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Some people might argue that Easter, like many other holidays, has become too commercialized. Retail corporations use the occasion to advertise sales and discounts, while grocery stores fill their shelves with brightly packaged chocolate bunnies and marshmallow Peeps®. That isn’t the case, however, for the congregation at Oakton United Methodist Church (UMC). While many churches are of course celebrating the same holiday, Oakton UMC has developed a tradition that distinguishes it from other churches. In addition to ringing bells and singing hymns, the church will release at least 60 butterflies during its Easter services. “The butterflies symbolize the new life that we have with Jesus in our hearts,” Rev. Dawn-Marie Singleton, the church’s senior
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A close-up shot of a painted lady butterfly that will be released on Easter Sunday. Oakton United Methodist Church pastor Rev. DawnMarie Singleton prepares to release butterflies as part of the church’s 2015 Easter service. pastor, said. Singleton brought the butterfly release to Oakton UMC when she joined the church four years ago. She says she’s been doing the same celebration at different churches since she became a pas-
tor about 20 years ago. Singleton previously worked at Keezletown UMC near Harrisonburg, Aldersgate UMC in Chesapeake, and Trinity UMC in Alexandria, where she grew up. Oakton UMC ships caterpillars in from insect provider Insect Lore, which is based in Shafer, Calif., in early March. By the time Easter comes, the caterpillars have emerged from their cocoons, completing their metamorphosis process to become butterflies.
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Approximately 30 butterflies are released after each of Oakton UMC’s worship services, which occur at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. The congregation names one male and one female butterfly in each service. The children who attend the church come up with the names and the congregation votes for the final choices as a whole. Singleton says the insect offers an apt metaphor for Jesus’s resurrection, and the release captures the spirit of Easter, which roughly coincides each year with the begin-
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Football coaches from high schools and youth organizations across Northern Virginia gathered at Falls Church High School at 8:00 a.m. on the first day of spring break for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for a lesson in safety. FCPS teamed up with USA
It all started in Las Vegas. Michael Geraghty, CEO and co-founder of Virginia-based aerial photography company Rugged Sky Media, was in Sin City for the 2015 International Drone Conference and Expo (also known as InterDrone) when he met Adam Negron. Negron is a co-owner of the Drone Racers, which organizes and coordinates first person view (FPV) races, and he was running an underground race in Las Vegas. The two men struck up a conversation that led to Negron inviting Geraghty to the underground race, and from there, the idea of bringing drone racing to the Washington, D.C., area was born. “We got to see [a drone race] firsthand, and we fell in love with it,” Geraghty said. “We’d had some experience with them, we’d seen them built, and we’d seen them flown, but it wasn’t until we saw them racing that we really took an interest in it.” Because of that meeting last September, Drone Racers and Rugged Sky Media have teamed up to host the D.C. metropolitan area’s first annual FPV Drone Race and Floor Show. Scheduled to take place from 2:00 to 11:00 p.m. Apr. 2 at the Dulles SportsPlex in Sterling, Va., the event will feature two open registration races, one for individuals and one for teams, as well as a floor show with companies and retailers offering their
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The Washington, D.C., area will host its first ever drone race and floor show in Sterling on April 2.
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Football, the independent nonprofit that governs amateur football around the country, to host the 2016 Football Coaches Mega Clinic on Mar. 19. 14 Fairfax County high schools and 22 different youth club organizations from Fairfax County, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria and Prince William were represented at the instructional clinic. Though high school and college coaches offered presentations on fundamentals and technique, the clinic primarily focused on player safety and USA Football’s Heads Up program, which estab-
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Two Falls Church Jaguars players demonstrate a gator roll drill under instruction of former Westfield Bulldogs defensive coordinator Rob Everett for a tackling session during the 2016 FCPS/USA Football Coaches Mega Clinic.
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products or services, a demonstration area where attendees can look at drones up close, and a viewing experience for people who want to see what it’s like to be a drone racer. A relatively new phenomenon, drone racing takes technology more frequently associated with military operations and turns it into a sport. Racers, or pilots, wear goggles that use virtual reality technology to allow them to see what their drones see. They then use remote controls to navigate their drones, which can reach up to 80 miles per hour, through courses with obstacles and sharp turns. “It’s really hard to explain in words what the experience is like. The closest thing that I can associate with it is a personal experience of flying,” Geraghty said.
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After the butterfly release, the 11:00 a.m. service will conclude with an Easter egg hunt for children in fifth grade or younger. The music, butterfly release and egg hunt are all designed to create a festive, upbeat atmosphere to help congregation members renew or get in touch with their faith. “I think Easter is very exciting,” Singleton said. “It’s always one of those services that is filled with energy and enthusiasm and joy, and it’s a reminder that there is some hope in the world.”
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ning of spring, a season associated with rebirth and renewal. “Easter is the coming together of all the Christian faith for what we believe,” Oakton UMC organist Ben Paris added. “It’s almost more special than Christmas simply because of the fact that Christ rose, and that’s why we have our belief system.” Paris will play music throughout the morning, leading the congregation in singing Easter hymns, and the service will also feature the church’s choir.
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Fairfax County code compliance inspector charged with taking cash while on duty Fairfax County Police arrested a Fairfax County employee on March 22 after they say the code compliance inspector accepted cash while on a job site. Rakesh K. Kapoor, 54, of Manassas, was charged with felony Obtaining Money by False Pretense following an investigation which stemmed from him allegedly accepting cash for a transaction while working in the capacity as an inspector with the Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance. Kapoor was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where the warrant was served. The Fairfax County Department of Code Compliance does not accept cash payments. Anyone with information or who may have experienced a similar situation is asked to contact the Fairfax County Police Department at 703-691-2131.
Annandale man sentenced to 10 years for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl Ismael Antonio Mendez, 20, of Annandale, was sentenced March 18 to 10 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for sex trafficking of a minor. Mendez was also ordered to register as a sex offender upon release from prison.
Mendez pleaded guilty on Dec. 29, 2015. According to court documents, Mendez admitted that from at least November 2014 through February 2015, he and two adult co-conspirators recruited a 15-yearold girl to engage in commercial sex acts to pay off a debt that Mendez owed to one of the co-conspirators. The adults taught the girl how to prostitute, took photos of her to use in ads and created commercial sex ads that were posted on the Internet, he admitted. Mendez admitted that the co-conspirators knew that the girl was a minor and instructed her to lie about her age to customers. According to Mendez’s plea, over a three-month period, the co-conspirators traveled with the girl throughout Virginia, in New York and every state in between for the purposes of advertising and engaging the girl in commercial sex. Mendez admitted that during that time period, the defendants prostituted the girl every day, with an average of 10 to 12 customers a night until she earned enough to repay Mendez’s debt, at which point she was directed to leave the co-conspirators.
Fairfax woman sentenced for embezzling $653,000 from Virginia State Senator Richard Saslaw Linda Diane Wallis, aka Lynn Wallis Miller, 51, of Fairfax, was sentenced March 18 to 56 months in prison for her role in three fraud schemes totaling over $1.4 million in losses, including embezzling $653,000 from Virginia State Senator Richard Saslaw’s campaign fund. Wallis was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,429,599. “Those who abuse a position of public and private trust by engaging in sophisticated fraud schemes will be held accountable for their actions,” said Dana J. Boente, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “This prosecution should serve as a deterrent to anyone contemplating similar theft for their
own benefit.” Wallis pleaded guilty on Oct. 15, 2015. According to court documents, Wallis participated in three separate fraud schemes from in or around January 2013 through in or around February 2014. In the first scheme, Wallis, along with a co-conspirator, D.M., created two fraudulent companies, the first known as Federal Legal Associates, and the second was The Straile Group. Through various methods including fraudulent wire transfers and checks, Wallis caused approximately $368,400 in loss to Company A. The second scheme involved the embezzlement of approximately $653,000 from the campaign account of Senator Saslaw. From June 2013 to September 2014, Wallis served as the treasurer of the Saslaw for State Senate campaign. During that time, Wallis issued or caused to be issued, approximately 73 fraudulent checks from the Saslaw for State Senate campaign bank account, which totaled approximately $653,000. Wallis made the checks payable to the aforementioned Federal Legal Associates, The Straile Group, and herself. All of the checks were issued without knowledge or permission of Senator Saslaw or his campaign staff, and were deposited into accounts she independently controlled or that were jointly controlled with co-conspirator D.M. The third scheme involved misuse of funds from a charitable organization, of which Wallis was Executive Director, and coconspirator D.M., co-founded. The Community College Consortium on Autism and Intellectual Disabilities (CCCAID) claimed to provide assistance to community colleges for program development and implementation and information on the availability of resources for sustainability of programs. Wallis and D.M. marketed CCCAID as a non-profit entity, but they never applied for non-profit status for the organization. In April 2010, Wallis established CCCAID’s bank account, and between April 2010 and April 2013, community colleges located around the country contributed approximately $293,000
to CCCAID. Additionally, a Bulgarian businessman associated with co-conspirator D.M. donated $500,000 to CCCAID. The funds contributed to CCCAID were to be used to further the mission of the organization and not to enrich Wallis or co-conspirator D.M. Despite these restrictions, from April 2010 to August 2014, Wallis authorized approximately $482,000 in transfers from CCCAID’s account to other bank accounts Wallis and co-conspirator D.M. controlled. A significant percentage of the $482,000 CCCAID was used to pay Wallis’ and co-conspirator D.M.’s personal expenses, such as mortgage payments, expenses related to food and restaurants, merchandise purchases, and a vacation.
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Two local men cited after bringing guns to Dulles Airport Transportation Security Administration officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) prevented two local men from bringing semi-automatic handguns onto their flights on March 18th in two unrelated incidents. In the first, a Sterling resident was caught with an unloaded .9 mm gun along with two loaded magazines with 12 bullets in each. In the second incident, a Woodbridge resident also was stopped with an unloaded .9 mm gun along with 16 loose bullets. In each instance, the guns and ammunition were detected by TSA officers who were monitoring the x-ray machines at the checkpoints. Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Police responded to the checkpoints and cited both men on state weapons charges. There was no impact to airport operations. As a reminder, weapons—including firearms, firearm parts, ammunition and antique or realistic replica firearms—are not permitted in carry-on bags, even if an individual has a firearm permit. Travelers who bring firearms to the checkpoint are subject to possible criminal charges from law enforcement and civil penalties from TSA.
Passengers are permitted to travel with firearms in checked baggage if they are properly packaged and declared. Firearms must be unloaded, packed in a hardside case, locked, and packed separately from ammunition. Firearm possession laws vary by state and locality. Airlines may have additional requirements for traveling with firearms and ammunition.
Sterling man causes threevehicle crash while driving high on St. Patrick’s Day, say sheriff deputies A March 17 multi-vehicle crash landed one Sterling man in jail after deputies say he drove high, crashed into an SUV and fled the scene. Austin Lafever, 21, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office reported. Deputies say the 6:12 p.m. incident in Sterling happened when the driver of a 1998 Chevy Camaro, who was driving west on Route 7, veered off the road and into the median. The driver then overcorrected, veered back to the right and hit the back of a 2016 Ford Expedition that was stopped in a left turn lane near Loudoun Tech Drive in Sterling. The crash pushed the Expedition forward into a 2000 Cadillac Deville. The two occupants of the Camaro got out the vehicle and ran south after the crash, crossing the east lanes of Route 7. Deputies found the two in the area of Ridgetop Circle. Both were taken to the Lansdowne campus of Inova Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
U.S. Marshals annual program nabs 85 local area violent criminals For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Marshals Service
has conducted a high-impact national fugitive apprehension initiative focusing on the country’s most violent offenders. The six-week initiative (Operation VR12), resulted in the arrest of more than 85 fugitives, gang members, sex offenders and violent criminals in the Eastern District of Virginia. One notable arrest was Tyree McQueen, a.k.a. “Duke,” who was wanted by the City of Alexandria Police Department for malicious wounding by mob, aggravated assault, robbery and carjacking. McQueen and two other suspects are alleged to have attempted to carjack a pregnant woman at gunpoint on Dec. 22, 2015. It is purported that the pregnant woman was assaulted when she refused to give the suspects her car. As they were running from the scene, the suspects are alleged to have approached a second woman, pressed the muzzle of the gun on her cheek, and stole her car.
Maryland man tries to fly to Belgium with more than $44,000 cash U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Washington Dulles International Airport seized $44,922 March 20th from a Maryland man for violating federal currency reporting regulations. There is no limit to how much currency travelers can import or export; however federal law requires travelers to report to CBP amounts exceeding $10,000 in U.S. dollars or equivalent foreign currency. A man was boarding a flight to Belgium and was selected for questioning by CBP officers who were conducting an outbound enforcement operation on an international flight. The man completed a financial form, reporting $30,000 however; a total of $44,922 was discovered within two envelopes on his person. CBP officers seized the $44,922 and advised him how to petition for the return of the rest of the currency.
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PEOPLE AND PLACES 18 Earn Student Peace Award of Fairfax County
Students and groups from 22 local schools are Fairfax County Student Peace Award recipients for 2016. Each year, participating high schools choose one junior or senior or one student group active in promoting peace and/or removing the causes of conflict. The recipients were honored by Congressman Gerry Connolly and their names were entered into the Congressional Record March. 13. Award winners include the Anti-Bullying Committee at Cedar Lane School; Jieru Shi, senior at Chantilly High School; Smriti Subedi, senior at Herndon High School; Laith Abuhaija, senior at Islamic Saudi Academy; Renata Urbina De la Flor, senior at Lake Braddock Secondary School; Catherine White, senior at Langley High School; Cindy Le and Quan Lu, seniors at Robert E. Lee High School, Kenzie Hines, senior at James Madison High School; Doreen Ndizeye, senior at George C. Marshall High School; Michelle Ma, senior at McLean High School; Trevor Christensen, senior at Mount Vernon High School; Student contributors to The Mountain View Mirror, Mountain View High School; Stepping Stones Club, Oakton High School; Sara Hobbs, senior Quander Road School; Burke Centre Library Teen Advisory Board, Robinson Secondary School; Kyle Engelhardt, senior, South County High School; Aditi Takle, senior, South Lakes High School; Sam Laveson, senior, JEB Stuart High School; Kristin Myers, junior, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology; Bennett Shoop, senior, West Springfield High School; Logan Mannikko, senior, Westfield High School; and Daniel Kim, junior, W.T. Woodson High School.
Herndon Midshipman to serve aboard USS Lake Erie
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Nicholas Ransom from Herndon Navy Midshipman Nicholas Ransom from Herndon participated in the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) ship selection draft as a future member of the U.S. Navy’s Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) community. More than 280 midshipmen at 70 NROTC units around the country have selected to serve in the Navy as surface warfare officers. Each selecting midshipman is ranked according to grade point average, aptitude scores, and physical fitness. According to their rankings, each midshipman provided their preference of ship or homeport to the junior officer detailer at the Navy Personnel Command in Millington, Tenn. If these preferences were available, they were assigned as requested. “The ship selection process decides the next couple years of my life,” said Ransom. “It is where the last four years of work pay off.” Ransom, a 2012 Chantilly High School graduate, has selected to serve aboard the USS Lake Erie (CG 70). Ransom is majoring in civil engineering while attending North Carolina State University. Upon graduation, he will receive a commission as an ensign and report aboard Lake Erie as a SWO. The midshipmen’s selection of their ship is not only a milestone for them but also an important day for the ships in the fleet. Not only do the midshipmen choose where they are going to start their Naval career, but the ship they choose will also gain a motivated, eager, young of-
ficer to help lead and improve an already great team. “This is an exciting day,” said Rear Adm. Stephen C. Evans, commander, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC), which oversees the NROTC program. “We have some of the finest talent in our nation and we have the opportunity to marry them up with some of our finest teams in our fleet.” “I wouldn’t trade what I have learned in this unit for any other option of entering the military,” said Ransom. “I have learned how to better my public speaking skills. I have become much better at thinking on my feet and managing my time efficiently. I have learned how my actions can affect the rest of the battalion. This has taught me how to hold myself accountable. The battalion has prepared my bearing, knowledge and physical fitness for the fleet.”
Local Students Receive Academic Honors at St. Mary’s College Two students from Northern Virginia have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester at St. Mary’s College. Michaela Gaughan of Oak Hill and Kathleen Donahue of Vienna were named to the list. Gaughan is a junior majoring in Political Science. Donahue is a junior majoring in Business Administration. To earn academic honors at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have at least 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C.
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Marymount Student a Finalist in Design Competition Marymount University graduate student Gabrielle Mariotti was one of seven finalists in the 2016 Bienenstock Interior Design Competition for her work on a day spa specializing in treatment for multiple sclerosis patients. “It’s very exciting and satisfying,” said Mariotti, a McLean native. “I am half-way through my design studies, so this has definitely given me some validation that I’m on the right path and that I can be a highly achieving designer if I keep pushing myself in school and eventually in the workplace.” Mariotti earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from George Mason University. She chose Marymount’s interior design graduate program because she wanted to combine her creative
FA IRFA X C O UNT Y T IMES and artistic side with the skills she learned from studying business. “I’m in my fourth semester at Marymount now, and I couldn’t be more sure of my decision to study interior design here,” she said. Douglas Seidler, chair of the Department of Interior Design, said it’s rewarding to see students take risks and go beyond what they’re asked to do in the studio and enter competitions like this. “It’s good for them to see that the work they’re doing is competitive at the national level,” Seidler added. “Gabby is very talented and has an incredible work ethic. I’m excited to see where she’s going with her career.”
Reston Citizens Association Announces 2015 Citizen of the Year The annual Reston Citizen of the Year Award traditionally honors an individual who has contributed to the quality of life in Reston, helped others in need and acted with the goals of Reston in mind, without thought of personal benefit or recognition. This year, the Reston Citizens Association (RCA) is proud to announce that the 2015 Reston Citizen of the Year will be awarded to the supporters of Rescue Reston, a grassroots organization comprising thousands of Restonians who came together to defend Reston National Golf Course as open green space and succeeded in doing so after mounting a long and resolute public campaign and legal battle. “Typically, RCA has awarded the honor to an individual from Reston, but chose Rescue Reston for 2015 because it greatly represents the things that make Reston very unique –- strong community involvement and passion for core founding principles such as preserving open green space and having ample recreational facilities within the community,” said Sridhar Ganesan, president, RCA. “Thousands of citizens united behind the Rescue Reston cause which resulted in a great public common good for Reston. Being an association of, by and for the citizens, RCA is proud to honor this organization that represents a citizen-led movement,” he said. The Rescue Reston community will be honored at the annual RCA Award Ceremony April 24 at 6 p.m. The award ceremony is open to the public at no cost, and will be held starting at 6 p.m. at the Reston Community Center’s Community Room, 2310 Colts Neck Rd. in Reston. After the ceremony, light refreshments will be served.
Area Students Celebrate Bank Day to Win Scholarship Dollars
High school seniors from eight different area schools spend the day shadowing bankers at Burke & Herbert Bank last week. They are competing to win up to $7,500 to fund their education from the Virginia Banker’s Association. Micala Gimenez, Osbourn Park HS, Manassas; CaiLynn Birts, Mt. Vernon HS, Alexandria; Nisan Shretha, Hayfield HS, Alexan-
In Memoriam - Joseph Rudolph Annibale Joseph Rudolph Annibale, 86, died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 from heart failure. A longtime resident of Fairfax, Virginia Joe raised his family and spent the majority of his career working for the Naval Sea Systems Command, “NAVSEA” in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia. He was a talented naval architect and draftsman that loved solving problems, engineering, and designing the Navy’s ships, submarines, and their combat systems. He retired from the U.S. Naval Civil Service in 1993 and enjoyed sixteen more wonderful years with his beloved wife, Ingrid, before she passed away. Joe, the only child of Jenny and Domenico Annibale, was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 15, 1929. Due to economic difficulties in the ensuing years caused by the Great Depression, Joe was raised in an orphanage in New York until he was 16 years old. He went on to complete his high school degree and served in the Army Air Corps; servicing the aircraft which took part in the Berlin Airlift during the winter of 1948-1949. After his honorable discharge from the Air Corps he studied drafting and was a ship building apprentice. Joe was a “self-made” man and overcame many obstacles in life by always cultivating a “spirit” of adventure; he was a self-learner and was able to excel in anything he put his mind to accomplishing. Joe made a lasting impression on everyone he met with his keen sense of humor, charm, mischief, and zest for life. His greatest love was his wife, Ingrid, an immigrant from Germany, whom he married 1963. Joe will forever be loved by those of us that he left behind. He is survived by his three sons, Marcus, Anthony, and Curtis and six beautiful grandchildren (Joe, James, Sarah, Sofia, Marco, and Zoë). He will also be missed by the many friends he touched that we now consider family. We will miss the laughter and joy that he brought into our lives, and we are comforted to know he is at rest, forever with his wife, Ingrid. A Memorial Service will be held at Demaine Funeral Home, 10565 Main St. Fairfax, VA and details provided to family and friends. Following the memorial service, Joe’s ashes will be buried next to Ingrid’s at St. Mary’s Historic Cemetery, 5612 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039.
dria; CEO E. Hunt Burke; Olivia Ireland, West Potomac HS, Alexandria; Jordan Randle, St. Agnes/ St. Stephens School, Alexandria; Yasmin Azam Robinson Secondary, Fairfax; Melisa Dag, Lake Braddock Secondary, Burke; and Doriana Lichter, W.T. Woodson HS, Fairfax.
Arbor Day Foundation Names Herndon Tree City USA Herndon was named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Herndon achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program’s four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. “Tree City USA communities see the impact an urban forest has in a community first hand,” said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. “Additionally, recognition brings residents together and creates a sense of community price, whether it’s through volunteer engagement or public education.” More information on the program is available at arborday.org/ TreeCityUSA.
Alumni of Basis.ed Reunite Alumni of BASIS.ed reunited at Tysons Sheraton Premiere to meet and greet potential students of Tysons Corner’s first Pre-K-12th grade school, BASIS Independent McLean. BASIS.ed alumni students came from Yale University, Princeton University, Cornell University, Brown University, Duke University and more. Alumni included Joyce Cao, 2014 graduate, attends Cornell University; Yorick Oden-Plants, 2015 graduate, attends College of William & Mary; Charles Huang, 2015 graduate, attends Duke University; Sophie Sandweiss, 2015
Page A-3 graduate, attends Brown University; Sydney Dorman, 2015 graduate, attends Haverford College; Tristan Schradar, 2014 graduate, attends Princeton University; Sydney Hecht, 2015 graduate, attends College of William & Mary; Will Kelly, 2015 graduate, attends Princeton University; Anthony DeFilippis, 2014 graduate, attends Virginia Tech; Anne Zlatow, 2014 graduate, attends Yale University and Basis Independent McLean head of school, Sean Aiken, top right.
Fairfax Local Enjoys Las Vegas Trip
Last week the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor Authority’s Las Vegas Host Committee and the Las Vegas News Bureau found Dan Evans, Fairfax, enjoying a trip with his friend, Mike Cordlingley. Dan and Mike traveled to Las Vegas to enjoy the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Cordingley, Las Vegas showgirl Jen Johnson, Las Vegas Host Committee Chairman Oscar Goodman, Las Vegas Showgirl Porsha Viger and Fairfax local Dan Evans, enjoy basketball viewing parties inside the Westgate Las Vegas.
Win $500 in Book Festival Poster Contest Fall for the Book, a book festival that takes place on the National Mall each fall, turns 18 years old this year, and to celebrate, the staff is hosting a poster contest for the 2016 festival. The grand prize-winning poster will be a cornerstone of the upcoming festival’s annual marketing campaign and will be seen by thousands. The artist will be awarded $500 for their design. Entries must be postmarked by April 15. For information on guidelines, please visit www.fallforthebook.org. Entries must include the artist’s name, address, phone number and valid e-mail address on the back of each poster. Only original artwork will be considered. Please do not use copyrighted images or materials. Submissions should be mailed to: Fall for the Book Festival, English
Department – MS3E4, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030. The festival planners seek a full-color poster that celebrates the interaction between readers and writers, and calls people’s attention to the festival’s September dates; however, there are two additional requirements this year: the tagline “Read On” and please, no leaves! The poster will be printed in the summer and distributed throughout the capital region. Entries will be judged by the festival staff. Entries should appear in the same form as the final artwork—hard copy; hiresolution electronic files will be necessary for reproduction of the winning poster. Please contact Kara Oakleaf at 703-993-3986 or festivalmanager@ fallforthebook.org with any questions. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Cindy Klink at 703-5302826 or e-mail cklink@nvcc.edu.
Register for Summer Session at Northern Virginia Community College Registration begins March 29 for Northern Virginia Community College’s summer session. Students must register by 11:59 p.m. on the day before a session begins. Classes in the 12-week session begin May 16 and end Aug. 7. NOVA also offers two six-week sessions during the summer, starting May 16 and June 28. Students may register 24 hours a day online at www.nvcc.edu. For personal help, visit a campus in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield or Woodbridge during regular business hours. Students can register early to lock in their classes without paying tuition until April 25. Starting April 25, tuition is due by 5 p.m. on the next business day after enrolling. College students home for the summer can earn NOVA credits that transfer to their four-year residential colleges. Most colleges and universities accept NOVA credits but students should consult their residential college before registering.
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DRONES Continued from Page A-1 Drone racing has started to gain popularity over the past couple of years. July 2015 marked the launch of the Drone Racing League (DRL), which “combines worldclass pilots, iconic locations, and proprietary technology to create engaging drone racing content with mass appeal”, according to the organization’s website. DRL has planned a race series that started with a preseason in Yonkers, N.Y., and qualifying rounds in Miami, Fla., at the end of February before culminating in a world championship later this year. 2015 also saw the first U.S. National Drone Racing Championships at the California State Fair in Sacramento, Calif., and the 2016 Official World Drone Racing Championships will be held in October in Kualoa Ranch, Hawaii. The winners of Drone Racers and Rugged Sky Media’s Race X on Apr. 2 will qualify for a spot in the 2016 U.S. National Drone Racing Championships, which take place in early August in New York City and offers $50,000 in cash and prizes. The national championship winner will then compete for $200,000 at the world championships in Hawaii. “This is a sport, if you will, that’s quickly not only gripping the nation, but it’s gripping the world,” Geraghty said. Still, drone racing remains relatively niche compared to other
sports, such as automobile racing, due to the novelty of the technology as well as political and public wariness of drones. The U.S. is only just starting to explore civilian usage of drones, according to Geraghty, but they have a wide range of potential applications, from delivering pizza or monitoring agricultural crops to conducting medical operations and assisting in rescue efforts during natural disasters. Many people, however, have expressed fears that drones could be used for more nefarious purposes. For example, a drone with a camera could raise privacy concerns if someone used it to look in another person’s house. “The truth is the technology to really do those things that people are talking about, it’s not there,” Geraghty said. “There’s a potential for bad use with drones, but the same potential exists in any technology that we have today. In the right hands, they can be used for really good things.” In addition to providing a venue for pilots to compete each other and for companies to show off their wares, the FPV Drone and Floor Race has been designed to raise public awareness of what drones are actually like and what they can do. Organizations like the D.C. Drone Users Group, a local community for both amateur and professional users, will be on hand to answer questions, and visitors can learn about the technology behind drones and how to build them from experts in the field. Though tickets for the event cost $8 online or $10 at the door,
the races are open to anyone who registers. “We wanted to open this up to the public and really get them involved with it so they can see firsthand exactly what goes on,” Geraghty said. “We’re hoping that this will spawn not only an interest in, but also a more open mind towards drones and drone racing.” Safety also tends to be a top concern when it comes to dealing with drones. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines suggest that individuals using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for recreational purposes keep their craft under 55 pounds and fly below 400 feet in the air while remaining clear of obstacles. Drone Racers and Rugged Sky Media are taking all possible safety precautions for the race and show, Geraghty says. Nets will separate spectators from the races and demonstrations, and security guards will be posted around the arena to stop people from coming onto the racing field. Ultimately, everyone involved wants the FPV Race and Floor Show to be the best possible showcase of drone racing and technology. They even invited FAA, local government and Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) to attend, though they don’t know whether any of them will show up yet. “It’s a fun, exciting atmosphere that we’re trying to foster here that gets people to be part of an exciting, emerging sport and technology,” Geraghty said.
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PIZZA Continued from Page A-1 when Dave Baer and Dave Wood decided to open a pizza joint using that same build-your-own approach, they knew they had to somehow make their business stand out its likeminded competitors. That’s how the two ex-Dominos franchise owners came up with Firenza, a pizza store that will celebrate the first-year anniversary of its grand opening in April. “We really enjoy making great pizza,” Baer said while sitting at a table in Firenza’s original Fairfax location. “We wanted to be different and unique and a little more authentic.” Baer and Wood owned and operated 17 different Dominos franchises scattered throughout Northern Virginia for roughly 30 years before selling the franchises in 2012. Though they’ve dabbled in other pursuits since retiring from
Dominos, including sandwiches, yogurt and ice cream, it turns out that pizza is their passion. However, they were eager to deviate from the heavily standardized and branded approach of Dominos. After exploring different options and looking at restaurant trends, they developed the idea for a create-your-own-pizza restaurant that would emphasize freshness and accessibility. They started with the dough, consulting with chefs and bakers to create a crust that’s crispy on the outside and soft at the center. Firenza workers toss and form the dough for each pizza by hand, rather than using a mechanical flattener, and the whole process takes place in front of a glass window so that customers can see their food come together. “I think our dough is what makes our pizza what it is,” said
Luis Rodriguez, who joined Firenza when it had a soft opening on Mar. 13, 2015 and now manages its Fairfax branch. “It tastes so good, and I feel like our dough is definitely different from any other pizza place.” All ingredients, from its sauce and cheese to the tomatoes and produce, are as fresh as possible, and Baer says his and Wood’s history with Dominos gave them insight into how they can create the best possible pizza. “We wanted to go for the highest quality, cleanest ingredients we could,” he said. Some tweaks have been made since the restaurant first opened, as they fine-tuned the dough, custom-built salads and the seasoning for their oven-roasted chicken wings, but for the most part, Firenza has stayed true to Baer and Wood’s original vision.
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Ind. Fairfax County high schools have also researching and keeping track of injuries for as many as 20 years. “That’s invaluable,” Hallenbeck said of the data that FCPS has collected. “It’s one thing if USA Football says [something]… but it’s even better when the communities have their own data and they’re seeing their own results, so that’s incredibly powerful.” Hallenbeck delivered a presentation titled “Where We Are Headed” to the 150 coaches at the instructional clinic that explained the goals of Heads Up and addressed various questions facing football as a sport. According to Hallenbeck, youth football participation has declined by 4 percent in the last five years, but he noted that other sports have also seen declines and cautioned against attributing that trend entirely to concerns about concussions. While a cultural emphasis on sports specialization and general economic challenges both affect youth participation in football, anxieties over the risk of injuries play an understandable role in determining which sports parents might want their children to play. Concussions frequently dominate headlines when it comes to football, but while that conversation is important, so is raising awareness about other conditions, such as heat stroke and sudden cardiac arrest, both of which cause more deaths than concussions, Hallenbeck says. USA Football’s data shows that there have been 47 deaths related to high school football in the last three years, and there’s a much higher risk of injury at the high school level than in youth football. Educating and training coaches to take safer approaches to training and to recognize symptoms of problems like concussions, heat stroke and sudden
cardiac arrest is key to protecting players. All coaches involved in the Heads Up program are required to pass an online certification course. “Coaches today, if they don’t realize that they have to take a safer approach and a smarter approach to the game, then they probably shouldn’t be on the field,” Hallenbeck said. To enforce safety standards, each youth organization participating in Heads Up includes a player safety coach who ensures that the program has been properly implemented. USA Football is currently testing a program in 10 youth leagues around the country where every head coach will receive training to act as a player safety coach, an approach that would ultimately be preferable to having a separate coach who has to oversee all teams within a league. “It’ll probably quadruple the number of trainings we do now, but it’ll really make for a better youth football environment if we can pull that off,” Hallenbeck said. The bulk of the FCPS/USA Football Coaches Mega Clinic consisted of instructional clinics led by high school and college coaches that focused on different skills or positions, including wide receivers, defensive line running fundamentals and quarterback passing fundamentals. Rob Everett, who was hired as the defensive coordinator at Bridgewater College in January and previously worked at Robert E. Lee and Westfield High Schools, demonstrated tackling drills. His presentation emphasized the importance of planning and teamwork, and he showed how, if players use their shoulder instead of putting their head across to tackle, they protect their head while also gaining better leverage on the ball carrier. “I hope from a tackling standpoint that coaches realize that you don’t have to continually bang into each other to become efficient tacklers,” Everett said. “There are ways to do it in non-contact ways and ways to put your players in safe positions on the field and they can still become better football players [and] better tacklers.” Youth organizations play a crucial role in teaching players proper technique so that they can carry those lessons and habits through to high school. Jeremie Greer coaches the Alexandria Titans, a youth flag and tackle program in Alexandria. Calling the Mega Clinic a good opportunity for coaches to learn from each other, Greer says that the Titans coaches attempt to control the playing environment as much as they can. For instance, kids start off practicing tackles against the air or with pads before progressing to a game situation, and they get matched up according to size and skill level. “Those are a lot of the adjustments that we make for younger kids, because we don’t want kids to get discouraged early on and then not play anymore,” Greer said. “We want them to be successful and enjoy it so they’ll continue to play.”
Continued from Page A-1 lished standard protocol regarding safety, certification and injury response. “We’re trying to use our local high school and college coaches to educate and assist the youth club coaches in their football training,” USA Football regional master trainer and former Annandale High School head coach Dirk Adams said. “[We’re] trying to make them better football coaches in terms of fundamental skills so they can make the game safer.” Created in 2012 by USA Football CEO and executive director Scott Hallenbeck, Heads Up offers a coach certification course and teaches concussion recognition and response, heat and hydration protocols, proper equipment fitting, and safer but equally effective playing techniques. Heads Up was originally geared toward youth football as USA Football sought to implement safer practices for younger players first. Since the program started, it has been adopted by nearly 70 percent of all youth clubs across the U.S., according to Hallenbeck. However, it’s important to establish a sense of continuity when it comes to player development, so the organization has started high schools to adopt Heads Up as well, which can be a daunting task given all of the school, local and state authorities who need to be involved. Fairfax County became the first jurisdiction in the country to test the Heads Up program at the high school level in 2013. The county was an ideal pilot location, because USA Football had headquarters in the area that was known as Tysons Corner from 2005 to 2010 before the organization moved to Indianapolis,
NOTICE OF PROPOSED REAL PROPERTY TAX INCREASE The Town of Herndon, Virginia, proposes to increase property tax levies. 1. Assessment Increase: Total assessed value of real property, excluding additional assessments due to new construction or improvements to property, exceeds last year’s total assessed value of real property by 1.04 percent. 2. Lowered Rate Necessary to Offset Increased Assessment: The tax rate which would levy the same amount of real estate tax as last year, when multiplied by the new total assessed value of real estate with the exclusions mentioned in Section 58.1-3321(A), Code of Virginia, would be $0.2647 per $100 of assessed value. This rate will be known as the “lowered [equalized] tax rate.” The current real estate tax rate is $0.2650 per $100 of assessed value. 3. Effective Levy Increase: The Town Manager is proposing to recommend retaining the current tax rate of $0.2650 per $100 of assessed value. The difference between the lowered [equalized] tax rate (as described in paragraph 2 above) and the proposed tax rate would be $0.0003 per $100, or 0.11 percent. This difference will be known as the “proposed effective tax levy increase.” Individual property taxes may, however, increase or decrease at a percentage greater than or less than the above percentage. 4. Proposed Total Budget Increase: Based on the proposed real property tax rate and changes in other revenues and financing sources, the total budget of the Town of Herndon, Virginia, which includes the budgets for the General Fund, the Water and Sewer Fund, the Chestnut Grove Cemetery Fund, the Golf Course Fund, the Downtown Parking Enterprise Fund and the Capital Projects Fund, will be 11.4 percent more than last year’s original budget. The percentage increase is related to proposed increases in governmental and enterprise funds capital improvement projects and enterprise fund debt service. Public hearings on the real property tax rate and budget will be held on April 12 and April 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., in the Herndon Council Chambers Building, located at 765 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia. People having an interest in the above are invited to attend and to state their opinions. ___________________________ Viki L. Wellershaus, Town Clerk
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The U.S. Supreme Court: All Lives Matter THE LEGAL EDGE by PAUL
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Supreme Court nominees’ lives matter. After the violent deaths of several black men, a protest movement arose using those two last words. The Republican refusal to hold hearings and vote for current U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Merrick Garland is not on the same level of significance as the deaths of human beings, but it is outrageous nonetheless. The political vitriol that has effectively plagued our country since tea party Republicans were elected has now stepped into an arena that simply cannot be justified. The president of the United States has done his job – he has nominated a replacement to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the recent death of Justice Antonin Scalia. But the U.S. Senate is not doing its job. That body is required to hold hearings on the nomination and then vote on the president’s nominee. The Republicans’ failure to act is not only reprehensible; it is without justification in either common sense or precedent. Republicans claim that they want to wait until after the election in November to allow the new president to choose the nominee, thus giving the “people” a voice in the decision. This president was elected and has approximately 25 percent of his current term remaining. The people elected him. The argument is not the same as it would have been if Justice Scalia passed this coming October. Presidents are elected to fouryear terms, not three. When the American people voted in 2012, they gave President Obama the right – as it is stated in the Constitution – to nominate a replacement for the vacancy on the Supreme Court. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “Give the people a voice.” But in refusing to consider the president’s Supreme Court nominee, he silences the one voice the people have already chosen. Republicans are not trying to give
people a voice. They are instead practicing petty partisan politics and ripping off taxpayers by choosing not to do their jobs. The Republican claim that there is precedent for their failure to act would almost be funny, were it not so outrageous. Senate Majority Leader McConnell created a fictional rule (“the Biden rule”), citing a comment made by then-Judiciary Chairman Joe Biden in 1992, when George H.W. Bush was president. Biden’s floor speech on June 25, 1992, more than three months later in that year’s election cycle than it is now, is not in any world analogous to the circumstances that exist now, yet Republicans offer it as a precedent. (A precedent is an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances.) At the time of Biden’s speech, there was no Supreme Court vacancy to fill. There was no nominee to consider. Yet, we are now being told there is a “rule” where none existed. The “rule” was created as a smokescreen to justify blatant political partisanship. The Senate has never voted on, much less adopted a rule to delay the consideration of a nominee until after an election. Biden did not argue for a delay if a vacancy were to surface, until the next president began his term, as McConnell is doing. Biden said that if a vacancy were to develop, if a Justice were to resign, the nomination process should be put off until after the election, which was on Nov. 3, 1992. Based on Biden’s comments, it is clear he would not have objected if Bush nominated someone the day after election day, giving the Senate more than two and a half months to vote on confirmation. The core issue here is not about the nominee. Judge Garland may well be an excellent candidate, and he may not. However, that is for the Senate to decide by taking a vote. The issue is about the process. The Republican mindset here is simply wrong, and it denies the American people their constitutional right to the full effect
of their government; namely, the benefit of a Supreme Court operating at full strength and capable of deciding the issues of the day. The current eight-justice array means the possibility of 4-4 decisions. This array risks the delay or even the denial of finality in matters of extreme importance to those involved, to those who might be affected in the future who would rely on the law and to the American people who have a right to have laws established. The Republican thinking on this matter is warped and is a huge gamble. With their party in shambles, the thinking nonetheless appears to be that a Republican candidate will win the election and that the Senate will maintain its majority, thus allowing the eventual ascension of a conservative justice to the Supreme Court bench. The obstructionist strategy of refusing hearings and a vote on this nominee is most likely going to alienate voters, resulting in the loss of the Republicans’ current Senate majority. Republicans do have some leverage now. They can try to force a more moderate replacement for Justice Scalia. But they may not have that power in a few months. If Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders wins the presidency in November, either can choose a justice who is considerably more liberal than Garland. The new host of “The Daily Show,” comedian, former radio host and actor Trevor Noah, recently mocked Republicans for what he called “this nonsense” and offered that Mitch McConnell “seems like a bit of a dick, just in principle, not as a person.” Indeed. Judge Merrick Garland, having been offered the highest honor any judge could imagine, is on the best high of his life, celebrating, glowing, feeling as good as anyone has ever felt. Then McConnell calls him and tells him to forget it. Totally classless. Good call, Trevor. What makes this situation all the more heinous is that it apparently is the voice of a few senators in leadership positions, along with
their no-backbone followers, that are in control. Numerous prominent conservatives, including some who served under or were nominated by President George W. Bush, have publicly expressed support for Judge Garland’s nomination and have called for hearings and a vote. Former President George W. Bush’s Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said it best: [I]nstead of simply refusing to act, I urge Senate Republicans, when prepared, to provide a hearing and floor vote.… With due respect to my fellow Republicans, this is not only about allowing American voters to express their will. Many voters are truly uninformed about the role or work of the Supreme Court, and relatively few will cast their vote based on a presidential nominee’s views of the court… However, instead of simply refusing to act, I urge Senate Republicans, when prepared, to provide a hearing and floor vote. The president has nominated someone who is capable of doing the job by virtue of intellect, education and experience. Judge Garland has a reputation for integrity and likely has the character to withstand the scrutiny that comes with the confirmation process. So if Republican senators were to oppose his nomination it would legitimately be based on ideology or the manner in which the nominee will discharge his oath as a federal judge” (USA Today, 3/16/16). The obstructionist Republican strategy we are regretfully having to watch is highly likely to backfire, with the result that the next Supreme Court Justice, if not Judge Garland, will most probably prove to be much more liberal. Paul A. Samakow is a Personal Injury attorney and author, headquartered in Tysons Corner and Wheaton, Md. He has been practicing since 1980. His book “The 8 Critical Things Your Auto Accident Attorney Won’t Tell You” can be downloaded for free on his website: http://www.samakowlaw.com/book.
This Could Truly Be Your Last Diet reals, muffins, cakes, pastries, pasta, pizza, rice, corn - very much like the North American diet - causes the pancreas to produce an overabundance of insulin, which stays in the system and puts the blood sugar level in a negative balance.” An overproduction of insulin may lead to hypoglycemia or low glycemia, which in turn may induce constant sugar cravings and weight gain. One of insulin’s primary functions is to regulate blood sugar levels, however, it is also the hormone that facilitates the transport of fat (triglycerides) into the fat cells. Even worse, it “locks” the fat into the fat cell, preventing it from being used as a source of energy. Now, because the blood sugar has dropped (and we can’t access the fat as a fuel source) it creates ‘sugar cravings,’ and the vicious cycle begins again. In other words, an over abundance of insulin can cause weight gain. Dieters working with a coach and following Dr. Tien’s protocol have seen an average weight loss of 2-4 pounds per week. Through 4 Phases, dieters will burn body fat, rest and reset the pancreas, and learn how to eat to avoid future weight gain. To find more about the program, register to attend a free workshop by going to: http://www.idealbodywellness.com.
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TERESA MICHELI To lose weight, one must consume fewer calories than are expected. However, to specifically target fat loss other factors must be taken into consideration along with a maintenance program, which is completely different than the interventional program. The body has four compartments of energy from which it draws its metabolic needs: blood glucose, glycogen (stored glucose), muscle, and fat. The body draws on these reserves in a very specific order. First, the body burns the glucose in the blood and then reaches the glycogen reserves. Once the glycogen is exhausted, then and only then, will the body start burning muscle and fat compartments. If one replenishes the glycogen, the fat burning stops until it is once again depleted. Insulin and glucagon, two master metabolic hormones, mediate how the body shifts from one compartment of energy to the next. A medically designed weight loss program developed over 25 years ago in France by Dr. Tran Tien results in rapid fat loss while sparing the lean body mass. Dr. Tien studied the science of a protein-based diet under George Blackburn, MD of the Harvard School of Medicine. According to Dr. Tran Tien, “The cause of many weight issues in a modern society is insulin dysfunction. A diet grossly disproportionate in its share of saturated fats and sugars, such as in breads, ce-
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Does Donald Trump truly LETTERS TO THE EDITOR believe Islam hates America? “I think Islam hates us,” said GOP front runner Donald Trump during a recent interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper. This is such a false accusation coming from someone who is aiming to “Make America Great Again!” As a matter of fact, Islam requires a Muslim’s loyalty and obedience to their respective country of residence. As stated in the Holy Qu’ran “...obey those in authority from among you”
(4:60). Prophet Muhammad also stated on several occasions, “Love of one’s country is a part of faith.” As an Ahmadi Muslim American, it is incomprehensible for me to hate America when love for this nation is intertwined as part of my identity. New research by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding also shows that the more religious a Muslim is, the more
patriotic he/she is likely to be. This rejects the notion of “hate” against America as described by Donald Trump. If Donald Trump really wishes to “Make America Great Again!”, then he must not make such divisive comments about a religion that is aiming to unite against extremism and radicalization. Arsalan Ahmad K han Woodbridge
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Over-proportionally taxing Fairfax County’s aging population; fair or not? Are you at least 50 years old? Do you plan to live here at least 10 more years? You’re part of an increasing population happening now through 2030. • The age 50+ population increasing 19% • The age 65+ population increasing 51% • The age 70+ population increasing 55 % Because of this trend, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors created and passed the 50+ Community Action Plan in 2014. What does this have to do with the budget? The current proposed budget of $3.99 billion includes a proposed 4¢ increase in the Real Estate Tax Rate on top of an average increase in residential assessments countywide of 1.64%. The typical household tax bill will increase $304 in the FY 2017. Re-
tirees did not get an increase in their Social Security or government pensions this year and are on track to not get an increase again next year. However, their Medicare and health insurance rates increased this year resulting in a net loss of monthly income. Next year retirees may again have a net loss of monthly income if health care increases and pensions don’t. Fairfax County must consider future reductions of county income from real estate taxes if seniors can’t afford to pay their taxes. Can and should Fairfax County dedicate almost 60%, and increasing every year, of the county budget to a section of the budget that predominately affects just over a quarter of the households in the county? A 3% increase ($54.75million) in the transfer this year to the school budget makes that 52.2% of the county budget, but that doesn’t
include the other indirect school expenditures like School Resource Officers, Crossing Guards, School Nurses, and the debt service to pay interest on the bonds sold to build or renovate school buildings and athletic fields. With the indirect expenses, the transfer of tax money to the school budget is almost 60% of the county’s total budget. The county’s budget is not sustainable with 60% and increasing for the school budget that primarily serves a quarter of the county’s households. This will become a problem with the huge increase of the over 50 population and their ability to pay their real estate tax. There will also be changes and increases in service needs affecting future budgets for this growing section of the county population. Johna Gagnon Franconia
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Cooking class highlights modular home’s custom kitchen design n nOpen House Tour
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11 guests gathered around a 4 by 12 foot food prep island, which is surfaced in a fine Italian marble. In full view are a pork roast, fresh tomatoes, basil and other herbs, newly rolled-dough and a pasta maker, plus the chef’s hand-printed cookbook. The large open room includes a view of the breakfast room and budding garden beyond. A family room with coffered ceiling and patio-access is off to the right. Chef Luca Tinti, a rising star in culinary circles, is holding a class on how to prepare a full menu ranging from Parmesan flan to herb-crusted pork to biscotti. He is the featured talent at Foresteria Villa Cerna in Tuscany’s Chianti district, a spot Trip Advisor ranks as one of Italy’s top culinary destinations. He’s also engaged to Claudia Tersio, sister of the home’s owner Rita Tersio. “We just wanted to welcome Luca to the family, and share some of his five-star recipes with neighbors” Rita Tersio said, “But we also responded to several people who wanted to see just how customized a kitchen designed from a modular construction process can be.” Rita Tersio with husband Marcelo Dobrauchi operates Terranova Construction K&B in Tysons Corner. It has been a principal as one of northern Virginia’s more prolific home remodeling shops since the late 1990s. As a rule, the couple concentrates on remodeling solutions in conventionally constructed “stick-built” homes. But in 2003 on a business trip in Pennsylvania they witnessed a pre-constructed home component being whisked through the air on crane and decided to investigate current technologies in the modular home sector. “It was obvious from what we saw that a modular home is more solidly constructed than a house built by traditional methods,” Rita said. “We decided to become more familiar with the current practices. As builders, we wanted to know how effectively a home coming out of this process could be customized.” One thing led to another and last year the couple purchased a half acre lot in Vienna, which soon became the site of the 4,200 square foot two-level modular home the couple had shepherded from rough sketches to the finely detailed residence they now oc-
cupy. The home was onsite—finished—in about three months. “A fascinating learning experience,” she commented. “Interestingly, there’s nothing about this house that isn’t comparable to a custom-built home in every respect. The differences arising from the modular home process are all advantages: you can have a fully finished house on your site in a few months, and for about 15 percent less than the cost of building the same house through conventional methods.” Meanwhile, back at the cooking class, Chef Luca is putting the new kitchen through paces: “This space was obviously designed for serious cooking. For instance, there are sources of water in all the right places,” he said, pointing to the pot-filler behind the gas range, the sink on the food prep island and the bow-shaped farm sink on a parallel wall. “Then there’s a professional caliber gas range. Several ovens. Pull-out spice racks. It’s not merely an exceptionally well-organized plan; it also provides work stations for a whole range of steps necessary for sophisticated cooking.” The food prep island (which doubles as a three-stool dining counter) is perfectly positioned to support work triangles formed by perpendicular counter surfaces on either side of an archway which, in turn, segues to the butler’s pantry and formal dining room beyond. It’s a plan that allows one dish to marinate, while another is being sautéed on the gas range, and a third is in the warming oven. As a chef, Tinti is also keen on considerations that put all the necessary tools at his fingertips. “I can swivel in one direction and find cooking utensils, specially-sized pots and pans, and mixing bowls in custom-designed drawers” he said. “In the pantry, there’s a special cubby for the pasta-maker. There’s even a case for cookbooks built into the island.” None of this praise is a surprise to Dobrauchi, who is a seasoned kitchen designer locally renowned for beautifully-articulated interiors built-around wellintegrated work triangles. Still, the ease of realizing this kitchen’s lovely finish work did come as something of a revelation. “My experience in designing this house may be somewhat like that of a playwright who is so close to every detail of his work that he’s completely forgotten about the audience until opening night,” he said. “Suddenly people are excited about effects they are seeing for the first time, and all I can say is—Yes, that’s the reaction I intended to inspire.”
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The island provides a food prep sink and shelves for cookbooks. In total, the kitchen is 320 square feet. There’s a butler’s pantry through the door that segues to a formal dining room.
PHOTO COURTESY TERRANOVE K&B
Chef Luca Tinti, a rising star in Tuscan culinary circles, taught a well-attended cooking class in the Tersio-Dobrauchi’s Vienna home last month. That said, Dobrauchi is equally enthused about the home’s master bathroom, formal dining room—and the old-world elegance of the spacious family room. “The modular home design process can remove a lot of drudgery because you have the option to work with pre-existing templates,” he said. “On the other hand, there’s nothing you can’t adapt to your requirements, and this allows the homeowner to concentrate on
interior design, which is the arena where they really get to express themselves.” The Tersio-Doubachi home will be open to the public on April 16 and April 30. For information: 703/7610604, or www.terranovackb.com John Byrd (byrdmatx@gmail. com or www.HomeFrontsNews. com) has been writing about home improvement for 30 years.
PHOTO COURTESY TERRANOVE K&B
The cook’s work triangle was configured to facilitate interaction between the food prep island, the gas range and stacked ovens (right), and the refrigerator/ freezer.
New software helps builders streamline process n nApps improve
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Pictured, the BuilderTREND app.
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Let’s face it: having work done on your new or existing home can be a wonderfully exciting headache. All the decisions, trim choices and deadlines can make your home dream a reality drain. New interactive software can help. BuilderTREND is a novel construction management system that has the potential to change the way builders and remodelers do business and interact with their clients. This web and mobile-based tool combines a variety of functions into an easy-to-use interface. It has all the features of a project management (PM) software with the added customer relationship management (CRM) features,
making it a novel and transparent way to interface with customers. The dual functionality of PM and CRM, combined with features that are specific to the industry, make it ideal for builders and contractors of a variety of sizes. Product selection, daily photo updates, order changes and other versatile tool elements allow deployment of solutions that solve the day-to-day communication interface between builders and clients. BuilderTREND makes regular updates for the client easy to access and automated. Choosing cabinets from your phone? Point and click. Want to see construction progress? Open the photo folder. Several up-and-coming builders have recently installed BuilderTREND and employed it in their projects with excellent results. According to Chris Schuck, Vice President of Operations at
Tatari Construction, “BuilderTREND has made our teams’ dayto-day interactions and activities much more efficient. It facilitates my being able to have a global view of our various projects, and enables our customers to also see our progress on a day-to-day basis. BuilderTREND has been really easy to get up and running, and integrates with our various devices really easily.” Schuck states that employees and customers have given it rave reviews so far. Homeowners options have never been more varied. The arduous process of a remodel, a new home, or a simple home addition could be eased with this new software. A seamless, integrated, high transparency system like BuilderTREND affords the homeowner a greater and more immediate say in their home construction process.
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Fairfax County is known for a lot of great things, but fluffy organic soil isn’t one of them. Our famous shrink-swell Marine clay presents more “swell” problems than its name lets on. Luckily, homeowners who desire a lovely lawn can get their soil tested locally at a low cost. Why test soil? A soil test can provide information on the proper amount of nutrients to apply to your lawn, garden and other areas of your landscape. Soil testing helps determine when and how much lime and fertilizer to apply, which helps to save money and prevent runoff. It’s also used to diagnose deficiencies in lawns that are growing poorly. Amy Ordonez of the Fairfax County division of Virginia Cooperative Extension explained the importance of having a sound fertilization program. “Soil testing provides the pH level and an estimate of the plant’s primary available nutrient levels in the soil. These are essential tools to discover what your lawn needs,” she said. In Virginia, chances are that most soil tests will show a need to apply lime to raise the pH. In order to achieve the best results, homeowners will need to carefully follow the directions, and apply the recommended
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Soil testing may improve the quality of your lawn. lime in accordance with the application rate at the right time of year. A lower pH level can be due to a number of reasons like construction to your home or other structures that may be new or under renovation. Having a low or high pH level can affect the green value of your lawn. Most lawns tend to grow best between a pH level of 5.5 through 7.5. Find out what your lawn’s pH level is by collecting seven to 10 random samples at least 3 inches deep in various spots in your lawn.
After soil samples have been collected, mix all the samples together in a bucket to get an even analysis of the lawn’s nutrient level. Fairfax County Extension Service has a program where homeowners can mail soil samples to be examined for a small fee of $10. Soil test sample boxes and instructions should be available at all branches of the Fairfax County Public Library as well as at Fairfax County Cooperative Extension and the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District offices.
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By Times Staff The general public is invited to join the Ayr Hill Garden Club (AHGC) during the Town of Vienna’s annual “Walk On the Hill” in the Windover Heights Historic District, at 307 Windover Avenue for their “Step Into History; A Small Standard Flower Show” on Sunday, April 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. Rain or shine. Fairfax County residents are invited to celebrate spring and Vienna’s history by taking a leisurely stroll touring the Historical District. The AHGC Flower Show, featuring floral designs, horticulture and educational exhibits, will be located at the home of one of their members at 307 Windover
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Homeowner plus remodeler: A re n nPhased-in long
term improvements suit retiree’s vision and budget By John Byrd SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home improvements can come in many sizes: life-changing or a necessary, comprehensive makeover, or something to please the grandkids. There are no limits to what may motivate the desire for change; to walk around one’s house is to perceive what might be expanded or renovated; re-patterned or converted. The larger problem is a practical one: how to easily and affordably implement the evolving list of desired improvements—especially in light of known difficulties in securing a satisfactory outcome for even a basic household repair. It’s heartening, then, to talk with Mike and Sandy Nusbaum, retired empty-nesters who—about every two years for over decade— have executed mid- to large- scale renovations to their 30 year old south Alexandria residence. Plainly the Nusbaums like their house, a circa-1980s Colonial-style home where they raised three children. While somewhat space-constrained at its original 2,100 square feet, the structure’s setting adjacent to a generous woodland set-aside and minutes from historic Old Town make it hard to beat. As retirement neared however, the couple began cautiously reassessing their home’s basic assets, even briefly contemplating a move to a bigger place. “Realistically, you have to consider whether the next house will actually improve your quality of life,” Sandy Nusbaum said, recalling her thoughts of 12 years back. “When we looked at the alternatives… we realized there were only a few things about our house that we didn’t like.” And so it began. Plans for incremental changes. Kitchen and screen porch. New family room
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In phase two, Foster extended the family room and added a deck for an open air grill. The solution greatly improved circulation at social gatherings. and deck. Basement. Enlarged garage... And a new relationship, with 30-year veteran remodeler David Foster, principal of Foster Remodeling Solutions. “We met some homeowners at a local home show who raved about David,” Sandy recalled. “His integrity… the conveniences offered through his company’s show room. It’s more than proven out. David has a low-key style,
but a strong service orientation that helps us make informed decisions.” Looking back, while the remodeler’s fresh design and floor plan ideas were critical, the Nusbaum’s also appreciated his clearly-stated, ever-reliable cost projections. “We were on the cusp of retirement and didn’t want debt. Our first thought was to make targeted
improvements to the kitchen while keeping our options open for the larger family entertainment suite we might undertake as we assessed the budget issue.” Foster was not only supportive of the initiative, but—as the Nusbausm’s learned — considers “phased remodeling” an integral part of his company’s service. “I grew up in Fairfax County and have learned my business by
helping homeowners find a process that will work for them over the long term,” he said. “Being a trusted resource is essential to how we operate.” Once work began, the Nusbaums particularly noted the foresight Foster brings to each improvement. “Ten years ago, we wanted the rooms extending from the kitchen to function better as a
place for entertainment. We had a small dining room that wasn’t being used much. The back rooms were dark,” Nusbaum recalled. In short order, the wall between the kitchen and dining room disappeared—replaced by a three-stool Silestone counter that has become the couple’s primary kitchen gathering area.The surface was also positioned as a serving station to the new elevated 16 by
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Foster created a second garage bay by building a wing off the side elevation. There’s also space for garden tools in a side-facing shed. The Nusbaums can now keep their cars in the garage.
Foster Remodeling replaced the kitchen/living room divider wall with a dining counter/ serving station inviting light from three directions; maple cabinets and Silestone quartz surfaces provide a tonal and textural contrast. 16 foot screened porch (now accessible from a double slider) that is a much-used fair-weather dining spot. A new window over the kitchen sink adds natural light and lovely view of the backyard. Shaker-style furniture lends the dining area an understated formality. “When you walk from the kitchen to the screen porch, it feels like you’re walking in the air through the trees,” Sandy said. “This gave us a wonderful re-discovery of our beautiful setting.” With such new vistas on the horizon, it wasn’t long before the Nusbaums began planning an extension of the rear family room, an open-air grilling deck and a pathway that permits children, grandchildren and guests to circulate freely through a now wideranging suite of rooms used for social gatherings.
Though only 150 square feet, the new family room allows for a better furniture configuration and directs thru-traffic away from key activity zones. A course of divided-light windows with “eyebrows” provides vivid sightlines to the wooded setting, “It was at this point that we started having holiday gatherings for up to thirty,” Sandy said. Which led to the third phase: transform the 800 square foot lower level into an exercise room that doubles as a guest suite. Here a comfortable Murphy bed folds out of a discrete closet as needed. There’s now a full bath, and builtin serving station with refrigerator and microwave. The Nusbaums refer to it as “the family suite”. Finally, just last year, Foster created a second bay for the garage by building a wing off the side elevation. The new construction is
supplemented by a garden shed accessed from the yard. The contents—pruning tools, mower—freed up floor space in the garage, which now (for the first time) has room for something special: two cars. “What we really appreciate about Foster is there are no bad surprises,” Mike Nusbaum reflected. “And frequently there are good ones. Last year, for, instance, he repaired a window that was out of warranty and didn’t charge us. That kind of service encourages you to think ahead.” Foster Remodeling Solutions periodically offers workshops on home remodeling topics. For Information call: 703/550-1371, or www.fosterremodeling.com John Byrd (byrdmatx@gmail. com or www.HomeFrontsNews. com) has been writing about home improvement for 30 years.
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Linden and tilia and beech, oh my! n nRooting for your
trees
By Hannah Menchhoff FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES
It goes without saying that trees are important. Just from simply an environmental standpoint, they regulate the climate, reduce storm water runoff and control air pollution. Trees create the air we breathe. We “wood” hardly survive without them. Okay, puns are done. When planting a tree, how much did you really think about it before hand? If you have never planted a tree, it might be overwhelming to think about all the tree options and then go shopping. Jay Banks, the President of Trees Virginia, Virginia’s Urban Forest Council, says most importantly, do not treat a trip to the nursery as a kid in a candy store or going to the grocery store hungry. “You should have a game plan before you purchase a tree. I like to think of a tree as being forever. Before you plant your house on your lot, you do a lot of research, you look at architects, you look at engineers, you look at soil scientists so your house doesn’t sink away, you do a lot of due diligence in selecting how your house is going to be planted,” he said. “I think you should probably apply kind of the same game plan in planting a tree. And that means you should evaluate your site, just to see exactly what you are dealing with. So that you can make the selections fit. The old adage ‘right tree, right place.’” In evaluating your site you can look at any number of things like windiness of the area, if there are any underground or over ground utilities or even if you are trying to block or create a view. “A number of factors should be considered before you buy that tree…” Banks explained. “So knowing a lot of that information then is the time to start making your selection, once you know what you’re dealing with. So if you need something for a shady, wet spot or a sunny, dry spot, those are things
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Before buying and planting a tree, a site evaluation may be worthwhile. that you can take with you to the nursery in selecting a tree and talking to a professional there.” Banks emphasizes these site evaluations because trees should be a long term investment. You don’t want to have to plant a tree, just to be forced to cut it down in the years to come. “It’s so important to do that site evaluation. I’ve seen far too many ill planted trees and now I’ve got to remove them because it’s encroaching on my driveway, it’s too close to the patio, the pool,” he said. “If we had done
a little bit better planning upfront, the tree would have done a better place and more of an asset to the property than a liability to the property. And that’s what we want you to have.” With that in mind, Banks also recommends seeking professional advice. He suggests going to a reputable nursery or looking for a certified arborist. If you are looking for a tree starting point, Banks prefers native trees. Although, he doesn’t support giving out a list of good trees for a general region, because
of site specific matters, they are good to look into. Also, they don’t have to be your sole options. “I don’t want to play down any particular tree because each tree has it’s attributes that may be beneficial to that particular site. I always prefer and this is a personal preference, I like native trees because it does help with our pollinators, our birds, our insects, all those things,” he said. “I prefer those, but they are not always suitable for every site. Because sometimes we heavily manipulate a landscape so that now you are
trying to plant a tree in the middle of a patio, or something that is not conducive to a specific type of tree, so you are limiting your options.” One landscaping example he described was with the Dogwood, which is popular probably due to it’s state tree status. Dogwoods, he said, “are typically sited incorrectly and planted under full sun.” They actually should be planted as an understory tree; they want shade. When they are not, they start to suffer under the sun’s heat. With proper work before planting,
this could be avoided. “What I would emphasize is really do that research before you settle on the tree, that you are going to make a permanent resident of your property. I can’t stress that enough,” Banks said. Suggested websites: §§ Goodtreecare.com: to look for help in selecting an arborist in your area §§ Treesaregood.com: for consumer information on tree care and benefits §§ treesvirginia.org: Virginia’s Urban Forest Council website
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West Broad high rise now open
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The interior of an apartment of the new West Broad complex.
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BLVD Luxury Apartment Building celebrates grand opening n nReston apartment
building open for new residents By Bonnie Stephens FAIRFAX COUNTY TIMES
The first residential building at Reston Station, adjacent to the Wiehle-Reston East Metro, welcomed visitors to its Grand Opening on March 8. The BLVD Luxury Apartments, a Comstock Partners community, held a celebration that evening, treating prospective residents to music, appetizers, stunning interior designs and sunset tours. BLVD, a LEED® Silver Certified building, features 450 apartments and is the first building to open at Reston Station. Coming soon to Reston Station will be a 16-story office building, a hotel, and a Founding Farmers restaurant. Rents will range from about $1,900 a
month for a BLVD studio apartment, up to $3,000 or more for a three-bedroom plus den model. There are a number of floorplans available, and features offered include: stainless steel appliances, hardwood laminate flooring, quartz countertops and other high-end finishes in all units. Round the clock concierge service will be available, as well as a business center, storage, fitness and yoga room. One interesting feature at BLVD is the unexpected ninth floor “skypark” with a manicured lawn and a pavilion, almost like a walk in the clouds. At the penthouse level, residents will find a pool, media lounge, fire pit and glasslined entertaining space with a view. Just outside the apartment building sits the Urban Pop at Reston Station, a collection of hand-selected vendors from the region’s best emerging designers, artisans and musicians, as well as exclusive national retailers. Starting in April, Reston foodies will get their weekly organic fix at the Wednesday farmers market located right
on the lively urban space. Hip eateries, boutiques, micro-bars, and up-and-coming performers will define a place to drop-in and hang out into the night. Living in a new community with a great Metro location can prove to be a budgeting struggle. As with many new multifamily construction units in Fairfax County, BLVD offers a set aside to accommodate the county’s work force. 88 units are designated as “workforce housing,” affordable on a sliding scale to some households earning less than the area median income for the Washington DC metropolitan area. This workforce housing program will attract applicants working in nearby county facilities, teachers, firefighters, employees of local businesses, and other qualified households. The project was developed by Comstock Partners through a Public/Private Partnership with Fairfax County. Reston Station is a first-class transit-oriented development, honoring the amenity-rich, pedestrian-friendly environment upon which Reston Town Center was founded.
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from the big city. We’ve got everything: washers and dryers in every apartment, a bike repair shop, yoga classes, and just one block away, we’ve got a local Farmer’s market here every Saturday.” Youngblood mentioned that there will be a Metro bus route to connect residents with an easy commute. She also stated that although the building just opened, it is becoming very popular and already boasts a 15 percent lease rate. West Broad will feature a 61,000 square foot Harris Teeter grocery store, opening summer 2016, conveniently located within the building, along with 2,300 square feet of additional ground floor retail. With the integration of underground parking for both retail customers and residents, West Broad provides an attractive streetscape that will enliven pedestrian activity along West Broad Street. The interior design of the community integrates contemporary and traditional styles by Hartman Design Group. Indoor and outdoor spaces are connected through a color palette of green, red, and neutrals. Located in a well-established, walkable neighborhood in the Little City region of Falls Church, West Broad offers easy access to shopping, dining, recreational and entertainment options. The neighborhood offers beautiful parks, baseball fields and a community center while the Washington and Old Dominion Trail provides biking and running paths a half a mile away from the community. “West Broad is more than an apartment community - it’s a destination,” Stephanie Williams, president of Bozzuto Management Company, said. “We are excited to offer a new living experience to an existing community where residents enjoy the city life with the distinctive small town charm that Falls Church offers. The first-rate amenities and services at West Broad will truly allow residents to experience an extraordinary sense of home and community.”
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A buyer’s secret: Renovation financing n nA strategy for
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It’s springtime, so that means the northern Virginia housing market is heating up again. Ask someone who has attended an open house in the past couple of weekends, or even put in an unsuccessful offer to purchase a property, and they will likely tell you that it is crowded out there. If you have a house to sell before you can buy your next home, you can get squeezed out of this market altogether since many sellers will pass on an offer that is contingent on your home selling. What can help you avoid this pitfall if you do have to sell your home? The answer: renovation. Not just as in renovate your current home to avoid the buying/selling altogether, but look at the homes for sale that are being passed over because they need updating. These homes may have been on the market for a while since they don’t offer all the bells and whistles of newer homes, and
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Tasting DC’s food trucks Taste of DC presents Taste on Wheels, what they are calling the largest outdoor brunch event in the District of Columbia. On March 27 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. try brunch items from over 15 area food trucks. There will be live entertainment all day and over 50 beer and wine options to make your day that much better. The event will be located at The Yards, 1300 1st St SE, Washington, DC. For more information and tickets, http://www. thetasteofdc.org/tasteonwheels.php?aff=home
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Even if you don’t recognize the name Charlie Puth, you’ve likely heard his music. The singer stormed onto the music scene last March 2015 in his Wiz Khalifa collaboration “See You Again,” which served as a commemoration for the late Paul Walker at the end of “Furious 7.” “See You Again” topped the Billboard 100 for 12 straight weeks and is currently tied for the longest running rap song in the number one position with Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” Puth’s debut album “Nine Track Mind” was released in late January and he is currently on his first tour. His show at U Street Music Hall on April 1, along with every other venue, is completely sold out. So if you are missing this one, calm your nerves, he will also be performing at Nationals Park at the end of July. So, okay, what makes him so different than any other rising pop phenomenon? Ultimately, the number of conversations I have had with pop singers is fairly low, but his fascination with music production would seem to be different. Puth told Zach Sang on his radio show last summer that he just wants to the kind of work that Ryan Tedder and Max Martin do. He also really wants you to know that he’s the one writing the songs on his album. “When people hear this album, I want them to hear how genuine it is. It was actually produced by me and a couple of good friends of mine. It came straight out of my laptop, while I was travelling around the world on promo tour, I was producing out these songs and some of these ideas, some of which didn’t make the record, but all these 12 did,” he said. “I just want them hear that, I’m not being like paid to sing any of these or anything like that. These are all real life experience stuff coming straight from my heart.” Just looking at “See You Again” for example, even though it was written for Walker and another friend of Puth’s also killed in a car accident, Puth wanted to give listeners the opportunity to attach their own stories to it. Puth, who graduated from the Berklee College of Music in 2013, studied music production. He also has a background in classical and jazz music. Based on this information, I thought pop music seemed liked a surprising and too simple of a musical outlet. “I think pop music reaches some more people; it’s more universal, more people can understand it. It would be great if just as many people understood jazz, but that’s how it is now,” he explained. “Jazz used to be you know used to be pop music and pop music is what it is right now, in 2016 obviously. What interests me about pop music is how the simplest form of it can be so beautiful at the same time.” So simplicity was the reason in a way. He was
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Singer-songwriter-producer, Charlie Puth. ultimately impressed by the contrast. Puth continued, “I remember studying Bill Evans in 2001, he’s a jazz piano player, and also buying going to record store and buying ‘Celebrity’ by *NSYNC and hearing ‘Pop,’ the title track off the album and just being so floored by Justin Timberlake beat-boxing; it was insane. It was like three chords and then what I was studying at school had many chords. I was like wow this was in a simpler form and it’s reaching more people, I wonder, and this is what I was thinking back then and I’m still trying to figure out how to do it: how can I take what I learned in conservatory, all this knowledge that I have, and dilute it just enough but not so much that it fades away, just throw it in there a little bit, and kind of educate people in some way while they listen to pop music. Because that’s what Gershwin did when he wrote ‘Rhapsody in Blue,’ he tricked people into liking this new genre of jazz, it was technically B-flat major in a jazz format, but it marked it as a classical piece, but he tricked people into liking it. That’s what, so when you here songs on my album, there’s a little bit more chord changes and melodic structure in the song.” So “Nine Track Mind” actually says a lot about the singer. He likes music, obviously, but the album shows off his interest in varying musical styles from pop to rhythm and blues to hip hop. Puth also has perfect pitch. He told the Independent earlier this year that when he hears a note, he can play it back immediately. So I kept thinking, wouldn’t that make performing live a bit difficult,
also I should never be singing in the front row of one of his concerts. “I love my fans and I love it when they sing along, but I can’t help it when they’re all singing different pitches. In their mind that sounds correct. It’s touching and it motivates me to make more music, hearing them sing along,” he said. “…It’s like a heavy light switch for me, I really have to turn that part of my brain off and force it to go dark for a second because I’ll actually mess up because I’ll be hearing the notes of maybe a couple thousand screaming girls are singing.” As fans still get to know him, the singer owes much of his career launch to “See You Again.” He and Khalifa performed the song on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and on awards shows like the Billboard Music Awards. They were even nominated for a Golden Globe this year. Now that Puth is on tour, it probably worked out that Khalifa was with him in the beginning. “Well what’s crazy, as I’m talking to you, a year ago I met him for the first time, a year ago today. We were rehearsing for the Jimmy Fallon show. Wiz is part of the reason I’m more of a relaxed artist, I should have phrased that better,” Puth laughed. “… His presence I mean. His aura is very relaxing. I used to get very nervous before I go on stage and he would be like ‘bro, just chill out.’ He became a good friend of mine and we’re still good friends. I can’t wait to do another song with him.”
Playing the Bard n nAmerican Shakespeare Center’s “Julius
Caesar” and “The Importance of Being Earnest” play The Alden By Keith Loria SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater fans are in for a real treat as not one, but two classic staged productions will be performed at The Alden in McLean next week, as the noted American Shakespeare Center performs “Julius Caesar” and “The Importance of Being Earnest.” The infamous Bard’s play, “Ceasar,” takes place on March 29, while Oscar Wilde’s comic gem, “Earnest,” is performed the following night, March 30. Both shows begin with live music at 7 p.m., with the performances starting at 7:30 p.m. The interesting thing about the ASC productions is that for audiences who attend both performances, they will see the same set of actors shift into completely different registers, as all perform in both plays. Tim Sailer, who plays Cassius in “Julius Caesar” and John Worthing in “The Importance of Being Earnest,” said he’s used to juggling different plays and songs for repertory. “I’m used to it, and I love the variety of the plays we are doing this year. It’s never a dull moment,” he said. “Acting in repertory is like cooking. If I’m making spaghetti, I won’t accidentally start making grilled cheese. It’s still cooking, but both meals require different preparation and ingredients. It’s the same way with these two plays.” “Julius Caesar” is considered one of Shakespeare’s best-known works and offers a dazzling thrill ride of betrayal, violence and perhaps most surprisingly, love.
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Chamber Music at The Barns joins with a Wolf Trap Opera Alum who has become one of the world’s most elegant, exciting and acclaimed Rossini tenors. Join him for an intimate recital. 7:30 p.m., $35, The Barns of Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road Vienna. www.wolftrap.org/tickets.
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL: FAMILY DAY
The National Building Museum in Washington DC, is free and open to the public this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Why not celebrate the nation’s capital with a day of hands-on activities and games focused on parks, planning, landscape design, and architecture. Free. http://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/family-day-presented-with-the-national-building-museum/
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Enjoy live music from different genres and Virginia made wine. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Free, The Winery at Bull Run, 15950 Lee Highway, Centreville. 703-815-2233. www.wineryatbullrun.com.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Little Hands on the Farm Join us in the Visitors Center to learn about farm animals and chores and enjoy a story, craft or game. Two different sessions depending on age. $8 per child. Pre-paid reservations are required and adults must attend class with a child. Call 703-437-9101 for more information or register at http://tinyurl.com/ littlefarmhands. Amphibians After Dark Assist Riverbend Park naturalists with a calling amphibian survey. Learn how to identify frogs and toads by their calls as we explore pools and ponds. This program runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is for participants age 7 to adult. The cost is $8 per person. Children must be accompanied by an adult registered in the program. Riverbend Park, 8700 Potomac Hills St., Great Falls. For more information, call 703-759-9018. Register at http://tinyurl.com/hwhqylr.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Financial Planning Consultations
Certified financial planners from Quantis Wealth Manangement will provide free 20-minute one-on-one consultations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chantilly Regional Library, 4000 Stringfellow Rd., Chantilly. Please contact Melinda via e-mail at melinda@quantiswm.com or call 703462-9643 to make an appointment. Guided Tours of Historic RatcliffeAllison House, oldest house in down-
town Fairfax, to view architectural changes and learn about residents’ lives, Saturdays through Oct. 31. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Ratcliffe-Allison House, 10386 Main St., Fairfax. 703385-8414. Biscuit Comes to Barnes and Noble
Join Barnes and Noble for a special story time with Biscuit. Meet and greet with Biscuit will follow story time. 2 p.m. Barnes and Noble Tysons Corner Center, 7851L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. For more information call 703-506-6756. Dog and Cat Adoption, offering spayed or neutered pets. Noon to 3 p.m. Fees apply. Seven Corners PetSmart, 6100 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. 703295-3647 or www.lostdogrescue.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Easter Sunday Mimosa and Pastry Bar, join us with the family on Easter
Sunday as we offer our Mimosa and Pastry Bar with various pastries basked by
Drivers and Volunteers Needed The Shepherd’s Center of McLean, Arlington and Falls Church needs drivers to transport people to and from medical and therapy appointments, the pharmacy and grocery store. Volunteers willing to visit homebound individuals and make phone calls to those unable to leave their homes are also requested. No longterm commitment is required and you volunteer only when your schedule permits. For more information please call 703-506-2199 or e-mail info@ scmafc.org. Haven Seeks Volunteers Haven of Northern Virginia offers training to people interested in providing support to the bereaved and seriously ill. A 30-hour training period is required. To become a Haven volunteer, please call Haven for orientation at 703-9417000. Drugs: Costs and Consequences A national touring exhibit developed by the DEA and the DEA Educational
Foundation, formally known as Target America, will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday through Sept. 16. In this interactive exploration of the effects of drugs on both individual and society, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the history and current science behind drug law enforcements, drug prevention and drug treatment specific to Loudoun County and surrounding Northern Virginia communities. 750 Miller Dr., SE, Suite F-1, Leesburg. For more information visit www.drugexhibit.org.
local bake shops. Mimosas are charged by the glass. No reservations required. Paradise Springs Winery, 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. 703-830-9463. Gunston Hall Conversations, George Mason’s family, friends and servants discuss politics, play games and perform domestic skills in 18th-Century Virginia, Noon to 4 p.m., $10/adults, $8/seniors over 60, $5/children 6 to 18, Free/children 6 and younger, Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. www.gunstonhall.org. Cat Adoption, offering spayed or neutered cats. 1 to 4 p.m. Fees apply. PetSmart, 11860 Spectrum Center, Reston. 703-295-3647 or http://lostdogrescue.org/animals-for-adoption/ all-cats.
Vienna Elementary PTA “Run for Fun” Walk, run or race through the neighbor-
hoods of Vienna while helping to support activities and improvements at Vienna Elementary. Start times will be 8:10 a.m. for the 1-mile race and 8:35 a.m. for the 5K. Registration is now open at www.vienna5krun.org and early registration is $25 per person until April 17 for adults, $15 for children. Sponsorship packages are available. For more information visit www.vienna5krun.org or call Brian Griepentrog at 703-282-0084.
Little Acorns – Winter Preschoolers age two to three and their accompanying adult begin sharing nature’s wonders in this interactive class at Hidden Oaks Nature Center with finger plays, stories, activities, and outdoor exploration. The 45-minute classes begin at 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. The topic this week is Rockin’ with Rocks. The cost is $6 per child. Call 703-941-1065 for more information. To register visit http://tinyurl.com/zm8xeql. NARFE Luncheon NARFE Dulles Chapter Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Speaker will be Christopher Krell who will discuss financial planning. The luncheon will be held at Amphora Diner, 1151 Elden St., Herndon.
TUESDAY, MARCH 29 Stories from Strawberry Park, enjoy a live interactive performance taught by a group of unique storytellers (held inside through April in the Angelika Film Center), 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., The Mosaic, 2910 District Ave., Fairfax. http://mosaicdistrict.com.
McLean Rotary Club Luncheon
Members of the community are invited to join the women and men of the Rotary Club of McLean for our weekly luncheon meeting and meal. Noon. Fellowship Hall of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean. The Rotary Club of McLean is a service club actively involved in the McLean Community and in international areas related to our community. E-mail mcleanrotary.va@ gmail.com to RSVP. For additional information view our webpage at www. mcleanrotary.org.
Whole Foods Vienna Supports Local Charities As part of their community
THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Lunafest is a fundraising film festival hosted by Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities. VIP reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Showing at 7:30 p.m. $25 per person for general admission, $55 for VIP tickets. Angelika Film Center, 2911 District Ave., Fairfax. All proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and Girls on the Run of NoVA. Purchase tickets at http://bit. ly/1XImqm1. Game Night at Barnes & Noble Bring your friends and grab a snack from the café and get ready for some fun. Every Thursday this month at 7 p.m. for a different featured board game. Ages 18 and up. Barnes & Noble Tysons Corner Center, 7851L Tysons Corner Center, McLean. For more information visit http://stores.barnesandnoble.com/ store/2238.
Volunteers Needed to Clean Up Virginia Battlefields and Historic Sites
Virginia volunteers will team up with the Civil War Trust to help clean and restore 21 landmarks as part of Park Day, a nationwide effort that includes more than 125 historic sites in 29 states. Thousands of volunteers will gather at sites across the country as Park Day celebrates its 20th year April 2. Volunteers are encouraged to contact the individual site. For a complete list of participating Park Day sites, visit Civilwar.org/parkday. Volunteers can participate in Park Day online using #ParkDay2016.
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giving days, 5 percent of the day’s net sales will be donated to The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna in partnership with the Committee for Helping Others. 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Whole Foods Market, 143 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Living Free Support Groups at Jubilee Christian Center of Fairfax will cover “Stepping into Freedom,” “Concerned Persons Group” (for families and friends of addicts, “Understanding and Overcoming Depression,” “The Image of God in You,” and “Handling Loss and Grief.” The support groups will meet Wednesday at 7:15 p.m. and Sundays at 10:10 a.m. Free. Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Rd., Fairfax. For information or to register call 703-383-1170, visit www. jccag.org or visit livingfree@jccag.org.
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Send community calendar notices at least two weeks prior to your event to ffxtimesevents@ gmail.com. Please limit submissions to event name, date, time, cost, address and contact information. Events are listed on a spaceavailable basis. CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Artful Living: Seeing the Beauty Within Fairfax-based non-profit, Our
Daily Bread, Inc. is seeks submissions of art works by artists throughout the Washington, D.C. Metro area for its 2nd annual juried art show and community event. Proceeds will benefit Our Daily Bread’s clients. The event is April 23 from 7 to 10 p.m. Artists are invited to submit original work in a variety of media by April 1. A .jpg file of art and requested information should be e-mailed to info@ODBFairfax.org. Submission guidelines and additional information are available at www.ODBFairfax. org or call 703-273-8829 for more information.
ART EVENTS Open Rehearsal The Fairfax JubilAires Barbershop Chorus invites men of all ages who enjoy singing to visit us Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Lord of Life Church, 13421 Twin Lakes Dr., Centreville. For more information visit www.fairfaxjubilairs.org or call 703-991-5198. Foundations of Watercolor for Beginners Learn the basics of watercolor
painting in this eight-week session. Classes are Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $30 per class. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. For registration and more information call 703-956-6590 or visit http://tinyurl.com/watercolorswithlorrie. Classical Avant Garde An exhibit by
jewelry designed Dana Jansen and oil painter Steve Myles repeats every Thursday through March 31. This exhibit showcases wire-wrapped gem and mineral jewelry and the representational oils paintings. Dating back to Egypt’s 2nd Dynasty period, the use of wire to secure and embellish gems and minerals is alive and well today. Arts in the Village Gallery, 1601 Village Market Blvd. Suite 116, Leesburg. For more information visit www.artsinthevillage.com. McLean Project for the Arts Summer Art Camp Registration began Feb. 1 for MCC district residents with an exciting menu of camp offerings for children ages 3 to 12 and teens ages 12 to 18. For more information and to register visit http://www.mpaart. org/sign-up-for-summer-2016-artcamp/. Art Show and Reception Visit Green Spring Gardens and see the East Asian brush painting of the Sumi-e Society of America at the Horticulture Center and Historic House through April 24 during hours of operation. Free. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. Please call 703-642-5173 for more information or visit www. greenspring.org. Best of FAVS Showcase Awardwinning GMU Student Films spotlights award-winning films produced by student in Film and Video Studies (FAVS). Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. For more information call 703-956-9560 or visit http://www. artspaceherndon.com/best-of-favsshowcase-award-winning-gmu-student-films/. Beginning Botanical Painting for adults or advanced teens with a skill level of beginner to intermediate. Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. through April 30. No class April 2. $150 Payment can be made through kloudycreates.com/ classes. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. For more information call 703-956-9560 or visit www. artspaceherndon.com/beginning-botanical-painting-with-kelly-mcleod/. Dynamic Painting Workshop with Trisha Adams. In this 4.5-day workshop topics include what makes a powerful painting, secrets of beautiful color, how brushstrokes and edges enliven your paintings, and how to make the transition from still life to landscapes. March 28 through April 1. $649 ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St., Herndon. For more
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Dinosaur Egg Hunt Stomp over to Hidden Oaks Nature Center to enjoy a dinosaur-themed program and outdoor egg hunt. Visit “dinoland” in Nature Playce and make a dino craft. Special sessions for children age two to three will be held today from 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 11 to 11:45 a.m. Egg hunts for children age two to eight will be held today at 1:30, 2:45, and 4 p.m.; on March 26 at 12:15, 1:30, 2:45 and 4 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:30, 2:45 and 4 p.m. All programs last 45 minutes. The cost is $7 per child. Hunts will be canceled if it rains. For more information call 703-941-1065. Register at http:// tinyurl.com/dinosauregghunt Eggs-perience at Madame Tussauds
This family event will take place in The President’s Gallery, offering an educational “eggs-plorations” through American history. 8 to 9:30 a.m. 1001 F Street NW, Washington, D.C. Once children have collected all of the empty eggs, they can trae them in for an Easter gift bag full of fun treats. Guests may bring their own baskets, however bags will be available. Price of admission includes full access to Madame Tussauds, the egg hunt, and meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and more. Wildlife Adventures will also bring a unique petting zoo into the attraction. $25 for ages 13 and older. Free for ages 12 and under. Tickets are available online only. For more information or to reserve your group’s tickets, scroll to the bottom of the page, visit https:// www2.madametussauds.com/washington-dc/en/tickets/. Egg-tastic Event The Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Department will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt featuring photos with the Easter Bunny, craft projects, story time, petting zoo and more. Bring a basket or bag to collect your eggs. Preregistration is highly encouraged. Tomorrow. 9 to 11:30 a.m. $9 per child. Onsite registration is $10 per child (bring cash or check). 777 Lynn St., Herndon. For more information and to register call 703-4356800, Ext. 2106. Egg Hunt at Nottoway Park Children will hunt for eggs and candy, win door prizes and visit the Easter Bunny. Please bring your own basket. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tomorrow. $10 per child. Nottoway Park, 9537 Courthouse Rd., Vienna. Walkin registration begins at 9:30 a.m. in the picnic shelter (cash only). Call
703-324-8566 for more information or visit www.accotink.org/2016/ Egg_Hunt_Nottoway_2016.pdf.
Coast Swing night with Joyce Szili and DJ Ed Cottrell. Dress is ballroom casual. 7 to 7:45 p.m. is a beginner hustle lesson, 7:45 to 8:30 p.m. is intermediate hustle lessong with the dance from 9 to 11:30 p.m. tomorrow. Light snacks, sodas and set-ups included in the $15 fee. Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls. For more information call 703-759-2685 or visit www.colvinrun.org. Dance for Everyone Every Tuesday night, Ed Cottrell and Gail Crum spon-
information call 703-956-9560 or visit www.artspaceherndon.com/dynamicpainting-workshop-with-tricia-adams. Painting and Drawing Classes for ladies. No experience is necessary. 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. The cost of $185 per month covers four two-hour sessions per month. There is a one-time $100 registration fee. All materials are provided by the studio. For more information visit www.meadeartstudio.com or call 703-802-6243. Vienna Idol 2016 is a music competition benefiting Khristin Kylio Memorial Fund and SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) research. Auditions are semi-weekly at either Caffe Amouri or Whole Foods in Vienna. Finals take place at a concert on the Vienna Town Green June 10 where fans vote for their favorite “idol.” Go to www.viennaidol.org for registration, audition details, dates and locations.
IN THE GALLERIES Small Works Show Many of the paintings in this small works show are plein air paintings, quick 2 to 4-hour sketches done in oil paint, outside on site. This exhibit continues through April 3. Meet the artist, Phoebe Twichell Peterson, at an opening reception in Studio 5 gallery March 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. Exhibit is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Rd., Lorton. Reston Art Gallery & Studios Show features a new artist, Nancy Lasater, along with the work of nine other artists will be on exhibit through March 31. Situated on the waterfront of Lake Anne Plaza, the gallery is located at 11400 Washington Plaza W., Reston and is open every weekend and on some weekdays. For more information call 703-481-8156 or visit www.RestonArtGallery.com. Foon Sham: Culture House As part of the Workhouse 2nd Saturday Art Walk, nationally known artist, Foon Sham – famed for his large scale wood installations returns to Fairfax County to take on the topic of diversity. This exhibit is open through April 3. Sham’s Culture House will give a physical representation of the diversity of people and language represented in Fairfax County. Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. For more information visit http://www.workhousearts.org/ event/foon-sham-culture-house/.
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will be exhibited through April 9. Greater Reston Arts Center, 12001 Market St., Suite 103, Reston.
CONCERTS Live Music with Eddie Pockey Eddie Pockey is well known throughout the region as an amazing vocalist/ rhythm guitarist who performs a show every Friday at Pistone’s Italian Inn. Admission is free with a $10 minimum food/drink purchase. 9 p.m. to midnight. Pistone’s Italian Inn, 6320 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. For more information call 703-533-1885. Phil Ochs Song Night FocusMusic presents a special night featuring Greg Greenway, Joe Jencks, Pat Wictor, Magpie and SONiA. Tomorrow at 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. $25 general admission, $20 in advance and for members. For more information visit http:// www.focusmusic.org/#!concert--phil-ochs-songs/z99rd or call 703380-3151. Wandering Lies releases their al-
bum, “Figuring it Out” at Jammin Java tomorrow night. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Special guest appearances and more. This show will sell out! $10 advance, $13 at the door, $18 VIP. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna. For more information visit http://jamminjava. com/event/1074743-wandering-liesfiguring-it-vienna/. Makana internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer and composer widely known for lending his musical talent for social change plays Jammin Java March 28. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show at 7:30 p.m. $15 admission for all ages. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave., E, Vienna. For more information visit http://makanamusic.com/ gig/live-in-washington-dc/. Loudoun Quartet This unique combination of flute, violin, viola and cello was formed in 2002 and consists of members of the Loudoun Symphony Orchestra. March 31 from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Free. Reston Community Center Hunters Woods. For more information visit www.restoncommunitycenter.com.
THEATER Romeo and Juliet Synetic Theater
will remount their acclaimed wordless production of this Shakespeare classic through Sunday. This production is recommended for ages 13 and up. Shows are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Student tickets start at $15 and regular tickets are $35 and up. Senior citizens and military receive a $5 discount. Synetic Theater 1800 S. Bell St., Arlington. Purchase tickets by calling the box office at 866-811-4111 or visit www.synetictheater.org.
American Shakespeare Center on Tour Julius Caesar March 29 at 7:30
p.m., live music begins at 7 p.m. Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” March 30 at 7:30 p.m., live music starts at 7 p.m. $35 general admission, $20 MCC Tax District Residents. Two-ticket package is %59 general and $33 for MCC Tax District residents. Alden Theater, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. For more information visit http://mcleancenter.org/alden-theatre/performance/ theater/cat.listevents/2016/03/22/-.
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Several floral Easter Bunny styles will be created in this class. Children will love receiving a bunny corsage or boutonniere and adults will enjoy the bunny centerpiece. Ages 16 to adult. $38 for program and $25 supply fee. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tomorrow. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Rd., Alexandria. Please register for both program and the supply fee by visiting www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/greenspring using code 290 112 6601 or 290 112 6602. For more information call 703-642-5173. Falls Church Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department is tomorrow at 10 a.m. Cherry Hill Park, 312 Park Ave., Falls Church. Hunting areas are divided by ages. Meet the Easter Bunny. Free to the public but donations are encouraged. Please bring a basket to collect eggs. Rain date is March 28 at 4 p.m. For more information visit www. fallschurchva.gov/Easter. Egg Hunt Join in fun and free activities at Van Dyck Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Food items will be on sale for cash only. Bring your camera and take a picture with the bunny. For more details visit http://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5039/20?backlist=%2f or call 703-385-7858. Eggstravaganza is sponsored by Jubilee Christian Center of Fairfax for children ages 3 to 11 and includes an Easter Egg Roll, moon bounce, face painting, games and door prizes. Tomorrow 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Fairfax Government Center (grassy area behind the building), 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax. For more information visit www.jccag. org or call 703-383-1170. Easter Sunrise Service this ecumenical event is sponsored by the eight churches of the Great Falls Area Ministries. Sunday at 6:30 a.m. Great Falls Park, Va. Entrance to the park is free. All are welcome. Easter Service Join Charles Wesley United Methodist Church to rediscover what Easter is all about and stay for the Easter Egg Hunt following the service. 10:30 a.m. The Hunger Church – Charles Wesley UMC, 6817 Dean Dr., McLean. For more information visit www.thehungerchurch.org.
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sor a popular dance in conjunction with the Colvin Run Citizen’s Association of Great Falls. Beginner West Coast Swing Lesson takes place from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by dancing until 10:30 p.m. to a DJ mix of contemporary and classic dance music including west coast and east coast swing, hustle, Latin, country western two-step, waltz and more. Light snacks, sodas and setups included in the $12 fee. Colvin Run Dance Hall, 10201 Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls. For more information visit www.colvinrun.org.
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People always used to tell Clayton English he was funny. Whether in high school, college or just at some of the early jobs he worked at, English would make people laugh, but he never really thought he could make a career from his talent. “Being a comedian just didn’t seem like a thing that was obtainable,” English said. “I was at a dead-end job, working at a kiosk in the mall, and a new guy got hired and he was super funny and we started talking about trying to get this comedy thing going.” The two agreed to both give it a try and in 2005, did their first night at a comedy club. A decade later, English would go on to win the 2015 “Last Comic Standing,” and become one of the most in-demand comedians on the standup circuit. “It’s definitely made a difference. I’m working steadily, pretty much every weekend of the year, and that’s been great,” he said. “A lot more people are recognizing me and I’ve been able to increase my fan base. Things have definitely changed for the better.” Before appearing on the show, English was trying to make a name for himself on the Atlanta comedy scene, sticking mostly to the Southeast region. “There aren’t a lot of comedy clubs in Atlanta, but there are still places to do comedy, but it could be tough,” English said. “It’s a pretty savvy comedy town and you have to bring you’re A-game. To me, it wasn’t intimating, but gave me drive to really try and crack the crows. “I think all those nights getting up on stage really prepared me for ‘Last Comic Standing,’ because I knew what to expect.” Most of his gigs back then were also more one-nighters at
“If people liked any of the stuff I did on the show, they are going to have a good time,” he said. “My show is for everyone—all races, all ages, all genders. Just bring your laughter.”
CLAYTON ENGLISH nn DC Improv nn 7:30 p.m., March 31-April 3; 9:45 p.m. April 1-April 2 nn Tickets: $22 nn For more information, visit dcimprov.com
small venues, so he wasn’t making much money. “I was doing it because I loved to do it, but it was really costing me more money than I was making,” he said. “I just tried to get up on stage as much as I could, and I didn’t concern myself with money.” In fact, back in 2006, he was featured in a Creative Loafing magazine story about former students struggling to pay back their exorbitant college loans and he talked about his large debt from attending Florida A&M University, stating it would take him about 40 years to pay it off. Thanks to his $250,000 payday from the show, and a steady stream of work, that doesn’t appear to be a problem for him anymore. English will be bringing his comedy to the DC Improv from March 31-April 2. “I do a little about everything. My shows are a little about relationships, they’re a little about what’s going on in the world; if people saw me on ‘Last Comic Standing’ that’s a good indicator of what I’ll be speaking about,” he said. “I do go a lot more in depth.” His love for comedy comes from wanting to “control the chaos” and trying to get involuntary reactions from those watching his show.
He does this by being himself. “I like for everyone to have a good time, and I try to make it as conversational as possible,” English said. “People are coming out for a night to enjoy, away from the kids and I just want them to settle back and have some fun.” While English has dabbled a bit in movies and TV already— most notably as Peanut on Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne” and Terrence in “The Preacher’s Kid,” he does hope that his new-found fame will lead to some more. “I’m never going to stop doing comedy because it’s my passion, but I do enjoy the acting and it treats you a little bit better than the comedy,” he said. “I’m eager to get out there and give it another shot.” Another interesting tidbit about English is that he worked for the circus for almost two years, and that gave him even more opportunity to work on his crowd skills. It also brought him to DC for weeks at a time, and he’s excited to be back in the area doing what he loves most. “If people liked any of the stuff I did on the show, they are going to have a good time,” he said. “My show is for everyone— all races, all ages, all genders. Just bring your laughter.”
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Syrah Restaurant
Celebrate Easter this year with a memorable brunch, presented by Chef Carmen Piazza, in Syrah Restaurant at the Sheraton Reston Hotel. Bring along the entire family and enjoy a delicious meal, Easter Egg hunt, animal petting and feeding, and photos with the Easter Bunny!
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Tim Sailer as Jack, Zoe Speas as Gwendolen, and Josh Innerst as Algernon in “The Importance of Being Earnest.”
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“I think our version is relentless and passionate. I love how the characters are fueled by a blend of personal and private motivations,” Sailer said. “They have trouble compartmentalizing, and that gets everyone into trouble. Also, the music for this show is such a blast to play. It’s festive and rousing, weaving in and out of the scenes in thrilling ways.” Sailer, who has been performing since he was in kindergarten, has always had a special place in his heart for the Elizabethan playwright. “I love his characters. I love how he squishes the high and low together. His plays are messy and they require that audiences pay attention,” he said. “I don’t think Shakespeare is ‘hard,’ but I think he demands a deep submersion into the world and the language for actors and audience alike.” Chris Bellinger will be playing the titular role in “Julius Caesar,” uttering the famous line, “Et tu, Brutus?” He believes that ASC’s version of the play really takes it up a notch for the second act. “We have a stellar second half. I have seen more than a few pro-
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ductions where the first half was great and then it falls apart after the funeral orations,” he said. “Ben Curns, our director, did an amazing job of balancing pace, tension, and plot. Also, we are performing in period appropriate costuming, so combined with our staging conventions it’s about as close to looking accurate to Shakespeare’s time as one is likely to get.” Bellinger will also play Reverend Canon Chausuble in “The Importance of Being Earnest.” One-hundred twenty years after its first performance, “The Importance of Being Earnest” continues to delight audiences with its playful language, charming characters and biting look at contemporary society. “Earnest is sharp and brilliant,” Sailer said. “We’re also using many of Shakespeare’s staging conditions for this play—something Wilde wouldn’t have done.” Bringing it back to Shakespeare, both actors believe that his plays are perfect for people of all
ages and families should experience it together. “There is something for everyone in Shakespeare. And I’ve seen plenty of 6-year-olds, attending our plays with rapt attention,” Sailer said. “Though, it doesn’t have to be Shakespeare. I’m just excited if families can attend live performances together. What an awesome, engaging time for families and friends and strangers, even. The theatre, Shakespeare included, transports people to other places. It can be an escape or a confrontation—often in the span of one performance.” Bellinger agreed. “Theatre—any of the performing arts really—is about community,” he said. “It’s about loving, laughing, and learning as a community. Also, if children are going to be culturally literate, if we are going to raise an intelligent, active society, our children have to see that their parents and the role models in their lives value those things in their own lives.”
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ADORABLE ADOPTABLES
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Breed: Black Labrador Retriever mix Age: 6 weeks Gender: Male Brodie and his two brothers and three sisters came to AFH at the age of four weeks. They are basically little solid black fluffballs; very cuddly, very bouncy playful puppies. See more at: http://www.aforeverhome.org/available-dogs/#sthash. hmOG4QML.dpuf
Breed: German Shepherd Dog mix Age: 8 months Gender: Female Sheba is a beautiful shepherd mix who was found stray. She is extremely intelligent, attentive and eager to learn. She is house trained, crate trained, and is great in the car and on a leash. See more at http://www. aforeverhome.org/availabledogs/?currentpage=5#sthash. UbGP8JIR.dpuf
Breed: Pit Bull mix Age: 5 months Gender: Male Bobby is a sweet, extremely friendly pup who is affectionate, playful, laid-back, and independent. He is great with people and is a fan of all other dogs. See more at http://www. aforeverhome.org/availabledogs/?currentpage=2#sthash. eFxTAaqk.dpuf
Breed: Beagle mix Age: 8 years Gender: Female We have no idea why Thelma was given up. She is a little timid, but she is very sweet and ready for all the love you can give. So far she seems to be house trained and crate trained and is good with dogs and cats. See more at http://www. aforeverhome.org/availabledogs/?currentpage=6#sthash. hSN4uCIp.dpuf
Breed: Border Collie/ Boxer mix Age: 12 months Gender: Female Cabella falls in love with anyone that gives her treats, kind words and ear scratches. She is sweet with soulful eyes, a curious nature, and calm. See more at http://www. aforeverhome.org/availabledogs/?currentpage=2#sthash. eFxTAaqk.dpuf
Breed: Australian Cattle Dog mix Age: 12 months Gender: Male Poor Samson was left behind by his owner. Samson is now safe and in the hands of rescue. He is a very very happy, friendly boy. He loves other dogs and is as sweet as they come. See more at http://www. aforeverhome.org/availabledogs/?currentpage=5#sthash. UbGP8JIR.dpuf
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Breed: Chocolate Lab Age: 5 years Gender: Male If ever there was a dynamic duo Calvin and Nina own this name. They are the cutest pair you’ll ever meet. He’s housebroken, well mannered and 70 pounds of pure love. For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387
Breed: Border Collie mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female The other half of the Calvin/ Nina duo. She is very intelligent and sweet as can be. They are so cute together and love each other dearly, however they both love people as well. For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387
Breed: Hound mix Age: 2 years Gender: Female You can search forever for the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet, but we will save you the time and introduce you to Ellie. She is good with dogs and people of all ages and deserves a home. For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387
Breed: DLH Age: 5 years Gender: Female This gorgeous girl found her way to a helpful stranger during the blizzard a few weeks ago. She was abandoned, but still loving and sweet. She is safe and happy and loving the attention. For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387
Breed: DSH Age: 2 years Gender: Female At not quite 2 years old, this lovely girl still loves to play but is very happy lounging in the sun and being petted and loved. For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387
Breed: Tuxedo DSH Age: 6 years Gender: Male Such a handsome boy! Laid back and loving, just waiting for his forever home. For more information, contact Humane Society of Fairfax County. www.hsfc.org 703-385-7387
FROM THE DOG’S PAW
A thought about rescues By Noah SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Why adopt your furry best friend!? Are you considering adding a furry friend to your family? With over six million dogs and cats coming to shelters and animal rescue organizations every single year in the U.S., many humans don’t realize how much adoption is essential to controlling pet overpopulation and beneficial to finding your perfect furry soulmate. Adopting from a rescue means you’re saving a furry life from becoming one of 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats being euthanized yearly in this country. With limited capacity at shelters and the foster care programs within rescue organizations, adopting your four legged best friend opens space for another animal in need. If helping to save a life isn’t enough reason to visit your local animal rescue, here are a few more benefits to adoption. Simply put, saving money. Rescuing a dog is far less expensive than buying one from a pet store or a breeder. If you are looking for a particular breed, there are many breed-specific rescue organizations! Unlike some breeders, rescues put the health of the animals first. At Operation Paws for Homes (OPH), an all-breed and age dog rescue, the dogs are vet-checked, vaccinated and spay/neuter surgery is typically included in the adoption fee.
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Carlotta is an 8-month-old, Black Labrador Retriever mix. Also, you receive literature on caring for your new pet, plus the support and guidance from the wonderful volunteer and foster networks. Adopting through your local shelter or rescue organization gives rescued dogs a chance to become your wonderful, life-long companions. Too often people think rescues will only take in the dogs that have health or behavioral problems;
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Naveen is a 2-year-old, Labrador Retriever mix. this can turn potential adopters’ attention towards breeders. In actuality, rescues are filled with dogs who just want a real chance at a happy life and with a family that they can call their own. Adopting not only lets you better match with the perfect new family member, but it takes funding away from non-certified breeders and puppy mill operations. Remember, when you choose to adopt
from an animal rescue, you’re not only saving a life, your actions and financial aid to the rescue help to open room for other dogs and provide care to the fostered dogs in need. OPH, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on rescuing dogs of all breeds and ages from East Coast high-kill shelters. A hundred percent reliant on generous donors and volunteers, OPH provides pet adoption services within the Mid-Atlantic region and averages over 1,000 success stories per year. OPH brought two friends for you to meet! Meet Carlotta- an 8 month old, beautiful Black Labrador Retriever mix. A sweet, easy going, girl who loves to play and explore the outdoors! She has already learned house and crate training, will sit for things like her food bowl and attaching/detaching leash. Carlotta loves watching birds and humans, swimming, giving doggy kisses and pleasing her humans! She is the epitome of all Black Labs! Regardless, Carlotta will need a bit of confidence and some training. Another friend is Naveen, a beautiful, 2-year-old, Labrador Retriever mix. Although very shy and nervous right now, Naveen is happy to be around dogs and humans. She is learning how to be a dog and accept human love! Naveen needs a human with patience to give her time to learn the ropes. She will
not be the dog who will immediately curl up on the couch with you, she will require time to adjust and settle. It seems that this sweetheart never had a home before or human interaction so this is a new way of life for her. Though she is scared, she has not shown any signs of aggression to humans or animals. Naveen will do best in a calm home without children and will need another dog for guidance. Interested in meeting Carlotta or Naveen and learning about dog adoption? Please contact my friends at Operation Paws for Homes, www.ophrescue.org, or email: adopt@ophrescue.org Barkingly, Operation Paws for Homes is having a Spring Fundraiser to support their work with sick and injured dogs, please visit, https://spring2action.razoo. com/us/story/Oph-Spring2action-2016Medical-Fund-Campaign. About Me: Noah is the Pawthor of the blog, www.fromthedogspaw.com- a Bloggery of Dogs and Cats for pet parents. Follow Noah’s blog for more humor and facts about dogs and cats. He is the Dog to his human, Allen Pearson, a Dog Photographer and Writer, www.allenpearsonsphotos.com, www. facebook.com/AllenPearsonsPhotos. com, www.twitter.com/AllensPhotos, www.instagram.com/fromthedogspaw.
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Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter, shows off her voice at the Kennedy Center By Keith Loria SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
You can’t hear the name Lynda Carter without conjuring up images of the dark-haired beauty wearing the red, gold and blue outfit of Wonder Woman, fighting bad guys like a true Amazonian princess. The popular actress played the superhero for three seasons on ABC, following two successful TV movies, and will probably forever be associated with the iconic character. What many fans don’t know is that Carter has been singing most of her life—ever since making her stage debut at the age of 5 when she sang in a talent show. “I grew up in a house filled with music. My mother, who is of Mexican and Spanish descent, used to sing to my English-Irish father, and between the two of them I was introduced to a diverse array of music, ranging from country to blues to classical,” she said. “I was encouraged to sing since I spoke my first word, and I’ve sung every day of my life since then.” Carter was in the band Just Us early in her career outside the University of Arizona, and toured with The Relatives for a few years,
back almost every year since. She returns on April 2 in a cabaret performance entitled, “Lynda Carter: Long-Legged Woman,” which proves her voice is as powerful as her golden lasso. The show features her all-star band including Paul Leim and Blue Lou Marini. “I bring a new show every year to the Kennedy Center and this year is quite eclectic,” she said. “I recently did five songs for a video game called ‘Fallout Four’—that ended up being Video Game of the Year—and I’ll be doing three of the songs from that, which are very sultry and sexy.” One of those songs, “Good Neighbor,” is sung by the character of Magnolia who Carter voices in the game. Writing for video games is entirely different than writing normally, she noted. “When you write a song for an album, you’re writing about an experience or someone you knew along the way, but when you writing something for a specific character—like this one in a post-apocalyptic world—the lyrics can be a bit tricky,” she said. “I just put myself in the mindset of the character and submitted some ideas, and they really liked what I did.” Of course, there will be plenty of other music at the show, including jazz, blues, country, rock, and pop. Artists she is covering include everyone from Billie Holiday to Jason Mraz to Chris Isaak (“Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing”). “It takes me about a year to get a show together and it takes
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playing gigs from Las Vegas and the Catskills. She took a detour from music in 1972, after winning the Miss World competition, and decided to study acting. That would lead her to be cast as Wonder Woman in 1976 in a career-defining role. Not that she stopped doing music completely while turning the golden lasso of truth. Carter appeared on TV specials, headlined a Las Vegas show and even released the solo album, “Portrait” over the years that followed. She even sang two of the songs from the album on an episode of “Wonder Woman.” After the show went off the air, Carter continued to mix acting and singing, but a chance to star as Mama Morton in the West End production of “Chicago” in 2005 led to her choosing to concentrate on music almost full-time. “Musical theater is very difficult and I decided if I was going to work that hard, I was going to do my own show,” she said. “I started in San Francisco with my own band and travelled around a little and eventually came up with my yearly cabaret show. Carter made her Kennedy Center debut in 2008 and has been
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Lynda Carter, best known for her work as Wonder Woman, is also a full time singer. shape from what is striking my fancy that year,” Carter said. “It’s either what I have put on the backburner from past years that I haven’t gotten around to, to songs I have always wanted to perform. It’s a great mix.” Getting back to Wonder
Woman, it’s no secret that the character is a big part of the upcoming “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” movie, and Gal Gadot will be taking on the role Carter made famous. “My place is my place and her place is her place. I wish her
every good thing and I think it’s time that it was redone,” she said. “There is a new generation of fans and it’s been a long enough time and from everything I have heard, I think it’s going to be great. I had my turn and I want to give her her due.”
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[(Full name(s) of owner(s)]: Stonebridge Cellars LLC Trading as: Stonebridge Cellars 6780 Bull Run Post Office Rd. Centreville, Fairfax County, VA 20120
[(Full name(s) of owner(s)]: Lee & Shon Inc Trading as: Taste of Korea 13906 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy Chantilly, Fairfax County, VA 20151
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Farm Winery Class A License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
The above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Mixed Beverage on Premises License to sell or manufacture alcoholic beverages.
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Crew leader needed for commercial playground installers. Good driving record. Skid steer operator. Year round work. Reply to sharris248@ aol.com
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Jon Hickox, Owner NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. (3-25-16, 4-1-16)
Eun Young Shon, President NOTE: Objections to the issuance of this license must be submitted to ABC no later than 30 days from the publishing date of the first of two required newspaper legal notices. Objections should be registered at www.abc.virginia.gov or 800-552-3200. 1956191
(3-18-16, 3-26-16)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of the Town of Herndon, Virginia, will hold a work session on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. and a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Herndon Council Chambers Building located at 765 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia, on the following item: ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT, ZOTA #16-01. Descriptive Summary of Proposed Action: Consideration of an amendment to the Town of Herndon Zoning Ordinance (2007), Herndon Town Code (2000), as amended, to revise sections 78-402.3(c) Table of Permitted and Allowed Accessory Uses and Structures, 78402.7 Standards for specific accessory uses and structures, and 78-701 Definitions, to define categories of food trucks and permit food trucks meeting the definition of Food Truck, Mobile Preparer Full Service to operate as an accessory use on private property in office, commercial and mixed-use districts to include the following Central Commercial, Commercial Office, Commercial Service, Office and Light Industrial, Planned Development Business, Planned Development Downtown, Planned Development Traditional Downtown and Planned Development Transit Oriented Core. People having an interest in the above item are invited to attend the public hearing and to state their opinions. A copy of the above application is on file in the Department of Community Development and in the Office of the Town Clerk located at 777 Lynn Street, Herndon, Virginia, and is available for examination by the public beginning on the date of the first publication of this legal notice in the newspaper, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. The Town of Herndon supports the Americans with Disabilities Act by making reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, so that they may participate in services, programs, or activities, offered by the Town. Please call (703) 435-6804 or TDD 4356817 to arrange for any accommodation that may be necessary to allow for participation. ___________________________ Viki L. Wellershaus, Town Clerk
3/25/16 & 4/1/16
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool, Vienna, Va, admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Help Wanted
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*Cooks *Cashier *Hosts *Retail Sales *Dishwashers *Night Maintenance *Servers ONSITE CAREER FAIR: Tuesday 3/29 – 10a-5p 23030 Indian Creek Dr Offers made on site for all shifts and positions You’ve tasted our delicious home-cooked food and shopped our uniquely stocked gift shop...Now come see why nearly 70,000 employees stay for more than just the biscuits. A career with the #1 rated family dining restaurant in America is closer than you think. Exceptional training & advancement opportunities Up to 3 pay raises in the first year Flexible schedules Paid vacation, 401 (k) and other great benefits *Prior to attending this event, please visit the website below to complete an application and assessment: jobs.crackerbarrel.com Search VA-Sterling We are a drug-free workplace. EOE.
Friday - Sunday, MARCH 25 - 27, 2016 fx
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We buy houses for cash in any condition in less than 7 days. No realtor commission. Call: 571-249-2636 Name: Rah Momand (this information is for our company) khook1393@gmail.com
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PUBLIC NOTICE VOLUNTARY REMEDIATION PROGRAM (VRP) ACTIVITY DEQ VRP Site 00540 Sully Place Shopping Center – Parcel 16D, 13868-13880 Metrotech Drive Chantilly, Fairfax County, Virginia 20151 Participant: The Beatty Companies 6824 Elm Street, Suite 200 McLean, Virginia 22101 The purpose of this notice is pursuant to the public participation requirements of the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Voluntary Remediation Program (VRP). Site investigation, remediation, and risk assessment activities have been completed at the Sully Place Shopping Center – Parcel 16D Site (“Site”). The Site is enrolled in the Voluntary Remediation Program as VRP Site 00540. The VRP Participant, The Beatty Companies, 6824 Elm Street, Suite 200, McLean, Virginia 22101, is requesting the DEQ to issue a Certification of Satisfactory Completion for the Site. The Site consists of five tenant units at 13868, 13872, 13874, 13876, and 13880 Metrotech Drive and adjacent parking areas within the Sully Place Shopping Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Festival Cleaners, a former dry cleaning facility, occupied the now-vacant unit at 13876 Metrotech Drive from 1995 to 2008. Environmental investigations conducted at the Site from 2005 to 2012 detected the presence of dry cleaning solvents in subsurface soils and groundwater due to a release from the former dry cleaning facility. The extent of the release has been fully characterized and the dry cleaning solvents have not migrated off-site in soils or groundwater. Remedial actions to mitigate potential risks to human health and the environment have been proposed by The Beatty Companies and approved by DEQ. The remedial actions consist of both engineering and institutional controls. The engineering controls include the design, installation and long-term operation of a Sub-Slab Depressurization System (SSDS) to prevent the migration of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the existing Site structures. On December 9, 2015, the SSDS was installed at the vacant unit at 13876 Metrotech Drive. The SSDS consists of single exhaust blower and a vertical line of 3- inch diameter PVC pipe that extends through the floor slab on one end and the building roof on the other. The exhaust blower is designed to remove any VOCs that may be present in the sub-slab environment and safely exhaust the vapors outside the building above the roof elevation. A restrictive covenant will be recorded in the real property records for the Site to require (1) periodic maintenance and long-term operation of the SSDS as long as the existing structures are present at the Site, and (2) a technical evaluation of vapor intrusion risk and, if warranted, implementation of additional engineering controls at the Site if a significant change in Site use or layout of the existing Site structures will be undertaken. The institutional controls approved by DEQ consist of two additional restrictive covenants (1) to prevent the use of groundwater at the Site for any purpose other than environmental testing and monitoring, and (2) to require preparation of an Environmental Health and Safety Plan (EHASP) prior to the start of any earth disturbing activities at the Site. These restrictive covenants will also be recorded in the real property records for the Site. Any person who would like to receive additional information for or provide comments on this notice must do so in writing within 30 days from the date of this publication. Comments or requests for additional information must be submitted to: Jeff Groblewski, CPG Senior Environmental Professional Environmental Consultants & Contractors, Inc. 43045 John Mosby Highway Chantilly, Virginia 20152 703-327-2900 (for inquiries only; all comments must be submitted in writing)
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Landscape Laborer 8 Openings. Temporary full-time, 4/25/16 – 11/30/16. Down to Earth Landscaping, Inc., Paeonian Springs, VA. Landscape and maintain properties using tools or equipment. Tasks may include sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and mortar less segmental concrete masonry wall units. Must be able to lift 50 lbs., work in adverse weather conditions & pass a post-employment drug test paid by employer. No exp. or educ. nec. Will train. $13.10/hr., O/T varies at $19.65/hr. 35hr/wk, M-F, possibly Saturday, 7am-4pm, hrs may fluctuate due to weather. Shared housing may be available – if used, a reasonable deduction will be made. Transportation (including meals & to the extent necessary, lodging) to the place of employment will be provided, or its cost to workers reimbursed, if the workers completes half the employment period. Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer. All work tools, supplies & equipment provided at no cost. Transportation provided daily from main office to the various work locations within Prince William County. Apply directly with the employer by faxing resume to Sherry Eldridge at (732) 833-7709. Also contact the VA SWA for additional information regarding the job opportunity at https://www.vawc.virginia.gov and refer to Job Order No. 734304.
LPN & RN’s Private duty nurse for Pediatric patients, Vent/ Trach Experience. VA License Required. Call Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm. 703-684-3799 or 1-800-991-1442.
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BUYING - CASH PAID for vintage SPORTS CARDS, autographs & memorabilia. Just Collect will be in Chantilly Area April 7-10. Call: (732) 828-2261 W/E: (908) 295-1014
Roommates Wanted: Spacious Rooms for Rent: Near Metro, shopping, parks, trails, I95/495/395, etc. Rooms are furnished with a queen size bed, dresser, nightstand and lamp(s); have a private full bathroom and keyed entry. Renters have full access to the main floor, which includes kitchen, dining room, living room, powder room with furnished deck and gas grill. Seeking non-smoking professionals to share a two-level townhouse (no pets). $1200.00 utilities included non-smoking
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