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A 2011 Langley High School graduate, Chuck Katis, returned as the keynote speaker for the school’s 2015 Katie’s Cars graduating class. He attended Harvard and graduated and Coffee – from the University of California, Berkeley in 2015.

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Two antique cars at Katie’s Cars and Coffee. Katie’s averages 500 plus cars every Saturday morning, and most arrive even before 7 a.m.

Photos by Jennifer Flanagan/The Connection Katie’s Cars and Coffee attendees Anna, Erik and Elaine find the match- ing car to their shirts at Saturday’s show. Katie’s Cars and Coffee – Something Special

The first cars roll into the parking lot at 5 Weekly car show a.m. to secure the best spots. Kearney finds it ironic now that the early draws car enthusiasts morning hours is the time that works. “Now that we are averaging 500 plus cars and families. every Saturday for our show, the other Town Centre merchants would only really put up By Jennifer Flanagan with us so much as long as we promise them The Connection we will be over by nine,” he said. “If you Chris Li stands show up at 9:30, it’s all gone and you may with the line of arly Saturday mornings for three never know it even existed.” seven Ford GT hours, the Great Falls Village Consistent appearances are Ferraris, cars he helped ETown Centre transforms into a Lamborghinis, Aston Martins, Porsches, organize at spectacle of antique cars, new Corvettes, Mustangs, the classics and many, Saturday’s cars, custom cars, exotic cars and as of last many more. show. His Ford Saturday, a never-before-seen in the Wash- A website titled katiescarsandcoffee.com GT, front right, ington area car, as part of the weekly event that is not affiliated with Katie’s Coffee won best in its Katie’s Cars & Coffee. House describes the show as a “scene out class at the The outdoor cars and coffee show, named of your dreams after an intense day of car Carlisle Ford for its locale Katie’s Coffee House owned magazine reading” with cars of “every type Nationals in by Mike Kearney, began five years ago on imaginable.” May. April 3, 2010, as the brainchild of Kearney’s Mazda of North America showcased the frequent customer and friend Bob Morris. pre-production 2016 MX-5 Miata at Morris had visited a cars and coffee show Saturday’s show. Collier Hyams, president in California and returned to Kearney with of the Mazda Sportscar Club of Washing- the suggestion of starting a similar show in ton, D.C. helped arrange the showcase. Great Falls at Katie’s. When Kearney agreed Hyams initially learned of the show after and Morris suggested holding the show playing Celtic music at The Old Brogue Irish from seven to nine on a Saturday morning, Pub, the counterpart of Katie’s Coffee Kearney remembers being apprehensive of House. the time. “I heard about the show and thought, ‘Oh “I told Bob it was crazy to think people that’s nice, they have a little parking lot to would be here at seven to nine in the morn- put cars in,’ and then when I came here, I ing, even coming from Bob Morris, who is actually could not believe it,” he said. “It’s parked next to two Ferraris, so I think Chris Li, who grew up in Fairfax County in Katie’s almost every morning at opening While this particular Mazda model has it’s amazing that it’s generated this much and has been coming to the show for years, time,” Kearney said. not been shown before in the Washington response,” he said. purchased a GT a little over a year ago and area, Hyams was still surprised at the large Another fan favorite on Saturday was a helped organize what he called a “smatter KATIE’S AVERAGES 500 plus cars every audiences it drew because of the Mazda’s long line of seven Ford GTs parked along- week, and most arrive even before 7 a.m. neighbors. side one another with open hoods. See Saturday Morning, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 ❖ 3 News

Serving Community for 20 Years On June 1, Seneca Hill Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Dr. Janice and John Homan said, “It has been a fast and wonderful trip. And we look forward to the next 20 years serving this great community. Thank you, everyone, for your support.”

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The main stretch of Katie’s Cars and Coffee.

Photo by Jennifer Flanagan/ The Connection Saturday Morning Special at Katie’s

From Page 3 MANY CAR OWNERS have made com- ing of different types, tunes, modifications ing to Katie’s Cars and Coffee a regular part and personalities” of Ford GTs at Saturday’s of their weekly schedule. Cars and Coffee. John Swift, a resident of Vienna, comes Li said the decision to bring the cars to a every week with either his 1979 CBX Honda local show stemmed from conversations 6 or 2014 Corvette. He said his favorite part between some of the GTs’ owners who were about the show is “seeing all the different at the Carlisle Ford Nationals last May in cars and talking to the people with cars, as Pennsylvania. it’s an easy way to make friends.” “I said you need to go to the biggest one He added, “I have Motorola in my blood. in the area and when they asked where, I It’s been there since I was 14 and I changed told them, Great Falls,” Li said. my first engine.” Cars and Coffee is the largest regular But the show does not just attract car show of its kind on the East Coast, but enthusiasts – families are regular attend- Kearney believes what really makes the ees as well. Mothers and fathers strolling show unique is its local feel. the long lines of cars with their children and “With the layout of the shopping center pets are a common occurrence every Sat- and town, each car gets individual space urday. and attention which is different from other Katie’s sells close to 1,000 cups of coffee, shows,” he said. “People really enjoy that as well as almost 100 breakfast burritos and local feel.” 150 breakfast paninis made with fresh lo- Attendees of Katie’s Cars and Coffee have cal eggs every Saturday morning. Fresh the chance to enter a raffle for a classic muffins from artisan bakery Baguette Re- Mustang convertible, sponsored by the Ro- public in Sterling and warm donuts deliv- tary Club of Bailey’s Crossroads. Proceeds ered every Saturday morning from Duck from the raffle benefit the charitable Donuts in Herndon are also available for projects of the Rotary Club of Bailey’s Cross- purchase. roads. Kearney said he loves how much energy Pat Borowski, the club president as of July the show brings to Great Falls on what oth- 1, said the club loves sharing a fondness of erwise would be a quiet and sleepy Satur- cars with the show’s visitors for a good day morning. cause. “It is the only day of the week that I get “We get great traffic and terrific purchases up at 4:30 a.m.,” he said. “But to get here on our raffle here, and that is a great thing,” with all the cars, and see all these smiley she said. “I have been consistently im- people who get a kick in their step, is just pressed by how many cars and how many something special.” people come every week.”

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Address ...... BR . FB HB ... Postal City ... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ...... Subdivision 811 LEIGH MILL RD ...... 6 ... 6 ... 2 .... GREAT FALLS .. $2,700,000 .... Detached .... 1.73 ...... 22066 ...... FORESTVILLE 640 DEERFIELD FARM CT ...... 6 ... 6 ... 3 .... GREAT FALLS .. $2,575,000 .... Detached .... 1.77 ...... 22066 ...... DEERFIELD FARM 601 UTTERBACK STORE RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 3 .... GREAT FALLS .. $2,174,000 .... Detached .... 3.53 ...... 22066 ...... ROGERS PROPERTY 10509 SPRINGVALE FOREST CT .... 5 ... 6 ... 2 .... GREAT FALLS .. $2,149,000 .... Detached .... 1.77 ...... 22066 . SPRINGVALE FOREST ESTATES 11200 BRANTON LN ...... 6 ... 5 ... 2 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,845,000 .... Detached .... 0.99 ...... 22066 ...... CHADWICK PROPERTY 839 SENECA RD ...... 6 ... 5 ... 2 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,510,000 .... Detached .... 1.78 ...... 22066 ...... DRANESVILLE 350 RIVER BEND RD ...... 6 ... 5 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,500,000 .... Detached .... 2.33 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS 10019 WINDY HOLLOW RD ...... 4 ... 3 ... 3 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,435,000 .... Detached .... 1.73 ...... 22066 ...... FALCON RIDGE 851 CHRISTENSEN CT ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,349,000 .... Detached .... 2.07 ...... 22066 ...... SENECA HUNT 903 WINSTEAD ST ...... 5 ... 5 ... 0 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,325,000 .... Detached .... 1.00 ...... 22066 ...... HICKORY CREEK ESTATES 11609 ROLLING MEADOW DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,312,500 .... Detached .... 2.15 ...... 22066 ...... SENECA HUNT 10917 LAKE WINDERMERE DR ..... 6 ... 4 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,305,000 .... Detached .... 1.87 ...... 22066 ...... LAKE WINDERMERE 11256 INGLISH MILL DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,250,000 .... Detached .... 1.00 ...... 22066 ... OLD MILL ESTS THOMPSONS 784 STEPHANIE CIR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,200,000 .... Detached .... 0.78 ...... 22066 ...... HICKORY VALE FARM 11571 SENECA HILL CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,165,000 .... Detached .... 0.84 ...... 22066 ...... GREAT FALLS WOODS 9416 PAMLICO LN ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,125,000 .... Detached .... 0.92 ...... 22066 ...... RIVERSIDE MANOR 625 RIVER BEND RD ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 .... GREAT FALLS .. $1,107,000 .... Detached .... 2.45 ...... 22066 ...... THREE SWALLOWS FARM Copyright 2015 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of June 15, 2015.

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For adver- Display Advertising 703-778-9421 bly driving home impaired. problems of binge drinking. Let your younger tising information, email [email protected] In summer, 44 percent of all U.S. traffic family members know that you would much [email protected]. Andrea Smith Classified Advertising Letters to the Editor 703-778-9411 [email protected] proposals. Although I am a propo- increasingly larger shares of the Burke Clarifying nent of pedestrian trails, I support program in out years. Virginia’s tab Editor’s note: Virginia’s contribution Debbie Funk would be capped at 10 percent. National Sales Design Option #1, which does not would start with 10 percent of the 703-778-9444 Comments have a sidewalk. It is clear that cost after the first two “teaser” [email protected] there are many neighbors opposed years paid by those Federal funds Concerts on the David Griffin On Piney Run to a trail in front of their homes and then progressively increase. Marketing Assistant 703-778-9431 and any pedestrian traffic on this Given Governor McAuliffe’s own Green [email protected] Bridge stretch of Walker Road is years previously announced multi-year To the Editor: away from realization. It is better deficit of $2.4 billion, $882 mil- To the Editor: On Sunday, May 31, I heard the Editor & Publisher My thanks go to the Connection to make the more economical and lion over the next two years, and Mary Kimm and reporter for covering VDOT’s practical choice of simply widen- potential state employee lay-offs, Mike Terpak Blues Explosion at the [email protected] @MaryKimm public information meeting con- ing the bridge. If voluntary trail where would that money come Great Falls Centre Green. I really enjoyed their music and appreci- cerning the Piney Run bridge re- easements ever reach the bridge a from—even for the ten percent? Executive Vice President ated Roz Drayer ‘s sponsorship of Jerry Vernon placement project on Walker decision can be made then. It is Law enforcement? Education? [email protected] Road. Unfortunately, my com- premature to do so now. Transportation? Higher taxes? the evening. What I didn’t enjoy ments somehow came out sound- Wes Callender What happens when the Medicaid were the conversations that per- Editor in Chief Steven Mauren ing as if they had been run through Great Falls expansion becomes a line item in sisted throughout the perfor- mance. Honestly, the din of voices Managing Editor Google Translate. I would like to the Virginia budget for perpetuity? Kemal Kurspahic clarify and amplify on those re- As a delegate, Del. Plum has fi- hummed throughout the concert. Photography: People were talking in front of me, Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel marks. I am a frequent user of How to Pay for duciary and fiscal responsibility to Art/Design: Walker Road and I have seen the manage the budget for all Virgin- to the right of me, to the left of Laurence Foong, John Heinly me, and behind me. It was if I was Production Manager: roadway blocked by flash flood Medicaid ians. Those favoring a Medicaid Geovani Flores waters countless times. The cur- expansion in the State—predomi- surrounded by a swarm of angry rent configuration is dangerous Expansion? nantly Democrats—who write bees. At some points, people in Special Assistant to the Publisher front and to the sides were actu- Jeanne Theismann and obsolete. I came to the meet- To the Editor: such commentaries, do not discuss [email protected] ing in the hope that the bridge State Delegate Ken Plum’s lat- cost specifics—i.e., how to pay for ally standing up and talking which @TheismannMedia would be widened to two lanes est commentary on Medicaid ex- it—when it would become a per- made seeing the performers a bit and the approaches raised to re- pansion (“Political Prospects for manent line item in the Virginia challenging. I am older, I have a CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 [email protected] duce closures due to flooding. I Medicaid Expansion,” The Con- budget. Currently, commendable musician in the family, and I am a well remember a “300 year” flood nection, June 4) is not the first altruism exceeds the reality of the retired FCPS teacher. I have pre- event several years ago that time he has written on the subject, balance in the state’s checkbook— conceived ideas regarding audi- scoured away large chunks of as- but he has yet to explain how Vir- as confirmed by Governor ence behavior. But aren’t musi- phalt, necessitating an extended ginia would pay for this. If one McAuliffe’s own projections. Re- cians performing for your listen- closure and emergency repairs. understands the proposal cor- publican-led fiscal prudence and ing pleasure? I felt that the audi- Happily, both raising the height of rectly, the federal government will fiduciary responsibility on this is- ence showed little respect for the the bridge and widening it are in- fund the program using “federal sue is the correct course of action musicians and for the people who cluded in the designs. It is stan- funds” (a euphemism for taxpayer for Virginia. had come to hear them perform. dard for VDOT to include pedes- dollars) the first two years, with Chris J. Krisinger Susan Duda trian crossing options in its design Virginia then starting to pick up Colonel, USAF (Ret) Great Falls 8 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 ❖ 9 10 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 ❖ 11 Graduation 2015

Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection Senior class officers and representatives: Arjun Dwivedy, Junney Kang, The Langley High School Madrigals and the Women’s Chamber Choir sing Amy Zhao, Ali Akbar, Shivani Gupta and Shakir “Fuffi” Naji. “Go the Distance” from “Hercules” by David Zippel and Alan Menken. A 2011 graduate returns as a A Great Day in Langley Family keynote speaker. By Marissa Beale TheConnection ent household and the different struggles he faced, but always maintaining sight of illed to capacity, Constitution Hall his academic and personal goals. He at- at the Daughters of the American tended Harvard and graduated from the FRevolution building in Washing- University of California, Berkeley in 2015. ton, D.C. accommodated the Senior class president, Shakir “Fuffi” Naji, nearly 500 Langley High School graduates, addressed the grads and called his last four their friends and family members on June years at Langley a privilege. Shout-outs 16 for the most-anticipated event of the were made to students for their accomplish- school year: graduation. ments in academics and sports. To applause and laughter, senior class vice “We’re a Saxon Family,” he said. president Abdullah Jamil wielded a selfie The Faculty Award, which recognizes a stick and took a picture onstage against the student at Langley for leadership, their abil- backdrop of a sea of green-and-white, cap- ity to motivate others and participation in and-gown clad students after welcoming school activities, was presented to Harris them along with family, friends, faculty and LaTeef, who plans to attend the University staff to the ceremony. of St. Andrews in Scotland. The Principal’s “I couldn’t be more excited,” said Carina Award was awarded to vice president of the Sturm, who will attend NYU in the fall. senior class, Abdullah Jamil, for service in- “Langley’s been great, but it’s time to move Family and friends of the graduating class cheer as the students enter cluding founding a club to help the less for- on to bigger and better things.” the hall. tunate. “I’m excited,” said Afham Chotani, who In just under 40 minutes, close to 500 will become a pre-med student at George founded a nonprofit that performs and Dressed in a dark gray Tom Ford suit that names were called and diplomas presented Mason University in the fall. “It feels really teaches magic tricks to children with can- he said he dreamed of giving a speech in, to the newest members of Langley’s gradu- surreal.” cer. he encouraged the Langley grads to always ating class. Students couldn’t walk across the stage “The first thing you say before a magic chase after their dreams and, in the midst “I wish I could relive the moment,” said without first receiving remarks from key- trick is ‘are you watching closely?’” said of it all, to ask themselves “am I watching graduating senior Sabir Hathiramani who note speaker, Chuck Katis, who graduated Katis. “Not everything is the way it appears. closely?” as their lives unfold. had immediate plans to celebrate with fam- from Langley in 2011 and, during his time, You can accomplish whatever you want.” He described growing up in a single par- ily and friends. “It’s been a great day.”

Natalie Akkawi, Camila Conde, Yasmine Belghith and Sepideh Beheshtian. Vice president of the senior class Abdullah Jamil delivers the welcome.

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Maryam Safi, from Great Falls, said she was very excited and happy after graduation. Her next plan is to study medicine at NVCC before transferring to the University of Virginia. “I like how the com- Daniel Goodarzian, from Great SGA Representative Arjun Dwivedy mencement speaker said to look Afham Chotani, from Great Falls, Falls, said he is excited to move on is heading to the University of closely at everything,” she said plans to enroll at George Mason to life after high school. He plans Virginia to study business. He said reflecting on Chuck Katis’s re- University in the fall as a pre-med to attend Virginia Commonwealth one of his fondest high school marks. She has a twin sister who is student. He names personal motiva- University in the fall and his advice memories was taking his senior graduating from South Lakes tion, books and his experiences as to next year’s graduates is not to prom pictures with all of his Secondary this year as well. factors that impacted his decisions. stress. friends.

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(From left) Amy Owens and Darya (From left) Vikram Tahan. “It’s really Ashok, from Great surreal,” said Falls; Sophie Becker, Owens about gradu- from McLean; Nick ating. “It hasn’t Kartallan, from caught on yet.” Great Falls; and “[While at Langley] Andrew Rifken, I did lots of honor from Great Falls societies and com- were all close munity service,” friends at Langley. said Tahan. Owens “Junior year at plans to go to West Homecoming was Point in the fall, and when I really found Tahan plans to go to a friend group,” the University of said Rifken. “We all Virginia to study have similar inter- political science. ests and values.”

Ricki Libby said that it feels pretty awe- Carina Sturm, McLean, on recently gradu- some to graduate even though it is a last ating. “It hasn’t hit me yet, but once I go chance to see everyone. She is headed to to dinner with my family I’m sure it will. the University of Virginia in the fall and is Langley’s been great, but time to move on (From left) Sabir Hathiramani and Riya Malhotra went to undecided, major-wise. At Langley she was to bigger and better things. I’m moving to the senior prom together and met up after the ceremony. in several honor societies, including New York to play softball at NYU. I’m Hathiramani plans to attend the University of Miami in English, Spanish and the National Honor hoping to go into business to become an the fall, and Malhotra plans to attend Indiana University Society. entrepreneur. I couldn’t be more excited.” to study business. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 ❖ 13 Calendar

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ONGOING TUESDAY/JUNE 2 - SATURDAY/JUNE 27 “Happiness Is ?” 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesdays - Saturdays, June 2 – 27. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant Street, NW, Vienna. Members of the Vienna Arts Society exhibit and sell original artworks in several continuing shows in the area.

FRIDAYS-SUNDAYS/ JUNE 5-SEPT. 27 Vienna’s Summer on the Green Concert Series. 6:30 p.m. Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, View Robert Gilbert’s exhibition "Restful Pause" show- Vienna. Come out on the weekend casing wine bottles, wine glasses, ceramic pots, fruits and listen to some good music. Full and vegetables from July 1-Aug. 1 at Katie’s Coffee Visit These Houses of Worship schedule here: http:// House, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. www.viennava.gov/ DocumentCenter/View/2640 To Highlight Your Faith Community, www.wolftrap.org. WEDNESDAY/JUNE 24 Play Date Cafe. 10 a.m. Great Falls call Karen at 703-917-6468 SUNDAYS/JUNE 7- SEPT. 6 The Pop Ups. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Trap, Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls Concerts on the Green. 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Prepare for Great Falls. Bring your child to play, 6-8 p.m. Great Falls Village Centre a creative, educational romp as this and engage in conversation over Welcoming, Diverse, Progressive Green. Come out on Sundays and Brooklyn-based musical duo coffee. For preschool aged children. listen to some live music. Full celebrates the power and joy of http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ schedule here: http:// imagination through song, featuring library/branches/gf/. ST. ANNE’S www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ hilarious puppets, crazy dance Drop-In Chess and Board Games. EPISCOPAL concerts-on-the-green/. routines and giant beach balls. 3:30 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Tickets: $10. www.wolftrap.org. Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Drop- CHURCH • Reston Toddling Twos and Threes. 10:30 in, play chess and assorted board FRIDAYS/JUNE 19-AUG. 7 a.m. Dolley Madison Library, 1244 games. All skill levels and ages Tysons Concerts on the Plaza. 6-8 Oak Ridge Avenue, McLean. Gather welcome. http:// 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I p.m. Tysons Corner Center, 1961 for an early literacy enhanced story www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II Chain Bridge Road, Tysons Corner. time featuring stories, rhymes and branches/gf/. 5:00 p.m. Come Just as You Are Contemporary Service Sit back and enjoy live music with a songs. For children ages 2-3 with special line up each week.Tickets are adult. FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JUNE 26-JULY 5 Nursery care provided at 10:00 a.m. service available on a first-come, first-serve Pokémon League. 4:30 p.m. Great World Police & Fire Games. The Rev. James Papile, Rector basis beginning at 10 a.m. each Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Thousands of athletes from 70 Friday morning in the mall concourse Great Falls. Drop-in and play countries will converge in Fairfax The Rev. Laura Cochran, Assoc. Rector on level 2 next to ZARA. Pokémon with friends. http:// County for 10 days of competitions. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ Entertainment and activities will be 703-437-6530 branches/gf/. hosted by Reston Town Center www.stannes-reston.org THROUGH SATURDAY/AUG. 1 during the games. Fairfax2015.com 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston What’s in Your Garden? Tuesdays - Saturdays. Vienna Arts Society THURSDAY/JUNE 25 “Gallery in the Village Green,” 513 Sheep Dog Detectives. 2:30 p.m. SATURDAY/JUNE 27 Maple Ave. W, Vienna. Featured Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. artist Loy McGaughy of Reston Pike, Great Falls. Kaydee Puppets Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA exhibits a collection of watercolors presents Dudley Dog and friends, Pike, Great Falls. Join in for stories, inspired by her personal who solve during a puppet show. All songs and activities. For ages 2-3 450 ORCHARD STREET, NW photographs. The exhibition includes ages. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ with an adult. http:// more than a dozen other artists. library/branches/gf/. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ VIENNA, VA 22180 branches/gf/. Legos in the Library. 2 p.m. Great 703-938-8525 ART, MUSIC, THEATRE FRIDAY/JUNE 26 Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, [email protected] FRIDAY/JUNE 19- Recess Monkey. 10:30 a.m. Wolf Great Falls. Be creative with Legos at SATURDAY/SEPT. 5 Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. this community event. Legos are www.fbcv.org Summer Reading Program. 10 a.m.- Dubbed as one of the country’s “Top provided. For ages 5-12. http:// 5 p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 5 Kindie Bands” (Time Out New www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Georgetown Pike Great Falls. Attend York), Recess Monkey simply capture branches/gf/. CHURCH SCHOOL 9:30AM-10:30AM summer events and check out books. the fun of being young. This high- Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.- MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM All ages. http:// energy trio of elementary school 1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/ teachers invites you to join their Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great branches/gf/. adventures and rock out to fan- favorite jams from their newest album, Hot Air. Tickets: $10. See Calendar, Page 15

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14 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar NOTICE OF BRANCH RELOCATION Application of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company, From Page 14 Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, for authority to Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ FarmersMarket.html. change the location of the Tyson’s Corner branch from Kayak Tour-Seneca to Riverbend. 8500 Leesburg Pike, Suite 101, Vienna, VA 22182 to 8521 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills St,. Great Falls. Eight- Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 has been filed with the mile river journety from the Seneca North Carolina Commissioner of Banks to be processed Dam to Riverbend. $82. Download waiver and bring completed. http:// in accordance with NCGS § 53C-6-16. parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov/ The public is invited to submit written comments on this Build Your Own Birdhouse. 10 a.m. Riverbend Park 8700 Potomac Hills application to the Commissioner of Banks, 4309 Mail St., Great Falls. Learn about bird friendly plants and build a bird Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4309. The comment house. Children must be period on this application will end 14 days from the date accompanied by a registered adult. $8 per person. http:// of publication. The Commissioner of Banks will consider parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov Connection file photo comments received within the comment period. The Celebrate Great Falls float makes its way down SUNDAY/JUNE 28 Columbine Street during the annual Great Falls Million Dollar Quartet. 8 p.m. Wolf Fourth of July parade. Trap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Inspired by the 1956 impromptu jam Local Nursery Closing After 42 Years ~ Going Out of Business Sale session of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, July 4th in Fairfax County Kwanzan Cherries 7-9' 40% OFF Concrete Fountains, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis, Benches, Statuary, CitrusCitrusCitrus PlantsPlants this Tony Award-winning musical is SATURDAY/ JULY 4 Sky Rocket Junipers 7-8' 50% OFF Pots, Bird Baths filled with classic rock ’n’ roll. 25%25% OFFOFF th Deodora Cedars 10-15' 50% OFF 25% OFF & More! 25%25% OFFOFF Tickets: $22-$80. www.wolftrap.org. Vienna 4 of July Festival and Fireworks Show. 12-9 p.m. Vienna Sunrise Kayak Tour. 7 a.m. Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue, East, Vienna. Free event with food and Blooming Tropicals Giftware 25% OFF All Perennials Riverbend park 8700 Potomac Hills drink, music, family games, children’s entertainment and more. Fireworks St., Great Falls. Enjoy breathtaking show begins at 9:15 p.m. http://www.viennava.gov/index.aspx?nid=894 25% OFF 50% OFF ~ Hostas 50% OFF ~ views as the sun rises over the McLean 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. 8 p.m. Cooper Middle Potomac River. Paddle with a School, 977 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Food and music. Shuttle buses will be 40%40% OFFOFF 50-60% OFF ENTIRE Stock Garden Bricks & Stones naturalist and learn about the available at St. John’s Episcopal Church at the McLean Community Center. Select Trees Chemicals ON SALE 50% OFF historical and natural beauty of this http://www.mcleancenter.org/special-events TreesTrees && ShrubsShrubs island-dotted section of the river. Great Falls 4th of July Celebration & Parade. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Village TreesTrees && ShrubsShrubs Centre Green, 776 Walker Road, Great Falls. 5K walk/run, blood drive, IncludingIncludingIncluding Bagged, Shredded Hardwood Leaf Mulch Kayaks provided; one- and two- 99 person sit-on-top kayaks available. Little Patriot Parade, and floats, horses, antique cars and pets making a JapaneseJapaneseJapanese Maples!Maples!Maples! Mulch $2.99 (2 cu. ft. bags) $19. cu. yd. Wagon Ride- Visit to the Corn loop in the Main Parade. Fireworks start after dusk at Turner Farm Park. Crib. 11 a.m. Riverbend Park 8700 http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. Enjoy In the Lobby Bar: Independence Day Dance Party. 10 p.m. Jammin’ 6060 Fairfax, Virginia children’s activities to visit the corn Java, 227 Maple Avenue, East, Vienna. Featuring Pat Jones, DJ Madmen Z 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) crib. Children must be accompanied and Irresponsible. https://jamminjava.com 50-75%50-75% OffOff by a registered adult. An adult must Herndon 4th of July Celebration. 6:30 p.m. Bready Park, Herndon 703-573-5025 be on the wagon with the child. Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon. A family-fun event PotteryPottery Open 7 days a week Lowest Prices Every person on wagon must register featuring games, arts and craft activities, bingo, food face painting, balloon Since 2008! ➠See our Website for more sales: www.cravensnursery.com and pay program fee. http:// artists, and fireworks. Fireworks show is choreographed to music and parktakes.fairfaxcounty.gov begins at dark, approximately 9:30 p.m. www.herndon-va.gov. Firecracker 5K for the Troops. 8 a.m. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street, Reston. A 3.1 mile race, live music, face painting, waving MONDAY/JUNE 29 flags, and free massages. prraces.com/firecracker/ Magic Book Club. 10:30 a.m. Great Lake Fairfax Fireworks Spectacular. 4-8 p.m. Lake Fairfax, 1400 Lake Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, Fairfax Drive, Reston. Live music, enjoy the Water Mine park and more. Great Falls. Stop in for magic, music http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefairfax/ and fun with magician Brian Curry. Historic Pohick Church 4th of July Tours. 1-3 p.m. Pohick Church, 9301 For ages 6-12. Richmond Highway, Lorton. Costumed history docents will give free guided tours of the historic colonial church. http://www.pohick.org WEDNESDAY/JULY 1 July 4th in Paradise. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates NoMa Summer Screen: Grease. 7 Ford Road, Clifton. Open for normal business hours with live music and p.m. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road. food available throughout the day. http://www.paradisespringswinery.com Open to all ages, NoMa will be Fairfax’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks. 10 a.m.-10:30 screening the film “Grease.” Free p.m. in the Downtown Fairfax Historic District. Independence day parade, admission. wolftrap.org. historical tours, games, entertainment and fireworks begins at 7 p.m. www.fairfaxva.gov. Mount Vernon’s An American Celebration. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. George WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY/JULY 1-3 Washington’s Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, World Police & Fire Games: Mount Vernon. Daytime fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Dodgeball. 4-8 p.m. Lerner Town Potomac River at 1 p.m. The event also includes an inspirational Square at Tysons II, 8025 Galleria naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military re-enactments, a Drive, Tysons. Fairfax2015.com special wreath-laying ceremony, free birthday cake for all and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” www.mountvernon.org. WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY/JULY 1-AUG. 1 Restful Pause. Katie’s Coffee House, 760 Walker Road, Great Falls. Robert Gilbert brings his nine, framed still- McLean. “Jesus Christ Superstar” is 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Sit life paintings to exhibit. The subjects based on the accounts in the Gospels in the shade and savor roast chicken are wine bottles, wine glasses, of the final days of Jesus of Nazareth, and spicy sausages, enjoy dancing ceramic pots, fruits and vegetables. from his arrival in Jerusalem until his and singing with the fiddler, test crucifixion. A large part of the plot your water color and writing skills focuses on the character of Judas with Mr. Andrews at the Stationer. THURSDAY/JULY 9 Iscariot. Although the setting and Visit http://1771.org for more. Artist Demonstration. 7:30-9:30 style of the show are contemporary, p.m. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant it is faithful to the biblical accounts St., NW, Vienna. Renowned of the events. Tickets: $23-$25. FRIDAY/JULY 19 contemporary impressionist Trisha www.McLeanPlayers.org 2015 Tour de Tysons Bicycle Adams demonstrates her exuberant Races. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Jones Branch techniques for capturing light in Drive, Tysons Corner. Ten bicycle acrylic paintings. SUNDAY/JULY 12 races, food trucks and vendors. The www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. Ruthie & the Wranglers. 5 p.m. The Tour de Tysons is a fun experience Unlocking the Truth. 10:30 a.m. Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, for the whole family — compete or Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road. Teen McLean. D.C.-based, roots music simply enjoy. Visit Brooklyn-based trio Unlocking the group Ruthie and the Wranglers www.tysonspartnership.com for Truth will be performing their rock continue roping in new fans with more. music with a positive message. their high-powered honkytonk, Tickets: $8. wolftrap.org. country and rockabilly music. SATURDAY/JULY 20 Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Year round. Great Falls Village FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 10-26 SATURDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 18-19 Centre, 778 Walker Road, Great “Jesus Christ Superstar.” 8 p.m. The Claude Moore Colonial Farm 1771 Falls. www.celebrategreatfalls.org/ Alden, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, Market Fair. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at FarmersMarket.html. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 ❖ 15 Community A Record Year for Great Falls Lacrosse Six teams compete in championship games.

ix teams from Great Falls Lacrosse advanced to the Northern Virginia SYouth Lacrosse League Champion ship games this past weekend, five winning their division championships. The Great Falls Lacrosse girls grades 7/8 beat an undefeated Vienna team 13-5 to clinch their championship game in Tier 1 of the Upper B division, led by head coach Jeff Grimson and assistant coaches Ayub Khan, Kirk Boyd, Gene Canfield and Pam Torok. Photo contributed “I was so proud of this group of girls, Brendan Mullen many of whom are graduating 8th graders Photo courtesy of Jeff Grimson who have played Great Falls lacrosse for 10 Team photo of the Great Falls girls grades 7/8 lacrosse team. School Notes years,” said Grimson. “They showed incred- Send school notes to vienna@ ible heart.” connectionnewspapers.com by Friday. The 3/4LB girls team beat Annandale by Brendan Mullen, Langley HS grad one goal in the semi-final game to proceed class of 2011, son of Mike and Debbie to the championship, but lost to Algonkian Mullen of Great Falls, graduated Magna in the final game. Cum Laude, with Distinction from the Pennoni Honors College, Drexel University The boys U11AA team, led by head coach in Philadelphia, Pa. Brendan earned a Gage Beckwith and assistant coaches Patrick Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Dunne, Gabriel Finger, Christian Gaibler, Sciences and will be attending Drexel Fritz Goettman and Tyler Wes, won against College of Medicine in the fall. While at Langley, Brendan played goalie for the Arlington to secure the Tier 1 champion- Langley Saxons Ice Hockey team and at ship 6 to 5 in overtime. Drexel, played on two inline teams, one of Great Falls U15 boys swept the champi- which won the Philadelphia College Roller onships – the U15UB team, led by head Hockey League championship this spring. coach John Bellino and assistant coach Mike George Mahaney-Walter, son of Stys won 9-4 over Ashburn, and the U15AA Mary Claire Mahaney and Herbert Walter team, led by head coach Bryan Hoynak and of McLean, was awarded the degree of assistant coaches Davis Walker and Mike Master of Business Administration in recent commencement exercises at the Stys, won 10-6 over Dulles South. Simon School of Business of the University The Great Falls boys High School team of Rochester. won against Vienna 8-7 to secure an unde- Northern Virginia Community feated season, led by head coach Greg College is preparing to welcome 17 Beckwith and assistant coach Bill Pugh. Photo courtesy of Great Falls Lacrosse incoming Honors Program Scholars for the It was a record year for Great Falls La- Team photo of the Great Falls boys U11AA team lacrosse team. start of the 2015-2016 academic year, crosse. which begins Aug. 24. The scholarship provides $10,000 to be divided into fall Joe DiOrio, the Commissioner of Great that allows players to play year round if they ing Alliance (PCA) which facilitates a good and spring semesters for two years, at Falls Lacrosse Association, said these five would like,” he said. “Our new player clin- experience for everyone involved and has $2,500 per semester. It will assist students championships are a wonderful achieve- ics, Fall Ball Program/Clinic, and indoor families wanting to return to GFLA, which with the cost of tuition toward a NOVA ment and an all time first in Great Falls La- winter involvement has helped develop our is one of the primary goals of our program.” degree. Natalia Chavez Choque and Benjamin Atherton, of McLean High crosse history. “Great Falls Lacrosse Asso- players as well as the coaches and parents School, received this scholarship. ciation has developed a very strong program embracing the tenets of the Positive Coach- — Jennifer Flanagan

More Than 300 Take Part in Great Falls Rugby Tournament Leo Santabella Park was the place to be on Saturday, June 20, as Great Falls Rugby hosted its largest youth tournament ever. Rugby Virginia clubs from Richmond, Alexandria,

Photos contributed Springfield, Vienna, Prince William and Great Falls fielded teams with players ages 4 to 14. “We won some and lost some, but it was wonderful to see the our rugby community come together to show the other teams Great Falls’ hospitality,” said Coach Gary Coetzee. “Nearly 300 kids passed through on Saturday– both touch rugby and tackle.”

Great Falls U11 team Great Falls U13 team

16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Gone But Always Remembered World Police and Fire Games By KENNETH B. LOURIE As Father’s Day approaches, (written Thursday, June 18th) I am reminded of one of Coming to Fairfax County my father’s standard lines which characterize his positive attitude on life, for which I am eternally grateful – because I inherited it. My father would say that every morning that he he World Police and Fire Games Mason University Center for the Arts. police motorcycle street competition (7 a.m. woke up was a good day. Ultimately, my are coming to Fairfax County The opening ceremony will be held at 6 at Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly), tennis father would die a few months past his 87th June 26-July 5. p.m. on Friday, June 26 at RFK Stadium. (8:30 a.m. at George Mason University and birthday, having lived longer than either of his T parents and his seven siblings. A child of the Athletes will compete in more Seating tickets are required. Complimentary Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax), and Depression, born in 1919, he spent his forma- than 60 different events in locations around tickets are available at fairfax2015.com. 5-on-5 basketball (10 a.m.-1 p.m. at George tive years not playing Little League baseball as the county and surrounding areas. Events in- The Athletes Village will be held in Reston Mason University). I did, but rather selling newspapers and hot clude archery, basketball, dodgeball, tug of war, Town Center and offers food, games and The closing ceremony will be held in dogs at Fenway Park in Boston. Upon his return home, his mother would hold out her wrist wrestling and many others. All events live music, among other forms of entertain- Vienna at 6 p.m. on July 5 at Wolf Trap apron, into which my father would pour his are open to the public free of charge, though ment, for both credentialed athletes and the National Park for the Performing Arts. day’s earnings. At that time, life was not so boxing and bodybuilding require a complimen- general public. For a schedule of events and more infor- much an adventure as it was finding a job/way tary ticket due to space restrictions at George On Friday, competition will begin with the mation, visit fairfax2015.com. to make money so the family could eat. His mother/my grandmother worked for a caterer, and at the end of her day, she would bring home remnants of her day’s/evening’s work: The Langley Club Lets the Wildthings Loose on Poplar Tree food that was discarded before the meal The Langley Wildthings’ 2015 swim sea- butterfly). (chicken wings were not so highly regarded son started with a 278-142 win against Pop- The blue ribbon relay teams were: boys’ then as they are now.) My father/the Lourie family ate chicken wings often. And through- lar Tree in Division 4 on June 20. 8U 100M freestyle (Beckett Collins, Wilson out his life, my father was happiest when eat- The Wildthings were in top form, with six Buttz, Noah Golesorkhi, Colin Walter); girls ing chicken wings. The experience did not sweeps and blue ribbons in 11 of 12 relays. 8U 100M freestyle (Margit Crittenberger, weaken him; it seemed to make him stronger This week’s double blue ribbon winners Marina Watson, Clelia Benedetti, Tessa and more grateful for what good fortune fell upon him later in life. In fact, all he ever were: Tessa Jones (girls’ 8&U 25M back- Jones); boys’ 9-10 100M medley (Peter wanted in life – aside from the obvious things, stroke, 25M butterfly); Luke Watson (boys’ Kaldes, Kelly Crittenberger, Luke Watson, was “a hot meal and clean sheets.” His 9-10 50M freestyle, 25M butterfly); Isabel Brady Quinn); girls’ 9-10 100M medley upbringing and the hardships he endured Schone (girls’ 11-12, 50M freestyle, 50M (Anna Derringer, Muriel Wallach, Maria- seemed to simplify his life. Another story he would tell – with a smile backstroke); Audrey Wallach (girls’ 11-12 Grazia Favro, Campbell Collins); boys’ 11- – was concerning the bathroom in the tene- 50M butterfly, girls’ 13-14 50M breast- 12 100M medley (Matthew Buchanan, ment building where he lived with his nine stroke); Adair Sand (girls’ 13-14 50M Danny Quinn, Sebastian Silvestro, Vincent other family members: it was down the hall, freestyle, 50M backstroke). Watson); girls’ 11-12 100M medley (Kate outside of the apartment in which he lived. Single blue ribbons were earned by: Walter, Liliana Schone, Audrey Wallach, There was no toilet paper; toilet paper cost money, money which they didn’t have. There Campbell Collins (girls’ 9-10 50M freestyle); Isabel Schone); boys’ 13-14 100M medley were, however, catalogues (Sears, Montgomery Nathan Robinson (boys’ 15-18 50M (JJ Bellaschi, Jake Smith, Jack Bennett, Jack Ward, etc.) that were mailed and thus were freestyle); Emily Wallach (girls’ 15-18 50M Hoeymans); girls’ 13-14 100M medley (Hel- free. Tenants would cut the pages into squares freestyle); Brady Quinn (boys’ 9-10 50M ena Swaak (11), Megan Craven (11), Katie and hang them in the bathroom on a nail con- venient to the commode. My father never backstroke); Matthew Buchanan (boys’ 11- Williams (12), Addison Collins (12)); boys’ complained about this; they were too poor to 12 50M backstroke); JJ Bellaschi (boys’ 13- 15-18 200M medley (Nathan Johnson, complain. Occasionally though, staples were 14 50M backstroke); Nathan Johnson (boys’ Nathan Robinson, Duncan Proxmire, Jake not removed from all the squares. 15-18 50M backstroke); Kelly Crittenberger Holzapfel); girls’ 15-18 200M medley Unfortunately, my father, like many other resi- dents I’m sure, found out a bit too late. I (boys’ 9-10 50M breaststroke); Vincent (Adair Sand (13), Anya McKee, Claire imagine there was some pain and suffering, Watson (boys’ 11-12 50M breaststroke); Photo contributed Mullery, Megan McCreary); girls’ 18U 200M but my father always laughed when he told Jake Smith (boys’ 13-14 50M breaststroke); The Langley Wildthings’ “Captain mixed-age (Isabel Schone, Campbell this story, as much for others’ benefit no Maria-Grazia Favro (girls’ 9-10 25M butter- L” kicks off the 2015 summer swim Collins, Adair Sand, Megan McCreary). doubt as it was for his. And so too do I try to make people laugh fly); Duncan Proxmire (boys’ 15-18 50M season. when I am asked to share my cancer stories. I do this because my father always found the humor in things. And before I realized what I was doing and/or why I was doing it, it McLean, Langley High Compete in University Bulldog Classic became clear that unbeknownst to me, I had been following a family tradition and one I

Photos by am most proud to be continuing. This is not to say that being diagnosed with “terminal” cancer is a wonderful opportunity to find humor and attempt to make people laugh.

Craig Sterbutzel Craig Nevertheless, I’m not going to be negative. After all, I am my father’s son. Of that I’m positive. One of the other things I’m super-positive about was how helpful my father would have been had he lived to see me diagnosed with cancer. He would have been my biggest booster, my 24-7 support staff, my unwaver- /The Connection ing source of encouragement, my inspiration, my up whenever I was down; a man anyone would be lucky to call dad; although I actually McLean rising senior quarterback Jonathan Pilsch Rising senior quarterback Jack Anderson and other called him “Beez,” the nickname given to him throws a pass during the 7on7 University Bulldog members of the Langley football team competed in by his fellow knothole gang members (Benet Classic on June 21 at Westfield High School. The the 7on7 University Bulldog Classic on June 21 at was his given name). Whatever good fortune Highlanders went 3-0 during pool play, outscoring Westfield High School. The Saxons finished 1-2 I’m able to experience going forward though, opponents 60-40. John Champe won the single- during pool play. John Champe won the single- I’ll do so with gratitude and the acknowledg- ment that none of it would have happened elimination tournament and was one of four teams elimination tournament and qualified for the 7on7 without having had the father I did and hear- to qualify for the 7on7 University National Champi- University National Championship Tournament on ing about the life he led. Thanks for every- onship Tournament on July 10 and 11 at Oakton July 10 and 11 at Oakton High School. Chantilly, thing, “Beez.” I’ll see you Sunday. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for High School. Chantilly, Lake Braddock and Oakton Lake Braddock and Oakton also qualified for the The Potomac Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. also qualified. national tournament. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ June 24-30, 2015 ❖ 17 Home & Garden 703-778-9411 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Home & Garden Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Monday Noon

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Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his The above establishment is or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the applying to the VIRGINIA Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation at its regional office lo- 21580 DEPARTMENT OF cated at Millennium in Midtown, 10 Tenth Street NE; Suite 800, Atlantic Blvd. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Atlanta, GA 3039-3906. Comments by interested parties must CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine be received by the appropriate regional director within 15 days #120 and Beer On and Off Prem- following the date of the last newspaper publication. The Sterling, ises/Keg Permit license to sell nonconfidential portions of the application are on file in the or manufacture alcoholic regional office and are available for public inspection during VA 20166 beverages. Timothy Ma, regular business hours. Photocopies of the nonconfidential member portion of the application file will be made available upon 703-444-7804 NOTE: Objections to the issu- request. ance of this license must be www.VAGoldBuyers.com submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing Latinos como tú sirviendo a nuestra comunidad date of the first of two required BUSINESS OPP BUSINESS OPP newspaper legal notices. Objections should be regis- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements tered at www.abc.virginia.gov Do what or 800-552-3200 you can, with NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEES’ randum of sale. The balance of the purchase price shall be what you have, SALE OF PROPERTY OWNED BY paid by the Purchaser. Settlement shall occur within thirty (30) HUNTER MILL WEST, L.C. days after the sale date, TIME BEING OF THE 18 Cemetery Lots where you are. LOCATED AT ESSENCE with regard to the Purchaser’s obligation. -Theodore 10736 SUNSET HILLS ROAD, RESTON, VIRGINIA For Sale: 3 joined grave Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 sites (can bury up to six) Roosevelt SALE TO BE HELD AT THE FAIRFAX COUNTY CIRCUIT Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Tysons Corner, Virginia plus bench space at COURT 22182 or other mutually agreed location. Purchaser shall also scenic Columbia Grdns pay all past due real estate taxes, rollback taxes, water rents, Cem, in Arl, VA. $12,500. 21 Announcements July 2, 2015, AT 4:00 P.M. water permit renewal fees (if any) or other municipal liens, Call 301-837-1473. charges and assessments, together with penalties and In execution of a certain Credit Line Deed of Trust and Security interest due thereon. The Purchaser shall also pay all settle- Agreement dated November 19, 2008, and recorded Novem- ment fees, title examination charges, title charges and title in- ber 20, 2008 in Deed Book 20183 at Page 0376 among the surance premiums, all recording costs (including the state The biggest land records of Fairfax County, Virginia (the “Deedof Trust”), grantor’s tax and all state and county recordation fees, clerk’s made by HUNTER MILL WEST, L.C., a Virginia limited liability filing fees, congestion relief fees and transfer fees and taxes), things are company, now securing CATJEN LLC, a Virginia limited liability auctioneer’s fees and/or bid premiums, and reasonable company (the “Noteholder”), default having occurred in the attorneys’ fees and disbursements incurred in the preparation always the payment of the debt secured thereby, and being instructed to of the deed of conveyance and other settlement documenta- do so by the Noteholder, the undersigned Substitute Trustees, tion. easiest to do will offer for sale the property described below at public auction by the main entrance to the Fairfax County Circuit Court, The Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at set- because there is located at 4110 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 on July 2, tlement waiving any cause of action Purchaser may have no competition. 2015, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The public auction for the sale of against the Substitute Trustees, and/or the Beneficiary for any the property previously scheduled for June 18, 2015 was con- condition with respect to the Property that may not be in com- -William Van Horne tinued to July 2, 2015. pliance with any federal, state or local law, regulation or ruling including, without limitation, any law, regulation and The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be ruling relating to environmental contamination or hazardous offered for sale by the Substitute Trustees is commonly known wastes. Such agreement shall also provide that if notwith- 21 Announcements as 10736 Sunset Hills Road (Tax Identification Number: 0183- standing such agreement, a court of competent jurisdiction 02-0004) located in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, as more should permit such a claim to be made, such agreement shall particularly described in the Deed of Trust, and all improve- serve as the overwhelming primary factor in any equitable ments, fixtures, easements and appurtenances thereto (the apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing “Property”). herein shall release, waive or preclude any claims the Pur- chaser may have against any person in possession or control TERMS OF SALE of the Property. ALL CASH. The Property will be offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by Substitute Trustees’ Deed If any Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as (the “Substitute Trustees’ Deed”) subject to all encumbrances, provided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to rights, reservations, rights of first refusal, conveyances, condi- the costs of the sale, including Trustees’ fees, and the balance, tions, easements, restrictions, and all recorded and if any, shall be delivered to the Beneficiary to be applied by the unrecorded liens, if any, having priority over and being superior Beneficiary against the indebtedness secured by and other to the Deed of Trust, as they may lawfully affect the Property. amounts due under the Deed of Trust in accordance with the Deed of Trust or applicable law or otherwise as the Benefi- The Substitute Trustees and the Beneficiary disclaim all war- ciary shall elect. There shall be no refunds. Such forfeiture ranties of any kind, either express or implied for the Property, shall not limit any rights or remedies of the Substitute Trustees including without limitation, any warranty relating to the zoning, or the Beneficiary with respect to any such default. If the Prop- condition of the soil, extent of construction, materials, habitabil- erty is resold, such re-sale shall be at the risk and the cost of ity, environmental condition, compliance with applicable laws, the defaulting bidder, and the defaulting bidder shall be liable fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. The risk of for any deficiency between its bid and the successful bid at the loss or damage to the Property shall be borne by the success- re-sale as well as the costs of conducting such re-sale. Imme- ful bidder from and after the date and time of the sale. diately upon conveyance by the Substitute Trustees of the Obtaining possession of the Property shall be the sole respon- Property, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Substitute sibility of the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”). Trustees, if any, with respect to the Property so conveyed shall be extinguished, except as otherwise provided by applicable A bidder’s deposit of $150,000.00 (the “Deposit”) by certified or law. cashier’s check shall be required by the Substitute Trustees for Henry F. Brandenstein, Jr., Substitute Trustee such bid to be accepted. The Substitute Trustees reserve the Patrick W. Lincoln, Substitute Trustee right to prequalify any bidder prior to the sale and/or waive the FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: requirement of the Deposit. Immediately after the sale, the suc- Henry F. Brandenstein, Jr., Esq. cessful bidder shall execute and deliver a memorandum of sale Venable LLP with the Substitute Trustees, copies of which shall be 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300 available for inspection immediately prior to the sale, and shall Tysons Corner, Virginia 22182 deliver to the Substitute Trustees the Deposit and the memo- (703) 760-1600

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