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By Ken Moore cause I love the forest next to my house, The Connection or whether I am concerned about the en- vironment,” he said. “I can unequivocally lanning Commission will give say that it is more of the latter. To me, it Lexington Estates and Great Falls is just common sense that it is not pos- P another month to get involved. sible to move forward on this develop- Dranesville Planning Commis- ment without a great deal of permanent sioner John Ulfelder announced last damage to the ecosystem and the water- Wednesday, Sept. 14, a decision on The shed.” Photo contributed Gulick’s Group application to develop 11 GFCA member Sam Cappiello told mem- Arthur Kingdom recommended that the Planning Commission come to acres of forested land would be deferred bers of the GFCA that he has hired his own the 11 acres of a potential development project to see sunlight coming until Oct. 19, 2016. The record will remain private arborist to conduct a study of the through hundreds of mature trees. “It is idyllic,” he said. open to allow further feedback. trees he believes will be removed by the The Gulick Group applied to rezone the proposed development. 11-acre property at the “terminus of Cappiello told GFCA’s membership that Challedon Road” to permit development of he asked Ulfelder, a Great Falls resident, if a 10-lot cluster single family subdivision at the Planning Commission vote can be de- a density of 0.91 dwelling units per acre. layed until he has time to give the county The forested, 11-acre parcel is composed his findings. of moderate slopes that steepen towards the Oaks and hickory trees are part of the Piney Run floodplain. property, said Dranesville Tree Commis- Arthur Kingdom testified before the com- sioner Bob Vickers. mission in the summer, calling the property “They will be clear cutting about seven idyllic. He described for Planning Commis- acres,” said Vickers, at a Town meeting held sioners sunlight shining through hundreds by Great Falls Citizens Association on Mon- of trees on Challedon Drive, and the birds day, July 18, attended by more than 50 singing at sunrise. members. Fairfax County Planning staff have al- GFCA officials encouraged members to ready recommended approval of the rede- give the Planning Commission and Board velopment. of Supervisors their feedback. Kingdom said the land with steep slopes At the Town meeting, GFCA president is not suitable for development because Bill Canis announced to the member- stormwater would run down the slopes to ship that GFCA has formed a a floodplain, then to a creek that runs to stormwater task force. “The county has the Potomac River, and then into the Chesa- not always been astute enough on gov- peake Bay. erning stormwater. That’s why we are “I have thought long and hard about forming a stormwater task force,” whether I oppose this development be- within GFCA’s environment committee.
The Gulick Group proposes 10 single-family detached dwellings.
Great Falls Historic Marker Rededication
reat Falls residents, in coordination with the Virginia Depart- Gment of Transportation, will rededicate on Saturday, Sept. 24 a historical marker commemorating the 1861 Battle of Dranesville. At the community’s request, VDOT has moved the marker onto Georgetown Pike and the site of this Civil War battle. The pro- gram, including remarks by local historians Karen Washburn and John Waggoner and Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville), will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the nearby Dranesville Church of the Brethren, 11500 Leesburg Pike (Route 7 and next to the Seneca Hill Animal Hospital and Spa). Local boy scout troops and Civil War re-enactors will partici- pate and period music will be performed. Illustration of the Battle of Dranesville found in the Jan. 11, 1862 edition of Harper’s Weekly. This full page illustration shows the Union artillery firing across the Leesburg Pike and towards the distant Confederates in what is now part of Reston, Virginia. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2016 ❖ 3 News Paint Great Falls Competition Winners Announced
he Arts of Great Falls’ annual Plein Air Com- Tpetition brought out 18 artists from Balti- more, Washington D.C., and North- ern Virginia to paint the scenery in Great Falls. Participants had Thurs- day through Saturday to create and submit up to 3 pieces painted in Plein Air (outdoors). The most popular locations were Great Falls Park, L’Auberge Chez Francois, Colvin Run Mill, Riverbend Park, Krops Crops, and Turner Farm Park. The community was able to join in the fun through a free painting dem- Photo by Julie Casso onstration Saturday afternoon with Winners, from left: Lissa Abrams, Michael McSorley, Competition Juror Jill Banks. A Marjorie Sharer, and Lori Goll. [Not pictured: Robert dozen interested people observed Gilbert] Jill Banks as she created a plein air painting from blank canvas in 3 Celebrate Great Falls Foundation are Wednesday, noon-4 p.m. and short hours. The Plein Air Competi- and participants for a successful Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All tion winners were announced by event. It was a pleasure to share the paintings are for sale. The Arts Banks at the awards reception Sat- town we love for the competition.” of Great Falls is the local chari- urday evening including the People’s The Paint Great Falls submis- table non-profit art foundation Choice Award for which everyone sions will be on display in the which provides an art school, present voted. The Arts of Great Arts of Great Falls Gallery (756 working artists’ studio space, Falls Executive Director Julie Casso Walker Road in Great Falls) now and art events & activities for said, “Thanks to the event sponsor through Sept. 24. Open hours the community.
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airfax County Public Schools superintendent Dr. Karen Garza is resigning, just months Fafter the FCPS board renewed her contract through June 30, 2020. Garza informed the board in the afternoon on Sep. 19 that her resignation would take effect on or be- fore Dec. 16, 2016. The first woman superintendent of FCPS said she’s accepted the position of president and chief execu- tive officer of Columbus, Ohio-based Battelle for Kids, a not-for-profit education organization. “I am so grateful for the opportunity to have served this world class school system since June 2013,” Garza said in a letter to the school system. “It has been an honor and privilege to have worked with the dedicated and professional staff who make FCPS the finest school system in the country. “I extend to you my deepest gratitude for your tre- File photo courtesy of FCPS mendous support,” Garza continued. “I am so proud From parents and teachers she’s talked to and seen to have been a part of this outstanding system and react on her Facebook feed, Palchik summarized this great community. I wish Fairfax County Public “people are devastated.” Schools much continued success in the coming “This is the best time for us to have stability,” she years.” continued. “Teachers are just concerned. She’s fought so much for the budget, their salaries. We want to GARZA INFORMED the full board in a closed ses- make sure we continue on the track.” sion following their work session on Monday. Provi- Kevin Hickerson is president of the Fairfax Educa- dence District representative Dalia Palchik said there tion Association, a union for teachers, custodians, was shock, gasping and crying among the members. bus drivers and support staff. He said of the teachers “We feared she would be taken away, but hoped it wouldn’t be so soon,” Palchik said. See Garza, Page 7
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From Page 6 the largest investment in FCPS teacher compensation in a de- he’s talked with and seen react on cade,” Evans said. Facebook, reaction to her resigna- “Under her leadership, FCPS has tion has been “overwhelming posi- embarked on a path that will tive” and that she’s definitely go- transform our schools in positive ing to be missed. ways that benefit all children, our “She put a lot of chips into the employees, and our community. middle,” Hickerson said, “with a The School Board is committed to lot of help from the community maintaining this path as we find and organizations like ourselves new leadership.” we got it done. It will be really tough to replace her and her lead- AN INTERIM SUPERINTEN- ership.” DENT will be named soon by the School Board chair Sandy Evans School Board, Evans said. They’ll sent out a letter in reaction prais- also go over details of a search ing Garza as “a transformational process for Garza’s replacement in leader who has had a tremendous the next several weeks. impact on our schools, families “For a county this size, it’s go- and most importantly the children ing to attract very strong candi- of Fairfax County.” dates,” said Hickerson. “I don’t Evans highlighted Garza’s “vi- have any worries in a sense we’ll sion, candor and grace” in success- find someone good, I just don’t fully implementing later high know how they’ll compare to Dr. school start times, full-day Mon- Garza.” days for elementary schools and Palchik likened Dr. Garza to reducing elementary school class Mary Poppins. “She’s come in and sizes during her tenure. moved us in the right direction,” “A tireless advocate for teachers, Palchik said. “Around the table, all she navigated one of the most of us, we’re just in awe of who she challenging budget environments is, how high she’s raised the bar in recent memory, and achieved for our system.”
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[email protected] LuAnn Bennett and increased investment in re- been part of the bipartisan major- We need to keep Congress- newable energy. She supports both ity that increased our national se- woman Barbara Comstock who David Griffin on the Issues Marketing Assistant the right to bear arms and com- curity and defense funding, passed has been working hard 703-778-9431 To the Editor: mon sense gun laws to close loop- important heroin legislation and — for and in Virginia — work- [email protected] Padraic Buckley’s letter in the holes that currently allow terror- human trafficking legislation that ing for us. She’s everywhere work- September 14-20 edition of the ists to buy assault weapons. She Barbara worked extensively on, ing Editor & Publisher McLean Connection (“Why supports land conservation and and she’s fought for new legisla- with her constituents and knows Mary Kimm Comstock?”) repeated, almost preserving the rural character of tion that passed the House and the priorities of our District and [email protected] word for word, the attack on the western part of Loudoun awaits a Senate vote to provide has @MaryKimm LuAnn Bennett appearing in his County. All this and more is clearly more funding for cures for chronic delivered. I know she will con- Executive Vice President Sept. 15 letter in the Sun Gazette set forth on her campaign website. diseases. All this, and we can’t for- tinue to work hard for us on the Jerry Vernon newspaper. Leaving aside Mr. Second, I disagree with Mr. get her role in passing the 5 year issues 703-549-0004 Buckley’s unseemly personal re- Buckley’s statement that the transportation bill – as the only that matter most to the 10th [email protected] marks about Bennett (which choice in the 10th District member in the regional delegation District. Editor in Chief should have no place in an elec- shouldn’t be affected by where the in the majority on the Transporta- Steven Mauren tion campaign), I take issue with candidates stand on Donald tion Committee – she had a seat Stephanie Marshall Managing Editor two statements he made in his let- Trump. I submit that if Trump at the table in the conference com- Oakton Kemal Kurspahic Art/Design: ters. were to become President, it mittee to get more resources for Laurence Foong, John Heinly First, anyone paying attention to would matter a great deal whether congestion relief and reforming Production Manager: the race in the 10th Congressional our representative in Congress has Metro. She has also been a leader LuAnn Bennett: Geovani Flores District knows the claim that the the courage to oppose him. demanding accountability and Result-oriented Special Assistant to the Publisher Bennett campaign “is not about transparency from Metro. These Jeanne Theismann the issues” is false. From all I’ve William Shapiro are all issues vital to Virginians To the Editor: [email protected] seen, heard and read, Ms. Bennett McLean and Virginia’s economy. Let me introduce LuAnn @TheismannMedia supports legislation mandating The truth is the Democrat in the Bennett, Democrat running equal pay for men and women 10th District race hasn’t even lived against Barbara Comstock to rep- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 doing the same work. She is “pro- Comstock’s in our District for most of the past resent us in the 10th District. [email protected] choice” and against cuts in federal decade. She notably leaves out her LuAnn is one of us; grew up in a funding for Planned Parenthood. Record of Ac- Arlington County years when she middle class family, attended pub- She supports full-day kindergarten lived with her husband, former 8th lic university, married, and with for Loudoun County (one of the complishments District Rep. Jim Moran. And, it her husband started a business and few jurisdictions in Virginia that To the Editor: turns out she was recruited not by had 3 boys. Life got harder in 1994 doesn’t have it), and the funding Now that the campaign season anyone in the 10th District – but when her husband died and in of universal “pre-K” programs. She has kicked off and both candidates by partisans in Washington, D.C. 2008 when the economy col- is in favor of paid family leave. She in the 10th District have ads run- and the 8th District. She has failed lapsed, but she worked harder and advocates a phased-in increase in ning on TV – it’s very helpful to to make any case for why she is smarter - didn’t miss a payroll – the federal minimum wage to $15 compare the stark differences. running to represent an area to an hour. Bennett wants funding to Barbara Comstock’s ad includes which she seems to have so little See Letters, Page 9
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From Page 8 A few weeks ago my twin daugh- Inspiring the Next Space Pioneers, ters started the first grade. Aside Innovators, Researchers, and Ex- and raised 3 fine young men. Dur- from a quieter house, it’s always plorers (INSPIRE) Women Act sup- ing those difficult years she exciting to send them back to porting funding for NASA pro- worked on projects that created school because of how happy they grams that encourage women to job opportunities for over a thou- are to show my wife and I the ac- pursue STEM careers. This IN- sand workers of all levels, and as tivities they did during the day. SPIRE Women Act will positively a businesswoman learned the ne- While I have always recognized benefit girls, and hopefully even cessity of bringing all sides to the my daughter’s’ potential, it has my own daughters when they pur- table to work out solutions. She become more evident through sue higher learning. Empowering also found time to work for the their positive engagement with young women and girls to pursue children and families of the Metro their new school activities. They’ve a course toward STEM careers area and across the state as an been engaged deeply in learning, demonstrates how focused Bar- appointee on Governor Warner’s through the books they bring bara is on providing equal oppor- Virginia Healthcare Foundation, home, the coloring projects they’re tunities to all students. Women are and on Governor Kaine’s Climate working on or their confidence in critical to encouraging innovation, Change Commission, the I Have a advancing to more difficult math, and as a father, my hope has been Dream Foundation, and Turn- and it makes me a proud father to to see my girls continue to reach around for Children Foundation. see their progress. their potential in all possible en- The 10th District now needs LuAnn These two girls remind me of deavors. Bennett and her common sense why I’ll be supporting Congress- Hundreds of young women have result-oriented work ethic to rep- woman Barbara Comstock this also participated in Barbara’s resent us! November. Seeing Barbara’s suc- “10th Congressional District Young cessful record with legislation and Women Leadership Program” for Linda Burchfiel her district program opportunities, junior high and high school aged McLean I know she girls. This is the first Congressional understands the importance of program that has supported advo- helping the next generation of cating for women to pursue lead- Comstock Helps young women reach their poten- ership in all fields. I appreciated tial. She has been a strong advo- she had leaders from diverse po- Young Women cate for women and has created litical party backgrounds because numerous opportunities for young Barbara understands empowering Reach Their girls and women in the 10th young women and girls is not a Congressional District to suc- political agenda, but something Potential ceed. To the Editor: This past year she authored the See Letters, Page 13
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aula DeMarco dreads one time of day the Service dogs in training and inmate trainers sit together at St Marys most: weekday evenings at 5:30. It’s the Correctional Center in West Virginia. Ptime she has set aside for her children be- Photo Courtesy of Bullis School gin their homework. That means no screen Faculty and staff at the Bullis School have time, music or other distractions. restructured the way they assign home- “When my son entered fifth grade last year it was work to foster a feeling of success, confi- How I Spent My like running into a brick wall,” she said. “We were in dence and independence. shock by how much more homework he had than when he was in the lower grades. It was stressful and “If a parent is having to interact with their child over there were a lot of tears shed — both mine and his.” homework, it’s not an independent assignment.” Dylan Kurtz with BUBBY, a puppy who will For many parents and students, homework can be This homework structure can actually create bal- Summer Vacation train to be a paws4people service dog, at St anxiety inducing, especially when there’s a lot of it, ance in the lives of students, she said. “I think the Marys Correctional Center in West Virginia. when it’s intense, when there’s pressure to succeed stress comes from kids wanting to get things perfect and when it’s used as a measure of accomplishment. and parents wanting their children to be successful,” 12 year old Great Falls youth goes to prison prison 24 hours a day. The in- In fact, a study published in the Journal of Experi- said Andreadis. “Kids need time that is unscheduled mate trainers and dogs form an mental Education in 2014 found that students in high- so that they can be creative, find new passions and — to pursue charity and community service. important bond. The dog pro- achieving communities who spend excessive amounts be kids.” Photos by Joan Brady vides unconditional love that of time on homework are more prone to more stress, Researchers say unstructured play, reading, and By Dylan Kurtz many of the inmates may not physical health problems and a lack of balance than other child-initiated activities have as many benefits In his own words ... have ever had. Training the dogs students who have moderate amounts of homework. for children as academics. “Children learn conflict also provides an outlet for the Researchers found that students felt obligated to management skills, develop imagination and creativ- his summer, at the age inmates to do meaningful work. choose homework over other interests. As a result, ity, self-regulation of time and interest, and indepen- Tof 12, I went to prison. During my visit, I met two they didn’t know how to find balance in their lives. dence,” said Shannon N. Davis, associate professor My path to prison is not people “BUMPING” with dogs, Homework in a competitive environment that of sociology at George Mason University in Fairfax. a story about a life of crime. This a veteran named Adam with doesn’t leave time for hobbies or sports can also put “Research has shown that children who are given time is a story about charity and com- PTSD and a girl named Ava in a a strain on family relationships. to play in an unstructured manner, read or otherwise munity service. It all started in wheelchair. Adam was a marine “Homework becomes stressful because parents take determine how they spend their time are much less May 2015 when I helped my in Afghanistan in 2010. He was on the role of homework police,” said Ann Dolin, presi- likely to say, ‘I’m bored’ when they have free time. older brother, Steven, with a hit with an explosive device dur- dent, Educational Connections Tutoring in Fairfax and They know how to entertain themselves rather than charity bake sale. Steven is on ing his deployment and suffered Bethesda. “It’s a role they never envisioned and they needing an adult to structure their time for them.” the autism spectrum and he was a traumatic brain injury (TBI) don’t want, but before they know it, their relation- Navigating that course, deciding how much inde- raising money to help children and other physical injuries. He ships with their children become defined by academ- pendence to give children when it comes to manag- in Brazil with disabilities. This returned with PTS symptoms, ics.” ing free time and their homework, while at the same was my first experience with becomes easily agitated, feels Dolin points to the “Ten-Minute Homework Rule,” time making sure they have the support they need to community service. I liked help- constantly on guard and has a guidelines approved by the National Education Asso- succeed can be challenging, parents and educators ing others and wanted to do short temper. Adam “BUMPED” ciation, which recommend 10 minutes of homework agree. more. Service dog, SOPHIA, listening to a command at St Marys with Rushmore, a huge black per grade level. A first grade student, for example, “I don’t think these two areas are mutually exclu- With the help of my Mom and Correctional Center in West Virginia Labrador Retriever that will help would have 10 minutes of homework each night, sive. We want our kids to take ownership of their pri- Dad, I found new volunteer op- with Adam’s PTSD and help him while a fourth grade student would have 40. Any more orities, but they need some foundational knowledge portunities. I helped at a food ganization that interested me clients and “selects” the person it feel safe. than this would be counterproductive. in order to make these choices from an informed per- pantry in Reston, volunteered at called paws4people. paws4people wants to serve. Kyria Henry, the Ava is 12 years old, just like I “I have known first graders who’ve had an hour or spective,” said Sean Aiken, head of school at BASIS Stop Hunger Now! and packed works with prison inmates to train founder of paws4people, her dad, am. She was perfectly healthy and hour-and-a-half of homework,” said Dolin. “That Independent in McLean. “We need to empower our meals for children at Forest Edge service dogs for veterans and chil- Terry, and other staff observe the and one morning everything is unrealistic.” students to make some of these decisions early on Elementary who rely on school dren with disabilities. This organi- interactions between the service changed. She woke with a Locally, Margaret Andreadis, lower school princi- and then allow them to experience the consequences.” lunch and have no food on zation excited and inspired me be- dogs and humans and evaluate the tremor in her hand and within pal at Bullis School in Potomac, Md., says adminis- Parents’ roles should be setting students up for suc- weekends. I also helped with my cause it combines two of my favor- best match. a few days lost all of her mobil- trators and teachers at her school have restructured cess, recommends Andreadis: “Giving them a quiet brother’s new non-profit bakery, ite things: dogs and helping people I also got to see the special skills ity. She is currently in a wheel- the way they assign homework to focus on quality place to study, checking in with them, asking, ‘What’s Whippourwill. I got to know one with disabilities. I decided I wanted service dogs learn to assist their chair and has limited use of her over quantity. your plan for homework tonight?’ Helping the child of Whippourwill’s customers, to learn more about paws4people. owners. The dogs are trained to arms. Neurologists and Immu- “We’ve scaled back to emphasize our purpose for make the decision but letting the child actually make Joan Brady. Joan, a local pho- Through Joan, my Mom and I pick up things for people who can’t nologists are working to figure homework: teaching students goal setting and time it. Be hands off as much as possible.” tographer and Great Falls resi- were invited to go to a prison that bend over, retrieve things from a out the reason for Ava’s condi- management,” she said. “We’re not using homework Some educators acknowledge that a relaxed ap- dent, does a lot of community works with paws4people’s inmate refrigerator, get the nearest person tion. She has severe anxiety as busy work. Our philosophy has been to create a proach might push parents, particularly those in high- service and asked me if I would training program, paws4prisons. in an emergency, alert the owner which doctors believe may have balance between academics, life at home with family achieving communities, outside their comfort zones. help her with a project. After a long drive to West Virginia, when someone is behind them, come from the sudden change and activities like sports.” “This involves some risk taking on the part of us as I volunteered for her “Hair In we arrived at a hotel where I met help the owner in public places and in her health. Ava “BUMPED” Students at Bullis often have choices over their parents and educators, but I think the benefits are the Air” campaign which raises several client and service dog reduce their stress. with Daphne, a Golden Re- homework assignments, and their tasks are designed worth it,” said Aiken. “We need to pair that with a lot awareness of children in foster teams. The next morning we went All of these skills are taught to triever who will assist Ava with to foster a feeling of success, confidence and inde- of support and discussion about why academic care who are available for adop- to St. Marys Correctional Center to the dogs by prison inmates who are pendence. achievement matters, specifically that we are learn- tion. When I helped her that day, witness a “BUMP.” A “BUMP” is called inmate trainers. The dogs “The emphasis is on small successes. We want stu- ing things in order to make connections and ask ques- Joan told me about another or- when a service dog meets various live with the inmate trainers in See Youth, Page 12 dents to feel good about themselves,” said Andreadis. tions about the world around us.”
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Fully Insured & ated from The University of Tampa on Class A Licensed May 7. He graduated with a Bachelor of Kevin Paul Keena graduated in Since 1999 Science in sport management and a mi- May 2015 with a B.A. in history and vi- nor in marketing. sual arts from Hampden-Sydney College. He hails from Vienna. Savannah Kathleen McBride was awarded an $8,000 four-year Fraternal Jacob M. Farrar graduated summa Free Estimates College Scholarship in a national compe- cum laude with a B.S. in biology from Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com tition by Modern Woodmen of America. Hampden-Sydney College in May 2016. 703-999-2928 She is the daughter of Stephen and Lezlie He hails from Oakton. McBride, McLean. She plans to attend Reed College in Portland, Ore. Mary R. Brown of Oakton gradu- ated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Brendan Mullen, Langley HS Class University, Daytona Beach, FL with a of 2011, was awarded a prestigious sum- Bachelor of Science in Meteorology and mer Research Fellowship by the Drexel a Bachelor of Science in Computational University College of Medicine to study Mathematics, cum laude. She will be the effects of concussion on mice. continuing with graduate work at East Brendan will present his results at the Carolina University. College of Medicine’s annual research event, Discovery Day, in October 2016. Kelsey Waddill, of Vienna, was Former Langley ice hockey goalie, con- named to the dean’s list for academic tinues his support of children’s special excellence for the fall 2015 semester at hockey by volunteering for the Philadel- Johns Hopkins University. Waddill is the phia Flyer’s youth special hockey team. daughter of Charles and Deborah Waddill and attended James Madison Dov Cohen, of Vienna, received a High School. bachelor of arts degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exer- Elisabetta Cantatore, of Great cises in May 2016. Falls, a psychology major, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall Neal Daniel Dawson, of Vienna, semester at George Mason University. graduated from Averett University in May 2016 with a master of business ad- Sarah Boyle from Marshall High ministration degree. School, Razan Elbaba from Oakton High School, and Rosy Courtney Laine Vereide, of Molina from Fairfax High School Vienna, graduated magna cume laude were recognized at the annual Scholas- from Elon University on May 21, 2016, tic Art Awards ceremony with a 2016 with a Bachelors degree in English and Uphoff Scholarship from the Arts Coun- a Classical Studies minor. cil of Fairfax County. Each student received a $1,000 prize and their work is Brandon D. Kendrick, of Vienna, is on public display at the Ernst Community on the spring 2016 deans list at Cultural Center from Feb. 21 through Hampden-Sydney College. March 3. To find out more about the Arts Council’s Uphoff Scholarships program, Robert P. Buttarazzi, of Vienna, is visit http://artsfairfax.org/grants/pro- on the spring 2016 deans list at grams/uphoffscholarship. Great Falls Youth Goes to Prison From Page 11 nating revenue from the event to the organization. There will retrieving and carrying items be paws4people service dogs at for her. She will also assist with both fundraisers. Guests will chair transfers and help with have a chance to meet and in- Ava’s anxiety. teract with them. Increasing After my prison trip I had a awareness and raising money better understanding of the or- for the organization will help ganization and decided to de- provide service dogs for more vote some of my free time to people like Adam and Ava. My paws4people. I am partnering efforts will also help the inmate with local businesses in Great trainers continue their work to- Falls throughout the year. wards becoming better mem- bers of society. The trainers and COMING EVENTS: My events clients both benefit and so do include a fundraiser at Mookie’s I. I feel great about what I am BBQ on Oct. 5 and a charity ride doing. at the Great Falls Cycle Studio on Oct. 22. Mookie’s will give You can follow Dylan and his 10 percent of proceeds from the charity projects at https:// entire day to paws4people. www.facebook.com/ Great Falls Cycle Studio is do- dylandonates/
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From Page 9 business in the middle of a reces- trict, I recognize the importance sion and never missed a payroll. of being represented by someone everyone can work towards. 3. LuAnn is a pragmatic prob- who not only has first-hand knowl- Supporting positive legislation lem-solver. In business, and in her edge and experience in world of and recognizing potential leader- public service, she knows how to business, but who also agrees that ship in young women and girls work together with people on all employees, no matter their gender, transcends any political talking sides of an issue to make progress should be treated equally and paid point, and Barbara clearly looks and deliver results. She can help the same for the same work. forward to continuing her advo- get our Congress and our govern- As a woman business owner, cacy for women. ment working again. LuAnn Bennett understands the 4. LuAnn shares the values of the harsh history of discrimination, Dr. Stan Idiculla 10th District. LuAnn is a pro-busi- especially gender discrimination. Vienna ness, progressive Democrat who As a longtime real estate execu- believes in equality and opportu- tive, LuAnn Bennett knows how to nity for all. run a business and create jobs Reasons to Vote 5. LuAnn is a public servant. while providing important services LuAnn has lived in Northern Vir- to residential and commercial cus- For LuAnn ginia for 35 years, and has served tomers. on the Virginia Climate Change Also, and not everyone knows Bennett Commission and the Virginia this, but LuAnn Bennett and To the Editor: Healthcare Foundation. She is also former Redskin Brig Owens run a Padraic Buckley’s letter asks involved in numerous charitable highly regarded sports represen- “Why Comstock? ” (Connection, and community organizations. tation business for many well- September 14-20, 2016). Yet the Comstock votes the party line 90 known NFL players, including letter fails to make the case. There percent of the time. We need an many Redskin players. are many reasons to vote for independent voice in Congress not On the other hand, Rep. Barbara Comstock’s opponent in the 10th a rubber stamp for the alt-right Comstock has not only spent most District. agenda in the House. of her career in politics – either as Reasons To Vote For LuAnn a lawyer representing politicians Bennett: J. Jay Volkert or as politician herself who voted 1. LuAnn is not a politician. Vienna repeatedly against equal pay for She’s a successful small-business women. owner who has helped create jobs In short, LuAnn Bennett has the and opportunity in our region. Experience the background, experience and com- 2. LuAnn is a fighter. She has mitment that Virginia’s 10th District faced challenges in life and over- 10th District needs in the U.S. House of Repre- come them. After her husband sentatives. Rick’s sudden passing, she raised Needs three boys as a single, working To the Editor: Ed Rothschild mom. She took over the family As a voter in Virginia’s 10th Dis- McLean lost (adj): 1. unable to find Bulletin Board To have community events listed in the Connection, send to connectionnewspapers.com/ Calendar/. The deadline for submissions is noon on Friday. SUNDAY/SEPT. 25 the way. 2. not appreciated McLean Area AAUW Open House. The Retiree Real Estate Education Arthritis Exercise Instructor. For McLean Area Branch of the American Association announces free public these and other volunteer or understood. 3. no longer Association of University Women service seminars for October, 2016, on opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY (AAUW) will hold an open house at 2 Decluttering, Ageing in Place, and 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ p.m. at the McLean Community Downsizing, given at McLean, Falls olderadults and click on Volunteer owned or known Center. The public is invited. Winners Church, and Marshall High Schools. Solutions. of the scholarships to Trinity, These are part of a series of 8 free The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton- Marymount, and George Mason seminars on real estate issues unique Vienna has an urgent need for universities will be introduced, as well to retirees. Seminars are free to the volunteer drivers to take area seniors as the high school science fair female public and are presented in the to medical appointments and other awardee. The scholarships are funded evenings at Fairfax County public activities. Opportunities to volunteer through part of the proceeds of the schools. For more information, or to for other services are also available. annual AAUW Used Book Fair Sept. register for a seminar, go to No long-term commitment and hours 16-18. All the activities and projects of RetireeRealEstate.org. are flexible to fit your schedule.Visit the branch will be featured as well. The Northern Virginia Long Term www.scov.org or contact the Care Ombudsman Program Volunteer Coordinator at 703-281- needs volunteer advocates for 5086 or email [email protected]. MONDAY/OCT. 17 residents in nursing homes and Vienna Toastmasters. 2nd and 4th St. Johns Wood is on the Reston P assisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Wednesdays from 7:30-9 p.m., at the and Z Preliminary Agenda. The Callahan at 703-324-5861, TTY 711 Vienna Community Center on the 2nd meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in or email floor room opposite the elevator, 120 the North County Government Center. [email protected]. Also Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. A friendly 12000 Bowman Towne Road, Reston. visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ place to get comfortable with public Due to the potentially large amount of olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/. speaking and impromptu speaking for community input, the residents are Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive new and experienced speakers. Open asked to submit their tinput ten days older adults to medical to the public. in advance of the meeting. The public appointments and wellness Run With the Doctor. Every other comment will be limited as follows: programs. For these and other Saturday at 7 a.m. 8230 Boone Blvd., Helping Animals Find Individual citizen comment: Two volunteer opportunities, call 703-324- Tysons Corner. The Center for minutes per person, representative for 5406, TTY 711 or visit Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Their Way Since 2001 HOA or neighborhood organization: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults offers its services in a convenient Four minutes per organization. and click on Volunteer Solutions. format to runners at this running Respite Care volunteers give family event. Free. facebook.com/ caregivers of a frail older adult a well- runwiththedoctor. ONGOING deserved break so they can go Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Passages Divorce Care. Tuesdays shopping, attend a doctor’s Scholarship Program. Those Volunteers needed for adoption events, fostering, 6:45 to 9:00 p.m. beginning appointment or just have coffee with a enrolled in a Virginia college or September 13th. Vienna Presbyterian friend. Volunteers visit and oversee university who are pursuing a degree transportation, adoption center caretaking and more. Church is located on the corner of the safety of the older adult for a few in the field of criminal justice are Maple Avenue (Rt. 123) and Park hours each month. Support and eligible for the Virginia Sheriff’s Street in Vienna, Virginia. Cost to training are provided. Contact 703- Institute Scholarship Program; cover materials $20, scholarships 324-7577, TTY 711, or recommendation letter needed. 703- Adopt/Donate/Volunteer available. 703-938-9050, [email protected]. 246-3251, [email protected] www.viennapres.org, or send an email The Lewinsville Senior Center in or http://vasheriffsinstitute.org/ to [email protected]. McLean needs a Certified scholarship/. www.lostdogandcatrescue.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2016 ❖ 13 Food Meals Tax Forum to Be Meet the executive chef at Held Sept. 29 Cooking with Passion McLean’s Saint Germain Catering. The League of Women Vot- By Alexandra Greeley ers of the Fairfax Area The Connection (LWVFA) will sponsor a Meals Tax Forum at the au- ditorium of Luther Jackson ow many Northern Middle School, 3020 Gal- Virginia foodies lows Road, Falls Church, on know that executive H Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. The mod- chef Jeff Witte, for- erated forum will feature merly at the Airlie Center in panelists on both sides of the Warrenton, has become the execu- issue. The panel will also tive chef at McLean’s Saint “When I first arrive, I take written questions from Germain Catering? the audience. Questions may Probably not many, and if you say a lot of ‘good also be submitted in advance loved his food back then, you need by writing to league@lwv- to host an event, or check into get- mornings’, check out fairfax.org. ting his “to-go” lunchbox, to the drivers’ delivery “Our League’s mission is to sample his fabulous cooking. educate voters on critical is- A native Californian who grew schedules, and sues in our county, such as up in a food-centric household, the Meals Tax, and to get out Witte attributes his passion for ensure that our the vote,” says Wendy Fox- cooking from his childhood, learn- Grage, the League co-presi- ing to cook unique dishes such as orders have the final dent. During this year’s elec- fried catfish and grits from his tion season, LWVFA is spon- mother, not a usual meal on a fam- touch to ensure that soring many voter drives ily table. In fact, as a teen, he throughout the county to worked in a number of Los Ange- we are surpassing register voters and inform les’ high-end restaurants where he our clients them about what’s on the learned to turn his passion into ballot. some basic culinary skills. From expectations.” On the ballot, Fairfax there, Witte enrolled in Le Cordon County voters will Bleu culinary school in Pasadena. —Jeff Witte choose whether to levy Seemingly, his move to Virginia a meals’ tax. State law was preordained: Witte did his authorizes counties, cities, externship at Airlie Center, and and towns to levy a tax on upon graduation, returned to Vir- prepared food and bever- ginia to apply for a job there. This ages, commonly called a experience shaped his passion for “meals tax,” subject to cer- using farm-fresh, local ingredients, tain restrictions. Most coun- sourcing as much as possible from Photo contributed ties, including Fairfax regional farms. Jeff Witte County, may levy a meals tax Now with many years of high- only if the voters approve the end kitchen experience at Airlie, staff of line cooks, pastry chefs, ample,” Witte said; “and we came are surpassing our clients expec- tax by referendum. Witte was looking for a smaller kitchen helpers, and truck drivers up with Bundt cupcakes made tations.” Then he chats with his If approved, the revenues venue to express his creative culi- as the company is slowly expand- with goat cheese, walnuts, and boss, the line staff, the pastry generated will be dedicated nary vibes and he discovered ing its area reach from Maryland, orange zest.” The daily goal, he chefs, and then moves into the to the following purposes: McLean’s Saint Germain Catering. D.C., Northern Virginia, and said, is to create some new items. kitchen to make sure all stations * 70 percent of the net rev- Owned and operated by Mina Warrenton. And as part of their Not surprisingly, Witte’s day are working properly. enues to Fairfax County Pub- Ebrahimi, who started in the food culinary jobs, the kitchen staff is starts rather early: he arrives at “It has been quite something lic Schools. world at a very early age, work- always embellishing current reci- work between 4:30 and 5 a.m. coming here,” he said. “So much * 30 percent of the net rev- ing at her family-owned Tiffany’s pes and coming up with different “When I first arrive,” he said, “I is going on that my head is spin- enues to County services, Bakery in Seven Corners. She later twists. “We have talked about us- say a lot of ‘good mornings’, check ning …in the best way!” capital improvements and opened Saint Germain Café at ing jalapeños in desserts. We al- out the drivers’ delivery schedules, property tax relief. Tyson’s Galleria, and subsequently ways look for different elements and ensure that our orders have Saint Germain Catering, 8455 What is a Meals Tax? A launched the catering business. on the cheese platters, for ex- the final touch to ensure that we Tyco Rd, Vienna, 703-506-9396 meals tax is a tax on all “Mina has so much energy and ready-to-eat prepared food business sense,” said Witte. “She and beverages at restau- impressed me at the first inter- Goat Cheese-Fig Bundt Cakes rants, as well as grocery view.” Makes twelve 3 ounce muffins or Goat Cheese-Fig Bundt priate pan liners. If using muffin tins, lightly grease or line stores, convenience stores Evidently that feeling was mu- Cakes with paper liners. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. about 30 mini Bundt cakes and delicatessens. It would tual. Witte, who has been on staff Sift together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Set aside. not apply to groceries nor to for several months, has immersed 3 cups all-purpose flour Cream together the sugar, butter, salt and honey in a mixer vending machines. It does, himself in this busy catering com- 2 teaspoons baking powder bowl with paddle attachment on medium speed until mixture however, include ready-to- pany. “We do an extensive amount 2 tablespoons honey is smooth and light in color, about 5 minutes. Scrape down 1 cups sugar eat foods, such as food from of corporate catering,” he said, “in- bowl periodically. 10 tablespoon butter, room temperature Whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil. Add the deli counter or salad bar cluding breakfasts, lunches, din- 1 teaspoon salt to the butter-sugar mixture in 2 to 3 additions until well com- at a supermarket/grocery ners and a variety of business 2 medium eggs bined. Scrape down bowl as needed. store. It does include alco- events, from Fortune 500 to local 5 ounces buttermilk Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix on low speed until tablespoon vanilla extract evenly moistened. Fold in the figs, orange zest, fig spread, holic and non-alcoholic bev- businesses,” adding that Saint 2 æ ounces vegetable oil goat cheese and toasted walnuts. erages served with a meal. It Germain also caters weddings, 1 cup diced figs Fill Bundt pans three-quarters full with batter; if using does apply to prepared foods birthdays, anniversaries, baby Zest of half an orange muffin tins, fill 6 1/2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled served at food trucks. showers, and a host of other pri- with 3 ounces batter. 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped Gently tap the filled tins to release and air bubbles.Bake for vate events. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 15 to 20 minutes for mini Bundt cakes, 20 to 30 minutes for For more about what’s on the To fulfill the day’s orders, Witte 1 tablespoon fig jam muffins, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes ballot, visit http://www.lwv- said that he works with a full time honey butter from brushing on after baking out clean. Cool for a few minutes in pan then unmold, and fairfax.org/Ballot2016.html. Coat bundt cake pans with a light film of fat or use appro- brush honey butter on the top. 14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Photo courtesy of Patty Schuebel
Jessica Evans of Arlington, Martin Schuebel of Great Falls, Raci Matzke of Great Falls, Patti Cooksey, Cliff Cooksey (both of Oakton) and Patty Schuebel of Great Falls are part of the top fundraising team, “Steps for Dad.” Walking to End Alzheimer’s Northern Virginia walk 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Sept. 25 in Northern Virginia SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 By Marilyn Campbell Time: Registration at 1:30 p.m (Program at 2:30 p.m. (Walk The Connection at 3 p.m. Route Length: 1 and 2 miles Location: (Reston Town Center(, 11900 Market St., (Reston, hen Paula Dierkes was growing up in VA 20190( Arlington, she would often hear fam- Contact: ( Sonya Amartey(, 703-766-9025 Wily stories of a grandfather who sat [email protected] on his front porch screaming at his neighbors and asking for his shotgun. She recalls a port each other and to raise awareness about grandmother who shut out her family, literally, by Alzheimer’s and offer support for families going closing doors and windows when they came to visit. through it,” said Belanger. “As a child, I thought they were just grumpy, old Participants form teams to honor a loved one af- people,” said Dierkes. “But looking back, I realize fected by the disease. that it was probably Alzheimer’s.” Schuebel is the captain of her team, “Steps for Dierkes’ mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dad.” This will be Belanger’s ninth year joining the Disease and now lives in the memory care unit of a event with her team, “Walkers for Miriam and Anita.” Fairfax nursing facility. “She is this woman I see, who Dierkes’ team is called the “Baldinelli Battlers.” looks like my mom, but it’s not my mom,” said “We may have this disease genetically in our fam- Dierkes. “It’s not the same woman who I would go ily,” said Dierkes. “So we’re fighting this together and to crafts fairs with and have working to get the word out coffee with. That’s what’s so and raise awareness and sad about this disease.” ”You don’t really money.” Ilissa Belanger lost both her Each walker will also join a mother and mother-in-law to understand how horrible ceremony to honor those af- Alzheimer’s. “My mother-in- fected by Alzheimer’s disease. law had it for 10 years before this disease is until it Known as the Promise Garden she died,” said Belanger who affects you directly.” Ceremony, the experience lives in Fairfax. “Shortly after, gives walkers an opportunity my mother was diagnosed and — Patty Schuebel, Great Falls to receive a promise flower suffered with it for five years. and write a personal message So it was back-to-back. The experience makes you on it. Colored flowers used for ceremony represent realize how devastating it can be on your loved ones.” the diverse reasons participants join the walk. Patty Schuebel of Great Falls says her father has Blue represents someone with Alzheimer’s or de- been living with Alzheimer’s for nearly seven years. mentia. Purple is for someone who has lost a loved “It’s been quite eye-opening to go through this jour- one to the disease. Yellow represents someone who ney with him,” she said. “You don’t really understand is currently supporting or caring for someone with how horrible this disease is until it affects you di- Alzheimer’s. Orange is for everyone who supports rectly.” the cause and vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. It is personal experiences like these that have led “I would love to be able to give my kids the gift of Dierkes, Schuebel, Belanger and thousands of oth- saying ‘I know an Alzheimer’s survivor,’ said Dierkes. ers to join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End “We’re looking forward to that day when there is a Alzheimer’s in Northern Virginia, an event designed treatment, or better yet a cure, for this wicked dis- to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, ease.” support and research. Held each year in September, The 2016 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Northern Vir- World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, more than 600 ginia is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 25. For more in- communities around the country join the effort. This formation visit http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2016/ year, the Northern Virginia event will be held on Sept. DC-NationalCapitalArea?fr_id=8887&pg=entry or 25 at the Reston Town Center in Reston. contact( Sonya Amartey( at 703-766-9025 or “The walk brings the community together to sup- [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2016 ❖ 15 Calendar
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ONGOING Laura Nichols – Great Falls Farmers Market. Pottery Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 778 Walker Road Great Falls. http:// Donna greatfallsfarmersmarket.org/ Visitor Center Museum 9200 Old Barnako – Dominion Dr, McLean. Everyday Jewelry through Oct. 10 - 5 p.m. Museum exhibits include the Patowmack Canal, Ecology of the Falls, American Indians, Potomac Watershed, Kayaking and a Kids room. Two audiovisual presentations play on the Great Falls Artists Welcome Community quarter hour: Film - George Washington Visualizing a Nation, and park slideshow – History of Great Falls. www.nps.gov/grfa Great Falls Studios invite the community to Canoe and Kayak Rentals at th This year’s tour is sponsored Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills the 13 Annual Tour promoting creativity. Street, Great Falls. jointly by Sun Design Remod- May 20 through Oct. 14. Boating Hours eling Specialists and are Friday to Sunday 9 - 5 p.m., and ne of the oldest Broadway Gallery. holidays May through October. The river is wide and relatively relaxed in and most distin- Meet Sun Design’s cre- this section, so it’s a great place for guished art ative staff at 1052 Leigh new kayakers. 703-759-9018 for boat O rental and ramp openings. events in North- Mill Road (Saturday and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ ern Virginia, the Great Falls Stu- Sunday hours only), tour riverbend-park/ dios 2016 Art Tour, will take a home they have reno- Fishing Rod Rentals 8700 Potomac place on Friday, Oct. 14; Satur- vated. Theirs is a tradi- Hills Street, Great Falls. Rentals available during visitor center hours. day, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. tion of exquisite design, Fishing tackle and live bait are 16, 2016. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each expert Northern VA home available for purchase. Reservations day. Fifty-eight Great Falls Stu- remodeling and enduring required for group rentals. $6/rental (2hr max). Valid driver’s license dios member artists will open relationships. GFS mem- required. Our rod/reel combinations their creative spaces that week- ber artist Edwin Behrens are perfect for beginners and end. A self-guided driving tour will be displaying his children. A Virginia or Maryland freshwater fishing license is required includes 20 home-based or photography at the resi- for persons 16 years or older. The group studios and galleries. dence. Learn more at park does not sell fishing licenses. This is an opportunity to meet Marthe McGrath – Painting http:// www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ riverbend-park/ some of the most talented art- www.sundesigninc.com/ Colvin Run Mill open 11 - 4 p.m. ists in the Metro area, repre- Meander down the back roads Broadway Gallery, 1025-J daily, closed Tuesday. 10017 Colvin senting an eclectic mix of exper- Dee Montis – Pastels of scenic Great Falls to visit artists Seneca Rd., is one of the larg- Run Rd, Great Falls. Fairfax County’s operational 19th century water tise in all the visual arts. Some in historic outbuildings, remote est framing design centers in powered gristmill, offers recreational have studied at the nation’s top pating artists. Volunteers will be sheds, converted garages, contem- the Washington, D.C. area. and educational activities for all ages art schools and others trained available to assist guests in map- porary houses, a church and other They will be offering a 20 per- through daily tours, school programs and special events. Fees: $7/adult, overseas, learning skills that ping a route. Self starters can unusual structures. Painters, pot- cent discount coupon that can $6 students 16+ with ID, $5 children result in impressive creativity. download the tour brochure and ters, sculptors, jewelry designers, be used to frame art purchased & seniors. Winter Hours: January & Their work defines quality and learn more about the artists at photographers, quilters and many on the tour. GFS member art- February, 11am-4pm, last tour 3pm. Admission to park is FREE except for diversity, imagination and cul- www.GreatFallsStudios.com. Be- others are eager to discuss their ists Caron and Sue Broadway some special events. tural traditions. gin at any location on the route. creative processes. An outstanding will exhibit in the shop during Lobby Hero 1st Stage Tysons Sept. The event is family friendly Parking is available at each. Check benefit of participating in the tour the tour. Learn more at http:// 8 - Oct. 9 Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 and and free. It happens rain or the brochure as some studios will is the ability to buy art “Made in broadwaygalleries.net/. GFS 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. 1st shine. Start at Tour Headquar- be closed on Friday. The Tour bro- Great Falls.” Acquiring local art member artists are proud to Stage in Tysons, 1524 Spring Hill ters at the Great Falls Commu- chure also indicates wheelchair supports the community art move- help make their community an Road, Tysons Corner. What does it truly mean to be a hero? While nity Library, 9830 Georgetown accessible venues and spotlights ment. Art on the tour is high qual- artful place. Join them in shar- struggling with a world of conflicting Pike. Pick up a Great Falls Stu- those offering art activities and ity and fairly priced. Remember to ing the joy of creativity by at- truths, the characters grapple with dios 2016 Art Tour brochure demonstrations. bring a checkbook since some art- tending the Great Falls Studios their own realities and those of the people around them. and enjoy an exhibit of partici- ists do not have credit card capa- 2016 Art Tour. www.1ststagetysons.org or 703-854- bility. 1856. Karen Roll Exhibit at Katie’s Coffee House. Begins Sept. 1 through Sept. 30 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Oil painter, Karen Roll, will show her exhibit of landscape paintings titled “Reflections of Nature.” [email protected] / www.karenroll.com September Photography Showcase.Saturday Sept. 3 through 29 Broadway Gallery Fine Art and Custom Framing 1025-J Seneca Road Great Falls. Both the Great Falls Alexandria galleries are featuring photographic works by Fred Eberhart, Goeff Livingston, and more. 703-450-8005 [email protected] www.broadwaygallery.net Art Walk in the Village: First Fridays beginning Sept. 9, 6 - 9 p.m. through Dec.31 at 756 Walker Robin Kent – Photographer Road, Great Falls. Admission free and Dorry Emmer – Quilter/Fiber Artist See Calendar, Page 17
16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 21-27, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Plan Ahead Great Falls SATURDAY-SUNDAY/ OCT. 15-16 From Page 16 Claude Moore Colonial Farm open to the public. Visit: http:// 1771 Market Fair 11 a.m.-4:30 www.greatfallsart.org/artwalk/ p.m. at 6310 Georgetown Pike, ValeArts Fall Show “Artful McLean. In the fall, warm yourself Aspirations” Sept 30 through Oct. by the fires and enjoy autumn 2 at 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 10 a.m. 6 with crisp local apples, warm p.m. Saturday & Sunday at the Vale savory meat pies and hearty Schoolhouse 3124 Fox Mill Rd. breads. Let market entertainers, ValeArts welcomes Reston artist tradesmen, and the militia amuse Betsey Mulloy to the fall show “Artful and educate you.Visit http:// Aspirations”. Contact: Diana Eichler 1771.org/marketfair/ for more or visit valearts.com SATURDAY/ OCT. 29 FRIDAY/SEPT. 23 Concert: The David Trio 4 - 6 Breakfast Near Tiffany’s 8 - 10 p.m. Saint Francis Episcopal a.m. 8045 Leesburg Pike Vienna. Church 9220 Georgetown Pike Tysons Regional Chamber of Great Falls.This Italian ensemble Commerce Women’s Leadership brings the sound of violin, cello, Steve Hibbard/The Connection Council for breakfast at Chef Geoff’s and piano to St. Francis chancel. and learn fashion tips from the The sardonic Shostakovich Op. 67 Alexandra and Seychelle owner of Style Edit. After breakfast, Trio is balanced by a gentle Lawson-Baker of Great we’ll go to Tiffany & Co. for a chance Schubert Notturno and the Falls dressed as Indians to win a $300 giveaway. Cost: $50 spirited energy of Haydn’s A-flat for TRCC chamber members/$55.00 major Trio.Cost: Season pass during the 2015 Hallow- for non-members. To register visit: $150 or $30 at the door. Visit: een Spooktacular held in www.tysonschamber.org http://amadeusconcerts.com/ the Great Falls Village SATURDAY/SEPT. 24 Centre Green. Annual Fall Bazaar.The Great Falls MONDAY/OCT. 31 United Methodist Church will hold Halloween Spooktacular 5 - 7 www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ their annual Fall Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The Spooktacular provides spooktacular p.m. at 10100 Georgetown Pike, younger children with a central Great Falls, (703-759-3705). BBQ place in Great Falls to have fun dinner dessert and beverage for $10. “trick or treating.” Great Falls TUESDAY/NOV. 8, 2016 Youth activities, tools, jewelry and vendors offer candy around the Election Day. General election. accessories and used books. Appraisal Village Green. Pets, on leashes, Visit www.sbe.virginia.gov/ and roadshow 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for are welcome to join in the Pet www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ those registered. Call Carol Wright, Parade. Visit: upcoming.htm 703-582-1640. Community Shredding Day 9 - noon. Parking lot between Patrick Henry Library and Whole Foods. 133 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna. David album, Turns To Gold, on April 8th, Maple Ave East Vienna, VA 22180. Ryan Harris is internationally marking his first official collection as Gain peace of mind by bringing your recognized for playing guitar and an independent artist. Admission: outdated personal documents to our singing in John Mayer’s band. Gabe $20. Visit: http://jamminjava.com/ on-site shredding service provided by Dixon released his sophomore solo event/1243083 TrueShred. Cost: Free [email protected] Fall Festival Harvest Happenings 11 - 2 p.m. McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave. Activities include field games, fall-related arts Visit These Houses of Worship and crafts projects, small pumpkins can be purchased and decorated, Squeals on Wheels Traveling Petting To Highlight Your Faith Community, Zoo will also be on site. Admission $5 at the door; however, infants to call Karen at 703-917-6468 36-month-old children can attend for free. www.mcleancenter.org. Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive Martha Graham Dance Company at The Alden 8 p.m. 1234 Ingleside Ave. ST. ANNE’S McLean. Cost: $50/$35 MCC tax district residents. The Washington EPISCOPAL Post called it “one of the seven CHURCH • Reston wonders of the artistic universe.” A 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I talkback with the artists will follow the performance. ADA-compliant and 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II will make arrangements for Sunday School: preschool - grade 2 accommodations. Call 703-790-0123, Music: grades 3 - 7 TTY: 711, www.aldentheatre.org. 10:25 a.m. Sunday School Grades 3 to 6 Music 4 years to 2nd grade 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II SUNDAY/SEPT. 25 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Concert Across America to End Nursery care provided at 9:00 a.m. service Gun Violence. 5-8 p.m. at the Tysons Biergarten, 8346 Leesburg The Rev. John C. N. Hall, Rector Pike. Local and regional artists will The Rev. Laura Cochran perform. Free to all. Cash bar and 703-437-6530 food—craft beer and pretzels. Rain or www.stannes-reston.org Shine. The concert site is child and 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston pet-on-leash friendly (pets outdoors only). Visit ConcertAcrossAmerica.org for information on this and other local concerts. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Amadeus Orchestra with Thomas Pandolfi, piano soloist. 4 - 6 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW p.m. Saint Luke Catholic Church 7001 Georgetown Pike McLean. 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By KENNETH B. LOURIE Now that you know my pill plan, after The future 28 Yard Sales 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements reading last week’s column; there should be comes one day So. Arlington ForestHills no stopping me, right? Starting me however, at a time. Community Fall Yard Sale is still a problem. Having removed a major Sat, 9/24/2016 8am to 1pm -Dean Acheson Raindate Sun 9/25/2016 impediment (transporting/segregating my So. 23rd & Army Navy Dr pills), one would think I could finally get out of my own way. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple — for me. Sometimes, finding that 3 RE for Rent 3 RE for Rent ‘way’ is equally challenging. I might know the how, and maybe even the why, but the Old Town Alexandria what and the where often remains fre- Fabulous 2-bedroom apartment in the heart quently a block over which I stumble and of Old Town. 3 blocks south of King Street. East stammer. of Washington Street. 2 bedrooms, 1 1⁄2 baths. Nevertheless, having allocated my pills Washer-dryer. Cable and wi-fi, heat and AC accordingly does allow me to think less included. Separate entrance to apartment in about the present and more about the beautiful historic house. Easy parking. $2,850 a future. And planning for one’s future, espe- cially when that ‘one’ is yours truly, a previ- month. 703-684-3975. ously diagnosed as "terminal," non-small cell lung cancer patient, stage IV, whose future was not necessarily foreseen, is more than 21 Announcements 21 Announcements just a leap of faith. In fact, it’s the stuff of which dreams are often conjured. OBITUARY What I was given — not promised, was Daniel Daniels made clear to me in late February 2009 by 11/26/1923-9/3/2016 my oncologist when he advised me that my Age 92 of Oconomowoc, WI passed away Saturday, prognosis was "13 months to two years." September 3, 2016. Dan is survived by his daughters Caroline (Mike) Driscoll and Wendy (Keith) Schaetz; his And as much as one (this one) wanted to grandchildren Sean, Ryan (Julia), Julie, Sara, Michelle and think about the future/even having a future, I Amy ; his brother-in-law Tom Litinas and by many wonderful felt it was the present I had to account for nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his loving wife Margaret "Peggy" 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements first. And though it certainly was a present Daniels (April 2016) of 62 years; sister-in-law Alice Litinas; imperfect and tense a great deal of the time, his parents Herman and Celia Goldstein and his brother. NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S for inspection immediately prior to the sale, and shall deliver to over hill and over dale and continuing/sup- Services were already held. SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT the Substitute Trustee the Deposit and the memorandum of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by the plementing my standard chemotherapy 1624, 1628, and 1630 HUNTER MILL ROAD Purchaser. Settlement shall occur within thirty (30) treatment/regimen with a variety of non- days after the sale date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with Western alternatives, I have managed to 101 Computers 101 Computers FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA regard to the Purchaser’s obligation. overcome my ‘present’ focus and begin to SALE TO BE HELD AT THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CIRCUIT Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 consider a future well beyond my original COURT Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Tysons Corner, Virginia prognosis. HDI 22182 or other mutually agreed location. Purchaser shall pay SEPTEMBER 23, 2016, AT 10:00 A.M. all past due real estate taxes, penalties and interest (including As the years have indeed passed, I have COMPUTER SOLUTIONS the pro rata portion of real estate taxes for the current year), begun to believe in the power of the present JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 In execution of the Deed of Trust, Assignment of Rents, rollback taxes, water rents, water permit renewal fees (if any) surely, but mostly in how it might provide a Security Agreement and Financing Statement dated November or other state, county or municipal liens, charges and ➣ Speed Up Slow 21, 2006 and recorded among the land records of Fairfax assessments. Purchaser shall also pay all settlement fees, foundation for a future; providing a “nutty County, Virginia on November 27, 2006 in Book 18934 at title examination charges, title charges and title insurance and bolty” approach as to how I can navi- Computers Page 621 (the “Deed of Trust”), now securing CATJEN LLC, a premiums, all recording costs (including the state grantor’s tax, gate this mind/mine field (literally and figura- ➣ Virginia limited liability company (the “Noteholder”), default congestion relief fee and all state and county recordation fees, Virus Removal having occurred in the payment of the debt secured thereby, clerk’s filing fees and transfer fees and taxes), auctioneer’s tively) of outrageous misfortune and find a ➣ Computer Setup and being instructed to do so by the Noteholder, the under- fees and/or bid premiums (if any), reasonable trustee’s fees, path of least resistance. As much as I want to signed Substitute Trustee will offer for sale the property and reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred get from here to there, I suppose I’ve ➣ described below at public auction in front of the main entrance by the Substitute Trustee in the preparation of the deed of Help with Windows 8 & 10 to the Fairfax County Circuit Court, located at 4110 Chain conveyance and other settlement documentation. needed a framework of sorts, a routine that 571-265-2038 Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 on September 23, 2016, would enable me to think without consulting beginning at 10:00 a.m. Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at settlement [email protected] waiving any cause of action Purchaser may have against the the manual, so to speak. A manual which The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be Substitute Trustee, and/or the Beneficiary for any condition offers few guarantees and less-than-encour- offered for sale by the Substitute Trustee is commonly known with respect to the Property that may not be in compliance with aging mortality tables, however much 21 Announcements 21 Announcements as (i) Mailing Address 1624 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, Virginia, any applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or ruling 22182; Tax Identification Number: 0183-03-0003A; (ii) Mailing including, without limitation, any law, regulation or ruling improved they are over previously diag- Address 1628 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, Virginia, 22182; Tax relating to environmental contamination or hazardous wastes. nosed generations of lung cancer patients Identification Number: 0183-01-0004; and (iii) Mailing Such agreement shall also provide that if notwithstanding such (although still the leading cause of cancer Address 1630 Hunter Mill Road, Vienna, Virginia, 22182; Tax agreement, a court of competent jurisdiction should permit Identification Number: 0183-01-0005, all located in Fairfax such a claim to be made, such agreement shall serve as the deaths and new diagnosis yearly in this County, Virginia, and all as more particularly described in the overwhelming primary factor in any equitable country). Deed of Trust, and all improvements, fixtures, easements and apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing Given these realities, I am well aware — appurtenances thereto (the “Real Property”). The Real Proper- herein shall release, waive or preclude any claims Purchaser ty will be sold together with the interest of the Noteholder, if may have against any person in possession or control of the and extremely grateful for my survival. Has it any, secured by the lien of the Deed of Trust in any personal Property. been random luck? Good DNA? A bit of a property described in the Deed of Trust, as permitted by Sec- misdiagnosis? An open mind to the potential tion 8.9A of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended the (the If Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as pro- “Personal Property”). The above described Real Property and vided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the benefits of lifestyle changes, diet, occasional Personal Property are collectively referred to as the “Property.” costs of the sale, including Trustee’s fees, and the balance, if exercise and non-Western approaches to any, shall be delivered to the Beneficiary to be applied by the treating cancer/boosting one’s immune sys- TERMS OF SALE Beneficiary against the indebtedness secured by and other amounts due under the Deed of Trust in accordance with tem? Certainly I don’t know — and don’t ALL CASH. The Property will be offered for sale “AS IS, the Deed of Trust or applicable law or otherwise as the Benefi- care, quite frankly. All I know is what I’ve WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by the Substitute Trustee’s ciary shall elect. There shall be no refunds. Such forfeiture been told: whatever I’m doing, keep doing Deed (the “Substitute Trustee’s Deed”) subject to all encum- shall not limit any rights or remedies of the Substitute Trustee brances, rights, reservations, conveyances, conditions, ease- or the Beneficiary with respect to any such default. If the Prop- it, which seems perfectly logical and man- ments, restrictions, and all recorded and unrecorded liens, erty is resold, such re-sale shall be at the risk and the cost of ageable for me (“if it ain’t broke ...”). if any, having priority over the Deed of Trust, as they may law- the defaulting Purchaser, and the defaulting Purchaser shall be If I were to consider, for a minute what fully affect the Property. The Personal Property (if any) shall liable for any deficiency between the amount of its bid be conveyed without warranty by a Secured Party Bill of Sale. and the successful bid at the re-sale as well as the costs of has pulled forward to the future/present conducting such re-sale. Immediately upon conveyance by the rather than backwards into the abyss, I think The Substitute Trustee and the Beneficiary disclaim all warran- Substitute Trustee of the Property, all duties, liabilities and obli- ties of any kind, either express or implied for the Property, in- gations of the Substitute Trustee, if any, with respect to the it would be hope. Not simply hope that cluding without limitation, any warranty relating to the zoning, Property so conveyed shall be extinguished, except as other- what I was doing would work/extend my condition of the soil, extent of construction, materials, habitabil- wise provided by applicable law. life, but more so that it gave me something ity, environmental condition, compliance with applicable laws, fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. The risk of The Chadwick Law Firm, PLLC, to think positively about. And I’m not even loss or damage to the Property shall be borne a Virginia professional limited liability company, sure that is an accurate distinction. All I by the successful bidder from and after the date of the time of Substitute Trustee know is that “bank-enveloping” my pills has the sale. Obtaining possession of the Property shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”). By: ______given me one less thing to fuss about con- George A. (Jay) Chadwick, IV, cerning my diagnosis and allows me, poten- A bidder’s deposit in the amount of the lesser of (i) ten percent Esq. tially, to live my cancer-affected life as nor- (10%) of the bid price; or (ii) $350,000.00 (the “Deposit”) by certified or cashier’s check payable to the order of the Substi- FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: mally (pre-cancer diagnosis), as possible. At tute Trustee shall be required by the Substitute Trustee for The Chadwick Law Firm, PLLC least, I hope so. such bid to be accepted. The Substitute Trustee reserves the 8521 Leesburg Pike, Suite 740 right to prequalify any bidder prior to the sale and/or waive the Vienna, Virginia 22182 requirement of the Deposit. Immediately after the sale, the Attn: George A. (Jay) Chadwick, IV Esq. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for Purchaser shall execute and deliver a memorandum of sale Tele: (703) 677-3480 The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. with the Substitute Trustee, copies of which shall be available Fax: (703) 436-1371
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