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Donna Manz But while poll workers tried to encourage paper ballots, voters at Spring Hill Elementary preferred to line up for the touch-screen machines.

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Mike and Lauren Grimm and Stephanie interest in election outcome. and Mark Hinnenkamp enjoy the parade with their children. Northwest Federal Credit Union float. The Vienna Connection went to The 35th District seat has tra- press before the close of the polls ditionally been a swing district. on Election Day Nov. 3. For up Prior to Shannon’s win in 2003, to date information, visit former state Sen. Jeannemarie Another Spook-tacular www.connectionnewspapers.com. Devolites Davis (R-34) represented the area as a delegate for hough turnout in gu six years. In their first elections Tbernatorial elections is to the seat, the politicians from Vienna Halloween Parade traditionally low, different parties won the dis- Vienna and Oakton precincts trict with just under 52 percent tend to have a larger percent- of the vote. Sixty-third annual parade features 92 entries. age of their voters show up at In recent elections, Vienna and the polls in “off year elections.” Oakton precincts have mostly By Donna Manz “The weather was great, people year-old Patrick Murphy, as well. During the 2005 governor’s leaned Democratic. No Vienna or The Connection were smiling, the politicians be- The Kena Shriners had not only race, Virginia and Fairfax Oakton precinct, for example, haved and everyone was safe,” said their famed mini-cars, but also vin- County both had approximately supported Republican Jerry own Maple Avenue Rebecca Diamond, parade chair. tage vehicles from their car club 45 percent of registered voters Kilgore over Gov. Tim Kaine (D) they came, monsters “What else could we ask for?” and a unit of pipes and drums. turn up at the polls. But almost in the last governor’s election. D and princesses, su Cuppett Performing Arts per- all Vienna and Oakton precincts On the Nov. 3 ballot, a num- per-heroes and furry BY EARLY Wednesday morning, formed their dance routines as had higher turnout ber of measures re- human animals; floats with chil- Maple Avenue curbs were dotted street cleaners and the marching than that, with the lated to public edu- dren and pumpkins and scare- with lawn chairs. Families of all bands of George C. Marshall High Wolftrap precinct, location are also on the crows; fire and rescue vehicles and age groups converged along the School and James Madison High cated at Wolftrap El- ballot. John police motorcycles with sirens parade route by early evening. At School kept up the musical spirit. ementary School, re- Jennison, endorsed wailing and mini-cars and antique 7 p.m., the road closed to traffic, Of all the entries, though, it is porting the highest turnout in by the Democratic Party, and and sporty cars. Bands, dancers, and the honor guard of Post 180 the hordes of costumed children— the community at 60 percent. Patty Reed, endorsed by the Re- bagpipes, drum corps, costumed of Vienna’s American Legion led the large group that assembles Local Vienna and Oakton publican Party, were vying to pooches and families pulling deco- the parade, followed by Vienna near Beulah Road, Vienna Moms. turnout could be higher in 2009 fill the empty Providence Dis- rated wagons, all entertained the fire and rescue vehicles. Former org, the preschools and elemen- because the communities’ local trict seat on the Fairfax County crowds. The miniature pony drew town councilman Maud Robinson, tary schools — that have main- delegate, Democrat Steve Shan- School Board through a special squeals and cheers as he walked a lifelong supporter of the Vienna tained the continuity of the parade non, is running for Virginia At- election. Christopher F. DeCarlo among the more conventional community, was honored as Grand for 63 years. torney General. He faces fellow is also running unendorsed. horses. Even elected officials, from Marshal. In recognition of her pub- As the horses rode by, a couple Fairfax County representative, Former School Board mem- the local, county, state and federal lic service, the 2009 theme was of miniature ponies included in the state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37.) ber Phil Niedzielski-Eichner levels to November hopefuls, “community service.” group, children screamed out and Shannon’s run for a statewide (Providence) stepped down last shared in the festivities. “It’s such a festive community pointed at the little ponies. As si- office left an open seat in the summer after taking a position Ninety-two entries paraded spirit,” said Mike Grimm of rens wailed, some younger chil- 35th Delegate District, with in President Barack Obama’s along Maple Avenue in Vienna Vienna. “It’s part of the small-town dren covered their ears. Many par- Democrat Mark Keam and Re- administration. during the 63rd Annual Vienna feel Vienna has.” Grimm and his ents dressed up along with their publican Jim Hyland competing The school system is also ask- Halloween Parade on a balmy Oct. wife, Lauren, estimated they have children. for the spot. ing voters to approve 28. Thousands lined the street, been coming to the parade for 13 Mike Grimm did not hesitate In 2005, Hyland ran against $232,580,000 worth of new and shops along the route were years. Their children sat alongside when asked what he liked most Shannon for the delegate posi- county debt, in part to cover the busy. Businesses and churches dis- them. about the Vienna Halloween pa- tion, losing with 9,568 votes to $101.8 million renovation of tributed goodies to the children in Sean Grimm, 10, said he liked rade. “My favorite part of the pa- the incumbent’s 14,626 votes. Marshall High School and the the crowds. the dancing and the mini-cars go- rade has got to be the Kena mini- Keam has never run in a gen- $3.46 million addition to The annual Vienna Halloween ing around. Cara Grimm, 5, said cars ... a bunch of older guys in eral election but won a June Cunningham Park Elementary Parade is a partnership of the she liked the horses and mini-cars little cars wearing crazy hats, driv- primary with 55 percent of the School in Vienna. Town of Vienna and the Vienna- the most. Dancing and the mini- ing fast.” vote against three Democratic Tysons Regional Chamber of Com- cars received top votes from 10- opponents. — Julia O’Donoghue merce. year-old Jack Hinnenkamp and 10- See Viewpoints, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 ❖ 3 News Photo by Week in Vienna

Donna Manz Bank Robbery in Oakton Area On Monday, Nov. 2, around 9:30 a.m., a 49-year-old woman working at the BB&T bank, located at 2941 Chain Bridge Road, was robbed. A lone man entered the bank, displayed a gun and de- /The Connection manded money. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of cash and was not injured. The suspect left the bank and was last seen headed north on Chain Bridge Road in a tan or gold sedan. The suspect was described as black and over 6 feet tall. He was wearing a black, heavy coat and gray sweat pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by Safeway bagger U.S. Rep. phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers Contributed Gerry Connolly (D-11) .org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or Genise White of Fairfax thinks that a politician working hands shopper William call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. to raise money for a cause is a good thing. Reader his grocery bag. Fall Vendor and Craft Fair in Dunn Loring Congressman Bags for The Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department located at 2148 Gallows Road is presenting its annual Fall Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in Bingo Hall located at the rear of the building. The participants include the Cancer Awareness representatives from Stampin’ Up!, M & M Mobil Massage, Cre- ative Memories, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Lia Sophia, Usborne for the Cure in the Nation’s Capital where posters books, Silpada and more. Local artisans will be selling their hand- Gerry Connolly (D-11) reproduced his resolution. made items such as gourmet peanut brittle, greeting cards, drink coasters, painted gourds, Latin desserts and more. volunteers at Safeway to SOME SAFEWAY SHOPPERS recognized Connolly Vendor applications are still being accepted, so those interested immediately. Others suspected he was not really a in renting an 8-foot table for $25, or in more information can raise money for research. Safeway employee and asked the checker who the contact Rose-Ellen Eastman at [email protected] or at 703- bagger was. Unlike the authentic Safeway staff, 200-2340. .S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) is get Connolly did not wear a nametag or any other means All of the money raised will go to the Dunn Loring Volunteer ting faster and more efficient bagging of identification. Fire and Rescue Department. groceries at Safeway. It’s his experience. “I was tipped off,” said Dana Stenhouse of Fairfax. Check out the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Depart- U For the second year, Connolly has “He, obviously, was not an employee. ment fan page at www.facebook.com participated in Safeway’s breast cancer awareness “I think his presence here helps. It’s important to and research campaign. On Oct. 31, at the Nutley reach out to the community and bagging groceries is FotoWeek at Street Safeway, the first-term congressman, sport- a good way to bring awareness. He’s humbling him- ing a pink ribbon over his Safeway apron, filled cus- self. That’s a nice touch for a politician.” Meadowlark Botanical Gardens tomers’ bags with their groceries, explaining to con- William Reader’s sister-in-law is dealing with breast From Nov. 7-14, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens will partici- stituents who asked why he was there. He was chair- cancer, and, for Reader, of Vienna, an elected official pate in FotoWeek DC, a week-long display of photographs from man of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors dur- trying to raise awareness is helpful to the cause. “It’s around the world, taking place at numerous locations in and ing his last Safeway stint. nice to see a congressman in a real-world setting,” around Washington, D.C. A 40-piece gallery, “Capturing Nature “Breast cancer hits one out of three household in Reader said. in Photographs” will be on display and Meadowlark will host lo- America,” said Connolly. “There’s too many deaths Robert Stoner, a 21-year-old from the United King- cal photographers’ classes and events throughout the week. The every year. We need to push for early diagnosis, ef- dom now living in Fairfax, thought that the donation gallery will be open on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., fective treatment, and further research to find a boxes at each check-out were noticeable, but com- and daily through Nov.14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery will cure.” mented that he felt the congressman and his cause include the works of William B. Folsom, Corey Hilz, Joe Rossbach, A representative from Safeway corporate offices would have had greater exposure at the entrance. Tony Sweet, Nikhil Bahl, Matthew Randall, Jorja Feldman, Rob- contacted Connolly’s office a month ago, asking if “Everybody knows somebody affected by breast ert Feldman and Jack Nevitt. he would be willing to participate once again. He cancer,” said Genise White of Fairfax. Her grand- “Classes, workshops and outdoor photo shoots will be offered did not hesitate to accept. mother had the disease 70 years ago but survived at Meadowlark during FotoWeek DC, including an opportunity to Connolly’s first resolution in the House of Repre- and lived to be 95. “Politicians working to raise money photograph birds of prey, presented by the Raptor Conservancy sentatives, H. CON. RES. 109, passed unanimously for a cause is a good thing,” White said. of Northern Virginia,” said Patricia Dietly, education specialist at in the House and Senate on June 6 He appeared at Meadowlark. the 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Komen Race — Donna Manz Meadowlark members and the public are invited to join the contributing photographers for an opening reception on Satur- Viewpoints day, Nov. 7. 6-8 p.m. in the Visitors Center at Meadowlark. Re- freshments will be served. The event is free to Meadowlark mem- “What do you like most about Halloween?” — Donna Manz bers. Admission is $5 for non-members for this event. Full event descriptions and registration information is available on the Meadowlark page at www.nvrpa.org. Kelly Kyra Jake Brennan, Radomsky, Radomsky, witch, 8 bride, 6 smiley ghost, NEVCA Hosts “When I get a “Trick-or- 8 lot of candy.” treating.” “Going trick- Annual Food Drive or-treating.” Northeast Vienna Citizens’ Association (NEVCA) is conducts its annual Food Drive for the Committee for Helping Others (CHO) throughout November and December. All food items are accepted. Donations of canned hams; stew Alex Keeffe, Julia Irons, Kaitlyn Irons, and other meats; canned or dried fruits; powdered milk; diapers, transformer, witch, 6 pretty pirate, laundry detergents and Velveeta cheese are especially needed. 4 “Trick-or- 8 “Trick-or- treating.” “Seeing the See Week, Page 9 treating. cool costumes.”

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Activities reported by the Vienna police department through Oct. 30.

ARRESTS 1400 Block Cottage St., S.W. Oct. 12, 7:28 p.m. MPO Burchfield responded for a hit and run crash on Oct. 12. One car was stopped in a traffic lane and a second vehicle struck it in the rear then fled the scene. MPO Burchfield investigated the crash and identified the striking driver and vehicle involved in the hit and run. On Oct. 27 MPO Burchfield secured a warrant of arrest for the striking driver and summoned her to Vienna Police Headquarters. Upon her arrival the 50-year-old female of Lawyers Road in Vienna was arrested for Hit and Run. She was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and released on an unsecured bond of $1000 and her personal recognizance. She was also issued a summons for Improper Lane Change. She was released after signing the summons. Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262 Cedar Lane, S.E. Oct. 23, 11:32 p.m. An employee of Neighbor’s Restaurant advised that an individual with which he had been arguing was refusing to leave the restaurant. Officer Finelli located the individual and after a brief investigation arrested a 23-year- old male of Cedar Lane in Vienna for Drunk in Public. He was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. 200 block of Fardale St., S.E. On Sunday Oct. 25 at approximately 2 a.m. officers from the Town of Vienna Police Department along with members of Fairfax County EMS responded to the 200 block of Fardale Street, S.E. in Vienna for a medical distress call. Upon arrival officers found a 68 year old female victim and her 37 year old son inside the home. On scene investigation revealed that the son had choked his mother in an apparent attempt to end her life. Fairfax County EMS transported the mother to an area hospital for treatment of her life- threatening injuries. The son, a 37- year-old male of Fardale St. was arrested and transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. There he was formally charged with Attempted Murder and is being held without bond.

BURGLARY CVS Pharmacy, 264 Cedar Lane, S.E. Oct. 27, 1:38 a.m. Officer Myers responded to the CVS store for a commercial alarm which was sounding. Upon his arrival he discovered an open door. An interior search of the store was conducted but no suspects were located. Further investigation revealed that the door had been pried open. Additionally it was discovered that the pharmacy area had been entered and that an unknown quantity of medication was taken. Forensic evidence was recovered at the scene and a store employee responded to take custody of the premises. This case is still being investigated.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT, PETIT LARCENY, VEHICLE TAMPERING Whole Foods, 143 Maple Ave., East. Oct. 23 between 5:10-5:30 p.m. A woman and her children were checking out at a register lane requiring less than 12 items. The woman had more than 12 items and a male subject began a verbal argument with her. After the woman checked out, she was loading her groceries in to her car and noticed See Crime, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 ❖ 5 News Nifty, Nifty Guess Who’s Fifty 50

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6 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime – Beat the Rush – From Page 5 Order Now for Thanksgiving! the irate man coming toward her. She closed the door to the vehicle but the man opened her door and stated he Homemade Quality Pies was going to take something of hers (Flaky Crust, Preservative-Free, Zero Trans-Fat) because she took some of his time. The man removed an item. The Enjoy Traditional and Other Pies woman then ran back inside Whole from our Thanksgiving Menu Foods and a clerk helped her detain the man. The man fled prior to police Apple Mince-Meat arrival in a purple colored van. Apple-Cranberry Mixed Fruit Through creative investigation Everyday Officer Vazquez was able to Delicacies Banana Cream Pecan determine who the man was and will Pies Cherry Pumpkin be following up on this case. Chocolate Cream Raspberry Peach Cheesecakes Coconut Cream Raspberry-Peach (Nutra-Sweet) GRAND LARCENY Pot Pies Key Lime Sweet Potato 100 Block Yeonas Circle, S.W. Key Lime (Nutra-Sweet) Between Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. and Quiches October 26 at 10 a.m. A DVD player Cookies was stolen from the interior of an Cheesecakes (8” only): unlocked vehicle during the listed Gift Certificates Vanilla Marble Pumpkin Be a Part of CHILDREN’S (& TEENS’) CONNECTION times. This case is still being Catering Every year between Christmas and New investigated. In-store pies and cheesecakes available 1100 Block Moorefield Hill Court, Breakfast Year’s, the Vienna Connection turns its pages S.W. Between Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. and on a First-Come First-Serve basis. over to the contributions of local students. Oct. 26 at 8 a.m. A citizen reported & Lunch We are seeking artwork, photography, that her vehicle had been unlawfully We will return to a full menu after poetry, opinions, short stories and reflec- entered and rummaged through. A Thanksgiving tions. We welcome contributions from pub- Blackberry device was stolen during lic schools, private schools and students the incident. It is unknown if the LOCAL DELIVERY vehicle was locked during the listed 703-281-7437 who are home schooled. times. This case is still being E-mail to: PhotoB@connectionnews investigated. Fax: 703-281-7488 papers.com, or mail or deliver contributions 100 Block Yeonas Circle, S.E. by Dec. 4, to 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA Between Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. and Oct. SHIPPING NATIONALLY www.piegourmet.com 22314. Please be sure to include the stu- 26 at 7:25 a.m. A citizen advised that during the listed times unknown dent’s name, age, grade, school and town of subjects entered his vehicle and stole residence along with each submission. For credit cards and access cards for a information, call 703-778-9410. business. Several of the credit cards were found a bit later by a neighbor and returned to the victim. It is unknown if the vehicle was secured 507 Maple Avenue, West, Vienna or not. This case is still being investigated. Enjoy a Very Happy Thanksgiving

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We need to understand parenting resources? that each one of us is respon- ing tests … using cell phones with notes, or simply knew how to make Perhaps while the federal CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 Internet access.” the guilty students confess, it shows sible for the children in our government figures out the Circulation Manager: community — not just child Linda Pecquex Easy, legal and fast new Internet how many teachers feel about the use funding for this issue affect- [email protected] sites like Sparknotes, Wikipedia, of those sites. protective services — and ing millions of children and that we each have the power Book Rag and other book summary The idea of summing up a book fast parents across the country, CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, sites have now popped up online with is hardly new. Cliff Notes, those yel- to prevent these tragedies. we each could be having an L.L.C. Another grim statistic? Peter Labovitz everything over-committed teens low pamphlets that say things like: impact on just one right here President/CEO need. These sites have every option, “Read less,” “Only the important Over 75 percent of the chil- in our own community. dren who die from maltreat- Mary Kimm from plots summaries and essay writ- stuff,” or “Make a long story short,” Publisher/Chief Operating Officer ing help to character relationships have been around since 1958. While ment are under the age of 4. Diane Charles 703-778-9433 [email protected] and individual chapter quick reads. many people use the summaries “to We must provide new par- Executive Director, SCAN Image all of Geoffrey Chaucer’s Can- help … understand complex works” ents in our community with of Northern Virginia Jerry Vernon support, including parenting Executive Vice President terbury Tales finished in 10 minutes. or even as a study guide, there are [email protected] Talley Murphy, a Great Falls 14-year- many critics who dislike the concept classes and support groups, To report child abuse or early childhood home visita- Wesley DeBrosse old Marshall freshman, remembers of an easy way out saying “they let neglect in Fairfax County , Controller what happened in a friend’s eighth students avoid even reading them,” tion and universal access to call 703-324-7400. Or call affordable health and men- Debbie Funk grade English class and how the stu- Cliff Note’s Wiki page says. the 24-Hour Virginia National Sales dents used the Internet to do it the tal health services. Helpline/Hotline at 1-800- 703-778-9444 The writer is a 14-year-old Vienna ninth The report (released on [email protected] easy way. “To Kill a Mockingbird” had grader at Marshall High School 552-7096. If a child is in Capitol Hill) calls for more immediate danger, call 911.

8 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Vienna Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop From Page 4 NEVCA has arranged for four drop-off locations around the Town YESTERDAY’S ROSE of Vienna from now until Dec 31, including the Town Hall, Vienna where you never see the same thing twice Community Center, Freedom Bank, 502 Maple Ave. W.; Bikes@Vienna, 128A Church St., N.W.; Rexall Drug Store, 150 HOME SALE BOOKS WANTED Maple Ave, W.; Uniquities, 421 Church St., #D. N.E.; and Vienna 50% OFF In Good Condition Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., box is in or near book Furniture, Text Books • Self Help • History store. Do not drop off any expired food. Household & Linens • Art • Cooking • Fitness Saturday, 11/7/09 • Childrens • Tax Receipt Provided 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross- Dog Tags on Sale at Town Hall Not valid with other discounts or sales. Nat’l Capital Ch. • Service Source Inc. 2010 Town of Vienna dog licenses are available in the Finance Clothing • Furniture • Housewares Department at Town Hall, 127 Center St., S. All dogs more than 4 BRING IN THIS AD AND RECEIVE AN EXTRA months old must be licensed by January 31 each year. The fee is $10 for a fertile dog and $5 for an infertile dog. A 20% OFF NON SALE ITEMS GOOD THRU 11/11/09 current rabies vaccination certificate must be shown to obtain a 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org license, and a spay/neuter/infertile certificate must be shown for a reduced price license. Dogs trained and serving as guide dogs for the blind, hearing St. Timothy School 13809 Poplar Tree Rd. dogs for the deaf, and service dogs for the mobility impaired must Chantilly, VA 20151 be licensed but are exempt from the license tax. 29th Annual 703-814-7986 Dog tags are also available by mail. Call 703-255-6323 for more information or visit www.viennava.gov. AUTUMN Volunteer Day at the Teen Center 100 CRAFTERS SELLING UNIQUE Vienna area sixth-eighth graders are invited to a Fall Volunteer HANDMADE HOLIDAY GIFTS Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. at Club Phoenix Teen Cen- • Stop for lunch or visit our Kids’ Corner ter, located in the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. for fun games & activities Get Club Phoenix and the surrounding area cleaned up and • Great raffle prizes ~ Grand Prize: Sterling ready for winter. Community service hours will be awarded. Silver Bracelet from Tiffany & Co. For more information, call the Vienna Parks and Recreation De- ~ BARGAIN BOOK SALE ~ partment at 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov. Club Phoenix features a big screen TV, VCR, jukebox, CD player, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2009 video games, pool and ping pong tables, food area, and a state- 9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Free Admittance of-the-art sound system. www.sainttimothyschool.org

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Pre-Performance Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., tion of four uniquely-endowed real estate business is in Vienna, took bites of smoked salmon, Discussion held 45 minutes prior to Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or the performance. 888-945-2468 or jamminjava.com. Vosges Haut-Chocolat pieces, make it to six or seven of Morton’s broiled sea scallops and filet mi- www.gmu.edu/cfa. partnered with two enhancing special events a year. For the gnon petite sandwiches. After the John McCutcheon, folk music. 8 p.m. See Calendar, Page 12 types of Piper-Heidsieck cham- Deatons, there with family on opportunity to mingle and social- at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. $28, pagne. Thursday evening, these events are ize, guests moved to a private din- $23 district residents. 703-790-0123. At the Tysons Corner restaurant an opportunity to learn something ing room. English Conversation. 10 a.m. Patrick on Oct. 22, approximately 20 while also having fun. Their next The tour, which began in Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Group for adult non-native guests taste-tested each chocolate planned Morton’s event is the Nov. Georgetown earlier in the week, English speakers of all levels. 703- as Shannon Crisp of Remy- 30 cigar dinner at Morton’s Tysons. continued on to Reston the follow- 938-0405. Cointreau described the nuances of ing night. Before the restaurant Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Piper-Heidsieck Brut and Piper- “LOOK, SNIFF, SIP,” said Remy- smoking ban takes effect, local Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. Heidsieck Rose Sauvage. Monica Bhide, a cookbook Cointreau ambassador Shannon Morton’s restaurants will salute 703-938-0405. “We’ve done a lot of events of this author, won the door prize, Crisp, talking about a glass of history with a cigar dinner. 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To have community events listed in the The Vision Series: What Happens Bogutski, 703-242-6395. annual Non-Profit Forum hosted and Connection, send to vienna@ FRIDAY/NOV. 6 When Water is Cleaner? Global Women’s Issues. 7 p.m. at the sponsored by Gannett Co. Inc. The connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Conquer Cholesterol. 1 p.m. at the Tracking Transitions in Global Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. topic of this year’s forum is “Managing Friday. Inova Fairfax Diabetes Center, 2700 Health. 7 p.m. at the George Mason E., Vienna. Diane E. Kelly, State for Today’s Economy.” The forum is Prosperity Ave., Suite 100, Fairfax. University Concert Hall, 4400 Department senior policy advisor for being held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Two two-hour classes, in which University Drive, Fairfax. Speaker, the Near East and North Africa in the the Gannett/USA Today Headquarters THURSDAY/NOV. 5 registered dietitians will explain how Kathryn H. Jacobsen. Free. 888-945- Office of Global Women’s Issues, will located at 7950 Jones Branch Road, The Safe Community Coalition to reduce cholesterol levels through 2468 or www.gmu.edu/cfa. address U.S. policy efforts to address McLean, VA 22102. This event is hosts Community Dialogue at 7:30 diet, exercise and weight management. violence against women, complimentary to all Non-Profits and p.m. at the McLean Community $50. Registration required. 703-750- empowerment through education and includes lunch. Supervisor John Foust Center, featuring Ashley El Zein, 8800 or www.inova.org/healthclasses TUESDAY/NOV. 10 microenterprise, and maternal and and George Mason University professor Injury Prevention Coordinator for the Annual Meeting of The Oakton child health. Sponsored by the Vienna Dr. Stephen Fuller will be keynote INOVA Regional Trauma Center. She Mill Estates Homeowners and Reston-Herndon Branches of speakers. Bryan Spoon from will be discussing the dangers of SATURDAY/NOV. 7 Association, Inc. 8 p.m. in the American Association of University Congressman Jim Moran’s office will underage drinking and drug use, Our Daily Bread Holiday Food Oakton Elementary School Women. Free. 703-314-9609. speak on federal stimulus fund including the long term effects that Drive. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. next to Safeway Auditorium, Chain Bridge Road, The Greater McLean Chamber of opportunities. Call the Greater McLean early alcohol consumption can have at Courthouse Plaza, 10376 Willard Oakton. An open quarterly board Commerce, in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce at 703-356- on a developing teen. Free and open Way, Fairfax City. Proceeds to benefit meeting will take place at the same Fairfax County Office of Partnerships 5424, or email to public. SHARE. www.our-daily-bread.org. location, to start at 7 p.m. Bill and M&T Bank, will hold the third [email protected].

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Michael K. Bohn Tiller’s Cougars Champs Once More /The Connection

Oakton boys win another Concorde cross country title, Oakton High golfer Amanda Steinhagen Smith leads Cougar girls to a second place showing.

By Rich Sanders Oakton’s Steinhagen first at districts in both his junior (2006) and senior The Connection (2007) years. In all, Oakton had six runners among the top 20 hil Tiller’s Oakton High boys’ cross coun and four in the top seven. Along with LoRusso and Dominates at States try team continued its dominance at the Fulghum’s outstanding runs, the Cougars received PConcorde District Championships with stellar showings from sixth place Matt Woodhouse, Cougar senior also won in 2007. another first place finish Thursday after- seventh place Padriac Flynn, 17th place James noon, Oct. 24, at Burke Lake Park. Caracoglia and 20th place Patrick Eberhart. Andrew By Michael K. Bohn She posted four straight 3s, in- The Cougars, with 35 points, won the postseason Larkin finished a solid 24th. The Connection cluding a par on the ninth. meet for the fifth straight year, finishing well ahead “Having four of the top seven [finishers] really put Starting the second round with of second place finisher Centreville (61 points) on the icing on the cake for us,” said Tiller, of Oakton’s manda Steinhagen of a 4-shot lead over Lauren the hilly, 2.98-mile course. Both Oakton and ability to win the team title with relative ease. A Oakton High blitzed the Coughlin of Hickory High School Centreville will advance to this Thursday’s Northern field at the 2009 Virginia in Chesapeake, Steinhagen aimed Region championships at Burke Lake. WHILE THE OAKTON BOYS were champions, the Girls’ Open State Golf Tourna- for consistency. “It was really a nice day for us,” said Oakton ninth Cougar girls put together a nice showing themselves ment. She won the two-day event, “I tried to play it safe on the year head coach Phil Tiller, of the Oakton boys’ show- with a second place team finish behind champion Oct. 26-27, by 11 strokes. She also front nine and make pars,” she ing at districts. “We really went in with the expecta- Robinson (41 points). Oakton (56) earned second won the event in 2007 and placed said. “But the birdies just hap- tions of winning. My team is at the point these years place honors ahead of third place Centreville (75) fourth last year. pened anyway, and I was 2-under where we’re always going for the late season win.” and fourth place Herndon (88). Steinhagen, a senior from Oak at the turn.” For a number of Oakton’s senior runners, the first Lanie Smith of Oakton was the individual girls’ Hill, shot a 2-under 70-68-138 to She ended up with five birdies place district finish was their fourth as members of champion, finishing with a time of 18:34, ahead of lead the field of 93 players at for the day. the powerful program. Robinson’s Taylor Crosson (18:37) and Chantilly’s Kempsville Greens Golf Course in In addition to her great high “None of them has ever lost [at districts],” said Rachel Grochowski (18:46). Virginia Beach. The Girls’ Open school golf this year, Steinhagen Tiller. “They haven’t had that bitter taste.” “It was very nice to see Lanie Smith win,” said does not have team play. Players qualified for an LPGA Duramed Leading the way for Oakton was senior Andrew Tiller. “She’s the first female champion for us in a either qualify through zone tour- Futures Tour event last summer in McCullen, who captured his first-ever individual dis- few years.” naments or gain a spot if they Richmond. She earned her way trict crown with a time of 15 minutes, nine seconds. Other good outings for Oakton came from Alison played in one of the four regional into the field by winning a 36-six- McCullen finished ahead of Chantilly’s Christopher Gregor and Jessie Daley, who were 11th and 12th, team tournaments. hole amateur qualifier at Rich- Foley (15:14), who was second, and third place Yazid respectively; Kathryn Berlin (14th); and Oshin Shukla “I started off great on the front mond Country Club. Zouaimia (15:16) of Centreville. Oakton’s Patrick (18th). Morgan Bayer and Kristi Carrigan finished nine of the first round,” said A two-time honorable mention Fulghum (15:41) was fourth overall and Herndon’s 29th and 32nd. Steinhagen afterward. “I got on All-Met, Steinhagen has orally Jack Jasper (15:54) was fifth. A year ago, following a disappointing third place a birdie run and converted three committed to attend Longwood Oakton’s last individual district boys’ champion finish at districts, the Oakton girls went on to earn good approach shots into bird- University (Farmville, Va.) next fall prior to McCullen was Joe LoRusso, who finished second place at regionals. ies.” and play at the next level. Madison Golf Team Finishes Second at States Warhawks conclude an outstanding fall season.

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By Michael K. Bohn undulating greens, and hilly fair- nine that day. He shot 82-72 - 154 The Connection ways. Anything under 80 was a and tied for sixth in the individual good score.” standings. Michael K. Bohn he Madison High golf Senior Joe Moloney led the team Several of the Madison players T team finished a solid sea with a 74-79-153 and finished fifth remarked on how much they en- son by placing second in in individual play. His showing joyed each other as teammates. the Virginia State AAA tournament capped off a great season, which “Team chemistry and camarade- on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at Waterfront included medallist honors in the rie were great,” said junior Tommy Country Club near Roanoke. In a Liberty District tournament. Curley. “We were all good friends /The Connection repeat of its runner-up position in Junior Chris Wendel posted a 1- and played well together.” the Northern Region tourney, the over 72 on the second day, the low Only Moloney graduates next Warhawks ended up second to round of the tournament along spring, and juniors Wendel, Curley, Westfield High School. with two other players. and Al Hubbard are looking for a “The guys responded well to “I hit more greens and fairways good run in the fall of 2010. the competition and a very diffi- in the second round, which is im- State Team Scores (top three) cult golf course,” said Madison portant on a course that tough,” were: Westfield (617), Madison Madison High golfer Chris Wendel, a junior, tied for Coach Ted Savia afterward. “Wa- said Wendel. (628) and Kellam of Virginia the lowest score on the second day of the recent terfront has U.S. Open rough, He was 1-under on the front Beach (651). Virginia State tournament.

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