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sonal level, not just a political level,” said With Shannon stepping Hyland. down, assembly spot is While campaigning door-to-door in the Sun Valley neighborhood Oct. 12, Hyland up for grabs. came upon a family with children wearing sweatshirts with “OLGC” written across them. Hyland immediately recognized the By Julia O’Donoghue acronym for Our Lady of Good Counsel, a The Connection Catholic school and parish in Vienna. “I went to OLGC. My kids went to OLGC. im Hyland and Mark Keam have I was even baptized there,” he told the fam- been on similar trajectories in ily. Jtheir professional lives as Capitol- Hill-staffers-turned-lobbyists, a STILL, many people living in Fairfax career path that is familiar to several people County and the 35th district are transplants living in Fairfax County. from somewhere else and increasingly, im- In his nearly two decades on the hill, migrants born in another country alto- Hyland, 48, worked for U.S. Sen. John Jim Hyland (R) Mark Keam (D) gether. Warner (R-Va.), U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Age: 48 Age: 43 Only about one quarter of Fairfax resi- Grew Up In/Hometown: Vienna Grew Up/Hometown: Seoul, Korea; Vietnam; Hutchison (R-Tx.) and the congressional Residence: Oakton Australia; Orange County, California dents were born in Virginia and nearly 30 banking committees. Family: wife Lisa and two children Residence: Vienna percent are foreign born, according to the As a member of the Pennsylvania Avenue Education: The George Washington University Family: wife Alex and two children U.S. Census figures from 2008. (B.A.), George Mason University School of Law Education: University of California at Irvine Group, he now lobbies on behalf of such (J.D.) (B.A.); Hastings College of Law (J.D.) Of Fairfax County’s foreign-born resi- varied interests as the University of North Employer/Work Experience: lobbyist with Employer/Work Experience: lobbyist for dents, nearly half emigrated from Asian Carolina at Chapel Hill foundation and the Pennsylvania Avenue Group; former legislative Verizon Communications; former employee of countries. About 50 percent have also be- aide to U.S. Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) the Federal Communications Commission and Texas Land Title Association. Volunteer/Civic Work: member of Our Lady of Small Business Administration come naturalized citizens who are qualified Keam, 43, worked for U.S. Sen. Dick Good Counsel Catholic Church; former president Volunteer/Civic Work: past president of the to vote, according to 2008 census informa- Durbin (D-Il.), the Small Business Admin- of Friends of Oakton Library; former chairman Courthouse Oaks Homeowners Association, co- tion. of the Fairfax County Republican Committee; founder of “Fairfax for Obama,” member of Gov. istration and the Federal Communications 2005 Republican delegate candidate; 2003 Tim Kaine’s Asian American Advisory Board Keam and his wife Alex are both Korean Commission. But he most recently served Providence District supervisor candidate Endorsements: Fairfax Coalition of Police, immigrants who came to the United States as vice president and part of the govern- Endorsements: Fairfax County Chamber of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), as children. In addition to Korea, Keam, Commerce; U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11); Del. Steve Shannon (D) ment relations team at Verizon Communi- Town of Vienna Mayor Jane Seeman Web site: http://www.markkeam.com/ whose father was a minister, also spent time cations. Web site: http://www.hylandfordelegate.com/ in Vietnam and Australia before his family Now, both men are hoping to replace th moved to Orange County, Calif. when he Steve Shannon as the representative from 35 Delegate Seat: Money Race was a preteen. th Vienna and Oakton in the Virginia House Democrat Mark Keam had out raised Republican Jim Hyland by approximately a three-to-one Like many other constituents in the 35 of Delegates. Shannon chose not to run for margin as of the end of September. The Keam campaign had collected $391,968 to Hyland’s district, Keam and his wife chose to settle the 35th district delegate seat again when $127,421, according to the Virginia Public Access Project, a nonpartisan campaign finance watchdog in Vienna as adults because of the good in the commonwealth. he was named the Democratic nominee for As of Sept. 30, Keam also had more money in reserves than Hyland: At that time, Keam had about standard of living and the excellent public Virginia Attorney General this year. $73,536 in cash on hand to Hyland’s $12,437 available. school system. They both, at one time, Hyland and Keam will compete against According to the Virginia Public Access Project, Keam had raised more money than Hyland in worked in the federal government. each other in what the two campaigns say Vienna ZIP codes by the end of September, approximately $17,925 to Hyland’s $11,395. However, “I wasn’t born here but I chose to live Keam’s successful Vienna fundraising was mostly due to larger financial contributions from the will be a close election Nov. 3. Voters will Democratic candidate himself ($5,000) and Vienna resident Edward Hart Rice ($5,500), who is one here,” he said during a forum before the also decide on the Virginia gubernatorial of the Virginia Democrats’ largest individual donors statewide. Vienna-Tysons Chamber of Commerce. race, the Virginia attorney general race and Both campaigns have received large amounts of money from their respective political parties and Should he be elected, Keam would be the th a special Providence District school board partisan leaders in Virginia, indicating that both Democrats and Republicans believe the 34 delegate only Asian American to serve in the Virginia district race is a close contest. race on the same ballot. According to the Virginia Public Access Project, the following are the top financial donors to the General Assembly and only the second Hyland and Keam campaigns through Sept. 30. Asian American to serve in elected office BOTH CANDIDATES are familiar to po- For more information on the campaign contributions, visit www.vpap.org. from Fairfax County. litical activists in Fairfax County and have Name Residence Job/Industry Donation Ilryong Moon, another Korean American, picked up the official endorsements of most is an at-large member on the Fairfax County of their local party leaders. HYLAND’S TOP DONORS School Board. House of Delegates Speaker Falmouth political $20,000 Hyland has run for office twice before, William Howell The Asian community is Fairfax’s largest challenging Shannon for the delegate posi- Brent Scowcroft Bethesda, Md. Federal lobbyist $5,500 ethnic or racial minority at about 16 per- tion in 2005 and Supervisor Linda Smyth Lammot J. Dupont McLean Real Estate Developer $2,500 cent of the county’s total population. Among Fluor Corp. Washington D.C. Private Highways (HOT lanes) $2,500 (D-Providence) for her Fairfax County board Global Alliance Communications Pompano Beach, Fl. Unlisted $2,500 Asian communities, Koreans, about 3.4 per- seat in 2003. More recently, he served as Mary Downey Goodwin Durham, NC Unlisted $2,500 cent of the county’s total population, are head of the Fairfax County Republican Com- KEAM’S TOP DONORS the largest subgroup. mittee during the 2007 and 2008 election Democratic Party of Virginia Richmond Political $58,472 cycles. Waters & Kraus LLP Dallas, TX Law firm $10,000 BOTH KEAM AND HYLAND describe Keam was the co-founder and original Kenneth Kim Newport Beach, CA Medical Testing $6,000 themselves as practical politicians who are Edward Hart Rice Vienna Stockbroker/Financial Advisor $5,500 coordinator of “Fairfax for Obama.” Jeffrey Cooper Edwardsville, IL Trial lawyer $5,000 willing to work across the aisle. He was also one of the most dedicated Fashion Life Inc. Gardena, CA Clothing/Textiles $5,000 “Jim comes at things from a commonsense volunteers on Fairfax County Chairman Mark Keam Vienna candidate $5,000 perspective. He is absolutely a moderate Sharon Bulova’s campaign last February. that is about building consensus. He is defi- Keam’s work during Bulova’s campaign, in in the 35th district. He graduated from Madi- nitely someone who could work across party part, earned him the early endorsements of BUT Hyland and Keam’s experiences di- son High School and attended George Ma- lines,” said John Kane, who worked with Bulova and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D- verge when it comes to their background son University School of Law. Hyland on Capitol Hill and in the private 11) during a bruising, four-way primary and personal story. sector. battle for the Democratic Party’s nomina- Hyland was born in the Town of Vienna “I think it makes a difference when you tion for the delegate seat in June. and has spent almost his entire life living can make connections with people on per- See Campaign, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 3 Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop News YESTERDAY’S ROSE th where you never see the same thing twice Campaign for 35 Nears the End CLEAN SWEEP BOOKS WANTED From Page 3 that Virginia should be funding its higher education 50% OFF In Good Condition institution more than it is currently. Text Books • Self Help • History Keam also said he would take pragmatic approach “I am not sure we have all answers to this problem Storewide • Art • Cooking • Fitness to legislation. He worries the Democrats and Repub- yet,” he said. 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Gov- ing and Keam said the state should be contributing ernment is effective for certain things but not effec- more to educate Fairfax students. 20% OFF NON SALE ITEMS GOOD THRU 11/04/09 tive for other things,” said Keam about his political It is also a precarious situation that Fairfax, and 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org philosophy. most of the local funding, is so dependent on local On the issue of funding transportation projects, real estate property taxes. During a downturn in the both candidates espouse similar views, saying they housing market, like the one the country is experi- would be open to all proposals, including raising encing now, Fairfax schools funding is unnecessarily taxes. put at risk because the county does not have many •Cruises “The constituents want a bipartisan solution. They other options for revenue generation. want to do whatever it takes to get it done,” said If elected delegate, Keam would be supportive of •Customized Hyland, about garnering more money for transpor- giving the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors more tation projects in Northern Virginia. control over local taxes. Currently, the Virginia Gen- Travel Keam said the Northern Virginia General Assem- eral Assembly controls most local taxes including the bly delegation has to get more creative about at- income tax, res- •Vacation Packages tracting support taurant food tax, for increasing “The constituents sales tax, gas tax ITC “In this economy, Leslee Gearhart, transportation want a bipartisan and cigarette 703-330-7961 funding. They government is part tax. In order to [email protected] have to appeal to solution. They raise most taxes delegates in of the solution but or fees, the other parts of want to do Fairfax County the common- government is not Board of Super- wealth. whatever it takes visors must seek Though they the entire solution.” permission from don’t necessarily — Mark Keam (D) to get it done,” the Virginia Gen- need more trans- — Jim Hyland (R) eral Assembly. portation “There have to projects, some rural areas of the state, like the South- be reforms at the west region, desperately need jobs. Keam speculated county level. Basically real estate property taxes fund that the Northern Virginia business community might 76 percent of the schools and that is just ridiculous,” be able to convince one of its members to locate a said Keam. plant or customer call center in Southwest Virginia, in exchange for support from Southwest Virginia del- THE 35th DELEGATE seat is in a swing district that egates for increased transportation funding in the has been represented by both Democrats and a Re- Northern region. publican over the last decade. “We really should have a partnership with other Prior to Shannon winning the seat in 2003, former parts of the commonwealth and we really should state Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis (R-34) rep- find a bipartisan solution for transportation. The resented the area as delegate for six years. Both Sh- reason we have had such a deadlock over transpor- annon and Devolites Davis, who were viewed as tation for 20 years is that one party doesn’t want moderate members of their respective political par- the other party to get the credit [for a solution,]” ties, won their first elections with just under 52 per- said Keam. cent of the vote. In 2008, a historic year for Democrats, Obama won HYLAND said he has also heard many complaints the presidential vote in delegate district 35 easily. about the limited number of spaces for Northern But during the much closer 2004 election, Democratic Virginia high school graduates at some of Virginia’s presidential candidate John Kerry only beat former most prestigious universities and colleges. President George W. Bush with 51 percent of the vote A few schools, including the University of Virginia in the same precincts. and the College of William & Mary, draw less than Hyland believes he will get a lot of “crossover” vot- 70 percent of their undergraduate class from the ers, people who voted for Obama last year and who commonwealth. might support Democrats for governor or attorney University officials have said they have to accept general next month. more out-of-state students because the Virginia Gen- “There are yards with ‘Shannon for Attorney Gen- eral Assembly does not fund the colleges adequately eral’ signs and ‘Hyland for Delegate’ signs,” said the and out-of-state student tuition helps cover the cost Republican. of educating in-state students. The University of Vir- But Keam has worked hard, winning 55 percent of ginia, for example, gets less than 10 percent of its the vote against three opponents in the Democratic overall operating budget from the commonwealth. primary in June. Keam has also raised $354,215 in A few delegates, including Fairfax County’s Dave campaign donations as of the end of September, nearly Albo (R-42) and Tim Hugo (R-40), have introduced three times Hyland’s $127,436 in the same time pe- legislation to force colleges to take a certain per- riod, according to the latest campaign finance reports. centage of in-state students. Hyland does not neces- “I don’t see anyone out there working as hard sarily agree with that approach. as Mark. I told him that he should focus on old- He said he would want to meet with the college fashioned, retail politics,” said state Sen. Chap and university officials as well as key players in the Petersen (D-34), who represents Vienna in the General Assembly to discuss the issue. He agreed General Assembly.
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cover. The school system is also Marshall High, asking for $50 million to cover the Cunningham cost of a new middle school in the South County area, which Lorton Park ES among area residents have been lobbying for over the past few years. beneficiaries. The next largest item on the list is “roof replacement” at $11.25 n addition to choosing million, though a school system elected officials, voters will press release does not indicate be asked to sign off on new where these services are needed. I There is also $9.75 million re- debt in the amount of $232,580,000 for Fairfax County quested for modular units, other- Public Schools’ construction wise known as classroom trailers. projects Nov 3. Several schools are also on the Residents are able to check “yes” docket for capacity enhancements or “no” on the election ballot re- and modifications, mostly because garding whether the Fairfax their student population has out- County Board of Supervisors grown the physical plant. should borrow money and issue These schools include Spring capital improvement bonds to pay Hill Elementary ($6.33 million) in for school building projects. McLean and Cunningham Park Should the bond measure pass, ($3.46 million) in Vienna. the school system is not bound to The school system is also asking use the financing for any specific for $5.75 million to do heating, projects it mentions in conjunction ventilation and air conditioning with the funding. Nevertheless, system repairs; $3.25 million to the school board has laid out the comply with the American with capital improvements on which Disabilities Act; $3.25 million for they intend to spend the extra athletic infrastructure upgrades; cash. $1.5 million in security upgrades At $101.8 million, the Marshall and $1.25 million for paving, ac- High School renovation is the larg- cording to a school system press est, most expensive item on the list release. of projects the new money would — Julia O’Donoghue
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You must sign ers throughout Northern Virginia and Subur- Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm the “Affirmation of Identity” statement before ban Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 31. provided 44,120 free cab rides home to would- 703-778-9433 voting if you have no ID. We encourage Halloween celebrants to plan be impaired drivers on specific holidays in the [email protected] ❖ To vote by provisional ballot if your status ahead, party near public transportation, bring Greater Washington area. See Editor in Chief as a qualified voter is in question, and to be a designated driver, or make other arrange- www.soberride.com. Steven Mauren Managing Editors Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Letters to the Editor Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, if threads of support are with- fund for education and other criti- Virginia’s economy back on track, Craig Sterbutzel Supervisors drawn. cal services. In Fairfax our school maintain the Commonwealth’s Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Back Deeds While education is a major suc- system relies on state aid as our commitment to education, and John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, cess story, transportation is the second largest revenue stream. Mr. offer real solutions for Northern John Smith To the Editor: Production Manager: most urgent problem facing McDonnell’s (R) transportation Virginia’s traffic problems. Jean Card In these challenging economic Fairfax County and Northern Vir- plan diverts funds from K-12 edu- times it is critical that Fairfax ginia. Traffic congestion and cation — $5.4 billion from Sharon Bulova (D) CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 County has a leader in Richmond shoddy maintenance directly im- Virginia’s schools over 10 years. Chairman Circulation Manager: who understands our priorities. In Linda Pecquex pacts our quality of life and our Less money from the Common- [email protected] Fairfax there are two major issues economic well-being. Funding for wealth means one of two things: Penny Gross (D) that stand above the rest and need transportation is a state responsi- educational programs are cut, or Supervisor, Mason CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, to be addressed by the next Gov- bility. In recent years, to keep most the loss is made up out of our real L.L.C. ernor: education and transporta- Peter Labovitz major transportation projects mov- estate taxes. Jeff McKay (D) President/CEO tion. ing, the county has had to obtain We need a governor who will Supervisor, Lee Our excellent school system is a Mary Kimm or provide funding from non-state make responsible decisions. In Publisher/Chief Operating Officer major reason for our County’s sources including county bonds. 2004, Creigh Deeds supported John Foust (D) 703-778-9433 [email protected] quality of life. Because we have a Our choice for governor is then Gov. Mark Warner’s (D) bi- Supervisor, Dranesville highly educated workforce, indus- Creigh Deeds (D). He understands partisan budget, which made a Jerry Vernon try considers us a premium loca- Executive Vice President that the solution to our transpor- record investment in public edu- Linda Smyth (D) [email protected] tion. Our children find employ- tation challenges is complex and cation. Mr. McDonnell voted “no.” Supervisor, Providence ment here instead of searching Wesley DeBrosse will require bringing people to- It is critical for Fairfax County Controller around the country. Our economic gether from across the Common- that the next governor rise to the Gerry Hyland (D) stability allows our residents to Debbie Funk wealth. He understands that new challenge of righting the Supervisor, Mount Vernon National Sales contribute fully to the rich fabric funding for transportation is criti- Commonwealth’s fiscal ship while 703-778-9444 [email protected] of our community. It is a success- cal, and the funding must not be continuing to fund core priorities. Cathy Hudgins (D) ful recipe, but one that can unravel siphoned out of the state’s general As governor, Creigh Deeds will get Supervisor, Hunter Mill
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Activities reported by the Vienna police a short distance away by responding department through Oct. 25. officers. After a brief investigation, Officer Wilkerson arrested one of the passengers, a 39-year-old male of ATTEMPTED MURDER Vienna for Drunk in Public. He was 200 block of Fardale Street, SE. Sunday, transported to the Fairfax County Oct. 25, at approximately 2 a.m. Adult Detention Center. officers from the Town of Vienna Park St. at Patrick St., S.E. Oct. 17, Police Department along with 4:05 p.m. PFC Shaw observed an members of Fairfax County EMS individual staggering along Park responded to a medical distress call. Street. After a brief investigation, PFC Upon arrival officers found a 68-year- Shaw arrested a 44-year-old male of old female victim and her 37-year-old Chain Bridge Road in Vienna for son inside the home. Drunk in Public. He was then On scene investigation revealed that transported to the Fairfax County the son had choked his mother in an Adult Detention Center. apparent attempt to end her life. Park St. at Patrick St., S.E. Oct. 17, Fairfax County EMS transported the 9:43 p.m. PFC Simon observed a mother to an area hospital for vehicle commit a traffic violation and treatment of her life- threatening conducted a traffic stop. After injuries. The son was arrested and interacting with the driver, PFC Simon transported to the Fairfax County detected signs of possible impairment. Adult Detention Center. There he was Subsequent to attempting to perform formally charged with Attempted several field sobriety tests, a 46-year- Murder and is being held without old female of Audrey’s Court in bond. Vienna was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. She was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention ANIMAL CASE Center for analysis of her breath. She 700 Block Marshall Road, S.W. Oct. was not able to provide a breath 16, 6:30 p.m. A citizen picked up a sample for analysis and was taken stray retriever type dog and before a Magistrate. She was then transported him to Vienna Police formally charged with Driving While Headquarters. Officer Vazquez took Intoxicated- 2nd Offense, Refusal to custody of the dog and transported it Submit to a Breath Test and Driving to the Fairfax County Animal Shelter While Privilege is Suspended. She is where it will await retrieval by its being held on a $12,500 bond. owner. 100 Patrick St., S.E. Oct. 19, 8:28 a.m. A citizen called to report that he had observed an individual staggering ARRESTS along a roadway. Officer Ruddy 200 Block Old Courthouse Road, located the individual passed out at N.E. Oct. 17, 2:30 a.m. A citizen the base of a tree. After a brief called police to report that a vehicle investigation Officer Ruddy arrested a had struck his mailbox and 53-year-old male of Poe Drive in subsequently hit a utility pole. The Manassas, for Drunk in Public. He was occupants of the vehicle left the scene. transported to the Fairfax County Some of the individuals were located Adult Detention Center.
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r. John Cochran of Oakton, the medical /The Connection D director of the neuro science and stroke department at Inova Fairfax Hos- pital, has practiced neurology since 1978, focusing on treatments for epilepsy. On Oct. 24, at a pre- sentation sponsored by UCB Phar- Dr. John Cochran, an maceuticals, Cochran shared his Inova Fairfax neurologist expertise with 25 guests who came from Oakton, spoke at the to the Tysons Corner Marriott from Epilepsy Advocate presen- all over Northern Virginia. tation at the Tysons They gathered to learn more Marriott on Oct. 24. about the disease affecting their lives. From the McLean grand- her symptoms, guests were con- mother, worried about her 6-year- fronting their own conditions or old granddaughter with epilepsy, those of a loved one. to the young Herndon woman who is ready for brain surgery to ease See Helping, Page 0 The Doctors of Patrick A. Correnty, MD LLC Patrick Correnty, Timothy Muir, Suzanne Wittig, Sam Pappas, David Antonetti, Kimberly Houde, Caroline Caine Proudly Announce the Grand Opening of Their New Office MCLEAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, LLC INTERNAL MEDICINE 6862 ELM STREET, SUITE 600, MCLEAN, VA 22101 703.992.0649 DRCORRENTY.COM Now accepting new patients. Insurance accepted.
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10 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 11 News Shillelagh Celebrates 45th Anniversary Vienna club merges travel and friendships.
By Donna Manz The Connection
orty-five years ago, Brit ish rock n’ roll took over FAmerican pop music, U.S. forces were in Viet- nam, kaleidoscopic bell bottom pants were the rage and air travel clubs sprouted throughout the U.S. as Americans sought out in- expensive travel abroad. In 1964, Shillelagh Air Travel Club, the first Wanda O’Dell McGuiness of McLean and Betty Lynch of air travel club in the nation, was Vienna, Shillelagh member since 1965, chat it up at the born. September open house at Shillelagh’s Vienna office. Today, rap reigns, U.S. tourists Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection visit Vietnam, bell bottoms disap- peared and almost all of the hun- dreds of air travel clubs died out as deregulation hit the airline in- dustry. Vienna-based Shillelagh Travel Club, however, not only survived but thrives today. It morphed into a travel and social club whose 2,000 members share the passion of travel. Today, Shil- lelagh runs tours in North America and internationally using commer- cial travel on planes, trains, ships and motor coaches. “When you travel with Shille- lagh, you travel with friends,” said Carolyn McKenna, Shillelagh ex- ecutive director. She means it, too. Shillegh Travel Club presi- Kay Murphy of Vienna has McKenna was a devoted Shillelagh dent Benny Glenn wel- made the trip to Ireland member before taking over the comes the club’s former with Shillelagh six times helm. She met her husband there, pilot, honored guest Capt. and has taken more than as well, and the two of them es- Bob Hurt, to the 45th 150 long trips with the cort groups throughout the year. anniversary luncheon at club. The best part of being That’s one of Shillelagh’s at- Westwood Country Club on a Shillelagh, Murphy says, tributes: member escorts from Oct. 22. is that ‘you always have Vienna to tour destination. And friends.’ that’s beyond the escorts and about the club. He has four trips guides the travel wholesalers pro- booked, so far, for early 2010. and each other that everybody vide to the participants. “The best part is the people. seems to have and the camarade- When queried about Shillelagh, They’re very friendly and are will- rie. members remark on the friend- ing to accept new places and For some, Shillelagh has been ships they have forged and the things and new friends,” Pamela support while coping with the loss friendliness of their fellow Shille- Mann said. of a spouse. Such was the situa- laghs. Barney and Nancy Lee Jennings tion with Wanda O’Dell McGuiness Kay Murphy of Vienna has made joined Shillelagh two years after of McLean. She and her husband the trip to Ireland with Shillelagh the club formed. Jennings, a re- had traveled together with Shille- six times and has taken more than tired circuit court judge and small- lagh, and after his death, at St. 150 long trips with the club. The craft pilot, knew Shillelagh pilot Peter’s Cathedral in the Vatican, best part of being a Shillelagh, Bob Hurt well. The Jennings McGuinness lit a candle for her Murphy said, is that “you always logged more than 50 trips, to- husband. “We were going to go have friends.” gether and individually. In mid- there together, “ she said. “It’s more than just traveling October, the couple took part in with them. You see them socially, the Ireland trip escorted by LONG-TIME MEMBERS enjoy as well. Older people would be Carolyn and John McKenna. recalling and sharing their memo- alone a lot more if not for Shille- For Nancy Lee, the best part of ries Murphy, a Shillelagh member lagh. Shillelagh travel is the personal since 1971, remembered an early Bob Seymore of Oakton is a attention, by escorts and tour cruise to Europe. newbie by Shillelagh standards, a guides, particularly when prob- “The cruise ship docked in member for three years. Seymore, lems arise. Marseilles, and I got lost,” Murphy. who has taken more than 30 trips Barney Jennings noted the with Shillelagh, likes everything friendliness, the interest in travel See Travel Club, Page 13
12 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Travel Club Promotes Friendship From Page 12 its final flight in the history of the club, a “ferry” from Dulles to Mi- “I wanted to go to Arles and took ami International Airport where off by myself by bus. It was a lovely the aircraft changed hands. That tour of Arles and there were two sale marked the end of one Shille- separate hills to get back to the lagh era but started a new one. bus. I took the wrong hill and For 10 years, Shillelagh had its couldn’t find the bus. I thought, office at Tysons Corner, and 8 1/2 ‘They’re gonna leave without me.’ years ago, the club moved its of- But, I found my way back to the fices to Vienna at the corner of bus in-time.” She laughs about Maple Avenue and East Street. that event now. Besides Carolyn McKenna, travel Seymore said his favorite trip is consultant Trevor Major and book- going to Savannah for St. Patrick’s keeper Mary Youman are the club’s Day. He’s got it booked already for only other paid employees. 2010. “I wouldn’t miss it for the Betty Lynch of Vienna joined world. In Savannah, they treat the Shillelagh in 1985. Now a tour Irish like kings and queens of the escort, Lynch has made close to world.” 200 trips, overseas, cruises and Twenty seven members left for bus tours, she said. the October McKenna-escorted “All the friends I’ve made, that’s Ireland trip. The weekend prior to the best part,” she said. “It’s been departure, the McKennas opened just wonderful.” their Reston home to the partici- pants, offering up a buffet set to TO LEARN MORE about the traditional Irish music and serving Shillelagh Travel Club, go to http:// www.shillelaghtravelclub.com/ or call Irish coffee made with authentic 703-242-2204. The club’s toll-free Irish whiskey. number is 800-556-8646. E-mail Carolyn McKenna detailed the [email protected] to be tour, from the moment the re- contacted. served shuttle picked up passen- gers and their luggage from the Vienna office, to the hotels re- Visit These Houses of Worship served and Irish culture. She an- swered questions, but for the Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... many repeat travelers, the pre-trip Assembly of God Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Church of the Brethern Charismatic Vale United Methodist ... 703-620-2594 Quaker party was more an opportunity to Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Smith Chapel United Methodist ... 571-434-9680 Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 Washington Christian Church...703-938-7720 First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Church of Christ Wesley United Methodist ... 703-938-8700 Seventh-Day Adventist socialize. Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Catholic Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Non-Denominational Northern Virginia Christian Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 Baha’i Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... 703-938-8383 “When you go to Ireland, you Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Christian Assembly Church ... 703-698-9777 Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 Disciples of Christ St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 want a fun group,” Carolyn Baptist Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Presbyterian Unitarian Universalist Buddhist St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 Congregation of Fairfax ... 703-281-4230 Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church ... 703-560-6336 Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Episcopal McKenna said. “You want to social- Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Korean Central Presbyterian ... 703-698-5577 Unity Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 Bethel Primitive Baptist Church ... 703-757-8134 Vienna Presbyterian ... 703-938-9050 Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 ize, get to know one another, learn Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 about the culture. St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Jehovah’s Witness “That’s what Shillelagh is all Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 about.” b Lutheran 450 ORCHARD STREET Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 VIENNA, VA b St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 UNTIL 1986, when fares began 703-938-8525 Methodist responding to market demand, [email protected] Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 Shillelagh aircraft flew out of www.fbcv.org Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 Dulles. On the plane’s tail was the b Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 Dr. KENNY SMITH, b Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 image of a bright green shamrock, a nod to the Ireland tours popular PASTOR To Highlight Your since the club’s inception. Capt. Bob Hurt flew the early SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Faith Community MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Shillelagh aircraft, piloting its first call Karen at: flight on July 16, 1965. Now 88, Hurt retired to Maryland and (703) 917-6468 authored a book about his career as a navy flier and with Shillelagh. SMITH CHAPEL UM CHURCH At the 45th anniversary luncheon 11321 Beach Mill Road at Westwood Country Club on Oct. Great Falls, VA 20165 22, Hurt was the guest of honor. It’s like coming home He was dressed in the bright green b Shillelagh uniform he wore when [email protected] he flew Shillelagh’s L188 all over www.SmithChapelUMC.com the country and the world. Seven of the club’s flight attendants were Rev. D. J. Zuchelli, Pastor b at the anniversary program, and SUMMER WORSHIP they, too, were honored. 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14 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports
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Of Field Hockey Team K. Bohn Michael game I think we can beat [quality] teams in the re- Punaro’s Madison team gion. I think we’ve prepared ourselves well. They’re finished second in the used to those tough games.” The backbone of Madison’s roster this season has Liberty District this season. been its seven seniors. The Warhawks do not have The Madison High golf team finished second behind any formal team captains, but Punaro said the squad Westfield at the Northern Region championships at Fairfax has received outstanding leadership from its seniors: National Golf Club on Oct. 6. Front row, left to right: Kenny By Rich Sanders Aly Beden, Stephanie Buchko, Taylor Claybrook, Savia, Alex Hubbard, Tommy Curley, Coach Ted Savia, Ryan The Connection Hallie Dominick, Diana Marquez, Kelly Merchant and Corrigan, Christian Hecht, Ryan Smith. Back row, left to Lindsay Weber. right: Chris Wendel, Kevin Olson, Matt Livingston, Joe eghan Punaro’s Madison High girls’ “My entire senior class has really stepped up,” said Moloney, Robbie Hecht, Coach Rick Deltuva. field hockey team entered the recent Punaro. “We didn’t have captains this year. But ev- MLiberty District tournament as the No. ery game, someone different has stepped up. We’ve 2 seed, and the Warhawks had high had several seniors who have led the girls.” Madison Golf Earns expectations of reaching last Thursday’s finals on The coach thinks that her 12th graders’ experience their own home field. can be a huge factor in Madison putting together a But as it turned out, Madison, following a domi- strong showing at regionals. Many of the seniors were Second Place Finish nating quarterfinals round win over South Lakes, saw part of Madison’s team a year ago that won a first its hopes of playing in the district title game end with round region playoff game before falling to Westfield, a 2-0 upset loss to No. 6-seed Langley on Tuesday, 2-1, in the quarterfinals. Warhawks give champion Westfield Oct. 20. “They were there last year and know what to ex- a scare with outstanding first day. “It was a tough loss for our girls,” said Punaro, the pect,” said Punaro, of her seniors. “They’ve done a third year Madison coach. “They’d been working very great job.” hard and our goal was to make it to the district cham- By Michael K. Bohn well as Westfield,” said Madison pionship game. Langley played very well.” MADISON was hoping to have Claybrook, a center The Connection coach Ted Savia afterward. “But I’m Langley went on to Thursday night’s finals where midfielder and a First Team All-District selection this proud of them for hanging in there. it lost to top seed Fairfax, 1-0. The tournament semi- season, back in the line-up after missing the district fter the first round of the Savia said that he emphasized finals and finals games all took place on Madison’s playoffs with a concussion injury. Her absence cer- ANorthern Region golf tour team play throughout the season. turf field. Madison certainly would have loved to have tainly hurt Madison in the loss to Langley as Punaro nament on Oct. 6, the During the region tournament, he been playing at its home site in the championship had to make several position changes to help make James Madison Warhawks found assigned those team members not contest. But the Warhawks (12-8), who had beaten up for the standout players’ loss. themselves in an unexpected po- in the top six to walk the course the Saxons at home two weeks earlier, 2-1 in over- “It was tough for the girls,” said Punaro, of not sition. They were in the lead. The and offer encouragement. time, in a regular season affair, could not get past having one of their best teammates in the line-up in team was nine strokes clear of fa- “They kept score, but were care- Langley in the postseason encounter. the playoff game against Langley. “Some players took vored Westfield. ful to follow the rules about help- Nevertheless, Madison was a focused, confident different positions.” “The first day gave us some con- ing their teammates,” said Savia. group going into this week’s 16-team Northern Re- Punaro was proud that her players were willing to fidence,” said senior Joe Moloney. “It helps team spirit and gives the gion tournament. The Warhawks were scheduled to play wherever needed to help fill the void of “We knew that whatever hap- less experienced players a chance play on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at W.T. Woodson in a first Claybrook not being in the line-up. pened, we would likely qualify for to participate in some way.” round matchup. “Players would ask, ‘Where do you want me to play, the state tournament.” Junior Alex Hubbard paced the Punaro, in preparing her team for regionals, re- coach?’’” said Punaro. “It was a lot for the girls to Strong winds, with gusts up to team with a 71-83-154, followed cently told her Warhawk players they are capable of adjust to.” 40 miles per hour, disrupted play by junior Chris Wendel (75-80- beating the best teams in the region. Madison played Beden moved from her usual forward position to during the second round at Fairfax 155), Moloney (77-80-157) and a tough out of district schedule during the regular midfield and played a solid game against the Sax- National Golf Club. By the end of junior Tommy Curley (77-81-158). season, defeating one of the region’s best teams in ons. the day, Madison’s lead had Junior Ryan Corrigan and sopho- South County, 3-2, and falling in overtime to Madison’s leading scorer this season was Dominick, dwindled to a four-shot deficit. more Robbie Hecht also played, Chantilly, 2-1. The Warhawks also defeated such non- a First Team All-District selection who tallied 21 goals. Westfield rallied for the win, but but their scores didn’t count to- district rivals as Robinson, 3-0, and Annandale, 2-1. In the net, the Warhawks received outstanding play Madison realized Moloney’s ward the team total. In a pre-season encounter against Woodson, Madi- from Marquez, the team’s first year starting goalie. prophecy. The team’s runner-up The Virginia AAA high school son lost a close 3-2 game. “She’s just done a phenomenal job,” said Punaro, finish sent them to states. tournament is scheduled for Oct. “We talked in practice the other day,” said Punaro, of her goalie. “She really stepped up. She kept our “We have a young team, and the 19-20 at Waterfront Country Club of her team pep talk. “I told them if we can play our team together and kept us in close games.” players didn’t handle the wind as near Roanoke.
Stone Bridge High School’s Athlete-to-Ath- won the tournament championship game, 3-1, over and Kennedy Dunn. Fine defense was provided be- lete Program is conducting a Soccer clinic for the Woodbridge Diamondbacks of New Jersey. hind the plate by Caleb Beatty and Grady Paine, and athletes with disabilities on Saturday, Nov. 15 from The Generals entered Sunday’s tournament round in the field from Colin Morse, Felix Propp, Mike -2:30 p.m. Athletes of all ages and ability levels are with a low seeding following lackluster pool play on Gannon, Grady Paine, Cam Hester, Grant Newsome, welcome to participate in the program that will pair Saturday. But they turned it around and won all four Alex Shapiro and Billy Gerhardt. special needs athletes alongside Stone Bridge High of their tournament games on Sunday, including a 7- athletes for instruction, competition and camarade- 4 victory over the top-seeded Long Island Prospects AC Cugini, an official Italian soccer school, is rie. The program is designed to foster connections in a quarterfinals game. That victory avenged the only conducting weeknight tryouts in Reston for guest between high school students and the special needs loss the Generals had suffered over the weekend, a spots on its 10, Play Soccer in Italy tournament Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection community. To register, athletes or their represen- 7-6 setback in their first game on Saturday. teams, which will be traveling to Rome and the Ital- Madison High football coach Gordon Leib, tatives should contact Cullen Fleming at The championship game win over Woodbridge ian Adriatic beach during the 2010 World Cup (June front right, watches his Warhawks lose a [email protected]. was fueled by the dominant pitching of Billy 23 through July 7). A three-day training camp with tough 21-7 game to visiting power Gerhardt, who allowed one run while striking out the Italian Olympic Committee is included in addi- Robinson Friday night, Oct. 23. Madison, The 13-under Potomac Travel Baseball 16 in a complete game (7 innings) effort. Gerhardt tion to tournament play against Italian teams and 4-4, will play a Liberty District game at team, the Generals, were tournament champi- was awarded the Tournament MVP trophy for his a review by talent scouts for professional Italian winless Jefferson this Friday night before ons at the Columbus Day Classic, which took place outing. The Generals also benefited from fine pitch- teams. Boys and girls, ages 10-to-16, are eligible. closing out the regular season at home on on the weekend of Oct. 10 at the Sports at the Beach ing performances over the weekend from Grant Entire teams are welcome. For every 14 registered, Nov. 6 against cross-town rival Marshall. Complex in Rehoboth, Del. The Generals are com- Newsome, Colin Morse, Cam Hester, Matt Spidi and the 15th person travels free. For further information, The Warhawks are right in the hunt for a prised of players from the McLean and Great Falls Felix Propp. Big hits came off the bats of Caleb contact Cugini President Fabio Diletti at 703-477- Div. 5 Northern Region playoff spot. area and are coached by Charlie Ayoub. The team Beatty, Cam Hester, Grady Paine, Grant Newsome 5957; or go to [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 15 News Violinist Finds Success at Young Age Fedor Ouspensky, 13, of Vienna has impressed
listeners nationwide with his musical talent. Contributed
By Jenna Pugrant and has been actively involved in the academics started to interfere The Connection the music scene of the Washing- with his music. “The curriculum at ton, D.C. area. Fedor currently the Embassy school was so rigor- iolinist Fedor plays in two local orchestras, in ous. Moving to the Fairfax County Fedor Ouspensky accompanied the Loudoun Symphony Ouspensky’s weekend addition to making guest appear- Public School system allowed him Orchestra when he was only 10. He has played at vari- V does not resemble the ances for various music groups, to be closer to home and have ous prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall and the weekends of his fellow including the Loudoun Symphony more time to practice,” said Anna Kennedy Center. ‘I don’t really get nervous in front of eighth grade classmates at Cooper Orchestra. He also has a co-con- Ouspenskaya, Fedor’s mother. big crowds,’ he said. ‘I get more nervous when I play Middle School in McLean. On an certmaster position at the Ameri- “It’s a natural thing to be a mu- around my friends and people I know really well.’ average Saturday, Fedor is not can Youth Philharmonic Sym- sician in this family,” she said. sleeping in or watching television phonic Orchestra. Even at his Fedor’s grandmother, who lives Goodrich Memorial Violin Schol- come a conductor or a solo vio- like the majority of his peers. The young age, he has played at pres- with the family, began teaching arship recipient. He takes lessons linist.” Even though he is only in 13-year-old violinist follows a tigious venues including Carnegie Fedor violin and still often helps from Peter Sirotin, another violin- the eighth grade, he’s already strict and rigorous schedule: wake Hall in New York and the Kennedy him when he needs it. Fedor’s fa- ist who is the founder of the thinking about his future after up at 8 a.m. for a lesson in music Center. This past Sunday, he was ther, Igor Zubkovsky, is currently Mendelssohn Piano Trio. “Fedor high school — Julliard and The theory, then drive to his violin les- a featured performer for the Capi- a cellist in The Kennedy Center’s has progressed very well in recent Curtis Institute of Music are al- son, followed by practice with his tol Symphony in Washington, D.C. National Opera. His parents have years,” said Sirotin. “He is a very ready being considered for quintet and duo. In between all of On average, Fedor racks up 60 opened up a studio in their home diligent and methodical student. schools. this, he finds time to do his home- major performances per year, and called The Music Studio at Hunter Even though he comes from a fam- In November, Fedor will be play- work and also fit in an art class or the number is steadily rising. Mill where they give lessons to stu- ily of musicians, it is excellent ing at The White House to partici- two, all before heading to the “I practice about 2 1/2 hours a dents in the local community on work ethic that has brought him pate in master classes given by Kennedy Center to watch his fa- day,” said Fedor. “I used to prac- piano, cello, violin, viola and vari- his success.” Sirotin credits Fedor’s such musicians as Joshua Bell, ther perform. tice more, but I want to stay on ous other chamber ensemble in- grandmother for helping to de- Alisa Weilerstein and Awadagin top of my school work.” He for- struments. velop his skills and practicality to- Pratt during the Fourth Presiden- BORN IN YAROSLAVL, Russia, merly attended the Russian Em- wards music. tial Music Series. Next year, he Fedor has been playing the violin bassy School in Washington, D.C. FEDOR practices at The Levine When he grows up, Fedor said plans to attend Langley High since he was 5. His family has lived where he spoke only Russian, but School of Music in Washington, he wants to always be involved School and participate in the or- in the area for the past 11 years moved to Cooper this year after D.C., where he is an Alfred A. with violin. “I might want to be- chestra there.
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Low Rates NOVA Asphalt • Retaining Walls ABC LICENSE 703-360-4364 Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions ABC LICENSE Walgreen Co. trading as -William Van Horne 703-304-4798 cell Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC Walgreens #11338, 2825 703-863-7465 trading as CVS/Pharmacy Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 7 DAYS A WEEK #1835, 5402 Lee Hwy, Lee 22201. The above establish- Harrison S/C ment is applying to the IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS PAINTING Arlington, VA 22207. The VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF above establishment is ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IMPROVEMENTS applying to the VIRGINIA CONTROL for a Wine and PATRIOT DEPARTMENT OF Beer Off Premises license to A&S Landscaping ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE sell or manufacture alcoholic PAINTING CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off beverages. Margarita Kellen, • All Concrete work The www.PatriotPainting.net Premises license to sell or Walgreen Co. Assistant • Retaining Walls • Patios HANDYMAN manufacture alcoholic Secretary A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION Wallpaper Removal, beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, • Decks • Porches (incl. Carpentry, Assistant Secretary IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS screened) • Erosion & HOME INSPECTION LIST Power Washing. ABC LICENSE REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, Int/Ext Painting ABC LICENSE Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC Grading Solutions Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CVS/Pharmacy PAINTING, DRYWALL, Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! trading as CVS/Pharmacy #2705, 1555 Wilson Blvd • French Drains • Sump Pumps Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. #1884, 256 North Glebe Rd CARPENTRY, CUSTOM Arlington, VA 22209. The R&N Carpentry • Driveway Asphalt Sealing Arlington, VA 22203. The above establishment is WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA 703-502-7840 applying to the VIRGINIA ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING DEPARTMENT OF Finish your basement now! 703-863-7465 Cell DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSED Since 1964 571-283-4883 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Premises license to sell or Serving All of N. Virginia We Accept VISA/MC Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic ✦Exterior Wood Rot More! 703-441-8811 ROOFING manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary Roofing & Siding Assistant Secretary No jobs too large or small LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE LANDSCAPING ABC LICENSE Free est. 37 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured (All Types) ABC LICENSE Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CVS/Pharmacy 703-987-5096 Soffit & Fascia Wrapping trading as CVS/Pharmacy FALL New Gutters #2491, 2400 Jefferson Davis Flower Garden Delight #2142, 2601 Columbia Hwy Arlington, VA 22202. The Est 1995 CLEAN-UP Chimney Crowns TurnPike, Arlington, VA above establishment is Yard Work, Trees & Shrubs Leaks Repaired 22204. The above establish- applying to the VIRGINIA Trimmed/Removed! Prompt Reliable Service No job too small ment is applying to the DEPARTMENT OF Mulching, Hauling, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Seasonal plantings & garden Gutter Cleaning, etc. 703-975-2375 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off maintenance to suite your Free estimates! CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Complete Home Improvement 703-385-3338 Premises license to sell or personal taste TREE SERVICE Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic and Handyman manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, A&S LANDSCAPING ANGEL’S beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary 2nd Story additions to Decks Stacey 703-242-2421 Assistant Secretary Since 1998 TREE & HEAVY Lic & Ins FALL CLEAN-UP TRASH HAULING ABC LICENSE 703-867-0119 Planting • Mulching • Sodding •Mulch Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC 26 Antiques Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, •Clean-up Grounds trading as CVS/Pharmacy Class A Asphalt • Retaining Walls •Lot Land Clearing #2274, 3141 Wilson Blvd Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions We consign/pay top $ for 703-863-1086 Arlington, VA 22201. The J.E.S Services above establishment is antique/semi antique furn. 703-863-7465 New#- 571-312-7227 LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION applying to the VIRGINIA including mid century & M. C. Lynch DEPARTMENT OF danish modern Teak Home Improvement PAINTING PAINTING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE furniture, sterling, mens Family Owned & Opererated •Patios •Walkways CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off watches, painting/art glass, Premises license to sell or clocks, jewelry, costume Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, •Retaining Walls manufacture alcoholic jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Antiques @ 703-241-0790. •Drainage Problems C&M PAINTING Assistant Secretary Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs. •Landscape Makeovers PAINTING Licensed, Bonded, Insured Call: 703-912-6886 DRYWALL REPAIR 703-266-1233 Free Estimates WALLPAPER REMOVAL Licensed Insured Bonded FREE ESTIMATES R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. 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Alexandria - Old Town ABC LICENSE EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR $390,000 (neg) FSBO Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC NDIVIDUALS MALL USINESSES trading as CVS/Pharmacy HDI I & S B Great opportunity for young #1372, 6404 Williamsburg JENNIFER O. SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT professionals. 1 BR condo in Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207. The desirable SE quadrant with above establishment is ➣ TRAINING ➣ INSTALLATION ➣ TROUBLE-SHOOTING FP, W/D, rare own private applying to the VIRGINIA ➣ parking, and private balcony DEPARTMENT OF LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU with brick wall facing swim- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Serving the Area Since 1995 ming pool. Walk to shops and CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off restaurants; minutes to bike Premises license to sell or (703) 765-2222 path and metro. Call Trish for manufacture alcoholic bever- /The Connection details and pictures: 571-435- ages. Linda M. Cimbron, [email protected] 7916. Assistant Secretary
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Hearts for Heaven Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC Donna Manz Yard Sale, trading as CVS/Pharmacy Saturday, Oct 31 * #1375, 5017 Columbia Pike Ms. Jewels.. a gifted & 8AM-Noon Arlington, VA 22204. The Help the needy in Central above establishment is well experienced Psychic America at this multi-family applying to the VIRGINIA and Tarot card reader. yard sale fundraiser. Hearts DEPARTMENT OF by Photos for Heaven, a registered ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Christian mission, donates CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Terry Love, media specialist, narrates the Vienna Elementary Does life problems got you down, lost confused broken feeding, medical and spiritu- Premises license to sell or hearted. Do you need the right advice on love, business, al enrichment to the needy in manufacture alcoholic Diffendoofer Day play. Faculty and staff act out zany roles in the money or relationships? Ms Jewel will give you the right Guatemala. Electronics, fur- beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Diffendoofer skit adapted by Carla Galus. advice to help your needs. You can stop searching for the niture, home furnishings, Assistant Secretary right person to help you. Ms Jewels will make a difference in sporting goods, toys, books, games and clothes. your life. All her work is guaranteed quality service that you 1111 Waynewood Blvd, can trust. Call for appt. 703-717-1308. Alexandria VA 22308. ABC LICENSE Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CVS/Pharmacy Vienna Elementary 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements #1380, 4709-A Lee Highway Arlington, VA 22207. The above establishment is apply- ing to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF Celebrates SOL Scores ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic bever- From the music teacher at Diffendoofer ages. Linda M. Cimbron, On Diffendoofer Day Assistant Secretary School who teaches yelling through his School honors students megaphone to the physical education ABC LICENSE teacher with phony muscles, Vienna El- Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC ementary staff dressed and acted silly- trading as CVS/Pharmacy for achievement. #1407,3133 Lee Hwy, enough to satisfy all grade levels. Black Arlington, VA 22201. The above establishment is donned artificial bushy eyebrows for her applying to the VIRGINIA very year, to celebrate the out role as Mrs. Low. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE standing scores that Vienna El Media specialist Terry Love wore a pro- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off ementary School students post on peller beanie while narrating. Carla Galus, Premises license to sell or E manufacture alcoholic the previous year’s Standards of instructional assistant, adapted the book to beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary Learning assessments, principal Jeanette incorporate the important tests the fictional Black honors her students on “Diffendoofer Diffendoofer students must take. The frown ABC LICENSE Day.” The name is a take on a Dr. Seuss- on the face of the always-sad Diffendoofer Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CVS/Pharmacy published rhyming story about a fictional principal turns upside into a big smile when #1421, 1100 Wilson Blvd, school unlike any other. she reads the test results. Rosslyn, VA 22209. The above establishment is Room mothers treated their classes to Of the real-life Vienna Elementary School applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF cupcakes, but it’s the faculty and staff, act- students, Black said, “We were right up with ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ing out zany roles in a skit, that brought all the top-performing Vienna schools.” CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Premises license to sell or out the high-octane energy and apprecia- manufacture alcoholic tion of the youngsters at the assembly. — Donna Manz beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary
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Mrs. Low, aka Vienna Elementary principal Jeanette Black, goes from sorrowful to happy upon reading her Diffendoofer stu- Three cafeteria cooks, whose food dents’ test scores, commonly is so tasteless, add sugar to known in Virginia as the SOLs. everything. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 19 Dear Virginia Voter: On behalf of Virginia members of the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA!), I urge you to vote next Tuesday, November 3rd for Creigh Deeds for Governor, Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor and Steve Shannon for Attorney General. The stakes have never been higher for Virginia. When American working families are struggling to pay a mortgage or medical expenses, we continue to see that we live in a world with serious inequities between management and working fami- lies. We represent all that is fair in America: family-supporting wages, affordable healthcare for all, quality craftsmanship and the best value for taxpayers who rely on the roads, bridges and tun- nels that we build. LiUNA! works with our employers to keep them competitive while still providing employer paid family health care coverage and retirement benefits. This is good for all Virginians! The Democratic ticket consisting of Mr. Deeds, Mrs. Wagner and Mr. Shannon will create a climate in Virginia where both labor and businesses can work together to create a positive economic environment that creates good-paying jobs with benefits. They understand the importance of economic recovery and how to forge alliances where both workers and management reap the benefit. While the opponents of the Democratic ticket have chastised them for their support of these principles, Mr. Deeds, Mrs. Wagner and Mr. Shannon have refused to compromise their sup- port of middle and working class families, nor should they. LiUNA! firmly believes that we should never have to apologize or be ashamed to ask for living wages and healthcare for all, and we are proud to support candidates that want to keep Virginia mov- ing forward instead of backward. A vote against these principles is a vote against working families. Again, the members of LiUNA! in Virginia ask for your support of the Democratic ticket on Tuesday, November 3rd. Sincerely,
Dennis L. Martire Vice President and Regional Manager Laborers International Union of North America Mid-Atlantic Region
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