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Optimists Present $29,000Donation to Growing HopeNews, Page 2

Tapped Out for GoodCommunity, Page 12

Vienna Volunteer FireDepartment Honors

VolunteersNews, Page 3

Vienna Volunteer FireDepartment Honors

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Recognizing the entire Vienna Volunteer Fire Departmentmembership with the Vera I. Lloyd volunteer award are Vera

Lloyd (front, left) and Joanie Dempsey. Back is VVFD ChiefJohn Morrison and VVFD president Anthony Stancampiano.

Recognizing the entire Vienna Volunteer Fire Departmentmembership with the Vera I. Lloyd volunteer award are Vera

Lloyd (front, left) and Joanie Dempsey. Back is VVFD ChiefJohn Morrison and VVFD president Anthony Stancampiano.

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On Feb. 3, the Optimist Club of Greater-Vienna presented a $29,000-plus do-nation to Growing Hope of NorthernVirginia, in support of local families

confronting childhood cancer. Growing Hope began,simply, in 1988, by providing art supplies to youngcancer patients. Today, Growing Hope supports thepatient and the family equally with tickets to bigevents, birthday cakes, picnics and needs that arise.And, for a decade, the Optimist Club of Greater-

Vienna has supported Growing Hope.“Families appreciate that we help make wishes

come true,” said Growing Hope board member, PaulaLackey, who accepted the check on behalf of the non-profit.

The Optimists’ annual Christmas tree sale and Fam-ily Fun Day raise funds for the Optimists’ support ofGrowing Hope and other youth-focused programs inthe community. Since the launch of Family Fun Dayin 2006, the Optimists have raised more than$351,000 for Growing Hope.

The Optimists’ motto is, “bringing out the best inkids.” To learn more about the Greater-Vienna Opti-mists club, go to www.optimistclubofgreatervienna.org.

—Donna Manz

At Feb. 3 dinner meeting,check presentation and in-stallation of new members.

Optimists Present $29,000Donation to Growing Hope

Photos by Donna Manz/The Connection

From left — Greater-Vienna Optimist Anna Ryjik presentsa check for more than $29,000 to Paula Lackey of Grow-ing Hope at the club’s Feb. 3 meeting.

The OptimistClub ofGreater-Viennainstalled sevennew memberson Feb. 3. Themembers’sponsorsaccompaniedthem to theirinstallation.

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NewsVienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

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Approximately 130 friends of theVienna Volunteer Fire Depart-ment came out on Feb. 6 to sa-lute the department’s volunteers

and staff for service to the community in 2015.The banquet and recognition awards programwas held in the fire station’s Flame Room forinvited guests. VVFD president AnthonyStancampiano, fire chief John Morrison, andAuxiliary president Joan Dempsey co-hostedthe program. New officers of the departmentand of the Auxiliary were sworn in by Town

Council member Linda Colbert.On behalf of the VVFD, Morrison and

Stancampiano recognized Adam Searle asFirefighter of the Year and Kelsey Lanza asEMT of the Year. Jason Crawford received theRobert Hunter Award, given to the careerperson who best embraces the volunteer/ca-reer relationship during the year. The Chief’sAward went to Kevin O’Callaghan, and thePresident’s Award to Howard Springsteen.Lydia Russo received VVFD’s Certificate of Ap-preciation. Searle also was named Volunteer

of the Year.Dempsey presented Auxiliary awards to

Joshua MacNabb - Certificate of Appreciation,and Carol Blevins and Lisa Emerson – co-re-cipients of Volunteer of the Year. The KateJohnson Spirit Award went to Auxiliary mem-ber Jane Towle, and to Department memberValentin Neacsu.

The Vera I. Lloyd Award honored the en-tire Vienna Volunteer Membership for its sup-port of the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary, through its fundraising ef-

forts, presented a check for $20,000 to thedepartment.

Volunteers logged more than 30,000 hoursof service in 2015, averaging over 260 hoursper person. Many volunteers have served formore than 10 years with the VVFD and Aux-iliary. Local businesses offered support for theawards program.

The evening began with a social hour, fol-lowed by dinner, awards presentations anddancing.

To learn more about the Vienna VolunteerFire Department, go to VVFD.org. The VVFDAuxiliary is actively recruiting new members.For information on the Auxiliary and its manysupport arms, email [email protected].

- Donna Manz

Fire department, Auxiliary recognizes selfless service in 2015.

Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Honors Volunteers

Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 2589Chain Bridge Road will once again be of-fering Ashes and Dashes, a drive-thru ser-vice that quickly provides ashes andprayer to Christian observers of AshWednesday, in its church parking lot onFeb. 10, from 6-8:45 a.m.

Emmanuel is part of a nationwidemovement that has clergy and lay peoplestepping outside of churches to mark theforeheads of interested passers-by inparking lots, at transit centers and onstreet corners with ashes and encouragethem to gain a better sense of self byexamining their humility and mortality,and seek renewal.

Ash Wednesday marks the start of theholy season of Lent for Christianchurches. It is a time for reflection andrepentance in preparation for the cel-ebration of Easter.

“Ashes and Dashes is about bringingthe important traditions of our faith outfrom behind church walls and into ourdaily routine,” says Pastor Mark Edwards,who leads this ministry at Emmanuel.“People are busy, and we need the church

to evolve in new and non-traditionalways to reach both busy churchgoers andthose who don’t regularly attend worshipservices. Everyone needs reminders offorgiveness in the fast pace of our dailylives.”

Contact Emmanuel’s church office formore information about Ashes andDashes at 703-938-2119 or visit theirwebsite, www.elcvienna.org.

IncidentsPolice were called to an apartent in the

10300 block of Appalachian Circle inOakton, for a report of a trespassing onMonday, Feb. 1, at about 9:24 a.m. The com-plainant informed responding officers thather estranged husband was refusing to leaveher apartment after they had an argument.Officers made contact with the man throughthe locked door of the lower level apart-ment and he refused to heed to the officer’srequest to come out. After negotiating withthe man for over 2 hours, he made state-ments that he would damage the propertyunless officers left. Officers detected smokeand an odor of something burning emanat-ing from the apartment. Further resourceswere summoned to the scene and out of anabundance of caution, the residents in thesurrounding apartments were evacuated. Atabout 4:43 p.m. the man surrendered toSpecial Operations Division Officers with-out incident and was taken into custody. A39-year-old man of Oakton was chargedwith Malicious Burning, Threats to Burn,Unlawful Entry and Violation of a Protec-

tive Order. He did not incur any physicalinjuries during the arrest and was evalu-ated by Fairfax County Sheriff’s Deputiestrained in Crisis Intervention at the AdultDetention Center.

Telephone Case - 100 Block PatrickStreet, SE. Between Nov. 1, 2015 at mid-night and Jan. 31, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Aresident reported her ex-boyfriend had beenrepeatedly sending her harassing and vul-gar text messages. This case is being inves-tigated.

Fraud - 500 Block Malcom Road, NW. Be-tween Dec. 1, 2015 at noon and Feb. 1 at9:45 p.m. A resident reported he receiveda tax form for income received in 2015. Hestated he never worked for the companylisted on the form. He also stated in the pastyear he also received two credit card scan-ners he had not ordered. He believes theseincidents are related to a previous incometax return that had been filed using his per-sonal information without his knowledge.This case is being investigated.

Vienna Church Kicks off the Holy Seasonof Lent with Ashes and Dashes

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A drive-thru service that quicklyprovides ashes and prayer toChristian observers of AshWednesday.

Vienna Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Departmentfrom Jan. 29-Feb. 4.

VVFD Chief John Morrison, VVFD president Anthony Stancampiano, andAuxiliary president Joanie Dempsey present the Kate Johnson SpiritAward to Valentin Neacsu, department member, and Jane Towle, Auxil-iary member.

Adam Searle was honored as bothFirefighter of the Year and Depart-ment Volunteer of the Year.

Carol Blevins and Lisa Emersonwere co-recipients of the AuxiliaryVolunteer of the Year award.

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Opinion

In Virginia, a Dillon Rule state, local gov-ernments have only the powers explic-itly granted by the General Assembly.And what the assembly gives, the assem-

bly can take away.It’s the reason, for example, that localities

have limited means of raising revenue and lim-ited taxing authority. And those limited meansare one reason localities have turned to prof-fers, payments and improvements to infrastruc-ture agreed to by builders as part ofapproval and zoning changes for newdevelopment.

Members of the General Assembly, in-cluding many who represent only FairfaxCounty districts, agree with builders that inmany places, the way local governments areusing proffers is unfair, even out of control.

Many point to Loudoun County, where build-ers pay substantial cash proffers, as an ex-ample. And to other counties where large, offsite intersection improvements were required.

Everyone seems to agree that the “abuses”are not taking place in Fairfax, Arlington andAlexandria. But the restrictions apply to theseareas as well.

How are local governments supposed to payfor the costs of growth? Should the lion’s sharebe paid by existing residents through increase

property taxes?This is a complex question, not one that

should be rushed.But right now, the General Assembly is rush-

ing to restrict proffers and to give developersand builders substantial clout in legal chal-lenges to local government action. And theyare doing this without any consideration tohow localities will replace the resources theywill lose.

It’s time to slow this process down,and for a reasoned consideration. Whatexactly are the abuses that require ac-tion? Look at specific examples and

address the specifics.Local delegates voting in favor of the bill

restricting local proffer authority includedDave Albo (R-42), Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41),Charniele Herring (D-46), Patrick Hope (D-47), Tim Hugo (R-40), Paul Krizek (D-44),Mark Levine (D-45), Ken Plum (D-36) andVivian Watts (D-39).

Local delegates who voted against the billincluded Jennifer Boysko (D-86), David Bulova(D-37), Mark Keam (D-35), Kaye Kory (D-38),Jim LeMunyon (R-67), Alfonso Lopez (D-49),Kathleen Murphy (D-34), Mark Sickles (D-43),and Marcus Simon (D-53).

The Virginia Senate was expected to vote for

an amended version of the bill on Tuesday, Feb. 9.Reasonable action will fall to the conferees

in reconciling the House and Senate versions,and to the governor, who would be able toamend the bill before signing or veto.

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Pet Photos for thePet Connection

The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly specialedition, will publish on Feb. 24, and photosand stories of your pets with you and your fam-ily should be submitted by Feb. 17.

We invite you to send us stories about yourpets, photos of you and/or your family withyour cats, dogs, llamas, alpacas, hamsters,snakes, lizards, frogs, rabbits, or whateverother creatures share your home or yard withyou.

Please tell us a little bit about your creature,identify everyone in the photo, give a briefdescription what is happening in the photo,and include address and phone number (wewill not publish your address or phone num-ber, just your town name).

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SafeguardingOthers in Timeof NeedTo the Editor:

“To be successful, there must bestrong community will.” Thesewords couldn’t be any more ac-curate than during our recent“Snowzilla” snow event. I wasgratified to see our nonprofit,faith and business communitiesworking together with state andcounty public safety and transpor-tation staffs to ensure that peoplewere brought in from the ele-ments to sufficient food, physicalwarmth, and medical supplies.These organizations are to becommended for their proactiveplanning and organization as wellas their execution. The county

experienced no loss of life to ourhomeless population during thestorm.

While I was snowed in, I moni-tored my email and took phonecalls. Among the many messages Ireceived was one from the PoliceCommunication Assistant on dutyat the Reston District Station dur-ing the storm. She informed methat she had given two coats, ascarf, hat and a pair of shoes fromthe Hunter Mill Coat Closet to agentleman who had come to thebuilding wearing just a sweatshirtfor warmth and only tube socks onhis feet. Thank goodness the CoatCloset, which is sponsored by myoffice and Cornerstones, was ableto save the day.

Along with our public safety andDepartment of Public Works andEnvironmental Services staff, I alsowant to acknowledge health and

human services staff, along withthose who manage county shel-ters, and the volunteers from ourhouses of worship and non-profitorganizations, who worked veryhard to safeguard others in truetime of need.

I wish to thank everyone andevery organization for their stel-lar performance and contributionsduring this historic weather event.

Supervisor Cathy Hudgins(D-Hunter Mill)

Saving Elephantsfrom PainTo the Editor:

Right now, Virginia legislatorsare considering a bill that wouldensure humane treatment for el-ephants in Virginia. As it stands,

trainers in traveling shows androadside zoos use a device calleda bullhook to control and manipu-late elephants behavior. Abullhook is a steel rod resemblinga fireplace poker, which is usedto prod and hook an elephant inits most sensitive areas of thebody, such as behind the ears andknees. Elephants become so fear-ful of bullhooks that just the sightof the device evokes fear andpain.

Richmond recently passed abullhook ban, and we have theopportunity to ban the bullhook inVirginia, and save elephants frompain and suffering. Please join meand contact your legislator; askhim/her to vote YES on HB 302and ban the bullhook.

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Shepherd’s Center ofOakton-Vienna (SCOV)is hosting their first in

2016 schedule of Lunch n’ Lifeevents. The March 14, Lunch n’Life includes lunch and dessertplus guest singer, Jocelyn Jack-son, who will be performingBroadway hits from the 40s –50s. Everyone is welcome. Afree blood pressure screeningbegins at 11 a.m. Lunch servedat noon followed by perfor-mance. $10 per person. Regis-tration and payment due byMarch 9, 2016. Visit http://scov.org or call the office at 703-281-0538; email –[email protected] for more infor-mation, to register and confirmspace availability.

Jackson has been singing andacting all over the world sincethe age of two, professionallyby the age of twenty. She hasappeared on many televisionshows and movies. She is the

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To volunteer, donate or learnmore about how you can help,visit www.scov.org or contactMichelle Scott, executive direc-tor at 703-281-5088,[email protected].

Vienna Teen WinsBest Delegate Award

Otilia Danalache, of Vienna, a freshman at ThomasJefferson High School for Science and Technology,won the Best Delegate Award at The Ivy LeagueModel United Nations Conference 2016.

The conference, which took place Jan. 28-31 inPhiladelphia, featured debate, discussion, and theopportunity for the world’s future leaders to engagewith and solve myriad pressing issues.

TJHSST’s Model United Nations team won 9Gavels, 9 Outstandings, 6 Honorables and 4 VerbalAwards, as well as the ILMUNC XXXII OutstandingLarge Delegation Award.

Profiles of WomenPast and Present

The reader’s theatre production in honor of“Women’s History Month” will be performed on Tues-day, March 8 at 7 p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library,101 Maple Avenue East in Vienna. The Vienna Branchof American Association of University Women (AAUW)is co-sponsoring this program with the Patrick HenryLibrary. The dramatic presentation profiles outstand-ing women including polar explorer Ann Bancroft, pi-lot and humanitarian Jerrie Cob, and nuclear physi-cist Chien-Sheung Wu. Adults, teens and school agechildren are invited to attend this free program. Lightrefreshments will be served. For more information,contact: [email protected] . Register for theprogram online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library orby phone at 703-938-0405.

‘Flying the HUMPin WW II’

Chapter 227, Vietnam Veterans of America Inc.,invites all veterans, friends, and the general publicto attend the March 17 chapter meeting at Neighbor’sRestaurant, 262D Cedar Lane, Cedar Lane ShoppingCenter, Vienna at 7:30 p.m. As part of the chapter’sWWII Veteran Remembrance program, Nedda Tho-

mas Davis, author of the “Hump Pilot,” will discussher father, Ned Thomas, service as a C-46 army aircorps pilot, in supplying Chinese troops fighting theJapanese during WW II. The vital flights enduredthe challenges and dangers of the high HimalayasMountains of quickly changing adverse flyingweather, invisible hostile wind currents, and primi-tive mountain airfields. For information, call LenIgnatowski at 703-255-0353 or visit the web site atwww.vva227.org.

Vienna Decorating FirmWins Best of Design

Interiors by LH/Laura Hildebrandt of Vienna won“Best of Design on Houzz.” The three-year old inte-rior decorating and home staging firm was chosenfor the second year in a row by the more than 35million monthly unique users that comprise theHouzz community.

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in threecategories: Design, Customer Service and Photogra-phy.

“We’re so pleased to recognize Interiors by LH/Laura Hildebrandt voted one of our ‘Best Of Houzz’professionals by our enormous community ofhomeowners and design enthusiasts actively remod-eling and decorating their homes,” said Liza Hausmanof Houzz.

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Otilia Danalache, of Vienna, and AtharvGupta, of Arlington, win Best DelegateAward at the Ivy League Model United

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HomeLifeStyle

By Marilyn Campbell

The Connection

Fresh flowers and candles are an easy wayto add elegance and romance to aValentine’s Day table. From dramatic to un-derstated, local tastemakers offer sugges-

tions for setting the mood for a memorable dinner.“Candles are key to set a romantic atmosphere,”

said Marika Meyer of Marika Meyer Interiors inBethesda, Md. “Soft lighting is flattering to all of usand creates a sense of intimacy for conversations.”

The ambience is enhanced, says Meyer, when thecandlelight glints off of metallicaccessories like candlestick hold-ers. “You can use silver, mercury,glass or even gold or brass to helpmove the light,” she said.

In fact, gold accents are a cur-rent trend, says Angela Phelps ofLe Village Marche in Arlington.“They pair well with pinks, reds,and fuchsias,” she said. “So, asyou’re planning a romantic din-ner at home, think about incor-porating china, vases, candlevotives, trays, and glassware witha gold trim for a stunning table.”

Metallics combined with a fewpops of a soft color help createan elegant setting. “White andsilver tables can be very roman-tic — for example, a white table-cloth, mirrored or silverplacemats, silver flatware andcrystal stemware,” said FayJohnson, an interior designerwith J.T. Interiors in Potomac,Md. “The centerpiece [could be]a silver ice bucket with white andblush colored roses and a arrayof assorted size candles and votives.”

For a more traditional table, Johnson stated that“a black, white and red table can be very dramati-cally romantic. A black and white tablecloth [suchas] a houndstooth or herringbone … pattern withred, glass stemware, white dinner plate, a ruby-redglass salad plate and silver flatware.”

Johnson suggests completing the look with a crys-

tal or silver vase filled with red roses and accentedwith few red glass votive candles.

Johnson believes that not all centerpieces need tobe flowers. She suggests filling three compote dishes,graduating in size, with chocolates and red and pinkrose petals for table design with a touch of whimsy.

A vase can add a powerful style impact. “A vase islike a frame for a picture,” said Linda Wilson-Vertin,floral designer with Merrifield Garden Center in FairOaks. “A clear vase is like not having a frame on thepicture.”

Instead, choose a vase that has visual interest orone that is meaningful on a personal level. “I likeusing things that are special to the individual,” saidWilson-Vertin. “I ask clients to bring in a containerthat they like so that I can create an arrangementthat works with it.”

While red is often the go-to floral color forValentine’s Day, Wilson-Vertinsays that shades of pink, peachand purple can offer eleganceand romance. “Go with whatworks for you and what worksin your home,” she said. “Forexample, red doesn’t work inmy home, so I use watermelonand apricot.”

Consistency adds an unex-pected touch of enchantment.A monochromatic palette con-veys more romance than con-trasting colors,” said Wilson-Vertin. She recommends using“red roses with deep burgundymini carnations to vary the sizeof the flower head and texture.Mini carnations have ruffledtexture.”

For the ultimate in textureand color variety, “think Englishgarden, like roses, hydrangeas,lisianthus and snapdragons,”said Wilson-Vertin. “Add berriesand eucalyptus” to completethis elegant floral arrange-ment.”

Linen napkins offer a finishing touch to an eleganttable setting, says Kelley Proxmire of Kelley InteriorDesign in Bethesda, Md.

“Use pretty salt and pepper shakers, festive nap-kin rings, and if you have fancy water or wineglasses, now is the time to use them,” she said. “Anddon’t forget the champagne bucket nearby for cool-ing white wine or champagne.”

Flowers and candles createromantic designs.

Stylish Valentine’s Day Table Settings

Photo by Angie Seckinger

Marika Meyer designed aromantic table setting usingcandles, flowers and colorfulplace settings.

While red is oftenthe go-to floralcolor for Valentine’sDay, shades of pink,peach and purplecan offer eleganceand romance.

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Wires, cable boxes,soccer cleats, petbowls and otheritems are life’s ne-

cessities, but they can be unsightlyand disrupt the aesthetic of an el-egant living space. From texturedbaskets to custom-made furniture,local architects and designers be-lieve that everyday items can beconcealed, maintaining the designintegrity of a space while incorpo-rating the household items thatmake daily life run smoothly.

For pet owners, a kitchen reno-vation is an ideal time to consideradding a custom space for pet bowlsand beds. Hidden drawers near thebottom of a kitchen cabinet cankeep pet supplies out of sight.

“When designing kitchens andbaths, we always consider the bestways to store essentials in a neat,aesthetically pleasing way,” saidJim Rill, principal of Rill Architectsin Bethesda, Md.

The kitchen is also an ideal roomfor carving out storage space forelectronics and charging stations.“Add an outlet to a small drawerin the kitchen for charging phonesso the cords … are not all over thecountertop,” said Michael Winn,principal of Winn Design Build inFalls Church. “Use flip, pop-up and other types ofhidden outlets in kitchen countertops, like those usedin some offices.”

Winn says outlets can be hidden in spaces such asfake drawer fronts, under cabinet lighting or acountertop edge. “Use a built-in wireless phonecharger on a table,” he said. “The Holy Grail is wire-less electricity. It’s not a stretch to imagine that thehomes we’ll be building a decade or so from nowwill have this technology.”

Interior designer Molly Bruno, owner of Molly BrunoInteriors, suggests choosing one area as the “hot zone”for high-tech devices. “A specific place where yourfamily’s phones, iPads and tablets can all charge to-

gether. A central spot is key …someplace away from bedrooms,possibly a corner of the kitchen ora designated tray on your desk.”

Mudrooms have evolved into anessential space for inclusion inhome design, says Rill. “[They]provide a drop-off spot for coats,hats, keys, and more when enter-ing a home and [are] often hid-den from view,” he said.

Interspersing closed storagewith open is a design strategy thatBruce Wentworth, president ofWentworth, Inc. uses to hide fre-quently used household products.

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Madison gymnastKelly Jacksonqualified forregionals in the

all-around with her performanceduring the Conference 6 champi-onship meet on Feb. 5 at Washing-ton-Lee High School.

The sophomore placed thirdwith a score of 36.425. The topfour in the all-around qualifiedfor the 6A North region champi-

freshman Julia Hays finished run-ner-up with a total of 37.45 andYorktown junior Juliette Mitrovichplaced fourth (36.375).

Yorktown’s Marisa Daugherty(36.25) and Olivia Zavrel (36.15),and McLean’s Caroline Brown-Kai-ser (35.825) also qualified forregionals.

Madison freshman ChristieNoble earned a regional berthon beam, placing eighth with a

Sophomore qualifies for regionals in all-around.

Madison’s Jackson WinsConference Vault Title

The defending state runner-up Oaktongirls’ swim and dive team placed thirdat the regional meet on Feb. 6 at OakMarr Recreation Center with a score of183. Robinson won the region champi-onship with a score of 222, and Langleyfinished runner-up with a total of 194.

Oakton senior Megan Byrnes, the defend-ing state champion in the 200 freestyle and500 freestyle, won the 500 free regional titleon Saturday. She finished with an All-Ameri-can-qualifying time of 4 minutes, 45.6 sec-onds, beating Langley junior IsabellaRongione by four-tenths of a second.

Byrnes finished runner-up in the 200free with a time of 1:48.32 (All-Ameri-can), half of a second behind WestPotomac sophomore Cassidy Bayer.

Oakton’s 200 free relay (Nika Sauger,Elise Bourdelais, Evelyn Pickett, Byrnes)finished second with a time of 1:36.77

(All-American consideration). Robinson fin-ished first (1:35.83).

Madison finished ninth in the team stand-ings with a score of 111.

Warhawks sophomore Rachael Holpplaced second in the 200 IM with a state-qualifying time of 2:05.54.

The Oakton boys’ team finished sixth witha score of 152. Langley won the team titlewith a score of 229.5, followed by Patriot(215), McLean (187), Robinson (184) andChantilly (173).

Madison finished 11th with a score of 96.Madison senior Grayson Campbell won

the region diving championship with ameet-record score of 577.5. Junior team-mate Greg Duncan placed fourth (485.6).

The 6A diving state championships willbe held Feb. 19 at Oak Marr. The 6A swim-ming finals will be held Feb. 20 at GeorgeMason University.

Oakton Girls’ Swim Places Third at Regionals

Oakton senior Megan Byrnes placed second in the 200 free at the 6A Northregion swim and dive meet on Feb. 6 at Oak Mar Recreation Center.

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onship meet on Saturday, Feb. 13at Patriot High School, along withany gymnast who scored 35 orbetter.

Jackson won the conferencevault title with a score of 9.5. Sheplaced third on floor (9.325), tiedfor fourth on beam (9.025) andfinished 10th on bars (8.575).

Hayfield senior Molly Overstreetwon the all-around championshipwith a score of 37.875. Yorktown

score of 9.The Warhawks finished fifth in

the team competition with a scoreof 129.35. The top two teamsqualify for regionals.

Yorktown won the team cham-pionship with a score of 146.225.McLean finished runner-up, earn-

ing the other regional berth witha total of 139.6.

Washington-Lee finished third(136.875) and Hayfield tookfourth (135.8). South Lakes fin-ished sixth (126.25), Langley wasseventh (114.525) and Fairfax fin-ished eighth (102.65).


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Society Art Show. Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 15-Feb.29.The Frame Factory, 212 DominionRoad, NE, Vienna.

“When the Rain Stops Falling.” Feb.4-28. 1st Stage Tysons, 1524 SpringHill Road, Tysons Corner. Epic inscope and poetic in language, thisbeautiful, haunting play crossescontinents and challenges theboundaries of time to tell the story ofone family and the events that bringthem together and drive them apart.$15—$30. www.1ststagetysons.org.703-854-1856.

Weekly Storytime. Wednesday andSaturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble,7851 L Tysons Corner Center,McLean. Themes and Titles vary.Free admission.

Gentle Yoga. Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.Emmaus United Church of Christ,900 E Maple Ave. E, Vienna.Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. UnitarianUniversalist Congregation of Fairfax,2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton.Gentle Kundalini Yoga, one freeintroductory session, seniordiscounts. Increase your flexibility,improve your breathing and health,reduce your stress. Ravi Kaur has 15years experience teaching yoga. $15per session.www.edimprovement.org. 571-213-3192.

“Poetry in Motion” Exhibit.Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.From Feb. 2-27. Exhibition of VASmembers paintings with the theme“Poetry in Motion. Free.

THURSDAY/FEB. 11Valentine Making and Champagne

Tasting. 7:30-9:30 p.m. McLeanProject for the Arts, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. The Valentine Makingworkshop will be led by one ofMcLean Project for the Arts’experienced faculty members, andthe tasting will be special curatedselections of champagne andprosecco provided by The Vineyard.$35/$30. 703-790-1953.

Vienna Arts Society MonthlyMeeting. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St.,NW, Vienna. The speaker will be VASmember, oil painter Dave Delanowho will discuss his unique style ofportraiture and figurative paintings.www.delanoart.com.www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. 703-319-3971.

Natalie York. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java,227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Viennasinger-songwriter opening forElizabeth and the Catapult. $12, $15.www.jamminjava.com. 703-255-1566.

FRIDAY/FEB. 12Voces8. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf

Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.British vocal octet presents “LightDivine,” a performance exploring thedesire for comfort and lightthroughout the ages. $35.www.wolftrap.org.

SATURDAY/FEB. 13Model Trains and Thomas at Open

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

David Parmley and CardinalTradition. 7:30 p.m. Holy CrossLutheran Church, 1090 SterlingRoad, Herndon. Traditional style ofbluegrass music and magnificentvocal blend and supreme mastery ofinstruments. $15, children 12 andyyounger free. http://hclcbluegrass.wordpress.com. 703-435-8377.

Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Great Falls Grange, 9818Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.Valentine’s Market.www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org.

Yippee Yupo Workshop. 10 a.m.-3p.m. The Frame Factory, 212Dominion Road, NE, Vienna.Worksho with Marni Maree. Paintwith watercolor on yupo which is asheet of plastic meant for painting.$100. For information, go to http://www.theframefactory1.com/.

Bill Frisell. 7:30 p.m. The Barns atWolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Grammy winner performs his “subtlebut stunning” (Rolling Stone) eclecticmusic with touches of jazz, folk,classical, country, and more. $35-$40. www.wolftrap.org.

Chinese Lunar New YearCelebration. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. TysonsCorner Center, 1961 Chain BridgeRoad, Mclean. Showcasing uniquecultural performances from The JowGa Shaolin Institute continuing withmore fun family festivities, crafts andentertainment. Free. 703-997-0977.

SUNDAY/FEB. 14All You Need is Love 4: A Tribute

to The Beatles and Love Songs.7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 MapleAve., East, Vienna. OfficialValentine’s Day tradition of Jammin’Java. Anthony Fiacco, Todd Wrightand Luke Brindley pay homage to thegroup that influenced every musicianout there, The Beatles. $16.jamminjava.com.

Marcia Ball. 7:30 p.m. The Barns atWolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Grammy-nominated pianist andsinger/songwriter she blendsLouisiana swamp rock and classicTexas blues. $35-$40.www.wolftrap.org.

Grain Grinding Demonstrations.Noon-3 p.m. Colvin Run Mill, 10017Colvin Run Rd., Great Falls. $7 foradults, $6 for students, $ for childrenand seniors. 703-759-2771.

MONDAY-TUESDAY/FEB. 15-16Graham Nash. 8 p.m. The Barns at

Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna.Singer/songwriter and foundingmember of iconic bands Crosby, Stillsand Nash and The Hollies, GrahamNash is a two-time Rock and RollHall of Fame and Songwriter Hall ofFame inductee, a Grammy Award

winner, a New York Times bestsellingauthor, and an Officer of the Order ofthe British Empire. $80-$90.www.wolftrap.org.

THURSDAY/FEB. 18The Jones Family Singers. 8 p.m.

The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 TrapRoad, Vienna. The family that singstogether stays together. The sevenJones children and their father,Bishop Fred A. Jones, have beenmaking a joyful noise for more than20 years. $25. www.wolftrap.org.

FRIDAY/FEB. 19Kevin Griffin of Better than Ezra. 8

p.m. The Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635Trap Road, Vienna. Frontman of thealt-rock band Better Than Ezra, thisprolific singer/songwriter has pennednumerous hits for Train, Sugarland,James Blunt, Howie Day, MissyHiggins, Blondie, and more. $25-$27.www.wolftrap.org.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 19-21Hope on Ice. 3-8 p.m. Tysons Skate

Rink, 1961 Chain Bridge Road,McLean. Community ice skatingextravaganza benefiting AmericanCancer Society and honoring cancersurvivors. DJ Civil, live music,entertainment and Luminaria on iceceremony. First 50 cancer survivorsreceive commemorative T-shirt. [email protected]. 703-673-8044.

SATURDAY/FEB. 20Puppetry Festival. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. Jim WestPuppets and Crabgrass Puppets willpresent and perform. Children canenjoy two puppet shows and learnhow to make their own puppets.$15/$10. http://ow.ly/WLmhq. 703-790-0123.

Winter Wine Tasting. 7-10 p.m. RiverBend Golf and Country Club, 375Walker Road, Great Falls. Minglewith and join your neighbors for adelicious selection of hors d’oeuvres,cheeses and fine wines. $75. http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/winter-wine-tasting/.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY/FEB. 20-21HAPA. 7:30 p.m. The Barns at Wolf

Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna. Oftendescribed as the “Soundtrack ofHawaii,” the ancient chants andwarm, contemporary tunes of thisgroup’s liquid guitar runs are wovenaround clear harmonies and poeticlyrics. $25-$30. www.wolftrap.org.

Puppeteer Jim Westperforms at theMcLean CommunityCenter on Saturday,Feb. 20.

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As an originally diagnosed-as-terminal,lung cancer patient, I try not to panic or worryunnecessarily or be a harbinger of doom or apurveyor of gloom. Unfortunately, the provid-ers of the news/weather reports of “accumula-ting” (that seems to be the popular phrase oflate) snow in the forecast currently and ingeneral, apparently are of the opposite opin-ion. Rather than make light of the inches pre-dicted, the common (as if they’re all readingfrom the same script) presentation is typicallyfraught with inferences of impending disasterand/or catastrophic loss. Not only is the mes-sage tiresome, its redundancy is downrightdistressing, as if the goal is to strike such fearinto the local population that toilet paper,bread, water, and batteries aside; it’s themedia that will be the most important must-have.

Do you know what my most important“must-have” is? Sanity, and calm in the face ofadversity; logical and rational behavior in themidst of over-the-top reporting of events(maker that snow/weather predictions) des-tined to change lives – of the media, for themost part. Granted, there’s lots of valuableinformation that must be disseminated whena storm of generational proportions smothersthe area. Nevertheless, don’t burden us withemotional baggage in the interim. The weightof the snow, especially for us manual shovel-ers, will do more than enough to keep us“sheltered in place.” Sometimes, the messageis lost in the hyperbole, or in the “emergency”programming as seen on the non-stop, ’roundthe clock reporting. The sheer volume of itdiminishes its impact. Quite frankly, less ismore, and more manageable, too.

What us viewers and listeners endure inthe Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Area, orwhat it has increasingly become known as:“The D.M.V;” (yet another media creationforced upon us residents) is above andbeyond the call of citizen duty. Being called asa juror appeals to me more than being sub-jected to the media maelstrom that precedes(and of course, follows), these “weatherevents.”

Yet here I sit and write, approximately twoweeks after the “Blizzard of 2016,” trying tofilter out fact from fiction concerning nextweek’s “snowcast.” And even though the two-plus feet of snow is mostly long gone (but notforgotten), I fear its effect on our preparationsand predictions will inhibit us for years:fueled in no small way by the media’s fascina-tion with itself and its presumptive place inthe world as well as its presumptive place inthe lives of thousands of local residents forwhom they feel uniquely responsible.

Not that I totally understand many of theulterior motives behind the means and meth-ods of communication when snow is in theatmosphere, but the pattern seems familiar:create the fear, report the fear, and then coverthe effects of the fear; and then in anotheroccasional adjunct: the after-the-fact self-analysis of the fear that was created, thereporting of that fear, and then a post-mortemon all the fear and its consequences.

I have to tell you; as a cancer patient, Ican’t live my life this way. Every day, I have tobuck up and not look for trouble – and notmake any trouble, either; not exactly the mis-sion of the media. Ergo, I don’t need to makematters any worse than they might otherwisebe, nor can I presume and anticipate theworst, or create consequences in advance ofthem being consequential. Since I’m a greatbeliever in context, having an incurable formof cancer (NSCLC, stage IV) may make meless tolerant of the snow coverage by themedia. Then again, maybe I’m just a victim ofcircumstance, tired of being made to feel likethe victim.

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WEDNESDAY/FEB. 10“Dwelling Detective: Researching the

History of Your Fairfax County House.” 7p.m. Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Presented by Susan Hellman,Architectural Historian, Great Falls HistoricalSociety Program. She is the Historic SiteManager for the Carlyle House Historic Site inAlexandria. 703-757-8560.

Monthly Meeting Advisory Committee forStudents with Disabilities. 7:30 p.m.Gatehouse Administrative Center, 8115Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, Room 1600.Guests welcome to observe, comment. http://www.fcps.edu/dss/ACSD.

SATURDAY/FEB. 13Great Falls Farmers Market. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Great Falls Grange, 9818 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Valentine’s Market.www.greatfallsfarmersmarket.org.

WEDNESDAY/FEB. 17McLean Newcomers and Neighbors Monthly

Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Nostos, 81 Boone Blvd.,Vienna. Vienna. Ruth Robbins, senior programcoordinator of the Smithsonian Associates, willdescribe programs she has organized withluminaries like Sonia Sotomayor, HenryKissinger, Tom Brokaw and Martin Sheen. RSVPby Feb. 12 to [email protected]. $38. Non-members welcome.www.McleanNewcomers.org.

ONGOINGThe Northern Virginia Long Term Care

Ombudsman Program needs volunteeradvocates for residents in nursing homes andassisted living facilities. Contact Lisa Callahan at703-324-5861, TTY 711 or [email protected] . Also visitwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/.

Faith Notes are for announcements and eventsin the faith community. Send [email protected]. Deadline isFriday.

Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550Georgetown Pike, Great Falls: ExperienceLent in a New Way. Each Thursday, Feb. 18through March 17, partake of a free supper of na-tive foods, discuss how those who lack food,money, or resources in five countries are copingand how the Evangelical Lutheran Church inAmerica is assisting, and join in prayer and remem-brance of those in need. Visitors are welcome tocome for one or all meals: 6 – 7:15 p.m. Thursdays,Feb. 18 (Bolivia), Feb. 25 (Cambodia), March 3(Colombia), March 10 (Costa Rica), and March 17(Egypt). For information: 703-759-6068 or http://www.gflutheran.org/

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 ChainBridge Road in Vienna will hold a drive-thru ser-vice that quickly provides ashes and prayer toChristian observers of Ash Wednesday in thechurch parking lot on Wednesday, Feb. 10 from 6-8:45 a.m. For more infomation, go towww.elcvienna.org or call 703-938-2119.

St. Francis Episcopal Church , 9220Georgetown Pike in Great Falls, offers musical,educational, outreach and fellowship ministries inaddition to worship services, including a 7:45 a.m.worship service without music; 9 a.m. worship ser-vice, children’s chapel and children’s choirs; 10a.m. Sunday school and adult forum; and 11 a.m.worship service with adult choir. 703-759-2082.

The Antioch Christian Church offers a timeof Prayer and Healing on Wednesday evenings at6:30 p.m. for anyone wanting encouragement andhealing through prayers. People are available topray with you or for you. Antioch Christian Churchis located at 1860 Beulah Road in Vienna.www.antiochdoc.org

The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA)offers a wide variety of support groups for thosewith emotional, social, and physical challenges.www.jssa.org/growth-learning.

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By Tim Peterson

The Connection

Golden afternoon sun gleamedin through windows and lit upcold, grey cinder blocks, facesalready beginning to blush af-

ter a beer or two, and lush flowers atoplarge barrels in memory of Kerri Rose.Rose and her husband Matt, MountVernon residents, own Forge Brew Worksin Lorton. In August of 2015, she was di-agnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer.Kerri was also pregnant.

On Jan. 29, Forge and 19 other local craftbreweries tapped kegs of Kerri’s Cure, aBelgian Pale Ale brewed before she died asfundraiser to help cover her medical ex-penses, lost wages and travel to Pennsylva-nia for alternative treatment. She died be-fore the beer was released; all proceedsfrom its sale will still go to her Go Fund Mepage for medical expenses and an educa-tional trust for Kerri and Matt’s infant sonLance.

Kerri’s Cure was the beer brainchild ofLorton-based Fair Winds Brewing CompanyCEO Casey Jones of Falls Church and HeadBrewer Charlie Buettner of Burke.

Jones said Fair Winds and Forge both soldout of their three kegs of Kerri’s Cure withinthree hours of tapping them. “It was a hugesuccess in our minds,” he said. “There wasan incredible turnout, and incredible gen-erosity.”

The morning of Jan. 29, Matt, his familyand close friends held a closed service toremember Kerri. “He definitely feels like hegot lifted up by the huge outpouring,”Jonessaid, “and then the speed with which itmoved. He was really excited by that.”

Jones initially predicted sales of the beerto raise about $25,000. After Friday, hethinks that number could go as high as$30,000. As of going to press, Kerri’s GoFund Me page had raised $57,188 of a goalof $75,000, with donations from breweriescontinuing to come in.

At Forge the atmosphere was energeticand communal. “Like a proper Irish wake,”Matt said, holding his sleeping son Lance

in his arms.“To see Forge full of people, excited and

drinking beer, it’s heartbreaking that shecan’t see all this,” said Katy Dyke, Kerri’syounger sister who drove in fromMiddletown, Del. “This is exactly what shewanted.”

Forge Head Brewer Rory Ricks was quickto remind people that Kerri was not just thewife of a brewer. “She’s the one who builtthe brewery, she was a brewery owner, she’sthe reason Forge exists,” he said. “Kerri was

also one of the sweetest and most wonder-ful people I’ve ever met. She was giving andso strong, quietly strong.”

One of Matt’s friends and neighbors JoshRolando attended the tapping in support ofthe Roses. “Matt’s been so good,” he said,“for a single father, whose wife was preg-nant, with Stage IV cancer. He’s done bet-ter than I think I ever would. He’s throwinghimself into things he knows: the breweryand his son.”

Kerri and Matt’s son Lawrence “Lance”

was born two months premature so shecould begin chemotherapy. After that wasunsuccessful, she began immunotherapy.Lance has been a healthy and otherwisenormal baby.

“Kerri worked extremely hard,” her sis-ter Katy said. “She was always an over-achiever. We call Lance the overachievingbaby.”

Kerri’s Go Fund Me page where she postedabout her experience is online atwww.gofundme.com/daywalker.

Kegs of Kerri’s Cure special alekick within hours.Tapped Out for Good

Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection

Matt Rose and his son Lance of Mount Vernon enjoythe comfort and company of friends and family atForge Brew Works, the Lorton brewery Rose built withhis late wife Kerri.

Bartender Chris Kayler pours a pint of Kerri’s Cure atCaboose Brewing Company in Vienna on Jan. 29.

A memorial set up in the taproom of Forge Brew Works celebrated thelife of the brewery’s owner Kerri Rose, who died from stomach cancer.

Caboose Brewing Company in Vienna joined 19 other craft breweries inthe area in tapping special kegs of Kerri’s Cure on Jan. 29.

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