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Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMarch 9-15, 2011 online atVienna/Oakton www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 ❖ 1 News Proposed: $3.38 Billion Budget

Does not include raises for rate. The Board may still vote to lower it on April county employees, cuts 12. The total recommended 2012 budget of all funds funds for school raises. is $6.1 billion. Fairfax County can anticipate less money from Richmond. Staff analysis showed that the Virginia By Nicholas M. Horrock Senate might approve a package with a $6.9 million The Connection loss for fiscal 2012 and that the House of Delegates version could mean a $10.2 million reduction. 703-979-1265 MAStevensServices.com airfax County Executive Anthony H. Grif Though the Board of Supervisors does not control fin proposed a $3.38 billion budget to the the school budgets, it can effectively veto increases FBoard of Supervisors Tuesday, Feb. 22, the school board seeks. The Fairfax County Public which if adopted would bar pay raises for Schools has sought a county “transfer” of $1.659 bil- county employees and school teachers for another lion, an increase of $48.8 million, and most of which year and could cost an average home owner some would go to increase school salaries. But Griffin said $110 a year in increased real estate taxes. that the county cannot have school employees get- Griffin told the supervisors that the budget still ting an increase when county employees are not and has a shortfall of some $50 million, but this far less he has proposed $1.61 billion for schools. than the $350 million shortfall in Griffin said his budget plan re- the current 2011 budget and was sults in an “available balance” of designed to maintain “the quality Summary of $30 million, which the Board of of life” in Fairfax County, he said. Supervisors can utilize in several The board voted Tuesday to “ad- Important Dates ways including pay increases for vertise” the tax rate at $1.09 in the Board of Supervisors Budget Committee county employees or a reduction Meeting - March 15, 2 p.m. 2012 budget, beginning on July1, Board of Supervisors Budget Committee in the real estate tax rate. Griffin which on a home valued at Meeting - March 22, 2 p.m. said it could be “saved” for the $443,511 (the mean assessed Public Hearing - March 29, 6 p.m. “critical needs” in 2013. Contact the Office of the Clerk to the value in the county) would cost Board at 703-324-3151, TTY 703- Both Griffin and Bulova see the tax payer an additional $110 324-3903 continued bleak economic times a year. Public Hearing - March 30, 3 p.m. in Fairfax. Though the average Public Hearing - March 31, 3 p.m. Board of Supervisors Pre-markup - price of homes sold through the THREE MEMBERS OF THE April 8, 2 p.m. Multiple Listing Service in- BOARD refused to back the $1.09 Board of Supervisors Budget Markup creased 8.9 percent in 2010, the Session - April 12, 10 a.m. figure, offering an amendment to Formal Adoption of Budget - April 26, number of homes sold declined advertise a figure of $1.065, which 10:30 a.m. some 7.8 percent to 14,100. would further tighten the amount Foreclosures in Fairfax totaled of money the county would have to spend. 842 in December 2010, a 5.8 per cent increase over The board’s three Republican supervisors John December 2009. Cook, Braddock District, Michael R. Frey, Sully Dis- trict and Pat Herrity of the Springfield District said EVEN THOUGH the Department of Defense trans- the lower rate would force cuts in services rather fer of some 19,000 workers to Fairfax in 2011 will than an actual increase in county revenue. Herrity increase revenues and investment, several members said it was time to drop the tax rate. “We doubled of the Board see budget tightening in Washington as people’s taxes between 2000 and 2007, and its past ominous for Fairfax. time we give them some relief.” Supervisor Gross said the county will have to learn But Jeff McKay of Lee District said the $1.09 fig- more about a crisis in Virginia’s ancient system of ure gives the people of Fairfax a chance to present institutional care for people with mental or develop- their ideas of what programs they want in public mental disabilities. hearings and budget meetings over the next two The Department of Justice found Virginia need- months. “The lower figure looks like we have already lessly institutionalizes many people with intellectual decided,” he said. disabilities and provides too little community based When the Board votes to advertise a rate, it can care. The state has 40 days to address the Justice lower the rate in the final adopted budget, but it Department report. cannot raise the tax rate without starting all over. Gross wants to find out whether Fairfax and other Board chairman Sharon Bulova and McKay, John W. counties will be called upon to provide community Foust of Dranesville, Catherine M. Hudgins of Hunter based care. Mill, Penelope Gross of Mason District and Linda Q. The Board of Supervisors will hold public hear- Smyth of Providence voted to advertise the $1.09 ings on the budget in March. St. Mark Catholic School Students Support Hugs and Kisses, Inc. Every month, the students of St. buttons that were sent to Hugs and Hugs and Kisses, Inc. “We can now Mark learn the virtues by helping Kisses, Inc. in Florida to be made into proceed with obtaining the proper others and living the virtue of the bracelets. The bracelets are given to non-profit licensing from the state month. One month, the seventh people who donate money as a thank of Virginia so we can collect dona- graders virtue was Integrity and the you for their support. tions and help the people of Vir- students chose Hugs and Kisses, Inc. Hugs and Kisses uses the donations ginia”, said Jean Morris, Founder. as their charity to support because to cover living expenses of cancer pa- For more information, or to cancer has touched so many lives in tients in desperate financial need. make a donation, visit http:// their school’s community, even the The St. Mark seventh graders www.hugsandkissesinc.org. To mother of one of the seventh grade were the first to support Hugs and start a button collection drive in students. For an entire month, stu- Kisses, Inc. in Virginia. Having sup- your school, contact Cindi McLean dents from every grade brought in port in an area opens new doors for at [email protected].

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After being told to give up running in August 2010, Photos by Photos Pastor Craig Burns finished the Holliday Lake 50-K Firefighter and EMT Corey Merdler accepts VPD Police Chief Robert Carlisle presents five months later. congratulations from VVD Chief John the American Legion 2011 Police Award of Morrison on his honor as the American the Year award to Det. Scott Leroux. At Legion 2011 Firefighter of the Year. At left left is District Commander Phil Dunn and is District Commander Phil Dunn and on on right is Post 180 Commander Bob Running for His Life right is Post 180 Commander Bob Hatter. Hatter. Vienna pastor beats cancer, Honoring Police, Firefighters runs ultramarathons.

By Donna Manz Photo by Det. Scott Leroux of VPD The Connection and Corey Merdler of raig Burns, Pastor at Donna Manz VVFD recognized at the CVienna Assembly of God Church, is an ul- American Legion Post 180 tra-marathoner. He’s active in the ViennaTysons Regional awards dinner. Chamber of Commerce /The Connection [VTRCC], a regular member of the nonprofit committee, and n March 2, the American Legion Post active in the local community. 180 of Vienna honored Vienna Police Colleagues from the Vienna Police Depart- He watches over his church in ODepartment Detective Scott Leroux as ment and Virginia Sen. Chap Petersen (D- Vienna. He’s married and the Police Officer of the Year and Vienna 34) show support for American Legion father of three grown children. Volunteer Fire Department firefighter and EMT Corey Post 180 Police Officer of the Year Det. Pastor Burns is an author and a Pastor Craig Burns Merdler as Firefighter of the Year. The recipients, Scott Leroux. Seated - Lt. Russ Marsh, Lt. blogger. He ran the Holliday knows what it’s like to surrounded by colleagues and friends, each received Lou Forges, and Det. Leroux. Back row – Lake 50K on Feb. 12, 2011, af- lose your hair during an engraved plaque from Post 180, Dyer-Gunnell MPO Bill Murray, Lt. Mike Miller, Chief ter being told by his doctor to chemotherapy. He’s Post. Robert Carlisle, Sen. Chap Petersen and give up running back in August growing his hair to The presentation, followed by dinner, was con- Det. Sgt. Jim Wickes. 2010. Burns calls that race – donate eight inches to ducted by Post Commander Bob Hatter and 17th Dis- and its five-week training pe- Pantene’s wig program. trict Commander Phil Dunn of Post 180. VPD Chief riod - a miracle. Just two years Robert Carlisle presented Leroux’s plaque to him and ago this month, March, Burns time, Burns has been in con- VVFD Chief John Morrison presented Merdler’s. underwent 18 weeks of chemo- stant forward motion, a run- “The award is special because it comes from a therapy for stage four lym- ning term Burns adopted as the group special to the community,” VPD Chief Carlisle phoma. title of his 2009 book. said, referring to the American Legion and its veter- Burns started running, on and “God gives each of us grace ans. off, in the early 1980s. He got to handle whatever we’re Leroux’s unanimous selection by his peers is un- serious about it in 2003, when given,” said Burns. “It’s up to common in that most awarded VPD recipients are he began training for his first the individual to receive that patrol officers, said Carlisle. Leroux is a VPD detec- marathon. Burns runs, not only grace.” tive, on the force for 11 years. He worked his way to have control over his body, from patrol officer to detective, investigating and but for a higher spiritual pur- BURNS was diagnosed with in- solving what Carlisle described as “big cases.” American Legion Post 180 Firefighter of pose. He links running with his curable but treatable stage four In his nomination, Lieutenant Russ Marsh lauded the Year Corey Merdler is joined at the fire faith, specifically, to raise indolent lymphoma, a slow- Leroux for his systematic approach to recovering department’s table by his wife Coelle and awareness and financial sup- growing cancer, in 2004. His evidence, his facility for establishing rapport with VVFD Chief John Morrison. port for the missions that move doctors recommended a plan of victims and complainants and showing them com- him to action. When he runs watchful waiting and, as he passion, his ability to tactfully interrogate suspects communities safe. To firefighters, heroes are mem- organized races, he recruits watched and waited, he knew and for his support of police work administration. bers of the military, Morrison said, noting the respect sponsors from friends and fam- In his introductory remarks, VVFD Chief Morrison each group extends to the other. ily. His “faith promise” in 2003 See Vienna Pastor, agreed with Carlisle’s assessment of the kinship be- motivated him then. Since that Page 14 tween the heroes of war and the heroes who make See Legion, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 ❖ 3 News Filling Up with Charity Our Daily Bread hosts third annual fund raiser at Sherwood Community HAIL DAMAGE Center in Fairfax. Dear Homeowner:

Photo by If you live in Northern Virginia, your siding and perhaps your roof By Victoria Ross and gutters may have been damaged by recent hailstorms. Locally The Connection based Wadden Construction, insurance replacement specialists for the past 15 years, has helped thousands of residents with their dam-

Victoria Ross age claims. If your home has hail damage, you may be entitled to a ith the experience of being a single combination of a new roof, gutters and complete wrap of your home mother in the 1990s, Judy Barnes of with a quality vinyl product. WFairfax knows how stressful it is to juggle bills and stretch a dollar to The damage to the siding appears as indentations ranging from pea feed young children.

size to quarter size. The pea size dents are difficult to see without a /The Connection trained eye. So please do not dismiss this letter if you cannot see the Originally from Indiana, Barnes and her husband, damage, as practically every home in your area was hit by hail. You Wayne, moved to the area a year ago and began look- may have damage and not even known it. Whatever the size, you ing for ways to participate in the community. may indeed be entitled to a complete vinyl wrap of your home. “We were involved with the homeless and hungry through our church in Indiana, and we were looking Not all siding and Roofing products are created equal. Wadden for a place to volunteer here,” Judy Barnes said. “God Construction, PREFERRED CONTRACTOR FOR NORANDEX and just expects us to help each other. No one should go CERTAINTEED, is proud to use the Norandex Sagebrush (.050) the thickest vinyl siding on the market, and the Certainteed Landmark hungry. I like the fact that Our Daily Bread has com- U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), who Lifetime warranty Architectural shingle. munity and faith involvement. We are very excited donated a print of the U.S. Capitol, stands to be here.” with Laura Taborek, president of Our Daily Please call Wadden Construction at The couple joined more than 250 other commu- Bread’s Board of Directors and Dean (703) 641-0171 nity members who came together Thursday, Feb. 24 Klein, director of Fairfax County’s Office to at the new Stacy Sherwood Community Center in Prevent and End Homelessness. For a FREE Inspection Fairfax for Our Daily Bread’s third annual “Empty VA Contractor License #2705-056733 Bowls” fund raiser. “This is our flagship event, and this is the biggest Local Businesses Contribute crowd we’ve had yet,” said Laura Taborek, president to Silent Auction of Our Daily Bread’s Board of Directors. “We help Jewelry set and necklaces from Curtsies and Petals families avoid homelessness by providing them with essentials like food, so they can pay their rent or A portrait session at Meadowlark Garden, donated by utilities. We live in a wealthy community, but there Vienna resident Desiree Di Mauro are more and more distressed families who need Gift Certificate by Artisans of McLean help. By supporting this event, people are helping us make a real difference for our neighbors in need.” Two event tickets from Jammin’ Java in Vienna Empty Bowls, a popular annual event, is an inter- $100 gift certificate from Maverick Mosaics in Vienna national grassroots program designed to help local organizations like Our Daily Bread fight hunger. Gift certificates from The Artful Gift Shop in Vienna The “empty bowls” concept is simple and symbolic. One hour massage at Ease Massage & Health of McLean Each year, local potters, artists, students and others create handcrafted bowls that guests purchase for a an overwhelming number of residents who struggle donation of $25 as a reminder of all the empty bowls to feed and house their families,” said Whetzel. “We in the world. Attendees receive a simple meal of still receive far more food and financial aid requests soup and bread, donated by local businesses. than we can handle.” According to Diane Hill, ODB development man- U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), who donated a ager, more than 400 bowls were glazed for the event print of the U.S. Capitol for the silent auction, deliv- this year. “We are thrilled with the turnout, and the ered the opening remarks. bowls this year are fantastic. We are selling out “I don’t have to tell you that we have tremendous quickly.” needs, even in a community as fortunate as ours, In addition to purchasing ceramic bowls, guests which is why this effort tonight is so important,” he listened to music by the Fairfax Saxophone Quartet said to the crowd. and had the chance to bid on more than 50 silent In Fairfax County, the request for food stamps have auction items, including luxe spa gift baskets and a jumped more than 150 percent, requests for emer- signed ceramic bowl made by Washington Redskins gency assistance are up more than 75 percent and tight end Chris Cooley. more than 1,600 in the area’s classrooms are home- “It’s very affirming to have so many community less, Connolly said. supporters come to this community event,” said Lisa “By being here tonight, and being active through- Whetzel, Our Daily Bread’s executive director. “We out the rest of the year, you are letting those in need have wonderful volunteers, and our donors this year know they are not alone and this is a community have been particularly generous.” that cares,” he said. “One person at a time, one fam- With more than 60 families on its food program ily at a time, we are making a difference.” waiting list, and one in four Fairfax County children Matt Bosseler of Reston said he attends the Empty who qualify for free and reduced-price lunches, the Bowls fund raiser every year. “This is near and dear funds raised from the event make a significant im- to my heart,” he said. “When you think about the 5 pact, Whetzel said. million children nationwide who go to bed hungry, She noted that even though Fairfax County is re- it breaks your heart. So this is an opportunity to get peatedly ranked among the wealthiest counties in involved in a worthwhile cause and raise awareness America, many families are homeless. “We hear from of the issue.”

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Watt-Watching in Vienna Green Tips from the Great Falls Group of the Pilot program began Sierra Club March 1. Replace some of your lawn with native plants to reduce mowing and watering. Close window curtains and shades during the day in summer, By Donna Manz at night in winter. Plant shade trees on the south side of the house that lose their leaves in winter The Connection to let sun in, but block out the summer sun. Shade in summer can cut cooling costs by 30 hree Town of Vienna households percent. Grow evergreen trees on the north side of the house to block winter winds. Replace are participating in a Vienna pi older major appliances with new EnergyStar lot Watt Watchers program. The models. Refrigerators manufactured before 1993 T use twice the electricity of new EnergyStar program, funded by Dominion Power through a $2,500 grant awarded to models. Use durable water bottles filled from your tap, instead of buying bottled water. Vienna Parks and Recreation, is aimed at Reduce the amount of junk mail that comes to encouraging citizens to measure their elec- your house. Take reusable bags with you to tricity usage and to make adjustments that stores. Minimize or stop using inorganic fertilizers and toxic pesticides in your yard; they conserve energy. In the initial phase, run- wind up in streams, rivers and the Chesapeake ning from approximately March 1 to April Bay. Eat less meat; intensively farmed livestock 21 – the date of the Vienna Green Expo – is responsible of 18 percent of global greenhouse three Vienna households will activate the gas emissions. whole-house monitors the Town of Vienna is loaning to them. Households selected erator last year because technology and ef- represent typical Vienna demographics: a ficiency have changed so much since then, family of four to five members, a single- Kelleher said. There are things that Kelleher member, and a couple. is interesting in learning in the program and “The purpose of this program is to help there are things that the Town wants par- people recognize the energy they’re using ticipants to observe and report. At the end and to help them make changes to their en- of the pilot program, each participating ergy consumption, to help them reduce their household will fill out a standardized sur- energy usage, and, consequently, reduce Photo by vey which Parks and Recreation will use to their energy bill,” said Cathy Salgado, Di- evaluate the objectives of Watt Watchers, rector, Town of Vienna Parks and Recre- what Salgado referred to as anecdotal evi- ation, whose office applied for the Domin- Donna Manz dence. “Did they change their behaviors? ion Power grant. What did they observe,” said Salgado. It was Community Enhancement Commis- sion chair Susan Stillman who conceived KELLEHER, who started the Green Expo the idea for the program in the fall of 2010. three years ago, acknowledged there are Salgado contacted Le-Ha Andersen at Do- /The Connection some limitations to simply pulling out the minion Power who told Salgado about the plug on appliances or electronics. “If we grants Dominion Power was offering to non- want to use the DVR function, it has to be profit agencies. For the Town of Vienna, it plugged in,” said Kelleher. “You can turn it worked out well. off but you can’t unplug it.” Stillman has been concerned about cli- When the pilot program ends on April 21, mate change for a couple of years. “If ev- participants will be there at the Green Expo, erybody would take an interest in cutting Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Salgado shows the wireless whole- discussing what they learned and what they consumption, then we can make a differ- house meter. A band attaches to the household’s meter and an indoor changed in their homes. ence,” said Stillman. “And it’s not that hard. receiver measures energy usage and calculates cost of energy usage. “I felt some obligation to participate in It’s about being conscious of where the program because I started the Green power is being consumed.” When of $20. Salgado said the intention is that Expo,” said Kelleher. Stillman brought up the subject of watt “The purpose of this individual-use monitors will be moved “Before I committed our family to this, I meters at a Community Enhancement from piece of equipment to piece of did get agreement from all the other mem- Commission meeting, it drew enough program is to help people equipment, from stereos to computers to bers of my family. I didn’t have to twist any attention and support that Salgado pur- refrigerators, for comparison. If the in- arms. sued it with Andersen. recognize the energy they’re dividual-use monitors prove helpful, con- “I hope everyone comes out to the Green using and to help them make sumers may want to purchase them on Expo. They’ll learn what we learned from NINETY PERCENT of homes in Vienna their own. our experiences.” have smart meters that Dominion Power changes to their energy The watt-watching monitors bought so The Town of Vienna Green Expo is on can read remotely. far by the Town of Vienna cost a frac- Thursday, April 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the The whole-house tool kit system is consumption …” tion, about $150, of the $2,500 Domin- Vienna Community Center. Thirty five ex- wireless. The household attaches a trans- — Cathy Salgado, Director, ion Power grant. Salgado said the plan hibitors are expected at the Green Expo. Ad- mitting band around its outdoor meter. Town of Vienna Parks and Recreation is to buy about 25 additional whole mission is free of charge. The Town of Inside the home the receiver measures house tool kits and another 15 indi- Vienna and the Community Enhancement energy usage and calculates the running vidual-use ones. Commission are hosting three seminars fo- cost of the electricity consumed. “We want as many people as possible to “What I really hope to get out of it is, how cused on living “green.” Each seminar will After the pilot program ends, three whole- check these kits out,” said Salgado. The kit much energy are we using and what is the be held at the Vienna Community Center house tool kits and three individual-use includes the measuring device, the receiver financial impact,” said Town Councilwoman from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The first, on March 10, monitors will be loaned out to Vienna resi- and ideas to reduce energy consumption. A Edythe Kelleher, whose five-member fam- is on geothermal energy solutions. The sec- dents who apply. reference sheet of tips from the Sierra Club ily represents the family category. “I want ond, tree preservation, is on March 28. The Households fill out a Town form accom- is included, as well. “It’s a household expe- to show my children how much energy final seminar, energy efficiency audits, is panied by a $50 deposit, the cost of replace- rience,” Salgado said. The whole-house they’re using, especially the one son who scheduled for April 25. Call 703-255-6360 ment of the whole-house kit. The Town will monitors will be checked out for three insists on leaving the computer on all the to pre-register. Go to www.viennava.gov for send out a reminder when the unit is due weeks. Individual-use monitors will be time.” more information under Department of back, like a library book, Salgado said. checked out for two weeks with a deposit The Kellehers replaced their 1994 refrig- Parks and Recreation. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 ❖ 5 Opinion

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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton Note to Gov: Sign the Autism Bill An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. to the state employees’ health insurance plan Bipartisan effort supports early treatment. and to the local choice health program. This 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 measure will not apply to an insurer, corpo- new law to mandate very basic and an annual maximum benefit of $35,000 of ration, or health maintenance organization, NEWS DEPARTMENT: limited insurance coverage for treat coverage for applied behavior analysis. This or to government employee programs, if the To discuss ideas and concerns, ing autism in young children awaits requirement does not apply to individual or costs associated with coverage exceed one Call: 703-778-9410 A e-mail: the signature of Gov. Bob small group policies, contracts, or percent of premiums charged over the [email protected] McDonnell. The added coverage will plans. The mandate will also apply experience period. Editorials Kemal Kurspahic be a lifeline to many families already Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 coping with major challenges. [email protected] The bill passed by wide margins with won- Donna Manz derful bipartisan support (including all of our Safe for Saint Patrick’s Day Contributing Writer [email protected] Northern Virginia legislators). It passed 29-8 in the Senate; 73-24 in the House of Delegates. Nick Horrock Plan ahead to get home safe after celebrations. County & Projects The governor is facing a major lobbying ef- [email protected] fort by some business and insurance company Rich Sanders interests to veto the bill, and he has not yet hile the City of Alexandria holds its Last Saint Patrick’s Day, 525 possibly im- Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 said what his intentions are. 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Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising Letters to the Editor 703--778-9413 [email protected] school system and they might have And this bill does not allow recess ing this issue public attention and An Open Leter to voted differently had they known to count as physical education we applaud their efforts. These Editor & Publisher of these concerns. We know that time, so it is only academic time private sector and public service Mary Kimm To Gov. 703-778-9433 our Superintendent and School that can be depleted by this bill. If education efforts can work on this [email protected] Board Chair have now communi- this bill goes into effect, after the issue instead of adding another McDonnell Editor in Chief cated to you and to our colleagues 150 minutes of physical education “one size fits all” mandate to our Steven Mauren We write to urge you to veto SB in detail about their concerns and is incorporated, there would be schools. Managing Editors 966, a bill, which would mandate Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic we endorse their efforts. However, only 22 minutes of time left for all Finally, since it is often low-in- Photography: 150 minutes per week for physi- this information was unknown by other activities such as art, music come children who are most aca- Louise Krafft, cal education to all students in Craig Sterbutzel many of our colleagues when we and the humanities. demically at risk, to take academic Art/Design: grades K-8 during the regular voted on this measure. Unlike many academic subjects time away from them would do Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, school year by 2014. This legisla- John Heinly, John Smith This bill is, first, an unfunded that need class time, there are the most harm. While they can Production Manager: tion would represent the first time mandate that will cost Fairfax many other arenas where we can find other avenues for physical ac- Jean Card that the Standards of Quality County schools, as well as others, target help for overweight children tivity, they have fewer choices for would mandate a specific amount CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 millions of dollars. In Fairfax it is without adding to deficits in their academic challenges outside of the of time for any individual subject. Circulation Manager: estimated that the additional costs academics and providing a well- classroom. Linda Pecquex We appreciate the concerns [email protected] for staffing alone will be between rounded education. After-school For these reasons, and for the about childhood obesity that were $18-24 million. Second, this bill programs, targeted programs for details outlined in the earlier let- focused on in the debate on this CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, will crowd out other mandates and particular populations at risk, or ter you have received from Fairfax L.L.C. bill. However, there are significant Peter Labovitz accountability requirements in aca- parent education programs County school officials, we fiscal and instructional impacts President/CEO demics. In science and math, we through community, civil or strongly urge you to VETO SB966. from this bill that were not thor- Mary Kimm need to be increasing our time on church groups have all been ad- oughly vetted or considered dur- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer task, not decreasing it. This bill dressing the threats of childhood House Delegates Barbara 703-778-9433 ing our General Assembly session. [email protected] would have the opposite impact obesity. We know the First Lady Comstock (R-34), Dave Albo In addition, our school system in and set us back academically. of Virginia has also joined with (R-42), Tom Rust (R-86) and Jerry Vernon Fairfax County, quite frankly, Executive Vice President Given that there is no other sub- First Lady Michelle Obama in giv- Tim Hugo (R-40) dropped the ball in communicat- [email protected] ject where 150 minutes a week is ing their concerns and many of my Wesley DeBrosse mandated, it is illogical that physi- colleagues were left unaware of Controller cal education would get this kind the financial and instructional im- Write Debbie Funk of unique status over math, sci- pacts of this bill. We did vote The Connection welcomes views on any public issue. National Sales ence, reading, or the humanities. 703-778-9444 against the bill. However, a num- The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Send to: [email protected] Already we require physical edu- ber of our Fairfax colleagues who Letters to the Editor cation for the many of our students The Connection Jeanne Theismann voted for the bill told us that it was Special Assistant to the Publisher who participate in two or three 1606 King St., Alexandria VA 22314 only after final passage that they Call: 703-778-9410. 703-778-9436 sports outside school and would [email protected] ever heard anything from the By e-mail: [email protected] prefer more academic time instead.

6 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop Maplewood Grill YESTERDAY’S ROSE Serving Our Neighbors and Friends for Over 26 Years Uniquities to where you never see the same thing twice Host Fiber St. Patrick’s Day Menu MOVING! Includes:Includes: Farmers’ Market As of May 2011, 50% OFF Potato Leek Soup Fish & Chips Saturday, March 12, from 1 p.m. Yesterday’s Rose Housewares & Linens will be located at Corned Beef & Cabbage to 5 p.m. Uniquities will host its 4th Saturday, 3/12/11 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fiber Farmers’ Market at the Vienna 10385 Main Street Open Live Entertainment Community Center, 120 Cherry Corner of Main & University St. Not valid with other discounts or sales. Saturdays Wed. thru Sat. Parties Street, SE, in Vienna. The event is Clothing • Furniture • Housewares for Lunch Welcome free to the public, and offers an 703-281-0070 opportunity for knitters, crocheters, Serving The Community Since 1981 and spinners to purchase their yarn 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA 132 Branch Road, S.E. • Vienna, VA and fiber supplies directly from the 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials people that produce them. Uniquities, a yarn and fiber shop located in Vienna, brings together over a dozen area fiber producers, and yarn hand dyers Beethoven’s Ukulele Workshop with Marcy Marxer for this afternoon event. “We want to allow the commu- Piano Concerto Tuesday, March 29 nity to see and purchase what our 7-9 PM local shepherds and artists have to $25 in Advance $30 at the door offer, while giving them an educa- Saturday, March 19th – 8:00 p.m. Learn ukulele or improve your skills with tion in the process,” said Brenda Matti Raekallio, piano this workshop by multi Grammy award FitzSimons, owner of Uniquities. George Mason University’s winner Marcy Marxer. Ukuleles will be available for purchase. A Fleece-to-Scarf demonstration Center for the Arts will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. and will include a seven person team that will hand card and spin • WEBERN: Six Pieces for Orchestra raw fleece, and weave the result- • BEETHOVEN: Piano Concerto No. 5 ing yarn into a scarf. • SIBELIUS:˘ Symphony No. 5 To learn more about Uniquities and the Fiber Farmers’ Market visit Tickets: 888-945-2468 or www.fairfaxsymphony.org 7144 Main St., Clifton, VA 20124 • 703-830-7141 www.uniquitesyarnshop.com www.NOVAMusicCenter.com

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Great Falls –3.92% $936,664

Reston McLean 1.98% 2.10% Herndon $354,331 $761,156 4.20% Vienna $392,002 3.31% $572,926 Chantilly kton saw a slight increase of .58% in hiss home assessment in 2011. 4.08% 1.29% Last year, his home was worth $641,330 and $385,049 $610 this year it is valued at $645,030. Falls Churchh Most households in Alexandria ZIP codes saw a larger bump of 1.64% in their real estate assessments. Fairfax 3 50% entrevil 2.59% 3 92% $410 780 Sully Supervisor Michael Frey (R) saw a 6. 69% i ncrease i n the value of his home over the last year. Frey's home was assessed at $195,410 in 2010 and $208,480 in 2011. His home assessment increased more than most Centreville residences.

Mount VernonVerno Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D) was ththe onlylbfthFifCtbd member of the Fairfax County board to see his assessment drop this year. Hyland lost .45% of his home value, taking him from $402,810 to $400,999.

Providence Supervisor Linda Smyth (D) saw her h ome assessment remai n fla t this year. Smyth's house was valued at $482,080 in both 2010 and 2011.

2011 County Average (Percent Change) Springfield Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R) Braddock Supervisor John Cook (R ) Single Family Detached $535,298 (2.1%) saw his home val ue remaiifltthin flat this year. saw a 661%i.1% increase i n th e val ue of Townhouse $318,614 (3.73%) Herrity owns a house in Clifton his house when compared to last year. Condos $211,281 (2.53%) assessed at $525,750 in both 2010 and 2011. Cook's home was valued at $381,570 in 2010 and $404,860 in 2011. Cook's assessment increased more than most houses in his Springfield ZIP code.

Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova (D) ZIP CODE AREA 2010 MEAN 2011 MEAN PERCENT CHANGE saw a muchhl larger iincrease iin hher real l estate t t assessment t Alexandria 359,674 365,567 1.64 than most households in the county. Annandale 352,988 363,833 3.07 Bulova's assessment went up 12.33% Burke 367,728 383,535 4.30 from $526,990 in 2010 to $591,990 in 2011. Centreville 313,922 326,231 3.92 Chantilly 369,952 385,049 4.08 Clifton 619,233 612,466 –1.09 Changes in Real Estate Values Fairfax 400,391 410,780 2.59 Fairfax Station 583,177 590,103 1.19 Falls Church 352,035 364,364 3.50 Across the Region Great Falls 974,906 936,664 –3.92 Herndon 376,196 392,002 4.20 Alexandria 0.46% Lorton 313,608 323,252 3.08 Arlington 1.4% McLean 745,486 761,156 2.10 Oakton 602,520 610,272 1.29 Fairfax 2.34% Reston 347,456 354,331 1.98 Loudoun 2.45% Springfield 344,733 356,285 3.35 Vienna 554,550 572,926 3.31 Prince William 5%

8 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Vienna

Tax Relief Deadline April 1 Both the Town of Vienna and Fairfax County offer real estate tax relief for low-income homeowners who are 65 years old and over, or permanently and totally disabled. To qualify, the following require- ments must be met: ❖ Total household income of $72,000 or less. This amount excludes $6,500 of income of relatives, other than the spouse, who reside in the household. Also excluded is $7,500 of any income received by a dis- abled homeowner. 100% tax relief is given for total combined income of $52,000 or less, 50% tax relief between $52,001 and $62,000, and 25% tax relief between $62,001 and $72,000. ❖ Total combined assets of no more than $340,000. This amount excludes the value of the residence, up to one acre of land, and house- hold furnishings. ❖ Disabled persons applying for the first time must show evidence of disability. In addition to real estate tax relief, Fairfax County provides rental grants and relief from personal property tax for one automobile per household. Applications for 2011 for all programs are due April 1. This date may be extended to Dec. 31 of next year for first-time filers or if hard- ship conditions exist which, through no fault of the applicant, prohibit applying by April 1. For more information and to obtain Town application forms, call 703- 255-6325. For County applications, call 703-222-8234. Applications and information can also be found at www.viennava.gov and www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Stress Reduction Classes at Meadowlark Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is a deep relaxation experience aimed at improving health, self-esteem and enjoyment of life. The class, sponsored by the Vienna Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, will meet each Tuesday, March 29 through May 24, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadow- lark Gardens Ct. The cost of $400 includes instruction in mindfulness meditation, mindful movement exercises, group discussions and a half-day retreat. For those who have taken the course before, the cost is $200. For more information or to register, call Vienna Parks and Recreation at 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov.

School Notes

Send school notes to vienna@ Larkworthy, Mark Paulson, Sonya connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Zell, and Alina Zufall. Friday. ❖ Madison High School students Tess Ottinger and Sergei A Mad 5K Run and One Mile Vandalov. Walk is scheduled for 8 a.m. Saturday, ❖ Marshall High School students De- April 2, at James Madison High School von Kalbaugh and Eian Burgess. in Vienna. The race, which will benefit ❖ McLean High School student the award-winning James Madison High Katerina Cronmiller. School track team, features a gently roll- ❖ Oakton High School students ing course starting and ending at the Corinne Holland, Holly Kelly, high school stadium. Awards will be Madeline Paul, and Summer presented to the top 3 male and female Perez and Cecily Jacobson. finishers, as well as age group awards. ❖ Thomas Jefferson High School for T-shirts and refreshments will be avail- Science and Technology students Mar- able for all. Entry fee is $15 for garet Coad and Adrienne students, $20 for adults. Register at: Doebrich. http://www.active.com/ event_detail.cfm?event_id=1936784 or Vienna residents Lesley A. contact Coach Craig Chasse at Harkins, Regan J. Herman, Alex- [email protected]. andria E. Kemp, Alexander N. Mandell, Sunjay Sethi and William Sixty-eight Fairfax County Pub- J. Skehan have been named to thefall lic Schools students have been 2010 dean’s list at Boston University of named to the 2011 Virginia All-State Boston, Mass. Chorus and will perform April 30 at the Visual and Performing Arts Academy at Meghan Louise Jacobs of Vienna Salem High School in Virginia Beach. has been awarded a bachelor of arts in Forty-two students were named as alter- education and residency teaching cer- nates. The Chorus is sponsored by the tificate from Washington State Virginia Choral Directors Association. University of Pullman, Wash. Those selected include: ❖ Langley High School students Kerry Jordan Aldrich of Vienna as Cameran Alavi, Stephanie Ander- named to the fall 2010 dean’s list at the son, Matthew Goudreau, Zack Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. Gray, Isabel Hefner, Sarah Aldrich is a graduate of Potomac School www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 ❖ 9 Entertainment

Send announcements to Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge OR [email protected]. Road, McLean. With the brass faculty Fill Deadline is Thursday for the following quintet from Shenandoah week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Conservatory. The orchestra will For additional listings, visit perform the first and forth www.connectionnewspapers.com movements of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and movements 1-7 of FMPLOYERS Mozart’s Requiem, with a full choir. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 9 Free and open to the public. your job th E California Guitar Trio 20 www.studentsymphonicorchestra.com. Anniversary Tour. 8 p.m. Wolf Jimmy Lange Boxing. 7 p.m. George Trap Foundation for the Performing Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Arts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Patriot Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $35- Wolftrap.org. $500, through www.ticketmaster.com openings Tony Lucca, Jerad Finck and Brad and 703-573-SEAT. Rhodes of Melodime. 8 p.m. Propagation Workshop. 10 a.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Vienna. jamminjava.com. Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. How to start annuals and perennials from seeds and cuttings. $5. The Mason Dance Company 2011 Gala Concert will be Friday, faster… THURSDAY/MARCH 10 Reservations required at 703-255- March 25 and Saturday, March 26 at 8 p.m. at the George Jennifer L. Nelson’s “24, 7, 365.” 8 3631. p.m. George Mason University Harris Northern Virginia’s Metropolitan Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Jazz Orchestra. 8 p.m. George in Fairfax. The performances will showcase a repertory with Recruitment Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class Mason University Center for the Arts company of dancers performing contemporary choreography and social activism are put under a Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, humorous microscope. $25. Fairfax. Directed by Jim Carroll, with in four pieces, including Ohad Naharin’s “Ehad Mi Yodea,” cfa.gmu.edu. percussionist Joe McCarthy, Lar Lubovitch’s “Dvorak Serenade,” Robert Battle’s “Prom- Advertising in Ghosts, Haunting and Spooky percussionist Roberto Quintero and enade” and Susan Shields’ “Sunlit Song.” Tickets are $20 Tales from the Civil War. 7:30 jazz vocalist Sara Jones. Brazilian p.m. McLean Community Center, bossa nova, Argentine tango, Afro- adults, $12 students and seniors, and are available at the 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Walter Cuban beats from Harlem and more. Center for the Arts Box Office, open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 Gavenda with tales about the ghosts $20-$40. Tickets are half price for a.m.-6 p.m., or at 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. of Civil War soldiers and slaves. youth through grade 12 when Gavenda coauthored “A Field Guide accompanied by an adult. Charge at to Haunted West Virginia” with 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Michael T. Shoemaker. Free. Jennifer L. Nelson’s “24, 7, 365.” 2 Faith Notes [email protected] or 703-442-9370 p.m. George Mason University Harris Jesse Malin & The St. Marks Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Faith Notes are for announcements tering prayer is meditation and con- 703-917-6464 Social, Josh Abt & The Regulars Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class and events in the faith community. Send templative prayer, wordless, trusting, and American Babies. 8 p.m. and social activism are put under a to vienna@connectionnewspaper s.com. opening of self to the divine presence. www.connectionnewspapers.com Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., humorous microscope. $25. Deadline is Friday. Instruction offered. Vienna. jamminjava.com. cfa.gmu.edu. [email protected]. Tom Paxton. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap Artist’s Reception for Amy “Two Dahlias,” watercolor by Loy McGaughy. “Think Trinity United Methodist Great Communities Great Connections Foundation for the Performing Arts, McShane. 6-8 p.m. Applegate Spring!” is an all-member show of original art at the Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd. in Epiphany United Methodist 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Folk music. Gallery & Custom Framing, 101 Vienna Art Society’s Gallery in the Village Green, 513 McLean, will have Ash Wednesday ser- Preschool, 1014 Country Club Drive, Great Results $22. www.wolftrap.org. Church St. N.W., Suite C, Vienna. Oil vices on March 9 at 12 p.m. and 7:30 N.E. in Vienna, is now enrolling 3-4- The Wind Blew. 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 paintings of landscapes ranging from Maple Ave. W, Vienna, through March 26. 703-319-3971 or p.m. 703-356-3312 or year-old students for the 2010/2011 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, abstract to realism. Refreshments www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. www.umtrinity.org. school year. Contact 703-938-2391 or 10360 North St., Fairfax. Stories and served. [email protected]. www.epiphanypreschool.com. activities. Age 2-3 with adult. 703- Deep River Concert and After- Antioch Christian Church, 1860 293-6227. Party. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 A recurring puppet show by Rainbow SUNDAY/MARCH 13 Beulah Road in Vienna, will host an Vienna Assembly of God has a Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Puppets, roaming storybook Ash Wednesday worship service on ministry to children on Wednesdays, 7- jamminjava.com. Charity Tennis Evening. 5:30-8:30 characters, face painting and book- Wednesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Ash 8 p.m. at the corner of Center N and FRIDAY/MARCH 11 Bluegrass Marathon Jam Session. p.m. McLean Racquet and Health related arts and crafts projects. Light Celtic Woman: Songs from the 12 p.m.-12 a.m. McLean VFW Post Club, 1472 Chain Bridge Road, refreshments. $5, age 2 and under Wednesday derives its name from the Ayr Hill Avenue, N.E. Children’s Heart. 8 p.m. at George Mason 8241, 1051 Spring Hill Road, McLean. McLean. With former US Tennis free. 703-790-0123, TTY: 711. practice of placing ashes on the fore- Church on Sundays also available. 703- University Patriot Center, 4500 An all-day bluegrass marathon from Olympiad Richey Reneberg, Va. Sunday Soiree Series Dance: In the head as a sign of choosing to go a new 938-7736 or www.ViennaAG.com. Patriot Drive, Fairfax. Irish classics, noon until midnight. Come to perform House Delegate Barbara Comstock, Groove. 3-5 p.m. McLean Community Godly direction in life. On Sunday, contemporary covers and original or enjoy the entertainment. Va. Senate candidate Caren Merrick Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. March 13 at 11 a.m. the Church will Vienna Christian Healing compositions. Tickets $34-$79, Sponsored by Fisher House, providing and others. Casual dinner buffet, Live music by The Wayne Tympanick celebrate Girl Scout Sunday. The col- Rooms, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at available at www.ticketmaster.com or a “home away from home” for raffle prizes. Adults $42, children Trio. $5 at the door. ors will be presented by a local Brownie 8200 Bell Lane. A team of Christians is 703-573-SEAT. military families to be close to a loved $18. Proceeds benefit The Childhelp [email protected] troop and the pledge of allegience will available to anyone requesting prayer. www.Celticwoman.com. one during hospitalization. 703-883- Washington Chapter and the be led by girl scouts. All Girl Scouts and Free and open to the public. 703-698- Jennifer L. Nelson’s “24, 7, 365.” 8 9250 or www.fisherhouse.org. Washington Tennis and Education their families are invited. 9779 or p.m. George Mason University Harris Claude Moore Spring Estate Sale. Foundation. 703-356-3500 or MONDAY/MARCH 14 www.antiochdoc.org or 703-938-6753. www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com. Theatre, 4400 University Drive, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Claude Moore Colonial [email protected]. Jo Williamson. 8:15 p.m. Jammin’ Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, Iona. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Old Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. The Church of the Good Shep- Trinity United Methodist and social activism are put under a McLean. Local living history museum Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, jamminjava.com. herd (United Methodist), 2351 Church, 1205 Dolley Madison Blvd., humorous microscope. $30. spring estate sale. Jewelry, vintage Great Falls. Pan-Celtic music. $15. English Conversation. 10:30 a.m. Hunter Mill Road in Vienna, will pub- McLean, Sunday worship services are cfa.gmu.edu. clothing, linens, gemology, costume 703-759-3309 or Oakton Library, 10304 Lynnhaven lish its 12th annual Devotions for Lent at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour at 7 books and more. www.1771.org/ www.ionamusic.com/brogue.shtml. Place, Oakton. English practice for and distribute more than 19,000 cop- for adults is at 9:30 a.m. and for chil- p.m., Super bob, Star City directions.htm. Keyboard Conversations with adult non-native speakers. 703-242- ies to church neighbors. Printed copies dren during the 10:30 a.m. worship Meltdown and DJ Crazy at 10 Basics for Bird Artists. 10 a.m. Jeffrey Siegel: “Northern 4020. will first be available at the church’s service. Youth Group for grades 7-12 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Artists’ Atelier, 1144 Walker Rd, Suite Stars.” 7 p.m. George Mason Brain Games. 3:30 p.m. Oakton E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. G, Great Falls. An introduction to University Center for the Arts Concert Library, 10304 Lynnhaven Place, March 9 Ash Wednesday service at meets Sunday nights, 6 - 7:30 p.m. A Mardi Gras Style Dinner. 5:45-8 p.m. birds, behavior and habitats. Bring Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Oakton. After-school drop-in program. 7:30 p.m. The church also shares the 20-minute service of Holy Communion American Legion Post 180, 330 N. sketchbook and sketching materials Works by Edvard Grieg, Jean Sibelius, Play Blokus, Battleship, Rush Hour devotions each day (March 9-April 23) is held each Wednesday at 12 p.m. Center St., Vienna. With New Orleans plus a light folding chair. Free. Carl Nielsen, Johannes Brahms and and other strategy games. Age 6 & up by e-mail at 703-356-3312 or umtrinity.org. Native and Vienna resident Ron Reserve at 703-438-6008 or more. $19-$38. Tickets are half price with adult. 703-242-4020. www.GoodShepherdVA.com. Patterson. Creole Jambalaya and New [email protected]. for youth through grade 12 when Book Buddies. 4 p.m. City of Fairfax McLean Bible Church, 8925 Orleans red beans & rice. $8-$10. The Second City: Fair & accompanied by an adult. Charge at Regional Library, 10360 North St., Epiphany United Methodist Leesburg Pike in Vienna, presents The 703-938-9535. Unbalanced. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Fairfax. Beginning readers practice Church, 1014 Country Club Drive in Power of a Changed Life, a multi-arts The Second City: Fair & Foundation for the Performing Arts, Jennifer L. Nelson’s “24, 7, 365.” 4 with a young adult volunteer. Age 5-9 Vienna, will host “A Celebration of presentation on Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Unbalanced. 8 p.m. Wolf Trap 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Improv p.m. George Mason University Harris with adult. 703-293-6227. God’s Gift of Music” on Sunday, March The film “Adoniram’s Calling” is the Foundation for the Performing Arts, comedy. $24. www.wolftrap.org. Theatre, 4400 University Drive, 13 during the 11 a.m. service. 703-938- story of Adoniram Judson, the first US 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Improv VITA Tax Assistance. 10 a.m. Tysons- Fairfax. Attitudes about race, class TUESDAY/MARCH 15 3494 or [email protected]. foreign missionary, and the program comedy. $24. www.wolftrap.org. Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 and social activism are put under a continues with stage readings. There English Conversation Group. 10 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. IRS- humorous microscope. $25. Bushwalla and Jason Ager. 7:30 Vienna Presbyterian Church, will be a children’s program for ages 5- a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple certified volunteers help taxpayers cfa.gmu.edu. p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. 124 Park St. in Vienna, presents the 12- 12. [email protected]. Ave. East, Vienna. Conversation group who earned up to $49K. 703-790- Al Petteway & Amy White CD E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. week program “Passages,” for those for adults learning English. 703-938- 8088. Release Show. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Tuesday Storytime. 10:30 a.m. experiencing the pain of separation or St. Dunstan’s Episcopal 0405. Good Things Come in Threes. 3 Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 divorce. The DivorceCare series meets Church, 1830 Kirby Road in McLean. Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple jamminjava.com. Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Stories, Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Ave. East, Vienna. Kaydee Puppets Iona. 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Old songs, and activities. Age birth-5 with Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Cost of materials The third Sunday service every month Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18. presents Goldilocks and the Three Brogue Irish Pub, 760-C Walker Road, adult. 703-790-8088. $20, scholarships available. 703-938 at 10:15 a.m. allows children to play 703-938-0405. Bears and The Three Little Pigs. All Great Falls. Pan Celtic music. $15. Personalized Internet Training. 9050 or [email protected]. active roles in the music and as greet- ages. Register at 703-938-0405. Reserve at 703-759-3309. 2:30 p.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional ers and ushers. Traditional services are Children’s Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.ionamusic.com/brogue.shtml. Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Centering Prayer offered at St. every Sunday at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY/MARCH 12 City of Fairfax Regional Library, Storybook Festival. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church. A 45-minute training session Dunstan’s, 1830 Kirby Road, Nursery is available at the 10:15 a.m. Student Symphonic Orchestra of 10360 North St., Fairfax. Books and McLean Community Center, 1234 with a technology volunteer. Call for McLean, Tuesdays at 7-7:45 p.m. Cen- service. 703-356-7533. Fairfax. 7:30 p.m. Redeemer more. All Ages. 703-293-6227. Ingleside Ave., McLean. For ages 3-8. appointment. Adults. 703-790-8088.

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To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please contact Don Park at 703-778-9420, or [email protected] All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 ❖ 13 News Vienna Pastor Keeps Running Honored for Saving Life From Page 3 Master Police Officer Jarod B. he wouldn’t turn away from his faith promise. He T.R. Cook Photography Evans Receives Meritorious trained for and ran in his first 50-miler in Novem- ber 2005 and between that date and 2007, Burns Action Award. ran in six races. Between visits to his oncologist and CAT scans, Burns continued to fill his life with family, his church, and his relationships with the n Jan. 16 this year, community. “I spent five years conquering the can- MPO Jarod Evans, cer battle in my brain,” said Burns. But he thought ofO he was winning the war. Until April 2008. Vienna Police De When the Bull Run 50-mile was too much for him partment, re- to finish, Burns knew something was very wrong. Pastor Craig Burns gives the invocation at sponded to a suspicious medical In the spring of 2008, Burns began 18 weeks of che- a fall VTRCC luncheon. call. An alert neighbor called po- motherapy. lice after hearing a nearby neigh- That chemotherapy treatment left his bones se- With the support of his wife Brenda, Burns finished bor calling for help. Upon his ar- verely weakened and in August of 2010, Burns was the Holliday Lake run in a little over 11 hours. rival MPO Evans no longer heard Colonel Robert A. Carlisle, told to give up running. What Burns lost was more Burns didn’t simply sign up for a single any calls for assistance. Vienna Police Chief, and than the power of will that running provided him ultramarathon. He registered for the Lynchburg Ul- MPO Evans was informed by the MPO Jarod Evans. but he lost the mission fundraising tool, as well. He tra Series, committing himself to runs on March 26, caller that the resident in the walked. And walked some more. “That was hard,” April 23 and Nov. 5, in addition to the Feb. 12 Holliday nearby apartment was a diabetic recovering. Burns said. Just a couple miles walking. Lake Ultramarathon. “In my heart, I felt there was and could be in danger. MPO For his actions in the preserva- The beginning of what Burns describes as his more I needed to do,” said Burns. Evans forced entry into the apart- tion of human life MPO Evans was miracle began at an Assembly of God church service “Then, I had to tell my wife.” ment and found a victim bleeding awarded the Meritorious Action that Burns was conducting on Jan. 2. “Ask the Lord In his role as a pastor, Burns does the invocation at from the head. Award by Colonel Robert A. to lead you,” Burns told his congregation. Not to VTRCC luncheons. “I always look forward to the in- MPO Evans applied pressure to Carlisle, Chief of Police. MPO ask Him to give you what you want, but for Him to vocations he gives,” said former VTRCC Chairman, the wound and summoned Fairfax Evans is an 11 year veteran of the lead you to where you should be, Burns explained. Gina Cocomello. “They are well-thought out bless- County EMS. The victim is now Department and is currently as- That afternoon, Burns went for ings filled with current events, Crime Report signed to the Patrol Section. a solitary walk, praying the whole humor and love. As you get to “I felt like the Lord From Page 3 The investigation revealed that the time. “I got the sense that the Lord know Pastor Craig you can see daughter was 18 years of age and was trying to talk to me,” said how his faith carries him through, ASSAULT was legally able to leave as she Burns. “I felt like the Lord was was saying to me, not only the good times, but the Outback Steakhouse, 315 Maple desired. saying to me, ‘follow me back into more difficult times, too.” Ave., East. March 2, 7:04 p.m. ‘follow me back into Officers were called to the restaurant ultramarathons.’ Like he was say- Since spring of 2010, Burns has for a reported fight in progress. The MISSING ADULT ing, ‘just try it, give it a shot.’” He ultramarathons.’” been growing his hair long to do- caller stated that approximately 10- 100 Block Hickory Circle, S.W. Feb. signed up for the Holliday Lake nate eight inches for a wig to be 12 males were fighting outside. The 26, 11:20 a.m. A concerned mother — Vienna pastor and cancer investigation revealed that a husband reported that her adult daughter left 50K the same day. given to a cancer patient through arrived to confront his wife about at 4 p.m. on Feb. 25 and had not yet survivor Craig Burns Pantene’s hair collection program. being out with several male returned home. A short time later the coworkers. While speaking to the daughter returned home and PFC TO RUN the Feb. Holliday Lake Since there are few pastors with wife a male subject intervened and Ruddy went to speak with her. The 50K in the maximum allotted time window, Burns long hair, Burns sought out permission to grow his began arguing with the husband. The daughter reported that she was knew walking only wouldn’t make it, not when he hair from the oldest woman in the church. “Oh, restaurant manager asked the attending a party outside of the involved parties to go outside and Town of Vienna and had not needed to maintain a 15-minute mile pace. He was Darlin’, I don’t care what you do,” she told Burns. they complied. As the men exited a returned home. The daughter also walking at a 17-minute mile pace. “So, I figured if “The only one you have to get permission from is large group of patrons followed. reported that she ingested drugs and the Lord is calling me back into ultras, I’m going to your wife,” she said. Burns already had done just Once outside the husband and the was assaulted while at the party. As other man began exchanging punches both of these incidents occurred have to run some,” Burns said. So, he walked up that. and wrestling on the ground. When outside of the Town of Vienna, the and down hills and ran when the path leveled out. “Last month, at the VTRCC luncheon, some of us officers arrived the husband was still mother will make a report to the More significantly to Burns, he ran without pain. were teasing him that he looked like the fifth Beatle on scene but the other parties had Fairfax County Police then seek fled. The other parties are known to additional help for her daughter. He knew he had to get two long runs in before the with his long hair,” said Cocomello. the husband and so the warrant Feb. 12 run. From Jan. 3 and Feb. 11, Burns was obtainment process was explained to running, not walking, four to six miles a day. On Read about Pastor C. Craig Burns at ViennaAG.com. him. The wife was also counseled NATURAL DEATH regarding available services to aid in 400 Block Glyndon St., N.E. Feb. 26, Feb. 3, Burns ran 20 miles. “I felt good,” he said. He can be e-mailed at [email protected]. her situation. 10 p.m. A health care worker discovered that an elderly male resident was deceased inside the ATTEMPTED FRAUD home. There does not appear to be 200 Block Ceret Court, S.W. March any signs of foul play and a detective Legion Honors Police Officer, 2, 1:05 p.m. A citizen reported that a will follow up on this case. subject came to her door and told her that she owed him money for a prior roofing repair. The citizen let the RESIDENTIAL ALARM Firefighter of the Year man into her home and called her 600 Block Carter’s Glen Court, husband to verify this story. The S.W. Feb. 25, 2:04 p.m. PFC Ruddy From Page 3 husband told the woman that they responded for a residential intrusion Seeman, Town Council members Dan Dellinger of had not had any roofing work done. alarm. Upon her arrival she found an Post 180, Lauie de Rocco, Howard Springsteen and The woman related this to the subject unsecured door. An interior search of Corey Merdler joined VVFD in July 2007. Al- Auxiliary member Town Councilwoman Edythe and he left. The police were then the home yielded nothing unusual notified. MPO Evans counseled the and the door was secured upon her though Merdler works full-time as a Metro contrac- Kelleher. State Sen. Chap Petersen and Del. Mark woman regarding the dangers of exit. tor, he nevertheless put in 950 hours last year with Keam were present, as well. admitting strangers into her home VVFD, working and training. He’s both a firefighter Commander Hatter recognized the Post’s World War and about the intent of the subject to scam her out of money. The male UNLICENSED SOLICITORS and an EMT and has, Morrison said, taken a leader- II veterans, many of whom used canes to steady them- subject is described as white, 5’8” 500 Block Woodland Court, N.W. ship role in the department. selves as they stood up to applause. tall, in his 20’s, thin build, and Feb. 26, 3:08 p.m. PFC Ruddy “He also took the lead on rewriting the In 2012, the American Legion, nationally, will honor blonde hair wearing casual clothes. responded to investigate two unlicensed solicitors in the area. The department’s ambulance driver and ambulance of- a police officer and firefighter of the year at the state two men were with a paving ficer training manuals, and served as the and national level. Local recipients of the recogni- DOMESTIC DISPUTE company and soliciting work. After department’s gear quartermaster,” said Morrison. tion have the opportunity of advancing to the state 100 Block Hickory Circle, S.W. Feb. identifying the men and checking for 27, 10:47 p.m. A mother reported outstanding warrants the two were In attendance at the awards program were Ameri- level. that her daughter was attempting to released and counseled about the can Legion Auxiliary member Mayor M. Jane —Donna Manz leave the house against her wishes. need for a license in Vienna. 14 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board

To have community events listed in the for a women’s shelter and more. Red Connection, send to vienna@ Cross blood donation on site. Free. connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Sponsored by the Relief Society of TUESDAY/MARCH 15 Friday. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Day Saints. Group. 5 p.m. The Sylvestry [email protected]. Assisted Living, 1728 Kirby Road, THURSDAY/MARCH 10 Brinker Toastmasters. 9:30 a.m. at McLean. 703-506-2122. Happy Hearts Senior Adult Group. Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 12:30 p.m. Antioch Christian Church, Park St. N.E., Vienna. Meets second 1860 Beulah Road, Vienna. Pot-luck and fourth Saturday of the month. WEDNESDAY/MARCH 16 luncheon with games and fellowship brinker.wordpress.com. American Antique Arts to follow. All area senior adults are Association Meeting. 10 a.m. invited. www.antiochdoc.org or 703- McLean Community Center, Room C. 938-6753. SUNDAY/MARCH 13 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Vienna Arts Society General Old Dominion Chrysanthemum “Antique Sewing Items” by Deborah Membership Meeting. 10 a.m. Society Meeting. 2:30 p.m. Falls Hartwick, an art needlework designer Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St., Church Community Center, 223 Little who uses early sewing techniques N.W., Vienna. Preview the “Ticket to Falls St., Falls Church. A slide from the 18th and 19th century, Art!” benefit to be held March 19. program with question and answer natural fabrics, dyeing and over- Richelle Kaufman will describe her session on “Hydrangea’s Care: Spring dyeing techniques and sawdust and experiences in forensic art, displaying Pruning, Pinching, Fertilizing and emery powder for stuffing. Open to samples and photos of her work. Color/Variety Selection”, by Amy the public. 703-444-4470. Free. 703-319-3971 or Strunk, a Virginia Certified www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. Horticulturist. Free admission and refreshments. 703-560-8776. THURSDAY/MARCH 17 Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. FRIDAY/MARCH 11 Chapter 227 Meeting. 7:30 p.m. VTRCC Youth & Education MONDAY/MARCH 14 Neighbor’sRestaurant, 262D Cedar Luncheon “Green Day.” 11 a.m. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Center, Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Group. 5 p.m. Lewinsville Adult Day Vienna. Doug Sterner, a decorated Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Health Care Center, 1609 Great Falls Vietnam veteran and military Showcasing accomplishments of Road, McLean. 703-734-1718. historian, will discuss people students in the Vienna and Tysons Haven of Northern Virginia’s pretending to be decorated military Corner area and highlighting Bereavement Support Group. veterans with medals for combat opportunities for schools and 7:30 p.m. Haven of Northern exploits and acts of heroism. Sterner businesses to partner in mutually Virginia, Inc., 4606 Ravensworth is a strong advocate for the Stolen beneficial ways. $40 members, $50 Road, Annandale. Six weekly Valor Act of 2005. The general public non-members. www.vtrcc.org. meetings, through April 18. Free. and all veterans are invited. Free. Register at 703-941-7000 or 703-255-0353 or www.vva227.org. www.havenofnova.org. Falls Church City GOP Committee SATURDAY/MARCH 12 Shepherd’s Center of Oakton- Meeting. 7:30 p.m. American Women’s Service Expo. 10 a.m.–1 Vienna Lunch N’ Life. 12 p.m. Legion Hall, 400 N. Oak St., Falls p.m. 2034 Great Falls St., McLean. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Church. With Prince William Board Learn about volunteer opportunities Chain Bridge Road, Vienna. With of County Supervisors Chairman at local non-profits, assemble post- Dick Neff on the banjo and Warren Corey Stewart, Michael Zak, author partum totes for new mothers, write Underwood on guitar with their of Back to Basics for the Republican letters to servicemembers, fill baskets Home Town Radio Band. Lunch $10. Party & Mark Rhoads. 703-502-0161 703-281-0538 or office @scov.org. or [email protected].

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American Legion Baseball: Photo by An Investment in Youth Craig Sterbutzel

ow many parents Legion baseball since that time. On sents the potential of playing in and their baseball an average, nearly 70 percent of the various American Legion tour- /The Connection H oriented sons, from all college baseball players played naments at the district, state, re- ages 15 to 19, have American Legion Baseball as teen- gional, national, and the ultimate given much thought to the advan- agers; approximately 52 percent of - the American Legion World Se- tages of playing American Legion Major League Baseball players ries. In fact, since 1926, Major Baseball - a program that is ex- played American Legion Baseball League Baseball has honored the tremely active in the Northern Vir- as teenagers; and more American American Legion World Series ginia District 17 of the American Legion alumni have been inducted Champions at the Major League The annual District 17 American Legion baseball All-Star Legion? into the National Baseball Hall of World Series. The National Base- game is played at Waters Field in Vienna. The action here American Legion Baseball is the Fame and Museum than any other ball Hall of Fame honors the is from last summer’s game. oldest and largest nationwide amateur baseball program - the American Legion Player of the Year teenage baseball program played outcome of positive support pro- with a plaque at the annual induc- volved in American Legion base- [email protected] or Jim throughout America since its in- vided mostly by a volunteer coach- tion ceremony in Cooperstown, ball as a player or coach, contact Glassman, District 17 Baseball Ad- ception in 1925. Over 10 million ing staff throughout the nation. N.Y. Bill Murphy, District 17 Baseball ministrator, at jimglassman@ teenagers have played American American Legion Baseball pre- For information on how to be in- Chairman via e-mail at verizon.net. Sports Roundups Duke University senior Jasmine Colwell. “We need someone who will bring 7-to-15. The inaugural Oakton Cougar Thomas, for the second straight year, a quality program to us. I believe that Gor- Baseball Camp, which will be directed was selected as a midseason candidate don is that man and coach.” by Oakton baseball coach Justin Janis, for the college women’s basketball Leib will also teach at the private school. is intended to teach players solid funda- Naismith Player of the Year award. She “The number one thing we looked for was mental baseball skills. The goal is to pro- is one of 30 midseason candidates for the a leader,” stated Billy Emerson, the Paul VI vide each player with the instruction, honor. The Naismith Trophy, presented Athletic Director. “That’s what we got.” knowledge, and evaluation necessary to

by AT&T, will be awarded on April 4 at Photo by raise their level of play, and instruction the NCAA Women’s Final Four in India- George C. Marshall High School is will emphasize the core values of Oakton napolis. pleased to announce the hiring of a couple Cougar Baseball: Excellence, Teamwork, Thomas, a former Oakton High star of new head coaches. William Bak will be and Integrity. For more information, con-

Craig Sterbutzel player and a native of Fairfax, has led the new head boys’ soccer coach. Coach Bak tact coach Janis at: fifth-ranked Duke to a 23-2 overall record comes to the Statesmen with over 20 years [email protected]. and 9-1 mark in Atlantic Coast Confer- of coaching experience. He has coached ence (ACC) action. The 5-9 guard has av- house league and club teams, as well as Evan Weiss, a Madison High eraged 14.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 seven years at the high school level. Most graduate and Oakton resident, assists, and 2.6 steals per game. Against recently, Coach Bak assisted the James scored a pair of goals for the Mary Wash- ranked opponents, she has averaged 17.1 /The Connection Madison University Men’s Soccer Program ington University men’s lacrosse team in points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.9 blocks, 2.6 as a preseason goalkeeper coach. their recent 9-8 loss to host team Chris- steals and 3.0 assists. Thomas notched a Mac DeShazer, meanwhile, has been topher Newport University in rainy New- season-high 24 points versus Kentucky. named Marshall’s new head women’s ten- port News last Sunday. The Eagles fell to She has also had big games versus ACC nis coach. Coach DeShazer played high 2-3, while the Captains improved to 3-0. opponents Maryland (22 points) and school locally and was a four-year varsity Mary Washington led in ground balls, 16- Florida State (also 22). In 45 career athlete. He continued playing tennis beyond 14, while senior Ryan Kleman (Robinson games against ranked opponents, Tho- Duke’s Jasmine Thomas sets up high school with the United States Military Secondary) of Fairfax had nine saves in mas has posted double-figure scoring in the Blue Devils’ offense during a Preparatory School Tennis Team. Coach the UMW goal. 33 of those, including 21 out of the last late season ACC women’s basket- DeShazer is a graduate of George Mason 22. Thomas has notched nine 20-plus ball game at the University of University with a degree in Education. He Vienna’s Alisa Harrison is a jun- point games as well. Maryland. taught Physical Education and coached the ior and assistant captain on the Thomas, along with being a candidate varsity men’s tennis program at Osbourn Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, for the Naismith award, is also in the Duke clinched a share of the ACC Regular Park High School (Manassas) for 10 years. N.Y.) women’s ice hockey team. Harrison, running for both the John R. Wooden and Season Championship and will be the No. Marshall welcomes Coach DeShazer and the team’s third leading scorer, has State Farm Wade Trophy National Player 1 seed in the upcoming 2011 ACC Champi- Coach Bak and is excited to have both played in all 35 games, scoring eight of the Year honors. Full Court Press onship. within the Statesmen athletic and school goals with 11 assists for 19 points. Three named Thomas the ACC Player of the community. of her goals have come on the power play. Year on March 3. Paul VI Catholic High School of In 22 league games, the former Wash- The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Fairfax has announced that Gordon Leib Jade Zaharoff, a graduate of Madi- ington Pride standout scored five goals released the 2011 All-ACC Defensive has been named the new head football son High School in Vienna, is currently with eight assists for 13 points. Harrison team for women’s basketball on Wednes- coach for the Panthers. Leib, the former a junior and member of the women’s track was named to the ECAC Hockey Weekly day afternoon with Thomas one of five coach at James Madison High School and field team at Christopher Newport Uni- Honor Roll and was a finalist for the selected by a vote of the 12 league head (Vienna), has led his Warhawk teams to a versity. She was recently honored as an All- ECAC Hockey Best Defensive Forward coaches. Thomas has registered a team- record of 69-43 (.616) over the past 10 sea- academic student/athlete by the U.S. Track Award. high 72 steals, while ranking 65th na- sons, while qualifying for the Northern Re- & Field and Cross Country Coaches Asso- Rensselaer concluded the 2010-11 sea- tionally and fifth in the ACC with a 2.5 gion Div. 5 playoffs eight times. Madison ciation (USTFCCCA). son this past weekend with a pair of per game average. She has also swatted reached the region finals three times and losses to top-seeded Cornell in the first 18 shots on the season. garnered one region championship. Oakton High School is holding a sum- round of the ECAC Hockey playoffs. The With a 66-58 victory over 13th-ranked “Gordon is someone with a proven track mer Baseball Camp from July 11-15 from 9 team finished with a 10-18-7 overall North Carolina on Sunday, ninth-ranked record,” said Paul VI Principal Virginia a.m. to 1 p.m. for players between the ages record, with an 8-12-2 conference mark.

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The stream that goes through Scotts Run Stream Valley Park could be re- stored as part of Tysons Corner redevelopment in order to make an urban park that allows pedestrian connectivity across Tysons.

Photo by Alex McVeigh/ The Connection An Urban Park in Tysons? Residents, community reflect on future of Scotts Run Stream Valley Park.

By Alex McVeigh “Any restoration on the stream more aware about the benefits of The Connection would be of enormous benefit, as restoration, they’ve realized that the stormwater effluent from any without a certain amount of main- lenn Wolffe of McLean further development at Tysons is tenance and preservation, the likes to walk his dog going to have a very adverse im- stream will change course because GKnox along the stream pact on Scotts Run, which will be of the increasing volume of water,” at Scotts Run Stream a major conduit for stormwater Crandall said. Valley Park. But Wolffe said he was leaving Tysons,” said Frank Judy Pedersen, public informa- unclear on the nature of the area Crandall, who serves as the co- tion officer with the Fairfax County around the stream. chair of the McLean Citizens Park Authority, says that while “This is a park?” Wolffe asked. Association’s Environment, Parks nothing is set in stone, restoration “I thought it was just barely a path and Recreation Committee. “As for the stream is a possibility. behind the baseball fields. You can they’ve increased the impervious “We do believe it will be an ap- see the stream here, but I just as- surfaces in Tysons, the runoff into propriate place for stream resto- sumed it would be a matter of time the stream has exceeded capacity, ration activities,” she said. before it’s paved over and becomes which is why you have the condi- Pedersen said as the process con- another office park or shopping tion it is in now.” tinues, the Park Authority will look center.” Crandall has served as the at all opportunities to take advan- As Tysons Corner plans for a fu- Dranesville representative on the tage of what the park could offer. ture of redevelopment, Scotts Run Fairfax County Environmental While the idea of an urban-style Stream Valley Park is proposed as Quality Advisory Council for 13 park in Tysons sounds appealing a focal point of the redevelopment years. to many local residents, they are of a 40-acre parcel of land sur- also skeptical. rounding Route 123. THE STREAM has cut steep, “You hear a lot about how it’s According to a spokesman with eroded banks, and as more water important to create green space Cityline Partners, the plan is to flows through it, the sediment around here,” said Tom Olek of make Scotts Run Stream Valley flows downstream to Scotts Run Vienna. “But I’ve been here for park into an urban park which Nature Preserve, which is where more than 20 years, and I’ve seen could include an overhead walk- the stream meets the Potomac a lot less green space and a lot way and trail system to provide River. more concrete and asphalt, so I’ll connectivity to other parts of “I think the county has become believe it when I see it.” Tysons Corner. “It will be exciting if this prop- erty can become some sort of des- tination within Tysons, rather than just empty space between the MUSIC MASTERS roads and buildings,” said Julia Empageni, who lives off of nearby Where You’ll Love To Play Old Meadow Road. “I’ve been reading a lot about how the new Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals Tysons will be better for walkers Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music and bikers, and a good trail sys- Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome tem in the park would make that Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair a reality.” INSTRUMENT RENTAL IN ADDITION to a trail system, the restoration of the stream is a 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 priority, because as more of Tysons Corner has been paved over, the stream has cut a deep path into 703-848-9403 the surrounding land. E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 ❖ 19 20 ❖ Vienna/Oakton Connection ❖ March 9-15, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com