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Photo by Louise Krafft Photo online at www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 29 - March 6, 2012 Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 ❖ 1 People Local Runner Raises Funds for Cancer Research Abbe Steel to run in To Help To donate to Abbe Steel’s Boston Marathon. efforts, visit her web page at http://www.runDFMC.org/ 2012/abbes. By Ashley Simpson The Connection raised money that way,” she ven with the increasingly diffi- said. cult qualifying standards for On Sunday, March 4, from Ethe Boston Marathon, lifelong noon until 3 p.m., she and her Arlington resident Abbe kids will be at the Madison Burdetsky Steel is preparing to run the Community Center Dog Park race as part of the 23rd annual Dana- and Playground selling home- Farber Marathon Challenge. made dog biscuits for the The goal of this challenge is to raise charity. $4.8 million for the Claudia Adams Barr Besides fundraising, Steel Program, which is part of the Innovative said the process of training for Basic Cancer Research at Dana-Farber this marathon has involved a Cancer Institute in Boston. lot of early morning runs. “This is our largest goal and, honestly, With children and a job in I don’t know whether or not we’ll raise clinical research, she is no it,” said Jan Ross, director of running pro- stranger to logging more than grams at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. 20 miles in the mornings be- “There is still so much fundraising to go. fore work. We are going along at a strong pace, so She said it is worth it and we’ll have a better idea in another three Arlington resident Abbe Burdetsky prepares for the 23rd annual Dana-Farber that she is excited to run the months. The fundraising goes on beyond Marathon Challenge in Boston. Boston Marathon on April 15. the marathon through our entire fiscal “It’s the most exciting race year, which is technically in the end of Sep- When Steel last ran Boston, she missed who died of breast cancer in 2003. Taylor I’ve ever run because of the support from tember. It’s kind of a ‘stay tuned’ situation. re-qualifying by 18 seconds, so she had to was also a widow due to the Sept. 11, 2001 the crowds. Every moment of the 26.2 miles, We always announce grand total in Octo- apply for an Invitational spot on the DFMC, attack at the Pentagon. people are lined up on the street you cheer- ber.” which means her entry into the Boston “One of the things Dana Farber wants to ing you on, and that really makes all the Steel, whose goal is to raise $9,800 for Marathon was dependent upon her commit- know is whether or not you’re running in difference.” the Challenge, said that all of the money ment to raise at least $4,000 for the char- honor of anyone you know,” Steel said. According to Ross, Steel and the rest of she raises will go to Barr program, which is ity. “This particular race I’m running in honor the DFMC team will be making a huge dif- partly why she applied to be a member of “There are about 500 people on the team of my friend Nancy Taylor, whose husband ference to the Dana-Foster Cancer Institute. the DFMC team. with invitational entries and there are about died in the Pentagon in 9/11 and two years “The vast majority of the funding for the “I’ve been running marathons for a long 25 to 30 people who are own-entry mem- later she lost her battle to breast cancer. I’m Barr program comes from DFMC,” Ross time, “ Steel said. “I ran Boston before, a bers,” Ross said. “Typically the own-entry running in memory of her so [it’s] an im- said. “The Barr program is essentially sup- few years ago. This time, I decided to run members they are time qualifiers, but some portant race for me. “ ported by the DFMC, so the team members and wanted to find a charity, so I was look- of them may have a race entry with some Steel said she has lost many friends to are all amazing. We get to know all of the ing at the different charities with associated other affiliation. But they are people who cancer, but she’ll be devoting each of the team at least on paper and we as a staff with Boston.” already have a race entry.” 26.2 miles specifically to Taylor because pay attention to what each team member Steel submitted an application to run with All members go through the same writ- Taylor was also a local and was born in New shares with us as their motivation. They all the DFMC because she said the organiza- ten application process, where there are two England. get individual attention from the office in tion has a “huge presence at the marathon to three applications for every spot. Steel said her first fundraising effort was some way, shape or form. We think every- and the quality of the Barr program is re- “We ask people to tell us why they are sending out an e-mail to her family and one on the team comes with some sort of ally innovative research in the area of can- interested in why they are running the friends discussing the Dana-Farber Mara- personal motivation. It may come really cer.” marathon with Dana-Farber and about their thon Challenge and its goals. While she said close from home or a little bit removed, but She added that she is honored to be run- fundraising goals,” Ross said. “It’s a series the e-mail was successful, she has since has the runners are all very inspired to take this ning on behalf of one of top cancer centers of straight forward questions and an open- become more creative with her fundraising on.” in the U.S. ended question.” efforts. To donate to Abbe Steel’s efforts, visit her “They are doing great things there,” she Steel is running in honor of another “My two kids had a hot chocolate and web page at http://www.runDFMC.org/ said. former Arlington resident, Nancy Taylor, brownies stand a couple weeks ago and we 2012/abbes. People Notes To have engagements, weddings, obituaries, or Cunningham, a trial attorney and founder of the with over 100 friends and family attending. other significant personal events listed in The Ar- Washington, D.C.-area law firm of Cunningham & Olivia Marshall of Arlington has joined to Congratulations to the Leadership Arlington lington Connection, e-mail arlington@ Associates, has received the 2011 John N. Wilder U.S. Sen. Jim Webb’s Senate staff as a legislative Young Professionals Program Class of 2012! connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917- Award from the University of Rochester’s School of correspondent. Marshall interned in Webb’s Wash- Sara Allen, Waterstone Consulting LLC 0991. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before Arts, Sciences and Engineering. The award, which ington, D.C., office in the summer of 2010 and Stephanie Berman, The Reading Connection publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-778-9412. is named for the first president of the University graduated with a degree in English from Virginia Jennifer Bodie, The George Washington Uni- Photos are welcome. Board of Trustees, honors those whose commit- Tech in 2011. She later returned to the office as a versity ment to build a greater University of Rochester Staff Assistant in September 2011. Marshall was Julie Burgess, Arlington County Fire Depart- Ava Oaxaca, a 10th grader at H-B inspires others. raised in Arlington, where she graduated from H- ment Woodlawn, has been selected as a finalist in the B Woodlawn Secondary Program. Chris Caravelli, Cardinal Construction & U.S. Marine Band national high school concerto Fashion designer Eileen Fisher has been Management competition. The winner(s) of the finals will be selected to receive Marymount University’s 2012 Leadership Arlington celebrated the gradu- Amy Beth Connick, Virginia Hospital Center invited to perform their solo selection with the Designer of the Year award at Portfolio in Motion, ation of the second Young Professionals Program Kyle Cook, Vangent Marine Band on March 25 at the Schlesinger the annual Marymount student fashion show. The class, completing a four-month leadership develop- Sam Coombs, Bill of Rights Institute Concert Hall at NOVA and will receive a cash show and award presentation will be held on ment program on Jan. 25. Some 36 emerging Carl Crockett, Arlington Food Assistance Cen- prize of $2,500 from the Marine Corps Heritage Thursday, May 3, at 8:30 p.m. in the University’s leaders from across the D.C. metro region join ter Foundation. Rose Benté Lee Center, located on Marymount’s Leadership Arlington’s 800 members representing Jordan Crouse, BE&K Building Group Main Campus. A reception will precede the show 500 organizations. The graduation ceremony was Arlington resident Joseph F. at 7 p.m. held at Marymount University’s Ballston Campus See People, Page 9

2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] ‘A Modest Proposal’ Superintendent proposes increasing Sisters Abby and Olivia class sizes. August finish up their turn By Michael Lee Pope on the ma- The Connection chines. ith Arlington’s classrooms burst- Wing at the seams, school officials say there’s no end in sight. This year, 850 new students are expected to walk through the door. That’s equivalent to one of the county’s largest elementary schools or one of its middle schools. About 30 percent of the county’s schools are already ex- Photos by ceeding capacity. Next year, more than half Louise Krafft/ of the schools will be at or above capacity. The Connection By 2016, that figure will spike to 90 percent. “We are growing,” said Superintendent Patrick Murphy. “And that’s a reality we are Eighth Annual Row for Humanity going to have to address.” The superintendent’s plan to address that Yorktown crew host reality involves a measure that is likely to be unpopular with parents — increasing fundraiser at Ballston. class size. Murphy said that making no change would cost the school system $8.3 rom 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat- million in staffing and relocatable class- urday, Feb. 25, the atrium on rooms. And he said the county would have Fthe third floor at Ballston Com- to hire 69 new teachers under that scenario. mon Mall in Arlington was Instead, the superintendent plans to raise buzzing with action as six erg machines the maximum by one student in all grades, were almost constantly in motion. Kindergarten through 12th grade. The “Ergathon” raises funds for both “We are not making any cuts,” said Habitat for Humanity and the Yorktown Murphy. “Folks are not losing their jobs. Crew Team. More than 100 Yorktown See School Budget, Page 4 High School students participated on in- door rowing machines known as “ergs.” The event was part of a nationwide Row for Humanity Day. Universities and Having completed their sets, David O’Neill, Abby Memmott, Jane Cycle in high schools across the country held si- Roberts, Emily Hill and Mari Thomas take a break and cheer on their multaneous ergathons, with proceeds teammates. supporting crew teams and local chap- ters of Habitat for Humanity. Donations In 2011, Row for Humanity donated more ternational has built more than 400,000 The City to Habitat for Humanity support home than $30,000 for Habitat for Humanity or- houses around the world, providing more construction for the less fortunate in ganizations across the country. Since its in- than 2 million people with safe, decent, Diamond derby race communities nationwide. ception in 1976, Habitat for Humanity In- affordable shelter. day is March 10. Vice president By Montie Martin of the Yorktown The Connection Crew Dennis Wamsted talks arch 10 promises to be a day of with parents at Mcycles and stunts as competitors the Ballston of all levels vie for prizes and ergathon on cash rewards at Diamond Derby, a first of Feb. 25. its kind event for Crystal City. Diamond Derby, a free-for-all bicycle ob- stacle course, will take place in a converted garage at 1850 Crystal Drive. The event will be held in stages throughout the day, and Henela Yoest includes categories for individual cyclists, sets up to team relays and a chance to test amateurs begin her and veterans alike in a head-to-head 4x session. Comp against the pros. See Diamond Derby, Page 17 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 ❖ 3 News

Arlington has the highest cost-per-pupil cost in the region. Enrollment in Arlington has been increasing since 2006. Superintendent Proposes $493.8 Million School Budget

From Page 3 ARLINGTON COUNTY has the highest you’ve got the highest average teacher sal- Arlington Public Schools, that’s a $15.7 per-pupil cost in the region for the last four ary and the most experienced workforce, million increase — a 56 percent spike. We’re going to have to go out and hire years, according to an analysis by the Wash- you’re going to have the highest cost per Murphy was quick to note that the situa- new folks and attract them to come here.” ington Area Boards of Education. School pupil as well.” tion in Richmond has yet to be resolved, Maximum class sizes would increase all officials say that figure, which amounts to The superintendent’s recommendation and the House and Senate have to agree on the way up the chain. Kindergarten and first $18,400, is an indication of the relatively follows several years of increased class size a budget before Arlington will have a de- grade would increase from 24 to 25; sec- small class sizes for the region and the high in Arlington. Back in 2010, class sizes in- finitive number to calculate its responsibil- ond grade and third grade would increase education levels in the county. About 70 creased by one in Kindergarten to 3rd grade ity to the Virginia Retirement System. from 26 to 27; fourth and fifth grades would percent of the county staff members have a and by one at 6th grade to 12th grade. Last “This situation is fluid,” said Murphy. increase from 27 to 28. In addition, staff- master’s degree or higher, and the county year, the county increased class size by one “This is probably one of the areas we are ing formulas would also increase at the sec- has some of the lowest class sizes in the in 9th grade to 12th grade. Unlike previous going to come back to as we move through ondary level: from 23.4 to 24.4 at the region. years, this year’s recommendation increases budget season.” middle school level and from 25.4 to 26.4 “We have a very experienced workforce,” class sizes in all grades. Murphy under- at the high school level. said Leslie Peterson, budget director. “When scored that his recommendation was not UNLIKE MANY jurisdictions in Virginia suggesting one extra student in each class- and across the county Arlington has ben- room. Rather, he said, he was merely rais- efited from a strong real-estate market. The ing the maximum to distribute students residential market continues to be the stron- throughout the system differently. gest in Northern Virginia, easing the pres- “I very much realize this is not an easy sure on the school system to do more with decision,” said Murphy. “But we’ve got to less. The superintendent said he remains think forward and proactively think about “cautious” about the strength of the mar- how we are going to need to be addressing ket, although the county transfer remains this, and then how does our capital plan at 46.1 percent. That means more money figure into all of those pieces, and I think for the school system. the solution that we are proposing here will “Overall, this budget represents a mod- work, and I think it will ultimately benefit est proposal,” Murphy wrote in the intro- kids at the end of the day.” duction to the budget. “Unlike the last several years, however, we were able to make THE SUPERINTENDENT’S proposed very modest improvements while limited budget is a $493.8 million spending plan expenditure cuts to our instructional pro- that represents a 4 percent increase over grams.” last year’s operating budget of $475 million. In addition to raising class sizes, Murphy’s budget includes $6.2 million for Budget Highlights ❖ a 2 percent cost-of-living adjustment for $6.2 million for a compensation adjustment of 2 percent for more than 4,000 employees of Arling- employees, $800,000 for new science text- ton Public Schools. books and $83,000 for a new substance- ❖ $2.2 million for additional staffing to accom- abuse counselor. The superintendent said modate rising enrollment; new positions include the new substance-abuse counselor was in new several new special-education teachers and assistants as well as new custodians. addition to the current 2.5 positions already ❖ $1.8 million for additional 16 to 24 relocatable in the budget. classrooms to accommodate rising enrollment “Substance abuse is a reality. I wish it ❖ $800,000 for new elementary science text- books, an expenditure that represents half the wasn’t. I wish kids were not drinking and need, which will be phased in over two years. using illegal drugs,” said Murphy. “But at ❖ $400,000 to create a Science, Technology, the same time, we’re dealing with issues Engineering and Mathematics focus at Hoffman- that we can’t avoid, and if we are going to Boston Elementary School ❖ $300,000 to address loss of federal funding for help kids this is the way it needs to hap- Community School and Even Start pen.” ❖ $227,000 for professional development oppor- One external factor the school system has tunities for teachers and assistants, which could be to address is the rising cost of the Virginia either two half-days or an additional day of professional learning in Retirement System. Republican Gov. Bob ❖ $82,700 for a new substance abuse counselor, McDonnell’s proposed budget has a rate of who will join the existing 2.5 certified substance 11.66 percent. That’s a drastic increase of abuse counselors to provide prevention and inter- the current rate, which is 8.23 percent. For vention to the three high schools and the alternative schools 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Courtesy of Great Lakes News Brewery Tapping into the Market Great Lakes Brewery expands to Northern Virginia. By Montie Martin lecting Northern Virginia was the and Alexandria.” Five award-winning brews will be on tap this week as The Connection sheer number of area residents “It’s a big deal, when you think Great Lakes rolls into Northern Virginia. Great Lakes has from Ohio who want a taste of of beer in Ohio you think of Great two beers in the lager category, including Eliot Ness he Great Lakes Brew- home Lakes,” said Attiya Mahmood, an Amber and Dortmunder Gold. Eliot Ness Amber is named ery of Cleveland, Ohio “There’s a lot of hype surround- Arlington resident who studied in after the prohibition era officer made famous by the film Tis set to enter the ing the launch,” said Boveington. Ohio. “My Ohio friends are very Untouchables, while Dortmunder Gold is humbly named Northern Virginia mar- “A lot of Cleveland transplants are excited, it’s exciting to get a piece after the sheer number of gold medals it has received ket with an ambitious agenda of excited, especially in Arlington of home over here.” from the world beer championships. tap takeovers and samplings across the region. With a suite of gold medal awards in the lager, porter and ale categories, area beer aficionados can hardly wait for a chance to fill their glass. Dress Boutique “Great Lakes is a classic Ameri- can craft brewery, it’s established Washington’s Premier After 5 Boutique as a benchmark,” said Greg Engert, beer director at Rustico. “They make a great lager, it’s impressive Why customers come 100’s of miles to because of their restraint. A low alcohol, cleaner beer is difficult, SERVICE - SELECTION - SERVICE you can drink a few of them. It’s approachable and affordable.” Over 1000 Formal Gowns & Evening Separates Rustico hosted a tap takeover of The styling can range in size from 4 to 24 - Missy • PLUS • Petite Great Lakes beer at both the Ar- lington and Alexandria branches No one is too difficult to fit – Three outstanding seamstresses on Feb. 27. The Monday evening event featured all five of the top Ursula Be the Hit of the Party! 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Directions: NORTH on the Beltway take Exit 46B onto Rt. 123N.-McLean. Go 3 miles- Turn right onto Rustico in Arlington and Alexandria Old Dominion Dr. (Rt. 309). Go 1/2 mile thru two traffic lights. We are on the right next to Shell Gas. held a dual event on Feb. 27 with all five SOUTH from Md.- Cross over the Amer. Legion Bridge.- Take the VERY first right Exit 43-44 to VA 193 toward Langley - award-winning brews on tap. For a com- Go 1/2 mile and turn right onto Balls Hill Rd. Go .9th mile - Turn left onto Old Dominion Drive - Go thru 3 traffic lights - plete list of area events visit: greatlakesbrewing.com We are on the right next to Shell Gas. We are less than 5 minutes from the Bridge. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 ❖ 5 News Developing Intergenerational Dialogue

rama students from Yorktown High acter development. School interviewed senior Arlingtonians The American Century Theatre is preparing for its D residing at the Goodwin House and summer production of Marathon ’33, the experimen- Culpepper Gardens retirement commu- tal play by June Havoc (the real life “Baby June” of nities on Monday, Feb. 27. Gypsy). It recreates a dance marathon, as exhausted The project is collaboration between The Ameri- and jobless competitors literally dance for their lives. can Century Theatre and Carol Cadby, chair of the The play runs July 27 to Aug. 25 at Gunston Theatre Theatre Arts Department at Yorktown High School. Two. The American Century Theater received a Com- Fourteen students spent an hour interviewing resi- munity Enhancement Grant from the Arlington Com- dents about growing up in the Depression, family, munity Foundation to help underwrite Marathon ’33 education, entertainment, politics and life. The stu- and its outreach programs. Goodwin House resident Jerry Denney talks with Carol dents have been interviewing groups of different ages — Louise Krafft Cadby, chair of the Theatre Arts Department at Yorktown all year in preparation for a spring project on char- High School

Hugh McLellan and Ellen Feuerbach talk with drama Roy Lowry describes events Alyson Berry and Jerry Denney listen as Elizabeth Weihe students Jason Cham and Natalie Little. leading up to the Great De- talks about growing up in the ‘30s and ‘40s. pression to Gabriel Ramage. Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection

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By Michael Lee Pope “Every level of government is struggling the loss. As the budget negotiations con- and Senate to reduce those payments and The Connection to balance its budget,” said Fairfax County tinue this week, local governments across look forward to the time when we are no Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock). “At the Virginia are hoping to make the case that longer contributing toward balancing the n the darkest days of the global fi- end of the day, whoever is paying the money the state is no longer in an economic state budget.” nancial crisis, leaders in Richmond gets to make the rules.” freefall. As a result, they’ll be arguing, the The process for creating a budget in Vir- Iwere willing to do almost anything Local Aid to the State program should be ginia is notoriously murky, a series of deals to balance the budget. So they came UNDER THE BUDGET provision that out- reduced or eliminated. cut behind closed doors by party leaders up with a creative financing scheme known lines the program, local governments are “We have our own needs,” said Bernard in the waning days of the session. This year, as Local Aid to the State program. Essen- given a difficult choice. One option is to Caton, legislative director for Alexandria. however, may be unlike any other in re- tially, it turns the normal flow of money elect to take reductions in particular state “If they tell us we have to give money back cent memory. The Senate Democrats and upside down. Instead of sending localities aid programs such as law enforcement, jail to the state then all that means is that we Republicans are at an impasse, unable to money for schools or social services, the administration, social services or election have to raise local taxes, so they’re just pass- find common ground with Republican Lt. state reaches into the pockets of local gov- administration. The other option is for the ing the buck.” Gov. Bill Bolling unable to break the tie. ernments and extracts millions of dollars. locality to simply send a check to the state Although the House budget will be con- “It’s perverse,” said Democratic Arlington for the amount determined by the Depart- THE FORMULA for how much money is sidered by the Senate, that’s unlikely to County Board member Chris Zimmerman. ment of Planning and Budget. Critics of the required from localities is based on how pass either. “It’s like the poor stepchild being forced to program say local governments don’t have much money is received from the state. “The expectation is that the Senate Demo- pay for the wealthy uncle.” the option of refusing to house inmates or Local government leaders across the state crats won’t vote in favor of that,” said Caton. This year, the state extracted $60 million asking the state to administer elections. say that’s a cruel bit of irony. Those locali- “So we could go home in another two weeks from localities. In the governor’s proposed “These reductions do nothing more than ties that have more mental health needs, with no budget.” budget, he reduces the program to $50 mil- shift state costs to local taxpayers,” wrote for example, are required to pay more even One potential silver lining for the locali- lion. The House of Delegates passed a bud- R. Michael Amyx, executive director of the though they have more of a need. What- ties — if there’s no budget this year, there’s get that reduces the program to $27.5 mil- Virginia Municipal League in a letter to the ever the case, it’s a way for the state to save no Local Aid to the State program because lion. But the proposal that has local gov- governor. “There is simply no reason to con- money by sending less to the local govern- localities haven’t received anything. Of ernments all over the commonwealth hope- tinue to rely on local governments to fund ments. course, that also means no money for law ful has emerged from the Senate, where one state mandates and responsibilities.” “Since fiscal year 2008, Arlington and enforcement, jail administration, social ser- proposal eliminates the program altogether. The budget cuts are not accompanied by other localities have contributed toward vices or election administration. As budget negotiations move toward some any reductions in state-imposed standards balancing the state budget through Local “What we’re really talking about is bud- kind of resolution at the end of this year’s or service requirements. And the local gov- Aid to the State,” said Patricia Carroll, leg- get reductions, but of course they don’t want session, a funding level for the Local Aid to ernments are not given any kind of addi- islative director for Arlington County. “We to call it that,” said Cook. “So they’ve cre- the State program must be determined. tional administrative flexibility to deal with applaud the efforts by the governor, House ated this paper gimmick.”

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com A Raw Deal for Northern Virginia An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. By Stewart Schwartz Commentary Vivian Watts. 1606 King Street Executive Director Meanwhile, the Governor and Secretary Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Coalition for Smarter Growth $500 million in low-interest loans to the pri- seem bent on pushing out our elected officials Free digital edition delivered to vate toll-road proposal for Route 460 between from key transportation decisions. In both 2011 your email box orthern Virginia is getting a raw Suffolk and Petersburg. Even Hampton Roads and 2012 (HB601 and HB1291), the Gover- Email name, mailing & email address to deal from Governor McDonnell. officials don’t see that project as a priority. nor has sought to control the Virginia seats on [email protected]. NWhile we need transportation Secretary Connaughton personally spear- the Metro Board, even though Northern Vir- investment to support this eco- headed the diversion of $200 million to the ginians provide about 70 percent of Virginia’s NEWS DEPARTMENT: nomic engine of the state, at least $1.5 billion controversial and poorly conceived share of Metro costs. The Governor’s push To discuss ideas and concerns, call: 703-778-9410 in transportation funds are being diverted to Charlottesville/Albemarle Bypass, a project (HB1291) to combine two Northern Virginia [email protected] wasteful and unnecessary projects in rural ar- which VDOTs own engineers say could cost up transportation agencies would particularly dis- eas. Meanwhile, the state refuses to adequately to $400 million. Millions more are going to enfranchise Fairfax and voters and would en- Steven Mauren fund Dulles Rail, leaving Northern Virginia tax- the remote Coalfields Expressway, which could able the state to dominate the voting in the Editor 703-778-9415 payers and toll payers to foot the lion’s share ultimately cost $1.8 billion. new agency. A separate bill (HB599) pushed [email protected] of the bill. And, when it comes to making deci- Unrecognized during the 2011 session, the by a highway lobbying group, would take sions about Northern Virginia’s most critical Governor’s proposals ensured that much of the power from Northern Virginia elected officials Michael Lee Pope transportation needs, the Governor and Sec- $3 billion in borrowed money and other funds to select transportation priorities and hand it Reporter 703-615-0960 retary of Transportation Connaughton want to was routed outside the state’s longstanding to the appointed and unaccountable Common- [email protected] shut-out our elected officials. formulas. A particularly bad deal for Northern wealth Transportation Board on which we have @MichaelLeePope First, Dulles Rail. Northern Virginians and Virginia, this meant that transit didn’t receive only three seats out of 17. the federal government are paying about 90 its usual 14.7 percent, while also diminishing To make things worse, the Governor’s 2012 Steve Hibbard Associate Editor percent of Phase 1. For Phase 2, the Governor the pool of funding for primary, secondary and transportation bill (HB1248) would make 703-778-9412 belatedly proposed contributing $150 million urban roads. Northern Virginia typically re- VDOT a superagency with the power to deny [email protected] but has held up the funds to stop a Project La- ceives about 70 percent of the state’s transit a local land use plan or project. 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By Caroline Jones Commentary George Huguely trial, we receive both helpful Editor & Publisher Executive Director information regarding the red flags of teen Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 Doorways for Women and Families homelessness leading to safe and stable lives, dating violence and confusing messages about [email protected] has taught me that experiencing abuse does who is to blame. Our children are receiving @MaryKimm he George Huguely trial in the death not mean a teen is destined to have a bad life. conflicting messages like these every day of of Yeardley Love has captivated the There is hope. Doorways, through our individu- their lives. I am well aware that my kid’s con- Executive Vice President T Jerry Vernon attention not just of our region, but of alized services, can help youth redefine what versations at school may center on the latest [email protected] the nation. Love was 22 and a student at the a healthy relationship means. Both youth and Hollywood scandal. It is my role to bring per- University of Virginia when she became a vic- teens in our programs receive counseling that spective to the larger issue. Thanks to Editor in Chief Steven Mauren tim of teen dating violence. Appropriately, this helps them build the confidence and skills to SafeDates, our children will be presented with Managing Editor February marked the annual Teen Dating Vio- succeed in life. an image of a healthy relationship. We owe it Kemal Kurspahic lence Awareness and Prevention Month. The Helping youth learn how to develop healthy to ourselves, and to our children, to gain the Photography: continuing story of Love and Huguely’s rela- relationships is one of our most promising strat- resources and training needed to continue the Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel tionship reminds us that we each have a role egies toward ending domestic violence. A con- conversation started in their classroom. Art/Design: to play in ending teen dating abuse and do- certed effort is needed to help teens identify Take 30 minutes this month, in honor of Teen Laurence Foong, John Heinly, mestic violence in our community; the conse- warning signs in their own relationships and Dating Violence Awareness Month, to get up- John Smith quences are too real to be ignored. But, there in those of their friends. This is why I am so to-date on the issue. Go to LoveIsRespect.org Production Manager: Jean Card is hope as our community has already made glad Doorways can partner with public and or BreakTheCycle.org to learn more about dat- Geovani Flores impressive strides toward a future where our private agencies, and community groups in a ing abuse and, more important, what a healthy youth better understand how to create healthy collaboration called Project PEACE (Partnering relationship looks like. With your help, our Special Assistant to the Publisher relationships. to End Abuse in the Community for Everyone). community will continue making great strides Jeanne Theismann 703-778-9436 According to LoveIsRespect.org, “one in three This partnership has been working with Arling- towards a future free of violence. [email protected] adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, ton Public Schools to institute SafeDates, a @TheismannMedia sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dat- program that seeks to equip students with the Write ing partner, a figure that far exceeds rates of skills needed to develop healthy relationships. Letters to the Editor CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 other types of youth violence.” Abuse is an is- This is a huge step forward in achieving a The Connection Circulation Manager: sue that affects us all — adults and, yes, youth. peaceful community and I applaud our schools 1606 King St., Alexandria VA 22314 Linda Pecquex My work as executive director of Doorways for for taking on such a critical issue. Call: 703-917-6444. [email protected] By e-mail: Women and Families, a local non-profit that But, what is our role as parents? [email protected] creates pathways out of domestic violence and Simply put, continue the conversation. In the

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In January 2012, 122 Arlington homes Arlington REAL ESTATE sold between $4,200,000-$55,000. Solds in the $900’s, January, 2012

2 2811 11th Street North, Arlington — $920,000

3 4517 Dittmar Road, Arlington — $912,500

1 1033 Montana Street, Arlington —$912,000

5 5 2749 Wakefield Street North, 4 3660 Oakland Street, Arlington —$905,000 Arlington —$912,000

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

1 1033 MONTANA ST ...... 5 .. 3 .. 1 .. ARLINGTON ...... $995,000 .... Detached .... 0.14 ...... 22205 ...... DOMINION HILLS ...... 01/26/12

2 2811 11TH ST N ...... 3 .. 3 .. 1 .. ARLINGTON ...... $920,000 .... Townhouse . 0.02 ...... 22201 ...... CLARENDON CENTER ...... 01/20/12

2 3 4517 DITTMAR RD ...... 4 .. 3 .. 0 .. ARLINGTON ...... $912,500 .... Detached .... 0.25 ...... 22207 ...... COUNTRY CLUB HILLS ...... 01/30/12

4 3660 OAKLAND ST ...... 5 .. 3 .. 0 .. ARLINGTON ...... $912,000 .... Detached .... 0.35 ...... 22207 ...... RIVER CREST ...... 01/31/12 1 5 2749 WAKEFIELD ST N .... 5 .. 3 .. 0 .. ARLINGTON ...... $905,000 .... Detached .... 0.28 ...... 22207 ...... BROYHILL FOREST/HILLS ...... 01/31/12 Source: MRIS, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com © Google Map data

10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Sales In January 2012, 122 Arlington homes sold between $4,200,000-$55,000. This week’s list represents those homes sold in the $374,000-$299,900 range. For the complete list, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com

Address ...... BR FB HB ... Postal City .... Sold Price ... Type ...... Lot AC .. PostalCode ...... Subdivision OPEN HOUSES 4191 FOUR MILE RUN DR S #303 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $374,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22204 ..... WEST VGE AT SHIRLINGTON 4644 31ST RD S #1738 ...... 2 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $370,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL 851 GLEBE RD N #1507 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $369,900 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22203 ...... CONTINENTAL 3005 BUCHANAN ST S ...... 1 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $359,900 .... Townhouse ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON VIL IN ARLINGTON 4520 28TH RD S #12-7 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $355,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... HEATHERLEA 1211 EADS ST S #1305 ...... 1 . 1 .. 1 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $347,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22202 ...... BELLA VISTA 2717 CLEVELAND ST ...... 3 . 2 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $330,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.07 ... 22206 ...... PARKWAY 1221 QUINN ST N #33 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $324,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22209 ...... 1221 NORTH QUINN MARCH 3 & 4 2443 OXFORD ST ...... 3 . 3 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $316,000 .... Semi-Detached ..... 0.07 ... 22206 ...... FORT BARNARD HEIGHTS 1001 RANDOLPH ST N #422 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $315,000 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22201 ...... EASTVIEW AT BALLSTON 2689 24TH RD S ...... 3 . 2 .. 1 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $315,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 ... 22206 ...... ASHLAWN RIDGE 1021 BARTON ST S #127 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $312,000 .... Townhouse ...... 22204 ...... ARLINGTON VILLAGE 2103 SCOTT ST N #83 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $309,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22209 ...... PALISADE GARDEN 1221 QUINN ST N #23 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $304,900 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22209 ...... 1221 NORTH QUINN 2707 ARLINGTON BLVD #102 ...... 2 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $300,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22201 ...... CAMBRIDGE COURTS 4270 35TH ST S #B2 ...... 2 . 1 .. 1 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $300,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... 22206 ...... FAIRLINGTON GLEN 4141 HENDERSON RD N #316 ...... 1 . 1 .. 0 ..... ARLINGTON ...... $299,900 .... Hi-Rise 9+ Floors ...... 22203 ...... HYDE PARK Copyright 2012 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. Visit www.mris.com. “Flourishing After 55” Arlington N. $699,900 “Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult 4 Walk to Metro! Programs for March 11-17. Grand 4-level garage townhome OPEN fully loaded with all the bells and whis- Arlington senior centers: Aurora tles. Enjoy the sun-drenched exposure, Hills, 735 S. 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 SUNDAY 1- an inviting entrance foyer, 3 BR’S, 2.5 S. 16th St.; Culpepper Garden, 4435 N. Pershing Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. 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NOW THROUGH APRIL 15 WEDNESDAY/MARCH 7 Luis Sierra: Somewhere Over the Digital Prism. Somewhere Over the Digital Prism Robert Rodriguez Film Series: “El Mariachi.” 8 p.m. Tickets are $6. “El Mariachi” (SODP) hacks Dorothy’s most famous ballad from “The Wizard of Oz” through a series tells the story of a traveling mariachi who just wants to play his guitar and carry on the of mimicked glitches. At the Artisphere. family tradition. At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere.

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FRIDAY/MARCH 9 WEDNESDAY/MARCH 14 Robert Rodriguez Film Series: “Desperado La Shica: Flamenco Fusion Artist. 8 p.m. Tickets are $15/advance; $18/door. In an .” 8 p.m. Tickets are $8. The sequel to effort to find a unique sound, La Shica has developed an unusual musical approach to “El Mariachi,” this film continues the story as El Mariachi is out to avenge the murder her live shows. At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere. of his lover and the maiming of his fretting hand. At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere.

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT 11:01 11:01 Saturday Nights. Starts at 11:01 p.m. Late-night dance party. Tickets are $15/ SATURDAY/MARCH 17 $12 students. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703- Mexican Institute of Sound. 8 p.m. Tickets are $20/$18. At the Ballroom at the 228-1850. Artisphere. DJ and producer Camilo Lara is the one-man dynamo behind the electronic music project, the Mexican Institute of Sound. At the Artisphere. DANCE WEDNESDAYS Dance Wednesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance classes; 8:30 to 11 p.m. dancing. Tickets SUNDAY/MARCH 18 are $15/$12 at door. On Wednesdays, dance the night away at Artisphere to zydeco, Northern Virginia Int’l Jewish Film Festival: “Melting Away.” 4:30 p.m. Clarendon cajun, rock, R&B and swing. The new center features a 3,000 square foot dance floor, Admission is $11/adults; $8/students. Shlomo discovers women’s clothing in his son one of the best in the area. At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Assaf’s room. With his wife’s consent, Shlomo locks Assaf out. Four years later, Gallia Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. hires an agency to find her son and bring him to see Shlomo, who is dying of cancer. He is found performing as a transgender singer. A private nurse visits Shlomo in the SALSA TUESDAYS hospital. It is really Assaf, who develops a relationship with his dying father as Anna, Salsa Tuesdays. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. dance class; 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. dancing. At the the nurse. At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere. Ballroom @ Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. SUNDAY/MARCH 18 NOW THROUGH MARCH 11 Northern Virginia Int’l Jewish Film Festival: “The Wave.” 7:30 p.m. Admission is Amy Hughes Braden: Too Extroverted to Paint. Free. Plagued by the need for $11/adults; $8/seniors. A teacher’s class lesson about dictatorship turns into an human interaction, stuck in a world of tweets and tags, Amy Hughes Braden will paint experiment with his students. The lesson escalates out of control when he forms a social large portraits of “tweens” working towards her 2013 show in Artisphere’s Mezz unit of students. Beginning with innocent conformity, the class becomes increasingly Gallery. Artist working onsite in the WIP: Fridays 4-8 p.m., Saturdays 1-7 p.m. and aggressive and, eventually, violent and out-of control. Based on a true story, this film Sundays 1-5 p.m. offers a chilling lesson in mob mentality and mob violence. At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere. NOW THROUGH MARCH 31 Everitt Clark: Night and Day — The Suburbs of Northern Virginia. In two WEDNESDAY/MARCH 21 recent series of photographs — one taken during the day, the other at night — Everitt Urban Arias: Positions 1956 Workshop. 7:30 p.m. Join mini-modern opera and Court House Clark has uncovered the beauty of northern Virginia’s suburban landscape. Opening Artisphere resident company UrbanArias for a public read/workshop of Positions 1956, reception is Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. At the Artisphere. a 90-minute opera in three parts created by composer Conrad Cummings and librettist Michael Korie (“Grey Gardens”). At the Ballroom at the Artisphere. NOW THROUGH MARCH 11 WSC Avant Bard: Les Justes (The Just Ones). Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. ($25); WEDNESDAY/MARCH 21 Fridays at 7:30 p.m. ($30); Saturdays 2 p.m. (Pay what you can); 7:30 p.m. ($35); Robert Rodriguez Film Series: “Once Upon a Time in Mexico.” 8 p.m. Tickets Sunday 2 p.m. ($30) and 7:30 p.m. $25. At the Black Box Theater at the Artisphere. are $8. In this sequel to “Desperado,” a Mexican drug lord pretends to overthrow the Mexican government, and is connected to a corrupt CIA agent who at that time, MARCH 14 TO APRIL 15 demands retribution from his worst enemy to carry out the drug lord’s uprising against Art by Jenny Sidhu Mullins. Jenny creates paintings and electronic, interactive the government. At the Dome Theater at the Artisphere. sculptures that explore ideas related to national identity, American spirituality and corporate mythology. At the Works in Progress Gallery at the Artisphere. THURSDAY/MARCH 22 Northern Virginia Int’l Jewish Film Festival: “My Australia.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets Rosslyn THURSDAY/MARCH 15 are $11/adults; $8/seniors. In 1960s Poland, a single mother struggles to provide for “Jardin en El Mar” (A Garden in the Sea). 7 p.m. Free. A new film by Thomas her two teenage sons. The boys join a Neo Nazi gang who vandalize a Jewish Reidelsheimer about an underwater installation in the Mexican Sea of Cortez by the neighborhood and beat up young Jews. Following this incident, the mother decides to Spanish artist Cristina Iglesias, commissioned by the Mexican millionaire philanthropist tell her sons the truth — she is Jewish and a Holocaust survivor. At the Dome Theater at Manuel Arango. At the Dome Theater at The Artisphere. the Artisphere. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Theater

her deadpan delivery of some of the best lines in the show. Life’s a Beach “Vernadette is really a lovely char- acter,” said Nichols-Grimes, a Port City shines with ‘Dixie Swim Club.’ WATCH Award-winner most recently seen in the Little Theatre of By Jeanne Theismann Feb. 24 opening night perfor- Alexandria’s production of “Noises The Connection mance. “The playwrights are so Off.” “It’s not often you find a script talented and the writing so good, that makes you laugh out loud and hey met long before the although when we first began re- cry at the same time so when Eddie Tphrase “BFF” was part of hearsals, I did stop and ask myself sent this to me, I just knew I had to the American lexicon, but ‘what have I gotten into with all do it. It was too good to pass up.” for five college teammates, the these women?’” Page, who does double duty as comfort and frustrations of “best The colorful cast of characters set designer, is assisted by pro- friends forever” are rays of sun- begins with Sheree (Tina Ander- ducer Robert Kraus and costume shine in the Port City Playhouse son), the perpetually organized designer Susan Boyd in mount- production of “The Dixie Swim team captain; Lexie (Barbara ing a funny and poignant produc- Club,” now playing at Alexandria’s Hayes), the femme fatale who has tion that makes the audience want Lab Studio Theatre at Conver- been divorced more times than the Photo by Eddie Page to dive right in during each of the gence. others have had their nails done; Tina Anderson as Sheree Hollinger, Gayle Grimes as team’s annual group swims. Written by Jessie Jones, Nicho- Dinah (Kacie Greenwood), a caus- Vernadette Simms, Kacie Greenwood as Dinah Grayson With a powerhouse of talent on las Hope and Jamie Wooten, “The tic overachiever who never met a and Barbara Hayes as Lexie Richards. stage, “The Dixie Swim Club” is a Dixie Swim Club” is a glimpse into martini she didn’t like; Vernadette can’t-miss hilarious and touching the lives of the swim team friends (Gayle Nichols-Grimes), the em- co-authored the Southern-fried nerisms and narcissism of the oft- comedy about BFF friendships that as they meet annually at a beach bodiment of every woeful country funeral comedy “Dearly Departed” married Lexie. truly last forever. house in the Outer Banks of North song ever written; and the peren- while Wooten was a writer and As Dinah, Greenwood is acerbic The Port City Playhouse produc- Carolina. Over the course of 33 nially sweet and innocent Jeri Neal producer on the “Golden Girls” TV with an understated sense of hu- tion of “The Dixie Swim Club” is years, babies are born and divorces (Laura Champe Mitchell). series. mor and Mitchell is Southern playing now through March 10 at happen as life’s twists and turns Jones, Hope and Wooten are But what makes this production sweetness as eager-to-please Jeri the Lab Studio Theatre at Conver- are served up with a heavy dose three of the most widely-produced shine is its talented cast of actors. Neal, a nun whose life takes the gence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Alex- of Southern hospitality and humor. playwrights in the country and As Sheree, Anderson is the glue most surprising turns of the group. andria. For tickets or more infor- “This was a lot of fun to do,” said have shaped the script so well its that holds the group together, Nichols-Grimes, as the self-dep- mation visit director Eddie Page following the lines would work for radio. Jones while Hayes is spot on in her man- recating Vernadette, is a riot with www.portcityplayhouse.com.

his habitation, Joe falls in love with Bette (Melissa Berkowitz) ‘Heaven Can Wait’ before being finished off as Farnsworth by the murderous duo Celestial shenanigans at LTA. of his wife Julia (Hanna Wolfe) and her haughty lover Tony Abbott By Jeanne Theismann who has just been murdered by his (Steve Lada). Berkowitz in par- The Connection wife and personal secretary. Even ticular effortlessly evokes the in- as the devious duo are hell-bent nocence of vintage film heroines. oe Pendleton is in for the on finishing him off, Joe decides Masterfully directed by Roland Jfight of his life — literally. to stick around as Farnsworth long Branford Gomez, the production A professional boxer and pi- enough to help Bette Logan, a is humorous and employs slapstick lot, his soul is mistakenly “col- young woman whose father the and satire to maximum effect. Best lected” from his body some 60 financier has railroaded into jail. at playing with the talking-to-thin- years too soon after a plane flight As Joe, Brandon DeGroat effort- air illusion is Shackleford, who gone awry in the comedy “Heaven lessly maintains the indefatigable repeatedly steals the show as the Can Wait,” now playing at The pace of a supercharged athlete understandably befuddled Max. Little Theatre of Alexandria. fond of describing his physical con- LTA brings their customary stamp In playwright Harry Segall’s dition as “in the pink.” Cal Photo by Doug Olmsted of high production values, talented 1938 classic — the basis for the Whitehurst, meanwhile, is an oa- Colin Davies (Doctor), Brandon DeGroat (Joe Pendleton), cast and innovative design to a play Academy Award-winning “Here sis of calm as the efficient and so- Geoffrey Baskir (Passenger), Michael Gerwin (Williams), that is entertaining for all ages. Comes Mr. Jordan” in 1941 and phisticated Mr. Jordan and the Geoffrey Brand (Lefty), and John Shackelford (Max Heaven may be able to wait but the- the more recent “Down to Earth” perfect foil for the spunky Joe. Levene). atre fans only have until March 17 with Chris Rock in 2001 — 23- “There is nothing like a perfor- to see this engaging classic. year-old Joe enlists the help of mance here at LTA,” DeGroat said Shackleford is an engaging jolt last seen in LTA’s “It Runs in the “Heaven Can Wait” is playing chief angel Mr. Jordan to find a following the Feb. 25 opening night of wise-guy panache, playing Joe’s Family.” “This is as professional an now through March 17 at The Little suitable host body to inhabit for performance. “The community that shifty fight manager Max Levene experience as you can get in a vol- Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe his remaining days on earth. comes to it, the people that volun- with the dodgy hustle of well, a unteer organization.” St., Alexandria. For tickets or more The hilarious hijinks begin when teer here and all of the actors make fight manager. As Mr. Jordan and his assistant information call 703-683-0496 or Joe ends up as Jonathan for an incredible experience. This “It’s great to be back on stage 7013 (Mary Ayala-Bush) struggle visit www.thelittletheatre.com. Farnsworth, a wealthy financier really is my theatre home.” here,” said Shackleford, who was to find Joe a body better suited for Fine Arts

MARCH 6 THROUGH APRIL 15 FEB. 24 TO MARCH 10 Alexandria. Call 703-838-2880 or www.signature-theatre.org. Signature is “Brother Russia.” Performances are Tuesday “The Dixie Swim Club.” Port City Playhouse www.portcityplayhouse.org. offering a special “20 Seats for $20” ticket through Sunday evenings, with matinees on presents a delightful comedy about five women deal for every performance. At Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets are now on who were on their college swim team and get NOW THROUGH MARCH 25 sale starting at $63. Single tickets are together for a “girls only” weekend at a cottage “Really Really.” Showtimes are Tuesdays and FEB. 9 TO MARCH 3 available in person at the Signature Box on the Outer Banks every summer. Fri.-Sat., Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays and Genesis Reboot.” Office or by calling Ticketmaster at 703-573- Feb. 24-25, March 2-3 and 9-10; Tues., March 6 “ Tickets are $30. Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 SEAT. Student discount tickets are $30 and at 8 p.m.; Sat. matinees March 3 and 10 at 2 Presented by Synetic Theater. Thursdays, p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased the week of the p.m. Tickets are $18 general admission, $16 Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 are $56 - $80 and are available by calling performance. At Signature Theater, 4200 seniors & students, $14 groups of 10+. At The p.m. At Crystal City Theater, 1800 South Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT (7328) or visiting Campbell Ave. in Shirlington. LAB at Convergence, 1819 N. Quaker Lane, Bell St., Arlington. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 ❖ 13 Entertainment

Know of something missing from our community Step, Waltz, line, Swing, Cha Cha, and specialty entertainment Calendar? Send it to The Arlington dances. Couples and singles are welcome. Connection, e-mail it to Admission for NVCWDA members $10; non- [email protected]. Deadline is 2 members $12; children under 18 accompanied p.m. the Thursday before publication. Call Steve by a paying adult $5; PSDC members $10. Hibbard at 703-778-9412 with any questions. Pho- Snacks and drinks will be available. For more tos are welcome. information, visit www.nvcwda.org, or call 703- 860-4941 and leave a message. Pre-Kindergarten Open House. 9 a.m. to noon. FEB. 13 TO APRIL 14 At Our Savior Lutheran School, 825 South Taylor St., Arlington. Applications are currently “Think Like a Child.” A juried art show being accepted for children ages 4 (by Sept. 30, sponsored by the Arlington Artists Alliance. The 2012) and 5 for fall, 2012. Teachers and show was juried by Lisa Semrad. After hanging parents of current students will be on hand to at the Arlington Cultural Affairs office the show answer questions. Children are welcome to will move to Cassatt’s Cafe and Gallery on April attend. For more information or to schedule a 15 where a reception will be held on April 22. tour of grades K-8, call 703-892-4846. Or visit The Arlington County Board offices will host the www.osva.org. show from May 7th until June 25 and then the Arlington County Central Library from July 1st - July 31st. SUNDAY/MARCH 4 “Spring Fling.” 3 p.m. Tickets are $7/adults; $5/ FEB. 13 TO APRIL 13 seniors and students. Featuring the American Equalizers Exhibition. 5 to 7 p.m. reception. Youth String Ensemble with Cheri Collins, Enjoy the opening of the Founders Hall Art conductor. At the Kenmore Performing Arts Gallery’s newest exhibition, “Equalizers.” The Center, Arlington. Visit www.aypo.org or 703- exhibition includes three print makers who 642-8051. Church at Clarendon Homecoming. explore natural equalizers inducing equality, 9 a.m. equilibrium, and balance in society. At George inaugural service (a traditional worship service); Mason University Founders Hall Art Gallery, 11 a.m. a contemporary service. All are invited. MARCH 1 TO 3 The official dedication and laying of the 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington. Contact the Arts “Mindset.” The show combines performance art, music, dance, and theatre. Performances are Thursday, Management office at 703-993-8926. cornerstone will take place at the Anniversary Services in May. More information can be found Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. At H-B Woodlawn, 4100 N. Vacation Lane, Arlington. at www.1bc.org. At The Church at Clarendon, FRIDAY MORNINGS 1210 North Highland St., Arlington. Call 703- entertainment and fashion show. Advance Brahms, Britten, Bernstein and more. At Falls Line Dancing Class. 10 to 11 a.m. Line dancing 525-6116. reservations are required. Go to Church Presbyterian Church, 225 East Broad St., with Barbara Allen. Covers the basic steps, then www.victoriansocietyatfallschurch.com. Email Falls Church. Visit www.choralis.org or 703-237- combines them to music for a gentle, social, MONDAY/MARCH 5 [email protected] or call 703-534-8394. 2499. aerobic workout. More experienced line dancers Foster Volunteer Recruitment Meeting. Crystal City Diamond Derby. The Crystal City Rose Seminar. 2 p.m. Seminar by Arlington Rose are welcome as they can assist the newer 7 to Diamond Derby will transform a Crystal City Foundation expert, David Maxwell, “ Spring into dancers. At Aurora Hills Senior Center. Call 703- 8 p.m. Foster parents are needed to care for parking garage into an urban cycling arena Beautiful, Bountiful Blooms”. Maxwell is known 228-5722. orphaned kittens before they are adopted. At the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. complete with a glamorous lounge, spectator for his research and practical rose advice. Learn Arlington Mill Dr., Arlington. Visit viewing areas, street art, and an edgy, glitzy, ways to make a spring garden come to life. Held FEBRUARY TO APRIL www.awla.org/volunteer.shtml. one-of-a-kind experience. Spectators will be at Merrifield Garden Center at Fair Oaks. Free. surrounded by the live race as professional Light refreshments. Door prize. 703-371-9351 Artwork by Tweety Thuy Dong. 9 a.m. to 5 bicycle racers, bicycle messengers and amateur p.m. At 300 Park Ave., first floor hallway, Falls TUESDAY/MARCH 6 cyclists alike glide through the course, collecting Church. Artist’s reception is Feb. 8 from 3 to 5 TUESDAY/MARCH 13 Spring Lawn Care for Northern Virginia. diamond-shaped packages with the goal of p.m. and April 11 from 3 to 5 p.m. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join Virginia Tech Specialist winning awards and prize money. To be held at Gardening for Life: Getting Ready for Spring. Dr. Mike Goatley for a discussion of best 18th and Crystal Drive, Arlington. Visit 10 a.m. to noon. Virginia Cooperative Extension, management practices for establishing, www.crystalcity.org. Call 703-412-9430. with the support of Master Gardeners of Northern NOW THROUGH MARCH 3 renovating and maintaining lawns in Northern CrossFit’s Grand Opening. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Virginia, will present a free workshop on how to Virginia. At Fairlington Community Center, Free workouts at the top of each hour; prizes get ready for spring gardening activities, including “Genesis Reboot.” Tickets are $30. Presented by being kind to your body while gardening, using Synetic Theater. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 3308 South Stafford St., Arlington. To register, and a raffle benefitting Homeless Hope. This call 703-228-6414 or email dedicated CrossFit gym’s devotion to sports, tools and pesticides safely, and reducing garden at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. At Crystal City maintenance chores. At Thomas Jefferson Senior Theater, 1800 South Bell St., Arlington. [email protected]. health and fitness helps its members achieve their desired fitness results in a fun and Center, 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington. To register, call motivating environment. Visit the Horticulture Help Desk at 703-228-6414 or MARCH 8 www.BallstonCrossFit.com send email to [email protected]. NOW THROUGH MARCH 17 Your Wild Neighbors! 1 to 1:45 p.m. Martin “Colony — The Endangered World of Bees” Ogle, Chief Naturalist at Potomac Overlook Film. Colony collapse disorder is the subject of El Abrazo Lunar (The Moon’s Embrace). A MARCH 10-11, 2012 this environmental documentary. At Arlington performance season featuring four plays from Regional Park, will share a program about wild Argentine Tango Beginner’s Track Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. four countries — from Costa Rica, Spain, mammals, insects, birds and other creatures in at the Arlington. Part of Faith, Food and Fellowship; Hilton Arlington, 950 N. Stafford Street, This free event is sponsored by the Sierra club. Argentina and Uruguay. With Thursday, Friday Discussion will follow the film. and Saturday evening performances at 8 p.m. includes a worship service (12 p.m.), hot meal Arlington. Classes from 10 a.m. to 12 noon both and Saturday matinees at 3 p.m. Tickets are for $4 (12:30 p.m.) and the program (1-1:45 days. Experience Tango’s electric allure and add $35/regular; $30/students and seniors. At p.m.) At Clarendon United Methodist Church, this sensual dance to your repertoire. All you MARCH 14 AND 15 606 N. Irving St., Arlington. need is interest and some leather-soled shoes Teatro de la Luna. At Gunston Arts Center, Auditions - A Little Night Music. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Theater Two, Arlington. Visit that allow for pivoting on the dance floor! This is entry point instruction focusing on core tango Cast will be between 14 singing actors and 4 non- www.teatrodelaluna.org or reserved in advance MARCH 9 TO 18 singing actors. There are parts for both men (5) for pickup at will call. Call 703-548-3092. basics; teachers Adam and Ciko will make The Magical Lamp of Aladdin.” and women (9), ages 12-70. At Theater on the ❖ March 1 to 3 — Spain’s “Familia en “ Tickets are learning enjoyable while providing essential $12/adults; $10/students and seniors. Friday, skills to quickly get you on the dance floor. No Run, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington. Visit Construccion.” http://www.thearlingtonplayers.org/drupal-6.20/ ❖ March 8 to 10 — Argentina’s “No Puedo Vivir sin March 9 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 10 at 11 partner is necessary, but it’s a fun couples’ a.m. and 3 p.m.; Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m.; activity. Price: $60/both days; $30 Saturday node/4661/show For insight into the director’s Mucama.” vision and approach, go to the director’s blog at ❖ March 15 to 17 — Uruguay’s “Solo Petru.” Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; and only. To register or for more information Sunday, March 18 at 3 p.m. At Kenmore Middle www.tangoporqueno.com. Directorctd.wordpress.com School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington. THURSDAY/MARCH 1 Visit www.encorestage.org. SUNDAY/MARCH 11 THURSDAY/MARCH 15 Skating Party. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tickets are $20. D.C. Antique Photo and Postcard Show. 11 Finding Greener Ways to Live and Garden. 11 Benefit for the Catherine Elizabeth Blair SATURDAY/MARCH 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10. Dozens of a.m. Free. With Arlington Environmentalist Elenor Memorial Foundation. Includes admission, skate Kids’ Clothing, Toy and Equipment Sale. 9 vintage images from the Civil War and hundreds Hodges speaking to the Rock Spring Garden Club. rental, pizza and special memento. Raffle: $5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Great bargains on strollers, bikes, of the Washington region will be among 1000s At Little Falls Presbyterian Church, 6025 Little each, or 5 for $20. At Kettler IcePlex at Ballston. furniture, books, games, shoes, maternity, of historic photographs both for sale and on Falls Road, Arlington. RSVP by March 8 to 703- sports, safety equipment and other baby gear. At display. At the Holiday Inn Rosslyn, 1900 N. Ft. 533-2942. http://rockspringgardenclub.com/ MARCH 2 Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Myer Dr., Arlington. Visit Mokey Doris. 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. At Iota Club in Road, Falls Church. Sponsored by the Northern www.AntiquePhotoShow.com. Arlington. David Bromberg Quartet. 8 p.m. At the Virginia Parents of Multiples (www.nvpom.org). Free Concert. 4 p.m. Presented by IBIS Chamber Holistic Moms Network Arlington/ Birchmere, 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria. Contact [email protected]. Music Society. At Rock Spring Congregational Alexandria Chapter Meeting. 7 to 9 p.m. Call 703-549-7500. Casting Calls. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For the CW’s Church, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Navigating Public School as a Holistic Parent. “America’s Next Top Model — Cycle 19.” At the Contact [email protected]; call 703- Panel with Katherine Sumner, ACPS parent and SATURDAY/MARCH 3 Fashion Center at Pentagon City, 1100 South 755-0960, www.ibischambermusic.org. co-founder of Nourish Schools, Elaine Tholen, Hayes St., in Arlington. Spring into Beautiful, Bountiful Blooms. 2 FCPS environmental educator and co-founder of Country Western Dance. The Northern Virginia Titanic Tea and Fashion Show. 2 to 4 p.m. p.m. Seminar by Arlington Rose Foundation NoVa Outside, and Miriam Gennari, APS parent Country Western Dance Association will hold its Join the Victorian Society at Falls Church as it expert David Maxwell. Held at Merrifield Garden and Sustainability Committee member and smoke-free, alcohol-free dance at Luther Jackson commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Center at Fair Oaks. Free. Light refreshments. Door founder of StyrofoamMom. At Arlington United Middle School, 3020 Gallows Rd., Falls Church. sailing of the RMS Titanic with a tea and fashion prize. 703-371-9351 Methodist Church, 716 S. Glebe Road, Kathy Fanelli will be the DJ. A line dance will show featuring Titanic era costumes. At the Byrd and Other B’s. 4 p.m. Choralis Chamber Arlington. Visit http:// be taught beginning at 7:30 p.m. A couples Falls Church Presbyterian Church Fellowship ensemble explores the rich heritage of choral holisticmomsarlalex.blogspot.com. Contact: dance will be taught beginning at 8 p.m. Open Hall, 225 E. Broad Street, Falls Church. Cost is music from the Middle Ages to present. Works HolisticMomsArlAlex (at) gmail (dot) com or dancing is from 8:30-11 p.m. and includes Two $35 per person and includes a full sit-down tea, include beloved gems by Byrd, Bach, Beethoven, call Jessica at 703-824-6167 14 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Theater

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ack Earley finished his high school career as the JYorktown boys’ basketball Photo by program’s all-time leading scorer. But with the Patriots’ season on the line against Fairfax in the re-

Craig Sterbutzel Craig gional quarterfinals on Feb. 22, Yorktown boys’ basketball coach Rich Avila talks to the Earley’s opportunities to put the ball Patriots during their regional quarterfinal matchup with in the bucket were few and far be- Fairfax on Feb. 22. tween. After trailing by as many as 19 didn’t have a very good basketball IQ to- Jack Earley finished points in the first half, Yorktown night.” his Yorktown basket- pulled to within six early in the third Fairfax led 19-5 at the end of the first ball career as the /The Connection quarter. But the quarter and extended its lead to 25-6 program’s leading Patriots managed around the midway point of the second. scorer. “We just just 11 points dur- Yorktown started to chip away, however, ing the final 13 and, after being held scoreless for the first two days after the Patriots upset Concorde “The whole experience. I’ve loved every didn’t have a minutes, 47 sec- 13 minutes of the game, Early scored eight District champion Robinson 54-48 in the minute of it. I’ve been up here four years. I onds and ended points in the final 2:27 of the first half, pull- opening round of the regional tournament. loved playing with my brother [Ben] for two very good its season with a ing the Patriots within 10 by halftime. “I think our issue the whole season was years. It’s been a great ride.” basketball IQ 58-38 loss to the After a Fairfax field goal to open the third inconsistency,” Earley said. “Some games we Yorktown finished its season by reaching Rebels at Fairfax quarter, Nick Yore, M.J. Stewart and Zack played great and then next game we come the region quarterfinals for the third con- tonight.” High School. Esherick each scored for Yorktown to pull out and we don’t play very well. That’s what secutive season. In 2010, the Patriots ad- While Yorktown the Patriots within six at 33-27 with 5:47 happened in the playoffs. We played great vanced to the final four. — Yorktown boys’ racked up score- remaining in the period. But that’s as close against Robinson and then we had a hard Yorktown loses just two seniors to gradu- basketball coach less possessions as Yorktown would get as the Patriots man- time carrying it over into tonight.” ation. Yore, a 6-foot-4 junior post, Stewart, Rich Avila down the stretch, aged just three field goals for the remain- Earley finished the Fairfax game with 12 a 6-foot junior guard, and 5-foot-7 sopho- Earley saw limited der of the contest. points, giving him 1,211 for his career — more guard Jeremiah Leano are some of touches during his final half of bas- “We went over the scouting report, we the most ever by a Yorktown player. Earley, Yorktown’s potential impact players for next ketball in a Yorktown uniform. worked on everything that they do,” Avila a four-year starter, also amassed 635 re- season. “We just made bad decisions,” said. “We ran their stuff in practice with the bounds, 290 assists and 151 steals, the most “Last year, we got to the same spot,” Yore Yorktown head coach Rich Avila said. scout team and no matter what we did, even in each category during Avila’s nine-year said of advancing to the region’s final eight. “We cut it to [six] and came down the though we knew what they were going to tenure as Yorktown coach. Earley said he “We’ll have most of the guys coming back court and took two lousy [shots]. … do, they just executed better than we did. plans to play at Claremont McKenna Col- besides Jack and [Andrew] Logan, so we We just weren’t running anything. We We dug ourselves a big hole and we just lege in California. can make a run at it again, but we’ve got to just came down and started playing couldn’t overcome it.” When asked what most stood out to him be able to get past this spot and get to the one-on-one basketball. … We just Yorktown’s lackluster performance came about playing at Yorktown, Earley said: final four.”

Sports Briefs Upcoming 14 at St. Mary’s Ryken. Softball Action Upcoming The Yorktown softball team will host a scrimmage against Marshall at 5:30 p.m. Baseball Action on Friday, March 2 and will travel to Fairfax The Yorktown baseball team will host a for a scrimmage on March 8. The Patriots scrimmage against Whitman of Bethesda, open the regular season at Centreville on Md., at 5 p.m. on March 8. The Patriots will

Submitted photo March 13. travel to Oakton for their regular season Washington-Lee will scrimmage St. opener on March 15. Stephen’s & St. Agnes on March 8 at Jennie Washington-Lee will scrimmage Oakton Dean field. The Generals will travel to South at George Mason High School at 11:30 a.m. County for a scrimmage on March 9 before on Saturday, March 3. The Generals will also opening the regular season at Marshall on scrimmage at Fairfax on March 8 before Masha Harmon, a senior at Yorktown High School, has signed a national March 12. opening the regular season at home against Next Level letter of intent to play soccer at Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, W. Va. Three Wakefield will travel to face T.C. Williams Broad Run on March 12. of her soccer coaches attended the signing ceremony. They are, flanking Masha, John McAuley, who at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6. Wakefield will scrimmage at Thomas coached Masha on the Arlington Fury, an Arlington Travel Soccer team on which she played from 2004 through 2009, and now coaches her on the Arlington Intensity Red; and Bob Weil, who coached her Bishop O’Connell will travel to West Jefferson at noon on Saturday, March 3. The for three championship seasons in 2010 and 2011 on the FPYC (Fairfax Police Youth Club) Freedom. Springfield for a scrimmage on March 6 Warriors will host Edison on March 19. In the back row are Bruce Harmon, Masha’s father; Paul Carver, who coached her from kindergarten and Woodgrove on March 10. The Bishop O’Connell will host Potomac School through seventh grade on the Arlington Aces, a house team on which she was the only girl; and Jean Knights will open their season on March on March 12 and Langley on March 13. Christensen, Masha’s mother. 16 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ February 29 - March 6, 2012 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Register for Diamond Derby Race From Page 3 For the less heroic, spectators can view Register Today the race in style at the Diamond Lounge and Diamond Derby is open for individuals and teams of all levels, and includes catego- enjoy such perks as a cash bar and live music ries in the individual, team and 4x Comp throughout the day. categories. Individual and 4x Comp registra- Organizers of the event hope to spotlight the tion fees are $17 for a spot in one of the accessibility of Crystal City shopping, which 20-minute heats, and relay teams of four cost $60. Registration ends March 9. For includes metro, free evening parking and a more information and to register visit: http:/ welcoming bike environment. /diamond-derby.com/ “We want to expose Crystal City’s accessibility, the event is creative, we turned a Fox, president and CEO of the Crystal City garage into a bicycle course,” said Angela Business Improvement District. “The focus is on cycling, and how to make the neighborhood fun and green.” Bloomberg BNA, which owns the park-

ing garage at 1850 Crystal Drive, is a fea- Courtesy of Crystal City BID tured sponsor of the Diamond Derby. Ac- cording to company officials, the event spot- lights the importance of alternative transportation throughout the city. “It’s educational; we actively encourage Courtesy of Crystal City BID people to make other choices besides driv- ing,” said Karen James-Cody, a spokesman for Bloomberg BNA. “Some of our employees who ride to work are active cyclists and want to inform their colleagues.” “You don’t have to pay for gas, the car- The Inaugural Crystal City Diamond Derby will feature heats of cyclists diovascular benefits are fantastic and it’s battling for prizes at the converted parking garage at 1850 Crystal Drive. just fun to ride,” said Bill McKey, managing editor of Bloomberg BNA. themed wear, including seersucker and race champions. Free food, drink and mu- Area cyclists committed to couture are tweed for a more casual ride. Best-dressed sic will follow the award ceremony for the also invited to take part by sporting derby- awards will be presented along with the derby after party. Tryouts for 15U Scholarships going on NOW ! We are NOVA’s Finest College Baseball Development Program On staff is a Certified Performance Analyst who provides player guidance on: • Biomechanical Efficiency • Mental/Emotional Toughness • Functional Strength Development • Nutrition/Hydration Supplementation

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Submittals must include the names, mailing addresses and complications from pneumonia. Father Moran was born on telephone numbers of the commenter/requester and of all per- January 27, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois. The son of Thomas salary. Benefits. Mature, hard working. sons represented by the commenter/requester. A request for and Mary (nee Roach) Moran, he grew up in a family of four Experience and computer skills helpful. public hearing must also include: 1) The reason why a public children on the south side of Chicago. Fr. Moran is survived Opportunity for growth. Nysmith School hearing is requested. 2) A brief, informal statement regarding by his two remaining living sisters, Joan McGoldrick and Mar- the nature and extent of the interest of the requester or of ie Tarpey; beloved uncle of many. The fourth sibling, his brother Roger is also deceased. Father made his first profes- Fax resume (703) 273-4212 Herndon, VA those represented by the requestor, including how and to what for the Gifted extent such interest would be directly and adversely affected sion as a Claretian Missionary in 1947, perpetual profession by the permit. 3) Specific references, where possible, to terms in 1950 and was ordained a priest on June 9, 1955. Accounting/Admin Assistant and conditions of the permit with suggested revisions. A public Sr. Software Engineer hearing may be held, including another comment period, if After his ordination, Fr. Moran served as a teacher and Prin- Responsible for AP/AR functions, order supplies, data entry, cipal at the Saint Jude High School Seminary in Momence, Il- front office team member and all other duties as assigned. Job is public response is significant, based on individual requests for (Masters deg & 3 yrs of exp. or Bachelors public hearing, and there are substantial, disputed issues rele- linois from 1955-1967. At the suggestion of his then Superi- or, Fr. Moran was assigned to mission in Guatemala, where deg & 5 yrs of exp. or other suitable quali- a 10-month position with a few additional days in the summer. vant to the permit. he spent approximately 25 years of his religious life as a mis- fications) – Great Falls, VA. Job involves sionary. During his time in Central America, he constantly Qualifications: Contact for public comments, document requests and addition- working with & requires experience in 1. Posses accounting degree or 2+ years of relevant championed for the rights of the indigenous and working peo- al information: Mr. Thomas Valentour; Northern Regional Of- ple of the towns of El Estor and Livingston. Fr. Moran says Oracle Database, Weblogic, Apache, Java, accounting work experience fice, 13901 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193; Phone: his ministry on behalf of the impoverished Indian families en- EJB, JSP, Spring, UML, Ant, Hudson, 2. 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Have excellent written and verbal communication ston. tions within USA possible. Send resumes skills, along with a positive and professional demeanor After returning from Guatemala in 1982, and taking a 2 year to HR, Great Falls Software Solutions Inc., 7. Be able to maintain confidential information sabbatical, Fr. Moran was then assigned to St. Mary of Sor- 8. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines rows Church in Fairfax, Virginia as parish priest from 1984- 1000 Evonshire Lane, Great Falls, VA 1990. In 1990, he returned to Guatemala for a second tour 22066. 703-713-3332 of duty for nine years. In 1999 when he returned to the Unit- ed States, he was assigned as an associate pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on the south side of Chicago, where he served up until December of 2011.Visitation on Tuesday, February 27 from 2-9pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 3200 E. 91st Street, Chicago, IL 60617 with a prayer HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO service at 8pm. 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