Missing Vienna Man Sought by Police
Fairfax County police are seeking the public’s help locating a missing Vienna man. According to police, last Tuesday, July 29, Ismail Elmas voluntarily left his home in the 2100 block of Statute Lane in his gray 2008 Toyota Prius with Virginia license plates XBW-4298.
At press time, he had not yet returned home and his family had been unable to contact him. Police say Elmas’ recent behavior has caused concern for his wellbeing. They also say he “may be in possession of a firearm and should not be approached.”
Elmas is 49 years old, 5 feet 8 inches and approximately 155 pounds. He’s bald and has brown eyes. Anyone who may know his whereabouts or the location of his vehicle is asked to call police at 703-691-2131.
Vienna Farmers Market
The Vienna Farmers Market is held Saturdays, from 8 a.m.-noon, in the Faith Baptist Church parking lot at 301 Center Street S. And it will remain open during the construction on Center Street. Customers may access the market via Courthouse Road to Locust Street or via Park Street to Cherry Street.
Vienna Town Council Meeting
The next meeting and work session of the Vienna Town Council are scheduled for Monday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., in the Town Hall, 127 Center St. S. in Vienna
Courthouse Road Bike Lanes
As part of VDOT’s summer repaving program, Courthouse Road from Route 123 to the Town of Vienna is being reconfigured to include bike lanes. Where the road is too narrow for bike lanes, shared-lane markings are being used. Final pavement markings are now being installed. This popular bike route runs parallel to Route 123 between Oakton and Vienna.
Oakton Farmers Market
The Oakton Farmers Market is held Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Unity of Fairfax Church, 2854 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton.
Want to Join Vienna Police?
The Town of Vienna Police Department is looking for people interested in becoming police officers here. The salary and benefits are competitive with other areas. For application information, call 703-255-6350 or visit:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/Vienna/default.cfm.
Correction
In the story, "Plan to Enhance Maple Avenue," (July 23 issue, page 3), the 4-3 vote was by the Vienna Planning Commission. The steering committee moved this matter to the Town Council for initial action by an affirmative voice vote.