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The 85th Historic Garden Week in Virginia includes tours of homes and gardens in Great Falls, McLean and Vienna hosted by the Garden Club of Fairfax on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The featured historic home was once the Hunting Lodge for Lord Fairfax for whom Fairfax County is named, a privately owned home, beautifully preserved and not often open to the public, dating to the mid 1700s. One garden is designed like a quilt because the owner of this historic house is a world renown quilter. [email protected] for tickets. www.vagardenweek.org

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Rana Azad #23 releases a shot in the paint for Langley. Azad led Langley with 17 points in the state championship final.

Classifieds, Page 14 Opinion, Page 6 v Entertainment, 12 Classifieds, Langley Girls Reach State Final, Lose in Overtime Sports, Page 11 Public Safety Heroes Honored News, Page 3 The Conversation Begins: Budgeting Words News, Page 4 Photo by Will Palenscar/The Connection by Will Photo March 14-20, 2018 online at www.connectionnewspapers.com 2 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Silver Medal News of Valor Public Safety Heroes Honored 40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

he 40th annual Valor Awards was held on Friday, March 9, at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner honoring men and women who haveT shown valor, courage, and service to others. Every year the Northern Virginia Officer Isa L. Martin receives Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to pub- his Valor Award from Ed lic safety employees in the Fairfax County Roessler Jr., Chief, Fairfax Police Department, Fire & Rescue Depart- County Police Department. ments, Sheriff’s Office, and Herndon and Vienna Police Departments for their excep- Officer Isa Martin is awarded the tional bravery. Silver Medal of Valor for his bravery Honored guests included elected officials and quick actions when he arrived U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), U.S. Rep. early to work and observed a man at- Barbara Comstock (R-10), Fairfax County tempting to breach the station’s secure Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon fences. Officer Martin drew his off- Bulova, Supervisors John Foust duty weapon while simultaneously (Dranesville), Jeff McKay (Lee), Pat Herrity issuing verbal challenges to the driver. (Springfield), John Cook (Braddock), Kathy Members of Fairfax County’s Urban Search & Rescue Team, Virginia Task With the help with another officer who Smith (Sully), and Dan Storck (Mt. Vernon). Force 1 arrived on the scene, they secured the Chaplain Jerrold Foltz gave the benediction. subject without further incident. De- The Gold Sponsors were INOVA Health spite his status as a new officer, Of- Systems, Transurban, United Bank, Visit Gold Medal of Valor Recipients ficer Martin handled this violent sub- Fairfax of Fairfax County, and Volkswagen Fairfax County’s Urban Search & Rescue Hurricane Maria formed as a Category 5 ject with both extreme professional- Group of America. The Silver Sponsors were team, Virginia Task Force 1 is awarded the hurricane taking direct aim at San Juan. ism and restraint. Macerich and Motorola. The Bronze Spon- Gold Medal of Valor. In the effort to save Even with the threat of the oncoming hur- sors were Dominion, Fair Oaks Mall, and lives and alleviate suffering, Fairfax ricane, the team continued their search and Sandy Spring Bank. County’s Urban Search & Rescue team, Vir- rescue operations on the Virgin Islands. Chris Lawrence, News Anchor at NBC4, ginia Task Force 1 was deployed to San The team endured the assault of Hurri- was the emcee, and the event was recorded Juan, Puerto Rico which had sustained ex- cane Maria for 24 hours only to continue in the official Congressional Record. tensive damage from Hurricane Irma only the search and rescue after the storm had days prior to the arrival of Hurricane Maria. passed. — Steve Hibbard Upon arrival, the team immediately estab- The members of VATF-1 acted without lished a base of operations and conducted regard to their personal safety under ex- search and rescue operations in the Virgin tremely hazardous conditions. They dem- Islands. While conducting lifesaving and onstrated courage, dedication, and deter- humanitarian aid missions in Puerto Rico, mination.

Second Lieutenant Michael D. Gubesch receives his Valor Award from Ed Roessler Jr., Chief, Fairfax County Police Department.

Second Lieutenant Michael Gubesch is awarded the Silver Medal of Valor for his brave actions in halting a dan- gerous pursuit. Faced with a danger- ous criminal that clearly had no in- tent to stop, Second Lieutenant Gubesch made a critical decision to end the pursuit before more lives could be put in harm’s way. He used Pilot Garrett G. Wymer receives his Police Officer First Class Ali Master Police Officer Douglas E. his patrol vehicle to execute a per- Valor Award from Ed Roessler Jr., Sepehri receives his Valor Award Middlebrooks receives his Valor fectly timed Precision Immobilization Chief, Fairfax County Police Depart- from Ed Roessler Jr., Chief, Fairfax Award from Ed Roessler Jr., Chief, Technique (PIT) that spun the vehicle ment. County Police Department. Fairfax County Police Department. around on the road. The subject bra- zenly continued to try and escape but was stopped by the quick thinking and Silver Medal of Valor Recipients ers at the scene. Without regard for their decisive actions fellow officers on the Pilot Garrett Wymer, MPO Douglas proximately 300 yards in order to gain ac- own personal safety, the crew of Fairfax 1 scene. Potentially placing himself in Middlebrooks, and PFC Ali Sepehri are cess to the crash site while Pilot Wymer landed in an unfamiliar location without harm’s way, Second Lieutenant awarded the Silver Medal of Valor for their provided responding fire crews and ATC ground support in order to render immedi- Gubesch executed sound judgment in actions involving a helicopter crash. Dur- personnel with aerial coverage. The fully ate high level medical care to fallen offic- a tense situation, ending with a suc- ing the civil unrest that broke out in the engulfed helicopter contained two fallen ers. Pilot Wymer, MPO Middlebrooks, and cessful conclusion. City of Charlottesville. The crew quickly Virginia State Troopers and both MPO PFC Sepehri demonstrated exemplary cour- assessed their landing options and MPO Middlebrooks and PFC Sepehri continued age, composure, and compassion during an See Valor Awards, Page 15 Middlebrooks and PFC Sepehri hiked ap- to search the wreckage for any other troop- incident involving extreme personal risk. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 ❖ 3 News The Conversation Begins: Budgeting Words

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees. versation with the citizens sometimes when we approach it as to what is the cost versus By Ken Moore what is the return value. And I really The Connection have to say that we have done a lot of work to make certain that we try to and pringfield Supervisor Pat be more efficient and more creative in Herrity claimed the dissent the services that we provide. ing vote. “It probably is not “So I think there needs to be a bal- going to surprise the Board ancing that we need to have here. We Sthat I won’t be able to support this,” he provided a meaningful option [in the said. meals tax]. And guess what? Our citi- By a 8-1 margin, the Board of Super- zens didn’t support it. ... visors advertised the county executive’s “So I think it’s important that if we budget with the proposed 2.5 cent tax Linda Smyth, Cathy Hudgins, John Foust, Sharon Bulova, want to talk about how great Fairfax increase. Providence Hunter Mill Dranesville BOS Chairman County is, we need to be prepared to Braddock Supervisor John Cook sup- figure out how to have the services that ported the advertisement but stated he that draw people here and create a more won’t support a budget in May if it remains balanced community in supporting what it at the advertised tax rate. Stay Involved: County Budget Meetings takes to live in this county. “So I’ll support the advertisement because ❖ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 7 P.M. “So we’ll have a chance to have that dis- I think the process dictates that there be Providence Community Budget Meeting, Providence Community Center, First Floor Multipurpose cussion and maybe the opportunity to move something on the table. But if the Board is Room, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax forward, so my vote is yes.” inclined to pass it as is, it will have to do so ❖ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 7:30PM without me,” said Cook. “If the Board is in- Braddock District Council Annual Budget Meeting, Braddock Hall, 9002 Burke Lake Road, Burke John Foust, Dranesville clined to do what a couple of other people ❖ THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 7 P.M. “I too will be supporting advertisement have suggested this morning, which is look of the tax rate. I think it is important to pro- Mason District Budget Town Meeting, Mason District Governmental Center, Main Community Room, for reductions and perhaps go back to that 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale vide the flexibility that 2.5 cents increase concept of balancing, then I’m looking for- ❖ MONDAY, MARCH 19, 7 P.M. provides. Equally important that we spend ward to being part of that discussion and a lot of time over the next two months look- Mount Vernon District Budget Town Hall, Whitman Middle School, Lecture Hall, 2500 Parkers Lane, will keep an open mind to where we should Alexandria ing at how we can bring that down. I know end up. But 2.5 cents is not where it’s go- ❖ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 7 P.M. that I am absolutely committed to doing ing to be.” that. ... Lee District Budget Town Hall Meeting, Franconia Governmental Center Community Room, 6121 Jeff McKay, chair of the budget commit- Franconia Road, Alexandria “We need to address the fact that our tee, said advertising a lower rate “would ❖ THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 7 P.M. teachers are below the market and we are be taking off the table an opportunity to losing them. Springfield District Budget Town Hall Meeting, Springfield Governmental Center, Community Room, hear from our public about whether our 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield “We need to address the fact that over public employees from the schools and ❖ APRIL 10-12 the last several years we have not been con- county side should be getting the type of sistent and have not fulfilled the obligations Board of Supervisors Public Hearings on FY 2019 Budget and FY 2019-2023 Capital Improvement compensation increases to move them into Plan. See www.fairfaxcounty.gov/bosclerk/speakers-form to sign up. and commitments that we have made to our market and to deliver the services that we More at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget own county employees. rely on in this county.” “Those two things are driving this bud- In addition to community meetings sched- get. Those two priorities, and I think that uled around the county, the Board slotted become the ceiling for what the tax rate can that as part of the consideration going for- regardless of what we do the next two three days, April 10-12, 2018, for public be. It can be lower, it can be the same, but ward. months, we have to commit ourselves to hearings before the full Board. it cannot be higher than,” 2.5 cents, said “I hope, again, when we look closely at funding those two things. “Other than those “We have two months of community con- Chairman Sharon Bulova. the budget that county executive has put two things, everything else is on the table. versation ahead of us, and some members Below are excerpts from the March 6, before us that we will be able to see if there I will be very surprised if we’re not able of this Board have declared how they are 2017 Board meeting. are savings that we can go back and find bring that tax rate increase down.” voting on the budget today or what they and apply that to help some of our residents can’t support.,” said McKay. “Two months Linda Smyth, Providence out. Sharon Bulova, Chairman we have to hear from our community about “Given the unknowns still from the Gen- “Residents are … seeing increases in their “This is a budget that does address the what their priorities are. And to me it would eral Assembly in terms of budget or WMATA health insurance, in fact considerable in- Board’s highest priorities, Diversion First, be irresponsible to decide how we are go- funding, I think we need to be sure that we creases in that, and everything they do on addressing the opioid crisis, gang preven- ing to vote on the budget without hearing have some flexibility in the tax rate and in a daily basis. tion, early childhood education, funding from members of our community and how the discussion about our budget. “So it’s a balancing act, and I hope we compensation for our teachers as well as they feel about it.” “But I will also say ... that I’m seeing in- find that balance. But we need to have a our county employees ... The Board will officially adopt the FY creased assessments in some of our more little flexibility here because we just don’t “I did also want to just say something for 2019 budget on May 1, 2018. affordable neighborhoods and it’s not the have all the answers at this point.” people who believe that people are fleeing If the Board of Supervisors were to adopt first year for some of these neighborhoods. Fairfax County to other parts of the region. the full 2.5 cent tax rate increase, it would This has been a multi-year cycle and that’s Cathy Hudgins, Hunter Mill Since 2015, Fairfax County’s population has amount to an additional $268 on the aver- a concern because, again, taxes are part of “This advertising gives us that opportu- actually increased by 26,700, which is ac- age homeowner’s annual tax bill. the affordability of owning a home in Fairfax nity to look at what we really need. tually the size or a little bit more than the “When we advertise the tax rate, that will County. And I want to be sure that we keep “And I think it is difficult having a con- size or the population of the city of Fairfax.

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Langley HS Band members at Colosseum in Rome

Photo contributed Photo by Christian Faust Langley Band in Rome’s Oratorio del Caravita. Tang (flute), Izzy Tice (tuba), Boris Topalov (tenor Langley Band and trombone), and Madeline Yu (violin). Orchestra Set School Langley Band Records for All-Virginia Performs in Italy Selections The Langley High School Band recently returned Langley High School is sending a school record 15 from a one-week trip to Italy that included visits to students to this year’s All-Virginia Band and Orches- Pisa, Siena, and Vatican City, with performances in tra honor groups. The musicians were selected based Florence and Rome. In Florence, the Band performed on auditions that were open to the top musicians in at one of the oldest churches in Florence, the Audi- each district in the state. The All-Virginia perfor- torium of Santo Stefano al Ponte. The next day, the mances will be held April 7 at the Dominion Arts band performed in Rome at the 17th century baroque Center, Carpenter Theatre in Richmond. The students Oratorio del Caravita, where Mozart performed in selected are: Surya Ambardar (E-flat clarinet), 1770. In both venues, the band played pieces by Ital- Brooke Baird (violin), Cherri Chen (percussion), ian composers Delle Cese, Albinoni, Respighi, Puccini, Chris Fox (cello), Gaoyang Ganjin (alto saxophone), and Vecchi, to large and appreciative audiences. The Beth Johnston (trumpet), Forrest Johnston (trum- trip was a remarkable educational and cultural ex- Photo contributed pet), Alyssa Kim (violin), Cindy Rodi (piccolo), Fay perience for the students, filled with memories that Langley Band performing at Auditorium of Santo Stefano Shuai (cello), Jeffrey Song (B-flat clarinet), Wendy will last a lifetime. al Ponte, Florence, Italy.

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Kincaid. commanded to has allowed ICE “expanded enforcement ef- Kincaid informed Immigration and Customs forts which only serves to generate fear in Andrea Worker Enforcement (ICE) in late January that the welcome the our communities and actually undermines Contributing Writer Sheriff’s Office will officially terminate its in- public safety in our county.” [email protected] tergovernmental service agreement (IGSA) “Now it’s time for the county to also take stranger and Jean Card with ICE on May 23, 2018, following the re- concrete steps in protecting our community Production Editor quired 120-days notice. treat him or her and not collaborating with ICE,” said Larue. 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Photo by Donna Moulton/Fairfax Garden Club www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 ❖ 7 HomeLifeStyle 85th Virginia Historic Garden Week in April

ark your calendar for Tues- one end. The now 10-acre property includes day, April 24, 2018, as the a large farm pond, Virginia’s fifth oldest Garden Club of Fairfax in measured hemlock, boxwood lined paths, vites you to this year’s His- flower, fruit, vegetable and herb gardens, toricM Garden Week Tour in Great Falls, and grape and rose arbors. The homeowner, McLean and Vienna. a world-renowned quilter and fabric de- Experience 250 years of history in the signer, designed the property’s quilt garden, once agricultural hills of northern Fairfax best viewed from a large vine-covered per- County. Near the village of Great Falls is the gola. The star pattern quilt bedspread de- William Gunnell home built in 1750 as a sign in the master bedroom is repeated in a hunting lodge for Lord Fairfax. Stroll leaded glass panel in the master bath, in a through a quilt garden designed by the cur- wrought iron railing and in the quilt gar- rent owner, a well-known quilter, and en- den. National Register of Historic Places. joy carefully tended fruit and vegetable Accessible only by shuttle bus. Jinny and gardens as well as landscaped vistas. John Beyer, owners. In the historic town of Vienna, explore an 1892 home built on the grounds of the MONTVALE WAY, McLEAN Located Grange Camp and a charming cottage de- within a 255-acre wooded community of signed by a couple as a “sensible home” to 166 homes in McLean, known as “The Re- retire-in- place. serve,” this two-level executive style home A transitional executive home with a wa- was built in 2001 by one of the premiere terfall garden is showcased in McLean. builders in Northern Virginia. An exterior Tour headquarters are at Meadowlark The 85th Historic Garden Week in Virginia includes tours of homes and of bisque and gray brick construction is Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gar- gardens around Virginia, as well as in Great Falls, McLean and Vienna framed by stone pillars and enhanced by a dens Court, Vienna, where admission and hosted by the Garden Club of Fairfax on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. The paved circular drive. Mature trees, grasses refreshments are included with the tour featured historic home was once the Hunting Lodge for Lord Fairfax for and a massing of bulbs, perennials and ticket. whom Fairfax County is named, a privately owned home, beautifully shrubs provide four seasons of interest. An Access to William Gunnell House is only preserved and not often open to the public, dating to the mid 1700s. armored soldier stands guard, injecting a by shuttle bus. Pick-up and drop-off at Great This garden is designed like a quilt because the owner of this historic whimsical tone. Warm tones of beige and Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great house is a world renown quilter. [email protected] for tickets. brown and faux-painted walls on the first Falls. Tickets available at the Library. Ad- www.vagardenweek.org floor act as a backdrop for the mix of old vance Tickets: $40 per person Photos by Donna Moulton/Garden Club of Fairfax and new in art, furniture and family trea- www.vagardenweek.org or by mail before sures. A sunroom is the perfect spot to en- April 17. Send a self-addressed stamped joy the backyard koi pond and extensive envelope and check made out to The Gar- landscaping designed and implemented by den Club of Fairfax to Marty Whipple, the homeowners. Sandra and Robert Varney, 11508 Yates Ford Road, Fairfax Station, VA owners 22039. (703) 978-4130 or [email protected] for questions. THE GRANGE CAMP, Redwood Drive, $50 day of tour. Vienna The exterior front of this Folk Victo- As part of the Garden Club of Virginia’s rian home with a Federalist front porch is 85th Historic Garden Week, this tour will essentially unchanged from its 1892 appear- be one of thirty statewide tours held April ance. Alexander Wedderburn, a successful 21-28, 2018 featuring nearly 200 of printer and publisher in Alexandria, pur- Virginia’s most picturesque gardens and chased the property and built a summer private homes. home on 42 acres previously owned by the Proceeds from this celebrated event fund post-Civil War Grange movement and used the restoration and preservation of more for annual summer fairs for farmers and than 40 of Virginia’s historic public gardens their families. Original windows and inte- and landscapes, a research fellowship pro- rior doors are displayed as pieces of art and gram, and a new partnership with the Vir- original wood molding was salvaged to be- ginia State Parks. Iconic landmarks such as come paneling in the powder room. A Mount Vernon, the Pavilion Gardens at the schoolhouse chair and piano are from Ms. University of Virginia and the Woodrow Dyer’s mother’s school in Connecticut. Her Wilson Presidential Library have been re- father, a furniture maker and refinisher, restored to their original splendor due to the furbished the piano, a Singer sewing table hard work of thousands of volunteers, the Details from the William Gunnell home in Great Falls built in 1750 as a and other pieces. Mature trees provide generosity of countless home and garden hunting lodge for Lord Fairfax. shade and privacy to enjoy an array of flow- owners, and the nearly 30,000 visitors from ering shrubs and specimen trees on the 1.7 around the world who have enjoyed the acre property. Bob Smith and Alison Dyer, tours. Concert 10 to noon. Tour tickets: $50 per purchased it in 1791 and constructed an owners. For more information about our Great person available on tour day at Meadow- addition for his large family, making it one Falls-McLean- Vienna Tour, and to buy tick- lark Botanical Gardens and at tour homes. of the area’s grandest manor homes with a CENTER STREET NORTH, Vienna From ets online, go to www.vagardenweek.org. 1,500-acre plantation and numerous out- drawing board to completion, the The statewide schedule for HIstoric Garden WILLIAM GUNNELL HOUSE, Innsbruck buildings. One outbuilding, c.1770, survives homeowners envisioned a “sensible” home Week is also listed. Avenue, Great Falls The original home is a today. The home was in the Gunnell family allowing for present-day living and enter- Tour Headquarters, Facilities and Special hall-and-parlor structure built in 1750 on until 1913. Twentieth century additions are taining within an open floor plan, and the Activity: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 12,588 acres owned by Thomas, sixth Lord unobtrusive and compatible with the home’s flexibility of converting the current den to 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Fairfax, for whom the county is named. 18th century Colonial and post-Revolution an additional first floor bedroom and bath Tickets, maps and restrooms available on William Gunnell III (1750-1820), first styles. In 1934 a log cabin tavern was moved for aging in place for this custom built, 2011 tour day. known resident of the home and believed here from Ruby, Virginia, to become a din- There will be a free King’s Park Flutes to have been caretaker for Lord Fairfax, ing room with a massive stone fireplace at See Historic Garden, Page 9

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Don’t miss this chance to see the 1750 William Gunnell home and gardens in Great Falls. modern Cape Cod cottage in historic Vienna. As the owner of REfind, a Vienna boutique, the homeowner mixes vintage with fresh accessories throughout this three-level cottage. The gardens were designed to be low maintenance with native plants, and compatible with the historic Vienna neighborhood. Three large crepe myrtles at the front of the home expand out into layers of mass plantings of perennials, shrubs, and spring blooming bulbs. Carey and David Williams, owners. The Garden Club of Virginia’s horticultural programming in- spires one of Historic Garden Week’s greatest attractions: the world-class floral arrangements created by club members. We es- timate that over 2,300 fabulous arrangements, using greenery and flowers grown in members’ own gardens, will decorate the featured homes on this year’s tours. Places of Interest: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Ct., Vienna. This 9.5 acre park includes large ornamental display gardens and three native plant collections. There are paved walking trails, three lakes, four gazebos and a restored 18th century farmhouse, more than 20 varieties of cherry trees, azalea, lilac and peony collections, irises, a hosta and fern garden and a children’s garden. L’Auberge Chez Francois Gar- dens, 332 Springvale Rd., Great Falls. Owner and Executive Chef Jacques Haeringer continues his family’s tradition of serving fresh French classics in the original River Bend Country Store.

Great Falls, McLean, Vienna House & Garden Tour Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 10-4 p.m. Hosted by the Garden Club of Fairfax, Contact: Claudia Lewis, Garden Club of Fairfax PR [email protected] or [email protected] for tickets. www.vagardenweek.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 ❖ 9 HomeLifeStyle Highlighting Features that Improve Functionality Designer must-haves for building a Photos by Joseph Van Goethem dream kitchen.

By Marilyn Campbell The Connection

rom a Sub Zero refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher hidden behind an oak cabinet front to a backsplash and center island cov- Fered with slabs of marble, the options for When building his own dream kitchen, interior designer Joseph Van Goethem of McLean, included cabinets for creating a dream kitchen can seem endless, porcelain dinnerware, silver flatware and cookbooks. He also added a backsplash made of hand-painted tile. say local designers, but they are also very personal. A versatile island is a kitchen must-have Features that im- “A seldom used $15,000 La Cornue stove for Jean P. Freeman, professor of interior prove functionality which might impress friends may define one design at Marymount University. “The real top the must-haves person’s idea of a dream kitchen, while the rave right now in kitchens is something that list of designer Mel- definition of a dream kitchen for another I introduced to the Pedini [kitchen design issa Fielding of person might include a more practical ap- firm] eight years ago while designing my Nicely Done Kitch- proach to form and function,” said interior own sustainable house in McLean, Va.,” she ens and Baths. designer Joseph Van Goethem. “For ex- said “It was to have an island with most of “I love tray divid- ample, my wife is an excellent cook, so her the essentials located on it. The idea of hav- ers. They can really dream kitchen is all ing an island with a sink, revolutionize the about spices, dishes and dishwasher, cook-top kitchen because you cookbooks.” “The dream kitchen and plenty of storage can maximize the Hand-painted Italian below has been taken by space for your cook tile used for the of one person is storm.” and serve ware,” she backsplash was one of Such a design tech- said. “Another one of the luxuries that Van never equally nique reduces the need my highly recom- Goethem incorporated defined as the dream for overhead cabinetry, mended items are into the design of his advises Freeman. “The kitchen drawers be- own kitchen in Mclean. kitchen of another.” island idea uses cabinets cause things like that Photo by Nicely Done Kitchens and Baths “It infuses the kitchen — Joseph Van Goethem, with only pull-out draw- favorite mixing bowl Waste bin and other drawers are kitchen must-haves, with color and visual in- ers for dishes, glasses, or large pan, come advises Melissa Fielding of Nicely Done Kitchens and terest beneath the interior designer pots and pans. The towards you instead Baths. cabinetry. We chose a drawers are so conve- of having to reach up Silestone countertop over neutral stone for nient and easy to organize. ... With all the to get them.” its durability, stain resistance and ease of counter space, there is room for eating and Keeping trash out of sight is a top prior- beautiful and functional.” maintenance.” having extra helpers when preparing ity for Fielding. Steam-convection ovens and showpiece For counters toppings, quartz and butcher meals,” she said. “One item that I really feel is a must-have ranges that are ornate enough to become block are two materials that interior de- Drawers can be made to accommodate is a waste bin drawer,” she said. “Otherwise the focal point of the kitchen are two desir- signer Carolyn Elleman says are at the top refrigeration units and microwaves, advises you have this beautiful kitchen and then you able kitchen features, suggests Michael of her list. Strong and durable, butcher Freeman. “Even warming ovens are avail- have a wastebasket as an eyesore. With a Winn of Winn Design + Build. “Steam-con- block is made by connecting long wooden able in drawers,” she said. “There are many waste bin drawer near your prep area, you vection ovens are a great way to cook,” he boards. Maple and cherry wood are two of new and dynamic, convenient and much can put in items like onion skin as you’re said. “These are functioning as a second, or the most popular materials for such more interesting options on the market than cooking rather than having to walk across even primary, ovens and even replacing countertops. most people are aware of.” the kitchen. They allow a kitchen to be microwaves.”

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Photos by Will Palenscar/The Connection Carly Britt scored 11 points and accounted Lauren Maloney #10 looks for space to for 6 rebounds in Langley’s state final loss dribble as Trinity Jackson #10 defends to Cosby. Langley Girls Reach State Final, Lose in Overtime

he Langley Lady Sax hold the opponent to low scoring ons advanced to the in the fourth quarter with Langley VHSL 6A tournament narrowly outscoring Cosby 7-6, to as the #2 seed after force overtime, after Jordyn Tlosing to Marshall in the regional Callaghan’s shot was no good in final 44-43 on Feb. 24. the closing seconds of regulation. In the Lady Saxons first round With the game in OT and the game in the VHSL State Tourna- score knotted up at 44, and with ment they defeated Woodbridge 2:36 to play in overtime Langley 47-46 on March 3. Two nights later had gained an early 4 point advan- they defeated TC Williams HS 56- tage, 50-46. 54 in overtime to advance to the But Cosby responded, holding Virginia 6A State Championship. Langley scoreless in those closing Langley faced Cosby HS from minutes and scoring the final 6 Midlothian, Va,. winners of three points. With 1.9 seconds Langley of the last four 6A state titles. Jordyn Callaghan #1 goes had one last shot for a buzzer Cosby defeated Ocean Lakes 76- airborne towards the basket. beater, but the in bound pass was 39 in the first round, then intercepted by Nia Covington. Landstown 53-44, to face Langley. Cosby won 52-50. In the first quarter Langley jumped out to an early Cosby ends the year (24-4) with their fourth State 13-8 advantage. championship. Langley ends the year (21-8). Lan- Cosby then cut into the lead, outscoring Langley gley was led by Rana Azad’s 17 points. Carly Britt 14-13. added 11. Nia Covington’s 25 points led Cosby while With Langley up 26-22 to start the third quarter, Charme Lilly added 14. Azad would also add three Cosby had their most productive quarter of the game assists, two steals and six rebounds. Jordyn Callaghan scoring 16 and holding Langley to 11. added 9 points, six assists, two blocks, three steals With the start of the fourth quarter, the Cosby girls and three rebounds. had taken a 38-37 advantage and the 6A Champion- ship was up for grabs. Both teams defenses would — Will Palenscar

The Lady Saxons of Langley pon- der a close state final score moments after losing to Cosby 52-50 in Richmond.

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ONGOING Pottery and other “Harvey.” Through March 24, Friday- Saturday, 8-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 forms of clay p.m. at the Great Falls Grange, 9818 work created by Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. The Laura Nichols’ McLean Community Players will present Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize- students of Pig winning comedy, “Harvey.” Matinees Pen Pottery. on Sundays, March 11 and 18. $18- $20. Email [email protected] or visit McLeanPlayers.org. Art Exhibit. Through March 31 at Great Falls Library (Small Conference Room), 830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. View an exhibit of watercolors by Artist Betty Ganley featuring her love of nautical scenes. Visit ‘Harvey’ Comes to Great Falls bettyganley.com. Great Falls Farmers Market. McLean Community Players present “Harvey” at Photos by Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike, Great Shanzeh Umerani/ Road, Great Falls. Music, vendors, Falls. In rehearsal photo, from left: Veta (Anne The Connection fresh produce, fresh prepared food, delightful bakery, spices from around Hilleary) discusses the party she is hosting with her

the world, wild-caught fish, grass- daughter Myrtle Mae (Caroline Peterson). Perfor- ayers fed, free-range meats, organic-fed mances: March 9-24, 2018. Friday and Saturday at 8 Art, Pottery on Exhibit at poultry and eggs. Email [email protected] p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets: $18-$20. Group for more. rates available. General admission tickets through Great Falls Library Colvin Run Mill open 11-4 p.m. daily, Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006 or visit A Great Falls Library conference Her work ranges in sizes and are closed Tuesday. 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Fairfax County’s www.McLeanPlayers.org. room is filled with admirers of art landscaped based, painting areas operational 19th century water and pottery and people converse from the Chesapeake Bay to the powered gristmill, offers recreational amongst themselves while looking Alaskan plains. The exhibit pre- and educational activities for all ages through daily tours, school programs with original songs with lyrics by Healthy Strides Wellness Book at the paintings hung up on walls sented at Great Falls Library was and special events. Fees: $7/adult, White and music by Michael Club. 11 a.m.-noon at Tysons- before moving on to see pottery a total of 40 pieces of art created $6 students 16+ with ID, $5 children Oosterhout. $10 at the door, and $5 Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 and sculpture presented in a glass over a 10-year period. & seniors. Admission to park is free for children 6 and under. Visit Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. “The except for some special events. www.travelingplayers.org or call Prediabetes Diet Plan,” by Hillary case only feet away. The pottery presented was cre- MCC Summer Camps. Plan now to 703-987-1712. Wright. This club is for adults, and Linda Jones is an artist who has ated by art students at Pig Pen register children for MCC’s enriching “The Trojan Women.” 4 p.m. in the meets at different Fairfax County been living in Great Falls for more Pottery, learning under Laura summer camp programs for children Chapel Auditorium at The Madeira Public Library sites each month. No ages 3 through 18. Summer Camp School, 8328 Georgetown Pike, registration is required to attend. than 10 years. She works with Nichols. The students’ clay cre- Registration begins Monday, Feb. 5, McLean. The Trojan Women by Books are available for checkout at watercolor, acrylic paint, as well ations ranged from sculptures to for MCC district residents and Euripides is widely considered Fairfax County Libraries or purchase as mixed media to create texture bowls and plant holders. Monday, Feb. 12, for all others. Visit history’s oldest existing anti-war from a retailer. Visit www.mcleancenter.org. play, as well as one of literature’s www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ in her artwork. “They learned very quickly,” said The Arts of Great Falls School greatest tragedies. Tickets are $10 at healthy-strides. “I paint everywhere,” Jones said, Nichols, “It’s always nice to see the offers winter classes for adults and the door, and $5 for children 6 and “I’ve painted in planes, on boats, age range of students. No one is children of all skill levels. Visit under. Recommended for ages 13 www.greatfallsart.org for more. and up. Visit SUNDAY-SATURDAY/MARCH 18-31 in the car. Wherever I go I must ever too old or too young to learn www.travelingplayers.org or call Fairfax County Parks. Egg-citing have small canvases and paints a form of art.” SATURDAY/MARCH 17 703-987-1712. activities are breaking out at parks with me.” — Shanzeh Umerani Model Railroaders Open House. 1- Spring Fling. 12:30-2:30 p.m. at throughout Fairfax County in March. 5 p.m. at the Vienna Depot, 231 Bloomingdale’s Tysons Corner. The Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Dominion Road NE. Northern New Dominion Women’s Club will park-news/2018/psa055. Virginia Model Railroaders hold an host the 11th annual Spring Fling On Sunday, March 18 – At Colvin open house at the Vienna Depot each benefit fashion show. Enjoy Run Mill, children age 2-9 can hunt month and on Vienna celebration delicious food and drink as well as for eggs and make egg-cellent crafts days, including Viva! Vienna and the bid on a raffle while viewing the to take home. Bring a basket. $8 per Vienna Holiday Stroll. Free newest trends in spring casual, person. At Hidden Pond Nature admission. Call 703-938-5157 or visit business, and resort fashion. Visit Center, children age 3 to 12 can www.nvmr.org. www.ndwc.org. create a spring mobile of favorite pond animals from plastic eggs. All materials will be provided. $6 per SATURDAY-SUNDAY/MARCH 17-18 TUESDAY/MARCH 20 child. Hidden Oaks Nature “The Snow White Variety Show.” 2 Garden Club Meeting. 10 a.m. at Center is hosting a Woodland p.m. at The Old Firehouse, 1440 Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Wildlife Egg Hunt for children age 3- Chain Bridge Road, McLean. All the Park St. NE, Vienna. Five Hills 8. Meet costumed woodland fun of just about every TV show Garden Club will present Kirk Brown characters along a trail, collect eggs genre you can imagine is jam-packed discussing “Designing on the Verge.” with non-candy treats and discover into this wild and fast-paced comedy. It’s all about gardens and changing how different animals raise their This is a part-talk-show, part-reality life-styles. Free and open to the young. $8 per child. show dramatic retelling of a classic public. Call 571-606-7084 or email On Saturday, March 24 – Children story you thought you knew [email protected]. age 1-6 are invited to the Easter performed by talented local young Eggstravaganza at Frying Pan Park actors! The dwarves team up to share to hunt for eggs that contain treats their own side of Snow White’s story. THURSDAY/MARCH 22 and prizes and visit with farm $10-$15. For ages 6 and older. Visit The Enola Gay. 7:30-9 p.m. at Patrick animals. $8 per child. Add a wagon A series of artwork pieces created by Linda Jones; Most www.mcleancenter.org for tickets. Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., ride for $2 per person. Sully of her paintings are either watercolor or acrylic. Vienna. Learn about the history of Historic Site is offering an egg the Enola Gay and her most famous hunt, egg-related games and an SUNDAY/MARCH 18 mission from Scott Wiley, Docent at Easter craft for children age 1-8. $8 March 25, 29, 30, 31 and April 1. Nowruz Festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Stephen F. Udvar-Hazy Center. per child. Wagon rides cost another Enjoy a dinosaur-themed program FRIDAY/MARCH 30 Tysons Corner Center, 8100 Tysons Free. Call 703-938-0405 or visit $2 per person. and outdoor egg hunt while visiting “Clue.” 7 p.m. at The Old Firehouse, Corner Center, McLean. Persian librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/ On Sunday, March 25 — Stop by the Dinoland in Nature Playce. The 1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean. festival will feature family-friendly event/3456120. Easter Egg Hunt at Sully Historic program is for children age 2-8. $8 Join The Alden staff as they quote fun and food trucks. Visit Site. The historic site is offering an per child. along with the dialogue from “Clue” nowruzfestival.org. egg hunt, egg-related games and an On Saturday, March 31, (PG). Admission and popcorn are “Winnie the Pooh & Friends.” 3 SATURDAY/MARCH 24 Easter craft for children age 1-8. $8 Clemyjontri Park is offering an free. Bring your own non-alcholic p.m. in the Chapel Auditorium at The Free Tai Chi. 7:55-9 a.m. at St. Luke’s per child. Wagon rides cost another Easter Egg Hunt, crafts and photo beverage. Don a secret identity, Madeira School, at 8328 Georgetown School Gym, 7005 Georgetown Pike, $2 per person. Lake Fairfax Park ops with the Easter Bunny for select a room, but leave lead pipes Pike, McLean. The play is a world McLean. Free introduction and will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt children age one to nine. $7 per and ropes at home. Prop bags are $5 premiere of Judith Walsh White’s beginners’ practice every Saturday for children age 1-6. $8 per child. child. Add a carousel ride for $2. each. Supplies are limited and new adaptation of A. A. Milnes’ morning.Call 703-759-9141 or see Hidden Oaks Nature Center is advance purchase is recommended. classic “The House at Pooh Corner” FreeTaiChi.org for more. running a Dinosaur Egg Hunt on Visit mcleancenter.org. 12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Robert Beatson II People & Pets Attorney/Accountant, Former IRS Attorney Admitted to DC, MD, VA & NY Bars All Types of Federal, State, Local & Foreign Taxes Individual • Business Trusts • Estates • Wills Amended & Late Returns Back Taxes • IRS Audits • Civil Litigation Business Law • Contracts 703-798-3590 or 301-340-2951 www.beatsonlaw.com

Visit These Houses of Worship FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW VIENNA, VA 22180 703-938-8525 email: [email protected] www.fbcv.org At Home in Great Falls SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 10:00 AM In a submission that missed our Pet Connection dead- CHRISTIAN LEARNING ACADEMY (SUN.) 9:00AM-9:45AM line, Deb Worden of Great Falls sent the photos of the MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM three kittens adopted in August from the Great Falls Animal Hospital. They are siblings and are 10 months To Highlight Your Faith Community, call Don at 703-778-9420 old. Harry Pawter is orange & white. Tuckleberry Finn is all orange. Bean is gray/orange tortoise shell.

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Karen Washburn to family for 12 months. Speak to Great Falls ‘Around the World’ with Historical Society Kenneth Garrett On March 14, 7 p.m., at the Great Falls Library, Great Falls Senior Center welcomes back guest historian Karen Washburn will speak to the Great speaker Kenneth Garrett, an independent photog- Falls Historical Society on the history of the western rapher, who will make a presentation titled “Around part of Great Falls. Her talk is titled ”Evolution of the World in 24 Days.” His photographs reflect his Upper Seneca Road Neighborhood from Wilderness creativity in covering major archaeological sites of to Commercial Hub to Quiet Backwater.” The Great the Mayas, Aztecs, Olmecs, and ancient Egyptians Falls Library is at 9830 Georgetown Pike in Great and the important discoveries in the evolutionary Falls. history of mankind. Garrett has photographed ma- Washburn is a noted local historian who has spo- jor archaeological sites and has worked around the ken to GFHS many times, has done original research, world for a host of major magazines while also ac- received several awards and written a series of his- cumulating book credits. torical articles in the Elan periodical magazine. She The March 20 event will held at The Great Falls is a past President of the Great Falls Historical Soci- United Methodist Church, 10100 Georgetown Pike, ety and a charter member from 40 years ago. She Great Falls, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes lunch. has surveyed numerous historical houses and suc- A donation would be greatly appreciated for the cessfully worked to place several structures on the lunch. Reservations are a must. Contact Polly National Register of Historic Places, including the Fitzgerald at [email protected] or 703-759- Great Falls Grange, the original Forestville School, 4345. If you have not renewed your membership, and most recently, the entire Georgetown Pike road- you can do that at the Hospitality Desk. Also look bed. for Message Board to be informed of future programs. Admission is free and members of the public are For more information, visit gfseniors.org. invited to attend, as well as to join the society. You The event sponsor is Costa Family and Cosmetic may do so on gfhs.org. Membership is $35 for a Dentistry, 100135 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.

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SOBER-RIDE FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAY www.fcps.edu/registration/ Friends of MCC, at the Old Firehouse Free Sober Rides. Saturday, March kindergarten-registration. Center, 1440 Chain Bridge Road. 17, 4 p.m. through Sunday, March ❖ Wednesday, May 16: Absentee Voting 18, 4 a.m. Area residents, 21 and ends at the MCC Administrative older, may download Lyft to their GOVERNING BOARD CANDIDATES Office and the Old Firehouse Center phones, then enter a code in the The McLean Community Center at 5 p.m. app’s “Promo” section to receive a no (MCC) is seeking candidates to run ❖ Saturday, May 19: Elections at cost (up to $15) safe ride home. for seats on its 2018-2019 Governing McLean Day from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. WRAP’s St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide Board. A candidate must reside in the For more information on the MCC promo code will be posted at 2 p.m. Center’s tax district (Small District Governing Board Elections, call the on March 17 on 1A-Dranesville). To have their names Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, www.SoberRide.com. The SoberRide placed on election ballots, candidates or visit the Center’s website: http:// code is valid for the first 1,500 Lyft are required to obtain the signatures bit.ly/2ix7qc1. users who enter the code. of 10 McLean tax district residents in their respective categories (either adult or youth). Three adult positions WEDNESDAY/MARCH 14 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION and two youth positions are open this 1 Million Cups. 8:30 a.m. Child turning 5 years old by Sept. year. Key Election Dates: networking; 9-10 a.m. program at 30? If so, contact your child’s school ❖ Friday, March 16: Completed Petition Make Offices at Tysons, 1751 to make arrangements for Packets are due at MCC by 5 p.m. Pinnacle Drive, Suite 600, McLean. kindergarten enrollment. Most ❖ Monday, March 19: Candidates’ Each week a different business schools begin getting information Orientation, 7 p.m., The Old owner gives a brief six-minute together now for parents of incoming Firehouse Center, 1440 Chain Bridge presentation about where they are in kindergartners, and many host an Rd. their business. They then offer up a orientation or open house. All ❖ Monday, April 9: Absentee Voting challenge question about a new kindergarten programs are full-day begins at the MCC Administrative idea, product, expansion or and located in FCPS elementary Office, 6631 Old Dominion Dr., and something they are facing in their schools. Check your school’s webpage The Old Firehouse Center, 1440 business. The group then or contact the school directly for Chain Bridge Road. masterminds solutions. Free and specific enrollment information and ❖ Sunday, May 6: Candidates Meet and open to the public. Visit dates of orientationor visit Greet, 2-4 p.m. Sponsored by the www.1millioncups.com/.

14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Silver Medal “Introspections” of Valor

By KENNETH B. LOURIE According to my oncologist, it’s time, way past time in fact (not so much ‘fact,’ more like his experiences with other cancer patients) that I make more significant changes in my cancer treatment than I have diagnosis to date. What he means, specifically – and what we regularly discuss – is extending the interval of my CT Scan, which currently occurs every three months. Not so much to minimize the radiation exposure, more so due to my continuing sur- vival. No one’s ready to characterize me as “N.E.D.,” (no evidence of disease), but neither does it appear, based on the last five years – since I was hospitalized and began my alimta infusions, that my tumors are growing and/or moving; at least not as indicated with any clinical significance. Nevertheless, the prospect of waiting longer to find out if any tumor action has occurred is unsettling. Currently, given that I am generally asymptomatic, the primary way Lieutenant Jay Smith receives that I learn if there’s been “progression,” is by his Valor Award from Richard the computerized tomography of my Bowers Jr., Chief, Fairfax lungs/upper torso. Rarely have symptoms County Fire & Rescue Depart- manifested themselves otherwise. And when they have, they’ve as often indicated nothing ment. as something – and vice versa; meaning, sometimes no symptoms still showed growth. Lieutenant Jay Smith and retired So it’s confusing, counter intuitive and contra- Battalion Chief Tyrone Harrington are indicated, and I’m stuck in the middle. While maintaining this quarterly scan awarded the Silver Medal of Valor for schedule, I have extended the interval their courageous response to house between infusions however: from every three fire of a neighbor. They began to uti- weeks originally to every six weeks now. lize a garden hose to attack the fire in Which means I’ve reduced the amount of the garage and both personnel had chemotherapy I receive by 50 percent per quarter. Still the scans have showed “stable.” entered the home multiple times in an Given that I’m starting my 10th year post diag- effort to rescue a trapped child. Lieu- nosis, perhaps it’s time to scan less and live tenant Smith and Chief Harrington op- more? erated without the benefit of a fire Our concern has been that if the CT Scan continues to be the first real indica- hose, breathing apparatus, or protec- tor/confirmation that tumor growth has tive equipment, putting the rescue of occurred – and if so, presumably differ- the child before their own personal ent/more aggressive/life-sustaining tactics safety. As fire and rescue units arrived, would need to be employed (immunotherapy comes to print, which I have not yet utilized), Lieutenant Smith and Battalion Chief why wait through the fourth month to find Harrington continued to provide di- out? Maybe that month’s-long delay in scan- rect assistance and information to the ning would matter in possibly nipping my arriving units. Lieutenant Smith and tumor growth in the bud? My oncologist’s thinking is that so little retired Battalion Chief Harrington ex- change has occurred during the past five years hibited extreme courage while draw- that perhaps it’s reasonable to take advantage ing upon extensive training and ex- of my amazing good fortune and extend the perience to assist their neighbors. interval? Moreover, with respect to my quality of life, reducing the weeks of stress we experience leading up to the scan, and of course the stress the week after, waiting for results, would enhance our lives; and eliminating that stress and improving the quality of our lives has always been an interest/concern of my oncologist. And I appreciate his concern for our over- all well being; and I would like to have less cancer-related impact on my life but, yes, there’s always a ‘but.’ If I extend the scan interval, I might worry about what’s happen- ing in my lungs during the month after I would have already been scanned? What if? I mean, it’s not as if we can’t go back in time, sort of. We can always restart, re-interval, re-scan, re- everything; so I’ve been reassured. Why not re-engage more with life and rearrange less because of cancer? Maybe I’ve survived nine-plus years with a terminal form of cancer because I’m meant to? Why not leverage my many good results and better manage my cancer commitments? Perhaps it’s time to take control of my life and live like I’m not dying? Heck, I’ve done alright Battalion Chief (Ret.) Tyrone so far. Who’s to say I can’t do better? If my oncologist characterizes me as his Harrington receives his Valor third miracle, then maybe I should start living Award from Richard Bowers more miraculously? Jr., Chief, Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 ❖ 15 16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ March 14-20, 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ Adeler Jewelers/Great Falls Optimist Children's Spring Festival 2018 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ Adeler Jewelers/Great Falls Optimist Children's Spring Festival 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Welcome!! Great Falls “Egg Hunt” 2018

t has been 34 amazing years since we invited the children of the community to a small “EGG HUNT” to show our gratitude to Great IFalls for making us feel so welcome. Look where we are now!!! Many years later, and eventually with the wonderful partnership of the Optimist Club and the support of many many local businesses, friends and neighbors, this event has become a much anticipated local tradition. We feel honored and proud to be able to bring this to the families of Great Falls and we hope that through this festival we are able to show our tremendous gratitude and appreciation for your continued support of our family and our business. We would not be here were it not for your loyal patronage. Enjoy the day and Happy Hunting!

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Proudly serving the Great Falls Community Spring Festival 34th Anniversary For over 36 years. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SUNDAY BRUNCH hat a great time to reflect and be munity learn discipline, commitment and commu- Thursday, 10 A.M. thankful to Jorge Adeler of Adelers nity. Friday & to 3 P.M. WJewelers,The business community, The Helping Hands program recognizes youth who Saturday and the multigenerational families have acted above and beyond in their schools and Nights that have continued to come and contribute to what are given funds to be used as they please for their has become an annual tradition at this time of year schools programs. in our community. We deliver Holiday and week end meals and holi- Adeler Jewelers hides 800-1000 gemstones in the day gift cards to those families who are struggling 8000 plastic eggs stuffed with candy in the exciting to make ends meet. We have paid for equipment that egg hunt at the end of the festival to the delight of allows home bound cancer students to remain au- children and parents alike! All profits are contrib- dio/ visually in touch with their peers at school. The uted to Great Falls Optimist Club Children’s Fund to Optimist International has a huge Childhood Can- Breakfast Served Daily 7 – 11 A.M. give back to the community. cer Research Initiative with John Hopkins. We In- The Great Falls Optimist Club sponsors programs vite you and your friends to join us in our efforts to We only use local eggs in such as Scholarships for winners of Oratorical and support the youth of today in order to invest in a our omelets and Essay contests among teens including deaf and hard Better Tomorrow! The more members we have, the American scramblers of hearing, Respect for Law, Bicycle Safety, and child more youth can be supported! identification programs. Please contact Linda Thompson, membership chair Catch the local buzz” at Katie’s with one of the world’s Youth Groups such as ROTC High School Programs, at 703-850-5676 for inquiries into membership. best coffee’s, espresso and lattes. 703-759-2759 Great Falls Rugby, and Great Falls Little League have Call Wendy Adeler at 703 759 4076 to volunteer received contributions to help the youth of our com- for the Children’s Festival. Corner Walker Road & Georgetown Pike in The Village Center Great Falls, VA • 703-759-3309 • www.oldbrogue.com

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4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ Adeler Jewelers/Great Falls Optimist Children's Spring Festival 2018 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Birthstones January - Garnet and generally the more saturated the color, the higher the value. In fact, Garnet, the birthstone for January, signifies eternal friendship and diamonds sparkling with intense color are rare and may be priced higher trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the word than a colorless diamond of equal size. Because fancy-color diamonds granatum, means seed, and is called so because of the gemstone's re- are very desirable, color is sometimes introduced in a laboratory. semblance to a pomegranate seed. References to the gemstone dates May - Emerald back to 3100 B.C., when the Egyptians used garnets as inlays jewelry. As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believed Garnet is the name of a group of minerals that comes in a rainbow of to grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Emerald, derived colors, from the deep red of the pyrope garnet to the vibrant green of from the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egypt tsavorites. as early as 330 B.C. Today, most of the world's emeralds are mined in Colombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia. February - Amethyst Amethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to June - Pearl and Alexandrite ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep the June counts three gems as birthstones, pearl, Alexandrite, and moon- wearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Throughout history, the gemstone. stone has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, and Historically, pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries. numerous cultures. English regalia were even decorated with amethysts They were one of the favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire; later during the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. It has been associated with in Tudor England, the 1500s were known as the pearl age. Pearls are many myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. Amethyst is unique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and require purple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in ev- no faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty. ery corner of the earth. Historically, the finest amethyst were found in Russia and were featured in much royal European jewelry. Alexandrite A relatively modern gem, Alexandrite, was first discovered in Russia March - Aquamarine in 1831 during the reign of its namesake, Czar Alexander II, and is an The two birthstones for March are aquamarine and bloodstone. extremely rare chrysoberyl with chameleon-like qualities. Its color is a The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, mean- lovely green in both daylight and fluorescent light; it changes color to ing water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believed a purplish red in incandescent light. to protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene color of aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remain Moonstone calm and levelheaded. Its pale, cool color beautifully complements The third birthstone for June is the Moonstone. It was given its name spring and summer wardrobes. Aquamarine is most often light in tone by the Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone's ap- and ranges from greenish blue to blue-green; the color usually is more pearance altered with the phases of the moon - a belief that held until intense in larger stones. well after the sixteenth century. A phenomenal gemstone, moonstones The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green jasper show a floating play of light (called adularescence) and sometimes show flecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This ancient stone was used either a multirayed star or a cat's eye. Considered a sacred stone in In- by the Babylonians to make seals and amulets and was believed to have dia, moonstones often are displayed on a background of yellow (a sacred healing powers - especially for blood disorders. It is sometimes called color) and are believed to encapsulate within the stone a spirit whose the martyr's stone as legend tells that it was created when drops of purpose is to bring good fortune. Part of the family of minerals called Christ's blood stained some jasper at the foot of the cross. feldspar, moonstone occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks and comes in a variety of colors such as green, blue, peach, and champagne. April - Diamond As the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one. July - Ruby And now you have more choices than ever. Get creative and give the There's no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby ultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-color diamonds in celebration of a July birthday. 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oping the weather will Hbe fantastic, the Great Falls Optimist Club and Adeler Jewelers are ready for the costasmiles.com annual Children’s Spring Festival to take over the Village Centre Sunday, March 25th, a sure sign Spring is here in the community. We’ll have rides and games and end with the Easter Egg Hunt, eggs filled with candy and gems. The Children’s Festival is the largest fund raiser for the Great Falls Optimist Club with proceeds benefitting children locally. This is a great inexpensive family outing! THE GREAT FALLS OPTIMIST CLUB provides Thanksgiving and Holiday Meals and Gifts for those less fortunate; in the past we’ve provided school supplies, equipment, word processors, LCD pro- jectors, etc for special education classes, as well as children’s cancer, private injured parties, and much more. Comfortable Atmosphere • Lunch • Dinner This year, we are supporting, the Sunday Brunch • Extensive Wine List Little League, the Great Falls Rugby teams, the local HS ROTC Patio Dinning • Meals To-Go program, and our Junior Optimist Club of Langley High School. They Outdoor Catering • Food Trucks are currently working on blankets for the homeless. Sometimes we have oratorical and essay contests to compete for scholarships and help them gain leadership skills. Linda thanks the many volunteers who come out every year to help with the festival, whether it’s stuffing eggs on Thursday, March 22th or setting up, and cleaning up the day of the festival! These are the ones who make it a success! “The festival began as a way for See Grand Opening, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ Adeler Jewelers/Great Falls Optimist Children's Spring Festival 2018 ❖ 7 34th34th AnnualAnnual EggEgg HuntHunt broughtbrought toto youyou byby AdelerAdeler JewelersJewelers Thank You to Our Sponsors andand thethe GreatGreat FallsFalls OptimistOptimist ClubClub atat thethe VillageVillage CentreCentre • Great Falls Creamery • Elan Magazine • Old Brogue Restaurant • Rossen Landscaping • Village Green Day School • Stephen Dulaney-State Farm Insurance Entrance Toddlers • SAB Lawn and Landscaping No Parents • Linda Thompson Realtor 1-2 on green • John Nugent and Sons with rides • Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry • Brix Restaurant • Bob Nelson Team/Keller Williams • Mile High Karate • Great Falls Village Centre • Jan and Dan Laytham and Dianne Van Volkenburg Realtors • Main Street Bank • Great Falls Eyecare/Dr. Runke • Deli Italiano Restaurant Join us for Egg stuffing for • Great Falls Swim and Tennis the Egg Hunt at the Grange on • Loebig Chiropractic March 22nd from 6:30-8:30. WALKER ROAD If you would like to volunteer for the • Astro Jump Spring Festival from 1:00-4:30 on Sunday, • Megawatts March 25th, call Wendy at 703-759-4076 • Great Falls Exxon TICKETS or email [email protected] Go on sale at: 12:30 • Calleva Tickets go on sale at 12:30 • Great Falls Living $10 per child Games and rides are from 1:30-4 If you would like to know what Ages 1-10 and The egg hunt from 4:00-4:30 your "gem" is, please go to The egg hunt includes over $8000 worth of gemstones www.AdelerJewelers.com donated by Adeler Jewelers, mixed with candy and Parents are free stuffed into 8,000 plastic eggs that will be scattered and follow the link around the Village Centre for children ages 1-10 to find. under Learn More. Donations welcome... All Rides at own risk.

Important Information *** PLEASE NOTE: Candy in the Egg Hunt may contain nuts! We do scheduling requirements for the Village Centre and volunteer staff, we are unable jobs, including staffing an entrance, helping with set up and clean up the day our best to avoid this, but we cannot guarantee it because even nut-free to provide a rain date for the egg hunt. Please call 703-759-4076 after 9:00 am on of the hunt, and other activities. If you are interested in helping with this fun, candy MAY HAVE BEEN MADE on machines that previously processed candy March 25th to verify the status of the event if you are concerned about cancellation family-friendly event, please contact us at 703-759-4076 or that did contain nuts. due to inclement weather. [email protected]. This is a terrific opportunity for Scout troops and NO RAIN DATE: Due to the size of this ever-popular event, and to VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We can always use more volunteers to help with a range of students looking for community service opportunities!

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From Page 5 Hawaii, peridot symbolizes the tears of Pele, Sapphire, the September birthstone, has nation, and are said to guarantee health, wis- the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Today, most been popular since the Middle Ages and, ac- dom, wealth and success in love. Ruby is a of the peridot supply comes from Arizona; other cording to folklore, will protect your loved ones variety of the gems species corundum. It is sources are China, Myanmar, and Pakistan. from envy and harm. Medieval clergy wore harder than any natural gemstone except dia- sapphires to symbolize heaven, while common- mond, which means a ruby is durable enough Sardonyx ers thought the gem attracted heavenly for everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is ex- Sardonyx is a form of onyx and is recog- blessings. Blue sapphires range from very light tremely rare, and the color of the gem is most nized by its layers of reddish brown and white to very dark greenish or violetish blue, as well important to its value. banding. It was popular with the ancient as various shades of pure blue. The most prized Greeks and Romans who carried into battle colors are a medium to medium dark blue or August - Peridot talismans of sardonyx engraved with images of slightly violetish blue. Two birthstones are available for August heroes such as Mars or Hercules, believing that birthdays: Peridot and Sardonyx. this would bring courage and victory. Because October - Tourmaline Peridot is said to host magical powers and of its attractive banding, sardonyx has long and Opal healing properties to protect against night- been used to fashion cameos (carved raised October is another month with two birth- mares and to bring the wearer power, figures) and intaglios (the reverse of cameos). stone choices - Tourmaline and Opal. influence, and a wonderful year. As peridot is This gemstone is found throughout the world. Tourmaline has become a favorite gemstone a gemstone that forms deep inside the Earth among jewelry designer, and gem collectors and brought to the surface by volcanoes, in September - Sapphire the world over. Since it is available in a wide variety of colors, it is ideally suited to almost anyone's taste. Tourmaline also is known for displaying several colors in the same gemstone. These bi- color or tri-color gems are formed in many SHOP GREAT FALLS! combinations; gemstones with clear color dis- tinctions are highly prized. One multi-color variety is known as watermelon tourmaline, Great Falls Village Centre and features green, pink, and white colors bands; to resemble its namesake, the gemstone www.GreatFallsVillageCentre.com is cut into thin slices having a pink center, white ring, and green edge. Adeler Jewelers...... 703-759-4076 The name opal derives from the Greek AdGen Telecom...... 703-757-6757 Opallos, meaning "to see a change (of color)." Opals range in color from milky white to black Allstate Insurance/Doug White...... 703-759-7700 with flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, and blue. An opal's beauty is the product of contrast Aquarian LLC...... 703-438-8838 between its color play and its background. Opal is a formation of non-crystalline silica gel that Artists on the Green...... 703-609-3092 seeped into crevices in the sedimentary strata. Arts of Great Falls...... 703-232-1575 Through time and nature's heating and molding processes, the gel hardened into the form Capital Realty Services...... 703-759-4900 of opals.

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From Pag 7 can have one parent with them, ant slide for the children to enjoy. Adeler Jewelers to thank the com- the older ones will be only allowed The $10 per child admission gives munity for its support”, said on the green by themselves. Par- each child a bracelet that’s good Wendy Adeler Hall, whose father ents can watch behind the ribbons. for unlimited rides and the egg began the celebration over 30 The eggs contain candy, but hunt. “We don’t charge the par- years ago. “He’s very community some of the 8,000 eggs will con- ents admission, but they’re free to minded” she said. tain gems donated by Adeler Jew- make donations”, she grinned! There are four age groups for the elers. “We usually hide about The event will take place egg hunt at 4 PM: 8-10 Years to $8000 of gems mixed in”, Adeler weather permitting, and parents the north of the green, 5-7 years said. “Typically the gems include can call 703-759-4076 starting at in the middle, 3-4 years to the amethyst, garnet, peridot, blue 9 AM on that Sunday if the south of the green. The Toddlers topaz, citrine, some rubies and weather is poor to find out details. and younger are free to pick up emeralds, all the typical birth- Tickets will become available to eggs near the Festival rides and stones”, she said. In addition local purchase at 12:30 behind the vil- games during the festival 1:30- vendors have sponsored rides, like lage center where the rides will be 4:30. The children 4 and younger a moon bounce, a maze and a gi- set up.

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