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2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Proud Pets on Parade Certified dog trainer shares skills with Greenspring neighbors.

By Amber Healy “One dog The Connection practically Courtesy of Greenspring Village hen Joan MacKenzie moved into Greenspring Village in crawled WSpringfield, she and her dog Sandy were eager to make under a new friends and become involved in their new community. stick, like the MacKenzie ended up going a little further, offering a weekly training session for the limbo, to get residents and their four-legged friends. a treat.” “Greenspring is so much fun,” MacKenzie said of her new home and friends. — Jason Connors After moving to the senior living commu- Joan MacKenzie runs with her dog Sandy. nity in June, MacKenzie started thinking learn how to train her dog using skills that two were discussing MacKenzie getting her learning some basic obedience skills, along about offering her services as a classical have been around since the 1920s or 1930s national certification to become an official with some tricks and some agility exercises, conditioning and obedience trainer, a skill but were only applied to dogs in the past trainer herself. MacKenzie said. The hour-long sessions she obtained shortly after she adopted 20 or so years, Peeler said. Now MacKenzie is using those skills at have been meeting on Thursday mornings Sandy, a Tibetan Spaniel. Sandy is a rescue The kind of training Peeler and MacKenzie Greenspring, much to the delight of the six for a month now, and everyone is progress- dog that came with a few emotional issues, utilize is based more on getting the dog’s residents and dogs with which she is work- ing nicely, she said. MacKenzie said. owner to understand how to best interact ing for her first session of training lessons. “These techniques build confidence for “I enjoyed working with Sandy so much I with their dogs, using humane, positive re- Greenspring already has a dog park where the dogs, and they’re happy if their owner wanted to learn to be a trainer myself,” inforcement techniques. Dogs are eager to owners can let their furry friends run is happy,” she said. MacKenzie said. please their people, Peeler said, and want around off their leashes, and while the dogs MacKenzie also sends out an e-mail after She and Sandy began training with Carole to learn their tricks and how to make their have to stay on leashes at all other times, each session, so her students and their own- Peeler, owner of C&C PALS, a training owners happy. MacKenzie is working with her six students ers can practice their lessons at home. agency based in Falls Church. MacKenzie, MacKenzie “showed intellectual interest” on behaving better on their leashes and This reinforcement is paying off, said Jan who had worked as a lawyer before retir- in becoming a trainer from her first session being good citizens in the community. ing, was a natural, Peeler said, eager to with Peeler, and it wasn’t long before the During her training sessions, dogs are See Training, Page 14 Albo Beats Werkheiser by Larger Margin Than 2005 Race is considered one of most expensive Virginia Candidates can purchase lists of until December, when the last campaign fi- voting histories for the residents in the dis- nance reports covering the 2009 election delegate contests in Virginia history. trict where they are running from the Com- cycle are made public. monwealth. These lists often identify to the But with two weeks left until Election Day, candidates and campaign operatives who Albo had already spent $754,286, about By Julia O’Donoghue Overall, Jeffries estimated that she had is likely to show up at the polls on Election $64.11 for every voter that cast a ballot for The Connection received at least five political phone calls Day. him Nov. 3. With the same number of days per day over the past two weeks, mostly in For people who are flagged as “hardcore to go in the campaign, Werkheiser spent harlietta Jeffries is the type of per- connection with the local delegate race. voters,” this can re- $641,404 — or Cson who always votes, no matter Over the last month, Jeffries also has had sult in a lot of unso- about $71.27 per how small the election, and the five to seven people knock on her licited attention voter. political campaigns know it. townhouse door on behalf of candidates from political staff- “This is the first year I This year’s race “I have received a lot of mail and phone running for office. In one case, she noticed ers, volunteers and haven’t had to fight was Werkheiser’s calls and visitors,” said Jeffries, as she two volunteers who had come to talk spe- the candidates second run at oust- walked out of her polling place at the Lorton cifically to her. When they left one night, themselves. against my statewide ing Albo from the Community Library on Richmond Highway she watched out a side window and noticed As of Oct. 21, the 42nd District. He Nov. 3. they didn’t even bother stopping at anyone 42nd Delegate dis- ticket in my own district.” also ran against the Though people talked about the enthusi- else’s door on her cul de sac. trict had already be- — Del. David Albo (R-42) Republican incum- asm of President Barack Obama’s campaign “I think this year was the worst,” said come the most ex- bent four years ago last year, Jeffries said the 42nd District del- Jeffries, who has lived in Lorton for nine pensive delegate in 2005. egate race between Del. Dave Albo (R) and years. race in the history of Virginia, according to In 2009, the Democratic Party of Virginia Democratic candidate Greg Werkheiser cre- Debbie Hersman, who voted at South information posted on the Virginia Public made the 42nd District race one of their ated more mail, calls and visits than any of County Secondary School, agreed with Access Project, a nonpartisan campaign fi- highest priorities in the commonwealth. the races in 2008. Jeffries about omnipresence of the local del- nance watchdog organization. “The Democrats decided they wanted to Albo, who has represented the 42nd Dis- egate race in her mailbox. Combined, the Albo and Werkheiser cam- take me and (Del.) Tom Rust (R-86) out,” trict since 1994, defeated Werkheiser, re- “Most of the mail was from the delegate paigns spent more than $1.9 million on a said Albo on the day of the election. ceiving 56.6 percent of the vote and 11,765 race. I didn’t receive very much mail from political contest that only attracted 20,765 The Democratic House of Delegates’ cau- votes on Election Day. The challenger gar- the statewide candidates at all,” said voters, according to the Virginia State Board cus contributed at least $235,338 to nered 43.3 percent of the vote and 9,000 Hersman, who tries to vote in every elec- of Elections. The exact amount of money ballots in the contest. tion. spent by each campaign will not be known See Albo, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in Springfield Police Investigate Two Deaths The bodies of a 66-year-old man and a 52-year-old woman A Place for the Families were found Monday, Nov. 9 in a Springfield home with ap- parent gunshot wounds. According to a Fairfax County Police release, officers re- sponded to a report of a shot person at a home in the 8400 Lynbrook Elementary block of Springfield Oaks Drive at approximately 1 p.m. Upon arrival, the officers found Richard C. Scott and Suzanne M. opens Family Learning Scott deceased with gunshot wounds to the upper body. Police said that the incident appears to be domestic in na- Center. ture. Crime scene and homicide detectives are investigating the case and the Medical Examiner’s office will determine By Justin Fanizzi exact cause and manner of death. The Connection Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at ynbrook Elementary School serves such a www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your mes- large and diverse community that it has sage to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703- found that communication is the key to suc- L Photos by 691-2131. cess. Lynbrook students come from a myriad of backgrounds and speak different lan- guages, so involving the faculty, students and their NVCC Registration Nov. 16 parents every step of the way is crucial.

Justin Fanizzi Registration begins Nov. 16 for the spring 2010 semester at So, to meet their goals, the school has created the Northern Virginia Community College. The school is encour- Family Learning Center, a room within the facility aging students to register early for the best selection of dedicated to bridging the gap between home and courses. school in order to encourage academic and social Students can secure their classes now and defer paying tu- growth.

/The Connection ition until Dec. 18. Anyone who registers after Dec. 18 must “The purpose of the Family Learning Center is to pay tuition before 5 p.m. on the next business day. offer our families a variety of learning opportunities The online registration system is available 24 hours a day to support learning at home and the child’s learning at www.nvcc.edu. Students may get personal assistance at at school,” said Principal Mary McNamee. “The pro- NVCC’s six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, grams we will offer will support social, emotion and Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge. academic development.” NVCC’s spring 16-week semester begins Jan. 11. Two eight- The center’s opening is the culmination of a two- Principal Mary McNamee and Center week sessions, starting Jan. 11 and March 15, are also avail- year effort to expand the school’s support system for Coordinator Maggie Perez-Rives speak able. The eight-week sessions cover the same material and its students. According to McNamee, two years ago, during the Oct. 29 open house of award the same credits as 16-week courses. the school began to see a growing for more parent Lynbrook’s Family Learning Center. Many students qualify for financial aid in the form of schol- involvement in their children’s education, based on arships, grants, loans and work study. For more information, research and on requests from the parents them- said. “The research says that the more involved the call 703-323-3000 or visit the NVCC’s Web site, selves. So, the faculty and PTA began floating ideas parents are with their child’s education, the higher www.nvcc.edu. on how to meet the need, and a Family Learning the achievement level [that the child will reach will Center was quickly adopted. be].” Gifts for Our Daily Bread About a year ago, after one year of brainstorming The center, which will be run by former Parklawn and planning, McNamee said that the “nitty-gritty” Elementary School Family Learning Center Coordi- During November and December, the Democratic Women of the work began. First of all, space needed to be nator Maggie Perez-Rives, will launch its programs of Clifton will collect food gift cards for the food distribution created, so the school’s existing literacy center was the first week of November. The classes will take place program of Our Daily Bread. ODB is a non-sectarian non- moved to a new location in the building, and the during the day and at night, and offerings include profit that feeds needy families in Fairfax County. Food gift room was cleared out for the center. The school then nutritional, violence prevention and mothering cards in any amount and from any local food store may be obtained recycled furniture from other schools within classes, and local television station WETA will lead a brought to the meeting or mailed until Dec. 20 to DWC, P.O. the FCPS to fill their room, and finally, secured a class on how to promote learning at home. The cen- Box 143, Clifton, VA 20124. Last year, the DWC donated $3,000 “Sharing the Dream Grant” from the National ter will also offer English for Speakers of Other Lan- $2,000 in food cards to ODB after reading about their food Association of Elementary School Principals to help guages and technology courses, utilizing the center’s program on the National Day of Service Web site, http:// get the center up and running. www.nationalservice.gov/. If donating a food card, make sure “This has been a long time dream for us,” McNamee See Lynbrook, Page 5 value is clearly indicated. To contribute by check, make it payable to Our Daily Bread and write “Food Program” on the memo line. The club will deliver all donated food cards and check to ODB in time for January distribution. BizFair 2009 Kicks Off Nov. 19 Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Civic Association and Springfield Mall will host BizFair 2009 Tues- day, Nov. 19, 6-9 p.m. This annual event will take place on the lower level of Springfield Mall to allow for a growing number of exhibitors, and built-in foot traffic. BizFair visitors will be eligible to win door prizes, includ- ing overnight accommodations at the brand new Residence Inn Springfield, restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets, a $250 Springfield Mall gift card, and more. The Chamber and Civic Association are encouraging resi- dents to visit exhibitors at BizFair 2009 and to shop locally during the upcoming holiday season. Laptops are ready to use See News Briefs, Page 5 at the Family Learning Center. 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Comfort Dental Lynbrook Associates Family & Cosmetic Dentistry From Page 4 Rolling Valley Professional Center computers. 9263 Old Keene Mill Rd. A preview of these programs and Burke, Virginia 22015 a sneak peak of the center itself Previously Dr. Gwendolyn Jones & Associates were given to the school’s students and their parents at a Thursday, Oct. 29 open house. After a brief (703) 455-3338 presentation by McNamee and Most Insurances Accepted Perez-Rives, parents were invited into the room not only to see it, but also to use the computers to register for FCPS’ “Parent View,” an Internet communication tool that keeps parents abreast of what is going on in their child’s class- room. “Everything in this room looks great, and the programs sound great,” Tayna Espinoza said. “I think that it is a great way to help not only the children, but the whole family as well.”

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Kyle R. Prokop has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Train- ing Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as “Op- Saturday, November 21st at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. & eration Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. Prokop is the son of Sunday, November 22nd at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. Robert F. and Carla A. Prokop of Greeley Boulevard, Springfield. NVCC- Annandale Campus Andrew T. Ton graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Leader Development and Assess- Adults - $20 ment Course, also known as “Operation Children/Seniors - $15 Warrior Forge,” at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The cadet is a student at Virginia For organized groups (10+) and Polytechnic Institute and State Univer- handicapped seating e-mail [email protected] sity, Blacksburg. He is the son of Tuan T. and Thu-Ha Ton of Silver Pine Drive, Springfield. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2009 ❖ 5 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Remember lives lost, but Newspaper of Springfield An independent, locally owned weekly also to care for all Veterans. newspaper delivered to Veterans Day homes and businesses. 1606 King Street amily members say Bill Cahir had a His unit came under small arms fire, and flown to Washington Hospital Center, where Alexandria, Virginia 22314 kind of indomitable spirit, one that Brown, 26, died from his wounds. he died Feb. 12, 2006. He was a graduate of propelled him through difficulties Here are the names of some of the local men Herndon High School. NEWS DEPARTMENT: F To discuss ideas and concerns, toward accomplishing a goal, re- and women who have died in Iraq and Afghani- Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 Call: 703-778-9410 ported Michael Lee Pope earlier this year. e-mail: stan. We repeat these names several times a graduate of Mount Vernon High School, died [email protected] After 9/11, Cahir decided to leave his career year to honor their service and to keep their May 15, 2006. He was a lawyer, married, with as a journalist and join the Marine Corps. Af- Michael O’Connell memories in our consciousness. two children. His parents live in Alexandria. Editor / 703-778-9416 ter his application to become a Marine had If you know of someone who should be in- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kirven, who, originally been denied because of his age, he Justin Fanizzi cluded in this list, or if you would like to share at 21, was killed in Afghanistan in 2005 dur- Community Reporter lobbied members of Congress to get a special how you are honoring the memory of a family ing a firefight in a cave with insurgents. He 703-224-3032 exemption. member or friend lost, or about enlisted while still in high school after 9/11. [email protected] Cahir, 40 of Alexandria, died Aug. 13, 2009 the progress of someone in- Maj. William F. Hecker III, a 1987 graduate Julia O’Donoghue of a gunshot wound sustained while conduct- Editorial Education & Politics jured, please let us know. of McLean High School, was killed in action in 703-778-9436 ing combat operations in the Helmand Prov- Sgt. Scott Kirkpatrick, 26, An Najaf, Iraq, Jan. 5, 2005. [email protected] ince of Afghanistan. died on Aug. 11, 2007, in Arab Staff Sgt. Ayman Taha, 31, of Vienna, was Ken Moore “We all thought he was crazy,” said Brett Jabour, Iraq. Kirkpatrick, who graduated from killed Dec. 30, 2005, when an enemy muni- Courts & Projects Lieberman, a former colleague at Newhouse Park View High School in Sterling, and also tions cache he was prepping for demolition [email protected] News Service. considered Herndon and Reston as his home- exploded. Reed Albers On April 8, 2006, Cahir married Washing- Sports Editor towns, was a champion slam poet. His father, Army Capt. Chris Petty of Vienna was killed 703-224-3014 ton lawyer Rene Brown at the Old Presbyte- Ed Kirkpatrick, calls him the “warrior poet,” Jan. 5, 2006. [email protected] rian Meeting House. The couple settled in and he and his wife help injured vets at Walter Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander Jr., the 2,000th Rosemont on West Cedar Street. Brown was Reed through the Yellow Ribbon fund soldier to be killed in Iraq, was literally born ADVERTISING: pregnant with twins at the time of Cahir’s To place an advertisement, call the ad (www.yellowribbonfund.org). into the Army here in Northern Virginia, at department between 9 a.m. and death. Ami Neiberger-Miller of Sterling lost her DeWitt Army Hospital at Fort Belvoir. 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. brother, U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Neiberger, Alexander died at Brooke Army Medical Cen- Display ads 703-778-9410 MORE THAN 4,300 U.S. military members in August 2007 when he was killed by a road- ter in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2005, of Classified ads 703-778-9411 have been killed in Iraq and nearly 800 more side bomb while serving in Baghdad, Iraq. He injuries sustained in Samarra, Iraq, Oct. 17. Employment ads 703-778-9413 have been killed in Afghanistan since Sept. 11, was 22 when he died. Since her brother’s Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, 44, of Lorton, died Erin Peck 2001. More than 35,000 have been wounded Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 death, Neiberger-Miller has devoted herself to in Tallil, Iraq on Nov. 5, 2005. [email protected] in Iraq and Afghanistan. Marine Capt. Michael Martino, 32 of On Veterans Day, we honor and thank Andrea Smith the City of Fairfax, died Nov. 2, 2005, Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 all those who have served in the mili- It is also a time to reinvigorate when his helicopter was brought down [email protected] tary, in times of war and peace. It is in Iraq. Barbara Parkinson also a time to reinvigorate efforts to efforts to provide the best services Fairfax Station resident Pfc. Dillon Employment Advertising provide the best services and opportu- 703-778-9413 Jutras, 20, was killed in combat opera- [email protected] nities to our veteran. In the past year, and opportunities to our veterans. tions in Al Anbar Province of Iraq Oct. the new GI Bill provides a giant step to 28, 2005. Editor & Publisher pay for college for veterans. The Post- 1st Lt. Laura M. Walker of Oakton was Mary Kimm 9/11 GI Bill, championed by Virginia’s U.S. 703-778-9433 the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors killed on Aug. 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghani- [email protected] Sen. Jim Webb (D), dramatically increases the (www.taps.org), which provides peer-based stan. educational benefits extended to members of Editor in Chief emotional support and other services for fami- CW4 Matthew S. Lourey of Lorton died from Steven Mauren the military who have served at least three lies of the fallen, and provides intensive ser- injuries sustained on May 26, 2005 in Buhriz, Managing Editors months of active duty since Sept. 11, 2001. Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, vices and activities. Iraq. Kemal Kurspahic George Mason University has been on the fore- Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Operations Officer Helge Boes of Fairfax was Photography: front of implementing the GI Bill for veterans Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Herndon, died when an improvised bomb ex- killed on Feb. 5, 2003, while participating in Craig Sterbutzel locally. ploded near his vehicle in Afghanistan on Aug. counterterrorism efforts in eastern Afghani- Art/Design: Efforts to improve health care, employment Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, 12, 2007. stan. John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, and housing for veterans are also underway Jonathan D. Winterbottom, 21, of Falls John Smith and deserve meaningful commitment of re- Production Manager: Church, died in Iraq on May 23, 2007, of AMONG OTHER local lives lost: Lance Cpl. Jean Card sources. wounds inflicted when an “improvised explo- Tavon Lee Hubbard, 24, of Reston; 1st Lt. Lance Cpl. Daniel Ryan Bennett, 23 of Clifton sive device” exploded near his vehicle. Alexander Wetherbee, 27, of McLean; 1st Lt. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 died Jan. 11, 2009, in Helmand province, Af- Nicholas Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, died Nov. Jeff Kaylor, 25, of Clifton; Coast Guard Petty Circulation Manager: ghanistan. “He loved his country, and we’re so 24, 2006, of wounds received during combat Officer Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Herndon; Ann Oliver proud of him,” said his mother. in Anbar province in Iraq. Army Chief Warrant Officer Sharon T. 2nd Lt. Sean P. O’Connor of Burke died Oct. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Army Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, 24, was killed Swartworth, 43, of Mount Vernon; Command L.L.C. 19, 2008 while stationed at Hunter Army Air by enemy fire in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Tuesday, Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, 40, of Mount Peter Labovitz Field, Savannah, Ga. O’Connor was an athlete June 6, 2006. He had been a respected foot- Vernon; Capt. James F. Adamouski, 29, of President/CEO in soccer, baseball and football who attended ball and basketball player at J.E.B. Stuart High Springfield; Sgt. DeForest L. Talbert, 22, of Mary Kimm Fairfax County Public Schools and was a 1999 Publisher/Chief Operating Officer School and had proposed to his high-school Alexandria; Marine Cpl. Binh N. Le, 20, of Al- 703-778-9433 graduate of Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High sweetheart about three weeks before he was exandria; Staff Sgt. Russell Verdugo, 34, of [email protected] School in Arlington. killed. Alexandria. Army Capt. Mark N. Stubenhofer, Jerry Vernon Pfc. David Sharrett, 27 of Oakton, died Jan, Airman 1st Class LeeBernard E. Chavis, 21, 30, from Springfield; Marine Gunnery Sgt. Executive Vice President 16, 2008 in Iraq. On Oct. 24, 2008, his father, was killed Oct. 14, 2006, by sniper fire in Iraq, Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, from Falls [email protected] David H. Sharrett, was on hand along with trying to protect civilians from a roadside Church; Marine Sgt. Krisna Nachampassak, 27, Wesley DeBrosse former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R) as the Oakton bomb. from Burke; Army Staff Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, Controller Post Office on White Granite Drive was re- Spc. Robert Drawl Jr., 21, a 2003 graduate 31, from Reston; Marine Lance Cpl. Tenzin Debbie Funk named to honor his son. National Sales of T.C. Williams High School, was killed by a Dengkhim, 19, from Falls Church, Navy Chief 703-778-9444 Army 1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, a George bomb in Kunar, Afghanistan, on Aug. 19, 2006. Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, from Arlington; Maj. [email protected] Mason University graduate and Burke resident, United States Army Specialist Felipe J. Garcia Joseph McCloud, of Alexandria; Major Gloria died on Sept. 23, 2008, while serving in Iraq. Villareal, 26 of Burke, was injured in Iraq and D. Davis, 47 of Lorton.

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Programs Or Construction? To the Editor: As noted in your article “Voters Approve Bond” [Connection, Nov. 5-12, 2009], Fairfax County has been passing school bonds since the 1970s. It does show how much the residents support our schools in wanting a good education for their sons and daughters. Most voters may not be aware that school bonds do not provide funds to maintain or increase staff for the schools once built. Each passage of a school bond increases the cost to the Fairfax County yearly bud- get, which is currently running a PANSIES record deficit this year and will ¢ continue next year. REG. $1.89 To live within their budget, sev- SALE 97 eral proposals to cut programs have been voiced by the school ALL POTTERY administration. One recently 60–80% OFF 25% TO 75% [mentioned] is to cut out the mu- sic program at the grade school OFF ALL level. This will hurt our young kids wanting to be part of a school Trees & Shrubs music program at a time when they need it most. Voters need to SHREDDED be reminded that they must decide HARDWOOD MULCH whether they want more schools $ 99 to be built, which will continue to 3 CU. FT. Bag 2 force important existing school WHAT A STEAL! Bulk Mulch programs to be cut. We cannot POTS POTS $ 99 80% Off Reg $2999 cu yd have both with the economy as it Reg. $49.99 Reg. $34.99 Reg. $19.99 19 is today. Now $9.99 Now $6.99 Now $3.99 Reg. $39.99 Reg. $22.99 Reg. $14.99 Used Railroad Tie#1 17.99 Now $7.99 Now $4.59 Now $2.99 Indoor Plastic Pots Ronald L. Baker NO NURSERIES! Springfield Interior Designers, Florists, and 75% OFF Landscapers WELCOME! Bulletin Board COUPON NEEDED 25% OFF THURSDAY/NOV. 12 FREE BONSAI, ORCHIDS Medical Lecture. Dr. Bill Hamilton Landscape & CACTI will present Osteoarthritis, Joint Replacement Advances and New Hardscape PERENNIALS Anterior Approach to Hip Replacement 7 p.m. at the Estimates FOUNTAINS Springfield Hilton, 6550 Loisdale BENCHES Road, Springfield. To register for this PATIOS, free class call 703-750-8800 or WALLS, BIRDBATHS register online at https:// webcentaur.inova.org/weblink/ WALKWAYS, GAZING BALLS clSc.do. PAVER Constituent Day. Supervisor John C. RIVEWAYS Cook (R-Springfield) will host his D SUPER SPECIALS third Constituent Day from 5-8 p.m. & SO MUCH (Selected) at North Springfield Elementary ORE School, 7602 Heming Court in M 50% OFF Springfield. Magnolias, Hollies, Birch, Butterfly Bushes, MONDAY, NOV. 16 Japanese Maples, Clifton Community Woman’s Club Arts Demo at the Torpedo Crape Myrtles Factory, Old Town Alexandria. Lunch at the Chart House. Those interested in attending any CCWC SINCE 1973 meeting or event may contact Off-Season Pricing Membership Chair Linda Beckman at 703-266-0213.

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Send notes to the Connection at Tickets are $8 students and [email protected] or seniors, $10 adults. 703 924- call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- 8300. day. Dated announcements should be Mason Dance Company Fall submitted at least two weeks prior to Concert. 2 p.m. at the George the event. Mason University Harris Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. $15 adult, $10 students and THURSDAY/NOV. 12 seniors. 888-945-2468 or Mason Dance Company Fall www.gmu.edu/cfa. Concert. 8 p.m. at the George Patricia Reilly Giff. 7 p.m. at the Mason University Harris Theater, Fairfax County Government 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Center,12000 Government Photos by $15 adult, $10 students and Center Parkway, Fairfax. The seniors. 888-945-2468 or Newbery Award winner, author www.gmu.edu/cfa. of the Polk Street School books, The HeathenFest, Eluveitie, presents “Writing: The Story of Belphegor, Alestorm, My Life.” 703-249-1520. Justin Fanizzi Kivimetsan Druidi, Vreid, Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. John From the Ashes of My Sins Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill and Gomorrah. 6:15 p.m. Jaxx Drive, Alexandria. Bring lunch Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, and join us for stories. Birth-5 Springfield. $20 advance, $25 at with adult. 703-971-0010. the door. 703-569-5940 or The Friday the 13th Microphone Massacre, /The Connection jaxxroxx.com. Nature Detectives: American Young Ace, Red Roz, Mike Indians. 10-10:45 a.m. Huntley Major, Matok and Julce, 23rd Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed Street, Reel, King Solomon the Blvd., Alexandria. Learn about Poetic and Trademark. 6:15 p.m. American Indians who lived in Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling this area 500 years ago, through Road, Springfield. $10. 703-569- an activity, and a craft. 5940 or jaxxroxx.com. Reservations required. $6. 3-5 years. 703-768-2525. Caitlin Jackson and John Barbato play Mr. and Mrs. Beaver in West Springfield High SATURDAY/NOV. 14 Christmas Bazaar and Silent School’s ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.’ FRIDAY/NOV. 13 Auction, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Second Annual Used Book Sale. Aldersgate United Methodist 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Robinson Church, 1301 Collingwood Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn Road, Alexandria. Café lunch Road, Fairfax. More than 9,000 served from 12-2 p.m. Baked Theater Season Begins books, CDs, DVDs, videos, goods, jewelry, hand-made computer software and games and crafts, white elephants, home- rare books section. made foods, silk scarves and more. Silent auction items work to do in such a short period of time, the stu- www.robinsonptsa.org or West Springfield, Lee high [email protected]. include golf packages, weekend dents are showing the true meaning of commitment. Author Signing. Two-time or week-long stays at vacation schools are both preparing Newberry-Award winner Patricia homes, restaurant gift At West Springfield High School, drama teacher certificates, spa packages and and production director Mary Jo Levesque chose a Reilly Giff will present “Writing: The Story of My Life.” 7 p.m., in more. for their fall productions. play adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch the Fairfax County Government Second Annual Used Book and the Wardrobe” for her students to perform. Center Board Auditorium, 12000 Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Government Center Parkway, Robinson Secondary School, By Justin Fanizzi Levesque picked the play, which focuses on the battle 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. The Connection Fairfax. Books available for sale between good and evil in the fantasy world of Narnia, and signing including her new www.robinsonptsa.org or book “Wild Girl.” No registration [email protected]. last June with the idea that it would appeal to all Holiday Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-4 eaves falling and temperatures dropping, members of the community. If it has broad appeal, required. For details visit the library’s Web site at p.m. at W.T. Woodson High for most people signifies not only the ad- she said, it would sell more tickets, and in turn, ben- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library or School in 9525 Main St., Fairfax. vent of winter, but the hectic holiday sea efit the theater program more. call 703-324-8428. Handcrafted jewelry, pottery, L NOVA-Annandale Symphony quilts, holiday items and more, son as well. For students at area schools “We were trying to find a show that had a lot of Orchestra. 8 p.m., at Richard J. all made by local artisans. the time marks the start of a season that is just as possibilities for characters and something that would Ernst Theater, 8333 Little River www.wtwcrew.org. frenzied and frantic, but instead of buying presents Turnpike, Annandale. Directed by “Bye Bye Birdie.” 7 p.m. at be popular within the community,” Levesque said. Edison High School, 5801 and cooking meals, they don costumes and memo- “Plays that children like are golden.” Christopher Johnston, orchestra performs Joseph Haydn’s Franconia Road, Alexandria. $8 rize lines. For them, this is play season. Though the play was chosen last June, due to au- “Symphony No. 104,” (“The adults, $6 students. 703-924- West Springfield High School and Robert E. Lee London”), Camille Saint Seans’ 8014 or www.edisondrama.com. ditorium availability, Levesque and her students were St. Mary of Sorrows Holiday High School are both immersed in preparations for only able to start making scenery and begin rehears- “Dance Bacchanale,” Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” with Express Craft & Gift Sale. 10 their respective productions, “The Lion, The Witch als less than three weeks ago. As a result, Levesque actor Randy Lindgren and Franz a.m.-7 p.m. at the Parish Hall, and the Wardrobe,” and “Godspeed.” With so much Schubert’s “Overture to 5222 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. is simultaneously giving directions to actors on stage, Admission is free. Sweet Shoppe, discussing set construction, Rosamunde.” Adults $15, seniors and teens $10, children free. 703- cafe, silent auction and raffle lighting and sound with the- 569-0973. table. 703-323-6232. La Leche League of Springfield Flu Shot Clinic. 9 a.m. at ater techs to ensure that the Robinson Secondary School, play is ready in the 19-day Monthly Meeting. 10:30 a.m. See the Plays at Prince of Peace Lutheran 5035 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. timeframe they were given. Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Standard shot $25 pre- Lee High School will present Her students, meanwhile, Road, Springfield. Breastfeeding registered, $27 walk-in. Nasal “Godspell” Friday, Nov.13 at 7:30 p.m. flu mist $30 (must be pre- pick up the rest of the slack, support and education. Mothers and Saturday, Nov.14 at 2 p.m. and and their children are invited to registered). Medicare Part B and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and giving constructive criticism attend. Medicaid accepted. 703-239- $8 for students and people 65 and older. to their peers onstage dur- [email protected]. 2436 or [email protected]. Call 703-924-8300. West Springfield George Mason University Jazz Drama Students to Perform ing rehearsals, designing the Musical “Godspell.” 2 High School will present “The Lion, the Ensemble and the Fairfax Law costumes, and in the case of Foundation: Eighth Annual Jazz p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Robert E. Witch and the Wardrobe” Thursday-Fri- Lee High School Lancer Theatre, day, Nov. 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. and senior Kelsey Rose, even for Justice. 8 p.m. at George Mason University Center for the 6540 Franconia Road, Saturday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 composing a 32-track origi- Springfield. Tickets are $8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 Arts Concert Hall. $20 adults, $15 nal score. students and seniors. Charge by students and seniors, $10 adults. for students. Call 703-913-3934 or go to 703 924-8300. www.fcps.edu/westspringfieldhs/aca- “Mrs. Levesque said that phone at 888-945-2468 or www.gmu.edu/cfa. Conservation Advocacy demic/perf/theatre/theatre.html to she wanted to make the play “Bye Bye Birdie.” 7 p.m. at Edison Workshops. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 purchase tickets. special, so I offered to com- High School, 5801 Franconia p.m. at Braddock Hall, 9002 Road, Alexandria. $8 adults, $6 Burke Lake Road, Springfield. pose the score,” Rose said. Working with the Press, Working “I read the script several students. 703-924-8014 or Ruth Rado as the White www.edisondrama.com. with Government Officials, and Witch and Brianna Lau as times and the music just “Godspell.” 7:30 p.m. at Robert E. Advocacy for the Busy Person. Fenris Ulf. Lee High School Lancer Theatre, See High School, 6540 Franconia Road, Springfield. See Calendar, Page 9 Page 14

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To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2009 ❖ 9 Springfield Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] Big Bad Bruins Stomp West Springfield Renzi’s three interceptions lead Bruins to victory, co-Patriot District championship.

By Reed S. Albers high-powered offense to the Bruins as the The Connection team’s assistant head coach this season. The additional spice to the rivalry did not ake Braddock Secondary’s football go unnoticed by the Lake Braddock play- team wasn’t shy about labeling ers. West Springfield High School as “There was a lot of hype at the beginning L Photo by the focus of its ire this season. In of the week about Bill Renner coming here fact, the whole Internet can watch them call and us using his offense,” said wide receiver out the Spartans. Brandon Johnson, who caught eight passes

On a YouTube video introducing the for 170 yards Friday night. “But the players Christina Nebrich team’s offense and defense, one-by-one, are the ones who beat them.” each Bruin featured Interestingly, it names one team as wasn’t Bill Renner’s the school’s biggest “Our coaches tell us to explosive offense rival — West that stole the show Springfield High bring the fire and we during the game. School. While the of- Junior quarterback Michael Nebrich rushes for a gain during the After 10 grueling always bring the fire.” fense delivered its Bruins’ 42-13 victory against cross-town rival West Springfield High weeks of football, usual thrills in the — Ross Renzi School. the Bruins can now form of 395 pass- relish their latest ing yards courtesy know that if I mess up, someone will have W.T. Woodson and Lake Braddock both victory, a 42-13 drubbing of West Spring- of Nebrich, the Bruins defense showed just my back and we can count on each other.” finished the season with 6-1 Patriot District field on Nov. 6 at West Springfield High how big and bad it could be by forcing six Lake Braddock head coach Jim Poythress records. Although Woodson defeated Lake School. interceptions, deflating the West Springfield said that his defense’s recent string of suc- Braddock 43-42, no tie-breaking procedures “We beat them on Senior Night,” junior attack. cess is coming at the right moment for the are in place for the District Championship. quarterback Michael Nebrich said. “It “In practice, we go 100 percent,” said team that enters next week’s’ regional play- Poythress, however, isn’t completely sat- doesn’t get better than that.” safety Ross Renzi. “Our coaches tell us to offs as the No. 3 seed. isfied with sharing the title with another Less than 2 miles separate the two bring the fire and we always bring the fire.” “There’s a lot of talent on the defense,” team. schools, but adding to the intrigue of this Coming together is one way to describe Poythress said. “The defense is peaking and “Co-champions is nice and the kids will cross-town rivalry was the Bruins’ acquisi- the Bruins’ recent domination of opponents, they’re definitely peaking at the right time.” get a nice banner,” Poythress said. “But let’s tion of former West Springfield head coach a run that has seen the team outscore op- Adding to the pleasure of ending their see what we can do in the playoffs. If you Bill Renner. ponents 194 to 25 including the victory rival’s season without a post-season berth lose your first round playoff game, what Renner, whose spread offense helped West against West Springfield. is the fact that the Bruins are Patriot Dis- good was it?” Springfield win back-to-back Patriot District “We have no weaknesses on defense,” trict co-champions with W.T. Woodson High Lake Braddock plays Fairfax Friday, Nov. Championships since 2006, introduced his Renzi said. “Every player is a playmaker. I School. 13 at home. It’s First and First for Bruins, Spartans

earned her high praise from West Spring- ship last week inspired her to go all out at Lake Braddock’s girls take Northern Region field head coach Duke Baird who said it was the Regional race. one of the programs and Kvartunas’ best “I really felt inspired when one of our elite title, but Spartans’ Kvartunas finishes first. individual finishes. runners fell 100 meters before the end of “It was probably her best race this sea- the race,” she said. “It inspired me to do By Reed S. Albers just 6 seconds behind the Spartan runner. son,” Baird said. “She’s the first to win re- my best at this race and get the best place The Connection “There were a few times that I knew I gional, and in our [area] that’s pretty good.” for my team.” could win the race,” Kvartunas said. “But The rest of the girls’ team was in fine form Epstein stumbled at the end of the Patriot inning the Northern Region In [Sophie] stayed with me for the whole race as well and finished second overall in the District Championship race on Oct. 29 from Wdividual Cross-Country Champi- and pushed me.” team rankings. The girls’ team will advance what her coaches say was dehydration, but onship on Thursday, Nov. 5 did Kvartunas said that her pre-race plan to the Virginia AAA Finals on Nov. 14 at The she was able to rehabilitate in time to par- not come easy for West Springfield High went off without a hitch, despite a few scat- Plains, Va. ticipate in the regional race. School senior Paige Kvartunas. tered showers before the start time that “I’m very pleased with the girls’ team,” “I’m healthy and I took a few days off,” As Kvartunas emerged from a tree line in muddied the course. Baird said. “We had seven personal best Epstein said. “[The injury] didn’t affect me front of a crowd of people watching the “I planned on going out at the beginning times [at the regional race].” that much. I won’t say I didn’t have doubts race, Lake Braddock Secondary School really fast and running hard all the way For Lake Braddock’s freshman runner [about returning], but when you step on freshman Sophie Chase ran just feet behind through the course,” she said. “I wanted to Sophie Chase, the second place finish was the [starting] line, you have to put it all Kvartunas heels, moving into position to get far enough away from everyone to win far from disappointing for the first-year out of your head.” Epstein finished in fourth overtake the senior. it.” varsity runner. place with a time of 17:53. “It was a hard race,” Kvartunas said. Her victory is the first time that any girl “I’m just so happy about how this team The Lake Braddock girls’ team captured “[Chase] is a really good runner. I didn’t from West Springfield High School has won has helped me,” Chase said. “We have great first place in the team competition and the want to let her get ahead of me.” the Northern Region title. support, great coaches and we work hard Northern Region title with an average team Kvartunas fended off Chase for the re- “It’s a bigger race and there’s a ton of good every practice.” time of 18:19. mainder of the course, finishing Burke runners in this region,” Kvartunas said. “It Chase, who finished with a time of 17:42, The Lake Braddock boys’ team finished Lake’s 2.98-mile cross-country route with a means [a lot] to win the Region.” said that her teammate Liana Epstein’s in- the team competition in second place with time 17:36. Lake Braddock’s Chase finished The strong individual performance also jury during the Patriot District Champion- an average time of 15:59.

10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ November 12-18, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Politics THIS IS “AJAX” Domestic Long Hair, Albo Tops Werkheiser in 42nd Male, D.O.B. August 1, 2009. This little one and From Page 3 President George W. Bush is no longer in office. The his siblings were found 2009 statewide Republican ticket also performed in someone’s backyard. Werkheiser’s campaign and the Democratic Party better at the Fairfax County polls than most others of Virginia threw in at least $194,889. The Fairfax in recent elections. They are waiting to get County Democratic Committee also contributed at “This is the first year I haven’t had to fight against big enough to go to their least $14,000. my statewide ticket in my own district,” said Albo. But Albo widened his margin of victory over The delegate also said he tries to spend time fix- forever home. Werkheiser from about 3 percent to over 13 percent ing “local issues” for the community that do not nec- this year. essarily have a partisan bent to them. For example, HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY Albo also received a lot of money from political Albo worked with state Sen. George Barker (D-39) Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org parties and the Republican House leadership. Accord- to secure state funding for the new South County 4057 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 ing to the Virginia Public Access Project, the Repub- Middle School. lican Party of Virginia contributed at least $117,900 He is also meeting with other elected officials and and Dominion Leadership Trust political action com- the West Springfield High School community to try mittee, which is run by the Republican speaker of and find a solution to the school’s physical short- OPEN HOUSES the House of Delegates, donated $99,500 to Albo. comings. SAT./SUN. NOV. 14 & 15 Del. Chris Jones (R-76) also transferred at least Christine Wells, who was wearing an Albo shirt $26,200 to Albo’s campaign. and passing out campaign literature for the delegate According to the Virginia Public Access Project, at Saratoga Elementary School, said she first came Albo spent at least $209,695 on in contact with the Republican television and radio, $145,378 on through her homeowners associa- mail to constituents, $43,909 on “It would be a tion about five years ago. polling and other forms of phone Wells and others were con- calls and $13,732 on signs and better situation if cerned about the impact job trans- bumper stickers. everyone had to fers to Springfield as a result of the Werkheiser spent at least military’s Base Realignment And $155,660 on television and radio spread that money Closure process would have on the pieces and $62,961 on mail to local transportation infrastructure. constituents. around to the 100 “He is very responsive and very The two candidates had differ- approachable. I don’t think he ent explanations for why the cam- delegate seats.” promises anything that he doesn’t 7600 MAPLE BRANCH RD, Clifton • $1,060,000 • Sunday 1-4 paign had grown so expensive. — Greg Werkheiser think he could do,” said Wells, who RE/MAX • Monica Adams • 704-434-9400 According to Albo, closely con- has never volunteered for a politi- tested elections create an “arms When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this cal campaign before. Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit race” mentality about advertising and messaging. If Wells said she thinks Albo has appeal across politi- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. one candidate is sending mail to all their potential cal party lines. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. supporters in the district every day, then the other “I am pretty sure some of the my neighbors that candidate feels the need to do the same and it just vote for Democrats in national races will vote for Fairfax Station (22039) spirals, he said. Dave locally,” said Wells. 11611 YATES FORD RD...... $767,500 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Keller Williams...... Karen Paris...... 571-220-7503 Werkheiser said it is a direct outgrowth of gerry- But some Democratic activists criticized Albo for 7808 MANOR HOUSE DR...... $1,049,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Long & Foster...... Ann Grainger...... 703-503-1870 mandered districts. The candidate supports creating putting his political party above the needs of the 42nd 11451 QUAILWOOD MANOR DR $1,195,000 .....Nov 22 1-4..Keller Williams...... Diane Lenahan ...... 703-283-7328 a nonpartisan method of adjusting political bound- District, particularly when it comes to transportation Clifton (20124) aries in Virginia, in part because gerrymandered dis- issues. 7600 MAPLE BRANCH RD...... $1,060,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... RE/MAX...... Monica Adams...... 703-434-9400 tricts create a situation in which certain races be- Christopher Ambrose, a Democratic precinct cap- 13801 LAUREL ROCK CT...... $599,900 .....Sun 1-4 ...... New Star...... Chang Chung ...... 571-594-4989 7157 MAIN ST...... $314,900 .....Nov 21 1-3..Century 21...... Mark Gaetjen...... 703-402-7524 come outlandishly expensive, he said. tain in Lorton, said Albo often sides with the Repub- Since most of the delegate seats are drawn to be lican leadership in the House of Delegates, which Springfield (22150, 22151, 22152, 22153) safe for their incumbent and a certain political party, will not consider raising statewide taxes to help meet 8219 CARRLEIGH PKWY...... $388,777 .....Sun 1-4 ...... RE/MAX...... Bev Tull...... 703-963-0163 the Republicans and Democrats end up funneling Virginia’s transportation needs. According to 6605 WREN DR...... $725,000.....Sun 1-4 ...... Long & Foster...... Ginny Johnson...... 703-244-1024 enormous resources into the handful of races that Ambrose, this type of inflexibility has mired the trans- Kingstowne/Alexandria (22310, 22315) are competitive, like the 42nd District contest. portation funding issue for several years. 5644 GLENWOOD DR...... $799,000 .....Sat 1-4 ...... Coldwell Banker ....Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 “It would be a better situation if everyone had to “They just don’t to do anything. I am just frustrated 1 NEELY ANN CT...... $825,000 .....Sat 1-5 ...... Coldwell Banker.....Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 5631 RIDGE VIEW DR...... $445,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Coldwell Banker.....Rita McCauley-Redmond 703-447-9114 spread that money around to the 100 delegate seats,” with the whole House of Delegates. It is unbeliev- said Werkheiser. able how obstructionist they have been,” said Annandale (22003) Ambrose, while campaigning for Werkheiser outside 5100 COLUMBIA RD...... $1,295,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Long & Foster...... Jim Souvagis...... 703-919-9191 STILL, ALBO, who is senior Republican in the House the Lorton community library. 8605 RALEIGH AVE...... $539,900 .....Sun 2-4 ...... Long & Foster...... Carol Greco...... 703-658-1600 of Delegates, appeared vulnerable to the Democrats Saratoga resident Ralph Cooper, who was also cam- Fairfax (22030, 22031, 22032, 22033) for a good reason. The 42nd District has broken for paigning for Werkheiser on Election Day, said he does 3114 PLANTATION PKWY...... $459,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Weichert...... Ron Fowler...... 703-598-0511 Democrats in several recent election cycles. have any personal issues with Albo. But he does not 10725 NORMAN AVE...... $539,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Weichert...... Ron Fowler...... 703-598-0511 President Barack Obama won 57 percent of the trust that the Republicans in charge of the House of 11452 ABNER AVE...... $427,900 .....Sun 1-4 ...... C.C. Webster...... Chong-Cha Webster...... 703-201-2299 vote in Albo’s delegate seat in 2008 and Gov. Tim Delegates are serious about addressing Northern Herndon (20170) Kaine (D) beat his Republican opponent with 55 per- Virginia’s transportation needs. 519 MERLINS LA...... $299,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Samson...... Casey Samson...... 703-508-2535 cent of the vote in 2005. “I have no problems with Dave Albo but that people Sterling (20164) Still, Albo said that the public is starting to gain a in his party in the House of Delegates need to go,” 139 SENECA RIDGE DR...... $389,950 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Weichert...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... 703-862-8808 better impression of Republicans again, now that said Cooper. 45678 WATERLOO STATION SQ....$323,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Samson...... Bernie Kagan...... 703-216-0985 Ashburn (20148) College Notes 2526 FOREST RUN DR...... $715,000 .....Sun 1-4 ...... Samson...... 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First National Bank of Midland “Every morning, I have to take Gilbey’s $350 treats out of the refrigerator first thing or 703-757-6506 or [email protected] 310 West Wall Street, Suite 1200 Midland, Texas 79701 he barks at me,” Madden said with a laugh. “He knows if his treats are out, we’re going All persons having claims against this estate which is currently 101 Computers 101 Computers being administered are required to present them within the to practice his tricks. He just loves practic- time and in the manner prescribed by law. All persons having

ing his tricks.” Courtesy of Greenspring Village EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR claims should address them in care of the representative at the address stated below. HDI INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES While Gilbey might be one of the smaller JENNIFER O. SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT Dated the 4th day of November, 2009. dogs in the class, Madden said he’s having ➣ TRAINING ➣ INSTALLATION ➣ TROUBLE-SHOOTING a great time. ➣ Bill Hill, Senior Vice President and Trust Officer LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU First National Bank of Midland, Executor Serving the Area Since 1995 “I thought it would be fun if Gilbey could (703) 765-2222 Estate of David Petrikin Welch walk by my side, even at other parks than 310 West Wall Street, Suite 1200 [email protected] Midland, Texas 79701 the one here at Greenspring,” Madden said. “Joan’s a great teacher. We’re all having a 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements really good time.” ABC LICENSE MacKenzie is also hoping some of her stu- Archimedes IV, LLC trading as Icons Sports Lounge & Grille, dents will progress to the level of being eli- 10418 Main Street, Fairfax, VA gible for a Canine Good Citizenship certifi- 22030. The above establish- ment is applying to the VIR- cation, a recognition established by the Jan Madden practices the down GINIA DEPARTMENT OF AL- American Kettle Club to reward dogs who COHOLIC BEVERAGE CON- command with Joan MacKenzie’s TROL for Beer and Wine on are good citizens and well-behaved in their Premises & Mixed Beverages dog, Sandy. on Premises license to sell or community and around other dogs. manufacture alcoholic bever- The classes don’t have a set agenda, and ages. Jonathan Moore, Mem- The community’s management didn’t ber there’s no set length of time the dogs will have to approve the class, as residents are

St. Michael’s Holiday need to learn certain commands. Just like allowed to start their own activities. Vendor & Craft Fair people, each dog learns on his or her own “I’ve heard compliments from each per- located in the gym at 7401 St. Michael’s Lane in schedule. son who is currently taking his or her dog Annandale, VA – Saturday, November 14 MacKenzie, who has an assistant, Abbie to the training sessions,” Connors said, and from 10-3. Great holiday gifts plus lunch by Hubbard, helping her during the sessions the program is considered a huge success. Silverado’s! E-mail at Greenspring, is hoping to start a second [email protected] He stopped by one session to see how the for more information. training session in a few weeks and has re- class was progressing and was pleasantly 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements cently started working on a flyer to get the surprised. 26 Antiques word out in her community. “I saw dogs doing what was expected of Jason Connors, communications manager them because of positive reinforcement,” We consign/pay top $ for antique/semi antique furn. for Greenspring, said this is the first time a Connors said. “One dog practically crawled including mid century & danish modern Teak dog training program has been offered to under a stick, like the limbo, to get a treat. furniture, sterling, mens residents, many of whom were eager to sign Every dog looked happy. They were show- watches, painting/art glass, clocks, jewelry, costume up as soon as MacKenzie posted her first ered with treats and praise for doing the jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Antiques @ 703-241-0790. flyer. right things.”

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Pride Power High School Productions Lift Chair Infinite position, wine color From Page 8 month. Since the play is a musical portray- never used, ing parables from the Gospel of Matthew, it very comfortable $800 cash. came to me. Some of the songs have 16 has required more preparation than a typi- 703-266-2223 different layers of instruments, so it was cal production because in addition to pretty intense [composing it].” memorizing lines and stage movements, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements At Lee High School, drama teacher and choreography and songs had to be learned play director Andrea Berting is facing a tall as well. Due to Berting’s experience in mu- order of her own, not only putting a play sical theater, though, she said that the stu- together in limited time, but having it be dents have been able to pick things up her first production ever as a teacher, as quickly and stay on schedule. well. Berting is currently in her first year at “Rehearsals have been going very well,” Lee, and since the previous drama teacher Berting said. “You always wish you had had already chosen “Godspell” as the fall more time, but the kids have really stepped production, she decided to stick with it. it up. It’s great that they have the dedica- “The teacher here before me was plan- tion to do that.” ning on ‘Godspell,’ and since I got hired two Though both schools have been forced to weeks before school started, I figured it’d operate under less than ideal time con- be easier to stick with it,” Berting said. “The straints, Levesque and Berting are both con- previous teacher thought it was a good idea, fident that the effort and enthusiasm that and it clearly was.” their students put into their respective pro- Berting conducted auditions for the play ductions will result in resounding successes, in early October, and like West Springfield, and their students feed off of that confi- was only able to start rehearsals later that dence.

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