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Photo by and Morton’s The Steakhouse – Tysons Corner host Homeruns for Heroes, an evening Alex McVeigh of food, wines and auction to benefit wounded service men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. /The Connection Contributed by Mike Donlon

Honoring Heroes This septic field setup, located behind the Great Falls Center Shopping Center, is one of several that were examined by Fairfax County, in an effort to assess the Great Falls Little Leaguers Homeruns for Heroes condition of sewage facilities near the Great Falls Great Falls Little League and Morton’s The Steakhouse Village Centre. and Morton’s Steakhouse honor wounded service men and women at a reception, four- course dinner and silent auction at Morton’s The Steakhouse host benefit dinner for – Tysons Corner on Monday, Sept. 27. Courses are paired with wines from Stags Leap Winery in California. wounded warriors Honored guest speaker is Col. Roger H.C. Donlon, the first Wastewater Woes recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for Valor in Vietnam. Sports-themed silent auction to benefit the Aleethia Foundation, a D.C.-based nonprofit that supports life-enhanc- Great Falls Village Centre to By Donna Manz ing programs for wounded soldiers and their families in the The Connection metro area. Morton’s The Steakhouse – Tysons Corner is located at 8075 examine future of wastewater Leesburg Pike, Vienna. ike Donlon is a Great Falls parent Homeruns for Heroes: Monday, Sept. 27; Reception begins at management system. whose son plays Great Falls Little 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. League [GFLL]. His uncle, Col. Roger Cost of dinner, wine and reception is $250 per guest; includes M tax, gratuity and valet parking. By Alex McVeigh H.C. Donlon, was the first recipient R.S.V.P. to Kathy Boone at 703-883-0800 or years old, and 18 of them are of the Congressional Medal of Honor for Valor in Viet- [email protected]. The Connection more than 25 years old. Two of nam. Donlon is also the regional director for the properties have systems Morton’s The Steakhouse. Mike Donlon connected “Our downtown Morton’s have a relationship with airfax County recently that currently have failed sys- these seemingly unrelated circumstances into a phil- the Aleethia Foundation,” said Donlon, who ap- Fconducted a study of the tems, requiring manual pump anthropic event at Morton’s The Steakhouse on Sept. proached Pirates head coach Ryan Novak, himself a sewage disposal system and haul of the fields. 27, Homeruns for Heroes. graduate of the Air Force Academy, with his idea to surrounding 22 properties in “Onsite sewage management Wounded service men and women are guests at bring the Little Leaguers into the relationship. “Why and around the Great Falls Vil- is an effective system. The wa- the fundraiser to benefit the Aleethia Foundation not do something with wounded vets,” Donlon said lage Centre. ter is treated and sent back into whose mission it is to support newly injured troops he asked Novak. The coach was all for the idea. The study found that a ma- the aquifer, but these systems with short-term therapeutic recreation outside the What Donlon and Novak hope to bring to the Great jority of the septic fields sur- do have a lifetime, they won’t confines of the hospital setting. Falls Little Leaguers was an appreciation of the sac- rounding the Village Centre are last forever,” said Martin Th- Several months ago, Donlon and his wife tried their rifice that service men and women make for their more than 25 years old, and ompson, an environmental hands at fundraising on behalf of their son’s travel- country and for freedom. many are experiencing or could health supervisor with the ing baseball team. That effort inspired Donlon to “You have to learn to appreciate sacrifices and this soon experience problems. The county. “We can’t predict how partner with his son’s Great Falls Little League Ma- event is an opportunity to honor our heroes, essen- study consisted of system func- long these systems will last, but jors team, the Pirates, in a joint fundraiser on behalf tially our armed forces ladies and gentlemen who tionality surveys in September we can tell you how they’re of the Aleethia Foundation. put their lives on the line so we can live in a free 2004, July 2005 and August of functioning.” society and do things like play baseball,” said Novak, this year. THE RESULT of this collaboration is Homeruns for whose father served in Vietnam. The majority of Great Falls IN 1972, the Fairfax County Heroes, a reception, a four-course dinner paired with “This dinner will be a great experience for the sol- uses septic fields for sewage Code began to require that all wines from Stags Leap Winery in California, and diers and their spouses,” said Donlon. “It’s an op- treatment, and the Village Cen- lots should have at least a 50 sports-theme silent auction to be hosted by Morton’s portunity for them to relax, have a fine meal. tre is one of the only such com- percent replacement area, The Steakhouse – Tysons Corner on Monday, Sept. “For these wounded vets, it will be a great thrill to mercial centers in the county meaning area set aside for re- 27. Approximately 15 wounded veterans and their that uses septic as opposed to placement of all or part of a spouses are invited as guests of Morton’s. See Little Leaguers, Page 9 the sewer system. system should it fail. “Because Great Falls wanted According to the county’s to stay small, Great Falls was study, only 19 percent of the philosophically opposed to sites have a 50 percent reserve On July 30, 2010, [sewer] facilities that would area. Of the ten “mass” Morton’s The lead to higher density,” said drainfields (where water ab- Steakhouse on Con- Glen Sjoblom, co-chair of the sorption exceeds 1,200 gallons necticut Avenue hosted Long Range Planning Commit- per day per acre), none have a fundraiser on behalf tee of the Great Falls Citizens more than 50 percent reserve. of the Aleethia Founda- Association. “The Great Falls Septic systems must be main- tion. Wounded service Village Centre was built with a tained regularly to extend their men and women from septic system to keep it at the lifetime, including periodic military hospitals were scale people wanted.” pumping. If more water than guests of honor. There are 26 absorption ar- the system is designed for is put eas in the 22 properties sur- File photo/ veyed. All 26 are more than 10 See GFCA, Page 7 the Aleethia Foundation www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 ❖ 3 News Burglar Hits the Area String of burglaries and How To Help larcenies hits McLean, Anyone with information about these in- cidents or the suspect is asked to contact Fairfax County Crime Solvers by phone at Great Falls area. 866-411-TIPS (8477), online at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org, or text TIP187 and a message to CRIMES (274637) A By Alex McVeigh $1,000 cash reward will be paid for informa- The Connection tion that leads to an arrest. Tipsters do not have to give their names or appear in court. he Fairfax County Police Depart ment is investigating a series of but were unable to find anyone. Tburglaries and larcenies Fifteen burglaries have been reported in throughout the county. There McLean in the past two weeks, including have been 44 reported incidents that po- three Sept. 15, said Capt. Steve Thompson, lice have linked to the same suspect. commander of the McLean District Police Of the 44, 24 were burglaries, 13 were Station. larcenies from vehicles and two were un- Residents in the McLean neighborhoods lawful entries. Police believe the first such of Summerwood, McLean Hundred and incident was Aug. 24 in Clifton. Timberly among others, have reported a The suspect is attempting to enter homes man riding a bicycle through the neighbor- through unlocked doors or windows, tak- hood, looking into car and home windows. ing cash, purses and other property from While the suspect is still on the loose, lo- inside. Residents have reported finding cal residents say they have been reassured purses in their yards that were taken from by the police’s response to the incidents. neighboring homes with all of the cash miss- “On [Sept. 7] they responded with sev- ing. So far, no violence has been reported. eral police cars, the K-9 unit and their heli- On the morning of Sept. 7, on the 300 copter, and spent almost two hours search- block of Walker Road, north of River Bend ing various properties trying to locate the Country Club, police responded to a 911 person,” said Michael Malesardi, a Great call about an intruder coming out of a resi- Falls resident whose home the suspect tried dence. The residence was equipped with a to enter. “It makes me feel much better security system, which was tripped when about safety in this area when I see that the suspect opened the garage door. they take these incidents very seriously.” The security system featured cameras, The suspect has been described as a male, which captured a suspect dressed in all between 5’8” and 5’10” and 150 to 175 black, wearing a mask and gloves and car- pounds. All incidents have taken place be- rying a flashlight and a bag. Upon hearing tween 10:15 p.m. and 4:15 a.m. the alarm, the suspect went down the road “Residents are encouraged to ensure their to another house and tried to force entry doors are locked while unattended and that into the front door. no personal items of value are left inside or After finding that front door locked, the in plain view,” said the Fairfax County Po- suspect moved to the back door of another lice Department in a press release. “In ad- home, whose resident was awakened by the dition, make sure doors and windows are intruder on her back deck. closed and locked at home; this includes A K-9 unit tracked the suspect’s path be- garage doors. When returning home, try not tween the houses, and police dispatched a to leave purses, wallets or keys near an helicopter unit to search the nearby area, entryway.” Crime Report

Activities reported by the McLean police depart- ment through Sept. 17. DISTRACTED DRIVING CAMPAIGN If you’re texting, eating, applying make up or getting dressed while behind the wheel, DEER MANAGEMENT you may want to reconsider: Fairfax County Police A new Archery Program was implemented will be watching. They’re kicking off a new last year as part of the Fairfax County Deer distracted driving campaign aimed at keeping Management Program. The Archery Program motorists and county roadways safer. A recent was developed with the recognition that archery study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute is a safe, efficient, and sustainable deer points out that nearly 80 percent of all crashes and management tool in urbanized regions such as 65 percent of all near-crashes involved driver Fairfax County. The Archery Program will be inattention due to distraction. The new campaign implemented from Saturday, Oct. 16 until combines public education and awareness with Saturday, Feb. 12. Selected parks will not be strict, innovative, enforcement techniques. Officers closed to park patrons during this time and signs will be posted at intersections and along roads will be posted on trails informing visitors of this where there is high volume and high number of deer management activity. All hunting will be crash incidents, such as the Route 28 corridor and conducted from elevated tree stands and located the Tyson’s Corner area. The online survey is now at least 100 feet from park property lines and 50 posted for public participation at feet from trails. The Archery Program is www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police. School resource conducted at selected park sites by a qualified officers are also encouraging teen drivers to archery group selected via archery hunt lotto. participate. In partnership with Fairfax County For more information contact Victoria Monroe, Public Schools, police will distribute a new texting- Fairfax County Wildlife Biologist at 703-246- awareness poster throughout schools across the 6868 or email county as well. The campaign is slated to run [email protected]. Visit the through June 2011; with updates on education Fairfax County website for more information and enforcement efforts to be shared with the about local wildlife species and wildlife public. For more information on the new management at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/ campaign or distracted driving issues, contact the animals/wildlife. Traffic Safety Division at 703-280- 0500. 4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News First Lady Comes to Vinson Hall Michelle Obama commemorates 9/11, Day of Service in McLean.

n the ninth anniver sary of the 9/11 ter rorist attacks, First O Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Lady Michelle Obama joined approximately 150 volunteers Fully Insured Class A Contractor for a day of remembrance and par- ticipated in a day of community ser- vice at Vinson Hall Retirement Com- munity in McLean.

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6 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News GFCA to Study Wastewater Options

From Page 3 grease elimination program, in- Village Centre cluding the installation of grease through the drainfield, the sys- traps. tem can be damaged. Wastewater The study found that 31 percent THE GFCA will be hosting a se- of properties were not being Discussions ries of informational meetings on pumped out at an adequate fre- The Great Falls Citizens Association various options for the future of will hold a series of meetings about fu- quency and 31 percent do not ap- ture options for wastewater at the Great wastewater management in the pear to be turning their flow di- Falls Village Centre. All meetings will be Great Falls Village Centre, stating version valve annually. at The Grange, at 7:30 p.m. in November. They will examine ❖ Nov. 9: Maintaining the current “One thing that really concerns wastewater treatment procedures. three options, as well as give the me is seeing a lot of people on sep- ❖ Dec. 14: Installing a sewer line. public a chance to express their tic systems not doing due diligence ❖ Jan. 11: Adding a pre-treatment concerns. system to make the current system and maintenance,” said John last longer. “The Citizens Association is not Milgrim, a program manager with ❖ Feb. 8: Meeting with Great Falls currently planning on taking a the county’s Division of Environ- citizens about concerns. position,” Sjoblom said. “That ❖ March 8: Discussion and debate on mental Health. the means to making a decision. could change with the upcoming Strength of the waste is also a meetings, but we’ll proceed with big concern, given the variety of that when we get there.” businesses that operate in the the village centre was built, grease Michael Kearney, owner of the Great Falls Village Centre. Particu- was an unknown, there weren’t Old Brogue and president of the late, such as fats, oils and greases any grease traps,” Milgrim said. “It Great Falls Village Association, are commonly found in the waste- just takes a small amount to line says whatever decision is made water of restaurants and hair sa- the soil wall and it basically turns will be for a long-term solution. lons, and must be taken into ac- the tank into a jar.” “Anything we decide will not be count. Milgrim said the Great Falls Vil- a quick fix, we’re talking five-to- “Grease is really bad, and when lage Centre has an aggressive 10 years down the road,” he said.

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Newspaper of Vote Nov. 2 Register by Oct. 11 Great Falls An independent, locally owned weekly You must be registered to vote at least 22 newspaper delivered days before the General Election. to homes and businesses. In an unpredictable year, all the more important The deadline to register to vote or update your address for the Nov. 2 election is 1606 King Street to turn out to vote, no matter what your beliefs. Monday, Oct. 11. To register to vote, down- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 load a form from: www.sbe.virginia.gov/cms/ Forms_Publications/Index.html NEWS DEPARTMENT: ith political extremes on all might not be available to vote, you can vote Fill it out and mail it to your local elections To discuss ideas and concerns, sides getting most of the atten absentee, or you can vote early. See your local office. You can also register in person at the Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: tion in this run up to midterm elections board website or call for details. elections office during business hours, or pick W up a form in a library or other public places. [email protected] elections, most voters in There is no excuse for not voting. After you register, you will receive confir- Kemal Kurspahic Northern Virginia are far more moderate. It Every year is an election year in Virginia. This mation and a voting card in the mail. You can Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 would be easy to decide that this election re- combined with a bevy of special elections in call the elections office to verify that you are [email protected] ally isn’t for you if you’re not way out some areas can result in voter fatigue. registered. If you are already registered to vote at your current address, you do not need Alex McVeigh on one side or another. (We suspect that This year, every voter in Virginia will Community Reporter Editorial to register again. 703-778-9441 there are more than two extremes at vote for a candidate for U.S. House of To find your polling place, go to [email protected] play this year.) Representatives plus vote yes or no on www.sbe.virginia.gov and click on “voter information.” Polling places will be open from Julia O’Donoghue There isn’t too much on the ballot, how much three statewide constitutional questions. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Check with Education & Politics can it matter if you just decide you’re tired of Voters in Fairfax will also vote yes or no on a 703-778-9436 your local elections office for information on [email protected] the hyperbole and you’ll just sit this one out? transportation bond referendum. absentee and early voting. Absentee ballots It matters more now than ever that elections Voters in Arlington will also choose one mem- are available now. Rich Sanders Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 actually demonstrate the priorities of the elec- ber of Arlington County Board, one member of [email protected] torate. If voters who feel very strongly about a the Arlington School Board and vote yes or no IN FAIRFAX COUNTY Fairfax County Office of Elections few issues turn out strongly to vote, and vot- on four bond questions, one for Metro fund- ADVERTISING: 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 323 ers whose views are more general stay home, ing, one for “county infrastructure,”one for To place an advertisement, call the ad Fairfax, VA 22035-0081 department between 9 a.m. and the results could be quite surprising, even here schools and one for parks. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/ 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. in Northern Virginia. 703-222-0776 phone — Mary Kimm, 703-324-2205 fax Display ads 703-778-9410 Mark your calendar. Absentee ballots are al- 703-324-4700 for 24-hour recorded information Classified ads 703-778-9411 ready available, so if you think Nov. 2 that you [email protected] Employment ads 703-778-9413 Salome Howard-Gaibler Letters to the Editor Display Advertising 703-778-9421 self out before entering the inter- officials, have now focused the ing into private lives with draco- [email protected] Consensus section.” This could not be father attention of the county and the nian measures that mandate life- Andrea Smith Exists from the truth. The current plan communities of Great Falls and altering consequences for teenage Classified Advertising just moves the bottleneck and McLean on the Commonwealth mistakes. Such regulations don’t 703-778-9411 [email protected] To the Editor: safety problem from Route 7to Secretary of Transportation to just affect the student, they affect Regarding Mr. Lundegard’s let- Georgetown Pike. The county has meet both objectives. his or her entire family who must Barbara Parkinson ter [“In Search of a Balanced De- Employment Advertising directed VDOT to reconsider the either move or enroll their child 703--778-9413 cision,” Great Falls Connection, plan, by using a single longer left Eric Knudsen in private school at great cost as a [email protected] Sept. 1-7], we have worked with turn lane on Route 7, and this will Co-Chairman result of these inflexible policies. Mr. Lundegard and respect his avoid the unsafe pinching effect of GFCA Transportation Committee And as a parent, I resent the state Editor & Publisher views on some issues but on this Mary Kimm the current design, when two lanes injecting itself to this degree in 703-778-9433 transportation issue, he has ig- of traffic are forced quickly into a determining how a child’s behav- [email protected] nored the facts and denies of the Draconian single lane on Georgetown Pike. ioral, psychological and/or medi- Editor in Chief consensus views of the community. We all agree that the point of con- cal problems that might lead to Steven Mauren A few points that need to be Measures Managing Editors flict on Route 7 needs to be ad- drug use are to be dealt with. Only Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic addressed: dressed, but to create one at the To the Editor: those who confuse ruthless, knee- Photography: First see his statement “we do Talk about your “nanny state”. I Louise Krafft, Seneca Road and the Pike is not jerk discipline with good parenting Craig Sterbutzel not know how all the citizens of the answer. read with sadness Julia or creating a positive learning en- Art/Design: Great Falls Community or the O’Donoghue’s story [“One Strike, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Fourth, he stated that the cur- vironment in our schools could John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, larger 10th District would line up.” rent VDOT plan has no physical They’re Out”, Great Falls Connec- support such rules. Or maybe it’s John Smith The fact that the GFCA general tion, Sept. 15-21]. Probably the Production Manager: impact on Georgetown Pike. How just politicians who want to appear Jean Card membership, in its May meeting, is going from five lanes to nine and same people who believe govern- tough on “crime” and strong on after hearing the presentations, ment should have no role deter- moving the intersection not a “family” values. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 voted unanimously for a resolu- physical change? How is shorten- mining health care policy, regulat- Circulation Manager: tion opposing the current VDOT ing business or otherwise interfer- Linda Pecquex ing the distance before a turn not Mark von Keszycki [email protected] plan, with Mr. Lundegard switch- physical? How is making Seneca ing in the marketplace have no Great Falls ing his no vote to yes. Also, the qualms about government intrud- have two northbound lanes not CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, McLean Citizens Association physical? How is abandoning the L.L.C. passed a similar resolution, Peter Labovitz historical roadbed not physical? President/CEO thereby increasing the consensus. This community has been working He has a right to express his views. Mary Kimm for years to protect the nearly 200- Write Publisher/Chief Operating Officer He also stated “There has not year-old Georgetown Pike road- 703-778-9433 [email protected] been any valid survey.” Certainly, bed, and this widening to nine The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. Mr. Lundegard is well aware of the lanes has a large effect on the his- The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be signed. Jerry Vernon 2,000 signatures on a petition op- Include home address and home and business numbers. Letters are Executive Vice President torical resource. [email protected] posing the plan and this is a very routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and factual errors. The GFCA is asking VDOT to cre- Send to: good measure of the community Wesley DeBrosse ate a task force of VDOT, commu- Controller views. nity and county members to find Letters to the Editor A third statement was “Using The Connection Debbie Funk the middle ground that will both National Sales two turning lanes promotes 1606 King St. provide for a safe intersection and Alexandria VA 22314 703-778-9444 [email protected] greater safety and efficiency by preserve the historic Georgetown Call: 703-778-9410. allowing the Seneca Road and Pike. The efforts of many people, By e-mail: [email protected] Georgetown Pike traffic to sort it- including volunteers and elected

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Send announcements to event where teams of children pull a [email protected] Naturalist for the NVRPA. Bring field [email protected]. V0922-101 (32x48) yellow school bus; $10 donation per or 703-281-1335. guides and binoculars. Free and open Deadline is Thursday for the following kids’ pull. Children’s games and Concert on the Lawn. 12-3 p.m. at to the public. 703-255-3631. week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. activities. Live music. Car show, New Life Christian Church, 1988 For additional listings, visit including top 30 and “Best in Class” Kirby Road, McLean. Classic rock www.connectionnewspapers.com people’s choice awards for classic, band Natural Selection and free food. MONDAY/SEPT. 27 street rod, truck, motorcycle and [email protected]. Math, Music & Mayhem Tour with import. Military, civilian and World Score 24 and Eleventyseven. 7 THURSDAY/SEPT. 23 War II-era aircraft on display. Free p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Mark Olson CD Release and admission and parking. 703-359-4301 SUNDAY/SEPT. 26 E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Vandaveer. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, or www.planepull.com. BlackDiamondSkye, Alice in 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Fairfax County Master Gardeners. Chains, Deftones and Mastodon. jamminjava.com. 10 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional 7 p.m. at the George Mason TUESDAY/SEPT. 28 Friends of Oakton Library Used Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. University Patriot Center, 4400 Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Book Sale. 10 a.m. Oakton Library, Horticultural tips, information, University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets Bluesianna Band. 7:30 p.m. 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. techniques and advice to home $49.50-$59.50, available at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 703-242-4020. gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227. ticketmaster.com. Vienna. jamminjava.com. Artists’ Reception. 6-9 p.m. at www.livenation.com. Artists’ Reception. 7-9 p.m. at the Applegate Gallery & Custom Framing, ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 2 p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown FRIDAY/SEPT. 24 101 Church St. N.W., Suite C, Vienna. McLean Community Center, 1234 Pike, Great Falls. ‘A Taste of Virginia’ ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 8 p.m. at Works by students of Sunset Hills Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- with watercolorist Linda Jones and McLean Community Center, 1234 Montessori School. Proceeds benefit 0123. photographer Robert Blackwell. Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- Limelight, by Linda Jones. There will be an Artists’ Recep- TheReadingConnection.org. “Mauritius”. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at 1st www.GreatFallsStudios.com or 0123. tion at 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Great Falls [email protected]. Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons www.lindajonesart.com. “Mauritius”. 8 p.m. at 1st Stage, 1524 Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, for ‘A Taste of Virginia’ McLean Community Center’s Corner. Estranged sisters discover a Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. Harvest Happenings. 11 a.m.-2 book of rare stamps after their Estranged sisters discover a book of with two Great Falls artists, watercolorist Linda Jones and p.m. McLean Community Center, mother’s death, then three seedy FRIDAY/OCT. 1 rare stamps after their mother’s photographer Robert Blackwell. 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. With collectors arrive. $25 adults, $15 ValeArts 15th Annual Fall Art death, then three seedy collectors www.GreatFallsStudios.com or www.lindajonesart.com. children’s music group Rocknoceros, students. www.1stStageTysons.org/ Show and Reception. 7-9 p.m. at arrive. $25 adults, $15 students. amusement and carnival games, arts mauritius or 703-854-1856. Historic Vale Schoolhouse, 3124 Fox www.1stStageTysons.org/mauritius and crafts projects, face painting, Joe Brooks. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Mill Road, Oakton. With local artists, or 703-854-1856. McLean Community Center, 1234 veggies and fruit to evaluate scent, temporary tattoos, a moon bounce, Maple Ave. E., Vienna. including Oakton residents Linda Dia, Mista Forty and Socz. 10 p.m. Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- color, texture, taste, complexity and prizes and more. $5 per person, free jamminjava.com. Lovell and Jenna Klimchak. Exhibition Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 0123. aftertaste. $22 per person. Register at for age 2 or younger. 703-790-0123 Amadeus Orchestra and Pianist also open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 2- Vienna. jamminjava.com. “Mauritius”. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at 1st 703-759-2771. or www.mcleancenter.org. Sara Daneshpour. 4 p.m. at St. 3. 703-860-1888 or Chamber Music Concert. 8 p.m. at Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road, Tysons www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm. The Optimist Club of Greater Luke Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, www.valearts.com. the Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Corner. Estranged sisters discover a Caroline Herring at 7 p.m., Jason Vienna’s 5th Annual Walk for McLean. Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 8 p.m. at Park Street, Vienna. Clarinetist Jean- book of rare stamps after their Reeves and Trent Hancock at 10 Growing Hope. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 20 (K. 466), Gluck’s “Overture to McLean Community Center, 1234 Francois Bescond, cellist Igor mother’s death, then three seedy p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. along the W&OD trail near Church & Iphigenia in Aulis” and Beethoven’s Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790- Zubkovsky, pianist Diane Winter Pyles collectors arrive. $25 adults, $15 E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Dominion Streets N.E. in Vienna. A 3- Symphony No. 7. Admission $25, age 0123. and soprano Danielle Talamantes students. www.1stStageTysons.org/ Dulles Day Family Festival and mile walk and fundraiser for the 17 and under free. Tickets available at “Mauritius”. 8 p.m. at 1st Stage, 1524 perform works by Beethoven, mauritius or 703-854-1856. 18th Annual Plane Pull. 11 a.m.-4 Childhood Cancer Campaign. Moon the event or online at Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. Schumann, Franck and D’Rivera. Think Outside the Breadbox. 10:30 p.m. at Washington Dulles bounce, balloonist, “The Story Lady”, www.amadeusconcerts.com. Estranged sisters discover a book of Donations accepted. 703-255-2576. a.m. at Colvin Run Mill, 10017 Colvin International Airport. The Plane Pull fortune teller, silent auction, live Birding in the Gardens. 2 p.m. at rare stamps after their mother’s Run Road, Great Falls. Learn how to pits teams of 25 people in a game of music, refreshments, raffle and more. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9570 death, then three seedy collectors evaluate different types of breads, “tug of war” against a FedEx jet. All proceeds support Growing Hope Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. arrive. $25 adults, $15 students. SATURDAY/SEPT. 25 sample up to eight types of bread with Proceeds benefit Special Olympics and Johns Hopkins University & Search the Gardens for migratory ‘The Frost/Nixon Tapes’. 8 p.m. at accompaniments such as spreads, Virginia. Kids’ Bus Pull, a similar Medical Center. Register at birds. Led by Casey Pettrizzi, See Calendar, Page 15

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Arts Council of Fairfax County Eva Varghese, a Wolf Trap Elementary th School sixth-grader, has danced with produces 40 International Center Stage of Fairfax since she was three years old. Said Eva, ‘it’s really fun and I Children’s Festival. love being with the people and learning new stuff.’ Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection he 40th International on activities for children, from an Children’s Festival, instrument “petting zoo” to Tproduced by the Arts screen-printing art. Council of Fairfax The weather was the kind of County, took place on Sept. 18 weather that gives September its and 19 at Wolf Trap National good name. The sky was blue, the Park for the Performing Arts. sun strong, the temperature com- Performers came from local cul- fortable. Five stages set through- tural and dance academies, from out the park featured all-day mu- the east coast and from as far sic and culture. From jazz to away as Poland and Mexico. Asian sounds to the Latin beat and Eight-year-old second-degree black belt Stages were set up under tents, European melodies, the festival Sara Toner of Reston has studied with the in the meadow pavilion, patio offered programming for every H.K. Lee Tae Kwan Do Academy in pavilion and in the Theatre-in- cultural taste. Herndon for three years. Sara said she is the-Woods. Families watched For more information on the learning tae kwan do to protect herself modern dance, classical dance, Arts Council of Fairfax County, see should she ever be attacked. With Sara is Victoria and Lily Yacobucci of Great Falls ethnic dance, tae kwan do set to ArtsFairfax.org. Master Jun Hak Lee who choreographed said they had a lot of fun at the children’s music, puppets, and Mariachi the school’s program at the Children’s festival. They made tissue paper flowers musicians. There were hands- — Donna Manz Festival. and screen-printed poster art.

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Registration starts at 6:45 a.m., race at 8 Club is now welcoming new Saturday, 25 September, pretzels with brown mustard and warm apple a.m. at CENTURY 21 New Millennium, McLean members. Expand your 7AM-12PM, Westwood cobbler with ice cream. Enjoy music, dancing Branch, 6629 Old Dominion Drive, McLean. A social circle with a friendly Estates, Hunt Valley Drive, group of women for monthly and an auction. Cash bars for beer and wine. USATF certified course with the Chronotrack meetings, speakers and Vienna, 22182, clothes, $25. Reserve at www.1771.org/oktoberfest.htm race timing system. Registration fee includes t- other activities. You do not toys, furniture - includes a or 703-442-7557. shirt, post-race refreshments and give-away bag need to reside in Potomac downsizing sale with sponsor donations. Prizes awarded in each Hills. Meets the third Wed- with collectibles, art work, age group. $25-$35. All proceeds go to nesday of every month, SATURDAY/OCT. 2 September through May 10 antiques, books, and Children’s National Medical Center, Juvenile to noon. For information militaria. Much more. Vienna Oktoberfest. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. from Center Diabetes Research Foundation, Habitat for call Michaele Battles - St. to Mill St., Vienna. Live music, a beer Humanity, and the Wounded Warrior Project. 703-893-4950 or e-mail garden, food vendors, children’s entertainment Co-sponsored by CENTURY 21 New Millennium [email protected] YARD SALE, Sat, 9-25, 10-4. Tools, gardening equip, misc and activities, and a festival marketplace. and the McLean Community Center. Register at household items, 1837 Batten Sponsored by the Vienna-Tysons Regional www.mclean5k.com or 703-556-4222. 26 Antiques Hollow Rd, Vienna 22182 Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with the Town of Vienna. 703-281-1333 or viennaoktoberfest.com/. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 ❖ 15 Great Falls Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] Saxons Back on Winning Track in Volleyball

matches to Blacksburg High, Kellam High (Virginia After slow start, Langley Beach) and Northern Region opponent South County has won three of last four. Secondary. Langley ended on a good note with the victory over Centreville. After returning home from Richmond, Langley By Rich Sanders played a match at South County on Sept. 7. The Sax- The Connection ons had lost, 0-2, to the Stallions at the Showcase. In the second meeting back in Northern Virginia, Lan- he Langley High girls’ volleyball team is gley gave County a stronger showing in a 2-3 loss. The Great Falls Nationals (U-11) were champions at showing good progress following a tough In its two most recent matches going into this week, the Cal Ripken Labor Day Baseball Tournament in T1-3 start to the fall season. Langley defeated both private school opponent and Aberdeen, Md. In the front row, from left are: Tucker The Saxons, going into this week, had host team Maret, 3-0, on Sept. 10, and visiting Harrell, Colin Farrell, Jacob Shapero, Lucas Donlon, won three of their last four matches. Langley (4-4), Westfield High, 3-1, on Sept. 15. Bennett Norris, Jason Volpicelli and Iain Muir; earlier this week, was scheduled to play a road match “We performed better at the Showcase this sea- middle row: Colter Carton, Timmy Conforti, Tommy at non-region opponent Loudoun Valley on Tuesday, son,” said Shifflett, whose team had struggled at the O’Donnell, Kyle Novak, Max Trautwein, Chase Beckett Sept. 21. And on Thursday evening, Sept. 23, the Showcase in 2009. “We lost 0-2 to South County in and Danny Hosely; and, back row: coach JJ Saxons will travel to Centreville High to take on the the tourney, then were able to take them to five sets Hollenbeck, coach Todd Norris, manager Ryan Novak Wildcats at 7:15 p.m. It will be the season’s second the following week.” and coach Jim Volpicelli. meeting between the two teams, who also met Sept. Langley has six seniors on its roster this season, 4 in Richmond. with team leaders Kathryn Caine (middle blocker) Sports Roundups “If we can continue to improve on converting our and Lindsay Warden (opposite hitter) leading the The Great Falls Nationals Carton, Jason Volpicelli, Colin defense to offense we will be in the mix again to- way. travel baseball team captured Farrell, and Timmy Conforti. wards the end of the season,” said Langley head “We will need to see improvement from the rest the 11-under bracket champi- coach Susan Shifflett, of her team’s outlook compet- [of our line-up] to make a run,” said Shifflett, of her onship of the recent Cal Ripken The Great Falls ’98 Spirit ing in the Liberty District. teams hopes of being a contender in their district. Labor Day Baseball Tournament U-12 girls’ soccer team won The Saxons opened the season competing at the “It looks like Stone Bridge will be the team to beat in Aberdeen, Md. Overall, the the 2010 Thunderfest Tourna- Liberty Christian Showcase Tournament in Richmond this year.” Nationals, the No. 1-seed in the ment over Labor Day Weekend. over Labor Day weekend. There, Langley went 2-3 Langley will not meet Stone Bridge until Oct. 28 16-team field, won five games, The team went 4-0 for the tour- overall, opening with a victory over Liberty Chris- when the Bulldogs pay the Saxons a visit in the regu- lost none and tied one. Great nament and outscored its oppo- tian (Lynchburg) before losing three consecutive lar season finale. Falls won games over teams nents, 12-2. The two-day tour- from Virginia, Pennsylvania, nament consisted of 101 teams Sports Roundups New York, New Jersey, and competing in various age brack- Michigan. Games took place ets. Games took place at the within the beautiful Cal Ripken Maryland Soccer Complex. Sr. Stadium. The winning Great Falls won games over pitcher in the title game was Vienna Thunder Silver Team, The Jefferson Colter Carton. Earning the save the DC Stoggert Metro Red girls’ varsity out of the bullpen was Jason Team and the Davidsonville cross-country Volpicelli. The tournament MVP Team to take the title. team is made was Kyle Novak, who went 3- up of athletes for-4, including a pair of The Langley High boys’ from through- doubles, in the title win. In volleyball team will host sev- out Fairfax Great Falls’ semifinals win, eral matches this week when County, includ- Danny Hosley earned the pitch- both South Lakes and Herndon ing Reston, ing decision with a complete High visiting the school this McLean and game effort. Consistent hitting Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. for Vienna. throughout the tournament for a night of volleyball action. In the Nationals came from Danny all, three matches will take Photo Courtesy/ Hosley, Tucker Harrell, Colter place. TJ Sports

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The Thomas Jefferson High (third place) of Fairfax Station; Katie Bailey (Vienna) and Jamie girls’ cross country season Sarah Stites (fourth) of Reston; Kim (McLean). got off to a great start on Satur- Stephanie Marzen (seventh) of day, Sept. 11 by winning the Mon- McLean; and Rekha Schnepf NoVa West Lacrosse has roe Parker Invitational at Burke (14th) of McLean - while the team opened up registration for the fall Lake Park. Jefferson squad, made collected the championship trophy. and wInter indoor league boys’ up of numerous local runners, Other competitive times for U11, U13, U15 and high school; scored an impressive victory with Jefferson came from Kelly Rogers and girls U15/high school at the its first place finish in the 23-team (16th) of McLean, Taylor Reffet of Purcellville Sports Pavilion. Games field of Northern Region schools. Oak Hill and Sarah Neilsen of will begin in October. The organi- The Colonials placed five run- Reston. zation is also seeking players for

ners among the top 16 and scored Meanwhile, the Jefferson girls’ its summer select teams. In 2011 assic a meet-best 44 points to finish well JV team won its respective team NoVa West will expand to multiple ahead of second place West title by placing nine of the top 11 teams per age level and add a com- Potomac (86 points). Four runners, including Elizabeth Ellor plete set of girls’ teams as well. For The second annual Charity Hockey Classic took place Jefferson runners earned top 15 (Reston), Charlotte Sheridan more information, visit at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington. individual medals - Lisa Junta (Vienna), Nalini Singh (Vienna), www.novawestlax.com.

16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community St. Francis to Host Country Fair Photos courtesy of St. Francis Fair features quilt show, Difficult Run Jazz Band, J.C. and the HepCats, children’s games, book sale and more.

t. Francis Episcopal largest in the Washington metro- Church in Great Falls, politan area; S will host its annual Country Fair on Satur- ❖ Quilt raffle—St. Francis quilters will day, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 raffle off a queen-sized cotton quilt featuring the theme, “Antique Irish p.m. The event is free and open Chain;” The St. Francis quilt show is among the to the public. St. Francis has held ❖ Children’s games and activities— largest in the Washington region and has Tanya Ray of Great Falls enjoys ‘Play in the the fair, rain or shine, for more including the “Giant Slingshot,” been a part of the church’s fair for more Hay,’ one of many games and activities for hayrides, and a dunking booth; than 30 years. This year’s event ❖ Musical performances—Difficult Run than 30 years. children at the St. Francis Country Fair. will feature booths and activities Jazz Band (beginning at 10 a.m.); JC for all ages, including: and the HepCats (12 noon-4 p.m.); featuring great bargains; homemade frozen entrees; Great Falls, near the intersection of ❖ ❖ Puppet show (1-2 p.m.); ❖ Book sale—with books, CDs, and ❖ Food tent—with burgers, hot dogs, Quilt show —This year’s ex- ❖ Silent auction—with opportunities to other items; and more (lunch served beginning at Georgetown Road and River Bend hibit, “Nature’s Beauty,” will fea- bid on tickets to sporting events, ❖ Children’s Ups and Downs—gently 11:30 a.m.) Road. Plenty of parking is available ture quilts by some of the region’s restaurant gift certificates, spa used clothing; on site. For more information, visit services, and many other items (10 ❖ Plant sale—featuring plants, flowers, best-known quilt-makers. The St. a.m.-2:45 p.m.) and garden accessories; St. Francis Episcopal Church is www.stfrancisgreatfalls.org or call Francis quilt show is among the ❖ Treasure Trove—a flea market ❖ Bake sale—with cakes, cookies, and located at 9220 Georgetown Pike in the church at 703-759-2082. Visit These Houses of Worship Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH Unitarian Universalist Congregation 11321 Beach Mill Road of Fairfax “Many Beliefs, One Spiritual Community” Great Falls, VA 20165 We welcome all who seek a liberal religious home. Announcing for Fall - Beginning September 11 It’s like coming home Saturday Service, 4:30pm Sunday Services 9:15am & 11:15am b [email protected] Programs for children & youth www.SmithChapelUMC.com 703-281-4230 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124 Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor www.uucf.org WORSHIP HOURS SUNDAY: 11:00 AM b FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA

450 ORCHARD STREET St. LUKE A.M.E. Church Progressive & Welcoming b“Serving the People of God” VIENNA, VA ST. ANNE’S 703-938-8525 [email protected] SHERATON RESTON HOTEL EPISCOPAL www.fbcv.org SUNDAY SCHOOL 9 A.M. CHURCH • Reston SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 A.M. 7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I Dr. KENNY SMITH, 9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II LET US WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER Sunday school/Music: preschool - grade 2 PASTOR 10:25 a.m. Sunday school/Music: grades 3 - 12 11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II , SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Rev. Dr. Peter G. Taylor Pastor 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM 571-337-2022 Nursery care provided at 9:00 and 11:15 services The Rev. James Papile, Rector The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson The Rev. Denise Trogdon 703-437-6530 www.stannes-reston.org 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ September 22-28, 2010 ❖ 17 OPEN HOUSES Real Estate Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 25th & 26th To have real estate information listed the two respected publications. The Belt than 78,000 associates in North in the Connection, send to mclean@ Team is now ranked #95 out of more America. connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is than 1.1 million realtors nationwide. The Belt Team includes Terry Belt Friday. “Being a member of such an elite (CEO), Gail Belt (Founding Partner), four group as the Top 100 Teams by Sales additional Realtor Partners (Pauline The Belt Team, led by CEO Volume is an incredible accomplish- Knipe, Kevin Kleifges, Mary Jane Perry, Terry Belt of Keller Williams ment,” said Ron Cathell, Operating Susan Hussey), Christy Grossman (Chief Realty’s McLean office, was just Principal of Keller Williams McLean. Operating Officer), Jerry Belt (Special named one of America’s top real estate “The Belt Team continually demonstrates Services) and Tara Miller (Client Care teams for 2009 by the Wall Street Jour- that it is possible to deliver the highest Manager). The Belt Team serves all of nal and REAL Trends. The Belt Team level of customer service in one of the Northern Virginia and specializes in ranked in the Top 100 Residential Real toughest real estate markets on record.” Vienna and Oakton where it has sold more Estate Teams by Sales Volume which is The Belt Team was also named as a homes than any other Realtor since 1972. a component of the “Top 400 Real Es- Top Ten Team for Keller Williams Realty For more information, visit http:// tate Professionals,” a prestigious in North America for the first half of www.TheBeltTeam.com Phone: 703-242- national awards ranking sponsored by 2010. Keller Williams Realty has more 3975 Email: [email protected]

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When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Great Falls 11109 Farm Rd...... $739,000...Sun 1-4....John Murray...... Long & Foster...... 703-608-4004

Reston 11608 Ivystone Court...... $315,000...Sun. 1-4...Carol Ellickson...... Weichert...... 703- 862-2135 11500 Fairway Drive, Unit 208...$429,900...Sun. 1-4...Abbey Siciliano...... Long&Foster...... 703-861-4024 11559 Brass Lantern Ct.....$534,950...Sun. 1-4...Judy Gruner...... Long&Foster...... 703- 517-2464

McLean 3039 Franklin Park Rd.....$1,589,000...Sun 2-4....JD Callender...... Weichert...... 703-606-7901

Oak Hill/Herndon 1011 Charlton Pl,...... $389,999...Sun. 1-4...Robert Collo...... Global LInk...... 703-619-5019 12828 Kettering Drive...... $469,850...Sun. 1-4...Kathleen Tuthill...... Long&Foster...... 703- 945-4966 13210 Windy Oak Way...... $522,500...Sun. 1-4...Priti Malhotra...... Weichert...... 703-536-5800 12407 Myterra Way...... $549,000...Sun. 1-4...Bernice Maddox...... Long&Foster...... 703-328-1205 12007 Meadowville Ct...... $765,000...Sun. 1-4...Irene Schiffman,...... Weichert...... 703-593-7848 11917 Richland Lane...... $997,000...Sun. 1-4...Eddie Seymour...... Samson Properties...703-989-1598 12833 Rose Grove Dr...... $1,399,900...Sun. 1-4...Sue Chong...... Countrywide...... 703-941-8575

Vienna 1577 Leeds Castle Dr. #102...$428,500...Sun 12-3...Bill Garrett...... MLS Connect...... 703-466-0576 1511 Gingerwood Ct...... $639,950...Sun 1-4....Eugene Curtin...... Weichert...... 703-856-3416 9602 Counsellor Drive...... $649,300...Sun 1-4....Melissa Dabney...... Long & Foster...... 703-795-5923 2022 Carrhill Road...... $875,000...Sun 1-4....Betsy Carson...... McEnearney...... 703-599-9494

Oakton 10528 Elmsway Court...... $639,900...Sun 1-4....Ray Leahey...... Weichert...... 703-403-2579

Sterling 302 Lillard Road ...... $350,000...Sun. 1-4...Young Yim...... Century 21...... 571-215-9417 46605 Hampshire Stn Dr...$479,900...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 10865 Monticello Ct...... $539,900...Sun 1-4....Betty Plashal...... Long & Foster...... 703-926-8177 46991 Bainbridge Pl...... $599,900...Sun 1-4....John McCambridge...... Samson Properties...703-906-7067 To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please contact Salome Gaibler at 703-778-9421 or [email protected] All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m.

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