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Peggy Fox, of Channel 9News, models clothingfrom Bloomingdale’s

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Fashion Show, Luncheonand Raffle last Sunday,March 22, at AssaggiOsteria Restaurant in

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By Tim Peterson

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Despite a damp dreary Saturdaymorning, several dozen peopleturned out at the South CountyGovernment Center for the first

of two community dialogues on the pro-posed budgets for Fairfax County govern-ment and schools. The meeting along Route1 began in the morning, followed by a simi-lar event at the Fairfax County GovernmentCenter in the afternoon. Both were hostedby Board of Supervisors Chairman SharonBulova.

“When we adopt the budget, we are in-vesting in the priorities of our community,”Bulova said in her opening remarks. Theformat for the event included explanatorypresentations of both budgets by countyofficials, a question-and-answer session,and small group brainstorming.

The breakout groups were a chance forindividuals from the community to have adiscussion with county representativesabout which government services they feltwere more or less valuable, as well as long-term ideas for reducing county costs.

Fairfax County’s Chief Financial OfficerSusan Datta gave an overview of theFY2016 budget, highlighting the county’sheavy reliance on real estate taxes andunderperforming local economy and hous-ing market as factors contributing to theprojected budget shortfall.

“Fairfax County is clearly seeing the im-pact of the Sequester and problems goingon at the federal level,” said Datta.

“This is a stalled recovery,” Bulova said.“It’s important to look at all services; arethere different ways for us to grow and pro-ceed into the future?”

Bulova and Datta explained the countyconducts its own “lines of business review,”

an evaluation of all county programs andstaff that began in January to attempt toidentify “right-sizing” for future revenuegrowth.

The proposed county budget already in-cludes a reduction package of $26.9 mil-lion.

“We’ve reduced effectively nearly everyagency in Fairfax County,” said Datta.

Even with the reductions, Fairfax Countyis still forecast to undercut what the FairfaxCounty Public Schools board has asked forin its proposed budget: a projected transfershortfall of $14 million.

Kristen Michael, assistant superintendentfor financial services with FCPS, explained

the school system has managed to cut over$55 million from its FY2015 approved bud-get expenditures, as reflected in the FY2016advertised budget.

However, some of the unfunded, identi-fied needs include lower class size, a fam-ily and early childhood education program,and student technology and connectivity.

Community member Alex Van Veen askedif there were more ways the county could“get more bang for its buck,” maybe by con-solidating excess properties.

Bulova and Mount Vernon school boardmember Dan Storck, also in attendance,answered by describing collaborative effortsalready taken between the supervisors andschool board to eliminate duplicated ser-vices. The Smart Savings Task Force andbudget development project task force,groups with members from each board,have looked at consolidating legal services,insurance and transportation services.

But they haven’t thought of everything,which is why Datta acknowledged the smallgroup discussions as “a really importantexercise” to involve community membersand brainstorm.

The school board is scheduled to presentits budget to the Board of Supervisors April7, with public hearings on that budget aswell as the county’s to be held April 7-9.April 28 is the proposed for the county toadopt its budget, followed by the schoolboard adopting its budget May 21.

For more information on the proposedcounty budget, visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget. More infor-mation on the Fairfax County Public Schoolsbudget can be found atwww.fcps.edu.news/fy2016.shtml.

Citizens are encouraged to participate andspeak in the public hearings. To sign up,call the Clerk to the Board’s Office at 703-324-3151 or 703-324-2391, or go online towww. f a i r f ax coun ty. gov/bos c l e r k/speaker_bos.htm. If a resident can’t attendin person but would still like to participate,email written testimony to the Clerk’s of-fice at [email protected].

Bulova Hosts Community Dialogues on Proposed BudgetCitizen ideas on budgetand services sought.

Members of the community discussed county government services theyfound more or less valuable during a budget dialogue meeting at theSouth County Government Center.

Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (rear) listens to a commu-nity discussion on county services, as part of a dialogue on the proposedFY2016 budget.

Alex Van Veen (center) was joined by (clockwise from right) Fairfax CountySchool Board Vice Chairman Ted Velkoff and Chairman Tammy DerenakKaufax, and Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) at the countybudget community dialogue held at the South County Government Center.

Susan Datta, Fairfax County chieffinancial officer, gives an overviewof the proposed FY2016 countybudget at a community dialoguemeeting on March 14.

Kristen Michael, Fairfax CountyPublic Schools assistant superin-tendent for financial services,answers questions at a communitydialogue meeting held at the SouthCounty Government Center.

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McLean and Vinson Hall RetirementCommunity residents joined togetherto celebrate Navy Marine CoastGuard Residence Foundation’s 21st

Annual Gala and Silent Auction on March 14.Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation

(NMCGRF), a local Washington, D.C. nonprofit,hosted its annual Gala this past Sunday. U.S. Rep.Barbara Comstock (R-10) and General Norton A.Schwartz, USAF (Ret.) both spoke at the Gala tomilitary veterans and sponsors. The Gala’s silentauction raised just over $11,000. Altogether, the Galaraised $72,000 for NMCGRF to support seniors, vet-erans, and wounded warriors.

The 2015 Gala was hosted in Vinson Hall Retire-ment Community’s (VHRC) new Community Build-ing, which opened in January of this year. Membersof the NMCGRF Board of Trustees and VHRCs resi-dents welcomed friends of the community like BB&Tbank and Whiting-Turner Construction for a night offun, food, and friendship all in support of NMCGRF.This year’s Gala had its highest ever participationwith more than 150 guests.

Gala sponsors included Whiting-Turner Construc-tion, BB&T bank, McGuireWoods LLP, Navy MutualAid, SFCS Architecture, and Design Data. The Gala’s

silent auction boasted donated items and excursionsfrom 35 local businesses. Among the highlights ofthe auction were a trip to Disney World, a gold fourleaf clover bracelet from Ann Hand, and two ticketsto D.C.’s Spy Museum.

Saturday evening’s festivities began with a cock-tail hour presented by BB&T bank and the silent auc-tion. Then, guests moved upstairs into the brand newballroom of the Vinson Hall Community Building fordinner. Guests enjoyed listening to the Marine CorpsBrass Quintet and the Alexandria Harmonizers acapella groups sing and play during dinner.

General Schwartz, former 19th Joint Chief of Staffof the U.S. Air Force and CEO of Business Executivesfor National Security, is a neighbor of NMCGRF andspoke to guests thanking veteran and retired mili-tary members for their service. Rep. Comstock spokeabout the work being done in Congress to better sup-port our veterans. Comstock also recognized that,“service involves not only the soldier, but the familyas well.”

Proceeds from the 21st Annual Gala and SilentAuction benefitted NMCGRF. NMCGRF was estab-lished in 1961 by the Naval Officer’s Wives’ Club ofWashington, D.C. to provide housing for military of-ficers’ widows who were not left sufficient funds tolive in dignity when their husbands passed away.Today, the Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organizationthat supports the Vinson Hall Retirement Commu-nity raising funds for three purposes: Resident As-sistance Fund, Research and Technology, andWounded Warrior Transitional Housing.

Proceeds to benefitseniors, veterans andwounded warriors.

Gala Attracts Record Attendance, Raises $72,000U.S. Rep. BarbaraComstock (R-10)speaks to militaryveterans and galaattendees aboutCongress’s workon veteran af-fairs.

General Norton Schwartz and U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock(R-10) shake hands at the Navy Marine Coast GuardResidence Foundation’s Gala.

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The Community Charity Champions Fundraiser for Lift Me Up!Therapeutic Riding was a success: With the help of all those whocame to Pulcinella in support of Lift Me Up! the event raised $1,286.88.


Opinion

By David Levine

Executive Director, Good Shepherd

Housing and Family Services, Inc.

Many homeless people experi-ence an episode ofhomelessness because of achronic physical or mental ill-

ness, a disabling injury, or other health issues.Several years ago, the National Alliance to EndHomelessness estimated that people living inhomeless shelters were more than twice aslikely to suffer from an acute medical condi-tion. Many have fallen into homelessness be-cause of repeated failures in their health. Themedical bills mount, they can’t pay rent, andthey end up evicted from their housing.

The link between health and homelessnessis no mystery. Recognizing that link, the100,000 Homes Campaign was a nationalmovement to focus on permanently housingthose homeless Americans who face the high-est risk of death from living homeless on thestreets. In June 2014, the four-year 100,000

Homes Campaign had successfully moved101,628 homeless individuals into permanenthousing. As the Campaign reported: “Thatnumber represents an estimated annual tax-payer savings of $1.3 billion and reflects thecollective work of 238 U.S. communities whohave joined the Campaign .…”

The Campaign proved that homelessness canbe ended. But it also showed that housing isitself a life-saving tool.

Housing provides the supports that manychronically ill and disabled homeless peoplerequire for their conditions. With a stable ad-dress these homeless people can call home,they can plan their treatments and doctor vis-its. They can transit from home to treatmentcenters and back home again without any fear.The neighbor next door will be there to drivethem. Their prescription medicines will beavailable to them in a medicine cabinet in theirbathrooms. They have a bed where they canrest after a painful treatment or hospital stay.

The other link between housing and healthcomes from the housing itself. According to theEnvironmental Health Watch (EHW), nearly sixmillion households “live with moderate to se-vere home health and safety hazards.” Peopleliving in such housing may experience higherrisks of illnesses and injuries from greater ex-posure to asthma triggers, lead hazards, ex-cess moisture, pest infestations, and toxins.

The financial savings are significant from abasic healthy home. In other words, these sav-ings come from homes that are dry, well-ven-tilated, pest- and contaminant-free. Healthyhomes lead to improved health results.Asthma-related healthcare costs are lower andlabor force productivity is greater from suchhomes. According to EHW estimates, billionsare saved from healthy homes in reducedhealthcare expenditures.

When anyone considers the link betweenhousing and health, it really comes downto this idea: housing matters for life. It isthat critical.

So much depends onhaving a home.Housing and Health

Commentary

Boomers and Older Adults:Venture Into Volunteering Fair,Thursday, April 2, 10 a.m. to noon,McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Avenue, McLean. Learnabout the many opportunities tomake a difference in your community.Find out more atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdultsor contact Jeannine Purdy at 703-704-6075, TTY 711 [email protected].

Spring 2015 Free Seminarsfor Family Caregivers in FairfaxCounty:

Strategies for Difficult Con-versations, Wednesday, April 15, 7p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Conversations withan older family member about issueslike driving, accepting help in thehome or moving to a safer environ-ment are often difficult. Using drivingas a tough example, we’ll explorestrategies to identify the roadblocksto successful conversations and offertools to overcome them. ChantillyRegional Library, 4000 StringfellowRoad, Chantilly. Register at

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdultsor call 703-324-5205, TTY 711.

Communication is the BestMedicine, Tuesday, April 21, 7-8p.m. As a caregiver you may have anactive role in your loved one’s healthcare. Get tips on preparing for a visitto the doctor or pharmacist and learnwhat questions to ask so you canmake wise choices for the best pos-sible care of your lovedone.Sherwood Regional Library,2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexan-dria, Va. Register atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdultsor call 703-324-5205, TTY 711.

Understanding and Caringfor a Person with Dementia,Saturday, April 25, 10-11:30 a.m.This class will discuss the differenttypes of dementia, common behav-iors, troubling behaviors,communication techniques, and ser-vices. Insight Memory Care Center,3953 Pender Drive, Suite 100,Fairfax, Va. Register atwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdultsor call 703-324-5205, TTY 711.

Events for Older Adults

A Cornerstonein DangerTo the Editor:

We are a community that valueseducation. We’re known nation-wide for our world-class educationsystem. And for good reason: withoutstanding teachers, motivatedstudents, and active leadership,we have every right to take pridein the top-tier education that ourcommunity has asked for. But itscares me, as a student, to thinkthat this cornerstone of our countymay be in danger.

For years now, we have beencutting back on our investment ineducation. Since 2008, FairfaxCounty Public Schools have lostnearly $500 million in fundingwhile growing by nearly 22,000students. With enrollment grow-ing faster than our resources cankeep up, this means real cuts inreal classrooms are affecting meand my 188,000 colleagues.

It is not just on paper. It touchesevery one of us, from kindergartento adult education. I spent a fairamount of my childhood in a tem-porary building barely passing as aclassroom. I have had to wait in lineto get access to a set of four text-books in a class of nearly 30. I haveseen great teachers, the kind whoinspire real change and passion forlearning in their students, comeand go because of the fact that weare no longer competitive forteacher salary. If we settle for lessthan the best, then we have com-promised our community values.

Half of my teachers work mul-

tiple jobs. Two years ago, I ran intoan old teacher of mine at a res-taurant. As I was sitting at thetable, she approached me, beam-ing with joy to see a past student.After a pleasant nostalgic conver-sation, there was a pause. She pro-duced a pad and pen, and said “Bythe way, I’ll be your server to-night.”

It does not have to be this way.By becoming competitive inteacher pay, investing in capitalimprovement, and allocatingmeaningful materials to class-rooms, we can make strides toimprove our system. But this an-nual battle of the Boards is notsustainable. We need to create ashared partnership and buildmeaningful progress on the com-mon ground we share. And ascommunity members, it is up toyou to bring that message to yoursupervisors.

Ben PressVienna

The writer, age 16, is a junior JamesMadison High School in Vienna.

There is No‘Away’To the Editor:

I am dismayed by what myneighbors’ put out for “trash.” Yes,we all know about Goodwill,Purple Heart, various organiza-tions that collect clothing, kitchengadgets and other items. We areall pretty good about recyclingpaper, glass, plastic, and card-board. But much is put on the curb

that is not trash. Below are just afew of what I have seen on thecurb side for trash pick-up this pasttrash day.

A bike; this is one of the worstitems to put out with trash. Bikesof the World collects “any service-able complete (or nearly-com-plete) bicycle, adult or children’s,”- See more at: http://bikesfortheworld.org.

Wall-to-wall carpet. Here is alink to how the wall-to-wall car-pet industry is recycling their prod-ucts and keeping carpet out oflandfills. http://carpetswalltowall.com/carpet-re-cycling-process/.

A child’s dresser. Was it useable?

Could wood glue on a drawer ortwo make it whole? Habitat forHumanity Restore takes wouldtake that dresser, other old furni-ture, kitchen sinks, bookshelves,old bath tubs, they are easy to calland ask what they take and don’ttake.

http://www.habitat.org/re-stores

So, as spring “cleaning” arrivesand de-cluttering our houses hap-pens, and we “throw away” weneed to think first about how tokeep items out of the landfill, be-cause there is no away.

Kay FowlerHerndon

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Comstock AnnouncesYoung WomenLeadership Program

U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) announced thather office will be accepting applications for the Sum-mer 2015 Session of the 10th Congressional DistrictYoung Women Leadership Program. This programprovides young women enrolled in middle school andhigh school the opportunity to meet and interact withwomen in leadership positions in government, tech-nology, philanthropy and business. Young women willbe able to learn about career opportunities in vari-ous fields, the legislative process, develop their lead-ership skills, identify their strengths and interests,and practice effective communication with others tohelp inform their future educational and career goals.

“This bipartisan program is designed to teachyoung women about leadership and the wide rangeof careers they may pursue in government or theprivate sector. It is my hope that The 10th Congres-sional District Young Women Leadership Program willcontinue to inspire the next generation of femaleleaders to bring their intelligence, drive and solu-tions to their chosen profession,” said Comstock.

This program is scheduled to begin at the end ofJune and will continue through the end of August.There will be periodic events, about two to four amonth, throughout the 10th Congressional District andat the U.S. Capitol that aim to provide a select groupof middle school and high school students’ access towomen leaders. The young women will also have theopportunity to participate in educational and infor-mative seminars that will introduce them to a variety

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A fundraiser for Food Bus, Inc. has been announcedby HBC Realty Group’s (Keller Williams Realty) Com-munity Charity Champions. Come to dinner on Tues-day, April 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pulcinella ItalianHost in McLean to support Food Bus, Inc. Approxi-mately 70 percent of the proceeds from food anddrink will go to the charity, as long as the diner bringsthe flyer for the event. Contact HBC Realty Group at703-734-0192 or visit www.HBCRealtyGroup.com toreceive a flyer.

After watching an enormous amount of food be-ing thrown out at a local elementary school, FoodBus, Inc. was founded as a non-profit to try to con-nect schools with pantries. Food Bus, Inc. is a publiccharity and works to design, implement, and main-tain systems by which unused/unopened food left-over from elementary school lunches is saved frombeing thrown out as waste and then redistributed tolocal food pantries.

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The New Dominion Women’s Clubheld its sixth annual Spring FlingFashion Show, Luncheon andRaffle, which featured colorful

spring fashions from Bloomingdale’s, onSunday, March 22 at Assaggi Osteria Res-taurant in McLean. More than 100 guestshelped raise $5,500 for charitable causes,with 100 percent of this year’s proceeds go-ing to the Claude Moore Colonial Farm,McLean Project for the Arts (MPA), SafeCommunity Coalition, and SHARE, Inc.

“The event fosters community awarenessof our mission to support the beneficiariesand enables local community women to net-work and enjoy a great lunch,” said MaryAnn Miller, former Board member.

“This organization represents the heartand soul of the McLean area,” said state Sen.Barbara Favola (D-31). “I’m supporting thisgroup because of the values it represents andthe commitment they have to serving thecommunity in the areas of the arts, children,and helping youth make healthy choices.”

The fashion models were some ofMcLean’s finest, including Barbara Favola;Peggy Fox of Channel 9 News; AmeeBurgoyne, president of the McLean Commu-nity Foundation; Debbie Sanders of McLean;Jackie Cho of the McLean Citizens AdvisoryCommittee; Marcia Stanwood Twomey,president of the Greater McLean Chamberof Commerce; Margaret Vanderhye, execu-tive director of the Virginia Commission forthe Arts; Susan Corrigan, executive directorof the McLean Project for the Arts; CarolineBrunner, a freshman at McLean High School;and Nicole Saad, a junior at Langley HighSchool.

The show was organized by StephanieArthur and Amy Swaak. It featured musicby violinist Aaron Grossman, a sophomoreat Langley High School, and pianist RayyanChami, a sophomore at McLean High School.Chanel provided the models’ makeup; DolceVita Salon & Spa of McLean provided thehair styling; Mitch Jones provided the pho-tography; and Sherri Heile did the flowerarrangements.

“I love the idea that this organization helpsthe nonprofit organizations in our commu-nity,” said Peggy Fox.

Added Board member Anne Deger: “It’snice to make friends with common intereststhat like to help the community.”

Chef Domenico Cornacchia of AssaggiOsteria served a delicious menu of arugulasalad, organic spelt shell shaped pasta withmushrooms, spinach and parmesan fonduta,with Italian cheesecake with lemon preservefor dessert.

The New Dominion Women’s Club, whichwas established 40 years ago, is a civic groupbased in McLean that is committed to pro-moting, encouraging, supporting and culti-vating the civic, cultural, educational and/or environmental welfare of the communitythrough volunteer service and/or financialcontributions while providing an opportu-nity for fellowship among women.

Besides the fashion show, the club is in-volved in McLean Project for the Arts, theChildren’s Art Walk, SHARE (a food pantry),Reading is Fundamental (promotes literacyin children), collecting school supplies forbackpacks, doing volunteer work at theMcLean/Falls Church Children’s Center, andcleaning up Westmoreland Street as part ofthe Adopt-a-Highway in McLean.

For more details, contact Anne Deger at703-447-4440 or visit www.ndwc.org.

New Dominion Women’s Club hostsfashion show, luncheon and raffle.

A Spring Fling in McLean

The models in a design fromBloomingdale’s.

State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) in adesign from Bloomingdale’s.

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All of the models received roses after the fashion show.

(Seated clock-wise from left):State Sen.Barbara FavolaD-31), LoriCarbonneau,Patricia ONeal,VictoriaJohnson,Patricia Tetro,and ErikaKeough.

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What to Look Forward to This SpringApril 4: McLean Community Center will host SpringFest, a spring-themed event for young children, from10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 4. Spring Fest is aspecial event that includes self-guided arts and craftsprojects, an egg hunt, entertainment and the oppor-tunity for children to get a professional photo withBunny. In addition, The Amazing Kevin will performhis magic show.

April 11: Membersof the Vienna ArtsSociety present theirannual spring show,judged by BrendaBarthell. Meet theartists at the awardsreception, Saturday,April 11, 4– 6 p.m.Vienna Art Center,115 Pleasant St. NW,Vienna.

April 17: Catch a performance of the Pilobolus DanceCompany, acclaimed for its mix of humor, inventionand drama and for the quickness and athleticism ofits dancers, the company continually breaks downbarriers and challenges the way people think aboutdance. For more information, visitwww.aldentheatre.org.

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WEDNESDAY/MARCH 25Karla Bonoff. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap

Road, Vienna. A velvety-voiced, folk-pop singer/songwriter whoseheartfelt ballads have been coveredby Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt andWynonna Judd. Tickets: $27.

New Moms Meet & Greet. 12:30p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Joinother new moms & babies (newbornto 6 mos.) and discover what thelibrary and the town of Vienna has tooffer your growing family. Adults.http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

Printmaking Workshop for Kids. 4p.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Discoveryour inner artist! Come explore theart of printmaking with local expertsfrom the Vienna Arts Society. Youcan learn about different techniquesand take home your own prints. Ages7-12. More information at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

THURSDAY/MARCH 26Patrick Henry Book Club. 1 p.m.

Patrick Henry Library, 101 MapleAvenue East, Vienna. Book of themonth is Charming Billy by AliceMcDermott. Adults. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

FRIDAY/MARCH 27Pokemon League. 3 p.m. Patrick

Henry Library, 101 maple AvenueEast, Vienna. Learn and playPokemon. Age 5-18. http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

FRIDAY/MARCH 27Cantus. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap,

1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Men’schorus makes their Barns debut inthis program which explores whenand why people sing together. $35.703-255-1900.

SUNDAY/MARCH 29Concerts at the Alden. 3 p.m. The

Alden, McLean Community Center,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Freechamber music concerts cosponsoredby the Music Friends of the FairfaxCounty Public Library and The Alden.Free. Tickets are not required.

31st Annual Children’s SpringFestival. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Great FallsVillage Centre, 776 Walker Road,Great Falls. Adeler Jewelers andGreat Falls Optimist Club join forceswith the Great Falls community tohost the spring festival.

SUNDAY/MARCH 29 -SATURDAY/MARCH 30Art Garfunkel. 8 p.m. The Barns at

Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Catch this folk-rock legend as hedelivers solo hits and Simon &Garfunkel favorites. $75. 703-255-1900.

MONDAY/MARCH 30Spring Break Comedy Boot Camp.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Old Firehouse

Teen Center, 1440 Chain BridgeRoad, McLean. Groundlings-trainedCapitol Step Tracey Stephens will beyour (adorable) drill sergeant for anintensive day of comedy training.$75/$50 MCC district residents. Pre-registration by March 25 is required.Call 703-448-8336.

Treasured Threes to Fives. 10:30a.m. Patrick Henry Library. 101Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Join usfor stories and songs. Ages 3-5 with

adult. To register visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

FRIDAY/APRIL 3Jam Session. 7-9 p.m. 115 Pleasant

St. NW, Vienna. Acoustic musiciansand fans are invited to join a jamsession at the Vienna Art Center,playing acoustic instruments andsinging in an environment featuring

wood floors and surrounded byoriginal art. Free and open to thepublic. 703-319-3971.

Tom Paxton. 8 p.m. The Barns at WolfTrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Timeless folk icon. $24-28. 703-255-1900.

SATURDAY/APRIL 4Spring Fest. 10 a.m. - Noon. McLean

Community Center, 1234 InglesideAvenue, McLean. Spring Fest is aspecial event that includes self-guided arts and crafts projects, anegg hunt, entertainment and theopportunity for children to get aprofessional photo with Bunny. Inaddition, The Amazing Kevin willperform his magic show. Admission is$5 per person; infants to 36-month-olds will be admitted free of charge.Advance registration is required;walk-ins will not be admitted. Toregister, visit the Center’s website,www.mcleancenter.org, and useActivity No. 4501.315. For moreinformation, call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY-711.

Easter Egg Hunt at Nottoway Park.Nottoway Park, 9537 CourthouseRoad, Vienna. The Fairfax CountyPark Foundation and the Friends ofNottoway will host an Easter egghunt onApril 4. Visit with the Easterbunny and hunt for candy, toys andeggs filled with treats. Bring yourown basket. Egg hunt start times:10:30 a.m. (1-2 yrs.); 11 a.m. (3-4yrs.), 11:30 a.m. (5-6 yrs.), 12 p.m.(7-9 yrs.). Walk-in registration starts9:30 a.m. ($9 per child—cash only).Call 703-324-8566 for information.

BandHouse Gigs’ Tribute to SteveWinwood & Traffic. 7:30 p.m. TheBarns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road,Vienna. Featuring Patty Reese, EricScott, Tommy Lepson and BrianSimms. The District’s most talentedartists recreate the powerful sound oflegendary Rock and Roll Hall ofFamer Steve Winwood and Traffic.$25-27. 703-255-1900.

THURSDAY/APRIL 9Jane Monheit. 8 p.m. The Barns at

Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Watch the spirit of cabaret and theswagger of jazz, this talentedsongstress takes audiences onjourneys from Brazil to Beatles-eraBritain. $30-35. 703-255-1900.

FRIDAY/APRIL 10Poulenc Trio. 8 p.m The Barns at Wolf

Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Thisintriguing oboe, bassoon and pianotrio performs a virtuosic evening ofFrench music. $35. 703-255-1900.

SATURDAY/APRIL 11Spring’s Sprung. Tuesdays –

Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. April 7 –May 2. Vienna Art Center, 115Pleasant St. NW, Vienna. Members ofthe Vienna Arts Society present theirannual spring show, judged byBrenda Barthell. Meet the artists atthe awards reception, Saturday, April11, 4– 6 p.m. Free and open to thepublic.

703-319-3971.www.ViennaArtsSociety.org

FRIDAY/APRIL 17Pilobolus. 8 p.m. McLean Community

Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue,McLean. Award-winning,internationally recognized PilobolusDance Company will performinnovative, energetic and gravity-defying works. Acclaimed for its mixof humor, invention and drama andfor the quickness and athleticism ofits dancers, the company continuallybreaks down barriers and challengesthe way people think aboutdance.Tickets are $50 for the generalpublic and $40 for McLean tax

district residents.“Other Desert Cities.” 8 p.m. Vienna

Community Center, 120 Cherry St.SE, Vienna. “Other Desert Cities” tellsthe story of the fictional Wyethfamily — a clan led at the top by amother and father highly regarded inold Hollywood circles and admiredby Republicans for their service toand friendship with the Reagans intheir heyday. The play explores thedark family secrets that threaten todestroy external and internalperceptions about the life the familymembers lead.

Eileen Ivers. 8 p.m. The Barns at WolfTrap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Thisvirtuoso’s award-winning skill andIrish-inspired playing prove she is“the Jimi Hendrix of the violin,”according to The New York Times.$27-30. 703-255-1900.

SATURDAY/APRIL 18Model Trains and Thomas at Open

House. 1-5 p.m. Historic ViennaTrain Station, 231 Dominion RoadNE, Vienna. See and hear modeltrolleys and steam and diesel trainsplus Thomas and some of his friends.The layout reflects the mountainousterrain and towns of Western NorthCarolina with award winningstructures. Free admission. 703-938-5157. www.nvmr.org.

SUNDAY/APRIL 19“Call Me William: The Life and Loves of

Willa Cather.” 2 p.m. McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAvenue. The life and times ofPulitzer Prize-winning author WillaCather are explored in the show, byPrudence Wright Holmes. Ticketsare $20 for the general public and$15 for McLean tax districtresidents.

TUESDAY/APRIL 21Table Panache for Festive

Celebrations. 10 a.m. ViennaPresbyterian Church, 124 Park Street,NE, Vienna. The program will featureeight tables designed by Five HillsGarden Club Members and will beheld on in the Great Hall. Arrive at9:30 a.m. to browse the boutique ofunique vendors. The program willbegin at 10 a.m. Tea and a lightlunch will follow. For ticketinformation call Marian Sanders 703-988-9324 oremail:[email protected].

THURSDAY/APRIL 23John McCutcheon. 8 p.m. The Barns

at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road,Vienna. Folk expert with a vital,narrative voice performs classics like“Christmas in the Trenches” and“Hail to the Chief.” $25-28. 703-255-1900.

FRIDAY/APRIL 24Sybarite5. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolf

Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Stringquintet blurs boundaries withexacting musicianship andadventurous programming for atransfixing result. $35. 703-255-1900.

SATURDAY/APRIL 25Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar

Festival. 7:30 p.m. The Barns atWolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Melodic island music withuncommon tunings and fingerpicking by Hawaii’s finest players.$25-27. 703-255-1900.

ONGOINGTai Chi Beginners’ Practice.

Through March 21. Free Tai Chibeginners’ practice. Open to all.Every Saturday, 8-9 a.m.

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Sports

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

The Langley boys’ lacrosse program endedthe 2014 season with a loss to Robinsonin the 6A state championship game.

Nine months later, the Saxons openedthe 2015 campaign in equally painful fashion — atleast to one prominent Langley goal-scorer.

Langley lost to McLean 9-4 on March 17 in theSaxons’ season opener. While the schools are rivals,it was the McLean boys’ lacrosse team’s first victoryover Langley in program history.

“It was probably right up there with losing a statechampionship — the worst feeling I’ve ever felt inmy sports career,” Langley senior attackman WestonSimonides said. “We [had] never lost in school his-tory to them, so that meant a lot to us.”

Four days later, Langley, one of the most decoratedprograms in the state, returned to its winning ways.

The Saxons jumped out to a 4-0 lead and scoredthe final six goals of the afternoon during a 12-4win over Yorktown in the Saxons’ home opener onMarch 21.

LANGLEY LED 6-4 in the third quarter before agoal by junior attackman Jon-Michael Duley sparkeda 6-0 run for the Saxons and helped Langley win therematch of last year’s Conference 6 championshipgame, which the Saxons won 10-9.

Langley has reached the state final in five of thelast six seasons and won four consecutive state titlesfrom 2009-2012.

“Everything was just clicking today, offensively,”Simonides said. “The chemistry that we had last yearis finally showing again. … It felt right again.”

Simonides tied a career high with four goals andadded two assists against Yorktown. His final goalextended the Saxons’ lead to 10-4 with 5:16 remain-ing in the fourth quarter.

“We needed that from Weston,” Langley head coachEarl Brewer said. “His two running mates last year— Billy Orme (Wagner College) and J.T. Meyer(Kenyon) — those two guys are playing in collegeright now and Weston has had to assume a biggerrole. Sometimes he tries to do too much. When heplays his game, he’s a great player. When he tries to

do too much, he’s just a regular, average player. Andhe’s not a regular, average player. He’s a very goodlacrosse player.”

Sophomore midfielder Joseph Ulepic and Duleyeach scored two goals for Langley.

Brewer said senior midfielder Michael Carswell,who is relatively new to the sport of lacrosse, couldbe a key player for the Saxons later in the season.

“Once he gets it — and he’s starting to get it —he’s going to be a force,” Brewer said. “He’s like 6-3,6-4 and 200 pounds and he runs like a deer. I can’twait to see what he does in May because he’s goingto be good.”

Langley improved to 2-1 Monday with a 7-6 vic-tory over Dominion. The Saxons will travel to faceRobinson at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 in arematch of last season’s 6A state final.

While the season-opening loss to McLean was pain-ful for Simonides, Brewer, the Saxons’ long-time headcoach, placed little importance on the early-seasoncontest.

“I’ve been here 21 years, I’ve been coaching 34years, losing in March never bothers me,” Brewersaid. “Losing in May or June, that bothers me. … Idon’t like to lose — I’m a competitor like all theseother coaches are — but I forgot it as soon as it wasdone.

“… You can’t let the kids dwell on it because they’llhang onto losses more than we will — especiallywhen you’re a senior. You realize, ‘Oh, we lost toMcLean; we’ve never lost to McLean in our history.’But, who cares?”

SIMONIDES gave McLean credit, but sounded con-fident about a potential rematch.

“They came out, they played a great game, theywere the better team that night,” he said, “but I’msure we’ll be able to get them in the postseason.”

Saxons beat Yorktown inhome opener.

Langley Boys’ Lax BouncesBack From Historic Loss

Langley senior Gunnar Okeson scored agoal against Yorktown on March 21.

Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

Langley senior Weston Simonides scored four goalsduring a 12-4 victory over Yorktown on March 21.

Langley boys’ lacrossecoach Earl Brewer has ledthe Saxons to the statechampionship game in fiveof the last six seasons.

The Madison girls’ lacrossebeat crosstown rival Marshall15-5 on March 19 to kick offtheir 2015 season.

Leading the scoring for Madi-son was Kierra Sweeney withfour goals. Appearing in herfirst high school game, fresh-man Zoe Dyer racked up threegoals. Also contributing to theeffort were Katie Sciandra(three goals), Anya Saponja(two), Andie Battin (one) andAlison Krisko (one).

Madison goaltending wasrock solid with seniorgoaltender Sigourney Heerinktallying 17 saves. Freshman

goalie Ellie Socher also sawtime in the goal, making astrong debut.

Madison dominated in thefield with Andie Battin and Sh-annon Condon winning manyground balls. All 21 players sawtime on the field and contrib-uted to the win.

Marshall saw strong playfrom their seniors Sophie Lex(three goals) and MaryHagopian (one goal). Sopho-more Statesman Hannah Smithalso contributed a goal.

Madison hosts South Lakes athome on Thursday, March 26 at7 p.m.

Photo contributed

Senior goalkeeper Sigourney Heerink and the Madi-son girls’ lacrosse team opened the 2015 season witha win over Marshall on March 19.

Madison Girls’ Lax Wins SeasonOpener Against Marshall

The Langley girls’ lacrosseteam started strong and fin-ished equally strong againsta very talented McLean teamon March 17. Ten differentLangley Saxons scored in adominating 19-11 perfor-mance over the Highlanders.

“This was a positive startto an important season forLangley,” said head coachRebecca Watkins. “We havemany offensive weapons butmore importantly the girlsplayed like a team. This is along season and we hope tobe built for a long run.”

Senior Nicole Lee scoredthree goals, while HalleDuenkel tallied four goals in theimpressive debut. AubreyZarella (one), MorganKuligowski (one), Julia Byrne(two), Rebecca Bair (two),Anna Hofgard (two), MaddieFrix (two), Caroline Wilson(one), and Bethany Basco (one)scored as well.

Mackenzie Regen and MarinaSmith anchored the defense.Goalies Megan O’Hara andBrittony Trumboll recordedfour saves each and never letthe game get close.

Two days later, Langley lostto Centreville 15-12, eveningthe Saxons’ record at 1-1.

Langley will face SouthCounty at 11 a.m. on March 30at Robinson Secondary School.

Langley GirlsLacrosse Has aStrong Debut

Photo contributed

The Langley girls’ lacrosseteam opened the seasonwith a 19-11 win overMcLean on March 17.


By Marissa Beale

The Connection

Students from five local middleschools traveled to Newport Newsto compete in the regional com-

petition for the U.S. Department of En-ergy Office of Science’s National ScienceBowl (NSB) at the Jefferson Nuclear Lab.The competition took place Saturday,March 7. Students from LongfellowMiddle School will compete in the Na-tional Finals, held in Washington, D.C.from April 30 to May 4, 2015 for theirfirst place win in March 7 competition.

Other local schools at the competitionincluded Rachel Carson Middle Schooland the Nysmith School for the Gifted inHerndon, and Joyce Kilmer MiddleSchool in Vienna. These five schools werepart of a total of 14 schools competingin Newport News on March 7. The stu-dents were tested in a range of scientificdisciplines, including biology, chemistry,earth science, physics, energy, and math.

In 1991 the Department of Energy(DOE) created the National Science Bowl“to encourage students to excel in math-ematics and science and to pursue ca-reers in these fields." Furthermore, “ap-proximately 240,000 students have par-ticipated in the National Science Bowlthroughout its 24 year history, and it isone of the nation’s largest science com-petitions.”

Veterans of the competition,Longfellow Middle School has competed

in the National Science Bowl previously,placing first six out of the 10 times thatthey have been at the regional competi-tion, and two years ago the studentsplaced second, overall, at the nationallevel.

“The students were elated,” said coachJames Bradford about the students’ re-actions to winning first place. “They hadto come from behind for five of the lastsix matches of the day—they remainedcalm and focused and were able to pre-vail.”

Selection for the school’s team is basedon tryouts.

“About 25 students try out for the team.They take a few written exams and alsoget the opportunity to compete with eachother using the buzzer systems that areused during the competition,” saidBradford. The best five students from thetryout were then selected to compete inthe regional event of the National Sci-ence Bowl.

Representing the team at the nationalcompetition were Chris Bi, AadityaSingh, Wenbo Wu and Benjamin Wu. Fortheir first place win, the team will receivean all-expense paid trip to D.C. The stu-dents met weekly for two hours to pre-pare for the regional competition, andwill use a similar strategy as they pre-pare for nationals.

“Students will continue reviewing in asimilar manner, with perhaps a littlemore time devoted to practice sessionsusing the buzzer system to hone theirspeed skills,” said Bradford. “A featureof the national competition will also in-clude designing a model vehicle that willcompete in either a solar powered orbattery powered competition,” saidBradford.

The team received $750 in prize moneyto support science at Longfellow.

Longfellow Middlestudents will competein the the NationalScience Bowl finals.

A Face-off in a Fast-Paced Competition

Photo courtesy of James Bradford

Longfellow Middle School team, from left: Science Teacher andScience Bowl Coach Jim Bradford; Fred Zhang; Christopher Bi(front); Aaditya Singh; Wenbo Wu, and Benjamin Xu.

People

By Valerie Lapointe

The Connection

Lifelong Mclean resident MaryCarolyn Becker wears many hats,and soon she hopes to add acrown. Becker, mother of six,

University of Maryland Ph.D. candidate,current Mrs. McLean, and commercial spaceindustry statistician, hopes to become thenext Mrs. Virginia on March 28 during the27th annual Mrs. Virginia beauty pageant.

Becker and her husband were married in2012 and have a blended family with sixchildren, most ofthem in their teen-age years. She gother start as a Wash-ington RedskinsCheerleader duringthe 1995 season. Af-ter just one seasonshe decided to pur-sue a career in math-ematics, obtainingher bachelor’s de-gree from JamesMadison University,her master’s atMarymount Univer-sity, and is currentlya statistics Ph.D.candidate at theUniversity of Mary-land. In addition toworking as an ad-junct professor atthe University ofMaryland, she spentmany years as a stat-istician in the com-mercial spaceflightindustry.

“I was workingwith my personaltrainer one daywhen he suggested Iget into pageants,”said Becker, “and ithas been a greatmotivator for me tostay healthy and stay in shape.”

Her pageant platform is a message thathas become prevalent across all forms ofmedia; “Don’t text and drive.” As the motherof six teenagers, four of driving age, it is acause that hits close to home.

“It’s important for me to model the rightbehavior for my children,” stated Becker,“and to remind people that texting can al-ways wait.”

According to textfreedriving.org you are23 times more likely to be involved in a car

accident if you use your phone while driv-ing. As a result 41 states have laws ban-ning texting and driving, but last year 13percent of drivers age 18-20 involved in carwrecks admitted to texting on their phonesat the time of the crash.

Another important tenant of Becker’s pag-eant platform is her dedication to encour-aging girls to enter into STEM careers.Becker is currently a member of ScienceCheerleaders, a group of current and formerprofessional cheerleaders pursuing sciencecareers and playfully challenging stereo-types.

“The Science Cheerleaders are a greatculmination of everything I have done inmy life,” mused Becker, “I want to encour-age all women who are interested to getinvolved in math and science, I think oftenit’s a self esteem issue more than anything,and women are usually better than theythink they are.”

If Becker claims the Mrs. Virginia title onMarch 28 she will advance to the Mrs. Ameri-can pageant to compete with other marriedcontestants from across the country.

Mary Carolyn Becker campaigns againsttexting while driving, promotes STEM.

Mrs. McLean Runsfor Mrs. Virginia

Photo by Valerie Lapointe/The Connection

Current Mrs. McLean Mary Carolyn Becker will sooncompete to become the new Mrs. Virginia.


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OBITUARYDon Major, age 73, of Vienna, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2015. He inspired others with his strength and dignity, especially through his two-year battle with cancer.

Don was born on May 29, 1941, to Frank and Ida Major. He married Gretchen, his wife of fifty years, in 1965. Don loved his country and served valiantly during the Vietnam War. He en-joyed a successful career, spanning 38 years, working in the global communications arena with American Telephone and Telegraph Co., retiring in 1999. Don was an avid outdoorsman. He was passionate in all he did, whether that was pursuing an interest in astronomy, taking classes to expand his knowledge, or serving others in countless ways. However, his strong faith in God, devotion to family, and faithfulness to friends were his life's greatest calling.

Don's legacy will live on through his wife, his two sons, one daughter, and eight grandchildren.

A celebration of life service will be held for Don on Saturday, March 28, at Vienna Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m., followed immediately by a reception hosted by family and friends at the church. All friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Don. Gifts may be di-rected to World Venture (designated for Ron and Edita Baltzer at account 6375-996), Vienna Presbyterian Church (MissionFund), or Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center.

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date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices.

objections should be regis-tered at www.abc.virginia.gov

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ABC LICENSESmitten Boutique Salon II LLC trading as Primp by Smitten: A Styling Studio, 3000 Washing-ton Blvd. Suite F, Arlington, VA 22201. The above estab-lishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Day Spa license to sell or manufac-ture alcoholic beverages. Mel-anie St. Clair & Lisa Rittiner/ownerNOTE: Objections to the issu-ance of this license must be

submitted to ABC no later that 30 days from the publishing

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ABC LICENSETyson’s Conepts Corporation trading as Greenhouse Bistro,

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the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) for a Wine

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manufacture alcoholic beverages. Masoud

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I realize money doesn’t buy happiness,although I wouldn’t mind renting it. Still,having money rather than not having it can’tbe all bad. And I can definitely appreciatehow not worrying about it can contribute toa potentially less stressful, above-averagequality of life, generally speaking (I’m wellaware that if you don’t have your health,you don’t have nearly as much; don’t Iknow it!). And though there are no guaran-tees in life, other than death and taxes, asthe old saying goes; being able to say “yes”should be easier than saying “no” when allis said and done. And when all is not yet“said and done,” and there are health issueswhich intersect with dollars and sense, theconflict can exacerbate an already difficultsituation. Unfortunately, the two are notmutually exclusive, and one can experienceboth – simultaneously.

Being a “terminal” cancer patient hardlyimproves this situation, regardless of what issaid or done. Somehow, somewhere, onehas to find stress-relievers and mind-occupi-ers. If that release involves money, I’ll justhave to live with the consequences of myinaction. Although having rather than havingnot is a much better alternative, navigatingwithout has not been an impossible task.Hopefully, I’m mature enough to take thegood and dispose of the bad and use it tostrengthen my resolve, not weaken it.Because no one, as my mother was fond ofsaying, “gets out of this life alive,” and leav-ing a path of inappropriate behavior in yourwake is likely not the road to find out (CatStevens).

But I’m not, necessarily, as I live andbreathe, on any sort OF road to find out.I’m more on a path of least resistance. I’mtrying to accentuate the positive and mini-mize the negative and put stress in my rearview window (yes, I still drive; I’m fine,mostly). However, there are impedimentsand obstacles to such blissful ignorance; Imean, happiness. Regular appointmentswith an oncologist and visits (I use that wordloosely) to the Infusion Center every threeweeks for chemotherapy tend to muddlethat happiness, naive or otherwise. In addi-tion, when nos get in the way of yeses, thebenefits are less obvious. As much as I’d liketo be a sport, I have less recourse now thanI ever have and fewer alternatives to com-pensate for a potentially abbreviated pursuitof life, liberty and happiness. It’s not as ifI’m unable to provide for myself and myfamily, however; it’s more that in so doing, Ifeel as if I’m inadvertently giving in to thepressure and making worse an alreadydifficult-to-mange situation: stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer, which my oncologistoriginally characterized as “treatable but notcurable;” try processing that when you’reage 54 and you’ve just buried your wid-owed mother. Still, six-plus years post-diag-nosis, maybe I’m here to stay?

Who knows, really? If I had fewer “nor-mal” things on my mind, perhaps cancerand its devastating effect would be more onmy mind? Which I wouldn’t see as a posi-tive. Actually, I would: I’m positive theeffect would be negative. Maybe the factthat I’ve tried to maintain my status quo andnot impose a “bucket list”/artificial deadlineon myself has enabled me to stay in thegame longer than was initially “prognosed.”And I am extraordinarily lucky; I just wishthat sometimes, the game came with fewerexpenses.

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Great Falls“Egg Hunt” 2015

Welcome!!

WOW...30 years ago we invited the children of thecommunity to a small “EGG HUNT” to show ourgratitude to Great Falls for making us feel so

welcome when we decided to open our doors in the VillageCentre. Look where we are now!!! 31 amazing years laterand eventually with the wonderful partnership of the Opti-mist Club and the support of many many local businesses,friends and neighbors, this event has become a tradition ofthis community.

We feel honored and proud to be able to bring this to thefamilies of Great Falls and we hope that through this festi-val we are able to show our tremendous gratitude and ap-preciation for your continued support of our family andour business. We would not be here were it not for yourloyal patronage. Enjoy the day and Happy Hunting!

**Just as a reminder, 100% of the ticket sale proceeds are collectedby, and benefit the Great Falls Optimist Club Youth Fund and stay inGreat Falls too!

–Jorge Adeler


President Message

The Optimist Creed❦ To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind;❦ To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet;❦ To make all your friends feel that there is something in them;❦ To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true;❦ To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best;❦ To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your

own;❦ To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of

the future;❦ To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you

meet a smile:❦ To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to

criticize others;❦ To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy

to permit the presence of trouble.

Promise Yourself:

Great Falls Optimist Club31st Year

Adeler Jewelers And Great FallsOptimist Club Have PartneredTo Provide The Great Falls AnnualChildrens Spring Festival

Cancer Research Initiative WithJohn Hopkins (Invested -One

Million Dollars With AnotherHalf Million Commitment.

All Optimist And Friends AreInvited Tocontribute. We HaveAlso Purchased Equipment ToAssist Local Cancer StudentsMaintain An Active School ClassAnd Home Education.

We Invite You, YourFamily And Friends ToBecome A Member OrSupporting VolunteerOr Investor In TheYouth Today For A Bet-ter Tomorrow

TR Cook, [email protected] 703-938-1609

Our Thanks To TheGreat Falls BusinessAnd ResidentialCommunity For Vol-

unteer And Financial Support TheFestival Has Become A Great DayFor Children,Usually SevenToEight Hundred (Up To Age Ten)Plus Parents Or Grand ParentsNeighbors Andfriends. It Is NotUnusual To See Parents That Pre-viously Participated As ChildrenNow Enjoying The Festival WithTheir Children. We Hope SomeDay They May Bring Their GrandChildren.

Since The Great Falls Optimist

Club Cartered March 25,1981Your Support Has Helped Spon-

sor Programs Include HalloweenFamily Portraits At The Gazebo,Contests For Deaf And Hard OfHearing, Helping Hands Program,Essay Contest,Oratoricalcontest,Respect For Law,Youth Apprecia-tion Week, Bicycle SafetyRodeo,Child Identification, Chil-dren And Family Holiday AndWeek End Meals, Clothing AndScholarships.

The Optimist ChildhoodCancer Program

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BirthstonesJanuary - Garnet

Garnet, the birthstone for January, signifies eternal friendship andtrust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet, derived from the wordgranatum, means seed, and is called so because of the gemstone's re-semblance to a pomegranate seed. References to the gemstone datesback to 3100 B.C., when the Egyptians used garnets as inlays jewelry.Garnet is the name of a group of minerals that comes in a rainbow ofcolors, from the deep red of the pyrope garnet to the vibrant green oftsavorites.

February - AmethystAmethyst, the gemstone believed by ancient Greeks and Romans to

ward off the intoxicating powers of Bacchus, also is said to keep thewearer clear-headed and quick-witted. Throughout history, the gem-stone has been associated with many myths, legends, religions, andnumerous cultures. English regalia were even decorated with amethystsduring the Middle Ages to symbolize royalty. It has been associated withmany myths, legends, religions, and numerous cultures. Amethyst ispurple quartz, a beautiful blend of violet and red that can found in ev-ery corner of the earth. Historically, the finest amethyst were found inRussia and were featured in much royal European jewelry.

March - AquamarineThe two birthstones for March are aquamarine and bloodstone.The name aquamarine is derived from the Latin word aqua, mean-

ing water, and marina, meaning the sea. This gemstone was believedto protect sailors, as well as to guarantee a safe voyage. The serene colorof aquamarine is said to cool the temper, allowing the wearer to remaincalm and levelheaded. Its pale, cool color beautifully complementsspring and summer wardrobes. Aquamarine is most often light in toneand ranges from greenish blue to blue-green; the color usually is moreintense in larger stones.

The second birthstone for March is bloodstone, a dark-green jasperflecked with vivid red spots of iron oxide. This ancient stone was usedby the Babylonians to make seals and amulets and was believed to havehealing powers - especially for blood disorders. It is sometimes calledthe martyr's stone as legend tells that it was created when drops ofChrist's blood stained some jasper at the foot of the cross.

April - DiamondAs the April birthstone, diamonds are the ideal gift for a loved one.

And now you have more choices than ever. Get creative and give theultimate gift of beauty: a fancy-color diamond. Fancy-color diamondsare natural, rare and truly exotic gem of the earth. Diamonds in huesof yellow, red, pink, blue, and green range in intensity from faint to vivid See Bithstones, Page 8

and generally the more saturated the color, the higher the value. In fact,diamonds sparkling with intense color are rare and may be priced higherthan a colorless diamond of equal size. Because fancy-color diamondsare very desirable, color is sometimes introduced in a laboratory.May - Emerald

As the birthstone for May, the emerald, a symbol of rebirth, is believedto grant the owner foresight, good fortune, and youth. Emerald, derivedfrom the word smaragdus, meaning green in Greek, was mined in Egyptas early as 330 B.C. Today, most of the world's emeralds are mined inColombia, Brazil, Afghanistan, and Zambia.

June - Pearl and AlexandriteJune counts three gems as birthstones, pearl, Alexandrite, and moon-

stone.Historically, pearls have been used as an adornment for centuries.

They were one of the favorite gem materials of the Roman Empire; laterin Tudor England, the 1500s were known as the pearl age. Pearls areunique as they are the only gems from living sea creatures and requireno faceting or polishing to reveal their natural beauty.

AlexandriteA relatively modern gem, Alexandrite, was first discovered in Russia

in 1831 during the reign of its namesake, Czar Alexander II, and is anextremely rare chrysoberyl with chameleon-like qualities. Its color is alovely green in both daylight and fluorescent light; it changes color toa purplish red in incandescent light.

MoonstoneThe third birthstone for June is the Moonstone. It was given its name

by the Roman natural historian Pliny, who wrote that moonstone's ap-pearance altered with the phases of the moon - a belief that held untilwell after the sixteenth century. A phenomenal gemstone, moonstonesshow a floating play of light (called adularescence) and sometimes showeither a multirayed star or a cat's eye. Considered a sacred stone in In-dia, moonstones often are displayed on a background of yellow (a sacredcolor) and are believed to encapsulate within the stone a spirit whosepurpose is to bring good fortune. Part of the family of minerals calledfeldspar, moonstone occurs in many igneous and metamorphic rocks andcomes in a variety of colors such as green, blue, peach, and champagne.

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Important Information*** PLEASE NOTE: Candy in the Egg Hunt may contain nuts! We doour best to avoid this, but we cannot guarantee it because even nut-freecandy MAY HAVE BEEN MADE on machines that previously processed candythat did contain nuts.

scheduling requirements for the Village Centre and volunteer staff, we are unableto provide a rain date for the egg hunt. Please call 703-759-4076 after 9:00 am onMarch 29th to verify the status of the event if you are concerned about cancellationdue to inclement weather.

The egg hunt includes over $8000 worth of gemstonesdonated by Adeler Jewelers, mixed with candy and stuffedinto 8,000 plastic eggs that will be scattered around theVillage Centre for children ages 1-10 to find.All Rides at own risk.

If you would like to know whatyour "gem" is, please go to

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jobs, including staffing an entrance, helping with set up and clean up the dayof the hunt, and other activities. If you are interested in helping with this fun,family-friendly event, please contact us at 703-759-4076 [email protected]. This is a terrific opportunity for Scout troops andstudents looking for community service opportunities!NO RAIN DATE: Due to the size of this ever-popular event, and to VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We can always use more volunteers to help with a range of

TICKETSTickets go on sale at 12:30Games and rides are from 1:30-4The egg hunt from 4:00-4:30

Thank You toOur Sponsors

• Jan & Dan Laytham• Village Green Day School• Loebig Chiropractic• Astro Events• Bob Nelson Realtor• Linda Thompson Realtor• Dr. Donna Greco, Dentist• The Old Brogue• S.A.B. Lawn and Landscapes• Capital Realty• Megawatts• Deli Italiano• Pat Nugent & Sons• Elan Magazine• Great Falls Eye Care• Stan Corey, CFP®, CPWA®

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$10 per childAges 1-10 and

Parents are freeDonations welcome...

Go on sale at: 12:30

EntranceToddlersNo Parents

1-2on greenwith rides

31st Annual Egg Hunt brought to you by Adeler Jewelersand the Great Falls Optimist Club at the Village Centre

31st Annual Egg Hunt brought to you by Adeler Jewelersand the Great Falls Optimist Club at the Village Centre


BirthstonesFrom Page 5

nation, and are said to guarantee health, wis-dom, wealth and success in love. Ruby is avariety of the gems species corundum. It isharder than any natural gemstone except dia-mond, which means a ruby is durable enoughfor everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is ex-tremely rare, and the color of the gem is mostimportant to its value.

August - PeridotTwo birthstones are available for August

birthdays: Peridot and Sardonyx.Peridot is said to host magical powers and

healing properties to protect against night-mares and to bring the wearer power,influence, and a wonderful year. As peridot isa gemstone that forms deep inside the Earthand brought to the surface by volcanoes, inHawaii, peridot symbolizes the tears of Pele,the goddess of fire and volcanoes. Today, mostof the peridot supply comes from Arizona;other sources are China, Myanmar, and Paki-stan.

SardonyxSardonyx is a form of onyx and is recog-

nized by its layers of reddish brown and whitebanding. It was popular with the ancientGreeks and Romans who carried into battletalismans of sardonyx engraved with images ofheroes such as Mars or Hercules, believing thatthis would bring courage and victory. Becauseof its attractive banding, sardonyx has longbeen used to fashion cameos (carved raisedfigures) and intaglios (the reverse of cameos).This gemstone is found throughout the world.

September - SapphireSapphire, the September birthstone, has

been popular since the Middle Ages and, ac-

See Bithstones, Page 10

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LET’S GET REAL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL LIFE.At United Capital, we are financial advisers united to improve

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Children’sSpring FestivalMarch 26 - 29, 2015We Need Your HelpStuffing Eggs Thursday

6:30-9:00pmRides, games, Etc

Sunday Approx. 12:00To 4:00pm

Egg Hunt 4:00pm

Hello AgainSpring Is Almost Here Again A Won-

derful Way To Celebrate Spring.We Hope To See You Often As We

Celebrate The Great Falls Optimist Club35th Year Of Opportunity Service ForYouth

Opportunity For All AgesOur Young Optimist Friends, Fami-

lies, volunteers And Optimist MembersAre Ready To Celebrate Spring On Sun-day March 29,2015.

We Hope That You WillCelebrate With Us.

We Start The Celebration At 6:30 To9:00 PM On Thursday.

Evening At The Great Falls GrangeThursday 3-26-2015**

If You Have Not Attended This Party.Stuffing Eggs

It Really Is Like A Happy Family PartyThat Ever One Enjoys.

Another Person Described As A PartyAt Each Table.

Included Will Include Young To Su-per Seniors Actually You Are All SuperPeople That I Believe Enjoy Being To-gether In Service.

We Are Proud To Introduce The Lan-gley Junior Octagon Optimist Club AndThey May Bring Some Friends = poten-tial Members They Will Also CelebrateSunday 3-29-2015 And Of Course OurAdult Friends Will Enjoy Participating AtThe Festival.(opportunity To Share AndLearn From Each Other)

There Will Be Refreshments ServedPlease Let Us Know That You Will Be

There So That We Will Have Chairs,tables, and Food Just Send An E-mailWith Name E Mail

What Are We Doing. we Are StuffingCandy Into. 8,000.

Plastic Egg Shells. We AppreciateYour Help And Truly Believe You WillEnjoy Participating (opportunity ToSee Friends Meet (New Ones)

Sunday 3-29-2015 9 to 5Please Let Us Know What Hours

Available. some PreparingSome Will Start Around 9:00am

Some Will End At 5:00pmYou Will Be Participating On The Of-

ficial Opening Of Spring In Great Falls,VA.

We Will Try To Keep You Posted OnWww.greatfallsoptimist.org

If Not Call 703-938-1609 Or Send E-m [email protected]

We May Cut A Ribbon And Blow AHorn & The Sun May Shine.

Share A Treasure With Someone ItWill Make Their Day Better And YoursToo.

Ps: If You Know A Veteran Or KnowOf One Would Like A Friendly YouthService Club Please Refer Them To TheGfoc Or Another Optimist Club. MostOptimist Clubs Has Veteran Members.

Trcook,presidentGreat Falls Optimist Club

Po Bx 223Great Falls Va 22066

Ph [email protected]


BirthstonesFrom Page8

cording to folklore, will protect your loved onesfrom envy and harm. Medieval clergy woresapphires to symbolize heaven, while common-ers thought the gem attracted heavenlyblessings. Blue sapphires range from very lightto very dark greenish or violetish blue, as wellas various shades of pure blue. The most prizedcolors are a medium to medium dark blue orslightly violetish blue.

October - Tourmalineand Opal

October is another month with two birth-stone choices - Tourmaline and Opal.

Tourmaline has become a favorite gemstoneamong jewelry designer, and gem collectorsthe world over. Since it is available in a widevariety of colors, it is ideally suited to almostanyone's taste.

Tourmaline also is known for displayingseveral colors in the same gemstone. These bi-color or tri-color gems are formed in manycombinations; gemstones with clear color dis-tinctions are highly prized. One multi-colorvariety is known as watermelon tourmaline,and features green, pink, and white colorsbands; to resemble its namesake, the gemstoneis cut into thin slices having a pink center,white ring, and green edge.

The name opal derives from the GreekOpallos, meaning "to see a change (of color)."Opals range in color from milky white to blackwith flashes of yellow, orange, green, red, andblue. An opal's beauty is the product of contrastbetween its color play and its background. Opalis a formation of non-crystalline silica gel thatseeped into crevices in the sedimentary strata.Through time and nature's heating and mold-ing processes, the gel hardened into the formof opals.

November - Topaz and CitrineTwo gems are appropriate for November

birthdays - Topaz and Citrine.Topaz is a gemstone available in a rich rain-

bow of colors. Prized for several thousandyears in antiquity, all yellow gems in antiquitywere called topaz. Often confused with citrinequartz (yellow) and smoky quartz (brown),quartz and topaz are separate and unrelatedmineral species. The most prized color of topazis called Imperial topaz after the Russian Czarsof the 1800s and features a magnificent orangebody color with pinkish undertones.

Citrine, the other birthstone for Novemberis known as the "healing quartz". This goldengemstone is said to support vitality and healthwhile encouraging and guiding hope, energyand warmth within the wearer. Citrine can befound in a variety of shades ranging from pas-tel yellow to dark brownish orange. It is one ofthe most affordable of gemstones and plenti-ful in nature.

December - Tanzanite,Zircon, and Turquoise

The three birthstones associated with De-cember are Tanzanite, Zircon, and Turquoise.

Discovered in the late 1960s in Tanzania,and found exclusively in this tiny area of theworld, tanzanite exhibits a rich violet-bluecolor for which the gemstone is treasured; of-ten it is heat-treated to achieve this color.Colors range from blue to purple, and tanzan-ites that are medium dark in tone, vivid insaturation, and slightly violet blue commandpremium prices.

Derived from the Arabic words zar and gun,meaning gold and color, zircon is found in awide range of colors such as: blue, yellow, or-ange, brown, green, colorless, and red (themost prized color). For many years colorlesszircon was used to imitate diamonds. Folk wis-dom grants zircon the power to relieve pain,whet the appetite, protect travelers from dis-ease and injury, to ensure a warm welcome,and to prevent nightmares guaranteeing adeep, tranquil sleep.

The name turquoise, from the French ex-pression Pierre tourques or Turkish stone,originated in the thirteenth century and de-scribes one of the oldest known gemstones.Turquoise varies in color from greenish blue,through robin's egg-blue, to sky blue shadesand its transparency ranges from translucent toopaque.

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