June 2015 - Greenbriar Community

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Fairfax County Seeking Volunteers to Assist With Largest Event it Has Ever Hosted. See Page 19.
Volume 46 Number 8 June 2015
Are YOU Guilty of Adding to the Danger in This Greenbriar Intersection?
by Angela D. Glascock
While walking to pick up my daughter from Greenbriar East Elementary School, my 4-year-old son and I were almost hit by a car in the crosswalk at Point Pleasant and Middle
Ridge Drive because a woman couldn’t wait thirty seconds for us to cross the street!
On the way home from school, we stopped at the same intersection to wait for the crossing guard to wave us across. The guard had already begun to raise her stop sign and was
in the street when I saw a woman roll through the stop sign on Point Pleasant and pass close by the crossing guard. She disregarded the crossing guard’s instructions and cut in the
Kiss and Ride line to block the crosswalk completely so the children couldn’t cross. I looked at her through the car window and saw that she was cradling a sleeping baby in her arms,
and, as I watched, she picked up a paper coffee cup and drank from it.
A friend told me how the same man has cut in front of her (and everyone behind her) in the Kiss and Ride line twice within the past couple weeks. The first time, she gave him
a brief “Excuse me!” beep of her horn, nothing obnoxious. You know what the man did then? He got out of his car and yelled at her. The second time, she recognized his car, so she
didn’t beep at him.
One of my neighbors says she has nearly been run down in the Middle Ridge crosswalk more times than she cares to remember.
I want to know what makes people who cut into the Kiss and Ride line and block children’s paths with their 1,000-pound vehicles think that they are more important than the
rest of us. I want to know who the person I often hear honking in the predictable line of afternoon traffic on Middle Ridge coming from Route 50 is — I’m pretty sure it is the same
person every time.
We all have places to be. Many of us are running late. It is not
the end of the world if you are late … but it might be the end of
your world as you know it if you hurt someone while driving like
an inconsiderate oaf.
The blatant disregard for the law and, ultimately, for people’s
— children’s — lives is unbelievable.
When you cut in the Kiss and Ride line, roll through stop
signs, try to beat pedestrians through the crosswalk, and block the
crosswalks, you are behaving as if you are more important than
everyone else — including children — and your needs outweigh
ours. How would you feel if someone treated you or your child
this way? You would feel outraged.
Occasionally, people make mistakes. Drivers will misjudge
their ability to not block the crosswalk before the Kiss and Ride
line comes to a stop. Or they legitimately didn’t see you in the
crosswalk and stop to sheepishly wave you on. But there is a huge
difference between making a mistake and being deliberately and
unremorsefully inconsiderate, unsafe and asinine.
Sure, we can blame some of the aggressive driving on outsiders
who cut through our neighborhood to save a few minutes’ time by
avoiding the traffic and lights on Route 50 and Stringfellow Road.
But over on my side of Point Pleasant, no one is cutting through.
These are my own neighbors driving forty miles an hour past my
house. It infuriates me. And I know I’m not the only resident on a non-cut-through street with this problem.
The intersection at Middle Ridge and Point Pleasant Drive is notorious. The speeding and aggressive driving in Greenbriar is appalling. It is unacceptable. It has to end before
someone’s life ends because of this vehicular anarchy!
Editor’s Note: Be forewarned! Police have been observed at this crosswalk recently giving out tickets!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Ask Penny............................................................6
Chantilly Library Events...................................14
Classified Ads....................................................23
Day Tripper........................................................10
GCA News...........................................................2
CCC Calendar....................................................24
In Our Neighborhood..........................................7
Kids Korner................................................. 12-13
Norma’s Nook.....................................................8
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Volume 46 Number 8 June 2015
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GCA News
by Vince Krevinas
GCA President
Welcome to Greenbriar in full bloom! Alas, if not for the outrageous amount of pollen triggering my
allergies, I’d be a happy camper. What I see beyond that, however, is a community that’s dived into spring
with a vengeance. Overall, properties look fantastic. The vast majority of residents are regularly mowing,
trimming and edging their lawns. Hopefully, my constant carping about respect for each other’s property is
having some tangible impact.
In my most recent columns, I’ve covered all the issues and programs on GCA’s plate. Now, it is time for
the community to respond with its support. First things first:
Cale Community Center. My heartfelt thanks for the patience and understanding of renters who have
carried on despite the challenges dealing with the parking lot restructuring and, unfortunately, infrastructure
issues that proved to be somewhat disruptive. Electrical outages, tied in with Verizon’s work on the Stringfellow
Road widening project, and unresolved issues with our grinder pump have been problematic. The technical
issues with the pump operation are complex, and we are still working on those issues with our vendor. We also
need cooperation and oversight from renters to minimize the “dumping” of hard materials, such as plastics
and metal, into the community center restroom facilities. GCA is confident we are close to a solution on
eliminating these problems.
Shout Out. Pennypacker Lane resident, Bill Amon, recently e-mailed a tightly formatted document titled
“Greenbriar on the Web,” which expertly lays out the Web options available to Greenbriar residents in two
pages. Bill suggested I add it to our Greenbriar welcome kits for new residents. A great idea! Bill is a longtime
resident and a block captain in district 3C. Kudos to him for the work and thought he put into, what is now,
a new and valuable tool to help Greenbriar residents. It is reproduced on page 19 of this issue of the Flyer. I
welcome and encourage new ideas on programs and processes from residents.
Special Thanks. District 4A representative John Hefferan is finishing his final term with the GCA. We
commend him for his long and valued service to the community. We will certainly miss John’s brand of
wisdom, insight and friendship. He was always a strong voice of reason in working our way through a host of,
sometimes contentious, issues within the GCA. He is also a devoted family man now able to spend more time
with the grandchildren he cherishes. Brian Jarvis, a relatively new resident, has stepped up to take over John’s
responsibilities, and I ask that you provide Brian the same level of support you provided John. 2015 Membership Drive — Block Captain Appreciation Party. The 2015 GCA membership drive will
kick off with our third annual block captain appreciation party at the Cale Community Center on Sunday,
June 14, at 2 p.m. We will be serving food and refreshments and will distribute materials to the district reps
and block captains who are able to attend the party. It’s a great opportunity to get reacquainted and to prepare
for the membership drive. District reps will distribute the materials to their block captains who are unable to
attend. We plan to complete this year’s membership drive by August 31. Please support your block captain
and GCA! Street Sweeping. As of the date of the submission of my column, I have not yet heard back from VDOT
on a timeframe for the sweeping of the sand and salt from our streets. VDOT doesn’t operate on a rigid
schedule and insists that they will notify me ahead of time when the process will commence.
Middle Ridge Traffic-calming Vote. I hope that those of you who were able to attended the community
meeting at Greenbriar East Elementary School on May 27. Residents had the opportunity to ask questions
and express any concerns on the deployment of traffic-calming devices (speed tables) on Middle Ridge Drive.
The traffic-calming task force will soon distribute a ballot, with return postage included, to the 692 Greenbriar
homes VDOT deems the most directly affected by the devices. A valid vote will be determined by a return of
at least fifty percent of the ballots, and sixty percent of those responding must vote to support the deployment
to effect the change. I ask again that everyone who receives a ballot return it with, hopefully, support for
this very important initiative. As you will see by the article on page one, speeding and aggressive driving on
Greenbriar streets, and particularly on Middle Ridge Drive, is epidemic and cannot continue.
Not much more to add until my next column. As always, keep in touch with your feedback … both good
and bad.
Enjoy your spring!
“Think like a man of action.
Act like a man of thought.”
Vince Krevinas
703-818-1225 (Home) 703-268-8081 (Cell)
vincek4@juno.com
June 2015
Greenbriar Civic Association
Board Meeting Minutes
April 7, 2015
President Vince Krevinas called the meeting to order at
7:34 p.m.
The board approved the minutes of the March 3, 2015,
meeting as written and distributed.
Treasurer Doug Sommer presented the March 31, 2015,
financial report, and the board accepted the financials as
presented. We have $130,382.95 in our accounts. Doug reported
that he had received a letter from the IRS advising him that
the GCA should be using its old EIN number. Doug contacted
the IRS, which informed him that the IRS staff member who
had advised us that we needed a new EIN number because our
501(c)(4) nonprofit status had lapsed was in error. Doug will
ask the bank to re-issue our CDs with the old number and order
new checks at a cost of approximately $200. Doug confirmed
that in addition to resigning as treasurer, he is also resigning as
district 3A representative.
Vince requested that each district representative submit
one idea to him with regard to adding value to our community.
He announced that the board elections will be held at the annual
meeting on Tuesday, June 2, and the 2015-2016 membership
drive will begin on June 15.
Vince reported that Pat Herrity’s office has accepted the
signatures of the homeowners who will be affected by the
placement of the speed tables on Middle Ridge Drive. Task force
leader Steven Smith is now scheduling the required community
meeting to discuss the issue with residents. The meeting will
be held at Greenbriar East Elementary School. Steve will post
notice of the meeting in the May issue of the Greenbriar Flyer.
Vince said that he is receiving more and more complaints from
residents concerning the speeding and dangerous driving on
Middle Ridge Drive.
Vince also reported that:
• He had contacted VDOT to inquire when we can
expect the department to sweep the streets to clean up
the accumulated gravel and salt residue from this past
winter. Vince will let us know when he gets a response.
• Resident Bill DiLoreta has submitted a proposal to the
GCA to replace the flags at the entrances to Greenbriar
each year at his own expense.
• A resident had inquired about where to dispose of
American flags. Brandon Gotwalt recommended that
the resident contact The American Legion, the VFW
or a local Boy Scouts troop.
• Resident Paz Leonardo has volunteered to assist with
the treasurer’s duties.
• VDOT’s targeted completion date for the paving on
Stringfellow Road and the parking lots is mid-May.
The GCA will then need to re-do the community
entrance display at Poplar Tree Road.
• He had received an e-mail from a resident reporting
that thieves had dug out the termite traps around their
house at a loss of hundreds of dollars.
Vince introduced Shawna Burciaga, who had contacted the
Fairfax County Park Authority to inquire about the possibility
of repairing or replacing the asphalt walkway that runs through
Greenbriar Commons Park. The Park Authority estimated
that it would cost $12,000 but stated that there was simply no
money in the budget to cover the cost of repairs. Shawna then
put together a proposal asking the GCA to cover a portion of
the cost; the remaining funds could come from neighborhood
fundraising activities and a grant from the county. In further
discussions with the county, the estimated cost increased to
$15,600 for complete replacement and adding a curb cut to
allow for handicap access. Shawna volunteered to write the
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grant request and to set up an account with the county to accept
donations toward the cost. Vince stated that he considered it
a priority to spend GCA funds on tangible improvements in
the neighborhood. Secretary Barbara Levermann moved that
GCA cover up to $8,000 of the cost to replace the walkway.
The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Shawna
will write and submit the grant request to cover half the cost of
the walkway. She will also contact the county to obtain more
information about how long it would take to complete the
project, when it could be scheduled and what sort of diversions
would be put in place during construction. Shawna noted that
it could take up to 60 days to receive a response on the grant
request. The board thanked Shawna for taking the initiative on
this project and for all of her efforts to improve the park.
District 2C representative Dennis Bell will forward
information about children’s entertainers to district 2A
representative and events coordinator Sandy Williams for
a potential kids’ concert in Greenbriar Commons Park this
summer.
Sandy reported that the GCA-sponsored Easter Egg Hunt
was a great success and thanked the Ed Lang Team at ReMax
Premier for providing the Easter Bunny. She announced that
the Nitehawks Swing band will perform in the park on May 30
and the Harmony Heritage Singers will perform on August 1.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Thank-a-Neighbor —
Greenbriar Gratitudes
Is there someone you would like to thank for a kind
or noteworthy act? Submit your gratitude with the
name of the person(s), Greenbriar street name and a
description of the act along with your name, address
and phone number.
GCA Calendar of Events
Contact: Sandy Williams 703-378-6984
Event & Location
Contact
Tuesday, June 2
7:30 p.m.
GCA Annual Meeting & Elections
Cale Community Center
Pres. Vince Krevinas
703-818-1225
Sunday, June 14
2 p.m.
Block Captain Appreciation Party
Pres. Vince Krevinas
703-8180125
Date & Time
Saturday, August 1
7 p.m.
Rain Date: August 2
7 p.m.
Concert in the Park
Sandy Williams
HARMONY HERITAGE SINGERS
703-378-6984
Barbershop Harmony
Greenbriar Commons Park
(next to the pool)
GREENBRIAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Chantilly, VA 20153-0239
2014–2015 GCA BOARD
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Vince Krevinas
Joe Dettor
Doug Sommer
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B. Jim Rybicki
C. John Ware
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B. Tina Campbell
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A. Doug Sommer
B. Joe Marr
C. Mike Frizell
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Greenbriar Community Spring Cleanup
by Sandy Williams
Enthusiastic volunteers gathered at Greenbriar Commons Park on Saturday, April 11, to participate in the Greenbriar Community
Cleanup sponsored by the Greenbriar Civic Association. It was a delightful morning to be out as residents took on the challenge of
a much-needed task after the long, hard winter.
The GCA thanks the following volunteers for their cleanup efforts: pack master Mike Stone and den leader Renee Geary with
Cub Scouts Pack 1133 from Greenbriar West Elementary School; Ken and Kristine Barone; Eva Caldrone; Brennan Conaway and
our under-5 expert trash pickers, Isaac and Pike Conaway; Lisa Demik; GCA vice president Joe Dettor; Lane Ebert; Diane Edwards;
Garrison Fletcher; Finn Geary; Greg and Philip Hessel; Justin Hopler; Hyo, Jay and Sean Kim; Namho Kim; Walt Kozikowski;
GCA president Vince Krevinas; Josh Lee; William Nalls; Anh, Benjamin and Lilly Nguyen; Marty Rapach; Eric Stone; and Dawn,
Madeline and Mark Whalley. We greatly appreciate your community service!
Thanks also to Renee Geary for serving donuts to the Scouts upon their arrival. The GCA provided water for the volunteers.
Thanks to my husband, Don, for his help with trash disposal, and many thanks and much appreciation to Joe Dettor for hauling
all those trash bags and other large items to the Cale Community Center dumpster.
We also thank all those residents who weren’t able to volunteer that day but who regularly pick up litter in front of their homes
and other littered areas in our community throughout the year.
Author Priscilla Cummings Visits Rocky Run Middle School
by Ryan Bowen, Nyla Carter-Ogden, Kaitlyn Cheng and Megan Pumphrey
Award-winning author Priscilla Cummings visited Rocky Run Middle School in Chantilly, Virginia, on April 14, 2015, to
discuss with students her writing process and her experiences as a published writer of middle grade and children’s books. She
spoke to seventh and eighth grade classes throughout the day and participated in a group discussion with students and their parents
that evening. Cummings shared stories about her method of research for the various books she has written, including novels Red
Kayak and Blindsided, and picture books, such as Chadwick the Crab, which was her first book. Red Kayak was one of this month’s
selections for Rocky Run’s Parent Teen Book Club, which meets three times a year.
Pictured with Ms. Cummings are the four student writers (left to right): Nyla Carter-Ogden, Megan Pumphrey,
Priscilla Cummings, Ryan Brown and Kaitlyn Cheng.
Photos courtesy of Charlie R. Fontz.
June 2015
During her day at Rocky Run, Cummings sat down with
four student writers to talk about her background and life as
a writer. She shared that she has always loved reading and
writing even as a young child. She began writing at age five
when she wrote about the cats on her family’s dairy farm. Her
first inspiration came in second grade when she read the book
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, which ignited her desire to
become a published author.
In college, Cummings took many journalism classes and
then worked as a news reporter for 13 years. She said her
experiences as a journalist taught her the importance of sticking
to the facts and keeping smooth and detailed notes. Cummings
always does extensive research as part of her writing process,
using the skills she developed writing for newspapers and
magazines to provide factual details to enhance her fictional
stories. For example, while writing Red Kayak, she interviewed
a waterman to obtain the most accurate information for
developing the character of Brady’s father. She also worked with
a paramedic crew to experience what it would be like on the job
and behind the scenes in an ambulance, and she incorporated
those details and feelings into Red Kayak. Cummings told
students it takes an average of three years from the idea stage of
the writing process to when the book is on shelves for readers
to purchase.
To spark an idea for a book, Cummings admits her best
method is to “do a lot of daydreaming.” She adds, “All authors
do at some point.” During the process of writing a story,
Cummings puts herself in her characters’ shoes to obtain a
clear and vivid image of a situation. The inspiration for the
storyline of Red Kayak was a news story about a tragedy on the
Chesapeake Bay. She then took aspects of people she knew and
wove them into the characters she created. For example, her son
William gave her inspiration for certain aspects of the character
Ben, including his love for LEGOs. “My son influenced some
of the characters and their emotions,” she says, “but I never
base a character directly on a person, as you never know quite
what they would think of it.”
Cummings also offered helpful advice for aspiring writers,
encouraging these students to never stop writing. “Whether it
is writing short stories or just keeping your everyday journal,
you never know where or when your imagination will start
flowing!” When asked about the common difficulty of writer’s
block, she advised writers of all ages to maneuver around it by
continuing to just write about anything. Cummings added that
being involved with writing activities at school, such as taking
writing classes, joining a young authors’ club and working on
the school newspaper or yearbook, “will help nurture your
passion for writing.”
Another way Cummings gets her creative juices flowing is
to read all kinds of books. Cummings believes reading books
unlocks our creativity. She stated that reading “would definitely
help push through writer’s block.” In addition, she explained
that by reading, students will be able to listen well and be
more aware of their surroundings. “You learn to be a keen
observer,” the author said, “and a writer can definitely learn
from that experience.” She urged the young writers to go out
and experience a lot of different things because then they are
able to create characters with whom they and their readers can
identify and relate.
Cummings’ new book, Cheating for the Chicken Man, will
be released this summer. Her latest novel follows The Journey
Back as the third book in the Red Kayak series and describes
J.T.’s return from the juvenile detention camp told from his sister
Kate’s point of
view. In the book,
J.T. comes back
from the camp,
and Kate must
take on the great
responsibility of
protecting
her
brother
from
his elementary
school bullies, as
well as helping
him adjust to
life
back
at
home with his
family. The new
book will appear
on
bookstore
shelves this July.
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A generous donor gave Western Fairfax Christian Ministries
(WFCM) seven large Robert Taylor WWII aviation lithograph
art prints, published between 1987 and 1991. Mounted in
quality mattes and frames, each one is signed by the artist and
fighter pilots, and they come with a certificate of authenticity.
The accurately detailed aircraft from that era are depicted in
historical battle settings.
If you are interested in making a purchase for your home or
office, contact Jennie Bush at jbush@wfcmva.org. The sale of
these collectible prints will support WFCM’s continued efforts
to reduce hunger and homelessness in our community.
Another donor gave WFCM three lovely quilted baby
blankets that are available for sale to any interested supporter.
Contact Jennie about these homemade treasures as well. Perfect
as shower gifts!
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Canned fruit (all types)
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Toothpaste
Shampoo
Solid deodorant
Please contact Terri Kelly at tkelly@wfcmva.org if your group
is willing to coordinate a food drive.
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Call 1-800-367-7623.
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June 2015
Fairfax County Celebrates New
Workforce Housing
What Do You Think, Greenbriar?
“Ask
Penny!”
by Penny M. Lane
Penny M. Lane
Last Month’s Issue:
Did you receive too much unnecessary paper with
your tax forms this year?
Dear Taxed,
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Dear Penny,
On non-trash pickup days, where should a homeowner store his or her trashcan? In front of the house, in the driveway or out
of sight?
Signed,
Don’t Want to Live in a Trashcan City
So, Greenbriar. Where do you store your trashcans? Are you annoyed by neighbors who don’t store their trashcans out of sight?
E-mail your anonymous response to gbthinks@hotmail.com.
Have a question? Have an answer? E-mail Penny at gbthinks@hotmail.com.
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On May 5, 2015, a groundbreaking ceremony was held in
celebration for the Residences at the Government Center. Hosted
by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in partnership with
the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
(FCRHA), Jefferson Apartment Group, and Stratford Capital
Group, the event marked the beginning of construction for new
workforce housing in Fairfax County.
Situated on more than eight wooded acres facing
Monument Drive, the Residences at the Government Center
will offer 270 rental units of affordable housing for the Fairfax
County workforce. The first units are scheduled to be available
by October 2016, with the project complete by early 2017.
The rental units will be affordable to households earning
between 50 and 60 percent of the area median income (AMI)
for the Washington, DC, Metropolitan Area. Monthly rents are
estimated to range from the mid-$900s for an efficiency to the
low-$1,700s for a three-bedroom unit. This project is expected
to attract many applicants, including employees working in
nearby county facilities, teachers, firefighters, employees of
local businesses and other qualified households.
“Northern Virginia produces a large percent of the
economic output for the Commonwealth,” said Kurt Creager,
Director of Fairfax County Department of Housing and
Community Development. “This means our biggest natural
resource and economic advantage is the entrepreneurial talent
of our people, and this requires a full spectrum of affordable
housing opportunities. The Residences at the Government
Center represents a major step forward in the right direction.”
The Board of Supervisors approved the project on March 8,
2011. Final financing was put in place in March of this year. The
Residences is a unique public-private partnership among the
county, Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
Jefferson Apartment Group, and Stratford Capital Group.
The county provided the land though a long-term, nominalfee ground lease. Jefferson Apartment Group will construct,
operate and maintain the project at no cost to the county.
“This is a significant achievement forged over many years,”
stated Greg Lamb, Executive Vice President and Managing
Partner for Jefferson Apartment Group. “We look forward to
the next important milestone in the fall of 2016 when we open
the project to the families who will call the Residences at the
Government Center home.”
“This development project typifies the value, importance
and necessity of public-private partnerships in the creation of
affordable and workforce housing,” noted Stephen Wilson,
President and Principal for Stratford Capital Group. “This
outcome is the culmination of a considerable amount of effort,
persistence and ingenuity from many people that will ultimately
result in a development that I think will be considered “best
in class” in the industry and will serve as a model for future
developments.”
The four-story apartment community will feature garage
parking, a fitness center, an outdoor pool, a conference room,
outdoor courtyards, a play area and a community room. Green
features will include low volatile organic compound (VOC)
paints that have fewer toxins, Energy Star appliances and highefficiency water heaters.
The venture has received joint recognition by the
Washington Smart Growth Alliance and the ULI Terwilliger
Center for Workforce Housing for its innovative approach to
providing workforce housing. The project was commended
for its unique public-private partnership that makes possible
the creation of a private development consisting entirely
of affordable workforce housing units. The location of the
apartments within walking distance to jobs and everyday
shopping opportunities satisfies one of the most critically
important tenets of smart growth.
For more information on the Residences at the Government
Center, visit www.jeffersonapartmentgroup.com.
EMAIL Line.Kerr@LNF.com
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In Our Neighborhood ...
Greenbriar’s Local Honey Harvest: Coming Soon to a Hive Near You!
by Angela D. Glascock
Did you know that honeybees, along with other pollinators, help pollinate eighty percent of the earth’s plants? Did you know that only a small percentage of people are allergic to bee stings? Did
you know that honeybees are super clean and they will not poop in the hive? Did you know — and this is the best tidbit yet — that at the time of this printing, we have not one but two beekeepers in
our neighborhood?
Greenbriar residents Catherine Frost and Leslie Hicks found bees so fascinating that they took up beekeeping a year ago last spring. I recently toured their backyard apiaries as they shared their
honeybee knowledge and experiences with me. When I saw bees flying in and out of their hives and heard the soft, continuous buzz of their wings, I immediately understood Leslie and Catherine’s
fascination with honeybees.
You can get pretty close to a hive without protective clothing if you are mindful of what you’re doing. Bees enter and exit at the front of the hive, so don’t stand there. They have a visible flight
path, so stay out of that. When a bee buzzes around you, don’t flap your hands around and holler; remain calm. Bees must be provoked to sting, and when honeybees sting, their stinger is pulled out
of their bodies and they die. So it’s not fun for you — or the bee — if she stings you!
The saying “busy as a bee” is right on; those little lovelies never stopped moving. When the bees returned to the hive after collecting pollen and nectar, yellow clumps of pollen covered the fine
hairs on their legs. You can’t see the nectar they collect; a worker bee holds it in her “honey stomach” until she can deliver it to the hive bee. Eventually, the nectar is made into honey, which is what
bees live on in the winter. Honeybees make a lot of extra honey, and that is how we benefit from their bee labor. The pollen is also used for bee food.
Tinalea Hamilton, a Greenbriar neighbor who recently moved out of state, introduced Leslie, who lives in the P section of Greenbriar, to backyard beekeeping. Tinalea’s yard backed up to Leslie’s,
so Leslie was able to witness Tinalea’s honeybees in action. Leslie found the bees mesmerizing. She soon convinced her husband, Rob, who was not as interested in beekeeping, to take a Beginning
Beekeeper course through the Loudoun Beekeepers Association. They attended the course together, and Rob was excited to begin backyard beekeeping with Leslie. Leslie and Rob now have two hives
in their backyard and a pair of his and hers beekeeping suits hanging by the front door. As soon as their honey is available for purchase, Leslie will let friends and neighbors know. I tasted a bit of their
honey and, oh my, it is worth the wait!
Catherine lives in the M section of Greenbriar. She has been interested in bees and beekeeping since she was a child growing up on a dairy farm in Oregon. Recently, she was able to begin keeping
bees and currently has three hives in her yard. She has one jar of honey left from last year’s harvest (which I was lucky enough to sample — divine!) and a roughly six-inch diameter disk of beeswax
that she will use to make balm for hands and lips. Catherine is thinking of naming her backyard apiary “Chloe Bear’s Bees,” after her young daughter. Keep an eye out — there will be honey available
from Chloe Bear’s Bees soon enough!
There are several species of honeybees; within those species, there are races and hybrids of honeybees. Italian bees are known for high honey production, making them a favorite of apiarists.
Catherine and Leslie keep Italian honeybees, which they refer to as “the girls,” because the majority of honeybees are female. Each hive has one queen bee and thousands of worker bees and drones.
Only the male bees are drones. Drones don’t have stingers, and they don’t gather nectar. They have one job … and that is to mate with the queen bee.
Like honeybees, there are many types of beehives available: the Langstroth is the one most commonly used in the U.S. Leslie and Catherine currently have Langstroth hives they have placed on
cinderblocks to help with hive circulation and to keep the critters out. Leslie chose to use a hive stand (a slanted piece at the bottom) and three boxes with an English garden top, whereas Catherine has
one box with a flat top and a bottle of simple syrup attached to the front. The simple syrup is so the bees don’t have to travel as far for nectar and can focus more energy on establishing their new hives.
As the bees build the hive, beekeepers can add to the stack with frame-filled boxes; this is called “supering.” Frames, on which the bees will build the hive, are made to fit in the hive boxes, their
sizes corresponding with the depth of the box. Beekeepers often use frames with a thin sheet of wax foundation that resemble a real comb. Bees draw out the foundation to create cells where their brood
will develop and where they will store their delicious honey. After the girls cap off the honey, it can be collected.
Bees need water, so Catherine and Leslie have watering stations nearby. Watering stations can be as simple as a shallow dish with water and pebbles. Pebbles give bees something to land on,
preventing them from falling in and drowning. Both Leslie and Catherine use a pet waterer, which has an inverted bottle that allows water to flow into the dish when the level decreases.
Backyard beekeeping can help improve declining honeybee health and population. Bees will travel within a three-mile radius in search of nectar — Catherine and Leslie’s girls will likely visit
your yard this summer! As a neighborhood, Greenbriar can help honeybees and our resident beekeepers by planting bee-friendly plants and employing non-toxic pest control. Plant some of these pestrepelling herbs and flowers in your garden or in pots around your home: basil, lavender, lemongrass, thyme, mint, rosemary, chrysanthemums, marigolds, nasturtiums and petunias. Choose a variety
of plants that bloom from early spring to late fall and that grow to varying heights. The next time you find yourself glaring at the dandelions and clover in your yard, remember this: Dandelions and
clover are a favorite of honeybees!
Plenty of resources are available to educate and guide anyone interested in beekeeping, including the Loudoun Beekeepers Association, Virginia State Beekeepers Association and the Xerces
Society. A beehive grant program is available in limited amounts through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to help with the cost.
Above: Catherine’s three beehives.
Left: Leslie’s beehives (two views).
Far Left: Leslie’s bee watering station.
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My Mom and Flower Gardens …
by Norma Pace
Ahhh, spring! It has arrived in Greenbriar. Mr.
Snowman is now dripping his soft melted snow on my
gardens; the azure blue skies are dotted with wispy,
cotton candy-like, white clouds; and Mr. Sunshine is
exhibiting his bright, orangey, toothless smile and
warming the grass that feels like carpet as I walk on
it. I love this season!
I had the privilege of growing up with a mom who
was raised on a farm and knew how to grow anything
she planted. She watered her lawn and gardens and
fed her plants and grass with fertilizer regularly;
our lawn always looked manicured as if trimmed with
sharp scissors. Mom’s colorful gardens were a gift she
provided her neighbors, but it was mostly for herself.
She toiled daily in the soil because this was something
she loved to do. I inherited her love of plants and
flowers.
I grew up in Charleston, South Carolina, a city
known for its beautiful homes and awesome gardens
that early English settlers planted back in the 1670s
and later. Tourists come from far and wide to walk
through the gardens that are filled with very old
and tall azaleas, camellias, and many other varieties
of flowering plants and trees. Mom fit in well with
Charleston. Most of the residents have striking
gardens that surround their homes with splashes of
color as the buds on plants burst forth with flowers.
Nothing pleases me more than walking in my
gardens, snipping azaleas, peonies, camellias,
hydrangeas, and huge, white, softball-sized flowers on
my macro viburnum tree and bringing these colors and
fragrances into my home. I have an attachment I put
on my hose and fill with Miracle Grow and water to feed
my plant life one or two times a week. This particular
fertilizer can be used on most foliage, and spraying
the leaves and flowers is okay. Mom always said to me,
“Feed and water your plants, and they will grow.” She
was so right. There are special fertilizers for roses
and other flowering vegetation. Read the fine print on
the package to be sure you are using something that
will help, not harm, your plants.
If you love beautiful plants and trees, you know
they involve a lot of your time and hard work. As
I’ve grown older, I have someone who helps me with
my gardens, and he’s a gem. Yesterday, Wesley, my
walking buddy who is three years old, helped me fill my
birdbaths with water from the hose and put food in my
birdfeeder. He’s so cute to watch handling that hose!
For old and new residents of Greenbriar, there are
many varieties of annuals (they die after summer) and
perennials (they return year after year) sold in local
stores. Yesterday, Lowes was mobbed with trucks
unloading herbs, flower and other plants, and customers
were loading up these small plants in their big shopping
carts. For me, I prefer to shop for azaleas at a local
garden store on Route 29, Betty’s Azalea Ranch. I
know that if I want a particular azalea — ‘Sun Rays’
are my favorite, and I have many of them growing in
my yard — I can drive over to Betty’s and purchase
more. Betty’s has been around since before we moved
here in 1972, and her azaleas are well suited for this
area. I like to add birdbaths, statues of bunnies and
dogs, sundials, and trellises to add variety inside my
surrounding grounds. A fellow teacher I taught with
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at Hutchison Elementary had little signs she placed in
five different gardens in her yard. Each sign had the
name of one of her grandchildren, and each grandchild
got to pick out plants to place in their own particular
section. The grands also bought plants to place in
their gardens for Mother’s Day. Thought this was an
awesome idea.
My granddaughter, Megan, is now looking for plants
to make a garden in her yard. I am so happy she is
interested in carrying on a love of plants that has been
passed on to my girls and now my granddaughters. I’m
going to divide some of my plants and give some to her.
I could not remember how to divide my hydrangeas,
but my neighbor, Taylor, said, “Just Google it!” She
was right; I found out how to do this.
Here are some tips if you want to divide some of
your already established plants:
• Hydrangea — take a shovel and go down through
the middle of the plant. Dig out the roots and soil
that surround the plant. Plant this in soil.
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Azaleas — look on the ground for branches that
have sprouted roots in the soil. Cut this section
off from the main plant with a shovel, dig a hole
and plant this with roots and soil attached.
• Peonies — after the plant flowers, use a shovel and
go down through the middle of the peony. Dig up
part of the plant and roots and place in holes you
dig elsewhere.
If you have new neighbors who have moved into
Greenbriar, ask them if they would like some of your
plants that need dividing and share with them.
If you have any questions about gardening, just do
what my neighbor, Taylor, suggested to one and all,
“Just Google it!”
I wish we had color in our “Greenbriar Flyer” … oh,
we do have a Web site at www.egreenbriar.org where
you can view the newspaper in color and can see the
colors of my flowers! How about that, neighbors!
Here are some of the flowers that were blooming
in my garden on May 5 when I wrote this column.
Peony
Macro viburnum tree
Above: Lavender
azaleas on side of
my house.
Left: Pink azalea.
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The Local Tourist & Day Tripper
by Rosanna Hoverman with photos by Bruce Hoverman
When you announce you are going to retire, people invariably ask if one of the things you plan on doing will be to travel. While some immediately think of longrange trips and exotic destinations, they tend to forget that there are many destinations close to home. So, based on the premise that we live here and don’t have to
spend lots of time — or money — on travel, hotel accommodations, etc., we have decided to become “local tourists.”
Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens
Hillwood, overlooking Rock Creek Park in northwest Washington, is the former home
of Marjorie Merriweather Post. For those not familiar with her, “MMP” was the only child of
C. W. Post, founder of the Postum Cereal Company that became one of the largest business
empires of the early 20th century and later became General Foods. After her father’s death
in 1914, she became one of the richest women in America.
Between her wealth and connections — she was married to E. F. Hutton, a businessman
and stockbroker, and Joseph E. Davies, a lawyer and ambassador … just two of her four
husbands — MMP was exposed to prominent social figures and art collectors.
Working with the famed art dealer Joseph Duveen and others, she began collecting
French decorative arts in 1919. Mr. Duveen, according to what I read, noticed, “Europe
has a great deal of art, and America has a great deal of money.” Mr. Duveen may well be
responsible for bringing much of that art to this country, as his clientele were the millionaire
collectors of America such as Mrs. Post.
Originally built in the 1920s as Arbremont, a Georgian Colonial for socialite Helen
Blodgett Erwin and her husband, MMP acquired the 25-acre estate in 1955. She then,
essentially, gutted and rebuilt the interior. Renovations, including moving the library doors
to better frame a view of the Washington Monument, were completed in 1956. The first of
many glittering social functions was held in July of 1957.
Hillwood was meant to showcase MMP’s collections of French, Asian and, most notably,
Russian art and religious objects. The two-story entry hall has a grand staircase, rock crystal
chandelier, and portraits of the Russian tsars and tsarinas. There are also porcelain vases that
are somewhat “grand” but not overwhelming. I overheard one guest say it was like a mini
Hermitage. As you go about the house, you can see why Hillwood gained a reputation as one
of Washington’s “most extraordinary estates.”
I will note here that you can do a self-guided tour. But as part of a group, we were on a
docent-led tour, and I highly recommend seeing the museum this way. Our docent was very
knowledgeable and really engaged the group in discussions and answering questions about
various things throughout the home. And I noticed our group of 10 slowly grew to include a
number of people who had been using the self-guided method.
While there are many rooms and items of note, I will just touch on a few and hope I pique your interest enough for you to visit Hillwood yourself.
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A few years ago, the theme for the estate was “Hillwood … where fabulous lives.” I think that’s a fair
statement once you see some of the furniture, paintings and decorative objects in the house.
MMP added the Pavilion Room to the house to accommodate after-dinner entertaining. Draperies hide
a sound system and movie screen, and two state-of-the-art projectors from that era are in a projection booth
behind a balcony. Guests and staff were able to enjoy first-run movies. The sofas have pop-up trays for drinks
and snacks.
This room really became multi-purpose when the furniture was removed. MMP would host dances on the
intricately patterned antique English wood floor. But don’t worry about the gorgeous floor — MMP provided
rubber tips for the women’s high-heeled shoes!
Of note in this room are two very large-scale paintings. One in particular, “A Boyar Wedding Feast,” is
well known to Russians because they have a copy of it in their country. Hillwood possesses the original.
This brings up the subject of how all the Russian art and decorative objects came to be in MMP’s
possession. Her third husband, Joseph E. Davies, was ambassador to Russia in 1937-38. While there, MMP
discovered what would become her lifelong passion: Russian Imperial art. Stories abound about her searching
through storerooms of Russian Orthodox liturgical pieces, priests’ vestments and robes, chalices and icons.
The Soviet government during the 1930s was selling imperial pieces to raise cold, hard cash to finance its
industrialization programs, and MMP had plenty of cash.
The Icon Room contains about four hundred objects, including Faberge eggs and other creations by the
jeweler for the imperial rulers. A room on the second floor, known as the Russian Sacred Arts Gallery, houses
some of her extensive collection of objects associated with Russian Orthodox religion.
The dining room, while French in décor, serves as a staging area for place settings of porcelain, glass
and flatware from French and Russian
services. The dining table is not original to
the house. MMP designed it for Mar-a-Lago, her Palm Beach, Florida, home. In her will, she requested that the table be brought
to Hillwood. When the table’s six leaves are in place, it can seat more than thirty people. MMP designed the mosaic top using 11
different stones. One leaf is on display, so you can see this beautiful mosaic work — it seems a shame to cover it with a tablecloth.
Adjacent to the dining room is the breakfast room, designed to recall MMP’s New York apartment breakfast room built in
the 1920s. Of particular note in this room is the gilt bronze and green glass chandelier from the Catherine Palace, outside of St.
Petersburg, Russia. With the room’s large windows overlooking the gardens and lawn, it is almost like dining al fresco.
Next on the tour are the pantry and the kitchen. They are typical 1950s modern American design — right down to the avocado
green cabinets. The kitchen features top-of-the-line (for its day) appliances. There is no dishwasher — something your docent might
point out. Think about it: If you put all the glorious gilt porcelain and glass in a dishwasher, you would remove the gold. Hand wash
only!
One last room, or suite of rooms, deserves mentioning: MMP’s
bedroom suite. Decorated in the French style, it features a large pastel
portrait of two of her daughters, Adelaide and Eleanor. A portrait of
Marjorie herself, painted in 1952 by Douglas Chandor, hangs over the
fireplace. Chandor is a noted painter of celebrated figures, including
Queen Elizabeth. This is one of several portraits of MMP in the house.
MMP used the desk in this room to work on the many charities and
organizations with which she was involved. They say she began her
days with breakfast in bed, which included Postum (the cereal-based
drink that started the family fortune) as well as Post cereals. The suite
includes her bath and dressing room with a wall safe for her jewels
and accessories. Her closets still contain an array of clothing, hats and
jewelry, which alternate on display. And, yes, you will see her actual
necklaces, rings, etc. While she donated her jewel collection to the
Smithsonian, some pieces rotate for display at Hillwood.
MMP wanted to delight her visitors to Hillwood with beauty, both
inside and outside the mansion. The gardens fulfill that desire to the
fullest. We were there in late April, and the gardens were in full bloom
with azaleas, lilac, rhododendron, dogwoods, crab apple, tulips and
pansies, just to name a few.
Following the designs laid out by the original landscape architect,
Willard Gebhart, MMP created garden “rooms” of distinct styles.
These include the Lunar Lawn, Rose Garden, Friendship Walk and, my
favorite, the Japanese-style garden.
Other structures on the estate include a dacha (a Russian country
house). It is a somewhat whimsical, American adaption of a small peasant
house. It is used for museum programs and changing exhibitions. On
display when we visited was “Splendor & Surprise: Elegant Containers
~ Antique to Modern,” which runs through June 7.
The Adirondack Building is a nod to Post’s summer retreat in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York. The building is
used for museum programs and exhibitions. However, it was closed for renovations the day we visited, so I can’t give you much of
a description, other than to say it was rustic.
The cutting garden and, particularly, the greenhouse complete the notion of “... where fabulous lives.” The greenhouse is
absolutely packed with exotic orchids and flowers grown for
winter arrangements. The staff does a fabulous job of providing
arrangements for the mansion and visitors center.
Just a note on travel to the estate and services provided at
Hillwood: We took advantage of a Fairfax County Parktakes
trip in conjunction with Green Spring Gardens. We enjoyed the
comfort and convenience of avoiding the traffic by taking the
bus! If you go on your own, check the Hillwood Web site at www.
hillwoodmuseum.org for directions and Metro access.
While a café with indoor seating is on site, it is undergoing
renovations and has somewhat limited service. Hillwood
encourages visitors to picnic on the estate at several designated
areas throughout the grounds. We had lunch at some tables behind
the dacha, and it was exceptionally pleasant with the dogwood
and azaleas in bloom.
The Post Foundation maintains Hillwood as the Hillwood Museum and Gardens. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday
through Sunday, with a suggested entrance donation of $15 per adult.
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Father’s Day Mad Libs
Wacky June Holidays
June 1: Flip a Coin Day
Don’t you wish every decision was as easy as flipping a
Julius Caesar, who would take a coin and flip it to mak
was always “heads,” which, of course, carried his image
decision whether to document this holiday was decided
June 7: National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Who needs an excuse to eat chocolate ice cream? Not
favorite flavor of ice cream! Just make sure to eat it q
June 9: Donald Duck Day
Happy birthday, Donald Duck. The first Donald Duck ca
know that Donald Duck has a middle name? The “F” in D
June 15: Smile Power Day
Did you know that a smile is so powerful it can:
Add years to your life;
• Make you a happier person;
• Make someone else a happier person;
• Improve relationships;
• Send a great customer service message?
The fact is it is easier to smile than frown because sm
to do but smile, smile, smile!
June 17: Eat Your Vegetables Day
This day is the perfect opportunity to eat more veggies
some zucchini. Contrary to popular (kid) belief, not all
veggies with every meal. Even try veggies as a snack! Y
June 19: World Sauntering Day
Sauntering is not a walk, jog, trot or run. Saunterin
Sauntering is walking along slowly, happily and aimlessl
saunter everywhere you go. Slow and steady wins the r
Surf’s Up! Ha
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Kids’ Korner
a coin? Well, on June 1, it can be! This tradition dates back to
ke decisions when the choice was unclear. The correct answer
e on the coin. It is unclear who created this day, but I bet the
d by the flip of a coin!
y
me! But on June 7, no one needs an excuse to enjoy America’s
quickly … before it melts in the summer heat.
artoon — “The Wise Hen” — debuted on June 9, 1934. Did you
Donald F. Duck stands for “Fauntleroy.” Who knew?
miling uses fewer muscles. So on this day, there is nothing left
s. Don’t like broccoli? Try green beans. Dislike cauliflower? Try
veggies taste gross! So on this day, you are encouraged to eat
You just might be surprised that you actually like them!
ng is a form of “strolling.” It is a casual form of movement.
ly. On June 19, take the hustle and bustle out of your day and
race, you know!
Flag Day is June 14!
Flag Day Word Scramble
flga ___ ___ ___ ___
dre ___ ___ ___
eihtw ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
ebul ___ ___ ___ ___
rstas ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
ptseirs ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
mirAeca ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
ethnam ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
SAU ___ ___ ___
appy Summer!
Flag Day Word Scramble Answers: flag, red, white, blue, stars, stripes, America, anthem, USA
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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 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.
Bookalicious. Book discussion group for students in grades
3-4. Ask for title. Monday, June 1, 4:30 p.m.
Bouncin’ Babies. Rhymes, songs, stories and activities for
you and your baby. Build an early literacy foundation for your
child while enjoying your time together. Birth-11months with
caregiver. Wednesdays, June 17 and 24, 3 p.m.
Build a Bot. Do you have what it takes to build a simple robot?
Come find out! All materials provided by the library. For
students in grades 7-12. Tuesday, June 23, 2 p.m.
Chantilly Book Discussion Group. Ask for title. Adults. No
registration required. Wednesday, June 10, 7:30 p.m.
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bomber crews — and about people as diverse as General Curtis
LeMay and artist Yoko Ono. Books will be available for sale
and signing. Teens and adults. Tuesday, June 16, 7 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: Reading Aloud With Children. Join
Dr. Rene Hackney, a leading parenting and child development
specialist, as she offers a learning workshop on Reading Aloud
With Children. Dr. Rene is dedicated to helping parents raise
happy, successful children from birth through 10 years of age
and to helping make families stronger. Parenting by Dr. Rene
is a yearlong monthly series. Topics will change each month.
Adults. Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m.
Peaceful Paws. Children on the autism spectrum or with other
developmental challenges meet and read to a trained therapy
dog. Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese Mountain dog, is an ideal
reading buddy for children with special needs. Bring your own
book or choose a book from the library; however, reading is not
required. Parents and siblings are welcome to join us. Call or
sign up online for a 15-minute session. All ages. Saturday, June
27, 10:30 a.m.
PJ Book Buddies Storytime. Join us for stories and fun
that relate to Jewish culture, traditions and holidays. Enjoy
movement and crafts, along with stories. Ages 2 1/2-5 with
caregiver. Siblings welcome. Contact Jennifer.DeAngelis@
jccnv.org for more information. Thursday, June 4, 10:30 a.m.
Read! Build! Play! Duplo Storytime. Duplo play and storytime
help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with
your little one while building an early literacy foundation for
reading success. Ages 18-35 months with adult. Wednesdays,
June 3 and 17, 10:30 a.m.
Dinosaur Babies. Dinorock presents a musical puppet show.
Co-sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional
Library. All ages — pre-school on up. Monday, June 22, 2:30
p.m.
Read! Build! Play! Duplo Storytime. Duplo play and storytime
help develop and reinforce early literacy skills. Have fun with
your little one while building an early literacy foundation for
reading success. Ages 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, June 3 and
17, 11:30 a.m.
eBook Help. Get your eBook questions answered. No prior
experience required. Please bring your tablet or e-reader and
library card. Adults. Thursday, June 4, 5 p.m.; Saturday, June
20, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, June 24, 1 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. Wednesday, June 17, 2 p.m.; Friday, June
19, 2 p.m.
English Conversation Group. Practice your English with
other students. Adults. Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30
a.m.; Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 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. Wednesdays, June 17 and 24, 4 p.m.
ESL Book Club. Adults learning English meet to discuss a
book chosen by the group. Ask for title. Saturday, June 27, 11
a.m.
TBC — Teen Book Club. A book discussion group for teens in
grades 7-10. Ask for title. Tuesday, June 2, 4:30 p.m.
LEGO Block Party. Come show off your LEGO building
skills! Bring your creativity, and we will provide the LEGOs.
For students in grades 3-6. Tuesday, June 30, 3 p.m.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting. A meeting of the Chantilly
Regional Teen Advisory Board. For students in grades 7-12.
Saturday, June 20, 1 p.m.
LEGO Mania. Come show off your LEGO building skills! For
students in grades K-2. Saturday, June 20, 12:30 p.m.
The Kindercise Show. Sing and dance with Wolf Trap teaching
artist John Taylor. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Chantilly
Regional Library. All ages. Please sign up each child and adult
separately. Monday, June 29, 2:30 p.m.
Magic and Mayhem. A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group
for children in grades 6-8. Ask for title. Tuesday, June 16, 4:30
p.m.
Master Gardeners. A neighborhood plant clinic. Master
Gardeners provide horticultural tips, information, techniques
and advice to home gardeners. Adults. No registration required.
Saturdays, June 6, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.
Mystery Book Club. Mystery book discussion group. Ask for
title. Adults. No registration required. Wednesday, June 3, 7
p.m.
Narrative History: Mission to Tokyo. World War II historian
and local author Robert F. Dorr will talk about the experiences
of American airmen in the Pacific and his research into the lives
of these flyers. Bob’s talk is drawn from his book, Mission to
Tokyo, a Stephen Ambrose-style history of B-29 Superfortress
The Wonderful World of Bats. Learn about bats and make a
bat T-shirt. Kids can bring a white or light-colored T-shirt or
buy a shirt for $4. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the George
Mason Regional Library. Ages 6-12. Wednesday, June 24,
10:30 a.m.
Toddlin’ Twos. Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and
activities. Age 2 with caregiver. Tuesdays, June 2, 23 and 30,
10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
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 13, 2 p.m.
June 2015
Writers of Chantilly. Share your work, give and receive
feedback in a supportive setting. Adults. No registration
required. Mondays, June 1 and 15, 6:45 p.m.
Shop for Fresh Food and Prizes
at Farmers Markets
Shop farmers markets this summer and take the Farm Fresh
Pledge! You could win a monthly prize packet worth anywhere
from $100 to $200.
All 11 Fairfax County Park Authority Farmers Markets
are open for the summer, and all of them are partnering with
the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
(VDACS) to give you a chance to win prizes. Just ask any of
the market vendors for a Farm Fresh Pledge card. There are 14
spots for punches on the card. Each time you spend $10 at a
market, ask to have your card punched. When all 14 spots are
punched, hand your card to the market master, and you’ll be
entered into a monthly drawing for a Virginia Grown/Virginia’s
Finest Prize Pack. More information about the program is on
the VDACS Web site at www.vdacs.virginia.gov/vagrown.
The Fairfax County markets are at Sherwood Library in
Alexandria, Oak Marr RECenter in Oakton, Wakefield Park
and Mason District Park in Annandale, Old Town Herndon,
the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax, Lewinsville
Park in McLean, Kingstowne Towne Center in Alexandria, the
VRE parking lot in Burke, Lake Anne Village Center in Reston
and the VRE parking lot in Lorton. At least one of them is open
every day Wednesdays through Sundays into late fall.
Directions and information about the Fairfax County Park
Authority Farmers Markets are online at www.fairfaxcounty.
gov/parks/wp-farm-mkt.
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FCPS Faces Deficit of More than
$100 Million; FCPS Excellence at
Risk
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent
Karen K. Garza issued a statement following the Fairfax County
Board of Supervisors passage of the Fairfax County Fiscal Year
(FY) 2016 budget on April 28:
“Once again, we find that the Fairfax County Board of
Supervisors has failed to fully fund FCPS. This is extremely
disheartening — we entered this budget year making a good faith
effort to work collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors.
We worked for nearly a year with the County Executive and the
Board of Supervisors to develop a reasonable budget that met
only the very minimal needs of FCPS, and in the end, they did
not deliver.
“Supervisors are sending a clear message that they are
unconcerned about the increasing challenges of our students,
our teachers and our schools. The supervisors refused to fully
fund our budget for the 2015-16 school year (FY 2016) when
faced with a nominal $7.6 million deficit. We have grave
concerns as to what will happen in the 2016-17 (FY 2017)
school year when we face a devastating shortfall of more than
$100 million.
“The entire Fairfax County community has a critical
decision to make: either we invest the necessary funds in our
students and schools, or we will have to work together to decide
what to cut — and we cannot cut our way to excellence.
“Due to years of chronic underfunding, coupled with a
decade of significant enrollment growth and increasing student
needs, we will not be able to sustain the current quality nor
the full range of academic programming we currently offer our
students. We have sought to protect the classroom to date, but
with the scale of the FY 2017 shortfall, we will have to take a
serious look at the programs that we must cut starting in the
2016-17 school year. These cuts will likely affect all current
academic programming, including limiting elective choices,
reducing career and technical programs, impacting advanced
offerings, and again raising class sizes at all levels. We must
make these difficult choices by December 2015 because
students begin their course selections in January 2016.
“Since 2008, we have cut 2,175 positions and nearly a
half-billion dollars from our budget affecting every school and
department. We have fallen so far behind in teacher salaries
that we are no longer competitive and are losing talented staff
to neighboring school districts. Our teachers are the reason
FCPS students excel and achieve. Losing our most experienced
teachers will have a significant effect on student performance
and will ultimately affect the reputation of FCPS.
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“Fairfax County Public Schools are frequently cited as one
of the main reasons that businesses choose to relocate to the
county. Fairfax has some of the highest property values in the
country, but without excellent schools as a foundation, corporate
investment in Fairfax and property values will decline. “In the education of our children, every year matters; we
cannot hope to make up deficits in their education in their later
years. It is critical we take action now.
“I hope our community will join me to #saveFCPS.”
For more information, contact the FCPS Office of
Communication and Community Relations at 571-423-1200.
Fairfax County School Board
Approves FY 2016 Budget
The Fairfax County School Board has adopted the Fairfax
County Public Schools (FCPS) FY 2016 Approved Budget
of $2.6 billion, which includes a step increase for all eligible
employees and a market scale adjustment of 0.62 percent. The
FY 2016 budget is an increase of $53.9 million, or 2.2 percent,
over the FY 2015 Approved Budget.
The budget includes an increase in the county transfer to the
School Operating Fund of 3.2 percent, or $56.7 million, above
the FY 2015 Approved Budget, which is $14.0 million less than
requested in FCPS’ Advertised Budget. The revenue shortfall
is partially offset by an increase in state aid and a reduction in
the employer contribution to the Virginia Retirement System.
Still, the Board needed to identify an additional $7.6 million
in reductions, which was achieved by reducing the planned 1.0
percent market scale adjustment for employees to 0.62 percent. “This year’s revenue shortfall did not allow us to provide
the full 1.0 percent market scale adjustment for employees that
we had hoped we could fund; however, we remain resolved
and dedicated to have employee compensation competitive
with our neighboring school districts,” says School Board
Chair Tammy Derenak Kaufax. “It is critical that we attract and
retain the talented and skilled workforce necessary to support
the increasing educational needs of our growing student
population.”
The FY 2016 Approved Budget, which takes effect July
1, provides for an additional $22.1 million to cover the cost of
enrollment increases and demographic changes, $4.9 million to
implement the new start time schedule for students this fall, and
$3.9 million to address large class sizes in targeted elementary
schools. The Approved Budget contains reductions totaling
$61.4 million. Since 2008, FCPS has reduced its operating
budget by nearly half a billion dollars and eliminated more than
2,175 positions. June 2015
“Looking ahead, the funding challenges we face will
continue in FY 2017 with a budget shortfall projected to be more
than $100 million,” added Derenak Kaufax. “Without sufficient
funding, future reductions will result in direct cuts to programs,
requiring difficult choices that will impact our students, schools
and community. We recognize that the Board of Supervisors
cares about our great schools and shares our vision to make
education our community’s top priority. We also recognize that
there are no easy answers to our budget challenges. We will
continue to work with the Board of Supervisors, along with
state and federal representatives, to find solutions that support
our students, families, teachers and staff, maintaining FCPS’
reputation for excellence.” Additional budget details are available www.fcps.edu/
news/fy2016.
Fairfax County School Board
Requests Supervisors to Place
Bond Referendum on November
Ballot
The Fairfax County School Board has approved a resolution
to request that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors place a
school bond referendum for $310,000,000 on the ballot for the
November 2015 general election.
Out of the $352.5 million Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) projects listed in the bond referendum, the county
currently already has bonding authority for $42.5 million.
Consequently, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) only
need to seek bonding authority for $310 million in new bond
sales.
The referendum will provide construction funds for an
addition at South Lakes High School; renovations at Herndon
and West Springfield High Schools and six elementary schools
(Cherry Run, Hollin Meadows, Newington Forest, Stratford
Landing, Waynewood and White Oaks); three modular building
relocations; planning funds for a new elementary school in
the northwest portion of the county; and for the planning of
renovations at three elementary schools (Annandale Terrace,
Clearview and Silverbrook) and two middle schools (Cooper
and Hughes).
Funds from the 2015 bond referendum are identified in the
FY 2016-20 CIP, which estimates that FCPS enrollment will
be approximately 198,000 students by the 2019-20 school year.
Staff members from the FCPS Department of Facilities and
Transportation Services have been working with Fairfax County
staff members to reconcile unused authority from multiple bond
referendums over an extended period of time, an exercise that is
performed periodically for all local government entities that use
bond funds. It will reflect cumulative project savings over time,
allowing the school district to request less bonding authority
for projects currently identified for funding. The reconciliation
does not alter the current annual cash flow allowance of $155
million from the county. The cost of the FY 2016-20 CIP over
five years is $856 million.
Additional information about projects that will be funded
by this bond referendum is available online at www.fcps.edu/
fts/planning/cip/cipbookfy2016-20.pdf.
June 8, 2015, 7 P.M.
June 2015
61 Sports Events over 10 Days
County hosting 2015 World Police & Fire Games.
by Bonnie Hobbs, Centre View*
A huge event on a scale Fairfax County has never before
seen — that’s the 2015 World Police & Fire Games. It’ll
run June 26-July 5 and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime
experience for area residents.
“We expect more than 12,000 first responders from more
than 70 countries,” said county police Major Rich Perez, who’s
heading up security. “There’ll be 61 sporting events spanning
10 days with more athletes than the summer Olympic Games.”
Perez is in charge of bringing together 37 federal, local and
state entities to provide security for the events. These groups
include the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and
Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia State Police, the U.S. Department
of Homeland Security, the TSA, ATF, and Department of State.
The World Police & Fire Games started in San Diego,
California, in 1985; they are held every two years. “We’re
celebrating the camaraderie, honor, courage and athleticism of
first responders from around the world,” said MPO Michelle
DuBois, one of the county Police Department’s athletic outreach
ambassadors.
Both active and retired fire and law enforcement personnel
will be competing. “This is the 30th anniversary of the games,
so there’ll be dignitaries here, too,” said DuBois. “And it’s also
the 75th anniversary of the Fairfax County Police Department.”
The official Web site is www.Fairfax2015.com and, said
Perez, “It’s getting 9 million hits a day. The local, economic
impact is expected to be $70 million to $80 million for those 10
days.” That’s because, in addition to the athletes themselves, an
estimated 30,000 visitors are expected to attend the games here.
Some 80 county firefighters and 50 county police officers
are registered to participate, including Police Chief Ed Roessler
Jr. “He registered for the triathlon and has been diligently
working out and preparing for it,” said Perez.
Some other local first responders will be defending their
awards won previously. Fire Department Battalion Chief
Jerome Williams won a gold medal in stair climbing in the
last games, which were held in New York. And county police
officer Lt. Mark Kidd is the current gold medal holder in darts.
But all the participants are special, said Bill Knight,
president of the World Police & Fire Games. “These athletes
are truly heroes from around the world,” he said. “And they
deserve to be treated like Olympians.”
The various athletic competitions will be held at 53 venues,
but more than 70 percent of the games will take place in Fairfax
County. Athletes will participate in events including archery,
badminton, baseball, beach volleyball, bench press, billiards,
body building, bowling, boxing, cross country, cycling, darts,
dodge ball, flag football, golf, hockey, judo, karate, lacrosse, half
marathon, motocross, motorcycle and mountain biking. They’ll
also vie in orienteering, paintball, pistol and rifle competitions,
police service dogs, rowing, rugby, skeet shooting, soccer,
softball, swimming, table tennis, tae kwon do, tennis, track and
field, triathlon, ultimate firefighter, volleyball, wrestling and
wrist wrestling.
Several of the events will be held in local communities.
There’ll be baseball at Westfield High; Toughest Competitor
Alive at Cub Run RECenter; clay, skeet and trap shooting at
Bull Run Regional Park; a cycling and police driving track in
Chantilly; darts at the Fairfax County Police Association Hall
in Fairfax; and lacrosse at Centreville High.
George Mason University will host baseball games, as
well as basketball, bodybuilding, boxing, swimming, tennis,
and track and field. The half marathon and honor guard
competitions, plus the athlete village and check-in, will be at
Reston Town Center.
Martial arts will be held at NOVA’s Ernst Center, and
weightlifting will be at the Herndon Community Center.
Meanwhile, archery, cycling, mountain biking and orienteering
will take place in Fairfax Station’s Fountainhead Regional
Park. And Tysons Corner will host dodge ball and stair racing.
Mass transit will be used as much as possible to transport
the athletes to and from each venue. “There’s no cost to attend
and view any of the events,” said DuBois. “So we encourage
people to bring their families and friends to them and enjoy.”
2015 World Police & Fire Games continued on page 21.
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Greenbriar on the Web
Greenbriar has several presences on the Web:
 www.egreenbriar.org
 Facebook page at www.facebook.com/we-are.greenbriar
 Private social network, part of the Nextdoor community, at ww.greenbriarfairfax.nextdoor.com/news_feed
The Web page at www.egreenbriar.org is PayPal enabled to simplify annual membership payments for the
Greenbriar Civic Association — still only $25 per year. Our monthly Greenbriar Flyer newspaper is archived on
this site. You can also find our events calendar and Cale Community Center rental information.
We-Are Greenbriar, our Facebook presence, is often used to announce school events, roadwork and Fairfax
County Park Authority activities. Use it in typical Facebook fashion, and remember that this is a public forum, open
and shared with all.
Nextdoor Greenbriar Fairfax is a wonderful site for classifieds, free items and giveaways, crime and safety
updates, contractor recommendations, lost and found, upcoming events, and many other categories.
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FCPA Offers More Than 1,400
Summer Day Camp Experiences
The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) offers more
than 1,400 summer day camp options at more than 100 locations.
Camps held at RECenters, historic sites, lakefront parks and
schools offer a variety of camp formats throughout Fairfax
County. Children will find plenty of fun and build friendships.
FCPA camps provide a safe, rewarding summer experience for
children ranging in age from three to 17.
From traditional crafts and games to high-tech and high
adventure, FCPA has something for everyone. Many camps
offer swimming at county RECenters each day.
Sports enthusiasts can choose from an array of skilldevelopment camps, including British soccer, basketball,
football, baseball, cheerleading, archery, lacrosse or extreme
sports programs. Enjoy the outdoors? Then check out boating,
fishing or biking camps.
Specialty camps, such as Young Chef’s Cooking, Chess,
Geocaching and Girl’s Leadership, allow for the exploration
of new interests or development of new skills. There is also
an array of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)
programs that stimulate cognitive development and enhance
critical thinking.
Some of the new and exciting camp offerings for 2015
include ninja stars, long boarding, Brazilian soccer, overnight
camp, stand-up paddle boarding, kayak fishing, fun new art
camps and new engineering camps.
The Rec-PAC program, offered at 48 elementary schools
throughout the community for grades one through six, offers
parents a low-cost, neighborhood alternative. This theme-based
camp program operates from June 29 through August 6 and
includes crafts, games and special events each week. Young
teens too old for this program can gain valuable experience
through the Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program.
You can find information about all the summer camps, plus
classes for kids and adults, special events and more, in Parktakes
Magazine. For registration, call 703-222-4664 weekdays from
9 a.m. until 4 p.m. or visit online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
parks/camps/rec-camps.htm.
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But such a huge undertaking can’t be accomplished without
volunteers, and some 4,000 of them are needed. Signups are at
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“We need medical personnel at each venue to cover the
athletes, volunteers and spectators,” said DuBois. “People are
also needed to check in the athletes and direct them to the next
station. Volunteers must be 18 or older and able to read, write
and communicate in English. They must also pass a background
check to keep everybody safe.” Urging people not to pass up
this opportunity to lend a hand, she said, “You can play a key
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Chinese redbud, C. Chinensis, is native to China and Japan
and is a multi-stemmed tall shrub around 10 feet tall; it is hardy
in zones 6-9. This showy plant flowers more prolifically than
native redbuds in a deep rose-purple color. The leaves are a
bright green. ‘Shirobana’ has milky white flowers. ‘Avondale’
is considered the finest flowering of this species with rosy
purple blooms; it is also taller in size (15 feet by 15 feet). ‘Don
Egolf’ was bred at the U.S. National Arboretum; it is a hybrid
of C. canadensis x C. Chinensis. It is slower growing to 9 feet
tall by 9 feet wide. This compact plant has a super abundance
of flowers but is also sterile (no seedpods).
For more information, see:
Clemson University, South Carolina, at www.clemson.edu/
extension
Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, Michael A. Dirr,
Revised 2009
Breeding Efforts in Cercis at North Carolina State
University, Dennis J. Werner, Department of Horticultural
Science
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POOL MEMBERSHIP
FOR RENT/SALE – Greenbriar pool membership. Call Jean at
703-795-0215.
FOR SALE
BANJO – Brand new in case, never played, $300; Fish aquarium,
$20. Call 703-956-6606.
BICYCLES – Two boy’s 18” bikes, blue Rally and black Huffy,
with free helmets, $35 each or make offer. Call 703-378-5168.
POOL TABLE – Mizerak 8’ champion drop pocket pool table
with all accessories and owner’s manual, $400. Call Jean at 703795-0215.
ELECTRIC GUITAR – Epiphone special SG model electric
guitar with amp, stand, soft carry case, learn to play book and
CD. Brand new, never used, $200. Call Jean at 703-795-0215.
TWIN BEDS – Two solid wood head boards, foot boards with
wooden side rails, $150 each or both for $250; RCA VCR, $10;
Sanyo 13” TV with remote, $20; gas weed whacker, $75. Call
Jean at 703-795-0215.
MICROWAVES – Panasonic 1300W, white, $20; Panasonic
stainless steel, $40. Call Jean at 703-795-0215.
DESKS – Student desk, painted white, solid wood, 3 drawers
each side plus one center top drawer, $250; desk, wood, brown
stain, made in Thailand, one center drawer, $150. Call Jean at
703-795-0215.
PRESSURE WASHING/PAINTING/HANDYMAN SERVICE
– Over 17 years of 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.
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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
BASKETBALL HOOP – Want outdoor basketball hoop for my
teens to play in driveway. Please call Ms. Smith at 703-6227473. Thank you.
FOR HIRE – Someone who will take the trash and recycling
bins from the porch to the street each week. We are on Majestic
Lane near the shopping center. Call Mrs. Higgins at 703-3784726. If no answer, leave message with your name and phone
number. Thank you.
Rent the Cale Community Center
for your next event!
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.
Call 703-378-6911.
DOORS AND LOCKS – Door locks and light door work. Over
30 years of experience. Call Ron at 540-687-5975.
Have a pothole in your
street? Report it to VDOT.
Call 1-800-367-7623.
TREE AND SHRUB CARE – Removals/stump grinding,
disease/pest diagnosis, pruning/tree planting. Results based on
effective communication; free estimates by a certified arborist.
Call 703-203-2852 or see our website for a 10% discount:
twinbrooketreecare.com.
NOTARY SERVICE – Call GB residents Leona (Lee) or Ed
Conley at 703-266-7032. for appointment.
ADDITIONS, KITCHENS, BATHS – Enhancing Greenbriar
since 1992. Call S. Dockweiler, a GB resident, at 703-968-3362.
No contractor has done more or better since the community was
built.
SWIM LESSONS – Private swim lessons. I am an experienced
lifeguard/manager, 10 years on GB swim team, JMU college
student. Taught swim lessons for the past 4 summers. Children
and adults welcome. Please call Monica at 571-338-2419 or
scholbmj@dukes.jmu.edu.
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES
HOUSECLEANING – Weekly, bi-weekly, every three weeks,
monthly, periodically, move in/out. I am licensed, bonded and
insured. I am a Greenbriar resident with good references. I have
9 years of experience and low rates. Please call Maria Barreda at
703-378-4059 or 703-856-2512.
JOANNE’S PET CARE – Loving care for your pets in your
home and mid-day dog walks. Many references. Reduced rates
for Greenbriar residents. Licensed and insured. Please call Joanne
Woodward at 703-434-9162 or email jowoodward@gmail.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.
PIANO LESSONS – Learn to play the piano at Rebecca’s Piano
Studio in Greenbriar. Ages 6 to adult. Call Miss Becky at 703307-4967 or email beckydixius@aol.com for more information.
HOME IMPROVEMENT SVCS – Fences, windows, doors,
additions and decks. Windows and doors are Energy Star rated
with long warranties for material and labor. Supply all choices
of windows: vinyl, fiberglass and wood. Very competitive prices.
Call Martin Strachan at 571-484-6514 for a free estimate.
Currently Enrolling for the 2015-2016 School Year
 Developmental approach to learning for
3-5 year olds
 Child to Adult Ratio of 5:1
 Activities focus on language, science, &
math
 Arts and crafts, music and movement
Pleasant Valley Preschool is a non-profit cooperative
preschool founded in 1977. We are located in the Cale
Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road in Fairfax.
We are fully licensed by the State of Virginia and
members of the Virginia Coop Preschool Council.
703-378-6911 www.pleasantvalleypreschool.com
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1:30 PM Bridge Group
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Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in,
where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.
— John Muir
The Late-spring Garden
by Charlotte Simson
The cold temperatures of late winter seemed to hold
on through March and well into April. I began to wonder if
spring would ever arrive until the forsythia began to bloom at
the end of March. Now it is amazing how quickly those cool
temperatures have morphed into summer’s heat. Flowers, such
as native dogwoods and redbuds, that were in full bloom not
long ago have faded away in mid-eighty degree temperatures.
One of the advantages of cooler temperatures was the reduction
of bugs. The days are now very warm, and insect repellant is
again part of our gardening equipment. I believe the seasons are
back on track.
One of the joys of spring in Northern Virginia is our native
eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). Every April, their reddishpurple flowers brighten the landscape. Before the disease
Discula destructiva destroyed most of our native dogwoods,
the combination of white dogwoods and magenta redbuds
blooming in the wild was a joy to behold. Now, most native
dogwoods are only found blooming in our yards. A few varieties
have managed to resist the disease, and there is hope they will
repopulate our woodlands and byways.
There are 22 distinct species (or subspecies) of Cercis,
or redbuds, and they are found in North America, Asia and
Europe. They are deciduous and flower in March through May
(depending on the species). C. siliquastrum is known as the
Judas tree, or Mediterranean redbud, and is found in Europe. In
North America, there are three genotypes, Cercis canadensis,
texensis and mexicana; they grow from southern Canada to
northern Mexico; each species acclimated to the local climate.
This excellent tree or large shrub is fairly easy to grow. It
is adaptable to many types of soils as long as the ground is not
continually wet. The native eastern redbud is cold tolerant in
zones 4-9; it is found from Minnesota east to New England and
south to Florida. It is an under-story tree and prefers part shade
or full sun; it does well in our hot, humid summers. The species
can grow to 25-30 feet tall with a canopy of up to 25 feet wide.
Rich green leaves are broadly heart-shaped, 4-6 inches long;
in autumn, the leaves turn butter yellow. Most stems are dark
brown and grow in an interesting zigzag pattern. In early April,
the half-inch sized, sweet pea-shaped flowers are rosy-purple
and grow in clusters along the stems and even on the tree trunk.
The redbud is a legume; the fruit is a true pod, blackish-brown
and 3-4 inches long. Newly planted trees must be kept stressfree, meaning they must be watered during drought or low-rain
periods until well established.
The eastern redbud is usually a healthy tree, but a number
of insect pests and diseases can attack them. The insects can
be borers, white peach scale, or sucking or chewing pests such
as leafhoppers, caterpillars and granulate ambrosia beetles.
Actually finding the insect is the best way to determine what
pesticide to use. A variety of fungal leaf spots can attack the
leaves, usually during warm, humid weather; if they become
a serious problem, there are fungicidal sprays available. More
serious is Botryosphaeria canker, Verticillium wilt and Xylaria
polymorpha root rot; these usually kill the tree. Redbuds are
also highly susceptible to post-emergence broadleaf herbicide
drift.
Eastern redbuds have made a great leap in both varieties
and cultivars; it seems that every year there are two to three
new ones. So far, I’ve counted 33 cultivars (I’m sure there will
be more next year), including the C. texensis cultivars. These
trees differ slightly from C. canadensis; their leaves are slightly
smaller, leathery or glossy green. They are also considered
more drought tolerant.
Here is a small selection of trees that contain different
shapes and foliage colors. Most of these (and others) are easily
available:
‘Forest Pansy’ is one of the most popular C. canadensis
cultivars. The flowers are bright magenta in April, followed by
the new foliage, which emerges a rich purple. By mid-August,
the leaves have faded to green before turning yellow in the
autumn. This tree grows to 20 feet tall into a wide canopy. ‘Royal
White’ is a selection with an abundance of white flowers and is
considered to have good cold hardiness. This tree grows to 25
feet tall and 20 feet wide. ‘Appalachian Red’ has the deepest,
bright pink flowers of all redbuds, so far. Its green leaves and
growth pattern is the same as the species. ‘Floating Clouds’
has white and green marbled foliage that is more tolerant of
full sun than other variegated cultivars. ‘The Rising Sun’ was
a 2012 PHS Gold Medal winner. In April, its flowers are a rosy
orchid. The new foliage unfolds a bright orange or apricot;
it then matures to gold, then yellow into chartreuse. It grows
10-12 feet tall and is considered very heat tolerant; it is hardy
in zones 5-8. ‘Little Woody’ is considered a dwarf that grows
slowly to 10 feet tall. The leaves have a thick, bumpy surface;
the branches are tight and shrubby; the flowers are a deep pink.
‘Lavender Twist’ (Covey) is a weeping form with green foliage.
Its umbrella shape can grow to 10 feet tall by 8 feet wide and is
hardy in zones 5-7. ‘Ruby Falls’ is also a weeping form, but the
foliage is deep burgundy; it grows to 8 feet tall by 8 feet wide.
C. texensis cultivars reach 15-25 feet tall and are hardy
in zones 6-9. ‘Oklahoma’ has dark red-purple flowers; ‘Texas’
has white flowers. ‘Traveler’ has a broad, weeping form of
approximately 8 feet tall by 10 feet wide. The flowers are
dark red to purple. The new foliage opens rich copper-red and
matures to glossy, deep green.
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