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Special thanks to Adeler Jewelers, Sandy Allison Jewelers Thanks to Our Sponsors and Feld Entertainment for donating fabulous raffle items. Gold Sponsors Adeler Jewelers Dominion Title Reston Limousine American Plant Great Dogs Reston National Golf Course And thanks to: Doctors Jose and Juan Loza, DDS The Old Brogue Virginia Oaks Golf Club • Elite Fitness Concepts for a Successful 5k Race; Silver Sponsors • The many volunteers, without whom we couldn’t manage; Akerman & Associates Doris Leadbetter Safeway • And Congratulations to Jessica Ryan and Steven Swayne Ashton Imaging Hill Signature Portraits Sandy Allison Jewelers for winning the 5 k race. The Bahá’í Faith Inova Fairfax Hospital for Saint Francis Creche Beloved Yoga Children Preschool Brooksfield School Lead by Example Tae Kwon Do Shane R. Costa, DDS Calvert Rejuvenations Loebig Chiropractic The Conscious Bean Spring Festival brought to you by Cathy’s Corner MathTree Coffeehouse and Cookology Pizzarama Patisserie Lille Bakery the Great Falls Optimist Club

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Contributed A group of 32 Madison’s prom goers chose a commuter bus to save money for their big night out and to show their environmental aware- ness. Their night included dinner in DuPont Circle and back to the Waterford in Fair Oaks. Amanda Bradley, a senior (UVA class of 2013) took on the task to book the bus and restaurant, which she said after- Albert Park and his date Saekee Kim and Jimin Yeam and her date wards, ‘Turned out great.’ Steve Kim enjoy themselves at one of their last major high school events,the Oakton High School prom night at the McLean Hilton on Friday night. ‘Tonight Never Dies’ Oakton High For Madison High Students Celebrates Prom

ames Madison High School cel ebrated its 2009 prom Saturday Jnight, May 31, at The Waterford in Fair Oaks. Approximately 550- 600 students attended the dance themed “Tonight Never Dies,” a take on the popu- lar James Bond film. Red and black roses and candies were used as decoration to keep with the school colors and spy theme. Stu- dents arrived in a variety of limousines and classic cars and eventually all came together on the dance floor to celebrate the end of another long school year, and for most stu- dents, the end of high school. Ross McEwen shows off his Scott Miller helps his prom date, dance moves while dancing with Jennifer Lonnquest, out of the — Arthur Wessel friends at the Oakton High limo after arriving at the McLean School prom in McLean on Hilton for Oakton High School’s Devin Hazard, 17; Friday night. Prom. Emily McCall, 18; and Kylie Yarkdale, 19, get things started on the dance floor. Photos by Arthur Wessel/ The Connection

Elise Carter, Ryan Dawson, Lauren Desrosiers, Allison Gropper, Liz Anthony Schiavo and Caity Edwards enjoy a prom dance together. Comfort and Joe Poisal of Madison High School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 3 The County Line More at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Primary Tough Choice for Dems

Strong candidates CREIGH DEEDS TERRY MCAULIFFE BRIAN MORAN Age: 51 Age: 52 Age: 50 Owned & Operated by the same Residence: Bath Residence: Residence: City of person for 45 years! lead to indecision? County, Va. McLean, Va. Alexandria Same location for 40 years! Hometown/Grew Hometown/Grew Hometown/Grew Up In: Bath Up In: Syracuse, Up In: Natick, Wall-to-Wall Carpet By Julia OíDonoghue County, Va. NY Mass. The Connection Family: Wife Pam Family: Wife Family: wife Karyn Philadelphia and four children Dorothy and five and two children Carpets Education: children Education: • All Nylon ith the Democratic Concord College Education: University of guberna-torial pri (bachelorís degree ñ Catholic University Massachusetts, • 10 yr. Soil & Stain Warranty mary less than two 1980), Wake Forest University (law of America (bachelorís degree - Amherst (bachelorís degree ), • 10 yr. Texturegard Warranty W degree ñ 1984) 1979); (law Catholic University of America (law weeks away, Scott Community Work/Relevant degree ñ 1984) degree) • 12’ & 15’ Width Surovell still had not made up his Experience: former Bath County Community Work/Relevant Community Work/Relevant mind about his vote. prosecutor; House of Delegates Experience: Democratic National Experience: former Arlington Good Choice Better Choice member (1992-2001), state Senator Committee chairman (2001-2005); County prosecutor, House of Installed Installed Surovell, a Mount Vernon resi- (2001 ñ present) confidant of U.S. President Bill Delegates member (1996-2008), dent, is not a typical voter. He is Web site: http:// Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary House of Delegates Democratic $ 99 $ 99 www.deedsforvirginia.com Clinton; national finance director of caucus chair (2001-2008) 28. Sq. Yd. 33. Sq. Yd. the chair of the Fairfax County President Jimmy Carterís 1988 re- Web site: www.brianmoran.com/ OR OR Democratic Committee, one of the the three men in the race are simi- election campaign $ 33 $ 78 Web site: http:// 3. Sq. Ft. 3. Sq. Ft. largest local Democratic organiza- lar in many respects. statewide political campaigns over tions in the commonwealth. Deeds, a native Virginian who www.terrymcauliffe.com/ the last 13 years. Since 1996, the Take up & Haul Away, a Little Extra Surovell is paying very close atten- lives in Bath County where he unions. But he has said multiple utility company has donated $5.2 Laminate Flooring tion to the race and the three can- grew up, likes to tell the story of times that the campaign should million to political candidates, Shaw didates — state Sen. Creigh Deeds his mother only giving him a few focus on other issues. $2.45 million to Democrats and 10 Colors (D-25), former Democratic Na- $20 bills in his pocket when he “If we don’t fix the economy, we $2.65 million to Republicans. Both tional Committee chair Terry went off to college. are going to go backwards on sev- Moran, who has accepted • 20 Year Residential Wear, McAuliffe and former Del. Brian McAuliffe, a McLean resident, eral fronts folks,” said McAuliffe $46,800, and Deeds who has ac- Stain & Fade Warranty Moran (D-46). started a driveway paving business at an Annandale debate. cepted $57,200, from Dominion • 5 Year Commercial “These candidates are pretty at 14 years old in upstate New Moran has spoken out against since 1996, said McAuliffe’s pledge Warranty $ 79 similar on policy. There are subtle York so that he could pay for drilling for oil or natural gas off to turn down Dominion money is Starting at 2. Sq. Ft. differences but they are all strong school. the coast of Virginia and opposes hollow because the McAuliffe cam- Material only candidates. I think the question a Moran, a former state delegate the construction a new coal power paign held a fundraiser at the lot of people are trying to answer for the City of Alexandria and plant in Surry County between home of Thomas Capps, Hardwood Flooring is which candidate would be the Fairfax County, recalls when he fa- Dominion’s retired president. Shaw best to go up against Bob ther was laid off and his employer When there is consensus on an 21/4” wide by 3/4” thick Grade A McDonnell,” he said. “I am actu- towed away the company car they “I am actually issue, such as the need for quick 20 yr. wear warranty ally undecided. I have really been used as a family station wagon. job creation, the candidates have struggling with this myself.” All three candidates promise to undecided.” different approaches. $ 99 Installed 5. Sq. Ft. Many other likely voters are hav- make Virginia the epicenter of — Scott Surovell, Deeds, who represents the ing a tough time choosing a can- green technology and jobs. chair, Fairfax County Charlottesville area, wants to use Wall-to- Wall Carpet Cleaning didate in Democratic Party’s gu- McAuliffe talks of turning chicken Democratic Committee Virginia’s well-regarded higher bernatorial primary June 9. waste into fuel. Deeds wants to education system to spur growth Oriental & Antique Rugs “It was a tough decision. We are build an algae-to-fuel plant in and new employment. 20% Off Cleaning have embarrassment of riches this Hampton Roads. Moran calls for Richmond and Hampton Roads. McAuliffe would have a hands- • Reweaving • Redyeing time around and it was a tough wind farms off the coast of Virginia On the issue of offshore drilling, on approach to attracting business choice to make,” said Greg Beach. McAuliffe backs limited explora- to Virginia. As governor, he intends • Cleaning & Hand Washed Zimmerman, a Democratic activ- Northern Virginia, they all ex- tion for natural gas but not for oil. to be the commonwealth’s num- • Odor Removal ist from Arlington County, who pect, would be a hub of green job Deeds said he would support some ber one salesperson and business • Restoration & Refringing would not reveal who he was sup- research and take part in develop- exploration for oil and natural gas. recruiter. • Rug Appraisal porting publicly. ing things like the smart electrical McAuliffe says if elected gover- “You all know I am good at get- • Cleaning Plant on Premises “I think, for Democrats, I think grid and clean coal technology. “I nor, he would work to push all ting money out of people,” said Free Pick up & Delivery for Rolled & Ready Rugs this primary is really difficult,” said think we can build on the technol- payday lenders, which provide McAuliffe at a meeting with the Loretta Nawakowski, the Demo- ogy companies that we already small, short-term loans at a very Northern Virginia Technology 681 Spring Street, cratic Party’s captain for the have here,” said Moran. high interest rate, out of Virginia. Council. The candidate, who once Old Town Herndon Greenspring voting precinct, Moran, in particular, appears to Critics of payday lenders said wrestled an alligator for a cam- Hours: Mon Tues Fri: 9-6 which traditionally has the high- be trying to set himself apart by many people become trapped in a paign donation, revolutionized • Wed: 9-5 • Thurs: 9-7 • Sat: 10-3 est election turn out of any pre- running to the left of his primary unending cycle of debt through political fundraising for the na- Ice Old Town cinct in Virginia. Though the resi- opponents on social and environ- these types of loans, which they tional Democratic Party. House Hall dents are known for being politi- mental issues. can never afford to pay back. Moran, who runs his own small

Elden St. Buren cally active, attendance at a can- If elected governor, Moran McAuliffe has also been critical law office, said he intends to shore Jimmys

St. n didates’ forum May 14 on the promises to seek repeal the 2006 of Virginia’s largest utility com- up the economy by supporting and Street Eld Va e ROBERTS n St. Greenspring campus was particu- Marshall-Newman amendment, pany, Dominion Power, for not be- promoting small businesses.

Locust St. Spring Fire larly high, about 250 people. which defines marriage as be- ing open to renewable energy and “I have created a business in Vir- Van Buren Station Volunteers who have knocking tween a man and woman and bans energy efficiency proposals. ginia, a small business,” said

Street Street on the doors of reliable Demo- marriage-like contracts for same “There should be no more rate in- Moran. Spring SunsetParkway Hills cratic households in Northern Vir- sex couples. “We should not be creases until they agree to move If elected, Moran’s first action as Road Herndon ginia have also found a lot of un- placing discriminatory language in on wind and solar power,” said governor would be to convene a committed voters. the Virginia constitution,” said McAuliffe, who is not accepting bipartisan summit of business 703-471-7120 “I am going door to door and a Moran at the Greenspring forum. donations from Dominion or the community members and govern- lot of people are undecided,” said As a state senator, Deeds voted company’s political action commit- ment leaders to brainstorm about Our Employees are Steve Baker, an Arlington resident in favor of the same-sex marriage tee. the best ways to address the cur- Certified Installers who supports McAuliffe. amendment in 2006. McAuliffe Dominion Power has been the rent economic situation in Vir- www.robertscarpets.com Voters may be having a tough said he does not support gay mar- largest business interest or indi- ginia. The summit would not just time choosing a candidate because riage but is fully supportive of civil vidual contributor to Virginia’s See Democrats, Page 19

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Jim Hughes Courtesy of Hughes f Realtor, father will be missed.

By Donna Manz The Connection

his is what Keri Hughes

amily wants people to know Tabout her husband, Jim … that he was the Keri and Jim Hughes on a beach in Australia. “most amazing dad” to his chil- dren, and that all who knew him altor, and she liked to say that he most amazing father to all his chil- loved him and “counted” on him. did such an “amazing job,” she dren. There was no task he James Hughes’ body was found married him. His wife recalls his wouldn’t do, no element of Jim on May 16 along the Potomac “goofy sense of humor, almost that spoke of a ‘mother’s’ job. He River near Fletcher’s Boathouse; twisted.” did it all and loved every minute his kayak was found later. “He bought me a tee-shirt, and of it.” Sometime, during the afternoon on the back was written, ‘My next He made sure he was at every of Mother’s Day, Jim Hughes, of husband will be normal.’ That was soccer game, every softball game, Vienna, took his Volvo and his his sense of humor. his older children played in. kayak out. His wife reported him “To say he was fearless would “He was there, hands-on. He missing later that day when he be putting it mildly. He was a was a dad.” failed to return home. pretty gutsy guy. I was the voice He brought the family beagle, “On Mother’s Day, Jim brought of reason in our relationship.” a therapy dog, into Rory’s pre- me breakfast in bed, carrying our Keri and Jim Hughes met in school for show-and-tell. “He had daughter [18-month-old Rory 2002 and married six years ago. the biggest heart. There’s nothing Catherine] in a backpack. Steak Jim Hughes had two children al- he wouldn’t do for his children,” and eggs he made. ready and Keri, at 35 years old, did said Keri. “We had purchased a kayak a not think she wanted one of her few years ago, and Jim was dying own … until Jim. “He was the See Good Man, Page 7 to go out with it. We thought of Burke Lake because it was safe for the baby and our beagle, nice and calm. We went out but when it No Drills! No Shots! No Pain! got too cold, we came home early.” Laser Dentistry for Kids and Adults WHAT HAPPENED next is not clear. at No Additional Cost! When Keri Hughes awoke from a nap, Jim, the kayak and his back- The standard of care has been raised with pack were gone, and Jim was not the new Waterlase™, a breakthrough in the “kind of person just to take laser dentistry which allows us to off,” Keri Hughes said. She didn’t perform cavity and soft tissue think too much of it, however, procedures without drills, shots, until dinnertime when he had not or numbness in most cases. come home or called. Kids and adults love it, By the time Jim Hughes’ oldest and it’s pain-free! child, Christopher, called about 8 p.m., Keri Hughes had begun to Visit our office and grow “nervous.” She called 911 experience laser but emergency services had little dentistry at its finest! information to go on. Friends and Call today for your family mapped out all possible appointment or for boating locations to search, and on more information. Monday afternoon, a friend — a The Incredible former client of Jim’s real estate “Our goal is to keep your Dental Experience! business — found Jim’s Volvo, smile its healthy best so without the kayak, at Algonkian your natural teeth can Regional Park in Loudoun County. last a lifetime.” Fairfax County search-and-rescue mounted an effort by boat and air, • White Fillings • Porcelain Crowns/Veneers and on Saturday, May 16, Jim • Cosmetic Bonding • Teeth Whitening Hughes’s body was found. • Orthodontics (Invisalign) • Dental Implants “I was watching the search-and- • Insurance Gladly Filed rescue on Monday at Algonkian, and I was waiting for him to walk Kris Popli, D.D.S. 703-448-8600 out of the woods, dirty, and say, “The Laser Dentist” 8206 Leesburg Pike, Suite 308 ‘hey, what’s going on here?’ It Family, Cosmetic Tysons Corner, VA 22182 didn’t sink in until Wednesday that & Orthodontic Dentistry (next to Bed, Bath & Beyond) he may be gone.” Jim Hughes had been Keri’s Re- tysonslaserdentist.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion

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& Carroll P.C. (City of Fairfax) Four democrats run Education: Brown University (1986 - Or- for Shannon’s seat. ganizational Behavior and Economics); George Mason University School of Law (1992) oters will go to polls to choose Community Engagement/Relevant Expe- the Democratic Party nominees rience: former Fairfax County assistant for governor, lieutenant governor commonwealth’s attorney; coach in youth V th and the 35 district seat in the football, basketball and soccer; Fairfax House of Delegates June 9. County Criminal Justice Academy lecturer Most citizens registered to vote, includ- Endorsements: Fairfax Coalition of Police, ing people who usually vote Republican, are Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney allowed to participate in the upcoming Roy Morrogh Democratic Party primary. Only people who If elected, what House committee would served as delegates to the Republican Party you like to serve on?: Agriculture, Chesa- of Virginia’s state convention in Richmond, peake and Natural Resources Committee May 30 would be barred from voting in the Political Hero: President John F. Kennedy election. If you could pass any piece of legislation, Four candidates – Roy Baldwin, John what would it be?: A bill related to the regu- Carroll, Mark Keam and Esam Omeish — lation of nursing home care are running to be the Democratic nominee Web site: http://www.carroll2009.com/ for delegate in the Vienna and Oakton area. Incumbent Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) chose not to run again because he is the Mark Keam Democratic Party’s nominee for Virginia Age: 43 Attorney General this year. Residence: Vienna The following is some additional infor- Family: wife Alex, mation about the delegate candidates. For Tyler Jefferson (7), more on all the upcoming primary races, Brenna Nicole (5) please visit Hometown/Grew Up www.connectionnewspapers.com In: Seoul, Korea;Vietnam; Austra- lia; Orange County, Roy Baldwin California Age: 51 Business/Job: former vice president and Residence: Vienna counsel for public affairs and policy in com- Family: wife Sharon, munications for Verizon son Nathaniel (24) Education: University of California at Hometown/Grew Up Irvine (1989 - Political Science), University In: Nacogdoches, Texas; of Hastings, College of Law (1995) Lincoln, Nebraska Community Engagement/Relevant Expe- Business/Job: The rience: “Fairfax for Obama” founder, presi- Baldwin Law Firm LLC dential appointee to the federal (Oakton) government’s Small Business Administra- Education: University of Nebraska at Lin- tion, Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s chief coln (1973 – Political Science); The George counsel for U.S. Senate’s Judiciary Commit- Washington University Law School (1976) tee Community Engagement/Relevant Expe- Endorsements: U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly rience: Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of (D-11), NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia Commerce vice president, Cub Scouts den If elected, what House committee would leader and scoutmaster, Town of Vienna’s you like to serve on?: Education or Trans- Board of Architectural Review portation committees Endorsements: Sierra Club, Town of Political Hero: Thomas Jefferson, Illinois Vienna council member Laurie Cole Sen. Dick Durbin If elected, what House committee would If you could pass any piece of legislation, you want to serve on?: Appropriations Com- what would it be?: A bill that would change mittee the state transportation funding formula so Political Hero: Bobby Kennedy that areas with increased population den- If you could pass any legislation, what sities would receive more money would it be?: A bill that secured more trans- Web site: http://www.markkeam.com/ portation funding for Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads Web site: http://www.roybaldwin.com Esam Omeish Age: 41 Residence: Vienna John Carroll Family: wife Badria Residence: Oakton Kafala, four children Family: wife Grace, between age 3 and 14 son Jack (12) daughter Hometown/Grew Up Maeve (10), and son In: ; Falls Church Burke (4) Business/Job: chief Hometown/Grew Up of general surgery at In: Vienna Business/Job: Carroll See Battle, Page 19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 9 Local Music Makers See Limitless Opportunity Calendar

By Donna Manz “a pretty good” concert, Christie Send announcements to DMV Showcase Vol. 4. 10:30 p.m. At 714-5700. www.1771.org. The Connection [email protected]. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Summer Swing Dance. 8-11 p.m., Summer on the Town Green. 6:30 said. In performances or special Deadline is Thursday for the following Vienna. 703-255-1566 or McLean Community Center, 1234 p.m., Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple projects, BlissFM hires additional week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. www.jamminjava.com. Ingleside Ave., McLean. Tickets: $25/ Ave. E., Vienna. Rock band Fat hree George C. musicians to play with them, but For additional listings, visit English Conversation. 10 a.m. at the couples who are McLean Tax District Chance will perform. Bring chairs or www.connectionnewspapers.com Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. residents, $15/individual Tax District blankets for seating. No alcoholic Marshall High School when recording, they make all East, Vienna. For non-native English residents, $25/person for all others. beverages are allowed. 703-255-6360

Photo by International Bacca their own sounds. speakers of all levels. Adults. 703- 703-790-0123. or www.viennava.gov. T WEDNESDAY/JUNE 3 938-0405. Weekend Painting Workshop. 10 laureate alumni, now Carmichael does the vocals and Around the World in Film. 7 p.m. at Pokemon League. 3 p.m. at the a.m.-4:30 p.m., Vienna Art Center, in college, are living out their lyrics, Christie the instrumentation, the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. 115 Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna. Call SATURDAY/JUNE 6 dream. They’re making music Donna Manz and Carmichael – DJ MAF – the Ave. East, Vienna. Join us for a movie East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5- 703-313-3971 to register. Paintout at Riverbend Park. Watch transAtlantic-ly. They’re BlissFM, sound effects and mixing. from Iran and popcorn. Adults. 703- 18. 703-938-0405. Summer Book and Garage Sale. 10 artists paint “en plein-air” at 938-0405. “Pavilion.” 8 p.m., 1st Stage, 1524 a.m.-8 p.m., Claude Moore Colonial Riverbend Park Visitors Center. hip-hop artists. “I used to joke around with Tim Be Told, Trustfall and Mercury Spring HIll Road, McLean. $15-$25. Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, Artwork will be available to purchase Sebastien Christie, Class of ’08; friends, rapping with them,” said in Summer. 7:30 p.m. At Jammin’ 703-674-3177 or McLean. More than 15,000 hard and from noon to 2 p.m. Arrive as early as John Carmichael, Class of ’08; and Carmichael, referring to his high Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703- www.thehubtheatre.org. soft cover titles. Garage sale includes 7 a.m. to observe the artists at work. /The Connection 255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. “Aida.” 7:30 p.m., McLean High School, household items, furniture, clothing, Andrew Like, Class of ’07 met early school years. “Started writing lyr- 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. 703- toys, jewelry, fabric and craft items. See Calendar, Page 12 on in their Marshall days. Like in- ics, met Andrew, and we did a troduced Christie and Carmichael couple of songs together and had THURSDAY/JUNE 4 Army of Me, The B-Film Extras and to one another and, for five years, fun. Then, I met Sebastien and we Miguel Tenicela. 8 p.m. At Jammin’ the trio has written, performed, were all hanging out together. Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703- recorded and produced their own That’s how we started making 255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. Exterior Home music. Like, aka DJ MAF, goes to music.” Jungle Fantasy. 8 p.m., Wolf trap, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Aerialists, 2009 college in London but that hasn’t Bliss FM rappers John Carmichael, Sebastien Christie Christie, going into his sopho- contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, and ax Offering energy-efficient products & services WPR Services dampened the artistic relationship. and DJ MAF, Andrew Like. more year at George Mason Uni- musicians. Tickets from $20-$75. 1- Energy T 877- WOLFTRAP; or “It’s all done digitally,” said versity, also works at his father’s www.wolftrap.org for tickets. Credit up • Windows & Doors Christie. “We do it all on our own. the instrumentals for groups as loaded for free. guitar shop in Washington, D.C., Benefit Concert. 7:30 p.m., Church of to $1,500 Specializing in Remodeling That’s what’s so great about it.” needed, mainly for hip-hop artists. “We make money off our shows. The Guitar Gallery, where he gives the Holy Comforter, 543 Beulah Road, • Siding & Roofing Vienna. Gretchen Sterling, concert Christie and Carmichael record The producers’ goal is to do as Eventually, as we get more expo- lessons, primarily to younger chil- pianist and cancer fighter, will • Exterior House Trim & Decorative Concrete the music in Christie’s home stu- much independently as possible, sure, we will be charging when dren. DJ Max will return to school perform a benefit concert to support • Painting dio and they send it to Like in Lon- they say. there is demand.” in London and will continue to Relay for Life Vienna. Free; donations Restoration accepted. www.viennarelay.org or • Handyman don via the Internet. Christie and DJ MAF are busi- work as a deejay there. www.relayforlife.org. DJ MAF is back in the Vienna- ness-savvy; they have a marketing ON MAY 23, BlissFM and bands A career in music is something “Aida.” 7:30 p.m., McLean High School, All Phases of Home Remodeling • New & Old Concrete Fairfax area temporarily, promoting plan. Polar Bear Music recognizes that the group works with per- each member of BlissFM aspires to. 1633 Davidson Road, McLean. 703- Call for a professional 703-444-3127 the launch of the production com- the trends in music distribution. formed in concert at Jammin’ Java. For information on BlissFM or to 714-5700. consultation. www.rendonremodeling.com pany he and business partner Christie “Everyone downloads music now,” The concert lasted well past mid- download their music, go to 703-789-0861 recently started, Polar Bear Music. said Christie. “Most people won’t night, and while Memorial Day www.myspace.com/blissfm; FRIDAY/JUNE 5 The Kennedys. 7:30 p.m. At Jammin’ Let us assist with your financing options. www.wpris.com As producers, they help other buy from artists they never heard weekend might have kept the at- www.myspace.com/polarbear703; Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703- Class A #2705-104866A groups get started and they provide of, so our music can be down- tendance down somewhat, it was www.myspace.com/mafthedj. 255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.

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From Page 11 $18/at the door for children; $21/in Plaza Baptist Church Choir and the advance and $23/at the door for Charles Wesley United Methodist Meet at the Visitor Center at noon to adults. 703-715-8366. Church Choir performing. Baby view all the paintings and vote for Rummage Sale. 8 a.m.-12 p.m., diapers and wipes, toilet paper, paper your favorite. Riverbend Visitors Epiphany United Methodist Church, towels, hand and dish soap, Center is at 8700 Potomac Hills St., 1014 Country Club Drive N.E., toothpaste, shampoo, laundry Great Falls. Free. 703-759-9018. Vienna. Household items, furniture, detergent, and other non-perishables Washington National Opera toys and clothing on sale. 703-938- will be collected. 703-938-8700. Presents Madama Butterfly. 2 3494. Summer on the Town Green. 6:30 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library, Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., p.m., Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. A free Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, Ave. E., Vienna. German band opera workshop for children. Led by 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Blaskapelle “Alte” Kamaden will WNO Teaching Artists, families are 703-790-8088. perform. Bring chairs or blankets for introduced to the story and music of Tales of a Mysterious Land. 2 p.m., seating. No alcoholic beverages opera. 703-938-0405. Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., allowed. 703-255-6360 or “Pavilion.” 4 and 8 p.m., 1st Stage, McLean. Hand puppets, rod puppets, www.viennava.gov. 1524 Spring HIll Road, McLean. $15- masks and simple props used to The Adventures of the Koala. 2 $25. 703-674-3177 or demonstrate three stories of Chinese p.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, www.thehubtheatre.org. folklore. $12/person, $8/district 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, “Aida.” 7:30 p.m., McLean High residents. Ages 4 and up. 703-573- Vienna. Author Allison Sutherland School, 1633 Davidson Road, SEAT or visit the Alden Box Office. reads from her book, “The McLean. 703-714-5700. Adventures of Kaluwara the Koala in /The Connection Weekend Painting Workshop. 10 the Galapagos Islands.” Free. Ages 3 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Vienna Art Center, SUNDAY/JUNE 7 to 8. Reservations recommended. 115 Pleasant St. N.W., Vienna. Basic Annual Louisiana Swamp Romp, 2 703-255-3631. supplies list will be provided. Call p.m. at the Filene Center. $25. Wolf Tour of the Potomac Valley 703-313-3971 to register. Trap Foundation for the Performing Collection. 2 p.m., Meadowlark Summer Garage Sale. 10 a.m.-5 Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark p.m., Claude Moore Colonial Farm, WOLFTRAP. Gardens Court, Vienna. Learn about Robbie Hammer 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. “Pavilion.” 4 and 8 p.m., 1st Stage, native plants such as Baptisia, Household items, furniture, clothing, 1524 Spring HIll Road, McLean. $15- Coreopsis, bladdernut, black cohosh, toys, jewelry, fabric and craft items. $25. 703-674-3177 or viburnums and Rhododendron. Free. www.1771.org. www.thehubtheatre.org. 703-255-3631.º

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Pastor John Michael Hyde Dies Pastor John Michael “Pas- tor Jack” Hyde 65, of Woolwine, Va. died Wednes- day, May 27, at Culpeper Re- gional Hospital. A celebration of Hyde’s life took place on Monday, June 1, at Vale United Methodist Church in Oakton, with Pas- tor Tracy Wines officiating. Another event is scheduled on Thursday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at Woolwine United THIS IS “CARRIE” Methodist Church, with Pas- D.O.B. July 6, 2008, Greyhound/ tor Bruce Tuttle officiating. Dach X-Spayed Female, 20 lbs. Adorable little missy looking for a forever home. Carrie’s house- broken, loves to go for walks and is only 9 months old. She didn’t get a Illegal Conduit chance when she was younger to have a lot of contact with people, Contributions New Clients Only so she needs someone who is Vienna resident Jerry Pierce- willing to go a little slower with her. Santos, 50, pleaded guilty May 27 You can see in her eyes she First Session FREE desperately wants be best friends. to illegally making conduit contri- Call today about our Student & Once she learns your trust she will butions to a candidate seeking fed- Teacher summer specials love you forever. Please come out and see for yourself what a eral office, according to Assistant sweetie she is. Attributes: Big surprise in a small package! Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer 2235 Cedar Lane, #102 HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY of the criminal division. (near Gallows Road) Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3. Conduit contributions are illegal Vienna, VA 22182 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 campaign contributions made by 703-289-9909 | www.FTtysons.com someone in the name of another person, according to court docu- ments. During 2003, Pierce-Santos made $17,000 in such contribu- Visit These Houses of Worship tions, according to plea docu- Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... ments. Pierce-Santos reimbursed seven people $2,000 each and Assembly of God Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Buddhist Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Non-Denominational three people $1,000 each for their Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 Bethel Primitive Baptist Church ... 703-757-8134 Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 Christian Assembly Church ... 703-698-9777 Washington Christian Church...703-938-7720 Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Presbyterian Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Church of the Brethern contributions. Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church ... 703-560-6336 Baha’i First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Charismatic Korean Central Presbyterian ... 703-698-5577 Individuals were only permitted Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Vienna Presbyterian ... 703-938-9050 Baptist Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 Catholic to contribute up to $2,000 to a New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Church of Christ Quaker candidate seeking election to fed- Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 eral office in 2003, according to Seventh-Day Adventist FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Disciples of Christ Northern Virginia Christian Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 Breuer. The current limit is $2,400 Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... 703-938-8383 per candidate per election, accord- Episcopal Unitarian Universalist 450 ORCHARD STREET Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 Congregation of Fairfax ... 703-281-4230 ing to the Federal Election Com- VIENNA, VA Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 Unity St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 mission. Pierce-Santos, who has 703-938-8525 Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 [email protected] Jehovah’s Witness no criminal history according to b Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 plea documents, faces up to two www.fbcv.org Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 years in prison, three years super- Dr. KENNY SMITH, St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 vised release and a $50,000 fine. Methodist To Highlight Your PASTOR Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 Court documents state that his Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 stipulated sentencing guideline Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 Faith Community SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 range is six to 12 months. b Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 call Karen at: Trial attorneys Peter M. Koski Vale United Methodist ... 703-620-2594 Smith Chapel United Methodist ... 571-434-9680 (703) 917-6468 and Kevin O. Driscoll of the Crimi- Wesley United Methodist ... 703-938-8700 nal Division’s Public Integrity Sec- tion are prosecuting the case, which is being investigated by the SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH FBI and the Office of the Inspec- 11321 Beach Mill Road tor General for the Department of Great Falls, VA 20165 Housing and Urban Development. Pierce-Santos pleaded guilty be- It’s like coming home fore Magistrate Judge Alan Kay in [email protected] U.S. District Court for the District www.SmithChapelUMC.com of Columbia. For a citizen’s guide to making campaign contributions Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor to federal candidates, see http:// SUMMER WORSHIP www.fec.gov/pages/brochures/ SUNDAY: 10:00 AM citizens.shtml. — Ken Moore www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 13 Sports Oakton Girls Soccer Heads for States

And it was Colella who helped set Cougars, in up the score. weather-forced “Olivia has been just as consistent as they come all season,” said postponement, Bibbee. “She’s very steady and has fall to Chantilly, great ball skills.” LOTS OF TIME remained follow- 1-0, in Region ing Melchiori’s goal, and Oakton Photo by put together a several flurries of finals. offensive pressure, but could not get a shot past Chargers’ net-

Robbie Hammer minder Lauren Jancuska. By Rich Sanders “I know our defense is pretty The Connection good,” said Brown, a top defender for the Chargers. “I love playing lue skies brought against Oakton. They’re great com- out the best of both petition, and they push us to do bet- B the Chantilly and /The Connection ter.” Oakton High girls’ Alexander, the Oakton coach, soccer teams during their sus- said Chantilly earned the win. pended Northern Region “We are well-matched teams,” championship game on Satur- said Alexander. “Today, Chantilly day afternoon. finished [on the score by The title match, ultimately Melchiori]. That’s what it takes. We won by Chantilly, 1-0, began Jenna Cahill and the Oakton girls’ soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss to Chantilly in the couldn’t seem to penetrate and get in miserable, rainy conditions Northern Region title game this past Saturday. Still, the Cougars earned a Virginia things going [on offense].” on Fairfax High’s synthetic AAA state tournament berth and will play Mills Godwin on Tuesday. All in all, it was a crazy two days turf field on Friday afternoon. of championship soccer. The two But the game eventually was stopped termine a champion. the Cougars right from the get-go. Then, teams made the best of the poor weather due to lightening with just less than just like that, Chantilly struck when on Friday and shined with stellar play on two minutes remaining in the first half IN THE END, it was Chantilly, behind an Melchiori, a seasoned player who is at her Saturday. of a scoreless game. Eventually, it was early second-half goal from senior forward best in the biggest games, gained posses- “I was a little nervous about it,” said decided the game would be completed Kristen Melchiori that captured the region sion of the ball off the left side of the goal Bibbee, of the game going into a second day. the following day at Vienna’s Madi- crown by defeating a tough and talented area, the result of a forward pass from fresh- “We tend to get a little lackadaisical some- son High. Oakton team. The region championship was men midfielder Olivia Colella. With Oakton times when there is a little layover.” the first in the history of Chantilly’s girls’ defenders around her, Melchiori turned and Brown said the Chargers were determined program. sent a low, crossing shot into the right side to come out strong on Saturday. “I love playing against Both Concorde District teams, by reach- of the net. “We knew we had to pick it up to win the ing the region finals, assured themselves of Oakton goalie Erica Stein made a valiant game,” said Brown. “It’s great to win.” Oakton. They’re great a seeding for this upcoming week’s state diving attempt for the ball, but it found its By winning, Chantilly earned the right to AAA tournament. Chantilly (17-2-1) is way into the net. Chantilly, with 36:43 re- host Tuesday’s first round state quarterfinals competition and they scheduled to host Atlee High maining in the game, held a 1-0 advantage. game. push us to do better.” (Mechanicsville), a Central Region team, on “I got a nice feed from Olivia,” said “We’re really excited about having a home Tuesday. Oakton (14-4) was preparing for Melchiori, who has scored five goals this game and having lots of our fans,” said — Oakton Defender Madyson Brown a Tuesday trip to Richmond to take on home postseason. “I just turned on it and hit it Melchiori. team Mills Godwin, also a member of the into the goal. I felt a defender [near me]. The All-Northern Region teams were an- In Friday’s first day of action in the Central Region. “I was so excited. We’ve never been in a nounced on Friday. First-team members for rain, both teams seemed to be battling Chantilly’s region title victory on Satur- [region] championship. I’m real proud of Chantilly were senior midfielder Katie the elements as well as competing day marked the third time in three meet- my team.” Menzie and junior goalie Lauren Jancuska. against one another. The result was a ings that the Chargers have defeated Bibbee said Melchiori came up big for the Chantilly’s Madyson Brown was named to championship game with uneven flow Oakton this season. Earlier in the Chargers. the Second Team. and two teams simply trying to make postseason, Chantilly had beaten the Cou- “Kristen, as a senior, has always been able For Oakton, no players were named to the it to the halftime. gars, 2-1, in a district tournament semifi- to capitalize for us at the end of games,” first or second Teams. Honorable mention Saturday was such a different story. nals game. Chantilly went on to win the said the coach. “I knew [a score] would selections for the Cougars were freshmen There was a renewed, brisker step district title with a finals win over peren- come from someone like Kristen. She’s our forward Alex Meyers and senior midfielder from players on both teams as the fi- nial power Robinson. second leading scorer.” Christy Hassell. nals game continued in beautiful, Bibbee, the Chantilly coach, said her team sunny weather. was able to grab the early momentum Sports Roundups “Last night, it was insane,” said against Oakton in day two of the suspended Oakton coach Brooke Alexander, of region finals game. The Chargers, with 1 The 2009 South Lakes High School fers a year round program for girls from the fifth Summer Camp program will offer the fol- through eighth grades. Northern Virginia girls the title game’s first day of play. minute, 59 seconds showing on the first- lowing camps: All Sports Camps (session 1 - June from areas including Reston, Great Falls and “[Play] was broken up, wet and the half clock when play resumed, opened the 29-July 2; session 2 - July 27-31); Virginia Tech Leesburg, are encouraged to try out. The orga- turf played real fast. I think [Chantilly] action with a free kick off the foot of sopho- Volleyball Camp (June 26-27); Girl’s Basketball nization will likely fill two teams per age group. Camps (session 1 - July 6-10; session 2 - July 13- Cardinals Girls Lacrosse, in its fourth year, is a coach [Melissa] Bibbee and I were more defender Madyson Brown. Chantilly 17); Boy’s Basketball Camps (session 1 - June non-profit, travel lacrosse organization. All the tentative, worried about injuries.” eventually earned a corner and finished the 22-26; session 2 – June 29-July 2; session 3 - July league money goes to uniforms, coaches and Both squads played their hearts out half strong. 20-24); Girl’s and Boy’s Volleyball Camp (July fields. The senior coach is the women’s coach at on Saturday. The game’s final two “The last two minutes [of the first half], 20-24). All camps are sponsored by the South Georgetown University, while the junior coaches Lakes High Athletic Booster Club. For more in- are players or alumni from Catholic University, minutes of the first half were com- we kind of set the tone,” said Bibbee. “The formation on the camps or to register, go to James Madison University, Virginia Tech or the pleted. Then, following a shortened free kick got us into the [Oakton] box.” www.SouthLakesAthletics.org. University of Virginia. Practices are at Our Lady five minute halftime, both squads The Chargers carried that energy into the of Good Counsel School in Vienna. The league went all out in the second half to de- second half, putting offensive pressure on The Cardinal Girls Lacrosse league of- Web site is: www.cardinalgirlslacrosseclub.com.

14 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Girls Soccer Open Tryouts for Division 1, Chantilly Electrics The Chantilly Electrics are a rising U-18 WAGS Division 1 soccer team for the B-Team Cycles against Diabetes Fall 2009 WAGS season. Girls born on or after Aug. 1, 1991 qualify to tryout. The Electrics are seeking top-level technical players and a goalie interested in Vienna bicyclists playing soccer at the highest level to join our team. For the balance of 2009, The Electrics will be playing in summer, fall and winter college ride June 14 showcase tournaments and WAGS Division 1. Tour de Cure. Mark Corey, who brings over 16 years of coaching & training experience with boys and girls teams, coaches the Chantilly Electrics. Mark’s boys and girls teams have won NCSL & WAGS D-1 titles and several major tournament titles. By Donna Manz Mark balances his training expertise for the Electrics with other top The Connection trainers in the area that includes Clyde Watson and Juan Bernedo.

hen the National Players interested in trying out with the Chantilly Electrics, please contact Mark Corey at 703-819-1052 or by at [email protected] for details. Capital Tour de WCure kicks off on June 14 from Reston to Vienna and back, Vienna’s own B-Team will be MUSIC MASTERS riding in honor of one of its own. Brenna Healy, 16, of Vienna was Where You’ll Love To Play diagnosed with Type I diabetes in February 2008, and next month Photo by Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals the Madeira sophomore will take Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music to the Washington & Old Domin- Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome ion Trail and ride her bike along- Donna Manz Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair side her mother, Vicki. “When I was first diagnosed, it INSTRUMENT RENTAL was really overwhelming,” said Brenna. “It’s a whole different

/The Connection 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 lifestyle. It changes everything.” Brenna had been feeling tired, thirsty and losing weight for a few 703-848-9403 weeks when her mother brought E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org her to her doctor. She was imme- diately sent to the hospital for treatment of high blood sugar. “It was pretty scary,” she said. “I Brenna Healy, 16, left, wears her Tour de Cure ‘Red thought, ‘doesn’t diabetes have Rider’ shirt, denoting her status as someone living with something to do with needles?’” diabetes. Her sister, Claire, will ride along with her on Since that diagnosis, Brenna has June 14 from Reston to Vienna, returning to Reston. become a pro with needles, inject- ing herself with four shots every day and testing her blood sugar Diabetes Tour de Cure four to six times a day by pricking Bike ride on June 14 begins at Reston Town Center. Registration for the Century Ride (100 Miles) runs from 6-7:30 a.m., and her finger. registration for the Family Fun Ride runs from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Event has open “I am more aware of what I eat,” start. Participants can register and immediately start during their registration/ said Brenna. “I count carbs. I can start windows. Every ride has a minimum of one rest stop equipped with eat whatever I want. I just have to restrooms. Food and refreshments provided. Return to the Reston Town Center: free massage, free lunch and a post event party with music and entertainment. cover it with insulin.” For more, visit www.diabetes.org/tour; http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR/ TourdeCure/TDC106528030?pg=entry&fr_id=5582 THE TOUR DE CURE raises money to fund diabetes research. rational.” 10 fundraisers in the National “We all have deep roots in Tracy Welch rides as a B-Teamer, Capital area. The team’s goal is to Vienna,” said Vicki Healy, B-Team because it’s a “great opportunity raise $6,000 by event time. captain. “Some of us went to for fellowship and exercise, all for B-Teamers are Karen Dawn, school together here. We hope a good cause.” Brenna Healy, Claire Healy, Vicki Vienna will get behind us.” A diabetes educator for 27 years, Healy, Chris Mihm, Tracy Welch, Vicki Healy and her friends have rider Karen Dawn has facts and Betsy Zolper, John Zolpher, and cycled together socially as a group numbers at ready disposal. She Mary Cowden of Vienna, and for approximately five years and sees promise in stem cell research Patricia Navin-Greenfield and now they ride together to support and in new means of insulin dis- Patricia Richards of Arlington, Kim her cause. Brenna and Vicki Healy tribution. “What Brenna is doing Forbes, a Vienna native, and Bruce wear “Red Rider” Tour de Cure to treat her diabetes is not what Johnson. shirts. A Red Rider is someone liv- we’ll be doing in 10 years,” she “I learned not to let it [diabe- ing with diabetes (type 1 or type said. “A lot of neat stuff is going tes] stop you,” Brenna said. “When 2), whether the patient or patient’s on in the field. The money we raise I first got it, it put a damper. But “Me and My Dad” family member. here goes to research in treatment now, it’s worked into my lifestyle. To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with Vicki Healy joined the Tour de and cures.” It’s my health.” your dad and The Connection will publish them in our Father’s Day issue. Be Cure last spring after her For information on riding with sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus daughter’s diagnosis and, this year, THE B-TEAM is looking for rid- the B-Team or supporting them your name and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital pho- tos, send to: joined the board of the cycling ers to participate on June 14 and with a donation, go to [email protected] event. The B-Team is named in for sponsors. Joining the Tour de www.diabetes.org/tour or http:// Or to mail photo prints, send to: honor of Brenna, but “B” stands Cure costs $25 and participants tour.diabetes.org/site/TR/ The Vienna Connection, “Me and My Dad Photo Gallery,” for brave and beautiful, as well, pledge to raise $175 each. As of TourdeCure/ 7913 Westpark Dr., McLean, VA 22102 Vicki Healy said. “When I rode it late May, B-Team has raised more TDC106528030?pg=entry&fr_id=5582. Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self- last year, it was incredibly inspi- than $3,800 and is one of the top addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 15 News 703-917-6464 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Employment Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Green Hedges • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Tuesday 11 a.m. School Announces MEDICAL BILLER / RECEPT HOUSE CLEANERS New Head PT/FT. M-F. Day work. Sal. range $10-14/hr. Podiatry office, Fairfax, Full-Time, he Board of Trustees of Green Will train. Car necessary. Call 703-255-0746 Experience Preferred. T Hedges School has announced the Call: 703-371-2158 appointment of Robert E. Gregg III as the next head of school. Gregg and his Internships family will move to the Vienna area in June, DIRECTOR OF HOUSING and he will begin his work on July 1. (F/T) Available As a product of independent schools, he Alexandria agency needs Supervisor for Unusual opportunity to thinks that “children have the remarkable Apt. Rental Program. Excellent benefits ability to demonstrate what they need to included. Fax cover letter and resume to learn many aspects of the flourish and from those who listen to, ob- 703-768-9419. Full posting at newspaper business. serve and respond to them, children will www.goodhousing.org Internships available in receive the essential skills and construct the reporting, photography, knowledge for such growth.” research, graphics. Gregg grew up in New England and at- EARN PAID TIME OFF! CNA’s/Companions/Live - Ins Opportunities for students, tended the Holderness School, where he and for adults considering was selected school president and lettered Needed immediately to help with daily in four sports. Following graduation, he meals, errands, chores, laundry, etc. change of career. Unpaid. 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16 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2009 ❖ 17 703-917-6400 Growing Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Pains • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon By KENNETH B. LOURIE 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Oregano, thyme, rosemary, sage, basil, TRUSTEE'S SALE mint; some of the home-grown herbs and NEWSPAPERS spices a few of our friends are grow- OF VALUABLE ing/cultivating; with distinction, from what IMPROVED REAL ESTATE I’ve heard. And as I was listening to the ebb Improved by the premises known as and flow of how their gardens grow, I could not imagine for a moment, why in the 3533 Valeview Drive, Oakton, Virginia world I would ever undertake such an In execution of a Deed of Trust from Michael Cole and endeavor. Nevertheless, the passion and Susan Benikas, dated July 24, 2002, and recorded August 5, CLASSIFIED 2002, in Deed Book 13181 at page 1017 among the Land Re- enthusiasm with which these friends were cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute discussing their gardening gains — and trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge losses, was so heartfelt, so filled with convic- Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on tion, I couldn’t help but be drawn into the For Local… Monday, June 8, 2009 conversation. And the conversation was wide-ranging, •Employment At 11:00 a.m. too, gardening wise; from south-facing, to 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the following property being the property contained in said potting, to planting, to trimming and prun- •Employees Deed of Trust, described as follows: ing, to plant-life expectancy, to harvesting, Lot 36, Section 4-C, Valewood Manor Subdivision, as the to the impact of weather and watering. The •Services same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5534 at page 1575, among the Land Records of Fairfax tips/anecdotes/words-to-the-wise just kept County, Virginia. coming. As for the words to the stupid •Entertainment Commonly known as 3533 Valeview Drive, Oakton, Virginia (yours truly) all I could do was ask questions 22124. and listen in amazement as these friends •Announcements TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $5,000.00 or ten per- spoke about the care and feeding, locally, of •Real Estate cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the these centuries-old and historically popular form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- spices. The conversation sounded similar to •Cars ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, many I’ve had about sports; using past, pre- time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 3.25 percent per annum from date of sale to date of sent and imperfect examples of players, per- •Trucks settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- formances, statistics, tendencies, champion- cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- ships, etc., rather than planting location, •Vans edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of depth, proximity, and too many other plant- •RV’s Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. ing considerations lost in translation, to Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and determine an appropriate course of •Boats stand the risk and cost of resale. action/pursuit. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements As I listened, and unfortunately didn’t and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the •Pets real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- really learn, since it was established that my alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be life didn’t really depend on the outcome, sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of •Yard Sales redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- (which if it did, it was suggested, I might pay ments of record affecting the same, if any. more sincere attention), I nonetheless mar- •Crafts In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- veled at the depth of information that our vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- friends possessed on the subject, informa- •Hobbies clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the tion I presumed existed, but never previ- time of sale. ously bore witness to. •And More! This sale is being made subject to a superior trust. It never ceases to surprise me the things; The subject property and all improvements thereon will categories, hobbies, avocations, vocations, be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- pursuits, that people are into, and aware of, chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- For All ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well most of which are usually beyond my com- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- prehension — and grasp, quite frankly. And um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Your chaser also it’s not that I’m stupid when I sit and listen cluelessly; it’s more that I’m incredulous shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at Advertising his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and how little I know about so many subjects, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- one of which was discussed this particular tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of Needs… sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- evening: the trials and tribulations — and ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- rewards, of growing herbs and spices in tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public your own backyard. Who knew there would charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be be such back and forth — and such knowl- It Works. adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by the purchaser. edge, about such things? Not me (in case you didn’t know that previous sentence was Week The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- rhetorical.) approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; And though I am now not the least bit After Week. (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) interested in tilling the soil at “Belly Acres,” to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or (our two-acre, non-ancestral home), I am time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement nevertheless intrigued by the possibility. The 703 hereunder. only problem I foresee, other than all the Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- obvious problems that you readers foresee, 917-6400 nounced at the time of sale. is what exactly would I do with all the herbs DAVID N. PRENSKY and spices if I were able to actually grow Substitute Trustee them? The closest I get to a spice is my Place FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky aftershave. The closest I get to an herb is my Chasen & Chasen neighbor across the street. I realize that Your Suite 500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. herbs and spices have something to do with Washington, D.C. 20015 food and taste and cooking and food prepa- Ad (202) 244-4000 ration, but that’s no more my world than growing the stuff was in the first place. Oh, I Internships Available Today! Unusual opportunity to learn many aspects of can certainly appreciate the effort required the newspaper business. Internships available in to grow your own; my problem is, if I did reporting, photography, research, graphics. Opportunities for students, and for adults consid- grow it, would I have to eat it? ering change of career. Unpaid. Email internship@connec Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for to your community The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. tionnewspapers.com

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9 Land 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements From Page 4 sand new jobs. I BUY LAND Deeds and Moran tout their legislative phone/fax 703-690-6969 address job creation but also housing experience in Richmond as an asset. 15 Getaways needs and other problems that have Deeds said he was able to get legislation cropped up in the down economy. passed as member of the minority and the Looking for a vacation “We need a governor who puts the people majority party in the House of Delegates or summer retreat? Stay along the Chesapeake first,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. and Senate. Bay – come to the Tides Inn Deeds and Moran have similar profes- “I am going in knowing that system like in Irvington, Virginia. Great location for family gather- sional backgrounds. Both worked as local the back of my hand,” said Deeds. ings/reunions, weddings, prosecutors and are currently lawyers at While McAuliffe talks about needing to anniversary celebrations and association events. We small law firms. They are also both former win more Democratic seats in the House of might be closer than you think! Take a look at: members of the House of Delegates. In Delegates, Moran points out that he has ac- www.tidesinn.com. Call Ally 2001, Moran replaced Deeds as the House tually done that as head of the House of Ward at: 804.438.4415 – ask about our “Family of Delegates Democratic caucus chair when Delegates Democratic caucus. Summer Sizzler” package Deeds won his election to the state senate. “I helped build the House Democratic cau- A fixture of political talk shows, McAuliffe cus from 33 members to 45 members,” said 26 Antiques is one of the most recognizable Democratic Moran. Party figures on the national stage, even McAuliffe, who has lived in McLean for We consign/pay top $ for 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements antique/semi antique furn. though he has never held elected office. almost 20 years, does not seemed phased including mid century & McAuliffe is trying to reshape his public by his lack of experience at the Virginia danish modern Teak furniture, sterling, mens persona into that of a Mark Warner-like statehouse. The Washington insider is run- watches, painting/art glass, clocks, jewelry, costume businessman, who does Democratic Party ning as a Richmond outsider. jewelry, etc. Call Schefer activism on the side. He has rescued both a “If you are happy with Richmond, I am Antiques @ 703-241-0790. failing bank and Florida home building not your guy,” said McAuliffe. 28 Yard Sales company during his career. 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