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Photo by Deb Cobb/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comNovember 24-30, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 ❖ 1 News Week in Fairfax Fairfax Dentists Give Fairfax High Presents Macbeth Discounts By Bonnie Hobbs Fairfax dentists Dr. Tara L. The Connection Zier and Dr. Riaz Rayek are offering a significant dis- airfax High’s upcoming production Photos by count on dental services in of “Macbeth” means business. Not order to assist people who Fonly does it contain stage combat need dental care in tandem with swords, staffs and axes, but spec-

Bonnie Hobb with helping their commu- tacular special effects including blood, fog, py- nity food pantry. rotechnics and flying witches. Zier and Rayek are looking The Fairfax Players will present this to assist the people in their Shakespeare classic, Thursday-Saturday, Dec. community who have lost 1, 2 and 3, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at s/The Connection their dental coverage due to www.fxplayers.org or $10 at the door. For job loss by offering dental group tickets, e-mail [email protected]. (Due services at a fraction of their to violent content, it’s not recommended for normal rate. For $39, pa- children under 13). tients will receive oral exami- “Senior English students study ‘Macbeth’ in nations, x-rays and dental class,” said Director Wendy Knight. “But we’re cleanings, with all proceeds tricking it out to make it the coolest thing The cast of “Macbeth,” presented by the Fairfax Players of Fairfax High. going to Food for Others. they’ve ever seen.” The community discount The cast and crew of about 40 have re- Banquo and Macbeth. don’t expect them. The costumes are histori- spearheaded by Zier and hearsed since September, and ZFX Inc. — “We’ve taken our spectacle in so many, dif- cal, but also fantastical, with flowing sleeves Rayek to benefit people in which engineered witch Elphaba’s flight across ferent directions — with the lighting, special and a red-and-black color scheme. This pro- need of dental care as well as stage for Broadway’s “Wicked” — installed the effects, flying and pyrotechnics — that the duction is so energetic, and the actors are bring- the local food bank will re- rigging for this show, too, and trained the stu- audience should be really wowed,” he said. ing depth to their roles, no matter how small. main in effect until Dec. 20. dents to “fly.” “And every actor will either wear or do some- We hope people will come to the show and say, For more information, visit Professional fight choreographer Craig thing cool.” ‘Oh, I never knew Shakespeare was so awe- dentistryfairfaxva.com or Lawrence created the blood effects for the Playing Macbeth is senior Mike Anderson. some.’” call 703-222-3245. wounded and dying characters. He also taught “He’s a lord, noble and a soldier, but he can also be indecisive — which PLAYING THE OLDEST WITCH is senior irritates Lady Macbeth,” Caitlin Tuohy. “We’re three sisters controlling Giveaway at said Anderson. “but once magically what’s going on in the show,” she he sets his mind to killing said. “We tell Macbeth he’s going to be king Fair Oaks Mall people, he does it, and he and also tell Banquo that his children will be Fair Oaks Mall will turn eventually goes crazy. He king. So we’re stirring up trouble and taking “Black Friday” green for 17 wants power, but his guilt away their free will by telling them their fates. lucky shoppers when it pre- over what he does to get it We also manipulate Lady Macbeth.” sents “The Great Gift Card plagues him throughout Calling her character more serious and ma- Giveaway” on Friday, Nov. 25. the show.” ture than the other witches, Tuohy said, “We’re Beginning the morning of Anderson’s enjoying his all creepy and chaotic, but the others are more “Black Friday, Nov. 25, shop- role, especially because of playful. And each witch will have a particular, pers will be able to register all the stage combat he makeup color. I’ll be green, Megan Cathro will to win a $250 Fair Oaks Mall gets to do. “The lines are be blue and Izzy Baucum will be purple. I’ll gift card. One winner will be hard and this is my first big also have prosthetics on my face. We’re really announced every hour on the role here, but Macbeth says weird and out-of-this-world, and it’s so much hour beginning at 6 a.m. and some strong and powerful fun flying in the air.” continuing until the shop- things,” said Anderson. Tuohy said the audience will be “awed and ping center closes that “He also spends a lot of impressed” with both the technical feats and evening at 10 p.m. time talking to himself. the acting. She said the actors are well-cast and With $4,250 in total Fair This play is really intense are enjoying their parts. Said Tuohy: “We’re all Oaks Mall gift card prizes, and dramatic, and the throwing ourselves into the acting, full-force, shoppers will be able to en- combat and special effects and it’ll show during the performances.” ter in person at the Fair Oaks enhance the intensity even Freshman Doug Klain plays King Duncan. Mall Customer Service Cen- more.” “He’s a good king and tries to help people, but ter, located between the In this dramatic scene from “Macbeth,” suspended the war between Scotland and Norway was Fountain and Grand Courts in air are (from left) Megan Cathro, Caitlin Tuohy SENIOR CHICHI tough for him,” said Klain. “He’s been betrayed and set against the spectacu- and and Izzy Baucum; in dresses are (from left) RAMOS portrays Lady by a Scottish nobleman who defected to Nor- lar 1,200-square foot Ice Pal- Chichi Ramos and Olivia Ballard; and swordfighting Macbeth. “She’s powerful, way. It’s a fantastic role and, as a freshman, I ace holiday display featuring are (from left) Mike Anderson and Harry Weger. queen-like, evil, manipula- feel honored to be part of this production. I Santa and the Ice Princess. tive and intrusive,” said like being the good guy, as well as the tragic Shoppers may also register the actors stage combat so they could portray Ramos. “She’s controlling and meddles in character who, for a few minutes, gets to be online to win at the play’s violence safely. people’s lives. Her ultimate goal was to become the center of attention.” ShopFairOaksMall.com be- “There’s a heavy-metal style of battle with queen, but she goes crazy when all the deaths Knight says the show explores some contro- ginning at 5 a.m. on Nov. 25. broad swords and shields,” said Lawrence. “The and blood she’s caused get to her.” versial things, such as witchcraft and violence. Winners need not be fights are visceral and percussive, and I’ve been It’s Ramos’s first evil character, but she loves It’s also taught the students about that time and present to win one of the impressed with these actors. I’ve given them the role’s depth. “I put myself in her shoes and let culture, “transitioning from the mythical and $250 Fair Oaks Mall gift complicated choreography and they’ve learned her emotions build inside me to create her char- magical to having more religion and government. cards. Drawings will be ran- how to perform it the same way, every time.” acter,” she explained. “I think of her as a snake It went from tribes to dynasties and royalty.” dom. Rules are available at He’s also coordinating the stage flights who waits, observes a situation and decides when She said there’s a reason for everything in the Fair Oaks Mall Customer which, he said, “give the story’s supernatural best to act. She’s sneaky and conniving, and I’m the play, based on the students’ research. And, Service Center or online at effects a visual punch and make them ethereal giving her those kinds of movements.” said Knight, “the students realize they couldn’t www.ShopFairOaksMall.com. and other-worldly.” An example, said Ramos says the audience will like “how the have the world now without the world that Lawrence, is when the witches float over witches appear in the background where you once was.”

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Average daily number of calls to Fairfax County’s Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) has steadily increased from an average of 297 calls per day in FY 2007 to 441 per day this year. Time to Give Fairfax County’s new “12 Ways of Giving” calendar. Visitors to the website can click on one of the gift- Demand for food, other wrapped packages, and discover a new way of giving services increases in back to the community. Fairfax County. Photo by A New Way to Give By Victoria Ross

The Connection Deb Cobb Fairfax County launches “12 n a recent Tuesday night at ECHO’s dis- Ways of Giving” digital calendar.

tribution center in West Springfield, the /The Connection parking lot is jammed, and social work- f you’re tired of buying the latest technical gadget for the O holidays, Fairfax County has a new way for you to give gifts ers are busy helping needy families I stock up on holiday food, clothing and other neces- and give back to the community. sities. The Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships (OP3), “Here’s an apple pie, mommy. Can we have it?” Celebrate Fairfax, and Volunteer Fairfax recently developed Fairfax asks 9-year-old Marjorie, a fourth-grader at Lynbrook Community Connections, a collaborative initiative to promote and Elementary School. recognize ways to give, gather and get involved in Fairfax County. Linda McCosky of Springfield fills bags Her mother, Dayance, nods, as she balances Called Fairfax Community Connections, this is a new web portal with groceries at ECHO, a charitable Marjorie’s baby sister on her hip and sorts through designed to share and find opportunities to donate, volunteer organization that provides assistance to clothing. and make a difference through activities that are already hap- those individuals and families in the Burke “This is a fairly typical Tuesday evening,” said Meg pening in the community. and Springfield communities experiencing Brantley, ECHO’s Executive Director. “We are lucky “This is a new communications channel using social media and temporary difficulties. She has volun- because we have such a generous community. We online tools to link the many organizations that are doing good teered with the organization for more just got a bumper crop of food from the annual Boy things in our community with those looking for ways to make a than a year. “I do it because it makes me Scout Food Drive, more than 25,000 pounds and the difference,” said Patricia Stevens, director of OP3. feel good,” says McCosky. Franconia Police Department donated 3,000 pounds “We’re really excited about our 12 Days of Giving calendar,” of food, but the need is always there.” such as help paying utility bills. Stevens said. “It’s a way to give back to the community, and give Founded in 1969 by nine local churches, ECHO “We’re seeing more of a financial need, people call- a meaningful gift for someone on your list.” (Ecumenical Communities Helping Others), is an all- ing for rent and utilities. The foreclosure crisis has For example, if you go to fairfaxcountypartnerships.org/enews/ volunteer non-profit serving families in the Burke, trickled down, because it’s usually not the owner of enews1211.html, you can click on one of the 12 gift-wrapped Springfield and Lorton area. In a store-like setting, the home who needs emergency help, it’s the family items, and learn more about that particular gift. If you click on ECHO distributes donated emergency food, clothing, he’s been renting to,” said Brantley. the image of trees, you can find out how to “give” five native and household items, provides transportation and Brantley said the community has come through trees that will be planted in Fairfax County in honor of your fam- offers a variety of family-counseling and financial- with donations, and they raised nearly $30,000 at ily member, friend or client. assistance services. their bi-annual yard sale, but ECHO’s food pantry For additional creative and philanthropic gift-giving ideas, Like many agencies and non-profits in Fairfax contains 35 percent less than it did last year. Stevens suggests checking out the following sites: ❖ County, ECHO has seen a dramatic increase in cli- “We’re still giving out about 160 pounds of food www.FairfaxCommunityConnections.net ❖ ents and requests for assistance since the recession per family, but this year it may be a chicken instead www.fairfaxcountypartnerships.org ❖ hit in 2008. of a turkey we’re giving for Thanksgiving,” Brantley Catalogue for Philanthropy, www.catalogueforphilanthropy- In 2010, ECHO assisted more than 1,472 house- said. dc.org/cfpdc/nonprofits.php which includes more than 100 holds, an increase of nearly 30 percent over FY07. Fairfax County organizations. According to Brantley, the organization also con- THE STORIES are similar at agencies all across the The United Way Of the National Capital Area Fairfax Falls church tinued its upward trend in food distribution with a county. Community Impact Fund at https://donate.unitedwaynca.org/ record 180,000 pounds of food going out the door Social workers say the fallout of the 2008 reces- page/contribute/donate-impact-funds, which goes to organiza- to 1,000 households this fiscal year, and a record sion continues to reverberate. People who lost their tions in Fairfax County. — Victoria Ross number requests for financial and housing assistance, See Aid Agencies, Page 10 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 ❖ 3 News

The 19th Annual Burke CROP walk starts its six-kilometer journey at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Fairfax Station on Nov. 20, then travels north on Route 123 ulti- mately ending at Fairfax Presbyterian Church. The walk is six kilometers because that is the average distance a woman or young girl in Africa or Asia walks every day to collect water. The event aims to raise awareness of global and local hunger and to raise funds towards their eradication.

www.kmajunction.com Walking Against Hunger Hundreds participate in 19th Annual Burke CROP Walk.

n Sunday, Nov. 20, hundreds of people took to the street in Fairfax Station to raise money and awareness for hun- O th ger relief. The 19 annual CROP Hun- ger walk started at Living Savior Lutheran Church in Fairfax Station and ended at Fairfax Presbyterian Church. Several hundred participants raised money as part of the six kilometer walk to help fund efforts to battle hunger internationally and in the region. Janet Smith, a member of Burke Presbyterian Church who has coordinated the walk for 15 year says, “Over one billion people in the world are hungry – those facts have faces, they’re real people. No parent should have to say to a child I have no food for you to- night.” Twenty-two local churches, synagogues and community organizations participated in the walk, drawing participants from Burke, Springfield, Fairfax Station, Fairfax, and Clifton. Walk organizers hope to raise $30,000 this year, $9,000 more than last Marcy Stennes of Burke Presbyterian year’s Walk. Twenty-five percent of proceeds from Church is working at the 19th Annual the walk will be donated to local organizations such Burke CROP Walk registration table, as ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others) helping Jane Curtis of Abiding Presence and WFCM (Western Fairfax Christian Ministries) Lutheran Church to register walkers on both of which operate food pantries. Nov. 20. Photos by Deb Cobb/The Connection

Aaron Giddings, dad Scott Giddings, Signs for the 19th Annual Burke CROP Walk Andrew Giddings, Asher Giddings (far are laid out in anticipation of the start of left), of Springfield, and members of their the six kilometer fundraising and aware- congregation at Burke Presbyterian ness event: 22 local churches, synagogues Church cheer in anticipation of the start of and community organizations participated the 19th Annual Burke CROP Walk, an in the walk, drawing participants from event aimed at raising money for and Burke, Springfield, Fairfax Station, Fairfax, awareness of global hunger. and Clifton.

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RADIOLOGY Suspect caught by surveil- lance camera. REHABILITATIVE THERAPY Bank Robbed in SURGERY RADIOCAT Fairfax Station Centers for The Treatment of Feline Area Hyperthyroidism Police are investigating the rob- bery of a BB&T Bank around 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21. A man entered the bank at 8920 Village Shops Drive, handed the teller a note, and implied a weapon. The teller handed over cash and the suspect fled. The suspect is described as white with a stocky build. He was in his 20’s, around 6 feet tall, had sandy blonde hair, and was unshaven. He wore an olive green jacket, a brownish green t-shirt, and dark pants. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. Student Grabbed Near School Franconia Police are investigat- ing a report of a 19-year-old woman who was reportedly grabbed while walking toward Lee High School on Nov. 16 around 8 a.m. The student was walking along the sidewalk of Cimarron Street near Apache Street when a man approached and grabbed her from behind. The woman was startled, yelled, and the suspect fled. The suspect is described as an adult Hispanic or light-skinned black male; around 5-feet-5-inches tall and thin. He wore a black jacket and dark blue jeans. Police responded, canvassed the area and have increased security presence in the area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 ❖ 5 News

The Jarrendt home. The Stein house. The Lustman house. The Rusnak home. It’s Almost Time for Christmas in Clifton By Bonnie Hobbs with his designs and created ArtGuitars. The Connection On Dec. 3, his guitars will be demon- The Rusnak House strated at NOVA Music, and visitors may Home to Chuck and Helen Rusnak, this hristmas in Clifton is unlike meet and chat with Vokes. These guitars house on Chapel Street was built in 1904, Christmas anywhere else. may be viewed or purchased there through in Folk Victorian style, by the Poindexter C That’s because it takes place in December. For more information, go to family. It has one of the earliest uses of con- a storybook-beautiful town and www.NOVAMusicCenter.com or call 703- crete in the foundation with simple orna- includes a candlelight tour of homes and a 830-7141. mentation of turned spindles, porch posts holiday parade on horseback. The sites on tour are as follows: and frill work. And its two-story porch is The fun begins Saturday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m., reminiscent of Southern plantation archi- with a parade of horses and riders decorated The Jarrendt Home tecture. in Christmas finery. Sponsored by the Clifton Built in 1870, this house on Chapel Road Laura Poindexter named the house The Bittner home. Horse Society, it travels up Main Street, goes is now home to Royce and Margie Jarrendt. “Ferndale” due to the abundance of ferns through town and along Chapel Street to a It originally housed Clifton’s first Presbyte- on the hillside. Longtime Clifton resident steeple and Gothic arched windows, it’s one field where participants and spectators gather rian minister, the Rev. William Bradley, and Margaret Detwiler Webb lived here as a of the most beautiful buildings in historic for cookies and the awarding of prizes. his wife Elizabeth. It was restored in 1981, young woman in her 20s. She was an avid Clifton. During the homes tour, piano stu- Visitors may then shop in Clifton’s stores adding more bedrooms and updating the painter, and in a corner of the living room dents of Belinda Stevens will perform in the and enjoy the town’s restaurants prior to the kitchen. is a painting of the house signed by her. church. homes tour. People may also be photo- Added 10 years later were a family area, Famed actress Helen Hayes vacationed graphed with their pets and Santa, from 2- an informal eating space, laundry room and here in the 1950s when her nephew, Ruel Clifton Presbyterian 4 p.m., at the Holistic Veterinary Clinic, a rear stairway to the second floor, now Fugett, lived in this home. Ferndale’s facade 12700 Chapel Road. Photo proceeds go to a containing the master-bedroom suite. The was restored in 2000 based on a photo Church nonprofit, animal-rescue group. design included a rear, wrap-around porch taken when it was built. The Clifton Presbyterian Church, at 12748 The homes tour runs from 4-7 p.m. Five providing sheltered outdoor space. Richardson Lane, has served the commu- houses are on the tour, plus two churches, The Bittner Home nity as a place of worship and commu- the Clifton caboose and the Masonic Acacia The Stein House In 1870 on Chapel Street, Gustie nity life since its founding in 1870 by Lodge. The churches will have live music, Jeff and Michelle Stein live on Dell Av- Mayhugh built a one-room tavern known families of soldiers who fought in this area and Dickens Carolers in old-fashioned, holi- enue in one of Clifton’s “newer” houses, as Mayhugh’s Tavern. A former member of during the Civil War and settled here af- day attire will add to the ambience. built circa 1904. It underwent extensive Mosby’s Rangers, he ran a genteel and or- terward. “Clifton is a historical town, and this is a renovations in 2003, with an eclectically derly bar and, in 1876, added another room In the early 1900s, the church acquired wonderful opportunity to share its unique- decorated addition nearly doubling the and a second floor. Kim and Steve Bittner the manse next door, later adding an an- ness with others,” said event Chairman Jen- home’s original size. Natural woods, tile live here now, and their tavern room still nex for classroom, office and fellowship nifer Chesley. “It’s also the only chance visi- and stone are used throughout. has its original locks on the front door. space in the 1950s. Its recently renovated tors have to see the inside of these beautiful The large, homey family room and din- They’ve also decorated that room as it might sanctuary won a Fairfax County Architec- homes and get a glimpse of Clifton’s past.” ing room are perfect for informal, festive have looked originally. tural Design award for creative use of his- “When I walk around the town and see gatherings. And while enjoying the deco- In 1970, the house was moved from the toric space. During the homes tour, the all the Christmas lights and decorations, it’s rations for Hanukah, the Festival of Lights, back of the lot, where it faced the railroad Chantilly High Carolers will perform inside so picturesque, it really is reminiscent of a visitors will note this family’s fun-loving tracks, to its current site. More rooms were the church. Norman Rockwell painting,” continued flair for life. added and, in the 1980s, Clifton architect Chesley. “I love the candlelight tour and am Jim Hricko designed another addition pro- The Clifton Caboose glad I’ve been able to help out our town by The Lustman Home viding a family room, den, hearth room, The Clifton Caboose, in the Weston’s park- organizing this special event for the past 10 sunroom and two more upstairs bedrooms. ing lot, was built circa 1949. It was obtained years.” Constructed in 1904, the home of Jeremy from Norfolk Western Railroad by former Tickets are available in town at A Flower and Jennifer Lustman is also on Dell Av- Clifton Baptist Clifton Mayor Jim Chesley and is a reminder Blooms in Clifton, NOVA Music and T&K enue. A 1999 addition included a large of the town’s railroad roots. Years ago, the Treasures. They’re also at Picket Fence in master suite and family room. Then the Church Clifton stop on the Orange & Alexandria rail Burke and Banner’s Hallmark in Centreville. entire house was remodeled during a ma- The Clifton Baptist Church, at 7152 Main line was known as Devereux Station. Clifton Cost is $20, adults; $5, children under 12, jor renovation in 2007. Jennifer Lustman St., was admitted into the Potomac Baptist Lion’s Club members will greet caboose visi- before Dec. 3. That day, they’re $25 and $10, redesigned the kitchen, herself, choosing a Association in August 1875. Services were tors during the homes tour. respectively. For more information, e-mail light and airy shaker style. first held in the home of George W. Tillet Chesley at [email protected] or visit For the holidays, a “White Christmas” and other area men who served with Masonic Acacia Lodge www.cliftonva.us. theme adorns the front of the home, ex- Mosby’s Rangers during the Civil War. The Also that evening, from 7-10 p.m., NOVA tending outside to the newly expanded first church building was constructed in The Acacia Lodge building at 7135 Main Music Center at 12704 Chapel Road will porch. In the family room, the decor is 1877 and was used for both worship and St. has existed since the 1870s, when it was hold a reception to welcome J. Douglas warm, rustic and family-friendly to com- community functions. just one story and used as a mill. The build- Vokes and his guitar art. Combining the con- pliment the stone fireplace and barn-beam The cornerstone of the present building ing was purchased by Masonic members of cept of visual music with musical art, he mantle. And the Christmas tree is decorated was laid Nov. 24, 1910, with construction Acacia Lodge No. 16 in 1904, and its mem- began embellishing working instruments with flocks of owls and birds. completed in 1912. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Call for student Newspaper of Fairfax serving areas of Burke artwork and writing; @FFXConnection Children’s Connection An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. uring the last week of each year, deadline Dec. 5. Email submissions for Springfield, Burke, 1606 King Street The Connection devotes its Fairfax, Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Alexandria, Virginia 22314 entire issue to the creativity of Connections to many awards for local news coverage, focuses Free digital edition delivered to D your email box local students and children. The [email protected]. on a well-honed local mission with a lean team Email name, mailing & email address to results are always remarkable. It is a keepsake Email submissions for the Potomac Alma- of reporters, photographers and freelancers, as [email protected]. edition for many families. nac to Steven Mauren at well as editorial assistant Amna Rehmatulla. 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Editor & Publisher Inspired to Give Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 [email protected] @MaryKimm Area residents share their personal Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editor stories of what inspires them to give, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Louise Krafft, or a time when they were thankful. Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, y wife Jeannie and I there. John Heinly, John Smith first met Rachel just In October at Jeannie’s funeral, Production Manager: “M Jean Card one day after her it almost broke my heart to hear long trip from Korea in July 2003 Rachel ask, ‘Where’s Nana?’ How- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Circulation Manager: to State College, Pa. We lived in ever, in retrospect, I felt so thank- Ann Oliver Virginia, and, due to Jeannie’s ful that Jeannie and Rachel had [email protected] pending heart surgery (and more those three precious hours of love CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, serious COPD and emphysema and fun together six months ear- L.L.C. problems), her capability to travel lier.” Jim Upp’s granddaughter, Rachel with wife, Jeannie. Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer was severely limited. Come the [email protected] — Jim Upp, Greenspring spring of 2006, Jeannie’s pulmo- time to impoverished people. Af- of hunger. Outraged, our group Jerry Vernon nary health was decreasing and resident, Springfield ter speaking at a Catholic Chari- went to Virginia to lobby their Executive Vice President [email protected] she was despondent that she was ties conference about cause. When nothing happened in Wesley DeBrosse missing Rachel’s early years. I sug- “After my mother died, I was homelessness and hunger, eight Richmond, I contacted Sen. Ed- Controller gested that we take a day trip to taken in by poor relatives at the individuals in the audience de- ward Kennedy, who discovered Debbie Funk Pennsylvania to see her. It was a age of 3. I was moved by the sac- cided to join me to take action. I that 18 other states were also tax- National Sales 703-778-9444 complicated trip, but it was so rifices they made to care for me. learned that Virginia was charging ing folks in need of food stamps. [email protected] worth it when I watched Jeannie These kinds of life events caused sales tax on food stamps. Virginia Thanks to the combined efforts of Jeanne Theismann Special Assistant to the Publisher and Rachel together. It was ‘Nana me to think about what I am do- was scraping $9.5 million of food our group and sympathetic politi- 703-778-9436 this, Nana that, and Nana, Nana’ ing for others. Inspired, I became aid off the top of the federal food cians, the tax was prohibited in all [email protected] @TheismannMedia the whole three hours we were an activist social worker, devoting stamp program for families at risk See Inspired, Page 16

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Located at 2938 their time to see patients. people that are able to work, but in needs for services. point of contact for public agencies, ranks as one of the wealthiest in zations listed below, Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031, 703- jsfreeclinic.org. just cannot find work,” Whetzel “At one point during the reces- non-profit organizations, and busi- the nation, the number of residents 207-9173. www.foodforothers.com Fairfax County maintains ❖ Alternative House — Abused said. “The low-wage jobs that were sion, we saw a 60 percent increase nesses. living in poverty (considered to be I ❖ an online database of hu- Ecumenical Community Helping and Homeless Children’s Refuge, once there for them, are just not in our services,” said Amanda Stevens said Fairfax County’s less than $60,000 annually for a man services organizations that Others (ECHO), 703-569-9160. Open to 2100 Gallows Road, Vienna, VA there anymore.” Andere, FACETS executive director. Coordinated Services Planning family of four) increased 33 per- is available 24 hours a day, 7 receive donations at 7205 Old Keene Mill 22182, 703-506-9191. Road, Springfield. www.echo-inc.org. www.thealternativehouse.org. At ODB, there is a steady waitlist “Since there has been such an in- (CSP) tracks the volume and type cent from 2000 to 2009, accord- days a week, to anyone with 34th for food assistance. “Another way crease in the amount of services re- of calls that come into its hotline. ing to a report released by Fairfax internet access. The Human ❖ Lorton Community Action Center ❖ Reston Interfaith, 11150 Sunset that we track the need for food quested, and the time we need to In 2007, CSP had five “high vol- County’s Human Services Coun- Services Resource Guide is a operates the Act ll Thrift Shop at 9506 Hills Road, Suite 210, Reston, serving assistance is the number of re- cil this month. Nearly 58,000 database of public, non-profit, Richmond Highway, Lorton. Sales from Reston and Herndon. 571-323-9555, the shop generate funds for LCAC and www.restoninterfaith.org. Programs Annual quests for one-time emergency de- county residents currently live in and some private for-profit or- clients also shop there. While donations and services include the Embry Holiday liveries we make to families in dire poverty. Holiday “Another way that we track the need ganizations that provide hu- are welcome during store hours, visitors Rucker Community Shelter, Emer- need of food. This number aver- According to Fairfax County man services to Fairfax County are asked to call first at 703-339-8611 gency Food Pantry, Hypothermia ages 10 per month. Last month we for food assistance is the number of Public Schools, more than 2,000 before dropping off. Prevention Program and the Thanks- residents. The database in- www.lortonaction.org. giving Food Drive. made 21 deliveries. And we are requests for one-time emergency Fairfax County Public School stu- cludes descriptions of services ArtsArts && CraftsCrafts ShowShow leaning in that direction again this dents were identified as homeless provided, access criteria, loca- ❖ Comfort for America’s Uniformed ❖ SHARE of McLean seeks dona- month,” she said. during the 2010-11 school year, tion and contact information Services (CAUSE) — CAUSE ensures tions of grocery gift cards. Gift cards deliveries we make to families in dire that recuperating service members have can be dropped off at SHARE, c/o Audrey Moore RECenter Food for Others, the largest di- and one in four FCPS students is among other information. To rect distributor of free food in eligible for free and reduced opportunities for recreation and social McLean Baptist Church, 1367 Chain need of food. This number averages access the Human Services Re- interaction and receive concrete signs of Bridge Rd. on Wednesdays and Sat- At Wakefield Park Northern Virginia, reported it de- lunches. source Guide, click on the fol- appreciation for all that they have done. urdays (except Thanksgiving week) 8100 Braddock Road livered a record 2.7 million pounds 10 per month. Last month we made Despite the bleak statistics, there lowing link: http:// 4114 Legato Road Suite B, Fairfax, VA 9:30 a.m. - noon. Checks and gift 22033, 703-591-4968, cause-usa.org cards can be sent to: Holiday Celebra- Annandale, VA 22003 of food to an average of 125 fami- are bright spots. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rim/ lies a day last year. “We are a caring community, and tion, Share, Inc. PO Box 210, McLean, 21 deliveries. And we are leaning in default.asp. Visitors to the site ❖ National Capital Food Bank, 6833 VA 22101. 703-284-2179. “We are always slammed,” said people are extremely generous this are able to search by a service Hill Park Drive, Lorton, serving all of www.SHAREofMcLean.org Saturday, December 3 Lynne Galanis, Food for Other’s fi- that direction again this month.” time of year,” Rice said. “It’s a category and/or organization Northern Virginia, 703-541-3063. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.capitalareafoodbank.org ❖ LINK, serving Herndon, nance director. — Lisa Whetzel, Executive Director, Our Daily Bread double-edged sword. People are name. “This is our busy time of year, taken over by the holiday spirit, Chantilly, Loudoun and more, needs Sunday, December 4 ❖ Western Fairfax Christian Ministries contributions of food, coats and holi- 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and we’re seeing a sustained high and we’re able to provide for the ❖ Our Daily Bread — ODB has — food pantry at 13981 Metrotech Drive day toys for children, plus volunteers. volume of calls,” said executive di- spend working with our clients to ume” days with more than 400 demand, but the demand for food been serving disadvantaged families in Chantilly (near Backyard Grill and Email Lisa Lombardozzi at rector Roxanne Rice. break the cycle of poverty and calls. In 2010, there was a 60 per- is there in January and February in Fairfax County for 25 years. For Bar). For more information or to spon- [email protected]. 703- Admission: $2, children 12 and younger free more information on their holiday sor a family, call 703-988-9656, ext. 105. 437-1776 Door Prizes Awarded John Horejsi, founder and coor- homelessness, the donations are cent jump in days when social too.” programs, including how to sponsor To mail gift cards or send donations by www.linkagainsthunger.org dinator of SALT (Social Action not keeping up with this increased workers were handling more than “Overall, Fairfax County has a family, go to www.odbfairfax.com. check, add a note saying “food basket Linking Together), said Catholic need.” 400 calls, and one in every five done better than many parts of the program” and send them to: WFCM, P.O. ❖ FACETS — Information about One of a kind and handmade items! ❖ Charities of Arlington has experi- “The call volume for assistance days had more than 500 calls. country. We’re a vibrant commu- Food for Others — Food for Oth- Box 220802, Chantilly, VA 20153. 703- supply donations and FACETS holi- ❄ Art ❄ Pottery ❄ Woodwork ❄ Quilts ❄ Dolls ❄ ers is the largest distributor of free 988-9656. day gifts drive is available on the enced a 450 percent increase in countywide has gone through the nity of diverse people who want to food directly to people in need in website at www.facetscares.org. Ad- ❄ Clothing ❄ Floral Arrangements ❄ Music ❄ requests for emergency assistance roof,” said Patricia Stevens, direc- AVERAGE DAILY CALL VOL- give, ” Stevens said, “but they are Northern Virginia, provides the assis- ❖ The Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic, ditionally, FACETS is always in need ❄ Edible Gifts ❄ Ornaments ❄ Glasswork ❄ Paintings ❄ from families, “With 17 tons of tor of the county’s Office of Public UME has steadily increased from not always aware of how to give tance needed by unemployed and 13525 Dulles Technology Drive, of volunteers, and offers a variety of food delivered, Catholic Charities Private Partnerships (OP3). an average of 297 calls per day in so that their donations stay in the low-income neighbors. The non- Herndon, VA 20171, 571-235-3577. Last one-time and ongoing opportunities. profit provides a safety net for people year, 139 community volunteers — People who are interested in volun- 703-321-7081 say they are still dangerously low “People are living close to the mar- FY 2007 to 441 per day this year. community. What I find is that it’s who suddenly face unforeseen emer- nurses, nurse practitioners, and physi- teering can contact 703-865-4251 or on grocery supplies,” Horejsi said. gin, and something like losing that Since August 2006, there has been a matter of raising awareness, gencies such as a family illness or the cians — gave more than 1,300 hours of [email protected]. For Accommodations, please call second job, or running out of sav- a prolonged increase in the num- which is something we’re all try- 703-324-8563, TTY 703-803-3354 FACETS, a Fairfax-based non- ings, can tip the balance.” ber of requests to CSP, which is one ing to do.” 10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 ❖ 11 Benches, Fountains, Trees Calendar 25%25% Shrubs & Statues, Bonsai, Perennials Wallstone, Cactus & Succulents OFFOFF To have community events listed, send In-Stock Pavers to [email protected] or Off-Season Pricing call 703-778-9416 with questions. Dead- 50% Off line for calendar listings is two weeks Japanese Maples, prior to event. Evergreen Magnolias, FRIDAY/NOV. 25 Blue Atlas Cedar & FREE Along Those Lines, One City Mile and Since Antarctica. 8 p.m. Select Shade Trees Landscape Estimates Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. www.jamminjava.com. 9023 Arlington Blvd., The Grandsons General Admission Fairfax, Virginia Dance. 8 p.m. The Barns at Wolftrp, 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna. Roots-rock 60-75% 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) quartet. $16. www.wolftrap.org. 703-573-5025 All Day Art. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sherwood OFF POTS www.cravensnursery.com Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Open 9-5, 7 days a week Fairfax. Art workshops for ages 6-13. Bring lunch, snacks provided. $75 per child. Register at 703-385-7858 or www.fairfaxva.gov/parksrec. Experience Color as Complex & Alluring as Nature Itself... SATURDAY/NOV. 26 Drumstick Dash. 9 a.m. Burke Lake Buy 1 Gallon C2 Premium Paint Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. An 8K run plus family-friendly fun Get 1 Gallon C2 Ceiling Paint run and walk. 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(near Lowes) David Wazeter and Struan Chantilly, VA 20151 Shields. 8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Burke. Come in pajamas for stories Maple Ave. E., Vienna. MONDAY/NOV. 28 before bedtime. Age 3-6 with adult. www.jamminjava.com. Space Program, Today’s 703-978-5600. 703-961-1200 “The Nutcracker.” 2 p.m. and 7:30 Tomorrow, Minor Kings EP p.m. Northern Virginia Community Release and Wrestle With College Annandale, Ernst Community Jimmy. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 WEDNESDAY/NOV. 30 Cultural Center Theater, 8333 Little Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Holiday Tunes for Tots Concert. 10 River Turnpike, Annandale. www.jamminjava.com. a.m. and 7 p.m. W.T. Woodson High Presented by Classical Ballet Theatre. Tales to Tails. 4:30 p.m. City of School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Sing Refreshments and more. 703-471- Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 along with some of your favorite OPEN HOUSE LISTINGS 0750. North St., Fairfax. Read aloud to a holiday tunes, performed by the W.T. 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12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News GMU Presents Holiday Performances From Mariachi to Bluegrass, something for everyone. Photo Courtesy of C. Stanl eorge Mason University’s Center for the Arts ushers in the holiday season with a Gseries of musical performances begin- ning Saturday Nov. 26.

A CHANTICLEER CHRISTMAS — “No one does

Photo by Lisa Kohler a better choral Christmas than the virtuoso male

voices of Chanticleer,” according to the New Yorker. ey Photography For more than 30 years, Chanticleer’s elegant Christ- mas concert has been a longstanding hallmark of the holiday season in concert halls across the nation. This year, “A Chanticleer Christmas” kicks off the Christ- mas season with performances at two venues in the greater Washington, D.C. area on Thanksgiving week- Actor Jason Lott. end. The ensemble’s holiday program features tradi- Male vocal ensemble Chanticleer perform- tional Christmas carols, revered sacred works, joy- ing “A Chanticleer Christmas.” ful seasonal favorites and more. past three seasons, this talented ensemble has thrilled On Saturday, Nov. 26, at 8 p.m., Chanticleer re- audiences with its outstanding interpretations of pops A New Telling of turns to George Mason University’s Center for the music. This winter, the AFPO returns home to George Arts in Fairfax as part of its Great Performances at Mason University’s Center for the Arts for a spirited Mason series. A pre-performance discussion, free to holiday performance with founder and conductor, ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the perfor- Anthony Maiello. A Holiday Classic mance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Pre-perfor- Tickets for this family-friendly performance are half mance discussions are sponsored by the Friends of price for youth through 12th grade when accompa- ‘Wonderful Life’ at the Center for the Arts. nied by an adult. A pre-performance discussion, free Where and When On Sunday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m., Chanticleer appears to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior to the per- the Hub Theatre. “Wonderful Life” at the Hub for the first time at the Hylton Performing Arts Cen- formance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Pre-perfor- Theatre at the John Swayze The- By David Siegel ter in Manassas as part of its Hylton Presents series. mance discussions are sponsored by the Friends of atre, New School of Northern The Connection Virginia, 9431 Silver King Court, A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket holders, the Center for the Arts. Fairfax, Virginia 22031 begins one hour prior to the performance in the This concert features Christmas carols and holi- Performances Dec. 2 – 27, Hylton Center’s Buchanan Partners Art Gallery. day tunes that are sure to strike a nostalgic chord new take on a seasonal 2011. Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays, Novant Health is the 2011-12 Season Sponsor of with young and old alike. The program features such classic is coming to town. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. A Monday, Dec. 26 & Tuesday, Hylton Presents at the Hylton Performing Arts Cen- timeless classics as Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” The HUB Theatre has de- veloped “Wonderful Life” a new Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. ter. Tickets at GMU are $24, $40, $48; Tickets at the Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride,” “The Holly and the Tickets: $15-$25. Call 703- Hylton are $32, $40, $48. Ivy,” “The Christmas Song,” “O Holy Night” and a adaptation based upon “It’s a Won- 674-3177 or log-on jubilant holiday sing-along led by Maiello. Known derful Life,” the 1947 Christmas www.thehubtheatre.org DAILY & VINCENT “I Believe for its lively programming and season classic movie by Frank — the moment of great personal in Christmas,” Saturday, Dec. 3 repertoire, the AFPO treats au- Capra. The Hub’s Artistic Director, change. at 8 p.m. — “The most cel- diences to a festive pops expe- Helen Pafumi, and actor Jason Lott Every holiday season, we follow ebrated new bluegrass act of rience that pays homage to the have co-adapted the classic to cre- Ticket Information George Bailey through highs and the past few years,” raves The memorable American popular ate a one-actor stage version for lows as he struggles to understand New York Times about this two- for GMU’s Center music that has been loved by the entire family to enjoy. his own worth and ultimately finds some whose music career has generations. The orchestra pre- “I was drawn to retelling ‘It’s A that life is worth living. The Hub’s been on fire ever since joining for the Arts sents Broadway hits, legendary Wonderful Life’ because of its en- new telling features Jason Lott forces in 2007. Jamie Dailey Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or film and television scores, light during nature; the fact that as a playing all the roles necessary to and Darrin Vincent are widely visit cfa.gmu.edu. The Center for the classics and patriotic anthems society we are still so riveted by Arts complex is located on the Fairfax bring this Christmas tale to life. praised by audiences and crit- honoring our nation. Tickets it. The more I immersed myself in campus of George Mason University at the story, the more I realized that According to Lott, knowing the ics alike for their vocal arrange- the intersection of Braddock Road and are $23, $38, $46. movie is not necessary to enjoy the ments, performances and Route 123. Paid parking is located in the what really pulls us in is the new stage version. “We are creat- breathtaking two-part harmo- deck adjacent to the mainstage Concert FIESTA NAVIDAD by struggle for self-worth.” said Hall and FREE parking is located in uni- ing a world beyond the Bedford nies. Dailey & Vincent return to Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Pafumi. “It’s no wonder that versity lot K. Visit cfa.gmu.edu. Falls of the movie in telling the George Mason University’s Cen- Cano, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m. people respond to this. George is story of a man’s journey discover- ter for the Arts on Saturday, — This Christmas season, the ultimate reflection of one of ing his own self-worth. It is more Dec. 3, 2011 at 8 p.m. to perform a concert titled “I Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano appears for the our most common battles. The war general sense of what the absence Believe in Christmas” that reflects the pair’s deep first time at George Mason University’s Center for over dreams and accomplish- of one good person can mean to a spirituality and truly captures the reason for the sea- the Arts Concert Hall, bringing a festive and joyful ments. We judge ourselves by our community; how the loss of one son. This performance is family friendly, and tickets holiday performance titled “Fiesta Navidad” that cel- accomplishments, but set the stan- person who is so selfless can make are half price for youth through grade 12 when ac- ebrates and honors the cultural traditions of Mexico. dard by our dreams.” a place so terrible to live in.” companied by an adult. A pre-performance discus- This performance is family-friendly and tickets are “When you simply concentrate Veteran director, Gregg Henry, sion, free to ticket holders, begins 45 minutes prior half price for youth through grade 12 when accom- on the story itself you see how rel- takes the helm of the production. to the performance on the Center’s Grand Tier III. panied by an adult. evant it all is to our community He is artistic director of the Pre-performance discussions are sponsored by the A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket hold- today; sacrifices made for fam- Kennedy Center American College Friends of the Center for the Arts. Joining the pair ers, begins 45 minutes prior to the performance on ily and community, the hard fi- Theater Festival and artistic asso- onstage on Dec. 3 are Christian Davis on bass, guitar the Center’s Grand Tier III. nancial times. I also love this ciate for New Works and Commis- and vocals; Joe Dean Jr. on banjo, guitar and bass Mariachi music as we know it today was devel- show for its community. That a sions for Kennedy Center Theatre vocals; Jeff Parker on mandolin, guitar and harmony oped in western Mexico in the 19th century, but its man who feels he has lost every- for Young Audiences. “This story vocals; and Jesse Stockman on fiddle. Tickets are roots date back to the early 16th century when Span- thing, to be saved by the love is important and essential, it is an $24, $40, $48. Youth through 12th grade are half ish colonists introduced European instruments such and support of his family, friends iconic piece of American culture. price when accompanied by an adult. as horns, harps, vihuelas (a five-string guitar) and and community is exactly the The audience will be seeing an violins to the natives. African music was also brought kind of story I love to share, es- actor do what few can do; be an HOLIDAY POPS by the American Festival Pops to the natives through African slaves, and that is also pecially around the holidays. It “every man” in multiple characters Orchestra (AFPO), Friday Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. — In the thought to have an influence on the musical form. also employs one of the most theatrical instances in our lives that they will respond to. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 ❖ 13 Be a Part of CHILDREN’S (& TEENS’) CONNECTION News Every year between Christmas and New Year’s, The Fairfax Connection turns its pages over to the contributions of local students. We are seeking artwork, photography, poetry, PVI Special opinions, short stories and reflections. We welcome contributions from public schools, Olympics Team private schools and students who are home schooled. Wins State E-mail to: ChildrensSouth@connection newspapers.com, or mail (.jpg and text files Championship on disc only) by Nov. 30, to 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Please be sure to aul VI Catholic High include the student’s name, age, grade, school School’s Special Olympics and town of residence along with each P soccer team took Virginia submission. For information, call 703-778-9410. Beach by storm the weekend of Nov. 4, returning home with gold medals from the State tourna- ment. A strong showing in the Sat- Photo Contributed urday scrimmages placed the Pan- thers in a high division for COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Sunday’s tournament. The team was undeterred and came away with hard-fought 3-1 and 4-1 vic- tories to win their division’s cham- pionship. The PVI Special Olympics team celebrates their victory at In a well-matched semi-final the state tournament held in Virginia Beach Nov. 4-6. game against the Warriors, the first half was a defensive struggle, against PVI’s goalie, until Rebecca dogs scored from about 15 yards with the lone goal being scored by sprinted out of nowhere to knock out on an impressive goal. How- PVI’s diminutive but dangerous the ball away. Sonie McKenna ever, that would be all that PVI Taylor Clouse, who continued his ended the scoring to put PVI up 3- would give up the rest of the af- season-long scoring spree. PVI’s 1 with a goal from a tough angle. ternoon, as Joseph Gittinger was defense was led by Brandi Lovett, In the finale against Henrico’s a stalwart at sweeper, and the Joseph Gittinger, and Travis Smith Bulldogs, the twin power combi- combination of Tasha Adkins- Messiah United Methodist Church and the goalie tandem of Gittinger nation of Rebecca and Sonie at Blanch, Meredith Cripe, and www.messiahumc.org and Sonie McKenna, quickly snuff- forward got PVI out to an early Jeanette Simon controlled the ing out all of the Warrior’s ad- lead, as Rebecca raced to a 50-50 mid-field. Taylor Clouse scored an Check out our: vances on offense. The second half ball with the Bulldogs’ keeper to impressive goal to give PVI a two- • dynamic youth group proved to be more of the same keep the play alive and set up goal cushion, as he lofted one • both men’s and women’s ministry until Rebecca McKenna got past Sonie for the score. 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14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ November 24-30, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Region Football Title Games Set for This Week win over visiting Robinson two weeks ago South County ready before winning a high-scoring affair over to tackle Yorktown in West Potomac, 42-34, last Friday night. In its win over Robinson, Westfield held Div. 5 finals. just a 7-3 halftime lead to an underdog Photo by Rams’ team which slipped into the Div. 6 By Rich Sanders playoffs as the No. 8 seed. The Connection Robinson, with the loss, concluded its first season under head coach Trey Taylor with

Craig Sterbutzel wo Northern Region high school a 4-7 record. The Rams were 1-5 at one championship football games point this season before winning three of Tare set to take place this week their final four regular season games to end. The Div. 5 (smaller schools) squeeze into the Div. 6 playoffs. They had title game will see undefeated Yorktown a huge challenge in facing top seeded host red-hot South County in a Friday af- Westfield. But the Rams did not wilt and ternoon affair in Arlington. Meanwhile, in /The Connection gave the Bulldogs a good game. the Div. 6 (larger schools) finals, undefeated “I thought Trey Taylor and his staff did a Westfield will be at home Saturday versus great job,” said Simmons, Westfield’s first Centreville High. year head coach. “Their kids played a good Stone Bridge, which has won several Div. game and they deserve a lot of credit. It 5 region crowns in recent years, saw its was a 7-3 game well into the third quar- stronghold end this past Saturday night ter. To be in a 7-3 game in the third quar- Lake Braddock senior running back Greg Jones (3) finds some open when the Bulldogs, the top-seeded team in ter, I thought we realized we had to get space during the Bruins playoff win at Oakton. the Div. 5 playoff field, lost a region semifi- the job done. Our defense played tremen- nals game to South County, 25-3, in Poythress said his team had an underdog but could not overcome a 14-0 first half dous.” Ashburn. In the other Div. 5 semifinal, mindset going into the playoff meeting deficit and came up short. Two of the region’s top running backs - Yorktown, under longtime head coach Bruce against Centreville, a squad which features “I thought our kids handled some adver- Westfield’s Kendell Anderson (181 yards Hanson, eliminated Lee High, 51-15. several outstanding high school players sity well,” said Centreville coach Chris Had- versus West Potomac) and Centreville’s such as running backs Manny Smith and dock, of Friday’s win over Lake Braddock. Manny Smith (161 yards versus Lake IN THE DIV. 6 PLAYOFFS, Centreville Connor Coward, wide receiver Chase “We ran the ball well and controlled the Braddock) - will highlight Friday’s Div. 6 (11-1) put a stop to Lake Braddock’s reign Walter, and tight-end/defensive end Ken clock and made some key fourth down at- title game. of dominance in recent years by defeating Ekanem. Smith, arguably the best back in tempts when we needed to.” the Bruins, 21-18, in a semifinals round the region, had a huge night against Lake Centreville’s lone loss this season came IN DIV. 5, unbeaten Yortkown is meeting game last Friday. Lake Braddock had won Braddock with 161 yards and all three of to Westfield (12-0), by a 13-10 score in over- a South County team which was 0-3 at one the region crown in both 2009 and 2010 - the Wildcats’ touchdowns, including a 35- time, in a week nine game played on Oct. point this season. Since then, the Stallions, defeating Chantilly in last year’s finals - and yard scoring run in the final quarter. 28 at Centreville. Now, four weeks later, the under head coach Gerry Pannoni, have won was going for a third region title this sea- “Going into the Centreville [playoff] game two Concorde District juggernauts are pre- nine straight games, including playoff wins son. The Bruins, following a so-so 6-4 regu- we knew they had better impact players paring to meet one another for the Div. 6 over Madison, 31-0, and Stone Bridge. lar season, won big at Oakton, 50-21, in a than we did,” said Poythress, whose team, championship. Centreville, under Haddock, South County was tri-champions of the Pa- quarterfinals round playoff game two weeks way back in the season opener, had lost to defeated Fairfax High two weeks ago in a triot District this season, along with West ago. the Wildcats 23-8. “We felt that we had quarterfinals round game before edging the Potomac and Lake Braddock. “We were motivated to prove we were a improved enough as a team to be competi- Bruins in the semifinals. Stone Bridge, the Liberty District cham- good team,” said Lake Braddock head coach tive and that we could win the game if we “Our team is excited to play Saturday pion, finished its season 10-2. Its only losses Jim Poythress. “It was one of those nights limited their big plays. Both Chase Walter versus Westfield,” said Haddock. “We feel were to Chantilly early in the regular sea- when everything went right. We concen- and Manny Smith made huge plays after we played them well last time and hope to son and, of course, South County in the trated on winning the individual battles, breaking tackles. Our guys were in position do so again.” playoffs. taking one play at a time.” to make stops, but just couldn’t quite get Westfield, under first year head coach The winner of this week’s Div. 5 and 6 But the Bruins could not get past them down.” Kyle Simmons, broke open a close game in region title games will advance to next Centreville in last week’s semis. The Bruins gave Centreville a strong game the second half of a 21-3 quarterfinals round week’s Virginia State AAA playoffs.

Junior Pirates Win Baseball Championship airfax Little League Baseball players age 13 and 14; Seniors, for players crowned the Junior Pirates, 15 and 16; and Big League, for players 17

F Photo Courtesy/Fairfax LL Pirates coached by Jack Friel, as the and 18. Fairfax Little League will have at champions of the Fall 2011 Juniors Tour- least eight Junior, three Senior, and one Big nament. League team for the upcoming Spring 2012 Playing the Junior Braves, coached by season. Fairfax’s Larry Capitano, on a sunny Sat- Fairfax Little League’s Juniors All-Stars urday at Bonnie Brae, the Pirates took have won the District 10 Spring Tournament the lead and never looked back when championship and gone on to play in the Luke Ferguson hit a three-run home run. State Tournament the past three years. The Fairfax Little League offers baseball for Seniors, meanwhile, have advanced to players’ ages four to 18 in both the spring states the past two years. and fall seasons and provides indoor The youth organization will work hard to training during the winter. Players ages repeat its All-Stars success again in 2012. 13 and above compete on a regulation Registration for the Spring 2012 season is 90-foot diamond. now open at the Fairfax Little League The Fairfax Little League Pirates posed for a team picture following The league divisions are: Juniors, for website: www.fairfaxll.com. their fall baseball season championship game win.

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Photos courtesy of Providence Players From Page 6 people from the area in the coming years 19 states. Heartened by our success, SALT by fostering their ability at the festival.” (Social Action Linking Together) was founded. When word spread of our tax-re- — Dani Weinburg, founder of moval success, SALT membership grew from Clifton Film Fest, Fairfax eight to more than 150. We now stand at Station more than 1,000. SALT seeks to keep social justice issues front-and-center at the Vir- “While I stepped down as director of ginia General Assembly. One legislator told ECHO (Ecumenical Communities Helping me, ‘Whenever we have a hearing, if the Others) two years ago, my husband and I issue is for rich people, you can’t get in the still spend a great deal of time working door. But when we’re talking about poor there. It’s kind of our ‘home away from folks, the room is empty.’ Encouraged, SALT home.’ Quite recently, a volunteer came to began diligently tackling new problems. me and said a person was asking to see Pat. Joseph LeBlanc and Don Neal Legislators have said the thing they really I went out to greet our former client, who respect about SALT is that we’re not asking gave me a big hug…She had started a small anything for ourselves, but for those most business and recently hired several people. desperate and in the greatest need.” When I congratulated her and then asked what brought her back to ECHO, she said Holiday Joy at James Lee — John Horejsi, Founder and she’d come with another young woman who Coordinator of Social Action needed help. She said since ECHO had Linking Together (SALT), Vienna helped her, she had convinced the friend Community Center that ECHO would be willing and able to “The State of Oregon had their first, and help her also. What a treat to see someone By David Siegel I think, only hurricane just a few weeks now recovering from ‘tough times,’ and The Connection Where and When before Thanksgiving in 1962. I was in the reaching out to help someone else… “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” by middle of a divorce and had four children, Another evening I was at the donation Holiday reminiscence of “deep Providence Players of Fairfax County, at James ages 10, 8, 6 and 4 months. There were no door and a beautifully dressed professional- Lee Community Center Theater, 2855 Annandale abiding love that stands the test Road, Falls Church. Performances: Dec. 2-11, systems then to alert you of bad weather appearing woman came in to see if she of time” is the description by 2001. Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Saturday and, of course, no cell phones. Pretty soon could make a financial contribution, and of A & Sunday Matinees 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, 10 and 11, Stephanie Hearne for the Provi- after the winds and rain started, the elec- course, we said ‘certainly.’ She proceeded dence Players of Fairfax County upcoming, and Sunday Matinee 5 p.m. Dec 11. Tickets: $15. tricity and phones were out. I started a fire to write a check in the amount of $10,000. Call 703-425-6782 or visit family-friendly production of “It’s a Won- www.providenceplayers.org in the fireplace, not knowing that it would When I expressed concern that she might derful Life: A Live Radio Play.” be our only source of heat for four to six have erred and meant a thousand, she de- With its warming atmosphere and fond the theater audience who become the ra- weeks. Thanksgiving was fast approaching murred, saying, ‘ECHO helped me when I memories, “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live dio studio audience as they are seated and I was still warming baby bottles by the needed it most and I just want to give back Radio Play” is Joe Landry’s adaptation of within the comfortable James Lee Commu- fire, and cars were unable to get out of our a little.’” the iconic Frank Capra film about what life nity Center Theater. neighborhood because of the downed trees. in small town might have been without a For those who saw last year’s production, My neighbor, Ralph, came over, opened the — Pat Gauthier, former direc- particularly caring, solid citizen who was O’Connor indicated that there will be some dining room window, and shot two quails tor and 40-year volunteer of helped to see his own value by a most un- new cast members and a completely differ- that were in our backyard. The electricity ECHO, Burke likely angel. In this adaptation, “it is an ent set design depicting the radio studio of finally came back on to cook the birds, but ensemble of actors and one very clever that time period. O’Connor added that the we still were unable to drive out of the “I serve as a literacy volunteer for a sound technician that tell the story as a ra- multitude of bright, amusing sound effects neighborhood. Thanks to Ralph, that was woman in her sixties. In her life-long dio play. It is not the film itself,” Brian will still be heard and seen made as the cast our Thanksgiving dinner that year.” struggle to read, K. has faced a multitude O’Connor the production director said. of 14, including three children, move about of obstacles: from no childhood education, An audience hit when performed last the stage making entrances and exits — Jan Madden, Greenspring to dyslexia and other learning disabilities, December, the Providence Players are bring- through multiple doors. resident, Springfield to allergies that impede her processing, to ing the show back again. In this production David Whitehead returns to the role of a vocabulary limited by her status as a non- the audience witnesses and becomes part George Bailey the central character, a man native English speaker. When we met she of a the golden age of radio of the 1940s, on a journey of self-discovery of his value. “I always wanted to create a place here didn’t know words like ‘pond’ or ‘planet’ when television did not exist and movies For Whitehead, his role gives the audience where kids could be inspired and submit because she only knew what she needed for were still mostly black and white. It is per- the chance to take in “the great sense of films and nurture their abilities. It was a life around her house. These struggles do formed as a live radio broadcast in front of love” that characters have for each other. something I wished I was involved in when not indicate low intelligence. K. speaks four I was younger. When I graduated, I thought languages, cooks without recipes, and sews I was far off from creating something that without patterns. She also ran a childcare was such a big idea in my head. When I business for years. I’m proud that after six started the Clifton Film Fest, I never real- determined years together, K. can read at ized that the reward would not be money, the third grade level — no small feat. By or even people enjoying an event, but the reading signs, early reader books, and mail, greatest reward of all was gaining an inter- her vocabulary grows steadily, opening the est and keeping up with the people who world to her one millimeter at a time. I do were involved. I saw these filmmakers not know how far K. will go, but I do know Elise Welsh quickly grow within three years and make that she will never give up. When she reads and Blake huge strides. One filmmaker, Dillon Meyer, or writes something correctly, she gives me Phillips is attending Virginia Commonwealth’s film a thumbs-up and whispers, ‘yes!’ When she school. Nick Sampson designed a cartoon makes an error, she slaps her forehead and that was featured on Nickelodeon’s Yo laughs. Gabba Gabba! First-year patrons became She laughs. filmmakers of their own. I am overjoyed to And that is her gift to me.” have gotten to know them and be able to follow their exciting journey. I look forward — Deb Werrlein, literacy volun- to surrounding myself with new creative teer for Our Daily Bread, Vienna

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