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MPAartfest Celebrates Classifieds, Page 18 Opinion, Page 6 v Entertainment, 16 Classifieds, Arts in McLean News, Page 4 Pendulum Politics in People browse the artist booths at the 11th annual MPAartfest in McLean Cen- Northern ? tral Park on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. News, Page 3 ‘Passion For Fashion’ To Help Abused Children News, Page 15 Photo by Colin Stoecker/The Connection Photo October 4-10, 2017 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com 2 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Pendulum Politics in ? With Vince Callahan gone, House District 34 has swung to the left then the right then back to the left, with increasing margin.

By Michael Lee Pope The Connection

orthern Virginia’s wealthiest suburbs are also some of its Nmost hotly contested battle- ground precincts, the House of Delegates district surrounding Great Falls that’s swung left and right and left again in recent years. What once was the home of Cheryl Buford Kathleen Murphy legendary Republican Vince Callahan has become kind of jump ball after he an- making it one of the wealthiest districts in nounced his retirement a decade ago. It’s Virginia. Callahan represented the seat for now represented by Democrat Kathleen more than 20 years, but his retirement cre- Murphy (D-34), who narrowly won a spe- ated a swing district that has parties bat- cial election when Republican Barbara tling for dominance ever since. Democrat The 34th House District stretches from Fort Marcy through Langley and Comstock was elected to Congress in 2014. Margi Vanderhye won it in 2007, although Great Falls into the eastern edge of Loudoun County Now Republican Cheryl Buford is chal- she was ousted two years later by Comstock. lenging Murphy from the center right, wag- After Comstock was elected to Congress in her career as a home economics teacher in lief” before serving as a congressional aide ing a campaign that strays from Republi- 2014, Murphy won a hotly contested elec- Chicago. After that, she became a consult- on Capitol Hill for U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson can orthodoxy on issues like closing the gun tion against Republican Craig Parisot, beat- ant for government agencies specializing in (D-Texas). During the Clinton administra- show loophole. ing him by three points. In a 2015 rematch transportation and economic development. tion, she was appointed as a congressional “There isn’t a good reason not to do it between the two, the margin was even She says she was recruited to run for the liaison at the U.S. Agency for International now,” says Buford. “One of the reasons why tighter. House of Delegates by Jo Thoburn, chair- Development, later serving as a senior ad- people said we shouldn’t close the gun show But Donald Trump won only 38 percent woman of the 10th Congressional District visor on international trade issues at the loophole is that it was too expensive to get of the vote last November to HiIlary Republican Committee. Department of Commerce. Last year, one law enforcement there to approve people. Clinton’s 56 percent. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner “There was an opportunity here, so I said of her bills was used as part of a compro- But now there are regulations that there has (D) won the district by 51 percent to Ed yes I wanted to give back to the commu- mise Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe struck to be someone on the premises who will Gillespie’s 47 percent. nity,” says Buford. “I have different policy with Republicans on guns, a bill prevents take people through the process.” “While it will be tough for the GOP to win priorities than our current delegate.” people subject to protective orders from Following in footsteps of Comstock, any seats currently held by Democrats in On some issues, Buford is a traditional having firearms. Buford is trying to thread a delicate needle 2017, this is one of the few such seats with Republican. She says she would vote against “I work well with the other side,” says in a district that she’s hoping could swing a recent track record of competitiveness,” expanding Medicaid, for example. She also Murphy. “It isn’t always reflected in legisla- either way politically. She’s promising to get says Geoff Skelley at the University of Vir- says she would vote in favor of hospital tive bills, but I’ve been endorsed twice now rid of needless regulation without being on ginia Center for Politics. “So I don’t think construction standards for abortion clinics. by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Com- the record about specifics. When pressed we can entirely count out Buford.” On other issues, she takes a more moder- merce because I’m good for business.” for details, Buford couldn’t name any regu- Recent statewide elections have seen the ate tone. In addition to voting to close the This year, she passed a bill helping phar- lations she would reduce or eliminate. In- district lean slightly to the left, although gun show loophole, Buford says she would macists dispense with prescription drugs in stead, she says she wants to review the ad- Mitt Romney and Barack Obama were es- vote in favor of allowing local governments a way that prevents them from getting into ministrative code. On the campaign trail, sentially tied here in the 2012 presidential to remove Confederate statues. If elected, the ground water. she’s attacked Murphy for being a “part- election. Republican Bob McDonnell beat she says, she would fight the opioid epi- She passed another bill requiring for- time” lawmaker. When pressed for an ex- Democrat Creigh Deeds here in the 2009 demic. But when pressed for details, she profit schools to inform students if their planation about what that line of attack campaign for governor, although Democrats says she doesn’t have any specific propos- credits are transferrable and if the school is means, Buford says she hadn’t seen her are usually able to win a little more than als in mind other than following the lead of accredited. opponent knocking on doors in her neigh- half the vote in more recent elections. The state Sen. Bryce Reeves (R-17). One of her Yet another new law she introduced re- borhood. Murphy says she’s spent lots of outlier was the 2016 presidential election, key campaign issues is recalculating the quires school boards to report student- time in Buford’s neighborhood working on when Democrat Hillary Clinton swamped Local Composite Index to give more money teacher ratios in middle schools and high transportation issues. Republican Donald Trump by almost 20 to school divisions who have a high per- schools. If re-elected, she says, she wants “I’ve worked very hard with the neigh- percentage points in the district. centage of students who speak English as a to introduce legislation to reduce the class borhoods over there where she lives along “Murphy may be buoyed by the district’s second language. size of science labs to reduce the opportu- Route 7 to make sure their voice is heard sharp turn left in 2016,” says Skelley. “Presi- “We are not getting credit for the English nity for accidents. And she says she’s also with VDOT as they are planning exits and dent Trump plays very poorly in this neck as a second language students who require likely to expand on her previous work to turn lanes and getting things done as Route of the woods, which will make it tough for additional assistance,” says Buford. “We keep guns out of homes where protective 7 has expanded,” says Murphy. “You ask the GOP to take it back in 2017.” should receive that as should schools across orders are in place. She also says she wants other people over there, and they’ll tell you the commonwealth.” to make sure female veterans get all the I’m there all the time.” BUFORD, 64, is a native of Topeka, Kan. services they need. She was raised in a suburb of Kansas City, MURPHY, 60, is a native of Chicago who “I serve on the Board of Veterans Services THE 34TH HOUSE DISTRICT stretches and she has a bachelor’s degree in educa- spent her childhood moving around as part for the state, and I’m working very hard on from Fort Marcy through Langley and Great tion and a master’s degree in family eco- of a military family. She graduated high women’s veterans issues,” says Murphy. “I’m Falls into the eastern edge of Loudoun nomics, both from Kansas State University. school in Phoenix, and she earned a working very hard to get a women’s coor- County. It includes the CIA headquarters, She also has a master of public affairs from bachelor’s degree in political science and dinator for veterans affairs because we have Wolf Trap and Trump National Golf Course. the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the Uni- psychology. Professionally, she was a writer a very large number of women veterans The median household income is $175,000, versity of Texas. Professionally, she started for a Nickelodeon show called “Beyond Be- here in Virginia.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 ❖ 3 News MPAartfest Celebrates Arts in McLean By Colin Stoecker “I love the arts walk. It’s inspir- The Connection ing,” said Shreem Ramineni, a McLean resident and a stay at n Sunday, Central home mom and tax attorney. Her Park in McLean was son Vasav, a 4-year-old student at O crowded with fami- Country Day Montessori School lies who attended proudly pointed to his artwork, the the MPAArtfest, annual arts festi- 3D fish tank. “My kids love art and val in McLean. Local artists from see what the other kids do at the area displayed their artwork, school. I have an art background paintings, photography and much so I encourage it,” she said. more under canvas tents set up all The New Dominion Women’s over the park. A band played un- Club had 15 of their members der the gazebo and food trucks helping out at the event. The were present for people looking to children’s art walk was part of the have lunch. MPAartfest but the club commit- The event was sponsored by the ted financial support and coordi- McLean Project for the Arts, which nation. is in its 55th year of promoting arts “It catches people as they walk Anne Deger, left, publicity for the New in the community in downtown in and celebrates art in its rawest Dominion Women’s Club and Alina Lemay, Photos by Colin Stoecker/The Connection McLean. Sunday was the 11th an- form,” said Dessi Woltman, current photographer with the New Dominion Emma Mcvey, of Falls Church, 4, pre-K nual MPA Artfest. president of the New Dominion Women’s Club, show student art at the student, poses with her parents John and The New Dominion Women’s Women’s Club. “It’s the glue be- children’s art walk, part of the MPAartfest Judy next to her class’s artwork at the Club, a non-profit focused on com- cause it brings the families look- in McLean on Sunday. MPAartfest in McLean on Sunday. munity engagement and empow- ing for the art that they did at ering women, organized an arts school,” she said. val for years. “It’s awesome. I have community building in McLean’s McLean High and her sister Sofia, walk at the entrance to the park – Supervisor (D- three major paintings, murals that most central venue helps to cre- eighth grader at Longfellow 13 local schools within a few miles Dranesville) was a big supporter they put together for me after the ate the kind of community that we Middle School were volunteers at of McLean participated by show- of the children’s art at the art fest art fest in my office,” he said. want here,” said Foust. Sunday’s event. “I really like art!” casing their artwork. and has been supporting the festi- “Kids being active in the arts and Katherine Li, sophomore at said Katherine Li.

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Challenges Remain for Police Reform An independent, locally owned weekly others say less or more. With regard to evi- newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Including communications and body cameras. dentiary data used in criminal prosecutions, Published by the Virginia Commonwealth requires that evi- Local Media Connection LLC By Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner The commission dence be stored for 99 years. 1606 King Street also called for all of- Finally, who controls access to the data? This Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ct. 8 will be the second anniver- ficers to be outfitted question is becoming an increasingly signifi- sary of the 2015 release of the with body worn cam- cant issue nationally. Protecting evidence Free digital edition delivered to Ad Hoc Police Practices Review eras, contingent on chain-of-custody for purposes of criminal pros- your email box. Go to O connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Commission Final Report. The the enactment of ecution is a necessary but not sufficient role to catalyst for the Ad Hoc Commission’s forma- laws, policies and warrant the cost and the data protection risks tion by the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- procedures that pro- inherent in the deployment of body-worn cam- NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] sors was the August 2013 shooting death of tect individual pri- eras. The real return-on-investment is the po- John Geer. The commission was charged with vacy. These cameras tential for influencing the behavior, through Kemal Kurspahic assessing the Police Department’s performance are to complement greater transparency and accountability, of all Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 against national best practices. the dashboard cam- parties in a law-enforcement engagement. [email protected] The commission made more eras now mounted in each Fairfax patrol ve- The drive to use this technology is inexo- Fallon Forbush than 200 recommendations for hicle. rable. A recent CATO Institute/YouGov poll Reporter Guest [email protected] Editorial transforming an excellent Po- While a potential aid to criminal prosecu- found that 92 percent of the public supports lice Department into one that tion, the body-worn camera’s equally impor- the use of body-worn cameras. Implicit in this Andrea Worker is “best in class” and for tant contribution is to foster greater transpar- level of support are high public expectations Reporter strengthening the public’s trust and confidence ency and the accountability of all parties dur- that this technology will make a difference in [email protected] in the department. ing the interactions of the police with the pub- law enforcement practices. Heightened expec- Mike Salmon I served as commission member and as the lic. As the American Civil Liberties Union noted tations alone should give our policymakers Editorial Assistant chairman of Use of Force Subcommittee. I am in an October 2014 report, body-worn cam- pause, particularly when we know that no tech- [email protected] also a member of a loosely configured Imple- eras “[have] the potential to be a win-win, nology deployment is free of all mistakes and mentation Committee, a group of former com- helping protect the public against police mis- errors. The only thing worse in today’s con- ADVERTISING: mission members dedicated to helping to see conduct, and at the same time helping protect text than not collecting the data during a con- For advertising information that our recommendations are effectively police against false accusations of abuse.” troversial use-of-force incident, is for the pub- [email protected] implemented. While the county leadership has committed lic to learn that video data under the Police 703-778-9431 I commend both the Board of Supervisors to deploying this technology, its approach has Department’s control is missing. Trisha Hamilton (BOS) and Police Department for their progress been appropriately methodical. Key consider- We should therefore challenge the assump- Display Advertising implementing the commission’s recommenda- ations are operational, privacy, data security tion that video-camera data must be main- 703-624-9201 tions. Significant reforms are underway that and cost. For example, the supervisors have tained under the sole access control of the Po- [email protected] when fully realized will generate increased ac- approved a pilot project that will deploy cam- lice Department. Options that should be given Debbie Funk countability and public confidence. Major re- eras in two of the county’s nine magisterial explicit consideration by the Board of Super- National Sales forms already in place include: districts and the department is currently evalu- visors, Police Department and 703-778-9444 [email protected] ❖ forming the Office of the Independent Po- ating proposals from prospective suppliers. Commonwealth’s Attorney include assigning lice Auditor to determine the thoroughness, video data access control to the Independent David Griffin completeness, accuracy, objectivity and impar- THIS PILOT PROJECT needs to generate Police Auditor or alternatively assigning this Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 tiality of investigations of death or serious in- answers to following questions, among others: role to a board composed of the Police Chief, [email protected] jury cases. the county needs to establish when cameras Independent Auditor and Commonwealth’s ❖ convening a Civilian Review Panel to re- will be running and how will the public know Attorney. view civilian complaints regarding “abuse of the cameras are on? When can biometric tech- On this second anniversary of the Ad Hoc Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm authority” or “serious misconduct” by a police nology – such as facial recognition – be used? Policy Review Commission Report, the county [email protected] officer; How will the video footage be secured from and Police Department have many accomplish- @MaryKimm ❖ creating “Diversion First,” which offers al- hackers? Who will have access to the data and ments to be proud of with regard to implement- Executive Vice President ternatives to incarceration for people with under what procedures? ing the commission’s recommendations. Jerry Vernon mental illness or developmental disabilities; How will the massive amount of video data Quality-driven change is hard; some changes 703-549-0004 and be stored and for how long? As the county are especially difficult. Body-worn camera de- [email protected] ❖ recrafting the Use of Force General Order understands and appreciates, the cost of de- ployment is one that requires careful study and Editor in Chief to enshrine sanctity of human life as an orga- ploying body-worn cameras is not in the cam- diligent attention to complex legal and opera- Steven Mauren nizing principle, with de-escalation as the strat- eras themselves, but the storage of the mas- tional details. I commend the county for tak- Managing Editor egy of first resort when confronted with a sive amount of data that is generated. As re- ing the appropriate measured response to Kemal Kurspahic Art/Design: threat rather than the use of deadly force. ported by the Center for Digital Government meeting this recommendation and, especially Laurence Foong, John Heinly, and Government Technology magazine, “When with regard the matter of access to video data, Ali Khaligh WHILE MUCH HAS BEEN accomplished, it comes to [body-worn cameras], data stor- challenge the conventional wisdom that access Production Manager: more is work is needed. For example, the com- age is the 800-pound gorilla in the room. Video control to such data must be under the sole Geovani Flores mission advocated in strong terms for infor- … is a data hog.” purview of the Police Department. Special Assistant to the Publisher mation-sharing reform to promote timeliness, This reality generates cost-driven data-reten- Jeanne Theismann completeness and transparency. In this regard, tion policy considerations. How long should Phillip A. Niedzielski-Eichner is a member of the [email protected] Fairfax County Planning Commission, served on the Ad @TheismannMedia a revised Police Department Communication non-evidentiary video be maintained? Some Hoc Police Practices Review Commission and a former Policy is still in process. police departments say it should be 60-90 days, member of the Fairfax County School Board. CIRCULATION [email protected] The League of Women Voters of Virginia Holds Workshops n Friday, Sept. 22, the leagues in the state. The Work- VOTE411.org and election-related through Observer Corps. OLeague of Women shops’ objective was to help these activities, the LWV-VA’s engage- LWV-VA, a non-partisan politi- Voters of Virginia members discover ways to engage ment with state legislators through cal organization, encourages (LWVVA) held Workshops in with the League and to enhance the weekly Women’s Legislative participation in government Fredericksburg, Va. attended by League impacts in communities. Round Tables during the Virginia and works to increase under- new and long-time members Among the subjects covered General Assembly, and engaging standing of major public policy from among the 14 local were voter engagement through with local governing bodies issues. Visit www.lwv-va.org.

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Ken Kozloff, center, instructs volunteer timers at the NVSO swim meet. Volunteering Keeps 70-Year-Old Former CEO Young

learn how to swim, mentoring economically teaching special needs adults to swim, in- teer as an individual, according to Kozloff. Finding the right disadvantaged citizens to manage their fi- cluding those with neurological issues or As an engagement leader, Kozloff tells pro- nances, and directing other volunteers at physical impairments. The park authority spective volunteers: “We are going to show volunteer opportunity. large events for RSVP, including the North- honored Kozloff in 2015 as the Adaptive you things and talk to you about specific ern Virginia Senior Olympics in September. Aquatics Outstanding Volunteer of the Year. opportunities that you can relate to.” By Rob Paine RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Pro- He then started working with Our Daily RSVP offers an array of opportunities for RSVP Northern Virginia gram) is the region’s largest volunteer net- Bread (now called BritePaths) where he has volunteers including providing rides, sup- work for people 55 and older and provides volunteered for four years as a financial port and meals to older neighbors, assist- SVP Northern Virginia volunteer individualized support to seniors seeking mentor. He is also a volunteer classroom ing local veterans in need and helping pre- Ken Kozloff moves through the service opportunities in and around Fairfax instructor with Junior Achievement in pare communities for disasters. RSVP also Rpool at Providence Recreation County, Arlington County and the City of Fairfax. He teaches business principles to recruits volunteers for various community Center encouraging the child Alexandria. elementary, middle, and high school stu- events. with special needs he is teaching to swim, When he is not volunteering for other dents. He also teaches students with spe- RSVP volunteers enjoy flexible schedules, to “stroke, breathe, and kick.” organizations, he is a volunteer engagement cial needs in this program. free accident and liability insurance while Kozloff high-fives his students at the end leader for RSVP, acting as a nonprofit evan- In an eight-day span in September, the serving, optional mileage and meal reim- of each lap and asks, “Are you having a good gelist of sorts, spreading the word on why RSVP volunteer managed volunteers at sev- bursement and are invited to volunteer time?” All the while he is keeping an eye RSVP is such a great program. “What’s eral community projects including the group projects and social gatherings. on two other volunteers he is mentoring unique about RSVP is the approach it takes NVSO’s indoor track meet in Arlington and “The big thing that I get out of volunteer- during a Fairfax County Park Authority to new volunteers, helping them to find its swimming championships in Sterling and ing is the satisfaction of helping others,” he Adapted Aquatics class. what they’re looking to do, not where we a gardening project at River Farm in Alex- said. “I love to help others, find out what Kozloff will continue to do this for about are looking to place them,” he said. andria. their goals are and help them achieve them, 90 minutes on a Sunday morning without RSVP asks each prospective volunteer, “I love to help others,” Kozloff said. “I whether it is teaching an autistic child to much of a break. Sometimes he lifts stu- “How can we help you find that volunteer enjoy volunteering with RSVP, not only for swim from one side of the pool to the other, dents half his weight into the air so they opportunity that is going to mean some- what I do as a volunteer, but also for the or teaching a stroke patient who would like can experience the joy of splashing into the thing to you?” Kozloff said. He has been social aspect of working with other people.” to learn to swim again.” pool. One would never guess that the with RSVP for over a year and a half. During the senior Olympics he managed He also enjoys working with other vol- former INOVA Alexandria Hospital CEO Five years ago, he began volunteering anywhere from 10 to 30 volunteers at the unteers and letting them know how impor- turned 70 years old in August. “I don’t feel with the Fairfax County Park Authority’s different events. tant it is to make other people feel good. 70, I feel like 25,” he said. Adaptive Aquatics program, teaching chil- He tells them that they will feel twice as Kozloff donates more than 40 hours of dren on the autism spectrum to swim. He WHAT SEPARATES RSVP from other good because they are helping people. his time each month as an RSVP Northern later added another afternoon of classes at volunteer organizations is its leadership and Virginia volunteer, helping autistic children Spring Hill Recreation Center in McLean, the approach it takes, treating each volun- See Keeping Young, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 ❖ 7 8 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Senior Living Be Useful, Fit, and Have Fun nations are current. Step 6: Attend training Staying busy and at the facility of your choice. To learn more, email dfspetsonwheels@ remaining productive fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-5406. in the “Golden Years.” Wednesday Mid-Week Hikers By Eden Brown “Another way to stay fit and social is the The Connection Wednesday Mid-Week Hikers,” Nora Palmatier said. “We have a large listserv and or active “seniors,” there is nothing someone organizes a hike each week, then Fworse than when the bank teller and you go or not.” the waitress start calling you Kate Hughes provided details: “Initially “sweetie” or “dear,” and the passengers in organized in the late 1970s, the PATC Mid- priority seating on the bus get up to offer Week Hikers are an enthusiastic collection you a seat. of retirees, semi-retirees and others that Old? Of course none of them feel old. The love to hike. While the pace varies some- hair may be graying, the shoes may be what within the group, participants need sneakers, and the membership may be to be very fit as most hikes are a brisk 8-12 AARP, but Northern Virginia is a haven for miles, with up to 3,200 feet of elevation people who want to stay active and useful gain. Including a lunch break, most hikes after retirement. last 5-6 hours. Hike locations include the Shenandoah National Park, the George Join a Musical Group Washington National Forest in Virginia, Sallie Klunk of Arlington says she plays Sugarloaf Mountain and Catoctin National in a small musical group at a local nursing Park in Maryland. Hikes are posted on the home. “I play flute with three other instru- PATC website calendar (top of the mentalists and about 10 singers once a week homepage www.patc.net) a few days before at Powhatan Nursing Home. Residents are each hike.” provided with song sheets. My husband The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club Dave and I played at Powhatan Nursing (PATC) also has an easy hikers group. There Home for 10 years as a piano and flute duo are dozens of other hiking meet-ups in the before I joined my present group.” Northern Virginia area, and finding them During her time in the nursing home in is easy: see www.meetup.com/topics/hik- Fairfax, she learned about Pets on Wheels, ing/us/va/arlington/ and saw the impact it had on residents. “For the residents, singing and enjoying animals Master Gardeners are enriching experiences.” The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Master Gardener program trains partici- Volunteer for Pets on Wheels pants in best management practices of gar- The Fairfax Pets on Wheels program re- dening and landscaping techniques that quires six steps: submit an online applica- preserve and sustain the environment. Of- tion; attend an orientation on the first fered by the Arlington County Office, in Wednesday of each month, starting at 7:30 partnership with the City of Alexandria, The p.m. Get a pet behavior assessment. Pet Master Gardener Training classes are of- Handler teams are required to pass a be- fered once a week several times a year. The havior assessment to evaluate the pet’s con- class is 9 a.m-3:30 p.m. with a break for trollability, aggression, reaction to strang- lunch from 12-12:30 p.m. The cost of the ers, and overall behavior and level of stress 2017 volunteer training is $235 for Arling- in unfamiliar surroundings. Step 4: Get a ton/Alexandria residents and $285 for non- Fairfax County Government Appointee residents. Background Form. Step 5: Certify your pet’s Limited scholarship assistance is avail- wellness. A FPOW health certificate is com- able. Contact coordinator Leslie Fillmore, pleted by your pet’s regular veterinarian at 703-228-6426 or [email protected] or look certifying that the pet is healthy and vacci- up activities on www.mgnv.org.

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Sun Design Remodeling’s in-law addition Photo by Julia MacInnis Ph complements existing architecture.

By John Byrd a pair of sliding glass doors to a small deck. Because of the slope, there were potential ulia grew up in the Fort Hunt sec- water run-off problems; also, Fairfax Jtion of Alexandria in a close-knit County’s building code required that any family. She started dating a new construction had to allow for a full 25 neighbor’s son, Jack MacInnis, while still feet of “set-back” from the rear of the prop- otography in high school and, in time, the two friends erty. married. In the late 1990s Julia’s father, Don “We knew an addition of this size on this Clark, died leaving her mother, Lita Clark, grade was going to require careful engineer- alone in the family home. A survivor of the ing,” said Craig Durosko, whose firm Sun Lita Clark (who just turned 84) in the master bedroom of the in-law suite Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Design Remodeling found both the design recently added to the home of her daughter Julia MacInnis and son-in- Clark (as always) remained upbeat, inde- and structural solutions that would make law, Jack. The room was designed to accommodate several heirlooms, pendent; a loving mother and friend. the project feasible. “Still, it’s helpful when including the twin beds under a course of Mi windows that assure pri- Fast forward a few years and Jack and the homeowners are proactive in the deci- vacy, yet allow abundant natural light. Julia MacInnis own a house not far from sion-making process at every juncture.” Clark with whom they are in daily contact. Added Julia MacInnis: “We were looking The sitting area includes a bistro table for room has a heated floor with its own ther- Then, in 2010 — with two sons growing for a plan that would provide privacy and four with a view of the surrounding wood- mostat. quickly — the couple purchased a four-bed- independence for Mom, yet also fully in- land. The entire household, nonetheless, The addition’s exterior elevations are room contemporary on a 1.5 acre lot in corporate her into the household. We’ve share meals and kitchen duties together blended with the existing house. Vinyl sid- Fairfax. It’s only a half hour drive from functioned as a family for our entire lives. every day. By the same token, Julia and Jack ing, fascia and soffits, gutters, and down- Clark, but the timing for a larger house was Mom helped to raise the boys, and she was MacInnis and sons (Jackson and Harry) are spouts are all matched. Low-E Argon glass just right. raised in a multi-generational culture. We free to drop-in on Clark just about any time. vinyl windows allow for abundant natural In the intervening years, Clark (who turns saw this change as a way of creating an “It’s a very comfortable, harmonious ar- light and views while keeping temperatures 84 this month) would visit the MacInnis expanded environment that would work for rangement,” Clark said. “Very much what where the thermostat requires. residence regularly, often staying over one everyone far into the foreseeable future.” we hoped for.” In all, a comfortable accommodation … or two nights a week. At this stage, the three Clark’s new suite would be a 580-square- That said, engineering the suite’s durable within a thriving household. of them began actively planning ways to foot annex constructed outside the existing footprint was something of a feat. augment the household by building an in- house directly parallel to the lower level. A “Because of the site’s grading, we ended Sun Design Remodeling frequently sponsors tours of recently remodeled homes as well as workshops on law suite on some part of the existing prop- sliding glass door that accesses the outside up designing a slab foundation with both home remodeling topics. Headquartered in Burke, the erty. Eventually, attention focused on a side would be converted into an interior pocket stem walls and integral footings,” said John firm has a second office in McLean. For more infor- elevation of the existing house which of- door that opens into a downstairs recreation Benedetto, the addition’s lead designer. “To mation, call 703-425-5588 or visit fered views of surrounding wooded acre- room. assure structural integrity, there were two www.SunDesignInc.com. John Byrd ([email protected]) has been writ- age. The space plan would consist of a 17-foot- concrete pours: one to form the stem walls ing about home improvement for 30 years. by-17-foot master bedroom surrounded by on the new addition’s left side; a second to THE LOT ITSELF presented challenges. windows on three sides, a master bath with form the slab with integral footings on The grade sloped radically on the northeast a walk-in shower and heated floors, and a which the addition is built.” side where the lower-level (the intended sitting room/kitchenette equipped with a Footings are placed 30-inches below site for the new in-law addition) exited from small refrigerator, a sink and a microwave. grade; the slab itself is approximately one foot above grade. The goal: assure that the weight of the new structure is adequately supported — soil compaction being a key part of the equation.

FOR ALL THE DEFT engineering, it’s the suite’s interior that proves memorable. The three primary living areas were designed specifically to profile heirlooms, furnishings and other personal items that Clark brought from the Fort Hunt residence. “There were two twin beds that had been in the family for years,” Julia MacInnis said. “A chest of drawers, an old vanity. Sun De- sign used these pieces as focal points for shaping the bedroom and sitting room. And it’s not just that everything fits well … but Photo by Greg Hadley also that the floor plan is well-rationalized. Photo by Greg Hadley Photo by Greg Hadley At 580 square feet, the new suite is The twin beds, for instance, fit perfectly ENTRANCE TO SUITE: The thermo- BEFORE: A sliding glass door seamlessly married to the original under high windows that assure privacy, yet statically-controlled mini-split exiting from a lower-level rec room house. Lead designer John allow a lot of natural light. Overall, the en- HVAC unit above door enables Lita was identified as a potential link Benedetto’s “massing” of the new tire suite is spacious, and quite comfort- Clark to regulate temperature in between the existing house and construction preserves proportion- able.” the suite to personal requirements. new in-law suite. The exterior ality and scale. Vinyl siding, fascia, On that note, the new addition has been To give the suite visual unity, egress was converted into an soffits, gutters and downspouts fitted with a mini-split HVAC unit that al- designers installed 4-inch engi- interior pocket door that enters are all matched to the existing lows Clark to adjust the suite’s temperature neered oak flooring in the sitting Lita Clark’s sitting room. home. to her requirements. Meanwhile, the bath- room and bedroom.

10 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Senior Living

Ken Kozloff works with Sami Zachaira during an Adapted Aquatic class at Providence Rec Center.

Photo by Rob Paine/RSVP Northern Virginia Keeping Young

From Page 7 in our community,” Hoonan said. RSVP has several upcoming op- “Ken is one of our most active portunities during which those in- volunteers and a great example of terested can learn more about the what it means to stay active after program including orientations at retirement,” said Nadia Hoonan, the Fairfax Regional Library, Oct. program manager for RSVP North- 10 and at the Beatley Central Li- ern Virginia. “He truly exemplifies brary in Alexandria, Oct. 25. RSVP the diversity of opportunities that will hold a special meet and greet our program offers, from leading event for current and prospective a variety of service projects for our volunteers at Huntley Meadows volunteers to cleaning up garden Park, Oct. 13. grounds at American Horticultural Society. No task is too small for Those interested in learning more Ken. We want more volunteers like about RSVP or in signing up for any of Ken to be willing to be on the front these events should contact RSVP North- ern Virginia Volunteer Specialist Carly lines of volunteering in Northern Hubicki at 703-403-5360, email Hubicki Virginia and share their lifetime at [email protected] or visit experience to make a great impact the RSVP website at rsvpnova.org.

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Fatal Collision Transform 66 Outside the Beltway with Pedestrian Fairfax County & Prince William County in McLean A man has died after being hit Design Public Hearings by a car this past weekend. The All hearings at 6-8:30 p.m. Brief presentation at 7 p.m. Crash Reconstruction Unit re- sponded to the 5900 block of Monday, November 13, 2017 Chesterbrook Road on Saturday, for project segment from Route 50 to I-495 Sept. 30, shortly after noon. The Oakton High School Cafeteria investigation reveals Thomas 2900 Sutton Road, Vienna, VA 22181 Porterfield Jr., 73, of McLean, was Tuesday, November 14, 2017 jogging eastbound on for project segment from Route 29 to Route 50 Chesterbrook Road when he at- Stone Middle School Cafeteria tempted to cross to the other side 5500 Sully Park Drive, Centreville, VA 20120 of the street. Porterfield was struck by a BMW traveling in the same Thursday, November 16, 2017 direction. He was taken to the hos- for project segment from Gainesville pital with life threatening injuries to Route 29 in Centreville and was pronounced dead around Piney Branch Elementary School Cafeteria/Gym 10 p.m. The driver, an 82-year-old 8301 Linton Hall Road, Bristow, VA 20136 woman, remained on scene. Speed and alcohol are not considered Find out about plans to transform 22.5 miles of I-66 from I-495 (the factors in this crash. No charges ) to University Boulevard in Gainesville to provide have been filed against the driver, congestion relief and enhanced safety, as well as new travel choices according to FCPD. and reliability. The project will include two new express lanes along- side three regular lanes in each direction, new and expanded transit service and park-and-ride lots, and interchange improvements. For One Man Dead exact locations of project segments, see design plans. Stop by between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to view the design plans sub- After Shooting in mitted by I-66 Express Mobility Partners, VDOT’s selected partner for the project, and learn more about the proposed improvements. Office Building Attend the formal presentation at 7 p.m., followed by a public com- TLU[WLYPVK=+6;HUK0,_WYLZZ4VIPSP[`7HY[ULYZZ[HɈ^PSSIL An investigation is underway available to answer your questions during the open house. after a shooting late Wednesday afternoon, Sept 27 in an office Review project information, including design plans, project sched- building in the 8100 block of ule, and environmental, right of way and civil rights information, at www.Transform66.org, at the hearings, or at VDOT’s Northern Virgin- Gatehouse Road in Falls Church. PH+PZ[YPJ[6ɉJLH[ (SSPHUJL+YP]L-HPYMH_=(ILNPUUPUN Initial calls came in to the dispatch October 13, 2017. Please call 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or center for shots fired at 4:50 p.m. TTY/TDD 711 to ensure the availability of appropriate personnel to Officers quickly responded to the answer your questions. scene and determined the shoot- ing was isolated to a law office on Give your oral or written comments at the hearings. You may also email comments to [email protected]. or mail the fourth floor. The shooter, who them to Susan Shaw, P.E., Megaprojects Director, at the VDOT has been identified as 52-year-old 5VY[OLYU=PYNPUPH+PZ[YPJ[6ɉJLHKKYLZZHIV]L7SLHZLYLMLYLUJL John Francis Wood of Vienna, died “Transform 66 Outside the Beltway” in the subject line. Comments of a self-inflicted gunshot, accord- must be postmarked, emailed or delivered to VDOT by November ing to FCPD. No one else was in- 29, 2017 to be included in the public hearing record. jured. VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all The officers were able to secure programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the building and evacuate hun- the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special dreds of people, including children HZZPZ[HUJLMVYWLYZVUZ^P[OKPZHIPSP[PLZVYSPTP[LK,UNSPZOWYVÄJPLUJ` who were at a daycare on the pre- contact VDOT’s Civil Rights at 703-259-1775 or TTY/TDD 711. mises. Those children were re State Project: 0066-96A-497 UPC: 110741 See Week, Page 13 Home of the $6,850 Bathroom Remodel From Now to WOW in 5 Days Guarantee Select your 10% down TWO POOR TEACHERS nothing until the job products from isis completecomplete forfor thethe Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling our Mobile past 17 years Showroom and Design Center Fully Insured & Class A Licensed Since 1999

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12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Obituary Zachary Austin Heuple

achary Austin Heuple, A compassionate, intelligent Zof Vienna, died unex- and quick-witted young man, pectedly on Sept. 26, he made the best of all situa-

2017 while traveling in Spain. Photo contributed tions. Zack lived his life to the He was a junior at Miami Uni- fullest. versity in the Farmer Business He loved video games and School and was studying was an avid reader. He was a abroad in Luxembourg. He was sports enthusiast. His teams a 2015 McLean High School were the Washington Capitals graduate. and Washington Redskins. Zachary is survived by his Zachary Austin He loved to play ice hockey devoted parents, Michael and Heuple and did so whenever he had a Laurie; his loving brother chance. Zack was a proud Colton; his paternal grandparents, Larry brother in his fraternity, Alpha Sigma Phi Heuple (Aurora) and Christy Fackenthall that helped to mold him into who he was. Heuple; his maternal grandparents, Peter Celebration of Zack’s life will be held on and Elizabeth Baumbusch; his aunts Heidi Oct. 7 at Vienna Presbyterian Church lo- Heuple and Cheryl Russ; his aunt and uncle, cated at 124 Park St. NE, Vienna, at 10 a.m. Stephen and Colette Baumbusch; his cous- There will be a reception immediately fol- ins Carter and Mariel Russ, and Ryan and lowing the service. Alexandra Baumbusch. Many friends and In lieu of flowers the family is encourag- brothers of Alpha Sigma Phi also survive ing donations to: The Zachary Heuple Me- him. morial Foundation. This fund was estab- Zack always knew how to make every- lished to honor Zachary’s love for others, one smile. He cared for all who walked into as well as his love of books, hockey and his life. Alpha Sigma Phi.

Week in McLean

From Page 12 raised more than $550,000 for fellow- united with their families at a nearby ships, scholarships, and grants and has middle school. The investigation is on- endowed an American Fellowship,an In- going. ternational Fellowship, and two Research and Projects Grants. Used Book Sale to Planting and Be Held Oct. 6-8 Protecting Trees in McLean The McLean Area Branch of the Ameri- in McLean can Association of University Women Tree Talk: Trees in McLean’s Changing (AAUW) will host its annual Used Book Landscape – Planting and Protecting, will Sale on Friday, Oct. 6, Saturday, Oct. 7, be held on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 7-9:30 and Sunday, Oct. 8, at the Spring Hill p.m. at Churchill Road Elementary Recreation Center, 1239 Spring Hill School Cafeteria, 7100 Churchill Road, Road, McLean. In past years, the sale has McLean. been held at the McLean Community Sponsored by the McLean Citizens As- Center, which is closed for renovation. sociation, the McLean Trees Foundation, The sale hours are: Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and others. Introduction by Dranesville Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday District Supervisor John Foust. Topics to noon-4 p.m. An added feature this year be discussed: County staff and tree rules; will be the auction of a signed Washing- McLean Trees Foundation and planting ton National Max Scherzer shirt and cap. the right kinds of trees; and local and For 48 years with Book Sale proceeds, regional homebuilders’ perspective. Ex- the McLean Area AAUW Branch has hibits. www.mcleancitizens.org.

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Send school notes to north@connection $32 million, to be awarded in spring 2018. newspapers.com by noon on Friday. FCPS 2018 National Merit semifinalists are: ❖ Madison High School: Sudharsan Two hundred twenty-three Fairfax County Balasubramani, Claire Hogan, Allison Public Schools (FCPS) students from 17 high Janowski, Revati Joshi, Samantha Lane, schools have been named semifinalists in the Benjamin Liu, Lauren McCormick, and 2018 National Merit Scholarship Program. Shankar Radhakrishnan. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science ❖ McLean High School: Hannah and Technology (TJHSST), which also serves as Alexander, Royce Kang, Bradley Kim, the Governor’s Regional School for Northern Justin Kim, Keerthi Medicherla, Virginia, has 145 semifinalists. Careniena Opem, Jillian Pincus, All semifinalists are eligible to compete for Siddarth Shankar, Philena Sun, Eli 7,500 National Merit Scholarship awards worth Wassertzug, and Richard Yu. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 ❖ 13 News ‘Real Housewife’ Shares Personal Mission Ahead of Season 3

Karen Huger of Great Falls lends her reality star status to charity to 2017 Walk to End raise funding and awareness for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s –

reality television star moved to Washington, D.C. northern Virginia and she’s on a Time: Saturday, Oct. 14, 8 a.m. mission. Location: National Mall A Route Length: 2 miles Karen Huger of Great Falls, Vir- ginia is continuing to lend her reality star Fundraising Goal: $1.1 million status from “The Real Housewives of Contact: Stefanie McHugh, Potomac” to charity to raise funding and 703-766-9009, [email protected] awareness for the fight against a disease that has impacted her family: Alzheimer’s memorable, referred to as the “Prom- disease. ise Gardens,” where participants are Huger’s Mother-in-law, Odessa Huger was asked to hold up flowers representing the first family member to battle the debili- their promise to remember, honor, tating and deadly Alzheimer’s disease. care and fight for those living with Huger’s father was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and their the disease. Her mother also suffers from caregivers. Through color, these early onset dementia, making the battle “Promise Flowers” represent motiva- against the progressive disease that destroys tions for the walkers: memory and other important mental func- ❖ Blue: I have Alzheimer’s/demen- tions near and dear to her heart. Photo by Fallon Forbush/The Connection tia “It was a wonderful evening,” Huger said The “Promise Flowers” Karen Huger is holding are used in the “Promise ❖ Yellow: I am supporting or caring when talking about the charity dinner she Garden” opening receptions of the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End for someone with Alzheimer’s/demen- hosted for the Alzheimer’s Association. Fam- Alzheimer’s events nationwide. The colors represent the spectrum of tia ily, friends and TV personality Carson walkers from those who have Alzheimer’s or dementia (blue) to those ❖ Purple: I have lost someone to Kressley united to raise awareness and who have lost someone to Alzheimer’s (purple). Alzheimer’s/dementia funds for a great cause. D’Angela “Dia” ❖ Orange: I support the cause Simms, president of Combs Enterprises, was themselves. What do I do?’” he said. and the Alzheimer’s Association also featured as the event’s special guest “Of course, they’re not the only ones vision of world without speaker, telling guests about her personal going through this.” Alzheimer’s connection with Alzheimer’s. The executive “You get this huge plethora of of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ventures also made Housewife’s Mission flowers,” said Cindy Schelhorn, sure Cîroc Ultra Premium vodka and As a reality TV star who has dealt spokesperson for the DeLeón tequila from Combs Wine & Spirits with and continues to confront Alzheimer’s Association Na- was on hand for guests’ cocktails. Alzheimer’s, Huger is in a position to tional Capital Area Chapter. “It Chris Broullire, the president of the make a difference. is a really remarkable and beau- Alzheimer’s Association’s National Capital “I’m planting a seed this year,” tiful display.” Area Chapter, which is headquartered in Huger said. “It’s my way of saying, McLean and serves northern Virginia, sub- ‘Join us in this fight against this dev- urban and southern Maryland and D.C., was astating disease. If you or a loved one “I have every hope the final speaker of the evening. is affected by this disease, please Broullire spoke about his organization know that you are not alone, together and desire that and told guests how their donations would we can find a cure …’ be used: To fund programs and services that “This is just the beginning,” she there will be a cure assist people living with Alzheimer’s and said. “I look forward to the day when their caregivers and to fund Alzheimer’s re- we can say we have the first person and it will happen in search. living alive and well that has defeated my lifetime.” “Candidly, the cure, or at least the treat- this debilitating disease. That day is ment for Alzheimer’s, is several years away,” not far away. I have every hope and — Karen Huger Broullire said. “Until then, we help people desire that there will be a cure and it locally. We help people with Alzheimer’s and will happen in my lifetime.” The walks this year will plant we help their caregivers.” a new hopeful element to the For every person with Alzheimer’s, there Walk To End Alzheimer’s garden. might be three people who are giving care In Virginia, Maryland and Washing- “We are walking for the first to that person and there are more women ton, D.C., there are 249,000 people survivor and we believe that than men who are caregivers, according to living with Alzheimer’s and 774,000 that person is actually out there Broullire. caregivers, according to the somewhere and they will sur- “So, there’s a real burden on women, es- Alzheimer’s Association. Photo contributed vive if we do what we need to pecially,” he said. “How do they manage all “No matter what path you’re on, Karen Huger, second from left, stands out in do through this walk; through of that? [The Alzheimer’s Association] helps you’re not excluded from the possi- the fight against Alzheimer’s with represen- the fundraising; through the them. We can give them ideas about how bility of having Alzheimer’s touch tatives from the Alzheimer’s Association awareness; through encourag- to handle the stress and ideas of what to your life,” Huger said. “We need to National Capital Area Chapter, from left: Lisa ing our members of Congress to expect.” be proactive in finding a cure today.” Huffman, Senior Director Development - make sure that money is there Broullire likes to emphasize to those af- Broullire invited Huger to partici- Relationship Events; Cindy Schelhorn, Senior for critical research to find this fected by Alzheimer’s that they are not alone. pate in the Alzheimer’s Association Director Communications and Marketing, eventual cure,” she said. “If you’re a caregiver, you sometimes Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which are and Chris Broullire, Chapter President. At this year’s walks, there will think, ‘Am I the only one in the world who held annually in more than 600 com- be a single, white flower that is going through this? I feel so alone and munities nationwide to raise awareness and In 2016, 16,000 walkers and donors will represent the first survivor. my loved one doesn’t even remember my funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and re- raised more than $1.5 million in the region. “We know the first survivor is out name, they can barely speak; they’re not search. The opening ceremonies for each walk are there,“ Schelhorn said.

14 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Photos courtesy of SafeSpot

Peaches Larson, daughter of the event’s co-chair Melissa Brennan Schaller, son of Larson, walked the runway Melissa Mollet of NBC4, last year with Pecos, Sophia Ades, a friend’s who emceed last year’s SafeSpot’s facility dog. The daughter of a long-time event and will do so again, yellow Labrador retriever supporter and volunteer of walked the runway in a comforts children at the the center, walked the red, coyote-fur-trim Canada center and also escorts them runway last year wearing Goose parka with white to court when needed. leather fringe. duck down. ‘Passion For Fashion’ Show To Raise Funds for Child Victims of Abuse

By Fallon Forbush The Connection Getting Help To report child abuse, SafeSpot recommends calling the Fairfax County Child Protective Services Hotline at 703- really, truly believe that kids are our most 324-7400. With a referral from CPS or law enforcement, precious resource and we have to protect SafeSpot can provide the following services: them, and that’s everybody’s job,” said ❖ trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy; “I ❖ video recorded forensic interviews of children; Bootsie Humenansky, founding member ❖ expert court testimony; and of the Board of Directors of the SafeSpot Child Ad- ❖ training to community professionals on abuse and vocacy Center, which provides intervention, investi- neglect indicators. gation, prosecution and treatment of sexual abuse and severe physical abuse of children in Fairfax Annette Kerlin of Great Falls, Kara Hourihan of County. McLean, Jill Feeko of Vienna and Jane Pennewell of SafeSpot’s Fifth Annual “Passion For Fashion” Show McLean, who are all co-chairing the event. will hit the runway on Sunday, Oct. 15, at 9:30 a.m. Odeen and Kerlin are also members of the SafeSpot in Bloomingdale’s at the Tysons Corner Center mall Board of Directors. in McLean, and Humenansky wants everyone in the “This is really being done by families of Fairfax community to be involved. County for kids and families of Fairfax County,” said “It doesn’t matter who you are, [abuse] is there,” Odeen. “Almost all of the donations are either from Humenansky said about the center receiving cases very small local businesses or from individuals. This in even the most affluent neighborhoods in the is really a family event.” county. “We try to help people understand what it is, Many of the models participating in the show are that it exists and that they can do something about mother-daughter combinations. it.” “In fact, there’s even one that’s a mother-daugh- The purpose of the fashion show is to raise aware- ter-granddaughter combination … this is really kind ness of child abuse in the community and to raise of neat,” Odeen said. funds for SafeSpot’s services. The physical and sexual abuse cases the center The event will begin with champagne, a light handles have all been reported to law enforcement brunch, a raffle and a silent auction before the main in Fairfax County, according to Odeen. The staff and event: A fashion show featuring adult and child board make sure the center is calm and welcoming models — professional and from the community — for the families that visit the center seeking help. wearing Bloomingdale’s merchandise. Melissa Mollet “The little center, which is such a child-friendly of NBC4 will emcee the show for the second year. environment, rather than in the police department, The event will end with a shopping event in which or at the hospital, or in the back seat of a police car, the store will contribute 10 percent of sales from or in the principal’s office at school,” Odeen said. associated merchandise to the center. The store will “It’s nice to have a warm and caring place for these also give more shoppers time to shop in support of kids at a tough time.” SafeSpot by extending the 10 percent contribution The center is also equipped with a certified facility of associated merchandise sales for the entire week. dog trained by Canine Companions for Indepen- Sponsorships are also available from $250 to $15,000 dence, who comforts and provides companionship on SafeSpot’s website: to children who visit. www.safespotpassionforfashion.com. “This dog actually even goes to court with the kids The fashion show is an example of friends and if they think it’ll be a soothing thing for them,” Odeen neighbors coming together to help their community. said. The volunteers coordinating the event are Marge Odeen of McLean, who is chairman of the event, and See SafeSpot, Page 17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 ❖ 15 Calendar World Disturbances-Quieted

by the Law of God Submit entertainment announcements at www.connectionnewspapers.com/Cal- endar/. The deadline is noon on Friday. First Church of Christ, Scientist Photos/artwork encouraged. 1683 Chain Bridge Road, ONGOING McLean, VA 22101 Great Falls Farmers Market. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Sunday 10:30 a.m., Wednesday 8:00 a..m Road, Great Falls. Music, vendors, fresh produce, fresh prepared food, All are welcome delightful bakery, spices from around the world, wild-caught fish, grass- fed, free-range meats, organic-fed To learn more about Christian Science visit: poultry and eggs. Email spirituality.com, ChristianScience.com [email protected]. McLean Farmers Market, Fridays, christianscienceDC.org through Nov. 17, 2017; 8 a.m. to noon, 1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Master Gardener Plant Clinic on site to answer questions about plants in your landscape Vienna Saturday Farmers Market, through Oct. 28, 8am-noon, sponsored by the Optimist Club, Across from Vienna Volunteer Fire Department in parking lot of Faith Vienna Oktoberfest Baptist Church, 201 Center Street On Saturday, Oct. 7, it’s the Vienna Oktoberfest 11 a.m.-7 SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE: DAILY EUCHARIST: South, Vienna p.m. along Church Street, Vienna. Live entertainment on Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Weekdays Free Tai Chi. Every Saturday, from Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, and 11:00 AM Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM 7:55-9 a.m., Introduction and three stages, beer, food, games, German Auto Show. Visit 1:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Saturday, 8:30 AM Beginners’ Practice, meet on the www.viennaoktoberfest.org/ for more. All Are outdoor basketball court located 5312 North 10th Street, directly behind the Dolley Madison autumn foliage of Maryland, West Welcome! SATURDAY/OCT. 7 Arlington, Virginia 22205 Public Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Ave. Virginia and Virginia. Called the DC Parish Office: 703-528-6276 in McLean Central Park, McLean. Call Stuff the Truck Food Drive. 9 a.m.-4 Area America’s Reliability Run, it’s a 703-759-9141 or visit p.m. at Safeway, 9881 Georgetown fundraiser for Our Military Kids, a PARISH WEBSITE: www.FreeTaiChi.org. Pike, Great Falls. Benefit for nonprofit in McLean, Virginia. Visit www.stannchurch.org Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and Committee for Helping Others (CHO) www.ourmilitarykids.org or call Judy Saturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, and Artemis House to provide McSpadden at 703-734-6654. 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, emergency food aid to those in need Drumming and Drum Circle McLean. Themes and titles vary. Free in Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring and Workshop. 7-8:30 p.m. at The Old admission. Merrifield. Firehouse, 1440 Chain Bridge Road, Artemis House is Fairfax County’s only McLean. Join The Alden and master To highlight your Faith Community, call Don at 703-778-9420 24-hour emergency shelter for artist Kofi Dennis for an introduction WEDNESDAY/OCT. 4 victims of domestic and sexual to djembe drumming skills and McLean Newcomers and violence, stalking and human improvisation. $15/$10 MCC district Neighbors. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at trafficking. Sponsored by The Church residents; $7 each additional person, the McLean Project for the Arts, 1446 of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints $5 MCC district residents. Visit Chain Bridge Road. The purpose of and the Great Falls Baha’is as part of www.mcleancenter.org. the club is to create new friendships, the regional Day to Serve initiative. provide opportunities for socializing Visit www.daytoserve.org/. and to acquaint residents with the Vienna Oktoberfest.11 a.m.-7 p.m. SATURDAY/OCT. 14 community. Visit along Church St., Vienna. Live Watershed Cleanup Day. 9-11:30 www.McLeanNewcomers.org or entertainment on three stages, beer, p.m. at Riverbend Park, 8700 email food, games, German Auto Show. Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. An [email protected]. Visit www.viennaoktoberfest.org/. opportunity for individuals, students, Fall Fest. 3-7 p.m. at Francis Episcopal families, scouts and other community Church, 9220 Georgetown Pike, groups to be part of this year’s OCT. 4–NOV. 22 Great Falls. Featuring local food, International Coastal Cleanup. Help Fit for Life Classes. Wednesdays, 11 music, wine tasting, children’s clear the earth’s arteries by collecting a.m.–noon at Bruen Chapel United activities, and a fabulous silent tires, bed springs, bottles, cans and Methodist Church, 3035 Cedar Lane, auction. Call 703-450-0321 or visit other debris from the local Fairfax. Sponsored by the Shepherd’s www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org/. waterways. Visit bit.ly/ Center of Oakton-Vienna, to improve 2017 Oktoberfest. 6-9 p.m. at The FCPAwatershedClean or call 703- McLean Area AAUW strength, balance and mobility for Pavilions of Turkey Run, 6310 759-9018. older adults, taught by instructor, Georgetown Pike, McLean. Attend Watershed Cleanup Day. 9-11:30 Michele DeGarmo. $5. Call 703-281- the Claude Moore Colonial Farm’s p.m. at Scott’s Run Nature Preserve, 48th Annual 0538 or email 2017 Oktoberfest to help support the 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean. An [email protected] programs and services of this opportunity for individuals, students, privately operated local National families, scouts and other community USED BOOK SALE Park and living history working farm. groups to be part of this year’s FRIDAY/OCT. 6 $35 Adults; $25 Volunteers; $12 Kids International Coastal Cleanup. Help 2017 Community Leadership 6-12; Kids under 6 free admission. clear the earth’s arteries by collecting Used Books,CD’s & DVD’s Award Presentation. 6:30 p.m. at Email [email protected]. tires, bed springs, bottles, cans and McLean Hilton Tysons Corner, 7920 other debris from the local For Adults & Children Jones Branch Drive. Honoring Mark waterways. Visit bit.ly/ and Brenda Moore. Visit TUESDAY/OCT. 10 FCPAwatershedClean or call 703- www.leadershipfairfax.org/. McLean Historian. 7:30 p.m. at the 759-9018. Spring Hill Recreation Center Balls Hill Government Center 1437 Naming Ceremony. 10 a.m. at Ken Balls Hill Road. Jim Lewis will Lawrence Park, 8081 Jones Branch 1239 Spring Hill Road, McLean, VA OCT. 6-8 address “The Consummate Citizen- Drive in Tysons. Jones Branch Fields Annual Used Book Sale. Friday 9 Soldier, Charles Russell Lowell, Jr.” and Arbor Row Park will be a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Call 703-356-8223. consolidated to form the new Ken and Sunday noon-4 p.m. at the Lawrence Park in Tysons. Call 703- Friday, October 6th • 9am-7pm Spring Hill Recreation Center, 1239 324-8662 or email Spring Hill Road, McLean. Hosted by WEDNESDAY/OCT. 11 [email protected]. the McLean Area Branch of the Oktoberfest Potluck. 6:30 p.m. at Saturday, October 7th • 10am-4pm American Association of University Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Women (AAUW) featuring the Pike, Great Falls. Great Falls OCT. 14-15 auction of a signed Washington Historical Society is holding an Cello Concert. Various times at several Sunday, October 8th • 12:00-4pm National Max Scherzer shirt and cap. Oktoberfest Potluck, and speaker Jim locations around town, such as the Visit www.aauw.org/. Lewis will present “How Fairfax and McLean Project for the Arts’ Chain Loudoun Counties Finally Agreed on Bridge Gallery, 1446 Chain Bridge Proceeds support Scholarships for Women a Road.; Dolley Madison Library, 1244 American Association of University Women OCT. 6-9 Border.” Visit www.gfhs.org/. Oak Ridge Ave.; and Spring Hill Glass Art Exhibit. Various times at at RECenter, 1239 Spring Hill Road. the Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant The Alden in McLean presents Street, NW. “Catching Eyes with FRIDAY/OCT. 13 internationally renowned cellist Matt For more info: (703) 527-4206 Watercolor and Glass” with Carole British Car Tour for Military Kids. Haimovitz in a multi-part [email protected] Choucair Oueijan. 9:30 a.m. A 750-mile maiden performance of “A Moveable Feast.” American tour through the hills and Call 703-790-9223. 16 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Supporting SafeSpot for Children Victims of Abuse

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The funds from the fashion show last year helped fund a new family advocate position for the center. “This year, we desperately need another therapist because we give free therapy to the kids and fami- lies as needed,” Odeen said. “The whole service deal is a free situation to the people.” While each state has its own definitions of child abuse and neglect, the federal Child Abuse Preven- tion and Treatment Act defines child abuse and ne- glect as, at a minimum: Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation; or an act or failure to act, which presents an imminent risk of serious harm. Most states recognize four major types of maltreat- ment: neglect, physical abuse, psychological mal- treatment and sexual abuse. Although any of the forms of child maltreatment may be found separately, they can occur in combination. Nationwide, there were 683,000 victims of child abuse and neglect reported to child protective ser- vices in 2015, an increase of 3.8 percent since 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Photo courtesy of SafeSpot Families “Child Maltreatment 2015” report, which Melissa Larson, co-chair of the event; was published in January 2017. Three-quarters, 75.3 Melissa Mollet of NBC4, emcee of the percent, of victims were neglected; 17.2 percent were show; and Erin West, co-chair of the event; physically abused; and 8.4 percent were sexually were given roses for their contributions. abused, according to the report. The Fairfax County Child Protective Services re- Odeen said. “I would just be a wreck. You can’t be- ceives an annual average of 2,400 validated reports lieve where you live this would ever be a problem. of child abuse, according to Humenansky. Uncovering this and making people aware is some- Child victims often know the people who perpe- thing that we also do.” trate the abuse. Located in Fairfax, the SafeSpot Child Advocacy In Virginia, there were 5,014 adults identified as Center is a public-private partnership with Fairfax perpetrators of reported child abuse committed in County law enforcement, child protective services, 2015, who were labeled with these relationships to the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Inova Fairfax their victims: 3,649 parents; 126 child daycare pro- Hospital and the Fairfax-Falls Church Community viders; 15 foster parents; 14 legal guardians; 250 Services Board. other; 63 other professionals; 401 other relatives; 7 “If you suspect abuse, call the hotline, Humenansky group home and residential facility staff members; said. “Let the professionals take over. People think 165 unmarried partners of parents; 125 unknown; they have to have proof or something; if you suspect and 199 individuals with multiple relationships to something, your instincts are often right. Help save the victim, according to the report. a child and speak up for them. They’re too small, too “I can talk about [SafeSpot], I can raise money for inexperienced, too scared, too confused to know what it; I can no more do the hands-on work than fly,” is even happening to them sometimes.”

Going National Last week the Tennis Association hosted the 14U Junior Team Tennis National Champion- ships at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. Fairfax team (4Star Junior Aces) competed in the tour- nament, finishing 16th in the inter- mediate division. Pictured, back row, from left: Michael Yao (Great Falls), Evan Zhu (McLean), Elyse Ladia (Chantilly), Drew Winters (Arling- ton), Lucas Mew (Centreville), Maia Barrett (Fairfax), Coach Grace Kim. Front row: Chelsea Nguyen (Spring- field), Smriti Balasubramanian (Chantilly), Mia Kim (Fairfax), and Kyra Li (McLean). Photo contributed www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 ❖ 17 Classified News WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM To Advertise in This Paper, Call by Monday 11:00 am 703-778-9411 Run, Walk, and Wheel in Announcements Computers Tysons’ ‘Race for Everybody’ We pay top $ for STERLING, MEN’S WATCHES, JEWELRY, COSTUME JEWELRY, The annual 5K FURNITURE, PAINTINGS AND CLOCKS. Walk and Wheel held Schefer Antiques 703-241-0790 at Tysons Corner [email protected] on Sunday.

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unday Morning, Sept. 24 the start- ing line of the 5K at the Sports & Health Club at Tysons Corner, was S th filled with people waiting to wheel Racers prepare to begin the 14 annual Super H their way to victory. 5K race Sunday morning in Tysons Corner. Announcements Announcements The annual 5K Walk and Wheel is a com- Photos by Colin Stoecker/The Connection munity benefit for Adaptive Sports Programs at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network in Wash- ington, D.C. The race sponsors sports programs like yoga, basketball, boccia ball, cycling, fitness, quad rugby, and rowing, for people with disabilities. The race is held each year to honor those in the surrounding community. It was named after Harry Freedman who lost his leg — the Super H. Although many of the racers aren’t disabled, plenty of people were there to run alongside those in wheel- chairs and bikes. Pete Brown of Alexandria accompanied Ryan Brown, a patent examiner from Alexandria who was Don Brazelton, a financial professional participating in the race for the first time. “It’s going and fitness instructor was wearing a to be a good race,” said Ryan Brown. “I’m just here superman suit and holding a mega- to accompany him,” said Pete Brown. phone announcing the start of the Funds raised from the Super H 5K have helped Super H 5K race Sunday morning, MedStar’s NRN wheelchair basketball team compete Sept. 24 in Tysons Corner. Announcements Announcements in their national wheelchair basketball tournament and paralympic athletes reach the U.S. paralympic Recently, Brazelton and Freedman did a short seg- team which helps athletes with disabilities compete ment for local channel 9 on the race. in the Olympics. “It’s very inspiring to see athletes of all ages. The Don Brazelton, a financial professional and fitness course is somewhat hilly and it makes you realize instructor was wearing a superman suit and holding that as a healthy person you really can’t complain!” a megaphone. He was the official announcer of the said Brazelton. race and as one of the original organizers has been Top three women finishers: participating in support of his friend Harry for 14 Megan Heidt, Silver Spring, Md.; Emily Riffle, years. Washington, D.C.; and Megan Moran, Chantilly, Va. “We started this as a fundraiser to pay for Harry’s Top three men finishers: sea-leg, because his insurance company wouldn’t pay Anthony Caparella, Silver Spring, Md.; Bryce for it. We put on the race every year to facilitate the Doody, Rockville, Md.; and Joseph Baremore, Silver financing of challenged athletes,” said Brazelton. Spring, Md. Faith Notes

Faith Notes are for announcements Focus is held Saturdays, 3-4 p.m., 938-6521 so that we can plan appro- and events in the faith community. Send McGill Hall or the Library at the Church priately for materials and childcare. to [email protected]. of the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Deadline is Friday at noon. Road, NE, Vienna. This group is suitable St. Francis Episcopal Church, for those with beginner and/or interme- 9220 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, Church of the Holy Com- diate yoga experience. Dress has Sunday services at 7:45, 9 and 11 forter, 543 Beulah Road, NE, comfortably and bring a mat. Feel free a.m. with nursery care provided. In Vienna, offers a monthly Healing to bring a towel, block(s) or strap. Con- the summer, they offer musical, edu- Eucharist with the Laying on of tact the Church Office at 703-938-6521. cational, outreach and fellowship Hands and Anointing for Healing ministries in addition to worship ser- (first Sunday of the month, 5 p.m. at Mom’s Group meets second and vices, including an 8 a.m. worship St. Mary’s Chapel). The Healing Min- fourth Thursday of the Month, 9:30- service without music and a 10 a.m. istry is led by the Rev. Valerie Hayes 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Holy worship service with nursery care. and Alexandra MacCracken and in- Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, NE, 703-759-2082. cludes a team of lay healers who Vienna. Join the group for coffee and have gone through intentional train- fellowship. The group meets in the The Jewish Social Services ing and formation. Contact the Rev. Lillian Croy Room, near the Church Of- Agency (JSSA) offers a wide variety Valerie Hayes at fice. Childcare will be available just of support groups for those with [email protected]. across the hall in the Childcare Center. emotional, social, and physical chal- If you are interested in joining the lenges. www.jssa.org/ Yoga Class with a Christian group, contact the Church Office at 703- growth-learning.

18 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Business Directory A Question WWW.CONNECTIONNEWSPAPERS.COM Submit civic/community announcements at Which Begs ConnectionNewspapers.com/Calendar. Photos and To Advertise Your Business, Call Karen at 703-778-9422 artwork welcome. Deadline is Thursday at noon, at What Answer least two weeks before event. ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL LANDSCAPING By KENNETH B. LOURIE Good is not Twice recently, in print, I have been asked THURSDAY/OCT. 5 good, where the same question. Once on an evaluation of a Caregivers Support Group. 10-11:30 a.m. at better is previous doctor appointment, and within the UUCF Unitarian Universalist Congregation of expected. last week, on a pre-registration form for an oral Fairfax - Program Building, 2709 Hunter Mill surgeon. Road, Oakton. For caregivers to adult family -Thomas Fuller The question: “How is your health?” “Exce- members with dementia, first and third llent.” “Good.” Fair.” “Poor.” The two times I Thursdays of every month. Free. Call 703-821- 6838 or email [email protected]. saw this question, I snickered. I mean, I have LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING cancer: Stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer in fact, the terminal kind. SATURDAY/OCT. 7 And even though I’ve lived way beyond my Metro – Fund It/Fix It. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at GUTTER GUTTER original “13 month to two-year” prognosis, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, (eight and a half years and counting, always 4301 Wilson Blvd. The League of Women Voters counting), I’m still undergoing treatment. I see of the National Capital Area (LWVNCA) and the my oncologist every three months. I’m not in Coalition for Smarter Growth (CSG) will hold a remission. My tumors, so far as I’ve been told, free forum for the public to learn about funding and fixing our Washington D.C. area Metro are not necrotic (dead). I’m still scheduling CT system. Event is free. Lunch will be available for Scans, brain MRIs and PET Scans quarterly, purchase ($10), but a request for lunch must be semi-annually and yearly, respectively. And made at the time of registration. Register at while amazingly thrilled to be still alive, my fate www.eventbrite.com and search “Metro fund it.” turns on the results of any one of these diagnos- tic scans so I wonder aloud: how is my health? TUESDAY/OCT. 10 In the two most recent opportunities (I’ve had others) to answer this question, I have NARFE Chapter Meeting. 1 p.m. at American IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS erred on the side of reality (my reality) and Legion Post 180, 330 North Center St., Vienna. Vienna Oakton Chapter of NARFE (National answered “Poor.” Whether I’m up and about or Active and Retired Federal Employees down and out, cancer is sort of the definition of Association) will have a chapter meeting with LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ‘poor,’ isn’t it? Let’s be honest: who wants to speaker will be Gayle Nelson. Call 703-938- receive a diagnosis of cancer, regardless of 9757. type and/or stage. Moreover, it’s hardly the gift that keeps on giving. Quite the opposite. It’s WEDNESDAY/OCT. 18 like the houseguest who never leaves. It’s always there and the more it’s around, the McLean Newcomers Luncheon. 11:30 a.m.- worse it’s likely to get. 12:30 p.m. at Mylo’s Grill, 6238 Old Dominion Drive. Nancy Harvey Steorts, a former Chairman As much as one tries, a cancer diagnosis is of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, hard to forget. Whether you’re still undergoing will discuss “How Safe is Your Home?”. $30. treatment as I am, or have been told you’re Visit www.McLeanNewcomers.org or email cancer-free/in remission/N.E.D. (no evidence of [email protected]. disease), the prospect of a life unaltered by the experience is unrealistic, especially so when FRIDAY/OCT. 20 TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE questions are asked pertaining to your health. It’s not as if you become stigmatized by your Retailer Job Fair. 1-8 p.m. at Tysons Corner cancer diagnosis and/or medical history, but Center-Fashion Court, 1961 Chain Bridge Road. Tysons Corner Center will be hosting a multi- you do become a lifetime member of a club retailer job fair showcasing over 30 retailers and you’d rather not have joined (the more serious restaurants. Come meet the brands, engage with and exact opposite of a feeling expressed by potential coworkers, and come ready for on-the- Groucho Marx when he so famously joked that spot interviews. Email he wouldn’t want to belong to a club that [email protected] or call 703-770- would have him as a member). If only it were 1123 for more. that simple – and funny. A straight forward question about one’s SUPPORT GROUPS health which requires a thoughtful and honest Are You A Caregiver? Shepherd’s Center of answer. Yet, an answer which somehow must, Oakton Vienna Caregivers’ Support in my opinion, educate the asker. I’m not a nor- Group takes place first & third Thursday of mal respondent (no comments from the peanut each month. February 2nd and 16th, 2017 from gallery). I’m a cancer patient/survivor. 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Join us at the Presumably, my immune system is somewhat Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax compromised. What’s good for the goose is (UUCF) - Program Building, 2709 Hunter Mill probably not good for this gander. My life Rd, Oakton, VA. For more info contact expectancy is all fouled up. Cancer is likely in facilitator, Jack Tarr, 703-821-6838 control. [email protected]. Haven of Northern Virginia Support Group. As much as I want to delude myself other- 703-941-7000, www.havenofnova.org or wise, the writing, if not necessarily on the walls, [email protected]. is certainly in multiple books and journals. And Virginia Chronic Pain Support Group Meets not that there aren’t exceptions to every rule from 1:30 - 3 p.m. the 2nd Wednesday of each (my survival is proof of that), generally speak- month at Kaplan Center for Integrative Medicine, ing, a cancer diagnosis “spells trouble with a 6829 Elm St., Suite 300, McLean. Group leader, capital ‘T,’” if I may invoke the late actor, Jodi Brayton, LCSW. 703-532-4892. Robert Preston, from his career-defining role as Harold Hill in the 1962 movie, “The Music VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Man.” Still, life is going on, and not too badly, I RSVP, a volunteer network for seniors seeking may add. But on any given day ... . service opportunities in and around Fairfax I suppose the solution then is an asterisk. County, Arlington County and the City of But how does one add an asterisk to a stan- Alexandria, offers a wide array of opportunities dardized form. And given the evolving nature of for volunteers 55 and older. RSVP volunteers TILE / MARBLE TILE / MARBLE our almost-entirely inhumane (non-human) enjoy flexible schedules, free accident and electronic contact, where does one go/what liability insurance while serving, optional does one say, to separate and be heard. I want mileage and meal reimbursement and are to be treated equally, but as a cancer patient, invited to volunteer group projects and social I’m not. I’m different. If there’s a box for that, gatherings. To sign up for an upcoming orientation, email Carly Hubicki at I’ll gladly check it. I want the best outcome, [email protected] or call RSVP at naturally. But not giving me the opportunity to 703-403- 5360. To learn more about RSVP, visit properly define myself/my circumstances does- www.rsvpnova.org. n’t help either one of us. And does even less for Master Gardener Training. The Fairfax County the next respondent. Master Gardener Association offers plant clinics, home turf training or speakers for homeowner’s meetings. Fees vary. Visit fairfaxgardening.org Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. or call MG Help Desk at 703-324-8556 for more. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 ❖ 19 20 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 4-10, 2017 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com