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Scarlett Williams of Falls Church, left, and Laura Adams /The Connection of Stafford spend their Friday night skating at the Fairfax Ice Arena. This is Williams’ first time skating since she broke her wrist skating at age 9.

Sissy Walter of Fairfax, left, makes her way around the rink cautiously, but without incident. Cold weather sends locals All Skate indoors for ice-skating.

Sarah Abourakty of Fairfax, far he Fairfax Ice Arena was packed right, practices her spins in the Friday night, Jan. 21 as patrons center of the rink as other skaters enjoyed the evening skate. The skate by to the music. Fairfax Ice T arena is located at 3779 Pickett Arena has a disc jockey that Road in Fairfax. accepts requests during the evening skate session. Make a Sweet Date festival] back to the first full weekend in March, in- Annual Chocolate Lovers stead of the first full weekend in February,” Myers said. Festival celebrates 20 Better weather is one obvious reason for a change from February to March, but Myers said that ven- years on March 5 and 6. dors prefer the festival’s new date — March 5 and 6 — because it allows them to focus on their shops he Chocolate Lovers Festival Commit- during Valentine’s Day, without having to prepare Ttee has decided that it cannot depend for the festival during the same time period. Myers on friendly weather in early February. also said there was not a noticeable difference in at- The snow storms in 2010, which dumped tendance or sales last year, even though the festival several feet of snow in the Northern Virginia occurred after Valentine’s Day. That could be attrib- area early last February, postponed last year’s utable to chocolate lovers’ appetites, or the atmo- festival until March, and the committee has sphere and activities surrounding the festival. decided a date change was in everyone’s best “It’s an event that is certainly family-friendly, it is

interest, according to Beverly Myers, chairman an event that encompasses all age groups and there Photo by Chris Cohen/City of Fairf of the Chocolate Lovers Festival Committee. is something there for everyone,” Myers said. “Knowing what we went through last year New this year for the festival is a cash prize for the … we’re probably a little safer if we push [the winners of the Chocolate Challenge, sponsored by the Independence Day Celebration Committee. First place in the professional division receives $500, while “It is an event that first place in the amateur division receives $250. Preference is given to the first 25 confirmed and paid encompasses all age groups entries, and there are still spaces available. This year’s judges for the Chocolate Challenge are and there is something there Warren Brown, owner of Love Café and Cake Love A donut coffee cake, one of and former host of “Sugar Rush” on The Food Net the entries in last year’s for everyone.” Chocolate Challenge. — Beverly Myers See Chocolate, Page 5 ax www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ January 27 - February 2, 2011 ❖ 3 Winter Fun Former GMU Dancers Return Home Mark Morris Dance Group performs at Center of the Arts.

By Amber Healy The Connection

hen the Mark Morris Dance Group takes the stage at WGeorge Mason University’s Center for the Arts on Fri- day, Feb. 4, it will be a homecoming of sorts, both for the dance troupe and some indi- vidual performers. The world-renown company is based out of New York City, but has a close relation- ship with the university, said Dan Joyce, an associate professor in the School of Dance at GMU and a former 10-year member of Photo by Bryan Snyder/MMDG the Mark Morris Dance Group, or MMDG as it is frequently called. “We’re very lucky that this is one of their frequent stops,” Joyce said. “We’re able to bring a more sophisticated show to an au- dience.” The School of Dance and MMDG have a mutually beneficial relationship: Members of the company, and sometimes Morris him- self, often provide workshops or master classes leading up to their performances at The Mark Morris Dance Company brings their interpretations of modern dance to the George Mason Univer- GMU for students in the dance program, sity Center for the Arts on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4 and 5. and sometimes those same students end up joining the company profession- ally. “It was really wonderful to travel all over the At least two of the dancers in place and do high-level work in beautiful the performances on Feb. 4 and 5 are GMU alumni — Rita venues.” Donahue and Billy Smith. Joyce has fond memories — Dan Joyce, associate professor from his 10 years in the group, at GMU, former member of the Mark Morris Dance Group including traveling the world and working with Morris on pieces from Morris’ reper- to what he hears. several film and opera projects. tory: 1990’s “Going Away He does have his favorites, however. His “It was really wonderful to Party,” a piece set to the mu- favorite piece of choreography is “Romeo

travel all over the place and do MMDG sic of Bob Wills and His Texas & Juliet: on Motifs of Shakespeare,” his high-level work in beautiful Playboys; 1999’s “Silhou- danced version of Shakespeare’s classic tale venues,” he said. ettes,” set to the music of set to the music of Prokofiev. But when one of his col- Richard Cummings’ and “It’s my best work to date,” he said. “I GMU alumni William Smith III and Rita Donahue will leagues at GMU had an oppor- 2008’s “Excursions,” a piece like watching my work performed by the be performing with the Mark Morris Dance Group on tunity to work with a profes- choreographed to music by brilliant dancers in the company. I also love Feb. 4 and 5. sional dance company, she Samuel Barber. to watch dancing generally.” asked Joyce to fill in for her and When possible, Morris said Returning to GMU is a pleasure for Mor- teach some classes within the dance pro- considers a kind of isolation to study their he likes to use live accompaniment instead ris. gram. It was an opportunity to put down craft. of recorded music, calling it an “equal part- “We’ve been involved with GMU for a long some roots and sleep in the same bed for “For the dancers who get that one-on-one ner in every show we do.” The piece “Go- time,” he said. “We’ve been appreciated and more than two nights in a row, Joyce time with him, in one of the master classes, ing Away Party” uses recorded music, “be- supported by the university and the com- laughed. that’s incredible,” he said. It’s an advantage cause it is a particular recording session that munity. We have a regular following, we And now, he gets to work with students for those who later go on to audition for produced these wonderful performances participate with the dance department. We who might dream about joining a group like MMDG, because while others might be awe- and it is nearly impossible to replicate.” like it there.” MMDG, students who can learn from Mor- struck over being in the presence of a leg- Morris got his start studying Spanish ris himself or one of his dancers, an oppor- end, GMU students may have already met dance at the age of 9 and quickly added See a Show tunity almost unheard of outside a major Morris and worked with him. ballet and folkdance. The Mark Morris Dance Group will put metropolitan area. For this visit to GMU, MMDG will be per- “It’s something I do well and allows a on two performances, Friday and Satur- day, Feb. 4 and 5, at 8 p.m. at the George The nice thing about GMU, Joyce said, is forming four pieces: The Washington area close relationship with music,” he said. Mason University Center for the Arts. that students there are close enough to premiere of “Petrichor,” set to the music of “Dance continues to be fun and interesting Tickets, and more information on the per- Washington to see major dance companies Heitor Villa-Lobos, originally performed at and challenging to me.” formances, are available through GMU’s when they pass through town, but have the Cutler Majestic Theater in Boston last Music itself is an inspiration to Morris, website, www.gmu.edu. enough peace and quiet and what Joyce October. The group will also perform three who said he makes up dances in response

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Chocolate Chocolate Lovers Festival From Page 3 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. Saturday, March 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Fire Station 3, 4081 University Drive. Cost is $6 per adult and $4 for children ages 4-10. Children age 3 and younger eat for free work; Norman R. Davis of The Sweet Life (with a paying adult). Cakery in Annandale, Va., who has appeared Taste of Chocolate. Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and on various Food Network’s challenges; Zane Sunday, March 6, 12-4 p.m., at Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive. Admission stops 30 minutes before the event ends. Free. Beg of The Sweet Life Cakery in Annandale, a Pogs, traded for tastes, cost $1 each. Items to purchase include real estate agent and baker whose decorated cakes, candies and other delicious concoctions. Stroller parking is cakes are renown for having great movement available on the front porch of Old Town Hall. The fully accessible entrance to the event is via the door on Route 236/Main Street. and flow; and City of Fairfax Mayor Robert F. Chocolate Challenge and Silent Auction. Saturday, March 5, 10 Lederer. The public can also join in the judg- a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 6, 12-4 p.m., a the SPACE at ing with a $1 admission ticket to the Choco- Old Town Plaza, 3955 Chain Bridge Road. Admission is $1 for adults and includes a ballot for judging the Chocolate Challenge late Challenge. entries. See displays of chocolate cakes and sculptures by 2/28/11 After the challenge, Brown, Davis and Beg professionals and amateurs, then join the area’s most talented 2/28/11 will host a Q&A. Then, Davis will show the chefs and chocolatiers in judging the winners. Donated cakes and other items will be open for silent auction bidding through 3 p.m. audience how to “fabulously decorate cup- Sunday. Strollers will not be permitted in the building. Please use cakes at home,” and then he will auction off the designated stroller parking areas. the cupcakes. Open House and Exhibits Davis will also hold a raffle at the Taste of Chocolate on Saturday and Sunday. Each day, Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center. Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 10209 Main St. Free. Open the winner can choose a theme and Davis will house with free chocolate goodies and information on the city’s make them a cake that will feed 40 people. colorful and interesting history. Reach Your Community The raffle cost is one “pog.” Each “pog” costs Legato School. Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, March 6, 12-4 p.m., at Route 123/Chain Bridge Road, between You Can Have a Successful $1. A “pog” is a cardboard chip used to enter Judicial Drive and Sager Avenue. Free. Learn about the noble the Taste of Chocolate, as well as trade for heritage of America’s favorite flavor at the one-room Legato Advertising Program that tasting vendors’ merchandise. School. There also will be games for children. Ford House. Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 3977 Chain Into There are many other events and specials Bridge Road. Free. Visit the childhood home of Antonia Ford, Fits during the Chocolate Lovers Festival. To view whose colorful life includes espionage, imprisonment and falling in Your Advertising Budget. a full list of events, or to enter the Chocolate love with a Union officer. Ratcliffe-Allison House. Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, 12- Challenge, visit http// 4 p.m., at 10386 Main St. Free. The Ratcliffe-Allison House depicts :www.chocolatefestival.net. the lives of everyday people in 19th century Fairfax and features 703-778-9410 the exhibit Kitty Pozer: A Joyful Gardener. www.connectionnewspapers.com

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Rachel Snow of Springfield and Gwynneth Lau of Springfield are ‘veil dancers.’ Dance, Dance, Dance

Variety of styles to be presented at Jan. 29-30 gala. Layna Lamons of Burke is a slave girl and her dancing partner, John Finnegan of Fairfax is Kumon the slave By Bonnie Hobbs Stage Dance Co. and the Virginia Ballet Co. trader. The Connection “We’re a very eclectic group, with dance styles ranging from ballet to contemporary, that continuity,” she said. “They’re all more tant for people to see men dancing, too.” hen the Fairfax County jazz, hip hop, Indian and tap,” said Shortell. than just my dancers — they’re more like a The Ballet Arts Ensemble will dance two, Dance Coalition (FCDC) “It’s a great show. There’s definitely some- family. And my son, Alex, who’s almost 17, different numbers in the gala. For Saturday’s W formed in 2008, it was thing for everybody. A lot of us haven’t seen is performing, so that’s a joy, too.” show, some eight or nine dancers will per- mainly to advise Northern what the other groups are doing, yet, so it’ll Also proud of his group is Benn Savage, form a contemporary, modern-dance num- Virginia Community College’s Annandale be exciting to discover what everyone else who’s headed the dance school, The Cen- ber, “Holding on. Letting Go,” choreo- campus on its stage renovations. But the is bringing to the table.” ter for Ballet Arts, for 18 years, and its per- graphed by Stephanie York. coalition decided to take things a step fur- Representing the City of Fairfax are Cen- forming company, The Ballet Arts Ensemble “She’s a talented, young choreographer, ther. ter Stage Dance Co. and The Ballet Arts of Fairfax, for 15 years. and this gives her an opportunity for other “We have a lot of excellent dancers trained Ensemble of Fairfax. Directed by Shortell, The dance company is part of the nation- people to see her work,” said Savage. “It in Fairfax County, but they go elsewhere for Centre Stage’s seven dancers — five females wide dance organization, Regional Dance may even launch her career as a choreog- careers because there’s nothing here for and two males, ages America. “There are 23 companies its rapher. She does intricate choreography them,” said FCDC President Sherri Shortell. 15-30s — will per- Southeastern Re- requiring strength and technique, and the “So we want to make this county a place form three numbers. gion and we’re the dancers are doing it quite well.” where they can work; we want Fairfax They’ll be tap “We want Fairfax County only dance com- On Sunday, 13 of his dancers will perform County to become a center of dance excel- dancing to “Cool pany in Virginia in “Sarabande,” professionally choreographed lence.” World Stomp” while to become a center of that region,” said by Richard Rholdon of New Orleans. “It’s Toward that end, the Coalition is present- decked out in tux- dance excellence.” Savage. “This done en pointe — most-demanding techni- ing its first annual gala, “A Celebration of edos. “It’s a very ex- gives my dancers cally in dance — and is reminiscent of old, Dance,” Saturday, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m., and citing, upbeat piece — Sherri Shortell, president, Fairfax the opportunity to French Court dances to beautiful, rich, tex- Sunday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m., in the theater of with intricate steps County Dance Coalition get work in the tural music,” said Savage. “This gala will NOVA’S Annandale Campus at 8333 Little and dancers entering professional give us a chance to show our versatility. I’m River Turnpike. and exiting throughout the song,” said world.” glad we get to do both numbers and that “We’re trying to let the general public Shortell. “It changes tap styles so the audi- His dancers will perform the ballet num- my kids get to perform alongside all the know there are professional dancers and ence will see both rhythm and Broadway ber, “Sarabande,” at a dance festival in April other participants.” dance companies right here,” said Shortell. tap.” in Montgomery, Ala., and he’s thrilled about Each company has 10 minutes to dance. “So we thought the best way to do that was To Janet Jackson’s smash hit, “Rhythm it. “They send scouts to these festivals,” he Regarding the rest of the program, to have a performance.” Nation,” Center Stage’s tappers will don said. “So there are opportunities for schol- BalletNova will do a classical ballet piece, Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at black leather, switching to street clothes to arships to major dance schools and for “Grand Tarentella,” and Classical Ballet the door. To buy them, or for more infor- perform the show’s only hip hop number, trainee and apprenticeship programs with Theatre will perform, “Paquita.” The Vir- mation, visit www.dancefairfax-gala.org, or “What I Do,” by Chris Brown. major ballet companies.” ginia Ballet Co. will do Polovetzian Dances contact any of the participating dance or- Shortell’s dancers have been rehearsing Savage is also pleased about the dance from “Prince Igor.” ganizations. since September, and she says the toughest gala at NOVA. “I’m excited about the Dance Dancin’ Unlimited Jazz Dance Co. will Nine companies will entertain, including: part has been meshing the rehearsal sched- Coalition show because it gives my kids a perform a contemporary number, “The BalletNova, Classical Ballet Theatre, Dancin’ ules of students and adults. But directing chance to perform this dance in a theater Theory of Sound,” and a Broadway, Bob Unlimited Jazz Dance Co., Dream in Color them gives her great satisfaction. before going to the festival,” he said. “We Fosse-style dance called “I Gotcha.” Dream Foundation – Impact Dance Co., Encore “I founded Center Stage in 1990 and have have about 46 dancers in the company, in Color Foundation – Impact Dance Co. will Theatrical Arts Project, Lasya Dance Co., taught the adults in the company since they mostly female, ages 12-20, but two men will The Ballet Arts Ensemble of Fairfax, Center were little children, so it’s wonderful to have also perform in ‘Sarabande’ and it’s impor- See Dance Gala, Page 7 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ January 27 - February 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Winter Fun Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop YESTERDAY’S ROSE where you never see the same thing twice Thrifty Thursday 50% OFF 50% OFF Clothes, Shoes & Purses Housewares & Linens Every Thursday Saturday, 1/29/11 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Not valid with other discounts or sales. 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OPEN HOUSES Tues, Feb 1 – 9:30am and 10:00am Thurs, Feb 17 – 9:30am and 10:00am Thurs, Apr 7 – 9:30am and 10:00am SPECIAL NIGHT TIME OPEN HOUSE The ‘veil dancers’ at The Virginia Ballet Company, in no particular order, Rachel Snow Thurs, Mar 3 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm of Springfield, Gwynneth Lau of Springfield, Sipho Kargbo of Falls Church, Imani • Small Class Sizes Curry-Johnson of Springfield and Annie Sneed of Springfield rehearse for this • Extended Day Care weekend’s show at Northern Virginia Community College. • Hot Lunch Program • Committed to Catholic Education 3460B Centreville Road Chantilly, VA 20151 Phone: 703-773-2020 / Fax: 703-991-9103 Dance Gala This Weekend Visit our website: www.stveronicaschool.org Email: [email protected] From Page 6 Fairfax County.” Meanwhile, they’re looking forward to the upcoming gala. do a contemporary jazz piece, “Redemption,” and “All the directors have worked hard together to put the Lasya Dance Co. will perform “The Flow,” a tra- this on – it’s been wonderful,” said Shortell. “Instead ditional Indian dance with varying tempos. of being competitive, it’s really been inspirational and The dance companies are all nonprofits, so the a joy working with them. And this way, all of us get Coalition is currently trying to broaden the scope of to introduce our students to each other’s styles; I’m the affordable venues here available for their per- so glad I’m involved. It’s going to be an excellent formances. So, said Shortell, “We’d ultimately like show; I hope people will come see what Fairfax to build a performing-arts center somewhere in County has to offer.”

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Craig Sterbutzel Craig ith just a couple of weeks re- Wmaining in the regular season, the Fairfax High girls’ basketball team is one of the top teams in the Liberty District and still in the running for the top

/The Connection seeding at the upcoming district tourna- ment. Fairfax (13-5 overall record, 7-2 district), even with its stellar season thus far, is some- what of a long shot contender to finish in first place in the regular season district standings. The Rebels, who defeated Lan- gley earlier on Tuesday, Jan. 25, are cur- Robinson running back Jared Velasquez rushed for more than 1,300 yards in both his junior and senior rently in a second place tie with Madison football seasons with the Rams. (11-4, 7-2) and behind first place Stone Bridge (16-1, 8-1). The Bulldogs, in a game with the district lead on the line, defeated Velasquez Runs to William & Mary Madison on Tuesday night, 47-43, in Ashburn. he is considering studying engineering or This Friday at 7:30 p.m., Madison will Robinson Star was District Player of the Year pre-med in college. “I love the coaches host Fairfax in a pivotal, late season district there, they’re good guys.” contest in Vienna. With just five more regu- on both offense and defense last fall. lar season games remaining before the start VELASQUEZ is being tabbed to play a de- of the postseason, the Rebels must defeat By Rich Sanders Tribe defeated Richmond soundly. William fensive secondary position for the Tribe. In the Warhawks in order to keep their hopes The Connection & Mary, under longtime head coach Jimmye high school, along with being a standout of garnering the regular season title — and Laycock, is an annual NCAA Division 1 running back, he was a three-year starter thus earning top seed for districts — alive. ared Velasquez, the Robinson Sec- (smaller school) playoff team. The Tribe is in the Rams’ defensive secondary, playing “It’s gut check time and the girls realize ondary School senior who became a part of the Colonial Athletic Conference. at strong safety as a sophomore and free we’re trying to win a championship here,” Jone of the Northern Region’s best William & Mary has been recruiting safety the following two seasons. As a se- said Marcus Konde, the Fairfax head coach. all-around football players in re- Velasquez since his junior year at Robinson. nior he was the Region’s Defensive Player “We’re still in the mix.” cent years, made a verbal commitment on “They’ve always been there [in the re- of the Year. He earned First Team All-Re- Fairfax defeated Madison Jan. 3 in the Tuesday, Jan. 25 to play the sport on schol- cruiting picture],” said Velasquez, the gion accolades, in fact, at defensive back, first meeting between the district rivals, 47- arship at William & Mary College region’s top running back who, as a senior running back and as a kick returner. He was 41, at Fairfax. Konde said facing and beat- (Williamsburg) next school year. last fall, rushed for 1,300-plus yards and the Concorde District’s Player of the Year ing the Warhawks again would be a diffi- The decision will become on both offense and de- cult test. official on Wednesday, Feb. 2, fense. “The [earlier season] win over Madison the official annual NCAA sign- “I love playing safety and love playing on Velasquez indicated he was a confidence builder,” said Konde, ing day for high school ath- would be right at home fo- whose team had a huge 21 point, 11 re- letes nationwide. defense and hitting people more than I cusing on the defensive side bound effort by center Meredith Mesaris Velasquez, a 6-foot, 192- of the field in college. that game. “We were the only team in the pound running back/defen- love playing on offense.” “I love playing safety and district [at that point] to have beaten Madi- sive safety for the Rams, chose — Jared Velasquez love playing on defense and son. We expect [Friday’s game with Madi- William & Mary over James hitting people more than I son] to be a tough game.” Madison University, the other love playing on offense,” The coach said Fairfax, of late, has not school he considered accepting a scholar- led the Rams to a 9-4 overall record and a said Velasquez, a Fairfax resident. “Being necessarily played its best basketball. ship offer from. He made his official visit to trip to the Division 6 region playoff semifi- back there, you see the whole field.” “We’ve played fairly well since the holi- William & Mary last weekend, and had nals. “JMU got in the picture late. I took both “They see him as a safety and that’s where days, but we’ve started to hit a mid-season made his way to Harrisonburg to visit JMU [official] visits [to the two schools]. I their needs are,” said Robinson head coach slump a little bit,” said Konde, whose team for an official stop the weekend before. thought William & Mary was more of a fit Mark Bendorf, who credited his standout is 5-2 since the start of the New Year. “We Other schools in the running for Velasquez academically and athletically.” player with doing his homework on those haven’t played near to our potential yet. included West Virginia University and the He has been impressed with Laycock, who schools recruiting him and taking his time We’re still playing one or two bad quarters University of Richmond, both of whom of- completed his 31st season at the helm of in making a decision. “Jared was very thor- [a game].” fered him scholarships as well. the Tribe last fall, and his coaching staff ough [in the selection process]. All four Konde said a poor first quarter in the Velasquez, a former youth football player during the recruiting process. universities were recruiting him as a defen- team’s first meeting versus Stone Bridge, a within the local Braddock Road Youth Club, “He’s a really good coach and he’s not sive back. He will also be a kick returner 59-37 road loss on Jan. 12, dictated the attended a William & Mary football game going anywhere soon,” said Velasquez, a this past fall season in which the home team solid academic student (3.4 GPA) who said See Ram, Page 9 See Lady, Page 9 8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ January 27 - February 2, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Ram Williamsburg Bound Lady Rebels

From Page 8 lone player in the region with more star power than From Page 8 Velasquez last season, will be playing the sport at [for the Tribe]. Connecticut next school year. outcome of that game. The Rebels fell into a 16-2 hole “It was important for Jared to know how [the re- “That was insane,” said Velasquez, marveling at after one quarter and trailed 32-13 at halftime. They never cruiting schools] saw him fitting into their [plans]. the memory of Robinson’s midseason victory over recovered, although they played the Bulldogs even in the In the case of William & Mary, they told him in cer- Lake Braddock. “We made memories as teammates second half. tain terms that he was there highest recruited player. that night.” Fairfax’s only other district loss came a week later, on They did a good job recruiting him. [The CAA] is an Jan. 19, to visiting McLean, 53-44. A poor fourth quarter outstanding league with teams like Richmond, JMU, AT RUNNING back his senior season, Velasquez in which the Highlanders outscored the hosts, 14-5, re- William & Mary and Delaware.” rushed for 1,340 yards. He scored 20 offensive touch- sulted in that setback. Fairfax will close out the regular Velasquez, who played three varsity baseball sea- downs. On defense, Velasquez totaled 72 tackles, season with a game at McLean on Feb. 11. sons as a centerfielder for the Rams, said his best forced two fumbles and intercepted three balls. On But for the most part this season, Fairfax has played win- high school football memory is Robinson’s week five, special teams, he was the region’s top playmaker as ning basketball in the district, with victories coming over 10-7 win over local rival Lake Braddock last fall. both a kick and punt returner. Langley (twice), Marshall (twice), Madison, Jefferson, and Velasquez rushed for 138 yards and scored his team’s Velasquez, who rushed for 1,309 yards and scored South Lakes. The Rebels must continue to consistently win lone touchdown that game. It was the Bruins’ lone 16 touchdowns his junior season, was a team co- in the district in order to finish as high as they can in the loss of the season until they fell in the state AAA captain last fall and earned Team MVP honors. Over district standings. They will likely host a first round dis- championship game to Battlefield High. Lake his junior and senior seasons, Robinson won 19 to- trict playoff game next month. Braddock quarterback Michael Nebrich, perhaps the tal games. The Rebels are led in scoring by Mesaris, a 6-2 senior pivot player who is averaging 18 points and nine rebounds Bulletin Board per game. Another key player for Fairfax is 6-1 junior for- Send notes to the Connection at public master planning process for Feb. 5. Registration is required at ward Liz McNaughton (18 points, seven rebounds per [email protected] or call Monticello Park, 5315 Guinea Road 703-941-7000, game). 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated in Fairfax. The park consists of www.havenofnova.org, or In Tuesday’s win at Langley, 49-38, the Rebels received a announcements should be submitted at primarily a large lawn area and is [email protected]. least two weeks prior to the event. classified as a local-serving park. Town Hall Meeting with Del. huge game from McNaughton, who scored a game high 703-324-8662 or David Bulova (D-37) and State 20 points and pulled down 14 rebounds. Mesaris (11 re- [email protected]. Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34). 10 bounds) and Murphree (seven rebounds) both scored eight THURSDAY/JAN. 27 a.m., at Fairfax City Hall Council Fairfax County Park Authority Chamber, 10455 Armstrong St., points in the victory, while Jasmyne Moore and Jordan Monticello Park Public SATURDAY/JAN. 29 Fairfax. An overview of issues Sharpe scored five and four points, respectively. Comment Meeting. 7 p.m. in the Journey through Grief. 2 p.m. currently before the General cafeteria at Bonnie Brae Elementary Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Assembly. Constituents can School, 5420 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Ravensworth Road, Annandale. Free participate Bulova’s 2011 Constituent The Park Authority has initiated a workshop. Snow day is Saturday, Survey at www.davidbulova.com.

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lot of people make New Year’s Resolutions they can’t possibly keep, like “I’m going to Astop drinking good wine, and save my money for a 96 inch LCD, LED, HD, 3D TV.” Well, to mix metaphors, now you can have your cake and drink it, too, while watching that new TV. All you have to do is find good quality wine that costs almost nothing. From our travels and writing this past year, we came across many producers who offer deli- Don Winkler and Mike Potashnik of i- cious wines at terrific prices. Two WineReview.com, a McLean-based publi- which we especially like and are cation. happy to share with readers are located in neighboring countries ment the right kind of food (think in South America. brussel sprouts, asparagus, and other One is Concha y Toro Chile’s vegetarian fare). The Xplorador 2010 single largest winery, the other is Malbec shows cherry and raspberry Doña Paula, a large commercial aromas and vibrant fruit on the palate. Find us on Facebook winery in Argentina. Concha y It’s quite delicious, albeit lighter than and become a fan! Toro produces a series called the typical Malbec coming out of Argen- www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapers Xplorador; Doña Paula’s series is tina. called Los Cardos. Dõna Paula Los Cardos Concha y Toro Xplorador Doña Paula was established in 1997 by Chilean www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Last year in Santiago we sat down with Concha y entrepreneur Ricardo Claro of the Claro Group with Toro’s chief winemaker, Marcelo Papa, to taste the purchase of 40+ year old Malbec and through almost the full range of wines. We reported Chardonnay vineyards in Luján de Cuyo. The estate the results of that tasting in The Wines of Chile on now consists of 1,878 acres of vineyards in the www.i-winereview.com. However, we never reported Tupungato and Luján de Cuyo regions. David Bonomi on Concha y Toro’s line of entry level wines, is chief winemaker, and Edgardo Del Popolo is Xplorador. Xplorador wines have suggested retail viticulturalist. prices under $10 a bottle, which usually translates Los Cardos is Doña Paula’s entry level wines which into something less at your local neighborhood store. sell for $10-12. The fruit for most of the wines comes How, you ask, can a respectable winery like Con- from the Finca El Alto in Ugarteche (Luján de Cuyo) cha y Toro make such inexpensive wines? There are and the high altitude (1100 m) Finca Los Cerezos in lot of reasons, of course, but the main one is that the Valle de Uco, the zone closest to the Andes and there- fruit for these wines is sourced mainly from Chile’s fore the coldest and best suited for early-ripening Central Valley where the yields are high. Then, un- varietals, especially Sauvignon Blanc and der the direction of winemaker Tito Urzia, that fruit Chardonnay. Doña Paula 2010 Los Cardos is fermented and aged in large stainless steel tanks, Sauvignon Blanc shows good varietal character Cell: 703-628-1458 not expensive, small French oak barriques. Don’t kid with an opulent style. It has an effusively fragrant yourself. This process isn’t going to produce Chateau nose of grapefruit and nettles and a citrus, pear and Margaux. But you can get perfectly good, drinkable herbal palate of very good intensity. This is a very How and Why to Buy a Home wines. good wine and an excellent value! Nothing complicated, not particularly nuanced, just Doña Paula 2009 Los Cardos Chardonnay in a Changing Market pure, plain good fruit. This makes them easy drink- is in the ripe, New World style with a nose of smoke, ing, either as an aperitif or with a meal. The ripe citrus, and honeydew. It’s ripe on the attack with (And avoid the mistakes that Stop Most Buyers From Capitalizing on the Opportunities Available Today) Xplorador 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fruit good integration of fruit and oak and shows good forward Cabernet Sauvignon showing mostly red acidity on the finish. Many home buyers think today’s advantageous market condi- plum and berry fruit on the nose with just a hint of Fresh plum and blackberry waft from the glass of tions mean they’re going to get a “steal” on any property they choose. While there are some great opportunities to be had, you brambles and earth. It’s a straight- forward, uncom- the dark ruby purple Doña Paula 2009 Los still need the kno-how to capitalize on them and make the most plicated wine, but it’s also surprisingly tasty, balanced Cardos Malbec. There’s a sweet, tangy attack of of the buyer’s market. For a limited time, I’m offering my special and easy to drink. The Xplorador 2009 Merlot is blackberry fruit with notes of underbrush, tar and report, “How and Why to Buy A Home in a Changing Market (And a wine that definitely needs to be drunk with food. earth and good purity of fruit on the finish with firm, Avoid the Mistakes that Stop Most Buyers From Capitalizing on It has nice red plum fruit on the nose and palate, but ripe tannins. This wine offers everything, and at a the Opportunities Available Today)” absolutely free and with no it also has a green herbal note that can nicely comple- very reasonable price. obligations. Call today!

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NEWS DEPARTMENT: NEWSPAPERS To discuss ideas and concerns, to Fairfax City bar. Call: 703-778-9410 By Bonnie Hobbs www.connectionnewspapers.com e-mail: [email protected] The Connection 703-917-6464 Michael O’Connell 29-year-old Herndon man was sentenced Friday in federal Great Communities Great Connections Great Results Editor / 703-778-9416 court to five years in prison for intentionally setting fire to Julia O’Donoghue News, Education & Politics Bridges Billiards and Grill in the City of Fairfax. 703-224-3032 A He is Ajmal A. Aman and, at the time of the incident, he [email protected] COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP was a part owner of the popular Fairfax City bar. Besides receiving Bonnie Hobbs prison time, he was also ordered to pay $744,790 in restitution for the Community Reporter 703-778-9438 damage caused to the victims of the fire. [email protected] Some 50 firefighters and EMTs responded, in the early-morning hours Nick Horrock of Nov. 1, 2009, to the bar at 10560 Main St., No. 100. A sprinkler County & Projects system contained the flames to a small office, but the City of Fairfax [email protected] Fire Marshal’s Office quickly determined that the cause was arson. Jon Roetman “Investigation revealed the presence of numerous, liquid pour pat- Sports Editor 703-778-9410 terns on the floor, throughout the business,” wrote Lt. David Whitacre, [email protected] a fire investigator and assistant fire marshal, in a Nov. 1 affidavit for a warrant to search the premises. “There was also a strong odor consis- ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad tent with the presence of an ignitable liquid.” department between 9 a.m. and Further investigation revealed several containers of charcoal lighter 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. fluid, plus containers of gasoline and other ignitable liquids. “An ac- Display ads 703-778-9410 celerant K-9 brought to the scene had positive hits for accelerant in Messiah United Methodist Church Classified ads 703-778-9411 www.messiahumc.org Employment ads 703-778-9413 several locations within the business,” stated Whitacre. He also noted that Aman was there when firefighters arrived to put out the blaze and Check out our: Mike Sontag Display Advertising, 703-778-9417 that his clothing smelled like gasoline. • dynamic youth group Andrea Smith Aman was originally prosecuted in Fairfax County General District • both men’s and women’s ministry Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Court, but his case was later turned over to the federal government. [email protected] • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra He stood trial last fall in U.S. District Court in Alexandria; and after six Barbara Parkinson Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield Employment Advertising days of testimony and exhibits, he was convicted on Oct. 27, 2010. Sunday School 9:30 and 11 am (near West Springfield High School) 703-778-9413 According to court records and the evidence presented, Aman was Childcare is available during worship 703-569-9862 [email protected] one of six owners of Bridges and served as the company’s treasurer. He was also the manager on duty, Oct. 31, 2009, when the bar hosted a Editor & Publisher Assembly of God Mary Kimm Halloween party until 2 a.m. the following morning. Jubilee Christian Center Jubilee 703-778-9433 Flames broke out around 3:30 a.m., and investigators testifying at 703-383-1170 [email protected] Fairfax Assembly of God Christian Center Aman’s trial said that gasoline was found in high concentrations at the 703-591-4284 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Editor in Chief fire’s primary area of origin — a small office in the back where Bridges’s Way of Faith Assembly of God Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Steven Mauren 703-573-7221 Managing Editors financial documents and accounting records were kept. Also found in Sunday School 10:10 AM Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Baptist Sunday Evening - Realtime Service that office were a full book of matches and the bottom half of a water Braddock Missionary ... 703-830-4125 Photography: & Youth 6 PM Louise Krafft, bottle containing gasoline. Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Craig Sterbutzel Furthermore, Aman was the last person on the scene that night and Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Art/Design: Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 visit our website: www.jccag.org Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, gasoline was found on the clothes he was wearing. According to evi- Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111 John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, dence presented at his trial, Aman was suspected of abusing his posi- Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica...703-323-5858 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax John Smith Judah Praise Fellowship Christian...703-758-1456 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 tion as treasurer by misappropriating the business’ funds for personal “Experience the Difference” Production Manager: Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637 Jean Card travel and repayment of debts. The evidence also showed that this Bible Non-Denominational misdeed, along with competition from rival bars, may have been the Bancroft Bible Church... 703-425-3800 Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Catholic Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 Circulation Manager: motives behind the arson. St. Leo the Great Catholic... 703-273-5369 Fairfax Community Church... Ann Oliver He returned to court last Friday, Jan. 21, and at that time, U.S. Dis- St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... 703-323-0110 trict Court Judge T. S. Ellis III sentenced him to 60 months in federal 703-978-4141 Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, prison. Regarding the restitution, $21,000 of the amount ordered is St. Paul Catholic Chruch... 703-968-3010 Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 L.L.C. Coptic Orthodox Metropolitian Community Church Peter Labovitz earmarked for the City of Fairfax for its firefighting costs related to this St. Mark...703-591-4444 703-691-0930 President/CEO incident. Disciples of Christ Salvation Army...703-385-9700 Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 Fairfax Christian Church... 703-385-3520 Mary Kimm City officials say they don’t expect to actually recover a significant Word of Life Church International... Publisher/Chief Operating Officer amount of that total, although the judge ordered that it be paid before Episcopal 703-978-7101 703-778-9433 Church of the Apostles Pentecostal [email protected] any other claims. Aman is to start paying $150 a month toward the 703-591-1974 city’s claim within 60 days of his release. Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 The Greater Pentecostal Temple...703-385-9426 Jerry Vernon Jewish Presbyterian Executive Vice President Investigating this case were the ATF, Fairfax City Fire Department, Congregation of Olam Tikvah... 703-425-1880 Christ Presbyterian Chruch...703-278-8365 [email protected] Fairfax City Police Department and the Fairfax County Fire Marshal’s Fairfax Presbyterian...703-273-5300 Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 Office. Assistant U.S. Attorneys G. Zachary Terwilliger and Timothy D. Lutheran Korean Presbyterian...703-321-8090 Wesley DeBrosse Providence Presbyterian...703-978-3934 Controller Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 Belevetz were the prosecutors. New Hope...703-385-9056 Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 Shalom Presbyterian…703-280-2777 Debbie Funk Kings of Kings...703-378-7272 National Sales Faith Notes Lord of Life...703-323-9500 Seventh Day Adventist 703-778-9444 Methodist Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist [email protected] Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 703-978-3386 Accotink Unitarian Universalist over immigration policy in Prince Will- Fairfax United...703-591-3120 United Church of Christ Jeanne Theismann Church will show the documen- iam County when local elected officials Special Assistant to the Publisher tary “9500 Liberty” on Friday, Jan. adopted a law requiring police officers Pender United...703-278-8023 Little River United Church of Christ 703-778-9436 St. George’s United...703-385-4550 703-978-3060 [email protected] 28 at 7 p.m. at the church, 10125 to question anyone they have “probable Lakehaven Court in Burke. Admission is cause” to suspect is an undocumented To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 free. “9500 Liberty” recounts the battle immigrant. [email protected].

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RNs/LPNs Dental Assistant Medical Chart Review HEDIS Project Seeking an exceptional team person. We fo- Seeking experienced RN/LPNs for project cus on warmth, caring and expert communica- starting end of February 2011 for 11 weeks tion. Emphasis on personal development reviewing medical charts for HEDIS proj- Learn a Trade at through continuing education, participation ect. Must have medical record review, data Mount Vernon with other team members and high achieve- collection, chart abstraction experience, and ment. Applicant should be career minded, sta- home computer with Microsoft Product Now hiring part-time/seasonal staff to ble and have a health-centered lifestyle. Plse compatibility including Internet Explorer. work as Historic Trades Interpreters at email: [email protected] Must be willing to dedicate a minimum of George Washington’s Gristmill, Distillery, Pioneer Farm & Blacksmith Shop. Help 20 hours a week and travel locally to provid- tell the story of George Washington the er offices in Northern VA, DC and/or MD. en- Nysmith School Virtual abstractors and over readers are also trepreneur. Prior interpretive experience hiring for needed. Interested applicants please email preferred. Please contact Steve Bashore, resume to [email protected] or fax Manager of Historic Trades at • Extended Care to 800-382-8611. 703-799-6805 or by Counselors • e-mail: [email protected] Min. hs diploma plus 6 months childcare exp. $8-$15/hr. based on exp. Hours: 3pm-6:30pm EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT EDUCATION TRAINING Send resumes to: [email protected] Fast growing international group is Fax: 703-713-3336 RECEPTIONIST seeking an individual to manage their Entry-level position, Full-time M-F 8:30 Alexandria, VA office and pro- am-5 pm, in Old Town Alexandria insur- vide administrative and secretarial sup- GET HIRED! Full-Time and Part-Time ance/commercial real estate office. Respon- port to its Senior Officers. The applicant Front Desk Administrator sible for phones, mail, photocopy, supplies, should have a college degree or 3 – 5 Dental, Medical & Pharmacy Staff computer scanning and other computer-re- years of administrative experience sup- Trainees Join the team of professionals at a lated tasks, provide support for office porting Executive Management. The ap- growing, progressive eye care practice staff, maintain appearance of receptionist plicant should be computer literate and Needed now!! in Burke, VA. Requires excellent com- area/conference room/break room plus other have excellent interpersonal and com- No Experience Necessary. munication skills, ability to multi-task duties as needed. Individual must be friend- and work with a large volume of pa- ly, dependable, have a positive attitude, be munications skills, both verbal and writ- Medical, Dental Facilities & Pharmacies able to multi-task and prioritize work. High ten. This position will offer a competitive tients. Duties include answering phones, NOW HIRING. checking in patients, and assisting dtors. school diploma or equivalent required. compensation package, based on ex- Starting salary is $25,000; pay is com- perience. We offer excellent benefits in- Local Job Placement & Training Experience with computer, billing and Available insurance a plus, but willing to train. mensurate with experience. Previous appli- cluding health and dental insurance, cants do not need to re-apply. Includes Saturdays (8:00 to 1:00 p.m.). paid holidays, and a Simple IRA plan. 1-(800)-381-1734 Resumes may be emailed to: Please email your resume with CTO SCHEV Please fax your resume to [email protected] salary history and requirements to 703-451-9291 or email to or faxed to 703-739-8967; [email protected] [email protected]. please include your salary requirements.

JOB FAIR Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. St. Coletta Adult Day Program 207 S. Peyton Street Alexandria, VA 22314

St. Coletta of Greater Washington, Inc. is a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that serves individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and secondary disabilities. Our adult day program offers adults with intellectual disabilities opportunities to participate in vocational and life skills training, community integration, recreational activities, and consultative services in order to achieve greater independence. We are actively recruiting for: Program Assistants to provide positive instruction and support to adults in our day program. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or its equivalent and prior experience working with children or adults with intellectual disabilities.

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