Deadline to nominate a Citizen of the Year extended. Pg. 7 Volume 46 Number 7 May 2015 Meet the GCA Candidates Nominees for the 2015-2016 GCA Board of Directors The election for the 2015-2016 Greenbriar Civic Association will take place during the annual meeting at the Cale Community Center on Tuesday, June 2, at 7:30 p.m. We invite all residents to attend the annual meeting. We are pleased to present the nominees for the board positions below. You will note that there are no candidates for treasurer or district 3A representative. If you have bookkeeping or accounting experience, please consider “stepping up” to fill the treasurer position. And if you live in district 3A (see the 2014-2015 Greenbriar Directory for a map of the district), please consider representing your district on the GCA board. If you have questions about what is involved in these positions, please contact Vince Krevinas at 703-818-1225 or at [email protected]. Vince also hopes to find a replacement representative for district 1A so he can fully concentrate his efforts on the duties of the president. President — Vince Krevinas Vince is a native of Northeast Pennsylvania. He graduated from George Washington University in 1970 with a degree in secondary education and then taught and coached at both a private school and junior high school in Arlington County. Transitioning to the business world in the late 1970s, he spent more than 25 years in executive-level business-to-business sales across a spectrum of industries. For the last 17 years of his working life, he was in telecommunications with an emphasis on teleconferencing services. His background also includes experience in electronic mail and dental franchising. Vince, now retired, is concentrating on community involvement and other altruistic sidelines. Vince moved to Greenbriar with his then-wife in 1992 and immediately grew to love the community and everything it offers in terms of quality of life and location. He became a block captain more than 12 years ago and has served as president of the GCA for the past two years. He previously served as vice president under Emerson Cale. He says that working with GCA board members and Emerson was incredibly rewarding in learning current needs and exploring innovative approaches to enhance the already high standard of life that Greenbriar residents enjoy. His focus will be to continue to learn and help implement ideas that will keep Greenbriar the model community it is. Vice President — Joe Dettor Born at DeWitt Army Hospital at Fort Belvoir in 1965, Joe is a native Virginian. He grew up in Vienna, Virginia, and attended Cunningham Park Elementary, Thoreau Intermediate and Oakton High schools. He has lived in Northern Virginia his entire life and in Greenbriar for the past 22 years. He has a wife and two sons and says he has enjoyed assistant coaching his sons in basketball and football with the Chantilly Youth Association (CYA). Joe has worked in sales most of his career. He worked for Ted Britt Ford and later became a mortgage broker; he is now a realtor with Keller Williams. Treasurer — No Candidates Secretary — Barbara Levermann Barbara grew up in Northeastern Ohio, lived overseas for more than 14 years and moved to Greenbriar in 1988. After her retirement in 2003, she became active in the community and was president of GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club (WFCWC) from 2010-2012. She previously served as secretary of the club. She is co-chair of the Chantilly Library used book sales and a member-atlarge of the Friends of Chantilly Regional Library board of directors. She is assistant editor of the Greenbriar Flyer and treasurer of the Greenbriar Garden Club. Prior to her retirement, she filled a variety of administrative, executive assistant, marketing and meeting-planning positions in the private sector. Barbara was GCA’s Citizen of the Year in 2010. The Greenbriar Civic Association needs you! We currently have two vacancies on the GCA board of directors: treasurer and district 3A representative. If you have accounting or bookkeeping experience, please consider volunteering to serve as treasurer. If you live in district 3A, please consider volunteering as the district representative for that area. Please step up and serve your community. Contact GCA president Vince Krevinas at 703-818-1225 or at [email protected] for more information about these positions. GCA Candidates continued on page 4. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Ask Penny............................................................6 Chantilly Library Events...................................14 Classified Ads....................................................23 GCA News...........................................................2 CCC Calendar....................................................24 Kids Korner................................................. 12-13 Norma’s Nook.....................................................8 Sports Report.....................................................18 Woman’s Club.....................................................6 ECRWSS GREENBRIAR RESIDENT CHANTILLY, VA 20151 Greenbriar Flyer 4615 Stringfellow Road Chantilly, VA 20151 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FAIRFAX, VA PERMIT NO 912 Page 2 greenbriar greenbriar flyer Volume 46 Number 7 May 2015 The Greenbriar Flyer, an official publication of the Greenbriar Civic Association, is a nonprofit organization, published monthly and distributed free to all residents of the Greenbriar subdivision of Fairfax County. Inquiries should be addressed to: 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151. Ads, articles and supporting digital photographs may be submitted to our e-mail address at [email protected] Editor-in-Chief: Asst. Editor Lee Conley Barbara Levermann Editor, Kids Korner Erica DeMille Operations Manager: Lee Conley Layout Editor: Lee Conley Production Editor: Barbara Burdette Business Manager: Dannette Wolfe Ad Manager: Lee Conley Classified Ads Editor: Copy Editor: Copy Coordinator: Editorial Writer: Sports Writer: Cooking Editor: Gardening Editor: CCC Calendar: Jean Hnarakis Lee Conley Jerry Chambers VACANT Colin Barthel Jennifer Rybicki Charlotte Simson Chad Smillie Writers: Ed Conley, Erica DeMille, Rosanna & Bruce Hovermann, Penny M. Lane, Norma Pace Proofreaders: Marion Brown, Donna Chong, Barbara Levermann Quality Control: Circulation: Barbara Levermann Dannette Wolfe (External) Barbara Burdette (Internal) Meri Aanstoos (Schools) Printed by Silver Communications Circulation 4,175 Due to the limitations of a volunteer staff, the Flyer cannot cover every community event. Greenbriar residents and organizations are invited to submit material, which will be edited and printed as space allows. Opinions expressed in published articles do not necessarily represent the editorial opinions of the Flyer. Subscriptions to the Greenbriar Flyer are available for $5.50 per year or $10 for two years. Please send a check with name and mailing address of recipient to: Greenbriar Flyer 4615 Stringfellow Road Chantilly, VA 20151 flyer May 2015 GCA News by Vince Krevinas GCA President Spring kicks off a very busy period for GCA and me, in particular, in regards to both new initiatives and ones in progress. I feel confident that what is in the works will bring true benefits to the Greenbriar community. First, I am thankful to those who have “stepped up” in response to my recent pleas for help to address critical needs and plug holes in our volunteer base. These include new block captains, GCA board members and those willing to offer their time and expertise for membership database improvements and management. We need more committed and talented volunteers to provide the help necessary to keep the community functioning and growing at a high level. Greenbriar Commons Park Sidewalk Replacement. At our April 7 GCA board meeting, the board gave 100 percent approval to support the complete replacement and revamp of the park sidewalk. The Fairfax County Park Authority revised its initial estimate of $12,000, as noted in my April column, to $15,600, which factors in a required “curb cut” for accessibility. Our financial commitment is to fund up to half of the estimated cost; the remaining cost would be covered by grant money. Kudos to Shawna Burciaga of Majestic Lane, who has taken it upon herself to present the idea and do the legwork on the grant request. This necessary improvement is relatively modest in cost, but it would dramatically improve the aesthetics of the park. This would be a first step in other improvements that may be considered for upgrades to the park area. Shepherd’s Center of Western Fairfax County. Highlighted in previous issues of the Flyer, this center is now operational and providing service to western Fairfax County. Residents 50 years or older can contact SCWFC to request a free ride service (some restrictions may apply). If you’re over 50 and need a ride for medical service or shopping, contact SCWFC via phone at 703-266-3548, e-mail [email protected], or visit the Web site at www.scwfc.org. SCWFC still needs volunteer drivers, so if you can volunteer to help, please contact the center. Special Thanks. I don’t have enough space to thank everyone for their recent help. However, I must point out Bill DiLoreta of Point Pleasant Drive who has voluntarily taken care of the Greenbriar entrance flags on Middle Ridge Drive for the last year or so. He recently “proposed” to GCA that he replace the flags annually and cover the cost himself! He insisted that it was his way of giving back to the community. I could not convince him to expense it to GCA. Now there’s a commitment! Thank you, Bill. Middle Ridge Traffic Calming. Steven Smith, my endlessly energetic task force leader on the Middle Ridge Drive traffic-calming initiative, informed me that we now have the required signatures for redeployment of the five speed tables approved by Supervisor Herrity’s office and are ready to move on to a community meeting. As you will see on page 5, the community meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria of Greenbriar East Elementary School. It will be followed by a community vote of 692 feeder resident homes; those residents will make the final decision. I urge you to vote yes on this very important initiative. Speeding and reckless driving on Middle Ridge is even worse now than when the initiative began. At least three parked cars were totaled this past year; residents can’t back out of their driveways; and speeding drivers are crossing the centerline to pass those driving the speed limit. Do not be shortsighted and think that this situation will change without making these improvements. It’s only a matter of time before a child, a pet or other vehicles are involved in a tragedy. I have to sleep at night feeling I’ve done everything possible to ensure that won’t happen. Street Sweeping. I’m waiting to get a hard date from VDOT for scheduling the sweeping of the accumulated salt and sand from our streets. In the meanwhile, VDOT’s emphasis is on pothole repairs and asphalt paving or repaving. Stringfellow Road paving is the biggest priority, with a projected deadline for completion of mid-May. The Cale Community Center parking lot is coming along, but it is still in a state of flux. Wires, cables and uncompleted barriers are still strewn about as I write this column. When finished, it’s going to be a dramatic improvement to the grounds, parking and the center itself. Trap/Neuter/Release Program. If you are a pet lover and you would like to help stray or feral cats, I recommend you go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/trapneuterreturn.htm for information about this program. Residents have asked me about what programs are out there to aid in this effort. Another good resource is Alley Cat Allies at www.alleycat.org. Trashcans. One of the biggest complaints I get from residents is that their neighbors do not remove empty trashcans from their curb in a timely manner. Not to speak of the voluminous scraps of garbage or papers oftentimes left behind for days on end. It is common courtesy to do this as soon as possible. If you’re going on a trip, for example, and it is necessary to leave trash for pickup while you’re away, ask your neighbor if they wouldn’t mind retrieving your trashcan as a favor to you. There is no excuse for leaving trashcans sitting out for two to three days or even longer after pickup. Oh, and please pick up the scraps! Final Reminders. GCA board elections will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015. If you’re interested in joining the board, please contact me. Ideally, I hope to pass along my responsibilities as district 1A rep to another resident. This would give me more time to focus on my current role as GCA president. As of yet, I still have not received any submissions for the 2015 Greenbriar Citizen of the Year. The award is to be presented at the June 2 board meeting. We also still need a candidate for GCA treasurer. We’re working hard in GCA, but we need your help. I am not ashamed to be perceived as beating a dead horse in regards to what is needed to function as a true community. 2015 Membership Drive. Be ready for the 2015 GCA membership drive due to kick off on June 15. I know it seems like we did this just yesterday, especially for those who submitted dues near the end of last year’s drive. But it is one year from the inception of the 2014 drive. I look forward to seeing everyone again. Hope to see you soon and, oh, don’t forget your lawns. “Think like a man of action. Act like a man of thought.” Vince Krevinas 703-818-1225 (Home) 703-268-8081 (Cell) [email protected] May 2015 Greenbriar Civic Association Board Meeting Minutes March 3, 2015 President Vince Krevinas called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. The board approved the minutes of the February 3, 2015, meeting as written and distributed. Treasurer Doug Sommer presented the February 28, 2015, financial report, and the board accepted the financials as presented. We currently have $135,504.92 in our bank accounts. Vince announced the results of the February referendum on the proposed picnic pavilion in Greenbriar Commons Park. Residents rejected the idea of the pavilion by voting more than two to one against. The final vote was 506 votes (69.3 percent of the vote) against the pavilion and 224 votes (30.7 percent of the vote) in favor. Vince said that Simply Voting was responsive to the few issues that arose regarding the PINs and that he was more than satisfied with the company’s performance. Overall, the board felt that the referendum was conducted in a fair, transparent manner and that we did all that we could to provide an opportunity for the community to have a say in the matter. The board agreed that Vince should instruct Simply Voting to destroy the ballot data in 90 days and asked Secretary Barbara Levermann to write an article for the April issue of the Greenbriar Flyer announcing the results of the referendum. Vince made several announcements to the board: • Greenbriar resident Shawna Burciaga has submitted a proposal to the GCA to help fund the replacement of the asphalt walkway that runs from the sidewalk on Point Pleasant Drive to the beginning of the path through the woods. Shawna had planned to discuss the proposal with the board this evening but had to stay home with a sick child. The proposal will be placed on the agenda for our April meeting. • Resident Bill DiLoreta has ordered new American flags for the entrances to Greenbriar. • A youth group from King of Kings Lutheran church cleared vines and trash near the Route 50 entrance to the community in conjunction with the Fairfax ReLeaf program on February 28. • A resident inquired whether there were any feline trap/neuter/release programs or volunteers in the community. If anyone knows of anyone, please let Vince know. • He had met with Captain Chris Marsh, commander of the Fair Oaks District Police Station, at the February meeting of the Fair Oaks Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). Captain Marsh is anxious to develop a relationship with our residents, and Vince plans to attend the March 31 CAC meeting. • He had hoped to attend the Fairfax Leadership Conference on March 21 but will now be out of town. If any board members wish to attend the conference in his place, please let Vince know. District 3C representative Mike Frizell said he had spoken with Eric, a potential candidate to manage the membership database that Joe Marr had recommended, but that he will need to speak with him again. Mike said he has another potential candidate in the neighborhood, and he will be meeting with him as well. Cale Community Center manager Chad Smillie reported that there was another power outage at the center and that he is working with Dominion Virginia Power to determine the source of the problem. They believe it is connected to the construction project at the center. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. NEW TO GREENBRIAR? The Greenbriar Civic Association would like to welcome you to Greenbriar by presenting you with a welcome kit. To obtain your kit, call Janet Goodgion at 703-968-7384. greenbriar flyer Page 3 Greenbriar Gratitudes To David McLean and the Adams Family, Majestic Lane Many thanks to David McLean for cleaning our sidewalk during the last snowstorm. And we are forever thankful to the wonderful Adams family for taking care of us; they have been cleaning our sidewalks and driveway for many years. Thank God for such gracious neighbors like them. Also, kudos to Fairfax County for the great job they did to keep our streets clean. Submitted by the Nasir Family, Pergate Lane. To My Neighbors on Midstone Lane I want to thank several neighbors. Gene and Marie have done a number of things for me. Gene installed a new garage window for me. Richard, Rory and Chase have shoveled or used a snow blower to clear my driveway. Jennifer has put decorations on our lawn every Christmas. Submitted by Edna Henderson, Midstone Lane. Is there someone you would like to thank for a kind or noteworthy act? Submit your gratitude with the name of the person(s), Greenbriar street name and a description of the act along with your name, address and phone number. GCA Calendar of Events Contact: Sandy Williams 703-378-6984 Date & Time Tuesday, May 5 7:30 p.m. Event & Location Contact GCA Meeting Cale Community Center 4615 Stringfellow Road Pres. Vince Krevinas 703-818-1225 Saturday, May 16 Greenbriar Community Yard Sale Sandy Williams 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Your yard or driveway 703-378-6984 Rain Date: May 17 Saturday, May 30 Concert in the Park Sandy Williams 7 p.m. THE NITEHAWKS SWING 703-378-6984 Rain Date: May 31 Greenbriar Commons Park (next to the pool) Saturday, August 1 7 p.m. Rain Date: August 2 Concert in the Park Sandy Williams HARMONY HERITAGE SINGERS 703-378-6984 Greenbriar Commons Park (next to the pool) GREENBRIAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. P.O. Box 220239 Chantilly, VA 20153-0239 2014–2015 GCA BOARD President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Vince Krevinas Joe Dettor Doug Sommer Barbara Levermann 703-818-1225 703-631-9719 703-818-8013 703-631-7830 District 1 Representatives: District 2 Representatives: A. Vince Krevinas B. Jim Rybicki C. John Ware A. Sandy Williams B. Tina Campbell C. Dennis Bell District 3 Representatives: District 4 Representatives: A. Doug Sommer B. Joe Marr C. Mike Frizell A. John Hefferan B. Debbie Legieza C. Reggie West 703-818-1225 703-378-7809 703-378-8551 703-818-8013 703-862-7500 703-830-2348 GCA Committees and Activities Community Events Membership Database Welcome Kits Community Center Rentals Greenbriar Community Center Chair Greenbriar Flyer Sandy Williams Peter Roth Janet Goodgion Chad Smillie Vince Krevinas Leona (Lee) Conley 703-378-6984 703-815-4463 703-928-4428 703-378-7048 703-502-0849 703-263-0783 703-378-6984 N/A 703-968-7384 703-378-6911 703-818-1225 [email protected] District 4B Representative — Debbie Legieza Debbie moved to Greenbriar in 1983 with her husband, John. A few years later, she volunteered to become a block captain for her street. She still maintains that position. Debbie has also been a district 4 representative for many years. She has two daughters, Brittany and Stephanie, who were born and raised in the Greenbriar community. They are proud alumni of the Greenbriar Dolphin Swim Team as well as Greenbriar West Elementary, Rocky Run and Chantilly High schools. Debbie loves the friendly atmosphere of the Greenbriar neighborhood and is proud to be a member of the GCA. District 4C Representative — Reginald West Reginald, current 4C representative, is a New Jersey native, who has resided in Virginia for 22 years and lived in Greenbriar since 2005. He is a civilian defense analyst, who received his B.A. from Rutgers University and M.A. from the University of Maryland. He’s an active member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Centreville. He volunteers on a bi-monthly basis as a member of the “breakfast group” serving hot meals on Saturday mornings to residents of Fisher House at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. 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Muffarah is a block captain, and Joe joined the GCA board as district 3B representative in February this year. He served as president of the Monticello of Tysons Homeowners Association in Vienna, Virginia, from 2008-2012, so he is familiar with the individual and collective concerns of homeowners and the procedures and activities of homeowners and civic associations. Joe has had a successful career as a research scientist and technology specialist with a number of advanced technology companies, including three startups! Joe has a Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (chemical engineering), an M.S. from Johns Hopkins (computer science) and a B.S. from Illinois Institute of Technology (chemical engineering). He’s also pursuing a second Ph.D., in computational sciences at George Mason University, as well as a second M.S. in applied mathematics. 129 402 1 2 402 Bu 07 30 392 130 32 131 131 District 2C Representative — Dennis Bell Dennis is a native northern Virginian, having grown up in Arlington. He graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Forestry and a minor in Business. He enjoyed rowing on the crew team for four years. After graduation, Dennis spent five years in estimating and project management on various construction/renovation projects throughout the DC metro area. He spent the next 25 years in sales in the home repair and relocation industry with EMS, JK Moving Services and, finally, BHHS Penfed Realty. He enjoys watching his family grow, soccer and gardening. Greenbriar was home to Dennis in 1998-2000 and then again with wife, Rachel, and two daughters since 2005. He became a block captain for three blocks three years ago and took over for Bob Kukler as district rep for 2C last year. “Whether it’s work or community, I enjoy meeting and helping people.” 15 District 2B Representative — Tina Campbell Tina has been a resident of Greenbriar for about 13 years. She is originally from Michigan, but she moved here in the late 1990s for a job. She has been the district representative of 2B for about seven years and was a block captain before that. Tina believes that Greenbriar is a great place to live and raise a family; her daughters currently attend Greenbriar East. If re-elected, she will continue to serve the residents of her district and our great community. 405 District 2A Representative — Sandy Williams Sandy’s family moved to Greenbriar in 1969 upon returning from Mexico City and Panama. She and her husband, Don, liked being homeowners and feeling a sense of community once again after tours in Thailand and Germany. Their son, Shawn, lives in California and daughter, Jackie, lives in Ashburn with their grandchildren, Alex and twins Katie and Kyle. Sandy was honored to be named Citizen of the Year in 2008. She has been a GCA district representative and has served as events coordinator since 2002. She has been working as a substitute teacher for 21 years in the regular and alternative schools, but mainly at the Juvenile Detention Center School. Being a Mary Kay Cosmetic Consultant for the past 35 years, many years of tennis at the racquet club and singing in the church choir has kept with her motto, “work hard and play hard.” District 4A Representative — Brian Jarvis Brian is a native Virginian. He grew up in Virginia Beach and moved to Fairfax in 2006 after college. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Vanderbilt University in 2006 and is currently finishing up a masters degree in computer engineering from George Mason University. He works as a software engineer for a small defense contractor in Oakton. Brian, his wife, Amanda, and their bevy of pets moved to Greenbriar very recently. They had admired the community for years while they lived in their condominium just around the corner in Fair Lakes. Brian looks forward to beginning a, hopefully, long career of service to the community and working with others to keep the neighborhood a great place to live. 12 95 1 District 1C Representative — John Ware John lived on Long Island, New York, the first 22 years of his life. His daily commute two hours each way by bus and subway to Hunter College in the Bronx was longer than his travels to the Pentagon during his last 22 years in the Air Force. He retired in 2005 after 42 years active duty and civil service. In 1983, he and his family moved to Greenbriar. They have enjoyed the nearby schools, shopping, restaurants, concerts in the park and other neighborhood events. Streetlights, level sidewalks and good neighbors are plenty. John appreciates the work of the 17 block captains in his district. 129 District 1B Representative — Jim Rybicki Jim, his wife, Jennifer, and their kids moved to Greenbriar in 2009. Jim served as a block captain for GCA before being asked to fill the vacant district 1B representative position in the summer of 2013. He enjoys working with the block captains and residents to help improve the Greenbriar community. Jim and his family love the sense of community and inclusiveness in Greenbriar, and he hopes to work through the next year to recruit new members and volunteers to make the GCA an even better voice for Greenbriar. District 3C Representative — Mike Frizell Mike and his wife, Kathleen, moved from The Plains, Virginia, back home to Greenbriar in 1985 with four children, a dog and a full-sized tractor in tow. The dog died and they sold the tractor, making room for a fifth child. Mike first worked with the GCA in the late 80s as the fireworks liaison with the Greenbriar 4th of July committee under committee chair, Dick Newtown. Kathleen was a block captain and neighborhood watch scheduler at the same time. When Dick retired to New York, Mike took over the committee chair and ran the annual July 4 celebration into the late 1990s. Retired from mechanical contracting, Mike skis, bikes, plays music, plays with grandchildren, fishes, gardens and still finds time to manage and sell commercial, industrial, vacation and residential real estate. Mike has been the GCA’s district 3C representative since the turn of the century and has agreed that his work may well continue into the next century. 37 District 1A Representative — Vince Krevinas (see above) May 2015 39 GCA Candidates continued from page 1 flyer 3 greenbriar 404 Page 4 128 29 127 1261 7 1,500 Feet May 2015 MEETING NOTICE Traffic Calming Proposal for Middle Ridge Drive Wednesday, May 27, 7 p.m. Greenbriar East Elementary School Cafeteria The Greenbriar Civic Association Traffic Calming Task Force will host a meeting to discuss the placement of five speed tables (wider speed humps) along Middle Ridge Drive. Two will be south of the intersection with Point Pleasant Drive; three will be north of that intersection. They will be at least 500 feet from each other and from the stop sign and traffic light. Task Force members from our community have worked with Fairfax County to develop these solutions to reduce speed on Middle Ridge Drive. The purpose of this meeting is to explain the proposal, receive feedback and answer any questions or concerns that citizens may have. Representatives of the Springfield District Supervisor’s Office and the Fairfax County Department of Transportation will attend and answer any questions. You do not need to attend the meeting in order to vote on the proposal. Ballots will be distributed to residences at a later time to vote on the final proposal. If you are not able to attend the meeting but have questions, please e-mail Steven T. Smith at [email protected]. Have a pothole in your street? Report it to VDOT. Call 1-800-367-7623. greenbriar flyer Page 5 LAWN MOWING $25 Weekly service Weekly service entails: mowing, trimming and edging Marc’s Lawn care Inc. 571-422-3195 Dependable, Attentive & Courteous LEAF Raking $13 per compiled bag YOUR GREENBRIAR REALTORS The “Athena and Janet Team” Athena Keifer 703-868-4091 [email protected] www.AthenaKeifer.com Janet Stewart 703-618-2215 [email protected] www.JanetStewart01.com Call for a Free Neighborhood Market Analysis! Your Greenbriar Neighborhood Experts! Weichert Realtors 3998 Fair Ridge Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 934-0400 Page 6 greenbriar flyer May 2015 What Do You Think, Greenbriar? “Ask Penny!” by Penny M. Lane Last Month’s Issue: Have you ever used a service advertised on a hand-written sign? Signed, Apprentice can make 100K Penny M. Lane Dear Make 100K: Signs, signs, everywhere are signs. Blocking the scenery, breakin’ my mind. Do this, don’t do that. Can’t you read the sign? Why would someone hand write 10 signs with offers or claims that seem “too good to be true” unless people actually call and they make money off them? Why do I never see anyone putting up the signs? They seem to appear magically. Why is the handwriting often so bad I can’t even read the phone number? How can a real estate apprentice be guaranteed a six-figure salary? If that is true, why doesn’t the person making the sign apply for the job? Or is the person making the sign actually the person employing the apprentice? Why do I have so many questions about these signs, yet rarely question the motivation behind bumper stickers or people who advertise their home business on the side of their car or tape their business flyer to my mailbox? In our area, we are constantly surrounded by messages, all trying to make us think. The license plate in front of me wants me to be a Nats fan. The girl driving next to me wants us all to coexist. The man spinning the sign on the corner wants me to buy something from the “going out of business sale.” My neighbor wants me to know who is doing a great job updating their kitchen. Your 5K, 13.1 and 26.2 magnets want me to stop being lazy and run. You just never know which one is going to catch your eye and motivate you to take action. This includes, but is not limited to, handwritten signs on the side of the road. So I got me a pen and paper, and I made up my own little sign. It said “Thank you all for reading ‘Ask Penny’! Keep sending questions and all will be fine.” Huh. Dear Penny: My mom always said there are two things in life you can’t avoid: death and taxes. Is it just me or are the tax forms I received this year for my various investments totally wasteful? Why do they send me five plus pieces of paper when all I really need is the one that lists the tax information? Some pages don’t even have anything written on them! What use is that? Signed, Feeling Taxed So, Greenbriar. Did you receive too much paper with your tax forms this year? E-mail your anonymous response to gbthinks@ hotmail.com. Have a question? Have an answer? E-mail Penny at [email protected]. al i c pe ys! S ut sda c r r i Ha Thu on Hair by Yeon For the 22nd year, the Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club will be awarding one or more scholarships to Chanilly High School female graduates, who will be attending a Virginia university. A 3.2 GPA is required for eligibility. Please see the woman’s club Web site at www.wfcwc.org for more information and an application form. Or telephone the Scholarship Chair Joyce Brotton at 703-378-5124. Sharon Pihonak GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club (WFCWC) lost a valued member on March 17, 2015, when Sharon Snow Pihonak passed away after a 17-month fight with cancer. We will remember her for her smile, her energy, her enthusiasm and her willingness to participate in club projects. She was the club’s unofficial photographer, taking pictures of meetings and special occasions. She chaired the Tea Committee for two years, producing Tea with Chocolate and Tea in the Garden, both successful, fun events. She sold White House ornaments and participated in other fundraisers to augment our Chantilly High School scholarship fund. She attended meetings and potlucks and pushed the members to become more comfortable with social media. She managed the club’s Facebook page until she got sick and helped set up an online site at Signup Genius for members to sign up for various projects. Sharon was smart, funny, stubborn, friendly and just plain fun to be around. We will miss her. We dne sd ial Spe ay cial s Fac Family Hair Care Salon Haircuts & Styling • Color Services • Texturizing Services Keratin Treatments • Facials • Threading & Body Waxing Chantilly Plaza (Near Staples) 13643 Lee Jackson Highway • Chantilly, Virginia 20151 Open 6 days a week Monday - Saturday It’s Scholarship Time ... 703-968-6750 www.hairbyyeon.com Sharon is pictured above (2nd from left) with some of her WFCWC friends at our Awards Tea in June 2014. May 2015 greenbriar flyer Page 7 Letter to the Editor I thought it would be a good idea to write to you to provide notice that I’ve seen several unleashed dogs on various streets in the Greenbriar community over the past several months. I run in the mornings and, therefore, get to see many parts of the neighborhood early in the morning. A number of times, I was taken aback by a large dog either running out of a house into the street after the owner opened the door or just running along the sidewalk or street. In each case, there was no leash on the dog. When coming across such a dog, especially the larger ones, you never really know what their temperament is or if they’re going to follow you. I don’t know if you can really do anything about this, but perhaps something can be posted in the Flyer to point out that dogs should remain on leashes when roaming around outside. I’m sure other people walking, riding bikes or running outside would appreciate that as well. Have a pothole in your street? Report it to VDOT. Call 1-800-367-7623. Next Greenbriar Flyer Deadline May 8, 2015, 7 P.M. CITIZEN-OF-THE-YEAR NOMINATION FORM A GREENBRIAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION AWARD In Memoriam — Sharon Snow Pihonak Greenbriar has lost a piece of its heart. On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, Sharon Elizabeth Snow Pihonak, surrounded by her family and closest friends, surrendered to the cancer she had fought so hard for 17 months. Sharon’s passing will leave a big hole in the neighborhood fabric, a hole that will be very hard to fill. Her smile could light up the whole block, not just the room or place she was in. Somehow, you knew she was smiling for you. Sharon was a loving wife and mother, an affectionate daughter, a rabid NKOTB (New Kids on the Block) fan, and a superlative kindergarten teacher, but her real superpower was her limitless capacity for friendship. Sharon was the ultimate friend; not in the Facebook sense of friend (although she had what seemed like hundreds of those, too) but an “I’m here for you. I’m in your corner when you need me” kind of friend. While she was fighting her own battle with soft-cell sarcoma, she was also fighting the battle for her godson, who was diagnosed with cancer a few weeks before she was. Sharon was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on April 26, 1975. When she was nine, the family moved to Vermont, where she grew up and went to college at Champlain College, majoring in Early Childhood Education. There she met her soul mate, Steven Pihonak, who was studying Law Enforcement. After graduation, in 1998, the two married in 2001 and moved to Northern Virginia, where Steve’s sister and her family lived. Steve found a job with the Herndon Police Department. Sharon taught for three years at Woodlawn Elementary School in Annandale before moving to Greenbriar West Elementary School (GBW). Her first class was third grade special education, but she soon changed to kindergarten, where she found her niche. She really enjoyed all the energy and chaos of a room full of five-year-olds, and she made a huge difference in their lives. People will not soon forget her as Minnie Mouse leading the kindergartners in the Halloween parade or how much she enjoyed Pajama Day. She really loved her kindergarten students, almost as much as she loved her own sons. She worked hard to see that they learned, and that they learned to enjoy learning. Steve and Sharon have two sons: Andrew and Brendan. Andrew is active in the Greenbriar Dolphins Dive team, and Sharon was an active “dive mom.” She belonged to the GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club (WFCWC) and did her best to bring them into the digital age of social media. She was always ready to volunteer for a committee or job and to cheer enthusiastically on the sidelines for her team. She also found time to follow NKOTB up and down the East Coast. Her extreme fandom was rewarded when some of the band members called her and followed her on Twitter as she fought for her life. Sharon fought long and hard to beat her cancer; she wanted to see her sons grow up. Those of us who were fortunate to know her are sad that she is gone, but we are also happy that we got to know her, even for such a (too) short time. A memorial fund has been set up at www.gofundme.com/ sharonpihonak for a memorial for Sharon. Here’s your opportunity to recognize someone who has been an outstanding neighbor or community leader. AWARD YEAR: For outstanding performance during the period June 2014 through May 2015 or for having contributed to the community on a sustained basis over a longer period of time. CRITERIA FOR NOMINATIONS: Individual nominated must have made an important contribution to the development and betterment of the Greenbriar community, through leadership, citizenship and interest in the Greenbriar community. NOMINATION PROCEDURE: Names of nominees for the award are to be submitted on this form. All nominations must be received by May 31, 2015. SELECTION COMMITTEE: The Selection Committee will be comprised of volunteers from outside Greenbriar. Date: ____________________ Nominee’s Name: Address: Spouse’s Name: Children (Names and Ages): Date Moved to Greenbriar: Organizational Membership (List Groups): Club/Civic Offices Held (List Titles and Dates of Service) Describe the nominee’s accomplishments deserving of this recognition in the space provided below. (Attach additional pages as necessary.) Submitted by: Address: Phone: E-mail: Return to: Greenbriar Civic Association, P.O. Box 220239, Chantilly, VA 20151 Page 8 greenbriar flyer May 2015 Jenay was delivering baby Eliza at the hospital and we were partying hardy at Hidden Oaks! Welcome to Greenbriar, Eliza! I highly recommend Hidden Oaks Nature Center for Scouts to earn a badge and for parents to hold a birthday party or simply take their children on a nature walk on one of the trails. The phone number is 703941-1065, and the Web site is www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/hidden-oaks. Be sure to check out this nature center, which is just a few miles from home ... A Beautiful Setting for a Birthday Party! by Norma Pace My next-door neighbor, Wesley, invited me to his birthday party. For me, this was a real treat. Wesley is three years old, and he’s my walking buddy when we can venture out during nice weather. His party was going to be held at Hidden Oaks Nature Center here in Fairfax County, and the theme was — dinosaurs! I did not know this park existed in our area, and I had a treat in store when I arrived. I dressed for a day filled with wee ones from one year old and up. Happily, I got to hold Wesley’s sister, Maggie, who is now one. When we arrived at the nature center, the day was overcast, damp and not conducive to a walk on one of the many nature trails on the 52-acre site. There are miles of trails to walk and awesome sights to behold, and it is so educational for all ages. We entered through the door to the main building and were greeted with an array of live critters, aquariums, and stuffed animals on tall shelves that no child could reach. There was a red fox, a bald eagle and numerous other birds on these unreachable shelves. One aquarium had a tower for the children to climb to see the aquarium critters from a different viewpoint. It was adorable to watch the little ones put their fingers or forehead on the glass as they watched the frogs swim by and smile or scream as the frogs swam near their fingers or face! After one and all had explored the open area, a docent invited us to join her and sit on the floor in front of her; most of the adults sat in the chairs surrounding the speaker. Above the semi-circle arrangement of chairs, there were dinosaur balloons of several species — tyrannosaurus, stegosaurus, triceratops, the Apatosaurus and others — hung from the ceiling. No one could reach the balloons, but that alone was an introduction to the extinct dinosaurs that roamed the earth so many years ago. Our docent showed us fossils and explained that it is through these fossils that we now know for sure that dinosaurs existed. The teacher showed us fossils that contained a fish, a dinosaur footprint and one with dinosaur poop! After the lecturer finished, another docent brought in a snake from one of the aquariums to the floor area where the children sat. There were some who moved back away from the snake, but most of the audience remained still, while the docent explained snakes in general to us. To conclude his portion of the program, he invited anyone who wanted to come and pet the snake. But first, he explained, everyone had to sanitize their hands with an antiseptic bottled solution after stroking the snake because snakes could have salmonella on their skin. Most of the children approached the snake, touched its skin and then cleansed their hands with the sanitizer. After an informative talk from the docents, the children and adults ate a healthy snack provided by the center. Then, we all sang the birthday song to the birthday boy, and he blew out his three candles on a Rice Krispie treat. All in all, this was the most unique, informative, safe and educational birthday party I’ve ever attended. I carried away from the nature center the pictures of the mounted bald eagle, the other live and stuffed animals I saw, the fossil with dinosaur poop, and many more images of nature at its best! Hidden Oaks Nature Center is so close to us here in Greenbriar, and it has activities throughout each month. It also offers camps from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. during June, July and August: • Camp by Campfire • Dinosaur Days Camp • Insect Safari • Little Ducklings Camp • Reptile Rangers Camp There are also programs at the center for girl and boy Scouts to earn numerous badges. We had an awesome surprise on Wesley’s March 14 birthday party day. Jenay and Steve, who also live here in Greenbriar, sent their two children, Emma and Henry, to Wesley’s party with a neighbor, while King of Kings Lutheran Church Adds 8 a.m. Sunday Service As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, King of Kings Lutheran Church, 4025 Kings Way, announces the addition of an 8 a.m. worship service beginning Sunday, June 7. King of Kings will continue to offer its regular 10 a.m. worship service, with Sunday School concluding on May 17. Vacation Bible School will be held the mornings of July 6-10. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible at http://2015.cokesburyvbs/kingofkings. Gain Non-profit Experience: WFCM Seeks Food Pantry Intern WFCM is seeking a volunteer intern to help organize food drives for the WFCM Food Pantry during summer 2015. The Food Pantry serves an average of 350 families every month (more than 1,000 individuals) and typically starts seeing shortages in many food categories by late spring. We are blessed with stock from regular weekly donors (individuals, churches, organizations and grocery stores), but many groups take a break from their regular giving during summer, plus our stored nonperishables from the huge Boy Scout “Scouting for Food” drive in November are depleted by this time. Please spread the word about this opportunity! Part-time Unpaid Internship: Minimum 15 hours a week, Monday to Friday, during June and July. Internship is at WFCM’s Chantilly office, with some local travel expected. Requirements: Applicants must be at least 18 years old, enrolled in college or a student who will graduate from high school in 2015. Applicants must have access to a vehicle and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Communication will be via phone, e-mail, and in-person presentations. Responsibilities: The intern will contact local businesses, churches and community groups who may be willing to hold summer food drives. Once willing organizations are identified, the intern will coordinate the logistics between that organization and WFCM. The intern will be trained and work closely with WFCM’s food pantry manager and the assistant food pantry manager. Benefits: Include gaining experience in non-profit work, building work history for a resume, giving service to residents in the community, working with a great group of people! For more information and an application, contact Annette Bosley at 703-988-9656, ext. 110, or at [email protected]. May 2015 greenbriar flyer Page 9 Farris Electrical Services, Inc. www.farriselectrical.com Residential & Commercial Installations & Repairs Mike Farris 703-988-9222 PO Box 220006 Chantilly, VA 20153 email: [email protected] Greenbriar Flyer policy requires name, address and phone number on all items (including classified ads) submitted for publication. If requested, this information will not be printed — it is needed for our records and in case additional information may be required. The Greenbriar Real Estate Specialist ESSEX – SOLD JEFFERSON – SOLD ASHLEY - SOLD I have been a resident of Greenbriar for 22 years. My kids have attended Greenbriar East Elementary, Rocky Run Middle, and Chantilly High School. I am a full time realtor who is very responsive and works hard for my clients. You should allow an expert on the neighborhood to help you sell or buy a home in Greenbriar. Proven Results!! Fairfax Gateway 12700 Fair Lakes Circle, Ste 120 Fairfax, VA 22033 Office – 703-222-3300 Each office is independently owned and operated Ask me about the Greenbriar Listing special! Joe Dettor Cell – 571-283-5412 [email protected] www.joedettor.com I live here – I work here Page 10 greenbriar flyer May 2015 Greenbriar Children Enjoy Easter Egg Hunt FCPS Summer Camps, Classes and Workshops March came in like a lamb and went out like a lion, but, despite the cold, children arrived with their baskets and enthusiasm to enjoy GCA’s 21st annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. The children scrambled to collect the nearly 1,000 candy-filled eggs scattered throughout Greenbriar Commons Park. Plenty of eggs were available to ensure latecomers would have eggs to hunt or enjoy the egg-chase by pursuing the runners dropping eggs in the field. The windy afternoon provided plenty of breezes to send soap bubbles throughout the park. There were crafts to enjoy, along with games and plenty of prizes. To the delight of the children, the Easter Bunny arrived, and all those who wanted to do so had their picture taken with him. The GCA wishes to thank the Ed Lang Team at ReMax Premier for providing Mike, the Easter Bunny, and Angela and Sara for taking the photographs. Of course, the Easter Bunny was the main attraction. Thanks and much appreciation to Sayeeda Bhuiyan, Ryan Byrne, Emily Herman, Swathi Sowmitran and Kyle Weakley for hiding the eggs in the park. Thanks also to my 6-year-old grandchildren, Katie and Kyle, who were delighted to help me fill the eggs with candy. Much thanks and appreciation to Ryan Byrne, Lou Motter, Kyle Weakley and my husband, Don, for transporting the heavy tables and all the other supplies from storage. And a special thank you to Lou Motter for helping Don return them and assisting with the cleanup. Thank you to Larry Kelly and Don for roping off the field again this year — no small task. Thanks to Eileen and Jerry Chambers for overseeing the Easter Basket table again this year to ensure the three winners received their baskets. Many thanks to Lynn Barnette and her daughter, Maleia, for painting all those proud faces that were seen while out shopping later that day. Thank you Lynn and Maleia for assisting with the cleanup also. Again, thanks to all who helped make this Easter event a great success. We also appreciate all the families who came out to participate in spite of the lion-like weather. Your dedication meant a lot. We are very proud of our community. Happy spring! Registration is now open for the following Fairfax County Public Schools summer camps. Students should register for programs based on the grade they are in during the current 2014-15 school year. Visit www.fcps.edu/is/summer/index for more information. Tech Adventure Camp. July 20-31 at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for students currently in grades 5-7. This camp allows students to explore careers and technology by rotating through eight areas, including graphic design, automotive technology, culinary arts, television production, robotics and computer technology. STEM Camp. Held in two sessions at Robinson Secondary School, July 6-10 and July 13-17 from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Camp is a one-week camp for students currently in grades 3-5 to explore careers and technology as they rotate through activities focused on science. Elementary Institute for the Arts. July 13-24 at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Designed for students currently in grades 3-5, EIFTA offers participants a total immersion in the arts as they rotate through classes in dance, drama, music and visual art. Institute for the Arts. July 6-30 at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. Designed for students currently in grades 6-11, IFTA allows students to create, perform, experiment and explore — all in various music, dance, visual art and theatre venues. Robinson Extended Day Adult and Community Education Enrichment. Programs will be held July 6-31 at Robinson Secondary School after Tech Adventure Camp, STEM Camp, IFTA and E-IFTA end. These programs are for students currently in grades 1-11. They will provide a continuum of activities for students who want additional programs and activities. Programs will include the Foreign Language Experience Program (FLEX), Culinary Adventure Camp, Language Immersion Camp, Creative Writing, Computer Graphics and Chess. by Sandy Williams Credit Recovery Academy. This program will be held at Fairfax High School for students seeking credit for high school level courses. Students will be able to take one course during each of the two sessions from June 29-July 16 and July 20-August 4. Online Campus. For credit recovery, acceleration and enrichment for middle school and high school students. Health, Physical Education and Geometry Honors run June 29-August 4; all other courses run July 6-August 4. SOL Remediation. For FCPS high school students who passed an SOL course but did not pass the SOL test. Held at Fairfax High School. SOL Test Only. This program is for FCPS seniors who plan to graduate by August 28 and passed an SOL course but failed the SOL test. ESOL Numeracy and Literacy. The ESOL Numeracy and Literacy class provides currently enrolled FCPS high school ELP Level 1 students with the opportunity to develop their numeracy and literacy skills. Students will meet face-toface with their teachers daily. This is a noncredit class. Held at Fairfax High School July 6-24. Online ESOL. Through this three-week class, students will continue developing their academic, reading and writing skills in an online discussion with an ESOL teacher. This is a noncredit class. Held July 6-24. Extended School Year Learning Communities. Services for identified students with disabilities in accordance with their individualized education programs (IEPs). THERMAL WINDOWS & VINYL SIDING Second Generation Home Improvement Company Energy Star rated to qualify for tax break! Double hung • Sliders • Bay • Patio Doors Cover all exterior trim • ROOFING End your painting problems by using Super Polymer Vinyl Siding. References for over 30 years in Greenbriar & Brookfield Discover even more ways to lower energy costs with ESP LOW-E® Insulation for attics and walls Call Cecil Hanger for a FREE estimate (703) 754-1544 Bonded • Licensed • Insured May 2015 greenbriar @ flyer QUALITY WITH COMPETITIVE PRICING Page 11 Page 12 greenbriar flyer May 2015 Greenbriar K Let’s Go to the Beach! Get ready Pool here Here are some super fun swimmi ATOMIC WHIRLPOOL Have everyone get in the pool and line up single file w then jog; then run around in a circle for a couple of minu pool. Finally, tell them to turn around and go the other wa BOBBING HEADS One player is it while the other players bob in and ou the centerline, the person who is it tries to hit one of the players should come up and submerge at an irregular pace they will emerge again. If the person who is it misses, he side. If he or she hits one of the bobbing players, the per Start at the arrow, go through the maze, and try to get to the beach. Whenever you come to a group of letters in your path, you must rearrange the letters to form something you would find or do at the beach. For example, if you come across NSAD, say “sand” and continue down the path. See you at the beach! Then, find all the letters on the shells above. Can you rearrange them to spell somewhere everyone loves to be when it’s hot? DUCK PUSH Put 3-4 players at one end of the pool and give them o their nose to push the duck to the other end of the pool. the duck and swim to the other end with it in their mouths Further, the players can distract the other players by their ducks to knock them backward. They just can’t actu The first one to get his duck to touch the other end o SCAVENGER HUNT Pick a variety of items, and throw two of each into the or made of glass. Divide everyone into two teams and sho the bottom of the pool. The first team to collect them all INVISI-BOTTLE Take a clear, 2-liter plastic bottle, remove the wrapp white cap or a cap of the same color as the floor tiles of up in the water on opposite ends of the pool — facing awa outside the pool and tosses the bottle in the water. Whe to find the bottle. Sounds easy, right? Think again! The c bottom of the pool. It’s a fun, challenging game for every F-I-S-H Played just like the basketball game HORSE — instea pool! Get it? HANDSTAND CONTEST For the gymnastically impaired, it is super awesome to that requires superb balance and strength on solid ground You can hold a handstand contest with two or more contestants submerge themselves to assume their hands underwater. The last person to tip over wins. Variations include one-handed handstands, one-finger h as treading water upside down. SPLASH DANCE Have individuals or teams choreograph water ballet ro different performance categories like funniest, most orig mom, dad and friends! Answers: Ice Cream, Fishing, Ocean, Sun, Sand Crabs, Volleyball, Sandcastle, Games, Fun, Cookouts, Surfing, Crabbing, Beach May 2015 greenbriar flyer Page 13 Kids’ Korner y for FUN! e we come! ing pool games for kids of all ages! with very little space between them. Have everyone walk; utes. If done right, the water will carry them around the ay. It is almost impossible to go against the current. ut of the water at one end of the pool. Without crossing e bobbing players with a foam or soft rubber ball. Bobbing e to keep the person who is it from knowing exactly when e or she must retrieve the ball and return to the throwing rson who was hit then becomes “it.” one rubber duck apiece. When you say “go,” they must use They can also blow the duck forward; they just can’t bite s. Nor can they touch their duck with their hands or feet. y splashing water in their faces or splashing water toward ually touch the other players or the other players’ ducks. of the pool (obeying the rules) is the winner. e pool — make sure they’ll sink and that they’re not sharp out, “go.” Each team has to collect one of each item from l wins. per and fill it with pool water. Try to use a bottle with a f the pool. Divide everyone into two teams and line them ay from the water. An adult, or one of the players, stands en they hear the splash, the players turn around and try clear bottle blends in and becomes almost invisible on the yone! ad of spelling HORSE, you spell FISH — ‘cause you’re in a perform a handstand in the water because it is something but can be executed underwater with almost zero effort. e people. The judge counts to three, yells “Go!” and the stand position. The handstand is good until both feet are handstands, and the rare no-handed handstand, also known outines. Try traditional synchronized swimming or make up ginal, etc. Don’t forget to perform your routine for your USA Patriotic Wreath Materials: • Wire coat hanger • 14 to 16 toilet paper rolls • Red and blue paint • Paper and printer • Something to color with • Tape – masking or Scotch • Glue • Scissors Instructions: • Adult: Take each toilet paper roll and cut two slits halfway through. • Paint toilet paper rolls. • Let dry. • Adult: Bend the coat hanger to form a circle. • Using the slits that were cut halfway through the rolls, slide each of your rolls onto the hanger to form a big circle of toilet paper rolls. • Take a bit of masking or Scotch tape and tape the rolls together. This will keep the rolls from spinning around. • Cut out and decorate stars. You can also print stars from your computer. • Glue all the stars onto the toilet paper roll base, overlapping them so it’s nice and full. • Tie a bow on the top if you want to. Page 14 Chantilly Regional Library 4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly Mon.-Thurs. 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5 Registration required unless otherwise noted. Call 703-5023883, visit the library or log on to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ library/events up to two weeks before the event to register. Arrange for sign language interpreters, listening systems or real-time captioning when you register. greenbriar flyer May 2015 National Train Day: A Model Railroad Display by the National Capital Trackers. Join us in celebration of National Train Day. The meeting room will be set up with model trains traveling across an expansive track. Model train specialists will be on hand to answer your questions. All ages. No registration required. Saturday, May 9, all day. One-on-One English Conversation Practice. Practice your English with an ESL volunteer. Register in person only. Call library for details. Adults. Adventures in Art. Explore the exciting world of art through a combination of stories and art projects. Come dressed to get messy! Ages 4-7 with caregiver. Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m. Pajama Party. Bring your favorite cuddly friend and a blanket. Wear your pajamas and get ready for a rockin’ good time. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Tuesdays, May 5 and 19, 7 p.m. Basic Internet and Microsoft Office Tutoring. Get one-onone help with computers, basic Microsoft Office applications and navigating the Internet. Call or visit the library to schedule an appointment. Adults. Parenting by Dr. Rene: Parental Involvement in Academics. Join Dr. Rene Hackney, a leading parenting and child development specialist, as she offers a learning workshop on Parental Involvement in Academics and Early Academic Motivation. Dr. Rene is dedicated to helping parents raise happy, successful children from birth through 10 years of age and to helping make families stronger. Parenting by Dr. Rene is a yearlong monthly series. Topics will change each month. Adults. Wednesday, May 27, 7 p.m. Book a Librarian. Reserve a free 30-minute session with a professional librarian for personalized research help. Call or visit the library to request an appointment. All ages. Book and Magazine Sales. Visit the hall for our ongoing sale of used books, magazines, DVDs and VHS tapes. Book Buddies. A book discussion group for first and second graders. Ask for title. Monday, May 11, 4:30 p.m. Bookalicious. Book discussion group for students in grades 3-4. Ask for title. Monday, May 4, 4:30 p.m. Bouncin’ Babies. Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying your time together. Birth-11months with caregiver. Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, May 21, 3 and 4 p.m.; Friday, May 22, 3 p.m. Chantilly Book Discussion Group. Ask for title. Adults. No registration required. Wednesday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. eBook Help. Get your eBook questions answered. No prior experience required. Please bring your tablet or e-reader and library card. Adults. Thursday, May 7, 5 p.m.; Wednesday, May 20, 1 p.m.; Saturday, May 23, 2 p.m. English Conversation Group. Practice your English with other students. Adults. Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, May 7, 14, 21 and 28, 7 p.m. ESL Book Club. Adults learning English meet to discuss a book chosen by the group. Ask for title. Saturdays, May 2, 16 and 30, 11 a.m. Kaleidoscope Storytime: An Adaptive Storytime. Family sensory storytime focusing on the strengths and adapting to children on the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges. Stories, songs and movement in a welcoming atmosphere. All ages. Saturday, May 2, 10:30 a.m. Small Wonders. Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child while enjoying your time together. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Mondays, May 4, 11 and 18, 11:30 a.m.; Thursday, May 7 and 28, 3 and 4 p.m.; Friday, May 22, 4 p.m. Storytime for Three to Fives. Early literacy program with stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 1:30 p.m.; Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m. TBC — Teen Book Club. A book discussion group for teens in grades 7-10. Ask for title. Tuesday, May 5, 4:30 p.m. Teen Advisory Board Meeting. A meeting of the Chantilly Regional Teen Advisory Board. For students in grades 7-12. Saturday, May 23, 1 p.m. The End (or is it?) Book Club. A book discussion group for children in grades 5-6. Call for title. Wednesday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. Toddlin’ Twos. Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and activities. Age 2 with caregiver. Tuesdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Paws for Reading. Read aloud for a 15-minute session with one of our therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library. Ages 5-12. Saturday, May 2, 3 p.m. Writers of Chantilly. Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults. No registration required. Mondays, May 4 and 18, 6:45 p.m. Peaceful Paws. Children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental challenges meet and read to a trained therapy dog. Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese Mountain dog, is an ideal reading buddy for children with special needs. Bring your own book or choose a book from the library; however, reading is not required. Parents and siblings are welcome to join us. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. All ages. Saturday, May 23, 10:30 a.m. Please Note: All Fairfax County Public Libraries will be closed on Sunday and Monday, May 24 and 25, for the Memorial Day holiday. PJ Book Buddies Storytime. Join us for stories and fun that relate to Jewish culture, traditions and holidays. Enjoy movement and crafts, along with stories. Ages 2 1/2-5 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Contact Jennifer.DeAngelis@ jccnv.org for more information. Thursday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. Read! Build! Play! Duplo Storytime. Duplo play and storytime help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with your little one while building an early literacy foundation for reading success. Ages 18-35 months with adult. Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m. Read! Build! Play! Duplo Storytime. Duplo play and storytime help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with your little one while building an early literacy foundation for reading success. Ages 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, May 6, 13, 20 and 27, 11:30 a.m. Ready for School Storytime. Early literacy storytime program for children ready to be on their own without caregivers or siblings. Ages 4-5. Fridays, May 8 and 22, 2 p.m. CHS Economics Team Wins Third Consecutive Governor’s Challenge in Economics A team from Chantilly High School won first place in the Adam Smith Division (advanced economics) of the 2015 Governor’s Challenge in Economics and Personal Finance. This is the third consecutive win of this award by Chantilly students, who have won six championships in the Adam Smith Division Teacher Joe Clement coaches Chantilly team members Brendan Aronhime, Aron Malatinsky, Alice Wang and Kincaid Youman. The Chantilly team advanced to the National Economics Challenge semifinals testing; the top four teams advance to the finals in New York City. The Governor’s Challenge is conducted in partnership with the Virginia Council on Economic Education, an organization that focuses on enhancing economics and financial education for students in grades K-12. More than 3,200 high school students in Virginia competed in preliminary rounds of the competition; 168 students qualified for the daylong championship held at Virginia Commonwealth University on April 17. Kinder-Budds. A book discussion group for kindergarteners. Ask for title. Friday, May 1, 4:30 p.m. LEGO Mania. Come show off your LEGO building skills! For students in grades K-2. Saturday, May 23, 12:30 p.m. LGBTQ Book Club. A book discussion group focusing on LGBTQ themes. Ask for title. For students in grades 9-12. Tuesday, May 12, 4:30 p.m. Magic and Mayhem. A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group for children in grades 6-8. Ask for title. Tuesday, May 19, 4:30 p.m. Master Gardeners. A neighborhood plant clinic. Master Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques and advice to home gardeners. Adults. No registration required. Saturdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m. Mystery Book Club. Mystery book discussion group. Ask for title. Adults. No registration required. Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m. LINE M KERR REALTOR This is a great time to buy or sell real estate. Whether you’re looking for a home in a golf community or in a suburban oasis, I can help you navigate today’s market and provide personalized service. If you are moving in or moving out, moving up or down-sizing, you need an expert to guide you. LineKerr.LNF.com CELL 703 887 8146 OFFICE 703 368 1146 Licensed in Virginia EMAIL [email protected] May 2015 greenbriar flyer Page 15 Team Sports: Good for Adults Park Access Not Impacted By Road Closure Thousands of adults across the country are learning to make exercise fun. Volleyball, softball, bowling, kickball, basketball — you name it; there’s probably a local league that you can join. Q: Why bother fitting another activity into an already busy schedule? A: Built-in activity. Government experts who promote the Let’s Move! initiative believe that adults need to move at least 30 minutes a day to maintain a healthy level of activity. Even if your softball league’s games are restricted to an hour each, imagine the movement you’re getting simply from warming up, in addition to the actual game. It’s much easier to get that 30 minutes in if your team is scheduled to play a couple times a week — you have no excuse but to show up and get physical! A: Increased desire to be more fit. So it might be years since you strapped on your volleyball kneepads or practiced your three-point shots. That’s OK! You can work to get in better shape for your chosen sport by exercising other days of the week. You’ll find that once you increase your physical activity on your own, you’ll be a better team member, too. A: A chance to meet new people. There’s no better camaraderie than what you build with your teammates. Joining an adult sports league will provide a network of support and growing friendships. A: Teamwork among coworkers. You don’t have to join an adult sports league all by yourself — recruit your coworkers! Having an out-of-the-office activity can make you learn to work better with one another. You’ll learn more about your coworkers and them about you, forming bonds that will spill over into work situations, hopefully showing off to your bosses your new teamwork skills. A: It’s simply fun! Playing sports and belonging to a team, no matter how good or bad your team is, is a ton of fun. It provides much-needed stress relief and a way to escape from the usual routine of the workweek. You’ll learn to improve your athletic skills but also laugh at your mistakes and encourage your teammates. All that fuels great self-esteem and pumps good energy into your life. Source: hellawella.com Beginning Monday, April 13, and continuing through September 1, 2015, Walney Road will be closed for construction between Westfields Boulevard and Mariah Court. This closure will not affect access to Walney Visitor Center, Cabell’s Mill or Walney Pond within Ellanor C. Lawrence Park. The Fairfax County Park Authority has coordinated with VDOT to ensure that visitors will have normal access to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park along Walney Road between Route 28 North and Poplar Tree Road. For more information, please call the Walney Visitor Center at 703-631-0013. Greenbriar Garden Club Yard Sale The Greenbriar Garden Club will participate in the Greenbriar Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 16 (rain date Sunday, May 17), from 8 a.m.-1p.m. at 13134 Moss Ranch Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033. Come by and chat with members of the Club, get gardening advice and shop for plants, garden items, baked goods and the usual yard sale “treasures.” Funds raised from the sale are used to provide programs and speakers for the coming year. These programs are offered free of charge to the community as a civic service by the Club. The Greenbriar Garden Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Cale Community Center on the fourth Monday of the month from March through November. For more information, please call Mary Jane at 703-378-4250. Playing golf is a pastime enjoyed by countless individuals seeking the pleasures of the game as well as a pastoral setting in which to spend a morning or afternoon. Players often take these opportunities for granted unless they are tested by a disability and find that playing golf can be challenging. The 2015 Combo Classic is for paired golfers where one or both have a disability and sets a new standard for competition, amenities and fun. This tournament, started in 1990, is a Fairfax County Park Authority tradition. The 2015 Combo Classic will be held on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton, Virginia. Twin Lakes Golf Course offers golfers the opportunity of a full day of golf with two 18-hole courses. The Oaks’ par 71 and 6,715 yards challenge all golfers with multiple tees to ensure a fair test for all playing abilities. Every hole except one is tree-lined on both sides of the fairway, making accuracy the primary goal off the tee. The Lakes course features a par 72 and 6,695-yard experience that requires more distance off the tee, but it is much more forgiving than the Oaks Course. The tournament is sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority with the support of the Fairfax County Park Foundation and is generously sustained by Harrison Glasgow; Bruce and Jackie McLeod; Sandy Spring Bank; Roberta Longworth; Web Clearly, LLC; John Osborn; Maggiano’s; Giant Food; and the American Board of Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Pedorthics, Inc. Partners include the Eastern Amputee Golf Association (EAGA), Visit Fairfax, and the Office for Private Public Partnerships. Proceeds from this tournament support the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Adapted Golf Instructional Program. The tournament organizers are now accepting applications for paired golfers where one or both have a disability as well as volunteers. For more information about this tournament, please contact Al Karman at 703-631-9099, ext. 203, or via e-mail at [email protected]. 13016 MAPLE VIEW LN Briarwood Model ct nt ra Co Co Combo Classic Golf Tournament Seeks Players, Sponsors Co nt nt ra ra ct ct Visit our Web page www.egreenbriar.org for community information and archived copies of the Greenbriar Flyer (in color). 4119 MEADOW HILL LN Nottingham Model 13212 PLEASANT VIEW LN Ashley Model Greenbriar Neighborhood Update A little bit about Dale: I was born and raised in Chantilly, went to school at Herndon Intermediate and graduated from WT Woodson High. I attended college while serving in the military and also attended George Washington University. I am a full time real estate agent and a Multi-Million Dollar Producer. 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Not all of the homes listed or sold by Dale Strawser or the For Sale By Dale Team and were sold by various brokers Page 16 Rec-PAC: Offering Convenient, Affordable Summer Fun for Kids Rec-PAC (Pretty Awesome Children) is an affordable, quality summer recreation program for Fairfax County children in first through sixth grades. Sponsored by the Fairfax County Park Authority, Rec-PAC is available at 48 Fairfax County elementary schools from June 29 through August 6, 2015. RecPAC operates from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Each week features a different theme with organized cooperative games, team sports, crafts, music and a special event. Buddy the Wolf, Rec-PAC’s furry mascot, visits the kids with a message about being a buddy, not a bully. The summer ends with RPS — the Rec-PAC Showcase where each site shows off its talent. A very affordable supplement to more expensive summer camps, Rec-PAC features a sliding scale based on family income and scholarships for eligible families. At only $120 per week or less, Rec-PAC costs about $3.40 per hour for a fun, safe, structured recreation program. Last year, more than 4,000 children registered with Rec-PAC. Unlike many camps, RecPAC never fills up, and eligible children can walk in with their parents on the first day of camp to register. Young teens too old for Rec-PAC can become Counselors-in-Training (CITs) and gain valuable work experience. This summer, 17 eligible Rec-PAC locations will provide free breakfast and lunch to participants through the USDA Summer Food Service Program. Children with disabilities can participate at all sites, and six locations are designated as special inclusion sites with additional support. For more information about ADA accommodations, please call 703-324-8563. For a list of Rec-PAC sites near you and to learn more about Rec-PAC, visit online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ rec-pac or call 703-324-5514. Walk-in registration begins at each site on June 29. greenbriar flyer In addition to Rec-PAC, Fairfax County Park Authority sponsors 1,400 different weeks of summer camp for children and teens of all ages in everything from sports to drama to high adventure. Look for a camp that fits your schedule at www. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/camps or call 703-222-4664. Pirate Fest Returns to Lake Fairfax on May 2 Pirates and privateers, brigands and buccaneers will come ashore for Pirate Fest at Lake Fairfax Park in Reston, Virginia, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Join this high adventure and explore life at sea and in a port town. Pirates will share stories of the high seas and lead pirate boat tours on Lake Fairfax. The air will fill with the sounds of Ship’s Company Chanteymen and John Durant, the Old World Troubadour, singing sea chanteys, tavern tunes and broadside ballads. Members of Moody Crewe will demonstrate the use of pirate weapons and direct you in a pirate skills challenge. Swordsmen from the European Martial Arts Academy will provide exciting fencing maneuvers. Try your hand at the rain gutter regatta to see if your boat can be the first to cross the finish line. Find your way around Pirate Fest with a compass challenge and go on a treasure hunt. A Kids Kove will feature sailing and science. It will be as wild as a ship in a storm, with pirate-themed activities, crafts and special puppet shows by the Recycling Pirates. Don your flashiest pirate gear and enter one of the costume contests. Hear about local archaeological digs and about how artifacts from the past help us learn about daily life 200 or more years ago. Tickets to Pirate Fest are $10 and are available online at http://bit.ly/FXCOPirateFest or by calling 703-222-4664. The festival will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/FXCOPirateFest. Lake Fairfax Park is located at 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive in Reston, Virginia. For more information, contact Barbara Ziman at 703-708-0861. May 2015 Parks Count Survey Released to 15,000 Households An important park needs survey is being mailed to 15,000 randomly selected Fairfax County households. This survey is a key element of the Parks Count study conducted by the Fairfax County Park Authority. If you receive a survey in your mailbox, please take 10 to 15 minutes to complete and return it in the return envelope provided. Parks Count, the Park Needs Assessment Study, considers park and recreation needs, trends and preferences in Fairfax County. The Park Authority has partnered with ETC Institute, a leading national consultant, to administer the statistically valid survey, a linchpin of the Needs Assessment Study. Households selected to receive the survey represent a random sampling that will be used to project countywide park and recreation needs. The higher the number of responses from selected households, the more accurate the projections. The survey results will help inform priorities and decisions about future park and recreation service delivery and facility improvements. Households receiving the survey are asked to return the survey within a week. Those selected may also respond by phone or online as directed in the survey. Individuals requiring language assistance can utilize the phone number provided for translation assistance. Whether you use parks all the time or only occasionally, the Park Authority seeks your opinions and needs your completed survey. If you are not one of the 15,000 randomly selected households, you may still find out more about the study and share ideas with us on our Parks Count Web site, by e-mail or by phone. For more information, please visit Parks Count online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parkscount, contact Needs Assessment Project Manager Anna Bentley at 703-324-8726, or send a note to [email protected]. 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This in an event that saw a meet record set at 41’ 04.5” by Maria Muzzio from Robinson. Brandon McGorty won the 800 meter with an excellent time of 1:54.89. In the 1600 meter, Brandon’s older brother, Ryan, ran a 4:26.38, but it was a very competitive field, and Ryan ended up finishing sixth. Justin West finished twelfth overall in the 100 meter with a time of 11.68 seconds. In the 200, West ended up in fourth with a time of 22.70. Titus Jeffries finished second in the 400 meter with a time of 49.19. Both McGortys, along with West and junior Chris Wigle, put Chantilly in third place in the distance medley relay at 10:34.05. In a meet that sees 30 teams attend and more than 300 athletes participating, Chantilly showed well. Expect these times to get better as the season advances and the weather heats up. Chantilly baseball is making waves, and its pitching is dominating. On April 21, starting pitcher Forest Wagner turned in five-and-a-third shutout innings on only two hits. Wagner’s five strikeouts matched Oakton’s Toma Shigaki-Than’s five, but Wagner was relieved by Jared DiCesare, who continued in good form. DiCesare’s three strikeouts and scoreless innings ensured Oakton’s first loss of the season. Just three days later on April 24, Chantilly stormed the Westfield Bulldogs with a 13-run outing. Again, Chantilly’s pitching kept Westfield scoreless. These two wins built on another conference win against Robinson on April 17. The 3-game win streak brings the Chargers season record to 10 wins, three losses. If you would like Colin to report on your team, please contact him at greenbriarflyer@ hotmail.com. DO YOU KNOW ... Publication of the Greenbriar Flyer, which comes free to you 10 months each year, is made possible by our advertisers? While we do not endorse any advertisers’ services, we encourage you to keep them in mind when you are shopping for a particular service. Chantilly senior Justin West (on right) in starting position for the 100 meter. May 2015 10 Tips for Getting Ready to Run Your First 5K Taking on your first 5K race can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. These tips will help you maximize the enjoyment out there — and make your first 5K fun, fast and stress-free. 1. Get a good night’s sleep two nights before. Pre-race jitters tend to strike the night before the race and can interrupt your sleep. This is normal. Prepare yourself by getting quality sleep two nights before the race and taking that day completely off from any activity. 2. Keep it light. During race week, your running mileage should decrease. At this point, your training is really about “storing up” rest so your legs are ready on race day. 3. Fill the tank. On race morning, aim to eat about two hours prior to the race. Keep it simple — a bowl of oatmeal with dried fruit, a sports bar or a bagel with peanut butter. Eat something high energy and easily digestible. Be sure to include water or a sports drink if it’s warm outside and coffee if that’s part of your normal routine. 4. Get there early. There’s a lot to do on race morning, including parking, packet pick-up, waiting in line for the restroom, warming up. Arrive at the race site 60 minutes prior to the start knowing where you can park, what time packet pick-up closes (if you couldn’t do it the day before) and where to go for the starting line. 5. Warm it up. About 25 minutes prior to the race, get warmed up. Start with an easy jog, and then gently stretch any tight muscles after your warm-up. 6. Get in line. The starting line can be crowded and confusing with so many people and different paces. Starting in the middle to the back of the pack is safe for most beginners. You will start with those around your pace, and you will have many more ahead of you to chase down. 7. Pace yourself. Start conservatively and build your effort throughout the run. When you start out too fast, your body works too hard too soon and fizzles after the first mile, making your overall time slower, not faster. In the last quarter mile, kick it in to the finish line to finish strong. 8. Keep positive. Have a positive mantra for the race — such as “I can do it” or “fast feet to the finish line” that will distract you from any pain and keep you focused. Practice these affirmations during your harder training sessions so they become automatic on race day. 9. Breathe. On race day, let go of any comparisons to other runners and release any worries or doubts. You’ve done the training, and if you have the desire to get to the finish line, you will arrive. At the starting line, take a few deep breaths and assure yourself that you have what it takes to cover 3.1 miles. 10. Capitalize on the high. The post-race high can be exhilarating. Capitalize on it to keep your momentum going and set new goals for the next finish line, wherever that might be. Sign up for another run race a few weeks later to keep yourself motivated to continue with your new habits, to test your progress or just to have fun. Source: Active.com Next Greenbriar Flyer Deadline May 8, 2015, 7 P.M. greenbriar flyer Page 19 FCPS, SySTEMic Solutions to Host Summer STEM Camps Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is partnering with SySTEMic Solutions, Northern Virginia Community College’s regional K-16 STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) outreach initiative, to host STEM camps at FCPS schools this summer. The camps will be held in July and August from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as follows: CAMP GRADES LOCATION DATES VEX IQ Robotics 4-8 Edison High South Lakes High Marshall High July 6-10 and July 13-17 July 20-24 and July 27-31 August 3-7 and August 10-14 VEX Robotics 1 6-12 Edison High South Lakes High Marshall High July 6-10 and July 13-17 July 20-24 and July 27-31 August 3-7 and August 10-14 VEX Robotics 1.5 Cyber Security 7-12 Edison High South Lakes High Marshall High July 6-17 July 20-31 August 10-14 9-12 The camps are designed to provide rising K-12 grade students with knowledge and hands-on experience in STEM programs and introduce them to the many career opportunities in the growing field. Additional information and registration instructions are available at http://www.nvcc.edu/systemic/camps.html. 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KIMBRELL LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION 703-963-0960 • Patios • Walkways • Retaining Walls • Drainage • Landscaping & Plantings All Work Guaranteed Licensed & Insured • Great References May 2015 greenbriar by Riya Jones, Age 10 Owners are Neighborhood Residents (Melville Lane, 23 years) Top Rated by Leading Consumer Magazine Family Owned and Operated (28 Years, Same Location) The Terrible Case of Ergy National Carpet & Interiors Carpet * Hardwood * Laminates * Vinyl * Tile * Rugs * We are proud of our many satisfied clients in the neighborhood (referrals available) * Independent Dealer which means we sell different manufacturers' products for more choices and BEST PRICES * From builder's grade for resale to high-end products Huge Savings On Our * Non-Commissioned Sales Staff Shop at Home www.YourCarpetGuys.com Prices! 703-966-4040/703-631-5233 ϭϮϴϭϵWŽŝŶƚWůĞĂƐĂŶƚƌ ƐƐĞdžDŽĚĞů ϰĞĚͻϮ͘ϱĂƚŚ 1XPEHURI)DLUID[6DOHV 7RS05,65HDOWRUVIURPDOOFRPSDQLHV In the forests of Graol, a loud wailing noise arose from a bush. “Quit your whining!” a gravelly voice barked, and the bush quivered as a sniveling dragon emerged. “I can’t,” he sniffed, searching for the owner of the voice. “I have a terrible problem.” “Well, then,” the voice said, and a hawk flew down from a tree to eye the dragon with his good eye — the other one rolled around aimlessly. “Let’s hear it.” “Every year,” the dragon sniveled, “I go to a village, and everything is great. I cook their meat, I warm all the humans’ houses, and they love me! And then, every spring, I start sneezing and when I sneeze, I blow fire. So then, I burn all the buildings down and the humans banish me! As if it were my fault!” The dragon burst into loud sobbing here. “What did I say about whining?” the hawk demanded. “If you’ll quiet down for one second, I’ll tell you what to do. It sounds like you have a terrible case of Ergy.” “Ergy?” “Yes, yes. My cousin knew someone who had it. You must go see the wizard to get the cure.” “The wizard?” the dragon asked. “Yes, yes. I’m sure you’ll find one in a forest like this. Now, be on your way. I was having a nice little nap before you came along.” “A nap?” the dragon repeated. “Yes, a nap. Can’t you hear?” “Well I … I just noticed it was the middle of the night,” the dragon pointed out. But the hawk was already fast asleep, so the dragon set off to find the wizard of Graol Forest. He stumbled through the forest, tripping over tree roots and rocks in the dark. Eventually, he came upon a nondescript cottage. It didn’t seem very magical, and he would’ve passed it by if he hadn’t heard a large bang and then seen a blinding light in one of the windows. The dragon ambled up to the door and saw a sign reading: Residence of the Wizard of Graol Forest. The dragon tentatively knocked on the door with his tail. The man who opened the door was not what the dragon would have expected a wizard to look like. He was very tall and extremely thin, and he had short black hair. His face was blackened, probably from the explosion the dragon had just witnessed. The wizard coughed out some black dust before speaking. “Hello,” he said, squinting down at the rather small dragon at his doorstep. “Are you in need of assistance?” “A hawk said you could cure me of my Ergy.” “Ergy?” the wizard asked, furrowing his brow. “You know. The disease,” the dragon prompted. “Describe this disease to me.” “Well, every spring, my eyes get watery, and my nose gets runny, and I sneeze uncontrollably.” At that moment, he sneezed loudly, setting the wizard’s robe on fire. “See?” he said, as the wizard put out the flames. “Ah!” the wizard exclaimed with a smile. “I think I know what ails you. Wait here.” The wizard disappeared into his cottage. The dragon heard what sounded like boxes crashing to the floor and things breaking. Finally, the wizard reappeared holding a vial. “This should do the trick,” he said, handing the vial to the dragon and closing the door. The dragon noticed there was something written on the bottle and squinted in the darkness trying to read it. “Take two pills a day for all Ergy relief.” The dragon unscrewed the lid and started to chew one of the pills, delighted to finally be cured of his terrible Ergy disease. Page 21 'HEELH'R÷UXO$VVRFLDWHV Riya’s wRitings flyer ϭϯϭϭϬWŽŝŶƚWůĞĂƐĂŶƚƌ ƐƐĞdžDŽĚĞů ϰĞĚͻϮ͘ϱĂƚŚ ϭϯϭϰϳWĂǀŝůŝŽŶ>Ŷ 'ĞŽƌŐĞƚŽǁŶDŽĚĞů ϰĞĚͻϮ͘ϱĂƚŚ Rent the Cale Community Center 'HEELH'R÷UXO $VVRFLDWHV 5HDOWRURU 5HDOWRURU 5HDOWRURU 5HDOWRURU 5HDO(VWDWH7HDP 5HDO(VWDWH7HDP5HDO(VWDWH7HDP5HDO(VWDWH7HDP Û for your next event! Call 703-378-6911. ,Q''$VROGRYHU)285WLPHVDVPDQ\KRXVHV LQ)DLUID[DVDQ\RWKHU5HDOWRURU5HDO(VWDWH7HDP 6XSSRUWLQJRXUWURRSV DWKRPHDQGDEURDG ::: 7 ($0''$&20 Page 22 greenbriar Whom to Call When You Need Assistance? The Role of Police Versus the Sheriff’s Office flyer more about each of these agencies, we encourage you to visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police for information about the Fairfax County Police Department or www.fairfaxcounty. gov/sheriff for information about the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. Did you know that Fairfax County actually has two different law enforcement agencies — the police department and the sheriff’s office? While each of these agencies provide services to the residents of Fairfax County, their roles are quite different. When you dial 911 or the police non-emergency number (703-691-2131), call-takers with the Department of Public Safety Communications answer your call. If you request law enforcement, the Fairfax County Police Department responds to your call for help. Patrol officers, assigned to one of our eight district stations, are then dispatched to assist you. We respond to a variety of calls, from residential alarms, to crashes, burglaries, assaults and in-progress emergencies, like robberies and homicides. Your police department has a variety of resources to assist our officers and our community with these criminal investigations. When a police officer arrests an individual, the arrested is then transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center or the Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center, depending on his or her age. Adults are processed and appear in front of a magistrate. If the magistrate does not release the arrested, they are turned over to the custody of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office. Juveniles appear in front of an Intake Officer. If they are held, they are turned over to caretakers at the juvenile detention center. The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office has three core functions: managing the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, providing security in the courthouse, and serving civil law process, which includes evictions. The Sheriff’s Office also assists the public with the completion of all Class III Firearms applications. The sheriff and the sheriff’s deputies have civil and concurrent criminal jurisdiction in Fairfax County. Overall, the police department assists the public in criminal matters, and the sheriff’s office handles civil matters. To learn Child Abuse Prevention Frequently Asked Questions Why is this so important? • Because children are one of the most vulnerable populations. The Child Protective Services Hotline receives more than 2,000 calls per year that result in an assessment or investigation. • Some might think that people who abuse or neglect children fit a certain criteria or are of a certain category. That is not true. Child abuse spans across gender, race, culture and socio-economic status. • Therefore, child abuse and neglect is not just a concern of parents or families; it is truly a community concern. • As such, we — the community — must protect children from harm, keep them safe, and ensure their well-being. What are some specific things parents or other adults can do to keep children safe? One of the most important things to know is that it is normal for parents and caregivers to feel overwhelmed at times (just as it is normal for anyone to become overwhelmed in their life). For parents and caregivers, • Know your stressors — For example, a single mother felt as though not even one minute of her day was for her because she was always meeting the needs of others. Her stress level was high, and her patience was low. Fortunately, she was able to review her schedule and carve out brief moments in her day for herself. She would spend time sitting and collecting her thoughts, taking a bath without interruption, and reading. As a result, her stress level decreased, her patience increased, and she became a better parent. May 2015 Know when to ask for help ― Some parents feel like they have to prove that they can do it all. They do not. There are resources available to help support parents. • Learn what to expect from children at each stage of their development — For example, expecting a twoyear-old to get themselves bathed, dressed and fed in the morning is pretty unreasonable. A parent with this expectation probably has chaotic mornings, for both them and their children. What resources are available? Fortunately, there are several resources in the county that focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect such as: • Healthy Families Fairfax home-visiting program offering families at-risk of mistreating their children an opportunity to learn parenting skills and receive emotional support and case management services. Services begin during pregnancy or right after the birth of a baby and last until the child reaches age three and is enrolled in an early group education experience. • The Protection and Preservation Services provides case management and support for families with numerous factors that place them at risk of abuse and neglect. • The Parenting Education Programs provides parenting classes for the entire family. While parents are in one classroom learning ways to strengthen their parenting skills, school-aged children are in other classrooms learning skills to help them strengthen their family units. What can the community do? • Visit the Department of Family Services Web site to find a lot of great information about: o parenting tips and classes o what to do if you suspect child abuse or neglect o words that help kids o opportunities for supporting children and families, such as becoming a mentor to a child or young father, or facilitating parenting classes For questions about or suspicions of child abuse and neglect, please contact the Child Protective Services Hotline at 703324-7400, TYY 711. • Moving? My Experience, Berkshire Hathaway reach and recognition, PenFed Credit Union with mortgage help for Buyers. Complete Real Estate services Current Greenbriar resident of 11 years Professional Market Analysis for your home or Neighborhood report for your destination Full Service Moving (no obligation) estimate from JK Moving Services - one point of contact through your relocation Free Moving Kit Additional savings on your move when you List your home with Dennis.* You shouldn’t choose your Realtor® from a pool of one. Berkshire Hathaway HS PenFed Realty - 703-691-7653 3050 Chain Bridge Rd., suite 105, Fairfax, VA 22030 . © 2014 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An Independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.* Contact Dennis to discuss savings based on your specific situa on. Dennis Bell - Realtor® [email protected] Proud member of flyer Page 23 CLASSIFIED ADS TREE AND SHRUB CARE – Removals/stump grinding, disease/pest diagnosis, pruning/tree planting. Results based on effective communication, free estimates by a certified arborist. Call 703-203-2852. See our web site for a 10% discount, twinbrooketreecare.com. May 2015 greenbriar CLASSIFIED AD RULES: 1. All non-business ads (For Sale, Garage Sales, Wanted, etc.) are free to Greenbriar residents. 2. All business type ads (Products & Services, For Rent, Child Care Providers, etc.) cost $5 each for both residents and nonresidents. Fee must be submitted with ad. 3. Ads are limited to 5 lines, longer ads will be edited to fit. 4. Instead of submitting monthly ads and payment, advertisers may pay for classified ads in advance. 5. The deadline for classified ads is the second Friday of each month (first Friday in November). 6. Your name, home address and phone number must be included with the ad for our records. 7. Non-business ads by Greenbriar residents may be e-mailed to: [email protected]. All other ads must be dropped off at the Flyer drop box or mailed to: Greenbriar Flyer, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151. 8. All classified ads are free to the volunteers of the Greenbriar Flyer. EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised, the Flyer does not personally endorse anyone’s classified ad. contracts. References available. Call or text Corey at 703-3991559. RENT ‒ Greenbriar Pool membership for 2015 season May 23 thru Sept 7. First-time renters only. Includes five guest passes! $400, plus $100 processing fee payable to GB Pool Club, Inc. Please call TJ at 703-631-2983. HOME IMPROVEMENT SVCS – Fences, windows, doors, additions and decks. Windows and doors are Energy Star rated with long warranties for material and labor. Supply all choices of windows — vinyl, fiberglass and wood. Very competitive prices. Call Martin Strachan at 571-484-6514 for a free estimate. RENT – Pool membership for 2015 season. $400 plus $100 processing fee. Please call 703-968-7281. RENT – I am renting my pool membership for the summer. The cost is $500. Please contact Larry Freauff at [email protected] or call 703-378-8085. WANTED – Schoolteacher and family of three would like to purchase a pool membership. Just moved in last year and enjoyed renting the first year. Please contact Mark at [email protected] or call/text 703-625-5234. FOR SALE BICYCLES – Two boy’s 18”, blue Rally and black Huffy, $40 each. Call 703-378-5168. FIBERGLASS TRUCK BED COVER – Fits small truck (approx. 6.5’ x 5’), black. Mounting hardware and lock keys included. Asking $350 OBO. Call Pete at 703-631-0916. VALANCES – Five custom board-mounted window valances with brackets for easy mounting. Fit small and large windows in Essex model living room. Buy all five for $50. Sage color. Call Trisha at 361-742-1962 or email [email protected] for measurements and photos. PRODUCTS & SERVICES HOUSECLEANING – Weekly, bi-weekly, every three weeks, monthly, periodically, move in/out. I am licensed, bonded and insured. I am a Greenbriar resident with good references. I have 9 years experience and low rates. Please call Maria Barreda at 703-378-4059 or 703-856-2512. JOANNE’S PET CARE – Loving care for your pets in your home and mid-day dog walks. Many references. Reduced rates for Greenbriar residents. Licensed and insured. Please call Joanne Woodward at 703-434-9162 or email [email protected] ROOFING/SIDING/GUTTERS – Repairs or replacement, gutter cleaning, roof certifications for buyers and sellers. Reasonable rates. Quick response. Meadows Roof Inspection Services. Call Birk Meadows at 703-876-4808. PIANO LESSONS – Learn to play the piano at Rebecca’s Piano Studio in Greenbriar. Ages 6 to adult. Call Miss Becky at 703307-4967 or email [email protected] for more information. LAWN CARE – $25 per mow, plus $5 for bagging. Chantilly Highlands resident. In business since 2006, dependable, no OPENING – Twenty-one years experienced provider with state license, CPR, MAT and First Aid trained. Loving home, preschool curriculum, USDA food program, big yard and lots of activities. Call Helen for an interview at 703-818-0017. GIVEAWAYS UPRIGHT FREEZER – Free, in my garage. Call 703-795-0215. EVENTS POOL MEMBERSHIP RENT – I am renting my pool membership for the summer. The cost is $450 plus a $100 processing fee. Please contact me at 703968-6845. CHILD CARE AUTISM BENEFIT SALE – For 5-year-old. May 17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 4408 Midstone Lane. TEAM TYLER GARAGE SALE ‒ Help cure leukemia. Lots of great items for sale, bake sale, games for kids. 100% of money collected will directly support the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Saturday, May 16, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at 4212 Minstrell Lane. Hope to see you there! PRESSURE WASHING/PAINTING/HANDYMAN SERVICE – Over 17 years experience pressure washing, sealing & staining, decks, fences, concrete; pressure washing siding; interior & exterior house painting; general handyman services. Licensed & insured. Please call 703-378-8645 for a free estimate. GREENBRIAR GARDEN CLUB YARD SALE – Plants, baked goods, garden items and the usual yard sale treasures. Saturday, May 16, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Rain date Sunday, May 17. 13134 Moss Ranch Lane. JENKINS TREE SERVICE – Topping, trimming, mulching, edging, fertilizing and tree removal. Insured, bonded and licensed. Free estimates and reasonable rates. Call 703-830-2654 or 540-422-9721. GREENBRIAR PLAYGROUPS ‒ 0-4 yr olds meet every other week! MOMMY NIGHTS-OUT meet one Thursday evening per month! Please contact Sharon for details at sharon.grogan@gmail. com. NOTARY SERVICE – Call GB residents Leona (Lee) or Ed Conley at 703-266-7032 for appointment. HOUSE CLEANING – A Better Cleaning Services Inc. serving the community for 20 years. Licensed, bonded and insured. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly; move in, move out. Washington Check Book rated and BBB member. Call 703-802-3439 for a free estimate. DOORS AND LOCKS – Door locks and light door work. Over 30 years experience. Call Ron at 540-687-5975. LAWN MOWING – Every two weeks, $30 for each time. Call Garcia at 703-400-4260 to schedule your mowing. Send inquiries regarding layout advertising to greenbriarflyer@hotmail. com. A signed contract is required. Currently Enrolling for the 2015-2016 School Year Developmental approach to learning for 3-5 year olds Child to Adult Ratio of 5:1 Activities focus on language, science, & math Arts and crafts, music and movement Pleasant Valley Preschool is a non-profit cooperative preschool founded in 1977. We are located in the Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road in Fairfax. We are fully licensed by the State of Virginia and members of the Virginia Coop Preschool Council. 703-378-6911 www.pleasantvalleypreschool.com Page 24 greenbriar flyer May 2015 Cale Community Center May 2015 Sunday Monday Tues day Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Sat urday 2 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM Nrityanjali 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Nr ityanjali 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM PVP 3 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM New Hope Fellowship Church 4 5:30 PM -6:30 PM Nr ityanjali 5 1:30 PM Br idge Gr oup 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Nr ityanj ali 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Bando Martial Arts 7:30 PM GCA 10 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM New Hope Fellowship Church 11 5:30 PM -6:30 PM Nr ityanjali 6 12 3:45 PM -9:00 PM Boyle School of Iri sh Dance 8 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM PVP Meet & Greet 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Inova 9 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Nr ityanjali 3:00 PM -10:30 PM Rented 8:45 AM -12:45 PM Pleasant Valley Preschool 1:30 PM Br idge Gr oup 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Bando Martial Arts 7 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Nr ityanjali 8:45 AM -12:45 PM Pleasant Valley Pre school 13 14 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Nr ityanjali 3:45 PM -9:00 PM Boyle School of Iri sh Dance 15 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Inova 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Nr ityanj ali 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM Nrityanjali 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM W oman's Club 16 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Nr ityanjali 2:00 PM -8:00 PM Rented 8:45 AM -12:45 PM Pleasant Valley Preschool 17 18 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM New Hope Fellowship Church 4:30 PM -11:00 P M R ented 24 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM New Hope Fellowship Church 19 20 21 5:30 PM -6:30 PM Nr ityanjali 1:30 PM Br idge Gr oup 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Nr ityanjali 6:30 PM W oman's C lub 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Nr ityanj ali 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Inova 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Bando Martial Arts 25 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Bando Martial Arts 22 3:45 PM -9:00 PM Boyle School of Iri sh Dance 23 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM Nrityanjali 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Nr ityanjali 8:45 AM -12:45 PM Pleasant Valley Preschool 26 1:30 PM Br idge Gr oup 27 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Inova 28 3:45 PM -9:00 PM Boyle School of Iri sh Dance 29 30 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Nr ityanjali 7:30 PM -9:30 PM Greenbriar Garden Club 8:45 AM -12:45 PM Pleasant Valley Preschool 31 Rent the Cale Community Center 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM New Hope Fellowship Church [email protected] GREENBRIAR COMMUNITY YARD SALE SATURDAY May 16, 2015 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015 8 A.M. – 2 P.M. The Greenbriar Civic Association (GCA) is again sponsoring the community yard sale, and will advertise it in local newspapers and post signs at community entrances. All you need do is clean out your closets/garage/attic and set up in your own yard or driveway. If you wish to post a sign on your street entrance, please remove it at the end of the day. For further information, call: Sandy Williams at 703-378-6984. No Registration is Required. $20 per person Friday, May 15 ~ 7 p.m. Cale Community Center 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151 Join us for a fun night out to raise money for the GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club Chantilly High School scholarship fund. WFCWC has awarded $44,000 in scholarships to CHS senior girls since 1995. Enjoy an evening of merriment, prizes, refreshments and a 50/50 raffle and help us raise funds for our 2015 scholarship winners. Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please call Karen at 703-961-9467. In affiliation with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and GFWC Virginia, WFCWC is dedicated to promoting the civic, cultural, domestic and educational betterment of our community through volunteer service. WFCWC is an IRSrecognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.wfcwc.org.
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