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New Book Written with Support by Greenbriar Residents

Longtime resident of Greenbriar, Dr. Alex Cullison, has written a book entitled, Werewolf Origin. Werewolf Origin was inspired by the 1941 movie, The Wolf Man. This classic film starred Lon Chaney, Jr. in a story about a clan of gypsies who come into a village in Wales. Lon Chaney’s character is bitten by a werewolf in his attempt to save a girl. The girl dies, but he did kill the monster, who was Bela, a gypsy fortuneteller. Unfortunately for Lon, he becomes a werewolf, and so begins the genre. What is not revealed in the movie is how Bela first became a wolf man; this book is a prequel to the movie and reveals this mystery.

The photography for the book is accredited to Gene Nivera and Ellis Rosenberg, both are Greenbriar residents. Two aspiring young Greenbriar literary critics have reviewed the book.

“I’ve finished the book, and I thought it was really good. It had a great story line, great dialog and was a great lead up. I’m really glad I read this book, and I have recommended it to some of my friends.” (Harrison Roderick of Meadow Hill Lane, June 28, 2016)

“Werewolf Origin was a fun read. The book itself was short and not hard to read or understand, but there is a lot that happened. The end of the story had me on my toes and ended up thoroughly surprising me. The characters were well developed, and they helped keep the story moving. Dr. Paul was very dedicated to his study, and Larene was helpful and very loyal to him. My favorite character is Captain Wellen because he is completely clueless to anything relating to the female gender. He is devoted to his job and to helping Dr. Paul throughout the entire story.” (Kristin Nivera of Moylan Lane, July 1, 2016)

The book is beautifully illustrated and appropriate for mature teens. It is in the process of being approved for Fairfax County Public Library. It is available in print, audio and eBook. Check out the author’s Web site at www.DrAlexCullison.com. Happy reading!

The Greenbriar Civic Association presents

Patrick Wray Vocalist & Acoustic Guitarist

Concert in the Park Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m.

(rain date August 21)

Acoustic covers from the 1960s through today: America, the Beatles, Jimmy Buffett, Blind Faith, Coldplay, U2, The Fray, Simon & Garfunkel, Indigo Girls, Passenger, Plain White Ts, the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Imagine Dragons, David Bowie, Joe Cocker, Kenny Loggins, John Lennon, the Lumineers, Death Cab for Cutie, Fall Out Boy, the Cranberries, Elton John, Chris Isaak, Supertramp, Radiohead, Bread, the Eagles, Billy Joel. R.E.M., Don McLean, Pink Floyd, Moody Blues, Jason Mraz, Snow Patrol, Train, etc.

Greenbriar Commons Park Point Pleasant Drive (next to the pool) Bring a chair or blanket and bug spray.

Free soft drinks, pretzels and ice cream!

Contact: Sandy Williams, Events Coordinator, 703-378-6984

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GCA NewsRebecca Gotwalt

Hello neighbors,

Hope everyone is enjoying the beauty of Greenbriar in the summer. While you are out and about taking in the lovely landscapes and flourishing flowers, you might see a fox or two.

Dr. Katherine Edwards, Fairfax County Police Department Wildlife Management Specialist, assures that this is to be expected and is not cause for alarm. For 2015, only about 40 rabid animals were identified in all of Fairfax County; none of them were foxes.

It is currently fox kit rearing season, and the adults are on the move, busy supporting their families. Any time now, the kits will leave the den with their parents and begin their foxy lessons.

With all the construction around us, roads changing and widening, our quaint, quiet and lush neighborhood appeals to wildlife as much as it does to us. But they don’t need to take over our yards.

Foxes are shy and wary of people, unless we let them get used to us. Resist the urge to feed them — eespecially the adorable little baby foxes! If they grow up in regular contact with people, they lose their natural fear of humans.

Dr. Edwards also extended Greenbriar the courtesy of alerting the GCA that Rocky Run Stream Valley will be participating in the Deer Management archery program from September 10, 2016, through February 25, 2017. County staff will be sending letters to the residents whose properties border the park.

I will post more of Dr. Edwards’ comments and links about foxes and deer on greenbriarfairfax.nextdoor.com.

Bike Lanes on Middle Ridge Drive. During its July 5 meeting, the GCA board voted to rescind the dual bike lane action from the May 3 meeting. A number of problems and concerns were brought to light by the board and the community. I am attempting to keep a dialog open with the Fairfax County Bicycle Program Manager.

Voter Registration. Check your voter registration and precinct location at vote.elections.virginia.gov and check the next edition of the Flyer and greenbriarfairfax.nextdoor.com for tips to make your election participation as painless as possible.

Membership Drive. The 2016-2017 GCA membership drive will run from August 1 through September 30. Expect a visit from your block captain, who will share what’s new for this year and ask you to join or renew your membership in the best civic association around!

Rebecca GotwaltPresident, Greenbriar Civic [email protected]

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

GCA Calendar of EventsContact: Sandy Williams 703-378-6984

Date & Time Event & Location Contact Tuesday, August 2 GCA Board Meeting Pres. Rebecca Gotwalt 7:30 p.m. Cale Community Center 703-282-3090 4615 Stringfellow Road Saturday, August 20 Concert in the Park Sandy Williams 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Patrick Wray, Guitarist & Vocals 703-378-6984 Rain Date Greenbriar Commons Park (next to Greenbriar Pool)

Saturday, September 24 Fall Community Yard Sale Sandy Williams 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Your yard or driveway 703-378-6984 RAIN DATE Sunday, September 25

For Calendar of Events updates: Visit Greenbriar Web site at www.egreenbriar.org.

GREENBRIAR CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

P.O. Box 220239Chantilly, VA 20153-0239

2016–2017 GCA BOARD President Rebecca Gotwalt 703-282-3090 Vice President Joe Dettor 703-631-9719 Treasurer Jacqueline Marquez-Downie 703-919-8976 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. Jim Rybicki 703-378-7809 B. Tina Campbell 703-815-4463 C. John Ware 703-378-8551 C. Dennis Bell 703-928-4428

District 3 Representatives: District 4 Representatives: A. Chris Howland 703-802-6774 A. Brian Jarvis 757-335-1203 B. Howard Pierce 703-802-0933 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 Greenbriar Community Center Chair Rebecca Gotwalt 703-282-3090 Greenbriar Flyer Leona (Lee) Conley [email protected]

President Vince Krevinas called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. The board approved the minutes of the May 3, 2016, meeting as written and distributed. The board accepted the May financial report as presented by Treasurer Jacqueline Marquez-Downie. Vince reported that he authorized a $100 donation to the Fairfax County Park Foundation to support the Rec-PAC summer camp program for children of low-income families. As of May 31, 2016, we had a balance of $128,089.97 in our accounts. Vince announced that the Fairfax County Park Authority has given permission to an Eagle Scout to make improvements to the horseshoe pit in Greenbriar Commons Park and that the Park Authority has placed purchase orders for the additional benches and picnic tables in the park. Vince also said that Greg Van Dyke, an assistant property manager with Regency Centers, the owners of Greenbriar Town Center, has indicated that he will add a proposal to the company’s 2017 budget for the improved access to the shopping center from Plaza Lane. Vice President Joe Dettor moved that we adopt the proposed revision of the GCA Bylaws as presented to the membership in the May 2016 issue of the Greenbriar Flyer. The motion was seconded and passed by the membership. Vince presented the 2016 Greenbriar Citizen of the Year award to Sharon Grogan in recognition of her efforts to manage and expand the neighborhood playgroup and activities for young children and their mothers in the community. Vince noted that the committee selected Sharon because she has displayed leadership qualities and has made an important contribution to the betterment of Greenbriar by encouraging a sense of togetherness and community among young families in the neighborhood. District 1A Representative Brandon Gotwalt reported that he had contacted Dominion Virginia Power regarding the potential of improving electrical service in the neighborhood by burying the power lines. Dominion announced earlier this year that it had funded an effort to modernize the electrical grid, and it is now in the process of burying lines in some neighborhoods. However, Greenbriar is not on the list for potential improvements because there are insufficient reports of power outages or complaints in the neighborhood. Brandon recommended that all residents report all power outages to Dominion to pressure Dominion to add Greenbriar to the list. Dominion maintains a matrix of power-related issues/outages by neighborhood and how many reports it receives regarding the issue/outage. A high percentage of issues/outages in our community were weather/nature-related. GCA Scholarship Committee Chair Rebecca Gotwalt announced that the committee had selected Jieru Shi for the 2016 scholarship award. Rebecca noted that we received a number of applications from outstanding candidates, but the committee selected Jieru for her many volunteer and extracurricular activities, honors and awards; her academic excellence; and her well-written, comprehensive responses to the essay questions. Rebecca presented an over-sized replica of a check for $2,500 to Jieru; Jacqueline will mail the real check directly to the University of Virginia. Vince thanked committee members Dennis Bell, Brandon and Rebecca Gotwalt, Barbara Levermann and Reggie West for their service on the committee. Vince introduced Howard Pierce, a resident on Mellwood Lane, who has volunteered to serve as the representative for district 3B. Immediate Past President Emerson Cale expressed the community’s thanks and appreciation to Vince for his service as GCA president over the past three years and for his previous service as vice president, as a block captain and as the representative for district 1A. Vince will continue to serve on the board as immediate past president and as a block captain. Emerson presented the slate of candidates to serve on the GCA board from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017:

OfficersPresident, Rebecca GotwaltVice President, Joe DettorTreasurer, Jacqueline Marquez-DownieSecretary, Barbara Levermann

Next Greenbriar Flyer DeadlineSeptember 9, 2016, 7 P.M.

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District Representatives1A, Brandon Gotwalt1B, Jim Rybicki1C, John Ware2A, Sandy Williams2B, Tina Campbell2C, Dennis Bell

Emerson asked for any further nominations from the floor. There being none, District 3C Representative Mike Frizell moved that the slate of candidates be elected by acclamation. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Newly elected President Rebecca Gotwalt announced that the 2016-2017 membership drive will commence on August 1 and conclude on September 30. The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.

3A, Chris Howland3B, Howard Pierce3C, Mike Frizell4A, Brian Jarvis4B, Debbie Legieza4C, Reginald West

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Things I Learned on a 20-day Road Trip to the Grand Canyon North Rim and Back

by Angela D. Glascock, Editorial Writer

Monument Valley in Colorado

1. The prairie, desert and Rocky Mountains are fascinating and beautiful, but I am an East Coast girl. I need leafy trees, rolling hills and water, lots and lots of water.

2. There is a lot of space out there. Mile, after mile, after mile. Now I feel like we’re all crammed into Fairfax.3. We were in or drove through seventeen, maybe eighteen, states: Virginia, West Virginia, (possibly Ohio for a few

minutes), Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa (just the tip), Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee. I found that the most obnoxious, inconsiderate, clueless drivers were in … you guessed it, Virginia! I was embarrassed for my people. The Midwestern and Western states had their roads marked that the left lane was for passing only. Why don’t we? Oh, right. Because we’d probably ignore that rule.

4. I still despise driving Interstate 81.5. It is important to take a break— 30 to 45 minutes — somewhere in the middle of a drive that is more than five hours,

especially if you’ll be driving for the better part of twenty days. 6. Stretch, stretch, stretch!7. Audio books are great when the scenery isn’t.8. Kindles, iPads and Kindle Fires are lifesavers.9. Swimming pools and free breakfast included are a must at hotels and lodging. Missouri was the last place I had

a decent, flavorful breakfast. After that, it was weak coffee, sad eggs, and ham in everything (including the eggs). I realized I had to carry protein drink mix with me if I were going to make sure to get enough protein in my road trip diet (I’m lacto-ovo vegetarian.)

10. Using AAA is great to get a percentage off lodging costs.11. Handy snacks and drinks in the car are important. 12. Make sure you have plenty of cash, but don’t keep it all in one place. That way you won’t lose everything if your

wallet is lost or stolen.13. Those dash cameras are both handy and pretty neat.14. Take lots of pictures!15. A trailer hitch cargo carrier is great for making space inside the car, but unless you have an effective way to secure

your items, you have to bring everything in to your hotel room or stick it all in the car each night you stop. That’s what we did. We had a luggage routine by the second day. Make sure it’s watertight, though.

16. The first day of our trip, Tuesday, June 21, we drove through torrential rains in Virginia and West Virginia. We stayed in Huntington, West Virginia, our first night. It was there we discovered that the system of tarps had failed to keep our luggage from getting wet. We hung our clothes up to dry and found a Wal-Mart the next morning where we bought trash bags and Ziploc bags. Our luggage and clothes stayed dry (and desert-dust free) the rest of the trip.

17. High Country Lodge in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, was a wonderful place to stay and not over-priced. They have a lodge and cabins. There are three hot tubs on a deck with beautiful views, mild weather (when we were there, anyway), plenty of hiking trails, and nearby there are hot springs and about a million other things to do, including a visit to a ghost town called Summitville. Summitville is an abandoned mining town that is also a Superfund Site. If you’re going from Pagosa Springs, the round trip to Summitville will take most of a day.

18. Bring your own pillow or at least your own pillowcase in the event you accidentally book a room in a place you think will be quaint but turns out to be icky. The pillows in a hotel should not smell like other people’s heads (gag). Additionally, your room should not smell like pee.

19. The Twin Rocks Café in Bluff, Utah, has delicious, authentic Navajo food and local beer. I had a Navajo taco, which was like a taco salad but with Navajo fry bread instead of a tortilla. Mmm. Connected to the Café is Twin Rocks Trading Post where you can get “museum quality, uniquely handcrafted Native American and Southwest art.”

20. Having a National Park Pass will save you a ton of money.21. The Navajo Nation maintains Four Corners Monument in Teec Nos Pos,

Arizona. It costs $5 per person to go there. If you are interested, have time, and don’t mind spending the money, go. However, according to the helpful man at the Ranger Station in Pagosa Springs, it’s a long drive into the desert to look at a marker in the ground that is purportedly three miles

off. If I were to do it over again, I would visit it again. Next time I would go early and take more than the allowed four pictures, especially since everyone else ignores the request.

22. Do not go to Sedona, Arizona, over Independence Day holiday. Chaos. Husband rented a 4x4 and we explored, so that was cool, but forget about any of the state parks nearby. They were so packed we couldn’t even get to the entrance. I imagine it is all fantastic and accessible on a regular day, and the rock formations in Sedona are breathtaking. So, Sedona, yes; Sedona during a huge holiday, no.

23. New Mexico is picturesque, serene and has, in comparison to other places we stayed, the cheapest lodging.

24. Grand Canyon North Rim, Arizona. It was magnificent. The temperature is nice—not too hot, not too cold. We did not hike all the way down into the canyon, where it is super hot, but only part way. That was all I needed. I preferred to use the trails through the woods. There is a variety of hikes to take ranging from simple to difficult. Also, stay on paths and trails. A few days after we returned home, a woman slipped, fell off the edge of the rim and died.

25. The Kaibab squirrel, a large, grey-black squirrel with a white tail, can be found only at Grand Canyon North Rim. According to Wikipedia, “The Kaibab squirrel (Sciurus aberti kaibabensis) is a tassel-eared squirrel that lives in the Kaibab Plateau in the Southwest United States, in an area of 20 by 40 miles (30 by 60 km). The squirrel’s habitat is confined entirely to the ponderosa pine forests of the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and the northern section of Kaibab National Forest around the town of Jacob Lake, Arizona. This squirrel is not found anywhere else in the world. In 1965, 200,000 acres (800 km²) of Kaibab squirrel habitat within Grand Canyon National Park and Kaibab National Forest were declared the Kaibab Squirrel National Natural Landmark.” According to me, that Kaibab squirrel is ginormous and a little scary.

26. Speaking of Ponderosa Pines, they have a most pleasing scent reminiscent of vanilla, bourbon and pine. It would make alluring cologne.

27. Monument Valley, Utah, is so worth the drive. Simply stunning — so much so that it brought tears to my eyes.

28. The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert National Park … wow! Who knew that could happen to wood? You can arrange it so your drive takes you through the park. Do it.

29. The road trip was easier than I expected, and I had an unforgettable time, but there’s no place like home.

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Angela and Smokey Bear

Angela practicing her yoga in the desert

Summitville ghost town with superfund clean-up site in the background

Twin Rocks Navajo Cafe

Grand Canyon North Rim Compass

Hey, Dad, don’t stand too close to the edge!


Back to School 2016-2017 …by Norma Pace

Where did the summer go? Is it really time for Fairfax County Public Schools to open calendar year 2016-2017? Unfortunately, it’s time to put away your bathing suits and head to the store for new school supplies and clothes. Our four schools here in Greenbriar — Greenbriar East Elementary, Greenbriar West Elementary, Rocky Run Middle and Chantilly High — will open their doors on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, and close on June 23, 2017. For children entering elementary school for the first time this year, go to www.fcps.edu/index.shtml for all the info you need. The school requires immunizations; check out the Web site at www.fcps.edu/dss/osp/StudentRegistration or www.fcps.edu/parents/start/kindergarten.shtml for this information. Check the bell schedule for all schools in Greenbriar because there may be a change. Having taught for so long in this school system, I have some thoughts to share with you that are not necessarily on the FCPS Web site. That first day you take your child to school can be as easy as ABC, and there are some things you can do before that first day to ensure a smooth transition from home to school for your child. Parents of newcomers to Fairfax County schools need to go to the school weeks prior to opening day to speak to one of the fine assistants who will greet you as you enter the office. They will give you papers to fill out and return. Do not wait until September 6, 2016, to enroll your child in school. This applies to elementary, middle and high schools. If your child has a special need, such as alopecia (baldness), diabetes, a peanut allergy or any special condition, make an appointment with the office assistant to see the principal and discuss this situation and find out answers to questions you might have. I remember one student who had alopecia. His parents spoke to the principal weeks before school opened, and the student was placed in a room where the teacher wore a scarf. This student immediately felt a comfort level on that first day of school as he showed up with his favorite baseball cap on his head and a smile on his face! You will receive notification by mail of a day to “meet and greet” your child’s new teacher before September 6. On the meet and greet day, the teacher has an agenda, and she needs to communicate to all parents who arrive for a short period of time; prolonged conversations are not on her agenda. This is not the day to communicate medical or other pertinent information about your child to the teachers; you need to do this before meet and greet day. This is the day to show your child the room where he/she will go. Be sure to point out the route in the building to his/her room by observing markers — like the water fountain, library, office, etc. If you have students at home who are entering an elementary school for the first time this September, the following might be helpful to you. My teaching

experience does not include middle or senior high students, so the following probably does not apply to the older children in your home. After you meet and greet the teacher and have a list of supplies your child will need, please do the following:

• Label everything. Label everything you can with a magic marker or a sewn-in label on all coats, jackets and sweaters and put an address label with your child’s name printed on it on anything else your child takes to school. Label that new jacket, backpack, umbrella and rain/snow boots you bought your child for school. This simple gesture will ensure that those new items you lovingly purchased with your hard-earned money will

eventually make their way home again and not be stored in the “lost and found” all year long. Lunch boxes need a magic marker or address label on the outside with both your child’s name and teacher’s name on it so your child eats his/her own lunch and not another child’s lunch due to look-alike lunch boxes.

• Buy a lunch ticket. Even if your child does not want to buy lunches at school, get a lunch ticket just in case your child forgets to take his/her lunch to school one day. A lunch ticket can reduce the stress your child will feel when he/she realizes that special lunch you prepared with loving hands is still sitting at home on the kitchen counter.

• Put your child on the bus from day one. Buses are usually an issue on that first day. Why? Because parents often drive their child to school on that first day and the child then has no clue which bus to board at the end of the day. It is much easier to provide your child with the same, consistent routine of getting to and from school from day one. When teachers ask the student, “Which bus did you take to school this morning?” Your child will simply answer, “The yellow one.” Yep!

Here are some additional tips to make this the best school year ever:

• The first day of school is overwhelming for both teachers and students. If you choose to accompany your child on the first day of school, give the teacher a break: smile, introduce yourself and child to the new teacher, and let your child talk to the teacher. Walk around the room; get a feel

for what your child will talk about when he/she returns home from school. Let your child meet and greet his classmates. And then exit.

• If you have anything that needs to be addressed that first day, write a note, place it in an envelope, and write your child’s name, teacher’s name and date on the envelope. Notes pinned to a student’s jacket will usually be an easy way to get a message to the teacher. Include any important information the teacher needs to know in that note.

• If your student can bring pencils to class, order pencils with Johnny or Susie’s name on them. This solves the question, “Whose pencil is on the floor?” Pencils with your child’s name on them make neat gifts for your child at birthdays, holidays and for that first day of school. Children really like these pencils. I recommend Ticonderoga brand pencils and erasers even if it doesn’t have your child’s name on it. These pencils have the best eraser for young children. Most other brands have erasers that tear their paper when they try to erase.

• If you are allowed to bring in a snack for the class or to bring in a treat on a special occasion, make cupcakes. Do not bring in a beautifully decorated sheet cake! Why? Because sheet cakes need to be cut and placed on paper plates, and cupcakes solve the problem of who gets the biggest piece of cake!

• If you would like to volunteer to help in your child’s classroom, ask the teacher if she could use an extra hand to help with events, field trips, carnivals or any classroom activities throughout the school year. Your teacher might like help with projects and will appreciate an extra helping hand. Just ask.

Here’s to a wonderful school year for you and your children. May they love to learn, eat their breakfast quickly, and arrive at school on time with bright eyes ready to enjoy one of life’s most awesome organizations — school!

Letter to the Editor

I attended the meeting of concerned citizens about the proposed changes to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park last night [June 28, 2016]. Officials from VDOT were there to discuss changes to traffic according to their I-66 Corridor Plan.

They plan to build an overpass over Route 28, extending Poplar Tree Road across it. This will draw traffic from down Westfield Boulevard and across 28 to Poplar Tree. Also, the area on the east side of Route 28 at Westfield will soon be developed with more office buildings and a giant Wegman’s complex.

Much of this traffic will come downward and east on Poplar Tree. If that is not bad enough, they also plan an overpass across 28 to Walney Road. Traffic there will either go up Walney to Poplar Tree or go through those neighborhoods. This raceway will kill much of the wooded feel of the park and much of the wildlife.

I asked if they intended to put traffic humps on the Greenbriar side of Poplar Tree, and they said they had no plans to do so. They said they were “not aware” that commuters would race through the neighborhood and past Greenbriar West Elementary School as well as St. Timothy’s and Rocky Run Middle School.

The giant highway sign that VDOT put at the intersection of Poplar Tree and Stringfellow was no accident. Apparently, Poplar Tree is to become a major commuter artery.

Greenbriar residents need to organize and start to fight this now — before it is too late.

(Name withheld by request.)


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GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club Awarded Two College Scholarships

Dr. Joyce Brotton, WFCWC Scholarship Committee Chair, presented the Lois C. Howe Endowed Scholarship Award to Hannah Boehlert, who will attend the University of Virginia and major in Foreign Affairs and Political Science with a minor in Spanish, followed by an M.A. in Politics. Having already served two political internships, Hannah is aiming toward a career in politics or at the State Department.

Min Ju (Jenny) Jung received the 22nd annual WFCWC scholarship, first awarded in 1995 when the club was known as the Greenbriar Woman’s Club. Jenny, who excelled in a Chantilly High School Model Judiciary Program, will attend the College of William and Mary for an undergraduate major in Psychology followed by law school and a hoped for eventual career as a prosecutor.

WFCWC Hosts “Make It, Bake It, Fake It, Take It” on Monday, September 19

The GFWC Western Fairfax County Woman’s Club (WFCWC) will host a fun bazaar and social evening where members of the club will donate baked goods, crafts or white elephant items to raise funds for the club. Items will be priced to sell for $10 or less; most will be $1

or $2. Cooks will package cupcakes, cookies, muffins or other baked goods; artists will create cards, jewelry, small pictures or sculptures; and crafters will make useful or decorative items. Members who are not sure of their talent may bring that vase they never use, the Bosco cup Aunt Hetty gave them and they never knew quite what to do with, or that lovely carving they picked up on their vacation. They may even bring that gadget their cousin gave them that they never figured out how to use; maybe someone in the club will know. Attendees can buy special WFCWC Bucks to purchase items and marvel at everyone’s creativity.

This will be a great opportunity to get to know the ladies of the club, learn about the charities we support and the activities we enjoy, and have a little fun shopping.

WFCWC is affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, a unifying force bringing together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. With 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding. For more information, please visit www.GFWC.org.

WFCWC usually meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of the month, September through May, at the Cale Community Center, 4615 Stringfellow Road. Guests are welcome. For more information about WFCWC, please visit our Web site at www.wfcwc.org or call Mary Jane Hasselkus at 703-378-4250.

2016 WFCWC scholarship winners Min Ju (Jenny) Jung (left) and Hannah Boehlert (middle) with Dr. Joyce Brotton (right) WFCWC Scholarship Committee Chair.

Photo courtesy of Marion Brown

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August 2016Page 10 greenbriar flyerCollege Baseball’s Road to Omaha — an Incredible Journey

by Ed Conley

Some of you may know we have a grandson, Zack Hopeck, playing college baseball for a “mid-major” school, Coastal Carolina University (see accompanying article), in Conway, South Carolina. Zack is #2 on the CCU baseball team, the Chanticleers. He just completed his sophomore year. We have watched and followed him since he was a tyke, hitting, running and throwing in our driveway. His journey through the years has been rewarding but none so much as this magical year.

This is the second year we have taken our motorhome to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for his college baseball season, which begins in February with invitational preseason tournaments.

This year has been a year we will never forget. The preseason tournaments in February and March went well, with wins against college baseball’s annual leading “major” teams, including Duke, Illinois, Marshall, Ohio State, Virginia and Wake Forest. There were also losses that tempered the team’s season outlook. But the losses also reinforced the team’s bonding and attitude of having each other’s back. A slogan posted in the dugout — “so what, next up” — reflects this team’s attitude of “we’re all together in this.”

The season showed promise early on with mini win streaks in Big South Conference play, coupled with frustrating, non-conference losses at Georgia Tech and South Carolina. As the season progressed, it became obvious to parents, grandparents and fans that this team was playing at a special level. I remarked to a parent in regular attendance that this team has the potential to go deep in the post season. He agreed … if the team could eliminate fielding and base-running errors.

It is exciting, frustrating and humbling to watch your grandson play or not play as the season goes on. We watched him go from a regular starting pitcher to a non-starter, to a reliever, back to a starter, seemingly without rhyme or reason (to us). Lee was emotional about his not starting or being relieved after a few innings. Mumbling, “Why is the coach pulling him?” or “Why can’t the team get more hits for him?” were regular features of games when Zack was pitching. I was more stoic about it, while still not understanding the reason behind the coaches’ moves. It is extremely hard to watch and accept, especially when the relief pitchers brought in were not doing as well as Zack was doing. But, as I kept repeating, we’re not the coaches and there is a reason for their moves. Still, it was hard to watch and accept.

The season moved into May, and it became obvious to everyone that CCU was going to the Big South Conference championship as the team to beat. However, CCU was in a similar position in 2015 but could not get beyond High Point University in the finals. This year, Liberty tried to play the spoiler. We had beat Liberty handily in the regular season. But every game is a new start, and Liberty came to play hard in the conference championship. CCU had to rally late in the game to overcome Liberty to win the Big South championship. With the championship came an automatic place in the NCAA baseball playoffs.

Now we were on pins and needles waiting to see if CCU would host a regional playoff game or travel to a playoff site. Everyone believed CCU deserved to host the regional playoffs; the NCAA decided otherwise. Speculation was that the NCAA would not give South Carolina three playoff sites. So South Carolina and Clemson (major schools) got to host, while CCU went to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the regional playoffs. Who knows the real reason, but as the team slogan states “so what, next up.”

The regional playoffs were typical of CCU baseball all season. We fought and scrapped and never quit regardless of the score. Storms played havoc with the games, delaying times and weathering the field. Soon it was CCU versus North Carolina State in the finals. Even then, weather affected the game. CCU was down 4-3, bases loaded with two out in the bottom of the ninth in an already rain-delayed game when they spotted lightning in the area around midnight … game postponed until 2 p.m. the next day. Nerve racking for both teams and fans. Ugh. Game resumed, and our shortstop immediately drove a line drive into left field scoring two runs. A come-from-behind, walk-off win! Whew, we could breathe again.

At this point, we were no longer in our motorhome as there

was no place really close to Raleigh that we liked. Just as well, as I got very sick as we were leaving the regional. I was in no condition to push on to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the Super Regional. So we returned home for two days then flew to Baton Rouge. Then Lee got sick as we got home from Baton Rouge and was sick through the College World Series in Omaha. She would not have been comfortable traveling to Omaha in the motorhome. She was barely able to tolerate the flights to and from Omaha.

We had to scramble to arrange travel and hotels in Baton Rouge for the Super Regional playoffs against Louisiana State University, Southeastern Conference champions, at their home stadium. No one said the “road to Omaha” was easy. Oh, and we had to find a pet sitter for Sophie on short notice as our regular sitter was out of town. Thankfully, a neighbor, Karen Schofield, offered to care for Sophie and did so right through the CWS. Thanks, Karen.

Some LSU fans wore t-shirts stating, “Tigers eat chickens.” They now know that a Chanticleer is a feisty rooster, not a chicken. CCU swept LSU two games to none, 11-8 and 5-4. LSU had never been swept at home in a regional playoff. Icing on the cake was seeing Zack being called to warm up in the ninth inning both games. He was not needed, but talk about affirmation of his worth to the team. Our hearts were bursting with pride and happiness for him. LSU and its fans were great hosts — very cordial and welcoming, and great sportsmanship before, during and after the games. Fans would see us in our CCU gear and greet and wish us luck while we were shopping, eating or walking to the games. Many LSU fans go to the CWS in Omaha every year; a lot of them wore LSU jerseys and CCU caps at the CWS games. Very refreshing and heartwarming.

CCU was off to the CWS, the final stop in the road to Omaha. Unbelievable! Happy, excited, thrilled … nothing can describe the feeling. More scrambling for travel and hotel arrangements.

Omaha takes the CWS very seriously. The residents’ generosity and graciousness were evident everywhere the teams and we went. Every team is assigned a local host formed by service clubs. They see that the teams, players and parents are treated royally. CCU quickly became the town favorite, as we were an underdog, small, mid-major, first-time team. This adoption as the hometown team grew and grew the more CCU advanced.

We thought the excitement at NC State and LSU was tremendous. We were little prepared for the feeling we got at the CWS. Did I have doubts about how far we could go? Sure, but I booked hotel and flight reservations through the final day of the series anyway. Heck, if we were going to make changes, we might as well make them after we were eliminated.

The Chanticleers opened the series with notice to all teams that we were for real. The CWS bracket games are lose two and you are eliminated. CCU took game one from #1 seed Florida. Whoa, did Florida take us too lightly or not at all? Not sure, but they were still in shock well after the game. Andrew Beckwith, a junior right-handed pitcher, threw only 98 pitches in nine innings versus Florida. CCU fans were ecstatic, to say the least. CCU gear flew off vendor shelves.

Next game saw us lose to Texas Christian University. So, we were relegated to the loser’s bracket, the hard road through the series. Zack threw two pitches in relief to shut down the side. We then faced Texas Tech in an elimination game. We advanced, and Texas Tech went home. Back to face TCU. This time the Horned Frogs could not handle the Chanticleer rooster. CCU beat TCU twice to avoid elimination, and a third time to win our bracket and advance to the final CWS championship series. Whew. The excitement was palpable. Nervous, who us? I called the team the heart attack kids all season. They were living up to the name.

The CWS Championship Final series is a fresh start for the two remaining teams, with a two of three format — that is, win two of the three games and the championship.

CCU lived up to its season trend of doing things the hard way. Zack pitched six-and-a-third innings, giving up two hits and one run but getting five strikeouts. Score was 1-0 Arizona when he was replaced. Final score was 3-0 Arizona. Why was he replaced? We cannot say, but the head coach and pitching coach told him he did exactly what they needed in that he gave the other starters another day of rest. CCU bats went cold for both our pitchers that game. The CCU slogan “so what, next up” was very evident after the game at the team hotel. Every player’s attitude was “another day, another game.”

The Chanticleers came to play the next two games one at

a time. First elimination game saw the bats roar to life: CCU 5, Arizona 4, after being down 4-1. The final championship game found us with a 4-1 lead going into the ninth. Arizona scored one run to bring it to 4-3 with two outs and two runners in scoring position. Tense is not the word to describe the feeling throughout the ball park. Arizona had to believe they could pull the game out. CCU was just as confident they could close the deal. Alex Cunningham, a senior star pitcher all season, came through with a game-ending, championship-winning fast ball strike out. Game over! CCU … the 2016 College World Series National Champions! Unbelievable!

There is no real way to describe our feelings: unbelievable, unreal, ecstatic, on cloud nine and rising — still. We were overjoyed at Zack’s pitching. He was in the CWS, we were there, we were (are) proud, and the thrill is still with us.

Zack holding the “big” trophy, which goes to the school. Each player got a chance to hold the big trophy for a photo op, and each received a smaller version of their own.

Happy faces and hugs all around after the amazing win.

Zack’s cheering section included (from left) his parents, Scott and Robin Hopeck; grandparents, Lee and Ed Conley; grandfather, Bill Hopeck; aunt Elaine Stone; and cousin, Brandon Stone. We are standing in front of The Road to Omaha sculpture, which depicts four baseball players celebrating victory at home plate..

August 2016 Page 11greenbriar flyerHeritage grad Zack Hopeck helps Coastal Carolina win College World SeriesPublished in Loudoun Times, Wednesday, Jul. 6, written by Carl Lukat

From Heritage High School to the biggest stage of college baseball. Sophomore righty Zack Hopeck started game one of the 2016 College World Series finals for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Three days later, Hopeck and his Coastal Carolina teammates were hoisting the championship trophy after defeating Arizona 4-3 in the decisive third game of the best-of-three championship series to claim their first national title.

Coastal Carolina (55-18) won the crown in its first College World Series appearance - a feat that had not been accomplished since Minnesota did so in 1956.

"We're not the most talented team in America. We're just the national champion," head coach Gary Gilmore said. "That's all that matters."

Hopeck made his 16th appearance and 10th start of the 2016 season June 27 on the grand stage at TD Ameritrade Park Omaha in Nebraska.

With a national television audience watching on ESPN, Hopeck took the ball for the College World Series finals opener and did not disappoint.

Hopeck delivered a quality start for Coastal Carolina - allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five in six-and-one-third innings of work.

Despite the solid outing, Hopeck suffered the loss as Arizona starter JC Cloney produced a complete-game shutout to lead the Wildcats to a 3-0 victory.

"I was thrilled. I was excited. I was just ready to come out here and have fun," Hopeck told MyrtleBeachonline.com. “You get to play on a stage like this, it’s just second to none. It’s awesome. It’s unbelievable," Hopeck continued. "I just wanted

to go out tonight and have fun with my teammates, and I did. I had fun. We lost, the kid pitched real well, but I had fun.”Following the game one loss, Coastal Carolina rallied to win the next two games by one-run margins to take the title home to

South Carolina. For the season, Hopeck posted a 3-4 record with a 3.70 ERA and 39 strikeouts in 56 innings.Prior to Coastal Carolina, Hopeck was a three-time team Most Valuable Player for Heritage and coach Ryan Price. The 2014 Conference 21 Player of the Year, Hopeck set career program marks for innings pitched, strikeouts, complete games

and shutouts. He was also a member of the Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth World Series team in 2010.

Coastal Carolina sophomore Zack Hopeck earned the start for the opening game of the 2016 College World Series finals. Hopeck said of the experience, “You get to play on a stage like this, it’s just second to none. It’s awesome. It’s unbelievable.”—Above Photo Courtesy/Coastal Carolina athletics.

Coastal Carolina University: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know*

1. Coastal Carolina University is Located in Conway, South CarolinaConway is a town of around 16,000 just a few miles south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The seat of Horry County, Conway is near the northeastern-most part of the state. Though Conway doesn’t have a traditional “College Town Feel”, the school promotes its proximity to both charming, small southern towns and the entertainment and hospitality opportunities of the nearby Myrtle Beach Grand Strand. Also, the school is literally feet from the Atlantic Ocean and near some of the top golf courses in the country.

2. Established in 1954, The School Became an Independent Institution in 1993.CCU has gone through several iterations during the past 64 years.CCU traces its roots to 1954, when it opened as Coastal Carolina Junior College and originally was part of the College of Charleston. It transitioned into becoming a local community college for Horry County students before becoming part of the University of South Carolina system in 1960. Renamed the University of South Carolina Coastal Carolina Regional Campus and later the Carolina College of the University of South Carolina, the school grew in the years following. With enrollment at over 4,000 students by 1991, Conway-area education leaders wanted to see the school become independent. They received their wish and by 1993, Coastal Carolina University, as we now know it, was born.More than 20 years later, the school’s enrollment has increased to 10,263 students. Nearly half of CCU’s students are out of state, coming from 46 states and 58 different countries.

3. The School’s Mascot is a “Chanticleer”, a Reference to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.CCU’s mascot is one of most original in college sports. (Getty).Though an increasing number of people are becoming familiar with Coastal Carolina University, many more are still left wondering about its mascot, the Chanticleer. It’s the No. 1 most asked question for the athletic department with No. 2 being “how do you pronounce your nickname?” The Chanticleer, pronounced “SHON-it-clear” is a reference to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, a classic work of English literature. In one of the tales, the Chanticleer is a fierce rooster that rules its barnyard.Before becoming the Chanticleers, CCU was nicknamed the Trojans. In the 1960’s a group of English students and their professor wanted a mascot more closely tied to the University of South Carolina, of which the school was then a part of. A Chanticleer resembles the USC mascot, a gamecock, and soon enough CCU had its own nickname for its sports teams.

4. Coastal Carolina is Looking for its First Championship in Any Sport.After success playing in the Big South Conference, CCU is looking to make an impact on the national state. (Getty).The upstart baseball team has the Chants on the verge of their first national championship in school history. That doesn’t mean CCU has been slouches in athletics. In a relatively short athletic history, the Chanticleers have become conference champions in many sports. Baseball has led the way, even before this season’s run, with 14 conference championships and No. 1 regional seeds in 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2010. Formed in 2003, the football team won seven Big South championships. The men’s basketball team won back-to-back Big South Tournament championships in 2014 and 2015 and subsequently appeared in the NCAA Championship Tournament. The school achieved the same feat in 1991 and 1993.In total, the school has won 105 conference championships across 17 varsity sports. In large part because of its athletic success all sports except football will leave the Big South to move up to the more competitive Sunbelt Conference

Hopeck pitched at Heritage High School (left) and in Greater Loudoun Babe Ruth World Series in 2010 (right).

Photos courtesy of Loudoun Times.

Coastal Carolina University continued on page 22


Greenbriar Kids’ KornerSummer is over already?

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GREENBRIAR COMMUNITY YARD SALE SATURDAY

September 24, 2016 (Rain Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016

8 A.M. – 5 P.M.

The Greenbriar Civic Association (GCA) is again sponsoring the community yard sale, and will advertise it in local newspapers and post signs at community entrances. All you need do is clean

out your closets/garage/attic and set up in your own yard or driveway. If you wish to post a sign on your street entrance,

please remove it at the end of the day.

For further information, call: Sandy Williams at 703-378-6984.

No Registration is Required.


Attention Greenbriar Residents … GCA’s 2016-2017 membership drive begins on August 1. We strongly urge your support of this vital effort that supports the well being and growth of the Greenbriar community. Your GCA membership dues serve our community by sponsoring these annual events:

Easter Egg Hunt Summer Concerts in the Park Spring Clean-up Day Community Yard Sales Visit from Santa

These events enhance our quality of life and foster a sense of community in our neighborhood. They offer opportunities for entertainment as well as making new neighborhood friends. GCA members benefit from a significant discount on Cale Community Center rentals, and only 2016 GCA members will be eligible for the $2,500 scholarship award in 2017. Another benefit is the annual Greenbriar Directory, which provides helpful telephone numbers and contacts for community activities and county services. Your dues also enable the GCA to represent your interests before county and state authorities to ensure that they consider our community’s needs when planning new projects, such as the widening of Stringfellow Road. The GCA provided financial and volunteer support for last year’s Middle Ridge Traffic calming initiative and covered half the cost of the replacement of the walkway in Greenbriar Commons Park. And we are in the process of providing additional benches and picnic tables in the park. If you miss your block captain’s visit, or if your block does not have a block captain, you may use the form below to mail in your membership dues. If you prefer, you may visit our Web site at www.egreenbriar.org to pay your dues online. $25 per year is a small price to pay to ensure that Greenbriar remains a desirable location to retire to or raise your family.

GCA Membership Application Please complete this form, enclose your membership dues check for $25 payable to GCA, and mail to GCA, P.O. Box 220239, Chantilly, VA 20153-0239. Or visit the GCA Web site at egreenbriar.org and submit your dues via PayPal. Last Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ First Names: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address (Optional. It will not be published in the Greenbriar Directory and will only be used by your block captain.): __________________________________________________________________________ I want to be listed in the Greenbriar Directory: Yes No I want my telephone number to be unlisted: Yes No



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Boy Scout Pack 1133 Happeningsby Barbara Miserentino

Pack 1133 has been busy in 2016! The Scouts raced their cars at our Pinewood Derby in January. Thirteen Scouts earned their Arrow of Light and crossed over to Boy Scouts in February and March. We followed this up with a rocket launch in April at Camp Snyder. While it rained, rockets soared high and the Scouts had a blast chasing down their rockets. In May, we actually found a sunny, warm day for a bike rodeo. The Neighborhood Patrol Unit from the Fairfax County Police Department, Fair Oaks District, helped the Scouts make sure their bikes were safe to navigate the obstacle course.

The year ended with a family campout at Burke Lake Park. The Scouts made s’mores, of course, and breakfast burritos. They played games and performed skits, and the rain lulled them to sleep at night (thank you, Mother Nature, for holding off). This summer, the Scouts will experience cool activities (e.g., archery, fishing, BB, swimming, etc.) at Camp Snyder or Camp Ross and participate in a couple of local pack activities.

A huge thank you to all the leaders who make these events happen and nurture the Scouts on their journey.There are so many fun Scouting adventures! If you have a son who would like to join the fun or you have questions, e-mail our Cubmaster, Mike Stone, at [email protected].

February Arrow of Light ScoutsMarch Arrow of Light Scouts

Campfire s’mores!Pinewood Derby starting line!

Rockets ready to blast off!



Inside every woman’s recipe box is the story of her life, discernible only to those who know her best.

“Easy as pie” … well, maybe not when it comes to the crust.

It seems that while everyone likes pie, it isn’t always an easy thing to make in terms of the crust. Even the great Julia Child had to do a lot of experimenting to come up with the right ingredients, measurements and techniques to make a crust that would meet her culinary expectations!

While there is any number of piecrust recipes you might try, this one promises to make a flaky crust that “never fails.”

For a 9-inch pie shell: Put 1½ cups unbleached flour, ¾ cup shortening and ¾ teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut through ‘til dough is in pieces the size of peas.

Slowly add ice water, mixing with a fork, until the dough holds together in a ball.

Roll out on a floured board, place in a pie pan and crimp the edges with a fork. If crust is to be pre-baked, prick holes all over the crust, including the edges, with a fork to prevent shrinking.

Place in a preheated 475o F. oven for 10-12 minutes, until browned.

For an 8-inch, 2-crust pie: Use 2 cups unbleached flour, 1 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon salt and enough ice water to form a ball. Fill and bake according to your filling recipe.

The formula is this: Half as much shortening as flour, ½ teaspoon salt per cup of flour, and ice water to mix — easy!

Now, should you find that this formula doesn’t exactly work for you, Pillsbury makes a perfectly acceptable piecrust (in the dairy case), as does Trader Joe’s.

Here’s something fun to do with the kids, whether you make your own piecrust or use a purchased one.

Mason Jar Lid Pies Makes 12 individual pies.Prep time: 20 minutes. Total time: 45 minutesYou’ll need 12 regular-sized Mason jar lids and rings.

2 14.5-ounce cans berries in light syrup (cherries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)½ cup granulated sugar3-4 tablespoons cornstarch1 14-ounce box refrigerated piecrust (2 crusts) 1 egg, well beatenturbinado sugar

Preheat the oven to 375o F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place the inside rings of the canning lids on it with their rubber seals facing down.

In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and cornstarch together. Drain the juice from one of the cans of berries into the saucepan and mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has started to thicken. Drain the other can of berries and gently mix in both cans of drained berries and set aside.

Unroll the pie dough. Using a canning ring as a guide, cut a circle ¾-inch larger than the canning ring itself. Alternatively, you could use a cookie cutter or other object to cut out circles that are 3¼-inch in diameter. Cut out 12 piecrust circles, rerolling the dough as needed. These circles will be the bottoms of your pies.

Make the top crusts by using a canning lid as a guide and cutting out circles ¼-inch larger than the lid itself. Cut out 12 tops, rerolling the dough as needed. Score each top by making three slits in the center of the dough.

Make sure each canning ring on the sheet pan is fitted with its lid. Place the piecrust bottoms inside the rings fitted with lids, pressing up the sides.

Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of pie filling into each bottom shell. Do not overfill the pies or they will burst.

With your fingertip, rub a bit of water around the edge of each crust. Cover each pie with a top crust and, using a fork, gently crimp the edges together.

Brush the tops of each pie with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with the raw turbinado sugar.

Bake for 25 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

TipsNot familiar with turbinado sugar? This coarse, light-

brown cane sugar is also known as “sugar-in-the-raw” and is made from pure cane extract by spinning it in a cylinder or turbine — hence, the name! You can find it easily in the baking aisle of your local grocery store.

Refrigerated pie dough needs to warm up slightly before using; otherwise, it will crack when you unroll it. However, do not let it sit out at room temperature for too long, as the dough will become too soft to bake as goldenly crispy as you want!

When you crimp the piecrust, use the edge of your finger to counteract the fork, rather than pressing the fork and the crust into the canning ring. You want to keep the crimped edge up off the canning ring; otherwise, the crust may “melt” against the hot ring in the oven.

The following is a recipe from a 1954 church cookbook. It is a different take on blueberry pie:

Cranberry-Blueberry Pie

Prepare pastry for a 9-inch double-crust pie.

Filling:3 cups fresh or canned whole cranberry sauce1½ cups fresh or frozen blueberries5 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca¾ cup sugar1 tablespoon evaporated milk

Line pie plate with pastry. Mix cranberries with 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca. Place in bottom of pie plate.

Combine sugar and remaining tapioca, then mix with blueberries. Place blueberry mixture on top of cranberry layer — do not mix the layers together!

Cover with top crust. Brush with evaporated milk and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar. Bake in preheated oven at 400o F. for 50 minutes.

Now, for Vinegar Pie — yes, vinegar! This recipe is from the Jarrett House in Dillsboro, North Carolina. Although reluctant at first, the chef finally gave up the recipe. Believe it or not, this tastes like pecan pie without the pecans!

1 stick margarine, melted and cooled1½ cups sugar2 tablespoons flour1 tablespoon vanilla2 tablespoons vinegar3 eggs1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

Combine first six ingredients and blend well. Pour into pie shell and bake in preheated oven at 300o F. for 45 minutes.

August 2016 Page 21greenbriar flyerChantilly Regional Library4000 Stringfellow Road, ChantillyMon.-Thurs. 10-9, Fri. 10-6, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5

Registration required unless otherwise noted. Call 703-502-3883, 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.

Adventures in Art. Explore the exciting world of art through a combination of stories and art projects. Come dressed to get messy! Ages 4-7 with caregiver. Wednesday, August 17, 7 p.m.

April’s Musical Storytime. Join Ms. April for a sing-along storytime event as she brings books to life through song. You’ll have fun singing, reading books, dancing, playing instruments and supporting early literacy together as a family. All ages. Monday, August 8, 7 p.m.; Tuesday, August 23, 10:30 a.m.

Basic Internet and Microsoft Office Tutoring. Get one-on-one help with computers, basic Microsoft Office applications and navigating the Internet. Call or visit the library to schedule an appointment. Adults.

Board Game Night. Show off your board game skills against other teens! For students in rising grades 7-12. Thursday, August 18, 6:30 p.m.

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.

Books and Bites. A book discussion group for teens (previously known as TBC) in grades 7-10. Join us as we discuss a popular YA novel and share some snacks. Tuesday, August 2, 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. Mondays, August 8 and 22, 10:30 a.m.

Chantilly Book Discussion Group. One Foot in Eden by Ron Rash. Adults. No registration required. Wednesday, August 10, 7:30 p.m.

Creative Writing Workshop. Do you love to write? Take your creative writing to another level working with mentors from the Writers of Chantilly. We are looking for dedicated writers who can commit to meeting once a week for five weeks for this workshop. For students in rising grades 9-12. Tuesday, August 2, 7 p.m.

eBook Office Hours. Call or stop by the library to schedule an appointment and get your eBook questions answered. Please bring your tablet or eReader and library card. Adults.

English Conversation Group. Practice your English with other students. Adults. Tuesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, August 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7 p.m.

Friday Flicks. Grab your favorite snack and join us for a favorite teen movie! Ask for title. Ages 13-18. Fridays, August 5 and 19, 2:30 p.m.

Harry Potter Birthday Party. Dress in your Harry Potter best as we celebrate Harry’s birthday Chantilly Library-style. All ages. Monday, August 1, 4-6 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Storytime: An Adaptive Storytime. Family sensory storytime focusing on the strengths and adapting to children on the autism spectrum and with other developmental challenges. Stories, songs and movement in a welcoming atmosphere. All ages. Saturday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, August 24, 3 p.m.

LEGO Mania. Come show off your LEGO building skills. You bring your creativity, and we provide the LEGOs. For children in grades K-2. Saturday, August 13, 12:30 p.m.

LGBTQA+ Book Club. A book discussion group focusing on LGBTQA+ themes. Ask for title. For students in grades 9-12. Tuesday, August 9, 3:30 p.m.

Little Red Rocket Hood. Little Red and Jack in the Beanstalk travel to outer space in a fairytale puppet show presented by the Goodlife Theater. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. All ages. Please register each child and adult separately. Thursday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.

Magic and Mayhem. A sci-fi/fantasy book discussion group for children in grades 6-8. Ask for title. Tuesday, August 16, 4:30 p.m.

Maker Minds. Bring your creativity to learn and explore with a different hands-on project each month. For students in grades 3-6. Thursday, August 4, 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, August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.

Mystery Book Club. Mystery book discussion group. The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins. Adults. No registration required. Wednesday, August 3, 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.

Pajama Party. Bring your favorite cuddly friend and a blanket. Wear your pajamas and get ready for a rockin’ good time. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Wednesday, August 10, 7 p.m.

Peaceful Paws. Dakota, a gentle giant Bernese Mountain dog, is an ideal reading buddy for any child. Children on the autism spectrum or with other developmental challenges may especially enjoy sitting with Dakota. She is a perfect companion. Bring your own book or choose one we provide. Call or sign up online for a 15-minute session. All ages. Saturday, August 27, 10:30 a.m.

PJ Library Book Buddies Storytime. All moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers and children who love books are welcome to join us for stories and fun that relate to Jewish culture, traditions and holidays. Enjoy movement and crafts, along with stories. Ages 2½-5 with caregiver. Siblings welcome. Contact [email protected] of the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia for more information. Thursday, August 4, 10:30 a.m.

Preschool Science ABC. Mad Science presents fun and amazing experiments. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library. Ages 3-6 with adult. Please register each child and adult separately. Monday, August 1, 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, August 3, 17 and 31, 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 3-5 with adult. Wednesdays, August 3, 17 and 31, 11:30 a.m.

Ready for School Storytime. Early literacy storytime program for children ready to be on their own without caregivers or siblings. Ages 4-5. Friday, August 12, 2 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. Mondays, August 8 and 22, 11:30 a.m.

Storytime for Three to Fives. Early literacy program with stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Thursdays, August 4 and 25, 2 p.m.

The Sport of Champions. Amazing teacher Steve Somers presents a magical show with tricks, puppets, music and fun. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Chantilly Regional Library. Ages 6-12 only; no younger children or adults admitted. Monday, August 15, 2:30 p.m.

Toddlin’ Twos. Early literacy storytime with stories, songs and activities. Age 2 with caregiver. Tuesdays, August 2 and 16, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, August 10, 3 and 4 p.m.

Writers of Chantilly. Share your work, give and receive feedback in a supportive setting. Adults. No registration required. Mondays, August 8 and 22, 6:45 p.m.

colored and shaped coneflowers available (other than pink and white); they grow to many different heights (2-5 feet) depending on which variety, species or cultivar you buy. They will tolerate growing in part shade, but the more sunshine they receive, the more flowers they will produce. Drought-tolerant coneflowers will grow in most types of well-drained soil. They self-seed freely when the goldfinches haven’t eaten the seeds.

Black-eyed Susans and gloriosa daisies are rudbeckia that add wonderful color to the garden. Depending on which one you plant, flowers will produce over a long period. Gloriosa daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) is an annual or short-lived perennial; it has large flowers with many combinations of yellow, orange and brown petals. It grows 1-3 feet tall and is easy to grow from seed. Black-eyed Susan, (R. fulgida) is a well-known perennial that spreads by runners and seeds. The cultivar ‘Goldstrum’ is the most popular. Black-eyed Susans grow 1-3 feet tall in full sun to part shade and bloom from June through August or September.

The autumn-blooming perennial aster has numerous species and cultivars. Recently, after DNA testing, the genus of all North American asters (except for Aster alpinus) changed to Symphyotrichum. New York asters (S. nova belgii) and New England asters (S. nova angliae) are among several species that bloom from late August until frost. Most perennial asters come in shades of white, blue, lavender and purple, but several named cultivars are found in shades of pink, red-pink and deep purple. Height also varies, with species stretching from 1-5 feet tall. The taller growing plants can be pruned back by half in late May. This produces a more compact plant that flowers one to two weeks later than unpruned plants. Asters usually thrive in full sun, but there are species that grow in shaded areas. Most want well drained soil but will tolerate most soil types. Their small, daisy-like flowers usually have yellow centers; large sprays of these flowers are produced along the stems of the plant. Rabbits and deer will eat asters.

Favorite late-summer plants are the perennial sunflowers (Helianthus spp). These plants should not be confused with the large annual sunflowers (H. annuus) that are grown for their great size, seed production and large, varied flowers. There are many species of perennial sunflowers; they can grow from 3-10 feet tall, and most thrive in full sun in a moisture-retentive soil. The taller growing plants also require room to spread. To keep the taller growing plants more compact, they can be pruned back by half in late May. The flowers are usually 2-3 inches in size with rays of yellow petals. These are produced in loose sprays throughout the blooming season, from August through October. Most species have leaves that are somewhat hairy or “sandpapery” to the touch. An exception to growing in full sun is woodland sunflower (H. divaricatus); it grows well in more shaded locations and favors a drier soil. Great sunflower (H. maximilani) is the tallest (10 feet tall) with 3-inch flowers; swamp sunflower (H. augustifolius) prefers moist, sandy soil. A low-growing variety now available is ‘Low Down.’ It grows 18 inches tall in well-drained soil but does require watering during drought periods.

I’m sure there are many, well-loved perennials and some annuals that you prefer. Enjoy the pollinators, especially the butterflies.

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Eight Ways to Keep Burglars Away From Your Home This Summer

Do you have a vacation or extended trip on the horizon, especially now that it’s summer?

Burglars might be interested to know, too, and they will look for signs you’re not home.

Here are eight ways to keep burglars at bay while you’re away:

1. Do not leave notes on your door stating you are not home! (Yes, this happens.)

2. If possible, keep a vehicle parked in your driveway or regular parking spot.

3. Make your home appear occupied; use timers on lights, TVs or radios to automatically power electronics according to normal daily use.

4. Ask a trusted neighbor, relative, friend or pet-sitter to pick up mail and newspapers; ask them to remove all flyers, doorknob hangers and advertisements that have been placed at your door or mailbox.

5. Do not leave door keys under flowerpots or doormats, inside an unlocked mailbox, over the doorway or in other obvious places.

6. Consider having someone mow your yard and water your outdoor plants.

7. Keep all doors and windows locked; apartment dwellers, make sure any sliding glass doors are locked, especially on the ground floor!

8. Avoid posting vacation plans on social media sites, especially more public ones like Twitter; share photos after you return home.

If you, or a trusted neighbor/relative/friend, discover that your home has been broken into, call the Fairfax County Police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131, TTY 711, so a police officer can be dispatched to take the report. We live in one of the safest jurisdictions in the country, but crime can happen. Check out the police department’s new crime mapping system at www.crimereports.com; enter an address and search.



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residents. Fee must be submitted with ad.3. Ads are limited to 5 lines, longer ads will be edited to fit.4. Instead of submitting monthly ads and payment, advertisers may pay for classified ads in advance.5. The deadline for classified ads is the second Friday of each month (first Friday in November).6. Your name, home address and phone number must be included with the ad for our records.7. Non-business ads by Greenbriar residents may be e-mailed to: [email protected]. All other ads must be dropped

off at the Flyer drop box or mailed to: Greenbriar Flyer, 4615 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151.8. All classified ads are free to the volunteers of the Greenbriar Flyer.

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LITTER GENIE – Cat litter disposal container. Comes with two bags and a scoop, $5. Call 703-802-2143.

PET WATER BOWL – Pet Mate Deluxe Fresh Flow recirculating water system with filter. Encourages pets to drink more water. Great for cats or small dogs. Excellent condition, black, $15. Call 703-802-2143.

WEIGHT BENCH – Includes two 5-lb., two 20-lb. and two 25-lb. dumbbells plus AB roller. Like new condition, $125 or OBO. Call 703-502-4395.

BAR STOOLS – Two wood-top bar stools with steel legs. New condition, $80 or OBO. Call 703-502-4395.

IGLOO COOLER – 21” x 13” x 18”, on wheels and with handles, $5. Apron autographed by Washington Redskins quarterback, Gus Frerotte, $20. Call Mark or Tatiana at 703-817-9864.

WII GAME – Guitar Hero game with Wii drum set and guitar, $20. Call Sandy at 571-214-7586.

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JOANNE’S PET CARE – Loving care for your pets in your home and mid-day dog walks. Many references. Reduced rates for Greenbriar residents. Licensed and insured. Please call Joanne Woodward at 703-434-9162 or email [email protected]

TUTORING – At tutoring, “Your child’s success is my success!” 35 years’ teaching experience. MS in Reading, all subject areas K-6 and ESOL. Call Sandra Levy at 703-378-8089 or 703-598-8780. Or email [email protected].

ROOFING/SIDING/GUTTERS – Repairs or replacement, gutter cleaning, roof certifications for buyers and sellers. Reasonable rates. Quick response. Call Birk Meadows at 703-876-4808.

HOUSECLEANING – Weekly, bi-weekly, every three weeks, monthly, periodically, move in/out. I am licensed, bonded and insured. I am a Greenbriar resident with good references. I have 25 years of experience and low rates. Please call Maria Barreda at 703-378-4059 or 703-856-2512.

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PIANO LESSONS – Learn to play the piano at Rebecca’s Piano Studio in Greenbriar. Ages 7 to adult. Call Miss Becky at 703-307-4967 or email [email protected] for more information.

MOBILE AUTO REPAIR – Expert level mechanic with 25 years’ experience repairs vehicles at your home. Able to perform many repairs of a shop, but with considerable savings. Fully insured, certified. Please call 703-395-4954 or email [email protected].

JENKINS TREE SERVICE – Topping, trimming, mulching, edging, fertilizing and tree removal. Insured, bonded and licensed. Free estimates and reasonable rates. Call 703-830-2654 or 540-422-9721.

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LAWN MOWING – Every two weeks. $30 for each mow. Please call Garcia at 703-400-4260 to schedule your mowing.

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OPENING – 23 years’ experienced provider with state license, CPR, MAT and First Aid trained. Loving home, Mother Goose Time preschool curriculum, USDA food program, big yard and lots of activities. Call Helen for an interview at 703-818-0017.

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SONY TRINITRON TV – Works great. Free to good home. Please call Sally at 703-803-7216.

OAK FIREWOOD – You haul away. Call 703-968-7584 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine to the soul.

–Luther Burbank

The Mid-summer Gardenby Charlotte Simson

Planting a summer garden to attract and protect butterflies and other pollinators is both fun and environmentally helpful. Many of today’s gardeners seem to be in conflict between wanting perfect plants without any problems or the fear of having plants covered with insects and disease. There are countless garden chemicals available, many of them are systemic and aid in making a plant lethal to insects and a few plant diseases. Systemic pesticides enter the plant through roots or leaves and become part of the entire plant; some also affect both nectar and pollen. Over the years, these chemicals have become more accessible to both the home gardener and the commercial farmer. But insects and plant diseases are smart! They develop resistance to many of these chemicals, and more and stronger chemicals are needed more frequently.

Another problem with using many of the available insecticides on your plants is that they kill the good insects as well as the bad insects. And the bad insects (the ones chewing, sucking, boring, etc.) reproduce so much faster than the good insects (the ones that eat the bad insects). Add to this problem the effect that some systemic insecticides (and possibly some systemic fungicides) have on insects that don’t eat the plant (bees, butterflies, etc.); they rely on nectar and pollen for food and to reproduce. Humans need these insects to pollinate our crops. How would a farmer pollinate acres of apple trees in the spring or a large field of tomatoes in the summer without bees?

Many native milkweeds provide nectar and a place for monarch butterflies and a few other butterflies to lay their eggs. As their eggs hatch and the larvae develop, they eat the milkweed foliage, thereby ingesting the bad-tasting chemicals that protect milkweeds from many predators. Monarch butterflies lay their eggs only on milkweed plants, and they depend on the nectar, especially when they are migrating to their winter home. With the dramatic decrease of so many stands of native milkweed by both development and agriculture, you can understand why there is concern about the dwindling numbers of monarch butterflies. Nature-preserving organizations are making concerted efforts to protect existing stands of milkweed. Although our gardens are small, the home gardener can help pollinators along by growing milkweed and other flowering plants that are rich in nectar. Most milkweeds aren’t very attractive but when planted among other native perennials, they become part of the garden tapestry. The most popular garden milkweed in our area is butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa). We often see its bright orange flowers along the roadside and in fields. When their showy pods break open after flowering, they are full of silky hairs attached to seeds. Butterfly weed grows about 1-2 feet tall and usually blooms from June through August; it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Purple milkweed (A. purpurascens) might be difficult to find. It can grow into a spreading clump of 2-3 feet tall plants in a well-drained, partly shaded area. The clusters of purple flowers arrive in late spring and continue through July. Swamp milkweed (A. incarnate) tolerates wet soil but will grow in normally drained soil. The

plant can grow to 4 feet tall and slowly forms clumps. In early to mid-summer, the pale pink to rosy-purple clusters of flowers begin to appear. There is a variety with white flowers called ‘Ice Ballet.’ Whorled milkweed (A. verticillata) doesn’t look like other milkweeds, as the leaves are thin and small and grow in a whorled pattern around the stem. It prefers full sun and dry soil. The plant grows 1-2 feet tall and forms large clumps over time. Clusters of greenish-white flowers appear from July through September. Whorled milkweed blooms later and is an important food source to migrating butterflies. Common milkweed (A. syriaca) can be seen along the roadside and fields. Although this rangy, somewhat coarse-looking plant is the mainstay for monarch butterflies, I hesitate to recommend it for your garden unless you have a lot of room. It can become a true garden “thug” with your whole garden as its goal! Tropical milkweed (A. curassavica) is a great annual for a sunny garden. The yellow, red and orange flowers attract many bees and butterflies. Although not hardy in our area, it can reseed. An available hybrid has attractive variegated green, white and pinkish foliage.

Insects, such as yellow aphids, weevils, bugs and thrips, can attack milkweed plants. One of these is the conspicuous, large milkweed bug; it is orange-red with a black X-shape pattern on the wings. It feeds on milkweed seeds, and many can be seen feeding together. The milkweed beetle is more rounded but also has orange and black coloring and feeds on the foliage.

Listed here are a few native perennial companion plants that will also attract bees and butterflies. For a “spiky” looking plant, consider gayfeather or blazing star. Both are common names for Liatris spp. It grows from a corm and develops a tuft of green, grassy-looking foliage in the spring. From late June into July, tall spikes circled with small, thistle-like, purple feathery flowers arise; these open from the top of the spike down. The plant loves the sun and a good soil; it grows 2-4 feet tall depending on the species. A small-growing species is available that grows one foot tall called ‘Kobold.’ All are relatively pest free.

Most people are familiar with coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea). Their purple-pink, daisy-like flowers have a raised, or cone-shaped, center. There is now a variety of different

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