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Curious about when the yard sale is? See page 3.

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Cale Community Center Renovationsby Brandon Gotwalt

Nothing brings a community together quite like a good old-fashioned community center. Here in Greenbriar, we have a community center that has been in operation since 1974. The developer and builder of our community, Levitt and Sons, donated the land in consideration for some of the derelict building shortcuts that still haunt some homeowners to this day. If you haven’t purchased your copy of The Way It Was – A History of the Greenbriar Community about the early days of our fair neighborhood, I encourage you to do so. The book, which is available from the GCA, sheds light on what the Greenbriar Pioneers went through to establish the benefits we still enjoy to this day, including the beginnings of our community center. Almost 45 years ago, after fundraising efforts that raised $25,425 from residents and organizations, the plans, dreams and labor of volunteers made our Greenbriar Community Center a reality. In June 2013, the GCA renamed it the Cale Community Center to honor Emerson and Barbara Cale for their many years of service to our community.

The Pleasant Valley Preschool has called the center home since 1977, providing early childhood education as a co-op to our community’s youngest citizens. New Hope Fellowship Church has been meeting every Sunday to provide a breakfast, worship service and lunch to the homeless and needy in the area for the past 17 years. In addition to our long-term partners, the center is rented for dance classes, club meetings, and community and private events. For more information about the center’s amenities, please see our www.egreenbriar.org website. Members of the Greenbriar Civic Association receive special discounted rates when entering into a rental contract. Yet another great benefit of joining the GCA!

Over the years, the building has gone through some changes. The days of organized bingo nights, hand printing of the Greenbriar Flyer, and smoking in the building have long since passed. You can still see some echoes in time left by these functions. Just like any old structure, there are weird switches that don’t do anything, locks to which the keys have long been lost, and boxes of documentation that need sorted through and archived.

A concerted effort to clear out, renovate, clean and organize the center started in earnest in the spring of 2018; we plan to continue into the summer of 2019 and beyond. A generous monetary donation from New Hope Fellowship Church put this refresh of the center into overdrive. To date, we have opened up a separate room for shared use by PVP and the church. It is also available for rent for events that require a staging area or separate space. Recently, a renter used it as a bridal suite for a wedding! Community volunteers have also remodeled the kitchen, painted the grand room, replaced the outdoor sign plaques, and built out an office for the GCA president. Special thanks go to Sam Axton, Greenbriar resident and owner of Sam I Am Your Handyman, a lead volunteer and the hardest working man in town. Thanks also to Jerry Moore, volunteers from the church, and our GCA board volunteers Joe Dettor, Rebecca Gotwalt, Donna Harper, Vince Krevinas, Mark Thompson and John Ware.

The center has also benefited from two completed Eagle Scout projects. Carter Hicks of Boy Scout Troop 1547 spearheaded the installation of a beautiful paver walkway at the front entrance to the building in the fall of 2017. And Ryan Geary with Boy Scout Troop 7369 recently built a covered grilling area at the back of the building. See the adjacent article about Ryan’s project or, better yet, stop by and check it out. Donated

CCC Renovations continued on page 12.

Local Scout Ryan Geary Completes Eagle Project at Cale Community Center Greenbriar resident and current Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Geary, with Boy Scout Troop 7369, Sully District, Chantilly, recently completed his Eagle project by renovating the grill area behind the Cale Community Center. Ryan leveled the ground with gravel, laid paver stones, and built a freestanding lean-to shelter to shield the grilling area from the elements. As you’ll know if you read the Scouts Corner in the Flyer each month, Eagle is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. It takes years to achieve, as the Scout must first earn at least 21 merit badges, assume leadership roles in the Scouts, and then plan, organize, fund and lead the service project to completion. Ryan moved to Greenbriar when he was three years old. He said he was proud to contribute to the community center, where he has enjoyed many events over the years and that honors Emerson and Barbara Cale. Ryan remembers Emerson attending many Pack 1133 Blue and Gold ceremonies when Ryan was still in Cub Scouts.

Eagle Scout candidate Ryan Geary (kneeling in front) pictured with fellow Scouts (left to right) Iker Rodriguez, Alex Meade, Jimmy Moore, Isaac Elias and Henry Moore who helped with the project.

Eagle Scout Project continued on page 12.

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Rebecca Gotwalt

Hello Neighbors,Good news! The Greenbriar Civic Association found a simple way to cut costs, cut paper waste, and cut way back on the work

our block captains have to do — we have eliminated the door-to-door fliers we used to hand out for every upcoming event. All the important information has always been available here in the Greenbriar Flyer, and now you can find those details on Nextdoor Greenbriar as well. So whether you are a paper person or a cyber soul, all the material is in your hands.

And did you catch that part about how much easier it is to be a block captain now? Say “‘hi” to your neighbors, keep an eye on your block, help with the annual membership drive, and do some of the things you are probably already doing. Why not get credit for it? For all the block captain details, check out the information in the “Documents” section of Nextdoor Greenbriar and talk to your district representative. It’s fun, it’s social, there’s a big party, it’s easier than ever, and it helps Greenbriar continue to be the great neighborhood it is!

And the not so good news … Republic Services is no longer honoring the GCA member pricing for its trash service. It’s not just us; Republic has done away with all community and civic association deals it had in place. I don’t know exactly what the quarterly rate should be at this time. The accounts manager stated that different customers will see different prices due to different billing cycles. I don’t think much of that answer. Call 703-818-8222 for clarification.

American Disposal is still offering a quarterly rate of $73.50 to GCA members. You can contact the company at 703-368-0500 or at www.americandisposal.com.

Back to the good stuff.Check page 13 for the 2019 Greenbriar Citizen-of-the-Year nomination form. So many of our residents give so much of

themselves to neighbors, to the neighborhood, to the county and beyond that it’s hard to pick just one worthy name to send in. We will accept nomination forms up through May 3 and will present our deserving neighbor with the award at the GCA annual meeting at the Cale Community Center on June 4.

Also, we are now accepting applications for the annual GCA scholarship award through May 3. You can download the application form from the GCA website at www.egreenbriar.org or from Nextdoor Greenbriar. The application is also available from the Chantilly High School career center. We will present the award to a meritorious student at our June 4 annual meeting. Each year presents us with applications from some very bright and accomplished young people.

Don’t forget the annual GCA Mardi Gras party at the community center on March 1 — the Friday before Fat Tuesday — at 7:30 p.m. We have lots and lots of festive masks and beads to share and will make hot, fresh beignets on site! Bring a dish if you like or just come try some of your neighbors’ Cajun or N’awlins specialties. There are so many amazing cooks in Greenbriar, and the food at these potluck events is always amazing.

Calling all artists — the GCA is looking for talented people who want to show off and maybe even sell some of their artwork. Contact artist and organizer Ellis Rosenberg at 703-855-4008 or at [email protected] if you are interested in participating in the Art Show. We are looking for artists and volunteers. The GCA will provide wine and cheese for this May 18 event at the community center.

And how about a crazy music-from-all-years Dance Party? Following the Art Show, we will put up the disco ball and crank up the tunes. Studio 4615 will be jumpin’ from 8-11 p.m. on May 18. Get out your dancing shoes, email me your song requests, and get ready for the short trip to Funkytown.

Don’t miss any of the fun. Read your Greenbriar Flyer from cover to cover, check the Nextdoor Greenbriar “Events” page, and join us for the good times!

Rebecca GotwaltPresident, Greenbriar Civic [email protected]

Those who can, do.Those who can do more, volunteer!

Greenbriar Civic Association 2019 Scholarship Award

The GCA will award a $2,500 scholarship to a Greenbriar student whose parent/guardian is a resident and current GCA member. The scholarship is available to students attending an accredited 4-year college or university, a community college or a vocational/technical school, including online institutions. We will require proof of acceptance to or current enrollment in an accredited school. A GPA of 3.2 is recommended but not required. In addition, applicants must submit written responses to questions regarding their volunteer activities and future plans. Applicants must also provide a copy of their school transcript and two teacher recommendations. Applicants may download the scholarship application from www.egreenbriar.org or from the documents section on Nextdoor Greenbriar. The forms are also available from the Chantilly High School Career Center. The GCA must receive completed applications and all required materials no later than May 3, 2019.

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GREENBRIAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.P.O. Box 220239

Chantilly, VA 20153-0239

2018–2019 GCA BOARD President Rebecca Gotwalt 703-282-3090 Vice President Joe Dettor 703-631-9719 Treasurer Mark Thompson 703-302-0235 Secretary Barbara Levermann 703-631-7830 Immediate Past President Vince Krevinas 703-818-1225

District 1 Representatives: District 2 Representatives: A. Brandon Gotwalt 703-581-7751 A. Sandy Williams 703-378-6984 B. Vince Krevinas 703-818-1225 B. Tina Campbell 703-815-4463 C. John Ware 703-378-8551 C. Scarlet Courtois 571-274-0855

District 3 Representatives: District 4 Representatives: A. Vacant A. Joe Milazzo 703-263-1125 B. Donna Harper 703-378-5345 B. Debbie Legieza 703-502-0849 C. Mike Frizell 703-830-2348 C. Reggie West 703-263-0783

GCA Committees and Activities Community Events Sandy Williams 703-378-6984 Welcome Kits Janet Goodgion 703-968-7384 Community Center Rentals Chad Smillie 703-378-6911 Cale Community Center Chair Rebecca Gotwalt 703-282-3090 Greenbriar Flyer Leona (Lee) Conley [email protected]

Next Greenbriar Flyer DeadlineMarch 8, 2019, 7 P.M.

GCA Calendar of Events Date & Time Event & Location Contact Friday, March 1 Mardi Gras Celebration Pres. Rebecca Gotwalt 7:30 p.m. Cale Community Center 703-282-3090

Tuesday, March 5 GCA Meeting Pres. Rebecca Gotwalt 7:30 p.m. Cale Community Center 703-282-3090 4615 Stringfellow Road

Saturday, March 30 Spring Clean Up Sandy Williams 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet at Greenbriar Commons Park 703-378-6984 Rain Date: April 6 (next to pool)

Saturday, April 13 Easter Egg Hunt Sandy Williams 1 p.m. (sharp) - 2:30 p.m. Greenbriar Commons Park 703-378-6984 RAIN OR SHINE (next to pool) Volunteers Needed! Saturday, May 4 Community Yard Sale Sandy Williams 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Your own yard or driveway 703-378-6984 Rain Date: Sunday, May 5 (no registration required)

Sunday, June 2 Concert in the Park Sandy Williams 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Chuggalug Band 703-378-6984 Music from the 70s & 80s Greenbriar Commons Park

GCA President Rebecca Gotwalt called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. The board approved the minutes of the December 4, 2018, board meeting as written and distributed. The board accepted the financial report as presented by Treasurer Mark Thompson. The balance in our accounts on December 31, 2018, was $176,723.57. The board reviewed the list provided by District 1A Representative Brandon Gotwalt of the painting, lighting, repairs and other issues that require attention at the Cale Community Center and agreed to request a formal quote from Kimbrell Landscape & Construction to resolve the drainage problems behind the building. The board also agreed that we should solicit volunteers from the community to help with the projects via the Greenbriar Flyer and on Nextdoor Greenbriar. Rebecca reported that she was unable to place the order for the new chairs because the company is in the process of updating its website due to a change in material providers. The board reviewed the updated District Representative Duties and Responsibilities document and requested that information about reporting streetlight outages and potholes be included in the document. Secretary Barbara Levermann will incorporate the information and email the document, which is attached to the Bylaws as Exhibit A, to the board for their approval prior to the February meeting. In response to various complaints and comments from residents on Nextdoor Greenbriar about the disparity in rates that Republic Services charges for trash and recycling services, District 3B Representative Donna Harper visited Republic’s local office on West Ox Road. She reported that Republic has eliminated the senior discount rate and increased the Greenbriar rate by $3.50 per month to recover increased costs Fairfax County is charging for disposal services at the West Ox Transfer Station. Donna stated that the current Greenbriar rate is $81.37 per quarter, but residents must call or visit Republic’s offices to obtain the discounted rate. Rebecca noted that the senior discount is included in the contract rates that the GCA negotiated with Republic in February 2018 and should remain in effect until the contract expires on February 28, 2021. Rebecca will contact Republic to discuss the elimination of the senior rate and the recent increases. The board agreed to host a GCA Mardi Gras party at the CCC on Friday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

Greenbriar Civic AssociationBoard Meeting MinutesJanuary 8, 2019

Thank A NeighborTrillions of thanks to David McLean on Majestic Lane

for cleaning 12 inches of snow from our long sidewalks and longer driveway. If our great neighbor were not super nice and considerate, I’d still be cleaning and shoveling the mountains of snow.

Thank you, David.Ben Nasir and family

Thank-a-Neighbor — Greenbriar GratitudesIs 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.


Mutt Mystery Solvedby Angela D. Glascock, Editorial Writer

It’s Scholarship Time ...

For the 25th year, the GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club will be awarding one or more scholarships to Chantilly High School female graduates who will be attending a Virginia college or university. A 3.2 GPA is required for eligibility.

Please see our website at www.wfcwc.org for more information and an application form. Forms are also available from the CHS Career Center. Deadline for receipt of applications is May 10.

“For Christmas, I got Brownie a DNA test,” I said to my family. There was a lightning deal on Amazon for a canine genetic test from Wisdom Panel. So, after years of hemming and hawing, wondering if I really wanted to know what breeds make up our sweet dog, I ordered the test.

There was no good reason to test Brownie beyond satisfying our curiosity. When we adopted her as a puppy from A Forever Home, lab-collie mix was on her animal shelter paperwork. We soon realized that she was probably not a lab-collie mix, mostly because her legs are super short and there was nothing really collie-esque about her.

We wondered what breeds she was made of for months. She looks like a small black lab with really short legs and silly ears that neither fully stick up nor flop down. She has a tail like a lab, but at one point during her puppyhood, her tail was so long it dragged on the ground. Also, during that time, her ears flopped forward over her eyes. I was afraid she’d need a scrunchie to see. Her tongue, we noticed one day during a particularly large yawn, has black spots on it. Her fur is soft like a bunny. When she lies down and rests her muzzle on her paws, her legs only reach halfway down her muzzle. Most dogs have legs that reach well beyond their muzzles when lying down. Brownie loves to bury things, digging with her short little legs and covering her treasure using her nose. When we play with her, she makes terrible, terrifying noises like a grizzly bear, and when she wants a treat, she trills and warbles in a way reminiscent of Chewbacca. In the sun, her fur has brown hues.

One day while perusing Pinterest, a picture of a Welsh corgi caught my eye. I looked from the corgi picture to Brownie and back again. I started Googling corgis. Then I started Googling lab-corgi mixes. There I found pages of dogs that looked similar to Brownie, all different colors. I emailed pictures and links to my husband, who responded, “She’s a corgidor!”

So, the mystery was solved — mostly. I swear there are a couple other dog breeds tossed in, but our Brownie girl is mostly corgi and lab, and she is wonderful. Brownie is sweet, gentle and fun, and she loves kids.

The above is what we believed up until Christmas Day 2018. That was the day we opened the email that held the results of her test.

We were shocked to find that neither lab nor corgi was specifically listed in her breed markers. Here are the results of her DNA test: 25% Chow Chow 12.5% American Staffordshire Terrier12.5% Rottweiler12.5% Shih Tzu37.5% Breed Group(s)

● Sporting ● Companion ● Asian ● Middle Eastern and African ● Hound

You can imagine our surprise. All traits seemed to point to corgidor; instead, she is a chow-pit-rot-shiht-Heinz 57. The lab-corgi part could be in the 37.5% sporting breed, I suppose.

If I look hard, I can find bits and pieces of the various breeds mixed in Brownie. She can be aloof like a Chow, and, apparently, Chows are fairly inactive. From some angles, she has the look of a pit bull (American Staffordshire terrier), and her coloring and herding instincts, faint as they are, could come from the Rottweiler. I’m still unsure about the Shih Tzu. She is a short-legged dog with a big-dog personality. There is nothing little dog about her.

Ultimately, she has all the best parts of these various breeds, making her the wonderful dog she is. If only she could be with us always.

So if you have a mixed breed dog and you are curious about her breed, I’d encourage you to go for it. If nothing else, it’s fun and interesting.

(Parts of this editorial were taken from an earlier editorial I wrote.)

Response to Wild Island Editorial

by Jerry Chambers

Reading Angela Glascock’s Wild Island article in the February issue of the Greenbriar Flyer triggered my memory of life in earlier Greenbriar. Angela described it as the “Wild West.”

In the late 1980s, I had been living in Greenbriar for about ten years or so. I was a contractor working for a project management office at Fort Belvoir. My company shared office space with government workers and military personnel. I had been working in this environment for several years. A young government couple worked with us. I will call them John and Jane Doe. They were friendly and freely shared their earlier history. John and Jane had both been born in Maryland. They grew up in Maryland. They went to college in Maryland. They married in Maryland. They had two children in Maryland. John felt lucky to get a job with the government, but he was assigned to Fort Belvoir.

Daily, he had to get up early to drive through rush hour traffic to Fort Belvoir. And in the evening, it took hours to fight the heavy traffic back home to Maryland. John tried to convince Jane that life would be better if they moved closer to Fort Belvoir. Jane had never been in Virginia in her life. But she had read about and listened to all the stories emanating from that “Wild West” lurking south of the Potomac River. And there was no way she was going to jeopardize her life or her children’s lives in such an undisciplined world. She wouldn’t think of it.

But traffic got worse and John persisted. Jane began to weaken. John said, “Will you just ride over into Virginia on a weekend and see it once for yourself?” Jane finally agreed, with the caveat that John would find an oriental restaurant there and they would eat dinner. They came. They bought a townhouse in Springfield. Jane found work with the government in the same office. Ergo, I met John and Jane Doe.

Life was good. The kids grew. With two paychecks, money increased. They out grew the townhouse. John wanted a bigger, better house. Jane was not sure about this. Housing in Springfield was still too expensive. They would have to look for real estate farther out from the beltway.

One day, Jane came into my office. She smiled and said, “Can we talk?” I invited her to sit down. She said, “I understand you live out in Greenbriar.” I nodded. She said, “Do you think that the state provides adequate education for children living so far out in the Frontier?”


GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club will present a program about domestic violence at the Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road, on Monday, March 18, at 7 p.m. Our speaker will be Amanda Millir, who has a master’s degree in social work and currently works at the University of Maryland’s Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore, Maryland, as a domestic violence intervention specialist. She facilitates a batterer’s intervention program for individuals convicted of a domestic violence crime and leads a peer support group, which she organized, for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and child sex abuse. She also is the program manager for an amazing domestic violence prevention program called Break the Cycle.

Ms. Millir will talk about the different forms domestic violence takes, how to recognize the symptoms of abuse, and how to help. In addition, she will share her own personal story about being a victim of domestic abuse. All are welcome to attend this informative program. We look forward to seeing you there.

WFCWC usually meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, September through May, at the Cale Community Center. Guests are welcome, and admission is free. For more information about WFCWC, please visit our website at www.wfcwc.org or call Mary Jane Hasselkus at 703-378-4250.

WFCWC is affiliated with the 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 80,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state, Washington, D.C., 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.

Living the Volunteer Spirit!

On Saturday, January 26, 2019, GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club welcomed — live and in living color — Alice Roosevelt Longworth, daughter of President Theodore Roosevelt, to entertain our 21st century members and guests at our annual soup luncheon at the Cale Community Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

With “Scandals in the City,” Alice spared nary a detail as she regaled us with stories from her experiences in the Washington social scene as the celebrity First Daughter during her father’s 1901-1909 administration and later as “the other Washington Monument.” And share she did. It was an amazing experience to hear the social chatter of yesteryear from the expert herself, who knew and engaged with so many prominent political figures for most of her 96 years. Then, as now, gossip was the calling card for the social scene in the then small Potomac River town of Washington, D.C. The words on Alice’s pillow attest to her love of gossiping, “If you haven’t got anything nice to say about anybody, come sit next to me!” Elaine Flynn, the talented lady who portrayed Alice, entranced WFCWC members and guests with scandalous, shocking, eye-rolling and deliciously funny stories of the day. She brought props and asked guests to portray famous White House wives from several administrations to expand the cast of her one-woman show. Elaine’s performance had excellent projection and perfect comedic timing, enabling all of us to hear and enjoy her tales. We highly recommend an evening with Alice or one of the many other luminaries Elaine portrays (see www.ourtowntopics.com).

Photo above: Elaine Flynn dressed in her Alice Roosevelt Longworth finery.

Photo above right: WFCWC members and guests portraying notable first ladies highlighted during the presentation of “Scandals in the City”. Pictured left to right: Karen Johnston, Jackie Ware, Barbara Levermann, Vicki Gaboury, Camille Wurm, Elaine Flynn and Evelyn Heitman.

Photo on right: WFCWC members and guests enjoying Elaine Flynn’s portrayal of Alice Roosevelt Longworth as she regaled them with the scandalous, shocking, eye-rolling and deliciously funny stories of political notaries of yesteryear.

Photos courtesy of Marion Brown.

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Chantilly Knitting Club. Bring your knitting or other craft projects. Share tips and enjoy conversation. There won’t be any formal instruction, but chances are someone in the group can teach you to knit or help you when you get stuck on a project. Tuesdays, March 5 and 19, 7-9 p.m. in the conference room. Drop-in; no registration required.

Art Splash Workshop by Abrakadoodle. This Art Splash workshop offers adults as much fun as the kids. Adults can relax and have some fun while creating their own masterpieces! Abrakadoodle provides the ed-training ARTrageous art teacher, a wonderful art lesson and an opportunity to create original art. All art materials are provided, too! Monday, March 18, 7-9 p.m. in the meeting room. Register early at https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/4671277 to save your spot.

Vegetable Gardening in Spring. Master Gardener Robert Schulman will give a presentation on vegetable gardening in the spring from the early, cool-weather, hardy crops through the later tender crops. The presentation will cover planning, starting and maintaining the spring garden with tips on how to maximize use of space. Wednesday, March 20, 7-8 p.m. in the meeting room. Register early at https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/4495065 to save your spot.

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Fair Oaks Police Department to Hold Citizens Advisory Committee Meeting at Cale Community Center

Our monthly Citizens Advisory Committee (or CAC) meeting will be held at the Cale Community Center at 4615 Stringfellow Road on Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30 p.m. We have always held our meetings at the station, but in an attempt to reach out to more community members, we are taking the show on the road!

The meeting is open to the public, and all ages are wel-come. We will be presenting our Officer of the Month award for February and will give you the full scoop on what actions were taken to make that officer stand out here in our community. We also have a guest speaker — the Marine Patrol Unit — planned.

The Marine Patrol Unit patrols the waterways of the coun-ty and possesses water-related skills and equipment it uses on behalf of the boating community. The unit, which operates year-round, is the only full-time local law enforcement marine patrol in Northern Virginia’s waters. The Marine Patrol Unit enforces all state and local laws and ordinances on the waters within Fairfax County but also works collaboratively with all area jurisdictions to promote boating and water safety.

CACs enhance communication between residents and the Fairfax County Police Department and offer residents a chance to dialogue with members of their local police districts. We keep CAC members informed about significant safety matters in their neighborhoods and we encourage them to bring any issues or questions to the attention of local police commanders.

Want to be more involved with the FCPD? Want to provide a valuable service to your community and be more informed about county issues and laws at the same time? Consider joining your local FCPD Citizen Advisory Committee. Contact Elsa Snevely at [email protected].


Flock to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park for Homeschool Biology-Birds where students receive hands-on instruction in wild bird identification, migration, habitats and conservation through citizen science. Instructors use preserved species and wild birds to illustrate the concepts. All lessons are structured around the Virginia Standards of Learning. The program meets at the park starting on April 1, 2019 and meets every Monday from 1 until 2:30 p.m. except April 15. This program is geared for students ages 8 to 15.

Learn a new skill with Homeschool Animal Vets. Students get hands-on experience caring for animals in the visitor center and park. We will explore the lives of birds, reptiles, amphibians

and mammals. Feed and refresh tanks for exhibit animals and explore the park to see what staff does to assist wildlife. All les-sons are structured around the Virginia Standards of Learning. The program starts on May 7 and meets every Tuesday from 1 until 2:30 p.m. It is appropriate for youngsters ages 8 to 15. Become a part of a living community in Homeschool Biology-Our Living Watershed. Dive into watershed education. Receive hands-on lessons about aspects of watershed education in a variety of water environments. Topics include macroinvertebrate searches and identification, watershed ecology, life cycles, food chains, stream monitoring techniques, pollution problems and watershed protection. All lessons are structured around the Virginia Standards of Learning. Program begins on May 2 and meets every Thursday from 1 until 2:30 p.m. It is appropriate for those ages 8 to15 years old.

Finally, take a page out of an old book and become a Homeschool Historian. Explore Fairfax County history with hands-on activities and games in this four-week course. Week 1: Textiles: Staying Warm and Cool. Week 2: Technology of Food Production for the Native Americans and Machens. Week 3: Life of a Soldier. Week 4: Digging the Past. The program begins on April 4 and meets Thursdays from 2 until 3:30 p.m. This program is appropriate for children ages 7 to 13.

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park is located at 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly, Virginia. For more information, call 703-631-0013 or visit https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/eclawrence.

Searching for something to do with the kids this weekend or on some particular day in the future? Check out the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Calendar of Events.

In the past, you may have seen printed copies of the Calendar in your local RECenter or library, but beginning in March, the Calendar is getting greener. In an effort to reduce costs and environmental impact, it will no longer be printed for distribution

Don’t worry. You can still find the classes, programs, camps and trips you love organized by date. Just go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/park-events-calendar for a month or more of program highlights at a glance. Click on a program for all the details and a link to register.

To see the complete Calendar listings and print your own copy, go to “Print Calendar for.” Select the month you need, and print the page or pages you want to keep.

To make sure you don’t miss anything, you can subscribe to the Calendar of Events and get an email each month when a new version arrives. To subscribe, go to https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/e-news and put a check mark by Calendar of Events.

For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 703-324-8662 or send an email to [email protected].

New Programs for Homeschoolers Offered at E.C. Lawrence ParkGet your students exploring Ellanor C. Lawrence Park this spring.


Liver? No, No, No …by Norma Pace

As a child, my mom would periodically take me to the doctor, who would prick my finger with a needle and get a drop of blood to check for iron. And every time he checked, he would look at my mom and comment, “Irene, Norma is anemic. Is she eating any meat? Her count is low, and she needs to eat liver!” My mom would tell the doctor, “We have meat at dinner, but she doesn’t like liver. She puts it in her mouth, then runs to the bathroom and spits it out. She simply cannot swallow liver!”

This went on until I went away to college. I ate meat as many times as they served it in the cafeteria at Columbia College in Columbia, South Carolina. When I came home for Christmas, my mom took me to the doctor; he checked my blood and said, “Wow! For the first time in years, she isn’t anemic! Good job, Norma!” There is more to this story than meets the eye.

My mom and dad were children of the depression; their parents had very little money. Poppa was a farmer; he grew vegetables and had cows, goats, chickens and pigs on the farm. He also had a draft horse that he

used to plow the land that grew corn, watermelons and cantaloupes to sell. This was how he made money to live on the farm and feed his four girls. Granny had a vegetable garden and grew all the plants that were necessary to feed her family. In the summer, Granny would can some of the vegetables to survive the winter months.

My dad’s family lost their mom and dad when they were young, leaving behind eight brothers and sisters. Their Uncle Montrose took the eight children into his home to live. He already had a family, and he did not make enough money to feed eight more people. He told the older boys that they would have to hunt for meat to help feed this large household. My dad was one of the oldest, and he knew how to shoot, fish, shrimp, use a bow and arrow, and forage for food. He and his brothers would leave home early and use their guns to shoot ducks, geese, birds — anything that flew and was edible. Each brother became quite good at hunting. The land provided deer, turkeys and wild boars to bring home to eat. Fishing was slow, but they managed to catch enough to survive. My dad loved to hunt and fish, and he liked eating these wild meats.

When my parents married, Dad continued to forage for food in the rivers, the ocean and the woods, and Mom knew how to prepare the meats he provided. That presented a problem for me. I liked hamburgers, chicken, spaghetti and other dishes my mom cooked, and I would eat them with no problem. But, when she brought the wild things my dad brought home to the table, I could not eat the wild, gamey taste of deer, ducks, wild turkeys, etc. After putting the wild-tasting meat in my mouth, I would run to the bathroom; I did not like this kind of meat! I would eat the veggies and leave the meat on my plate. Therefore, whenever my mom took me to the doctor, I would fail the iron test and he would tell her to feed me … liver! I wish he had told Mom to feed me beef, chicken or crab meat, but no, he said … liver! And my dear mom took him literally.

But guess what? I never got a bite of liver into my stomach.

I had my blood tested recently, and my iron level was low! By golly, that doctor also told me to, “Eat liver.” “Why liver?” I thought. “Doesn’t he know about beef, chicken, bacon? Why, why, why liver?”

I told my neighbor about my sad tale of liver, and she laughed! She told me she enjoyed liver and that there was a restaurant nearby that cooks liver with a mushroom, onion and bacon sauce. She said I should try it!

Long story short, my friend and I went to the Silver Diner nearby, and she gave me some of her liver with that sauce. I looked at it and thought, “I’ve got to try this.” I gathered some on my fork, along with the sauce, and put it in my mouth. The camouflage of the tasty sauce hid that awful taste of liver. I didn’t run to the restroom. I chewed it and was able to swallow liver for the first time in my life. I shared my tale of woe with another friend on the phone a few nights later, and she said, “Could I go with you and your neighbor the next time you go? I like liver!” “Sure,” I said. “We’ll talk and maybe I’ll forget what I’m dining on. Heaven help me … liver!”

If you see three gals sitting in a booth at the Silver Diner with our plates filled with liver, join us! It is really good for you, but I don’t think I’ll ever, in a million years, like liver … ☹☹☹

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March 2019Page 10 greenbriar flyerScouts Corner

We are devoting this month’s issue to Troop 1547’s two newest Eagle Scouts: Ted Ellis and Alex Newsom. First, some background. Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (recently

renamed Scouts BSA). The designation Eagle Scout was founded more than one hundred years ago. Less than 10 percent of Boy Scouts earn and are granted this rank after a great deal of individual effort and a lengthy review process. The requirements necessary to achieve this rank take years to fulfill. Since its founding, almost 2.5 million young men have earned the Eagle Scout rank. Many famous men you will recognize have earned Eagle Scout. A few prominent examples are Astronaut Neil Armstrong, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, President Gerald Ford and Steven Spielberg.

The Eagle rank is nationally recognized by business leaders, and when they see it on a job application, they often grant that second interview and hire the candidate over other non-Eagle Scout candidates.

Some of the work involved in becoming an Eagle Scout includes meeting the requirements to earn every prior Scout rank, serving in leadership positions, achieving 21 merit badges, and completing a major service project. Thirteen of the 21 merit badges are required and include citizenship in the nation; citizenship in the world; communications; cooking; emergency preparedness or lifesaving; environmental science or sustainability; family life; first aid; personal fitness; personal management; and swimming, hiking or cycling. For the service project, the Scout must select the project; get sponsor

and troop approval for it; obtain Scouts BSA approval for it; plan the project; determine the materials, equipment and funding required; obtain the funding; buy the materials and obtain the equipment; determine Scout labor required; schedule and execute the project; write a report for Scouts BSA; present the report to a Scouts BSA Eagle representative; and submit the report to Scouts BSA at the national level for final approval to become an Eagle. The Scout must do all the planning and leading himself, with only guidance from adults.

You can see why we are all so very proud of Alex and Ted. They did the work and excelled!

Ted EllisTed chose to describe his journey to Eagle in his own words, “Back when I was in first grade, a paper came in my Friday Folder encouraging boys to join the local Cub Scout pack. Seeing that my

father, grandfather and uncle were all Boy Scouts, I joined the Scouts. It ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made. Through Scouting, I have made some of my closest friends, participated in fun and unique activities, learned valuable lessons, and made memories to last a lifetime.

“Initially, I was in Cub Scouts. Some favorite moments were the time a snake crawled into our house at a den meeting, the pinewood derby, and the annual family campout. I also attended summer camp at Goshen while I was a Webelos (We’ll be Loyal Scouts), and it was here I realized that I wanted to continue on into Boy Scouts.

“I was so excited to cross over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts, as I had heard about all the amazing opportunities Boy Scouts had to offer. From the time I crossed over, I was extremely passionate. Within a little more than a year, I had already earned the first class rank. There were many great memories from my time as a younger Scout, such as the annual fishing trip, the campout at Seneca Rocks, playing Polynesian tug of war, and sleeping in a shelter I built myself for the wilderness survival merit badge. However, there were many not-so-great memories and failures along the way, including the time Quinn Dunham and I tried to make our own “paper” after earning the pulp and paper merit badge, the Swedish fire torch, getting covered in leeches after tramping through a swamp, and camping in snow and frozen rain at the Klondike Derby.

“When I was 15, I attended Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. Philmont is a high-adventure camp where crews of Scouts backpack through the mountains of northern New Mexico. The Scouts also participate in many unique activities, such as railroading, shooting and climbing, along the way. I served as crew leader, and I can honestly say it was the most rewarding and educational experience in my entire Scouting career. Philmont also introduced me to backpacking, a hobby I hope to continue after my time in Scouting is over.

“As I became an older Scout, more responsibilities were asked of me. I served as assistant senior patrol leader for more than a year and learned a great deal about group leadership during that time. It was also during this time that I began to work toward my Eagle Scout rank. For my project, I initially wanted to build a bridge over a creek in my neighborhood. I wasn’t very prepared, and it showed at my first meeting with the neighborhood board. I had a meeting with my first Scoutmaster, Mr. Stewart, and he told me what was expected in a project plan. I ended up not doing that project as there were too many obstacles, but I took Mr. Stewart’s advice with me. I ended up doing a paver project at Greenbriar West Elementary School, and it went rather smoothly. I did, however, learn many lessons, most notably making sure both sides of the project (the sponsor and me) are on the same page.

“I have so many people to thank for helping me achieve the rank of Eagle. First, I would like to thank my former Scoutmasters Mr. Dunham, Bryan Exley and Mr. Stewart. Thank you so much for dealing with me when I was a rambunctious younger Scout and helping me to grow as a person, Scout and leader. I would like to thank the adult leaders George and Judy Blackwell, Randall Exley, Rob and Leslie Hicks, and Julie Nepveu. Thank you for the fantastic job you did running the troop, which enabled me to have the great experiences I did. I would like to give a special shout-out to Mr. Hicks (a professional engineer in his day job) for being a great handyman who helped me on my Eagle project and another project I did for school.

“I would like to thank Scouts Chris and George Blackwell, Andre Boudreaux, Ronald Brandan, Nikhil Duggireddy, Quinn Dunham, James and Tony Exley, Mitchell Gercken, Alex Hendrickson, Carter and Tyler Hicks, Varun Kota, Ian Lambeth, Charles Mack, Alex Newsom, Patrick O’Shea, Roy Rinehart, Marty Roger, and Sri Valluri for being great friends and for helping me along the way. And last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank my parents and my sister for taking me to all the meetings and events since I was a Tiger Cub, sewing on all my patches, bailing me out when I needed it, and keeping me motivated along the way.

“All in all, Scouting has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It was through Scouting that I found out about my passion for the outdoors and made some of my best friends. While my time in Scouting is over, I will continue to take the lessons and memories with me on to new and exciting places.”

Alex NewsomDaniel “Alex” Newsom recently completed the requirements for Eagle Scout and held a joint Eagle Court of Honor in early January at the Sully

District Government Center with fellow Eagle Scout Ted Ellis. Both Scouts received their Eagle ranks at a ceremony recognizing their outstanding service to the community while serving in Troop 1547. In attendance were myriad friends and family members who recognized the accomplishments of these fine young Scouts.

Alex has a long history in Scouting. He was a Cub Scout with Pack 1863 at Greenbriar East Elementary School, completing several ranks and the Webelos 2-year program. Alex’s Eagle Project recognized his long association with Greenbriar East, as he built brick pads and resurfaced three benches in front of the school near the mobile classrooms. This outstanding project utilized the skills of more than 25 Scouts and adults over a weekend in November 2018.

Alex’s career in Scouting took him to several Boy Scout high-adventure camps, such as Sea Base Bahamas for a week of snorkeling while living on a 40-foot boat. Last year, he and a group of friends participated in a 7-day hike at Philmont Scout Ranch. Alex believed his Philmont experience was the most rewarding adventure he had in Scouting. Finally, Alex participated in the 2013 Boy Scout Jamboree with a group of Scouts from the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Alex’s service to Troop 1547 included such diverse leadership assignments as senior patrol leader, quartermaster, patrol leader, and other developmental younger Scout assignments. During his tenure, he

March 2019 Page 11greenbriar flyercompleted more than 50 camping nights and earned more than the minimum required number of merit badges.

Alex is completing his senior year at Chantilly High School. He looks forward to all of the opportunities that are available to him with outstanding support from his mother, Kathy Newsom, and sister, Olivia Newsom.

As always, here is the contact information for our local Scout troops and packs:

Boy Scout Troop 1547 meets at 7:15 p.m. on Mondays at Greenbriar East Elementary School. You can learn about the troop’s program on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Boy-Scout-Troop-1547-302128423152408 or on its website at http://www.troop1547.com. Contact Scoutmaster Daniel (Dan) DeMille at [email protected].

Cub Scout Pack 1133 meets at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Greenbriar West Elementary School. You can find out how boys and girls can join the pack at https://gbwcubpack1133.shutterfly.com. Contact Cubmaster Mike Stone at [email protected] or at 703-585-6191.

Cub Scout Pack 1863 meets at Greenbriar East Elementary School. See https://pack1863.com. Contact Cubmaster Scott Stables at [email protected] or at 703-378-3898.

Boy Scout Troop 1548 meets at Poplar Tree Elementary School on Wednesday nights. You can learn about the troop’s program at https://www.troop1548.net. Contact Scoutmaster Steve Klosky at [email protected] or at 703-964-6121.

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grills provide enough hot surfaces to cook on and feed the maximum capacity of the building of 120 people, and we are already looking forward to doing just that on this year’s National Night Out on August 6. A Girl Scout Gold Award project that will refresh some of the flowerbeds with butterfly- and pollinator-friendly plant species is in the works. Fun fact … the Girl Scout who is planning this work was a student at Pleasant Valley Preschool as a youngster. That’s the kind of community spirit that inspires all of our volunteers to keep lending a hand, moving things forward, and improving our common property for use by future generations.

The GCA is planning a large-scale effort to wrap up a number of items at the community center during the week of April 13-20. If you have the time, talent, tools or community spirit, we could use your help with some painting, floor repairs, general cleaning and maintenance, plus installing some modern lighting. If you’re interested and available, please contact me at 703-581-7751 or at [email protected] for more details.

Community Center Renovations continued from page 1

Eagle Scout Project continued from page 1

The now-covered, paved grill area behind the community center after completion of the project.

The back of the Cale Community Center before the start of Ryan Geary’s Eagle Scout project.

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Cale Community Center kitchen after completion of recent renovations.


Nomination Form 2019 Greenbriar Citizen-of-the-Year

A Greenbriar Civic Association Award

Here’s your opportunity to recognize an outstanding neighbor or community leader.

Award Year: For outstanding performance from May 2018 through April 2019 or for having contributed to the community on a sustained basis over a longer period.

Criteria for Nominations: Nominees must have made an important contribution to the betterment of the Greenbriar community through leadership, citizenship and interest in the community.

Nomination Procedure: Nominations should be submitted on this form and must be received by the GCA no later than May 3, 2019.

Date:

Nominee’s Name:

Address:

Spouse’s Name:

Children (Names and Ages):

Date Moved to Greenbriar:

Organizational Memberships (List Groups):

Club/Civic Offices Held (List Titles and Dates of Service): Describe the nominee’s accomplishments deserving of this recognition. Attach additional pages as

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Return to Greenbriar Civic Association, P.O. Box 220239, Chantilly, VA 20153-3029. The GCA must receive the nomination form no later than May 3, 2019.


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POOL MEMBERSHIPFOR SALE – Greenbriar Pool membership. $2,700, plus $75 application fee payable to Greenbriar Pool Club, Inc. Call or text Mike at 703-791-9562.

FOR RENT – Greenbriar Pool membership. $450 rental fee, plus $100 processing fee payable to Greenbriar Pool Club, Inc. First-time renters only, please. Call Paul at 703-626-6390.

FOR RENT ─ Greenbriar Pool membership for 2019 season. First time renters only. $450 to owner plus $100 processing fee to Greenbriar Pool Club, Inc. Rental form is online at http://greenbriar.org/renting-your-membership. Please call 703-631-0166.

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NOTARY SERVICE – Call GB residents Leona (Lee) or Ed Conley at 703-266-7032 for appointment.

EVENTSGREENBRIAR WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Now accepting information for next year’s kindergarten classes. If you live within our boundaries and have a child who will turn 5 years of age by September 30, 2019, please call the school office at 703-633-6700 as soon as possible.

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Join us at the Cale Community Center as the Greenbriar Civic Association celebrates

Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. We'll have gumbo, beignets and other Cajun or N’awlins specialties. Feel free to BYOB or your

own favorite dish to share.

Meet your neighbors. Make new friends. Dress in costume; dress in purple, green and gold; or come as you are … just come out and

laissez les bons temps rouler!

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GREENBRIAR COMMUNITY SPRING CLEAN UP

Saturday, March 30, 2019 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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