June 2016 - Greenbriar Community

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Volume 47 Number 8 June 2016
Woman’s Club Members Win State Awards
GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club members Angela Glascock and Rosanna Hoverman won awards for their arts and crafts entries at the GFWC Virginia Convention
in Williamsburg, Virginia, in early May.
The arts and crafts contest starts at the club level each year. WFCWC held its contest at our February 2016 meeting. All first place winners in each crafts category at the club
level were then judged at the district level during the GFWC Virginia Northern District spring meeting in Fredericksburg on March 19. After Angela and Rosanna placed first in their
respective categories at the district level, their entries then went on to the state level.
Angela won not only first place for her jeweled necklace in the jewelry category but also a Best of Show award. Rosanna won third place for her quilt.
In other club news, WFCWC immediate past president Marion Brown was elected to serve as treasurer of Northern District for the 2016-2018 administration. WFCWC
installed its new officers for the 2016-2017 club year at its May 16 meeting: Mary Jane Hasselkus, president; Karen Johnston, vice president; Margaret Bulas, treasurer; and Barbara
Levermann, secretary.
WFCWC is affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a unifying force bringing together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their
communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. With 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members
are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging
civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding. For more information, please visit www.GFWC.org.
WFCWC meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month from September through May at the Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road. Guests are always welcome!
For more information about WFCWC, please visit our Web site at www.wfcwc.org or call Mary Jane Hasselkus at 703-378-4250.
GFWC Virginia arts & crafts winners Angela Glascock (left) and Rosanna Hoverman (right) with WFCWC
arts & crafts chair Eileen Chambers (center).
Barbara Kiker (far left), former GFWC Virginia Northern District president, installed the
new WFCWC officers at the club’s May meeting: (left to right) Mary Jane Hasselkus,
president; former club treasurer Vicki Gaboury standing in for newly elected treasurer
Margaret Bulas; Barbara Levermann, secretary; and Karen Johnston, vice president.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Chantilly Library Events...................................17
Classified Ads....................................................20
CCC Calendar....................................................20
GCA News...........................................................2
Garden Club......................................................15
Greenbriar Garden.............................................20
Kids Korner................................................. 10-11
Norma’s Nook.....................................................6
Point of View.......................................................5
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Volume 47 Number 8 June 2016
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the Greenbriar Civic Association, is a nonprofit
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free to all residents of the Greenbriar subdivision
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by Vince Krevinas
GCA President
GCA News
My submission of this column seems to be at the height of the monsoon season in the area. Amazingly,
residents have managed to keep their lawns in reasonable condition given the extreme circumstances. I’m
sure, as is inevitable over the years, we’ll be complaining of the endless drought come middle to late summer.
All you can do is prepare for the worst and hope it gets better soon. It’s been a busy spring for GCA with the
following updates:
Middle Ridge Drive Repaving/Bike Lanes. The Bicycle Program Coordinator with the Fairfax County
Department of Transportation and a representative of VDOT addressed the GCA board at the May meeting
to propose installing bike lanes on Middle Ridge Drive in conjunction with the repaving of the road. VDOT
has approved repaving the entire length of the road as part of the spring repaving schedule. The county feels
it would be most cost effective and efficient to add the bike lanes during the repaving process. The bike
lanes would not affect the curb-parked cars or the normal flow of traffic. As mentioned earlier, the paving of
Majestic Lane will be from Meadow Hill Lane to Route 50. We have no hard dates available yet on when the
work will begin. However, VDOT will notify homeowners well ahead of time prior to the actual work.
Greenbriar Commons Park Improvement Update. We had a second meeting with Fairfax County Park
Authority staff recently to formalize locations for the additional benches and picnic tables. In the aftermath
of the meeting, FCPA made a revision, whereby one of the benches we asked to be added to the playground
area must meet ADA requirements. A financial benefit to GCA is that FCPA has agreed to fund one of the
original four requested benches and make it handicap accessible. The final steps are underway with a hopedfor completion date and install sometime before winter. Kudos to FCPA for their great support of GCA in
working with us to make this happen.
Vandalism in the Community. Residents of the Plaza Lane area expressed concerns about vandalism
near the pedestrian pathway to the rear of the shopping center by Total Wine. The “marking” or “tagging” of
fences, or any property for that matter, will not be tolerated and violators are subject to full enforcement of
the law. In the aftermath of the recent incidents, residents banded together to identify the culprits and come
up with meaningful approaches to address this conduct. They cleaned up the graffiti, and they are considering
installing motion-sensor lights to shine on the walkway area. Please report incidents of this kind immediately
to both the Fair Oaks police station and to the GCA.
Plaza Lane Access Update. Shopping center management notified me via email on April 29 that they
“don’t have any updates as to our plans. This time of year is extremely busy trying to get the shopping centers
in better shape from the winter season. Once it winds down a bit in a few weeks, I will revisit with my manager
and get some real ideas down as to what we can do.” GCA will keep in touch to see that this necessary
improvement does happen.
Clarification on Use of Storage Pods. During the typically heavy spring and summer seasons, many
homeowners in the process of buying or selling a home will rent a temporary portable storage container
(also known as a “pod”) for their possessions. It’s important to understand a few key points prior to renting a
storage pod. First, you cannot “park” a pod on a state-maintained road. VDOT enforces this regulation, which
applies to most major roads, such as Middle Ridge Drive in the Greenbriar community. Homeowners must
place the pods on their property, and the pods must not obstruct the street, a sidewalk or a trail. According to
Fairfax County code compliance, pods may be used only for 30 consecutive days over a six-month period on
residential lots of less than 36,000 square feet. Extended placement may be allowed in the event of a major
calamity, such as a house fire, plumbing breakdown, etc., but the homeowner must obtain a Temporary Special
Permit. Exceptions are also made for a home on a lot with more than 36,000 square feet. Check with Fairfax
County Department of Planning and Zoning at 703-324-1300 prior to ordering a storage pod or download a
copy of the regulations at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpz/zoning/portablestoragebrochure.pdf.
Upon the outcome of the June 7 elections, GCA will be transitioning to a new leadership. I will have my
final thoughts in the next edition of the Flyer. I am proud and honored to have served and contributed to the
betterment of the Greenbriar community.
“Think like a man of action.
Act like a man of thought.”
Vince Krevinas
703-818-1225 (Home) 703-268-8081 (Cell)
[email protected]
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Greenbriar Civic Association
Board Meeting Minutes
April 5, 2016
President Vince Krevinas called the meeting to order at
7:33 p.m.
The board approved the minutes of the March 1, 2016,
meeting as written and distributed.
The board accepted the March financial report as presented
by Treasurer Jacqueline Marquez-Downie. Jacqueline
confirmed that she is sending the monthly bank statements and
a copy of the check register to Vice President Joe Dettor for his
review each month. As of March 31, 2016, we had a balance of
$131,086.49 in our accounts.
Vince called on Dr. Katherine Edwards, Wildlife
Management Specialist in the Animal Services Division of the
Fairfax County Police Department, to provide an overview of
the county’s deer management program and respond to any
questions about the program. Dr. Edwards provided handouts
covering program regulations; archer selection, qualifications
and operating procedures; and statistics on deer density
surveys, archery harvest totals from September 12, 2015,
through February 20, 2016, park comparison totals, and deervehicle collisions. She noted that six archers harvested ten deer
in the Greenbriar section of Rocky Run Stream Valley during
that period.
Some of the goals of the deer management program include
reducing the deer population to a sustainable level to maintain
healthy herds and prevent damage to our ecosystem, reducing
the number of deer-vehicle collisions, and limiting the spread
of Lyme disease-carrying ticks to new areas. Dr. Edwards noted
that a healthy ecosystem can support 15 to 20 deer per square
mile without damage to the environment; camera surveys
conducted in August 2015 indicated that we have 51 deer per
square mile in our area. She also noted that VDOT collected
40 carcasses from deer-vehicle collisions associated with
Stringfellow Road from 2012 through 2015.
District 1A Representative Brandon Gotwalt noted that
he had heard a few complaints from residents about seeing
gut piles in the woods and smelling foul odors in the park. Dr.
Edwards said that the archers are required to cover gut piles
with leaves to hide them from view, but coyotes and foxes
sometimes uncover the gut piles and move them around. Also,
gut piles typically do not smell. The odor results from an entire
carcass decaying, possibly by an injured or sick deer that died
in the woods. Residents should call the police non-emergency
number to notify the police of any decay odors.
Dr. Edwards said that the wildlife management team intends
to include Rocky Run Stream Valley in next year’s program.
Resident L. Keys asked if the area between Greenbriar Pool and
Stringfellow Road could be excluded from the program. She
said there were three days last winter when residents could not
walk in that part of the park because of the number of archers
in the area. Residents Bob Barlett, John Dingus and Patrick
Murphy expressed their support of the program.
Vince asked if the board had any further changes to the
final draft of the proposed revision of the GCA Bylaws, which
Secretary Barbara Levermann had sent to the board via email.
With no further changes, Brandon moved that the board approve
the final draft. The motion was seconded and approved, and the
proposed revision will be presented to the membership in the
May issue of the Greenbriar Flyer for consideration at the June
7 Annual Membership Meeting.
Vince said he had met with Troy Miller, the Fairfax County
Park Authority park specialist responsible for Greenbriar
Commons Park, and resident Shawna Burciaga concerning
the potential improvements to the park discussed at our
March meeting. After reviewing potential costs, District 2B
Representative Tina Campbell moved that we commit up to
$6,000 of GCA funds to cover the cost of installation of four
additional park benches and two additional picnic tables in
Greenbriar Commons Park. The motion was seconded and
approved.
Vince asked for volunteers to serve on the GCA Citizen of
the Year committee to review potential nominations. Brandon,
Barbara and District 4B Representative Debbie Legieza
volunteered.
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
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Attention GCA Members
NEW TO GREENBRIAR?
The Annual Membership Meeting of the
Greenbriar Civic Association will be held at
the Cale Community Center on Tuesday,
June 7, at 7:30 p.m. Please mark your
calendar and attend the meeting to:
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.
Elect the 2016-2017 GCA board
of directors
Vote on the revision of the GCA
Bylaws
Thank-a-Neighbor —
Greenbriar Gratitudes
Honor the 2016 Greenbriar
Citizen of the Year
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.
Please contact GCA president Vince Krevinas
at 703-818-1225 or at [email protected]
if you have any questions about the Annual
Meeting or wish to place other items on the
agenda for consideration.
GCA Calendar of Events
Contact: Sandy Williams 703-378-6984
Date & Time
Event & Location
Contact
GCA Annual Meeting
Cale Community Center
Pres. Vince Krevinas
703-818-1225
Concert in the Park
Patrick Wray, Guitarist & Vocalist
Greenbriar Commons Park
Point Pleasant Drive
(next to Greenbriar Pool)
Sandy Williams
703-378-6984
Tuesday, June 7
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 11
7 - 8:30 p.m.
RAIN DATE: June 12
For Calendar of Events updates: Visit Greenbriar Web site at www.egreenbriar.org.
GREENBRIAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 220239
Chantilly, VA 20153-0239
2015–2016 GCA BOARD
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Vince Krevinas
Joe Dettor
Jacqueline Marquez-Downie
Barbara Levermann
703-818-1225
703-631-9719
703-919-8976
703-631-7830
District 1 Representatives:
A. Brandon Gotwalt
B. Jim Rybicki
C. John Ware
A. Sandy Williams
B. Tina Campbell
C. Dennis Bell
A. Chris Howland
B. Joe Marr
C. Mike Frizell
A. Brian Jarvis
B. Debbie Legieza
C. Reggie West
703-581-7751
703-378-7809
703-378-8551
703-802-6774
703-862-7500
703-830-2348
GCA Committees and Activities
Community Events
Welcome Kits
Community Center Rentals
Greenbriar Community Center Chair
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Sandy Williams
Janet Goodgion
Chad Smillie
Vince Krevinas
Leona (Lee) Conley
703-378-6984
703-815-4463
703-928-4428
757-335-1203
703-502-0849
703-263-0783
703-378-6984
703-968-7384
703-378-6911
703-818-1225
[email protected]
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Meals Tax May Be on the
Ballot in November
Should we have a meals tax in Fairfax County?
On June 7, the Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on
placing that question on the November 8 election ballot. If the
Board approves the referendum, then you will be able to vote
yes or no on a meals tax in our county on Election Day.
How Much Revenue Would a Meals Tax Raise?
The Department of Management and Budget estimates that
a four percent meals tax would generate $96 million in revenue
in the first year it was implemented. This estimate is based on
the 2015 calendar year for taxable sales of food and drinks.
Why Have a Meals Tax?
A meals tax would diversify the county’s tax revenue base.
A four percent tax is equivalent to more than four cents on the
current (FY 2016) real estate tax rate. When the real estate tax
increases, it affects all property-owning residents, regardless
of their ability to pay. If voters approve a meals tax, it would
apply to tourists, commuters and travelers, as well as residents
who choose to dine out. For example, it’s estimated that tourists
would generate $22.8 million in one year.
Where Would the Meals Tax Money Go?
• Fairfax County Public Schools: 70 percent. The School
Board would determine how to allocate the revenue.
• County Government: 30 percent for services, capital
improvements (fire/police stations, libraries, schools)
and property tax relief.
What’s the Meals Tax in Other Counties and Cities?
According to the Dillon Rule, counties in Virginia,
including ours, can establish a meals tax only if voters
approve a referendum (learn more about the Dillon Rule at
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/about/dillon-rule.htm).
Examples of our neighbor jurisdictions that have a meals tax
in place include:
• Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church and Fairfax City:
four percent
• Herndon: Two-and-a-half percent
• Vienna: three percent
Find more information at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
mealstax.
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Local Economic News: Active
Home Listings Increase,
Homes Sold Decrease.
The latest economic indicators report is out, and you can
see what’s up and what’s down in our local economy. This
month’s report has a mixed bag of news for our local economy.
These monthly reports also serve as one of the tools used by
our budget staff and the Board of Supervisors to make decisions
on the county’s budget. The upcoming Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
was adopted by the Board last month and becomes effective on
July 1, 2016.
What’s Up
• Sales tax receipts are up 2.8 percent for the first nine
months of the fiscal year, which began July 2015.
• The number of active listings of homes for sale in the
county increased 15.4 percent in March from a year
ago.
What’s Down
• In March, the average sales price of all homes sold in
Fairfax County increased just 0.1 percent compared to
the average sales price in March 2015.
• The number of homes sold in Fairfax County in March
decreased 0.7 percent from a year earlier.
• On average, homes that sold in Fairfax County in
March were on the market for 69 days — five days longer than the 64-day average in March 2015.
Employment Update
• In March, the Northern Virginia region experienced job
growth at an annual rate of 3.1 percent.
• As of March 2016, total (non-farm) employment in
Northern Virginia was 1,417,400, a gain of 42,400 jobs
since March 2015, the largest year-over-year gain since
early 2011.
Specific employment information for Fairfax County
is reported on a delayed basis and is currently available only
through the third quarter of 2015.
Read the full report at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
economic/indicat/2016/2016_04.pdf.
How to Find the Freshest Fruits
and Veggies When You Need
Them
If you have a recipe crying out for strawberries, kale, beets
or Swiss chard, there’s an easy way to find the freshest produce
to use.
Try out the Fairfax County farmers markets’ product search
tool at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/
product-search.htm. Just type in the name of the product you
need, and a list will pop up that displays where you can find it
at the county’s 11 farmers markets.
If you’ve been to a market in the past and have a favorite
farmer or vendor you want to find, go to https://www.managemymarket.com/Uploads/OrgFiles/337/Product_List___2016.
pdf. The list will show you what each of the market vendors
sell and where you can find them.
Fairfax County farmers markets are open from May to
mid-December at locations throughout the county. The markets
are producer-only, which means all of the farmers and producers who participate may sell only what they raise on their farms
or make from scratch. All come from within a 125-mile radius
of Fairfax County.
For a detailed list of vendors, market hours and locations,
visit: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/farmersmarkets/.
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Fairfax County School Board
Directs Superintendent to Draft
Pre-Labor Day Start Calendar for
2017-18 Year
The Fairfax County School Board has directed
Superintendent Karen K. Garza to draft a calendar for the 201718 school year that begins one week earlier — prior to Labor
Day. Due to this action, the 2017-18 school year will begin on
Monday, August 28, 2017.
This change is being made to provide more instructional
time before winter break, enhanced flexibility to help students
and school staff members meet college application deadlines,
and to end the school year earlier in June.
To help families and employees adjust, the board is
providing direction 15 months prior to the change going into
effect.
Input from employee, parent and community stakeholders
will be considered when developing the final 2017-18 calendar
for School Board consideration in late fall.
The School Board approved the 2016-17 school year
calendar on December 3, 2015; the first day of the 2016-17
school year will be September 6.
School Year Calendar 2016-17
2016
September 6
School Begins
October 7
Student Holiday
October 10
Columbus Day Holiday – Student Holiday
November 4
First Grading Period Ends *+
Students Released Two Hours Early
November 7-8
Student Holiday
November 23
November 24
Thanksgiving Break
December 19-January 2
Winter Break
2017
January 16
Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday Holiday – Student
Holiday
January 20
Inauguration Day – Student Holiday
February 3
Second Grading Period Ends*+
February 6
Student Holiday
February 20
George Washington’s Birthday – Presidents’ Day Holiday –
Student Holiday
March 24
Student Holiday
April 7
Third Grading Period Ends *+
April 10-14
Spring Break
April 17
Student Holiday
May 26
May 29
Memorial Day Holiday – Student Holiday
June 15
Graduation on or after this date
June 23
Last Day of School *+N
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Report cards are provided to parents at the end of each
grading period and at the end of the school year.
N
Early release on the last official day of school.
Next Greenbriar Flyer Deadline
June 10, 2016, 7 P.M.
When It Rains ...
by Angela D. Glascock, Editorial Writer
Normally, I enjoy a nice spring rain, but this year it’s been a bit much.
As I write this, Greenbriar has experienced a record-setting number of days of rainfall. According
to WUSA9.com, the last time we had this much measurable rainfall was “10 consecutive days set
from July 17-July 26 in 1938 and again from August 12-August 21 way back in 1873.”
Currently, we are at fifteen days in a row of precipitation. I’m starting to feel like I live in Seattle.
This rain is great for gardens and lawns but, as many of us know, when it rains a lot around
here, the yards of Greenbriar get super soggy; marshy, even. Right now, there is a grassy pond
in the strip of yard between our house and our neighbor’s house. Every time I walk over to my
neighbor’s house, I forget it’s there (because it’s not always there) and I end up with wet shoes.
“That’ll teach me to ignore the sidewalk,” I think. But the sidewalk has a giant puddle on it, too.
So then I think, “Perhaps I should wear my rain boots.” I’m always telling my kids to dress for the
weather. I should take my own advice. The puddle in our yard and on the sidewalks will be there
well after the rain has ended. Argh.
Why does Greenbriar tend to get so boggy? Do we have a high water table? In the corner of our
backyard, the grass is always bright green and it never dries out, even when we have a drought or
I forget to water the grass for a while. I suspect there is a spring back there.
Speaking of springs, I’ve heard two different reasons as to why Greenbriar homes don’t have
basements. One is that there are too many aformentioned springs around; the other is that the
builders, Levitt & Sons, didn’t want to spend money to build basements. Whatever the reason is,
when it’s wet in Greenbriar, it’s extraordinarily wet.
Another Greenbriar quirk is that there are air ducts in the concrete pad. From what I understand,
all Greenbriar houses have air ducts running through the concrete pad. These ducts often have a
tendency to get standing water in them when we have a lot of rain or snowmelt. They do in my
house, anyway, and in several of my friends’ houses.
When this happens, it’s time to get out the shop-vac to suck all the water out of the ducts. While
doing this in the past, I’ve become convinced that all Greenbriar ducts are interconnected and I am
drawing water from everyone’s ducts in the neighborhood because how is there that much water in
our ducts? This is a temporary solution to a long-term issue. It would make sense to install ducts in
the ceiling and block the floor ducts, as many in the neighborhood have done.
Currently, I have the vents covered, and my husband shut off the air downstairs. We don’t need
it; downstairs, it’s cool in the summer, and we have a pellet stove for winter. It’s the upstairs that
suffers from temperature inconsistency. But never mind that for now.
All this rain is great for our flora and fauna to be sure. And on rainy days, when you can stay
in and curl up with a book or on the couch with your family for movie night, it is lovely. And the
soggy lawns and flooded ducts aren’t that bad. It’s the mosquitoes I’m worried about.
Mosquitos, to me, are usually just an annoyance. It’s the Lyme disease-carrying ticks that are
concerning. But now, some breeds of mosquito are threatening to spread to the U.S.; a virus I had
never heard of until this year. You know what I’m talking about — it’s the Zika virus. The name
doesn’t sound very scary, almost like the crystal-clear beer that was popular in the late 90s, but the
findings the Centers for Disease Control have released are scary, especially for pregnant women
and their fetuses.
Rain equals more mosquitos because mosquito eggs hatch when they are wet. Discourage
mosquito populations by eliminating standing water around your house ... including that grassy
pond between your house and your neighbor’s house, because I know ours aren’t the only yards
with that particular problem.
The Centers for Disease Control Web site (cdc.gov) and
FairfaxCounty.gov have a lot of helpful information about the
Zika virus and how to keep away mosquitoes (and ticks!). The
Virginia Department of Health Web page at vdh.virginia.gov
is a good resource, as well.
It looks like the sun is coming out, Greenbriar, so I’m going
to go and enjoy it while skirting all the puddles, because I still
don’t have sense enough to put on my rain boots.
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A Recipe for Dad on Father’s
Day
Father’s Day ... words
that
conjure
up
images of our dads.
Some images cause
us to smile/laugh or
form pictures in our
brain of times spent
doing activities with
him. Other pictures
form in our brains
of the gifts we gave
him. I remember
buying my dad ties,
socks, fishing lures,
duck decoys, a duck caller or wading boots for
him to walk out into the ocean and fish. My dad
loved outdoor activities, and he could be found
in a boat, a duck blind on a river, shooting skeet
with one of his shot guns, or camping out on a
river bank to catch fish, clean them right on the
river bank and fry the filets on a camp fire with
one of Mom’s cast iron frying pans. When work
was over on Fridays, my dad would get ready to
spend Saturdays fishing, hunting or some other
sport that took place outdoors. Often, he and his
hunting pals would spend the night in their cars or
vans or sleep in the truck’s flat bed, on the ground
in a sleeping bag, or in a cabin one of his friends
owned. He would ask Mom and me if we wanted
Celebrate Father’s Day at the
Sully Antique Car Show
Take dad for a stroll down
memory lane this Father’s Day
with a visit to the Antique Car
Show at Sully Historic Site. Relive
a time when chrome was king and
V-8 engines ruled the land.
Sully’s 43rd annual car show is
slated for Sunday, June 19, 2016,
from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The
Fairfax County Park Authority and
the George Washington Chapter of
the Model A Ford Club of America are co-sponsoring the show,
which will feature more than 400 antique and classic cars. Buy
the car of your dreams at the Car Corral or browse the Flea
Market with more than 50 vendors to find the perfect accessory,
craft or antique to make Father’s Day memorable. You can also
treat dad to a delicious lunch and enjoy toe-tapping music by
Jumpin’ Jupiter and The Andrew Acosta Band.
While you’re strolling the grounds, see our photo exhibit of
the evolution of the automobile and take time to cool off while
touring the first floor of the 1794 home of Northern Virginia’s
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to come along on one of his adventures outdoors.
We usually said, “Thanks but no thanks.” Dad did
not mind the frequent mosquito/gnat bites, a tick
here or there, or a snake slithering on the ground
... not my mom’s or my idea of having fun outdoors.
Mom and I liked spending time in a motel or hotel
near the river or ocean.
Today, I have these memories of my dad,
and I miss him. Whenever I’m driving and see a
camper, I think about him and all the fun he had.
The one thing I could do for Dad on father’s day
was to cook for him. He liked homemade cooking
best, and going out to eat was not on his “to do
list.” He would often cook when he returned from
one of his outdoor adventures. He would cook
ducks, birds, fish stews or shrimp dinners. Mom’s
freezer was always filled with quail, venison, fish
or other seafood he caught. He liked to say, “I
caught these fish (shrimp or crabs). Look at all
the money I’ve saved on our grocery bill, Irene!”
Mom would laugh and say, “Did you add the cost
of the boats, motors, shot guns, fishing gear, and
outdoor clothes to your grocery bill?” It was a
running joke in our home as to how much he saved
by hunting, fishing or shrimping in Shem Creek in
Charleston, South Carolina; this was in the 50s
when things were not as pricey as they are today.
Since its Father’s Day, I thought I would
share a recipe you might like to prepare for your
dad. I wish I had had this recipe to make for my
dad on that special day in June, because my dad
loved to eat at home and he had a sweet tooth.
You will need a cast iron skillet to cook this
pancake. I don’t advise using any other skillet
because you will be placing the skillet in the oven
to bake the pancake. First step is to preheat your
oven to 425oF.
June 2016
Pancake mixture:
¼ cup sugar
3 eggs
1½ cups milk
¾ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla or strawberry flavoring or
Grand Marnier … your choice!
In a large mixing bowl, add sugar, eggs, milk, flour,
salt and your choice of flavoring. Mix.
When the temp in the oven reaches 425
degrees, place ¼ cup of butter or margarine into
your skillet and place the skillet in the oven. Heat
for 3-5 minutes, until the butter/margarine melts
and the skillet is very hot. Carefully open the
oven door, slide out the rack with the skillet on
it, and pour the pancake mixture into the skillet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the pancake puffs
up, rises above the rim of the skillet and browns
on top.
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and
let it rest for 5-9 minutes. Use an oven mitt to
remove the pancake from the skillet with a metal
turner and place the pancake on a wooden board
or large round plate. With a pizza cutter, cut the
pancake into four to six wedges
Serve with the sweetened strawberries and
Cool Whip, whipped cream or sour cream on top.
Bon appétit!
Enjoy your dad. Happy Father’s Day …
Strawberry Puff Pancakes
Strawberry topping:
3 cups fresh strawberries cut into bite-size
pieces
¼ cup sugar
4 tablespoons water
Add sugar and water to berries. Stir and set
aside.
first congressman, Richard Bland Lee. The tour is included in
the price of admission.
At the end of the day, trophies and plaques will be
awarded in several categories. Bratton’s Antique Auto Parts,
George’sAutomotive Restorations, J. C. Taylor Insurance and
Snyder’s Antique Auto Parts have generously sponsored these
awards.
Car show tickets — $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and $7
for children — will be sold at the gates.
Sully Historic Site is located at 3650 Historic Sully Way,
Chantilly, Virginia. For more information, call 703-437-1794
or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully-historic-site/.
Parks Count Survey: More
Maintenance, Open Space
Needs Assessment Final Report Released
Fix what you have, and step up the maintenance — because
parks are more important than they’ve ever been. That’s the
message from the public, stakeholders and a consultant team
working on the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Parks Count
Needs Assessment Study. The study began in 2014 and just
recently concluded, producing recommendations for capital
investments in the park system based on a body of data that the
Park Authority will continue using for years to come.
The Parks Count Final Report is now complete and
available on the project Web site Parks Count! Better Parks for
Better Living. The report compiles information gathered and
analyzed during the two-year process, including:
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RECenter facility assessment findings
Natural and cultural cost assessment findings
A summary of need survey results
Need analysis and service level recommendations
Consultant recommendations for future planning
Capital improvement framework to guide
investments for the next ten years
In presentations to the Park Authority Board and the public
at an April open house, the PROS Consulting team described
how survey results, public input and research all support turning
a closer eye to investing in existing park system infrastructure,
addressing deferred maintenance, and strategically meeting
customer needs. Several of the findings echo staff observations
and mirror recent initiatives undertaken by FCPA, including
an economic impact study and a renewed focus on prioritizing
deferred maintenance. The Final Report provides these insights
and more.
For more information, please visit Parks Count online at
Parks Count! Better Parks for Better Living, send a note to
[email protected] or contact the Public Information
Office at 703-324-8662.
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FCPS Football Players Seeing
Significant Reductions in
Concussions and Other Injuries
Data released recently on concussion and injury prevention
programs used in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) athletic
programs since 2013 show the education-based approach
toward athletics adopted by the school district is making a big
difference in the number of injuries and concussions reported
by student athletes.
The data clearly show that our student athletes are
benefitting from this partnership with USA Football and that
FCPS is seeing significant returns,” said Bill Curran, director of
student activities and athletics programs. “Players are spending
more time on the field and in the classroom as we have seen
the number of concussions and total injuries drop during this
three-year period.”
FCPS reports that concussions have declined more than
43 percent since its adoption of USA Football’s Heads Up
FootballTM program and that injuries have declined nearly
24 percent. USA Football’s Heads Up FootballTM program is
supported and endorsed by the National Interscholastic Athletic
Administrators Association and National Federation of State
High School Associations as well as the Virginia High School
League.
“We have always taken a cautious approach to injuries,
defined as anything that would cause the student to miss a day
of practice,” explained Curran. “Heads Up FootballTM is part of
a proactive approach to injury prevention, and it’s rewarding to
see that our efforts are having a positive impact.”
Since 2013, FCPS football coaches have been using Heads
Up FootballTM, a program that reinforces tackling fundamentals
designed to reduce helmet contact, incorporates Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concussion recognition
and response protocols, proper helmet and shoulder pad fitting,
as well as exertional heat injury preparedness and hydration and
sudden cardiac arrest protocols. FCPS was the first high school
program in the U.S. to adopt Heads Up FootballTM.
The fundamentals of the Heads Up Football program have
been expanded to other sports, most notably boys and girls
lacrosse, which have seen their student concussion rates fall
from 36 to 33 percent and their student injuries drop 16 percent,
as well as cheerleading. Curran says the plan is to continue
providing similar opportunities for other sports to participate
in the process.
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The Greenbriar Civic Association
presents
Patrick Wray
Vocalist & Acoustic Guitarist
Concert in the Park
Saturday, June 11, 7 p.m.
(rain date June 12)
Acoustic covers from the 1960s through today: America,
the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, Blind Faith, Coldplay, U2, The
Fray, Simon & Garfunkel, Indigo Girls, Passenger, Plain
White Ts, the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Imagine
Dragons, David Bowie, Joe Cocker, Kenny Loggins, John
Lennon, the Lumineers, Death Cab for Cutie, Fall Out Boy,
the Cranberries, Elton John, Chris Isaak, Supertramp,
Radiohead, Bread, the Eagles, Billy Joel. R.E.M., Don
McLean, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Jason Mraz, Snow
Patrol, Train, etc.
Greenbriar Commons Park
Point Pleasant Drive (next to the pool)
Bring a chair or blanket and bug spray.
Free soft drinks, pretzels and ice cream!
Contact: Sandy Williams, Events Coordinator, 703-378-6984
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Flag Day Fun Facts
In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued
a proclamation that officially established
June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, an
Act of Congress established National Flag
Day. Flag Day is not an official federal
holiday.
Biking Tips
There are seven stripes on the American
flag.
1) Wear a helmet
You can find the original Star-Spangled
Banner at the Smithsonian Institution’s
National Museum of American History.
3) Wear bright clothing
“The Star-Spangled Banner” officially
became the United States’ national
anthem in 1931.
6) Don’t ride on the handlebar
Before the War of 1812, the American
flag used to identify ships and forts.
New stars are added to the flag on the
Fourth of July following the admission of
new states to the Union.
Only the president, state governors and
the mayor of Washington, DC, have the
authority to order American flags to be
flown at half-staff.
There are six American flags on the moon.
2) No loose clothing
4) No headphones
5) Follow traffic rules
7) Stay alert
8) Know the meaning of street signs
No running!
Do not swim alone!
No pushing!
Use the bathroom … not
the pool!
No diving in the shallow
end!
No rough play!
HAVE A GREAT
SUMMER AT THE
POOL!
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Kids’ Korner
Color the above picture and give to your father
with the card on the right..
Fill in the blank spaces above, cut out carefully and give to your
father for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 19, 2016.
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Slow Down! New Law Protects
Trash Collection Workers
Trash collection is the fifth most dangerous job in the
country. And there’s a new law in Virginia you may not be
familiar with that aims to protect trash collection staff. The
“Slow Down to Get Around” law — which carries a penalty of
up to $250 — says drivers must reduce their speed to at least
10 miles per hour below the posted speed limit and pass at least
two feet to the left of any stationary vehicle that is collecting
trash or recycling. Motorists are asked to be aware of
the new law and to exercise caution when they are approaching
or driving near a waste or recycling vehicle.
A 2014 Harris poll found that although most Americans
encounter garbage trucks on the road each week, only one-third
of people slow down near them, while nearly 40 percent are
actually tempted to speed around them. The survey also found
that most Americans believe that police officers and firefighters
have deadlier jobs, despite the fact that waste and recycling
collectors have higher fatality rates than these other public
service professions (Bureau of Labor Statistics data).
On July 15, 2015, House Bill 1649 was signed into law,
bringing a new level of safety to Virginia’s waste and recycling
industry workers. Virginia has joined eight other states that
have enacted Slow Down to Get Around legislation: Alabama,
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Police Caution Parents About
Trending “Abduction Scam”
Since April, our Fairfax County Police Department and law
enforcement officials from around the region have responded to
several reports of a trending abduction scam for money (with
three attempts in Fairfax).
This scam utilizes fear as a catalyst.
Here’s how it works:
• A parent gets a phone call during a school day and
hears a child crying or a child stating they have been
kidnapped.
• Then, a stranger gets on the phone, tells the parent
their child has been abducted and demands ransom for
the child’s return.
• The scammer tells the victim to wire the money to a
specific location.
Instinctively, many parents will do whatever it takes to
get their children home to safety. Parents may not think about
calling their child’s school to verify they are safe and where
they’re supposed to be until it’s too late and realize they have
just been swindled.
These scammers will try to keep you on the phone so
you cannot call police or anyone else. They keep your mind
distracted and frazzled for fear of your child’s safety. Police
encourage any parent who receives a ransom call about their
child being abducted to call their child’s school (or the location
where they are supposed to be) immediately to verify their
safety.
Tips from the FBI
For criminals, the success of any type of virtual kidnapping
depends on speed and fear. They know they have only a short
time to exact a ransom payment before the victims and their
families unravel the scam or authorities become involved. To
avoid becoming a victim, the FBI advises to look for these
possible indicators:
• Callers go to great lengths to keep you on the phone,
insisting you remain on the line.
• Calls do not come from the victim’s phone.
• Callers try to prevent you from contacting the
“kidnapped” victim.
• Multiple successive phone calls.
• Incoming calls made from an outside area code.
• Demands for ransom money to be paid via wire
transfer, not in person; ransom demands may drop
quickly.
Financial scams are prevalent in today’s technological and
connected society. Some other recent scams include the “IRS”
demanding money or local courts claiming you missed jury
duty, so you must pay a “fine.” Scammers target unsuspecting
victims through phone calls, emails and face-to-face. They
prey upon your emotions from excitement and joy to fear and
intimidation and the types and styles of ruses are countless.
The common thread is that all scammers hope to catch you offguard and keep you off-balance so you act without thinking and
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Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, West
Virginia and Wisconsin. “Fairfax County applauds Virginia’s
lawmakers for enacting Slow Down to Get Around,” says
John Kellas, deputy director for the county’s Solid Waste
Management Program. “This law will save lives, prevent
worker injuries, and make the roads in our community safer. We
hope that the media and our public safety partners will spread
the word to ensure all motorists are aware of and observing the
new law.”
See more at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news2/slowdown-new-driving-law-protects-trash-collection-workers.
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Greenbriar Garden Club
We are a group of gardeners — or would-be
gardeners — who enjoy learning more about
our hobby, sharing garden tips and
techniques, exchanging plants from our
gardens, resolving garden problems, and
getting to know our neighbors.
If you enjoy gardening — or want to know more about this
rewarding hobby — please join us for one of our upcoming
programs:
 June 27 — Edible Landscaping: Mix it Up, presented by
Master Gardener Bonnie Knoke with the VCE Master
Gardeners program at Green Spring Gardens
 July 25 — Garden Renovations & Makeovers
 August 22 — Water Wise Gardening
 September 26 — Plant and Seed Exchange
 October 24 — Winter Beauty
All are welcome to join us for these free programs!
We meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow
Road, Chantilly, on the fourth Monday of the month from March
through November. For more information, please email
[email protected].
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GBW and RRMS Teams Advance to National Finals in eCYBERMISSION Competition
Two local teams will compete among 20 national finalists in the 14th
annual eCYBERMISSION competition. This Web-based science, technology,
engineering and math (STEM) competition — sponsored by the U.S. Army
and administered by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) —
is designed to cultivate student interest in STEM by encouraging students in
grades six through nine to develop solutions to real-world problems in their
local communities. Teams from Greenbriar West Elementary School and Rocky
Run Middle School were selected from a competitive group of 60 regional
finalists by a panel of judges consisting of U.S. Army STEM professionals.
Pandanet, the team from Greenbriar West Elementary School, is comprised
of four sixth graders: Aarav Bajaj, Siddharth Krishnan, Aryan Kumawat and
Siddharth Tibrewala. Team Pandanet’s journey began by working with team
advisor Meera Krishnan to advocate the Healthy Hands Movement, bringing
RSI awareness amidst the youth by performing hand stretch exercises during
the course of a school day.
The team of three eighth grade students from Rocky Run Middle School
and one private school — Manu Bulusu, Raghav Kannan, Rishabh Misra and
Vejju Revanth — developed a device to detect ambient heat. After a neighbor’s
house caught fire due to a stove that had been left on, the Rocky Run team
brainstormed a way to develop a detection device that would alert residents of
ambient heat. Their device uses a Raspberry Pi computer that they programmed
to detect high temperatures and generate a warning via email to homeowners. Student teams submitted their projects through the eCYBERMISSION
Web site for evaluation and scoring by a panel of volunteer virtual judges.
State winners received $1,000 per student in U.S. EE Savings Bonds. As state
winners, the GBW and RRMS teams were among 60 teams from 4,381 teams
that submitted projects this year that moved on to the regional finals. The teams
advanced to national finalist status after a live, four-minute presentation on their
projects and an in-depth question and answer session. The regional judges looked at how well the teams effectively identified problems in their communities and used STEM to develop solutions.
As a national finalist team, each team member will receive an additional $2,000 in U.S. Series EE Savings Bonds and an all-expenses-paid trip to eCYBERMISSION’s National Judging and
Educational Event (NJ&EE) in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area June 20-24 to compete for the first-place national award in their grade. The NJ&EE is a weeklong event providing educational
opportunities and team-building exercises for the students. This year’s event features a live-streamed national showcase and awards luncheon, a tour of Washington, D.C., and a STEM Challenge
featuring demonstrations and hands-on activities.
“The U.S. Army is pleased with the amazing pool of talent displayed nationally from the national finalists in this year’s eCYBERMISSION competition,” said Louie R. Lopez, AEOP Cooperative
Agreement Manager. “Congratulations to all of the visionary and hardworking national finalist teams. I look forward to meeting each team at the National Judging and Educational Event.”
“These outstanding students recognized challenges that exist in their local communities and explored ways to solve them,” said Dr. David Evans, NSTA Executive Director. “We applaud the teams
on their innovative projects. Their work is impressive.”
About AEOP: The Army Educational Outreach Program is comprised of Army-sponsored research, education, competitions, internships and practical experiences designed to engage and guide
students as well as teachers in STEM. The AEOP consortium is made up of nine organizations, including NSTA, representing all individual programs and consortium-wide efforts. The idea of the
consortium is to exceed the individual work of existing programs by joining forces. The Army is committed to increasing the STEM talent pool to ensure our national security and global competitiveness.
About NSTA: The Arlington, Virginia-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching
and learning for all. NSTA’s current membership includes approximately 55,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others
involved in science education.
The photo above shows the Greenbriar West team and school administrators. Left to right: Ms. Personius, Mr. Wiseman, GBW Pandanet team members — Siddharth Tibrewala, Aryan Kumawat,
Aarav Bajaj, Siddharth Krishnan — Ms. Krejcar, Ms. Cleveland.
No photo was available for the Rocky Run Middle School team.
Visit our Web page www.egreenbriar.org for community information and archived copies of the Greenbriar Flyer (in color).
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continued
A way to add organic material to a vegetable garden is
to plant leguminous cover crops in the autumn when all the
vegetable plants have been removed; when tilled into the soil in
the spring, they add nitrogen.
Drainage is another gardening issue that must be addressed.
Planting a willow tree or moisture-loving plants is rarely the
answer. If you choose to landscape an area where poor drainage
exists, you must either redirect the water, fill in the wet areas,
or construct raised beds. Swales are effective at moving rain
runoff; rain gardens are both beneficial and attractive. Be
aware of where your down spouts are directed and make
changes if they spill into shrub and flowerbeds. French drains
are extremely useful when water can’t be directed at a surface
level. Often, professional help can save you money, especially
with difficult problems.
Once you have chosen and planted “the right plant in the
right place,” it is rewarding to watch it flourish.
For more information, check out these Web sites:
• To find your Hardiness Zone, go to http://
planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/ and type in
your zip code.
• “Improving Clay Soils” by Keith Baldwin, Kitchen
Gardener issue 26, at www.finegardening.com/
improving-clay-soils.
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Chantilly Regional Library
Maker Minds. Bring your creativity to learn and explore with
a different hands-on project each month. For students in grades
3-6. Thursday, June 2, 4:30 p.m.
welcome. Contact [email protected] of the Jewish
Community Center of Northern Virginia for more information.
Thursday, June 2, 10:30 a.m.
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.
Master Gardeners. A neighborhood plant clinic. Master
Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques
and advice to home gardeners. Adults. No registration required.
Saturdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10:30 a.m.
Rhythmaya. Indian dance and music for the whole family.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional
Library. All Ages. Please sign up each child and adult separately.
Monday, June 27, 2:30 p.m.
Mystery Book Club. Mystery book discussion group. “Saints
of the Shadow Bible” by Ian Rankin. Adults. No registration
required. Wednesday, June 1, 7 p.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. Monday, June 27, 11:30 a.m.
4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly
Mon.-Thurs. 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5
Please Note: The library parking lot will be closed on
Saturday, June 18, for Touch-a-Truck Day (see below).
If you’ve visiting the library that day, please park in the
Chantilly High School parking lot across the street.
April’s Musical Storytime. Join Ms. April for a sing-along
storytime event as she brings books to life through song. You’ll
have fun singing, reading books, dancing, playing instruments
and supporting early literacy together as a family. All ages.
Monday, June 13, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, June 28, 10:30 a.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.
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.
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. Monday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
Chantilly Book Discussion Group. “The Story Keeper” by
Kate Morton. Adults. No registration required. Wednesday,
June 8, 7:30 p.m.
eBook Office Hours. Call or stop by the library to schedule an
appointment and get your eBook questions answered. Please
bring your tablet or eReader and library card. Adults.
English Conversation Group. Practice your English with
other students. Adults. Thursdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 7
p.m.; Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 10:30 a.m.
ESL Book Club. Adults learning English meet to discuss a
short story. Ask for title. Thursdays, June 2 and 16, 8 p.m.
Friday Flicks. Grab your favorite snack and join us for a
favorite teen movie. Ask for title. Ages 13-18. Friday, June 24,
2:30 p.m.
Health and Wellbeing: Skin Care. Learn the different factors
that cause the skin to wrinkle faster, how to slow down the
development of wrinkles and how to protect your skin. NOVA
ScriptsCentral presents this health education program. Adults.
Thursday, June 9, 7 p.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, June 11, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday,
June 22, 3 p.m.
LEGO Mania. Come show off your LEGO building skills. You
bring your creativity, and we provide the LEGOs. For children
in grades K-2. Saturday, June 4, 12:30 p.m.
LGBTQA+ Book Club. A book discussion group focusing on
LGBTQA+ themes. Ask for title. For students in grades 9-12.
Tuesday, June 14, 3:30 p.m.
Magic and Mayhem. A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group
for children in grades 6-8. Ask for title. Tuesday, June 21, 4:30
p.m.
One-on-One English Conversation Practice. Practice your
English with an ESL volunteer. Register in person only. Call
library for details. Adults.
Parenting by Dr. Rene. Join Dr. Rene Hackney, a leading
parenting and child development specialist, as she offers a
learning workshop on “Learning Disabilities and Special
Education.” 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 change each month. Adults.
Wednesday, June 20, 7 p.m.
Peaceful Paws. Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese Mountain
dog, is an ideal reading buddy for any child. Children on the
autism spectrum or with other developmental challenges may
especially enjoy sitting with Dakota. She is a perfect companion.
Bring your own book or choose one we provide. Call or sign
up online for a 15-minute session. All ages. Saturday, June 25,
10:30 a.m.
PJ Library Book Buddies Storytime. All moms, dads,
grandparents, caregivers and children who love books are
welcome to join us for stories and fun that relate to Jewish
culture, traditions and holidays. Enjoy movement and crafts,
along with stories. Ages 2½-5 with caregiver. Siblings
Storytime for Three to Fives. Early literacy program with
stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Thursdays, June
2, 9 and 30, 2 p.m.
Take a Giant Leap. Join Rainbow Puppets for a musical
celebration of the wonders of flight from the Wright Brothers
to Mars voyages of the future. Co-sponsored by the Friends of
the Chantilly Regional Library. All Ages. Wednesday, June 29,
10:30 a.m.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting. A meeting of the Chantilly
Regional Library Teen Advisory Board. For students in grades
7-12. Saturday, June 25, 12 noon.
Touch-a-Truck Day. Climb, explore and learn about your
favorite cars and trucks on wheels! Join us for a fun-filled
educational public safety event. A variety of vehicles will be on
display for children of all ages to explore and ask questions of
their operators and handlers All ages. No registration required.
Saturday, June 18, 1-4 p.m.
Writers of Chantilly. Share your work, give and receive
feedback in a supportive setting. Adults. No registration
required. Mondays, June 6 and 20, 6:45 p.m.
HEALTH &
WELLBEING
Six Health Education Programs
NOVA ScriptsCentral at Chantilly Regional Library
May, June and September – December 2016
2nd Thursday of the Month at 7pm
DIET AND HEART DISEASE 7pm on May 12: Learn about dietary and lifestyle factors you
can apply to your life to help prevent heart disease.
SKIN CARE 7pm on June 9: Learn the different factors that cause the skin to wrinkle faster, how to slow down the development of wrinkles and protect your skin.
No Class in July or August
MENTAL HEALTH 7pm on September 8: Mental health is a very important aspect in wellbeing. Learn how to balance your life and deal with stress.
GENERAL NUTRITION 7pm on October 13: A course on the foundations of nutrition and a
healthy diet. If you have questions on diet and nutrition, bring them to this class!
IMMUNIZATION 7pm on November 10: Learn about the history and importance of immunization and the myths surrounding vaccinations.
LEARNING ABOUT CANCER 7pm on December 8: An overview of the disease of cancer;
causes, prevention and treatment.
Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Rd
Chantilly, VA 20151
Registration Information
Call 703-502-3883 or Online
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library
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of windows: vinyl, fiberglass, composite and wood. Very
competitive prices. Call 571-484-6514 for a free estimate.
A BETTER CLEANING SERVICE – Serving the community
for 20 years. Licensed, bonded and insured. Weekly, bi-weekly,
monthly, move in/out. Washington Check Book rated and BBB
member. For a free estimate, call 703-802-3439.
LAWN MOWING – Every two weeks, $30 for each mow. Please
call Garcia at 703-400-4260 to schedule your mowing.
CHILD CARE
OPENING – Twenty-three years experienced provider with state
license; CPR, MAT and First Aid trained. Loving home, Mother
Goose Time preschool curriculum, USDA food program, big yard
and lots of activities. Call Helen for an interview at 703-818-0017.
WANTED
POOL MEMBERSHIP
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
FOR RENT – Greenbriar pool membership for 2016 season. Firsttime renters only. $450 payable to owner, $100 processing fee
payable to Greenbriar Pool Club. Includes guest passes. Call 703378-7310 or Nanci at 571-722-2021.
TEEN IBD SUPPORT GROUP – If you have Crohn’s disease,
ulcerative colitis or other related condition, join a new support
group. May be better suited for teens (12-18); however,
It Takes Guts strives to be as inclusive as possible. Email
[email protected] for an invitation to join us.
FOR RENT – Greenbriar Pool membership for 2016 season.
Must be first-time Greenbriar pool renters. $400 maintenance fee
(prorated if after opening date), plus $100 processing fee. Call 703378-6387.
FOR RENT – Greenbriar Pool membership for first-time renters.
$400, plus $100 processing fee. Call or text 202-420-1148.
FOR RENT – 2016 Greenbriar Pool membership, first-time
renters only. $400 payable to owner, $100 processing fee payable
to pool. Application available at Greenbriar.org. Please contact
[email protected].
FOR RENT – Greenbriar Pool membership. For first-time renters
only. $450, plus $100 processing fee. Please call or text 703-3048276 or email [email protected].
FOR SALE
LEATHER JACKET – Harley Davidson, full-length, black
leather duster with liner. X-large, like new. Originally purchased
for $400+, will sell for $100. Call 703-968-2693.
LITTER GENIE – Cat litter disposal container. Comes with two
bags and a scoop, $5. Call 703-802-2143.
PET WATER BOWL – Pet Mate Deluxe Fresh Flow recirculating
water system with filter. Encourages pets to drink more water.
Great for cats or small dogs. Excellent condition, black, $15. Call
703-802-2143.
ELECTRONIC DRUM SET – Roland TD-8 V-drum set with
owner’s manual. Excellent condition, $750. Call 703-378-1831.
IT MEGALITE SUITCASE – Brand new, still with tags.
Expandable with easy glider spinner wheels and 10-year
warranty. Dimensions are 31.1” H x 19.7” W x 11.6” D with 2”
expansion, including wheels and handles. Weighs only 6.5 lbs,
color purple, $55. Call 703-802-6725.
HOOVER FLOORMATE – This hard floor cleaner vacuums,
washes and dries. Model #FH40010B. Excellent condition, $95.
Call 703-802-6725.
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]
WALK/RIDE SHARE – My son will be a 1st grader at Greenbriar
West in September. We are looking for a family to share the job
of walking/driving to and from school next year. Please email
[email protected] if you are interested.
VACATION RENTALS
OUTER BANKS, KDH – Three separate weeks for rent from July
17-August 7. Completely furnished, oceanfront condo. Sleeps 6-8.
Pools, tennis, children’s activities. $1,800-$2,200 per week. Call
703-378-7796.
MYRTLE BEACH RESORT – One-week vacation rental
at Seawatch Plantation in Myrtle Beach. Week of June 18.
Oceanfront, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8, $1,500. Call 703-378-7831.
TUTORING – At tutoring “Your child’s success is my success!”
35 years teaching experience. MS in Reading, all subject areas
K-6 and ESOL. Call Sandra Levy at 703-378-8089 or 703-5988780. 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.
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
25 years of experience and low rates. Please call Maria Barreda
at 703-378-4059 or 703-856-2512.
PIANO LESSONS – Learn to play the piano at Rebecca’s Piano
Studio in Greenbriar. Ages 7 to adult. Call Miss Becky at 703307-4967 or email [email protected] for more information.
DISCOUNT SERVICES 24.COM – Provides 20+ yrs. exp.
Services include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, recessed lights,
painting, installation of doors, framing, custom trim, tile, caulking
and more. $75 per hour for minimum of 3 hours (does not include
HVAC). Licensed & insured. Call 703-439-7986.
MOBILE AUTO REPAIR – Expert level. Mechanic with
25 years’ experience repairs vehicles at your home. Able to
perform many repairs of a shop but with considerable savings.
Fully insured, certified. Please call 703-395-4954 or email
[email protected].
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.
BOSTON RED SOX JACKET – The genuine article! Great for
winter, never worn, $20. Men’s Reebok walking sneakers, navy/
white/silver, never worn, size 9, $5. Call Mark at 703-817-9864.
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.
1940s JUKE BOX – Best offer over $700. TV rolling table, $25.
Jessica Howard off-the-shoulder green evening/prom dress. Worn
once, size 12-14, $50. Sealy double mattress, good condition,
$25. Blue canvas exercise/posture chair, $25. Call 703-378-7796.
HOME IMPROVEMENT SVCS – Gutters, roofing, Energy
Star windows, doors, additions and decks. Windows & doors
are rated with long warranties for material and labor. All choices
June 10, 2016, 7 P.M.
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Cale Community Center
June 2016
Sunday
Monday
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Rent the C al e Community Center
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[email protected]
30% to 40% Dis count for GCA Mem ber s
8:45 AM -12:45 PM Pleasant Valley Preschool
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8:00 AM - 1:00 PM New
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The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers,
but for the wide world’s joy.
— Henry Ward Beecher
The Late-spring Garden
by Charlotte Simson
When planting a garden, you can choose which plants you
like and decide where they will grow. This is one of the joys
and satisfactions of gardening. What some people forget is that
Mother Nature is really in charge; it is important to work with
what you have so your plants will grow and flourish on the site
you have chosen.
Some of the conditions of a garden site cannot be changed.
The first issue to consider is underground wiring, pipes, etc.
Always call Miss Utility at 811 before digging and planting
in a new area. Next is your climate; this includes humidity,
temperature extremes and averages, rainfall, etc. Knowing your
plant hardiness zone is important to determine which plants will
grow and winter over in your yard. You must also know the
amount of sun or shade that is available. Full sun means six or
more hours of direct sunlight. Shade is less than three hours
of full sunlight. Shade can be the result of overhead trees or
structures, such as a building, fence, etc. When planting under
trees, you must always consider the existing tree roots and
whether digging in this area will affect the health of the trees.
Also, large, established trees usually absorb most of the natural
rainfall and soil nutrients. New plants will need to be maintained
(watered, fertilized) until the new plant is established and able
to support itself; this may take more than a year or two. A
sloping area can be a problem; if the slope is steep, it can be
very dry on top and hold moisture at the base. It can also be
prone to erosion if you remove the present vegetation. Slopes
facing south or west can be very hot in summer, while a northfacing slope can have frost pockets at the base during winter or
early spring. Wind is also an issue; it is very drying, especially
for evergreens subjected to northerly winds in winter. Plants
will need some protection. Space is an important requirement
that is often overlooked or ignored. Please do not put a plant in
a site that it will outgrow; that is unfair both to the plant and to
you or another owner a number of years from now.
One garden condition you can easily change is the soil
pH, which indicates how acidic or alkaline your soil is. This is
done with water by measuring the activity of hydronium ions
in the soil that ranges from -1 to 14: a pH of 7 is considered
neutral; 7 is considered acid; and over 7 is alkaline. The pH of
the soil determines the ability of plants to absorb nutrients from
the soil. A pH measuring 6-7 is ideal for most plants, and the
microorganisms in the soil allow plant roots to absorb nutrients,
such as nitrogen. pH varies from region to region. The soil in
Northern Virginia is naturally acid due to the types of products
that decompose (trees, grass, etc.), as well as rainfall that
washes calcium out of the soil. For this reason, soil alkalinity
is generally not a problem unless lime is applied annually to
turf without the occasional soil test. Some acid-loving plants
are azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias and mountain laurel. A
few alkaline-loving plants are lavender, lilac and boxwood.
Soil testing kits are available at most libraries, through Master
Gardeners Plant Clinics, the Fairfax County Extension Office
and at many garden centers.
We have many types of soil in our area, but clay soil is
the most difficult issue for many homeowners. It holds water
during rainy spells and becomes sticky, compacted and difficult
to work with; when it dries out, it resembles bricks or concrete.
The good news is that clay soils are relatively fertile, but clay
particles are the smallest of all other types of soil (such as
sandy, silt, loam, etc.) and are bound side by side in “planes”
that are stacked one on top of the other and held together by
electrochemical forces. It has tiny pores and poor aeration, and
it erodes easily. This soil texture cannot be changed easily. But
you can improve the soil texture and build a healthy soil by
turning it into a looser, more crumbly consistency. Healthy soil
is stable; it is friable (crumbles easily), has many pores, and is
full of aggregates (decomposed rocks) and organic matter with
numerous soil organisms.
There are two strategies to building good soil from clay.
First, don’t add sand; this only makes a bad problem worse!
Also, gypsum has not been shown to substantially improve
clay soil tilth. Organic material in the form of compost is
the best choice. It adds nutrients and improves soil structure
by increasing the pore size of the soil where air, water and
nutrients are stored. When planting an area that contains
grass or numerous plants, this strategy is advised. You can
add compost and organic matter every year; over time, it will
increase the soil’s organic carbon and humic matter content.
Humus remains in the soil after the microbes break down the
organic matter. The color of soil is not determined by organic
matter in the soil but by temperature and rainfall.
When planting one or only a few trees, shrubs or
perennials, replace one-fourth to one-third of the existing clay
soil with compost or other organic material. Mulch your plants
by using organic mulch, such as chopped leaves, wood chips,
double shredded hardwood, pine needles or compost. Any of
these help to increase the organic matter in the soil. Organic
mulch prevents soil erosion, aids in water penetration to the
soil, and helps soil retain moisture and moderate temperature.
As it decomposes, it improves the soil structure. Two to three
inches of mulch is recommended. More is not only wasteful but
can also cause problems. Keep mulch at least two inches away
from trunks, branches and stems.
Greenbriar Garden continued on page 16.

June 2016 - Greenbriar Community

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