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At the final competition of the schoolyear, Marshall’s Model UN Club teamtook top honors at the April 17-18 Na-tional High School Model Arab LeagueConference at Georgetown University.The conference was attended by 240students from 10 Mid-Atlantic schools,including Georgetown Prep, The Ma-deira School, Washington InternationalSchool and Montgomery Blair HighSchool. Representing the Kingdom ofJordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabiaand Tunisia, Marshall’s 30-member del-egation won the Best School Award andthe Best (country) Delegation Award;and two members of its delegation, jun-ior Annapurna Yeleswarapu and sopho-more Olivia Baskerville, were namedto leadership positions for the 2010National High School Model ArabLeague Conference at Georgetown.
In addition, four Marshall students,seniors Alex Blomme, Tarun Desai,Lauren Hahm and Emily Moonan,chaired committee sessions, withHahm honored as an outstandingchair. Two Marshall underclassmen,junior Annapurna Yeleswarapu andsophomore Olivia Baskerville, werenamed to leadership positions for the2010 National High School ModelArab League Conference.
In judging that included written po-sition papers, research and oral presen-tations, Marshall students representingthe Kingdom of Jordan were honoredas the conference’s best delegationfrom among the 21 countries repre-sented in the Arab League. The Jorda-nian delegation consisted of HannahGoldberger, Brandy Allen, OliviaBaskerville, Marion Gottlieb, SaeraKhan, Zuhayr Ahmed, Yomna Sarhan,Noha Zeitoun, Ali Amirghassemi andAnnapurna Yeleswarapu.
Winning top individual awards asoutstanding delegates were: juniorsHannah Goldberger, Noha Zeitoun,Rumen Hutchinson, Noha Zeitoun andThomas Antony and sophomoreZuhayr Ahmed. Meriting honorablemention were: senior Saera Khan, jun-ior Simrun Soni, sophomore AshtonGarriott, and freshman AliAmirghassemi. Also contributing toMarshall’s success at the Model ArabLeague were team members BrianDonahue, Iriat Faisal, Bruce Ferguson,Phil Grudier, Wen Kelly, Brian Potter,Johara Alangari, Maha Hassan, ZareenRaza, Anita Palmer, Adam Treece,Mazin Ali and Thamanna Nishath.
The MUN Club’s next conferencewill be the training conference, “MyFirst MUN VI,” hosted by Marshall’sMUN Club on Sept. 26. Sign up formsfor that conference will be includedin the back-to-school packet picked upby parents in late August.
By Donna Manz
The Connection
The Vienna Town Council election, which took place on May5 to fill three open seats on thecouncil, may not be over yet.
Laurie DiRocco, chair of the Town Plan-ning Commission, garnered the greatestnumber of votes — 969 — in the TownCouncil election, followed by incumbentGeorge Lovelace with 881 votes. Third andfourth place vote-getters were close, 794and 792 votes apiece, as HowardSpringsteen, president of the Vienna Vol-unteer Fire Department, edged incumbentDan Dellinger. Newcomer Mike Gadell re-ceived 511 votes.
A provisional ballot was awarded toSpringsteen, an additional vote that gavehim a two-vote margin over Dellinger.Dellinger can request a recount.
The candidates focused on common is-sues throughout their campaigns: maintain-ing the quality of life that those in Viennaexpect, working on transportation andTysons redevelopment challenges and sup-porting Vienna’s aging infrastructure. Theyemphasized their experience in civic affairs,all the while running courteous and respect-ful campaigns.
“Most residents I spoke with value ourneighborhoods, our green space, and ourability to walk and bike around town,” saidDiRocco. “I think I brought back the idea ofa Maple Avenue vision, which I hope willlead to many discussions and public hear-ings about a plan for our commercial ar-eas.” DiRocco will remain chairperson of thePlanning Commission until June, at whichtime she transitions to councilwoman. “Ilook forward to serving the town and work-ing on some of the items I have talkedabout.”
Lovelace, who has been a civic leader andcommunity supporter since moving to
Vienna in the mid-1970s, thinks it is hisexperience as a dependable advocate of thebest interests of the community that gener-ates his support.
“The people have known, since 1976, thatwhen residents come to me with issues, I’lltry to fix the problems,” Lovelace said.“They trust me, know I’m a constant.
“People in Vienna expect the core thingsto be provided. They want the communityand neighborhoods to be preserved.
“When I consider issues before me, I ask,‘How will it impact our residential commu-nity?’ “People know they’re going to beheard when they deal with me.”
Springsteen said he is confident his winwill stand, even with a recount.
“I grew up in New Jersey, where I sawelections decided by one to two votes,” said
Springsteen. “It just shows when you leastexpect it, every vote counts. I am lookingforward to working for the citizens ofVienna and the mayor and council.”
Dellinger, a life-long Vienna resident whosits on the Board of Directors of HistoricVienna, Inc. and is active in Vienna’s Ameri-can Legion Post 180, plans on continuingto actively support the community.
“I will continue to work for civic organi-zations that help the citizens of Vienna,” hesaid.
Gadell calls having run for office a “greatexperience.”
“I learned so much about the process andthe political machine. One of the reasons itwas so positive is that the four other peoplethat I ran with, not necessarily against, wereof the highest caliber.”
He said he will probably run again, but“in the mean time, there are a number ofways to serve and become involved inVienna. That was the primary reason I ranfor Town Council in the first place.”
Of the town’s 11,131 registered voters,1,466 turned out at the polls. Another 53voted by absentee ballot. That combinednumber, 1,519, represents voter turnout of13.6 percent. The new Town Council willbe seated on July 1.
“Thanks to everyone who worked withme, especially my wife, Anne, my two kids,and, of course, our dog, Boss, who stayedwith us at the polls,” Springsteen said.
Vienna voters electthree council members.
Two Votes Decide Town Elections
Vienna Town CouncilElection Results
Top three vote-getters fill Council’sthree open seats.
Laurie A. DiRocco 969George E. Lovelace 881Howard J. Springsteen 794Dan M. Dellinger 792Mike J. Gadell 511Registered Voters 11,131In Person 1466Absentee 53Total Votes 1519Turnout 13.6 percent
Laurie DiRocco George Lovelace Howard Springsteen
Vienna Officers HonoredVienna Police Officers Stephanie Wilkerson andLee Monaco were honored for their work inkeeping drunk drivers off the road during the19th Annual Awards for Excellence in Commu-nity Service and Public Safety on May 8.
Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Connection
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Five outstanding student stringsplayers were honored Saturday,May 2, at the Maryland State Mu-sic Teachers Association’s(www.msmta.org) Annual JackWeaver Memorial Competition forstrings. The Potter Violin Company(www.pottersviolins.com) andThe Violin House of Weaver(www.weaversviolins.com) spon-sored the contest, awarding thetop five finishers $1,250 in prizemoney.
First place and a $500 cash prizewas awarded to Oakton HighSchool senior cellist MatthewArmbruster of Oak Hill, who wasentered by teacher John Kaboff.Armbruster impressed judges withhis performances of AntoninDvorak’s “Cello Concerto in B mi-nor”, Franz Schubert’s “Le GrandTango”.
Twelve students participated in
the 2009 Jack Weaver MemorialCompetition, which was judged bycellist Andrew Hesse and violinistAdrienne Sommerville. First placefinisher Armbruster has also wontop honor in recent competitionsput on by the Washington Perform-ing Arts Society, Northern VirginiaMusic Teacher’s Association andWashington Music Teacher’s Asso-ciation.
“In my 14 years as a celloteacher in the Washington, D.C.,metropolitan area, these weresome of the highest level perfor-mances by students I have heard,”said teacher and competitionchairman John Kaboff(www.johnkaboff.com). I am alsovery proud of my own student,Matthew Armbruster for his mu-sical achievements. Having wonover $3,000 in prize money thisyear, he will attend the University
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Every year, Shepherd’sCenter of Oakton-Vienna [SCOV] celebrates the selfless par-
ticipation of its volunteers with aluncheon. This year, the faith-sup-ported organization recognizedmore than 170 active volunteers atits annual volunteer appreciationevent. Nearly 90 members of thevolunteer base turned out for theluncheon on May 6 at Our Lady ofGood Counsel parish hall in Vienna.
“I enjoy meeting seniors andhelping someone who really appre-ciates my time,” said Mary Cowdenof Vienna, volunteer driver andbookkeeper. “I’ve met some lovely
people here, and I enjoy givingback to the community.”
SCOV is a non-profit, volunteer-based, interfaith organizationsponsored by area congregationsand community groups, servingolder persons in the Vienna andOakton areas. Its primary purposeis to provide services that assistolder adults to continue to liveindependently in their own homesand to offer opportunities and pro-grams for enrichment, learningand socialization.
At the luncheon, SCOV Execu-tive Director Michelle Scott, andBoard Chair Rich Duesterhauswelcomed guests and thanked allthe volunteers who help supportSCOV’s mission. Duesterhaus de-scribed the appreciation luncheonas the “highlight of the year.”
Fairfax County Board of Super-visors Chairman Sharon Bulova(D-At-large) sent a letter of appre-
ciation, as well. Harpist Chris VanDyke, a Fairfax County socialworker donating her time and tal-ent, performed a selection of folkand contemporary music.
Lois McCormick, a Vienna realestate agent, makes time to take ahousebound elderly couple livingin Vienna out for rides and walks.She also drives people to doctors’appointments. “I get the satisfac-tion of helping people with thingsI know they need help doing,” saidMcCormick.
The buffet lunch was providedby donations from Whole Foodsand AARP.
FOR FURTHER INFORMA-TION on SCOV, go towww.scov.org or e-mail the direc-tor at [email protected]. Phonenumber is 703-281-0538.
— Donna Manz
Annual luncheoncelebratesparticipation.
Shepherd’s Center Honors Volunteers
Harpist Chris Van Dyke, aFairfax County socialworker donating her timeand talent, performs aselection of folk and con
Lois McCormick of Viennavolunteers with SCOV forthe satisfaction of helpingpeople.
Rick Duesterhaus, SCOVBoard chair, calls thevolunteer appreciationluncheon the ‘highlight ofthe year.’
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In a 1970s era home on Gallows Road sits a refuge, ashelter, for teens abused, neglected or rejected. Maybe,
a family faces strife and confron-tation. Or, maybe, the parents havefallen on bad times financially andthe teens have become the objects
Alternative House hosts annual 8K run.Run for a Cause
of their parents’ frustration. What-ever the cause, teens with no hometo go to find shelter and securityat Alternative House.
Alternative House (AH) workswith teenagers and their familiesor foster families to resolve differ-ences and to provide stability andsecurity to teens in crisis. The ser Judith Dittman, executive
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Would-be big donors to presidential candidates over the lastelection cycle know that on thefederal level, there are strict
limits to how much one donor can give to acandidate: $2,400 per election to a Federal can-didate or the candidate’s campaign commit-tee. The limit applies separately to eachelection, so including the primary andgeneral election, one person could give$4,800 to one candidate.
Not so in Virginia. You can give as much asyou want to any candidate for office in Vir-ginia. So can businesses, political action com-mittees and advocacy groups.
Just five states, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon,Utah and Virginia, place no limits on contribu-tions at all, according to the National Confer-ence of State Legislators. The only requirementin Virginia is that all contributions of $100 ormore must be disclosed.
Individuals and businesses have contributedin remarkable fashion to the four candidates
vying to be Virginia’s next governor, the pre-sumed Republican nominee, former AttorneyGeneral Robert McDonnell (R), and threeDemocrats who will face off in a June 9 pri-mary, former Alexandria Del. Brian Moran (D),Central Virginia state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D)and former head of the Democratic NationalCommittee Terry McAuliffe of McLean.
According to the Virginia Public AccessProject, McAuliffe had raised a total of $5.16million for his campaign as of March 31. Moranhad collected $2.95 million and Deeds hadgarnered $2.15 million for their respectivecampaigns by the same deadline.
McDonnell had raised $5.14 millionby the end of March, though he hasspent less than the other campaignsbecause the Republican does not face
a primary opponent.Three of the four candidates for governor in
Virginia could have, in their time in the Gen-eral Assembly, worked for sensible campaignfinance reform. Is it meaningful now for thesecandidates to complain about the fourthcandidate’s ability to raise huge amounts ofmoney from many sources?
Virginia ranks among the best states in dis-closure, but disclosure itself is not enough. Thenext governor should propose sensible limitson political contributions.
There are no limits ondonations in Virginia;time for change.
More Than $15 MillionBy the end of March, candidates for governor in
Virginia had raised more than $15 million betweenthem. The three Democrats face off in a June 9primary; the winner of the Democratic primary willface Republic Robert McDonnell on Nov. 3.
❖ Terry McAuliffe (D) $5.16 million❖ Robert McDonnell (R) $5.14 million❖ Brian Moran (D) $2.95 million❖ Creigh Deeds (D) $2.15 million
Make Use of DisclosureVirginia ranks among the best states for disclo-
sure, but is one of only five states with no limits onthe amount of political donations one donor canmake. See for yourself:
The Safe Community Coalition (SCC) with the support of the Unified Pre-
vention Coalition of FairfaxCounty Public School haslaunched Project Safe Prom, whichbrings together area hotels, mo-tels, restaurants, limousine com-panies, the public and privateschools of Fairfax, Arlington andAlexandria, and the police to pro-mote safe prom nights for highschool students. Project SafeProm, formerly known as ProjectHospitality, has been an initiativeof the Safe Community Coalitionfor over a decade.
Leaders of county governmentsincluding law enforcement, busi-nesses and community organiza-tions support SCC’s program ofuniting the community in an ef-fort to keep area teenagers’ spe-cial night free from crashes andtragedy. In collaboration with theFairfax Countywide Initiative toReduce Underage Drinking and itsParents Who Host, Lose the MostCampaign, Project Safe Promstrongly advises parents to chap-erone alcohol-free teen parties inhotels and homes during promseason. By circulating the dates
and places of the proms with in-formation on current Virginia lawrelated to underage drinking toarea hotels, restaurants, limousinecompanies, and the Arlington andFairfax County police, we are re-minding the whole community ofthe importance of using commonsense, following the law and help-ing to ensure the safety for ouryouth on prom night.
To keep all teens safe, adultsneed to remember that the legaldrinking age is 21 and understandthe significant legal, health andsafety consequences of underagedrinking. Parents should activelychaperone teen parties in hotelrooms rented for post-prom par-ties. The adult signing for theroom is legally liable should acci-dents or legal violations occur,such as underage drinking. Res-taurants are reminded that theymust check IDs. Limo drivers arenot permitted to allow underagedrinking in their vehicles andshould call parents if a teen en-ters a limousine having consumedalcohol before, during or after the
prom. Teens caught drinking anddriving face serious penalties in-cluding the mandatory loss of adriver’s license for one year.
Consider these statistics fromthe 2008 Fairfax County YouthSurvey about underage drinking inour community:
❖ Almost two in four 12th gradestudents have used alcohol in thelast 30 days (not just once)
❖ One in four 12th grade stu-dents reported binge drinking,drinking to get drunk (five or moredrinks for men and four or moredrinks for women over a two hourperiod)
❖ 33.9 percent have ridden in acar driven by someone who’s beendrinking
❖ 11.4 percent of those 16 andolder have driven a car after drink-ing
Jim Wordsworth, the VirginiaDirector Emeritus of the NationalRestaurant Association and Chair-man of the Small Business Coun-cil of the U.S. Chamber of Com-merce, expressed his enthusiasmfor Project Safe Prom, comment-
ing, “This program has two mea-surable goals – the immediacy offurther reducing the incidents ofunderage drinking and bringingthe Hospitality Industry, local lawenforcement and parents togetheron this life threatening issue withour young people.”
Col. David M. Rohrer, FairfaxCounty Chief of Police, has en-dorsed the initiative, stating, “Dur-ing the 2009 Prom Season, theFairfax County Police Departmenthas reaffirmed our partnershipwith Project Safe Prom. It isthrough community partnershipslike this one that we can have apositive effect on underage drink-ing and promote a safe and memo-rable prom experience.”
For further information, contactLynette Planto, SCC Project SafeProm Chair at [email protected]
For information on “ParentsWho Host, Lose the Most,” contactSara Freund, Chair of theCountywide Initiative to ReduceUnderage Drinking [email protected] orwww.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org.
Note: the Virginia Department ofMotor Vehicles Carrier Section willprovide verification that the limousinecompanies available for prom night hirehave proper operating authority in thestate (call toll free: 1-866-878-2582).
McLean Highs School Prom is scheduled for May 30 at Westwood CountryClub, Langley High is the same day at Hyatt Reston Town Center, Marshall Highis on June 6 at Tysons Westin, Madeira is on May 16 at Jammin’ Java andPotomac School is on June 6 at Washington Club. Madison High Prom is on May30 at Waterford Fair and Oakton High’s is on May 29 at the McLean Hilton.
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vices and programs of AH arerendered at no cost to the resi-dents or their families.
On Sunday, June 7, in conjunc-tion with the Celebrate Fairfax!fair, Alternative House hosts its13th annual Rock the House 8Krace to raise funds to maintain itsshelter and its programs.
Alternative House identifies it-self as the “Abused and HomelessChildren’s Refuge,” the first of itskind in Northern Virginia.
“So far, we have not been im-pacted by the County budget cuts,”said Judith Dittman, AH executivedirector. “I think it’s because weprovide emergency services to kidsin-need, and that need is goingup.”
Dittman noted an increase in thenumber of homeless families andsaid that family economics arestressing further what may alreadyhave been a strained relationshipbetween parent and child.
“There is a greater need todayfor our resources because of fam-ily finances and housing and jobloss,” said Lisa Moffett, AH Boardof Directors vice president.
FOR ANY NONPROFIT engagedin community services, money isa big concern said Dittman. “We’vehad people call and we haven’thad the space to house them,” shesaid. Dittman is working withFairfax County human services toreceive some of the stimulusmoney to help the children thatare homeless.
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) called AlternativeHouse a “major part of thecounty’s supportive services.”
The Rock the House 8K run, onan USATF-certified course, windsits way through neighborhoodsaround the Fairfax County Govern-ment Center. The race kicks off at8 a.m. Participants pay $22, up toJune 5, to enter the race, and $27after June 5.
ALTERNATIVE HOUSE offersan Open Door informational eventon Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at2100 Gallows Road, Vienna.
For more information on Alter-native House and its programs, seewww.TheAlternativeHouse.org. Itscrisis hotline is 703-356-6360 or1-800-SAY-TEEN, manned aroundthe clock.
For more information on the Rockthe House 8K or to register for it,go to www.runwashington.com,events, and click on featured races.
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By Kirin Gupta
Oakton High Student
The classic story of “LittleWomen” is beingbrought to life by students at Oakton High
School May 14-16 as the perform-ing arts department’s feature mu-sical. Enhanced by a Broadwaymusical score, the novel by LouisaMay Alcott is brought to the stagein the voices of adolescents whounderstand it best.
A cast drawn from all four gradesof Oakton coordinates to tell thestory of Jo March, a teenage girlstruggling to find her footing amidthe turmoil of the Civil War. Atturns humorous, poignant and life-affirming, the play centers aroundthe escapades of the four Marchsisters and is based in Massachu-setts.
The principal character, JoMarch, is played by four-yearOakton drama veteran AmandaHerman, an experienced actressand singer who colorfully depictsJo’s exploration of life, love, andher true capabilities as a writer andyoung woman.
“This play really illustrates howJo grows up. There’s a lot of funmusic, but there’s also a lot of emo-tion, which makes it interesting forall of us,” Herman said.
After months spent on casting inthe fall, the progress of “LittleWomen” truly began in the begin-ning of spring. First time directorVanessa Gelinas, choral director/choreographer Tiffany Powell andband director Cheryl Newton havecooperated to train the studentswho will be running the show comeperformance night.
A spectacular two-story set thatis unusual for a high school produc-tion in both size and complexitywas also student-designed and con-structed. Student technical directorAnthony Schiavo led tech classes atOakton, and the crew that will betaking care of the behind-the-scenes has been practicing nearlyas hard as the cast itself.
The high point of the play is themusic, enchanting numbers thatincorporate dance and larger-than-life costumes amplify the evocativescenes that tell this story, and pro-vide “something for everyone” inOakton’s spring musical.
Dancing during a musical number, Oaktonstudents Amanda Herman, Gracie Terzian,Esther Workman and Madeline Paul com-plete a spin. ‘The upbeat songs have fundance moves, but some were difficult tolearn because they had to be appropriate forthe Civil War era,’ Herman says. Hermanplays Jo March in the musical ‘LittleWomen’, opening at Oakton High School onMay 14.
Following the end of a musical number, Oaktonsenior Amanda Herman playfully pulls senior KyleBurris offstage. ‘We get to have some silly momentsin the show that balance equally with the rest ofthe content,’ Herman says. Herman and Burris playbest friends Jo and Laurie in the musical ‘LittleWomen’, opening May 14 at Oakton High School.
Photos by Sarah Kashanian/Oakton High School
Times and Tickets“Little Women” runs at Oakton High School from May 14-
16, beginning at 7 p.m. every night. Ticket information can befound at www.oaktondrama.org.
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LEGO Building Competition. 12:30-3:30 p.m., Tysons Corner Center,1961 Chain Bridge Road, McLean.Habitat for Humanity of NorthernVirginia is hosting a LEGO buildingcompetition for youths between theages of fifth-tenth grade. Participantsare required to raise $75 toparticipate in the event to support thework of Habitat for Humanity ofNorthern Virginia prior to the event.Call 70 3-521-9890, ext. 105.
Rockin’ The Hill. 9 a.m., Hunter MillCountry Day School, 2021 HunterMill Road, Vienna. Children’s musicband Rocknoceros will perform.Tickets $8 in advance, $10 day ofshow. 703-281-4422 orwww.rockinthehill.com.
Saturday Jazz. 6:30 p.m., ViennaTown Green, 144 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. The James Madison HighSchool Jazz Band performs. Bring alawn chair or blanket for seating.Free. 703-255-6360 orwww.viennava.gov.
Victorian Hanging BasketWorkshop. 10 a.m., MeadowlarkBotanical Gardens, 9750 MeadowlarkGardens Court, Vienna. Laurie Short,horticulturist, on filling a moss-covered basket with foliage andflowering plants. Topics include soilmixes, fertilizers, maintenancerequirements and appropriate plants.$30/person. Reservations required;call 703-255-3631.
Miss Belle’s Sing-Along. 10:30 a.m.at the Patrick Henry Library, 101Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Enjoy oldfavorites and original songs. Birth-5with adult. 703-938-0405.
“Little Women.” 7 p.m., Oakton HighSchool, 2900 Sutto Road, Vienna.Oakton High School will perform“Little Women.” $10/person. Visitwww.oaktondrama.org.
Edward Faine. 10-11 a.m., UnitarianUniversalist Congregation, 2709Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. SmartMarkets at Oakton presents children’sbook author Edward Faine at itsfarmers’ market. Faine will read fromhis book “Bebop Babies,” whichintroduces children to famous jazzmusicians and the musicalinstruments they played. Musicalselections will accompany a slideshowfeaturing the book’s text andillustrations. Contact Jean Janssen at703-463-0690 [email protected].
Michelle Renee Band. 5-7 p.m.,Palladium Civic Place Green, 1445Laughlin Ave., McLean. The MichelleRenee Band will perform a widevariety of classic country, honky-tonkand western swing, including vintagesounds of Trisha Yearwood, LorettaLynn and Patsy Cline. Free. Call 703-288-9505.
“Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat.” 7 p.m.,Great Falls United Methodist Church,10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.The Biblical saga of Joseph and hiscoat of many colors comes to life inthis musical. Free. Dinner will beserved at 5:30 p.m.; reservationsrecommended. Call 703-759-3705.
VES Jammers. 10:30 a.m., ViennaTown Green, 144 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. The Vienna ElementaryJammers, a percussion bandconsisting of third, fourth, fifth andsixth grade students, will perform.They will be performing on Saturday,May 16th, at the Vienna Town Green.The James Madison High School JazzBand will follow.
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Marshall Artz. 6:30 p.m., Vienna TownGreen, 144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.Bring a lawn chair or blanket forseating. Free. 703-255-6360 orwww.viennava.gov.
The Rob Hornfeck Enterprise andTribal Mind, 2 p.m. at Jammin’Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $8.703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.
Mosaic Harmony Spring Concert. 4p.m., Unitarian UniversalistCongregation of Fairfax, 2709 HunterMill Road, Oakton. Enjoy uplifting,inspirational music providing amessage of unity and encouragement.Adults: $20/advance, $25/at door.Adults over 60 and students: $15/advance, $20/at door. Children under12 are free. Tickets available atwww.mosaicharmony.org.
The Amadeus Orchestra. 4 p.m., St.Luke Catholic Church, 7001Georgetown Pike, McLean. TheAmadeus Orchestra led by A. ScottWood, presents “Iberia,” a program ofSpanish music, featuring world-renowned guitarist Berta Rojas. $25/person. Cal 703-759-5334 or visitwww.amadeusconcerts.com.
Breakfast Buffet. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.,American Legion Facility, 330 CenterSt., Vienna. The American LegionAuxiliary will host an all-you-can-eatbuffet in their non-smoking banquetfacility. Scrambled eggs, sausagegravy, blueberry pancakes, omelets,bacon, sausage, potatoes, fruit,biscuits and coffee will be served. $7/adults, $3/children 12 and under.Call Janet Renner at 703-625-5736.
“Don Giovanni.” 2:30 p.m., McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. The InnovativiRiverbend Opera Company presents“Don Giovanni” live with Englishsurtitles. $20/person, $15/[email protected] visit www.connincorp.com/iROC.
Mill Run Dulcimer Band. 2-4 p.m.,Colvin Run Mill,10017 Colvin RunRoad, Great Falls. Enjoy old-timesentimental music with guest artistLynn Young at a live performance bythe Mill Run Dulcimer Band. Free;donations accepted. Call 703-759-2771.
MONDAY/MAY 18Celebration of Spring. 7:30-0 p.m.,
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James C. Macdonald ScholarshipCompetition. 8 p.m., McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. The preliminary roundsare complete and three finalists fromeach category (music, theatre andvisual arts) have been chosen and willcompete in the final round. The musicand theatre finalists will perform andthe visual art finalists will presenttheir artwork. Call 703-790-0123/TTY:711.
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Activities reported by the Vienna po-lice department through May 8.
ALCOHOL VIOLATION100 Block Saint Andrews Drive,
N.E. May 3, 2:17 a.m. SergeantJuelharte was summoned by FairfaxCounty EMS to assist with anunconscious female inside a taxi cab.The 19 year old female had passedout after apparently consumingalcohol. Sergeant Juelharte was ableto determine where the female livedand returned her to the care of hermother at that address.
ARRESTS500 Block Maple Ave., West. May 3,
1:22 a.m. PFC Mangan observed avehicle commit a traffic infractionand conducted a stop. Upon hisinteraction with the driver, PFCMangan detected signs of possibleimpairment. After performing severalfield sobriety checks, the 40 year oldfemale of Milford Haven Court inLorton was arrested for DrivingWhile Intoxicated. She wastransported to the Fairfax CountyAdult Detention Center and ananalysis of her breath was conducted.She was then brought before amagistrate and formally charged withDriving While Intoxicated.
215 Center St., S. May 5, 9:39 a.m.An individual came in to ViennaPolice Headquarters to inquire aboutsome court related issues. OfficerJuan Vazquez assisted the Spanishspeaking individual. During hisinteraction with the man, OfficerVazquez learned that there was anoutstanding warrant for his arrest.The 44 year old male, of Cedar Lanein Vienna, was arrested on the
outstanding Failure to Appearwarrant. He was transported to theFairfax County Adult DetentionCenter and held on a $500 bond.
Navy Federal Credit Union, 820Follin Lane, S.E. Between May 5-May 6. Navy Federal employeesnotified police about an individualattempting to pass a check drawn onan account with insufficient funds.Further investigation revealed thatthis same subject has been involvedwith similar activity in the past. MPOBorja attempted to verify informationregarding money in the man’saccount and learned that there wasnot enough. The 29 year old male, ofBlacksmith Square in Ashburn, wasarrested and transported to theFairfax County Adult DetentionCenter. There he was formallycharged with Issuing Bad Checks,and Issuing 2 or More Bad Checkswithin 90 Days. He is being held on a$2000. bond on these charges. Whileassisting with this case, PFC Monacofound a fraudulently obtainedprescription and two forgedprescription scripts. Subsequently,the suspect was charged with 2counts of Obtaining Prescriptions byFraud or Forgery and 1 count ofPossession of a Schedule I or IIControlled Substance. Bond was setat $4500. for these charges.
Cottage St. at Walker St., S.W. May6, 9:52 a.m. Officer Myers was calledto retrieve a dog which waswandering aimlessly around aroadway. Officer Myers took custodyof the dog and transported him to theFairfax County Animal Shelter.Further investigation revealed thatthis is an ongoing problem andtherefore the dog’s owner wascharged with Dog Running at Large.The owner, a 41 year old female of
Walker Street in Vienna was issued asummons for the violation.
100 Block of Dogwood St., S.W.May 7, 4:43 p.m. An alert citizennotified police about severalindividuals soliciting for home repairwork without a license. Officer Myersand PFC Monaco located theindividuals and charged them withSoliciting Without a License. All werereleased after signing summonses forthe violation. Arrested: a 25 year oldmale of Winding Oak Circle inVienna, an 18 year old male of OnionPatch Road in Burke, a 20 year oldmale of Cambridge Drive inWoodbridge, and a 19 year old maleof Elizabeth Drive in Fairfax.
Giant Food Store, 359 Maple Ave.,S.E. Aug. 19, 2008 between 3-4:45p.m. A wallet and its contents werestolen from a woman’s purse whileshe was shopping. After calling thevarious credit card companies tocancel her cards, it was learned thatthey had already been usedfraudulently at various locations. OnApril 29 an employee of a bail bondcompany notified Detective Sylmarthat an individual wanted by ViennaPolice was at his office. Two warrantshad been obtained by DetectiveSylmar after investigating the abovecredit card case. They charged a 32year old male of Gaithersburg, Md.with Credit Card Forgery and CreditCard
Fraud. The suspect met Detective Sylmarat the Fairfax County Adult DetentionCenter. He was then arrested andbrought before a magistrate. Afterserving the two warrants, he washeld without bond.
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By Ellie Kaufman
Oakton High School
As senior AmandaHerman prepares for aleading role in her final musical of her high
school career, drama teacherVanessa Gelinas prepares for herdebut musical as Oakton HighSchool’s musical director.
For Herman, the musical, “LittleWomen,” will be her final produc-tion, but for Gelinas, the musicalis the beginning of her career asfull-time
theater director.For the past four years, Herman
has worked closely with Gelinas.Although this is Gelinas’ first
year as a full-time teacher, Hermanhas worked with her in past pro-ductions and the two have becomemuch closer throughout the courseof the past year.
“I feel like Ms. Gelinas reallyunderstands who I am not only asan actress but also as a person,”Herman said. “I learned a lot fromjust watching Ms. Gelinas directus. I really benefited this year fromhaving her as well, because wehave worked on skills that willhelp us later on like resume headshots, auditioning skills and work-ing on the shows altogether.”
Before Gelinas took over at thebeginning of the school year asfull-time director, former dramateacher Skip Bromley was thehead of the drama department.While Bromley brought importantskills to the department, Gelinasoffers something different.
“She has a lot of great publicityideas, and she has worked a lotmore in the professional theaterthan Mr. Bromley,” Herman said.“She has a lot of knowledge aboutthe business right now.”
FOR HERMAN, the knowledgeshe has gained about the businessas a whole is imperative to herfuture career choice. Herman willbe attending James Madison Uni-
versity in the fall where she willstudy theater, and hopes to workin theater after graduation.
“I would have discovered mylove for theater at any school Iwent to, but I wouldn’t have hadas many opportunities if I hadn’tgone to Oakton,” Herman said. “IfI wasn’t given the opportunity tobe cast all of the time and workbackstage also, I wouldn’t havegotten the whole picture.”
Gelinas said she thinks Hermanwill be successful in her futurecareer choice. Over the past year,Herman has demonstrated respon-sibility and dedication to thedrama department as a whole.
“She is such a hardworking per-son in every aspect,” Gelinas said.“For example, for this show, she isin my seventh period tech classpainting the sets, she is in dramaclass working on scenes and she
is rehearsing after school. She isinvolved in every aspect and sheloves every aspect of theater.”
Herman and Gelinas haveworked closely together through-out the year in making the transi-tion from Bromley to a new musi-cal director and in expandingOakton’s theater department.
“I didn’t want it to be a hugechange because the theater de-partment works really well,”Gelinas said. “We did join Cappiesthis year for the first time, andAmanda played a large role instarting that. She got our criticsteam organized, and a lot of theirreviews have been published.”
FOR GELINAS, the biggest ad-justment has been time manage-ment. Herman has served as a sta-bilizing figure while Gelinas at-tempts to balance all of the manycomponents that go into puttingon a musical.
“Amanda has one of thosememories where you ask her to dosomething, and the next thing youknow she will show up and alreadyhave it done,” Gelinas said. “I hopethe younger kids see how hard sheworks and will follow her ex-ample.”
For young actress,this is her finalmusical; for dramateacher, it’s herfirst musical atthe school.
Attracted to Drama atOakton High
Photo by Sarah Kashanian/Oakton High School
“She is involved inevery aspect andshe loves everyaspect of theater.”
— Vanessa Gelinas
Drama teacher Vanessa Gelinas helps OaktonHigh senior Amanda Herman prepare for theupcoming musical ‘Little Women.’
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By Rich Sanders
The Connection
The poor, rainy weatherdid its best to put adamper on the McLeanversus Marshall High
boys’ soccer playoff game on Mon-day night, May 11, at McLeanHigh. But in the end, rain and all,both teams played a more thanrespectable match in the firstround Liberty District postseasoncontest. The steady downpour,which began at opening kickoff,continued throughout the 80 min-utes of on-field action. With nothunder and lightning, the gamewent on.
“It was a dog fight,” said McLeancoach Mike Anderson, whose teambested the underdog, hard-playingStatesmen of Marshall, 1-0. “[Con-ditions were] so sloppy we had aharder time getting accustomedthan usual.”
With the victory, No. 1-seededMcLean (10-2-1 overall record)advanced to Wednesday’s semifi-nals where it is scheduled to playthe South Lakes-Jefferson winnerin a 5 p.m. start at Stone BridgeHigh School in Ashburn. A secondboys’ semifinals contest will takeplace following the McLean gamein what should be an excitingevening of district playoff soccer.
McLean’s first round win overMarshall also as-sured the Highland-ers of a seeding innext week’s 16-teamNorthern Regiontournament. For aprogram that fin-ished with a 4-8-2record a year ago,the 2009 spring sea-son has been a dra-matic turnaroundcampaign for coachAnderson and hisplayers.
“I knew at the be-ginning of the seasonwe had somethingspecial,” saidMcLean senior goalie DevinImholte, who played a solid gameand made several good stops, es-pecially when Marshall turned upthe offensive intensity in the sec-ond half. “We just want to take
things one step at a time. You al-ways have to be looking ahead toyour next opponent.”
Since a 5-2, non-district homeloss to Westfield High on March23, the Highlanders have gone 8-0-1, the tie game coming at localrival Langley, 1-1, on April 23.
McLean has evolvedinto a region forceand will be a toughdraw for any oppo-nent it faces atregionals next week.
IN THE MOMENTSprior to Monday’sgame, the Highland-ers highlighted theachievements of their12th grade teammembers in brief Se-nior Night ceremo-nies. The rain heldoff throughout theformalities as theteam’s eight seniors
were introduced along with theirfamilies.
But once the game began, therain clouds opened up. McLean gotthe better of the play throughoutthe first half with the Statesmen
making occasional offensiverushes.
The game’s only goal came withjust over eight minutes remainingin the first half – a stunning, beau-tifully struck ball off the foot ofsenior midfielder Dominic Ferrari.From about 20 yards out, Ferrari,whom his coach calls a “game-changer” because of his knack formaking big plays, sent a sizzlingshot that soared high into the leftside of the net.
“It was a huge relief [to score],”said Anderson, of his team’s first-half goal. “Marshall was playingso good.”
The 1-0 lead would hold, but itwas not an easy victory for theHighlanders, who had to hold offa determined Marshall team thatseemed to get better as the con-test wore on. The Statesmen pres-sured McLean’s defense with moreregularity throughout the latterhalf and the team, coached byRicardo Silva, looked to be any-thing but the tournament’s No. 8seed. But the steady McLean de-fense more than held its own.
It was quite a different gamethan the regular season meetingbetween the two teams when
McLean won rather handily athome, 5-1, on April 27.
Imholte, the McLean goalie, wasnot at all surprised with how wellMarshall played in the playoffmeeting.
“I knew it would be rough,” hesaid. “We had to scrap for every-thing we got. My back line did
fabulous.”Of his reaction to
teammate Ferrari’s goal,Imholte, from his longrange view from theother net, was ecstaticlike the rest of his team-mates.
“It was exciting,” hesaid. “I was going crazyback there.”
Of playing in thedownpour, the talentedgoaltender said, “It wasvery messy and the ball’strajectory is different [inthe rain]. And it skips alot faster [on theground].”
Those McLean seniorsrecognized during thepre-game Senior Nightfestivities were: goalieDevin Imholte, fellowgoalie Vlad Ripko,midfielder DominicFerrari, forward SamRadelet (this year’s Dis-trict Player of the Year),defender Corey Bryan,midfielder NiemaTouhidi, defender/midfielder Will Sloanand defender/midfielderNed Cauley.
For Marshall, the loss to McLeanmarked the end of the season. Itwas the final high school game forthe following seniors: goaliesMichael Pajoohi and MicahelGriswald; midfielders MishaSmarzik, John Peterman, ThomasMolfino and Omar Soubra; andstriker Giuseppe Stalteri.
McLean forward Sam Radelet scored17 goals this season. He has beennamed the Liberty District Player ofthe Year.
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McLean senior midfielder Ned Cauley (19), picturedin Monday evening’s game against Marshall High,has been named to the 1st Team All-Liberty District.He scored 4 goals this season.
“We had toscrap foreverythingwe got. Myback line didfabulous.”
— Devin Imholte,McLean High Senior
Goalie, of the WinOver Marshall
The Marshall High girls’softball team recently defeatedMadison, 6-5, in a Liberty Dis-trict home game on April 29.The exciting contest was notdecided until the bottom of theseventh inning.
Marshall scored early in thegame, its first run coming on asacrifice fly off the bat ofMichelle Tilson. Scoring on thesac fly was Olivia Ellis, who haddoubled earlier in the inning.
Madison countered with tworuns in the third to take a 2-1lead that lasted until the bottomof the sixth inning. There, theStatesmen tied the score whenElizabeth Stonehill knocked atwo-out double, scoring Tilsonwith the tying run. Momentslater, an error and wild pitchscored the go-ahead run forMarshall.
Madison answered with threeruns in the top of the seventh to
go ahead 5-3. But Marshallcame up with final at-bat hero-ics in its half of the seventh.
In a pouring rain, the States-men rallied. Kayla Marshreached first base as a result ofbeing hit by a pitch. LeslieBeard, on a bunt, reached on anerror. Next, Trisha Wallace hit aball to deep left center field toscore Marsh. Ellis then reachedbase on a fielder’s choice beforeshe and Wallace both moved upa base on a wild pitch.
Then, with two outs, Tilsonblasted a double down the leftfield line that drove in both run-ners for the 6-5 victory.
Christine Grilliot pitched thecomplete game victory forMarshall. Tilson and EmilyReich each had two hits forMarshall. For Madison, EmJFogel went 3-for-4, and ToniMacReynolds and Rachel Daulhad two hits each.
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CASE NUMBER: MSC08-03159YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (Número del Caso):(LO ESTÁ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):MICHAEL AMANKWAH
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you maylose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without fur-ther warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call anattorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free le-gal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contact-ing your local court or county bar association.
Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles le-gales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su re-spuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que ustedpueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más in-formación en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/self-help/espanol/), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presentasu respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá qui-tar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es re-comendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicioslegales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encon-trar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California,(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/espanol/) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.other (specify):
The name and address of the court is:(El nombre y dirección de la corte es):SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTAMartinez District 725 Court St, Martinez, CA 94553The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is:(El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del deman-dante que no tiene abogado, es):Harvey W. Stein (Bar#43725)Law Offices of Harvey W. Stein499-14th Street, Suite 210, Oakland, CA 94612
Deputy Clerk, by(Adjunto) (Secretario)
DATE: DEC. 17, 2008(Fecha)(For proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010).)(Para prueba de entrega de esta citatión use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, (POS-010)).NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served1.as an individual defendant2. as the person sued under the fictitious name of (specify)3. on behalf of (specify):CCP 416.10 (corporation)CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation)CCP 416.40 (association or partnership)under:4. by personal delivery on (date):Form Adopted for Mandatory UseJudicial Council of CaliforniaSUM-100 [Rev. January 1, 2004] SUMMONSCode of Civil Procedure §§ 412.20, 465
