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Visitors from all over attended the18th Century Colonial Fair, im-mersing themselves in the colo-nial times through food, mer-

chandise and traditional activities.The smell of traditional roasted chicken

filled the air as the British flag waved inthe afternoon sun. Children dressed in bon-nets and buckled shoes skipped through thegravel, giggling as they weaved through thewide assortment of booths the July MarketFair at Claude Moore Colonial Farm had tooffer. From long-serving volunteers to first-time visitors, people of all ages enjoyed thetwo-day affair, despite the blistering heat.

Some highlights from the daily schedule

included a swords demo, a militia march, apuppet show and a three-legged race.Mainly children took part in the eventsthroughout the day, while parents could beseen purchasing goods in the market, suchas jewelry from “The Millinery” andchildren’s toys from “Noah’s Ark.” Otherpopular features of the fair included a pot-pourri booth, a blacksmith, lively fiddlersand food booths cheekily named “MotherClucks Bake Oven” and “The Shady Poultand Piglet.” Missed out on all the fun? Besure to attend the next Market Fair this fallon Oct. 17-18.

— Caroline Watkins

Claude Moore Colonial FarmHosts 2015 Market Fair

Two families whose parents met through the Market Fair: Idunn Taylor(W. Va), Anne Bova (Pa.), Charlotte Bova (Pa.) and Cynthia Taylor (W. Va).

Photos by Caroline Watkins/The Connection

“The Millinery” — Sarah Cooper (W. Va) and Becca Goughnour, ofHerndon.

Mother and daughter man the “Noah’s Ark” booth, Isabella Wright andLucia Wright of Rockville.

The Friends of the McLean Com-munity Center (FMCC) organi-zation has named Mary Anne

Hampton the recipient of its 2015 “Friendin Deed” award. Hampton is the 23rdperson to receive this recognition “withgratitude for outstanding leadership andsupport of the McLean Community Cen-ter.” Hampton was honored at the Friendsannual meeting on Monday, June 8, andher name will be added to the “Friend inDeed” plaque located in the Center’s mainlobby, which lists all award recipients.

One of two original staff membershired when the McLean Community Cen-ter opened in 1975, Hampton served in

various positions during her 33-year ten-ure. Since her retirement, she has volun-teered for numerous Center activities andbecame a member of the Friends Board in2013. Since that time, she has worked topromote Friends by, among other things,helping to develop the Friends website andassisting with the update of their member-ship brochure. Hampton also headed thecommittee which organized the Friends50th Anniversary Reception in 2014 and the“Meet the Candidates” Reception for the2015 MCC Governing Board elections.

According to Friends President GlennYarborough, “Mary Anne is the ‘go to’ Boardmember of the Friends of the McLean Com-

munity Center. When there is a project or aproblem, Mary Anne gets it solved anddone. Her thoughtful advice and reliabilitymeans so much to those on the Friends

Friends of the McLean Community Centerrecognize the ‘go to’ Board member.

Mary Anne Hampton Named 2015 ‘Friend in Deed’

Board. No one is better, and she is mostdeserving of this award.”

More information concerning Friendsmay be found at www.friendsmcc.com.

Photo courtesy of MCC

Mary Anne Hampton with Friends of MCC President Glenn Yarborough.


“I try to eat organic and very clean, somy dogs do the same. That’s why Conn’s12-years-old but in good shape,” Ann said.

Griffith loves her dogs because they areexcellent companions.

“They get me out of the house, so I canmeet fun people. It’s nice to be out in na-ture with them and see the world throughtheir eyes,” Ann said.

— Danielle Grae

Pet Connection

Teddy is a collie who has transcendedordinary dog training. Already able to sit,stay, and come, Teddy has mastered the artof imitating a piranha.

The dog’s master, life-long collie ownerMcLean resident and consultant for broker-age firms and banks Ann Griffith, dangles atreat in her hand and says “piranha.” Teddysnaps her jaw open and closed until Griffithrewards her with the treat.

Although Teddy mostly behaves, she oncekidnapped Baby Jesus at a nativity scene.Teddy ran with the doll in her mouth. For-tunately, the doll survived Teddy’s attack.

Teddy has also stolen food. Once, shejumped onto a grill and absconded withchicken.

“She only does it when people are watch-ing. She tries to embarrass me, don’t youTeddy?” Ann said while rubbing Teddy’sneck.

As a puppy, Teddy approached humanfood, but not to steal it. Teddy crawled intoAnn’s refrigerator and fell asleep.

“I didn’t close the door on her,” Griffithsaid.

Griffith feeds Teddy and Conn, Griffith’sother collie, holistic raw food, which is or-ganic with beef, carrots, apples, flax oil andsunflower seeds. Ann also feeds her dogscod liver oil and probiotics daily.

Photo by Danielle Grae/The Connection

McLean resident and consultantfor brokerage firms and banks,Ann Griffith, plays piranha withher collie Teddy.

A Trained Troublemaker

A scrawny alley cat tiptoed onto aporch in hopes of stealing food.After around 12 years as a stray,Buttons was rescued by McLean

family, the Hosmers. Or, rather, Buttonsbegan the process of being rescued.

Buttons took six months to transition intothe Hosmers’ home. The Hosmers neverthe-less cared for Buttons.

“I made a wood house for him and put aheat pad in it,” rising freshman at LangleyHigh School Dylan Hosmer said about But-tons, who was unwilling to move into theHosmers’ house. “I made that house for himso he would survive outside.”

Eventually, Buttons permanently relo-cated to the house.

“If we had tried to put him outside, hewould have called his lawyers,” retiredpatent attorney Jim Hosmer said.

As a docile cat, Buttons continued hisstreet habit of eating all food he found—including entire bags of cat food. The moreweight he gained, the happier he felt.

“He’s one of the most wonderful felinekitties you could ever have,” Jim said. “He’sjust so warm and affectionate and unfortu-nately cost us a lot of money to keep himhealthy. Enough to buy a new car.”

The Hosmers felt they were doing good.“I’m convinced if you take care of an ani-

mal like this that you get points when youget up to the pearly gates. They’ll say ‘Well,what have you done with your life?’ andyou’ll say, ‘Well, I took care of this cat,’ andthey’ll say, ‘All right, come on in,’” Jim said.

— Danielle Grae

McLean Family RescuesOld Stray Cat

McLean cat Buttons snaps a selfiewith his owner, McLean residentand real estate agent TaniaHosmer.

McLean cat Buttons takes a cat napon a rug.

Photos by Danielle Grae/The Connection

Is it true? Can a cat and dog be bestfriends? For the Wall family of McLean, yes.

The dog Finnigan plays gingerly with thecat Fiona.

“The dog will put the entire cat in hismouth without hurting her, and then she’llget out of his mouth and bop his nose with-out using claws. It’s like a cartoon,” 11-year-old student at Saint Luke School John Wallsaid.

Finnigan often chases Fiona into a room,and when they emerge, Fiona is chasingFinnigan.

“It’s like Scooby Doo,” 14-year-old studentat Oakrest School Mary Wall said.

In addition to being a friend to Fiona,Finnigan lives up to the title as man’s bestfriend. Finnigan is empathetic and ap-proaches those who are sad in the Wall fam-ily to comfort them. Also a skilled cuddler,Finnigan causes the Walls to argue overwhat he resembles.

“He’s a cross between a teddy bear and amuppet,” 9-year-old student at Saint LukeSchool Joseph Wall said.

— Danielle Grae

Cat and Dog Are Best Friends

Photo by Mary Wall

Besties Fiona the cat and Finniganthe dog chill together in the Walls’house.

After four long years of pleading for a dog,9-year-old Churchill Road ElementarySchool student Megan Masri’s wish finallycame true.

But caring for a dog takes more than justany regular present.

“It’s just like a baby,” Megan said abouther 8-week-old Cavachon puppy, Summer,who she acquired two days earlier. “If youlove it, you’ll take care of it for sure.”

Not only does Megan look after Summer,but Megan also does extra chores aroundthe house. Megan cleans her room, washesthe dishes, goes to bed on time, and with abit of luck persuaded her parents to give

her a dog.“A goal is to have Megan be more respon-

sible and learn how to take care of othersother than just her parents taking care ofher,” Megan’s mother, McLean resident LiMasri said.

Summer is the perfect lap dog for theMasris. Summer does not require much ex-ercise because she is young, which workswell for the Masris because they are a dual-income household with young children.

— Danielle Grae

Cuteness and Responsibility

Photos by Danielle Grae/The Connection

Churchill Road student MeganMasri, 9, holds her 8-week-oldpuppy, Summer, at McLean CentralPark.

Churchill Road student MeganMasri, 9, holds her 8-week-oldpuppy, Summer, at McLean CentralPark, and Megan’s mother, McLeanresident Li Masri, holds her 2-year-old daughter Emma.

See Best Friends, Page 8


Opinion

The Connection’s annual Newcom-ers and Community Guides willpublish Aug. 26.

A bevy of interns, plusstaff writers and editors, are preparingthis year’s editions, but we need helpfrom our readers.

What tips do you have for someone gettingto know the community?

We’re hoping to share special places, activi-ties, events, organizations and volunteer op-portunities. What should someone new to yourneighborhood know about? Events that shouldnot be missed? Organizations that do a greatjob? Places to volunteer? Tips for navigatingyour PTA or your school’s front office? A greatplace to see the sunset? We’d love to have yourphotos to go along with your suggestions.

Faith organizations, nonprofit orga-nizations, clubs, environmental groups,advocacy groups, youth sports teamsand others who offer events open to

the public are invited to send a paragraphabout the organization and how to get in-volved.

We will publish a selection of local tips alongwith a plethora of information useful to new-comers and long-time residents alike, includ-ing our award-winning Insiders Guide to theParks, information on how to vote and more.

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What’s Special about Your Community?

Editorial

By U.S. Rep. Gerry

Connolly (D-11)

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tion Newspapers

If you were amongthe thousands de-scending upon Tysons

Corner Center this summerfor the grand opening ofthe new Hyatt Hotel, which in-cluded a concert and fireworks,you experienced firsthand thetransformation taking place thereand throughout the Dulles Corri-dor thanks to the arrival of Metro’sSilver Line.

It was just one of many mile-stones we’ve celebrated as wereach the one-year anniversary ofcompletion of Phase 1 of SilverLine service from East Falls Churchthrough Tysons to Wiehle-RestonEast.

Previously, the mall was acces-sible mainly by car and one oftenhad to contend with fierce trafficto get there. Today, the Tysons Sta-tion is one of Metro’s busiest onSaturdays.

With the opening of the mall’splaza connecting with the Metrostation and new offices, apart-ments, and the hotel, the outdoorspace is bustling with families din-

ing alfresco, dancingto one of the Fridaynight concerts, or try-ing their hand at thefree games and activi-ties set up throughoutthe plaza.

And that’s just thebeginning of thetransformation! The

changes around the malls are em-blematic of what we’re seeing takeplace across Tysons and Reston.Thanks to the Silver Line, peopleare doing something that up tonow was unthinkable: They arewalking to work, to eat, to shop,or to their homes.

The collection of office parksand shopping centers, once sur-rounded by vast expanses of park-ing, are now being connected tothe Silver Line by raised walkwaysinterspersed with pocket parks.Today, you can even walk off thetrain at Tysons or Reston to shopat a local farmers market!

Take a ride on the Silver Linethrough Tysons and out to Restonand you can see the transforma-tion we envisioned taking shape.At least five new buildings includ-ing new high-rise apartmentsopened in the past year, and theconstruction cranes dotting the

skyline and projects in the pipe-line give us a glimpse of what’s tocome.

The growing ridership on theyear-old Silver Line demonstratesthe pent-up demand for transit inthe corridor. Wiehle-Reston Eastcontinues to be the busiest SilverLine station with nearly 9,000 rid-ers a day, and during the morningrush it is the third highest revenue-generating station across the en-tire Metro system. Overall, SilverLine ridership is exceeding expec-tations with an average of 16,000rider trips per day.

Northern Virginia’s economy isalso feeling a boost. The 23-mileDulles Corridor, with five Fortune500 companies and numerousother firms headquartered there,already accounts for 25 percent ofthe region’s gross domestic prod-uct.

By connecting downtown Wash-ington and suburban Maryland tothe region’s second largest em-ployment corridor, the Silver Linehas created new opportunities forour workforce. And the growingcommercial tax base along the cor-ridor, already a primary driver ofthe regional economy, will relievesome of the burden on local prop-erty taxpayers and help sustain our

investments in schools, publicsafety, and parks.

Within a few years, Phase 2 willextend the Silver Line to Dullesand Loudoun County, providing anew link to our premier interna-tional airport and opening a newcommuting option for the outersuburbs.

Over my two decades of serviceas Chairman of the Fairfax CountyBoard of Supervisors and now asCongressman for Virginia’s 11th

District, construction of the SilverLine topped my list of priorities. Iwas proud to work with other lo-cal, state, and federal leaders tokeep this important project ontrack and I am excited about thefuture benefits of this transit lineto our region.

I hope you share this excitementand will join us in celebrating theone-year anniversary of the SilverLine and the positive transforma-tion to come.

Congressman Gerald E. Connollyrepresents Fairfax and Prince WilliamCounties and the City of Fairfax in theU.S. House of Representatives. At theceremony marking the opening of theSilver Line one year ago, then MetroGeneral Manager and CEO RichardSarles said about Connolly: “Withouthim, we wouldn’t be here today.”

After One Year, Silver Line is Changingthe Face of Northern Virginia

To the Editor:In the last week’s Editorial

(“Backpacks for All,” ConnectionJuly 16-22, 2015) several alarm-ing statistics were revealed aboutFairfax, and other local counties,about kids needing help in acquir-ing the necessities of life: food,clothing, school supplies. The list

gets longer each school year. Thisarticle also identified worthy or-ganizations, both public and pri-vate, dedicated in helping ourkids. Even my own church here inSpringfield has a backpack pro-gram where caring members dis-tribute healthy food items eachFriday afternoon to several local

schools during the year.Fairfax County is a comfortable

community to live. People all overthe nation come here for jobs andfor its outstanding schools, sup-ported by dedicated andhardworking teachers. Life is goodfor many living here, but lest weforget, at times those deservingcitizens need some help in our

community. Those organizationsidentified in this article are excel-lent places to go and donate thebasics items so needed by our kids.We can help to insure our kids willhave a good start this coming newschool year.

Ronald L. BakerSpringfield

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Redistricting MattersTo the Editor:

Thank you for your insightful editorialheadlining support for nonpartisan redis-tricting (“Yes to Nonpartisan Redistricting,”July 9). The League of Women Voters ofVirginia has been advocating for a nonpar-tisan redistricting commission for at leastten years, ever since the last round in 2011of slicing and dicing up the voting districtsso that legislators can choose their voters.

It is difficult to get voters energizedenough about this to urge their legislatorsto give up any power. It is also a fairly com-plicated concept that comes up only every10 years.

However, we feel the current process is aserious challenge to our democracy. As youpointed out, a huge number of Virginiansare not being fairly represented, especiallyin northern urban areas. Communities havebeen cut into multiple pieces with little incommon with Virginians miles away. Vot-ers have become disengaged and don’tbother to vote.

Yes, gerrymandering has gone on for cen-turies and apparently was even invented inVirginia, in spite of its name. But the latestline-drawing technology has taken the pro-cess to new “lows.” Look at a map of thecongressional and legislative districts to seewhat has been done to your voting rights.

The League has many resources for be-coming informed and for advocating withyour legislators, plus copies of the mapsmentioned above, on our website. Go tohttp://lwv-va.org/redistriciting.html.

Another good source of information is acoalition called OneVirginia2021(onevirginia2021.org) that is gathering sup-port across the state.

It may take a constitutional amendmentto effect change. Action must begin now orwe will be stuck with the same lopsided, po-larized representation through 2030. We urgeconcerned citizens to join us in this effort.

Lois Page and Dianne BlaisCo-presidents

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There are a few universal truths about dogs, at least among the pet ownersinterviewed. Most feel that if their dog could talk, he or she would ask formore food or treats. Many dogs enjoy chewing up shoes and other belong-ings. Quite a few eat or roll in poop. But even with all of the naughty behav-

iors, most feel that their dog is absolutely the best dog in the world.

The Best Dogs in the World

Photos by Joan Brady

Jim and I have two beagles. He really wanted dogs. I really didn’t. Butnow, after 13 years, I’m one of those crazy dog people.

Aubrey and Abigail Augustine, of McLean, love Sundance. And they canprove he has the power of speech. “It’s not time for dinner,” they tellSundance. And darned if Sundance doesn’t reply with a long, slow, sadwhine, “Nooooooooo.”

Pet Connection

Gracie, a mixed breed labrador and pitbull dog, loved her toy frog to death.Each day a leg disappeared. When thetail finally vanished, Gracie was left witha little frog torso.

Despite her vicious encounter with thetoy frog, Gracie is an easygoing dog.

“She gets along beautifully withpeople,” Gracie’s owner, McLean residentAnne Stewart said.

Gracie has an unknown past. She washit by a car, found outside a church andthen taken to a lab rescue center. Nobodyknows where she came from, what hername was, exactly how old she was orher typical behavior.

Anne and her husband, Dave Stewart,have owned several dogs since they werepuppies.

“We thought it would be just a littlebit more of a community service to takea dog that needed a home rather thanlooking for a puppy from a breeder,”Anne said.

Anne has had such a fantastic experi-ence with Gracie that she advises others

to adopt rescue pets.“If people are thinking about rescuing

a dog rather than going to a breeder, thenI would highly recommend it. This is ourfirst time rescuing a dog. It’s been a re-ally great experience, and we feel reallygood that we can give her a nice home,”Anne said.

— Danielle Grae

Dog Replaces HighSchool Grad

McLean CoupleRescues Dog


Gracie, dog of McLean residentsAnne and Dave Stewart, takes abreak during a walk from thesweltering July heat in McLeanCentral Park.

Recent graduate of McLean HighSchool Jessica Bulford will matriculateat Elon University— but she wishes shecould bring someone special with her.

“I would take her with me in a heart-beat,” Jessica said about her new puppy,Lizzy, a 4-6 month old Australian shep-herd. “I guess we needed another per-son or animal to fill my shoes.”

Strolling through PetSmart, theBulford family was not planning to takea dog home. Jessica’s 6-year-old brothermet Lizzy. Recognizing the connectionbetween the well-behaved dog and thechild, the Bulford family took Lizzyhome.

“She’s a rescue pup, so she was older.It was sad because no one really wantedthe older puppies, and she’s just reallysweet and calm,” Jessica said.

Now adopted, Lizzy has a talent: sheeats everything. By her second day withthe Bulfords, Lizzy had chewed throughher supposedly dog-proof leash; Lizzy

surprised the Bulfords by greeting themin the kitchen instead of in the basement.

Lizzy also enjoys swimming. HerDumbo-sized ears flop around while sheprances around in water.

“She looks like a horse when sheswims,” Jessica said.

— Danielle Grae


McLean High School grad JessicaBulford hugs her puppy, Lizzy.

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CourtneyCuppernull andher sister, Caylee,of Great Falls areboth very attachedto 11-year-oldAmstel. “He’s theglue of our family,”says Caylee.Courtney is quickto chime in, “Ev-eryone says theirdog is the best, butAmstel really is. Healways knows whatyou need and givesit to you.”

Will and LauraKoeppen, ofMcLean, say thatMatti’s biggestaccomplishmentis that she won acutest dog photocontest in theOuter Banks. And,she isn’t justgood-looking, shewatches out forher people. IfMatti could talk,she would tell herfamily, “I am yourprotector.”

Bella and JackSagarese, ofMcLean, havetwo dogs, Mollyand Shadow.Shadow lovesher people somuch that shehas figured outhow to opendoors to get tothem. If Mollycould talk, she’dsay, “I love you.Please pet me.Don’t stop.”

Ben and Eva Suskind,of McLean, thoughtthey would never get adog. And then, about amonth ago, Jaspercame to live with them.They say that one ofthe best things abouthaving a dog is thatnow they feel like theyare part of a commu-nity. They love to walkJasper and meet andtalk to other dog own-ers. And, they love thatJasper is making newfriends too.


Jennifer Cutting’s Celtic OCEAN Orchestramesmerized the audience at the McLeanCentral Park this Sunday, blending rock ‘n’roll rhythms, Celtic jigs, and classical influ-

ences into one exhilarating performance.McLean residents took refuge from sweltering heat

this Sunday to attend the community center’s con-cert in the shady park, featuring Jennifer Cutting’sOCEAN orchestra. The band won over 20 Washing-ton Music Awards, including “Musician of the Year”and “Album of the Year.” The audience was spell-bound by the set list, which included “Out on theOcean/Rolling Waves” and “Green Man.” In additionto music, musicians provided comic relief. Vocalist

and percussionist Stephan Winick performed in a leafsuit to evoke mythological character “Green Man”himself.

The ingenious blend of genres attracted a diversefan group, ranging from elderly couples to teenag-ers. “Being in orchestra myself, I was enthralled byOCEAN’s performance,” said Katherine Carris, seniorat Langley. “I typically don’t hear other violin stylesbesides classical, so it was interesting to watch.”When asked his favorite part about OCEAN, theband’s fiddler Andrew Dodds said, “In the context ofa traditional band, I don’t often get to use a full setof skills that I have as a classically trained violinistas well as fiddler, so the broadness [of the] materialis definitely a great thing.” The band’s eclectic soundresulted in similar sentiments from audience mem-bers, as the merchandise stand was swarmed soonafter the final song.

Jennifer Cutting’s orchestraenchants McLean residents.

Enjoying OCEAN at McLean Central Park

Vocalist and percussionist Stephan Winick dresses up forOCEAN’s song, “Greenman.”

Final Concert, Sunday July 26The last in a series of the McLean Community Center’s

Summer Sunday Concerts on Sunday, July 26, features gui-tar sensation Lisa Lim, who combines modern rock and blues.

Some loyalfans scoreseats up-close

Jennifer Cutting:Band leader,composer, instru-mentalist,ethnomusicologist,and record pro-ducer.

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ONGOING“The Healing Wall.” Tuesdays –

Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., throughAug. 1. Vienna Art Center, 115Pleasant St., NW, Vienna. “TheHealing Wall” is assembled from twodozen puzzle pieces created bysoldiers recovering at the Fort BelvoirCommunity Hospital. Each piecemakes a powerful statement by itselfas well as part of the larger puzzle.

Restful Pause. Wednesday-Saturday,through Aug.1. Katie’s Coffee House,760 Walker Road, Great Falls. RobertGilbert brings his nine, framed still-life paintings to exhibit. The subjectsare wine bottles, wine glasses,ceramic pots, fruits and vegetables.The paintings are realistic in someareas and impressionistic in others.

What’s in Your Garden? Tuesdays -Saturdays, through Aug. 1. ViennaArts Society “Gallery in the VillageGreen,” 513 Maple Ave. W, Vienna.Featured artist Loy McGaughy ofReston exhibits a collection ofwatercolors inspired by her personalphotographs. The exhibition includesmore than a dozen other artists.

Tysons Concerts on the Plaza.Fridays, through Aug. 7. 6-8 p.m. atTysons Corner Center, 1961 ChainBridge Road, Tysons Corner. Sit backand enjoy live music with a specialline up each week.Tickets areavailable on a first-come, first-servebasis beginning at 10 a.m. eachFriday morning in the mall concourseon level 2 next to ZARA.

Summer Reading Program. Friday-Sunday, through Sept. 5. 10 a.m.-5p.m. at Great Falls Library, 9830

Georgetown Pike Great Falls. Attendsummer events and check out books.All ages. Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/

branches/gf/.Great Falls Concerts on the Green.

Sundays, through Sept. 6. 6-8 p.m. atGreat Falls Village Centre Green.

Come out on Sundays and listen tosome live music. Visit http://www.celebrategreatfalls.org/concerts-on-the-green/.

Vienna’s Summer on the GreenConcert Series. Fridays-Sundays,through Sept. 27. 6:30 p.m. atVienna Town Green, 144 MapleAvenue E, Vienna. Come out on theweekend and listen to some goodmusic.Visit http://www.viennava.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2640

WEDNESDAY/JULY 22Woof, And Paws- Read to a Dog.

2:30, 2:45, 3, 3:15 and 4 p.m. PatrickHenry Library, 101 Maple AvenueEast, Vienna. Need a little readinghelp? Sign up to read with a readingtherapy dog. Age 6-12. Registeronline at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

Pokemon League. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.Great Falls Library, 9830 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Drop-in and playPokemon with your friends.

Toddler Tales. 10:30 a.m. OaktonLibrary, 10304 Lynnhaven Place,Oakton. Stories and activities for youand your toddler. Age 2-3 with adult.Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ok/.

Alphabet Rockers. 10:30 a.m. WolfTrap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Anenergetic show with hip hop grooves,rhymes, and positive messages forkids. Tickets $8. Visitwww.wolftrap.org

Brandi Carlile. 7:30 p.m. Wolf Trap,1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Spend asummer evening with song writerCarlile who bridges folk rock withAmericana. Tickets $30-$55. Visitwww.wolftrap.org

Peter Pan Storytime with SpecialGuest Wendy. 11 a.m. Barnes &Noble, 7851 L. Tysons Corner Center,McLean. Storytime featuring Wendyfrom J.M. Barrie’s Peter Pan. Wendywill read Peter Pan related storiesand help the children write specialletters to Neverland. Come dressed inyour favorite Peter Pan costumes.

THURSDAY/JULY 23Chinese Artwork. 5:3-8:30 p.m.

Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant St.,NW, Vienna. The Vienna Arts Societypresents a special exhibition ofartwork by Chinese children ages 6-12 years old from China as well asfrom Northern Virginia. Meet theyoung artists at this reception.

Reading Buddies. 4:30 - 6 p.m. GreatFalls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike,Great Falls. Teen Volunteersavailable to read to or with beginningreaders. Ages 3-9. Register at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/gf/.

“Not Just for Teens” Adult BookClub. 7 - 8 p.m. Patrick HenryLibrary, 101 Maple Avenue East,Vienna. Are you an adult who lovesYA lit? If so, join for discussion, funand dessert. June’s title will be TokyoHeist by Diana Renn. Adults. Registerat http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/ph/.

Starlight Storytime. 7- 7:45 p.m.Dolley Madison Library, 1244 OakRidge Avenue, McLean. Wear yourfavorite pajamas and join us forstories and songs. All ages. Registerat http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/dm/.

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George C. Marshall High School re-cently hired Valerie Gibbons as its newhead girls’ lacrosse coach.

Gibbons has been an assistant atMarshall for the past four seasons, help-

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Gibbons played high school lacrosse atFalls Church and went on to play atGeorge Mason University.

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By Jon Roetman

The Connection

Weston Simonides was off toa rough start in the springof 2014 and the Langleyjunior was nervous prior to

taking the field. Earl Brewer, Langley’s long-time boys’ lacrosse coach, could senseSimonides’ anxiousness and moved in tocalm the Saxon attackman.

“This is not pressure, this is fun,” Brewertold Simonides. “Pressure is having bulletsfly past you every day for a living. This isjust lacrosse. Go out and have fun.”

In 2012, three-time defending state cham-pion Langley was facing Chantilly in theVHSL AAA state final. The Saxons werewithout standout defenseman ChandlerSuk, who was injured the previous game,and the Chargers had just increased theirlead with another goal when Brewer said:“We’ve got them right where we wantthem.”

Langley went on to win, 12-8, and cap-ture its fourth consecutive state title.

Brewer, 59, retired on July 9 after 21 sea-sons as head coach of the Langley boys’ la-crosse program, citing the desire to spendmore time with his family. He compiled a288-87 record with the Saxons, winning 10district/conference titles, two region cham-pionships and four consecutive state titlesfrom 2009 to 2012.

Brewer also coached six seasons at FairfaxHigh School, bringing his 27-year VHSLcoaching record to 326-108. Brewer led theRebels to the Western Division champion-ship in 1990.

But Brewer was more than just a coachcompiling championships. He was a calm-ing influence who showed you didn’t haveto shout at your players to gain their re-spect.

“[H]e did a great job of setting an ex-ample of how to conduct yourself as aleader,” former Langley defensive standoutBrad Dotson wrote in an email. “It would’vebeen easy for him to lose his cool andscream at us pretty frequently; he was al-most babysitting at times when I look backat how much we screwed around. We didn’tmake it easy for him but he always got usmoving toward our goal with a positive at-titude. It’s much more encouraging to playfor someone who inspires you to follow himas opposed to someone that screams andmakes threats for when you screw up."

“Brewer always set the example of howto motivate the people toward the goal ofthe team.”

Dotson, a four-year varsity player whograduated from Langley High School in2013, was part of three state championshipteams and is now a rising junior defensemanfor the Bucknell University men’s lacrosse

team. Brewer’s “We’ve got them right wherewe want them” line from the 2012 state fi-nal is Dotson’s favorite memory of playinglacrosse at Langley.

“Coach Brewer stayed calm and had thesame demeanor when we were down threeas when we were up five,” Dotson wrote.“That was a great team. We were all reallyclose that year.”

Simonides is a 2015 Langley graduatewho will play club lacrosse at James Madi-

son University next year.“Nothing ever shook Coach Brewer; the

man has ice in his veins,” Simonides wrote.“He always made it seem that no matterwhat situation the game was in, the otherteam was right where he wanted them. Heis also the most caring coach there is. Hegenuinely cares for each player on his teamlike they are family, which is really some-thing that always helped us grow so muchas a team. As an athlete, Coach Brewer not

only made me into a much smarterand better lacrosse player, but also wasable to instill confidence in me andhelp me grow into a more reliableplayer and a better leader.

“In the few years I played for him,he never built our teams around su-perstars, but instead he took time todevelop each player into a specific roleto help us win games.”

Brewer is attentive to his players,but his desire to spend more timewatching his son, Drew Brewer, playlacrosse is one of the main reasons hedecided to retire. Drew is a rising se-nior defenseman at Chantilly HighSchool and Brewer missed many of hisgames while coaching the Saxons.

“Missing so many of his games thispast year started to get to me a littlebit,” said Brewer. “… Days are short.You don’t get these memories back. Ithought it was the right thing to do.… I added up how many [of Drew’s]games I watched and I think it wasseven, and that bugs me a little bit.”

Brewer said his fondest memoriesof coaching at Langley were during theSaxons’ four consecutive state cham-pionships. Langley defeated Chantillyin the 2009, 2011 and 2012 state fi-nals, and beat Loudoun Valley in 2010.

“They refused to lose,” Brewer said.“… I’m very good friends with all thoseguys from those teams. …. When youreach the highest level you can obtain,those people are always going to havespecial place in your heart.”

Brewer will continue coaching falland summer lacrosse for Virginia Elite.As for Langley, Brewer said he’s leav-ing the Saxons on a “high note,” ref-erencing a strong 2017 class. Langleystarted 4-7 in 2015, but respondedwith eight consecutive victories andeventually reached the state semifi-nals.

“I’ve made so many friends alongthe way,” Brewer said. “I’m so proudof my players.”

Brewer’s players are fond of him,too.

“Recruiting, skill development,learning the game, you name it,”Dotson wrote. “Coach Brewer got meto where I am as a player. I have himto thank for the countless memoriesand close friends I made through theLangley lacrosse family.”

Brewer totaled 288wins, 4 state titleswith Saxons.

Langley Boys’ Lacrosse Coach Brewer Retires After 21 Seasons

Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection

Earl Brewer retired after 21 seasons as head coach of the Langley boys’lacrosse program.

“[H]e did a great job ofsetting an example ofhow to conduct yourselfas a leader.”

— 2013 Langley graduateBrad Dotson, via email,

about lacrosse coach Earl Brewer

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Langley WildthingsUndefeated in Division 4

The Langley Wildthings finished the season with ahard fought meet against the Lee Graham Dolphinson July 18.

Both teams came to the pool with a 4-0 record,and took their last regular season match down tothe wire, placing the outcome on Event 52: the girls’mixed-age freestyle relay. With a time of 2:08.94 theteam of Audrey Wallach (12), Campbell Collins (10),Adair Sand (13) and Emily Wallach (15) bested theDolphins, giving the Wildthings a 212.5–207.5 winand first place in Division 4.

The Wildthings were down by five points goinginto the relays and needed to win seven to take theday. The seven relay wins were: boys’ 8&U 100Mfreestyle (Beckett Collins, Wilson Buttz, NoahGolesorkhi, Colin Walter); girls’ 8&U 100M freestyle(Margit Crittenberger, Marina Watson, Katie Alms,Tessa Jones); boys’ 9-10 100M medley (Brady Quinn,Kelly Crittenberger, Luke Watson, Collin Troy); boys’11-12 100M medley (Matthew Buchanan, BenjaminScott, Sebastian Silvestro, Nico Carrion); girls’ 11-12 100M medley (Isabel Schone, Audrey Wallach,Kate Walter, Rachel Lesan); girls’ 13-14 100M med-ley (Adair Sand, Liliana Schone (11), Addison Collins(12), Megan Craven (11)); girls’ 18U 200M freestylemixed age relay (Audrey Wallach (12), CampbellCollins (10), Adair Sand (13), Emily Wallach (15)).

Double blue ribbon winners in this meet are: ColinWalter (boys’ 8&U 25M freestyle, 25M backstroke);Luke Watson (boys’ 9-10 50M freestyle, 25M butter-fly); Audrey Wallach (girls’ 11-12 50M freestyle, 50Mbutterfly); Adair Sand (girls’ 13-14 50M freestyle,girls’ 15-18 50M backstroke.

Single first place ribbons were earned by: CampbellCollins (girls’ 9-10 50M freestyle); Tessa Jones (girls’8U 25M backstroke); Isabel Schone (girls’ 11-12 50Mbackstroke); Addison Collins ((12) girls’ 13-14 50Mbackstroke); Evan Poulos (boys’ 8U 25M breast-

stroke); Margit Crittenberger (girls’ 8U 25M breast-stroke); Ryan Jones (boys’ 9-10 50M breaststroke);Benjamin Scott (boys’ 11-12 50M breaststroke);Liliana Schone (girls’ 11-12 50M breaststroke); JakeSmith (boys’ 13-14 50M breaststroke); BeckettCollins (boys’ 8U 25M butterfly); Marina Watson(girls’ 8U 25M butterfly).

This close-fought meet was aided by sweeps in girls’13-14 freestyle (Adair Sand, Liliana Schone [11],Rachel Lesan [12]), boys’ 9-10 breaststroke (RyanJones, Kelly Crittenberger, Carlos Carrion) and boys’8U butterfly (Beckett Collins, Noah Golesorkhi, Wil-son Buttz).

The Wildthings would like to thank Coach Ma-son Walsh and Assistant Coaches Chris Grimmett-Norris, Kat Owczarski and Nate Johnson for theirmotivation and perspiration throughout this ex-cellent season.

The Langley Wildthings celebrate afterwinning event 52 and the meet againstLee Graham, earning Langley an unde-feated season and the Division 4 crown.

LangleyWildthings’ 13-14 girls com-ing into thewall to sweepthe 50Mfreestyle.

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FRIDAY/JULY 24Fangirl Friday. 7 p.m. Barnes &

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McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Fridays, May 1-Nov. 20.1659 Chain Bridge Road, McLean.www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/mcleanmkt.htm

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JULY 24-26“Jesus Christ Superstar.” 8 p.m.

The Alden, 1234 InglesideAvenue, McLean. “Jesus ChristSuperstar” is based on theaccounts in the Gospels of thefinal days of Jesus of Nazareth,from his arrival in Jerusalem untilhis crucifixion. A large part of theplot focuses on the character ofJudas Iscariot. Tickets: $23-$25.Visit www.McLeanPlayers.org.

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Kayak Mini Float Trip. 11 a.m.Riverbend Park, 8700 PotomacHills Street, Great Falls. A scenicwagon ride from the VisitorCenter to the launch site atRiverbend Park, followed by a1.5-mile instructor-led float tripdown through riffles and flatwater. No previous experiencenecessary. Cost is $38. Forinformation, call 703-759-9018.

Vinyl Day. 2 p.m. Barnes & Noble,7851 L. Tysons Corner Center,McLean. Explore an assortment ofvinyl records with eventscelebrating vinyl culture,including giveaways, specialoffers and exclusives.

KidSave Event: Art Studio. 2-4:30 p.m. at The Old Firehouse,1440 Chain Bridge Road, McLean.Join this child advocacy

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SUNDAY/JULY 26The Lisa Lim Band. 5 p.m. The

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James Patterson Day. 2 p.m.Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. TysonsCorner Center, McLean. JamesPatterson Day. CelebrateAmerica’s bestselling author witha special one-day-only offer on alladult, kids and teen books byJames Patterson.

Tysons Farmers Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 8400 Westpark Drive,McLean. Sundays, through Nov.15. www.tysonspartnership.org

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11:15 a.m. Dolley MadisonLibrary, 1244 Oak Ridge Avenue,McLean. Sing and dance withWolf Trap teaching artist JohnTaylor. All ages. Sign up eachchild and adult separately athttp://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/dm/.

What Pet Should We Get? 7 p.m.Barnes & Noble, 7851 L. TysonsCorner Center, McLean. Acelebration of the newlydiscovered Dr. Seuss book WhatPet Should I Get?, kids of all agesare invited.

THURSDAY/JULY 30Under the Sea. 2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

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FRIDAY/JULY 31Dr. Seuss Spectacular. 7 p.m.

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Don’t get me wrong; I can take it.Waiting is not for everybody, however;unless you like suffering – then it’s perfectfor you. But why suffer in silence – or sufferat all? You already have, to quote Radarfrom a M*A*S*H episode: “One foot inthe grave and another on a banana peel,”so why double-down or even quadrupleyour odds and make us learn the meaningof the word excruciating? Why fiddle withRome when our emotions are alreadyburning? We (“terminal” cancer patients)deserve better. Heck, we deserve yourbest; and a week of talking ourselves inand out of a million scenarios, most ofthem bad, unnecessarily, is yet anotherexample of cruel and unusual punishment.(Shouldn’t we have some Constitutionalprotections, too?) And punishment forcrimes not committed is particularly diffi-cult. Still, I guess I should be thankful I’mnot incarcerated (although occasionally, Ido feel confined to my home) while wait-ing. In effect though, I am, emotionally. Toset these emotions apart from the everydayor compartmentalize them somehow ismuch easier theorized than actuallyaccomplished. Nevertheless, I don’t sup-pose nine days (between scan and results)are likely – ultimately – given the progres-sive nature of my disease, to change thecourse of history too much. However, itwill change the course of the next ninedays, and that’s all I’m focused on rightnow. When you’re in the same boat as Iam, time is all that matters, and wastingany of it (to me that means time lived notknowing results immediately or sooner) is aterrible option/reality. And again, given myoriginal diagnosis/prognosis, options arenot necessarily what you feel you have inabundance.

Whether delusional or based on anyfacts whatsoever, options are still youremotional lifeline. Not having them orreceiving them later than you’d prefer addsfuel to the fire that a cancer survivor feels(figuratively speaking). Besides, who knowswhat soothes the savage beast that lives inall of us “terminal” cancer patients? At leastfor me, not knowing or knowing after thefacts are likely in evidence is somewherebetween counter-productive and counter-intuitive. As soon as you know: tell me!What are you waiting for? Godot? Let meget on with what’s left of my life. I want tolive forward, not worry backward. I’m notlooking for control. I’m looking for consid-eration. If the patient matters so much,then don’t be so matter-of-fact aboutresults. Our lives may be shorter than weexpected, so why make us wait longer thanwe want? Time is on your side, not ours.

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ALBA CONSTRUCTION INC.

703-204-0733

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