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By Orrin Konheim Economy The Connection Residential tax bill hirteen years ago, Father Jeff Duaime of Our Lady Queen of would rise by TPeace church in Arlington vol- 1.4 percent. unteered to take the more difficult assignment when it came to selecting villages in Haiti with which to partner for By Michael Lee Pope missions. The Connection “He said to give us a parish that no one else wants,” recalled Dr. Sue Carlson. “He nder a proposal outlined this realized all the overwhelming hardships in Uweek by County Manager the remote areas of Haiti and he knew that Barbara Donnellan, the tax so many parishes in the U.S. wouldn’t be rate would stay the same — minimiz- able to have a special relationship with ing the impact on homeowners who them.” have seen tax bills rise in recent years. The church’s latest medical mission to the That means none of the 160 positions community of Medor was featured on NBC that have been cut over the last two Dateline last month. People in Medor wait outside the eye and dental clinic in December. Ac- years will return anytime soon, sav- Carlson led a trip of four other cording to Sue Carlson, chair of Our Lady Queen of Peace’s Haiti Commit- ing county taxpayers about $33 mil- congregants Dec. 5-19, 2010 on a medical tee, these two clinics were held in a back room of the new church: “There lion. But the county manager does relief mission to the remote village of Medor was no light in the room and it was dark — imagine drilling teeth and have a plan to increase parking meter where they treated people for cholera and checking people’s vision and refractions by flashlight.” rates 25 cents to raise money for safety conducted clinics in addition to repairing net needs and additional staffing at roads, delivering supplies and building up dire conditions on its December trip. The stroyed,” said Carlson. the county’s emergency communica- infrastructure. Carlson has been the head aftershock of the highly publicized earth- Carlson then started contacting anyone tions center. of the Haiti Committee for six years and this quake of a year ago left the primary school she could think of from NGO’s (non-gov- “We’ve come through a rough eco- past December marked her ninth trip. decimated. Because Medor is in the moun- ernmental organizations) to the United nomic period with our community’s “You get hooked,” said Carlson. “I feel like tains, helicopters were needed to transport Nations to various organizations in the gov- values and vision intact,” said every time I go, I’m seeing old friends and the 8,000-pound sea containers to the com- ernment. It wasn’t until she forwarded her Donnellan. “This is a sustainable bud- family.” munity. letter to other members of the church’s Haiti get. It is a sensible, balanced response “We began writing grant proposals as committee that progress was made. Dr. to the gradual recovery we’re seeing.” THE GROUP was faced with unique and soon as we heard the school had been de- See Mission, Page 4 Donnellan’s $985.2 million proposed budget is a 2 percent increase over last year, increasing funding for public safety and the county’s social Daughter’s Life Leaves Lasting Legacy safety net. She briefed County Board members on the budget for fiscal year a 33-month 2012 last week, and formally pre- Battle against pediatric period and To Help sented the proposal to elected officials brain cancer continues. having three To learn more or to donate, visit this week. Now it’s up to County Board surgeries and www.thecurestartsnow.org members to make changes to the bud- By Delia Sava radiation and National Race Against the Odds, a Team get before adopting a final spending The Connection chemo- Alexis 5k, raised $60,000 in 2009 and plan this spring. therapy,” said $80,000 last year. The couple expressed “We have treated the adopted FY onathan Agin sits at his kitchen table Agin. their gratitude for the overwhelming sup- 2011 budget as ‘the new baseline’,” Jand speaks lovingly of his daughter In their ef- port they have received and said he plans said Donnellan. “While we continue Alexis, but he explains that he can- forts to learn to continue with this work of helping chil- to analyze whether and how to ad- not speak of her in the past tense. Alexis Agin as much as dren afflicted with brain cancer and their dress reductions from the past two On Jan. 14, just two weeks prior to her possible about families. years, my budget presents my best fifth birthday, Alexis lost her battle with the disease and to research treatment op- Agin stressed that much needs to be done thoughts as to current priorities in FY brain cancer. Her father looks at her color- tions, Agin and his wife, Neely, discovered to address the lack of research funding at 2012 and includes no restoration of ful drawings taped on the refrigerator and the Caring Bridge sites, where family, the federal level, the lack of awareness by services that have been cut.”º reflects on the short but remarkable life of friends and supporters can stay in touch. the general public, and the lack of involve- his little girl. They established a site for Alexis: ment by drug manufacturers that are not DONNELLAN SAID county residents Alexis was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrin- www.caringbridge.org/visit/teamalexis. specifically focused on pediatric drugs. He have a “solid basis for optimism” about sic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a form of pedi- “You realize that there are others out there added that the administrative and bureau- the future, with the county’s real prop- atric brain cancer in April of 2008. Her par- and that’s comforting and the online ex- cratic hurdles faced by parents to have chil- erty tax base growing 6.3 percent in ents received the news that their child was change of information is significant and cre- dren participate in clinical trials is all part the past year. During that same time, afflicted with a cancer that has a terrible ates what I like to think of as educated con- of “an extremely difficult network for par- county officials say, developers ex- prognosis — 95 percent of children make it sumers of the medical aspects of trying to ents to navigate.” pressed a renewed interest in the just 9 to 12 months after diagnosis. manage this disease,” said Agin. Dr. Roger J. Packer, senior vice-president county’s major corridors. Neverthe- Throughout their ordeal the Agins tried The couple also established the Washing- with the Center for Neuroscience Research less, the county manager cautioned their best to maintain a sense of normalcy ton D.C. chapter of The Cure Starts Now, a at the Children’s National Medical Center that “demand for services for the in the life of Alexis. “As normal as any child 501(c)(3) organization that raises money in D.C. said the field is entering a new era See Budget, Page 4 could have being sedated over 70 times in for pediatric brain cancer research. The See Legacy, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 ❖ 3 News

A Rising Star Yorktown grad takes to Philadelphia stage.

By Meghan Marville nary Invalid,” and a 30 minute one-woman the ship sank. The Connection show about Josephine Nivison Hopper that “The beauty of the character is in her she wrote, directed and designed over her memories. She believes Rose to be dead and hen she was a little girl, senior year. has lived 17 years in a catatonic state re- Emily Johnson thought she “I taught and directed Emily for four years flecting on memories of her beloved daugh- W might grow up to be a pro- at Yorktown, she is fabulous,” said her ter,” Johnson said. fessional athlete, a cartoon- drama teacher Carol Cadby. “Throughout When it comes to acting, Johnson said, ist, or maybe a primate specialist like Jane high school Emily was a very versatile, re- “Actors have an obligation to their charac- Goodall, but in high school she surprised ceptive and creative Theatre Arts student ters to develop a memory for them; they’re her family and herself when she dis- who approached every not believable to the audience and cannot covered a passion for acting. assignment, role or be honestly lived in by the actors until they “I always did the school talent shows project with passion and have memories and that’s the closest Ruth with my twin sister Katie, but it was intensity. It was a joy to can get to Rose. Ruth knows she wasn’t a Emily Johnson as Ruth DeWitt more for her. She was always the more watch her learn a con- good mother, she grew up being taught that Bukater in “After Carpathia.” outgoing twin, garnering more atten- cept and then apply it ... motherhood was just a level in the life of a tion and making people laugh, while I masterfully. She was also woman and she never challenged that up- essarily talent, it’s drive — and she has that was much quieter, and more introspec- a strong ensemble mem- per-class notion. Only when she lost her in spades. She’s graceful with notes and tive. I was told that I grew up watch- ber who supported the daughter was she able to allow herself to criticism — she’ll be a welcome member ing everything,” Johnson said. people around her and be raw — to feel regret, shame, anger, ter- with Smile Frown forever, people will want Now this 2010 Yorktown graduate worked for the good of ror, the deepest possible sadness and the … should want to work with her.” has discovered what she will make her the whole,” Cadby said. greatest ridiculous joy for the first time in Stackhouse isn’t the only one to see big career. “It wasn’t until high school that “I like to explore differ- her life. There are a never-ending amount things for Johnson. Her parents, Priscilla I really started thinking like an actor. Emily Johnson ent things about myself, of memories for her to live through again, and Chips Johnson, are very excited for her. It had seemed silly, but I was able to it helps me identify with only this time she lives them sitting in a “We’re proud of how Emily is living her life put all my people-watching to good my character,” Johnson wheelchair in the vastness of her mind. interests of people, history, words and her use. said. “But sometimes they [her characters] “I learned the most about Ruth when I skills as an artist. As soon as she could pick “I am obsessed with self-reflection and feel emotions that I might not have, and by was exploring her mentality given what the up a pencil she began to cleverly draw the understanding how I tick. I love observing being someone else, I feel safe to delve into movie, the script, and historical informa- silly and absurd situations she saw. Now she others at a distance and up-close and per- their rich and raw emotions and come out tion had given me. I created memories that seems to be extending that eye and curios- sonally. I allow myself to care about other of that knowing myself even better.” I use on stage nonstop, and they create real ity to acting in theatre and film and we people and I commit myself to the process She made her professional debut at emotions in me. It’s such a natural feeling, couldn’t be happier for her.” of finding out what makes them them and Arlington’s Signature Theatre, and is now trailing off into Ruth’s mind to watch Rose “My dream is to act internationally,” Emily how they are different and similar to me. a freshman theatre major at Temple Uni- at her first Communion or to wash Rose’s Johnson said. “I want to explore the stages “I am overwhelmed, in the most joy-filled versity, in Philadelphia, Pa. where she will hands inside mine under a faucet.” and films of other countries. I want to make way, by how all of my reflections and this perform in the Smile Frown Theatre Guild’s a name for myself at being creative.” process of discovery influence my creation “After Carpathia,” written by the guild’s WRITER AND co-director Kevin of a character that has deep relationships founder Kevin Stackhouse and directed by Stackhouse reflects on his first impression with characters that have been created by Drew Garza and Kevin Stackhouse. The play of Johnson: “It was at the audition. She blew Details other actors who use, with pleasure, this is written as a sequel to James Cameron’s me away with her acting chops. My jaw “After Carpathia” will premiere Feb. 23 - March same mammoth of a process,” she said. movie “Titanic” and picks up with the af- dropped and I knew right then that we had 6 at the Playhouse at Trehouse Books, 1430 West Susquehanna Street, Philadelphia, Pa. For more termath in the lives of Caledon Hockley and our Ruth. Since then she’s grown so much, information on this or other shows with the Smile AT YORKTOWN, Johnson performed in Rose’s mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater (played she’s worth the drive from Arlington to see. Frown Theatre Guild go to such shows as “Animal Farm,” “The Imagi- by Johnson) 17 years after that fateful night The biggest thing about an actor isn’t nec- www.smilefrown.weebly.com Mission to Haiti Follows 13-Year Commitment Budget From Page 3 dents. They have also sanitized the water, From Page 3 provided free medical clinics and reforested Heidi Sampag had previously worked the area by planting more than 70,000 trees. neediest in our community continues with a Tennessee-based group called Re- The December mission was one that to grow, and revenue streams from mote Area Medical on a relief trip to Hon- called for extra medical care because the property, sales and other non-real es- duras. As the two groups were discussing town of Medor suffered at least 40 deaths tate taxes are projected to be gener- integrating their plans for a joint Haiti trip, due to an outbreak of cholera. Because of ally flat.” Remote Area Medical was contacted by NBC this, the Haiti Committee limited the par- The county manager’s budget in- who wanted to do a story to mark the one- ticipants to medical personnel. cludes a transfer to Arlington Public year anniversary of the earthquake. In addition to Sampang and Carlson, the Schools of $378.2 million, an increase As a result, the five members from Our participants included nurse practitioner Lori of $17.8 million in new local tax rev- Lady Queen of Peace were joined on their Clements, public health nurse Minhtu Lyagh enue. That’s a 5 percent increase com- trip by members of Remote Area Medical and Heidi’s father Ray Sampang who works pared to the current fiscal year. The as well as an eight-person team from NBC for Virginia Hospital in a non-medical ca- added amount for schools includes which included Ann Curry. Dr. Sue Carlson, nurse practitioner pacity. $8.6 million to cover the costs of 1,008 “She’s a woman with a heart,” said Lori Clements, NBC’s Ann Curry “I wanted him to see the extreme of pov- new students and $9.2 million in ad- Carlson. and Dr. Heidi Sampang. erty in Haiti ,” said Sampang who grew up ditional tax revenue for other schools Because of the political unrest in Port-au- with him in the Philippines. “I grew up in needs. Prince, the NBC crew was delayed but they rural Haiti. But OLQP has been working in the Philippines and I’m so grateful to go on At the current tax rate of 95.8 cents spent a week with the mission and endured Medor for 13 years,” said Carlson. these trips once a year because working in for every $100 of assessed value, the the same harsh conditions. The town of the U.S. is such a luxury.” overall tax and fee burden for the av- Medor has no running water, no place to SINCE BEGINNING the program in 1997, Our Lady Queen of Peace is located at erage Arlington homeowner would take a shower, and no lights. the church has sent more than 100 mem- 2700 South 19th Street in Arlington. Infor- increase 1.4 percent from $6,398 to bers to Medor and has built and provided “It was nice that they came to Medor and mation on the Haiti program can be found See Arlington Budget, Page 6 put a spotlight on some of the problems of continuous support to a school of 1,250 stu- at ourladyqueenofpeace.org.

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The Agins, who also have a 2-year- old son, Gabriel, have maintained a journal of their experiences and say they have been comforted by the emotional support of those who came to know and love Alexis, many of them in a virtual way through the blog. “We asked if people wanted to release either pink or purple balloons to either send us pictures, email us pictures, or tell us about it,” said Agin adding, “We’ve gotten responses from Australia, Ja- pan, Germany, California, Florida, Alaska — essentially all over the world, all over the U.S. people re- leased balloons for Alexis on her birthday, and for my 5-year-old daughter to have touched so many people just makes me very proud.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 ❖ 5 People Arlington Budget Reflects Economy From Page 5 increase in per-hour parking rates.º $6,487 — about $7 a month. 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Her husband is providing You Can Have a Successful With the 2011 Ms. Virginia Se- the music for this year’s pageant. nior America Pageant candidates’ As part of her philosophy of life Advertising Program that orientation luncheon approaching for this year’s pageant, she hopes on Feb 17 in The Fountains at to demonstrate how she uses her Into Washington House in Alexandria, skills as a DJ to connect with the Fits the search is on for all eligible can- younger generation. Your Advertising Budget. didates. In addition, Fanelli believes the Ms. Virginia Senior America All candidates must be 60 years pageant helps to showcase the 2010 Linda Huntley of of age or older, be a citizen of the beauty and value of women who Staunton. United States and have lived in have reached “the age of elegance” Virginia for three months. The entry deadline is April to the local community. 1. She remembers “a young man who was helping 703-778-9410 During the orientation luncheon, potential candi- with the ushering at the pageant said to me that he www.connectionnewspapers.com dates learn about the pageant and what it involves had no idea women of this age could be so beauti- in it including the Community Service Award and ful.” how to become Ms. Congeniality. Plus it’s free. Huntley, who is the reigning queen, also wants to Sign up forms for the candidates’ luncheon and spread the message that women in the “age of el- other entry forms are available via the website http:/ egance” are a “viable part of our society” and that it /www.msvirginiasenior.com. is important for them to stay busy and active. According to the Ms. Virginia Senior Pageant State “It just goes to show that senior ladies are very much Director Annmarie Pittman, the pageant is a chance a productive part of society, and this organization to “pay homage to women who’ve reached the age provides us with the opportunity to show that we are of elegance (60 or better).” still going strong. “No stopping us now,” she said. “In 2009, we had someone from Virginia to win Huntley practices what she preaches. She has per- the national Ms. Senior America. These are fascinat- formed the same tap dance routine to “Puttin on the ing women. We’ve had doctors, PhDs and one of the Ritz” she did for the pageant at various speaking girls here worked in the State Department. It’s an engagements across the state. interesting group and it becomes a sisterhood,” she Although Huntley has worked in the pageant in- added. dustry for 40 years (directing, choreographing, judg- The contest includes an interview (5 minutes), tal- ing or coaching), she still enjoyed the talent and ent (2 minutes and 45 seconds), philosophy of life evening gown sections: “I love to dress up and model. (35 seconds) and evening gown sections. It just makes you feel so elegant. So the evening gown Similar to other beauty pageants, the talent por- competition was fantastic.” tion is always full of surprises. Past contestants have This year’s Ms. Virginia Senior America Pageant done everything from a hula hoop presentation to will be held at the Lee Center located at 1108 photography displays. They even had one contestant Jefferson St. in Alexandria on May 19. roller skate on stage. The Ms. Virginia Senior America Pageant began in “This year our second runner up Kathy Fanelli did 1984. a tribute to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ — sequined glove and all. She has been invited to encore this act “Flourishing After 55” at several different venues,” Pittman said. “Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior She acknowledged that she had to overcome her Adult Programs for Feb. 28- March 4. Arlington senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; own self-doubts when she entered the pageant. “It Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. was more enjoyable than I thought. I just thought it Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper St.; Lee, would be a lot of people in competition with each 5722 Lee Hwy.; Madison, 3829 N. Stafford St.; also TJ Comm. other … but we’ve became like sisters,” Fanelli said. Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington Mill at Fairlington Comm. Center, 3308 S. Stafford St. However, once she competed and got a chance to Mind Your Mind vocabulary session, Monday, Feb. 28, show off her dancing skills with her rendition of 1:30 p.m., Lee. Free. Details, 703-228-0555. Jackson’s “Thriller” she was hooked. Madison Chess Club, Monday, Feb. 28, 9:30 a.m. Free; newcomers welcome. Details, 703-534-6232. The Cameo Jewels, the performing arm of the Strength training using weights, Monday, Feb. 28, 9 Cameo Club, was the second reason Fanelli entered a.m., TJ. $60/15 sessions or $4 per drop in. Details, 703-228- the pageant. “I wanted to join the Cameo Club so 4745. that I could go out and dance with them and gain Table tennis, Tuesday, March 1, 10 a.m., Walter Reed. Instruction available; free. Details, 703-228-0955. some sisters since I only had brothers growing up,” Book club organizing at Lee, Tuesday, March 1, 1 p.m. she said. Free. 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Newspaper of Arlington Important Step for Autism A Connection Newspaper An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered dren with autism. Unfortunately, the family has need because they live with an aging caregiver, to homes and businesses. Governor should sign two children with autism. are at risk of abuse or neglect, or are aging out 1606 King Street bill that would require As they become adults, children with autism of foster care. Alexandria, Virginia 22314 will cost Virginia more if they don’t receive See www.arcofva.org. NEWS DEPARTMENT: limited insurance early intervention services. To discuss ideas and And this is a growing problem. concerns, call: 703-778-9410 coverage for For example, in Fairfax County Public Cheap and Effective [email protected] Schools, one in 83 students has been diagnosed Steven Mauren Traffic Fix: Telework Editor needed therapy. with some form of autism, an 846 percent in- 703-778-9415 crease since 1997. Last year, the county’s hu- While National Telework Week officially be- [email protected] gan Monday, Feb. 14, last month’s commut- man services department announced that lo- Michael Lee Pope hanks to Delegates Tim Hugo and cal government’s fiscal health would be greatly ing-home debacle probably did more to push Reporter individuals, governments and companies to 703-615-0960 Tom Rust, along with state Sen. impacted by providing services to the rapidly [email protected] Janet Howell and a majority of growing percentage of young adults with au- contemplate real teleworking measures than T any other advocacy. Steve Hibbard members of the Virginia General tism diagnoses. Associate Editor Assembly, for passing a bill that would require Increasing the number of people who regu- 703-778-9412 some insurance companies to provide limited larly work from home at least one day a week [email protected] but critically important coverage for therapy Missing the Point is the only possible cure for the current traffic Jon Roetman As the U.S. Department of Justice presses nightmare in the region. On most days, rush Sports Editor for children with autism. 703-224-3015 Now, Gov. Bob McDonnell should sign the Virginia to provide services for people with hour in Northern Virginia is a pain. But it only [email protected] bill into law. intellectual disabilities and more options to live takes one hiccup (a man threatening to jump “With these treatments, you can prevent in the community, it’s important to remember of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge or an inch of ADVERTISING: that it’s not just a question of moving some badly timed snow) to bring the region to a To place an advertisement, some of these children from being impacted call the ad department between for life. You can make sure current residents out of training centers. standstill and worse. 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Editorials they do not become wards of Families across Northern Virginia and the Telecommuting can also be good for the en- Monday - Friday. the state,” said Hugo. … “If we state are stretching budgets, going into debt vironment, good for employee morale, good Display ads 703-778-9410 and hanging on by their fingernails as they care for families, good for productivity. And any- Classified ads 703-778-9411 don’t do something, we risk Employment ads 703-778-9413 leaving these kids in the darkness.” for family members with intellectual disabili- thing that decreases the chances of a 10-hour ties who should have “waivers” providing for commute or being stranded overnight on the Debbie Funk Behavior therapy at an early age can make Display Advertising the difference between a child who speaks and services in the community. George Washington Parkway is a step in the 703-778-9444 interacts and a child who is non-verbal. But Right now, more than 6,400 Virginians with right direction. [email protected] the therapy, often not covered at all by insur- intellectual and related developmental disabili- The technology exists to make this work. Andrea Smith ance, can cost $20,000 a year or more per child. ties are on waiting lists for community-based Classified & Employment Advertising - Mary Kimm, 703-778-9411 Consider the heartbreak of one family who services, according to the Arc of Virginia. [email protected] [email protected] was able to afford therapy for one of their chil- Nearly 3,000 of these individuals are in urgent Editor & Publisher: Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 Buttressing the Legal Safety Net [email protected] Editor in Chief: By Caroline Jones A Doorways intern — Dominique Lamb — ognize the warning signs of an unhealthy rela- Steven Mauren Interim Executive Director experienced this herself. While in college, she tionship. Through the program, we encourage Managing Editors Doorways for Women and Families was in a dating relationship that turned vio- students to seek help for themselves or friends, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic lent. Even though she broke up with the man, call a hotline and/or create a safety plan. Photography: udos to the Virginia General Assembly! he continued to stalk and terrorize her, but she This proposed law will buttress our educa- Louise Krafft They are taking important steps to im- was unable to get a protective order since they tion and advocacy efforts, protecting even more Art/Design: K Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, prove legal protections available to had only dated. Today Dominique advocates women and men who are in dangerous rela- John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, domestic violence survivors. In the proposed on behalf of other women like her. Stories like tionships. We encourage the General Assem- John Smith legislation, Virginia lawmakers are seeking to Lamb’s helped the Virginia General Assembly bly to finalize this law, so that more survivors Production Manager: broaden the terms of those who are eligible understand the need to expand legal protec- have a legal option for protection and a soci- Jean Card for protective orders by including dating part- tions. etal validation of their experience. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ners. The bill would grant dating partners equal The statistics also support the need to pro- access and protection — the increased access tect those in violent relationships. According Letters CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Commentary many need to safely leave to the Department of Justice, women ages 16 L.L.C. to 24 experience the highest per capita rate of Peter Labovitz an abusive partner — and Time To Privatize President/CEO redefine family abuse. intimate partner violence. At Doorways, we’ve To the Editor: Currently, Virginia laws that are designed to seen this reflected in calls to our hotline. In Mary Kimm Contrary to the views expressed by one of Publisher/Chief Operating Officer protect victims of domestic or intimate part- addition, according to the Virginia Sexual and 703-778-9433 your readers, I can see no good reason not to ner violence too narrowly define what a rela- Domestic Violence Action Alliance, a 10-year [email protected] privatize the Virginia liquor stores. In a true tionship is, leaving a large percentage of people assessment by the State’s Chief Medical Exam- Jerry Vernon capitalistic society, such as we profess to have at risk. For instance, a person is only eligible iner revealed that 39 percent of domestic vio- Executive Vice President in the United States, commercial enterprises [email protected] for a protective order if they live with a part- lence victims are killed by a boyfriend/girl- should be owned and operated by private firms. ner, are married or have a child in common. friend, compared to 41 percent by a spouse. Wesley DeBrosse The function of a government is to operate the Controller That means a majority of teenagers, young At Doorways for Women and Families, we government. It secures the necessary funds for adults, and increasingly older adults who are have spent decades raising awareness and ad- Debbie Funk its operation by taxing its citizens and the busi- National Sales in dating relationships have no recourse. vocating for policy changes that support and 703-778-9444 nesses the citizens own. The reality is that domestic violence isn’t just protect individuals in violent relationships. [email protected] I have no fear that as a result of privatizing a “married” or “committed” couple’s issue. Without the legal safety net, we’ve relied on Jeanne Theismann the liquor stores, Virginia will end up with Domestic violence doesn’t start when two efforts to raise public awareness about dating Special Assistant to the Publisher outlets on virtually every street corner. Supply 703-778-9436 people legally commit to each other. It typi- violence. A cornerstone of these efforts is the [email protected] and demand will determine the number of cally happens over time and the warning signs Red Flag Campaign, an awareness effort on stores and where they will be located. start long before the relationship becomes for- college campuses designed to raise awareness mal. about dating violence and to help students rec- See Letters, Page 15 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Life Style Security, Convenience and Green Innovation Photos by Jeanne Theismann/The Connection Northern Virginia companies debut home technology trends in Las Vegas.

By Jeanne Theismann The Connection

etting a lot of attention at this year’s Consumer Electronics GShow were several Northern Virginia companies who were among the more than 2,700 exhibitors dis- playing some of the world’s most cutting edge home technology trends. This year was all about the “apps” as more than 150,000 people from around the world descended on the Las Vegas Convention Center last month for the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. Jon Kelman demonstrates a light-up Homeowners can have more control over security vest by Fairfax Station-based their homes using many newly developed MAXSA Innovations. smartphone applications, getting real time information from home security systems even when not at home, controlling room temperatures, raising and lowering window shades or even starting dinner or the laundry from anywhere with an internet connection.

Herndon-based Simplicikey president Surveillance Systems, Jason Pizzilo, right, demonstrates the Archerfish: Reston new lockset to Oracle’s Joel Storm at Entourage vice presi- the Consumer Electronics Show. dent Doug Atkinson, For homeowners looking for a home sur- left, demonstrates veillance system, Reston’s Cernium Corpo- the new Pocket Edge ration has developed the Archerfish Solo, Tablet Times Two, to David Goldhagen an IP-based wireless camera that sends of San Antonio. video clip emails to your smart phone or Entourage: McLean computer whenever it senses unusual ac- McLean-based Entourage Systems used tivity. this year’s CES to launch the Pocket Edge, “There’s been a lot of interest in the Solo,” a portable version of its bestselling Entou- said Debbie Shuey of Archerfish, a CES ex- rage Edge. hibitor for the last three years. “We’ve had “We just launched last year and are do- far more people stopping by this year than ing very well, especially internationally,” the last two.” said Entourage vice president Doug Homeowners can use Archerfish to view Atkinson. “As a consumer device, we are just live video via computer, smart phone or tab- getting started and are excited to be here.” let devices, as Shuey demonstrated by moni- The mission is to provide an all-inclusive toring the cameras at Reston Skate Quest personal technology device that combines cameras from the show floor in Las Vegas. the functions of several products into one “The number of people interested in this solution. for personal use has multiplied tremen- Both the Entourage and Pocket Edge are dously,” Shuey said. “Even our competitors dual screen e-reader, Android-based tablet have been stopping by.” computer, notepad and audio/video re- Debuting at CES this year was the Archer- corder and player. Connected to the fish Solo Flood Light Adapter, which allows internet, it can manage any connected home the camera to be installed simply by screw- security system or smart appliances. Prices ing it into an existing flood light socket. start at $349. “We’re continuously developing products “We can build a tablet by cutting off half, to help consumers keep an eye on the places but then we’d be just like everybody else,” that matter to them,” said Cernium presi- Atkinson said. “But people still write and dent Craig Chambers. “The Archerfish Flood along with many other features, we offer Light Adapter makes installing the Solo as that with our product.” www.entourageedge.com easy as screwing in a light bulb.” Skip West, founder of Fairfax Station-based MAXSA Innovations, displays www.myarcherfish.com his latest home technology solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last month. West teaches the course “From Geek to See Home, Page 11 Gazillionaire” at George Mason University. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 ❖ 9 Northern Virginia REAL ESTATE Top Townhouse Sales in 2010

3 1401 Nash Street , Photos by Arlington — $2,150,000

Louise Krafft

/The Connection

1 415 Prince Street , Alexandria — $2,850,000

Craig Sterbutzel

/The Connection

Louise Krafft

Photo by Photo

Craig Sterbutzel

2 207 Fairfax Street South, Alexandria — $2,840,000 10 11990 Market Street , 5 6 7 Evans Farm, McLean — up to Reston — $1,000,000 $1,685,000

Address ...... BR . FB HB ... Postal City ...... Sold Price .... Type ...... Lot AC ...... Subdivision ...... Date Sold

1 415 PRINCE ST ...... 3 ... 3 ... 2 .... ALEXANDRIA ..... $2,850,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.17 ...... OLD TOWN ...... 08/23/10 10 9

8 2 207 FAIRFAX ST S ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 .... ALEXANDRIA ..... $2,840,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.13 ...... OLD TOWN ...... 07/09/10 6 5 7 3 1401 NASH ST ...... 4 ... 4 ... 2 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $2,150,000 .... Attach/Row Hse .. 0.03 BROMPTONS@MONUMENT PL .. 09/30/10

4 606 CAMERON ST ...... 3 ... 2 ... 2 .... ALEXANDRIA ..... $2,100,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.11 ...... OLD TOWN ...... 06/07/10

4 5 7218A FARM MEADOW CT ..... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MC LEAN ...... $1,685,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.06 ...... EVANS FARM ...... 06/30/10

6 1423 HARVEST CROSSING DR 3 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,630,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... EVANS FARM ...... 06/21/10

7 1496 TEAGUE DR ...... 4 ... 4 ... 1 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,487,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ...... EVANS FARM ...... 07/16/10

8 1227 STUART ROBESON DR ... 3 ... 4 ... 2 ...... MCLEAN ...... $1,360,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.10 ...... MERRYHILL ...... 04/30/10

9 11776 STRATFORD HSE PL#11043 ... 3 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $1,060,000 .... Penthouse ...... STRATFORD ...... 01/29/10 3 1 2 10 11990 MARKET ST #1813 ...... 2 ... 3 ... 0 ...... RESTON ...... $1,000,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... MIDTOWN AT RESTON TOWN ... 10/05/10 Source: MRIS, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. © Google Map data

10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Life Style OPEN HOUSES Security, Convenience IN ARLINGTON SAT./SUN. FEB. 19 & 20 From Page 9 Going Green, MAXSA: First Impressions, Fairfax/Fairfax Station Skip West is no stranger to the crowds of the Con- Simplicikey: Herndon sumer Electronics Show. If the employees of Herndon-based start-up “This is my eighth year here and it just keeps get- Simplicikey all look young, it’s because they are. ting better,” said West, founder and president of the “We hired 11 people, all between the ages of 21 Fairfax Station-based MAXSA Innovations. “I love in- and 35,” said Carl Guerreri, president of parent com- venting new products and this is the place to intro- pany Electronic Warfare Associates, a government duce them to consumers.” defense contractor. “I told them to wander the world West debuted a dozen new items at this year’s show, for a year to come up with an idea that best utilized most focusing on “green” technology. our technology.” “We now have solar powered motion activated The result is the Simplicikey lock, a remote con- flood lights, along with our solar walkway lights for trol electronic deadbolt. decks, stairs and driveways,” West said. “We’ve been “We wanted to make something worthy of a front taking lots of orders and getting a great response.” 2608 North Pocomoke Street, Arlington (22207) door,” said D’Vell Garrison, vice president of sales MAXSA also offers laser garage parking systems $995,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 pm and marketing. “The lock is all metal with a carbon and personal devices such as a reflective safety vest Paul Donaldson, Re/Max Allegiance, 703-536-9830 core center deadbolt, concealed light-up keypad and with 16 LED lights, devices to avoid automobile/deer remote key fob that works from up to 50 feet away.” collisions and special flashlights. When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this The slim design lock is programmable with up to “I sold my last company but didn’t like being re- Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit 16 different codes and runs on 4 AA batteries. tired,” said West, who teaches the course “From Geek www.ConnectionNewspapers.com & click the Real Estate links on the right side. “This is our first time at CES,” Garrison said. “It’s to Gazillionaire” at George Mason University. “I love Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. great seeing all the first adapters’ eyes light up when helping students develop their ideas into successful they see the lock.” companies.” 22201 The Simplicikey uses standard deadbolt installa- West, one of the first to produce the now popular tion and is available in three finishes. battery powered votive candles, donates his salary 1300 Arlington Ridge Rd #405.....$250,000...... Sun 12-3...... Peggy McCarthy...... Coldwell-Banker...... 703-734-7020 “I started early this morning and haven’t stopped from GMU to a student business competition. 3515-510 Washington Blvd...... $337,500...... Sun 2-4...... Garnet Robins-Baughman...Keller Williams ...... 703-534-0997 talking since,” said Simplicikey president Jason “I love what I do and have been fortunate in my Pizzillo. “But people love the product and it’s been a success,” West said. “It’s very rewarding to help my 3000 Spout Run Pky #B211...... $339,900...... Sun 1-4...... Hugo Silva...... Key Realty...... 202-903-8555 great show.” students see their dreams become reality.” 3515-515 Washington Blvd...... $347,900...... Sun 2-4...... Garnet Robins-Baughman...Keller Williams ...... 703-534-0997 www.simplicikey.com maxsainnovations.com 2400 Clarendon Blvd., #906...... $485,000...... Sun 2-4...... Francis O’Dea...... American Realty ...... 703-981-8597

Capital Home & Garden Show, Feb. 25-27 22203 The Capital Home & Garden Show will feature hundreds of displays and exhibits this year, with a special emphasis 223 Park Dr. N...... $635,000...... Sun 1-4...... Jim McGarity...... Long & Foster...... 703-283-7509 on “Going Green.” Exhibitors include all aspects of home design and improvement, gardening, kitchen and bath remodeling, flooring, roofing,doors, windows, fencing, pools, interior and exterior lighting, home entertainment, interior designs and much more. Get ideas, investigate new products, gather information and meet the professionals who can help. Dulles Expo Center, Feb. 25 – 27, www.capitalhomeshow.com. 22204 812 Dinwiddie St...... $369,900...... Sun 1-4...... Milagros Severick...... Keller Williams...... 703-815-5700 10 WAYS TO GOGREENER 3. Biodegradable Cleaning of recycled glass that make stunning Products, and use common supplies backsplashes. SOURCE: Capital Home & Garden 4200 Arlington Blvd...... $939,000...... Sun 1-4 ...... Sharon Sheldon...... Long & Foster ...... 703-231-8000 like baking soda and vinegar. 9. Buy Local and Organic: Buying Show 4. Indoor air quality: Look for local keeps fuel usage at a minimum, 1. Energy Efficient Appliances: products that don’t have synthetic supports local economy and The refrigerator is one of the home’s formaldehyde resins. Proper encourages local farming. Check out a 22206 highest consumers of energy. Use the ventilation will help maintain local Community Supported water and energy-saving settings on superior indoor air quality. Agriculture (CSA) program. 2934 Columbus St S #C2...... $249,900...... Sun 1-4...... Jill Croft...... Weichert...... 703-941-0100 your refrigerator and dishwasher. 5. Green Cabinetry: Many are made 10. Solar Water Heating can save 2. Lighting: Use compact from renewable and salvaged materials your household up to 35 percent of its 3359 S. Wakefield St., A-2...... $355,000...... Sun 2-4...... Ruth Boyer O’Dea ...... American Realty ...... 703-338-2277 fluorescents (CFLs). Designing a 6. Skip the bottled water. energy use and prevent tons of carbon home with good natural lighting 7. Green Flooring: Consider cork, dioxide entering our environment over cuts down on the need to use bamboo or concrete flooring. the life of the system. Many states also electricity. 8. Countertops and backsplashes made offer tax credits. 22207

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Arlington N. $729,900 2608 N. Pocomoke St...... $995,000...... Sun 1-4...... Paul Donaldson...... Re/Max Allegiance...... 703-536-9830 Designer’s Own Showhome! Total high-end N 4032 25th Rd N...... $1,175,000 ... Sun 1-4...... Susan Fadoul...... Long & Foster...... 703-402-1717 U remodel to a S N M quintessential E P - 4 P 1930’s 2 bed- O 1 room, 2 bath bungalow nes- If you do not get The Arlington tled on a gor- 22209 geous land- Connection delivered to your home… scaped lot in Lee Heights. Enjoy 1200 Nash St N #1111...... $889,000...... Sun 1-4...... Carol Bottalico...... Bottalico Prop...... 703-660-6990 the lemonade JUST LISTED sippin’ front FIRST CLASS MAILED porch, hard- wood floors, charming period details, modern luxuries and finishes throughout, fabulous kitchen renovation and expansion, Architectural Digest worthy bathroom remod- For an Open House Listing Form, SUBSCRIPTIONS are now available els, a newly finished lower level complete with office, full bath, fantastic laundry room, generous storage space and for the first time with timely postal carrier an incredible recreation room with extensive built-ins. All call Deb Funk at 703-778-9444 or e-mail sited on a fenced level landscaped lot with patio and delivery: $30 for six months. Help us meet the costs delightful garden just steps to the quaint Lee Heights of providing first-rate community journalism on shops, restaurants and café’s 4638 N. 23rd Street, 22207. [email protected] Dave Lloyd & Associates newsprint to your household. 703-593-3204 davelloyd.net All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. Call 703-778-9426 (or -9427) or e-mail [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 ❖ 11 ORANGE LINE

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 11:01 11:01 Saturday Nights. FRIDAY/FEB. 18 Starts at 11:01 p.m. Late- Public Art in Rosslyn. 12:30 night dance party. Tickets p.m. Free. Join Geoffrey are $15/$12 students. At Aldridge, associate Public Art the Ballroom at Artisphere, Projects Curator for Arlington 1101 Wilson Blvd., Cultural Affairs, for this Arlington. Call 703-228- lunchtime discussion and visit East Falls Church 1850. to Rosslyn’s public artworks. At ❖ Saturday/Feb. 19 — DJ the Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Saborinquen & Clave Siete Blvd., Arlington.

DANCE WEDNESDAYS Liquid Pixels by Ned Dance Wednesdays. 7:30 Kahn, located at 1801 to 8:30 p.m. dance classes; N. Lynn Street, Rosslyn 8:30 to 11 p.m. dancing. Tickets are $15/$12 at door. On Wednesdays, dance the night away at SATURDAY/FEB. 19 Artisphere, to zydeco, Winter Nature Celebration. cajun, rock, R&B and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nature crafts, activity booths, live animal visits, coupons from Kettler swing. The new center Iceplex, and a kid-friendly Ballston Walkabout with WALKArlington. Refreshments features a 3,000 square including hot beverages courtesy of Chik-fil-A. At Ballston Mall Food Court, 4238 foot dance floor, one of the Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Snow date Feb. 26. To RSVP, email best in the area. At the [email protected] or call 703-228-6427. Ballston-MU Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228- 1850. Caz and the Commotions ❖ Wednesday, Feb. 16 — Caz FEB. 21 TO MARCH 2 and the Commotions — “The Gettysburg Address” by Swing, hand dance, shag and boogaloo. Adam Gault. Free. New Media in ❖ Wednesday, Feb. 23 — The Natty Beaux. the Town Hall. Artist Adam Gault ❖ Wednesday, March 2 — Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys. breathes new life into Lincoln’s most famous speech and shows us that SALSA TUESDAYS design can change the way we look at history. Screening will begin on Salsa Tuesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance class; 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. dancing. At the President’s Day and continue Ballroom @ Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. Call 703-228-1850.The throughout the week. At the following events are $15/$12 students, all tickets at the door only. Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., ❖ Tuesday, Feb. 22 — Orquesta La Leyenda. Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. ❖ Tuesday, March 1 — La Romana.

Virginia Sq-GMU FEB. 14 TO MARCH 13 “Haysha Royko” by Miranda July. New Media in the Bijou Theatre. Free. Three people negotiate space and energy in the Portland International Airport in this four- minute video by artist Miranda July, writer and director of the feature film “Me, You & Everyone We Know.” At the Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-875- 1100. WEDNESDAY/FEB. 23 “Kettle of Fish” Film. 8 p.m. Admission is $6. A lifelong bachelor confronts his WEDNESDAY/FEB. 16 intimacy issues when he sublets his “Yoo-Hoo Mrs. Goldberg” (2009). 8 p.m. Admission is $6. A film by Aviva Kempner. apartment to a fetching biologist. His A humorous story of television pioneer Gertrude Berg. She was the creator, principal heartsick fish and his wise best buddy are writer and star of The Goldbergs, a popular radio show for 17 years, which became on hand to provide perspective. At the television’s very first character-driven domestic sitcom in 1949. Berg received the first Artisphere, Dome Theatre, 1101 Wilson Best Actress Emmy in history, and paved the way for women in the entertainment Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. industry. At the Dome @ Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-875-1100 or www.arlingtonmedia.org. SATURDAY/FEB. 26 The Ash Lovelies CD Release Party. 7 Clarendon SATURDAY/FEB. 19 p.m. Free. Arlington’s indie-pop band, The Children’s Theater Festival. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10; free for children under Ash Lovelies, perform in celebration of the 4. Six hours of bi-lingual theater and other activities to delight the entire family. release of their new album, “Ode to Folkloric dance troupes from Bolivia and Peru will participate, as well as the Lao Arlington”. The live performance will be Heritage Foundation. Planned activities focus on different areas of the world and accompanied by a multi-media show. At the emphasize cooperation in our ever-shrinking world, while maintaining distinct artistic Dome Theatre, Artisphere, 1101 Wilson traditions and cultures. All activities are bilingual. At the Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre, Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. 1611 N. Kent St., “LL” Level, at the Artisphere. Call 703-548-3092 or www.teatrodelaluna.org. SUNDAY/FEB. 27 FEB. 17 TO MARCH 20 Evening of Shakespeare in Klingon. 7:30 p.m. The “Juno and the Paycock,” by evening will begin with an Sean O’Casey. 7:30 p.m. introduction by Marc Okrand, Presented by the Washington creator of the Klingon language. Shakespeare Company. Tickets Presented by the Washington are $25 to $35. Juno chronicles Shakespeare Company. Writer/ Captain Boyle, his long- suffering actor Stephen Fry will perform a Court House wife Juno, his drinking Klingon role in a scene from companion, Joxer Daly, a “Hamlet.” At the Black Box daughter desperate to escape Theatre at Artisphere, 1101 their world any way she can, and Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call a son caught up in the 703-228-1850. internecine struggle that followed Actor Stephen Fry the Irish Civil War. Thursday (7:30 p.m.) - $25; Friday (7:30 p.m.) - $30; Saturday (2 p.m.) - WEDNESDAY/MARCH 2 Pay-What-You-Can; Saturday Steve Riley and The Mamou Playboys. 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. At the Artisphere, (7:30 p.m. ) - $35; Sunday (2 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. p.m.) - $30; Previews & Saturday Rosslyn matinees are always Pay-What- WEDNESDAY/MARCH 2 You-Can (PWYC). At Black Box “Better Living through Circuitry.” 8 p.m. Admission is $6. Get an insider’s look at the @ Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., electronic dance community and the culture it has spawned. Part of Movie Nights @ Arlington. Call 703-418-4808 or Artisphere. At the Dome @ Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-875- visit http:// 1100. www.washingtonshakespeare.org. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

Know of something missing from our community entertainment Calendar? Send it to TUESDAY/MARCH 1 The Arlington Connection, e-mail it to Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. [email protected]. With JP McDermott and Western Bop. At Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before pub- Clarendon Ballroom, 3185 Wilson Blvd., lication. Call Steve Hibbard at Arlington. 703-778-9412 with any questions. Photos WEDNESDAY/MARCH 2 are welcome. Lunafest. 7:30 p.m. Short films by, for, and about women. Admission is $15/advance; $20/door. SATURDAY NIGHTS At the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. Visit Skate Night. Every Saturday night from www.arlingtondrafthouse.com. now to March 26, 2011. Family skating from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Teen-only skating from 9 to 11 p.m. Live deejay. MARCH 3 TO APRIL 14 Admission is $2/person; skate rental is Watercolor 1.0. 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $170 for $3/person. At Thomas Jefferson seven weeks. Have fun learning the basics of Community Center, 3501 2nd Street watercolor painting with two local artists, Beth South, Arlington. Call Mary McMullen at Hudgins and Linda Maldonado. At St. Andrew’s 703-228-4711 or visit Episcopal Church, 4000 N. Lorcom Lane, www.arlingtonva.us/teens/ MARCH 1-5 Arlington. Visit www.arlingtonartistsalliance.org “BeautyBeast.” A retelling of the classic story of Beauty or call 703-894-0539. FRIDAY MORNINGS. and the Beast” by Aurora Opera. School day performances March 1-3 at 10 a.m.; public performances Line Dancing Class. 10 to 11 a.m. Line March 5 at 2 and 4 p.m. For tickets, go to dancing with Barbara Allen. Covers the www.auroropera.org/tickets. At the Thomas Jefferson FEB. 22-26 MARCH 4-5 basic steps, then combines them to Community Theatre, 125 S. Old Glebe Road, Arlington. Comedian Gallagher. Cost is $25. At the music for a gentle, social, aerobic Signature Cabaret Featuring (Route 50 and N. Glebe Road). Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia workout. More experienced line dancers Katie Thompson. Tuesday, Feb. Pike, Arlington. Visit http:// are welcome as they can assist the 22 to Saturday, Feb. 26 at 8:30 p.m. ArlingtonDrafthouse.com. newer dancers. At Aurora Hills Senior Center. Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington Tickets are $35 per person and Call 703-228-5722. Blvd. (Route 50 and S. George Mason Dr.), available by calling Ticketmaster at Arlington. 703-573-SEAT. At Signature SATURDAY/MARCH 5 Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., NOW THROUGH MARCH 6 FEB. 18 AND 19 Shirlington. Party for a Cure. 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Third- annual 2YF GALA. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and an Passport to the World: A Festival of Music, Comedian Amy Schumer. Cost is $18. Amy has open bar while listening to Burnt Sienna! In Dance, Art and Story. Music and Dance performed on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” addition, a raffle, silent auction and dancing ‘til troupes will perform on Saturday evenings at and “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show.” Butterfly Club Meeting. 7:30 p.m. This program you drop! Tickets are $95. At the Washington 7:30 p.m. (2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26 and 3/5). At the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 about Butterfly Gardening will be presented by Golf and Country Club. Visit http:// These performances will be preceded by free Columbia Pike, Arlington. Marie Rojas. At Long Branch Nature Center, www.2yf.org. dance workshops and demonstrations at 4 p.m. 625 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. Call on select Saturdays. (2/5, 2/12, 2/26) Sunday Long Branch Nature Center 703-228-6535. afternoons will feature family-friendly puppet SATURDAY/FEB. 19 and story theater presentations (2/6, 2/27 at 2 William Walter & Co. 10 p.m. Free. At Whitlows FEB. 24 TO 26 SUNDAY/MARCH 6 p.m. and 2/13 at 4 p.m. Tickets for on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call Lions Charity Fundraising. Fresh Florida citrus Saint Misbehavin’: The Wavy Gravy Movie. 3 performances are $15 for adults and $12 for 703-276-9693. and pure Vermont Maple syrup for sale at the p.m. The film will be followed by a question and students and seniors, and $5 for puppet and South Arlington Band Pyramid Concert. 1 Overlee Pool, 6030 Lee Highway, lower parking answer session with filmmaker, Michelle Esrick story theater events. ArtSpace Falls Church is p.m. Students in grades 4-12, grouped by their lot. Feb. 24 to 26 (or until sold out), 8 a.m. to 5 and Dr. Patch Adams (subject of the Robin located at 410 South Maple Avenue in the feeder school progression. Students from Drew, p.m. Call 703-243-7938. Williams’ movie of the same name). Admission Pearson Square Building. Free Parking is Randolph, Campbell, Oakridge, Claremont, Key, is $12. At the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, available in the 400 and 410 South Maple Carlin Springs, Abingdon, Henry, Barcroft, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. Buildings. For tickets, visit Barrett, Gunston, Kenmore, Jefferson and www.creativecauldron.org. Wakefield will participate in the concert. At FEB. 25-26 Wakefield High School 2901 S. Chesterfield Rd., Comedian Jon Lovitz. Admission is $30. At the THURSDAY/MARCH 10 Arlington. Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia “Women of the Vine” Tasting & Book NOW THROUGH FEB. 28 Raspberry Brothers. Cost is $12. NYC Pike, Arlington. Visit http:// Signing. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join Morton’s and Treasures from the Heart. A show and sale comedians mock the movie “Point Break.” At the ArlingtonDrafthouse.com. fellow wine lovers for an evening of wines from that will feature art by Arlington artists, Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Women of the Vine Cellars paired alongside specially themed for Valentine’s Day. Presented Pike, Arlington. Morton’s hors d’oeuvres. Author Deborah by the Arlington Artists Alliance. Opening FEB. 26 AND FEB. 27 Brenner will lead a tasting followed by a signing reception is Saturday, Feb. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. At Crystal City 1K Wine Walk. 2 to 6 p.m. of her book, “Women of the Vine.” Cost is $52/ the Arlington Arts Gallery, 5179 Lee Highway, SUNDAY/FEB. 20 Presented by the Crystal City Business person. At Morton’s The Steakhouse — Crystal Arlington. 25th Wammies Award Show. 8 p.m. Tickets are Improvement District in partnership with the City, 1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington. $35/general; $20/WAMA members; $15/ Washington Wine Academy. 1K Wine Walk nominees. A pre-Wammies VIP reception will be WEDNESDAY/FEB. 16 promises “racers” the opportunity to taste and held at Argia’s, Falls Church. To be held at The learn about between 30-40 wines as they make MARCH 11 AND 12 Afternoon Movies for Parents and Kids. State Theatre in Falls Church. Visit their way through the shops and interior Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane. Admission is 12:45 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 415 www.wamadc.com or call 703-368-3300. walkways of Crystal City. At the Crystal City $20. At the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, South Lexington St., Arlington. For more Shops and Interior Walkways, 2200 Crystal 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. Visit http:// information, contact Beth Cavey at MONDAY/FEB. 21 Drive, Crystal City, Arlington. Tickets are $30 ArlingtonDrafthouse.com [email protected] and are available at Arlington Free Clinic Night. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Author Ingrid King. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Author of www.washingtonwineacademy.org. Contact Support medical care for the uninsured. Drink Buckleys Story: Lessons from a Feline Master Abbey Watson at [email protected] or at SUNDAY/MARCH 13 and food specials, guest bartenders every hour, Teacher. Will sign copies of her book and 202-207-3660. DC Antique Photo Show. Cost is $25 preview door prizes. $10 donation at the door. At answer cat health questions at Stray Cat Café in admission at 11 a.m.; then $10 public admission Velocity Five, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington. Arlington. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participating in the Visit www.arlingtonfreeclinic.org. SATURDAY/FEB. 26 program will be members of The Daguerreain TUESDAY/FEB. 22 Society, National Stereoscopic Association, Feel the Heritage Festival. Noon to 5 p.m. THURSDAY/FEB. 17 Swing Dancing. 9 to 11 p.m. Admission is $10. Photo Historical Societies of Canada and New Free. A Celebration of African-American culture England; and Magic Lantern Societies, both US Floral Designer Sarah von Pollaro. 11 a.m. With King Teddy. At the Clarendon Ballroom, and history. Music and dance performances from and UK. At the Holiday Inn Rosslyn/Key Bridge, Free. Will speak to the Rock Spring Garden 3185 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. the Image Band and Soul in Motion, comedy 1900 N. Ft. Myer Dr., Arlington. Visit Club on the basics of floral design and flower Brucker Hall Chamber Music Series. 7:30 routines, the unique Washington, D.C. art form AntiquePhotoShow.com or call 703-534-8220. care to show how you can create your own floral p.m. Music for Woodwind Quintet: works by of seven step hand dance, arts and crafts, designs at home. At Little Falls Presbyterian Paul Hindemith, Anton Reicha, and Greg educational programming, photo exhibits of Church, 6025 Little Falls Road, Arlington. RSVP Danner. At Brucker Hall, Ft. Myer. Visit historical African American neighborhoods in WEDNESDAY/MARCH 16 to 607-425-4176. www.usarmyband.com Arlington, food, and more. At Charles Drew Author Ashley Merryman. 7:30 p.m. Co-Author 2011 Economic Update. 6:30 p.m. Dr. Lawrence rd Community Center, 3500 23 Street S., of NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children. Yun, chief economist and senior VP of research Arlington. Presented by Arlington Unitarian Cooperative for the National Association of Realtors. At WEDNESDAY/FEB. 23 Preschool, 4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington. Bishop O’Connell High School, 6600 Little Falls Religious Peacemaking. 7:30 p.m. With the RSVP to [email protected]. Call 703-892-3878 Road, Arlington. Contact Gerry Vent at Rev. Dr. David Smock of the U.S. Institute of SUNDAY/FEB. 27 or visit www.aucpva.org. [email protected] or 703-237-1445. Peace. At Rock Spring Congregational United The Capitol Steps. 5 p.m. Perform at Yorktown Church of Christ (UCC) of Arlington, 5010 Little High School, 5200 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington. Falls Road, Arlington. Call 703-538-4886 or Tickets are available at http:// MARCH 18-19 FEB. 18 TO MARCH 6 www.rockspringucc.org. yhscapitolsteps.eventbrite.com for $30 (plus a Comedian Charlyne Yi. Cost is $20. Charlyne Yi “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Directed by service charge). Tickets may also be ordered by from Knocked Up, Paper Heart, Semi-Pro, Craig Elena Velasco with music composed by Barbara mailing a check for $30, payable to Yorktown Ferguson, Jimmy Fallon and Conan. At the Schelstrate. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 18 to THURSDAY/FEB. 24 Theatre Arts Parents (YHS TAP) to: YHS Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia March 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.; Adults “Deeper” Film. 7 p.m. Admission is $12. By Theatre Arts Parents, c/o C. Wysor, 1019 N. Pike, Arlington. Visit http:// $20; Students and seniors $15. For tickets, call Teton Gravity Research. At the Arlington McKinley Rd., Arlington VA 22205. ArlingtonDrafthouse.com 703-892-0202, ext. 6. At the Unitarian Cinema & Draft House. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 ❖ 13 Entertainment School Notes

For the third year running, Washington-Lee — Greg Wicks Yorktown High School won first place at (French Horn), and Yorktown — An- the National District One-Act Play Fes- drew Logan (Clarinet), Jenna Anders Artisphere and Barroso Inc. Launch Public tival, held Jan. 22 at JEB Stuart High (Bass Clarinet) School in Fairfax. Yorktown’s show, “Bottom’s Dream,” an adaptation of The following students represented Naming Contest for Restaurant and Bar William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer APS in the District Chorus, which per- Night’s Dream,” advanced to the North- formed Feb. 10-12 at Herndon High rtisphere and restau- ern Region One-Act Play Festival Feb. 5 School. at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Middle School Chorus: Gunston — rant group Barroso Inc. A Three cast members also were named to Dyani Echiverria, Elise Offutt, Sarah are inviting the public the District’s All Star Cast — seniors Mason, Jeremiah Rhodes; Jefferson — to help name Artisphere’s new Alex Zaloum, Patrick Dwyer and Bailey Allison White, Georgia Allin; Kenmore restaurant and full bar. Team- Nassetta. Falls Church High School — Nathalie Gabutin, Sophia placed second in the competition with Constantine; Williamsburg — ing up with the Washington its performance of “Pillow Talk.” They Julianna Grover, Katherine Lerner, Post Express, the public can also will advance to the regionals. Natasha Hone, Apollo Yong, and H.B. submit names through Woodlawn — Ciara Hockey, Lili Expressnightout.com/contests Out of nearly 1,000 students who Ferrufino-Esteves, Olivia Prosak, Luke auditioned for the approximately 250 Bultena, Miles Kelley, Christine Wanda, from now through Feb. 18 and seats in the three honors bands, 19 Ar- Sabrina Kundu vote for their favorite out of the lington students were chosen to High School Chorus: Wakefield — top three entries — chosen by participate. They performed with the Rosemary Girard, Arami McCloskey, Artisphere and Barroso Inc. — All-District Honor Band Feb. 3-5 at Dominique Lopez-Piper, Isabel George, Chantilly High School. The students se- Adriana Lopez-Piper, Carla Astudillo, from March 1 to 11. lected to participate in the District Shelton Siegel, Vanya Craven, Tyler Artisphere’s restaurant menu Honor Band are: Lazzari, Marquis Allgood; Washing- will feature a seasonal menu of Middle School Band: Gunston — ton-Lee — Alicia Hartz, Eva Shuman, Corwin de Boor (French Horn); Betsy Yuhas, Sarah Echols, Esther comfort food with Latin flavors Jefferson — Aidan Farley (Tenor Ullberg, Ashley Granados, Emily made from locally-sourced and Trombone), Caeley Niess (Trumpet) Mathae, Mallory McKenzie, Kinsey fresh ingredients. The restaurant Kenmore — Katherine Taylor (Bas- Scholl, Morgen Scott, John McElderry, Cast your vote at Expressnightout.com/contests. will also offer delicious alternatives soon), Garrett Janson (Euphonium), Katie Menoche, Faris Sanjakdar, Myles Stremick (Trumpet), and Gretchen Schroeder, Maggie Siddle, to the usual intermission conces- Swanson — Torey Driggs (Clarinet), Sonia Garfinkel (Alternate), AJ Soutter sion items, including homemade Rosslyn’s daytime dining, happy a 4,000 square foot ballroom Ben St. Pierre (Tuba) (Alternate), DiAnthony Talmadge, Peter guacamole, fire-roasted salsa and hour and nightlife scene. Patrons and free Wi-Fi. Artisphere’s High School Symphonic Band: H-B Vernia; H-B Woodlawn — Jonathan chips, tortas (Mexican sand- will now be able to grab a bite or focus on being a less formal Woodlawn — Jillian Cohen (French Bloom, Jack Crawford-Brown, Kelly Horn); Washington-Lee — Thomas Crowley, Claudia Dimick, Liza Gibbs, wiches), empanadas and enjoy a drink before, after or dur- arts space includes welcoming Farris (Alto Sax), Greg Lemek (Alto Noah Harrington, Irene Khuu, Sebastian charcuterie plates. ing their adventure in Artisphere’s patrons to take a drink from Sax), Claire Rogers (Flute), Katri Gur- Moorefield, Kaylee Shuey, Katie Turner The restaurant and bar, open 62,000 square foot cultural cam- the bar and wander through ney (Tenor Trombone), and Yorktown (1st Alternate), Grace Evans, Arianna the same hours as Artisphere, pus that features four performance — Naransukh Sukhee (Contra Clarinet), Hume, Ivy Kabbani, Catie Mitchell, Kyra its galleries and performance Caleb Rakestraw-Morn (Trumpet) Klontz, and Yorktown — Kevin will be an exciting addition to venues, three visual art galleries, venues. High School Wind Ensemble: H-B Konort, Katie Freund, Rachel Gomberg, Woodlawn — Ava Oaxaca (Oboe); Anne Lacey, Margaret Fogarty.

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By Adam Ebbin If making a $4 billion invest- safety, and paying back the cash- However, given the urgency of we can still work with the Senate State Delegate (D-49) ment in transportation over three strapped Virginia Retirement Sys- the problem, we cannot afford to to come back with a compromise years, without raising taxes, seems tem. Thankfully, the version of the make the perfect the enemy of the on a fiscally responsible bill that ecent studies have con- too good to be true … well, in bill passed by the Senate does not good. Many of the construction will create jobs and inject much- Rfirmed what you and I some ways it is. touch the general fund surplus, projects that would be financed by needed funds into construction, have long known: North- The bill relies almost entirely on and it is my sincere hope that this the plan are long overdue, and while avoiding putting the state in ern Virginians suffer the worst debt and borrowing to finance a provision doesn’t make it into the could use a jump-start in funding. a financial bind for decades to commute in the United States. one-time infusion of cash that, not final version of the bill. That is why I’m optimistic that come. Clearly, we cannot afford to let coincidentally, will decline rapidly I’m also concerned that the bill another session of after Governor McDonnell’s term focuses too heavily on expanding Richmond the General As- expires. This will ensure that the roadways, setting aside too little Report sembly go by Governor gets credit for new con- for transit and rail. If we truly want without taking ac- struction, but leaves future admin- to reduce congestion and shorten tion to address the traffic conges- istrations and legislatures with a commute times, we need to find tion that is crippling our region. limited ability to deal with the ways to get cars off the road in- That is why I feel I owe it to you, long-term infrastructure problems stead of encouraging more sprawl. my constituents and supporters, to that this plan fails to address. We will not solve Virginia’s explain why I voted against the The plan also diverts $150 mil- transportation problems in just preliminary House version of Gov- lion from the state’s “General three years. It will require a long- ernor McDonnell’s transportation Fund,” taking away much-needed term funding mechanism to gen- plan. funding for education, public erate sustained revenues. Letters to the Editor From Page 8 in food stores, etc., as in most you operate and, in keeping with states, the total liquor sales rev- the spirit of recycling and However, the implied argument enue in Virginia will greatly in- Freecycle, allow someone to res- that the privatization of liquor crease because many of the resi- cue good, useable items that you stores will lead to a deterioration dents who now go out of state to now insist must be treated as Put Us to of our society is especially absurd take advantage of “bargains” there trash. Perhaps you don’t think you The Test to someone like myself who re- will now make their purchases at can sell the item or you don’t have members, far too many years ago, home. Revenue for the state will time to give it a needed washing. ❦ during Prohibition, when I was an greatly increase, for the state will Let someone who can give it a fur- Selection elementary school kid in lower tax such sales, as it should, and ther useful life do so. ❦ Harlem in New York City, just the state’s net revenue will in- I’ve been appalled to see trashed Service about every one of us knew which crease because it no longer has the good/useable rugs, towels, neighborhood stores were also burden of supporting a commer- clothes, sand paper, spools of ❦ Price selling liquor. Those who wanted cial business operation. never used string, leather gloves, it usually could purchase it with- It definitely is time to privatize sewing notions, etc. out too much difficulty, and too the liquor stores. Some companies have occasion- Come Taste the Difference often from pharmacies and physi- Walter B. Grimes ally (but not nearly often enough) cians who could easily take advan- Arlington used techniques as on the last day Two Convenient Alexandria Locations tage of the privileges they had. It of a sale “all chemicals are free” Open 7 days a week was common to see alcoholics on or “everything in the carport is the streets. Only after repeal, Estate Sale free.” This makes a very good im- Bradlee Belle View when one could purchase liquor Recycling pression on customers. Let’s hope 3690J King Street 1600A Belle View Blvd. legally, did conditions really im- that more prospective clients will 703.820.8600 571.384.6880 prove. To the Editor: ask how their deceased loved one’s If the sale of liquor in Virginia is To companies who run estate things will be treated before they privatized, if its sale is permitted sales: Please become better citi- sign a contract. www.unwinedva.com not only in specialty stores but also zens of the communities in which Rebecca Prather www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 ❖ 15 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Wakefield’s Majano Wins 130-Pound Regional Title

of the match, improving his season record Junior grappler to 40-0. improves to 40-0. Wakefield head coach Jeff Humphries said he didn’t expect Majano to be unde- feated at this point, but knew the Warrior By Jon Roetman grappler had talent when he saw him in The Connection Photo by action as a middle schooler. Majano’s work ethic put him over the top. enry Majano stood on “Was [a region title] in his grasp? Did he

the wrestling mat at Craig Sterbutzel have the potential? Yeah,” Humphries said. HFairfax High School and “When you work as hard as that kid does; acknowledged his sup- absolutely.” porters in the stands, pointing to them Majano’s championship helped Wakefield after achieving the second step of his finish in a tie for 16th place with 42 points. season-long goal. Senior 145-pounder Victor Leavell finished

The Wakefield /The Connection sixth. “Two goals junior captured Humphries said Majano’s grades have are met, but the 130-pound improved while focusing on wrestling and Northern Region the junior is on the honor roll. His work we’ve got one championship on ethic and infectious smile have caught the Saturday, defeat- attention of his Wakefield teammates. more to go.” ing Robinson’s Majano hopes to give the Warriors one — Wakefield 130- Santigo Valdez by Wakefield’s Henry Majano, left, defeated Robinson’s Santigo Valdez by more reason to cheer: a state championship. decision, 3-2. “The rest of the team is here to support pounder Henry decision, 3-2, to win the 130-pound Northern Region championship on Now, Majano Saturday at Fairfax High School. him, which is odd. That’s rare,” Humphries Majano looks to complete said after Majano’s region title. “These kids his task with a “Two goals are met,” Majano said, “but tler since 1988 to win a region champion- want to be like this kid because he works state title on Feb. 19 at Robinson Sec- we’ve got one more to go.” ship. He secured a 2-0 lead with a first-pe- so hard and he’s got so much passion. He ondary School. Majano became the first Wakefield wres- riod takedown and led for the remainder loves it.” Hot-Handed Patriots Advance to Regionals warmups and I was feeling it. When I was open, I decided Yorktown buries four to fire away. [Your confidence] goes way up … once you first-half 3s, survives hit one. Sometimes I like to hit closer shots and get my momentum going and then move out, but tonight I was third-quarter Wakefield run. able to hit early from the outside.” Senior guard Nicko Esherick led Yorktown with 18 points, including a 3-pointer that was part of a 9-0 Patriots run to By Jon Roetman start the game. Kyle Bailey finished with nine points and The Connection Jack Earley added eight. Yorktown led by as many as 15 in the second half, but he Yorktown boys basketball team came out on Wakefield came storming back. After trailing 42-27 early Tfire during the first half of Monday’s National Dis- in the third quarter, the Warriors outscored the Patriots trict tournament contest against Wakefield, knock- 23-9 during five-and-a-half minute stretch, thanks in part ing down four 3-pointers en route to a 13-point halftime to relentless defense. A 3-pointer by Wakefield senior se- lead. nior Will Ryan cut the Yorktown lead to 51-50 with 1 minute It was Yorktown’s only 3-pointer of the second half that remaining in the third quarter, but the Warriors couldn’t proved pivotal. get over the hump. Wakefield twice After Wakefield trimmed the Patriots’ pulled within four during the final pe- lead to one during the final minute of All-District Honors riod, but the Patriots knocked down 5 of the third quarter, Yorktown senior Daniel 6 free-throw attempts in the final 3 min- Photo by Jack Earley earned first-team all- Pietropaoli knocked down a 3-pointer National District honors, along with utes to secure the win. from the left wing, giving the Patriots a Wakefield’s Deontae Murphy. “The only reason I think we survived 54-50 advantage. The Patriots led by at Yorktown’s Kevin Bailey and Wash- there at the end was because we got in

Louise Krafft Louise least four for the remainder of the con- ington-Lee’s Jack Beckman and the bonus,” Yorktown head coach Rich Jonah Sens were second-team selec- test and won 67-60 at Yorktown High tions. Avila said. “I think if they had fouls to School. give there at the end when they cut it to The Patriots clinched a berth in the Northern Region tour- four or five, I don’t know if we come out on top.”

nament and advanced to the semifinal round of the dis- Deontae Murphy led Wakefield with 14 points. Ryan fin- /The Connection trict tournament, where they will travel to face No. 2 Mount ished with 11 points and Jon Remedios added nine. Vernon on Wednesday. The Patriots and Majors split their Earley is the only returning Yorktown player who saw two meetings this season, with each team winning on the significant minutes on last year’s team, which reached the other’s home court. region semifinals. The junior guard said the Patriots be- Pietropaoli finished with 15 points and a trio of 3-point- lieve they have what it takes for another successful ers. He scored eight points in the opening period, includ- postseason run. ing two 3-pointers and a jump shot. “We have high expectations for ourselves,” Earley said. Yorktown’s Kyle Bailey drives to the basket “I was feeling it,” Pietropaoli said. “I didn’t shoot too “We know that we did well last year and we expect that we during the Patriots’ victory over Wakefield well last week. I was getting out there shooting before can do that this year.” on Monday.

16 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 16-22, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Rebounding Propels Yorktown Girls to Regionals Patriots beat Wakefield in opening round of districts. By Jon Roetman head coach Dave Garrison said. The Connection All-District Honors “She’s real good at reacting to the ball Mikayla Venson earned go-Player of after it’s coming off the rim. She was the Year honors in the National District ess than 3 minutes into along with Edison’s Ruth Sherrill. able to sneak through a lot and get Monday’s Na-tional Dis “I was so excited,” Venson said. “I some easy putbacks early. The mo- L thought all my hard work paid off. [I got a trict tournament matchup mentum that comes from that kind against Wakefield, Yorktown jun- lot of] help from my teammates.” of stuff is huge. When it should be a Dave Garrison and Mount Vernon’s ior Emily Rebh grabbed an offen- Courtney Coffer received co-Coach of defense rebound and you get second- sive rebound and put it back for a the Year honors. and third-chance shots, it helps you Freshman 6-2 Patriots lead. Wakefield junior Allison Butler and stay in games and stay up in games.” guard In the second quarter, after Washington-Lee sophomore Emma Coo- Lena Negri and Venson each scored Mikayla per received second-team honors. Wakefield pulled within a point, 13 points for Yorktown and Brooke Venson Yorktown freshman Mikayla many as 18 points in the second half Huffman added eight. Negri grabbed scored 13 Venson snatched an offensive and cruised to a 56-45 victory dur- nine rebounds and Huffman finished points for board and scored, snapping a 13- ing the tournament’s opening round with eight. Yorktown 2 Warriors run. at Yorktown High School. The Patri- A jumper by Wakefield’s Nahdeya on Monday. In the opening minute of the sec- ots secured a berth in the Northern Quarles cut the Warriors’ deficit to ond half, with Yorktown leading Region tournament and advanced to one at 25-24 with 3:19 remaining in by seven, Rebh again capitalized the district semifinals, where they the second quarter, but Wakefield on the offensive glass. The junior will face the No. 2 Edison Eagles. couldn’t take the lead. Yorktown built scored on a putback, drew a foul Yorktown (17-6) has won eight its advantage to seven by halftime and converted the three-point play, games in a row, including a 60-39 and Rebh’s three-point play in the /The Connection sparking a 12-2 run. home victory over Edison on Feb. 10. opening minute of the third quarter The No. 6 Wakefield girls bas- The Eagles were also the last team to gave the Patriots a 38-28 lead. ketball team looked capable in beat the Patriots, winning 69-54 on Yorktown led by at least 10 the rest spurts of upsetting Yorktown on Jan. 20 at Edison. of the way.

Louise Krafft Monday, but the No. 3 Patriots’ Rebh scored a team-high 14 points Allison Bragaw-Butler led ability to control the glass proved against Wakefield and tied for the Wakefield with 18 points. Quarles fin- too much. Yorktown held a 41-29 team lead with nine rebounds. ished with 10 points and Michelle rebounding advantage, led by as “Emily did a great job,” Yorktown Noel added nine. by Photo

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