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NewsWeek in McLeanArrest Made inChild Pornography CasePhotos by Alex McVeigh/The ConnectionDetectives detained and arrested Juan Carlos Moza Moreno,20, of 2216 Pimmit Run Lane Thursday, June 27. He was chargedwith possession of child pornography and use of communicationssystems to facilitate certain offenses involving children. Thecharges came following an investigation where a 16-year-old boyfrom McLean was allegedly provided a cell phone and coerced totransmit sexually explicit images of himself to Moza Moreno.An investigation continues and additional charges are possible.Moza Moreno was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.Book Collections in Support ofScholarships for WomenThe McLean Area American Association of University Women’s(AAUW) Annual Used Book Collections are Saturday, July 20 andAug. 10 at the Sun Trust Bank, 515 Maple Ave., Vienna, from 10a.m. to 4 p.m. All kinds of books in good condition, especiallychildren’s books and DVDs, are needed for the 44th annual UsedBook Sale.The Used Book Sale will be Sept. 20, 21, 22 at the McLeanCommunity Center on Ingleside Avenue in McLean. Proceeds gotoward scholarships and professional development for womenand girls. In addition to the well-sorted hardbacks and paperbacks in the main sales rooms, there will be special children’sand “treasures” rooms at the sale for the most valuable itemscollected.At last year’s September Sale there were an estimated 46,000books on display sorted into 32 categories and AAUW membersgave more than 1700 volunteer hours to generate over 36,000in revenue. Call 703-527-4206 with any questions.The Grandsons perform at the Palladium building in McLean Saturday, July 13.Palladium Hosts Concert SeriesThe Grandsons play indowntown McLean.By Alex McVeighYour Dog Could Be a LifesaverOld Dominion Animal Health Center of McLean has partneredwith Blue Ridge Veterinary Blood Bank (BRVBB) of Purcellvilleas a canine blood donor host site. Beginning July 24, BRVBB willbe at ODAH Center every five to seven weeks to collect bloodfrom volunteer dogs. Only professional veterinary staff will drawthe blood, taking 10-20 minutes, while providing gentle holding,hugs and treats for your pet.Visit www.dogsdonateblood.com for details on qualificationsand BRVBB’s requirements and standards for donor dogs. Pleasecall ODAH Center at 703-356-5582 to schedule an appointmentFirst Seasonal Bear SightingsReportedPolice received the year’s first seasonal reports of bear sightingson Monday, June 24 around 8 a.m. in the Tysons Corner, Viennaarea. The first dispatch call was for Jarrett Valley Drive andEdgepark Road at around 1:30 p.m. Callers reported a mediumsized black bear in a yard. Shortly afterwards, another call reported that the bear tore down a birdfeeder. Animal control officers searched the area but did not locate it.According to animal control officers, the sight of a black bearshould not cause panic, as these sightings are not unusual at thistime of year. These bears typically avoid humans but encounterthem during their search for food. Most often, they will keepmoving through an area following failure to find any. Animal control officers do not take actions to attempt to remove bears froma neighborhood unless the animal is sick, injured or threateningto public safety.If addressed quickly, wildlife issues caused by food attractantscan be promptly resolved by observing the following precautions:trash should not be stored on porches, decks or in vehicles;birdfeeders should be removed if a bear has been sighted nearby;garbage should be taken to the curb on the morning of pickup,rather than the night before; electric fencing inexpensively andefficiently deters bears from gardens, dumpsters and other potential wildlife attractants.4 McLean Connection July 17-23, 2013The Connectionhe plaza in front of downtownMcLean’s Palladium Building wasthe site of the weekly Civic PlaceGreen event, a concert by rockand roll group The Grandsons Saturday, July13.“It was a beautiful day for a show, can’t askfor better weather,” said Georgia Peeler ofMcLean, who was sitting outside of StarnutGourmet when the concert began, and stayedfor almost an hour. “The plaza is a neat venuefor an outdoor show.”Some in attendance said they enjoyed themusic, but the layout of the plaza wasn’t ideal.“I come to Starnut and the Vineyard a lot,and I think the water sculpture is very nice,but I don’t think it’s placed to make a goodconcert,” said Sammy Weisman of McLean.“The sculpture is a visual barrier from themain deck where most of the seats are, andeven the people who brought chairs and saton the grass didn’t seem like they could get agood view. Maybe it would be OK for dancing though.”Some visitors, regulars to the concerts,brought chairs to set up in the grassy area of From right, Alan MacEwan and Chris Watling ofthe plaza, others stayed for a few songs and The Grandsons perform in front of the Palladiumstood at the edge, or sat on tables in front of in downtown McLean Saturday, July 13.Starnut.“They played music that was good for the outdoors,The Palladium is at the corner of Laughlin Avenueincluding some great covers,” said Jessie Kaiman of and Lowell Avenue. The concerts will continueMcLean. “I only could stay for a few songs because through the end of July.I’m in the middle of errands, but I’m thinking aboutJazz group Project Natale will play Saturday, July20 and blues group Scott Ramminger and thestopping by their show tomorrow.”The Grandsons also played the weekly concert at Crawstickers will perform Saturday, July 27. All concerts are from 5 to 7 p.m.McLean Central Park Sunday, July 14.There will also be three concerts on Saturday, Sept.The Palladium houses Starnut Gourmet, Bach toRock, The Vineyard and Chain Bridge Bank on the 7, 14 and 21 at the Palladium, all three from 5 to 7p.m.ground level, and has 69 residential units.Twww.ConnectionNewspapers.com

CommunityDevereux Socas, her son Garrett and his friend Daniel.Sharon Fishel, MPA ArtReach director; Krista Vita, MPAdevelopment director; Mike Richardson, Chain BridgeBank; Tom Jacobi, Chain Bridge Bank; and KarenBriscoe, founder of HBC Community Charity Champions.Community Charity ChampionsRaise 1,263 for MPAHBC Community Charity Champions fundraiser for McLeanProject for the Arts (MPA) on July9 at Pulcinella was a success. MPABoard Chair Bill DuBose said MPAwas pleased to be the recipient ofthe HBC Community Charitywww.ConnectionNewspapers.comChampions, describing the nightas a fun event for all. Funds raisedamounted to 1,263 for MPA. HBCRealty Group-Keller Williams,Pulcinella, sponsors of the eventand 40-plus supporters are responsible for the success.MPA Board Chair BillDuBose and his wife Janet.Del. Barbara Comstock(R-34) with her daughterCaity and Pat Sowick.PhotoscontributedMcLean Connection July 17-23, 2013 5

OpinionMcLeanShare Wisdom With Newcomers and OthersConnection Newcomers and Community Guidepublishes in late August.ur Insider’s Edition Newcomers andCommunity Guide will publish thelast week of August.What tips do you have for someone getting to know your community? We’rehoping to share the places, activities, events,organizations and volunteer opportunities yourneighbors might not know about. What greatplaces and activities do you think newcomersshould know about? Events that should not bemissed? Organizations that do a great job?OPlaces to volunteer? Tips for navigating yourPTA or your school’s front office? We’d love tohave your photos to go along with your suggestions.Faith organizations, nonprofit organizations,clubs, environmental groups, advocacy groups,youth sports teams and others who offer eventsopen to the public are invited to send a paragraphabout the organization and how to get involved.We will publish a selection of local tips alongwith a plethora of information useful to new-Viewpointscomers and long-time residents alike, including our award-winning Insider's Guide to theParks, information on how to vote and more.See last year’s community guides by goingto www.connectionnewspapers.com/PDFs/and scrolling down to wspapers.com Send inyour Insider’s Tips by Friday, Aug. 16.For information on advertising, emailsales@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703778-9431.— Mary Kimm,mkimm@connectionnewspapers.comLetter to the EditorWhat would you like Congressto do regarding gun violence?Comments by participants in theReston-Herndon Alliance to End GunViolence monthly vigil at NRA Headquarters on Sunday, July 14.—Jasmine KangBob Hatfield, retired,Oakton“Becourageous,think beyond the influence of the NRA and remember that U.S. citizens vote.”Erin Moran, student, McLean“For now, background checkswould be the biggest step. For assault weapons, I don’t see any reason for someone to be carryingthose.”Sabrina Adleson (left), student, Burke“I’d like Congress to pass reasonable laws—not depriving people of guns but having lawsthat keep people safe.”Anne Alston, retired, Herndon“I would like to seemagazine sizes reduced and I don’tknow if we’re going toget around to that so,at the least, someregulation on background checks.”6 McLean Connection July 17-23, 2013Del. Ken Plum (D-36), Reston“I’d like to see Congress passlegislation regarding universalbackground checks and outlawassault weapons, which are weapons of war and don’t belong in acivilized society.”Climate Change:An Existential ThreatTo the Editor:It would be difficult to overstate the importance of the president’s bold new planto cope with climate change, throughmaximum use of his executive authorityto by-pass GOP obstructionism.The president clearly understands thatclimate change poses both an immediatethreat to our health and ultimately an existential threat to human existence.The president’s plan announced Tuesday,June 25, is a comprehensive approach tocutting the pollution that causes climatechange and threatens public health, setting us on a path to make our communities healthier, safer and more resilient.As Virginians, we should be especiallygrateful and supportive of the president’splan because rising sea levels, dangerousstorm surges and intense hurricanes already pose serious threats to coastal citiesin the Southeast, and climate change willintensify these impacts.My 27 years of active military service included nine years of wartime service inVietnam. Now out of uniform, and a permanent resident of our great commonwealth, I am joining fellow Virginians,many of whom are veterans, to fight a warthat strikes closer to home—a war on public health in the immediate future and along-term existential threat.Fuel industry and congressional alliesare already trying to block EPA’s efforts todevelop the new standards for powerplants. This attacks our children and families. The Union of Concerned Scientistsestimates that global warming will causean additional 2.8 million cases of asthmaattacks and other respiratory problems by2020.The long-term threat is existential. Therise of sea levels flooding coastal cities mayspawn civil wars as people move inlandand wars among nations in a desperatestruggle for clean water and other resources.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comAn independent, locally owned weeklynewspaper deliveredto homes and businesses.Published byLocal Media Connection LLC1606 King StreetAlexandria, Virginia 22314Free digital edition delivered toyour email box. 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School com.Deadline is Friday.Caitlin M. Mudd, of McLean,daughter of Kerry Mudd ofMcLean, and a graduate ofGeorgetown Visitation PrepSchool, graduated with a Bachelorof Arts in Education from BucknellUniversity on May 19.The following McLean studentshave each received 2,500 National Merit Scholarships: HopeA. Flaxman; Caroline R.Malin-Mayor, aspiring to a career in applied mathematics;Seung Young Park, aspiring toa career in mathematics; Anna M.Vivian, aspiring to a career inanthropology; Lauren A.Huang, aspiring to a career inbiological engineering; andPatrick F. Sanguineti, aspiringto a career in astrophysics.George C. Marshall competed inthe Regional Science Fair and twostudents received grand prizes,and are eligible to go to the International Science Fair in Phoenix,Ariz. in May. Nine more projectswere awarded first place and areeligible to go to the Virginia StateScience Fair in April.The projects of SuprajaChittari, biochemistry project,The Effect of Turmeric on MemoryCurves of Planarians, and AaronAguhob, electrical engineeringproject, Effect of Fractal AntennaDesign: FM Transmission, won thegrand prize.Among the grand prize nominees were: Lani Allen andAshley Anderson for their materials engineering project, Durability and Effectiveness of MaskMaterials; Alexander Nguyenfor his physics and astronomyproject, Radio Astronomy: RadioFrequency Interferences; andStephanie Durham for herplant sciences project, The Effectof Electricity on Plant Growth.First place award winners included Annika Dirkse and WillFerrer for their animal sciencesproject, The Effect of Aspartameon Planarian Regeneration; Matthew Epstein and Peter Marrfor their computer science project,Image Recall in a Hopfield NeuralNetwork; Katya Gilbo for herearth and planetary scienceproject, Effect of Solar Activity onEarth’s Magnetic Field; SanamAnalouei for her microbiologyproject, Effect of Varied Levels ofEMF Fields on e. coli; ShaliniRana and Joshna Seelam fortheir microbiology project,AntiMicrobial Effect of Brassicajuncea on e. coli; and Zoe Scopafor her physics and astronomyproject, Identifying Radio Frequency Interference.www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMcLean Connection July 17-23, 2013 7

EntertainmentClaude Moore Colonial Farm Turns 40Longtime friends, volunteers celebrate 40 years of colonial-style farming.By Alex ers.com.Deadline is Friday for the following week’spaper. Photos/artwork encouraged. s.comThe ConnectionWEDNESDAY-FRIDAY/JULY 17-19CLAUDE MOORE was established by the National Park Service after they determined therewas a need to portray the livesof ordinary men and women involved in colonial agriculture.It became privately operatedthrough a cooperative leaseagreement in 1981, the onlysuch privately operated park inthe National Park Service. Since1981, the Friends of ClaudeMoore Colonial Farm has invested more than 2 million inthe park, including completeinfrastructure upgrades.Claude Moore hosts seasonalmarket fairs, a well as more than100 different education programs and products. This yearthey launched a rail splittingprogram that has provided trueRevolutionary era fencing forthe grounds, and they arelaunching a woodland husbandry program to catalog native and invasive plants.The park features eight fulland part time employees, andmore than 300 individual volunteers and 35 groups providemore than 20,000 volunteerhours per year.“The people are the highlightof this farm. Our hundreds ofPhotos by Alex McVeigh/The ConnectionCRamadan Tent. 8:30 p.m., at Unity ofFairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road,Oakton. Unity of Fairfax partners withPinnacle Academy and the AmericanTurkish Friendship Association to hosta Ramadan Tent, free and open to thepublic, where dinner will be servedafter sundown. 703-281-1767 or 703267-5751.Margi Vanderhye, president of the Friendsof Claude Moore Colonial Farm, presentsfarm director Anna Eberly with a historyof the farm to celebrate the farm’s 40thanniversary Thursday, July 11.WEDNESDAY/JULY 17David Ludwinski leads Cynthia Taylor, 9,in a dance at the 40th anniversary partyfor Claude Moore Colonial Farm Thursday, July 11.From left, Emma Dodd, Craig Packard and Joan Dubinskyplay colonial music at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm40th anniversary Thursday, July 11.Market Fair Set for July 20-21Claude Moore Colonial Farm will host its seasonal 18th century Market Fairthis weekend. The farm will be in full swing, with staff and volunteers incharacter and costume.Activities will include period music and dance, blacksmith and cabinetmakingdemonstrations, as well as rosemary chicken, fresh vegetables, roasted olives,fruit pies and fresh ginger ale. Also for sale will be original jewelry, soaps,lotions, herbs and flowers.Admission is 6 for adults, and 3 for children age 3 through 12 and seniors.The fair will be open from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.More information is available at www.1771.org.volunteers make it a special placewith their energy and enthusiasm.Not only do they come up with theideas, they turn them around fast,”Eberly said. “We have volunteerswho have served here for all 40years, or 35 years, we have families with their third generation ofvolunteers.”John Toups got involved with thefarm in the early 80s, when Rep.Frank Wolf (R-10) solicited theMcLean business community forsupport.“We first came together in theearly 80s to give financial support8 McLean Connection July 17-23, 2013Photo by Jeffrey Brand-Ballardlaude Moore Colonial Farm openedits doors on July 26,1973, with the ideato show what life was like 200years ago. Forty years later, itstill provides a glimpse of dailylife for farmers in 1771.The farm welcomed friendsand longtime volunteers to celebrate the last 40 years and lookto the next 40 years Thursday,July 11.“What’s great about this gathering tonight is that it’s a dynamic example of what determined, purposeful, dedicatedpeople can do when they puttheir mind to something,” saidMargi Vanderhye, president ofthe Friends of Claude MooreColonial Farm. “They find opportunities where they can seethem, overcome obstacles thatget in their way and they achievea result that people wouldn’t believe possible, just like thosefarmers back in 1771.”Vanderhye presented AnnaEberly, director of the farm, witha gift: a book containing an oralhistory of the farm’s last 40years.to the farm, and I think we’vehelped it remain a special place,”he said. “This place has always hadgreat support from the people whodecided to get involved.”One of the longest tenured volunteers is Jinks Holton, wife offormer Virginia Governor LinwoodHolton. She first visited the farmas part of an overnight campinggroup.“As soon as I came here, I sawhow much fun the place was, especially with all the animals andthe way they connected with thechildren,” she said. “After a while,you’d get to know the animals,get a sense of their personality.At times it seemed like theyknew you, they would welcomeyou every time you came to thefarm, especially the pigs. I alsolearned how to make apple butter right here on the farm.”Holton said she believes thefarm is a valuable resource tochildren from around the regionand beyond.“For children these days to seehow children lived in 1771, tosee how early they had to getup, how hard they had to workjust to cook breakfast, it’s veryimportant,” she said. “I think alot of adults should learn it too.”FOR THE FARM’S NEXTFOUR DECADES, and beyond,Eberly said she hopes to see acontinuation of the last four,with one change.“I’d like to see this placeachieve some form of financialindependence, a strong financialbackbone,” she said. “We’vespent a lot of time living handto-mouth over the past 40 years,and we’ve been able to not onlysurvive, but flourish, and all wecan ask for is for that to continue.”As someone who has seen thefarm expand from the originalfarmhouse to 52 different buildings, Holton has a simple visionin mind for the next 40 years.“In 40 years, I’d like to see thisplace exactly the way it is,” shesaid. “I’m sure everythingaround it will have changed awhole lot, so preserving thisplace will be that much moreimportant.”Recess Monkey. 10:30 a.m., at FileneCenter, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Atrio of elementary school teacherssing about the fun of being a kid asthey rock to fan-favorites from theirnewest albums Deep Sea Diver andDesert Island Disc. 10. http://www.wolftrap.org/Filene Center.aspx.Sunstroke and Ankle-Deep Mud. 79 p.m. Great Falls Library MeetingRoom, 9930 Georgetown Pike, GreatFalls. The Great Falls HistoricalSociety hosts an event, Sunstroke andAnkle-Deep Mud, a presentation byauthors Jim Lewis and Brian McEnanythat details the Union Army’s Marchto Gettysburg.THURSDAY/JULY 18Painting Performance by ChristineWalters. 6-10 p.m., Color Wheel,Galler 65, 1374 Chainbridge Road,McLean. An art/dance performancewith the DJ creating abstract art;refreshments included. 703-356-6345or http://www.wolftrap.org/Filene Center.aspx.The Justin Trawick Group. 7:308:30 p.m., at Nottoway Park, 9537Courthouse Road, Vienna. JustinTrawick’s music ranges in styles fromfolk/bluegrass all the way to funk/hiphop, with instrumentation thatincludes upright bass, electric andacoustic guitars.www.justintrawick.com.FRIDAY/JULY 19The Secrets of Ballet. 10:30 a.m., atFilene Center, 1551 Trap Road,Vienna. Kirov Academy of Ballet ofWashington, DC performs a series ofvignettes, revealing the secrets,techniques and history of ballet. 10.http://www.wolftrap.org/Filene Center.aspx.Traveling Players’ “Three Plays ofSlapstick and Shenanigans. 4:30p.m., The Madeira School, 8328Georgetown Pike, McLean. TravelingPlayers teen ensembles will present afestival of three classical plays.www.travelingplayers.org or 703-9871712.Annapolis Bluegrass. 6:30 p.m., at144 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. AnnapolisBluegrass plays traditional bluegrassmusic on the green. http://www.viennava.gov.La traviata. 8:15 p.m. at the FileneCenter, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna.Grant Gershon conducts the NationalSymphony Orchestra and José MaríaCondemi directs this new,

McLean's Palladium Building was the site of the weekly Civic Place Green event, a concert by rock and roll group The Grandsons Saturday, July 13. "It was a beautiful day for a show, can't ask for better weather," said Georgia Peeler of McLean, who was sitting outside of Starnut Gourmet when the concert began, and stayed for almost an hour.