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❖ The flooded road and bridge on Hunter Mill Road near the Anjelica Run horse farm in Vienna on Thursday, Sept. 8, about 6 p.m. The community helped rescue the 18 competition horses at Angelica Run.
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Old Dominion Cotillion 20th Anniversary 2011 Debu- tantes: Seated on floor from left are Morgan Michelle Doss and Alison Jane Mulligan; seated from left are Stephanie Joy Kelly, Taylor Jane Johnson, Esther Soyeon Moon and Cassidy Joy Watkinson, and stand- ing from left are Mackenzie Danielle Peterson, Erin Kathleen Dooley, Jessie Noelle Brown and Catherine The Sept. 11, 2011, commemoration program at Freeman House saw the largest turn- Faye Mahoney. out since the American Legion Post 180 and Town of Vienna initiated it in 2002. Debutante Ball Marks Vienna Gathers for 9/11 Ceremony th sion. One plane, then another. As 20 Anniversary American Legion most watching the unfolding trag- and Town edy thought, Lapan realized the he Old Dominion Cotil- ing senior at Westfield High planes thundering into the Twin Tlion held its 20th Anni- School; Allison Jane Mulligan, partner to honor Towers were not accidents. versary Debutante Ball daughter of Mr. and Mrs. “Our country was under attack,” on July 16 at Westfields Michael Mulligan of Fairfax and victims of said Lapan. He still goes through Marriott in Chantilly. Family Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kane of the “what if” scenarios. What if he and friends gathered for a Fairfax Station, who is a rising terrorist attack had planned to leave from Dulles multi-course dinner and danc- senior at South County High on Sept. 11? ing to celebrate the social de- School; Mackenzie Danielle 10 years ago. He and other military colleagues but of 10 local young women. Peterson, daughter of Ms. considered driving home immedi- Dressed in white Cinderella-like Megan Vance of Jacksonville, ately. Lapan wanted to be back at ball gowns, the debutantes each Fla., who is a rising senior at By Donna Manz the Pentagon, supporting his co- appeared under an arch of sa- First Coast High School in Jack- The Connection workers there. bers performed by cadets from sonville, Fla.; Cassidy Joy “I’m still kicking myself for not the Virginia Military Institute. Watkinson, daughter of Mr. and ept. 11, 2011, dawned walking to Interstate 10, in my Each debutante was formally Mrs. Steven Watkinson of sunny and mild, much like Col. David A. Lapan, acting uniform, and hitchhiking home,” presented by her father, then es- Clifton, who is a rising home- S Deputy Assistant Secretary Sept. 11 10 years ago, a said Lapan. Instead, he rented a corted for the evening by a des- schooled senior. Established in day many in the Washington area of Defense for Media Op- car, driving to Phoenix, caught a ignated VMI cadet. 1991, the Old Dominion Cotil- recalled as a beautiful September erations, Pentagon, gave flight from there to Pittsburgh, and The 2011 debutantes are lion is a women’s organization day. The sky was blue, the tem- the keynote address at the drove to Dulles to pick up his car. Jessie Noelle Brown, daughter that encourages young women perature warm, the air dry. Vienna ‘Day to Remember’ He made it home on Sept. 16 and of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher to grow in confidence and poise Under those skies on Sunday, the Sept. 11 community com- drove to the Pentagon to report to Brown of Fairfax, who is a ris- while educating them in the American Legion Post 180 hosted memoration ceremony. work. ing senior at Fairfax High social graces through cultural its annual community 9/11 com- With Col. Lapan are Vienna “I’ll never forget that scene, see- School; Erin Kathleen Dooley, enrichment, social events, and memoration on Freeman House Mayor M. Jane Seeman and ing the black gash in the building.” daughter of Mr. and Mrs. philanthropic activities. grounds, in partnership with the American Legion Post 180 Michael Dooley of Oak Hill, One of its objectives is to Town of Vienna. The largest turn- Commander Philip Mishoe. THE TOWN OF VIENNA who is a rising senior at Oakton teach its young women social out ever, approximately 80 people, pealed to mark the moment the PROCLAMATION, issued by the High School; Morgan Michelle responsibility and encourage heard Col. David A. Lapan give the plane hit the Pentagon. mayor and the Town Council, was Doss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. them to engage in the commu- keynote address. M. Jane Seeman, “This is one of those events that written to “memorialize those Bradford Doss of Oakton, who nity. In the spring of 2008, the mayor, proclaimed Sept. 11, 2011, every American can remember and whose lives were suddenly, with- is a rising senior at Oakton High Old Dominion Cotillion began a “Day to Remember.” reflect on,” said Dan Mulville, who out cause, and pointlessly, taken School; Taylor Jane Johnson, a philanthropic partnership The Vienna Police Department walked from his home to Freeman from them on September 11, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. with the Katherine K. Hanley Color Guard presented the colors House for the ceremony. “It’s im- 2001.” Mitchell Johnson of Oakton, Family Shelter in Fairfax. This and the Lohrmann family of portant to commemorate the sac- In attendance at the 9/11 pro- who is a rising senior at Oakton year, 2011, the Old Dominion Vienna sang the national anthem. rifice of those whose lives were gram were Town Council mem- High School; Stephanie Joy Cotillion received the Shelter “Al Qaeda thought by boldly at- lost and to recognize the Ameri- bers, Del. Mark Keam (D-35) and Kelly, daughter of Ms. Kristine House 30th Anniversary Cham- tacking the United States, they can service men and women who state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34). Kelly of Chantilly and Mr. and pion Award. could destroy the things they de- are defending our freedom.” Representing the Town of Vienna, Mrs. Joseph Kelly of Arlington, The 21st Social Season will spised, our open and free society,” Lapan left Dulles on a commer- Councilwoman Laurie Cole at- who is rising senior at Yorktown commence with the annual In- Post 180 Commander Philip cial evening flight to southern Cali- tended the dedication program High School; Katherine Faye vitational Tea, Sept. 25 at 3 Mishoe said. “They failed trying.” fornia on Sept. 10, 2001, merely and Sept. 11 commemoration at Mahoney, daughter of Dr. David p.m. For more information Mishoe called Sept. 11, 2001, “our a week into his new position as a the newly-opened Terrorist and Dr. Karen Mahoney of about the Old Dominion Cotil- day of infamy.” Pentagon press officer. Screening Center in Vienna. Oakton, who is a rising fresh- lion and questions regarding With a three-hour time zone dif- “We need to remember all the man at the College of William membership, contact OCCASIONALLY, people walking ference, Lapan wasn’t aware of the people who lost their lives on this and Mary; Esther Soyeon [email protected] through the Town Green stopped attack until his wife, in Alexandria, day,” said American Legion Auxil- Moon, daughter of Ms. Jenet or call Mrs. Charles Gallagher, to observe the ceremony, and bells called him as it was happening, iary officer Martha Hatter. “Their Ahn of Centreville, who a ris- director, at 703-476-9576. from Vienna Presbyterian Church telling him to turn on the televi- families are still grieving.” 2 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected]
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Blue Ribbons for Jack On Sunday, Sept. 11, several Vienna neighborhoods Photo by showed their support for the Donaldson family by Beth Garrigan tying blue ribbons on their mailboxes and trees. Jack, the Donaldson’s 12-year-old son, was swept away by floodwaters while playing in the backyard of his Two Die in Floods, family’s home on Marcliff Court, Thursday, Sept. 8. Vienna resident Marjorie Veiga sent out an email Sunday, Sept. 11, from friends of the Donaldson Some Roads Still Closed family encouraging neigh- bors to display the ribbons “throughout Vienna to Drownings occurred in show the strength and love Oakton and Great Falls, of our community.” Jack Stipe, an Oakton Elemen- while several bridges in tary School fifth-grader, gets a blue ribbon from Great Falls and McLean Veiga’s mailbox, which she left out for Cedar Run remain washed out. neighbors who wanted to show their support for the Donaldson family.
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Craig Sterbutzel killed in floods that were the result of Tmore than 10 inches of rain that have fallen over the past two days. Jack Vienna Flooding Donaldson, 12, of Oakton and Arsalan Hakimi, 67, were both caught in floodwaters in two separate in- cidents, according to Fairfax County Police. Flooding leads to detours, Donaldson was in his backyard at the 9700 block /The Connection three-hour commutes, of Marcliff Court in Vienna when he was reported missing around 6 p.m. Thursday. His body was found and road collapses. at around 8 p.m. in Piney Branch Creek off of Law- yers Road. Around 7 p.m. Thursday night, Hakimi was driv- wo- and three-hour Browns Mill Road flooded ing his Toyota Yaris on Beach Mill Road near T commutes were not early Thursday morning and Club View Drive, which is northeast of River Flooding Hunter Mill Road between Vienna uncommon on Thurs- remained flooded through early Bend Country Club, when he apparently tried Hits and Reston the day after the storm. day, Sept. 8 when the Vienna- afternoon on Friday. Beulah to get out of his car and was swept away by Oakton area was deluged with Road, at Difficult Run, was waters. the Area extra contingent of well-trained personnel spot flooding and drives re- awash in high water and the In Great Falls, bridges on Springvale Road, that can step up at these times …We had routed. The situation was not road closed from Cinnamon Beach Mill Road, Walker Road and Leigh Mill Road some very heroic rescues last evening.” much better on Friday when Creek to Atwood from Thursday were all flooded over, and parts of Old Dominion Frank Smith, Chief of the Great Falls Volunteer Fire many roads remained closed. morning to early Friday morn- Road, Walker Road and Swinks Mill Road are still Department, said his personnel spent the entire night On Thursday, Jack ing. closed due to damaged pavement. responding to calls. Donaldson, 12-year-old son of A flooded roadway on Fairfax County Fire Chief Roland Mastin said Fri- “At one point, we had 11 simultaneous rescues Tim and Anna Donaldson of Leesburg Pike, which was day that at times there was an enormous backlog of going on,” Smith said. “We had a rescue where a Vienna, was swept away and closed in both directions at Dif- calls for help in their queue while emergency per- woman had fallen and was stuck in her basement as drowned in the creek behind his ficult Run, caused massive com- sonnel responded. it flooded.” home on Marcliff Drive. Jack, a muter traffic tie-ups and de- “We were inundated with flooding last night in this Master Police Officer Bill Murray of the Vienna student at Dominion Christian tours from late Thursday after- county and the surrounding areas,” he said. “Our Police Department reported that in addition to the School, was reported missing at noon until early Friday morn- resources were overtaxed, we had calls waiting for usual fallen tree limbs, there was a partial building 6 p.m. He was found by Fairfax ing. units to be available to respond, we had close to 100 collapse at 421 Church Street NE. County Fire and Rescue at 8 at one time. We’re very fortunate here in Fairfax, not p.m. See Flooding, Page 18 only to we have a career staff, but volunteers as an See Under Water, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 ❖ 3 Opinion
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vote early, but not before figuring out Newspaper of Tune in for Elections Vienna & Oakton who, what, where, when and why. An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. oting will be more complicated in died of suicide earlier this year after being 1606 King Street some jurisdictions than others. In badly treated by the Fairfax County Public Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Arlington, for example, figuring out Schools disciplinary process, is also on the bal- Election Dates Free digital edition delivered to V your email box what state senate district you are in lot. Technically, school board is non-partisan, Friday, Sept. 23 is the first day for in person Email name, mailing & email address to is important; there are three possibilities, each but party endorsements have been important absentee voting. [email protected]. is contested, and all of the choices are new to historically. 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Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 Editorial In Fairfax County, what is ar- vs. Robert C Sarvis (R) and Katherine Pettigrew [email protected] guably the most important race (I); 39th, Sen. George Barker (D) vs. Miller ELECTION INFORMATION Donna Manz Contributing Writer this year is also nearly incom- Baker (R). Arlington Board of Elections, 703-228-3456, [email protected] prehensible in its size and scope: school board, Virginia’s state senate lines have changed www.arlingtonva.us/departments voterregistration/ Nick Horrock especially the at-large race. 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There are three candidates endorsed nightmares caused by earthquakes, flooding department between 9 a.m. and by the GOP, Lolita Mancheno-Smoak, Sheree and man-made problems, anyone could find Alexandria Board of Elections, 703-746-4050, 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. http://alexandriava.gov/Elections Brown-Kaplan and Lin-Dai Kendall. Steve oneself unable to get to the polls if something Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Stuban, father of a high school student who goes awry on Election Day. Employment ads 703-778-9413 e-mail: Letters to the Editor [email protected] Don Park Display Advertising 703-778-9420 ‘Surplus’ As Illusion [email protected] To The Editor: for the past two years Virginia has In another neat accounting trick, stituents down in supporting the Andrea Smith Gov. McDonnell recently an- postponed millions of dollars in retailers were required to pay sales Governor’s actions. Obviously no Classified Advertising nounced a huge budget “surplus” payments to the state pension sys- tax to the state early for one month one would handle their personal 703-778-9411 [email protected] for Virginia. Sadly, our very own tem. In fact, this deferred contri- thus allowing the state to collect finances the way the Governor and local Delegate, Barbara Comstock, bution is twice as big as the re- the tax in June, during the previ- General Assembly are handling Barbara Parkinson joins the Governor in touting this ported budget surplus. The state ous fiscal year, instead of in July, those of Virginia. It is one of the Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 as an accomplishment by boasting has an obligation to pay this during the next fiscal year. most basic rules of money man- [email protected] that she has worked to turn a $6 money. Through an accounting In addition, the Virginia “sur- agement that you subtract what billion deficit into a surplus with- trick, however, the Governor and plus” does not take into account you owe from what you have. If Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm out raising taxes. A closer exami- the Virginia General Assembly other outstanding obligations that you buy a car today, you had bet- 703-778-9433 nation, however, tells a different have ensured that this amount will have been incurred since ter include the amount of that loan [email protected] story. To most of us, the word “sur- not be reflected in the state bud- McDonnell took office. Set against in any subsequent loan application @MaryKimm plus” means that you have more get until 2013, the year that the the $3 billion in debt that we have or face the unpleasant conse- Editor in Chief Steven Mauren money than you owe. Unfortu- Governor says Virginia will start been saddled with by the quences. It is time for the politi- Managing Editors Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic nately, no matter what accounting to repay these funds over a ten- Governor’s transportation bill, this cians to stop playing this shell Photography: tricks the Governor and the Gen- year period. Coincidentally, it “surplus” quickly disappears into game. The public can do the math. Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel eral Assembly use, there is no ac- won’t be Governor McDonnell’s thin air. To the extent that state We deserve local representatives Art/Design: tual surplus here in Virginia. problem since 2013 will be the expenses are down, it is because who will stand up for our local Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith Rather, the Governor’s “surplus” is Governor’s final year in office. local communities have been interests instead of bowing to the Production Manager: an illusion that no amount of ac- Adding insult to injury, Governor forced to bear more of the costs of party leaders in Richmond. Jean Card counting gimmickry can make McDonnell says people who call basic services previously paid for CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 real. the surplus a gimmick don’t know by the state. Merrily Pierce Circulation Manager: The truth of the matter is that how to do the math. Del. Comstock has let her con- McLean Linda Pecquex [email protected]
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Faith Notes are for announcements Sunday where regular services are and events in the faith community. Send cancelled and the entire congrega- Providence Conference to [email protected]. tion engages in service projects in, Deadline is Friday. and with, the community. The pro- gram also helps Christians invite Oakton United Methodist members of their community to join Explores ‘Healthy Womanhood’ Church, 2951 Chain Bridge Road in in serving. The theme for Oct. 2 will Oakton, will cancel services on Sun- be “Don’t go to church: Be the day, Oct. 2 to participate in Faith in church!” oaktonumc.org. Action (FIA), a four-week ministry omen in America in- that invites Christians to mobilize Unitarian Universalist Con- Whabit a world of limit- and “Be the Church,” by practicing gregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter less opportunity, but their faith in a way that uniquely Mill Road in Oakton, seeks female ac- the trade-off can often mean ex- serves their immediate community. tors for production of “Mother Wove Many members of Oakton UM the Morning”, a play by Carol Lynn haustion, frustration and guilt. It’s Church will serve at local agencies Pearson. All ages and types needed. tough balancing home and career, helping persons and households af- Play will be performed Oct. 21-22 and but help is on the way. On Sept. fected by poverty and other life proceeds benefit The Fistula Founda- 24, the Women of Providence will transitions. Sponsored by three tion. Auditions will be held on Christian organizations, World Vi- Tuesday, Sept 13. Schedule an audi- host their second annual confer- sion, Outreach and Zondervan, FIA tion appointment at www.uucf.org or ence devoted to healthy woman- culminates in a community outreach [email protected] 703-281-4230. hood. From sign in at 9 a.m. to the final word at 5 p.m., participants will discover what it means to em- brace the truth and then “Live it!” Funeral Services for Dorothy Aliene Program personalities include Jane Hampton Cook, author, his- Earman, 98, Longtime McLean Resident torian and TV news analyst; Dr. Dorothy Aliene Earman, age 98, Randolph N. Earman, Sr., at Harp- Negleatha Johnson, gospel re- passed away peacefully in her ers Cemetery, Harpers Ferry, W. Va. cording artist, motivational Jane Hampton Cook home in St. Augustine, Fla., on Funeral services at the Cemetery speaker and co-founder of Life Dr. Negleathan Johnson April 19, 2011, with her family at will be on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 Waters Ministries International, The Conference will begin in the her side. Born 1912, in Loudoun at noon. Her family and many LLC; and Jenny Zentz, a gospel Worship Center of Providence Bap- live. Registration deadline: Sept. County, Virginia, she was a long friends will forever cherish their vocalist and motivational speaker, tist Church in McLean. The $20 20. time resident of McLean prior to memories of her life, full of love as well as the mom of a registration fee includes lunch. Safe, fully staffed childcare will moving to Florida. She is survived and caring and will miss her preschooler. Break-out sessions Women all across Northern Vir- be available on-site for ages 10 by her two sons, Donald C. dearly. In lieu of flowers, a dona- will include a variety of topics ginia are invited to sign up and and under. Providence is located Earman and Randolph N. Earman tion to the Community Hospice including effective parenting, es- bring friends. Call 703-893-5330 at 8980 Brook Road in McLean. Jr., four grandchildren and eight Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, tablishing priorities, and cultivat- or register online at The church website is great grandchildren. She will be Jacksonville, FL 32257, will be ing spiritual growth. www.Wix.com/providencetoday/ Providencetoday.org. laid to rest, next to her husband, welcomed.
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ith actors spinning W about on stage “don’t read too much into this,” is the way to enjoy the nicely done topsy-turvy farce “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” the 1st Stage’s fourth season opener. Liz Dutton, Joshua Dick and Katie Nigsch-Fairfax (right The comedy is built rear) in the 1st Stage production of ‘Don’t Dress for Review upon mad-cap foolish- Dinner.’ ness, mistaken identi- ties, possible infidelities and spi- raling feuds too numerous to keep Where and When straight until all the shambles are “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” at 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean. Runs set straight by a cast well up to through Oct. 2. Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sun- days at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $15-$25. Log on www.1stStageTysons.org their bob-and-weaving task. or call: 703-854-1856. “Don’t Dress for Dinner” was concocted by the French play- wright Marc Camoletti. The fever- bal double entendre ribaldry, but centerfold pin-up type dream of a ish pace of the production revolves not of the pants-dropping bur- certain kind of man. She finds her around an upper-class husband lesque variety. own moxie as events unfold. Evan and wife who try to hide their par- Katie Nigsch-Fairfax, as the wife, Crump, the husband, and Joshua amours from each other. They find has a striking presence that makes Dick are the two mainstay men their respective heart-throbs at the male characters seem less con- trying to stay ahead of the women their home for what develops into sequential even with their appar- before their randy faux suave na- a most unexpected confused ent positions of authority. Her de- tures are punished. They are both evening. Adding to the chaos; livery adds punch as she moves foils full of nervous energy. there are two women called Suzi; from put-upon to fully engaged in The set and props give a well- one a cook named Suzette and the her own shenanigans. appointed civilized background air other a lover named Suzanne. Liz Dutton cuts loose as a very to the play’s comedy. Cheryl Patton Director Tom Prewitt, a Falls sassy cook, Suzette, who finds her- Wu’s costumes for the three Church native, making his 1st self playing any number of stage women are a tasty hoot; with just Stage debut has a long history with entities all for a price that the men enough skin showing to lend an D.C.’s Woolly Mammoth Theater. must pay. She throws herself de- air of frolic and fun. The preshow Prewitt guided his ensemble of six lightfully into the production with music provides a delightful atten- to treat the evening as a lampoon a tarted-up attitude. tion to detail giving hints of the with a hint of tackiness. There is Jessica Shearer Wilson is quite evening, for us with “Girl’s They plenty of physical shtick and ver- the saucy one as Suzanne, that Want to Have Fun.” School Notes
Send school notes to [email protected]. 2011 dean’s list at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Deadline is Friday. Vt. He is a senior philosophy major.
Marine Corps Pfc. Brian S. Farrell has graduated from Lindsey B. Williams of Vienna has been named to the the Marine Aviation Supply Mechanized Course, where he spring 2011 dean’s list at the University of Vermont in studied ordering, requisition, inventory and stock procedures. Burlington, Vt. She is a senior elementary education K-6 The 2008 graduate of James Madison High School joined the major. Marine Corps in Dec. 2010. He is the son of Brenda S. Farrell of Oakton and William V. Farrell of Reston. Howard T. Lenz III of Vienna has been named to the spring 2011 dean’s list at the University of Vermont in John Wren Sullivan of Vienna has graduated with a Burlington, Vt. He is a sophomore in the College of Arts and bachelors of science in business from Miami University of Sciences. Oxford, Ohio. Katherine Patricia Maxwell of Vienna has been named Devin Laedtke of Vienna has been named to the spring to the spring 2011 dean’s list at Miami University of Oxford, 2011 dean’s list at Susquehanna University of Selinsgrove, Pa. Ohio. The 2007 graduate of George C. Marshall High School is the daughter of Robert and Laura Laedtke. David Donald Mackenzie of Vienna has received a ju- ris doctor degree from Washington and Lee University School Mark Jeschke of Vienna has graduated magna cum laude of Law. with a degree in business administration from Messiah Col- lege of Grantham, Pa. Jeschke was a member of the College Vienna residents Margaret Lynch, Rachel Honors Program. Onufrychuk and Natasha Yousuf have graduated from Villanova University of Villanova, Pa. Kristen Kimball of Vienna has graduated with a degree in psychology from Messiah College of Grantham, Pa. Jonathan Reines of Vienna has graduated with a bach- elor of science in human ecology from Cornell University of Paul C. Gross of Oakton has been named to the spring Ithaca, N.Y. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 ❖ 7 Benches, Fountains, All Trees News Statues, Bonsai, 25%25% Shrubs & Perennials (Excludes(Excludes Mums,Mums, Cactus & Succulents OFF Cabbage, Kale & Pansies) OFFOFF Cabbage, Kale & Pansies) 60-75% Patios, Walls OFF POTS Walkways Paver Driveways Buy 1 Get 2 Free (See store for details) & So Much More Pansies Off-Season Pricing 97¢ Reg. Photos by $1.89
Mums Are Here! Donna Manz All Flowering Tropicals 50% Off FREE Landscape Fill Dirt $19.99 cu. yd. & Hardscape Bulk Mulch, Playground Estimates /The Connection Chips, Organic Compost Prices Haven’t Changed Since 2005 $24.99 cu. yd. Japanese Maples (6''-12') Shredded Hardwood Mulch $2.99 $3.49 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. Buy 1 Get 1 Free 9023 Arlington Blvd., The stones hugging one of the Ahmad family’s many gardens were given to them by Fairfax, Virginia local builders who had no use for them. The pavers along the walkway were re- 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. claimed, as well, by the Ahmads. At left is Sara Ahmad, standing with her mother Aji. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) 703-573-5025 Open 9-6, 7 days a week Vienna Focuses on ‘Green Homes’ Local residents open their homes native plants and gardening, the homes on the tour feature conser- and gardens to public. vation techniques easily adopted by ordinary homeowners. By Donna Manz “People think being sustainable The Connection is hard work,” said Salgado. “We want people to learn it’s not. ourteen Vienna “Hopefully, people who go on homeowners who have the tour will take away ideas with F adopted sustainable-re- them. I hope they take the ideas source solutions in their and use them in their own homes.” residences open their homes and Homeowners Kabir and Aji gardens to the public on Sunday, Ahmad and their adult daughter Sept.18. The Vienna Home and Sara “hate to waste” resources. Garden Tour, running from noon Their sustainably-modified home to 4 p.m., showcases homes and at 501 Orrin Street uses recycled gardens modified in ways that sup- water and reclaimed stones, drive- port a more sustainable commu- way concrete pieces and bricks. nity. One stop is not a home; it’s a Mulch from neighbors and the restaurant — Maple Avenue Res- Town of Vienna, as well as leaf taurant — certified as “green.” Sara and Aji Ahmad show compost, bed their thriving trees. “I’m so excited that we’re focus- how they fashioned rain Sara Ahmad takes much of the ini- ing on sustainable homes and gar- barrels from Home Depot tiative and design, fashioning dens because that is the focus of trash cans and plastic trash cans into rain barrels and the Community Enhancement fittings. spigots from plastic pipe fittings. Commission (CEC),” said Town of Builders constructing homes Vienna Director of Parks and Rec- sustainability as using what nature have given the Ahmads left-over reation Cathy Salgado. “We’re do- gives you and using technology to stone that would have gone to ing something on the cutting edge help reduce consumption. landfills. Now, those stones are a of trends, doing something not tra- “Susan is one of those people low wall hugging one of the ditionally-done in local communi- who always wants to educate citi- Ahmads’ many gardens. Even con- ties. There’s a tie-in now with zenry on issues important to our densation from the home’s air con- sustainability and saving money.” community,” said Salgado. “One of ditioning unit is captured with pip- those issues is sustainability, and ing to water plants. THE BRAINCHILD of CEC chair there’s been a lot of interest in that “We recycle what other people Susan Stillman, the no-charge in the community. are throwing away,” said Aji home and garden tour features “We thought the best way to in- Ahmad. Plastic tubing connected Vienna addresses that highlight form was to do a home and gar- to drain pipes redirects rainwater efficient adaptation of natural re- den tour.” to shrubs and flowers. And rain sources and conservation adop- From tools that promote energy tion. Salgado describes efficiency, to water conservation, See Tour, Page 9
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Photos by Photos This walkway was paved with pieces of concrete re- claimed from the Ahmads’ driveway. Tour Highlights Sustainability
From Page 8 “We have only so many re- water is free. sources,” said Stillman. “They’re Just about everything the finite and we have generations Ahmads have had to buy to design coming after us. We can’t exhaust their recycling systems came from all our resources. Home Depot. “It’s totally inexpen- “I think people do want to do sive,” Aji Ahmad said. things to use fewer resources, but, The Ahmads’ home is a botani- they’re overwhelmed with infor- cal wonderland. The family loves mation and not enough guidance. gardening. “The garden gives us If they can see the things their peace,” said Sara Ahmad. “You’re neighbors have done and talk to creating something from nothing them about how they did it, they’d and watching the cycle of life.” have a better understanding of What both Salgado and Stillman what they can do themselves.” emphasize is that recycling saves taxpayers’ money. It costs the THE VIENNA HOME AND Town of Vienna to transport and GARDEN TOUR is free to the dump residents’ trash at the public; no tickets required. Pick up County “transit station” on West map and directory of open houses Ox Road. On the plus side of recy- at Vienna Community Center. Look cling economics, the Town is paid for open house signs in front yards. by a Merrifield recycling company See http://www.viennava.gov/ to deliver its recycled materials to Town_Departments/Tour.htm for it. That translates into revenue for map of homes on tour. Parking is Vienna and helps to reduce taxes available at the Vienna Commu- to Vienna residents. nity Center, 120 Cherry Street, Stillman notes that Maple Av- South. Many homes on the tour enue Restaurant not only recycles are in southwest Vienna. Organiz- its packaging materials and ers hope that visitors will bike or grease, but also hosts an herb walk the tour. swap on Saturdays at the restau- For more information, contact rant. The owners’ home, with its Cathy Salgado at herb garden, is on the tour, as well. [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 ❖ 9 News
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Photo by Photo Two horses had to swim out of the barn, and were eventually loaded into trailers on Swift currents visible from the bridge on Hunter Mill Friday, Sept. 9, at 1 a.m. Road near Anjelica Run horse farm on Friday, Sept. 9. Community Helps Rescue 18 Horses in Vienna
horses. Voss owns and operates Angelica Run Angelica Run Eventing, the com- Farm swamped petition portion of the family- owned horse farm. Her family has by flash floods. owned the farm since 1972. “I had talked to my students 30 minutes before the flood hap- By Victoria Ross pened,” Voss, 27, said. “They had The Connection put up some bluestone barriers, and that was around 2:30 p.m. I he 18 competition thought everything was going to horses at Angelica be fine, but I got another call from T Run in Vienna were Erin around 3 p.m., and we real- starting to panic and ized we needed to move the bolt as fast-rising flood waters and horses.” swift currents rose around them “The horses were spinning in on Thursday, Sept. 8. circles,” Murphy said. “I couldn’t After setting up bluestone bar- believe how fast the water was ricades around the horse barns, coming up. We all started grabbing Erin Murphy, 18, a longtime com- horses, and basically we just petitive rider at the farm, started taking them up to checked on the horses Flooding another farm. We were around 3 p.m. Hits running up to the road Remnants of Tropical with the horses, and then Storm Lee pounded the the Area back down to get more area with torrential rains, horses. The current was so and the swollen Difficult Creek, strong,” Murphy said. which runs directly behind the 30- Voss and Murphy, along with Photo by Kelly Murphy Photo courtesy of Skyeler Icke Voss acre farm, began overflowing onto students Connor Hussain and Connor Hussain and Erin Murphy, long- Skyeler Icke Voss, a champion rider, owns Hunter Mill Road around 2:30 Emma Victoria Jenkins, started time working students at Angelica Run and operates the competition portion of p.m. making calls, rallying people to Eventing, helped organize the evacuation her family’s horse property, Angelica Run “All the horse stalls were start- help evacuate the horses. of all 18 horses at Angelica Run, who were in Vienna. ing to fill up with water, and my safely transported to other farms when first instinct was to get the horses FOR 12 HOURS STRAIGHT, a Difficult Creek flooded the area. we’ve lived here, and the only time out of there,” Murphy said. “It team of friends, students and we ever had to evacuate the makes you be on your toes when neighbors launched an evacuation raced to the farm to help, as who was fielding calls all day and horses. The current was so swift, you’re dealing with animals 10 effort to rescue the horses. Voss Hussain and Jenkins led the horses night from more than 20 people it almost took some of us away. times your size.” had called Chad and Stephanie up Hunter Mill Road. who were helping to evacuate the What really scared us was the Murphy called her boss, Skyeler Davis, equine veterinarians, who “It was like Noah’s Ark. They horses. water didn’t stop rising.” Icke Voss, who was in Atlanta com- immediately came to the farm to were walking the horses up “The water was chest-deep,” Once the horses were safely out peting at the American Eventing help tend to the horses. More An- Hunter Mill Road two-by-two,” said Nancy Icke, Skyeler’s mother. Championships with two of her gelica Run students and parents said Ginna Chambers, a neighbor, “This is the worst it’s been since See Horses, Page 18
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“Nothing crazy, just a wall of bricks that fell during the night. No injuries,” he said. Mastin said that in the days before the flood, they had released lists of locations that commonly get flooded out, and he urged caution to people traveling on roads with flowing water on them, even though it may seem shallow. “The day before we had put out a list of every place we know historically in Fairfax County that has flood issues,” he said. “Sometimes folks still try to drive through those waters, no matter how problematic it will be. There’s a mindset in this region that when it’s time to go home, we’re going home no matter what.”
Mastin said that while it’s the job of Photo courtesy Vienna Police Department public safety officials to help those in need, that the more prepared the pub- lic is, the safer everyone will be. “The citizenry, the businesses play a huge role, because if you’re not at risk, we don’t have to risk ourselves to help you,” he said. “I think sometimes we take the [flash flooding] warning for granted, but flash flooding was exactly what it was last night. The water is just below your knees, then by the time you get to the door, it’s up to your chin.” According to Fairfax County, storm drains may be backed up or clogged with debris as a result of current flood conditions. To report such blockage, use A brick wall at 421 Church Street NE collapsed dur- the Storm Drainage Report Form, lo- ing the storms Thursday night. Vienna Police said cated at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ there were no injuries. dpwes/utilities/sdflood_form.htm, or call the Maintenance and Stormwater Management Division at 703-877-2800. To report sewage backup in a home, an overflowing manhole or if there is an odor relating to a sewer, call 703- 323-1211. For street flooding or trees blocking roads, call the Virginia Department of WINNING! Transportation at 1-800-FOR-ROAD (367-7623). Fantasy Football 2011 Up-to-date storm information, as well as phone numbers and other resources Championship Cup can be found on the Fairfax County $450.00 – 1/3 OFF Emergency Information Blog at http:// $299.99 if ordered fairfaxcountyemergency.wordpress.com. by the end of September. Flood Safety Tips (Free Header Plate Engraving ❖ Never drive through a flooded roadway; the with this ad) depth, current, and condition of the road are all unknowns and can be deadly. ❖ Height 20 1/2” If you come to a flooded area while driving, Cup height 13” stop and take an alternate route. ❖ If your vehicle stalls on a flooded road and Heavy metal gold cup
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Jefferson High Dr. John Banbury, Principal, School of Oakton High School Science and “This school year, Oakton High School Contributed By Alex McVeigh “The mindset we have here isn’t Technology will emphasize real-world and interdiscipli- The Connection just to help students pass their perform an nary connections to foster a greater sense tests, but to get them excited about experiment of purpose for our students. This goal will silver sculpture featur- the joy of investigation and discov- during a require a cultural shift for the entire Fairfax County Heads Back to School ing two circles and two ery, the critical aspects of learning,” Fairfax County community of Oakton High School: we Atriangles bisecting each Glazer said. Public School must focus on the ultimate goal of learning other is a familiar sight In addition to normal sources of summer rather than grades as ends in themselves. New year brings employee raise, about a half-mile south from the funding, the Thomas Jefferson course on On the evenings of March 20-22, we will full day kindergarten, but issues still remain. intersection of Braddock Road and Partnership Fund helps fund pro- Biotechnology. host an Exhibition of Learning wherein students will showcase Little River Turnpike. It’s the logo grams at the school through dona- their work to our community. We invite you to join us for this for Thomas Jefferson High School tions, corporate partnerships and open house in support of our focus on relevant, twenty-first By Alex McVeigh ings of eliminating half-day bus runs. for Science and Technology. While capital campaigns. century education. Look for more details to come.” The Connection Ann Malekzadeh, whose daughters attend Colvin the sculpture itself might catch Other technology organizations Photo Run Elementary School in Great Falls, was a vocal drivers’ eyes, it’s the work being and companies have taken notice Contributed s the 2011-12 school year begins, 177,629 proponent of full day kindergarten. done in the school that has the at- of the aptitude of Thomas Jefferson Astudents are projected to attend the 194 “We’re very excited the school board found a way tention of educators from around students. The Siemens Foundation, at Thomas Jefferson. For example, studying Computer Science and work with other schools, such as Mark Merrell, Principal, Fairfax County Public Schools. This repre- to make sure we all have full day kindergarten,” the country. a nonprofit which provides STEM freshmen spend their early time at Music Composition/Film Score at Dogwood Elementary School in James Madison High School sents an increase of 2,696 from Fiscal Year 2011, she said. “A lot of kids are excited they’ll be able to Thomas Jefferson has been education grants and scholarship, TJ in a Biology, English and Tech- New York University. Reston, Centre Ridge Elementary “With any new school year the challenge leading to a requirement of 629.9 new positions. be in school with their older siblings all day long, named the best public school in the named two members of TJ’s Class nology course that helps them form “At Thomas Jefferson, I was able School in Centreville, Garfield El- is to get the year off to a positive start and FCPS is the largest school system in Virginia and and my daughter is excited about being able to nation for the past four years by of 2011 with their annual Ad- a multidisciplinary approach. to really create a connection be- ementary School in Springfield and to help with the transition of new students the 11th largest in the country. actually eat in the cafeteria, which kindergartners U.S. News and World Report. vanced Placement Award, and not “With Biology, they learn how to tween music and technology, two more. into the school. With physical space According to a Feb. 26 Fairfax County School couldn’t do when they were split.” Founded in 1985, the school’s for the first time. do the research, the Technology things I love,” he said. “I also “As a regional school, we’re not limited, and the student population hover- Board report, Virginia ranks seventh in the coun- Several community groups still have issues to population is made up of six local “Thomas Jefferson is an example teaches them about the instrumen- learned to love the theater while only educating the 1,850 students ing around 2,000 we continue to face the try in per capita income, but 38th in state support work on in future years, and many of them say jurisdictions. Eighty percent of the of a school that is really working tation needed to collect and ana- at TJ, learning to step outside my- who attend school here, we want challenges of large classes and the inability for K-12 education. Since Fiscal Year 2009, state those issues will be key in this November’s school school’s approximately 1,850 stu- and educating its students, we al- lyze information. The English part self and take over somebody else’s to provide outreach that inspires to place students in some classes due to our support has been reduced by almost $1 billion, board elections. dents come from Fairfax County, most always have an [Advanced teaches them to communicate mind for a bit.” the community,” Glazer said. space limitations. from $5.6 billion to $4.8 in Fiscal Year 2012. with Loudoun, Fauquier, Arlington Placement award] winner from what they find, to the right audi- Smith is well on his way, he re- “People don’t come to Thomas Our single most important priority is to continue to provide a Despite these numbers, Superintendent Dr. Jack FAIRGRADE, part of the Fairfax Education Coali- and Prince William counties and there every year,” said Jennifer ence, in a coherent way,” Glazer cently won a talent competition Jefferson as a destination, but to challenging curriculum for our students and to seek to maximize Dale says this year FCPS was able to give employ- tion (FEC), is still working to fight the phasing out the cities of Fairfax and Falls Harper-Taylor, president of the Si- said. “And it’s great socially, these using a blend of computer-pro- inspire the communities they come their achievement in all courses. We continue to seek and ees a 1 percent cost-of-living salary increase after of upper-level, high school honors courses for En- Church making up the remainder. emens Foundation. “It’s a phenom- freshman who are coming from all grammed music and his own sing- from with a love of STEM.” provide new opportunities for students by offering new courses a two-year salary freeze. glish and Social Studies. This year, FCPS will give “We offer a unique curriculum enal platform for moving students over get to spend three-eighths of ing and playing. Every year the school has a “One such as AP Economics, Chinese, and Oceanography. The county’s Capital Improvement Program for high schoolers a chance to take World Studies and tailored to emphasize science, tech- forward and immersing them in their schedule with the same 70 to Question” that students, faculty and We are excited about the start of school, and based on my FY2012-2016 kicks off this year, and the new plan English classes online. These courses are called nology, engineering and math partnerships with top research labs 80 person group.” GLAZER SAYS the school is also staff try to answer with their work conversations with students and staff the past few weeks they calls for acceleration of their renovation schedule, honors courses. (STEM),” said Principal Evan and organizations.” This combining of the disciplines dedicated to working with other throughout the year. This year’s are excited and enthusiastic about the start of the new year as because of the closing of Pimmit Hills Alternative “We’re offering these classes as a scaled-back Glazer. “We pull in students from While the school’s name features has proven successful for many of Fairfax County Public Schools with question, “How can we, the TJ com- well.” High School and Clifton Elementary schools, as option for students, so they don’t have to take an across the region because we offer the term “science and technology,” TJ’s alumni. A.J. Smith, who their outreach efforts, and students munity, take action to help prepare well as lower construction costs. According to AP exam or attend classroom courses,” Dale said. a curriculum no other school can. the humanities also have a place graduated in 2009, is currently constantly travel off-campus to students to confront difficult moral FCPS, they have saved $31 million in capital im- “For those who take it, the online courses will al- Say there are two students in and ethical decisions, both now and provements over the past three years, and Dale said low them to customize their opportunities.” Herndon who are interested in ro- in the future?” was submitted by Jay W. Pearson, Principal, George C. he expects that trend to continue. Catherine Lorenze of the FEC and FAIRGRADE, botics. They wouldn’t have a place senior Andrew Martin. Marshall High School “We’re fortunate we got the votes from the says these new online options do not solve the prob- to study that locally, but here we Notable TJ Alumni movie “Hitch” and on television’s “Sex and the “I’m inspired every single day by “Marshall enters a new school year with Board of Supervisors to continue with the CIP,” lem. can take them in with other stu- ❖ Chris Avellone, Class of 1989 City.” His debut solo album “Jose” is a bestseller in the students and the teachers here, two significant changes. Over the summer, he said. “With the economy down, we’ve gotten “I think it’s a very last-minute solution that had dents from around the area who Attended college at William and Mary, joined his native Philippines. they’re constantly on the cutting work started on the building expansion and some very low bid prices which allows us to do zero input from the school board,” she said. “We’re also might be interested.” video game developer Interplay in 1995. Has edge of whatever they’re working renovation project. Students, parents, and more projects.” asking for honors versions of these classes, not ‘AP worked on such games as “Star Wars: Knights of ❖ Anthony Myint, Class of 1995 on,” Glazer said. staff will see a change in their routines Light.’“ THE SCHOOL has 13 different the Old Republic II,” “Neverwinter Nights 2,” “Al- Attended Carleton College and founded Mission This year’s $252.7 million school with the addition of 26 trailers behind the THIS YEAR is the first school year where all 138 Start Later for Excellence in Education Proposal labs within its walls, with applica- pha Protocol” and as senior designer on 2010’s Street Food, Mission Chinese Food, Mission Burger bond referendum that will be on building and the relocation of some staff elementary schools will be offering full day kin- (SLEEP) hopes to make school start times later, tions as diverse as the students’ “Fallout: New Vegas.” and Commonwealth restaurants. He was listed in the ballots for the Nov. 8 election members to new locations around the dergarten. Before this year there were 36 schools, saying that early start times are causing high school interests. One lab could easily be Food Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40” thinkers in the includes $84.6 million for a reno- building. Everyone will need to be flexible, mostly in the Dranesville district that did not offer students to suffer from sleep deprivation. Phyllis mistaken for an auto body shop, ❖ Ehren Kruger, Class of 1990 food world and the “Charitable Chef of the Year,” vation of Thomas Jefferson. adaptable, and patient as the project moves forward. full day kindergarten. Payne of SLEEP says that early hours are interrupt- with car parts strewn about. It’s the Attended college at New York University, has by San Franscisco Weekly. Has also written a cook- “Our building is way past due for A second change for the coming school year is a new bell Dale called the countywide full day kindergar- ing natural sleep patterns and school with earlier school’s Energy Systems lab. written screenplays for “Arlington Road,” “Scream book with his wife, “Mission Street Food: Recipes improvements and our community schedule. After eight years with Lunch and Learn, population ten “a great accomplishment that will benefit the start times show higher car crash rates for 16-18 Just down the hall, the Ocean- 3,” “Reindeer Games,” “Transformers: Revenge of and Ideas from an Improbable Restaurant.” is very excited and grateful at the growth and the renovation necessitated a change. Students now entire system.” year olds than ones with later times. ography and Geophysical Systems the Fallen,” and “Transformers: Dark of the Moon.” prospect of being able to attend have four 45-minute Learn periods each week and a separate Since students aren’t being split over morning “I don’t think the school board will truly address lab is abuzz with aquariums and Was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best ❖ Sandra Beasley, Class of 1998 classes and work in a school that 30-minute lunch each day. and afternoon kindergarten, new staff was hired this problem this year, but hope administrators do terrariums containing a host of Screenplay for “The Ring.” Attended the University of Virginia for under- is up-to-date and designed for our Our teacher collaboration is now held on Wednesday, not at many of the schools, 152.2 positions overall. something immediately to help the students who animals and plants to study. Fur- graduate, American University for postgraduate unique needs,” said Denise Friday. Change is never easy. However, I am confident students, According to FCPS’s FY2012 budget, the total cost literally can’t function with the status quo,” she ther down, in the Biotechnology ❖ Jose Llana, Class of 1994 work. Author of poetry books “Theories of Falling,” Bunting, president of the Thomas parents, and staff will adjust as we remain focused on high for implementation is $8.2 million. But the imple- said. “Some students who are dropping out, fre- and Life Sciences lab, thousands of Attended the Manhattan School of Music and has “I Was the Jukebox,” and the memoir “Don’t Kill Jefferson PTSA. levels of achievement for all of our students.” mentation also saved around $900,000 with the quently tardy or absent and/or suffering from de- dollars of genetic imaging equip- played Lun Tha in “The King and I,” Angel in “Rent” the Birthday Girl: Tales from an Allergic Life.” In More information on Thomas elimination of the no-longer-needed kindergarten pression or other illnesses need relief sooner rather ment is there to satisfy students and Chip Tolentino in “The 25th Annual Putnam 2009, she received the Barnard Women Poets Prize, Jefferson High School for Science School Age Child Care program as well as the sav- than later.” with questions about the building County Spelling Bee.” He also appeared in the and the Friends of Poetry prize. and Technology can be found at blocks of life. www.tjhsst.edu.
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14 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle REDUCED!! Close to Tysons This home has loads of upgrades: new roof, carpet OPEN and tile work. Big Design for SUN 1-4 Kitchen and bath- rooms remodeled with solid cherry- wood cabinets and granite counter- tops. Stainless steel Small Spaces appliances. Pretty landscaping with perennial garden. From Page 13 One solution is multi-purpose furniture that can do double-duty. Deborah Sevier• 571-243-4743 andria four years ago. Built in 1825, the home is “I’ve used a shelf behind a sofa instead of the tra- 11741 Bowman Green Drive just over 1300 square feet and has low ceilings and ditional console table because it provided a surface Reston, VA 20190 a galley kitchen. None of the appliances had been for a pair of lamps on top and additional storage updated in more than 20 years. below,” said Liess. “Everything needed to be replaced, and I was wor- Ann McCord experienced the creative use of space ried about not having enough cabinet space,” said when she remolded her condominium. She enlisted Reynolds. “I wanted something chic and neutral be- the help of David Peabody of Peabody Architects and FREE! cause it is such a small space.” Interior designer Sarah Pak of SPI Designs. Peabody Deringer and Cox created a kitchen for Reynolds and Pak added extra storage space to McCord’s home Digital Edition of the Vienna/Oakton using soft colors, glass-front cabinets and small scale- by using empty wall space to build shelving. Connection delivered to your e-mail box. appliances like a dishwasher drawer instead of the On the wall under the stairway that leads to the standard version. second floor, the design team added a built-in wine Send your name, mailing address and e-mail “Most manufacturers have smaller depth, smaller rack, book shelving and an area to rest a bed for her address to: width appliances that can fit into smaller spaces,” cat. A similar pet space was added to the bottom of a [email protected] said Deringer. half-wall that surrounds her kitchen. There are built- Another space-creating option for homeowners is in wall spaces for bowls for pet food and another and tell us which paper or papers you’d like to add cabinet fronts to appliances in a wood that space for a dog bed. to receive. match a kitchen’s existing cabinetry. “If that is not “[This keeps you from] seeing a big dog bed in the We’ll send the digital replica of our print edition an option, then stainless steel is better than black or middle of the living room,” said Pak. “By thinking white.” through how a person really lives in their space and to your e-mail box each week. using design creatively, you can make a small space STORAGE, EVEN FOR PETS seem bigger because everything has its place and each A dearth of storage space is a quandary many function is thought through and planned for.” said people face, no matter the size of their living space. Pak. Even a stopped clock is right twice every day. After some years it can boast of a long series of successes. —Ebner-Eschenbach
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WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 14 Marah (acoustic) and Jeffrey Foucault CD Release. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com.
THURSDAY/SEPT. 15 Oh Susannah. 10:30 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. The Half & Half Tour with Andrew Ripp and Steve Moakler. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Chapter 227, Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. Meeting. 7:30 p.m. Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar There will be an Irish Folk Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24 Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Center, from 12-6:30 p.m. The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Vienna. Duery Felton, Vietnam War Road, Fairfax, and from 12-8:30 p.m. Sherwood Commu- combat veteran and curator of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial nity Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Live tradi- Collection, will discuss the National tional Irish music and dance will be performed by the Park Service program to preserve the band Teada, Billy McComiskey and Brendan Mulvihill, The items left at The Wall and some of the collection’s unusual items. The Narrowbacks, Lilt, The South Roscommon Singers Circle, general public and all veterans are The Irish Breakfast Band, sean-nós step-dancer Shannon invited. Free admission. 703-255- Dunne and more. Sponsored by the Comhaltas Ceoltoírí 0353 or www.va227.org. Special Topics in Memoir: The Éireann (CCE) O’Neill Malcom Branch and the Fairfax City Narrative Question. 8:30 a.m. Commission on the Arts. Free. www.ccepotomac.org or Vienna Community Center, 120 703-919-1031. Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Thursdays through Oct. 27. Author Joanne www.mcleanaauw.org or 703-527- p.m. Old Dominion Animal Health Lozar Glenn will focus on the idea of 4206. Center, 6719 Lowell Ave., McLean. story and turning points by exploring Kim Richey and Mando Saenz at 7 Blood donors of all types are needed the idea of narrative question. $70.40 p.m., Passafire and Feed God to help fill a critical shortfall in local for residents and $88 for out-of-town Cabbage at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, blood banks, especially donors of participants. 703-255-6360 or 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. type O negative blood. Free nail trim www.viennava.gov. www.jamminjava.com. for one pet for each participant. Book Discussion. 7 p.m. Oakton English Conversation Group. 10 Donors must be at least 17 years old, Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 weigh at least 110 pounds and be in Oakton. Crescent by Diana Abu- Maple Ave. East, Vienna. English generally good health. Jaber. Adults. 703-242-4020. conversation group. Adults. 703-938- [email protected]. E-Book / E-Reader Instruction. 0405. McLean AAUW 42nd Used Book 7:30 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Sale. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. McLean Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Community Center 1234 Ingleside about e-book reader options and/or Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. Ave McLean. Used books, videos and your e-book reader. Call for an 703-938-0405. CD’s. Proceeds benefit the AAUW’s appointment. Adults. 703-242-4020. scholarships for women. Ongoing Book Sale. 10 a.m. City of www.mcleanaauw.org or 703-527- Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 4206. North St., Fairfax. Adjacent to the Sally Ride Science Festival. 11 a.m.- Kids Shows: Rocknoceros information desk on first floor. 703- 5 p.m. George Mason University, “Colonel Purple Turtle” CD 293-6227. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. For Release Show. 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Book Discussion Group. 7:30 p.m. girls in grades 5-8. Discovery Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown workshops by local scientists and Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Pike, Great Falls. Call for title. engineers, talks by a featured Passafire and Feed God Cabbage. Adults. 703-757-8560. speaker, workshops on ways to 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple support students’ interests in science Ave. E., Vienna. and math and a Street Fair with www.jamminjava.com. FRIDAY/SEPT. 16 booths, hands-on activities, food, and “Don’t Dress for Dinner, or “Don’t Dress for Dinner, or music. Admission $20, registration Pajamas for Six.” 2 p.m. and 8 Pajamas for Six.” 8 p.m. 1st required. p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road in [email protected]. Road in Tyson’s Corner. A farce by Tyson’s Corner. A farce by Marc Dog Wash Benefit for Jill’s House. Marc Camoletti about mistaken Camoletti about mistaken identity 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 8925 Leesburg Pike, identity and infidelities with more and infidelities with more twists than Vienna. Bring your dog for a wash twists than a corkscrew. Tickets $25. a corkscrew. Tickets $25. and fun activities. Proceeds support www.1ststagetysons.org/jeeves or www.1ststagetysons.org/jeeves or the mission of Jill’s House in 703-854-1856. 703-854-1856. providing care for children with Crab Feast and Karaoke Night. 12- Hispanic Heritage Month Family special needs and their families. One 4 p.m. American Legion Post 180, Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Smithsonian dog $25, two dogs $45, three dogs 330 North Center St., Vienna. Crabs, National Air & Space Museum Udvar- $65, including donation to Jill’s chicken, hot dogs, corn and baked Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space House. Sponsored by Paws4Hearts beans. Adults $40, children and non- Museum Parkway, Chantilly. Latin- Animal Assisted Activities and crab eaters $20. Free karaoke from Americans’ contributions to aviation Therapy volunteer group of McLean 5:30-10:30 p.m. 703-938-9535. and space exploration, bilingual story Bible Church. www.jillshouse.org or Propagating and Growing Salvias. times, tours, book signings and www.paws4hearts.org. Register 10 a.m. Meadowlark Botanical hands-on activities. 202-633-1000 or online at Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens http://airandspace.si.edu/ www.jillshousedogwash.com. Court, Vienna. Tour the Salvia HazyFamilyDays/. Model Railroad HO Scale Open Collection and learn about their care, “Social Security.” 8 p.m. McLean House and Display. 1-5 p.m. propagation and use in the garden. Community Center Alden Theater, Historic Vienna Depot of the W & OD $5. Reserve at 703-255-3631 ext. 0. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. An Railroad, 231 Dominion Road N.E., Virginia String Teachers adult comedy about the shattering of Vienna. Free, donations accepted. Association and Fairfax yuppie bliss, romance and an aged www.nvmr.org or 703-938-5157. Symphony Masterclass. 12:30 Jewish mother. $10-$15. “Social Security.” 8 p.m. McLean p.m. McLean High School, 1633 www.mcleancommunityplayers.org. Community Center Alden Theater, Davidson Road, McLean. With McLean AAUW 42nd Used Book 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. An violinist and master teacher Karina Sale. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. McLean adult comedy about the shattering of Cannelakis. www.vastaweb.org, Community Center 1234 Ingleside yuppie bliss, romance and an aged [email protected] or 703-772- Ave McLean. Used books, videos and Jewish mother. $10-$15. 5212. CD’s. Proceeds benefit the AAUW’s www.mcleancommunityplayers.org. scholarships for women. Red Cross Blood Drive. 8 a.m.-4 See Entertainment, Page 17 16 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment
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Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Featuring violinist Karina Canellakis. Corigliano’s Three Hallucinations, Chausson’s Poème, Saint-Saens’ Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, and Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique. Free pre-concert discussion for ticketholders with Rachel Franklin at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. [email protected]. Northern Virginia Country Western Dance Association Annual Anniversary Dance. Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. Line dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. Specialty dance lessons at 8 p.m. Open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Two step, waltz, swing, cha cha and more. Admission $5-$12. www.nvcwda.org or 703-860-4941. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers with Punch Brothers 1 p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 will perform music spanning rock, bluegrass, country, Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. The and jazz on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. at the Wolf Trap Fairfax County Master Gardeners Assiciation gives tips and strategies. Foundation for the Performing Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Cosponsored by the Virginia Vienna. $42 in-house, $25 lawn. www.wolftrap.org. Cooperative Extension Service. 703- 242-4020. Plant Clinic hosted by the Master Fox. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Gardeners. 10 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Church. A 45-minute one-on-one Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg www.jamminjava.com. Internet training session with a Pike, Falls Church. Masters “Don’t Dress for Dinner, or technology volunteer. Call for Gardeners from the Fairfax County Pajamas for Six.” 2 p.m. and 7 appointment. Adults. 703-790-8088. Cooperative Extension answer your p.m. 1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Mystery Book Discussion. 6:30 p.m. gardening questions. Adults. 703- Road in Tyson’s Corner. A farce by Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 790-8088. Marc Camoletti about mistaken 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Magician Jay Mattioli. 2 p.m. identity and infidelities with more Join the mystery book discussion Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, twists than a corkscrew. Tickets $25. group. Call for title. Adults. 703-790- 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. An www.1ststagetysons.org/jeeves or 8088. electrifying magic show. All ages. 703-854-1856. Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. 703-790-8088. Colonial Fall Chores. 1-4 p.m. The Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Tracing Your Family Roots. 2 p.m. Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Vienna Community Center, 120 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Help the Conversation group for adults Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Led by Gayle colonial farm family prepare for learning English. 703-790-8088. Yiotis, a former archivist and winter with 18th century fall chores researcher at the Smithsonian at this working farm. Clear brush Institute and a present genealogical from fields, stack wood for the WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 21 researcher for Ancestry, will guide hearth, help repair old fencing or Jonas Sees In Color, This participants through the process of participate in other colonial farm Condition and This Love. 7:30 researching and tracing one’s roots. tasks. The colonial farm family p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Class to be held Saturdays through welcomes all extra hands. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Oct. 29. $50 residents, $25 residents Comfortable clothes and work gloves One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 3 65 years and older, $62.50 non- suggested. $3 adults, $2 children and p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 residents. Class number 239480 A1. senior citizens. 703-903-9330 or Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the Register at 703-255-6360 or www.1771.org. basics of the Internet, Word and www.viennava.gov/ The Mill Run Dulcimer Band. 2 Excel. Call for an appointment. Town_Departments/pr3.htm. p.m. Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin Adults. 703-242-4020. English Country Dance. 7:30-10:30 Run Road, Great Falls. Old-time My Colorful Day. 10:30 a.m. Dolley p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church sentimental music, vocal harmonies Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Parish Hall, 9220 Georgetown Pike, and more. 703-759-2771. Ave., McLean. Stories and activities Great Falls. All dances are called, as with your favorite colors. Age 2-3 in square dancing. Dances are taught with adult. 703-356-0770. and new dancers are welcome. $10 MONDAY/SEPT. 19 Book Discussion Group. 10:30 a.m. admission. TheLeesburgAssembly.org Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown or 703-757-8648. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Call for title. Pike, Great Falls. Stories, fingerplays Adults. 703-757-8560. and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Toddlin’ Twos. 10:30 a.m. Patrick SUNDAY/SEPT. 18 703-757-8560. Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, A Grand Piano Celebration. 3 p.m. Chess Club. 2 p.m. Great Falls Library, Vienna. Stories and songs. Age 2 with George Mason University Center for 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. adult. 703-938-0405. the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Learn chess rules and strategy. Play Model Investment Club of Fairfax. This event marks the launch the game! Kids may bring their own Northern Virginia. 7 p.m. Tysons- of the Dr. Linda Apple Monson Music chess sets; no chess clocks needed. Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Endowment Fund, which honors the Age 6-14. 703-757-8560. Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Learn commitment and impact Monson has V.I.P. Vienna. 10 a.m. Patrick Henry about investing following an had on Mason’s School of Music. The Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. investment club model. Meetings on fund will support student Support group for visually impaired the third Wednesday of the month. scholarships and related programs in persons. Adults. 703-938-0405. New visitors welcome. Adults. 703- the School of Music. Post-concert 790-8088. reception on the Center’s Grand Tier III at 5 p.m. Tickets $20-$75. 888- TUESDAY/SEPT. 20 945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 2 THURSDAY/SEPT. 22 “Social Security.” 2 p.m. McLean p.m. Oakton Library, 10304 Big Apple Circus. 7 p.m. Dulles Town Community Center Alden Theater, Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Learn the Center, 21100 Dulles Town Circle, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. An basics of the Internet, Word and Dulles. Performers from around the adult comedy about the shattering of Excel. Call for an appointment. globe. 888-541-3750 or yuppie bliss, romance and an aged Adults. 703-242-4020. bigapplecircus.org. Jewish mother. $10-$15. Letters to Virginia: Civil War Miniature Tigers and The www.mcleancommunityplayers.org. Correspondence. 2 p.m. Dolley Blackberry Belles. 8:30 p.m. McLean AAUW 42nd Used Book Madison Library, 1244 Oak Ridge Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Sale. 12-4 p.m. McLean Community Ave., McLean. Author Barb Winters Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. Center 1234 Ingleside Ave McLean. tells the story of three generations of Ikenoba Ikibana Society Flower Used books, videos and CD’s. Alexandrians before, during, and Show. 3 p.m. Meadowlark Botanical Proceeds benefit the AAUW’s after the Civil War. Books available Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens scholarships for women. for sale and signing. Adults. 703-356- Court, Vienna. Over 20 traditional www.mcleanaauw.org or 703-527- 0770. Japanese fresh flower. Free and open 4206. Personalized Internet Training. to the public during regular park The Movement and Three Legged 2:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional hours. 703-255-3631. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 ❖ 17 News Flooding From Page 3 Angelica Run Horses Rescued A driver, coming in to Vienna from Springfield on Thursday From Page 10 Eventually, many of the horses “This was one of those perfect- early this week. morning, reported the trip took were taken to Frying Pan Park in storm events. We had boarded up “We’ve got a lot of the barn her 1 hour, 20 minutes. of the rushing water, the team Herndon, and Chamber’s son, the fences in anticipation of Hur- drained, and all the horses are Oakton Salon and Spa owner had to figure out what to do with Nate, took another four horses to ricane Irene, but then we took it doing well. I think this showed Ann Tran closed her shop at 6 p.m. them. a farm in Upperville. down. Nobody knew this was com- what an amazing support team we on Thursday; most of her clients “Fortunately, Scott and Hilary “The community really rallied ing, or how bad it would be,” have,” she said. cancelled appointments because Castle let us bring the horses to around us, and we can’t thank the Nancy Icke said. they could not get to the salon. their property,” Chambers said. Castles enough for letting us stable Voss withdrew from the compe- HER AUNT AND UNCLE, Patty Although Oakton Salon fronts The Castles own a 5-acre farm the horses there. But I have to say tition and flew home to Vienna on and David Icke, were lucky as well. Chain Bridge Road in Oakton, about a half-mile up the road from those kids are the real heroes,” Saturday, Sept. 10, to oversee the They provide boarding and people coming from the back Angelica farm, on ground that sits Nancy Icke said.“They kept their repairs to the property and make equine timeshares for 23 horses at roads of Oakton and Vienna found about 50 feet higher than the cool for 12 hours, rounding up sure the horses were okay. the farm. Because their barn sits the streets impassable. horse farm. trailers, shuttling the horses back “I am just so proud of my stu- on higher ground, the Icke’s horses “I took Pickett Road in Fairfax, “Allowing those horses to go on and forth, and finding a place for dents, and want to let the owners did not have to be evacuated. trying to get to Braddock Road,” their property was a godsend,” them until we can take them know what amazing hands the “We watched them throughout said Tran. “The roads were closed Chambers said. But 18 horses were back.” horses were in,” Voss said. “The the night,” Patty Icke said. “What’s behind Northern Virginia Commu- too many for the Castle’s property. She said three truckloads of situation could have been so much marvelous about a 100-year-flood nity College. I didn’t get home “You had to keep the geldings gravel were delivered Friday, Sept. worse if the Angelica Run team plain is that when it stops raining, until after 9 p.m. from the mares and the panicked 10, to temporarily resurface the and the community did not act so the water goes down almost as fast “Usually, it’s a 25-minute drive. horses from the calm ones. Eigh- saturated ground, and she expects quickly and heroically.” as it comes up. When I looked out- Yesterday, it took me three hours. teen horses were just tearing up many more gravel trucks in the Voss said she thought the horses side on Thursday night, I could see their property,” Chambers said. coming days. could be settled back in their barns it a lot of acres that I couldn’t see — Donna Manz earlier.”
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Progressive & Welcoming Christ the King Lutheran Church ST. ANNE’S 10550 Georgetown Pike • Great Falls, VA 22066 EPISCOPAL www.gflutheran.org • Office: 703.759.6068 Weekly Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 CHURCH • Reston Pre-K thru Adult Education at 9:45 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I FALL SERMON SERIES BEGINS ON SEPT. 18 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Real Faith for Real Life – Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 Answering Jesus’ Call to be true disciples! 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 Rev. John Bradford 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Nursery available Rev. John Bradford 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service at all services [email protected] Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Episcopal The Rev. Denise Trogdon Buddhist Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 703-437-6530 Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Church of the Brethern Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 www.stannes-reston.org St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Jehovah’s Witness Catholic Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 Assembly of God Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Lutheran St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 1133 Reston Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 Bethel Primitive Baptist Church Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 Worship: Sunday, 8:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Washington Christian Church ... 703-757-8134 St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Christ The King Lutheran Church...703-759-6068 Sunday School: 9:30 A.M. ...703-938-7720 Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Charismatic St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Rev. Dr. William H. Flammann, Pastor Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Methodist Baha’i First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Church of Christ Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 703-759-3509 Baptist Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 Disciples of Christ Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 To Highlight Your Faith Community call Karen at 703- 917-6468
18 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board News To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. World War II Deadline is Friday. veterans visit THURSDAY/SEPT. 15 the memorial Welcome Luncheon for John E. Potter, Metropolitan dedicated to Washington Airports them in Wash- Authority President & CEO. ington, D.C., 11:15 a.m. Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner, 8661 courtesy of the Leesburg Pike, Vienna. Hosted Honor Flight by Committee for Dulles Network and Washington Airports Task Force. $55-$75. 703-572-8714 Washington or 703-430-8749. welcome hub, Shepherd’s Center of Oakton- Heroes’ Wel- Vienna Adventures in Learning. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. come. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Open House and registration for Honor Flight 8-week sessions, Sept. 22-Nov. 10. $40. 703-281-0538 or dedicated to [email protected] Motherhood Without Stress and Guilt. 7 p.m. The bringing vets to Women’s Center, 127 Park St. N.E., Vienna. How to keep a Washington. balanced perspective, filter outside pressure, reduce negative messages and increase motherhood enjoyment. $35 non-members, $25 members. Heroes’ Welcome Hosts World War II Memorial Tour Register at www.thewomenscenter.org. By Donna Manz Northern Virginia Association in Ohio who recognized the sig- of Realtors 15th Annual The Connection nificance of the World War II Me- Economic Summit. 8:30 morial completed in 2004 to that Heroes’ Welcome World a.m. Northern Virginia or the first time since war’s aging veterans. Community College, 8333 Little War II Memorial Tour River Turnpike, Annandale. the Honor Flights began, The inaugural Honor Flight took With Dr. Stephen Fuller, the Washington destina- place in May of 2005. Six small Veterans arrive at American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak Street, Director, GMU Center for F Fairfax, on Sunday, Oct. 2, between 7:30 and 8 a.m. A light break- Regional Analysis, COL Mark tion hub — Heroes’ Wel- planes flew out of Springfield, Moffatt, Deputy Garrison come — is hosting World War II Ohio, taking 12 World War II vet- fast will be served and buses loaded between 8:50 and 9:15 a.m. Commander for Transportation veterans from Northern Virginia. erans on a visit to the Memorial in The buses are expected to arrive at the World War II Memorial at and BRAC, Ft. Belvoir, David 10 a.m. The ceremony will start at 10:30 a.m. The buses are ex- Stevens, President & CEO, Honor Flight is a nationwide Washington, D.C. Mortgage Bankers Association, nonprofit bringing World War II The network expanded across pected to return to Post 177 by 4 p.m. and Dr. Lawrence Yun, Chief vets and terminally-ill veterans to the United States with regional The tour proceeds to the World War II, Marine Corps, Air Force, Economist and Sr. Vice and Navy memorials, and to Arlington National Cemetery with a President of Research, NAR. the Washington, D.C. memorial hubs scattered strategically NVAR members $10, non- built in their honor, completely throughout. The final hub — the visit to the Tomb of the Unknowns. members $20. Continental free of cost to the participating destination hub — is Dulles Inter- breakfast and parking pass included. Register at veterans. Dulles International Air- national Airport. Volunteers serve go.nvar.com/4p7h. port is the welcome hub. as greeters at Dulles and at the 8 a.m. Before boarding buses at rapher. McLean Antique Club. 10 a.m. “We had such wonderful finan- Memorial. 8:45 a.m. from Post 177, veterans “We would love to have anyone McLean Community Center, will be served breakfast. The tour out there in uniform,” said 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. cial support from our November Guardians, trained at hub loca- “Pewter in the mid 1800’s.” 2010 karaoke fundraiser that we tions, accompany the veterans. proceeds to the World War II, Ma- Ichikawa. “We want kids, adults, Gene Seevers will speak about are in the process of planning our Heroes’ Welcome is recruiting rine Corps, Air Force, and Navy civilians, and active duty, anyone his extensive American pewter memorials, and to Arlington Na- who wants to recognize and greet collection. All welcome. first local Northern Virginia World greeters and guardians for the Oct. [email protected]. War II veterans bus trip, on Oct. 2 tour. Greeters are needed at Post tional Cemetery with a visit to the these wonderful World War II vet- 2,” said lona Ichikawa, Heroes’ 177 to welcome the veterans and Tomb of the Unknowns. erans from the local Metro D.C. FRIDAY/SEPT. 16 area.” Heroes’ Welcome can sign Social Media Marketing Welcome chair. “We plan to have at the World War II Memorial be- Series: Driving Sales to three buses of veterans and guard- ginning at 10 a.m. Children, HEROES’ WELCOME is plan- for community service hours for Your Door. 7:30 a.m. ians.” A contingent of veterans Dellinger said, are especially ning to have a ceremony with a teenagers who come out to greet Teqcorner, 1616 Anderson flag representing the Fallen Heroes and assist down at the WWII Me- Road, McLean. With Peg from the Falcons Landing retire- touching when they greet the vet- McDermott, COGO Interactive. ment community joins other erans, waving little flags. at the WWII Memorial and a pre- morial. First of six in the series. $59 Northern Virginia vets. Heroes’ “I’m surprised at how many sentation of Colors by Boy Scout For more information, contact VTRCC members, or $299 for Troop 997. A United States flag Lona Ichikawa at 703-424-5382 or all 6 seminars. $69 non- Welcome extended the invitation young people come out to greet at members, or $349 for all 6 to any veteran in the Northern Vir- Dulles,” Dellinger said. “To them, flown over the Capitol on June 6, [email protected], or seminars. www.vtrcc.org. ginia area. Buses depart from the it’s history. So much of the coun- 2011, will be presented to the old- Margaret Dellinger at VTRCC Brown Bag University. est male and female veterans [email protected]. Heroes’ Wel- 11:45 a.m. Fairfax County American Legion Post 177 in try was involved in World War II, Economic Development Fairfax. it’s hard to find somebody who present, and a bugler will play come hub website is http:// Authority, 8300 Boone Blvd., “I know that many veterans liv- didn’t have a relative in the ser- taps. A keynote speaker is yet to www.heroeswelcome.org/. Suite 450, Vienna. With be confirmed. Download veterans application, business coach David ing here have been to the memo- vice. It’s very emotional to see MacGillivray. Free. rial,” said Heroes’ Welcome volun- these vets when they arrive at the “We still need assistance in re- necessary for Heroes’ Welcome to www.vtrcc.org. teer, Margaret Dellinger. “But this airport. The welcome is unex- cruiting World War II veterans for be aware of physical conditions SATURDAY/SEPT. 17 this event,” said Ichikawa. The trip and mobility, and guardian appli- is an opportunity to make the trip pected for them. They’ve lived Fairfax County Mothers of to Washington with their com- their lives. The Memorial takes is free for the veterans. They need cations at Multiples Consignment rades.” them back.” only to make their way to Ameri- www.heroeswelcome.org/#/ap- Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Chantilly can Legion Post 177. plication/4539136498. Volunteers High School Cafeteria, 4201 The United States loses approxi- The next guardian training pro- Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. mately 1,000 World War II veter- gram sponsored by the Dulles hub Heroes’ Welcome plans on hav- for guardian training should bring Gently used clothing, toys, ans a day. For these men and is scheduled for Sept. 18 from 2 ing one guardian to one veteran completed application with them books, CD/DVD/VHS, furniture, ratio, and 25 veterans and 25 to training session on Sept. 18th car seats, baby equipment, women, now in their eighties and to 4 p.m. at American Legion Post nursing items, school shirts, beyond, time is of the essence. 180, 330 Center Street North, guardians per bus. to Post 180. scout uniforms, sports Vienna. A medical advisory team will To learn more about Honor equipment, backpacks, accompany the tour passengers. Flight, the nonprofit serving vet- educational materials and more. THE HONOR FLIGHT NET- Veterans should arrive at Ameri- Free admission. WORK program was the brain- can Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak There will be a bus captain, a erans at no cost, go to http:// [email protected]. child of a retired Air Force captain Street, Fairfax, between 7:30 and wheelchair captain and a photog- honorflight.org/. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 ❖ 19 Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Oakton, Happy to Get onto the Field, is Victorious
a senior, finished the game completing Cougars, in football seven-of-14 passes for 133 yards and two game played on touchdowns. He also ran for 41 yards. Oakton led 7-0 at halftime before pretty Monday, overcome much putting the game away with touch-
Photo by down drives on its first two possessions of mistakes in 21-7 win. the third quarter. First, junior running back Mike Wandey (90 yards rushing) broke free for a 17-yard score. Later in the quarter,
Craig Sterbutzel By Rich Sanders Masker hooked up with Kyle Downer for a The Connection 28-yard scoring pass play. Burns’ thirds point-after kick made it 21-0. he Oakton High football team, South County (0-2) got onto the like several other teams across scoreboard in the fourth quarter on a long the Northern Region last week, pass play. T /The Connection had to wait a few extra days Oakton made some mistakes on offense before it could play — due to last week’s in the game but still did a lot of good things heavy rains which resulted in areas of flood- when it had the football. ing throughout Northern Virginia. But when “Aside from four turnovers we took ad- it was time to line up the Cougars were vantage of a very good South County de- ready for action. fense when afforded the opportunity,” said Oakton was originally scheduled to host Rowley. “They were tough to throw the ball non-district opponent South County last Oakton quarterback Tuck Masker runs with the football during the against but we hung in there and grinded it Friday night. The poor weather conditions Cougars’ Monday night win over visiting South County. out.” forced postponement and the game was re- Oakton will next play at W.T. Woodson scheduled for the following day (Saturday) In the game, the Cougars, under second playing assignment football,” said Rowley. this Friday night, Sept. 16. The Cavaliers, at Lee High School in Springfield. But plans year head coach Jason Rowley, displayed a “[South County] is an option football team under new head coach John Dishun, have changed and the game was re-scheduled for balanced offensive attack and played solid and we had to play to our assignments.” struggled over their first two games, losing Monday, Sept. 12 at another neutral site — defense to defeat the Stallions, 21-7. Oakton Oakton struck first in the opening quar- at home to Chantilly, 44-0, in week one, and Westfield High. improved to 2-0 on the young season. The ter when running back Cory Harris caught falling at Madison, 24-0, this past Saturday But ultimately, school administrators de- Cougars won its season opener, 55-17, over a pass from quarterback Tuck Masker that afternoon in Vienna. For Oakton, this cided to play the game on Monday at its Madison on Sept. 2. resulted in a 33-yard touchdown. Brian Friday’s game will be its first road contest original venue at Oakton. “I thought our defense did a good job Burns’ extra point kick made it 7-0. Masker, of the season.
Sports Roundups Jimmy Lange, the popular lo- ning at noon and tee-off will be a cal pro boxer from Great Falls, 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start. knocked opponent Raul ‘El Toro’ The 18-hole Captain’s Choice for- Munoz down three times in the mat, followed by the annual bar- sixth round to notch a technical becue at 5:15, is designed to pro- knockout win and take possession vide everyone from the most ex- of the World Boxing Union’s perienced golfer to the weekend (WBU) vacant 154-pound cham- hacker an opportunity to share in pionship. The victory bout, which the play. took place last Saturday night, brings Lange’s record to 37-4-2, 24 Fairfax County native knockouts, while Munoz falls to Michael Weiss will host the 7th 22-15-1, 16 knockouts. It was Annual Michael Weiss Foundation Lange’s 13th headliner show at the ‘Ice Champions Live’ at The Kettler Patriot Center on the George Ma- Capitals Iceplex in Arlington on son University campus. Saturday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m., bring- ing some of the brightest stars of NoVa West Lacrosse is ac- figure skating to Northern Vir- cepting registrations for the 2011 ginia. Tickets are available, at
Photo Courtesy of Freedom Red Indoor Lacrosse League which www.MichaelWeiss.org and opens play Oct. 7. The league is www.Ticketweb.com or by calling accepting both team and indi- 866-468-7630. vidual registrations. Space is lim- ited so register soon. Go to http:/ The Virginia Hospital Cen- /www.novawestlax.com/NWILL. ter is sponsoring a free Health Fair The league is held indoors at the for seniors (ages 50-over) on the Purcellville Sports Pavilion. opening day of the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO), The 27th Annual Mayor’s Sat., Sept. 17. The Fair will be held Cup Golf Tournament is set to from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Thomas Jefferson Community the Herndon Centennial Munici- Center, located at 3501 S. 2nd St., The newly formed Vienna Freedom Red (U11 girls) won their first soccer tourna- pal Golf Course, located at 909 Arlington. It will include blood ment, sweeping the Blue Division of the Fairfax Police Youth Club (FPYC) Patriot Ferndale Ave. in Herndon. There pressure checks, a nutrition booth, Cup over the Labor Day weekend. Freedom Red played outstanding the entire will be a ‘meet and greet’ begin- hand washing demonstrations, weekend, scoring 17 goals against their opponents and allowing none.
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By KENNETH B. LOURIE Even though I heard first what I eventually Heading saw, it was still an extremely pleasant sight to see: one of my neighbors, chain saw in hand, cutting through a tree that had fallen across our driveway (care of Hurricane Irene), block- ing our cars’ exit, rendering us somewhat to China trapped. Nevertheless, aside from this crossing and miscellaneous other non-threatening tree and branch damage in our yard, we experi- Photos by Robbie Hammer/ enced minimal effect and even less inconven- The Connection ience, other than losing our cable service (tel- evision and computer) for a few days. Overall, we endured the Hurricane fairly well, fortunately. Living in a 250-year-old log cabin sur- rounded by trees presumably just as old, storms such as these, however, long ago stopped being a source of curiosity and bemusement. The combination of a saturated ground and high winds – before, during and after the torrential rains fell, gives me pause, not to refresh, but rather to worry if this time, our house will be hit by a 100-foot Maple. Given the age and number of trees on our property, the sound of cracking branches, breaking limbs and trees toppling to the ground has hardly been uncommon during our Tomoko Davis practices her hula moves with mem- 19-year residence. Only once though, has a bers of a local hula group, which travels to China to tree actually landed on our house, fortunately perform at two festivals; one in Shanghai and the with minor damages. Still, having experienced other in Kuoyang. Members from two hula groups, it once hardly prevents it from happening again. The law of averages doesn’t exactly Hui O Ka Pua Ilima from McLean and Hui Hula O Na work in determining the likelihood of a tree Pualani from Arlington are combing into one for this falling on our house. In fact, in my mind, it’s trip. The group was invited to perform at the Chinese only a matter of time. It’s inevitable, given the festivals by the George Mason University New World nature – of nature, that one day, probably Bilingual Institute and is the third time that the local sooner than later, the next sound I hear will be hula group has been invited. either my wife or myself screaming while star- ing at a fallen tree – in our living room. Until that day comes, I can only anticipate the disruption and consider what preemptive “proaction” I could take. I suppose someone with the other half a brain that I don’t have could easily plan for such an occurrence and purchase the necessary tools of the trade to circumvent – and presumably prevent, what many homeowners – other than me, consider their primary responsibility: property damage. However, I have so little experience and even less training and instincts in such matters that when a situation arises that requires a homeowner to act without consulting the man- ual, the half a brain that I possess doesn’t quite Judy Titus and other members of a local hula group know what to do. I simply hope for the best perform their last full dress rehearsal Monday and try not to worry about the worst. (Oddly evening before they leave for China on Sept. 7 to enough, as I sit and write this column about perform in China’s Gala Festivals. Members from Hui gratitude and trees falling, my philosophy seems to mirror my attitude toward my having O Ka Pua Ilima and Hui Hula O Na Pualani join forces cancer: control what you can, don’t worry for the cultural trip as well as members of the Hawaii about what you can’t; try to think positively, State Society Ukulele Hui, which provides the musical know your limitations/don’t take on more than support. you can handle, and always be grateful for the assistance and understanding of others and most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask for that understanding and assistance.) Today, my neighbors, the Darlings, went above and beyond the call of neighborly duty: seeking us out to solve our problem. Though I am not in any kind of distress due to the can- cer, I am nonetheless compromised a bit by its hold on me; not so much emotionally, but physically for sure. Moreover, problem solving doesn’t seem to happen as instinctively as it once did. As such, before I could even begin to stress over our “tree-dicament,” I heard the “most respected tool in the homeowner’s arse- nal:” the chainsaw whirring away up our drive- way. And when I walked outside to inquire fur- ther to see who had come to our aid, I saw my neighbor Allan doing for me what I can no longer do for myself: manual labor and heavy lifting. What a wonderful sight! Thanks again Members of a local hula group, Tomoko Davis and for your help. It is most appreciated. Members of a local hula group, Tomoko Davis and Trippi Penland, practice their dance moves during a Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. Trippi Penland, practice their dance moves during a dress rehearsal on Monday evening in Arlington. dress rehearsal on Monday evening in Arlington. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 ❖ 23 24 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ September 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com