March 2014 - Greenbriar Community

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Check out GCA’s updated Web site at www.egreenbriar.org.
Volume 45 Number 5 March 2014
FEBRUARY SNOWFALL BRINGS EXTRA
SCHOOL
HOLIDAYS
AND FUN
FOR KIDS;
SNOW
REMOVAL
FOR
PARENTS!
(See more snow photos
on page 24.)
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for community information and
archived copies of the
Greenbriar Flyer.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Ask Penny............................................................6
Classified Ads....................................................23
Garden Club........................................................5
GCA News...........................................................2
Kids Korner................................................. 12-13
Norma’s Nook.....................................................8
Ramblin’ with Ed...............................................10
Woman’s Club News...........................................4
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Volume 45 Number 5 March 2014
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March 2014
GCA News
by Vince Krevinas
GCA President
I hope everyone in the Greenbriar community is coping with what has turned out to be an unusually long,
cold winter. Fortunately, we have not yet had to suffer the monster blizzards and “snowmageddons” of recent
years. As of this issue, Greenbriar has experienced snowfalls that are manageable and not overly destructive.
Every winter, questions arise about who is responsible for clearing our roads after a snowfall. The Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT) is responsible, utilizing subcontractors for this work. How successfully
and quickly this takes place depends on the timing and the severity of the storm. The GCA Directory lists
VDOT’s toll free number (1-800-367-7623). You can call this number for road and weather issues.
GCA Directory Correction. Hopefully, every GCA member has received their 2013-2014 issue featuring
Emerson and Barbara Cale on the cover. It has been slightly reformatted and updated. However, I was notified
of an error that I was not aware of upon completion. Barbara Comstock is listed for the 34th Virginia Senate
district on pages 8 and 9 under Greenbriar East Precinct and Greenbriar West Precinct. They are both precincts
in the 34th District. Our state senator is the same as in last year’s directory: Chap Peterson. Barbara Comstock is
in the House of Delegates, not the Virginia Senate. Very confusing and complicated given the way Greenbriar
is now split up.
Speeding in Greenbriar. Despite all of the efforts of GCA to address the speeding issues within the
community, I have to say that I am very disappointed by the complete disregard of many drivers to stopping at
the 4-way stop intersections within our community. I am noticing many drivers barely slowing down, let alone
making complete stops. This is dangerous and shameful behavior, especially if those doing so are Greenbriar
residents. How many are nonresident cut-throughs vs. residents is impossible to gauge. Also, I continue to get
pleas for traffic calming from residents for practically all of our major cut-through roads. We are listening and
are continuing to work to improve the situation.
Animal Control Laws. I have been made aware of a recent incident whereby a resident walking a pair of
unleashed dogs approached a resident walking a pair of leashed dogs. It soon developed, by all accounts, into
an ugly situation. I am not assigning blame, but I am reminding residents of Fairfax County laws regarding
animal care and control: “It is against the law to allow animals to run loose on public property or private
property of others. Dogs must be restrained by a dependable leash and controlled by a responsible person
when off the property of the owner.” I am a dog lover and understand both sides of this issue. However, please
be aware of the consequences of ignoring this statute.
Block Captains. On behalf of the GCA and your District Reps, a sincere thank you to our block captains
for all your efforts in helping to achieve a successful 2013 membership drive. Keep in touch with the residents
on your block and funnel any feedback and ideas that you glean from them back to the GCA. We’ll be looking
for additional committed block captains from other areas within the community that are currently underserved.
Support GCA!
My Philosophy. In closing for this month, I can’t think of a better quote that captures my leadership style
and methodology: “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more
common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education
will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
— Calvin Coolidge.
See you in Greenbriar.
NEW TO GREENBRIAR?
The Greenbriar Civic Association
would like to welcome you to
Greenbriar by presenting you with
a welcome kit. To obtain your kit,
call Janet Goodgion at
703-968-7384.
Vince Krevinas
703-818-1225 (Home)
703-268-8081 (Cell)
vincek4@juno.com
“Think like a man of action.
Act like a man of thought.”
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Board Meeting Minutes
January 7, 2014
President Vince Krevinas called the meeting to order at
7:33 p.m.
The Board approved the December 3, 2013, meeting
minutes as written and distributed.
Treasurer Doug Sommer reviewed the December 31, 2013,
financial report, which the Board accepted as presented.
Vince announced that the fall GCA membership drive
garnered 1,175 members, which represents 61 percent of
Greenbriar residents, and that the 2013-2014 Greenbriar
Directory is ready for distribution.
Vince reported a major problem with the sewage ejector
pump at the Cale Community Center. The pump is not turning
on automatically, and he has to come to the Center two or three
times per day to turn it on manually. Michael & Son, our current
plumbing contractor that installed the pump at a cost of $6,000
a year ago, is checking with the manufacturer about potential
repairs or replacement. Vice President Joe Dettor offered to
contact an alternative plumbing contractor to get a second
opinion on the repair or replacement.
Dr. Alex Cullison and Mr. Ellis Rosenberg presented a
proposal from the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) for
the construction of a picnic pavilion and an accessible path at
Greenbriar Commons Park. The proposal is a turnkey project
that includes the necessary permits, site plan, construction
documents, contractor hiring and supervision. The estimated
cost is $73,000, although there is a high probability that we
could get a matching grant from the county of $20,000.
Construction will take approximately six months but cannot
begin until the county receives an upfront payment of $53,000
from the GCA. The construction costs do not include provision
of electricity, picnic tables or a barbeque grill. Board members
made it clear that the GCA cannot cover the entire cost and
that various fundraising projects would have to take place
to raise the necessary funds. The Board agreed that the first
step in the process is to ensure that we have support from
Greenbriar residents to build the pavilion and that they are
open to contributing to the construction costs. District 3C
Representative Mike Frizell moved that Dr. Cullison ask FCPA
to schedule a public hearing to determine community support
for the project. The motion was seconded and approved. Dr.
Cullison offered to write an article about the proposed pavilion
in the next issue of the Greenbriar Flyer.
District 2A Representative and Community Events
Coordinator Sandy Williams announced that the annual
Greenbriar Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, March
29, and the annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday,
April 12.
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m.
GCA Calendar of Events
Contact: Sandy Williams 703-378-6984
Event & Location
Contact
Tuesday, March 4
7:30 p.m.
GCA Meeting
Cale Community Center
Pres. Vince Krevinas
703-818-1225
Saturday, March 29
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Spring Clean Up
Meet at:
Greenbriar Commons Park
(next to the pool)
Sandy Williams
703-378-6984
Saturday, April 12
1 p.m. (sharp) - 2:30 p.m.
RAIN OR SHINE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Easter Egg Hunt
(next to the pool)
Sandy Williams
703-378-6984
Saturday, June 7
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rain Date: Sunday, June 8
Greenbriar Community Yard Sale
Your yard or driveway
This 8-sided shape always means
stop. You must wait for all pedestrians
to clear the crosswalk before proceeding
through the intersection. And Virginia
law requires that you come to a complete
stop at the white line before the stop sign
… not halfway into the intersection.
Save a life — obey the signs!
Sandy Williams
703-378-6984
GREENBRIAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 220239
Chantilly, VA 20153-0239
2013–2014 GCA BOARD
Stop Means Stop!
Date & Time
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Vince Krevinas
Joe Dettor
Doug Sommer
Barbara Levermann
703-818-1225
703-631-9719
703-818-8013
703-631-7830
District 1 Representatives:
A. Vince Krevinas
B. Jim Rybicki
C. John Ware
A. Sandy Williams
B. Tina Campbell
C. Bob Kukler
A. Doug Sommer
B. David Medinets
C. Mike Frizell
A. John Hefferan
B. Debbie Legieza
C. Reggie West
703-818-1225
703-378-7809
703-378-8551
703-818-8013
703-953-3794
703-830-2348
GCA Committees and Activities
Community Events
Membership Database
Welcome Kits
Community Center Rentals
Greenbriar Community Center Chair
Greenbriar Flyer
Sandy Williams
Peter Roth
Janet Goodgion
Chad Smillie
Vince Krevinas
Leona (Lee) Conley
703-378-6984
703-815-4463
703-631-7795
703-378-7048
703-502-0849
703-263-0783
703-378-6984
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703-968-7384
703-378-6911
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GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club
GFWC ~ Living the volunteer spirit!
WFCWC Invites You to Hear
About “Intelligence in the Civil
War”
On Monday, March 17, at 7 p.m., GFWC Western Fairfax
County Woman’s Club (WFCWC) will host a presentation on
“Intelligence in the Civil War” by Dr. David Robarge, Chief
Historian of the Central Intelligence Agency. We are honored
to offer this presentation in commemoration of the 150th
anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) and
of the end of the Civil War (April 9, 1865). Dr. Robarge will
discuss how the North and South gathered and used intelligence
information, using both age-old techniques and innovations
in new tools of espionage, as well as the roles of various
organizations and individuals in these activities.
Dr. Robarge has published unclassified monographs on the
CIA’s supersonic A-12 reconnaissance aircraft and intelligence
in the American Revolution. His articles and book reviews on
CIA leaders, counterintelligence, covert action and technical
collection have appeared in Studies in Intelligence, Intelligence
and National Security, The Journal of Intelligence History and
The Oxford Handbook of Intelligence and National Security.
He has taught intelligence history at George Mason University
and Georgetown University and has written a biography of
Chief Justice John Marshall.
WFCWC is affiliated with the General Federation of
Women’s Clubs (GFWC), 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 usually meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday
of September through May at the Cale Community Center
(formerly the Greenbriar Community Center), 4615 Stringfellow
Road. Guests are welcome, and admission is free. For more
information about WFCWC, please visit our Web site at www.
wfcwc.org or call Marion at 703-631-7093.
Come meet a great group of women who enhance our
Greenbriar community through volunteer service,
while enjoying informative programs and social
events, making new friends, and having fun.
Please join WFCWC at the Cale Community Center at
4615 Stringfellow Road at 7 p.m. on the third Monday
of the month from September through May.
For more information, please visit www.wfcwc.org
or call Marion at 703-631-7093.
Like us on Facebook at
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Visit us on the Web at
www.egreenbriar.org
Fine Art for Sale
Paintings and fine art prints
Kathy Mack O’Day
703-378-4752
Appointment Only
www.fineart4sale.com
Cherry Blossom
Season Comes to
Sully Historic Site
Enjoy an exhibit of Japanese
fans and small objects, including
Netsuke; sample a few teas; and
make your own fan in celebration of
Cherry Blossom season! On Sunday, March 30, and Monday,
March 31, 2014, at 3 p.m., Sully will host two fun programs in
conjunction with the celebrations all over the D.C. metropolitan
area.
Taste a few sample teas from Japan that are quite different
from American and Chinese blends. Colorful Japanese fans will
inspire you to make your own fan with paints. A tour of the 1794
home of Northern Virginia’s first congressman, Richard Bland
Lee, is included at 4 p.m. Reservations must be made by March
21 for this unique program. Seating is limited, and the cost is
$15. Register online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes
or by phone at 703-222-4664. The program is designed for
participants age five through adult.
Sully Historic Site is located in Chantilly off Route 28, onequarter mile north of Route 50, five miles north of Route 66 or
five miles south of the Dulles Toll Road. For more information,
call 703-437-1794 or visit us on the Web at www.fairfaxcounty.
gov/parks/sully.
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Police Blotter for
Greenbriar and
Surrounds
January 2014
Week of January 4, 2014
Indecent Exposure: 12000 block of Pender Creek Circle,
1/2/14. A woman was driving when she saw a man expose
himself. The suspect was described as white, 40s and about 6
feet tall.
Stolen Vehicle: 12300 block of Folkstone Drive, Ford
Explorer
Larcenies:
12900 Fair Lakes Shopping Center, beverage from business
11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center, wallet from
business
3100 block of Hannahs Pond Lane, wallet from residence
12800 block of Grays Pointe Road, property from residence
Larcenies:
13300 block of Franklin Farm Road, beverage from business
11200 block of James Swart Circle, property from vehicle
11100 Lee Highway, merchandise from business
13900 block of Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, beverage from
business
4700 block of Rippling Pond Drive, property from vehicle
4100 block of Monument Corner Drive, wallet from business
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The November Greenbriar Garden Club meeting was held at Merrifield Garden Center, where members enjoyed a hands-on
flower-arranging workshop led by a Merrifield staff member. Merrifield gave each student the same supplies of flowers and a vase,
and the outcomes demonstrated the creativity and
personalities of each. Everyone went home with
their arrangements and ideas about how to display
them over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Greenbriar Garden Club takes a 3-month
hiatus over the winter months — we meet on the
fourth Monday of each month from March through
November. Our next meeting is on Monday, March
24, at 7:30 pm at the Cale Community Center. All
are welcome.
We enjoy talks about nature, gardens and
associated topics, as well as friendship and two
potlucks and two plant and seed exchanges each
year. Last year, we also toured several members’
gardens and then enjoyed afternoon tea at a
member’s home. So, if gardening, friendship and
education are of interest to you, please come and
join us on March 24.
YOUR GREENBRIAR REALTORS
The “Athena and Janet Team”
Week of February 1, 2014
Larcenies:
11700 block of Fair Oaks Shopping Center, sunglasses from
business
12800 block of Fair Lakes Parkway, purse from vehicle
12900 block of Fair Lakes Shopping Center, shoes from
business
13000 block of Fair Lakes Parkway, electronic device from
business
3200 block of Willow Glen Drive, credit cards from business
12500 block of Fair Lakes Circle, merchandise from business
Next Greenbriar Flyer Deadline
March 14, 2014, 7 P.M.
Athena Keifer
703-868-4091
Athena.k@verizon.net
www.AthenaKeifer.com
Janet Stewart
703-618-2215
JanetStewart01@gmail.com
www.JanetStewart01.com
Call for a Free Neighborhood Market Analysis!
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Neighborhood Experts!
Weichert Realtors 3998 Fair Ridge Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 934-0400
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Greenbriar Gratitude
To: The Cortez Children, Mount Royal Lane
What Do You Think, Greenbriar?
“Ask Penny!”
Penny M. Lane
Special thanks to the Cortez children who did a super fast job of
shoveling snow for us during the recent storms.
Submitted by Bruce and Rosanna Hoverman
by Penny M. Lane
To: Jim, Joanne, Tim, Addie and Chris, Mount Royal Lane
A heartfelt thanks to my neighbors — Jim, Joanne, Tim, Addie
and Chris —for checking on me, taking care of snow removal,
and just caring in general. Thank you!
Submitted by Liz Studds
Last Month’s Issue:
Do you think that all Greenbriar residents should use the same trash removal
company?
Signed, Trashy
To: Ken Campbell, Mount Royal Lane
A big thank you to Ken for snowplowing a lot, if not all, of
his neighbors’ sidewalks and driveways after the February 13
snowstorm. I owe you a beer!
Submitted by Ed Conley
Dear Trashy,
One of my best, yet sometimes worst, qualities is that I have the ability to walk around with my head in
the clouds. I don’t notice everything … only what makes me happy. I don’t focus on the negative … only on
the positive. Nothing in life is perfect. Take what you like and leave the rest behind. So when I got your letter,
I thought, “Wow, I better start paying more attention.” Aside from a couple of early mornings when I was
awoken by the annoying, yet necessary for safety, “beep beep beep” of a garbage truck backing up, I hadn’t
really noticed an issue. I see trash trucks often, and I have noticed some driving by quite fast, but I guess I
never really gave it any thought. You know, it is kind of like when you buy a new car, and all of a sudden
you realize how many of the same car you just bought are actually on the road. Well, let’s just say that once I
started looking around, trash trucks were like silver mini vans. Everywhere.
When you look at the big picture, all garbage trucks perform the same monotonous task — stop, lift the can,
dump, repeat. Occasionally, if you are lucky, you get to see the truck stop to compact the trash. But, ultimately,
it all goes to the same place. So what would motivate people to choose a company other than the one that
serves 70 percent of our community? Convenience? Doubtful. I don’t see anyone making the argument that it
is more convenient to roll a trashcan out to the curb on one day over another. Company loyalty? Maybe … if
you really loved your old trash company and just moved to Greenbriar (assuming loving a trash company is
possible). Cost? Probably.
So what are our choices? Penny readers “Stacy” and “Citizen” agree with Trashy. They would like to see
all of Greenbriar use the same trash company. They suggested petitioning for county collection — a Fairfax
County-run trash service that requires all residents of a community to use the service. Yes, this would reduce
the trash truck traffic, noise and pollution, but some quick research showed that this is not a viable option
for Greenbriar. First, service is only available to communities that have a homeowners association (HOA)
in place. Greenbriar has a civic association, which is not the same as an HOA, so we would not qualify for
this service. But even if we did, I still don’t believe it would be a good fit for Greenbriar. The county service
will only pick up trash once a week, and the cost of $345 a year is currently more expensive than the other
companies that serve our neighborhood.
So, if not county collection, then what? Vince Krevinas, GCA President, is working with AAA to reestablish a discounted rate for Greenbriar residents. Stay tuned for more details! If this rate is comparable,
consider making the change to AAA to help reduce the environmental and noise pollution that is produced
by unnecessarily sending multiple trash trucks into our neighborhood each day. In the future, if a different
company offers you a lower rate, consider calling AAA and asking if it will match the lower rate. It is worth
a try before making the decision to switch.
When it comes down to it, part of what is amazing about Greenbriar is that we aren’t told what to do. We
are individuals who all happen to live near each other to create an amazing community where we appreciate
each person’s ideas and personalities. This is often expressed by how we decorate or maintain our property or
by the improvements or changes we make to make our home our own. And, well, I guess by the trash company
we choose also.
Dear Penny,
Have you ever noticed that when people have a bad experience at a restaurant or store, they share it with
everyone … but if they have a great experience, you seldom hear about it? Doesn’t it also seem like the news
never reports on “feel good” stories — it’s all tragedy and destruction. I don’t mind hearing about the bad, as
long as I get to hear about the good, too.
Why does it feel like all people want to hear is bad news?
Signed,
Not Debbie Downer
So, Greenbriar? Do you only share “bad news” stories? E-mail your anonymous response to gbthinks@
hotmail.com.
Have a question? Have an answer? E-mail Penny at gbthinks@hotmail.com.
To: Fred Zimmerman, Markwood Lane
One day I was asking my neighbor, Fred, about the cross part on
the lamppost that was missing on mine. Next thing I know, Fred
stopped by with the missing part he had picked up at Lowe’s
for me! Isn’t that incredibly unexpected and nice? Thank you,
Fred. I am grateful to have such a caring neighbor!
Submitted by Karen Schofield
To: Ken Campbell, Mount Royal Lane
There I was shoveling my driveway, making really tiny and
slow progress, when I hear my neighbor holler out, “I’m
coming, Karen”! I looked up and saw my wonderful neighbor,
Ken Campbell, making his way down the sidewalk with a big
snow blower! Ken not only did my driveway and sidewalk the
morning of February 13, he did many homes on my street. Now
that is one incredibly awesome neighbor. Thank you so much,
Ken. You are part of what makes Greenbriar such a wonderful
neighborhood!
To: Ken Campbell and an Unknown Neighbor Walking on
the Path Behind Mount Royal Lane
I was sitting on my back roof after cleaning the gutters … too
afraid to climb off the roof and onto the ladder. Now, I had
already been stuck on the front roof and had to call my neighbor,
Ken Campbell, to come help me. I was too embarrassed to call
him again, so I just sat there enjoying the beautiful scenery
when I saw somebody walking a dog along the path. These nice
folks held the ladder for me so I could get down safely. Thank
you to Ken Campbell and to the unknown neighbor for helping
me out of a bind!
To: Scott Wood
On the day of the snow, Scott was up and out early clearing
the sidewalks and driveways of not only his own home, but
of several houses on his street and neighboring streets. In
many cases, the homeowner didn’t even know he was doing
it and came outside to find all the hard work had been done
already! What an awesome gift to everyone in our section of
Greenbriar!!! Thank you, Scott, for being a GREAT neighbor!
Submitted by Erica DeMille
To: The Mendoza Family
A big shout out to the Mendoza family who are tirelessly
working to clear the paths to Greenbriar East! Thank you! You
are awesome.
The Mendozas were everywhere yesterday! Earlier on Sunday
afternoon at Waples Mill Elementary, the 5th grader, young Miss
Mendoza, led a CYA basketball team to a big victory with several
points, elite ball handling, and relentless defense locking up a
2nd place finish and 1st round bye in the tournament. Many
kudos.
From postings on Greenbriar Neighborhood FB page.
Is there someone whom you would like to thank publicly
for a kind or noteworthy act? This is the opportunity. Submit
your “gratitude” with the name of the person, Greenbriar
street name and a description of the act. Submissions do not
have to be fancy; follow the KISS principle (Keep It Simply
Simple). As with all submissions to the Flyer, your name,
address and phone number are required.
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FCPS Opens Registration for
2014 Summer Programs
Registration is now open for Fairfax County Public Schools
(FCPS) summer camps as well as the new Robinson Extended
Day Adult and Community Education (ACE) Enrichment
program. The new enrichment program will provide continuity
to the existing camps for a full-day option of academically
focused programs for students. Parents can now register their
children for the Institute for the Arts (IFTA), Elementary
Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), STEM (science, technology,
engineering and math) Camp and Tech Adventure Camp online
at www.fcps.edu/is/summer.
Transportation is included in the tuition for all four camps.
Discounted tuition is available for IFTA, E-IFTA, STEM Camp
and Tech Adventure Camp through April 4. Students should
register for programs based on the grade they are in during the
2013-14 school year.
Details on each program are as follows:
• IFTA will be held July 7-31 at Robinson Secondary School
from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday.
Designed for students currently in grades 6-11, IFTA allows
students to create, perform, experiment and explore — all
in various music, dance, visual art and theatre venues.
New this year: Students entering grades 10-12 can take
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the Economics and Personal Finance course as one of their
class choices.
• E-IFTA will be held July 7-18 at Robinson Secondary
School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, Monday through
Friday. Designed for students currently in grades 3-5, EIFTA offers participants a total immersion in the arts as
they rotate through classes in dance, drama, music and
visual art.
• Tech Adventure Camp will be held July 14-25 at Robinson
Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for students
currently in grades 5-7. This camp allows students to
explore careers and technology by rotating through eight
sessions, including graphic design, automotive technology,
culinary arts, television production, robotics and computer
technology.
• STEM Camp will be available in two sessions at Robinson
Secondary School: July 7-11 and July 28-August 1, both
from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. STEM Camp is a one-week
camp for students currently in grades 3-5 to explore careers
and technology as they rotate through activities focused on
science- and mathematics-related concepts through handson engineering activities. • Robinson Extended Day ACE Enrichment programs will
be held July 7-August 1 at Robinson Secondary School
and will begin after IFTA, E-IFTA, Tech Adventure Camp
and STEM Camp end. These programs are for students
currently in grades K-11. They will provide a continuum
of activities for students who want additional programs
and activities. Programs will include Foreign Language
Experience Program (FLEX), Culinary Adventure Camp,
Language Immersion Camp, Creative Writing, Computer
Graphics and Chess.
FCPS will offer several other summer learning programs to
provide academic and enrichment opportunities for students in
all grades. Visit www.fcps.edu/is/summer for more information,
including registration dates, fees and eligibility. These programs
include:
ACE — Programs include Thomas Jefferson High School
for Science and Technology (TJHSST) admissions test prep,
SAT test prep, study skills and driver education. Held at various
locations; registration began February 28.
ESOL Math — For FCPS high school English for speakers
of other languages (ESOL) students who are in FAST Math and
want the opportunity to build the math skills necessary to be
successful in Algebra 1. Held at West Springfield High School
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Online ESOL — For current middle and high school ESOL
students who want to continue developing their fiction and
nonfiction reading and writing skills in an online classroom
with an ESOL teacher. Held July 7-25. Registration begins May
5.
Extended School Year (ESY) Learning Communities —
Services for identified students with disabilities in accordance
with their individualized education programs (IEPs).
Online Campus — For credit recovery, acceleration and
enrichment for middle school and high school students. Health,
Physical Education and Geometry Honors run June 30-August
6; all other courses run July 7-August 5. Registration begins
May 5.
SOL Remediation — For FCPS high school students
who passed an SOL course but did not pass the SOL test. The
sessions are for students who score between 375 and 399 on the
SOL test. Held at West Springfield High School. Registration
begins May 5.
SOL Test Only — This program is for FCPS seniors who
plan to graduate by August 29 and passed an SOL course but
failed the SOL test. Registration begins May 5.
TJHSST Summer Technology Institute — The institute will
be held July 14-August 8 at Woodson High School. Students
currently in grades 7 and 8 will be introduced to STEM through
week-long sessions that allow them to explore a STEM topic of
interest. Registration begins March 10.
TJHSST Academic Summer School — This program will
be held July 7-August 7 at Woodson High School. Current
TJHSST students and incoming freshmen choose from a variety
of courses for academic credit. Registration begins March 10.
Credit Recovery Academy — This program will be held
at West Springfield High School for students seeking credit
for high school level courses. Students will be able to take one
course during each of the two sessions from June 30-July 17
and July 21-August 5. Registration begins May 5.
West Springfield Extended Day ACE Enrichment — These
classes are for students in grades 9-11 and will be held at West
Springfield High School, beginning after the academic programs
have finished for the day. Registration begins February 28.
ACE Driver Education is for students in grades 9-12.
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by Norma Pace
On
Friday
night, February
7, I returned
home
from
a party and
thought
my
house felt a
tad cold. When
I went to the
thermostat,
it
read
54
degrees! I checked the thermostat; it seemed
to be working, but I could not get the heat to
come on. I went into the garage and flipped
the switch in the electrical box … nothing
happened. My furnace was sick, and Nurse
Norma did not know how to fix it. I climbed
into bed with my bedspread and top sheet and
added my down comforter. I slept pretty well.
When I arose from my bed the next morning,
I called my heating/air conditioning company.
When the recording gave me a menu, I left a
message on the Preferred Service voicemail
to send someone out to diagnose and repair
my furnace. I had just sent in a check to
cover the Gold Level Preferred Service
policy, which assures that someone will come
no matter what time. No one called me back,
so I left a second message. With temps that
varied between 54 and 58 degrees, I felt like
I was living in an igloo, much as some Eskimos
who dwell in Alaska must feel! I didn’t think an
inside temp would ever go below 60 degrees,
but with the weather we’ve been having since
December, I was not surprised.
After 5 p.m., I called my heating company
for the third time. With the Gold Service
level, someone should have called me after I
left my first message. No one did.
I’ve seen films on TV of New Jersey
residents who are still recovering from Super
Storm Sandy. These poor souls are living
without electricity and are wearing layer upon
layer of clothing to keep warm inside their
homes just to get through the day. Now, I
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actually know how tough it is to be without a
working furnace.
I never would have experienced some
aspects of this igloo living style had I not lost
my heat. Water is a prime example. When I
filled a glass with that H2O that flows out of
my faucets and took a drink, the water was
so cold my teeth hurt. Who knew? I opened
the cabinet doors in each bathroom and
under my kitchen sink to prevent the pipes
from freezing; at night, I also let the water
drip in all three faucets. When I picked up a
frying pan, the handle was so cold that I had
to grab a potholder. That helped! Furniture
gets very cold without heat. When I sat in my
chair and tried to retrieve my keys that had
fallen between the cushion and side arm, the
fabric felt extremely cold. I’ve heard people
say that “cold soaks”; now I know what that
means. Touching anything in my home was a
cold experience. Walking into a bathroom
was not pleasant. I closed the door, turned
the shower faucet to hot and let the steam
flow into the enclosed space. My hands were
so cold that I put on my gloves. Try brushing
your teeth with gloves on your hands! It’s not
easy, so I put on my rubber gloves instead.
I spent my first day without heat in the
kitchen, working to keep busy and stay warm
as I awaited a call from the heating service.
I turned on the oven to bake some cookies,
and the heat from the oven made a dent in
the cold temp in my kitchen. “Hot soup,” I
thought, so I gathered veggies and chicken
and began making my favorite chicken soup. I
let that soup simmer for hours, and that also
added some warmth.
I called my neighbor, Nicole Pierce, and
explained my dilemma. She asked me to come
over and spend the night. When I entered her
home, I was met with warm air to breathe,
and I just sat for a long time to warm my
chilled body. It was so warm in her home that
it was easy to hold my toothbrush without
rubber gloves. Nicole asked for my heat/air
company’s phone number, and she called the
company. When a recording gave her menu
options, Nicole clicked on “Service,” and an
operator answered. Nicole explained the
situation, and they said a technician would call
back in a few minutes. They returned the call
and said a technician would be at my house
later that night. Thank goodness Nicole got
through to my heat/air people and a tech was
on his way. I had been leaving messages, but I
was not able to reach a person. I did not know
that Preferred Service was not the correct
voicemail. Now I know!
The technician arrived at 10:40 p.m.
on Saturday and began to search for the
problem. He found I had a burned out motor
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and fan, which pumps noxious fumes outside
my heating system.
The tech left and said he would order the
parts and return to repair my sick system on
Monday. Two different technicians returned
on Monday, but the new parts would not fit
my particular furnace model. They were able
to get the system up and running temporarily
until the right size parts arrived. So, I walked
over to Nicole’s home to spend a second
night.
When I left the next morning, Nicole
loaned me her space heater. I placed it in
my office and closed the door. I no longer
needed to wear my gloves. I sat down at my
computer and began to write this article, and
I was so grateful for one warm room inside
my home. I went to a hardware store and
tried to purchase some space heaters, but
they were sold out. “Will you be ordering any
more space heaters?” I asked the salesman.
He just shook his head and said, “No. We’re
beginning to order spring equipment.”
It’s now Friday, February 14. I just
received a call that the new parts are in and
they will send technicians to complete the
repair job on my unit.
I’ve learned some interesting facts from
this igloo type of living — my furnace stopped
working when the fan and motor to the
noxious fumes exhaust system failed. This
safety feature on my furnace did its job, and
I’m grateful my furnace shut down. My carbon
monoxide detector did not go off, so I know
that the furnace did not leak noxious fumes
into my home. My heating/air company offers
its customers three preferred levels of
service policies; these policies are above and
beyond routine maintenance expectations and
are pricey, but by paying for the Gold Level
Service this year, the cost for the repairs
will be less for me. It also insures me that a
technician will come no matter what time of
day or night the system fails.
Gone are the igloo-like temps inside my
home, and the temporary furnace fix has
kept me warm. My hope is that the permanent
repair will keep the inside of my home above
50+ degrees and that I will not have to use
my long johns and sweatshirts. I survived this
episode of “igloo living” with help from Nicole.
And by paying for the Gold Service policy,
I did save money on the repair. Having kind
neighbors here on my street is a real blessing
— thanks, Nicole! BBBrrrrrrr …
P.S. Have you checked your smoke and
carbon monoxide detectors lately? They need
to be replaced about every five years. My
suggestion to you is to write the month and
year on your new detectors so you will know
when they need to be replaced.
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GREENBRIAR COMMUNITY
SPRING CLEAN UP
Saturday, March 29, 2014
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Volunteers meet at
Rain date: April 5
Reminder: Bring hat, gloves and sunscreen
Contact: Sandy William (703-378-6984)
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Ramblin’ with
Ed
by Ed Conley
Ramblin’ About Mother Nature
Walks through our trail and park get me noticing and
thinking about Mother Nature and the way she works.
With all the foliage out of the way, you can see the fallen
trees returning to the soil. What looked like solid logs
throughout the summer now show the effects of rain,
wind and other tools Mother Nature uses to replenish the
woods. Once sturdy trees decay and fall. Other trees wait
for a storm, heavy
rain, strong winds,
ice or snow to
push them beyond
their limits. Some
trees get help in
their
downing
from
curious,
mischievous
or
rambunctious
humans.
I’ve
seen some teens
recklessly trying
to
pull
large,
damaged branches
down. They seem
unaware of the
weight that could
drop onto them
when the branch comes loose. Of course, all teens are
indestructible — or so they think — so they pull away.
Many of the trees and branches that fall on or across the
trail, luckily, do so when the trail is unoccupied. But be
mindful when walking, jogging or biking that there are
still a lot of aging, decaying trees waiting for that last
push. As they used to say on Hill Street Blues, “Be careful
out there.”
Mother Nature has certainly turned her cold shoulder
on us this winter. She has unleashed cold rain, sleet, ice and
blowing snow. I suppose it is no worse than in my days of
youth, although I do not remember “snow days” being in
our school’s lexicon. I clearly recall hiking through snow,
up and over the St. George’s Bridge to catch the school
bus. If I was lucky, I could catch a ride with neighbors on
their way to work. But I digress.
I had to laugh at a recent letter to the Washington Post,
which stated that if it is too cold for you outside, it is too
cold for your pets. Our two Shih Tzus, Sophie and Little
Bear, sure ignore that thought. One day while walking,
I started to feel the cold, as I did not have wind pants or
ear coverings. So I said to the pair of them, “Let’s head
home.” They both looked at me with eyes and faces that
said, “What are you, a cat?” Their next move was to walk
on, so I packed up my pride and followed along.
Mother Nature may put a crimp in my daily plans,
but she does not deter my two all-weather sidekicks.
Much like the post office slogan, neither rain nor snow,
etc., Sophie and Little Bear are not much fazed by snow.
Sophie will balk at rain and sleet but not at snow. Little
Bear only hesitates if it is thundering and lightning. They
both seem to love the snow and will romp and plow right
through it. Worse, as far as I am concerned, is that they
expect me to enjoy going out into it as much as they do.
So they will cajole and nag me for their daily walks. I say
walks … not meaning the two of them on one walk but the
fact that they dictate that there must be two or three such
excursions each day regardless of weather conditions.
One of the three walks must also be down the hill, into the
woods and over the trail.
The picture of Sophie and Little Bear getting a cold,
cold drink from the stream is a gem. There was ice on the
creek, but Little Bear pawed right through the ice to open
a spot. Sophie waited patiently for him to do the work and
get his drink; then she took her turn. No matter that he
slipped on the ice, so he just sat down while enjoying his
ice-cold sip.
Oddly enough, the cold weather seems to alleviate
Little Bear’s front shoulder issues. He is noticeably
limping less and walking farther than he was even in
October. Go figure.
I am unable to convince them that, unlike them, I
do not have a
built-in fur coat.
So while I am
scrambling into
my wind pants,
extra sweater,
winter cap, ear
covers, gloves
and occasional
ski mask, Sophie
is
dancing
around and Little
Bear is talking
to me, escalating
into a “hurry up”
bark. No amount
of “I’m dancing
as fast as I
can” pleadings
satisfies them.
Only up and out
the door stills
them. I’m well
trained.
My wife, Lee, kids and teases me about how I kowtow
to them. She claims that I can sleep through the alarm, but
if either of them whimpers in the night, I am up like a
child on Christmas morning. My defense is that I do it so
they do not wake her. Kowtow is a Chinese-derived word,
which is apt because neither Sophie nor Little Bear have
forgotten their royal lapdog heritage.
They are so set in their ways they even insist on the
direction and course once out the door. This sometimes
leads to interesting dilemmas. After avoiding the trail for
a few days, we headed out for a journey. Little Bear was
dawdling along as he does these days, so Sophie went on
ahead as she is wont to do. Next time I looked up, Sophie
was standing at the entryway to the trail on the other side
of the street. Needless to say, she now goes on the leash
before we leave the garage when we head for the trail.
Even when we are on the trail, their differing physical
traits can result in dilemmas. Sophie always wants to go
as far as the Fairfax County Parkway, whereas Little Bear
is not able to hike that far at times. One such day occurred
recently when Sophie went on ahead just as Little Bear
turned and headed for home. So set in her determination
to go to the end, she would not return at my call. In the
meantime, Little Bear was churning for home. Luckily,
his top speed resembles a turtle these days, so I quickly
caught him and plopped him in the dog stroller. Then I
quick walked to Sophie, who was within sniffing distance
of trail’s end. Sophie does stop at the ramp, which is our
usual turn-around point.
Sophie had spotted a few deer a couple of times the
previous week, so that may have caused her eagerness.
Deer spottings have been few and far between this winter;
a few does here and there and one sighting of three bucks
is it.
Until next time, enjoy yourself — Happy St. Patty’s
Day — take a hike.
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Park Authority Sets Sully
Woodlands Planning Open
House
We invite the public to help plan the future of five large
parks in Sully Woodlands totaling more than 2,400 acres. Please
join the Fairfax County Park Authority for an open house to
learn more about these parks and comment on the draft plans.
The Park Authority will present the Sully Woodlands Core Park
Properties Draft Conceptual Development Plans on Wednesday,
March 5, 2014, at 7 p.m. at Bull Run Elementary School at
15301 Lee Highway in Centreville, Virginia.
Located on the county’s western edge, Sully Woodlands is
the Park Authority’s largest assemblage of parkland, comprising
more than 4,000 acres. These properties are rich in natural
and cultural resources. Most of the land will be managed for
resource protection; however, trails, recreational and special
uses are also planned throughout the area. Sully Woodlands
Core Park properties include Hickory Forest Park, Poplar Ford
Park, Elklick Preserve and Mountain Road District Park.
The draft conceptual development plans, as well as a
Sully Woodlands Trail Plan, are available for public review
and comment. Planning for the recently acquired 220-acre
Sappington parcel will also be included in this planning
process. We encourage you to visit the project Web site at www.
fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/sullywoodlands.htm.
Public input is critical in the planning process. To that
end, public comment will be accepted through May 7, 2014.
Comments can be sent via e-mail to parkmail@fairfaxcounty.
gov or mailed to the Fairfax County Park Authority, Attention
Pat Rosend, Planning and Development Division, 12055
Government Center Parkway, Fourth Floor, Fairfax, VA
22035.
Fairfax County Approves $1.4
Billion for Roads, Sidewalks and
Transportation Priorities
Making the most dramatic pledge to fund transportation
improvements since the 1980s, the Fairfax County Board of
Supervisors approved $1.4 billion in transportation project
priorities over the next six years.
This money — the majority of which will come from the
state and regional sources — will go toward new and existing
roads, sidewalks, trails and bike lanes. There are approximately
180 projects that will be funded, not including reserve funding
for other projects. The county will be developing schedules for
each project in the coming months.
View the List of Approved Projects at www.fairfaxcounty.
gov/fcdot/cdot/projects/approved.
“After a comprehensive public outreach process in which
residents participated in a productive dialogue with county
transportation staff, I am pleased that the board has approved
this list of priority projects,” said Fairfax County Board of
Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova. “There are no easy
solutions to our transportation challenges, but this approval
moves the county forward in easing congestion and making
travel easy and accessible for residents. The action the board
took today will pay off enormously in the long run.”
Of the total amount approved, about $1.2 billion will come
from state and regional transportation dollars generated by
HB2313, the new transportation bill, during the next six years.
The remaining amount will be funded through the county’s
commercial and industrial property taxes, general obligation
bonds and other sources.
This new infusion of state money resulted from the
Governor’s Transportation Plan, known as HB2313, that
was passed by the General Assembly in April 2013. This law
allocates transportation dollars to Fairfax County, the Northern
Virginia Transportation Authority and the entire state. These
funds are largely administered through the Northern Virginia
Transportation Authority and state transportation agencies. The
board’s action sets the county’s priorities for this funding.
County staff conducted an extensive public outreach
process to determine the public’s priority for transportation in
the county.
For more information, members of the media may contact
the Fairfax County Department of Transportation at 703-8775606, TTY 711.
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Welcome to a new GB Kids Corner Column: Riya’s wRitings
Meet Riya!
The Winter Olympics
My name is Riya Jones, and I am very excited to start writing my own column in the Greenbriar Flyer. A little
bit about me:
I am a lover of all things animal. Except for bugs. I have a severe phobia of bugs. Yes, even ladybugs. I have a
dog, but he is all bark and no bite. I am 10 years old and attend Greenbriar West Elementary School. Some of my
hobbies include drawing and singing — but never ask me to sing! You’ll be scarred for life. Reading is also a favorite
hobby. And writing, of course. My motto is never give up. My other motto is to get chocolate at all costs.
I hope you enjoy the short stories I write here. I try my best not to be boring. It’s a key factor of writing.
The winter Olympics began on Thursday, February
6, in Sochi, a city in Russia located on the Black Sea
coast north of Turkey in the snow-capped Caucasus
Mountains. Sochi has a long history that dates back to
ancient Greek and Roman times. Throughout the early
1900s, Sochi grew as a popular Russian resort city. As
of 2002, Sochi had a population of 334,282 people.
Sochi is known for its various vegetation types, parks,
monuments and extravagant architecture.
Figure skating is my favorite winter Olympic
sport. Ashley Wagner is my favorite figure skater.
My favorite thing about figure skating is the outfits
worn by the figure skaters. I also really like the spins.
Figure skating was one of the first winter Olympic
events. The first time figure skating was included
in the Olympics was in 1908 in London. In 1908, the
Olympics were supposed to be in Rome, but they moved
to London because of an eruption of Mount Vesuvius
in 1906. Figure skating events were not held again
until 1920. The first winter Olympics as we know them
were not held until 1924. The Scandinavians dominated
these first winter games, which is not surprising given
their mountainous landscape and cold climate. Since
1994, the winter and summer Olympics have been held
in different years.
If I were in the Olympics, I would be a gymnast.
I really want to be an Olympic gymnast. I’m going to
work hard to represent America! Gymnastics is held
during the summer Olympics, but we can see parts of
gymnastics in the winter Olympics. Figure skating is
like gymnastics because they do jumps and twists. They
also have routines to music. They also have to have
strength and flexibility like when the boys lift the girls
and when they do the “I” and “Y” spins where they hold
their leg in an upright split position. Figure skating and
gymnastics are also alike because they have individual
and team competitions. Team competition is new in
figure skating. These are ways they are different:
in figure skating, they are on ice; in gymnastics, they
have a mat. In figure skating, you have ice skates; in
gymnastics, you are barefoot. In gymnastics, you wear
long sleeve leotards; in figure skating, you wear fancy
costumes. Figure skating can also include pair skating.
When figure skaters have a partner, they have to stay
in unison with each other.
Skiers and snowboarders are also acrobatic
like gymnasts and perform many complicated flips. I
wonder if any gymnast has ever done a YOLO (“You
Only Live Once”) flip in their routine like I-Pod, who
won the gold for the men’s half pipe! At the time of
writing this article, my favorite Olympic highlight was
when Dominique Gisin and Tina Maze tied for the gold
in downhill skiing to the hundredth of a second! It was
cool because a tie for the gold has never happened
before in Olympic Alpine history.
The Parrot Treasure
by Riya Jones, Age 10
If I’ve learned anything from my experiences,
it’s that Tuesday is not a good day to live next to the
beach.
The beach I live on does not have a name. I have
always known it as The Beach. Guess where I live? The
Place. None of that is important. What’s important is
the parrot.
I know what you’re thinking. How can a parrot be
important? For starters, it can awaken you from a
very nice nap you were having. That’s what happened
to me. Normally, I would have slept ‘til noon and then
prepared for my pre-bedtime nap. Parrots have no
place in my nap dreams. But, apparently, the parrot
didn’t know that because it rudely awakened me from
my slumber. I woke up, glared daggers at the parrot
and turned back around on my hammock. But the parrot
was persistent in its quest to annoy me. It flew around
my head squawking. I shouted abuse at it.
“I know where the treasure is,” it said to me.
“What did you say bird?” I demanded, turning back
around.
“I know where the treasure is, I know where the
treasure is.”
Hmmm, I thought. This could be interesting. “A
treasure?” I asked. “What kind of treasure?”
“A treasure chest filled with riches untold,”
squawked the bird.
“Show me!” I demanded. The bird flew off and
landed on the next tree. It looked back at me, as if
asking what I was waiting for. Off I went. The parrot
flapped from tree to tree as I chased after it. Finally,
it stopped at an immense coconut tree with broad,
leafy vegetation growing on it.
“Hey,” I panted as I skidded to a stop. “May I
remind you that I don’t have wings?” My feet burned
from contact with the sun-heated sand. Beads of sweat
rolled down my face. I turned around to see how far I
had run. The hammock was two feet away.
“Join a gym,” the parrot shrieked from above.
“No one asked for your opinion, bird,” I snapped
at it. “If I remember correctly, I was promised
treasure.”
“Through the bog!” the parrot replied. I turned
around to see a huge swamp in front of me. I groaned.
I wondered if I should turn back. I was missing taco
Tuesday for a wild goose, or rather parrot, chase
to find a hidden treasure that probably didn’t even
exist.
As if the parrot could read my mind, it said, “Riches
untold, riches untold.” My curiosity and my desire for
the treasure got the better of me, and I stepped into
the swamp. The muddy water went up to my knees as
I waded through it. Some unpleasant creature swam
through my legs, and I shrieked in terror. At least it
made me move faster. I struggled out of the bog, the
mud sucking at my legs, and collapsed in a heap on the
ground.
“X marks the spot, X marks the spot!” the parrot
told me as it circled above. I looked up. A large,
cartoony x was painted on the sand in front of me. I
crawled over, my pants plastered to my legs, dripping
with water. I started scooping up sand. The sun was
uncomfortably hot on the back of my neck as I dug.
My arms were about to fall off. I was ready to give up
and admit that this was all a big joke. Right on cue my
hand found a wooden lid. I dug faster, spraying sand
everywhere and, evidently, at the parrot, too, because
it started squawking indignantly above. Finally, I
uncovered the treasure.
It was a big wooden chest, covered in gold
embellishments. It gleamed from the sunlight as I
stared at it with greedy eyes. Carefully I opened the
lid and peered inside. My eyes widened as I stared at
the golden contents of the treasure box. Riches untold,
indeed. The box was filled with crackers.
by Evie Mille, Age 7
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Kids’ Korner
St. Patrick’s Day Jokes and Riddles
Q: Why do people wear shamrocks on St. Patrick’s
Day?
A: Real rocks are too heavy!
Q: Why can’t you iron a four-leaf clover?
A: Because you shouldn’t press your luck!
Q: What do you call a fake stone in Ireland?
A: A sham-rock!
Q: What type of bow cannot be tied?
A: A rain-bow!
Q: Where can you always find gold?
A: In the dictionary!
Q: Why do frogs like St. Patrick’s Day?
A: Because they’re already wearing green!
Q: What is Irish and left out on the lawn all summer?
A: Paddy O’Furniture!
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Irish.
Irish Who?
Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Answers: Shamrock, Lucky, Green, Irish, Leprechaun, Gold, Rainbow, Pot, Clover
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby
Sydney Nyberg enjoys the February Kids Corner!
On Saturday, January 25, Pack 1863 held their annual
Pinewood Derby — a day when each Scout finally gets to
see just how fast the car they made can really go!
Each Scout starts with the same rectangle block of
wood, but when they are finished, no two are alike. Scouts,
with the help of their parents, design the shape of the
car, cut down the wood, paint the car and weigh it. Scouts,
parents and spectators alike can’t wait to see which car
will win!
Big congratulations to all the winners!
Pictured
are
Jackson Halpern and
his car, the Green
Gator! Jackson won
second place for his
Tiger Den!
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Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly
Mon.-Thurs. 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5
Registration required unless otherwise noted. Call 703-5023883, visit the library or log on to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
library/events up to two weeks before the event to register.
Arrange for sign language interpreters, listening systems or
real-time captioning when you register.
Basic Internet and Microsoft Office Tutoring. Get one-onone help with computers, basic Microsoft Office applications
and navigating the Internet. Call 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 the
library to request an appointment. All ages.
One-on-One English Conversation Practice. Practice your
English with an ESL volunteer. Register in person only. Call
library for details. Adults.
Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m.
VITA Tax Assistance. Tax help. IRS-certified volunteers help
taxpayers who earned up to $52K. Adults. No registration
required.
Saturday, March 1, 10:30 a.m.
Kaleidoscope Storytime: An Adaptive Storytime. Family sensory
storytime focusing on the strengths and adapting to children on
the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges.
Stories, songs and movement in a welcoming atmosphere. All
ages.
Monday, March 3, 10:30 a.m.
Bouncin’ Babies. Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you
and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your child
while enjoying time together. Birth-11months with caregiver.
Small Wonders. Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for you
and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your
child while enjoying time together. Ages 12-23 months with
caregiver.
Monday, March 3, 2 p.m.
Frying Pan Farm at Chantilly Library. Meet and learn about
a small farm animal, hear a story and take home a craft. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Chantilly Regional Library. For
students in grades K-6.
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Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m.
Mystery Book Club. Mystery book discussion group. Ask for
title. Adults. No registration required.
Thursday, March 6, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Toddlin’ Twos. Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and
activities. Age 2 with caregiver.
Thursday, March 6, 5 p.m.
eBook Help. Get your eBook questions answered. No prior
experience required. Please bring your tablet or eReader and
library card. Adults.
required.
Tuesday, March 4, 4 p.m.
TBC — Teen Book Club. A book discussion group for teens in
grades 7-9. Ask for title.
Pajama Party! Bring your favorite cuddly friend and a blanket.
Wear your pajamas and get ready for a rockin’ good time. Ages
3-5 with adult.
Wednesday, March 5, 10:30 a.m.
Read! Build! Play!: Duplo Storytime. Duplo play and storytime
help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with
from the library. Ages 5-12.
while enjoying time together. Birth-11months with caregiver
caregiver.
Monday, March 10, 2:15 p.m.
Kinder-Budds. A book discussion group for girls and boys in
kindergarten. Ask for title.
Writers of Chantilly. Share your work, give and receive feedback
in a supportive setting. Adults. No registration required.
English Conversation Group. Practice your English with other
students. Adults.
Tuesday, March 11, 10:30 a.m.
students. Adults.
Friday, March 7, 3 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
caregiver.
required.
ESL Book Club. Adults learning English meet to discuss a book
chosen by the group. Ask for title. Adults.
Saturday, March 8, 3 p.m.
Paws for Reading. Read aloud for a 15-minute session with one
of our therapy dogs. Bring your own book or choose a book
Tuesday, March 11, 1:30 p.m.
Storytime for Threes to Fives. Early literacy program with
stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with caregiver.
Magic and Mayhem. A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group for
girls and boys in grades 6-8. Ask for title.
your little one while building an early literacy foundation for
reading success. Ages 3-5 with adult.
There Are Few Houses
Available For Sale!
The inventory of homes for sale in Greenbriar is very
low and prices increased by 8% in 2013É and
prices continue to move upward.
Dr. Seuss Reads: Toddlin’ Twos Storytime. Celebrate “Read
Across America.” Stories, rhymes and song in celebration of
Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Age 2 with adult.
March 2014
reading success. Ages 18-36 months with adult.
students. Adults.
Dr. Seuss Reads: Three to Five Storytime. Celebrate “Read
Across America.” Stories, rhymes and song in celebration of
Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Ages 3-5 with adult.
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If you are considering selling your house it is an excellent time! Contact us when
you are ready. Not only do we work to get top dollar for your home quickly, weÕre
working to save you money all along the way!
Visit GreenbriarFairfax.com
Put the Power of 27 Years of Successful Real Estate Service and
Experience to Work for you!
Kathy Sparks and TEAM SPARKS
of RE/MAX Premier.
703-407-2113 / KathySparks@remax.net
02/07/2014
RE/MAX Premier Ð 703-802-2850
13135 Lee Jackson Hwy, Fairfax, VA 22033 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
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caregiver.
Wednesday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.
Chantilly Book Discussion Group. Ask for title. Adults. No
registration required.
required.
$25 weekly service
students. Adults.
required.
caregiver.
$34 weekly service: .33 acre
Weekly service entails: mowing, trimming and edging

Marc’s Lawn care service
Call / Text: 571-422-3195
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Dependable and courteous service
Email: marcslawncare@gmail.com
Spring and Fall leaves and debris cleanup service available
Saturday, March 15, 12:30 p.m.
LEGO Mania. Come show off your LEGO building skills. For
students in grades K-2.
Library Events (cont’d on page 18)
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Mr. Mow
Quality Landscaping at Affordable Prices
Mow Trim & Edge – $30
Weed & Feed Program – $125
Spring Cleaning – $100
Gutter Cleanng – $60
No contracts/satisfaction guaranteed
Call for powerwashing, deck sealing,
spring planting and mulching
(703) 503-3130
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caregiver.
Monday, March 17, 2 p.m.
Hidden Pond Nature Center at Chantilly. Discover and explore
local nature. Live birds, reptiles or amphibians may be present.
Presented by the Fairfax County Park Authority and the staff
of Hidden Pond Nature Center. Co-sponsored by the Friends of
Chantilly Regional Library. For students in grades 1-6.
students. Adults.
Pajama Party! Bring your favorite cuddly friend and a blanket.
Wear your pajamas and get ready for a rockin’ good time. Ages
3-5 with adult.
reading success. Ages 18-36 months with adult.
caregiver.
required.
students. Adults.
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caregiver.
required.
Peaceful Paws. Children on the autism spectrum or with other
developmental challenges meet and read to a trained therapy
dog. Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese Mountain dog, is an ideal
reading buddy for children with special needs. Bring your own
book or choose a book from the library; however, reading is not
required. Dakota is a perfect companion to sit with and spend
special time together. Parents and siblings are welcome to join.
Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. All ages.
ESL Book Club. Adults learning English meet to discuss a book
chosen by the group. Ask for title. Adults.
caregiver.
Bookalicious! A book discussion group for girls and boys in
grades 3-4. Ask for title.
Writers of Chantilly. Share your work, give and receive feedback
in a supportive setting. Adults. No registration required.
students. Adults.
reading success. Ages 3-5 with adult.
caregiver.
required.
students. Adults.
Friday, March 28, 1:30 p.m.
Ready for School Storytime. Early literacy storytime program
for children ready to be on their own without caregivers or
siblings. Ages 4-5.
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Farris Electrical Services, Inc.
www.farriselectrical.com
Residential & Commercial
Installations & Repairs
Mike Farris
703-988-9222
PO Box 220006
Chantilly, VA 20153
email: mike@farriselectrical.com
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Greenbriar Flyer policy requires name, address and phone number on all items (including classified ads) submitted
for publication. If requested, this information will not be printed — it is needed for our records and in case additional
information may be required.
The Greenbriar Real Estate Specialist
ESSEX – SOLD
JEFFERSON – SOLD
ASHLEY - SOLD
I have been a resident of Greenbriar for 20 years. My kids have attended Greenbriar East Elementary, Rocky Run Middle, and
Chantilly High School. I am a full time realtor who is very responsive and works hard for my clients. You should allow an
expert on the neighborhood to help you sell or buy a home in Greenbriar. Proven Results!!
Keller Williams Fairfax Gateway
12700 Fair Lakes Circle, Ste 120
Fairfax, VA 22033
Office – 703-222-3300
Each office is independently owned and operated
Ask me about the Greenbriar Listing special!
Joe Dettor
REALTOR®
Cell – 571-283-5412
jdettor@kw.com
www.joedettor.com
I live here – I work here
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caregiver.
Book Buddies. A book discussion group for girls and boys in
first and second grades. Ask for title.
Next Greenbriar Flyer Deadline
March 14, 2014, 7 P.M.
Free Income Tax Preparation
Families throughout Northern Virginia received more than
$8.1 million in federal refunds last tax season through this free
income tax preparation service.
If you worked in 2013 and earned less than $52,000, then
you may qualify for this free service. IRS-certified volunteers
will ensure you receive the maximum tax refund and help
determine if you are eligible for the earned income tax credit.
The closest site for Greenbriar residents is at the Chantilly
Regional Library on Thursdays from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays
from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The service is available through April
12.
Please bring the following items:
• Proof of identification – picture ID required.
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse and
dependents or a Social Security number verification
letter issued by the Social Security Administration
or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
(ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and
dependents.
• Proof of foreign status if applying for an ITIN.
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the
tax return.
• Wage and earning statement(s): Form W-2, W-2G,
1099-R and 1099-Misc from all employers.
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form
1099).
• A copy of last year’s federal and state tax returns if
available.
• Proof of bank account routing numbers and account
numbers for direct deposit, such as a blank check.
• Total paid for day care provider and the day care
provider's tax identification number (the provider's
Social Security number or business Employer
Identification Number) if appropriate.
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Who you gonna call …?
Is there a pothole or dead animal in the street? Do you have a complaint about
snow removal on your street? Call VDOT at 1-800-367-7623.
Is a streetlight out of order? Call Dominion Virginia Power at 1-866-366-4357
and provide the number on the pole and the street address.
Is your street sign missing or damaged? Call Fairfax County at 703-877-2800.
Is there a stray dog or wild animal running around? Call Animal Control
Services at 703-691-2131.
Do you smell gas? Call 911 or Washington Gas at 703-750-1400.
Do you have a sewer line break or backup on your street? Call Fairfax County
at 703-323-1211.
Do you have a water main break on your street? Call Fairfax Water at 703698-5613.
To Advertise in the Greenbriar
Flyer, email greenbriarflyer@
hotmail.com for details.
Have you witnessed child abuse or neglect? Call the Fairfax County Child
Protective Services hotline at 703-324-7400.
Are you experiencing or witnessing domestic violence? Call the Fairfax
County Domestic and Sexual Violence hotline at 703-360-7273.
Do you have an unresolved complaint about noisy neighbors? Call the police
non-emergency number at 703-691-2131.
King of Kings Lutheran Preschool
Come grow with us!
Now Enrolling
x Mowing & Edging
x Core Aeration
x Seed & Feed
x Spring & Fall Clean Up
x Hedge Trimming
for the 2013-14 school year for the following classes:
2½ year old, 3 year old, and 4 year old morning classes
Mention this ad for registration fee waived ($85 value)
Scott Hatch
703-919-4905
New students only! Expires 7/1/2013
4025 Kings Way  Fairfax, VA 22033
703-378-7419  www.kofkpreschool.org
Every child is a unique gift from God to be loved, nurtured and appreciated.
KIMBRELL LANDSCAPE
& CONSTRUCTION
703-963-0960
• Patios • Walkways
• Retaining Walls
• Drainage
• Landscaping & Plantings
All Work Guaranteed
Licensed & Insured • Great References
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CLASSIFIED ADS
CLASSIFIED AD RULES:
1. All non-business ads (For Sale, Garage Sales, Wanted, etc.) are free to Greenbriar residents.
2. All business type ads (Products & Services, For Rent, Child Care Providers, etc.) cost $5 each for both residents and nonresidents. Fee must be submitted with ad.
3. Ads are limited to 5 lines, longer ads will be edited to fit.
4. Instead of submitting monthly ads and payment, advertisers may pay for classified ads in advance.
5. The deadline for classified ads is the second Friday of each month (first Friday in November).
6. Your name, home address and phone number must be included with the ad for our records.
7. Non-business ads by Greenbriar residents may be e-mailed to: greenbriarflyer@hotmail.com. All other ads must be dropped
off at the Flyer drop box or mailed to: Greenbriar Flyer, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151.
8. All classified ads are free to the volunteers of the Greenbriar Flyer.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Please be advised, the Flyer does not personally endorse anyone’s classified ad.
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CHILD CARE
OPENING – Twenty-one years experienced provider with state
license. CPR, MAT and First Aid trained. Loving home, preschool
curriculum, USDA food program, big yard and lots of activities.
Call Helen for an interview at 703-818-0017.
WANTED
FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN – Could you
use some fellowship and support? Mother of two girls with special
needs would enjoy getting together to talk about the challenges and
rewards of raising kids with special needs. Would also like to start
a play group for our kids. Please call Virginia at 703-606-8393.
HOME FOR AN ADORABLE 3-YEAR OLD BEAGLE –
Affectionate, sweet, loving dog needs good family to spoil him.
House trained. Up-to-date on all vaccinations, etc. We have erratic
schedules, and he is frequently alone – needs a loving family and
company. Call Tricia at 703-817-9529.
POOL MEMBERSHIP
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
FOR RENT – Greenbriar pool membership for 2014 season. First
time renters only. $350 plus $100 processing fee. Please call 703802-2143.
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.
WANTED – Someone to remove the original gas light on my front
lawn. Two different heating contractors turned me down, and the
gas company has a different story every time I call. Someone must
know how to do this! Please call Helen at 703-378-8376
TREE SERVICES – Storm damage, trimming/pruning, removals/
stump grinding. We also plant new trees. International Society
of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. Since 1991. Professional
Property Maintenance Inc. Call 703-273-9626 or www.
ppmlandscapes.com. Call or email for a fast, free estimate.
VOLUNTEER – NOVA Therapeutic Riding Program is looking
for volunteers to help with lesson program and horse care. No
experience needed. Training covers safety around horses and
working with people with disabilities. For more info, visit www.
nvtrp or email infor@nvtrp.org.
WANTED – Greenbriar family with a six-year-old and a two-yearold looking to purchase or rent a pool membership. Please contact
Meital at meitalorr@hotmail.com or 832-519-0818.
FOR SALE
GRACO SNUGRIDE 35 – Infant Car seat with 3 snap-in bases.
Used for one child, very clean and accident free. Seat with base,
$50; extra bases, $15 each. Call 703-340-9970.
FORMAL DRESSES – Navy blue, sequined, short sleeve,
knee length, size 8/9, worn once, great condition, $35; Creamcolored, sequined, short sleeve, knee length, size 8/9, never
worn, great condition, $35. Pictures available. Call 703-8022143.
FORMAL DRESS – Peach-colored, cap sleeves, lace bodice,
ruffled bottom, knee length, size 12 – worn once, good condition,
$20. Pictures available. Call 703-802-2143.
WEDDING DRESS – Jessica McClintock, size 10. Creamcolored, short sleeve, floor length. Sequined bodice, moderately
low back, 4-foot train, attached crinoline, $50. Good condition.
Pictures available. Call 703-802-2143.
BEDSPREAD – Hand-crocheted, double size, floor-length
bedspread. Cream-colored, excellent workmanship, $45. Call
703-802-2143.
LAWN SERVICE – Lawn mowing, fertilizing, weed control,
aerating/seeding, mulching, shrub pruning, spring/fall cleanup.
Reliable service with professional results. Since 1991. Call today
for a fast, free estimate. Professional Property Maintenance Inc.
Call 703-273-9626 or www.ppmlandscapes.com.
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.
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 jowoodward@gmail.com
HOUSECLEANING – Weekly, bi-weekly, every three weeks,
monthly, periodically, move in/out. I am licensed, bonded and
insured. I am a Greenbriar resident with good references. I have
9 years experience and low rates. Please call Maria Barreda at
703-378-4059, 703-856-5391 or 703-856-2512.
BABY GRAND PIANO – 5’5” Baldwin baby grand piano.
Natural wood. Beautiful tone and quality. Inherited a family
piano that is arriving next month. Must sell, asking $5,800. Call
Tricia at 703-817-9529.
SMALL ENGINE/LAWNMOWER REPAIR – GB resident/
expert mechanic for small engine repair needs. Will come to you.
Tune-ups and repairs on lawnmowers, tractors, generators, snow
blowers and all outdoor power equipment. Call 703-395-4954 or
Greenbriarmechanic@gmail.com.
BINDING MACHINE – Punches up to 30 sheets; binds up to
450 using 2” plastic or wire combs. Lockable punch device
doubles as a carrying handle. Nonslip rubberized pads. Used
but fully operational. Free plastic binding combs, different
sizes. Call 703-507-6182 or email izap76@hotmail.com.
PIANO LESSONS – Learn to play the piano at Rebecca’s Piano
Studio in Greenbriar. Ages 6 to adult. Call Miss Becky at 703307-4967 or send an email to beckydixius@aol.com to receive
more information.
BIKE RACK – Thule “Big Mouth” upright bike rack for use on
top of car. Barely used. New $169; asking $85. Pick it up right
in Greenbriar. Email sheriff.lutz@gmail.com
DOG CRATE – Heavy-duty, airline approved Vari Kennel. Fits
dogs up to 90 lbs. 40” D x 27” W x 30” H. In good condition,
$100. Call 703-802-2143.
DOG CRATE – Heavy-duty, airline approved Vari Kennel. Fits
dogs up to 40 lbs. 27” D x 20” W x 20” H. In good condition,
$45. Call 703-802-2143.
DOG/CAT CRATE – Heavy-duty, airline approved Vari Kennel.
Fits dog/cat up to 20 lbs. 21” D x 16” W x 16” H. In good
condition, $25. Call 703-802-2143.
HOUSE CLEANING – A Better Cleaning Services Inc. serving
the community for 20 years. Licensed, bonded and insured.
Weekly, biweekly, monthly, move in/out. Washington Check
Book rated and BBB member. For a free estimate, call 703-8023439.
NOTARY SERVICE – Call GB residents Leona (Lee) or Ed
Conley at 703-266-7032 for appointment.
DOORS, LOCKS & CARPENTRY SERVICES – Installation,
repairs and adjustments. 30+ years experience. Rotten wood,
trim & crown moulding. Weather stripping, handyman services
and more! Quality craftsmanship, reasonable rates. Call Ron at
540-687-5975.
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