- SULLY DISTRICT say strident partisan messag- didates for reform, and she main- dorsed at-large school board mem- demic achievement and 21st cen- ing has been loud, insistent tains that reform candidates exist ber who is running for his fourth tury.” and effective. in both parties. term, said he is proud of his record Steve Greenburg, president of Just who is framing the “I hope people will vote because and not intimidated by partisan the Fairfax County Federation of message is up for debate, but they care about issues that affect rhetoric. Teachers, one of two teacher’s at every candidate’s forum, the quality of our children’s in- “I have always supported the unions that represent 4,000 teach- voters hear issues reduced to struction. For example, FCPS bu- needs-based staffing formula and ers, said FCFT members have en- the vernacular of partisan reaucrats increasingly have re- will resist any effort to dismantle dorsed candidates on both sides of Kathy Smith Sheila Ratnam politics: “Reform vs. status quired teachers to teach to SOL Steve Stuban it,” Moon said. “This is about be- the aisle. incumbent (Republican-endorsed) quo” argues against Demo- tests, and incumbents have voted (Independent) lieving every single one of our stu- “Right now, there’s a lot of pro- (Democrat-endorsed) cratic incumbents; “needs- annually to fund SOL-prep dents should have the opportunity paganda, but I would hope that the PROVIDENCE based funding,” invokes con- projects. That’s one reason why the to succeed, even those who have one common thread is that all of LEE DISTRICT MASON DISTRICT DISTRICT cerns that schools with teacher’s associations endorsed few said. “We have a situation where Sheree Brown-Kaplan, a GOP- special circumstances that require the candidates want to get more poorer students have smaller incumbents, regardless of their administrators say there is no endorsed candidate running for more educational resources.” people out to vote. That is certainly class sizes and more re- political affiliation,” Epstein said. money to reduce class sizes in ar- one of the three at-large seats, ac- our goal, and we won’t really know sources than schools in Catherine Lorenze, a McLean eas like Springfield, Great Falls, knowledged the Republicans are IT’S THE DEMOCRATS who are how effective any partisan (mes- wealthier neighborhoods. mother of three who writes the Vienna, McLean and Sully district emphasizing a message of reform, injecting partisan-politics into the sages) have been until Nov. 9,” blog Red Apple Mom, is advising with 30-plus students to a class which she defines as “accounting race, not Republicans, said Greenburg said. IN AN OFF-YEAR ELEC- several of the GOP-endorsed can- even through administrators have for decision-making and valuing Lorenze. TION, when there are no didates. just proposed paying some $3.5 community input.” “Long-time incumbents want this For information on FCFT-endorsed presidential or mid-term “Right now, we have a situation million to put security cameras in “I haven’t heard any overarching election to be partisan so that they candidates, go to www.fcft.org. Tamara Kaufax Sandy Evans Patricia Reed races to draw voters, many where Gatehouse administrators all the high schools. …The reality message from the Democratic-en- can energize their base vote with For information on candidates en- running unopposed to Incumbent, running Incumbent, running replace Brad Center unopposed unopposed political analysts say it’s prac- sit in beautiful plush buildings, is that the incumbents have a dis- dorsed candidates,” Brown-Kaplan red-meat, partisan rhetoric,” dorsed by the Fairfax Education As- (Democrat-endorsed) (Democrat-endorsed) (Republican-endorsed) tical to bundle the candidates while kids sit in trailers,” Lorenze mal record to defend.” said. “It does seem as if they are Lorenze said. “They recognize how sociation, go to www.fairfaxea.org.

10 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 11 Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Win Over Langley Puts Warhawks

Into Field Hockey Regionals Photo by Madison was set to In the quarterfinals contest against the Saxons, both Langley and Madison needed Sterbutzel Craig play Washington-Lee a win to keep their seasons alive. The game, played on a Monday afternoon at 4, did not in Tuesday opener. necessarily have the feel of a playoff game atmosphere, but the stakes were high none- theless. By Rich Sanders

“We had to adjust to playing on the grass /The Connection The Connection at Langley, but my girls were mentally ready for it and adjusted well,” said Ehrsam. “I he Madison High girls’ field thought both teams started off a little slug- hockey team clinched a berth gish — Monday afternoon games are not T in this week’s 16-team North the favorite, and it was pretty warm that ern Region tournament as a re- day.” sult of its first round victory over Langley In the well-played defensive match, it was at last week’s Liberty District playoffs. Madison which came out on top against the Cougars Reach District Finals All first round (quarterfinals) winners at hard-working, determined Saxons. Madison The Oakton High girls’ field hockey team reached the finals of last each of the Northern Region’s four district goalie Cristina Ceppi (8 saves) played a week’s Concorde District tournament. The Cougars, following a first tournaments (Liberty, National, Concorde, good game, as did the defense overall. The round tournament bye, defeated Centreville High, 2-1, in a semifi- and Patriot Districts) automatically earned Langley offense pressed the action and nals game played on Oct. 19 at Westfield High. In the finals, last regional playoff seedings. Madison, in its earned 12 corners. However, of those 12, Friday evening at Westfield, the Cougars lost to the Westfield Bull- district playoff affair against the Saxons of the Saxons were able to get off just two dogs, 7-1. Oakton (14-4), earlier this week on Tuesday, Oct. 25, was Langley, earned a 1-0 road victory in the shots. scheduled to host West Springfield in a first round game of the 16- contest played on Oct. 17. “It was our overall defense and our cor- team Northern Region playoffs. That put the Warhawks into the district ner defense that kept us in the game,” said semifinals two days later, last Wednesday, Ehrsam. Oct. 19, where they lost to Fairfax, 1-0. Madison gained the upper advantage of the game. We beat Fairfax to the ball and Ehrsam said great defensive efforts in the Fairfax went on to capture the district cham- right from the start by getting a goal three were able to stop their long hitting attack. Fairfax game came from Claire Walraven, pionship by defeating McLean, 1-0, in minutes into the game when Alex Condon We had very few opportunities to score in Sheila Crespy, and Carly Frederick. Condon Friday’s finals. Semifinal games as well as sent a ball from the top of the circle towards the game, but when we did, we got the shot helped the Warhawks control Fairfax’s tal- the finals were all played on the Madison the goal and forward Dana Beden tapped it off and it was on goal.” ented midfield and forward players. campus’ turf field in Vienna. in. The 1-0 lead held up the entire game. Madison played outstanding individual Fairfax scored the winning goal with Madison carried a 9-8-1 overall record “On offense, we started off generating a defense against the Rebels as well as shut- seven minutes left in the game on a deflec- going into this week’s regionals. The lot of pressure in their defensive 25,” said ting down Fairfax’s corner scoring chances. tion off a stick in the circle. “My team was Warhawks, earlier this week, were sched- the coach. “We scored early into the game.” And Ceppi was once again terrific in the net. extremely disappointed with the loss and I uled to play a first round regional playoff “We have worked on individual defense was glad it wasn’t the loss that would end game on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Washington- THE SEMIFINALS loss to Fairfax was an- and corner defense [in practices] and that our season,” said Ehrsam. Lee High in Arlington. The Generals are other defensive game. Madison played a paid off big time as [Fairfax] was only able The coach said her Madison team contin- members of the National District. good possession game but just could not to generate three shots in the 10 corners ued to do at districts what it has done all “I was extremely proud of my team’s ex- find the net despite some good shots. they had,” said coach Ehrsam. “My goalie season long — show improvement with ecution of our game plan in both the Lan- “We again stepped up our play and our was in great position to make those saves. each game. “Overall, we are still getting gley and Fairfax district games,” said Madi- defensive role,” said Ehrsam, of holding She also played well, making seven other better with each game and that is what you son head coach Marsha Ehrsam, of her down a talented Rebels’ squad. “I felt we saves during the game and keeping us in want at this time in the season,” she said. team’s showing in the district tournament. controlled much of the play in the first half it.” “We are excited about regionals.” Week 8 High School Football Wrap-up

Madison on 5-game win streak; Langley reaches .500 mark. put the Highlanders in position to have a winning season if they can also defeat By Rich Sanders beaten. After falling behind, a first quarter season, extended its win streak to five cross-town rival Langley at home in week The Connection field goal by Cougars’ kicker Eric Goins got games last week with a 17-7 Liberty win at 10. Oakton within 7-3. But the Bulldogs scored Fairfax. Grant Hoffman ran for a pair of Langley High got to the .500 mark last n Northern Region high school foot 14 second quarter points to take a 21-3 scores in the Warhawks’ win and Nick Dorka Friday by defeating Liberty opponent Iball week eight action last Friday halftime lead. Oakton quarterback Tuck added a field goal in a game the Warhawks South Lakes, 35-3, on the road. Philip night, Madison High was a 17-7 win- Masker threw a 38-yard touchdown pass to led at halftime 10-0. Madison, 5-0 in the Mun rushed for 167 yards and three ner at Liberty District opponent Fairfax. Kyle Downer in the third quarter, but the district, will play at Stone Bridge (7-1), also touchdowns and A.J. Holtberg rushed for Meanwhile, in other Liberty District Bulldogs scored touchdowns in both the 5-0 in the district, this Friday night with 72 yards. Saxon QB Nick Casso tossed a games, McLean lost to visiting Stone third and fourth quarters to secure the win. the Liberty District title on the line. short touchdown pass to Kevin Wood. Bridge, 38-6; Langley defeated host team Oakton will play at Robinson this Friday Stone Bridge won at district opponent South Lakes will be looking for its first South Lakes, 35-3; and Marshall defeated night. The improved Rams (3-5), who were McLean, 38-6, last week. The Highlanders, win when it plays at district opponent visiting Jefferson, 17-7. Meanwhile, 1-5 at one time, are coming off a win over who trailed 21-0 after one quarter, scored Marshall this Friday night. The States- Oakton fell from the unbeaten ranks with Herndon last Saturday. Westfield, mean- on a long pass play in the third quarter from men won their second game of the sea- a 35-10 Concorde Distict home loss to while, will play at unbeaten Centreville. The Daniel Hecht to Samer Abdelmoty. McLean son last Friday over guest team Jefferson, Westfield. Concorde title will be on the line in that (4-4) will look to snap a two-game losing 17-7. Oakton was 7-0 going into its game affair. streak when it travels to Jefferson for a dis- Langley will be at home this Friday versus Westfield, which was also un- Madison High, which was 1-2 earlier this trict game this Friday. A victory there will night against Fairfax.

12 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 13 Election 2011 OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY/SUNDAY, Campaign Financing Under Scrutiny OCTOBER 29 & 30 From Page 3 about fundraising numbers during a debate this month hosted by the League of Women Voters, Feld Supervisors disagree, saying that people contrib- criticized Gross for taking money from people who ute to campaigns because they agree with their val- have had businesses before the Board of Supervisors ues. Take developer Theodore Georgelas, who fre- or will potentially have business in the future. quently has business before the county. In the last “I believe it’s unethical to take contributions from decade, he’s contributed more than $95,000 to a anybody that you’re doing business with,” said Feld, variety of political action committees and candidates. who loaned his campaign $27,000 to fund his race One of those is Braddock District Supervisor John for the Mason District race. Cook, who received $1,000 from Georgelas. “Look, Ted Georgelas as well as other people in SOME HAVE CALLED for reform, although nobody the business community want a strong business en- is expecting to see change anytime soon. Lee District vironment,” said Cook. “That’s something I ran on.” Supervisor Jeff McKay said he supports imposing lim- its on how much people could donate, although he’s ACROSS FAIRFAX COUNTY, supervisors have not sure what the limits should be. He also supports taken more than $2 million this election cycle. Much some form of public financing for campaigns, al- of that money has come from the real-estate and though he acknowledged he’s not sure how it should construction industry, a group of people and busi- work or how much public money should be involved. 2610 Lakevale Drive, Vienna • $769,900 • Open Sunday nesses that often has business before the county. Until then, he said, he’s going to keep working the 1–4 p.m. • Marilyn Fisher, Weichert, 703-795-5001 Some of them, such as Tysons West Assemblage, will system. have rezoning applications in the future. Others, such “Until there’s some reform in how you raise money, When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this as developer Daniel Clemente have had business in you would be a fool not to raise significant amounts Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit the past. Campaign-finance records show that an of money,” said McKay. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. entity called 8500 CDC LP, which Not all the money comes from Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. has ties to Clemente, has given More people who have direct businesses $12,000 to incumbent Mason Dis- Readers can find more on contribu- before the Board of Supervisors. Clifton trict Supervisor Penny Gross. tions to candidates at VPAP.org. Sometimes the relationships are “I worked with Mr. Clemente indirect. 12033 Seven Hills Ln...... $789,000...Sun 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 and his organization on some developments of new “The biggest contributor to my campaign was my Fairfax housing in the Skyline area of Bailey’s Crossroads,” husband,” said Supervisor Smyth. said Gross. “It’s a wonderful new revitalization.” Was he trying to influence a decision? 10563 James Wren Way...... $600,000...Sun 2-4...... Pat Fales...... RE/MAX..703-503-4365 Her Republican challenger, David Feld has raised “Well,” said Smyth. “I’m hoping he’ll take me to Herndon questions about Gross’ fundraising. When asked dinner.” 12003 Cheviot Dr...... $499,881...Sun 1-4...... Suzanne Hilder....Coldwell Banker..703-471-7220 13501 Copper Bed Rd...... $515,000....Sat 1-4 ...... Don Xu..United Realty, Inc..703-204-1188 Leesburg Barry vs. Cooper for Sheriff 18944 Woodburn Rd...... $529,000..Sat 12-3...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 From Page 3 18944 Woodburn Rd...... $529,000...Sun 1-4...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 tirement Option Program, which allows workers at 43672 August National Terr...$575,000...Sun 1-4..Cathy/John McCambridge...Samson Props..703-906-7067 retirement age to defer retiring for three years and sources are being maximized. continue to earn salary and benefits. McLean He also said he would institute a deadbeat parent The FCRC claims that since Barry enrolled in the 1519 N. Pathfinder St...... $1,249,900...Sun 1-4...... Monica Gibson.....Keller Williams ..703-944-3434 program to track parents who are behind on child program in 2009, another term would violate the support payments. “I don’t believe the burden of tak- program, resulting in financial gain for Barry. Oakton ing care of their children should fall on the taxpayer,” Barry says the claims that he is abusing the system 2715 Ridge Ct...... $859,000...Sun 1-4...... Jin O’Neill...... Weichert..703-893-1500 he said. are factually incorrect. He says DROP is available to Cooper said he also hopes to use increased part- anyone in the county’s retirement system, which he Reston nerships to combat gang activity, especially in schools has been since he was 22 years old. 1509 Autumn Ridge Cir...... $394,900...Sun 1-4...... Sheri Daniel...... Keller Williams..703-489-2656 and neighborhoods. “[They say] I am getting a $1 million payout, that 12059 Summer Meadow Ln .. $650,000....Sat 1-4...... Catherine Mussett...... RE/MAX..703-447-1632 Cooper has been endorsed by Governor Bob is wrong. I am getting nothing if re-elected. No re- McDonnell, Del. Dave Albo (R-42), District Supervi- tirement benefits will be collected until I leave county South Riding sor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and Fairfax County service. The amount received then will be just over 25725 Howerton Drive...... $739,000...Sun 1-4...... George Azzouz...... Samson Props..703-728-0843 Clerk of the Court John Frey. $300,000,” he said. “[They say] I am violating county More information is available at law. That is wrong. I asked the county attorney to Sterling www.cooperforsheriff.net. review the issue, which they did extensively, and I 106 Minor Rd...... $519,000...Sun 1-4...... Linda Beck...... Long & Foster..703-430-1000 The Fairfax County Republican Committee has am in complete compliance with the law.” 20414 Cliftons Point St...... $699,000...Sun 1-4...... Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams..703-574-3478 launched a website and campaign recently that takes Cooper declined to comment on the controversy 47433 Middle Bluff Pl...... $724,900...Sun 1-4...... Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams..703-574-3478 issue with Barry entering the county’s Deferred Re- regarding Barry’s retirement benefits. Vienna Faith Notes 9203 Talisman Dr...... $634,999...Sun 1-4..Dianne Van Volkenburg...... Long & Foster..703-759-6300 Faith Notes are for announcements Epiphany United Methodist ma’kroon, pecan baboulehs, and 2610 Lakevale Dr...... $769,900...Sun 1-4...... Marilyn Fisher...... Weichert..703-795-5001 and events in the faith community. Send Church, 1014 Country Club Dr., N.E. ghrabeh, and packages them in attrac- 2423 Beekay Ct...... $799,000...Sun 1-4...... Casey Margenau...... Re/Max..703-827-5777 to [email protected]. in Vienna, will hold its Thanksgiving tive see-through trays. Orders must be 606 Cottage St...... $1,375,000...Sun 1-4...... Casey Samson...... Samson Props..703-508-2535 Deadline is Friday. Service on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. received by Oct. 30, to be picked up on The sermon topic is “Why Me, Lord.” Sunday, Dec. 4, 12-1 p.m. at the The Vine Church, 2501 Gal- [email protected] or 703- church. Proceeds contribute to the To add your FREE Realtor represented lows Road in Dunn Loring, will be 938-3494. parish’s needs as well as to charitable holding a Pumpkinfest through Oc- endeavors supported by the Ladies Open House to these weekly listings, tober, Monday– Friday 3-6:30 p.m., Holy Transfiguration Church, Guild. www.holytransfiguration.org. please contact Don Park Saturday 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., and 8501 Lewinsville Road in McLean, has Sunday 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. announced their Annual Arabic Christmas The Jewish Social Services at 703-778-9420, or Pumpkinfest will benefit The Vine Sweets Sale. The Holy Transfiguration Agency (JSSA) offers a wide va- Preschool, coming Fall 2012. There Church Ladies Guild bakes Arabic pastries riety of support groups for those [email protected] will be pumpkins for sale, children’s Including various baklawa varieties, date with emotional, social, and physi- All listings are due by Monday at 3 P.M. activities, crafts, games and a moon and nut-filled butter ma’amoul, pistachio- cal challenges. www.jssa.org/ bounce. 703-573-5836. filled butter ma’amoul, anise and coconut growth-learning.

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ACSF carries out its mission primar- Notification is hereby given that HSBC Bank USA, National PROPOSAL TO CLEANUP AT UNDERGROUND STORAGE ily by encouraging large scale fuel switching in the electric power sector based on innovative Association, 1800 Tysons Boulevard, Suite 50, McLean, VA TANK (UST) SITE 22102, will file an application with the Comptroller of the regulatory and business proposals; and promoting alternative fuel vehicles, especially natural Currency on Friday, October 21, 2011 as specified in 12 CFR 5 There has been a release from an underground storage tank gas powered vehicles, using public policy tools and demonstration projects. Both of these for permission to establish a limited service branch at 1600 system at: program initiatives seek to catalyze change through carefully targeted government interven- Wilson Boulevard, Suite 807, Arlington, VA 22209. 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ESTATE SALE Saturday November 5th. 10-3 10531 Wickens Rd Vienna Va 22181 (Last house on the left)

Paintings, hundreds of Christmas decorations, miscellaneous party items and home assesories, New Thomas the train table, Graco tote-n-go play pen, much more. Like

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TRUSTEE'S SALE Donna Manz OF VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

Improved by the premises known as 4600 South Four Mile Run, #1242, Arlington, Virginia

In execution of a Deed of Trust from Linda Faye John- /The Connection son, also known of record as Linda Faye North and Linda F. Johnson, dated May 31, 2006, and recorded June 5, 2006, in Deed Book 3987 at page 2577 among the Land Records of Ar- lington County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Court House for Arlington County, at 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Ar- lington, Virginia, on

Monday, November 7, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows: Landan Thomas catches his flying pizza crust. With Unit 1242, The Carlton, a Condominium Ellie Socher rolls up dough spread with cinnamon him are demonstrator Gina and fellow assistant Carla RPC No. 28034987 sugar to make cinnamon rolls. Alzola. Commonly known as 4600 South Four Mile Run, #1242, Arlington, Virginia 22204.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $15,000.00 or ten per- cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the Vienna Elementary Makes Dough form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of and cinnamon rolls. 6.50 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. King Arthur Flour Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory As they worked, Gina described the pro- Tips for Bread-making note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall cess and the chemistry of the ingredients ❖ When using a rolling pin to flatten dough, roll be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including Life Skills Baking from the middle out. interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set that will make a dough. Landan and Carla ❖ off against the purchase price. To make a crispy pizza crust, bake dough in hot Program comes measured and kneaded and rolled. Students oven for ten minutes with no toppings on it. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and in the audience offered answers to ques- ❖ Use unwaxed dental floss rather than a knife to stand the risk and cost of resale. neatly slice a roll of dough into pieces. to Vienna. tions the demonstrator posed. The children ❖ Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements To clean hands, use flour to rub sticky dough off and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the in the audience paid close attention to ev- rather than water. real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- By Donna Manz ery action performed on the table, applaud- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of The Connection ing in unison when a part of the show awed shelter. VES is sending their contribution to redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any. them. the Arlington Food Assistance Center. efore bread machines, before gro The Vienna Elementary School PTA con- “I think the community service aspect is In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- cery stores, people made bread by tacted King Arthur Flour about the program the most important thing,” said Socher. clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the hand, mixing together flour and last year after the then-principal gave the time of sale. B living organisms, such as yeast. go-ahead. The flour company needed four THE PROCESS, while scientifically com- The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- And, if you doubt that baking is child’s play, local schools to participate to make it worth- plex — sugar for the yeast to feed on, salt chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- you should have seen the upper-level stu- while for the program to visit Vienna, to control the yeast’s activity — is simple to ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- dents of Vienna Elementary School (VES) Socher said. Louise Archer, Marshall Road, execute. With risen dough, the students um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of learn the elements of bread-dough making and Flint Hill elementary schools agreed to learned how to make a loaf, pretzel, braid, the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the from a King Arthur Flour demonstrator on participate with VES. The Life Skills Bak- pizza crust and cinnamon rolls. Gina risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- Oct. 20. ing Program combines technique, family showed the students how to use unwaxed ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary “I think it’s possible that many kids have time, and community service, and the en- dental floss to cut into pieces a long roll of fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of never seen anything made from scratch,” tire program, including bread-making ingre- cinnamon bread and to make crispy pizza conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- said Nancy Socher who, along with Beth dients, is provided at no cost by King Arthur crust [bake dough in hot oven for 10 min- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- Glicker, co-chair the school’s cultural arts Flour. The Vienna visit is the first time King utes with no toppings on it]. She taught after shall be assumed by the purchaser. committee. Arthur Flour has presented in Fairfax Landan how to toss a pizza crust in the air, The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- A representative instructor, Gina, from County. A video cam projected the demon- which drew a loud round of applause from approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; King Arthur Flour of Vermont, through its stration to a screen live to the audience. PTA classmates. By the times the kids left the (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Life Skills Baking Program, came to four parents packaged the ingredients into take- assembly, they were enthusiastic about go- to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement Vienna schools with ingredients and equip- home bags. ing home and making bread. hereunder. ment to teach the children how to make The purpose of King Arthur Flour’s bak- “I expected it to be a lot more compli- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be bread from scratch in two and a half hours. ing program is two fold. Students receive a cated but it’s really easy to do,” said 6th- announced at the time of sale. complimentary bag of materials with un- grader Ellie Socher. “I think everything they DAVID N. PRENSKY AT THE ASSEMBLY for fourth through bleached flour, whole wheat flour, yeast and made looks really good.” Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: sixth grade students, sixth-graders Landan instructions. Each package makes two King Arthur Flour visits more than 200 David N. Prensky Thomas and Carla Alzola volunteered to loaves of bread the children are to bake at schools a year. To learn more about the King Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 assist during the interactive demonstration, home. King Arthur Flour suggests that one Arthur Flour school program, go to the pro- Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 Landan making a loaf and pizza crust from loaf stays with the baking family and the gram: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/ his dough, and Carla making braided bread other is donated to a local food bank or baking/life-skills-baking.html. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 17 Entertainment

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WEDNESDAY/OCT. 26 Annual Town of Vienna Halloween Parade. 7 p.m. On Maple Ave. from Berry St. to Center St. “Celebrating 65 Years of Tradition: The Vienna Halloween Parade Through the Decades, 1946-2011.” Guests include the Washington Redskins Marching Band. Children are invited to walk in the parade in their Halloween costumes. No registration required, Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. East in Vienna, will have a meet at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Virginia Commerce Bank, 374 Night of the Living Dead Halloween Show on Friday, Oct. Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Children 28 at 7 p.m., featuring Anthony Fiacco, Shane Hines, Todd must be accompanied by an adult. Wright and Luke Brindley. Compete in the costume con- www.viennava.gov or 703-255-6360. test and enjoy songs by these four singer/songwriters. Tickets are $15. www.jamminjava.com. THURSDAY/OCT. 27 Dan Bern. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 available through Maple Ave. E., Vienna. SATURDAY/OCT. 29 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- www.jamminjava.com. Scott Ainslie in Concert. 8 p.m. SEAT. Accessible seating is available Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m. Alden Theater, McLean Community for patrons with disabilities by calling Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-993-3035. Ave. East, Vienna. Book Discussion. Blues. $20. www.patriotcenter.com. “Run” by Ann Patchett. Adults. 703- [email protected]. Julie Fowlis: Music of the Scottish 938-0405, TTY: 711. Kids Show: Gustafer Yellowgold. Isles. 4 p.m. Alden Theater, McLean One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Community Center, 1234 Ingleside p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Ave. E., Vienna. Ave., McLean. Celtic music. $25. Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the www.jamminjava.com. [email protected]. basics of the Internet, Word and Chuck Prophet at 7 p.m. and Atomic Friends of the Virginia Room Excel. Call for appointment. Adults. Tom at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Annual Meeting. 2 p.m. City of 703-242-4020, TTY: 711. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Bedtime Storytime. 7:30 p.m. Oakton www.jamminjava.com. North St., Fairfax. Jim Presgraves, Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, GRREAT Golden Retriever Rescue owner of the Wytheville bookstore Oakton. Stories and songs. Age 2-5 Charity 3K Walk. Register at 9:30 Book Worms & Silverfish, will do a with adult. 703-242-4020, TTY: 711. a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. Weber’s presentation on old books and an Sonny Landreth. 8 p.m. The Barns at Pet Supermarket, 11201 Lee “Antiques’ Road Show” type Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Highway, Fairfax. A portion of the evaluation of books for members of Slide guitarist from Louisiana. $25. proceeds of every dog’s photo taken the audience. Adults. 703-293-6227, www.wolftrap.org. by Jim Poor Photography will benefit TTY: 711. Encaustic Art Talk. 7 p.m. McLean Golden Retriever Rescue Education “The How and the Why.” 2 p.m. and Project for the Arts, 1234 Ingleside and Training Incorporated, a not-for- 7 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Ave., McLean. Georgia Nassikas will profit dedicated to finding homes for Road, Tyson’s Corner. On the eve of a discuss the encaustic process and unwanted, stray, and abandoned prestigious conference, an up-and- what inspires her. Free and open to Golden Retrievers. $20 per human coming evolutionary biologist the public. [email protected]. walker. Register online at wrestles for the truth with an www.grreat.org/walk. Includes event established leader in the field. t-shirt, refreshments, dog treats and Tickets $25. www.1ststagetysons.org FRIDAY/OCT. 28 door prizes. [email protected]. or 703-854-1856. Ellis Paul, The Michael Clem Trio “The How and the Why.” 2 p.m. and Amadeus Concerts. 4 p.m. Saint Luke and Lizanne Knott. 8 p.m. 8 p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Road, Tyson’s Corner. On the eve of a Pike, McLean. With the Reston Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. prestigious conference, an up-and- Chorale, Saint Francis Choir, Saint English Conversation Group. 10 coming evolutionary biologist Luke Choir and Amadeus Community a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 wrestles for the truth with an Singers. Amadeus Orchestra, A. Scott Maple Ave. East, Vienna. English established leader in the field. Wood, conductor. Maurice Durufle’s conversation group. Adults. 703-938- Tickets $25. www.1ststagetysons.org Requiem, op. 9 and Bach’s Suite No. 0405, TTY: 711. or 703-854-1856. 3. Reception to follow.$25, age 17 Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Trick or Treat Through the and under free. Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Haunted Woods. 6:30-9:30 p.m. www.amadeusconcerts.com. Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Vienna Arts Society Fundraiser. 703-938-0405, TTY: 711. Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. 6:30-9 p.m. Vienna Inn, 120 Maple Sonny Landreth. 8 p.m. The Barns at Ghosts and goblins are back, along Ave. East in Vienna. Join artists for Wolftrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. with two new scary treat stations. supper, with a portion of the Slide guitarist from Louisiana. $25. Ages 6 to 14 accompanied by a proceeds benefitting the Vienna Arts www.wolftrap.org. parent. $10, $7 Meadowlark members, Society. Costumes encouraged. A face Trick or Treat Through the pre-paid at 703-255-3631 x 0. painter will be on site. Haunted Woods. 6:30-9:30 p.m. School Band Community Yard www.ViennaArtsSociety.org or 703- Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Sale. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Our Lady of 319-3971. Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Good Counsel School upper parking Virginia Wind Energy: Plentiful, Ghosts and goblins are back, along lot, 8601 Wolf Trap Road, Vienna. Renewable, Affordable. 11:45 with two new scary treat stations. Baked goods and coffee available. a.m. Temple Rodef Shalom, 2100 Ages 6 to 14 accompanied by a [email protected]. Westmoreland St., Falls Church. parent. $10, $7 Meadowlark Virginia Band and Orchestra Lecture and discussion with Ivy Main members, pre-paid at 703-255-3631 Director’s Association (VBODA) of the Sierra Club and the x 0. State Marching Band Virgina4Wind Coalition. Admission “The How and the Why.” 8 p.m. 1st Assessment. 10 a.m.-4:15 p.m. free. [email protected]. Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tyson’s West Springfield High School, 6100 Corner. On the eve of a prestigious Rolling Road, Springfield. conference, an up-and-coming Performances by 20 high school MONDAY/OCT. 31 evolutionary biologist wrestles for bands from Fairfax and surrounding Halloween Party for Teens. 3:30 the truth with an established leader counties. $6 for adults, $4 for p.m. Club Phoenix Teen Center, in the field. Tickets $25. students and senior citizens. The Vienna Community Center, 120 www.1ststagetysons.org or 703-854- concession stand will be open all day. Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Attendees are 1856. [email protected]. invited to dress in costume. Games, Night of the Living Dead food and a costume contest. Free Halloween Show. 7 p.m. Jammin’ admission. 703-255-5721. Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. SUNDAY/OCT. 30 English Conversation. 10:30 a.m. Featuring Anthony Fiacco, Shane Vicente Fernandez. 7 p.m. George Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Hines, Todd Wright and Luke Mason University Patriot Center, Place, Oakton. English practice for Brindley. Costume contest. Tickets 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Ranchera non-native speakers. Adults. 703- $15. www.jamminjava.com. music. Tickets are $63-$143, 242-4020, TTY: 711.

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Meadowlark Gardens hosts two nights of fright-fest fun on Oct. 28 and 29. From Elise Hagenberger, Meadow Gardens battling seafaring pirates to witches and Recreation Program Specialist, on the leaf- monsters, there’s much eerieness in the strewn path that winds through haunted woods. Meadowlark’s “haunted” woods. Meadowlark Gardens Hosts Halloween Spook-tacular

of the spider ladies, up an incline. While most of the Park features family-centric pathway is paved, some of it is mulched, not suit- fright nights in the woods. able for strollers. Volunteers, bravely armed with nothing but a flashlight, guide groups of 15 guests, stopping at each interactive station. By Donna Manz “For a lot of people, just being out in the woods at The Connection night might be scary enough,” Hagenberger said. The one-night 2010 haunted woods, its first year, he only thing spookier than a walk in the sold out. Demand indicated the need for two nights woods at night is a walk in the woods on of fright-festing. Volunteer Bob Rogers is the mas- Ta halloween-ish night. Meadowlark Bo- termind behind many of the set designs. tanicals Gardens on Beulah Road takes “It’s an opportunity to walk through the park after visitors for a trick-or-treat hike through very haunted dark,” said Meadowlark staffer and Grim Reaper woodland over two evenings, Oct. 28 and 29. Debbie Humphreys of Vienna. “At night, the park has “You don’t see a whole lot of family-type halloween a whole different look and feel.” As Grim Reaper last events any more,” said Elise year, Humphreys held reign over Hagenberger, Recreation Program a cemetery, wearing all black, car- Specialist at Meadowlark. “I think ‘Trick or Treat rying a scythe and wearing a mask. a lot of the places advertising for She didn’t speak other than to ver- a fright-night are terrifying. This Through the balize eerie noises, but, she said, is really something a family can she did a lot of pointing. If you’ve enjoy.” Haunted Woods’ ever seen Dickens’ Christmas Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Friday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. Carol, you get the visual. 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. each evening, a property of the Northern Virginia groups of 15 leave from the reception “There’s a big variety of differ- Regional Park Authority, sits on 95 area every ten minutes. The walks last ent energies,” said Humphreys. “A acres of woodland, plantings, and approximately 50 minutes each and the lot of effort went into this. final hike leaves the reception room at displays. 9:30 p.m. The tours will operate regard- “What kid doesn’t want to walk less of weather conditions. Tickets are around the woods in the dark?” ON THE PARK’S HAUNTED $10 per person for the general public. “Trick or Treat Through the EVENINGS, ten stations stage Members’ cost is $7 per person. Reser- Haunted Woods” runs Friday, Oct. vations are required by calling scenes, from wicked witches with 703-255-3631, ext. 0. Meadowlark Bo- 28, and Saturday, Oct. 29, start- their boiling cauldron to pirates tanical Gardens is off Beulah Road at ing at 6:30 p.m. each evening, and terrorizing the high seas (also 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court. groups leave from the reception known the Meadowlark’s lake). area every ten minutes. There’s a zombie wedding, notable monsters such as Frankenstein, and even spider ladies. At each sta- THE WALKS last approximately 50 minutes each tion, participants get a “treat.” Although there is no and the final hike leaves the reception room at 9:30 blood and gore or skeletal hands jumping out from p.m. The tours will operate regardless of weather behind bushes, the eeriness of the dark woods and conditions. Tickets are $10 per person for the gen- scary scenes might frighten younger children. eral public. Members’ cost is $7 per person. Reserva- Hagenberger said the haunted woods are geared to tion are required by calling 703-255-3631, ext. 0. the 6-14 year-old set. All children must be accompa- Space is filling up. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens nied by an adult. is off Beulah Road at 9750 Meadowlark Gardens The first station the guide takes a group to is that Court. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ October 26 - November 1, 2011 ❖ 19 Photo courtesy of Vienna Choral Society The Vienna Choral Society kicks off its 2011-2012 season with Music from the Big Screen Music from the Big Screen Live in Oakton Vienna Choral Society kicks off concert season on Oct. 29

By Donna Manz grow the chorus.” The Connection The chorus practices in Vienna every Tuesday from 7:15-9:30 usic from the p.m. at the Church of the Holy Big Screen” is Comforter on Beulah Road, and it “Mcoming to holds open rehearsals four times Oakton on a year. Singers interested in join- Saturday, Oct. 29, when the ing the Vienna Choral Society can Vienna Choral Society launches its stop by a Tuesday evening prac- new season in a new production tice. directed by Jennifer Rodgers Sohini Baliga, a Vienna mother Beach. Mark Vogel orchestrated of two young children, is a choral the music for the 75-member cho- society member who started out rus based in Vienna. as a media consultant with the “It’s a great way to start the sea- chorus and ending up singing with son, almost a VCS ‘Pops’ concert, it. good musicians doing fun music “I fell in love with it,” said well,” said Beach. The idea, Beach Baliga. “We are here to serve the said, was inspired by the popular community through quality music trend of live versions of film and and we typically want to have both TV music. “The National Sym- grown-ups and children at our phony does that at Wolf Trap, for concerts.” instance. “I work from home with two “It’s also an opportunity to be little kids and I needed something very diverse within a theme. I’ve that is creative and joyful. Sing- chosen close harmony classics like ing makes you feel better. It makes ‘Moon River’ and challenging vo- you happy.” cal orchestras like the ‘Mission Impossible Theme’ and ‘Pink Pan- “MUSIC FROM THE BIG ther.’ “Something a little out there, SCREEN,” a production of the like the ‘Mission Impossible’ theme Vienna Choral Society, plays on or ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is a way Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30p.m. at the for them [the chorus] to prove to Unitarian Universalist Congrega- themselves what they are capable tion of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill of.” Rd., Oakton. Ticket prices are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and stu- CONCERT FOR A CAUSE series, dents, and $15 for a family. that are entertaining and different Tickets available for purchase from other choruses in the area,” through website or at door. For said Beach. more information, see “For specific repertoire within a www.viennachoralsociety.org or concert, I’m looking for the right phone 703-255-5508. Follow the balance between a program that Vienna Choral Society on will captivate an audience and one Facebook at www.facebook.com/ that will challenge, excite and viennachoral

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