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Photos by Alex McVeigh/ The Connection Preparing for Getting Stress Out Of Schools Leadership Safe Community Coalition students are pressured to get straight A’s as early as elementary school, and it can lead to a total aban- A Great Falls student becomes hosts showing of donment of motivation. “It’s such as emotionally charged film, there’s sad- Albright Institute Fellow. ‘Race to Nowhere.’ ness in children who want to please and the terrible pain of being trapped in a situation you don’t want to be in,” said Joan Tannenbaum, a guidance coun- ellesley College jun In January 2010, Wellesley By Alex McVeigh selor at Langley, who also served on a panel discus- ior Zara Ibrahim, College launched the Albright The Connection W sion after the film. “The song played over the open- the daughter of Institute to educate women to ing credits says ‘nobody really knows me,’ and it’s Rizwan and Amna Ibrahim of fulfill leadership positions, to he Safe Community Coalition hosted a true. Even as adults it’s common to feel that people Great Falls and a graduate of strengthen the role of women screening of “Race to Nowhere” Feb. 2 at only know you through one prism, whether it’s pro- Langley High School, has been in international relations and to TLangley High School, hoping to start a fessionally or academically.” named a fellow of the inform policy discussions and discussion about stress in students, even Donald E. Fraser Jr., director of education for the Madeleine Korbel Albright In- academic thought in global af- in elementary school. Parents and administrators National Association for College Admission Counsel- stitute for Global Affairs, which fairs. from schools around the county filled the auditorium, ing, and a member of the panel, urged parents to prepares women for positions “The Wellesley women of the all hoping to gain insight on pressures faced by the rethink their priorities when pressuring their students of global leadership. future have to understand how modern student. about school. He also told parents that while changes Ibrahim’s participation in the today’s global challenges are “As the parent of three teenagers, two at Langley to the educational system might be a long time com- institute began with an inten- connected,” Albright said. “The High School and a freshman in college, I have been ing, they also had a duty to their students who are sive course this January, where institute will adopt an interdis- concerned about the pressure that my children feel currently in school. she began lessons from various ciplinary approach to give these as they have to balance everything in their lives,” “We can’t wait for the system to change, that’s not international relations and pub- women leaders the tools they said Susan Mayman, who served as first vice presi- going to help anyone now,” he said. “We can work lic policy experts. Those experts need to deal with the most dent for the Langley Parent Teacher Student Asso- for change, but it won’t help our children at this include former U.S. Secretary of pressing issues.” ciation. “When my oldest graduated last year, my moment.” State Albright, a member of the The institute combines the main feeling was one of relief.” Fairfax County has established a homework guide- Wellesley College class of 1959, academic resources of Wellesley, The film deals with the struggle many students line, available on their website. They recommend a who served as the institute’s dis- the research capabilities of the have to balance their lives between hours of home- total of 30 minutes of homework for students in tinguished visiting professor. Wellesley Centers for Women work, preparing for their future, extracurricular ac- grades 1-2, one hour for grades 3-6, 1.5 hours (30 This summer, Ibrahim will par- and the insights of global lead- tivities and just being a kid. Many students in the minutes per core subject) in grades 7-8 and two hours ticipate in a Wellesley-funded ers. It draws on faculty from film spoke of staying up past midnight every single for grades 9-12. internship in the United States across the liberal-arts disciplines night to do homework, starting as early as middle But the two-hour guideline for high-schoolers or abroad, applying what she and alumnae in fields ranging school. comes with an asterisk, saying the amount of home- has learned in a real-life setting. from government to conserva- work may be greater for students enrolled in AP “As an Albright Fellow, I hope tion to social entrepreneurship. SUCH PRESSURES can lead to drug abuse, cheat- classes. According to the film, students cramming to gain a deeper understanding By combining academic theory ing, dropping out, eating disorders and in the case of how I can rise to our most with real-life perspectives, the of one 13-year-old girl, suicide. The film says that See Stressful, Page 6 pressing global challenges,” she program cultivates a new un- said. derstanding of global issues. Ibrahim, a biological sciences This year’s crop of Albright From left, Beth Werfel, a and Spanish double major, has Fellows hail from 12 countries: psychologist at McLean High worked as an intern at Kanti Afghanistan, Bangladesh, School, Kate Lewis, English Children’s Hospital in China, Ghana, Israel, Hungary, teacher at Thomas Jefferson Kathmandu, Nepal, and is a cer- Japan, Nepal, Republic of Ko- High School for Science and tified Emergency Medical Tech- rea, United Kingdom, United Technology, Joan nician. At Wellesley, she works States and Zimbabwe. Tannenbaum, a guidance as a research assistant in the Since 1875, Wellesley College counselor at Langley High Department of Biological Sci- has been a leader in providing School and Donald E. Fraser ences; as a Spanish tutor in the an excellent liberal arts educa- Jr., director of education for Pforzheimer Learning and tion for women who will make the National Association for Teaching Center; as a residen- a difference in the world. Its College Admission Counseling tial assistant. She serves as the 500-acre campus near Boston is speak to parents and admin- multi-faith council representa- home to 2,300 undergraduate istrators after the Feb. 2 tive for Al-Muslimat, the Mus- students from all 50 states and screening of “Race to No- lim organization on campus. 75 countries. where.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 ❖ 3 News Week in Great Falls Optimist Club Hosts Speaker The Great Falls Optimist Club will meet Thursday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Great Falls Library. The speaker will be Lynne Russell, Founder of the District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH), dedi- cated in memory of her 19-year-old daughter who was murdered Tristan by her abusive ex-boyfriend. Herbert, a The mission of DASH is to raise awareness of the dangers of Great Falls teen dating abuse, educate and encourage teens to engage in native, will healthy relationship behavior, help teens and parents to recog- be racing in nize and act upon warning signs and provide resources to iden- the 2011 tify places of help for teens in distress. Sport Club Lynne has been invited by Lynn Rosenhal, White House Advi- Car of sor on Violence Against Women to participate in a roundtable America’s discussion about teen dating violence with experts in Law en- World Chal- forcement and victim advocacy. She will be speaking before the lenge this George Mason University Sexual Assault Service year. There is no charge for more information call President T.R. Cook at 703- 938-1609.

Photos Del. Comstock Honors Wolf Contributed Trap, Forms Arts Caucus Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) introduced HJR 655, a resolu- tion commending Wolf Trap on the occasion of their 40th anni- A Need For Speed versary serving the community with “lasting memories that mil- lions of people will treasure over their lifetimes, through unique performing arts experiences and arts education programs.” Great Falls native takes on On Monday, Jan. 31, a special Center Aisle presentation in the the world of House of Delegates was held to commend Wolf Trap and present the resolution to Karen Pittleman, Director of Wolf Trap National professional racing. Park for the Performing Arts, and Terre Jones, President and CEO of the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. By Alex McVeigh On Arts Advocacy Day, Jan. 27, Del. Comstock and Del. Eileen The Connection Filler-Corn (D-41) held the inaugural meeting of the House of Delegates Arts Caucus. The mission of the caucus is to promote rowing up in Great Falls, Tristan Herbert Tristan Herbert, Great Falls native and and work with local arts community to highlight and support found from an early age that he was a driver for the Brimtek Racing team, exam- their programs and performances and promote their efforts with competitor. After years of amateur mo ines his car. Herbert will be racing in the the business community and the donor community. G torcycle and racecar driving, he has fi- 2011 Sport Club Car of America’s 2011 nally taken his competitiveness to a professional World Challenge, his first professional MPA to Host stage, driving for Brimtek Motorsports of Ashburn. series of races. “I’ve always been a competitive person and play- Monoprint Workshop ing sports, I loved the camaraderie of a team,” at Langley High School and now his crewmember at Stephanie George, a McLean based artist who recently exhib- Herbert said. “As I got older, I wanted to do what- Brimtek, said that the team’s chemistry has them ited her work in the Ramp Gallery at McLean Project for the Arts, ever I could, and while racing is dangerous and physi- poised for big things. will conduct a Monoprint Workshop for teens and adults on Sat- cally demanding, it’s not like running long distances.” “With the guys and gals on our team, we have a urday, Feb. 12, 12:30-3:30 p.m. as part of DuVal Art Studio Birth- Herbert is no stranger to the physical consequences real shot at doing well,” Martin said. “We’ve got some day Celebration. Cupcakes included. of his need for speed. He started racing motorcycles older guys who have been around racing for 10-15 Participants will learn the basic techniques of making, register- in 1999, which he continued until suffering an off- years, and they bring in a wealth of knowledge and ing and hand printing a monoprint using oil paints. Students track accident where he collided with a deer at 70 experience.” should bring an image they would like to work from. All supplies miles per hour. Even though the team is in its first year of racing will be provided. professionally, Tilson says they have high hopes. The workshop will take place at McLean Project for the Arts in AFTER SEVERAL SURGERIES, and at the urging “We would love to win the championship. That’s the Susan B. DuVal Art Studio. $20 per person. Registration re- of his wife, he switched to racing cars in 2008. He always the goal, but it’s our first year,” Tilton said. quired. Call MPA at 703.790.1953 or email [email protected]. purchased a 1984 ITB Rabbit and started racing for “Hopefully we get through the season with some Susan Bontecou DuVal, an accomplished painter and catalyst the Sport Club Car of America’s Washington, D.C. good races and some wins. The team has gelled for the arts, was an active member of McLean Project for the Arts region. Last year he broke his leg snowboarding, giv- nicely, we’ve learned each other’s strengths and weak- from its inception in 1963. After her death in 1997, her husband, ing him another speed bump to cross. nesses and now we know what we can do.” the late Senator Clive L. DuVal, 2d, and the DuVal family, wanted “I remember being on crutches and helping out to honor Sue by building a living memorial to her belief in the some of my friends who race, and I was just dying to HERBERT says he is fully aware of what the transi- importance of the visual arts. With the goal of providing a place get back in the car,” Herbert said. tion to being a professional means. for artists of all ages to learn and work, the DuVal Studio was Herbert will be representing Brimtek in the 2011 “I’m looking forward to having a good time, but born. World Challenge and he plans to compete in eight there is a massive amount of stress on my shoulders. races this year. Team owner David Tilton says he saw I’m the only driver on the team, so there’s a lot riding Herbert’s potential after seeing him race three years on me.” Herbert said. “It’s the preparation that’s Starshine Theater to ago. stressful, but once I’m out there, in the car, there’s “He had a lot of potential, but he was driving with not much on my mind. You just have to get out there Host Open House his heart, not his head,” Tilton said. “But I decided and convince yourself that you’re the best. You can’t Starshine Theater will host Open House and Reception on Sat- to sponsor him and as we worked with him the next second-guess yourself. Your biggest enemy is your- urday, Feb. 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at The School of Theatrical Dance year, I realized we had a winner. He has profession- self.” Studios, 760 Walker Road # C, Great Falls. Meet Patricia and alism and a desire to win and he’s always willing to Martin says Herbert is more than ready to com- Jerry Budwig of Starshine Theater, and learn about performing listen and learn.” pete on a high level.“I know he will do well,” martin arts workshops in music, voice and acting for all ages. 703-790- In 2009, he won the Mid-Atlantic Road Racing said. “He’s an amazing driver and it’s our challenge 9050 or [email protected]. Series and over the past three years he has 18 wins, to keep him on his game.” which includes two track records. More information on the team can be found at Tom Martin, a friend of Herbert’s since their days www.brimtek.com/racing.

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To have community events listed in the Connection, send to Comstock Sees ‘a Good Session’ [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. Great Falls Library Meeting Room, THURSDAY/FEB. 10 9830 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. Vienna Arts Society Meeting. 10 With Lynne Russell, founder of General Assembly a.m. Vienna Art Center, 115 Pleasant DASH. The mission of DASH is to The great thing St., N.W. Vienna. With Marni raise awareness of teen dating abuse Lawson, demonstrating watercolor and educate teens about healthy reaches mid-point. with the painting on Yupo. Free and open to relationship behavior. Free. 703-938- the public. 703-319-3971 or 1609. www.ViennaArtsSociety.org. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support By Lizi Arbogast transportation bill Peace Corps General Information Group. 5 p.m. The Sylvestry Capital News Service Meeting. 7 p.m. REI Sporting Store, Assisted Living, 1728 Kirby Road, is we’re going to be 11950 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax. McLean. 703-506-2122. Peace Corps Recruiter Benjamin Providence District Council he General Assembly is about halfway able to take Burnes will speak on the importance Meeting. 7:15 p.m. Dunn Loring through its 2011 session, and the dust is of international volunteerism and Administrative Center, 2334 Gallows why today’s Peace Corps is more vital Road, Fairfax. Annual election of starting to clear on which bills may be advantage of really T than ever. www.peacecorps.gov. 2011 PDC officers followed by a come laws and which ones will end up in discussion of the proposed Fairfax the dustbin. low interest rates right now. County School’s FY12 budget, with SATURDAY/FEB. 12 Patty Reed, Providence District The House of Delegates has made quite a bit of — Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) Starshine Theater Open House School Board Representative. headway, especially in the areas of higher education and Reception. 4:30-5:30 p.m. The [email protected]. and transportation. Last Friday, for example, the School of Theatrical Dance Studios, 760 Walker Road # C, Great Falls. House passed the transportation plan proposed by win solutions that help people in a lot of ways – to Meet Patricia and Jerry Budwig of WEDNESDAY/FEB. 16 Gov. Bob McDonnell – one of many bills that could save money because you don’t have to drive every- Starshine Theater, and learn about Beth Emeth Early Childhood have a big impact on Northern Virginia. day to work; to save time. When companies have performing arts workshops in music, Center Open House. 10:30 a.m. voice and acting for all ages. 703- Congregation Beth Emeth, 12523 Tuesday is “crossover day” in the assembly: If a used this it creates morale, productivity, and it saves 790-9050 or Lawyers Road, Herndon. Take a tour, bill hasn’t cleared the House or Senate by then, it is people money. [email protected]. see classes in action, meet staff and dead for the session. McLean Project for the Arts: Basic more. 703-860-4515, ext. 114 or Monoprint Workshop with [email protected]. With that as a backdrop, Connection Newspapers Q: What would you say is your single most Stephanie George. 12:30 p.m. www.bethemeth.org/beecc.htm. visited with Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) asking important contribution so far? McLean Community Center, 1234 Winter Book Sales. 3-8 p.m. Claude for her assessment of the session to this point. A: I should also mention the higher education bill. Ingleside Ave., McLean. Making, Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 registering and hand printing a Georgetown Pike, McLean. A donated So I think [that and transportation] are very impor- monoprint using oil paints. Bring an selection of mystery, gardening, Q: What would you consider the main tant because they’re significant investments. Last image to work from. All supplies history, cooking, art, children’s, accomplishments so far? year, we really were investing in jobs and we cut provided. $20. Registration required classics, biographies and more, plus at 703-790-1953 or www.mpaart.org. videos, CDs, cassettes and vinyl A: We had the governor’s transportation plan, which back the spending. Unemployment has gone down; Brinker Toastmasters. 9:30 a.m. at records. Most books $1-$3. I was a co-patron of, and we passed that. That is a we’ve improved our situation here in Virginia. So Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 www.1771.org. very significant investment in transportation. I’m very we’re able to make these significant investments this Park St. N.E., Vienna. Meets second Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty and fourth Saturday of the month. Years on Earth. 7 p.m. George we happy we had bipartisan support, and the Sen- year because we’ve been prudent and careful. brinker.wordpress.com. Mason University, 4400 University ate has also started moving it through. Obviously in The great thing with the transportation bill is we’re T’ai Chi Practice. 8 a.m. at St. Luke’s Drive, Fairfax. 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We’ve been 10 a.m. The Women’s Center, 127 VTRCC Pre-President’s Day changed the formula for revenue sharing, so in careful stewards of the people’s money, and we Park St. N.E., Vienna. A two-part Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Fleming’s workshop to assess satisfaction or Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 1960 Fairfax County, we’ve been getting nothing, so we haven’t gone on the spending sprees we’ve seen else- dissatisfaction and apply the course Chain Bridge Road, McLean. $40 changed it back. I produced a bill to that affect at where. Now we’re able to make these significant in- skill building and practices. $60, $ 50 members, $50 non-members. the request of Fairfax County, and that has gotten vestments. members. Continued on Feb. 26. www.vtrcc.org. Register at Re-entering the Workforce. 11 a.m. incorporated into the governor’s bill also. Now there’s www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- The Women’s Center, 127 Park St., going to be $50 million of revenue sharing funds, Q: What do you think has been the most 281-2657. N.E., Vienna. A workshop designed to and we will now be eligible to get some of that. disappointing part of the session? The Smart Split: Legal Aspects address questions regarding the job About Separation and Divorce. market and provide essential pointers Also in the transportation area, I have a telework A: I think we’ve had a good session. We’ll have the 10 a.m. McLean Government Center, on how to get started. $35, $25 bill ... it is a tax credit, encouraging companies to budget up [soon]. We’re going to continue to focus 1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean. Learn members. Register at telework. That’s a great way of sort of relieving the on jobs, roads and schools – getting the economy the rights and responsibilities www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- involved. $50, $40 members. 281-2657. transportation congestion. … It’s one of those win- back on track. Register at Finding Emotional Strength www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- During Separation & Divorce. 281-2657. 7:30 p.m. The Women’s Center, 127 Partner Yoga. 4:15-5:30 p.m. Body Park St., N.E., Vienna. Learn effective Grace Fitness & Yoga, 215 Mill St. ways to cope in a safe, confidential N.E., Vienna. A donation class for and supportive setting. Six weekly Military Notes The American Heart Assoc. In workshops. $185, $165 members. celebration of Valentine’s day, bring Register at a friend, family member or www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- To have community events listed in the Connection, send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday. sweetheart to share in some yoga 281-2657. love for body mind and spirit. Financial Planning During Army National Guard Pfc. Joshua Cadet Anthony Kotoriy of Great Army Pfc. Bo J. Buffkin has Reserve at [email protected]. Separation & Divorce. 7 p.m. The B. Atkins has graduated from basic Falls successfully completed Cadet Basic graduated from the Basic Field Artil- Women’s Center, 127 Park St., N.E., combat training at Fort Jackson, Co- Training (CBT) at the U.S. Military lery Cannon Crewmember Advanced Vienna. All financial components of lumbia, S.C. During the nine weeks Academy on Aug. 14. The initial military Individual Training course at Fort MONDAY/FEB. 14 the property settlement agreement, of training, he studied Army history, training program provides cadets with Sill, Lawton, Okla. The course is de- Impending Disaster: The New Law from preparing documents for your tradition and core values, physical basic skills to instill discipline, pride, signed to train servicemembers to of Wills and Trusts. 10 a.m. at the attorney to signing agreements. $50, fitness, received instruction and cohesion, confidence and a high sense of maintain, prepare and load ammuni- Vienna Community Center, 120 $40 members. Register at practice in basic combat skills, mili- duty to prepare them for entry into the tion for firing; operate and perform Cherry St., S.E., Vienna. Attorney www.thewomenscenter.org or 703- tary weapons, chemical warfare and Corps of Cadets. Areas of summer in- operator maintenance on prime David Hoffman will discuss the 281-2657. bayonet training, drill and ceremony, struction included first aid, movers, self-propelled Howitzers, changes in trust laws that took effect marching, rifle marksmanship, mountaineering, hand grenades, rifle and ammunition vehicles and estab- Jan. 1. Free, no registration required. 703-255-6360 or www.viennava.gov. SATURDAY/FEB. 19 armed and unarmed combat, map marksmanship and nuclear, biological, lish and maintain radio and wire Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Vienna Lions Club 48th Annual reading, field tactics and more. He is and chemical training. He is the son of communications. He is the son of Group. 5 p.m. Lewinsville Adult Day Bland Contest. 1 p.m. at Assembly the son of Randy Atkins of Weant Giovanni and Elizabeth Kotoriy of Great Mark D. and Beverly J. Buffkin of Health Care Center, 1609 Great Falls of God Church, 100 Ayr Hill Ave., Drive in Great Falls, and a 1990 Falls, and a graduate of Langley High Huntover Court in McLean, and a Road, McLean. 703-734-1718. Vienna. Vocal and instrumental graduate of the Blue Ridge Prepara- School. 2008 graduate of Langley High categories for Virginia students up to tory School of Dyke, Va. School. 12th grade. Applications available at TUESDAY/FEB. 15 703-938-7716 or Great Falls Optimist Club. 7 p.m. [email protected]. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 ❖ 7 Opinion

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Newspaper of Great Falls Happy Valentine’s Day An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. tee. Better than roses or chocolate, ratify equal rights 1606 King Street With equal pay for women still just a goal or Alexandria, Virginia 22314 for women; 35 states have done so but not Vir- dream in the United States as just one example ongoing limits to women’s rights, ratification NEWS DEPARTMENT: ginia; 38 states needed to amend the constitution. of the Equal Rights Amendment would be wel- To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 come at the state and national level, and a e-mail: “ quality of rights under the law shall ing the Equal Rights Amendment passed in the worthy Valentine’s Day present to the moth- [email protected] not be denied or abridged by the Virginia Senate 24-16, with all of Northern ers, wives, daughters, sisters in Virginia and Kemal Kurspahic United States or by any State on ac Virginia’s senators voting in favor. beyond. With women’s rights as a concern Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 E worldwide and a consideration in U.S. foreign [email protected] count of sex.” Thanks especially to state Sen. Patsy Ticer policy, such a step would send the message that Alex McVeigh These words, conceived in 1923 by Alice for advocating for what could have been a gift Community Reporter Paul, who was jailed at the Occoquan Work- to all the women of Virginia and the United the U.S. is committed to women’s rights at 703-778-9441 house in Lorton for demonstrating for women’s States, and thanks to Senators George Barker, home and beyond. [email protected] right to vote, were approved by the Mark Herring, Janet Howell, Dave Nick Horrock SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 357 United States Congress in 1972 as the Marsden, Chap Petersen, Toddy Puller, County & Projects Editorial RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, the House of [email protected] Equal Rights Amendment to the United Dick Saslaw, and Mary Margaret Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia hereby ratifies and af- Rich Sanders States Constitution. Whipple for voting in favor of equal Sports Editor ❖ 703-224-3031 To amend the constitution required the ap- rights for women. firms the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States [email protected] Constitution proposed by the United States Congress proval of 38 states; 35 voted in favor. Virginia Delegates Mark Sickles, Kay Kory and Scott on March 22, 1972, and ratified by 35 state legisla- was not among them. Surovell sponsored the same legislation in the tures. 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At a Business 703-778-9433 cool our homes, support commerce and oper- studied district energy Roundtable Discussion in December I pre- [email protected] ate emerging tools and technologies. systems that combined sented a proposal to convene a Private Sector Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Today, most of our energy sources are from heat and electrical Energy Task Force. The Task Force is meeting Managing Editors fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas power generation, including waste-to-energy, throughout the winter and spring and includes Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: and far too much of it is imported from other and distributed it efficiently through down- representatives of the residential and business Louise Krafft, countries. Regardless of the origins, our reli- town central business districts. communities, institutional representatives such Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: ance on fossil fuels is not sustainable and does Fairfax County has been a pioneer in energy as George Mason University, Northern Virginia Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, not provide long-term supply security. It also innovation. An example is our Waste-to-Energy Community College, INOVA, and utilities op- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, John Smith takes its toll on the environment as it is dug, facility in Lorton, where heat from burning erating in Fairfax County. Production Manager: pumped or blasted out of the earth. garbage is converted into energy that is then The group’s purpose is to define steps our Jean Card Thirty years ago, a similar story unfolded in used to run the plant. Essential elements of community can take to position ourselves as a Europe. 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Controller MCA Helps Develop an out of control, over-sized government bu- It is my sincere hope that the Board of Su- Debbie Funk reaucracy, it is difficult to articulate specific pervisors will embrace the MCA’s proposed National Sales County Budget proposals to control taxes and to make mean- austerity measures and expand on their guid- 703-778-9444 To the Editor: ingful and rational reductions in government ance to reduce the size and cost of county gov- [email protected] Congratulations to the McLean Citizens As- spending. ernment. 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Send announcements to chaos arises as everyone orchestra for Piano Concerto ages 4-8 after the performances. Audience members can get up and st [email protected]. tries to fill in the holes of in A minor, Op. 17 by Tickets $12, $10 for McLean district dance, walk, shout or sing. Tickets $6. Surprise and Laughter at 1 Stage Deadline is Thursday for the following her lost memory. A dirty Paderewski. Tickets $25-$50, residents. Register at www.autism-society.org/sensoryfilms. week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. puppet, an ex-criminal and available at 888-945-2468 or www.mcleancenter.org. For additional listings, visit a fake cop add to the dark cfa.gmu.edu. Sunday Soiree Dance. 3-5 p.m. SUNDAY/FEB. 13 By David Siegel www.connectionnewspapers.com comedy. 703-854-1856 or McLean Symphony McLean Community Center, 1234 www.1ststagetysons.org. Orchestra: Lullaby. 8 p.m. Ingleside Ave., McLean. This month’s “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay- The Connection ‘Fuddy Meers’ Kid Architect CD Release, Oakcrest School, 850 Balls Hill theme is My Funny Valentine, with Abaire. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 1st Stage WEDNESDAY/FEB. 9 Where and When: 1st Stage, Attractions and Poly- Road, McLean. Dvorak’s Three live music by The Wayne Tympanick Theater, 1524 Spring Hill Road, ife is an action-packed 1523 Springhill Road, McLean, Feb. Martha Graham, the Pioneer. 8 p.m. Opto. 10 p.m. Jammin’ Slavonic Dances, Trio. Refreshments served. Admission McLean. Claire’s amnesia causes her 4 – 27. Tickets $15-$25. Perfor- McLean Community Center, 1234 Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Khatchaturian’s Masquerade $5. 703-790-0123, TTY 711. to awaken each morning as a blank ride when you wake up mances Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Learn about Vienna. jamminjava.com. Suite and more. Mclean- The Vagina Monologues. 3 p.m. and slate, and chaos arises as everyone L the dancer and choreographer from The Vagina Monologues. 8 orchestra.org. 8 p.m. George Mason University tries to fill in the holes of her lost each morning with no and 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 and 7 memory of what happened the p.m. Call 703-854-1856 or logon George Mason University dance p.m. George Mason SteveSongs. 10:30 a.m., Harris Theatre, 4400 University Drive, memory. A dirty puppet, an ex- www.1ststagetysons.org/fuddy. professor Dan Joyce and University Harris Theatre, 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Fairfax. A benefit performance to criminal and a fake cop add to the day before. Pity poor Claire. She choreographers Christopher Morgan 4400 University Drive, Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. raise awareness to stop violence dark comedy. 703-854-1856 or is a sweet perky woman of Photo courtesy of the 1st Stage and Dana McLeod. Free. 703-790- Fairfax. A benefit East, Vienna. With Mr. Steve against women and girls. 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THURSDAY/FEB. 10 Proceeds benefit George Chinese New Year George Mason University Sexual All You Need Is Love 2: Jammin’ An Intimate Evening with SGGL. 8 Mason University Victims of Festival. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Assault Services, Office of Housing Java’s Songwriters’ circle, A alarm clock, a husband she does The mood is quickly set for the p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Violence Fund and the Luther Jackson Middle School, and Residence Life and Women and Tribute To The Beatles & Love not recognize and a sullen son. audience. A terrific set design, E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Tahirih Justice Center. 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Gender Studies. Tickets $5-$25. Songs. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 And that is merely the beginning a flutter with large happy col- McLean Historical Society: Sponsored by George Church. Dragon and Lion www.vday.org/about/more-about or Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Everyday Life During the Civil Mason University Sexual dances, Asian foods, cooking [email protected]. jamminjava.com. of the lively “Fuddy Meers” now ored large puzzle pieces by Mark War. 7:30 p.m. McLean Community Assault Services, Office of and language workshops, craft Wings Across Great Falls Pottery Al Petteway & Amy White. 4 p.m., 6 at 1st Stage. Krikstan along with a myriad of Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Housing and Residence Life and business booths, children’s Project. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Great p.m. and 8 p.m. Old Brogue Irish Pub, With the agreeable MiRan props by Kay Rzasa and focused Charles Mauro on the challenges and and Women and Gender world, Lunar New Year parade Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown Pike, 760-C Walker Road, Great Falls. obstacles of living ordinary lives Studies. Tickets $5-$25. and more. Free admission. Great Falls. Children age six and up Guitars, Celtic harp, mandolin and Powell as Claire, “Fuddy Meers” lighting by Marianne Meadows, under extraordinary conditions. Free. www.vday.org/about/more- 703-868-1509 or will make bird-decorated mugs with percussion. $15. 703-759-3309 or is an often silly, sometimes bi- envelops the eyes. Jaunty pre- [email protected] or 703-442-9370. about or [email protected]. “Tangle of Tales” by Grey Seal Puppets www.ChineseNewYearFestival.org. local potter Laura Nichols, in www.ionamusic.com/brogue.shtml. zarre, engaging evening of en- Miran Powell (left) and show music of summertime cal- A Puppetry Festival is coming on Saturday, Feb. 12 to the McLean Com- John Potter Artist’s association with an election currently Old Dominion Chrysanthemum st Reception. 6-8 p.m. underway to select a Great Falls Society: The Art of Floral tertainment. If you find outra- Kevin Hasser in the 1 liopes glides the audience mem- FRIDAY/FEB. 11 SATURDAY/FEB. 12 munity Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. The Grey Seal Puppets will Applegate Gallery & Custom village bird symbol. Sponsored by Photography. 2:30 p.m. Falls Church geousness covering various so- Stage production of ‘Fuddy bers into comfortable seats with “Six Characters in Search of an “Fuddy Meers” by David perform “Tangle of Tales” at 1:30 p.m., and Barefoot Puppets present Framing, 101 Church St. N.W., Friends of the Great Falls Library. Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., bering misdeeds appealing Meers.’ a quizzical look and immediate Author”. 8 p.m. at George Mason Lindsay-Abaire. 2 p.m. “Trickster Tales” at 2:15 p.m. There will be puppet-making crafts for Suite C, Vienna. Arlington Free. Reserve at 703-757-8560. Falls Church. A slideshow and tutorial University Center for the Arts, 4400 and 8 p.m. 1st Stage photographer John Potter will Autism Society and AMC Theatres featuring exhibitor and photographer rather than unsettling, this pro- interest. Then the play unfolds. University Drive, Fairfax. Luigi Theater, 1524 Spring Hill ages 4-8 after the performances. Tickets are $12, or $10 for McLean discuss a showing of his Sensory Friendly Films: Dr. Robert Howell. Free admission and duction can engross. the increasingly uncovered shad- Powell awakes; befuddled as to Pirandello’s surrealistic tragicomedy, Road, McLean. Claire’s district residents. Register at www.mcleancenter.org. “Images of Bologna.” 703-281- “Gnomeo & Juliet.” 10 a.m. AMC refreshments. 703-560-8776. Under the direction of Lee ows, until the final lovingly con- her place in life. She is always presented by Aquila Theatre of New amnesia causes her to 1361 or Tysons Corner 16, 7850 Tysons York City. Tickets $17-$34 at 888- awaken each morning as a blank The Civil Wars and Lucy Schwartz University Center for the Arts, 4400 [email protected]. Corner Center, McLean. To provide a Mikeska-Gardner, “Fuddy structed tender scene. Produced innocently questioning, wanting 945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. slate, and chaos arises as everyone at 7 p.m. and The Resistance, The University Drive, Fairfax. With Puppetry Festival. McLean more accepting and comfortable MONDAY/FEB. 14 Meers” is an animated dark Off-Broadway in 1999, this was the to trust others while confront “Fuddy Meers” by David Lindsay- tries to fill in the holes of her lost Influence and Cerca Trova at 10 Maestro Boguslaw Dawidow. Mozart’s Community Center, 1234 Ingleside setting for children with autism or Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. comedy with little time for self- first major work written by David Abaire. 8 p.m. 1st Stage Theater, memory. A dirty puppet, an ex- p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. overture to “Die Zauberflöte” (The Ave., McLean. Grey Seal Puppets in other special needs, the auditorium Great Falls Library, 9830 Georgetown See Review, Page 18 1524 Spring Hill Road, McLean. criminal and a fake cop add to the E., Vienna. jamminjava.com. Magic Flute) and Beethoven’s “Tangle of Tales” at 1:30 p.m., and will have lights up and sound turned Pike, Great Falls. Stories, fingerplays absorption or contemplation of Lindsay-Abaire. He may be better Claire’s amnesia causes her to awaken dark comedy. 703-854-1856 or Opole, the Philharmonic of Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Virtuoso Barefoot Puppets in “Trickster Tales” down, and families can bring in and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. each morning as a blank slate, and www.1ststagetysons.org. Poland. 8 p.m. George Mason Evgeni Mikhailov is joined by the at 2:15 p.m. Puppet-making crafts for gluten-free, casein-free snacks. 703-757-8560.

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Falls Freedom Memorial Committee. Ed and Kathy Heberg “I’ve always been interested in history, and was a enjoy ‘small town feel’ of member of the historical society, and we’ve known the people who served on the board for years,” Kathy Great Falls. Heberg said. The couple shares many similar interests, such as classical music (especially opera), history and trav- By Alex McVeigh eling. Though they both consider themselves avid The Connection readers, besides history, they differ on their tastes. “When we got married, we combined our libraries Kathy Heberg has been married to her husband Ed since ore than 30 years ago, Ed Heberg was and realized we had a lot of similar history books,” 1980, and they both serve in many capacities around working for the Department of the Kathy Heberg said. “But otherwise we’re almost op- Great Falls. MNavy, and much of his work had to posite. He likes a lot of science fiction, and I read a be submitted to the woman who lot of true crime.” would become his wife. When it comes to travel, both say that Italy is their “We worked for different organizations, but I did favorite destination. a lot of my work through her,” Ed Heberg said. “Italy is filled with wonderful people and wonder- After they got married, they were looking to move ful food,” Ed Heberg said. “And even though it can out of Silver Spring, Md., when they were driving to get a little chilly there, it’s nothing compared to here.” meet a friend in Great Falls when they came upon Next on their travel itinerary is Argentina, due to an open house. its rich archeological history. “We had about half an hour to kill, so we looked “I never outgrew my love of dinosaurs, and they’ve in, and it had a lot of things we were looking for,” Ed got some of the best dinosaur museums,” Ed Heberg Heberg said. “We bought it that afternoon. One of said. the things we love the most about Great Falls is that Kathy Heberg says “we both enjoy archeology, as for a suburban area, it has a real small-town atmo- part of our love of history.” sphere.” As far as time apart, both also have varied inter- Now the Hebergs are fixtures in the Great Falls ested. Ed Heberg enjoys bridge; he says he plays three community, helping host annual events at Great Falls or four times per week. Freedom Memorial on Memorial Day, 9/11 and Vet- As far as Kathy, “I like to shop, though I can tend Kathy and Ed Heberg join Great Falls Fire Fighters for the erans Day. Ed Heberg serves as president of the Great to shop a little too much,” she said with a laugh. Pledge of Allegiance at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial.

A Family “In the end, we come to the Photo by same decision, but we go Business about it a different way.”

Alex McVeigh —Denise Shehadeh Joe and Denise

Shehadeh bring The two still enjoy traveling. agreeable, we know what the They try to get away for a long trends are, what customers complimentary /The Connection weekend every few months, but like.” Joe Shehadeh admits that it can While Joe tends to look at natures to Star be tough. things based on whether or not Nut Gourmet. “It’s difficult to get away, I’m they can be sold, Denise likes here every day, and though I can to find possible uses for various plan to leave early, there’s al- items they consider. By Alex McVeigh ways something that needs at- “In the end, we come to the The Connection Joe and Denise Shehadeh, owners of the Star Nut Gourmet, tention,” he said. “We try to es- same decision, but we go about have been married almost 30 years, and run the business cape every few weeks, at least it a different way,” Denise ost couples have to together. 50 miles away, and by now we’ve Shehadeh said. Mfind time to spend got it to a science.” together around They have been married for 30 about customers,” Denise The two said their favorite des- THEIR 23-YEAR-OLD separate work schedules. Joe years, and as partners in life and Shehadeh said. “Everybody knows tination is “literally anywhere,” DAUGHTER Kristina also and Denise Shehadeh, owners business, they have taken advan- Joe.” but they prefer warm weather works at the store in between of the Star Nut Gourmet, spend tage of their complementing na- most of all. They also manage to classes at Marymount Univer- time together at home and at ture. THE PARTNERSHIP is reflected combine business with pleasure on sity, and says she enjoys spend- the office. “We complement each other, I’m in the community atmosphere they many of their trips. Just last week- ing time at the Star Nut with The couple met while attend- more on the sales side, and she’s try to offer at the Star Nut. In tak- end they went to New York City her parents. ing business school at American good with marketing,” Joe ing their favorite parts of coffee for a trade show, but managed to “We have a good time. My University. Joe Shehadeh was Shehadeh said. “When we come shops and patisseries around the have some free time as well. dad and I probably socialize too working on his master’s degree across certain things, I’m always world, they’ve brought the best of “We do trade shows three or four much, and my mom has to re- and his wife was working on wondering what people can use it it to McLean. times a year, and it’s nice to get mind us to get back to work,” her bachelor’s. After traveling for, but she has an eye for things “Every place has its charm, we away, but we’re always looking for Kristina Shehadeh said. “But around the world for work, they that people like.” considered all of our travels an business ideas as well,” Joe we’re all the same people in and returned to McLean to start the “Joe is very outgoing, very social, adventure,” Denise Shehadeh said. Shehadeh said. out of the store, and at the end Star Nut, based on their favor- and he’s got a knack for remem- “We enjoyed taking in the local Denise Shehadeh says that “af- of the day, we’re a close fam- ite places overseas. bering names and special things culture in every country.” ter nine years, we’re pretty much ily.”

12 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion Keep In Touch As always, my staff and I are here in Richmond to serve you. We want to hear what you think about the Major Transportation Bill Advances legislation and encourage you to take our Legislative Survey on my website: porated into our budget. By accel- teleworking employee. www.delegatecomstock.com . My General Assembly mid-session report. office can be reached at (703) 209- erating the bonds, we will be able 3787 or email us at to take advantage of near record TELEWORK OFFERS a 21st cen- [email protected]. If by Barbara Comstock cess of much needed congestion low interest rates and low con- tury workplace option that can you are planning to visit Richmond State Delegate (R-34) relief in Northern Virginia and struction costs. This acceleration reduce traffic congestion and air during Session, I encourage you to visit me in Room 417. Thank you fund over 900 projects across the will ultimately save the state in pollution, as well as cut gasoline again for allowing me to serve as your e are almost half Commonwealth. For every $100 both construction and interest rate consumption and dependency on Delegate. way through this million spent on highway con- costs. foreign oil. It also helps provide a Wyear’s General As struction, 3000 jobs are estimated As to local projects, I have per- more family friendly workplace ate. sembly session. to be created or supported. sonally spoken to the Transporta- that gives Moms and Dads more The “Top Jobs of the 21st Cen- So far, we have made significant tion Secretary about including the time at home and less sitting in tury” higher education reform bill, progress on the top priorities of THIS BILL also incorporated my study requested by the Fairfax traffic. Study after study has which I co-patroned, has passed in our jobs, our schools and our bill, H.B. 2203, which removes the County Board of Supervisors to shown that telework benefits em- both the House of Delegates and roads. existing priority structure for al- complete widening of Route 7 to ployees and employers. Employ- Senate. The bill puts the recom- For the first time in decades, we location of revenue-sharing funds Tysons Corner. Last fall, the Board ers get the benefit of increased mendations of the Governor’s are succeeding with a major trans- to localities. I sponsored this mea- requested this study and I have productivity, improved morale, Commission on Higher Education, portation bill that will provide sure on behalf of Fairfax County, stressed the need for this local fewer sick leave days used, better Reform, Innovation, and Invest- over $4 billion in much needed and it was incorporated into the project also. worker retention, and reduced ment into Virginia law. The Com- transportation infrastructure fund- Governor’s Transportation bill. A bill I introduced this year to costs for office space. mission, which brought together ing over the next three years. And The existing priority system re- promote teleworking in the private I was the Chief Co-Patron of HB stakeholders from both the public the bill doesn’t raise taxes. We had sulted in Fairfax County getting no sector has garnered the support of 2052, which provides that in any and private sectors, focused on a strong bipartisan vote of 65-33 revenue sharing funds. Now, we the Governor’s Reform Commis- labor organization election an advancing reforms that will in- and the support of over 50 major will be eligible again on an equal sion, the Northern Virginia Tech- employee with have the right to a crease access for Virginia students business and transportation footing with other localities for the nology Council and a bipartisan secret ballot. Some in Washing- at our colleges and universities at groups, including the Northern $50 million available in revenue coalition of my Northern Virginia ton are currently trying to force an affordable price and ensure that Virginia Technology Council, the sharing transportation funds. colleagues. It will be voted on this unionization through regulation, our students are receiving a top- Fairfax Chamber of Commerce, The biggest components of the week. The bill provides a tax rather than by secret ballot. That class education that prepares them and the Northern Virginia Trans- transportation bill accelerate pre- credit to employers for expenses is why we need this bill to protect for the jobs of the future. portation Alliance. The Senate has viously approved transportation incurred in allowing employees to our strong right to work ethic in also passed a version of a trans- bonds and deposit those funds into telework beginning on or after the Commonwealth. The bill A BUDGET AMENDMENT I in- portation package. a transportation infrastructure January 1, 2012, through 2013. passed in the House with a bipar- troduced to help fund all-day kin- This multi-faceted transporta- bank. The debt that is being ac- An employer would be eligible for tisan strong majority of 63-32 and dergarten was included in the tion package will begin the pro- celerated has already been incor- a credit of up to $1,200 per will now be considered in the Sen- House budget.

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A typi- take a break, and which I have assimilated into cal family of three now receives a • Extended Care my daily – and nightly activities, it’s the emo- mere $3,840 per year. That is about GET HIRED! Counselors • tional stuff that can take its toll and exact a a fifth of the Federal poverty level! Dental, Medical & Pharmacy Staff Min. hs diploma plus 6 months childcare exp. price. Sometimes I pretend. Sometimes I deny. Sometimes I get depressed. (“Sometimes?”) Why has only one modest increase Trainees $8-$15/hr. based on exp. Hours: 3pm-6:30pm been considered in the past 25 years? Send resumes to: [email protected] And often I write. And recently I had written In addition to the niggardly and an- Needed now!! Fax: 703-713-3336 about the end of my original 13-month-to-two- No Experience Necessary. year prognosis (Feb. 27, 2011). 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Knowing when to give If they live with a relative other than Call or email: Gail Cassidy 703-799-8610 in to the emotion (and how to get out of it a parent and are eligible for TANF, [email protected] when you do) and when not to, are the con- the family will receive even less in HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO stants in this battle. And after a particularly benefits, $254 per month. However, stressful crossroads-type of moment (“Mo- ment?” More like a month), I gave in and if they live in foster care, the foster Home Instead Senior Care decided to exhale and give myself some time family will receive $918 per month Newspapers & Online Home Instead Senior Care is the world's most to breathe normally and wander emotionally to care for them. Why the disparity? and get off the cancer train, for however long I Are poor children living with their CLASSIFIED trusted source of non-medical home care. We could. 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By Rich Sanders the ‘clothesline tackle,’ in which the The Connection standout player would, with his swinging right arm, nail a ball carrier across the chin y favorite part of Super Bowl strap area to bring him down. That form of week had nothing to do with a tackle, now considered illegal, was a sight Meither of the two competing Chris Hanburger to behold when showcased by Hanburger. teams - the Green Bay Pack- football cards - But Hanburger was also a text-book, fun- ers or Pittsburgh Steelers. But it did have from the Wonder damentally sound linebacker who was something to do with my favorite team, the Bread All-Star known for his stunning, jarring hits on run- Washington Redskins. series in 1974 ning backs. When in street clothes, To me, the next best thing to having your (left) and from the Hanburger, with his handsome features and favorite team in the Super Bowl is finding annual Topps set straight, boxer cut dark hair, looked any- out that one of your favorite all-time NFL in 1968 (right). thing but a star football player. But when players has been selected for induction into attired in his football pads underneath his the NFL Hall of Fame. When the NFL an- burgundy and gold uniform, the under- nounced, during Super Bowl week, that Photo by stated Hanburger was an NFL force. former Redskins linebacker Chris Rich Sanders/ Amazingly, up until recent weeks when Hanburger would be one of seven The Connection his name was being tossed as a Hall of Fame new inductees to be enshrined candidate, most football fans, if asked to next August in Canton, Ohio, I was Reflections and, over the following seven a play doing his best to help stop opposing write down a list of the 100 or so best de- thrilled. years, led Washington to NFL glory offenses. fensive players of all time, would not in- Redskins’ fans have been fortunate in re- it had not known since the 1940s. When I was a youngster, I loved those clude Hanburger. Most probably would not cent years to see former players such as Hanburger, an undersized, perennial Redskins teams of the 1970s, which in- even know who he was. He would not have cornerback Darrel Green, wide receiver Art standout defensive player who had been cluded standout players such as running fit into today’s show boating style of play- Monk and offensive tackle Russ Grimm in- chosen by the Redskins out of the Univer- back Larry Brown, receiver Charley Taylor, ers who raise their arms in triumph after ducted into the Hall of Fame. Those three sity of North Carolina way back in 1965 in center Len Hauss, quarterbacks Billy Kilmer sacking a quarterback or bringing down a were all part of the great Redskins teams of the 18th round of the NFL Draft, was a hall- and Sonny Jurgensen, defensive linemen ball carrier for no gain. Not physically im- the 1980s and early ’90s under legendary mark member of the coach Allen teams - Diron Talbert and Verlon Biggs, and posing and anything but a flaunting, arro- head coach Joe Gibbs, who himself is a an era of Redskins history highlighted by a cornerback Pat Fischer. And there was also gant player, Hanburger was all about T-E- member of the Hall. trip to Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles in the steady Hanburger, whom I and other A-M. He could have cared less if his name Most current Redskins fans are well January of 1973. young fans thought had a last name spell- was ever mentioned in a post game news- versed and learned of the great Redskins Hanburger was a coaches’ dream. He was ing of H-A-M-B-U-R-G-E-R - like what you paper story, as long as he and his teammates teams under Gibbs which won Super Bowls a quiet leader counted upon to call the ate at McDonald’s. had walked off the RFK Stadium field vic- over the Miami Dolphins (1983), the Den- team’s defensive formations. He was quick, Hanburger or Hamburger, it didn’t really torious. Those Redskins teams of the 70s, ver Broncos (1988) and the Buffalo Bills ultra tough and had a nose for the football. matter to me. The Redskins’ linebacker was thanks in part to the heroics of Hanburger, (1992). Hanburger, who throughout his Redskins’ a humble, non-arrogant member of the were winners. Oh, if only the current But sort of forgotten by Redskins fandom career was part of linebacker corps that in- Redskins’ ‘Over The Hill Gang,’ the affec- Redskins’ roster had more players the likes were the exploits of the Redskins teams of cluded the likes of Jack Pardee, Harold tionate nickname given to coach Allen’s of a Chris Hanburger, who won Washing- the 1970s under head coach George Allen, McLinton and the great Sam Huff, was al- aged group of winners. ton fans over with his consistent, first rate who came to the Nation’s Capital in 1971 ways, it seemed, involved in the middle of One of Hanburger’s signature plays was play and team-first mentality. Seahawk Boys, Saxon Girls Victorious at District Track

events. Also earning a first place the 55 hurdles. Strong showings also come from Madison, McLean, finish for Langley was Jessica Other girls’ place finishers and Fairfax athletes. Miles, who won the 1,000 meters. across the district were: Other Saxon place finishers McLean’s Clare Nelson (second were: Gabriella Jacobson (second in long jump, third in triple By Rich Sanders Lakes team captured the title with boys’ shot put. And McLean’s in triple jump, third in high jump, third in 55 hurdles, The Connection 214 points, well ahead of second Nicholas Hedrick took first place jump);Kelly Martins (tied for sec- fourth in high jump), Katalina place finisher Langley (54.50) and in the 1,000. ond in pole vault); Catherine Khoury (tied for second in pole he South Lakes High third place Fairfax (51). The fourth Other boys’ athletes across the Flessas (fourth in pole vault); vault), and Simone Janssen Tboys’ and the Langley through seventh place finishers district to earn top four finishes Adrienne Schmidt (second in 55 (fourth in 55 hurdles); High girls’ indoor track were McLean (48), Jefferson were: McLean’s Kyle Pyne (third dash); Jessica Miles (second in Marshall’s Claudia Castaneda and field teams earned titles at (46.50), Madison (41) and in high jump) and Scott Lafoon 1,600); Liana Kramer and Sarah (third in long jump), Kellie last week’s Liberty District Marshall. (second in shot put); Marshall’s Woodford (third and fourth in Marsh (fourth in shot put) and championships, which were Louis Fernandez (fourth in 55 500); and Elissa Purdy (fourth in Madeleine Lewsen (second in held Feb. 1-3 at Prince George’s THE LANGLEY BOYS took the dash); and Madison’s Justin 1,000). 55 hurdles); South Lakes’ Sports and Learning Center. top two spots in the pole vault, Rexroad (fourth in 300) and Jo- McLean’s Pague Richards won Danielle Hale (third in 55 dash, The Langley girls finished with Lucas Grim taking first and seph Galiano (third in 3,200). the high jump. James Madison’s fourth in long jump); Madison’s first with 101 team points, edg- teammate Logan Besougloff sec- The McLean boys won the Jaleece Durham won the 55 dash. Tara Razjouyan (second in high ing second place South Lakes ond. Other place finishers for the 4x800 relay, edging out second For South Lakes, Kyannah Calhoun jump), Jaleece Durham (third (95). Jefferson (90) finished Saxons were: Guilherme Coulilaby place South Lakes. was champion in both the 500 in shot put), Murphy Massey third and McLean (72) was (second in long jump, third in 55 dash and 300 dash events. Also for (fourth in 55 dash, fourth in fourth. Rounding out the dis- dash); Robert Yu (fourth in high IN THE DISTRICT GIRLS’ the Seahawks, Sumiya Yates was 300), Anna Stone (third in trict girls’ field were Madison jump); and Jake Peker (fourth in championships, champion Langley first place in the shot put with 3,200, fourth in 1,600), and (69), Marshall (31) and Fairfax. 1,000). received an outstanding showing teammate Jasmin Colon finishing Rebecca Henry (second in 500); On the boys’ side, the peren- James Madison’s Travis Johnson from Meigan McManus, won both right behind her in second. And and Fairfax’s Chantel Smith nial district champion South earned a first place finish in the the long jump and pole vault South Lakes’ Aya Abdelhalim won (third in the 300).

16 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community THIS IS “SLATE” Hi, my name is Slate. I’m a little shy, but The Ruby- Throated once I get to Hummingbird know you I’m is known for a love bug its flying and will purr abilities and jewel-like loudly! coloration. This one was photographed HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY by Great Falls Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org resident Bill 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 Garrett on his deck.

Bird-Election Preview: Meet the Candidates

very state has an official bird, but few cit ies or towns have adopted bird symbols of Etheir own. Now Great Falls is the village will host a series of art and photography events leading up to the “election” of the Great Falls bird. Residents can vote for their choice between now and May 15 at the website of Great Falls Studios, www.GreatFallsStudios.com. In the interest of good civics, the Connection will profile each of the seven nominated bird “candidates” over the coming weeks. This is the first of our pro- files. The information comes from the website of the Great Falls Citizens Association. Ruby-Throated Hummingbird. This diminutive nectar-drinker (up to 3.5 inches in length) is a re- markable aviation machine with unmatched maneu- verability. It flies straight and fast, but also backwards Why it should be the Great Falls bird: Like an em- and sideways. It hovers, moves up and down, and erald elf darting and flitting past kitchen windows, can stop instantly, all the time beating its wings nearly it is a favorite backyard bird, and quite common in 60 times a second. Great Falls. Some human residents are so enamored For the home gardener, it provides flashes of color of its jeweled colors and quick movements that they as it visits tube-shaped flowers (usually red or or- install multiple hummingbird feeders to entice even ange blooms) to extract nectar with its long bill, pol- more of the birds to visit. The return on this invest- linating them in the process. Both genders are emer- ment in hummer-attracting gear: unrivaled avian ald or golden green on the back. The male has an shows of fireworks and dexterity. The Ruby-Throated iridescent red throat. In early fall, the birds migrate is the smallest of the Great Falls candidate species, to Central America on a journey that includes a 500- but ounce per ounce, probably packs more color, piz- mile, non-stop flight across the Gulf of Mexico. More zazz and feistiness than the others. How such a tiny info? Go to: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby- bird could make that long trip across the Gulf is a throated_Hummingbird/id. scientific mystery.

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The Langley High School Choral Herndon High School auditorium. has been named to the dean’s list for the Department will send students to the fall quarter of 2010. She is the daugh- District 12 All-District Honor Choir Mary Jean Stack of Great Falls, a ter of Paul an Kim Roellig of Great Falls. event, Feb. 10 -12 at Herndon HIgh member of Muhlenberg’s class of 2011, School. There are two All-District Honor will be performing in the Muhlenberg Mary Jean Stack of Great Falls has Choirs and Langley students will be rep- College Department of Theatre and Dance been named to the fall 2010 dean’s list resented in both. The Mixed Chorus is mainstage dance concert, “Master Chore- at Muhlenberg College of Allentown, Pa. for men in grades 9-12 and women in ographers.” The performances run Feb. The dance and Russian studies major is grades 11-12. The Women’s Chorus is 10-12 in the College’s Empie Theatre, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. for women grades 9-10. The All-District Baker Center for the Arts. “Master Chore- Stack. Honor choir event is an opportunity for ographers” performance information and high school vocalists to rehearse chal- tickets are available at 484-664-3333 or Alyssa McKay of Great Falls has lenging music and work with a choral www.muhlenberg.edu/theatre. been named to the fall 2010 dean’s list conductor at an advanced level. The at the Georgia Institute of Technology. event closes with a free performance by Brittany Roellig, a senior at the The 2009 Langley High School graduate both choirs on Feb. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Ohio State University (Columbus, Ohio) is the daughter of Craig and Sue McKay. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ February 9-15, 2011 ❖ 17 OPEN HOUSES Review Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 12th & 13th Surprise and Laughter at 1st Stage

From Page 10 physical and mental. Nothing is naughty words. Kudos go to the left untouched or unscathed; do- breathless antics of Jane Margulies ing her amnesia and the oddi- mestic violence, the distressing af- Kalbfeld who cannot make herself ties of her twisted life, asking termath of a stroke, incarceration understood and from whose lips “please give me the truth.” for an act not perpetrated by the comes the title of the show, Doug There is a chipper group that accused along with the Mattingly and his hand puppet brings fizz and pop to the produc- meanderings of teen stoner. Oh, work, and Jacob Yeh who inhabits tion as they comically overplay there is also an alter-ego hand pup- the role of the teen-aged son who various serious ailments; both pet with a penchant for extremely truly does love his mother.

7509 Royal Oak Drive, Great Falls • $1,495,000 • Open Sun. 1-4 Jan and Dan Laytham, Long and Foster, 703 759 7777

When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Great Falls 754 Ellsworth Ave...... $1,699,999...Sun 1-4....Diane Van Volkenburg..Weichert...... 703 980 4553 1024 Challedon Road...... $750,000...Sun 1-4....Lyons and McGuire...... Keller Williams...... 703 406 9009 10604 Springvale Ct...... $750,000...Sun 1-4....Lyons and McGuire...... Keller Williams...... 703 406 9009 10808 Lockmeade Ct...... $1,199,000...Sun 1-4....Glynis Canto ...... Keller Williams...... 703 395 2355 7509 Royal Oak Drive...... $1,495,000...Sun 1-4....Jan and Dan Laytham...Long and Foster...... 703 759 7777

Reston 2523 Freetown Drive...... $535,000...Sun 1-4....Suzanne Burch...... Century 21 ...... 703-328-5606

Herndon 2495 Golden Harvest Ct.....$389,950...Sun 1-4....Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808

McLean 1453 Laburnum St...... $975,000...Sun 2-4....JD Callander...... Weichert...... 703-606-7901

Vienna 9813 Bridleridge Ct...... $770,000...Sun 1-4....Katreen Rinaldi...... Korte Realty...... 703-927-3863 601 Plum St...... $847,000...Sun 1-4....Lauren Sobol...... Realty Investment.....703-615-5812

Oakton 3208 Cobb Hill Lane...... $599,950...Sun 1-4....Judy Gruner...... Long & Foster...... 703-517-2464

Sterling 46792 Backwater Dr...... $550,000...Sun 1-4....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703-574-3478 20676 Parkside Cir...... $550,000...Sun 1-4....Kim Spear...... Keller Williams...... 703-618-6892 20389 Water Valley Court...$669,000...Sun 1-4....Gina Tufano...... Keller Williams...... 703-574-3478

Manassas 9502 Ninebark Court #C.....$159,900...Sun 1-4....Diana LeFrancois...... Century 21 ...... 703-930-6682

To add your FREE Realtor represented Open House to these weekly listings, please contact Salome Gaibler at 703-778-9421 or [email protected] All listings are due by Monday at 3 p.m.

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Great Falls $1,300,000 Great Falls $7,650,000 Great Falls $2,699,000

Fairfax $ 535,000 Great Falls $1,299,000 Vienna $1,039,900

Great Falls $2,275,000 McLean $7,950,000 Potomac Falls $850,000

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Great Falls $1,025,000 McLean $12,950,000 Great Falls $1,125,000 Jan & Dan Laytham 703-759-7777 Office Lynn Kemmerer Anne Morrow Buyer Agent 703-444-1991 Home Buyer Agent

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