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If you want to whiten your teeth, the best place to start is with a healthy mouth. Tooth decay, sensitive or cracked teeth, infections or periodontal (gum) problems should be diagnosed and treated before any teeth whitening procedure. Otherwise, you could experience discomfort. If using the right products, the whitening process is safe; however, it can aggravate existing problems.

Rather than heading to the local cosmetic counter or shopping mall in search of teeth whiteners, start with a dental check up. This way, we can diagnose the cause of discoloration—injury, stains from food or tobacco, antibiotic treatment and so on. Whitening products only work on natural tooth enamel, not on crowns, veneers, bonding materials or tooth colored fillings. Does this mean if you have any of the above men- tioned conditions you are stuck with yellow teeth? Absolutely not! The diagnosis is important; from there, we can determine whether whitening will work for you and which product will suit you best; otherwise you could be wasting time and money!

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Victoria Ross Victoria ebrated the grand opening of of its human legacy. He also the Youth Arts Center on Dec. spoke about the significance of 1. The Youth Arts Center will arts education for today’s serve as the site of programs for youth. Ayers pointed out the Photos by Photos young artists and youthful au- need to change our educational U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) pumped up the crowd of 200-plus Obama supporters at diences, and is part of the approach by incorporating arts the opening of Obama’s first field office in Northern Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 3. Foundation’s commitment to into the traditional STEM (Sci- Connolly applauded Fairfax County’s Democratic Committee Chairman, Rex Simmons, arts education as one of the pri- ence, Technology, Engineering for holding on to almost all Democratic state and local seats in Fairfax during the Nov. 8 mary activities of the Work- and Math) philosophy, by trans- house Arts Center. The event forming STEM to STEAM marked the first grand opening (STEM + Art = STEAM). of a new building at the Work- Following Ayers’ presenta- Obama Campaign Comes to Fairfax house in three years. tion, a ribbon-cutting ceremony On hand to celebrate with the took place with Hyland, Chair- Foundation were Stephen Ayers, man Richard Hausler and John U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly AIA, Architect of the Capitol; Barron participating. Supervi- addresses crowd of Kate Hanley, former Chairman of sor Hyland selected two chil- the Fairfax County Board of Su- dren from the audience, Siena, 200-plus supporters. pervisors; and Mount Vernon 10, and Gianna Martin, 6, to District Supervisor Gerry help cut the ribbon. The ribbon By Victoria Ross Hyland. John Barron, President cutting was followed by an ex- The Connection of Foulger-Pratt Contracting, cerpt from Schoolhouse Rock who has served as general con- LIVE!, performed by Studio 3 resident Barack Obama was not there, but tractor for Phase II construction Theatre for Young Audiences. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) made at the Workhouse, was a princi- The show is currently running Psure the president’s presence was felt at pal sponsor of the event and also on Saturdays through Dec. 17 the opening of the first Northern Virginia in attendance. The presence of at the Youth Arts Center. field office for the Obama 2012 Campaign in Fairfax. LAF Board and staff members, Dan Hanlon, LAF Develop- Connolly gave a stump speech to the 250 volun- Workhouse volunteers and mem- ment Committee Chairman, teers and supporters who crowded into the campaign bers of the community rounded later announced that Complete office on Saturday, Dec. 3. The office is located in a out a very special evening. Construction Management, LLC strip mall on Lee Highway in Fairfax. A highlight of the evening has pledged $20,000 to name “If we needed living proof that President Obama included a presentation from the first classroom in the Youth is going to invest heavily in Virginia, this is it,” Stephen Ayers, AIA, Architect of Arts Center. Connolly said to shouts of “amen” and “that’s right.” “No president has been more vilified than Barack Obama, and throughout it all he has remained gra- cious, a true leader.”

CONNOLLY INTRODUCED the prominent area Fairfax County Democrats gathered at the Democrats who attended the opening, including opening of Obama’s first field office in State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), Del. Eileen Filler- Northern Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 3., Corn (D-41), Del. Ken Plum (D-36), Del. David including – from left - Del. Ken Plum (D- Bulova (D-37), Kate Hanley, who preceded Connolly 36), Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Del. as chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- David Bulova (D -37). sors, and Ryan McElveen, one of the newly-elected Democrats to the Fairfax County School Board. in Northern Virginia where many people are invested Petersen predicted Virginia would be a battle- in a healthy, functioning federal government. ground state in 2012. “The President has to do ev- Many local supporters who attended Saturday’s erything he did in 2008 to win across Fairfax County. event said they volunteered for the campaign in 2008, Studio 3 Theatre for Young Audiences performs a In a lot of ways, the stakes are higher, because the and intend to volunteer again. “I’m working-class and selection from Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! during the statewide race will be closer,” Petersen said, adding Youth Arts Center grand opening celebration. that the anti-Washington rhetoric doesn’t play well See Obama Campaign, Page 7 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ December 8-14, 2011 ❖ 3 The County Line

County vs. State: A heated debate Whose Road is it Anyway? on who should fix area roads. By Victoria Ross the 1930s, many counties struggled with The Connection road maintenance, creating uneven levels of road maintenance and affecting com- tate and local government officials merce. In 1932, the Virginia General Assem- agree that Fairfax County’s roads bly passed the Byrd Act, which gave VDOT Sare in deplorable shape, but who all maintenance, operational, and construc- should fix the problem has sparked tion responsibilities for secondary roads, a heated political debate. with the exception of Arlington and Henrico On Dec.1, Fairfax County, along with counties. Prince William and Loudoun Counties, is- “This is an opportunity, and the board is sued a joint statement firmly opposing any saying we don’t’ even want to have a dia- hint of legislation from the Virginia Gen- logue. This could be the best thing for us if eral Assembly that would shift road main- Photo Contributed it’s done right, and they don’t know the state tenance responsibilities from the Common- is not going to change the funding formula. wealth to counties, a process known as road We should be chomping at the bit to take devolution. this over; instead, we are thumbing our nose “Road devolution is going to be a huge at the Governor.” issue in Richmond this year,” said Supervi- Cook said he has talked directly with sor Jeff McKay (D-Lee). “The idea of local McDonnell and Virginia Secretary of Trans- control is universally embraced, but the VDOT crews repair a bridge in Lorton that was washed out by Tropical portation Sean Connaughton, and he sees problem comes down to the cash, and the Storm Lee in September. an opportunity for Fairfax County to ben- state is not going to give us the money we efit from road devolution. need to take over our roads.” Supervisor Jeff Supervisor John Cook said the way to make road devolu- County officials argue that devolution McKay (D-Lee): Cook (R- tion viable for Fairfax County includes hav- would lock in the state’s chronic “The biggest Braddock): “We ing the state transfer ownership of the land underfunding of secondary roads, and advocate of should be and redoing the funding formula to be more county taxpayers would be on the hook for road devolution chomping at the in line with urban jurisdictions that control the cumulative effects of deficient mainte- is the state. bit to take this local roads. nance measures when the big bills come They would like over; instead, “Don’t fall for the argument that this is due. nothing more we are thumb- going to cost $200 million,” Cook said. The Virginia Department of Transporta- than to hand it ing our nose at “That is misleading, because it only costs tion (VDOT) has reported that more than a over to us, the Governor.” us if we choose to do a better job than the third of secondary roads throughout the because they’ve state. That’s not an imposed cost. If we’re state are in poor condition, and estimates wrecked it. ” getting at least what the state is already that $75 to $100 million is required to bring spending, and we have control, that’s bet- just one percent of the states 27,166 mile Bulova said that General Assembly cre- Springfield and Lorton. “We would not have ter than no control at all.” lanes up to performance standards. ated the problem by neglecting the roads, to ask Richmond which roads to get re- Asked what local control would look like, McKay, who chairs the Board’s Legislative and they should be the ones to fix it. paved. We could ask our county supervi- Cook said residents would see medians and Committee, said the cost to Fairfax County “Once the state abandons this responsi- sors, who personally know which roads are roads mowed more frequently, potholes taxpayers could be close to $200 million. bility, it will never take it back,” Bulova said. in need of repair.” would be filled within a week of reporting “The start-up costs of taking this over “Local governments and taxpayers should Albo said legislation, along with a reallo- and roads would be repaved every 10-20 would be significant, and my greatest fear not be expected to shoulder what is now a cation of resources to pay for it, is likely years instead of 20-40 years, among other is that we’d be pitting roads against schools responsibility of the commonwealth.” this session. benefits. and public safety,” he said. He added that Although Gov. Robert McDonnell has not “I think it’s highly likely that we pass it But McKay and other board members are any additional costs associated with road yet proposed specific road devolution leg- because this is the system we currently use not so optimistic. devolution would necessitate a tax hike and islation, House Republicans have been look- for cities, so we are not reinventing the Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) one of the likely take money away from projects such ing at ways to shift spiraling road-mainte- wheel,” Albo said. three Republicans on the board, said he as new school construction and renovation nance responsibilities back to localities for Currently, counties do not have the same generally thinks the most effective govern- of existing schools. several years. taxing authority as cities and towns. Cities, ment is local government, but for Fairfax He compared road devolution to the state In 2005, the General Assembly directed such as Arlington, have more latitude in County to take over control of its second- driving a new car into the ground, and then VDOT to develop legislative recommenda- raising revenue through other means, such ary roads, a few others items must come sticking the county with the repair bills. tions, in conjunction with representatives as cigarette, hotel and restaurant taxes, with the mandate. “The biggest advocate of devolution is the of counties, on the process for any county while the majority of Fairfax County’s rev- “The state needs to make up for years of state. They would like nothing more than that wants to assume responsibility for their enue is derived from property taxes. neglect, there needs to be a guaranteed to hand it over to us, because they’ve secondary construction program. So far, no State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) agrees funding stream, and it needs to be at a level wrecked it. ” county has taken the state up on its offer. that road devolution should be a local op- necessary to perform the maintenance – not Bulova noted that over the past few years tion, but with the stipulation that adequate the current level,” Herrity said. “Otherwise IN A DEC. 2 PUBLIC LETTER, Fairfax the General Assembly has pushed the finan- revenue comes with the responsibility. the state is just transferring the burden and County Board of Supervisors Chairman cial burden for more than $1 billion in ser- “There needs to be an agreed formula which years of neglect onto Fairfax County tax- Sharon Bulova (D-At-large) joined her Re- vices down to local municipalities without holds the county harmless if it decides to payers.” publican counterparts in Prince William and sharing state revenues to pay for them. maintain its own roads,” Petersen said. “There’s no question Fairfax County could Loudoun County contending that road “Then, they claim they have not raised Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock), who do a better job, but I am very suspect that devolution is really an unfunded mandate taxes,” she said, adding that it’s a “shell made “local control of local roads” his sig- the state is going to give us the tools to fix that would likely come under the guise of game” that does nothing to address the nature campaign issue, said board members the problem. In my mind, this has to be transportation funding reform. state’s nearly depleted construction fund- should see road devolution as an opportu- dead on arrival,” McKay said. “Although we are of different political ing. nity instead of an obstacle. Fairfax County’s position on road devo- parties, we are firmly united in opposition But not everyone agrees that devolution “Virginia is not the norm. We’re one of lution is part of its 2012 legislative agenda, to devolution because of the massive prop- is a problem. only a few states where the state has main- which will go before the Board of Supervi- erty tax increase it will produce for the resi- “[Local control of local roads] is a great tenance and construction responsibilities for sors on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for a final vote. On dents and businesses of Fairfax, Prince Wil- idea,” said Del. Dave Albo (R-42), who has local roads,” Cook said. Wednesday, McKay chairs a joint session liam and Loudoun counties…The cost could been a member of the House since 1994 between board members and Fairfax County exceed $500 per household,” according to and a key player in obtaining funding for THE COMMONWEALTH’S SYSTEM legislators during which the County’s legis- the statement. road projects in his district, which covers goes back to the Great Depression. During lative agenda will be presented. 4 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ December 8-14, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

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The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, steeped in history, is a popular Kay Gilbert of the Friends of Fairfax Station, which hosts the annual location for holiday parties and meetings in addition to the annual Holiday Train Show, said the Lego trains are always popular with the Holiday Train Show. crowd of train enthusiasts. Photos by Victoria Ross/The Connection All Aboard! Fairfax Station Railroad Museum kicks off holidays with model train display. Fairfax County’s By Victoria Ross The Connection ‘Little Gem’ Steeped in Civil War history, the Fairfax Station Railroad Depot was once rains in all shapes and the hub of a growing community in the sizes — from vintage 1800s. During the Civil War, Clara Lionel to Lego and Barton, founder of the American Red T Cross, tended to thousands of soldiers Thomas — puffed and who were sent from the Fairfax Station chugged down the track during depot to Alexandria and Washington the 22nd annual Holiday Train hospitals. The depot was the last oper- Show at the Fairfax Station Rail- ating station when it was closed by road Museum last weekend. Southern Railway in 1973. In 1975, a group of local citizens “We come to this event every headed by Lena Wyckoff and the Clifton year, and it’s a great way to kick- Community Woman’s Club began efforts off the holidays,” said Debbie to save the old depot. Southern Railway Santa made a guest appearance at the donated the building, and the Fried and Johnson of Reston, who said her Moore families donated land just up the annual Holiday Train Show at the Fairfax Scott McDonald, of Steam in the Garden, sons love to climb the museum’s hill from the original site. Station Railroad Museum, delivering tinkers with his real steam train at the caboose. A fundraising non-profit, The Friends candy canes and good cheer. He posed annual Holiday Train Show at the Fairfax The event, held at the historic of the Fairfax Station, formed in 1978, with fan Rachel Earl, 5, of Fairfax Station, Station Railroad Museum. receiving financial and volunteer assis- railroad museum, is hosted by the tance from the Fairfax County Board of in front of the antique cars on display at Friends of Fairfax Station, a non- Supervisors and local groups to recon- the event. profit, all-volunteer organization struct the station. The museum was built dedicated to maintaining and op- by local high school students through cluding December and January). Fairfax County’s Vocation Educational erating the rebuilt Fairfax Station Foundation. It was dedicated in 1987 “I think this is the most versa- railroad depot as a museum. and the museum opened the following tile hobby there is,” said Ellsworth “Everyone loves trains, espe- year. Geib, 76, who displayed one of the cially during the holidays,” said smallest model trains — the Z- Kay Gilbert, treasurer and former Washington Virginia & Maryland gauge. “You can do everything president of the Friends of Fairfax Garden Railway Society was back from running trains, creating scen- Station. Gilbert said the event usu- with its popular G-scale outdoor ery and making it look realistic. ally draws about 1,000 train afi- trains, with tracks winding around I’ve loved trains since I was a small cionados each year. “Many model the entire station. The museum boy.” railroad clubs set up at this event, also has a permanent display case The next event is Sunday, Jan. and there’s something for every- of Standard-gauge model trains on 15 from 1-4 p.m., when the Wash- one.” loan. ington Virginia & Maryland Gar- In addition to its display at the den Railway Society presents its MODEL TRAIN DISPLAYS from holiday show, NTRAK has a per- Garden (G) scale train display. For the HO Potomac Module Crew, manent N-scale layout in the ca- more information about upcoming Ellsworth Geib, 76, displayed one of the smallest model Monty’s Lego trains and the North- boose, and sets up modules to run events or renting space at the trains — the Z-gauge — at the annual Holiday Train Show ern Virginia NTRAK N scale club trains in the Community Room the museum, call 703-425-9225 or at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum. “I’ve loved trains participated in the event. The 3rd Sunday of each month (ex- visit www.fairfaxstation.org since I was a small boy,” he said.

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Latasha Gunter of Fairfax adds a note to the wall at the opening of Obama’s first Paul Strasberg of Fairfax brought his sons, field office in Northern Virginia on Satur- Andrew, 10 and Zach, 13, to the opening of day, Dec. 3. Supporters were asked to Obama’s first field office in Northern write “Why I’m In.” Virginia on Saturday, Dec. 3. Obama Campaign Opens Fairfax Office From Page 3 and opened offices in Newport News as well as Fairfax on Saturday. Along with the campaign’s statewide he works for me,” said Paul Strasberg, an econo- headquarters in Richmond, the field offices will serve mist who lives in Fairfax. as community hubs for 2012 election activities. “I like President Obama because he doesn’t make up all these crazy ideas,” said Zach Strasberg, 13, a ON FRIDAY, DEC. 2, Democratic Party of Virginia student at Robinson Secondary School. “He doesn’t Chairman Brian Moran joined Organizing for harass people, like Herman Cain does.” America-Virginia volunteers as they delivered the sig- Latasha Gunter of Fairfax said education was a key natures required to put President Obama on Virginia issue for her. “I feel like the President has made a ballots in 2012. strong effort to reach across the table. He works ef- In order for candidates to be eligible for their fortlessly to support change for all Americans.” party’s nomination in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Olivia Hinebaugh of Vienna brought her 15-month- the state Board of Elections requires the signatures old son, Callum and husband Jason to the event. She of 10,000 registered voters, including 400 from each said she supported President Obama’s health care congressional district in the state. plan. “My biggest struggle after I graduated from “Nearly three weeks ahead of the Board of Elec- college was getting health coverage. I was a preschool tions deadline, the Organizing for America volun- teacher. We were ready to start a family, and I couldn’t teers delivered more than 15,000 notarized signa- get health coverage. Personally, that’s why I’m a huge tures collected through grassroots efforts in every supporter,” she said. corner of the Commonwealth,” said Marianne von Organizing for America-Virginia hosted the event, Nordeck, press secretary for Organizing for America. Obituary Quinn V. Elliott, 48, of Springfield, Dies Quinn V. Elliott died suddenly on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Mahshid Elliott; sister, Zena Elliott; and brother, Ryan Elliott. Quinn has left a legacy of love for the game of tennis, which will continue to grow even in his absence. A memorial service will be held on Sat- urday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at Harvest Christian Fel- lowship, 1948 Isaac Newton Square W. Reston,

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WRAP’s 2011 Holiday SoberRide program to and dispatched from 1-800-200-8294. Call- season, St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day Editor & Publisher will be offered nightly from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. ers will be responsible for any amount over $30. and Halloween. Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 beginning Friday, Dec. 16, and running until WRAP’s SoberRide has helped to ensure lo- For details, see http://wrap.org/soberride [email protected] @MaryKimm Letters to the Editor Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Managing Editor night when visibility is less for first started hunting 40 years ago. in car accidents but we would scoff Kemal Kurspahic Deer Hunting: Photography: drivers as well as deer. They are It had been decimated by over at banning automobiles as a solu- Louise Krafft, active all year long. They become hunting, poaching, market hunt- tion. Craig Sterbutzel Hunter’s View Art/Design: particularly active during the ing and other causes. The simple Ironically restricting hunting in Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John To the Editor: Heinly, John Smith fall, whether in areas where fact is that if we do not kill (har- Fairfax County to bow hunting Production Manager: A recent letter (Saving the Deer hunting is severely restricted, vest, cull, whatever) more deer (with an onerous and usually im- Jean Card Population, The Connection, Dec. such as Fairfax, or in rural areas our deer will succumb to chronic possible exception) does result in CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 1-7) offered suggestions and com- because this is the time of year wasting disease. Google that for an some inexperienced gun hunters Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver ments that are, I am sure, well in- when baby deer are made by ag- eye full. hunting with bows and this does [email protected] tended. But they lack scientific gressive, determined and not so I won’t add that hunters in Vir- increase the number of arrow support or rational processing. I CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, bright male deer who with no ginia supply hundreds of meals of wounded and lost deer. None of L.L.C. fully agree with the author that the regard for family, child care or low fat, high quality meat to shel- us feel good about wounding and/ Mary Kimm County does need to do more to housing issues, run across six ters and the underprivileged or losing a deer and the fact that Publisher/Chief Operating Officer [email protected] address the Lyme disease issue and lane highways in pursuit of fe- through the Hunters for the Hun- we spend as much time practicing I believe the 4-Poster program is a Jerry Vernon male deer. They don’t think about gry/Hunters Who Care programs. our craft and tracking deer is a Executive Vice President step in the right direction. The it, and they are going to do it We pay for the licenses to shoot tribute to that concern. [email protected] DeerDeter device is also effective whether there are hunters behind deer and we donate the deer and Giving deer human characteris- Wesley DeBrosse and should be considered in do- them or not. many of us donate the processing tics makes for nice children’s mov- Controller ing repair, replacement and new Debbie Funk And as to killing deer (harvest- money as well through direct do- ies. But it is inaccurate and unre- National Sales road construction. ing if you need political correct- nations. alistic and the more you learn 703-778-9444 [email protected] But to suggest that the reason ness) being futile because they will Yes, arrows do wound deer. So about deer the more one will un- deer are running across the roads Jeanne Theismann be replaced by another deer, this do bullets. And so do automobiles derstand that, if one wants to. Special Assistant to the Publisher in the fall is because there are is, again, simply not so. The deer and motorcycles. And poor hunt- 703-778-9436 [email protected] hunters in the woods is simply population in Virginia was a small ing skills do result in unfortunate Michael Valentine @TheismannMedia wrong. Deer are most active at fraction of what it is today when I suffering to some deer. People die Fairfax Station

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2 903 TURKEY RUN RD ...... 6 .. 7 .. 2 ...... MC LEAN ...... $7,501,310 .... Detached ..... 1.00 . 22101 ...... TURKEY RUN ...... 10/27/11

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4 11990 MARKET ST #2112 ... 2 .. 3 .. 1 ...... RESTON ...... $2,700,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors .. 20190 ... MIDTOWN AT RESTON TOWN .... 10/04/11

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10 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ December 8-14, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Life Style Creating the Holiday Table

Local designers offer suggestions you can use them and add in some new, modern elements, like mer- for dressing a festive table. cury glass pieces,” she said.

By Marilyn Campbell Corrado, owner and head de- FOR YOUR GUESTS The Connection signer at Devers Design Group in Use care in choosing a menu, Arlington. “If your theme is candy keeping in mind possible dietary festive holiday table re- cane, for example, and every- restrictions of your guests. quires more than prime thing you do [is] red, white and “Make sure you understand all Arib and plum pudding. candy cane oriented, it is going of your guests’ needs and are do- From incorporating to be very successful looking.” ing your best to make sure that you natural elements to maintaining a have food for everyone so that no consistent theme, local entertain- one feels overlooked or left out,” ing and design gurus dole out ad- said Scott Hoffner, corporate chef vice for creating a tablescape as “The outdoor, for Main Event Caterers in Arling- enticing as the food it holds. ton. Candlelight creates a warm am- woodsy, organic feel “Keep in mind that the dietary bience, but Ann O’Shields, owner is really popular restrictions of the average person of The Nest Egg in Fairfax suggests are much different than [they skipping tall tapers. right now.” were] even just a few years ago. “Low candles set a really nice There is a huge turn to vegetari- glow on the table and give it a re- — Ann O’Shields, anism and veganism, and you have ally nice feeling as well,” said Nest Egg, Fairfax gluten issues and religious factors O’Shields. “I always recommend in terms of pork or shellfish.” doing unscented candles so they Hoffner believes a menu with don’t interfere with all the fra- Don’t be afraid to break tradi- farm-to-table fare will make a grances from your holiday meals.” tion. Holly and mistletoe are holi- memorable meal. Vienna-based design consultant day mainstays, but O’Shields says “Find food that is local, fresh Denise Willard of Décor by Denise sometimes it is wise to mix old and and in season,” said Hoffner. “At suggests choosing a color scheme, new. “If you have plates that you the end of that day, that is what is but limiting the palette. like that were passed down to you, going to give you the best result.” “A simple way to give your holi- Ann O’Shields, owner of the Nest Egg in Fairfax. day decorations a designer look is to stick to two or three colors at most,” said Willard. “This year the silver and green color combination is hot.” O’Shields agrees that simpler is better. “Whether you want to deco- rate with blues and browns and silver or go more traditional and use red and gold, keep your pal- ate at a minimum for really high impact.” Bring the outdoors in by using elements from nature, even from your own property, on your table. “The outdoor, woodsy, organic feel is really popular right now,” said O’Shields. “You can incorpo- rate [things] from your own back yard, whether it is pinecones or holly. [You don’t have to purchase] brand new decorations every year. You can freshen up what you have by using new elements from out- side.” Rustic floral centerpieces are also popular. But remember that when you’re creating concepts for the table, height matters. “You don’t want it to be so high that you can’t see the person across from you,” O’Shields said. For the most polished look, choose a theme and keep it con- sistent. “I always think that if you pick a theme and do it well throughout and don’t falter, you’ll be satisfied whether you spend a lot of money or not,” said Michael

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ December 8-14, 2011 ❖ 11 OPEN HOUSES HomeLifeStyle SATURDAY/SUNDAY, Holiday Tested Photo by

DECEMBER 10 & 11 Greg Hadley Kitchen-centric, open floor plan well-suited for extended Removing a load-bearing wall by means family entertaining. of a high-tech beam, the Brill’s center- hall colonial in Burke now has open spaces suitable for entertaining. By John Byrd Special to the Connection preschoolers. There’s a large backyard; a comfort- able, well-located neighborhood. hat a relief to be living in a “holiday- “But when I took a critical look at the first level tested” house as the season ap- floor plan,” Brill recalls, “I knew entertaining was Wproaches. going to be difficult.” Brill pictured holiday parties Such are the reflections of Marie as one endless trudge from the stove to the front Brill on the kitchen-centric floor plan she and her parlor and back. husband introduced into their busy lifestyle just last “We interviewed several remodeling firms,” Brill 9912 Wood Astor Court, Burke • $575,000 • Open Sunday year as the holidays commenced. says. “Sonny Nazemian, at Michael Nash Design What tests has it passed so far? A sit-down dinner Build, however, offered plausible solutions the first 1–4 p.m. • Mary Hovland, Long & Foster, 703-946-1775 for forty or more. Family gatherings at Thanksgiv- time we walked through the house together.” When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this ing, Christmas. Open house parties. Birthdays. An- Since the Brills were especially interested in a more Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit niversaries. “We’re the hub for our extended family,” open first floor socializing scheme, Nazemian pro- wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Brill explains. “So I appreciate a plan that makes it posed a reconfiguration of rooms that places a gour- Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times easier to prepare meals and spend time with guests. met kitchen squarely into the home’s mainstream. I can stand at the range oven facing the living room. 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Compared to a few experienced professional who under- eling remains one of the most reported years ago, subcontractors are more To add your Realtor represented Open House stands the ever-changing requirements industries at the Better Business Bureau. readily available and their costs are sig- can help you navigate this process. to these weekly listings, please call Understanding exactly what you are nificantly lower, enabling contractors to Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 getting for your investment and taking produce projects more efficiently and 3 Find a Good Match Ensure that steps to ensure the remodeler will be deliver greater value. or e-mail the info to your contractor has a track record of able to provide service in the long-term [email protected] success with projects similar to your is essential. Asking for bank references, Joshua E. Baker is founder of BOWA own. Ask specifically about projects of researching employee tenure, and con- Builders. All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P. M . comparable complexity, magnitude and firming that subcontractors have been 12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ December 8-14, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected]

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South County running back Peter Basnight looks to break free from a Andrew Rector (28) of South County tackles a Hanover ball carrier tackle attempt during the Stallions’ state playoff home win over Hanover during Saturday’s state semifinals game. In the background is Stallion last Saturday. linebacker Timmy Hunt (44). Stallions Gallop to State Football Finals yards away, was disallowed as a result of a South County proves dominant in state semis victory over Hanover. defensive penalty prior to the kick. So Ferguson, from five yards closer, tried it By Rich Sanders District title along with West Potomac and County was in the end zone as a result of a again and converted again. The Connection Lake Braddock. Foley hook-up with Ferguson from 27 yards Hanover’s offense, over the first half, Then, in the eight-team Div. 5 region play- out. managed just two first downs and 62 total ehind an outstanding game from offs, the Stallions continued their red-hot The Stallions began their second scoring yards. lefty-throwing quarterback Shane play with victories over three quality oppo- march later in the quarter, moving the ball The Hawks did come to life on the first BFoley and an offensive line which nents — Madison, 31-0; defending Div. 5 80 yards over 10 plays with the touchdown possession of the second half with an 84- dominated play in the trenches, region champion Stone Bridge, 25-3; and coming on a 22 yard run by Drew Rector yard scoring drive, which took up just four the South County Secondary football team previously unbeaten Yorktown, 37-13. The who, after taking a pitch to the right, me- plays. But South County, with its lead cut soundly defeated Hanover High latter victory over the Patriots (National thodically looked for running room, then to 24-7, made a statement with an impres- (Mechanicsville), 38-22, in a Div. 5 Virginia District) coming in the region finals. dashed ahead. He was nearly tackled at sive 10-play, 66-yard touchdown drive State AAA semifinals football playoff game That earned South County its’ first-ever about the 15, but used a spin move to ward which pretty much put an end to Hanover’s last Saturday evening. The postseason con- trip to the state playoffs. off the defender before striding on into the thoughts of a comeback. On the touchdown, test, which began at 4 p.m., took place at “The past 11 weeks, it’s really been un- end zone for the Stallions’ second touch- Foley, on a third-and-eight from the 13, South County’s home field in Lorton. explainable,” said South County senior run- down, which came on the fourth play of the found Ferguson over the middle. The re- With the win, South County continued ning back Jake Josephs, who caught a second quarter. ceiver, on a left to right pass route, caught what has been as dramatic a turnaround touchdown pass and threw for one as well On the ensuing kickoff moments later, the ball at the goal line and got in for the season as has perhaps ever been seen from — on a halfback option play. “Everything South County, leading 14-0, made a huge score. His point-after kick made it 31-7 a Northern Region football team. The Stal- has worked. If something goes wrong [in a special teams play. On a high, short kickoff nearly midway through the third quarter. lions began the season with three straight game], the next play works. When we were to the right side of the field, the ball was The key play on that scoring drive came losses — to Hayfield, Oakton, and West 0-3 we all got together and said `That’s it, not handled by Hanover and was instead on a third down from the Stallions’ own 37 Potomac — but have since won 11 straight no more losses or we’re done.’” recovered by Stallion player Devin Vandyke, when Foley threw a 30 yard pass to Basnight and now find themselves preparing for this Hanover, the Div. 5 Central Region cham- a South County team captain. That set up who, with two defenders right on him, made Saturday afternoon’s state championship pion, had no answers for slowing down the Stallions at the Hawks’ 32. Six plays a nifty grab of the ball. game against annual Div. 5 power Phoebus South County’s rolling offense on Saturday later, the South County offense electrified Hanover did score again in the third quar- High (Hampton). The title game is sched- as Foley, the Stallions’ southpaw quarter- the excited home crowd on a third-and-goal ter before the Stallions, on the first play of uled to be played at the University of back, behind ample protection from his of- halfback option pass play which resulted in the fourth quarter, scored their final touch- Virginia’s Scott Stadium in Charlottesville fensive line, smoked the Hawks by connect- a touchdown from 11 yards out. Foley down when Foley, on a third-and-13 from beginning at noon. ing on 13-of-16 passes for 200 yards and pitched the ball back to all-purpose player the Hanover 21, connected with a wide “Honestly, 11 weeks ago, nobody thought three touchdowns. The signal caller threw Josephs, who then threw a pass towards the open Josephs, who caught the ball on the we’d be playing for a state championship,” no interceptions and was not sacked. middle of the end zone which Ferguson, left sideline right at the goal line. He fell said South County senior wide receiver/ His biggest target was Ferguson, who moving left to right, caught in traffic. over into the end zone for the score. kicker Michael Ferguson, who caught three caught three touchdowns on pass plays of Ferguson then knocked his third extra point Hanover would later score in the final two touchdown passes, converted a field goal, 27, 11, and 13 yards. The Stallions (11-3), kick of the game through the uprights and minutes but South County had long since and connected on all five of his extra point who led 24-0 at halftime, utilized an im- South County had a commanding 21-0 lead. wrapped it up and had secured a trip to kicks in the win over Hanover. “Week after pressive running attack in the win to bring One play before the option pass touch- Saturday’s state title game in week it’s become more of a reality.” balance to the offense. South County, in all, down, South County had fumbled the ball. Charlottesville. The Stallions’ vocal student South County’s 11-game win streak fol- rushed for 162 yards, the top ball carrier But an alert Conor Quigley, a senior line- body, in the game’s closing seconds, lowing its tough start has been fascinating being senior running back Peter Basnight man, pounced on the loose ball on the 11. chanted, ‘UVA, UVA.’ to watch. The Stallions, under first year (15 carries, 64 yards). “This is just crazy,” said elated South head coach Gerry Pannoni, had never be- SOUTH COUNTY, late in the first half, County offensive lineman Cody Smith, of fore — in the school’s relatively short seven- FROM THE START of Saturday’s game, moved the ball from its 40 to the Hanover the Stallions’ making it to the state finals. year history — won any type of postseason South County was in charge. On the game’s 12 over seven plays before Ferguson made “We’ve always wanted to go this far.” football title. Following the 0-3 start, South opening kickoff, senior Ryan Taylor fielded it 24-0 with a 29 yard field goal with just County won all seven of its remaining regu- a high, short kick and returned it 38 yards less than two minutes left. To read more stories about South County lar season games to make its record 7-3, to start the Stallions’ first possession on the Ferguson actually made two field goals football, go to connectionnewspapers.com earning the Stallions a part of the Patriot Hanover 40 yard line. Six plays later, South during that sequence. The first, from 34 and go to Fairfax Station Sports. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ December 8-14, 2011 ❖ 13 Calendar

Send notes to the Connection at Atkins. 5:30 p.m. George Mason [email protected] or call University Patriot Center, 4500 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Also with announcements should be submitted at Kellie Pickler, Thompson Square, least two weeks prior to the event. David Nail, Josh Thompson and Ashton Shephard. $30-$99, available at www.ticketmaster.com and 703- THURSDAY/DEC. 8 573-SEAT. Accessible seating “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan available for patrons with disabilities Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond at 703-993-3035. Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., www.patriotcenter.com. performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 Open House and Artists’ or www.lazysusan.com. Reception. 2-6 p.m. The Artists’ Origami Workshop. 4 p.m. Burke Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Occoquan. “Unwrap the Magic,” a Road, Burke. Learn basic folds, create group show with 16 local artists, will an animal figure, practice geometry be open Dec. 6-Jan. 2, 11 a.m.–5 and algebra math skills. Maximum p.m. daily. 703-494-0584 or attendance15, age 9-12 years. www.theartistsundertaking.com. Register at 703-249-1520. The Northern Virginia Chorale. 7 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. p.m. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield. Oak Road, Burke. Practice English Carol Barnett’s “Bluegrass Mass,” and improve English-speaking skills. John Rutter’s “Gloria” and traditional Adults. 703-249-1520. holiday music. Advance sale tickets Learning English. 7 p.m. Kingstowne $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, www.northernvirginiachorale.org. Alexandria. Conversation group for Oldies but Goodies Cocker Spaniel adults learning English. Adults. 703- Rescue Adoption Event. 11 a.m.- 339-4610. 1 p.m. Springfield Petsmart, 6535 Frontier Drive, Springfield. Adoption show and fundraiser. Pet pictures FRIDAY/DEC. 9 “Summer Hydrangea” by Irene Tsai. The December Featured Artists and Studio Exhibi- with Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan tions at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road in Lorton, will include a variety of www.cockerspanielrescue.com. Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., works in oil and acrylic, glass, encaustic, pen and ink, Chinese brush painting, mixed Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 media, watercolor and collage by local artists. www.WorkhouseArts.org. Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., or www.lazysusan.com. performance at 8:30 p.m. 703-550- E is for Elephant. 11 a.m. Burke hall.org. ❖Plantation Christmas Yuletide Dinner. of new, unwrapped toys will be 7384 or www.lazysusan.com. Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak ❖Ride in a horse-drawn carriage, sip Traditional courses served in a collected for Toys For Tots. $5 per Kaydee Puppet Show. 11 a.m. Burke Road, Burke. Stories and activities. warm cider and sample period food candlelit setting. Seatings at 4:30 person. www.gsvfd.org. Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Age 2-3 with adult. 703-249-1520. prepared in the hearth kitchen. p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., reservations 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Road, Burke. The Frog Prince and Return to the 18th century as required. Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Nursery Rhyme & Rhythm. 703-249- costumed characters greet you in the Pancake Breakfast with Santa. 8- Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s 1520. SATURDAY/DEC.10 house and throughout the grounds. 11 a.m. Greater Springfield Volunteer featured artist, a reception in W-16 Friends of the Library Book Sale. A Plantation Christmas. Gunston 5:30-9:30 p.m. $15 adults, $8 age 6- Fire Department, 7011 Backlick from 6-7 p.m. and more. 10 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason 18, $2 age 2-5. Reservations not Road, Springfield. Visit and have www.WorkhouseArts.org. Neck. 703-550-9220 or www.gunston required. photos taken with Santa. Donations WMZQ Winter Fest with Rodney See Calendar, Page 15

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“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by me.” John 14:6 The Spirit of The Living Christ Ministry Offering teaching, healing and the prophetic word of god Please join us for Prayer & Bible Study Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 pm. Sunday Worship Service is held from 9:30 to 11 am in Woodside Plaza, 14505 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Unit 9, Woodbridge, VA Sharon Fernandez, Pastor • 703-568-5647 Baha’i Faith Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest…703-912-1719 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. Baptist Jubilee Antioch Baptist Church… 703-425-0940 703-455-7041 Christian Center Clifton Baptist Church… Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom 703-263-1161 Sunday School Community Baptist Church… b Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM 703-250-9060 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:10 AM Fairfax Baptist Temple… Sunday Evening - Realtime Service THIS IS “BUTTERCUP” 703-323-8100 Worship Service & Youth 6 PM This adorable little girl came to us Harvest Assembly Baptist Church… 10:30 AM Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM with just days to go until she gave 703-799-7868 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule birth. Now that her 3 pups are Hope Baptist Church… www.calvaryfamily.com visit our website: www.jccag.org ready for their forever homes, it’s 703-799-5155 Jerusalem “Continuing the ministry of Christ 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax time for Buttercup to find hers. She b Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Baptist Church… on earth” is a total love bug, who is great 703-278-8166 “Experience the Difference” Shiloh Baptist Church… with people of all ages. She’s a Cranford United Methodist 703-550-8557 Congregación La Cena Del The Spirit of The Living Christ Ministry… happy girl, with little short legs and Virginia Korean Baptist Church Señor…703-550-1204 Church…703-339-5382 703-568-5647 big floppy ears. Her tan and black 703-425-1972 Episcopal Non-Denominational Pentecostal 1 Buddhist St. Peter’s in the Woods… Grace Bible Church… Christ Pentecostal International coat is short and she is only 1 ⁄2 Ekoji Buddhist Temple…. 703-503-9210 703-339-7292 Church…703-339-2119 years old. She’s great with other 703-239-1200 Pohick Church…703-339-6579 Gunston Bible Church… First United Pentecostal Church… dogs, but loves people first. Come Catholic Lutheran 703-339-5395 703-339-2402 and give Buttercup a chance to show you what a great St. Clare of Assisi…703-266-1310 Living Savior Iglesia La Gran Comision Presbyterian St. Raymond Penafort… Lutheran Church Asambleas De Dios… Clifton Presbyterian Church… girl she is and how complete she would make your 703-440-0535 703-352-1421 703-541-0816 703-830-3175 home. Attributes: Super Sweetie! Church of God Methodist New Hope Church…703-971-4673 Seoul Presbyterian Church…703-764-1310 Church of the Living God Christ Church of Fairfax New Jerusalem Temple of Sikh HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY of No. Va.…703-250-7980 Station…703-690-3401 Worship…703-593-6153 Sikh Foundation of Virginia…703-323-8849 Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418

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/The Connection KISSES FOR THE HOLIDAYS! Receive this Holiday Ornament as a Gift with Purchase when you purchase Ciara Sitko, of Springfield, and her certain HERSHEY’S KISSES Jewelry Norwegian Fjord Toril are dressed in items. See Sales Associate their holiday finest as part of the Norwe- Regina Paik and son Ewan Inman, of for Details. gian Fjord Horse Association demonstra- Springfield, roast marshmallows at the tion that was part of the Frying Pan Park Frying Pan Park Holiday on the Farm holiday on the farm event on Dec. 3. celebration on Dec. 3. Frying Pan Park Turns 50 Five Star Jewelers On Saturday, Dec. 3, Frying Pan Park, in Herndon, held an old-fashioned Holiday on the Farm event capping off a year of special events marking the park’s 50th anniversary as part of the Fairfax County Park Authority. Burke Centre Shopping Center 5765-S Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015 703-239-1300 Calendar Hours: Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat 10-6 Sun 12-4 (Dec 11 & 18) From Page 14 Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road, Alexandria. The Code of the Springfield. Black metal music from Woosters by P. G. Wodehouse. Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. All Norway. 703-471-7612. Adults. ages. 703-339-4610. secondtuesdaybookgroup.blogspot.com. Paws to Read. 11 a.m. Lorton Library, 703-339-4610. 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. MONDAY/DEC. 12 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Practice reading aloud to a trained Book Bunch. 3:30 p.m. John Marshall Richard Byrd Library, 7250 OPSFRO therapy dog. 15-minute sessions Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Commerce St., Springfield. Practice available. Age 6-12. 703-339-7385. Alexandria. Book discussion. Call for and improve your English. Adults. title. Age 7-8 with adult. 703-971- 703-451-8055. GRILLE 0010. H Great American FoodG SUNDAY/DEC. 11 Gingerbread Tales. 10:30 a.m. Christmas Cantata: The Gift of Kingstowne Library, 6500 WEDNESDAY/DEC. 14 Christmas, Share the Hope. 11 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan a.m. Franconia United Methodist Wintery stories, songs, and fun. Age Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Church, 6037 Franconia Road, 2 years-35 months with adult. 703- Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., Alexandria. 703-971-5151 or 339-4610. performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 Sunday Brunch www.franconiaumc.org. or www.lazysusan.com. 4th Annual Bluegrass Christmas Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Concert. 4:30 p.m. New Hope TUESDAY/DEC. 13 Nutcracker. 7:30 p.m. George Church, 8905 Ox Road, Lorton. With Belvoir Officers’ Spouses’ Club Mason University Center for the Arts, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bluegrass Gospel Express, Holiday Tour of Homes. 10 a.m.- 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Barnyard Bluegrass, and Sonrise. All 1 p.m. and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ft. Tickets $28-$122, available at donations benefit Habitat for Belvoir Officers’ Club, 5500 Schulz www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Humanity. 703-971-4673 or Circle, Fort Belvoir. Those without a SEAT. www.newhope.org. DOD-issued ID should enter Fort Fun for Twos & Threes. 10:30 a.m. Aged Prime Rib 12oz or 16oz “A Christmas Carol.” 1 p.m. Lazy Belvoir at the Tulley Gate off U.S. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Susan Dinner Theatre, 10712 Rt.1. Proceeds benefit the club’s Hill Drive, Alexandria. Mittens & Richmond Hwy, Lorton. 703-550- scholarship fund, activities, Hats. Stories and activities. Age 2-3 December Special, Friday-Sunday 7384 or www.lazysusan.com. programs and more. Tickets $15, age with adult 703-971-0010. Symphony Orchestra and 18 and under $5. Learning English. 10:15 a.m. Combined Choirs Sing-Along www.belvoirosc.org or 540-847- Kingstowne Library, 6500 Messiah. 7 p.m. George Mason 1467. Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Live Music Wednesdays 7:30-10:30 PM University Center For The Arts “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan Conversation group for adults Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond learning English. Adults. 703-339- Fairfax. Adults $10, students and Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., 4610. seniors $5. 703-993-1380 or http:// performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 Older Adult Book Group. 2 p.m. music.gmu.edu. or www.lazysusan.com. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Drop-Off Toys Christmas Concert. 4 p.m. Prince of Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. The Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Nutcracker. 7:30 p.m. George Man Who Loved China by Simon by Dec. 12th Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Eight Mason University Center for the Arts, Winchester. Meet next door at different musical ensembles including 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Kingstowne Center for Active Adults choirs, instrumentalists, and Tickets $28-$122, available at (KNCAA.) Adults. 703-339-4610. handbells. Free. 703-451-5855 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Create An Origami Decoration. 4 50% OFF Lunch ext.109 or www.poplc.org. SEAT. p.m. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond 10% OFF Breakfast With Santa. 8-11 a.m. Presidential Biography Book Highway, Lorton. Learn Japanese Buy one and get 50% Off Workhouse Art Center, Bldg. W-3, Discussion. 7:30 p.m. Burke Centre paper folding. Age 6-12. 703-339- 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Gingerbread Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. 7385. Offer expires 12/31/11. Offer expires 12/31/11. pancakes, hot chocolate, coffee and Read any biography of Thomas Brrr: It’s Cold Outside! 10:30 a.m. Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. juices. Includes a performance of Jefferson for discussion. Adults. 703- Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Studio 3’s “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” 249-1520. Commerce St., Springfield. Stories, $17-$24. Reservations recommended. 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Bruin Boys Enjoy Cross Country Success Full Time ake Braddock Secondary School CAFE SUPERVISOR boys cross country team had a Annandale NOVA Bookstore successful fall season. The Bruins L Starbucks experience preferred. had a strong autumn with an out- of-state invitational win at the North Port Barista experience a must. $10/hr. email resume to [email protected] Invitation in Siesta Keys, Fla. All members on the varsity team got a personal record and the first place runner P/T FRONT DESK - DENTAL of the meet came from Lake Braddock. Photo Courtesy of Cindy Bachinsky Other Lake Braddock highlights of the sea- Family Dental Practice in son included: the freshman boys winning Springfield/Burke is looking for a the Freshman Race at the Glory Days Invi- mature person with a friendly personali- tational at Bull Run Regional Park; the boys ty, great administrative, computer & sweeping the Patriot District Festival at language skills. References required. Occoquan Park, winning both the Fresh- Non-smoking office. E-mail resumes to: man-Sophomore Race and the Junior-Se- [email protected] nior Race; the varsity winning the Patriot District Championship, with four of the seven boys making the All-Patriot District BEST CHILDCARE JOBS! Team; two Bruins qualifying for states; and F/T, P/T, On-Call, Top six Bruins going on to run at the Footlocker Salaries South Regional Championship in Charlotte, No Fees, Must be 21, Legal & Drive N.C. in late November. Lake Braddock runners at the recent Foot Locker event, from left: Alex References Req’d Corbett, Nicholas Tuck, Will Greenwood, Forrest Isenhour, JJ Pitrelli, and 703-838-2100 — Cindy Bachinsky Nick Farrell. White House Nannies, Inc

PARKS CREW SUPERVISOR South County’s Henson Scores 19 in Defeat City of Fairfax outh County sophomore April Henson Join an award winning parks and recre- ation department as the Parks Crew matched the Robinson girls basketball S Supervisor. The City of Fairfax is a two team’s offensive output during the time finalist for the National Gold Medal final four minutes of the third quarter on Award from the National Recreation and Dec. 6, with each scoring 10 points. Park Association and has won numerous In the game’s closing seconds, Henson awards and recognition from the Virgin- leaped high in the air to grab an offensive ia Recreation and Park Society most rebound before putting the ball in the notably “Best New Project of the Year bucket. for Stafford Drive Park” and “Best Reno- Henson, a 5-foot-9 guard, showed off her vation for Draper Drive Park.” athletic ability, scoring a team-high 19 This is supervisory position reporting points against the Stallions’ Concorde Dis- directly to the Director of Parks and Recreation. The position is responsible trict opponent. But in the end, Robinson had for directing, administering, overseeing, too much talent and depth as the Rams de- and coordinating the work of the Parks feated the Stallions 59-40 at South County Crew engaged in installation, repair, and Secondary School. maintenance of parks, play apparatus, Robinson led 18-4 at the end of the first turf fields, synthetic turf fields, basket- quarter and 34-14 at halftime. The Rams ball, tennis courts, pavilion shelters, extended their lead to 40-14 in the third park furniture, trails, bridges, parking period before Henson scored 10 of South lots, streets, sidewalks, curbs and gut- ters, storm sewers, athletic field lighting, County’s next 11 points. plant areas, community gardens, main- The Stallions outscored the Rams 26-25 tenance of facilities, landscaping, or the in the second half. collection and disposal of refuse. Duties “I think we did much better in the sec- Photo by also include directing, overseeing, and ond half of the game,” Henson said. “We coordinating the work of the Parks had more motivation.” Crew, other department staff and volun-

Senior guard Angela Banks scored nine Sterbutzel Craig teers engaged in event set up, manage- points for South County and junior forward ment, clean up and coordination at ma- Kim Levinstein finished with four. jor and minor special events year round. Robinson’s Tyler Hansen buried a career- Successful candidates must have 5 to 8 high six 3-pointers and finished with a years of experience in parks, athletics, public works, utilities, or parks con- game-high 20 points. struction and maintenance; or equiva-

The loss dropped South County to 1-3. /The Connection lent. Must possess a Class A CDL with The Stallions opened the season with a 48- good driving record and a valid Virginia 38 win against Hayfield on Nov. 29, but Pesticide Applicators Certificate or abili- have since lost to South Lakes, Madison and ty to obtain within six months of em- Robinson. ployment. Prefer Certified Playground South County will host Centreville at 7:30 Safety Inspector and event set up, sound p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13. and audio visual training. For more information or to apply, go to South County sophomore April Henson scored a team-high 19 points http://www.fairfaxva.gov/personnel/Jobs.asp — Jon Roetman during a 59-40 loss to Robinson on Dec. 6.

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