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ViVa! Vienna! Comes to Town 

Annual Memorial Day 

festival biggest one yet. 

By Donna Manz 

The Connection 

If this is Memorial Day weekend, it 

must be ViVa! Vienna!, the town’s 

three-day festival celebrating enter 

tainment, food, carnival rides, vendors 

and more food. 

Three hundred and ten vendors — 20 of 

those food sellers — are offering everything 

from clothing and jewelry to services, including 

E-waste disposal, as well as 

handcrafts and political information, in the 

largest ViVa! Vienna! yet. 

Organized by Vienna’s Rotary Club, in 

cooperation with the Town of Vienna and 

title sponsor, Navy Federal Credit Union, 

ViVa! Vienna! takes over the Church Street 

corridor over Memorial Day weekend, from 

Mill Street, to Lawyers’ Road, and down 

Dominion. 

Specialty foods abound, from pizza and 

barbecue fare to popcorn, kettle corn, funnel 

cakes and what can only be described 

as deep-fried “stuff.” 

The Rotary Club’s motto is “service above 

self,” and ViVa! Vienna! fits in with the club’s 

mission, organizers say. 

“This year’s is bigger and better than 

ever,” said Howard Svigals of the Vienna 

Rotary Club and vice chair of ViVa! Vienna!. 

“We put on a community-spirited festival 

for the whole town to enjoy, a family weekend,” 

said Svigals. “In doing so, we raise 

money for worthy charitable organizations.” 

Svigals said the Rotary Club of Vienna has 

already assigned over $100,000 for 2009. 

Over the past three years, the club has donated 

over $250,000 to local and international 

charities. 

ON SATURDAY, May 23, at 10 a.m., 

amusement rides and food vendors only are 

open. Festival bus service from James Madison 

HS/Vienna Metro begins at noon, and, 

at 4:30 p.m., live entertainment begins. 

Rides and food vendors shut down at 11 

p.m. 

On Sunday, ViVa! Vienna! is in full swing. 

Attractions and vendors, except amusement 

rides, open at 10 a.m. and run until 10 p.m. 

An opening ceremony will take place at 

noon at Freeman House, and the e-waste 

collection center, sponsored by Navy Federal 

Credit Union, opens at the same time 

in the Madison High School front parking 

lot. Amusement rides open on Saturday, at 

12:30 p.m. 

Monday, at 10 a.m., vendors and amusement 

rides open, and bus service from Madison 

High School and Vienna Metro begins. 

At noon, a Memorial Day tribute is planned 

on the main stage, and the e-waste collection 

center opens in the Madison High 

School parking lot. The festival closes at 6 

p.m., as does the e-waste collection center. 

Children enjoy the variety of rides and festivities during the traditional 

ViVa! Vienna! Festival. 

ViVa! Vienna! 2009 

When: Saturday, May 23 – Monday, May 25. 

Where: Church Street corridor, between Mill 

Street and Lawyers’ Road. What: 310 vendors, 

community service booths, and amusement rides 

for children and adults. Food court features 

carnival treats, barbecue snacks and ethnic 

dishes. 

Amusement rides and food vendors open 

Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Sunday and 

Monday all attractions, vendors and rides open. 

For schedule of events and list of vendors, see 

www.vivavienna.org. 

Live entertainment runs all day on the 

main stage and the children’s stage throughout 

the weekend. 

The Navy Federal e-waste collection center 

accepts computers, printers, modems, 

keyboards and associated computer gear, 

but no television sets. 

“We’re doing more to promote the e-waste 

disposal this year, and use of Metrorail and 

buses to the festival,” said Howard. 

Price of individual tickets is $1 each, a 

sheet of 24 tickets, good for all three days, 

is $20. Other ticket options are available. 

Number of tickets required per ride ranges 

from three to five tickets. 

Local dignitaries have been invited to 

The food court offers smoothies, 

carnival treats and ethnic delights. 

participate in the opening ceremony on 

Sunday. A Memorial Day tribute is planned, 

as well. The Geico gecko and the Sandy 

Spring dog are scheduled to make guest 

appearances. 

“ViVa! Vienna! is a treasure for our club,” 

said Woody Bentley, ViVa! Vienna! chair. 

“[It] provides us with the vehicle to serve 

the community … and then to help charitable 

organizations serve specific groups 

with the profits.” 

Included among the festival’s special 

sponsors are: Children’s Stage, C&E Printing; 

Food Court, Cox Communications; Midway, 

GEICO; Transportation, Renewal by 

Andersen; Entertainment Stage, Sandy 

Spring Bank; Newspaper Media, The Connection 

Newspapers; Health Fair, Vienna- 

Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

“The day we close out, we start planning 

the next one,” said Svigals. 

SEE INSERT in this week’s Connection for 

schedule and layout of vendors and attractions 

or go to www.vivavienna.org. 

Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic 

703-917-6428 or vienna@connectionnewspapers.com 

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Students Win 

National Merit 

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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation 

(NMSC) has named 32 Fairfax 

County Public Schools (FCPS) students winners 

of $2,500 National Merit® Scholarships. 

The students are part of a group of 

approximately 2,500 National Merit® finalists 

chosen to receive scholarships primarily 

financed by the NMSC. Winners of the 

scholarships, with their probable career 

fields in parentheses, are: 

❖ Alexandra Tanner of Lake Braddock Secondary 

School (education—music). 

❖ John Weidinger of Lake Braddock Secondary 

School (military service). 

❖ Zachary Charles of McLean High School 

(economics). 

❖ Frank Sponn of Madison High School 

(performing arts—dance). 

❖ Jessica Levine of Marshall High School 

(journalism). 

❖ David Levonian of Robinson Secondary 

School (chemical engineering). 

❖ Allison Whitlock of South Lakes High 

School (international relations). 

❖ Varun Bansal of Thomas Jefferson High 

School for Science and Technology 

(TJHSST) (environmental engineering— 

science). 

❖ Thomas Bettge of TJHSST (law). 

❖ Jonathan Choo of TJHSST (medicine). 

❖ William Czaplyski of TJHHST (medicine). 

❖ Jared Hallett of TJHSST (mathematical 

research). 

❖ Michael Howard of TJHSST (engineering). 

❖ Lily Hsiang of TJHSST (technology management). 

❖ Blair Hu of TJHSST (bioengineering). 

❖ Peter Im of TJHSST (chemical engineering). 

❖ Brian Han Jang of TJHSST (biomedical 

engineering). 

❖ Seung-Hyuck Kim of TJHSST (law). 

❖ Joy Lee of TJHSST (medicine—research). 

❖ Carolyn McCallister of TJHSST (English). 

❖ Sumit Malik of TJHSST (chemistry). 

❖ Kyle Markwalter of TJHSST (clergy). 

❖ Jed Metge of TJHSST (engineering). 

❖ William Minshew of TJHSST (engineering—physics). 

❖ Monica Mowery of TJHSST (neurosurgery). 

❖ Barbara Pelham-Webb of TJHSST 

(biogenetics—mathematics). 

❖ Narendra Tallapragada of TJHSST (electrical 

engineering). 

❖ Maya Wei of TJHSST (operations research). 

❖ David Wu of TJHSST (medicine). 

❖ Yangbo Xu of TJHSST (engineering). 

❖ Katherine Zettler of TJHSST (management—consulting). 

❖ Jiho Kim of Woodson High School (undecided). 

Each of the FCPS winners received a 

scholarship supported by the NMSC’s own 

funds with the exception of Tallapragada, 

whose scholarship is sponsored by the 

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Four Democrats Run for Shannon’s Seat 

Voters to choose 

party nominee in 

June 9 primary. 

By Julia O’Donoghue 


Four Democrats are vying 

to replace Steve Shannon 

(D) as the 35 th district 

representative to 

Virginia’s House of Delegates next 

year. 

Roy Baldwin, John Carroll, Mark 

Keam and Esam Omeish are facing 

each other in the Democratic 

Party primary June 9. The winner 

will compete against Jim Hyland, 

former chair of the Fairfax County 

Republican Committee, in the November 

general election. 

Shannon is the 2009 Democratic 

Party nominee for Virginia attorney 

general and decided not to 

seek re-election to his delegate 

seat. He has held the office since 

2004. 

The 35 th district encompasses 

Vienna, Oakton, Dunn Loring and 

part of Fairfax. 

The following are short profiles 

of those Democrats running in the 

primary. All registered voters living 

in the district are allowed to 

participate in the upcoming election 

since voters in Virginia do not 

register by party. 

ROY BALDWIN not only lives 

but also works in the 35 th delegate 

district. 

Baldwin has been a Vienna resident 

for approximately 30 years 

and has run his legal practice, The 

Baldwin Law Firm, out of Oakton 

since 1980. 

“I have experienced pretty much 

everything that somebody might 

experience in the 35 th district. I 

have raised a child, run a small 

business … I know an awful lot 

of people in the district,” said 

Baldwin, who has been active in 

activities from the Vienna-Tysons 

Chamber of Commerce to the 

Vienna Elementary School Parent 

Teacher Association. 

Traffic congestion is the biggest 

problem facing the 35 th district, 

according to Baldwin. He said the 

community has to look at increasing 

transit options and not just 

adding extra pavement. 

If elected, Baldwin would also 

focus on the trying to fix the 

economy and attract green jobs to 

the area. He also wants to work 

on education funding. 

Of the four Democratic candidates, 

Baldwin said he is the best 

to take on Republican nominee for 

delegate in the fall. 

“I match up very well against 

their nominee. I have been here 

for awhile as well,” he said. 

JOHN CARROLL a first generation 

Irish American, is the only 

candidate who was raised in the 

35 th delegate district. 

“My goal is to have the communities 

of Vienna, Oakton, Fairfax 

and Dunn Loring be the same kind 

of safe place that I grew up in,” 

said Carroll. 

If elected, Carroll said his priorities 

would be public safety and 

public education. 

In tough budget times, Carroll, 

a former prosecutor, said it is important 

to protect the money set 

aside for police and other safety 

positions. If Fairfax County continues 

to be a safe place to live, then 

it will continue to grow economically 

and home values will remain 

high, he said. 

As a delegate, Carroll would also 

fight to increase the state funding 

for Fairfax County Public Schools. 

Carroll also wants to reform the 

regulations that deal with nursing 

homes and assisted living facilities. 

As a lawyer in private practice, 

Carroll represents several individuals 

who are victims of nursing 

home abuse. 

“We are going to reveal some 

real flaws. I believe there are legislative 

measures that could protect 

our most frail and most fragile 

members of society,” said 

Carroll. 

MARK KEAM never considered 

running for public office during 

most of his 20-year career in national 

politics, 

“There are very very few people 

that have ever run for office that 

are Asian American,” said Keam, 

a Korean immigrant. 

But Keam was inspired to run for 

delegate in the 35 th district after 

President Barack Obama won his 

campaign last fall. 

“I have done policy work for 

many, many years. There was no 

one else [in the primary race] with 

that kind of skill set,” said Keam, 

who worked for the Federal Communications 

Commission, the federal 

government’s Small Business 

Administration and Illinois’ U.S. 

Sen. Dick Durbin (D). 

If elected delegate, Keam would 

work with the business and higher 

education communities to try and 

foster green technology innovation 

in Northern Virginia. 

Keam said he is the only Democrat 

running in the primary with 

extensive experience working in 

politics. He knows how to get legislative 

results, even when the 

Roy Baldwin (D) 

Age: 51 

Residence: Vienna 

Family: wife Sharon, son Nathaniel 

(24) 

Hometown/Grew Up In: 

Nacogdoches, Texas; Lincoln, Nebraska 

Business/Job: The Baldwin Law 

Firm LLC (Oakton) 

Education: University of Nebraska 

at Lincoln (1973 – Political Science); 

The George Washington University Law 

School (1976) 

Community Engagement/Relevant 

Experience: Vienna-Tysons 

Regional Chamber of Commerce vice 

president, Cub Scouts den leader and 

scoutmaster, Town of Vienna’s Board of 

Architectural Review 

Web site: http:// 

www.roybaldwin.com/ 

Mark Keam (D) 

Age: 43 


Family: wife Alex, Tyler Jefferson 

(7), Brenna Nicole (5) 

Hometown/Grew Up In: Seoul, 

Korea;Vietnam; Australia; Orange 

County, California 

Business/Job: former vice president 

and counsel for public affairs and 

policy in communications for Verizon 

Education: University of California 

at Irvine (1989 - Political Science), University 

of Hastings, College of Law 

(1995) 


Experience: “Fairfax for 

Obama” founder, presidential appointee 

to the federal government’s Small Business 

Administration, Illinois U.S. Sen. 

Dick Durbin’s chief counsel for U.S. 

Senate’s Judiciary Committee 


www.markkeam.com/ 

Democrats and Republicans are at 

odds with each other, said the candidate. 

ESAM OMEISH would be possibly 

the only physician in the General 

Assembly if he was elected to 

the House of Delegates. 

“There are three lawyers and a 

John Carroll (D) 

Age: 44 

Residence: Oakton 

Family: wife Grace, son Jack (12) 

daughter Maeve (10), and son Burke (4) 

Hometown/Grew Up In: Vienna 

Business/Job: Carroll & Carroll 

P.C. (City of Fairfax) 

Education: Brown University (1986 

- Organizational Behavior and Economics); 

George Mason University School of 

Law (1992) 


Experience: former Fairfax 

County assistant commonwealth’s attorney; 

coach in youth football, basketball 

and soccer; Fairfax County Criminal 

Justice Academy lecturer 


www.carroll2009.com/ 

Esam Omeish (D) 

Age: 41 


Family: wife Badria Kafala, four children 

between age 3 and 14 

Hometown/Grew Up In: Libya; 

Falls Church 

Business/Job: chief of general surgery 

at INOVA Alexandria Hospital 

Education: Georgetown University 

(1989 - Government and Biology); 

Georgetown University School of Medicine 

(1993) 


Experience: INOVA Alexandria 

Hospital’s “Outstanding Physician of the 

Year” in 2007; board chair of Medical 

Community Clinic in Falls Church, 

which provides free services to the 

needy and uninsured; assists the uninsured 

with surgery through the Medical 

Society of Northern Virginia’s Project 

Access 


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physician in this race and that, in 

and of itself, is a statement,” said 

Omeish, who is chief of general 

surgery at INOVA Alexandria hospital. 

As a delegate, the doctor said his 

top priority would be health care 

reform. He wants to find a way to 

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provide medical care for the one 

million Virginians who do not currently 

have health insurance, he 

said. 

“Over the next couple of years, 

we are going to see a significant 

movement on health care reform 

… I want to be part of that debate 

and the shaping of that part of our 

future in Virginia,” said Omeish. 

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Omeish, an immigrant from 

Libya, said he also represents the 

“new face” of Virginia. 

“I represent a community that 

is coming of age in Virginia … The 

general assembly will be stronger 

when it is more representative of 

our community. It derives its 

strength from the richness we 

have in our community,” said 

Omeish. 

Last year, Gov. Tim Kaine ap- 

pointed the Omeish to serve on a 

Virginia commission studying immigration. 

But Omeish resigned 

abruptly when some of video of 

him criticizing the Israeli government 

surfaced on a blog. 

“I am a staunch American patriot 

and I love this land. [The episode] 

was part of a campaign to 

project me as extremist,” said 

Omeish, who was a first responder 

at the Pentagon during the Sept. 

11, 2001 attacks. 

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In January, a biopsy of a lump 

I discovered in my breast re 

vealed that I had an early but 

aggressive breast cancer. 

In February, I had surgery to remove 

the tumor, and in March, I 

began chemotherapy. 

Saturday, May 15, I opened my 

envelope from the Susan G. 

Komen Race for the Cure, pulling 

out a pink T-shirt that reads, “I 

believe … I hope … I am a survivor.” 

Unfolding that message — 

about me for the first time — was 

jolting and emotional. 

I’m now more than halfway 

through my chemotherapy treatments 

(and bald). In July, I’ll begin 

radiation for six weeks plus a 

little. 

I have long defined myself as a 

pathological optimist (note, still in 

the newspaper business). I’ve been 

upbeat through my treatment so 

far, able to work and walk, if a bit 

more slowly. It might seem like a 

lot at once — breast cancer, local 

recession, downturn in newspaper 

revenues — but I remain firmly 

optimistic on all fronts. 

Because of the paths of millions 

of women before me, because of 

efforts for early detection, because 

of the research funded by Komen 

for the Cure and others, because 

of the efforts of thousands of scientists, 

by Labor Day my cancer 

could be behind me for good. 

By Margi Vanderhye 

State Delegate (D-34) 

Each year as Memorial Day 

approaches, a wave of nos 

talgia washes over me as I 

remember my hometown’s annual 

parade, our special tribute ceremonies 

and a big family cookout with 

grandparents and cousins that featured 

root beer floats and flag pinwheels. 

Yet every year, the celebration 

had an undertone of poignant 

recollection: All the men at the 

family gathering had experienced 

combat and had lost comrades; all 

the women had known sacrifice 

and uncertainty and grief. We 

“Baby Boomer” kids learned early 

that the real purpose of the Memorial 

Day was to honor the fallen 

that gave their lives to protect our 

freedom. 

During this past session of the 

Opinion 

Racing for the Cure, a Personal Note 

Honoring Quiet Heroes Among Us 

Memorial Day, 

past and present. 

Mary Kimm, pictured here with daughter, Emma Kimm 

Dixon, 21, and son, Colin Kimm Dixon, 26, at Emma’s 

May 9 graduation from Earlham College. 

There is no good news when you 

are diagnosed with cancer. But 

there are successful, targeted 

treatments for many kinds of 

breast cancer; if detected early, it 

is among the most treatable cancers. 

It takes more than money to 

ensure that women are in the best 

possible position to discover any 

breast cancer early on — it takes 

the kind of awareness that comes 

with 50,000 people coming together 

to run a 5K race, it takes 

education, it takes energy, time 

and effort. 

General Assembly, we passed several 

bills to help our active military 

and our veterans cope with 

the stresses of combat and the 

competing demands of “normalcy” 

in civilian life. Each of these measures 

passed with broad bipartisan 

support. 

One important bill (HB 1727) 

establishes an Interstate Compact 

on Educational Opportunity for 

On June 6, I plan, along with 

friends and family, to walk on the 

National Mall with 50,000 or so 

others in the Race for the Cure. 

I encourage you to join the Race 

for the Cure; there is still time to 

register and take part in the 5K itself. 

There are many ways to participate, 

including walking, running, 

and even a “Sleep in for the 

Cure” option (you still get a Tshirt). 

But most of all, I urge the 

women reading this to be sure that 

they are taking care of themselves, 

for everyone reading this to be 

Military Children. The compact is 

designed to remove barriers to 

educational success imposed on 

military families because of frequent 

moves and deployments of 

their parents. 

I co-sponsored a bill to streamline 

the process of preparing veterans’ 

disability claims (HB1732). 

Another important bill (HB2279) 

will ensure that benefit claims assistance 

is provided to veterans on 

a regular basis at locations other 

than established service offices — 

a great way to access and expedite 

assistance to our Virginia veterans. 

We also passed a constitutional 

amendment (HJ 648) to exempt 

from taxation the real property 

that is the principal residence of a 

veteran (or widow or widower of 

a veteran) if the veteran has been 

determined to have a 100 percent 

permanent service-connected disability. 

To amend our Virginia constitution, 

this resolution will have 

to be passed again in the 2010 legislative 

session before voters see 

Get Involved 

More than 50,000 people are 

expected on the National Mall on 

Saturday, June 6 for the Susan G. 

Komen Global Race for the Cure. 

Register at 

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703-416-7223. 

Read previous stories about the 

Race for the Cure at 

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sure the women in their lives are 

as well. 

Early detection is the key, and I 

offer you no excuses. There is no 

history of breast cancer in my family. 

My mammogram five months 

before I found this lump was clear. 

Breast cancer is detected early by 

self-exams, by doctor exams and 

by mammograms. Be sure you 

show up for all of the above on 

your own behalf. 

— Mary Kimm, 

mkimm@connectionnewspapers.com 

it on a ballot. 

Here in McLean, we have a wonderful 

non-profit organization 

called “Our Military Kids” that provides 

support to the children of 

National Guard and Reserve personnel 

who are deployed or were 

grievously wounded in Iraq or Afghanistan. 

This nationally recognized 

program can always use 

more volunteers and assistance. To 

learn more, see their Web site at 

www.ourmilitarykids.org. 

Through the passage of laws and 

by the donations of our time and 

talent, we can all make a difference 

in the lives of our military 

families. Today, the best way to 

honor the sacrifices of our 

country’s countless fallen heroes 

is to make life better for the quiet 

heroes still among us. This Memorial 

Day, we have several opportunities 

to attend patriotic programs 

in McLean and Great Falls. Regardless 

of the activities we choose to 

mark the day, let’s take a moment 

to remember why we are celebrating 

and offer thanks. 


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220 block of Maple Ave., N.W. 

March 14, 4:59 a.m. Sergeant 

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March 21, 2:43 p.m. PFC Mangan 

observed a vehicle commit a traffic 

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Alma St. at Delano Drive, S.E. 

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‘Summer Swing’ Dance at MCC 

McLean Community Center gets 

into the dance business. 

By Clare Kiley 

MCC Deputy Director 

The interest in ballroom 

dancing, swing, salsa, 

mambo, etc. has grown 

dramatically in recent 

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of finding the place to practice their 

dance skills. For years, area residents 

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WEDNESDAY/MAY 20 

BeTaRaZ DMV Showcase Vol. 3, K- 

Beta, Thad Reid and more, 9 p.m. 

at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 

Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or 

jamminjava.com. 

THURSDAY/MAY 21 

Astronomy Where the Skies Are Not 

Cloudy (or Bright) All Night. 7 

across the bridge to Glen Echo Park 

and its historic Spanish Ballroom. 

Now they need only drive over to 

the McLean Community Center. 

The McLean Community Center, 

for years a focal point of the community, 

is getting into the dance 

business and offering the first of 

what is hoped to be many community 

dances for local residents. The 

first of these is a “Summer Swing” 

dance on Friday, June 5 in the 

Center’s community hall, the 

Center’s largest room and home to 

p.m. at the Great Falls Regional Library, 

9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Dr. 

Phillip Ianna of the University of 

Virginia (Emeritus) talks about 

astronomy. Adults. 703-757-8560. 

V.I.P. Vienna. 10 a.m. at the Patrick 

Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, 

Vienna. Support group for adults with 

vision loss. 703-938-0405. 

Crash Boom Bang, The Scenic and 

The Dance Party, 7 p.m. at 

Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 

Vienna. $12 in advance, $15 at the 

door. 703-255-1566 or 


FRIDAY/MAY 22 

A Prairie Home Companion with 

a variety of ballroom dance classes. 

MCC Executive Director Julie 

Rasmussen, on board for just nine 

months, hopes that the “Summer 

Swing” dance will be the first of 

many community dances held at 

the Center. “With its high ceilings 

and sprung wood floor, the community 

hall is ideal for dancing,” 

Rasmussen said. “There is a shortage 

of large rooms like the one we 

have here, and the demand for 

dance space is increasing. We’d like 

to help the community take full 

advantage of this wonderful resource 

that’s right in their own 

neighborhood.” 

The event will feature live music 

from the 18-piece Loudoun Jazz 

Garrison Keillor, 8 p.m. at the 

Filene Center. $22-$48. Wolf Trap 

Foundation for the Performing Arts, 

1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- 

WOLFTRAP. 

English Conversation. 10 a.m. at the 

Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. 

East, Vienna. For non-native English 

speakers of all levels. Adults. 703- 

938-0405. 

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. at the 


East, Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5- 

18. 703-938-0405. 

SATURDAY/MAY 23 

A Prairie Home Companion with 

Garrison Keillor, 5:45 p.m. at the 

Ensemble. Refreshments are included 

in the ticket price and a cash 

bar (beer and wine) will be available. 

For those who feel their skills 

may be a little rusty, there will be 

a free one-hour dance lesson, courtesy 

of the Fred Astaire Dance Studios, 

from 7-8 p.m. immediately 

preceding the dance. No partners 

are required. The MCC’s Instructional 

Director, Margaret Shea said 

the dance will provide an enjoyable 

evening for teens and adults. “Formal 

dancing has become increasingly 

popular and many young 

adults want to learn the samba and 

other ballroom dances they see on 

television. This is an opportunity 

to get out on the dance floor and 

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Butterfly Boucher, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ 

Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 

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Bliss FM, DJ MAF, RA the MC, 

Lyriciss and more, 9:30 p.m. at 

Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 

Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the 

door. 703-255-1566 or 


Vienna Flea Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m., 

Emmaus Church, 900 Maple Ave. E., 

Vienna. Browse a collection of plants, 

baked goods, books/CDs, children’s 

items and more.º Crafters and 

Vendors can rent space for $20. Call 

Janelle Swensson at 703-255-2416. 

Project Natale Jazz Quartet. 5-7 

p.m., Palladium Civic Place Green, 

1445 Laughlin Ave., McLean. The 

Project Natale Jazz quartet will 

perform live. Free. Call 703-288- 

9505. 

Hispanic Festival. 1-3 p.m., Epiphany 

Methodist Church, 1014 Country Club 

Drive N.E., Vienna. ChiCeLaCu! is 

holding the fourth annual Hispanic 

Festival for Children. Celebrate 

Hispanic culture by enjoying Hispanic 

dance, music and food. Free. Call 

Maureen Santamaria at 703-470- 

2600, Araceli Nuñez at 703-785-3027 

or e-mail 

info@childrencenterlanguage.com. 

Spring Iris Show. 1-4 p.m., 

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 

Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. 

Enjoy a display of bearded Iris blooms 

in the Visitor Center sponsored by the 

C&P Iris Society. Free. Call 703-255- 

3631. 

SUNDAY/MAY 24 

National Men’s Chorus. 5 p.m., St. 

Luke Catholic Church, 7001 

Georgetown Pike, McLean. The 

National Men’s Chorus will conclude 

its tenth anniversary season with its 

annual Memorial Day concert. Works 

featured include an extended version 

of the “Star Spangled Banner,” 

“Columbia the Gemof the Ocean,” 

“Battle Hymn of the Republic” and 

more. Tickets: $10/adults, free/ 

students and children. Call 202-244- 

7191 or visit 

www.nationalmenschorus.org. 

Counter Culture Fest. 10 a.m.-10 

p.m., The Soundry, 316 Dominion 

Road, Vienna. The area’s finest artists 

in comic book art, alternative art, live 

entertainment and workshops will be 

on hand for the fourth installment of 

this festival. Visit 

www.dcconspiracy.com. 

2009 Summer Blast Off. 8 p.m., Wolf 

Trap Foundation for the Performing 

Arts, 1645 Terap Road, Vienna. Kick 

off summer with “The President’s 

Own” United States Marine Band and 

Contributed 

The event will feature live music from the 18-piece 

Loudoun Jazz Ensemble. 

have some fun, whatever your skill 

level.” 

The “Summer Swing” dance will 

be Friday, June 5, from 8-11 p.m. 

Tickets are $25 for couples who are 

McLean Tax District residents, $15 

a fireworks display. Free. ºCall 1-877- 

WOLFTRAP or visit 

www.wolftrap.org. 

MONDAY/MAY 25 

Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron 

Goad, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 

Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 

or jamminjava.com. 703-255-1566 or 


Photography Field Day. 5 a.m.-9 

p.m., Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 

9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, 

Vienna. Enjoy a full day of 

photography and the 95 acres of 

gardens and woodlands. Optional 

events allow you to learn skills from 

area experts and to photograph live 

hawks and owls. $5/non members, 

free/members. The optional events, 

which require registration, include 

fees. Call 703-255-3631 for 

registration and complete schedule of 

events. 

Memorial Day Ceremony. 11 a.m., 

Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown 

Pike, Great Falls. The annual Memorial 

Day Ceremony at the Great Falls 

Freedom Memorial will be held in 

memory of the citizens of Great Falls 

who have died in our country’s service. 

Keynote speaker Lt. Gen. William R. 

Maloney, USMC, Retired, and 

Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) 

will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and 

lay a commemorative wreath at the 

monument. The St. Thomas a Becket 

Youth Choir and Ensemble will 

perform. Call 703-757-8560. 

TUESDAY/MAY 26 

Fun in the Sun. 10:30 a.m. at the 


East, Vienna. Go to the beach with 

sunglasses and sandals. Ages 3-5 with 

adult. 703-938-0405. 

Great Decisions Seminar. 2 p.m. at 

the Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple 

Ave. East, Vienna. Egypt: key ally in 

the Middle East. Visit the Information 

Desk to pick up reading material. 

Adults. 703-938-0405. 

Good Night Sleep Tight. 7 p.m. at the 


East, Vienna. Wear pajamas and join 

us for stories and songs. Age 2-4 with 

adult. 703-938-0405. 

Eric Lindell “Gulf Coast Highway” 

CD Release, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 

227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $20. 703- 

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What’s Next? Financial Planning 

for Today’s World. 7 p.m. at the 


East, Vienna. Investment advisor 

Thomas Cymer on selecting 

investments and strategies for 

surviving the market. Adults. 703- 

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for individual Tax District residents 

and $25 per person for all others. 

Tickets are available at the Alden 

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call the MCC at 703-790- 

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Steve Moakler and Green River 

Ordinance, 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ 

Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 

in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255- 

1566 or jamminjava.com. 

Cheesecake Day. 4 p.m., Club Phoenix 

Teen Center, Vienna Community 

Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. 

Vienna area sixth, seventh and eighth 

graders are invited to help to make 

and eat blueberry cheesecake. Call 

the Vienna Parks and Recreation 

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www.viennava.gov. 

Jammin’ Juniors. 12:30-5 p.m., 

McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley 

Madison Blvd., McLean. Alex and the 

Kaleidoscope Band will perform music 

geared for ages 2-5 as part of the 

Alden Theatre’s “Jammin’ Juniors” 

series. Free. Call 703-790-0123. 


Lunch Bunnies. 11 a.m. at the Patrick 

Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, 

Vienna. Bring a snack and enjoy 

stories and songs. Age 1-5 with adult. 

703-938-0405. 

Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m. at the 


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by Geraldine Brooks. 703-938-0405. 

The Dreamscapes Project, Poor 

Man’s Lobster, Bobby T and the 

MV and Cheryl B. Engelhardt, 8 

p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. 

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Rat Pack Tribute. 8 p.m., Wolf Trap 


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Frank Sinatra, Joey Bishop, Dean 

Martin and Sammy Davis, Jr. on stage 

with a live big band performing 

“That’s Amore,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” 

and many more. Tickets: $75, $40, 

$25. Call 1-877-WOLFTRAP or visit 

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The Art of Easy Appetizers. 7-9 p.m., 

McLean Project for the Arts, 1234 

Ingleside Ave., McLean. Learn the 

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FRIDAY/MAY 29 

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News 

Oakton School House Preserved 

Ribbon cutting marks 

completion of renovation. 

By Donna Manz 


Beneath a light drizzle on the morning of 

May 16, the old Oakton School House was 

officially recognized as a piece of preserved 

Fairfax County history. 

Sitting in a new community park less than a mile 

from where it stood for more than 100 years, the 

structure represents the sum of cooperation between 

business, the local community, the Fairfax County 

Park Authority and the county government. 

Ken Quincy, Providence District representative on 

the County Park Authority Board, welcomed guests 

and introduced the speakers. 

“A few years ago, we stood in the dark watching 

the move from the corner to the current location,” 

said Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth (D-Providence), who 

was instrumental in the preservation effort. She recognized 

the work of the commu- 

nity, Friends of Oakton School 

House, Chevy Chase Bank and the 

Fairfax County Park Authority, and 

then-Chairman of the Board of 

Supervisors, Gerry Connolly. 

“What we had here was cooperation 

and consensus,” she said. 

“This is the most unique and 

most rewarding project I’ve ever 

been involved in,” said Joe 

Pearson, vice president, real estate development at 

Chevy Chase Bank. “I never thought we’d move a 

school house. The county has a unique way of creating 

harmony among business, citizens and the 

county.” 

STATE SEN. Chap Petersen (D-34) stopped by in 

support of the preservation achievement. He said he 

had no hand in the effort but applauded the efforts 

of those who did. “This is a great example of the 

proffer system in the county,” Petersen said. 

Speaker Paul Baldino, executive director, Fairfax 

County Park Foundation, took just a few moments 

to thank everyone for making the renovation a reality. 

“We as a community have preserved one of 

Oakton’s greatest treasures,” said Bob Adams, presi- 

“What we had here 

was cooperation 

and consensus.” 

— Supervisor Linda Q. Smyth 

(D-Providence) 

Stakeholders 

in the preservation 

of the 

historic 

Oakton 

School House 

celebrate the 

building’s 

renovation in 

a ribboncutting 

dedication 

on May 16. 

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dent, Friends of Oakton School House. Adams acknowledged 

the contribution of Paul VI senior and 

Eagle Scout Matt Lindemann, who created a path 

through the park. Lindemann knocked down bushes 

and cleared brush and placed two benches along the 

path. 

Kirk Holley, the special projects branch manager 

for the Park Authority, recalled the process the acquisition 

took, from local activists to Connolly’s office 

and on to Smyth’s, along with the Park Authority 

and Chevy Chase Bank. “The land that this school 

house sits on is worth about $1,000,000,” Holley said. 

THE SCHOOL HOUSE was built circa 1897 and 

had an addition put on in 1904. By 1912, the school 

had become too overcrowded for use as a school 

house and was converted to a single-family home, 

and in 1933, a two-unit apartment in 1933, followed 

by a hardware store in 1944. In the second half of 

the century, Appalachian Outfitters sold camping and 

adventure gear until the owner closed the building’s 

doors in 2005. The owner appreciated the historic 

value of the building and expressed hope it would 

be preserved. 

In 2007, in pre-dawn hours, the 

building, by then in disrepair, was 

hoisted on a trailer and transported 

to its new home on Hunter 

Mill Road. Chevy Chase Bank, 

which bought the property the 

School House sat on along Route 

123, agreed to preserve the structure, 

bankrolling and engineering 

the move. 

Last year, Chevy Chase Bank 

continued its commitment to the preservation of the 

School House with a $200,000 contribution. Half was 

dedicated to developing the park and the second half 

was made in the form of an endowment for the perpetual 

operation and maintenance of Oakton School 

House. 

The Friends of Oakton School House will help to 

maintain and operate the building. Currently, no 

funding is in place for Phase II, which includes the 

adjoining park. Consequently, no public access inside 

the building is available at this time. Interpretative 

displays are planned for the grounds. 

“This school house represents a part of Fairfax 

County that is lost today,” said Dr. Elizabeth Crowell, 

manager of the Cultural Resource Management and 

Protection Section of the Fairfax County Park Authority. 


News 

Former White House Chef 

Visits Vienna School 

Career Day at Cedar Lane features 

special guests. 

Former White House 

pastry chef Roland 

Mesnier knows how to 

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young people while doing so. 

Mesnier, whose White House 

career spanned 25 years, spent the 

morning of May 14 talking to students 

at Vienna’s Cedar Lane Center 

about the demands and rewards 

of becoming a chef. He contributed 

his time for the school’s 

annual Career Day. 

The pastry artist, who was first 

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in 1979, spoke of his upbringing 

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his hardships and of leaving 

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in a pastry shop. 

“I want them [the students] to 

know that if you work hard, it 

doesn’t matter where you come 

from,” said Mesnier, wearing his 

white jacket and toque blanche. “If 

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Address ................................ BR FB HB . Postal City .. Sold Price .. Type ... Lot AC .............................. Subdivision 

9610 ATWOOD RD ........................ 4 ... 5 ... 3 ....... VIENNA ...... $1,800,000 ... Detached ....... 1.15 .............................. BEAU RIDGE 

2756 MARSHALL LAKE DR ........... 5 ... 5 ... 3 ...... OAKTON ..... $1,501,500 ... Detached ....... 1.11 ............................ TIMBER LAKE 

9519 FRANCIS YOUNG LN ........... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ...... $1,370,720 ... Detached ....... 0.36 ........FRANCIS YOUNG ESTATES 

2730 WILLOW DR......................... 5 ... 5 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ...... $1,325,000 ... Detached ....... 0.62 ................................. OAKCREST 

2195 AMBER MEADOWS DR........ 6 ... 5 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ...... $1,211,045 ... Detached ....... 0.17 ........................ TYSON’S CHASE 

11700 SADDLE CRESCENT CIR ... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ..... $1,150,000 ... Detached ....... 1.51 ................................ FAIRWINDS 

8094 WESTCHESTER DR ............. 5 ... 5 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ...... $1,150,000 ... Detached ....... 0.34 .... CROSSING AT TYSON CORNER 

9885 PALACE GREEN WAY ........... 5 ... 4 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ...... $1,075,000 ... Detached ....... 0.18 ..... WILLIAMSBURG COMMONS 

9203 WINDSOR MEADOWS LN ... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ...... $1,000,000 ... Detached ....... 0.33 ............... WINDSOR MEADOWS 

1318 BEULAH RD ......................... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $960,000 ... Detached ....... 0.99 ........................................ WELLS 

321 MOOREFIELD RD SW ............ 4 ... 3 ... 2 ....... VIENNA ......... $930,000 ... Detached ....... 0.31 ......................... CARTERS GLEN 

10664 OAKTON RIDGE CT ........... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $890,000 ... Detached ....... 1.36 ............ OAKTON MILL ESTATES 

2711 REMINGTON RD .................. 5 ... 4 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $827,000 ... Detached ....... 0.44 .................... OAKCREST FARMS 

9840 FAUST DR ............................ 5 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $780,000 ... Detached ....... 0.47 ............. WOLFTRAP MEADOWS 

11412 LAPHAM DR ...................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $770,000 ... Detached ....... 1.16 .................................. FOX HILLS 

2518 FERNWOOD DR ................... 5 ... 2 ... 2 ....... VIENNA ......... $765,000 ... Detached ....... 0.45 ................... LAKEVALE ESTATES 

8657 POPLAR GLEN CT ................ 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $762,000 ... Detached ....... 0.23 ................ WESTWOOD FOREST 

8212 WESTWOOD MEWS CT ....... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $750,000 ... Detached ....... 0.27 ....................... WOLFTRAP VALE 

2896 MELANIE LN ........................ 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $745,000 ... Detached ....... 1.01 .................... OAKTON MILL EST 

10509 WILLIAM TERRY DR .......... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $730,000 ... Detached ....... 1.04 ........ HUNTERS VALLEY NORTH 

11202 CRANBROOK LN................ 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $725,000 ... Detached ....... 0.88 .............................. TATTERSALL 

8231 BELL LN ............................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $725,000 ... Detached ....... 0.23 .............................. CEDAR MILL 

3440 LYRAC ST ............................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $718,000 ... Detached ....... 0.95 ................................... FOX VALE 

613 KEARNEY CT SW ................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $715,000 ... Detached ....... 0.33 ......................PICKETT ESTATES 

8031 RESERVE WAY #42 ............. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $713,300 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 .. THE RESERVE@TYSONS CORNER 

9721 DAYS FARM DR .................... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $700,001 ... Detached ....... 0.59 ............. WOLFTRAP MEADOWS 

9300 ROBNEL PL .......................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $660,000 ... Detached ....... 0.24 .............. TOWLSTON MEADOW 

2802 OAKTON MILL DR ............... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $655,000 ... Detached ....... 0.59 .................... OAKTON MILL EST 

1920 BATTEN HOLLOW RD ......... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $652,500 ... Detached ....... 0.55 ................... CLARKS CROSSING 

9141 BOIS AVE ............................. 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $650,000 ... Detached ....... 0.57 ............................... TRAILS THE 

1804 HURSLEY CT ........................ 5 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $650,000 ... Detached ....... 0.34 ........................ WEXFORD EAST 

10309 TAMARACK DR .................. 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $643,500 ... Detached ....... 0.46 ................................ TAMARACK 

9352 ROBNEL PL .......................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $635,000 ... Detached ....... 0.33 ....................... LEIGH MEADOW 

238 CHURCH ST NE ..................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $625,000 ... Detached ....... 0.37 .................................... AYR HILL 

1533 CROWELL RD ...................... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $600,000 ... Detached ....... 2.43 ................................... BRITTAIN 

11275 WAPLES MILL RD .............. 3 ... 2 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $580,000 ... Detached ....... 2.00 ............................ WAPLES MILL 

314 LEWIS ST NW ........................ 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $577,500 ... Detached ....... 0.29 .... ESTATES AT ORCHARD COURT 

1431 TOWLSTON RD ................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $570,000 ... Detached ....... 0.36 ...................... SHOUSE VILLAGE 

2430 HOLT ST .............................. 5 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $550,000 ... Detached ....... 0.27 ................ STONEWALL MANOR 

302 JADE CT NW .......................... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $550,000 ... Detached ....... 0.26 ............................ JADE MANOR 

2428 DREXEL ST .......................... 5 ... 2 ... 2 ....... VIENNA ......... $550,000 ... Detached ....... 0.24 ................ STONEWALL MANOR 

8700 WESTWOOD DR .................. 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $550,000 ... Detached ....... 0.32 ......................... TYSONS GREEN 

718 MCKINLEY ST NE .................. 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $542,000 ... Detached ....... 0.27 ..................... CONCORD GREEN 

322 SHERWOOD DR NE ............... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $540,000 ... Detached ....... 0.31 ................. SHERWOOD MANOR 

165 EAST ST NE ........................... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $536,650 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 ............. WOLFTRAPPE SQUARE 

400 JOHN MARSHALL DR NE ...... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $530,000 ... Detached ....... 0.34 .................... AYRHILL HEIGHTS 

414 MILLWOOD CT SW ................ 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $525,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.08 ................ TOWNES OF VIENNA 

2530 SWIFT RUN ST .................... 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $521,000 ... Detached ....... 0.37 ................ STONEWALL MANOR 

2412 ROCKBRIDGE ST ................. 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $515,000 ... Detached ....... 0.26 ................ STONEWALL MANOR 

9516 NARRAGANSETT PL ............ 4 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $510,000 ... Detached ....... 0.25 ..................... CONCORD GREEN 

329 SHERWOOD DR NE ............... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $508,000 ... Detached ....... 0.29 ................. SHERWOOD MANOR 

10410 ADEL RD ............................ 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ........ $501,000 ... Detached ....... 0.49 ................... OAKLEIGH WOODS 

9684 SCOTCH HAVEN DR ............ 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $492,900 ... Townhouse .... 0.06 ...................... COUNTRY CREEK 

504 COLONY CT NW .................... 5 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $490,000 ... Detached .............................. HERITAGE OF VIENNA 

111 DOGWOOD ST SW ................ 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $490,000 ... Detached ....... 0.27 ............. WEST VIENNA WOODS 

2710 HUNTER MILL RD ............... 4 ... 2 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ........ $485,000 ... Detached ....... 0.63 ...................... MARY A EDELINE 

2511 EASIE ST .............................. 3 ... 2 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ........ $466,000 ... Detached ....... 0.51 ................ PERZEL MARIE PROP 

605 KINGSLEY RD SW .................. 4 ... 2 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $450,000 ... Detached ....... 0.32 ........................ VIENNA WOODS 

628 FREDERICK ST SW ................ 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $445,000 ... Detached ....... 0.30 ........................ VIENNA WOODS 

10137 VILLAGE KNOLLS CT ......... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $444,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 .................. CONCORD VILLAGE 

907 COTTAGE ST SW ................... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $440,000 ... Detached ....... 0.31 ........................ VIENNA WOODS 

247 COMMONS DR NW ............... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $436,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 .................. VIENNA COMMONS 

3157 STRATFORD CT ................... 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $435,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 .................. CONCORD VILLAGE 

1216 ROSS DR SW ....................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $420,000 ... Detached ....... 0.27 ........................ VIENNA WOODS 

2971 CASHEL LN .......................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $413,500 ... Townhouse .... 0.05 .............................. WATERFORD 

2325 MCGREGOR CT ................... 4 ... 2 ... 2 ....... VIENNA ......... $410,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ..... DUNN LORING HIGHLANDS 

102 BATTLE ST NE ....................... 3 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $405,000 ... Detached ....... 0.28 ....................................... LOWES 

2665 MANHATTAN PL#02/307.... 2 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $390,700 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ..................... WESTBRIAR PLAZA 

1577 LEEDS CASTLE DR #201..... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $389,000 ... Duplex .................................. WESTWOOD VILLAGE 

1212 DRAKE ST SW ...................... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $385,333 ... Detached ....... 0.28 ........................ VIENNA WOODS 

7943 TYSON OAKS CIR ................ 3 ... 2 ... 2 ....... VIENNA ......... $370,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 ................. COURTS OF TYSONS 

2653 PARK TOWER DR#05/303 .. 2 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $365,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors0.04 .............. WESTBRIAR PLAZA 

2711 BOWLING GREEN DR .......... 4 ... 3 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $345,000 ... Detached ....... 0.31 ............ DUNN LORING WOODS 

203 SCOTT CIR SW ...................... 3 ... 1 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $345,000 ... Detached ....... 0.25 ........................ VIENNA WOODS 

2726 GALLOWS RD #516 ............ 2 ... 2 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $339,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors .......................... WILTON HOUSE 

2962 VALERA CT .......................... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ....... VIENNA ......... $330,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.03 .............................. WATERFORD 

3031 BORGE ST #207 .................. 2 ... 2 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ........ $274,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .............................. TREEBROOKE 

2806 JERMANTOWN RD .............. 3 ... 3 ... 1 ...... OAKTON ........ $270,000 ... Townhouse .... 0.04 ........... CHERRYWOOD SQUARE 

2726 GALLOWS RD #1209 .......... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $260,000 ... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors .......................... WILTON HOUSE 

9490 VIRGINIA CTR BLVD#338 ... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $232,500 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... MARQUIS AT VIENNA STATN 



2486 GLENGYLE DR #191 ........... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $199,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...................... MOSBYS LANDING 

3176 SUMMIT SQ DR#4-A8 ......... 2 ... 1 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ........ $197,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors .......... FOUR WINDS AT OAKTON 

10210 BUSHMAN DR #304 ......... 1 ... 1 ... 0 ...... OAKTON ........ $192,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...................... VISTAS OF VIENNA 

2444 GLENGYLE DR #242 ........... 3 ... 2 ... 0 ....... VIENNA ......... $182,000 ... Garden 1-4 Floors ...................... MOSBYS LANDING 

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Sports 

Marshall Softball Reaches Liberty Finals 

Statesmen have 

enjoyed winning 

season under 

coach Campbell. 

By Rich Sanders 


In the end, the Marshall High 

softball team’s aspirations of 

capturing the program’s first 

district title since 1976 fell 

just short. But the Statesmen have 

made an outstanding late season 

run to shake things up in the always 

strong Liberty District. 

Marshall (12-9) lost its district 

tournament finals game to Stone 

Bridge 3-1, on Monday night, May 

18. The championship game took 

place at Madison High School. 

The Statesmen, who finished in 

the middle of the district standings 

during the regular season with a 

7-7 record, have put things together 

over the latter portions of 

the season. They will be a team to 

watch at the upcoming Northern 

Region playoffs, set to begin later 

this week. 

Marshall closed the regular season 

with back-to-back district wins 

over Thomas Jefferson and South 

Lakes to finish .500 in the district 

standings. Then, in the district 

tournament, the Statesmen’s’ momentum 

continued as the team 

defeated Langley, 1-0, and topseeded 

McLean, 4- 

1, in eight 

innings to 

reach the finals 

against 

S t o n e 

Bridge. 

EARLIER 

THIS SEA- 

SON when 

uniforms were being handed out, 

someone grabbed hold of an old, 

Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Connection 

Marshall (12-9) lost its district tournament finals game to Stone Bridge 3-1, on Monday 

night, May 18. 

red Marshall softball jersey. Soon, 

the nostalgic uniform top became 

the rallying cry for this year’s team. 

“This is a team that has really come 

together and played as a team. Our 

hitting has really done well. We’ve been 

aggressive at the plate.” 

— Coach Laura Campbell, Marshall High softball 

It was a sweep for Marshall in 

Monday’s Northern Region in 

dividual girls’ tennis finals. 

Freshman Faby Chaillo kept her 

unbeaten streak alive by knocking 

off a previous regional champion, 

senior Yilan Zhang of Westfield, 6- 

Before games all season long, the 

Marshall players have raised the 

2, 6-2, to capture the region 

crown. 

The match started off with both 

players testing each other and the 

first few games were fairly lengthy. 

Then Chaillo, starting to find her 

range and choosing her shots 

jersey and recited the following 

chant: “When’s the last time we 

won the district?” 

The response is 

always “1976.” 

Then, “When are 

we going to win 

again?” And the response, 

“2009.” 

Marshall almost 

pulled it off. But district 

runner-up is 

not such a bad thing 

for a program that 

has known limited 

success over the years. 

“Since the first game, they’ve 

smartly, got on a roll. She went on 

to win the first set, 6-2. She carried 

that momentum into the second 

set, building a 5-0 lead. Zhang 

made a brief comeback, but 

Chaillo quickly closed the door 

with another 6-2 win to capture 

the match and region crown. 

Following the singles play, 

Chaillo and doubles partner Ana 

Dominguez returned to the courts 

been carrying [the old jersey] 

around. Winning the district has 

been a focus for us since day one,” 

said second-year head coach Laura 

Campbell. “I think this team has 

started to play well as a unit.” 

During Campbell’s first season at 

the helm in 2008, Marshall finished 

8-10-1. 

But the Statesmen have improved 

their offensive production 

this season, and they are playing 

a crisper game in the field. The 

result has been a winning season, 

a run to the district finals and a 

berth in the region playoffs. A year 

ago, Marshall missed out on quali- 

and kept their unbeaten streak 

alive by defeating a team from 

Yorktown in the finals. With the 

win, the Statesmen duo captured 

the region doubles championship. 

Next, Chaillo and Dominquez 

will advance to the state AAA individual 

championships, set to 

take place at Lewinsville Park 

(McLean) June 4-6. 

The following Marshall High 

fying for the regionals after a first 

round district tournament loss to 

Langley. 

Campbell credits her four team 

captains, senior second baseman 

Elizabeth Stonehill, junior catcher 

Michelle Tilson, junior center 

fielder Olivia Ellis and senior third 

baseman Tricia Wallace, with guiding 

the Statesmen to high achievements 

this season. 

“They’ve been helpful in getting 

the younger girls in line as far as 

expectations for the team,” said 

Campbell. “They’ve really stepped 

up as leaders.” 

In her team’s district semifinals 

win over McLean, Wallace singled 

in the go-ahead run in the eighth 

inning to give the Statesmen a 2- 

1 lead on way to the 4-1 victory. 

THREE MARSHALL PLAYERS 

earned recent First Team All-Liberty 

District accolades in Tilson 

(catcher), junior first baseman 

Lauren Sanata and junior pitcher 

Christine Grilliot (at-large selection). 

On the mound, Grilliot has been 

a model of consistency and hard 

work. Catcher Tilson calls the 

pitches from behind the plate and 

Grilliot executes them. 

“She’s been really consistent all 

year in hitting her spots and keeping 

batters off balance,” said 

Campbell, of the pitching ace. 

At the plate this season, Grilliot 

has led the Statesmen in RBIs. 

Tilson, meanwhile, has led the 

team in batting and extra base hits. 

She has knocked three home runs. 

Two other Marshall players 

earned All-District recognition: 

Stonehill at second base (Second 

Team) and Ellis in center field 

(Honorable Mention). 

“This is a team that has really 

come together and played as a 

team,” said Campbell, a former 

collegiate softball player at Slippery 

Rock University (Pa.). “Our 

hitting has really done well. We’ve 

been aggressive at the plate.” 

Marshall’s Chaillo Wins Region Singles Tennis Title 

Chaillo and Dominquez 

team to win doubles as well. 

Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders 

703-917-6439 or richsand8@aol.com 

players garnered postseason 

awards during the regional tournament: 

No. 1 singles player Faby 

Chaillo (First Team All-Region); 

No. 2 singles player Ana 

Dominguez 

(First Team); No. 4 singles 

player Amanda Crider (First Team); 

and No. 6 singles player Kelly Crider 

(First Team). Sarah Doan earned 

Honorable Mention All-Region. 


Optimist Club 

Honors ‘Helping 

Hands’ 

The Vienna Optimist Club presented 

its annual Helping Hands 

Award to recognize a sixth grader 

from each of the 11 elementary 

schools in the Vienna area who 

goes “above and beyond” in helping 

to supportschool- 

Week in Vienna 

related and 

extracurricular 

activities. The students 

were nominated by the staff at 

their respective schools and acknowledged 

for their accomplishments 

along with their parents, 

teachers and school administrator. 

Each student received a trophy, certificate 

and $300 to be spent, in coordination 

with the school principal 

and teacher, to support school activities. 

The awardees were Sanjna 

Kirtikar from Marshall Road, Mirna 

Torres from Cunningham Park, Julia 

Tani from Flint Hill, Brianna Elder 

Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls 

• McLean • Vienna/Oakton 

EARN PAID TIME OFF! 

CNA’s/Companions/Live - Ins 

Needed immediately to help with daily 

meals, errands, chores, laundry, etc. 

Flexible schedules - work when you 

want. Paid training, double time for holidays. 

PT/FT. Call now 703-766-4019. 

❦ CAREGIVERS ❦ 

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the best. Do you want to go home at the end of your shift knowing 

you made a difference in the life of a family? If so, you may meet the 

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from Freedom Hill, Emma Battin 

from Louise Archer, Paul Greenough 

from Oakton, Kendall Langum from 

Stenwood, Sam Baxter from Vienna, 

Nate Brown from Waples Mill, 

Mohammed Aarig Abdul Kareem 

from Westbriar and Stephen 

Bonacci from Wolftrap Elementary 

School. 

Town Receives 

Finance Award 

The Town of Vienna has received 

the Certificate of Achievement for 

Excellence in Financial Reporting 

by the Government Finance Officers 

Association of the United 

States and Canada for its comprehensive 

annual financial report for 

fiscal year 2008. The Certificate of 

Achievement is the highest form 

of recognition in the field of governmental 

accounting and financial 

reporting, and its attainment 

is important for Vienna in maintaining 

its excellent bond rating. 

An impartial panel judged the 

town’s financial report, which met 

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING 

(F/T) 

Alexandria agency needs Supervisor for 

Apt. Rental Program. Excellent benefits 

included. Fax cover letter and resume to 

703-768-9419. Full posting at 

www.goodhousing.org 

the high standards of the program, 

including demonstrating a constructive 

“spirit of full disclosure” 

effort to communicate clearly its 

financial story to citizens. 

Copies of the financial report are 

available for public review at Town 

Hall, 127 Center St., S., and online 

at www.viennava.gov. 

Auditions 

for Children’s 

Musical 

Auditions for the Vienna Youth 

Players’ summer musical production, 

“Children of Eden,” will be 

Friday, May 29, from 6-9:30 p.m. 

and Saturday, May 30, from 12-3 

p.m. at the Vienna Community 

Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. Youngsters 

age 11-18 are invited to audition. 

Bring sheet music and be 

prepared to sing a song from a 

standard Broadway repertoire. 

Call the Vienna Parks and Recreation 

Department at 703-255- 

6360 to schedule an audition time. 

COLLEGE STUDENTS 

& 09 H.S. GRADS Administrative Assistant 

• Great Pay! 

• FT/PT 

Summer 

Schedules 

• Sales/Service 

116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 101 Computers 21 Announcements 

HDI 

EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS 

FOR INDIVIDUALS 

& SMALL BUSINESSES 

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COMPUTER CONSULTANT 

➣ TRAINING 

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SHOOTING 

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Serving Area Since 1995 

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• No Exp. 

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• All Ages 17+ 

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COOK 

Part Time / On Call 

Experienced with variety of menus. 

Background & reference check req’d. 

Call Shantrell 703-768-0234 

Paul Spring Retirement Community 

Nanny with newborn and 

toddler exp. is looking for job. 

Refs avail. call 703-998-6230 

Crime Report 

From Page 7 

Employment 

Classified 

date charging the juveniles with 

Possession of Marijuana. 

500 block of Maple Ave., West. 

May 12, 1:39 a.m. PFC Monaco 

observed a vehicle commit several 

traffic violations and conducted a 

stop. After interacting with the 

driver he detected signs of 

possible impairment. The driver 

exited the vehicle and performed 

some field sobriety tests. After 

testing, the driver was arrested 

for Driving While Intoxicated and 

transported to Vienna Police 

Headquarters. At Vienna Police 

Headquarters the driver’s breath 

was analyzed to determine the 

blood alcohol content. The driver, 

a 21 year old male of Knolwood 

Drive in Falls Church, was then 

transported to the Fairfax County 

Adult Detention Center and 

formally charged. Two passengers 

in the vehicle were arrested for 

Drunk in Public. A 20 year old 

male and an 18 year old male, 

both of Whitecedar Court in 

Vienna, were also transported to 

the Fairfax County Adult 

Detention Center. 

Maple Ave. at Glyndon St., S.E. 

May 13, 12:46 a.m. Officer Lyons 

observed a vehicle which was 

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Will train. Car necessary. Call 703-255-0746 

Part Time, 24 hrs per week. Required 

computer skills include a strong knowledge 

of Excel; Power Point; Outlook. 

Organizational and multi-tasking skills a 

must. E-mail resume with references to 

jwhite@weichertrealtors.net, subject 

line ‘Employment Inquiry’. EOE 

28 Yard Sales 

Yard sale, Sat 5/23, 9-12, 

11000 Blenheim Dr Oakton 

E-mail: classified@connectionnewspapers.com 

traveling along Maple Ave. 

commit a traffic infraction. After 

performing a traffic stop on the 

vehicle and interacting with the 

driver, Officer Lyons detected 

signs of possible impairment. 

Subsequent to performing several 

field sobriety tests, the driver, a 

21 year old male of Peach 

Orchard Drive in Falls Church, 

was arrested for Driving While 

Intoxicated. A handgun was also 

observed inside the vehicle. The 

suspect was transported to Vienna 

Police Headquarters for analysis 

of his breath. After the analysis he 

was transported to the Fairfax 

County Adult Detention Center 

and formally charged with 

Driving While Intoxicated and 

Carrying a Firearm While Under 

the Influence of Alcohol. He is 

being held on a $1000 bond. 

ASSAULT 

McDonald’s, 544 Maple Ave., 

West. May 14, 12:20 a.m. PFC 

Shaw and Vienna Police units 

responded for a fight in progress 

at the McDonald’s Restaurant. 

After arriving, the alleged 

combatants were located and 

interviewed. They provided 

conflicting stories. The warrant 

obtainment process was explained 

to both parties. 

703-917-6464 

Zone 6 Ad Deadline: 

Tuesday 11 a.m. 

Internships Available 

Unusual opportunity to learn many aspects of 

the newspaper business. Internships available in 

reporting, photography, research, graphics. 

Opportunities for students, and for adults considering 

change of career. Unpaid. Email 

internship@connec 

tionnewspapers.com 

28 Yard Sales 

Flea Market Tysons Corner 

Sat 9-4 starting 5/16 buy/sell 

at the Old Easterns building on 

Rt 7, 8590 Leesburg Pike 

Vienna, Vendors welcome! 

(for info) 301-689-1992 

Rummage & Bake Sale. 

Fri 5/29 3-7, Sat 5/30 8-2. 

Clo, furn, bks, toys, HH. St. 

Paul’s Lutheran Church, 

7426 Idylwood Rd, Falls 

Church. 703-573-0295. 

Vienna: Flea Mkt: Books/CDs, 

Plants, Bake Sale, children's 

items. Sat, 5/23, 8-1 rain or 

shine. Rental space $20. 

Emmaus Church 900 Maple 

Ave E 703-255-2416 

TELEPHONE 

A great opportunity to 

WORK AT HOME! 

NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER 

No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! 

301-333-1900 

Weekdays 9-4 

29 Misc. for Sale 

Roanoke Buffet Server 18 x 

54 serving area, 36” height 2 

doors and 4 drawers $200/obo 

Sea Island honey pine twin 

bed includes mattress/boxspring. 

Trad. beadboard 

insets, ball finials & turned 

legs. Inc headboard, footboard, 

wood rails & slats. 

$300/obo 240-993-9947 or 

lalo2geth@yahoo.com 

30 Misc. Wanted 

Diabetes Test Strips Wanted 

Any Type, Any Brand 

Will Pay Cash up to $10.00 

Per Box 

Call Amber 703-855-6558 

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Monday Noon



100 Music 

Piano Lessonsyour 

home 

Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, 

Saxophone,more 

Serving Northern Va. 

Traveling Teachers 

703-385-8229 

We tune pianos too! 

21 Announcements 21 Announcements 

TRUSTEE'S SALE 

OF VALUABLE 

IMPROVED REAL ESTATE 

Improved by the premises known as 

1514 Laughlin Avenue, McLean, Virginia 

In execution of a Deed of Trust from Faris A. Alsamarai 

and Samar M. Zacharia, dated March 16, 2006, and recorded 

March 22, 2006, in Deed Book 18306 at page 1350 among the 

Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute 

trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance 

of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain 

Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on 

Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. 

the following property being the property contained in said 

Deed of Trust, described as follows: 

Lot 43, Second Addition to Bryn Mawr Subdivision, as the 

same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed 

Book 543 at page 309, among the Land Records of Fairfax 

County, Virginia. 

Commonly known as 1514 Laughlin Avenue, McLean, Virginia 

22101. 

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $100,000.00 or ten 

percent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in 

the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser 

at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase 

money being due and payable within fifteen (15) days 

after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at 

the rate of 5.875 percent per annum from date of sale to date 

of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured 

promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no 

cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, 

including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of 

Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. 

Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and 

stand the risk and cost of resale. 

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements 

and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the 

real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materialman's 

liens of record and not of record. The property will be 

sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of 

redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agreements 

of record affecting the same, if any. 

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to convey 

to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and exclusive 

remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the 

time of sale. 

The subject property and all improvements thereon will 

be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Purchaser 

shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zoning 

code violations whether of record or not of record, as well 

as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condominium 

owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Purchaser 

also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of 

the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the 

risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, 

theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occurring 

after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty 

deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary 

fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of 

conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and 

local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assessments, 

if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter 

shall be assumed by the purchaser. 

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the 

right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or disapprove 

the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; 

(iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to termination 

of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) 

to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or 

time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement 

hereunder. 

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be announced 

at the time of sale. 

DAVID N. PRENSKY 

Substitute Trustee 

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: 

David N. Prensky 

Chasen & Chasen 

5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 

Washington, D.C. 20015 

(202) 244-4000 


26 Antiques 

We consign/pay top $ for 

antique/semi antique furn. 

including mid century & 

danish modern Teak 

furniture, sterling, mens 

watches, painting/art glass, 

clocks, jewelry, costume 

jewelry, etc. Call Schefer 

Antiques @ 703-241-0790. 

Classified 

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CLEANING CLEANING 

Y & Y CLEANING 

13 yrs Exp. 

Excellent Refs, 

Guaranteed Satisfaction, 

Call Yamilet 

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JaniMaids LLC 

15 years exp • Honest, Quality, Reliable Maids 

Reasonable rates 

$20 off 1st cleaning $20 3rd and $20 6th 

Residential & Commercial • Lic ins & bonded 

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ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL 

GUTTER GUTTER 

PINNACLE SERVICES, INC. 

LAWN SERVICE 

MOWING, TRIMMING, 

EDGING, MULCHING 

& TRIM HEDGES 

Group Rates Avail.! 

703-802-0483 

Metro Gutter 

Clean/Install/Repair 

• Wood Replace & Wrapping • Pressure Washing 

• Chimney Sweeping & Repair 

20 YEARS EXP. 

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Hand and Hand 

Handyman 

General Remodeling 

Residential & Commercial 

Specializing in: 

Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement Remodeling 

Plumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry 

Doors Windows • Hardwood Floors 

Crown Molding • House Cleaning 

Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone Work 

Ceramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios 

HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter Tops 

Realtors Work and Much More 

Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia 

703-296-6409 

Home & Garden 

HANDYMAN HANDYMAN 

HOME IMPROVEMENT 

Repairs & Remodeling: 

Plumbing, Electrical, & Painting! 

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Remodeling Homes, Flooring, 

Kitchen & Bath, Windows, 

Siding, Roofing, Additions & 

Patios, Custom Deck, Painting 

We Accept All Major Credit Cards 

Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates 

Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-803-3849 

E-mail: rncontractorsinc@yahoo.com 

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Home Improvement 

Family Owned & Opererated 

Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, 

Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, 

Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal, 

Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs. 

Licensed, Bonded, Insured 

703-266-1233 

STRONG PACE CONSTRUCTION 

15 Yrs Class A VA Lic. 

• Additions •Kitchens 

• Basements •Comm Offices 

•Decks •Painting •Drywall 

•Windows & Wood Repairs 

703-644-5206 • 703-750-0749 

A&S Construction 

• Basement Finishing 

• Retaining Walls • Patios 

• Decks • Porches (incl. 

screened) • Erosion & 

Grading Solutions 

• French Drains • Sump Pumps 

• Driveway Asphalt Sealing 

703-863-7465 

LICENSED 

LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING 

Deck, Porch, Fence, Stamped Concrete, 

Stone, Paver, Driveway, Patio, Walkway, 

Retaining Wall, Landscape, Design & Build, 

Full Ground Maintenance 

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CONTRACTORS.com 

LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING 

ANTONIO LAWN & LANDSCAPING 

Spring Cleanup • Lawn Mowing • Edging 

Mulching • Planting • Patios 

Expert Trimming & Removal • New Beds Made 

Outline/Extend Existing Beds 

Repairs • New Installations • & Much More 

CALL NOW FOR FREE ESTIMATE 

571-201-5561 

LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE 

Lawn Mowing 

Mulching & more! 

Call Mark for free est, 

703-868-7831 

Flower Garden Delight 

Est 1995 

Prompt Reliable Service 

Seasonal plantings & garden 

maintenance to suite your 

personal taste 

Stacey 703-242-2421 

Lic & Ins 

J.E.S Services 

LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION 

•Patios •Walkways 

•Retaining Walls 

•Drainage Problems 

•Landscape Makeovers 

Call: 703-912-6886 

Free Estimates 

MASONRY MASONRY 

We Fix Patios, Sidewalks, 

Driveways and Retaining 

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703-339-5773 

Free Estimates 

Flagstone & Pavers 

www.cdmconstruction.net 

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Specializing in Custom 

Stone and Brick Walkways, Patios, 

& Small and Large Repairs 

Licensed, Insured 

• Free estimates • All work guaranteed • 

www.motternmasonry.com 

Phone 703-496-7491 

PAINTING PAINTING 

C&M PAINTING 

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR 

PAINTING 

DRYWALL REPAIR 

WALLPAPER REMOVAL 

Licensed Insured Bonded FREE ESTIMATES 

703-250-4241 

703-917-6400 


Monday Noon 

CLEANING 

A CLEANING 

SERVICE 

Since 1985/Ins & Bonded 

Quality Service 

at a Fair Price 

Satisfaction Guaranteed 

Comm/Res. MD VA DC 

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703-892-8648 

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CLEANING 

SOLUTIONS 

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10% Senior Citizen Discount 

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ROOFING ROOFING 

CALIBER ROOFING 

•Cedar Shakes •Shingles 

•Repairs •Reroofs 

•Flat Roofs 

Licensed & Bonded 

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18 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 

DECKS 

DECK RENEWAL 

High Pressure 

CLEANING/SEALING 

● Fencing 

●Siding 

For Free Estimate 

call Bill 

703-944-1440 

GUTTER 

PINNACLE SERVICES, 

•GUTTER CLEANING 

•SMALL REPAIRS 

•SCREENING 

•POWER 

WASHING 

703-802-0483 

GROUP RATES 

AVAILABLE 

FREE EST 

HAULING 

ANGEL’S TRASH HAULING 

Construction Debris, 

Residential, Office 

& Tree Removal 

703-863-1086 

New#- 571-312-7227 

HAULING 

AL’S HAULING 

Junk & Rubbish 

Concrete, furn.,office, 

yard, construction debris 

Low Rates NOVA 

703-360-4364 

703-304-4798 cell 

IMPROVEMENTS 

The 

HANDYMAN 

A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION 

HOME INSPECTION LIST 

REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, 

PAINTING, DRYWALL, 

CARPENTRY, CUSTOM 

WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & 

ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING 

Since 1964 

We Accept VISA/MC 

703-441-8811 

LANDSCAPING 

SPRING 

CLEAN-UP 

Yard Work, Trees & Shrubs 

Trimmed/Removed! 

Mulching, Hauling, 

Gutter Cleaning, etc. 

Free estimates! 

703-385-3338 

A&S 

LANDSCAPING 

Spring Clean-up•Planting 

Mulching • Sodding • Patios 

Decks • Retaining Walls 

Drainage Solutions 

703-863-7465 

ANGEL’S 

TREE & HEAVY 

TRASH HAULING 

•Mulch 

•Clean-up Grounds 

•Leaf Removal 

703-863-1086 

New#- 571-312-7227 

PAINTING PAINTING 

SPRING SPECIAL 

10% to 20% OFF All Services 

Nuance Painting Inc. 

Family Owned and Operated 

Serving Northern Virginia for Over a Decade 

Winner of American Painting Contractors 

Residential Top Job Award 

Residential and Commercial Services 

• Interior and Exterior Painting 

• Faux Finishing 

• Drywall Hanging, Finishing and Repairs 

• Interior Moldings Crown-Chair Rail-Shadow Boxing 

• Exterior Trim Repair/Replacement 

• Decks cleaned and Sealed 

• General Contractor Services 

• For Evaluation and Consultation Call 

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Licensed Insured 

On the web at www.nuancepainting.com 

We Accept

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JDF Masonry CO, LLC 

703-283-9479 

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◆Bricks ◆Blocks, 

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◆Retaining Walls 

Free Est. Lic & Ins. 

Affordable Prices 

PAINTING 

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Deep Winter 

Discounts 

Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! 

Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. 

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Cell 

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ROOFING 

Roofing & Siding 

(All Types) 

Soffit & Fascia Wrapping 

New Gutters 

Chimney Crowns 

Leaks Repaired 

No job too small 

703-975-2375 

TREE SERVICE 

ANGEL’S 

TREE & HEAVY 

TRASH HAULING 

•Mulch 

•Clean-up Grounds 

•Spring Clean-up 

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Licensed, Insured, & Bonded! 


Marketing 

101 

By KENNETH B. LOURIE 

Perhaps you’ve noticed, as I have, that 

over time, certain familiar consumer products 

generally available at the supermarket 

(if all else fails, people at the very least, 

have to eat and clean and “hygiene” themselves) 

rework their appearance/packaging. 

I don’t mean what’s inside, I mean what’s 

outside. And even though the old adage of 

not judging a book by its cover has to be as 

familiar to food/household product manufacturers 

as it is to the rest of us, the packaging/presentation 

of products does seem 

to change, for good reason, I’m sure. 

Perhaps there’s a marketing cycle manufacturers 

follow that relates to a consumer’s 

buying habits. (Yeah, it changes to retain 

the old customers and entice some new 

customers.) 

Recently I’ve noticed changes in the 

packaging for a brand of orange juice I no 

longer buy (acid reflux issues) and for a 

brand of deodorant I most certainly still 

buy. And, though the packaging is definitely 

more attractive and eye-catching than previously 

(or maybe it’s simply that change, 

any change in a familiar product is noticeable, 

style over substance you might say), I 

cannot say — so far as the deodorant is 

concerned — that the change in the packaging 

has provided me any noticeable 

benefit. So far as I can tell, I still stink when 

I’m supposed to and still smell fresh as a 

daisy when, after a shower, I apply my 

unscented gel. 

All things considered, am I continuing 

to buy — or not buy — these products in 

spite of their packaging, because of their 

“new” packaging or does the packaging 

have zero effect on my decision-making 

other than as an aid in helping me locate 

the item on an increasingly crowded grocer’s 

shelf? 

If it is, indeed, not about the quality of 

the product (the inside), and more about 

the presentation (the outside) — then not 

only am I judging a book by its cover, I am 

judging that book by how it looks in comparison 

to its neighbor’s covers (adjacent 

products on the shelf). And, when it comes 

to what I eat or how I personally “hygiene” 

myself, I would hate to think that all the 

studies that have been completed, focus 

groups paid and opinions solicited, to 

determine, from a distance exactly what 

would get me — the consumer — to buy a 

particular product (at least once to try) have 

no bearing on the real marketing reason 

behind the product’s unique appearance. 

Moreover, is what I see on the grocer’s 

shelves actually less about quality and more 

about quantity (the space allocated to a 

particular manufacturer/product on that 

extremely crowded shelf)? 

If so, this attempt at market/consumer 

manipulation apparently is what makes the 

consumer’s world go ’round. Still, when it 

comes to the food I eat and the household/manufacturer’s 

products I buy and the 

manner in which I try to keep myself 

healthy and fit, I resent that outside interests 

are attempting to manage what goes on 

inside my house and inside my body. 

I imagine one could say that this is simply 

the free-market system at work, and 

having the freedom to choose enables/ 

empowers the consumer to buy or not to 

buy for their own personal reasons and not 

be effected by any of these psychological 

ploys. Still, I can’t help wondering where all 

this theorizing starts and strategizing stops. 

Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for 

The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers. 

News 

Area Attracts Visitors, Shoppers 

From Page 9 

the countryside to Great Falls National 

Park and local parks; its cultural attractions, 

such as Wolf Trap, the Patriot Center and 

art galleries; world-class shopping and restaurants; 

and even the region’s international 

airports among the county’s many draws 

“We want to make sure that residents 

have a sense of what they have in their own 

community,” said Biggar. 

He noted that the downturn in domestic 

travel has not affected the hospitality industry 

in Northern Virginia to the degree 

that it has in other parts of the country. The 

area is “somewhat insulated” as the region 

continues to benefit from business and government 

travel. 

National associations have modified their 

meeting plans to the advantage of Northern 

Virginia. 

“The associations that used to go out to 

major cities are now staying home,” said 

Fabricio Jiron, senior sales manager at the 

Westin Tysons Corner. The associations, he 

said, are downsizing from larger meetings 

to smaller ones, a transition that appeals to 

hotels. 

Jiron has trained to be a Visit Fairfax 

ambassador, completing a certificate program, 

which emphasizes that “Fairfax 

County can be a central jumping-off point” 

for Washington, D.C. touring. 

“When I’m selling the hotel, I’m also selling 

the area as a destination.” 

Like representatives of Visit Fairfax, Supervisor 

John Foust (D-Dranesville), the 

guest speaker, underscored the impact that 

tourism has on the county. He touted Mount 

Vernon, Wolf Trap, the Air and Space Museum 

annex at Dulles, museums, historical 

sites, shopping and restaurants. “There are 

30,000 people currently employed in the 

county tourism industry,” said Foust. “And 

Hilton is about to bring in 300 more.” 

Fairfax County tourism generates more 

revenue than the entire state, he said. “It’s 

a key part of our local economy.” 

Mark Namdar, general manager at the 

Tysons Westin, noted that, while decline of 

approximately 15 percent has occurred in 

corporate travel, tourism is helping to make 

up for the lost business. 

“I’m very optimistic. I really think things 

are coming around,” Namdar said. 

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School Board Meeting. 7 p.m.-12 a.m., 

Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows 

Road, Falls Church. The Fairfax County 

School Board will hold its regular meeting 

to discuss the FY 2010 approved school 

budget. 

Public Works Day. 2-6 p.m., Northside 

Property Yard, 600 Mill St. N.E., Vienna. 

In celebration of National Public Works 

Week, the Vienna Department of Public 

Works will hold its annual open house. 

Meet the Town employees who serve the 

community day and night in all kinds of 

SHOPPING, said Visit Fairfax Director of 

Marketing Jackie Franchi, is the number one 

activity that visitors take part in on every trip. 

Tysons Corner Center recognizes that market. 

“Tourism is a big part of our business,” 

said Cory Scott, senior property manager 

of Tysons Corner Center. He says that the 

shopping mall brings in more visitors each 

year than does Disney World. 

Biggar broke down the dollars into manageable 

numbers. “Visitors are leaving 

$290,000 per hour in our community,” he 

said. “What the visitor industry means to 

residents is our quality of life. Without it, 

many of our great attractions would not be 

here. We are all vital components of the 

tourism industry, ambassadors.” 

Although Fairfax County attracts visitors 

from throughout the world, most — 86 percent 

— travel by car from within a 500-mile 

radius. 

THIS WEEK, the Visit Fairfax Web site 

launches a new community feature, Our 

Community, which provides local residents 

new ways to enjoy the attractions the county 

has to offer. Our Community is designed to 

keep visitors and residents up to date on 

events, festivals, dining and attractions taking 

place across the county. 

“As part of this launch, we are inviting 

everyone to post their favorite Fairfax 

County photos and videos on our You Tube 

channel, which we will then feature on the 

Web site to highlight what Fairfax County 

means to our residents and visitors,” said 

Biggar. 

The Fairfax County tourism rally was part 

of a nationwide effort this week, led by the 

U.S. Travel Association, promoting travel. 

Martha Washington of Mount Vernon was 

the first county tourism representative to 

sign the Celebrating Our Community banner, 

saying, “The General is very proud to 

be a resident of Fairfax.” 

Natalie Steiniger of Fredericksburg was 

representative of the shoppers at Tysons on 

that morning. An out-of-towner, Steiniger 

said, “We use the restaurants here and hit 

most of the sites.” 

VISIT WWW.FXVA.COM/OUR-COM- 

MUNITY/ for more information on Fairfax 

County tourism. 

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system, picking up trash, repairing streets 

and sidewalks, collecting leaves, plowing 

snow, and many other essential services. Call 

703-255-6381. 


MCC Governing Board. 7:30 p.m., McLean 

Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., 

McLean. 

The 2008-2009 Governing Board of the McLean 

Community Center will hold its last meeting. 

Immediately after the outgoing board 

adjourns, the incoming 2009-2010 board will 

convene and elect officers for the coming 

year. Those who wish to speak during 

“Citizen Comment” at the beginning of the 

meetings are asked to call 703-790-0123, 

TTY: 711, to be placed on the agenda.

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