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NewsGreat Falls Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

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By Nikki Cheshire

The Connection

Even though only a fewdecades have passedsince its development,

it’s hard to imagine Tysons Cor-ner as anything different thanthe industrial jungle it is today.But one man doesn’t have toimagine – he remembers.

Marvin Long, a mailman forthe United States Postal Service,has been delivering mail to theTysons area for about 40 years.

“I got this job right out ofOakton High School,” said Long,explaining that he was part of aprogram at the school that al-lowed students to go to schoolfor half a day and then go to ajob for half a day to gain workexperience. “My teacher askedme where I wanted to work, andoff a whim I said ‘Why not thePostal Service?’ He got me aninterview and I just stayed withit,” he said. “I just loved it somuch.” Back then, said Long, hehad to be sworn in with the Bibleto work at the postal service.

When he first started, hisroute in Tysons consisted of justfour stops on Leesburg Pike anda few on Gosnell, which dead-ended after a short while.

“None of this existed,” saidLong, gesturing out the windowto the clustered chain stores,office buildings and cardealerships. “I saw everythingget built.

“It used to just be property,”Long said, describing Tysons’beginnings. “There was a houseand a little two-pump Exxon on

one side and farmland on theother.” Now, he said, that Exxongrew as Tysons did, becominglarge enough to accommodatethe heavy traffic flow. “When Ifirst started out, I never thoughtthere’d be a Metro! It’s unbe-lievable what’s been accom-plished.”

In the beginning, Long had awalking route in Vienna. “It wasgreat! I got to meet lots ofpeople.” He remembered that,though he encountered manydogs while delivering mail, hewas only bitten once. “I’ve beenfollowed by German Shep-herds, but the only bite I gotwas from a Chihuahua,” hesaid, laughing. “Didn’t expectthat one!”

Throughout his years of ser-vice, Long says he’s “seen kidsgrow up to have kids” and that“they still come up to say ‘hi.’It’s very fulfilling.” Describinghimself as a “people-person,”Long has made many closefriends while he worked, and isstill visited by people who aren’ton his route anymore.

After driving over 1 millionmiles for the postal service, oneof Long’s favorite places to de-liver mail is a senior housingcommunity on the short stretchof Tyspring Street.

“They’re my heart and soul,”Long said, explaining that help-ing them is very important tohim as he knows they can’t al-ways get to the post office eas-ily. “If they take them off myroute, I’m really gonna retire,”Long said with a laugh. “It re-ally has been an adventure.”

Marvin Long in front of a painting depicting theconstruction of Tysons: as a mailman for 40 years heremembers the beginnings of the area development.

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Serving Tysonsfor 40 YearsMailman Marvin Longremembers the area when‘none of this existed.’

By Alex McVeigh

The Connection

When an artificial turf field was proposed for Leo Santaballa Field, behind the Great Falls Library, it seemedlike a good solution to keep the la-

crosse players on a field that is often closed due topoor drainage.

But neighbors from nearby Innsbruck Avenue haveexpressed concerns that the crumb rubber used onthe field will eventually flow into Marmota Lake andthat toxins from the rubber will eventually leach intotheir groundwater.

“This community has worked together for years tohelp our watershed health, and as we’ve studied thisfield, we’ve found more and more aspects we weren’tcomfortable with,” said Amy Stephan, one of the resi-dents.

The Great Falls Lacrosse Association proposed theartificial turf field at the end of last year in order tomaximize the playing time for the more than 500players in their league, who often are driven to otherfields due to poor drainage on the current field. Asone of the only primarily lacrosse-use fields, the GFLAwants to maximize the time it is ready for use.

Artificial turf fields are topped with a plastic grassand the crumb rubber is used as the ‘dirt,’ which isover an artificial carpet and a drainage system.

The crumb rubber used on the fields is made fromrecycled tires, which are chopped up into pebble-sized pieces. The concern is that the heavy metalsand other toxins that are used to treat the rubbercan be carried off by storm runoff.

About 120 tons of the pulverized rubber is usedper field, which is equivalent to about 30,000 tires.Based on calculations done by Stephan and otherresidents — based on average rainfall in the area —around two million gallons of water will drain fromthe field per year.

The proposed field would have a drainage system,but the residents are concerned about the heavy

metals leeched from the rubber will accumulate intheir lake.

“We would like an assurance that drainage will betreated, and that these heavy metals will not accu-mulate in our lake,” Stephan said. “What we’re be-ing asked to do is provide a retention pond for 120tons of pulverized rubber.”

Kathy Michaels, a neurobiologist at the NationalInstitute of Health and founder of the MontgomeryCounty-based Safe Fields Coalition, says there areconcerns about the crumb rubber.

Turf War at Santaballa FieldNeighbors expressconcerns with proposedartificial turf field.

Great Fallsresident AmyStephan pre-sents informa-tion about thepossible harm-ful effects ofthe crumbrubber fieldproposed forLeo SantaballaField in GreatFalls.

Residents of Innsbruck Avenue are con-cerned that this stream, which flows intoMarmota Lake, will be affected by heavymetals and other chemicals in the effluentof the proposed artificial turf field at LeoSantaballa Field.

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Del. Comstock Appointed toMajority Whip Team

Delegate Barbara Comstock (R-34) has been appointed byHouse Majority Whip Bill Janis to be a Deputy Whip for theHouse Republican Caucus.

“I am honored to be a part of our leadership team that willcontinue to encourage job creation while crafting the commonsense solutions voters sent us to Richmond to deliver whilefacing these challenging economic times,” she said.

Majority Whip Bill Janis said: “Since joining the HouseRepublican Caucus last January, Delegate Barbara Comstockhas already earned a reputation among the veteran members ofthe House as a principled, practical problem-solver. Dynamicand industrious, Barbara brings a fresh perspective and soundjudgment to our public policy challenges. While it is uncom-mon for a freshman to be appointed to this position, Barbarahas already proven that she has the skills to be a valuableaddition to our Majority Whip Team.”

Volunteer Fairfax to Hold aFamily Volunteer Day

Families will get to enjoy the opportunity to give back to thecommunity by working on service projects provided by Facets,Fairfax 4-H, Herndon Senior Center, Jewish Community Centerof Northern Virginia, Operation Military Kids and OrphanFoundation of America. Projects will benefit homeless animals,deployed military personnel and their families here at home,children, hospital patients and orphans.

A Family Volunteer Day, celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.Day and the spirit of service this day represents, will take placeon Monday, Jan. 17, at the George Mason University: 4400University Drive in Fairfax,

Shift 1: from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Shift one is currentlyclosed) and Shift 2: from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This experience allows children to witness first-hand how funand easy volunteering can be, while providing quality familytime and working on projects that will benefit people in need.

Registration: Contact Daneen [email protected] or 703-246-3826 for moreinformation on Give Together: A Family Volunteer Day.

Elwyn ‘Chip’ Comstock JoinsPark Foundation

At the Dec. 15 meeting of the Fairfax County Park AuthorityBoard, Elwyn “Chip” Comstock was appointed to the FairfaxCounty Park Foundation Board of Directors for a three-yearterm. Comstock has been a leader in the community and asupporter of parks and recreational pursuits for many years.

Comstock and his wife, Barbara, have been residents ofMcLean for 28 years, where they have raised their threechildren. During that time, Comstock worked as a mathteacher at Langley and Falls Church High Schools. He iscurrently in his 11th year as an assistant principal at OaktonHigh School. He has coached both soccer and basketball.Comstock also served on the Highlands Swim and Tennis ClubBoard, as well as acting as treasurer and club manager.

Comstock is currently a member of the Optimist Club ofGreater Vienna and serves as the librarian for the PotomacRiver Smallmouth Bass Club. He has been a member of theFriends of Riverbend Park, Friends of the Shenandoah River,and is a supporter of the Shenandoah Riverkeepers. He enjoysfly fishing along the Potomac River and has an interest in thedevelopment and maintenance of the many trails in FairfaxCounty parks.

Week in Great Falls

By Karen Briscoe

The predominant themefor the 2010 real estatemarket in McLean andGreat Falls is that of

price recovery. The number ofclosed sales was effectively flat:885 total sales in 2009 and 882total sales in 2010. In the categoryof under $1.25 million there werefewer sales than 2009: 675 in2010 versus 711 in 2009. Themost significant increase in num-ber of sales was in the $1.25 to $2million market segment with 151in 2010, up from 113 in 2009.

In my view, there is still a pricesqueeze occurring. Inventory con-tinues to be less relative to de-

“Amazing!,” declared Christo-pher Gatti of McLean in his reviewof the new all-electric Nissan Leaf.The car “does not even have anexhaust pipe.” St. John Academy’snew fifth and sixth grade writingclub got a chance to review theLeaf and gave it almost-all-thumbs-up. The Leaf is one ofthree finalists in the North Ameri-can Car of the Year awards nowbeing decided by a group of 49U.S. journalists including JayneO’Donnell of McLean, a St. JohnAcademy parent who helpedlaunch the writing club. Cate Will-ing, also of McLean, found the Leaf“really cool” and assured “youwould like to be seen in it.” ButMcLean’s Nora Stechschultewasn’t as effusive. While the car,which runs solely on batterypower, is “‘a big step forward inthe history of automobiles,” sheconcluded it is “definitely not thebest looking car on the market.”

The children, left to right, are, front row: ChristopherGatti, Jeffrey Hales, Maddie Schultz, Julia Kushan. Back:Nora Stechschulte, Cate Willing, Katherine Hales, EdwardMcCormick, Eleanor Kinyon, Christina Martinez. Notvisible: Alan Thomas.

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on the road to recovery, just notquite as fast. The absorption ratefor this segment in 2010 was al-most five properties per month.With 95 properties available topurchase as of Jan. 1, 2011, thatrepresents approximately a 19-month supply of inventory, downfrom a 26-month supply at the endof the third quarter in 2010. It isclearly still a strong buyer’s mar-ket in the over $2 million pricerange and, in my view, true recov-ery will not happen in that mar-ket segment until it becomes bal-anced and stays that way for sometime. The good news though isthat the market is moving in theright direction!

This market update continuesthe theme “A Tale of Hope” fromthe third quarter of 2010. Be ofgood cheer: Good houses, pricedcorrectly for the current market,are selling.

A Tale of Price RecoveryGood houses, priced correctly forthe current market, are selling.

mand in the under $1.25 millionprice range. With 675 total salesin 2010 in that market segment,that is a demand of 56.25 proper-ties per month. As of Jan. 1, 2011,there were only 141 propertiesavailable to purchase, which rep-resents a 2.5-month supply. At theend of the third quarter in 2010,there was a 3.5-month supply,which clearly shows that this mar-ket segment is recovering. A bal-anced market, thus neither a buy-ers or sellers market, offers a 6-month supply of properties.When there is less than a 6-monthsupply of inventory, then the mar-ket is considered a seller’s market.

The over $2 million price rangein McLean and Great Falls is also

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She said that carbon black, which was recently clas-sified as a known carcinogen by the World HealthOrganization, is used in tires to increase theirstrength. It also breaks down at a nanoparticle level,which creates concerns that the people who use thefield will be exposed to it.

“This material was created to roll on the roads,not for human use, and not to be under kids’ feet,noses and hair,” Michaels said.

“There’s not anyone in Innsbruck who is opposedto the Lacrosse Association. We support what theydo, we have former lacrosse players and our kidsplay lacrosse,” said Robb Watters, another resident.“But as stewards of this community and our children,we want to see alternatives.”

Glen Tofil, of the GFCA, says the organization isn’tpushing for a crumb rubber field over another alter-native, they are just going through the process thathas led to the installation of 26 similar fields through-out the county.

“We considered it a county-approved product, butwe’re open to considering a totally green field thatgives us a place to play,” Tofil said. “We’re not op-posed to alternatives, but some can be cost prohibi-tive and cost at least 20 percent more.”

The GFLA has applied for a $150,000 grant fromthe county and hopes to raise the rest of the money

(approximately $800,000) through its ownfundraising efforts.

Glenn Youngkin, another resident of Innsbruck,said “20 percent more shouldn’t be an issue. Whenwe’re weighing an extra 20 percent against all ofthese unknowns, that’s impossible to balance.”

Alternatives include virgin rubber, which isn’ttreated in the same manner as the recycled tires, aswell as fields that use cork and coconut husks, whichhave been used in Europe and some parts of Califor-nia.

Michaels said there are also new kinds of grassesbeing developed that solve some of the wear-and-tear issues that caused the need for a new field.

Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) said that hewill be the one who ultimately makes the recom-mendation on the field.

“We’ve put 26 of these in the county and this issuehas not come up before,” he said. “We’re in a fact-gathering stage and I’m very interested in the re-sults, but we just don’t know them yet.”

One of the things that makes Great Falls uniqueamong communities with turf fields is their use ofresidential wells and the fractured bedrock under-ground, which can lead to unpredictable drainage.

More information on studies on artificial turf fields,as well as other research done by Great Falls residents,can be found at www.greatfallscleanwater.org.

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When Great Falls resident JeffThinnes was looking for adirection for his life, the Rotary Club helped him find it.

Now Thinnes is helping to found a RotaryClub chapter in Great Falls.

“I applied for a graduate fellowship thatsent me to Germany and it had a real im-pact on my life,” Thinnes said. “I lived inGermany during unification and still travelthere and I’ve always had Rotary to thankfor that.”

There are neighboring chapters inMcLean, Washington, D.C. and Reston, butnot in Great Falls, which is why Thinneswanted to start one here.

“Great Falls seems like the perfect com-munity to have Rotary,” Thinnes said. “Theirmotto, ‘Service Above Self’ is a perfect fit

for this tight-knit, involved community.”Thinnes has been recruiting charter mem-

bers of the club, some of which have had asimilar experience with Rotary in theiryouth.

Service Above SelfComes to Great FallsGreat Falls residentlooks to foundRotary Club Chapter.

Jeff Thinnes, a Great Falls resi-dent, is trying to start a RotaryClub chapter in Great Falls.

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By Barbara Comstock

State Delegate (R-34)

In February 2009, a Newsweekcover told us: “We Are All Socialists Now.” While this was

telling in terms of letting us knowwhere the new administration inWashington, D.C. and others mayhave wanted to lead the country,in Virginia – the home of GeorgeWashington, Thomas Jeffersonand James Madison — we took adifferent path.

First, in November 2009, weelected a governor and a majorityof the House of Delegates whowanted to reinvigorate entrepre-neurial capitalism – not abandonit. Second, we observed Washing-ton D.C.’s federal spending and

taxing spree that our constituentswere so concerned about and didthe opposite.

In January 2010, when westarted with a new governor, a newadministration and 20 percent ofthe House of Delegates newlyelected, we were faced with adaunting budget, a challengingeconomic environment and a $4.2billion budget shortfall. OutgoingGovernor Tim Kaine left us a pro-posed budget for the biggest tax

increase in our history — $2 bil-lion. And to add insult to injury,his budget would have cut $60million in Fairfax County schoolfunds by freezing the school fund-ing formula.

Fortunately, Governor BobMcDonnell and a healthy major-ity of the General Assembly wentin quite a different direction anddidn’t tax and spend more. Weheld the line on both. And we didit on a bipartisan basis.

We balanced the budget withoutraising taxes. The vote against theoutgoing budget with the $2 bil-lion tax hike was a unanimous 97-0. The Northern Virginia delega-tion was also unanimously op-posed to the proposal to cut ourschool funding by $60 million byfreezing the school funding for-mula. We worked with Governor

McDonnell, our local schools,teachers, PTAs and PTOs and ourlocal business community to suc-cessfully restore these funds.

The budget cuts which returnedour budget to 2006 spending lev-els were achieved through bipar-tisan agreement and the budgetgained a strong bipartisan vote inthe House and Senate. By the fall,we had a budget surplus and lowerunemployment – a stark contrastto all but a handful of other states.We also continued to be recog-nized as a top business-friendlystate with the top schools in thecountry.

There was also strong bipartisanopposition (80-17 against) to thefederal government’s mandate toforce individuals to buy healthcare insurance and impose fines ifthey didn’t. Almost half the House

About the AuthorDelegate Comstock (www.delegatecomstock.com) represents the 34th District

(Great Falls, parts of McLean, Vienna and Herndon) in the Virginia House ofDelegates. She serves on the Transportation Committee, the Science andTechnology Committee and the General Laws Committee. She was appointed bythe governor to serve on the Governor’s Economic Development and JobCreation Commission and was also appointed by the speaker to serve on theNorthern Virginia Transportation Commission and The National Capital RegionTransportation Planning Board.

Key Priorities: Jobs, Transportation, EducationKeeping Virginiathe best place tolive, work, start abusiness, raise afamily and retire.

Democrat caucus (19) joined Re-publicans to oppose Obamacare.

Already, more than 200 compa-nies and unions (about threedozen unions now that actuallysupported the bill but can’t func-tion under the mandate) haveasked for exemptions from the bill,but states are still forced to shoul-der these unfunded costs. The $2billion in additional costs to Vir-ginia from the bill wouldn’t evennecessarily provide better or morecare given the huge new bureau-cracy that comes along with it.And this $2 billion would be ontop of the exploding state healthcare costs we already have. Whilewe have begun to deal with thishealthcare challenge, allowing Vir-ginia to find our own solutionsrather than Washington dictatedsolutions would better serve theCommonwealth.

On transportation, we had amuch delayed VDOT audit – whichnaysayers said was unnecessary. Itturned out that while we were sit-ting in traffic and rest stops werebeing closed in the past adminis

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Editorial

By Kathleen Murphy

Change is a given. How weintersect with change defines us. Are we thought-

ful and proactive? Or do we waitfor destiny to stare us in the facebefore opposing proposed initia-tives in an emotional and negativemanner?

Our Village, Semi-Rural in Char-acter… Are we willing to have aconversation about what a semi-rural village could actually become?Can we imagine the architecturaldesign of a village that we could allreally love? Can planned outcomesby parties with vested interests berevealed clearly right now? Whatnew construction? What renova-tions? What modification? Whatbeautification? Do we really needto watch the undoing of septic inGreat Falls without the proper pres-ervation commitments in place,whether a historic overlay district,a final architectural design of theend state we all can accept, and/oran agreement to “downzone” to theproper zoning classification?

Bury the Overhead Wires…What is happening to us? Morepoles of all species of wood, shape,heights and odd supports withmore wires of all different colorsand thicknesses hung with manytypes of contraptions and connec-tors littering our historic road-

sides. More hacked trees. Morepower outages. More disorder.What is going on? Who can undothis chaos? How can our roadsidesbe brought to order?

Walking & Biking on Trails – andCarpooling… What will it take forus to mobilize ourselves by foot orbike - $5 per gallon of gasoline?When will we lay the network foroff-road travel—when no otheroptions exist? What about car-pooling? When will we proactivelyshare cars on routine daily trips inorder to reduce the total numberof cars in use? How many cars dowe need to eliminate to allowthose cars in use to drive at nor-mal speeds to derive fuel effi-ciency? What will it take to begina conversation about ridesharing?

Growing Community Talent...We are so lucky to live in a com-munity of highly educated, abun-dantly talented people – our art-ists’ consortium is the most visibleexample. How can we create acommunity in which every form oftalent is nourished and treasuredto its maximum potential? Weneed sound, dry fields for our ath-letes; places for our intellectualnerds and geniuses to experiment;stages for our performers to sing,dance, dramatize, film and/or po-etize; studios for our artists; essen-

tial archives and possibly museumspace for our historians; and tech-nology infrastructure for our tech-savvy. When will we begin to formother talent consortia such as theartists’ consortium, drawing thegenerations together in respectfulcoaching and co-learning? Whatplaces or new facilities would weneed to unfold our talents to theirfullest expression? Our local as-tronomy observatory provides asuccessful example of how youngpeople in our community enjoyresources they could never buy,

and hobnob with experts whoknow what they are doing, elbow-to-elbow. Can we envision the fullpicture of what we need to growour many talents from the perspec-tive of our community as a whole?

Connecting with the Land…Water flow needs erosion preven-tion strategies; fertile land growsfruits and vegetables; open fieldsinvite carefully managed meadowsin selected areas; etc., etc.

What we dream we can realize.Our challenge is to “dream big”while remaining intimately small.

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Slippery SlopeTo the Editor:

The recent upgrade of selectedwalkways in Great Falls typifies theregulatory hypocrisy favored by ourpolitical representatives. The ri-diculous signs warning of a slopedpavement and the expensive ironrailings when there is an unevenshoulder are actually more of a haz-ard to the pedestrian than the oldpavement. It is also obvious fromthe photo that snow on the schoolwalkway was unshoveled during atime when school was in session.

Our political leaders regulatedWall Street and bankers too, exceptin areas that affected customers.The President recently stepped in

to control offensive behavior inschools and soon the Navy will takeaction against group satire withina closed environment. I suspectthe 33 Chilean miners who weretrapped underground for 69 daysalso performed satirical impres-sions of peer behavior to entertaineach other. It’s a basic componentof being human. Free speech andexpression. Who is the final judgeof what’s offensive? Who decidesthat it’s improper to depictMohamed in a cartoon but it’s ac-ceptable art to depict Jesus Christin a jar of urine? It’s a steep andslippery slope!

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And closer to home this year, wewere able — through strong bipar-tisan work — to get VDOT to doan about face and work with ourcommunity for a single lane turnonto Georgetown Pike from Route7 in Great Falls rather than thelong planned two lane turn whichwas strongly opposed by the com-munity. In McLean, we alsoworked together to makeTransurban and VDOT aware ofthe community’s opposition to ex-tending the Hot Lanes past the 495Georgetown Pike exit, resultingwith the company declining tomove forward on that proposal.

Of course, budget cuts are al-ways difficult. But while bad hab-its are often acquired during goodtimes, good habits can be re-learned during tough times. Indi-vidual savings are up. We put afreeze on state government hiring.We continue reform efforts andremoving certain unfunded statemandates on localities. We con-tinue to be one of the most gener-ous communities. Particularlyover our holiday season, we seeour community coming together tohelp those less fortunate and tohelp fund valuable programs forour community when the govern-ment cuts back.

Our unemployment rate of 6.8percent in Virginia and 4.6 percentin our area is well below the na-tional average of 9.8 percent, andthe 10th lowest in the nation. Butwith 280,000 Virginians out ofwork, they need our continueddedication.

We return to Richmond on Jan.12, and once again our focus willcontinue to be on the key qualityof life priorities of our community:Jobs, transportation and educa-tion. The governor’s budgetamendments include new job-cre-ation initiatives, including $25million for our technology and re-search community to leverage pri-vate and federal research dollarsso we will continue as a technol-ogy leader, new investments inhigher education, and a plan toput $4 billion into transportationover the next three years.

All of this leads to getting morepeople back to good, prosperousjobs and ensuring that Virginia willbe the best place to live, work,start a business, raise a family andretire.

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Langley Presentsa CoffeehouseConcert

On Saturday, Jan. 8, LangleyHigh School Theatre Honor Soci-ety students presented the “LHSTHS Coffeehouse Concert” atJammin Java in Vienna. This eclec-tic afternoon showcase includedcool bands, solo musical perfor-mances, and comedy. The audienceenjoyed performances of rock, pop,show tunes and original musicalcompositions.

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Chef Jacques Haeringershares his passion forclassic and contemporary French cuisine

and teaches expert cooking tech-niques and tricks of the trade for2011 with new classes at held atthe award-winning L’Auberge ChezFrançois. Participants take part inan entertaining culinary class fol-lowed by a four-course meal withselected wines.

To start the year off right, ChefJacques is offering the followingevents:

SATURDAY, JAN. 29, 11 A.M.Alsatian Brassiere MenuFeaturing the Wines of Alsace; Tarte

Flamblée; Gruyère Salad; MirabelleSorbet; Traditional Sauerkraut;Meringue Glaçée

$60.00 Plus tax and Gratuity = 75.00

FRIDAY, FEB. 11, 11 A.M.Seafood Lovers Valentine: Warm Lobster

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saffron Broth; Chocolate Soufflé

$75.00 Plus tax and Gratuity = 94.50

SATURDAY, FEB. 12, 11 A.M:Carnivore Lovers Valentine: Wild

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Prices include the demonstra-tion, lunch or dinner with finewines, written recipes for the homechef, and all taxes and gratuities.

As always, Chef Jacques and thestaff at L’Auberge Chez Francoiswill accommodate any dietary re-strictions and concerns with ad-vance notice.

To reserve spaces go towww.ChefJacques.com or call therestaurant: 703-759-3800.

Chef Jacques is one of America’smost respected and innovative cu-linary personalities. Continuing inhis father’s footsteps, Jacques lovesto create and serve contemporaryFrench fare. His menus feature re-interpreted Alsatian and Frenchcuisine for American palates.When he isn’t in the kitchen he canbe found teaching his populargourmet cooking classes. Jacquesis often asked to author magazinearticles, cook up recipes at culinaryevents, and to be a guest on televi-sion and radio shows across thecountry.

He is the author of “Two for To-night,” a collection of recipes thatinspire romance through food andtogetherness, and the “Chez

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THURSDAY/JAN. 13Jammin’ Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band

Battle IV. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. E., Vienna.jamminjava.com.

International Guitar Night. 8 p.m.Wolf Trap Foundation for thePerforming Arts, 1624 Trap Road,Vienna. With Clive Carroll, AlexandreGismonti, Pino Forastiere andInternational Guitar Night (IGN)founder Brian Gore. $25.www.wolftrap.org.

FRIDAY/JAN. 14The OK Corral CD Release. 6:30

p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave.E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

“The Drowsy Chaperone.“ 8 p.m.McLean Community Center AldenTheatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Glamorous brides, tap-dancinggroomsmen and more. $17-$19. 703-790-9223 or www.mcleanplayers.org.

The Peabody Trio. 8 p.m. Wolf TrapFoundation for the Performing Arts,1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Chambermusic. $35. Wolftrap.org.

SATURDAY/JAN. 15Sing Me Insomnia and Struan

Shields at 6 p.m., JAMuary, Box& Won, Venise and Empuls at 10p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave.E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m.at the George Mason University

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The Mary Ann Redmond Band. 8p.m. 1st Stage Theater, 1524 SpringHill Road, McLean. Heartfelt balladsand funky tunes. $20. 703-854-1856or www.1ststagetysons.org.


Buskin & Batteau. 7:30 p.m. WolfTrap Foundation for the PerformingArts, 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. Folkduo. $22. Wolftrap.org.

SUNDAY/JAN. 16“The Drowsy Chaperone.“ 3 p.m.

McLean Community Center AldenTheatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Glamorous brides, tap-dancinggroomsmen and more. $17-$19. 703-790-9223 or www.mcleanplayers.org.

In Layman Terms and HollyMontgomery at 1:30 p.m. andMcTwist CD Release, ActionItem and The Dukes at 7 p.m.Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. jamminjava.com.

MONDAY/JAN. 17The Toasters (30th Anniversary

Tour) with Alma Tropicalia andUgly. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. E., Vienna.jamminjava.com.

TUESDAY/JAN. 18Mystery Book Discussion. 6:30 p.m.

Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584

Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Pleasejoin the mystery book discussiongroup. Call for title. Adults. 703-790-8088.

Understudies, Punch Drunk Poets,Forever The Win, Caryn Server,Ethan Douglas, Treble Lifterand Chaotika. 6:30 p.m. Jammin’Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.jamminjava.com.

WEDNESDAY/JAN. 19Travelogue: Voyaging Alaska’s

Inside Passages. 7:30 p.m. McLeanCommunity Center Alden Theatre,1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Preceded by a cooking demonstrationof Alaskan cuisine at 6:30 [email protected].

Organ Recital by RussellWeismann. 1 p.m. Saint LukeParish, 7001 Georgetown Pike,McLean. Weismann is universityorganist and director of music andliturgy at Georgetown University. Freeand open to the public. 703-356-0670or www.musicinmclean.org.

Book Discussion Group. 10:30 a.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Call for title. Adults.703-757-8560.

American Antique ArtsAssociation. 10 a.m. McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. “Oriental Rugs,History, Care and Conservation” byJohn Ayoub. [email protected] or703-532-0280.

Pierce Pettis and Grace Pettis. 7:30p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave.

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THURSDAY/JAN. 20Artist’s Reception. 7-9 p.m. McLean

Project for the Arts, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. Paintings by DeborahAddison Coburn. Mpaart.org.

Warm Up to a Good Story. 10:30a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library,10360 North St., Fairfax. Stories andactivities. Age 3-5 with adult. 703-293-6227.

Afternoon Reading Group. 1 p.m.City of Fairfax Regional Library,10360 North St., Fairfax. Water forElephants by Sarah Gruen. Adults.703-293-6227.

Book Discussion Group. 7:30 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Call for title. Adults.703-757-8560.

OK Book Discussion. 7 p.m. OaktonLibrary, 10304 Lynnhaven Place,Oakton. People of the Book byGeraldine Brooks. Adults. 703-242-4020.

Schiavone, We Were Kings and MyRadio. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. E., Vienna.jamminjava.com.

FRIDAY/JAN. 21“The Drowsy Chaperone.“ 8 p.m.

McLean Community Center AldenTheatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.Glamorous brides, tap-dancinggroomsmen and more. $17-$19. 703-790-9223 or www.mcleanplayers.org.

“Our Town”. 7:30 p.m. James Madison

High School, 2500 James MadisonDrive, Vienna. Small town residentsfind love and learn about life. $5.madisondrama.com.

English Conversation Group. 10a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 MapleAve. East, Vienna. Englishconversation group for adults. 703-938-0405.

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. PatrickHenry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East,Vienna. Learn and play. Age 5-18.703-938-0405.

SATURDAY/JAN. 22Perú Negro With Eva Ayllón:

“Festejo”. 8 p.m. at the GeorgeMason University Center for the ArtsConcert Hall, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. A group of more than 30dancers and musicians performs therhythms, sounds and movementspropagated along Peru’s coast byAfrican slaves, joined by singer EvaAyllón. Tickets $23-$46, available at888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu.


“Our Town”. 7:30 p.m. James MadisonHigh School, 2500 James MadisonDrive, Vienna. Small town residentsfind love and learn about life. $5.madisondrama.com.

Ars Nova Chamber Orchestra. 7:30p.m. Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124Park St., N.E., Vienna. Devienne’s

Quartet for Bassoon and Strings, Op.73, Mozart’s Piano Quartet in GMinor, K.478, and Wagner’s SiegfriedIdyll. Joel Lazar, [email protected].

Microsoft Access. 2:30 p.m. City ofFairfax Regional Library, 10360 NorthSt., Fairfax. Introduction to creating,modifying and mastering databasesusing Microsoft’s Access program. Age13 and up. 703-293-6227.

VITA Tax Assistance. 10 a.m. Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Tax help.IRS-certified volunteers helptaxpayers who earned up to $49K.Adults. 703-790-8088.

Langley High School FashionShow. 7 p.m. Langley High SchoolAuditorium, 6520 Georgetown Pike,McLean. “Once Upon A Runway: AFashion Fairytale”[email protected].

Birding in the Gardens. 10 a.m.Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna.Join a naturalist to learn about bird lifeand identification in the gardens. Bringbinoculars and a field guide if you havethem. 703-255-3631 ext. 106.

Creature Teacher. 2 p.m. MeadowlarkBotanical Gardens, 9750 MeadowlarkGardens Court, Vienna. A specialpresentation about snakes, turtles andfrogs. Free. 703-255-3631 ext. 106.

The Bigger Lights, Boys Will BeBoys and The Love Light at 6 p.mand Fight The Bear, OverdriveSuperthruster at 10 p.m. Jammin’Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.jamminjava.com.

Duane Monahan, playing Robert Martin, dances withClaire O’Brien, who plays his fiance Janet van der Graafin “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the McLean CommunityCenter Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, Jan.14-29, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m.A musical comedy with glamorous brides, tap-dancinggroomsmen and more. Tickets are $17-$19 with grouprates available. 703-790-9223 or www.mcleanplayers.org.

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Volunteers at a Stop Hun-ger Now event packagemeals at the LutheranRedeemer Church inMcLean last November. TheRotary Club of McLeanhelped organize the event,raise money and recruitvolunteers.

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Three years ago, Kathryn Peyton began teaching at George C. MarshallHigh School and promptly started

pushing for the school to offer InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) classes in economics.Her interest in teaching economics sprungfrom years of putting her MBA to use in theprofessional business world. Last year, herhard work paid off when students began toenroll in the first IB Economics class FairfaxCounty Public Schools had seen in severalyears. She was recently rewarded for herefforts by being named Virginia’s 2010 Out-standing Economic Educator of the Year.

Marshall is currently the only school inFairfax County that offers IB Economics,though Peyton hopes more IB schools willfollow Marshall’s example soon. By next fall,all Virginia high schools will require stu-dents to take an economics class beforegraduation.

“Kids want to take econ,” Peyton says,“and the current economic situation in our

country provides the best lab.” She encour-ages her students to keep up-to-date on thenation’s financial conditions and to thinkcritically about all the information pre-sented to them.

Several schools in the area that provideAdvanced Placement courses have econom-ics classes, which Peyton explained are simi-lar to the International Baccalaureate class.“The difference lies in where their focus is,”Peyton notes. “AP economics focuses prima-rily on domestic and micro level matters,while our IB economics looks at both do-mestic and international issues.”

Because IB does stress an emphasis onglobal topics, Peyton makes sure her stu-dents are aware of the financial situationsin other regions of the world, particularlythird world countries. Many of her lessonsare interactive, such as having her studentsfigure out ways they would balance ournational budget and showing them videosof foreign sweatshops.

Peyton was nominated by Kurt Waters, thehigh school Social Studies Specialist forFairfax County Public Schools. He said thatwhile there are a great number of verystrong economics teachers in Fairfax County,Peyton came immediately to mind this year.

“She has worked in the business industryand brings a lot of relevant perspectives toher teaching,” Waters said.

Peyton is currently working to developnew lesson plans and creative ways to teachthe course, which she hopes will make iteasier for teachers to approach some of themore difficult content.

Kathryn Peyton (fourth from left) with one of her IB economics classes.

Marshall High Teacher HonoredKathryn Peytonnamed Virginia’s2010 OutstandingEconomic Educatorof the Year.

Send School Notes to [email protected]. Deadline is Fri-day.

Whole Foods of Tysons will host a demon-stration at Chesterbrook Elementary with ChefMatt Finarelli on Jan. 20, 5 p.m. Finarelli create ahealthy lunch box and demonstrate how to makea nutritious meal for children. Samples and recipesprovided.

Whole Foods, 7511 Leesburg Pike, Falls [email protected].

McLean residents Jun Woo Choi, NathanielEliason and Andrew Kwon were named to thefall 2010 dean’s list at Choate Rosemary Hall. Choi

is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Byung Wook Choi andSo Yeon Lee, Eliason is the son of Randall DeanEliason and Cherie Renee Kiser, and Kwon is theson of Mr. and Mrs. Goohoon Kwon.

McLean residents Gregory R. Epremian andMeaghan E. Gilmore have been named to thefall 2010 dean’s list at Bucknell University ofLewisburg, Pa. Epremian is the son of Jeffrey andAnnette Epremian, and Gilmore is the daughter ofShaun and Lynn Gilmore.

Gillian Eiserman of McLean has been namedto the fall 2010 dean’s list at Bridgewater Collegeof Bridgewater, Va. Eiserman is a freshman major-ing in business administration.

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By the time this column prints on Jan. 12,2011, I will have met with my oncologistand discussed the results of my end-of-December scans. Given the Jan. 5, 2011due date of this column however (as was thecase with last week’s column), it is beingwritten and submitted for copy-editing con-sideration before the Jan. 7, 2011 appoint-ment with my oncologist will actually haveoccurred. Ergo the continuing uncertainty.

This kind of waiting and wondering andmind-racing-out-of-control is nothing newfor me, nor is it for any patient, terminal orotherwise, who is scanned/X-Rayed and/orexamined regularly (women waiting for theresults of a mammogram certainly come tomind). And though I don’t think I feel anydifferently (meaning symptomatic/worse), Ido feel something. And that something isinevitability. Consider the fact that myoncologist initially told Team Lourie back onFeb. 27, 2009 that I had 13 months to twoyears to live and Feb. 27, 2011 (the end ofthat two years) is merely six weeks away, andI’m sure you can imagine the calendar-watching I’m obsessing on.

And as much as I want to, try to, ignorethat original prognosis (I hesitate to charac-terize it as fact since medicine is, after all, ascience; it’s not arithmetic), it is nearlyimpossible to do so. Moreover, I have mademany changes in my life since first receivingmy cancer diagnosis, and they, presumably,along with my attitude, have served me welland likely enabled me to maintain an atypi-cal quality of life (for a terminal patient, Imean) and to outlive that original prognosis.However, as a long-time salesman, I can’tshake one of the adages that many of ushave learned to live by: “Waiting for theother shoe to drop.” Meaning, somethingnegative is lurking – which you can’t control.And the corollary to that adage/attitude isinevitability: the longer the news is positive,the closer it gets to being negative. (Or fornon-terminal salespersons – in general:“Every ‘No’ is one step closer to a ‘Yes.’”)

Not that I’m depressed or on any kind ofmental slide, it’s more that I’m living a verytime-sensitive existence, according to myoncologist. And having been diagnosed withstage IV lung cancer which, generally speak-ing, doesn’t go away, and in my case is inop-erable to boot, doesn’t exactly enhancewhat quality of what life you do have. Sominimizing anything that is happening tome: symptom-wise, diagnosis-to-date-wiseor plain old words-to-the-wise-wise, is chal-lenging to say the least; and the bane of thatexistence to say the most.

But what else is new? Nothing! Thisrecurring quarterly cycle is of course familiarto me – at this juncture, and comfortable,sort of. I go to the same places, see the samepeople, follow the same routine. And forme, “same” is good as is “familiar.” It lessensthe impact and eliminates any of the awk-wardness. All of which contributes to man-aging stress – and stress, as I’ve been repeat-edly told, especially as it effects terminal/cancer patients, is a killer (literally and figu-ratively). And since being the exception thatproves the rule has been my mantra, I amhappy to find a path of less resistance.

Still, knowing what I know and doingwhat I do, doesn’t make life any easier, it justdoesn’t make it more difficult than it alreadyis. And simplifying the cancer tasks (as wellas most others, if you want to know thetruth) is my goal, because I’ve reached apoint where I can no longer be bothered.I’m already bothered enough.

Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative forThe Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

By KENNETH B. LOURIE

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See Elegant and Efficient,

Page 17

By Joshua Baker,

president, BOWA

Special to the Connection

Today’s homeowners are muchmore informed and educatedabout what they want in ahome. Travel, home shows, the

internet and a greater focus on the impor-tance of transforming a house into a home,have led homeowners to be very particularabout what renovations they do and howthey go about them.

No longer are people limited to cookie-cutter plans from a builder selecting littlemore than the color of the tile or carpets.Instead today’s homeowners have embracedthe idea of actively participating in deter-mining customized solutions that will bestsuit their family’s needs, wants and lifestyle.

Here are remodeling trends that BOWABuilders predicts for 2011.

2011 TrendsPROJECTS – SMALLER AND BETTERThe trend to smaller, higher quality spacescontinues as many local residents discoverthat what they need is not more space, butbetter space. Often when talking with cli-ents about possible projects we find thatmaking a home larger is not the answer totheir concerns. The problem is the bulk of

Elegant and EfficientLess is more ashomeowners seekhigher quality insmaller spaces.

the existing homes in our area werenot designed for the way we live to-day. Small, compartmented rooms, akitchen that is meant to be occupiedby two or three people at most andformal rooms that separate the fam-ily from each other are no longer thetypes of spaces families’ desire. As aresult today’s home remodelingprojects often focus on reconfiguring,opening up and otherwise improvingexisting spaces to better suit the waytoday’s families live, play and enter-tain. Because many BOWA clientslead hectic schedules outside of thehome, they continue to trend towardremodeling projects that createhighly usable, comfortable livingspaces in their home. Families wantpractical and appropriate spaces intheir home retreats because theytreasure their time there.

KITCHENS – TRANSFORMA-TION BY DESIGN Kitchens are thesocial center of our homes and needto accommodate a myriad of uses.While sometimes the solution is add-ing square footage, particularly inhomes built 30 or more years ago,frequently the solution lies in re-thinking the layout and improvingthe connection to surroundingspaces, both interior and exterior. In

one BOWA project, the wall separat-ing the formal dining room from thekitchen was removed completely, cre-ating a spacious casual kitchen. Thenew expanded eating area was amuch improved use of the familiesexisting space, and is now consistentwith their lifestyle and priorities.

THEATERS – AS LIVING SPACESMedia rooms have become more andmore prevalent as families look forways to incorporate the latest tech-nology into their homes and lives.While these rooms began as hometheaters they are evolving to fit manymore aspects of family life. No longeris their sole purpose to showcase amovie while the audience sits quietlyin the dark in rows of comfortableseating. Incorporating theater seat-ing with lounge seating and counterspace provides an opportunity to so-cialize with friends during the gameor gather the family on a weekdayevening. After a recent BOWA reno-vation, the theater is now used eachevening as the family relaxes togetherwith their own focus or project.

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This Great Falls renovation reconfigured existing space to provide a family and entertainment friendly spacein the family room and kitchen.

Josh Baker, president of BOWABuilders.

A sophisticated media room renovation inMcLean allows for much more than viewingmovies.


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

1 1322 BALLS HILL RD NE ................... 7 .. 8 .. 3 ......... MCLEAN ...... $10,200,000 .. Detached .. 2.05 ................. ELMWOOD ESTS ................ 10/28/10

2 1147 CHAIN BRIDGE RD ................. 12 10 . 1 ........ MC LEAN ........ $8,250,000 .. Detached .. 5.63 ................. LANGLEY FARMS ................ 01/07/10

3 10350 ELIZABETH ST ....................... 7 . 10 . 3 ..... GREAT FALLS ..... $6,500,000 .. Detached .. 2.71 ............... GOULDMAN ACRES .............. 07/01/10

4 6622 MALTA LN ............................... 5 .. 7 .. 1 ......... MCLEAN ........ $6,160,000 .. Detached .. 1.00 ................. LANGLEY FARMS ................ 03/17/10

5 8113 SPRING HILL FARM DR ............ 5 .. 5 .. 1 ......... MCLEAN ........ $4,402,132 .. Detached .. 1.17 ................ SPRING HILL FARM ............... 04/15/10

6 7301 DULANY DR ............................ 5 .. 6 .. 2 ......... MCLEAN ........ $4,335,000 .. Detached .. 2.19 ................. ELMWOOD ESTS ................ 08/12/10

7 7681 BALLESTRADE CT .................... 6 .. 6 .. 3 ......... MCLEAN ........ $4,000,000 .. Detached .. 1.03 .................... THE RESERVE ................... 08/03/10

8 1127 LANGLEY LN ........................... 7 .. 5 .. 1 ......... MCLEAN ........ $3,850,000 .. Detached .. 0.60 ................. LANGLEY FARMS ................ 05/18/10

9 1532 CROWELL RD .......................... 5 .. 5 .. 3 .......... VIENNA ......... $3,750,000 .. Detached .. 2.83 ............ BROWNS MILL ESTATES ........... 11/11/10

10 7029 BENJAMIN ST .......................... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ......... MCLEAN ........ $3,603,350 .. Detached .. 1.10 ................ LANGLEY FOREST ................ 06/11/10

SOME OTHER TOP SALES IN FAIRFAX COUNTY11 9829 SUMMERDAY DR ..................... 4 .. 4 .. 1 .......... BURKE .......... $1,175,000 .. Detached .. 0.86 ............. BURKE LAKE MEADOW ............ 08/09/10

12 3408 MEYER WOODS LN ................. 5 .. 4 .. 2 ......... FAIRFAX ......... $1,310,000 .. Detached .. 0.83 ....... THOMPSON ROAD PROPERTY ...... 05/18/10

13 3491 ROSE CREST LN ...................... 4 .. 4 .. 1 ......... FAIRFAX ......... $1,240,000 .. Detached .. 0.99 ................ OAK HILL ESTATES ............... 05/27/10

14 11001 SANDY MANOR DR ................ 5 .. 4 .. 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .. $1,685,000 .. Detached .. 5.01 ....... SANDY RUN FOREST ESTATES ...... 04/28/10

15 12191 GOLDENCHAIN CT ................ 4 .. 4 .. 2 ....... HERNDON ....... $1,445,000 .. Detached .. 1.25 .............. SHADETREE ESTATES ............. 09/08/10

16 11191 GUNSTON RD ........................ 5 .. 6 .. 1 ......... LORTON ......... $3,600,000 .. Detached .. 5.26 ... STONE MANOR ON THE POTOMAC .. 09/29/10

17 12827 PARAPET WAY ....................... 4 .. 5 .. 1 ........ OAK HILL ........ $1,350,000 .. Detached .. 1.20 .................. OAKTON CHASE ................. 07/23/10

18 2601 GENEVA HILL CT ..................... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ......... OAKTON ........ $1,475,000 .. Detached .. 0.94 .................. HANNAH HILLS ................. 07/29/10

19 11284 STONES THROW DR .............. 5 .. 3 .. 2 ......... RESTON ......... $1,290,000 .. Detached .. 0.69 ....... ESTATES AT WYNDHAM HILLS ...... 08/12/10

20 11776 STRATFORD HOUSE PL #11043 .. 3 .. 0 ......... RESTON ......... $1,060,000 .. Penthouse ............................... STRATFORD .................... 01/29/10

21 5253 MONROE DR ........................... 6 .. 5 .. 1 ..... SPRINGFIELD ..... $1,075,000 .. Detached .. 0.41 ........... EDSALL ROAD PROPERTY .......... 07/20/10

22 330 AYR HILL AVE NE ...................... 6 .. 5 .. 2 .......... VIENNA ......... $2,200,000 .. Detached .. 0.53 ........................ VIENNA ....................... 07/22/10

1 1322 Balls Hill Road NE, McLean

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A look at some ofthe top sales of 2010


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McLean6903 Lupine Lane ........... $1,795,000...Sun 1-4....Jan and Dan Laytham..Long & Foster...........703-759-7777

Falls Church411 West Broad St.............$325,000...Sun 1-4....Keith Harris..................Samson Properties ... 703-395-6601

Reston2031 Beacon Place............$679,900...Sun 1-4....Barbara Hendrickson...Keller Williams..........703-901-9200

Herndon13511 George Wythe Ct.....$385,000...Sat 1-4.....Olga Aste .....................Century 21................703-624-419913511 George Wythe Ct.....$385,000...Sun 1-4....Rich Langguth.............Century 21................703-609-307912506 Northern Valley Ct...$549,900...Sun 1-4....Suzanne Burch.............Century 21................703-328-5606

Vienna9411 Cello Court ................$739,500...Sun 1-4....Heather Embrey...........McEnearney..............571-236-26162006 Roundhouse Rd.....$1,049,997...Sun 1-4....Chris Brown.................Long & Foster...........301-928-2479

Fairfax10719 Oak Pl......................$399,900...Sun 1-4....Denene Crabbs ............Century 21................202-487-49493911 Green Look Ct. ..........$449,900...Sat 1-4.....Denene Crabbs ............Century 21................202-487-49493911 Green Look Ct. ..........$449,900...Sun 1-4....Diana LeFrancois .........Century 21................703-930-668210500 Elmira Ct. ................$529,000...Sun 12-4..Lena Restivo................Weichert....................703-855-7341

Chantilly13557 Smallwood La. ........$574,950...Sun 1-4....Judy Pfarner................Samson Properties ... 703-989-8767

Clifton12204 Henderson Rd.........$749,000...Sun 1-4....Carol Hermandorfer.....Long & Foster...........703-503-181212851 Popes Head Rd. ...... $849,000...Sun 1-4....Carol Hermandorfer.....Long & Foster...........703-503-1812

Fairfax Station7114 Lake Tree Dr. .............$799,950...Sun 2-4....Pat Fales......................RE/MAX.................... 703-503-4365

Sterling10 Ferguson Ct...................$385,000...Sun 1-4....Doris Crockett..............Weichert....................703-615-841120921 Trinity Sq.................$419,990...Sat 1-4.....Judy Willis...................Long & Foster...........703-430-100046605 Hampshire Stn Dr ... $489,500...Sun 1-4....Donna Lutkins..............Long & Foster...........703-855-3071

OPEN HOUSESSaturday & Sunday, Jan. 15th & 16th

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From Page 15

Top 8 Home design and remodelingtrends for 2011.

Case Design and Remodelng identi

fied what they believe will be thethe top eight trends in home design and re-

modeling for 2011. Based on emerging industry de-velopments and customer requests, the list was com-piled by Bill Millholland, executive vice president atCase.

1. LED or compact fluorescent (CFL) light-ing – Homeowners are moving away fromincandescent fixtures toward more energy-efficient choices such as LED and CFL bulbs.

2. High-quality synthetic materials forhome exteriors – Synthetic materials such asHardie Plank siding and PVC trim pieces mimicthe look of natural materials like wood, but aremuch more durable and better able to withstandclimate changes.

3. Large format bathroom tiles – Smallersquare tiles are being replaced with tiles mea-suring 12” x 12” or larger, as well as non-squareshapes (12” x 18”), producing flooring andwalls that showcase more tile and fewer groutlines.

4. Multiple finishes on kitchen cabinetry –Complementary multiple stains and a mix ofpainted and stained finishes on cabinetryenables homeowners to escape the look and feelof a “cookie cutter” kitchen where all surfacesmatch.

5. Screened porches – Homeowners areextending their living areas with screenedporches that allow them to enjoy the outdoorsthroughout the year without the nuisance ofinsects.

6. “Furniture-like” detailing in kitchens –Varied cabinet and counter heights, distressedfinishes and furniture-style toe kicks providevisual interest and help eliminate the “compo-nent” look of many kitchen cabinet designs.

7. Heated bathroom flooring – Heated matsunderneath bathroom flooring tiles provideradiant heat that is proven to keep homeownerswarmer than forced-air heating systems, helpingto save on energy costs.

8. Kitchen cabinet accessories – With drawerinserts for cutlery, spices or dividers,homeowners are making better use of everyavailable space within their kitchens.

“The remodeling industry is poised for substantivegrowth in 2011 due to the number of options avail-able to homeowners wanting to revive their livingspaces,” said Millholland.

For more, see CaseDesign.com or call 800-513-2250.

ments for homes change as the family grows andmatures. Often what worked wonderfully when acouple is starting out with small children is no longerthe best option as everyone gets older and sched-ules, hobbies and family dynamics evolve. Many fami-lies find that they decide to complete multipleprojects during the life of the home. In other cases itjust makes sense to phase projects to minimize in-terruption or spread the costs over time. Year afteryear, a number of BOWA clients return to us readyto take on the next phase of their home remodelingprojects. For one local family, BOWA recently com-pleted its fifth project including a family room ex-pansion, a master suite addition and garage, a guestsuite renovation, kids’ bath renovations, and an ex-terior make-over.

HIGH PERFORMANCE HOMES For somehomeowners the desire to be “green” and minimize

their impact on the environment will drive them toinvestigate new available options, such as high-effi-ciency windows. For others it is the desire to reducethe costs of maintaining a home. For still others it isto reduce the contaminants that may exist in ourhomes. Today’s answers to these issues can beflaunted in the design of a renovation or seamlesslyincorporated into a home without compromising theintegrity of the design. Whatever the goal, we rec-ommend to all BOWA clients that they consider hav-ing an energy audit completed on their home beforeundergoing any renovations. The resulting report willpinpoint many small changes that can drastically im-prove a home’s performance. Often these items canbe incorporated into the planned renovation with-out driving substantial cost increases. These can in-clude adding insulation in unseen gaps in the homeenvelope, changing the means of heating water orupdating out-moded appliances and equipment.

For more, see www.bowa.com.

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With drawer inserts for cutlery, spices ordividers, homeowners are making betteruse of every available space within theirkitchens, as in this McLean kitchen reno-vated by Case Design and Remodeling.


SportsGreat Falls Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders

703-224-3031 or [email protected]

Langley High’s “WonderTwins,” Chuck andJayme Katis, have gone

crimson and maroon – withChuck committing to swim atHarvard and Jayme at VirginiaTech.

The buzz of an alarm wakesthem while all-nighter sessionsare shutting down. In order togive themselves time to stretch,eat, and change before begin-ning practice at 4:50 a.m., theKatis twins - Chuck and Jayme,both Langley High seniors - settheir clocks to sound as earlyas 4:10 on Monday and Fridaymornings, not to mention threehour daily training sessions im-mediately following the schooldismissal bell - a sound whichnormally signifies freedom tomost other high school stu-dents.

Nevertheless, the twins havebeen honing their focused regi-ment for more than 10 years;they started swimming whenthey were only six and slowlytransitioned into year-roundswimmers, starting at the ageof seven, while playing othersports including ice-hockey andsoccer.

Within the past year, theyhave contributed substantiallyto both the Langley High swimteam and to their USA clubteam, Curl Burke.

The twins both served on na-tional high school record settingrelays, albeit in differentstrokes. Furthermore, while

Chuck was given the opportu-nity to represent the UnitedStates in Ireland at the 2010Irish Nationals, Jayme held life-time best times at the 2010 USASpeedo Super Sectionals meetin Buffalo over the summer, aid-ing Curl Burke’s victory at thenational competition.

Despite common assump-tions that twins are generallysimilar, if not identical, in so-cial aspects of life, Chuck andJayme are more different thantheir common sports interestsand abilities seem to imply.This especially resonates withthem and their mother as theircollege years approach - theprospects of their separateways loom ahead. However,their athletic and academicstrengths have made the nor-mal college search more invit-ing and much quicker. Thetwins were encouraged bycoaches to complete their col-lege applications prior to thestart of the school year, beforemany students had consideredwhere they wished to apply,and later took recruiting tripsto the schools which most in-terested them.

In the end, Chuck committedto swim at Harvard (Cam-bridge, Mass.) in the spring,inspired by the surroundingcity’s energy, while Jayme de-cided to remain in her nativeVirginia and compete for theburgeoning swim program atVirginia Tech.

‘Wonder Twins’Move OnChuck Katis will swim atHarvard, Jayme at Virginia Tech.

Jayme and Chuck Katis

Langley High’s Torrie Zarella has signed aNational Letter of Intent to play women’s lacrossefor the University of Cincinnati. This is the fourthstraight year in which the Langley girls’ lacrosse pro-gram has seen one or more of its players move on tocompete at the NCAA Div. 1 level of collegiatewomen’s lacrosse. A four-year varsity player, Zarellahelped the Lady Saxons win their first-ever North-ern Region Championship last spring, after Langleyhad captured the Liberty District tournament titleearlier in the postseason.

By Rich Sanders

The Connection

Both the Langley High girls’ and boys’ swim/dive teams are enjoying highly successfulseasons within the Liberty District this winter.

The Lady Saxons improved their record to 5-0 lastFriday night when they defeated Madison, 207-108,in the meet held at Oak Marr Recreation Center. Bothteams, Langley and Madison, entered the pivotal dis-trict meet with unbeaten 4-0 records. But it was theSaxons who emerged victorious, remaining unbeatenand having the inside track to the regular season titlewith just a couple of weeks remaining.

The Langley boys, meanwhile, experienced theirfirst loss of the season on Friday when they fell tounbeaten and defending district champion Madison,200-115. Over their first four meets this season, Lan-gley had beaten McLean, Stone Bridge, Marshall andFairfax.

Both the Langley girls’ and boys’ teams will meetSouth Lakes High this Friday night at Audrey MooreRecreation Center before closing out the regular sea-son the following Friday (Jan. 21) versus Jefferson.

The district championships will be held the week-end of Jan. 28-29 at Audrey Moore.

“We have been having a great season so far,” saidLangley head coach Ryan Jackson, of both his girls’

and boys’ squads.The Langley squads have received strong leader-

ship from their team captains - Meghan Overend,Karen Schirm, Christy Meyer, Alex Brumas, ChuckKatis, and Trager Metge.

“They have been instrumental in leading the team,”said Jackson.

Several Langley swimmers have qualified for theVirginia State Championships postseason meet,which will take place the weekend of Feb. 18-19. Forthe Langley boys, both Chuck Katis and Ryan Natalhave earned seedings at states - Katis in the 200-IM,100-back, 100-free and 100-breastroke events; andNatal in the 100-fly, 50-free, 100-free and 200-freeevents. The boys’ 200-medley relay is also a statequalifier.

Meanwhile, on the girls’ side, three Saxon relays -the 200-medley, 200-free and 400-free - have earnedstate qualifications. Individual girls to earn state bidsthus far have been Jayme Katis (200-IM) and AbiSpeers (50 and 100-free races).

NUMEROUS SAXON swimmers have locked upseedings for the Northern Region Championships,which will take place the weekend of Feb. 3-5 at OakMarr Recreation Center.

Chuck Katis has qualified to compete in the 200-IM, 100-back, 100-free and 100-breastroke eventsat regionals, while Natal has qualified in the 200-free, 100-fly, 50-free and 100-free races.

For the Langley girls, region qualifiers includeJayme Katis in the 200-IM, 100-free, 200-free;Meghan Overend in the 50-free, 100-fly, 100-back,100-free, 200- free; Karen Schirm in the 100-breast-stroke; Abi Speers in the 50-free, 100-free, 200-IM;and Allie Zeidan in the 200-free.

Saxon SwimmersReadying for PostseasonLangley girls remainunbeaten following victoryover Madison.

Sports Briefs

Photo Courtesy/Langley High

Torrie Zarella (center) of Langley HighSchool will play women’s lacrosse at theUniversity of Cincinnati next school year.

The McLean 7th grade select boys’ basketballteam had a spectacular holiday season. First,the locals won the 7th grade Braddock RoadYouth Club (BRYC) Thanksgiving Tournamentby beating Vienna in the finals. Then, playingup a year, they won the more recent 8th gradeBRYC Holiday Tournament with a finals winover the Virginia Rapids. Members of the teamreside in Vienna, McLean, Great Falls and FallsChurch. From left to right: Grant Robinson,Patrick Ryan, Preston Whitman, Jack Coleman,Chris Murphy, Chase Barrand, Coach-ChrisLeggett, Andrew Trainer, and Brett Wellde. Formore information on the team, contact coachLeggett at [email protected].

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