Viennaand Oakton Grand Marshal of the Vienna Halloween Parade Maud Robinson and U.S
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Viennaand Oakton Grand Marshal of the Vienna Halloween Parade Maud Robinson and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) chat at the pre-parade social. Classifieds, Page 15 Classifieds, ❖ Sports, Page 18 ❖ Calendar, Page 10 ❖ AnotherAnother Spook-tacularSpook-tacular ViennaVienna HalloweenHalloween ParadeParade Opinion, Page 8 News,News, PagePage 33 Congressman Bags for Cancer Awareness New Changes News, Page 4 Requested in home 11-5-09 home in Requested Time sensitive material. sensitive Time Coming to Postmaster: Attention Tysons Roads PERMIT #86 PERMIT News, Page 6 WV Martinsburg, PAID U.S. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection by Donna Manz/The Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comNovember 4-10, 2009 ❖ Volume XXIII, Number 44 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comVienna Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2009 ❖ 1 Bright Smile Pediatric Dentist, PLLC OscarOscar AldoAldo Luna,Luna, D.D.S.D.D.S. PediatricPediatric DentistDentist 410 Pine St. S.E. 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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. /The Connection Vienna and Oakton Elect New Delegate Local candidates generate 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) repre- sented 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, lo- cation 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 by Photo Week in Vienna Donna Manz Bank Robbery in Oakton Area On Monday, Nov. 2, around 9:30 a.m., a 49-year-old woman work- ing 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 lo- cated at 2148 Gallows Road is presenting its annual Fall Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.