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Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 11-17, 2009 ❖ Volume XXIII, Number 6 Read us online atVienna connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ February 11-17, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ February 11-17, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-917-6428 or [email protected] Vienna Love Stories /The Connection Couples married for life reflect on

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Photos by Photos The Connection The Collier family, Deb, Kimo and son Chris, buy some goat cheese hese aren’t the kind of love stories from Heritage Farm and Kitchen. Tfound between the pages of People Heritage producers, Nevin magazine or in hot romance nov- Hostetter and John Showalter, els. They are, instead, love stories of ordi- make the trip from Pennsylvania. nary people whose marriages have stood “Business is pretty good for winter, fast for many years, through happy times especially for our poultry,” Smart Markets operator, Jean Janssen, chats with regular market cus- and sad times, through lean times and richer Hostetter said. tomer, Barbara Harding. ones.

RUTH AND CHUCK EBERT, married 62 Oakton’s Year-Round Farmers’ Market years: Ruth and Chuck “Wib” Ebert met while both were in high school in small- town Charleroi, Pa. Wib’s father owned a Farmers’ Market Viewpoints grocery store and the young man delivered groceries to plans series of What do you think of — Donna Manz Ruth’s home. Photo by The night before family events. this year-round Nancy Peters, he was to leave Vienna farmers’ market? “I think it’s for Army train- Donna Manz year-round farmers’ market, just wonderful. I miss the ing, May 3, a minute away from Route 123, farmers’ markets 1943, “Wib” has come to Oakton. From Ann Marie when they close. This called up 17- A Rodgerson, market has great chicken freshly-butchered by Fairfax quality goods and year-old Ruth, Mennonite farmers to lean Piedmontese “I think it’s a great even though the asking her out /The Connection beef from Fauquier County cattle to hydro- idea. It’s a wonderful weather is cold, for a bite to eat way to meet local they’re always here. ponic vegetables, freshly-baked breads and people and find local Almost every week I and the movies. pastries and handcrafted pasta, there’s products. I bought get vegetables from “I guess, I enough variety for most cooks … and din- some meats and the Mennonites and wasn’t busy so I Ruth and Chuck ers. breads today.” the fresh bread from Staff of Life is fantastic. said ‘yes,’” Ruth Ebert married 62 Everything I’ve tried I like. The Angelic beef is “I saw a need from both the community’s very lean and the pasta is delicious.” Ebert said. years ago. point of view and the farmers’ point of When Chuck view,” said Smart Markets creator and op- Barbara Harding, Ebert heard her say that, he didn’t miss a erator, Jean Janssen of Fairfax. Oakton Amalia Harte, beat. “Thank goodness she wasn’t busy or “I like to eat Smart Markets opened last winter in Herndon this might never have happened,” he said. healthy food. The “I love it. It’s really Oakton on the grounds of Unitarian Uni- year-round market is nice because I like The young couple wrote to each other versalist Congregation of Fairfax at 2709 an excellent idea. You farmers’ markets. I while Chuck Ebert was in the service. He Hunter Mill Road. The winter market usu- don’t get this type of like fresh meats and was released from the Army on Valentine’s food at standard ally has about a half dozen vendors. Janssen being able to sample Day, 1946, and nine months later, the two grocery stores. I organic food. I think a would like to see a maximum of a dozen by happened to be here year-round market is got married. This past Nov. 27, the Eberts summer. the first morning they a great idea.” celebrated their 62nd anniversary. opened up and I’ve Janssen had been a market master at only missed two or “While he was overseas, I became well- Fairfax County farmers’ markets at three so far.” acquainted with his parents,” Ruth Ebert Nottoway Park and Wakefield Park. She cre- said. “They invited me over for Sunday din- ated Smart Markets to fulfill a need, she ner. I always called them Mother and Dad said. Oakton site. Smart Markets has an inclem- Currently, Smart Markets runs three farm- Ebert … not first names.” “The county doesn’t guarantee producer- ent weather policy, but Janssen said the ers’ markets: Oakton, Reston and Fair Lakes. Chuck and Ruth moved to Washington, only products,” Janssen said. “It takes a lot market has closed only once — in January A pound of Angelic ground beef sells for Pa., where Chuck Ebert became a college of time and expense to get to know the of this year — since its introduction in early $5.50, stew meat for $6 a pound, up to $22 student. Ruth Ebert worked while Chuck farmers, to know who is truly producing the 2008. a pound for filet mignon steak. Hydroponic went to school and they lived in a “little products they sell and who isn’t. The county “As spring approaches, we will be adding lettuce was priced at $3 a head, free-range furnished apartment,” Ruth Ebert said. “We doesn’t have a community outreach pro- new vendors,” Janssen said. chicken from $5 to $6 a pound, and eggs loved that time, it was beautiful. We had gram, either, at their markets.” A children’s book author is scheduled for from uncaged hens for $3.50 a dozen at no car, so we walked everywhere.” Vendors man their booths from 10 a.m.-2 May, as is a jazz concert. Volunteer Heritage Farm and Kitchen. Chuck Ebert credits his wife with his aca- p.m., every Saturday morning, at the children’s cooking instructor, Sophie Cavanna Pasta sold gnocchi pasta for $5 demic success. “The only reason I did as well Frederickson, aka Miss Sophie, will be con- a pound and fresh crushed tomato pasta and I did was that she studied with me,” ducting free cooking workshops with chil- sauce for $3 for a small container. Chuck Ebert said. He continued at Wharton What and Where dren once a month in February, March and For further details, and inclement weather School of Finance, getting an MBA, and, in Smart Market, a year-round farmers’ market, is April, indoors in the church kitchen. Janssen updates, go to www.smartmarkets.org. 1964, Chuck and Ruth Ebert moved to located on the grounds of Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax at 2709 Hunter Mill Road. said that when the weather warms up, Miss It is open on Saturdays, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sophie will be at the market twice a month. — Donna Manz See Married, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ February 11-17, 2009 ❖ 3 News

Bulova Becomes Chairman Week in Vienna Democrat won House Leaders special election by “Working together, we will come Endorse Shannon slim margin Feb. 3. through these difficult financial times.” Del. Steve Shannon (D-35) an- — Fairfax Chairman nounced that his campaign for Attor- Sharon Bulova ney General has earned the support By Julia O’Donoghue of House Democratic Leader Ward

The Connection Photo by Armstrong (D-Henry) and Caucus Chair Ken Plum (D-Fairfax). ormer Braddock District Su- “Having the support of people like Ward Armstrong and Ken Plum will pervisor Sharon Bulova (D) Julia O’Donoghue was sworn in as the Fairfax be a tremendous asset as we take our F campaign to the people of Virginia for County Board of Supervisor’s new- est chairman at the county government cen- the next nine months,” said Shannon. ter Feb. 6. “Steve will be a terrific Attorney Bulova defeated Springfield Supervisor General because he has his priorities Patrick Herrity (R) by 1,217 votes, a mar- straight,” said Democratic Caucus gin of less than two percent, in a special /The Connection Chairman Ken Plum (D-36). “I’ve election for the countywide seat three days known Steve a long time and I know earlier. She replaces now U.S. Rep. Gerry that he will fight everyday to protect Connolly (D-11), who left the office to join Virginia families. He’ll fight to pro- the U.S. Congress in early January. tect children from gangs and preda- A 21-year county board veteran, Bulova tors, and he’ll also fight to protect our serves as chair of the supervisor’s budget jobs and our savings from fraud.” committee and was a founder of the Vir- Sharon Bulova addressed the crowd after her swearing in as Fairfax ginia Railway Express (VRE), a commuter County chairman Feb. 6. Man Burglarizes train to Washington D.C. with stations in southern and central Fairfax. Occupied Home In opening remarks at the swearing Contributed by Fairf Fairfax County Chairman On Feb. 7 at approximately 5 a.m. in ceremony, Fairfax County public in- an unknown male entered an occu- formation officer Merni Fitzgerald also Special Election Results pied home in the 1000 Block of Moore said Bulova had “championed the re- Place S.W. in Vienna and stole a laptop development of Tysons Corner as an en- Fairfax County provided these returns for the Fairfax County chairman special election Feb. 3. computer. It is believed that the indi- vironmental project,” while serving as vidual entered the home through the Braddock District supervisor. District Voter Bulova Herrity front door and then began looking Turnout (%)

ax County Govt. Braddock 22.7 8,750 5,849 around the home. The man then AS CHAIRMAN, Bulova has her work Hunter Mill 15.5 6,655 5,129 checked inside several bedrooms, in- cut out for her in 2009. Fairfax County Dranesville 17.1 5,810 6,252 cluding the occupied bedroom of the must close a projected $650 million Lee 13.3 4,665 3,489 Mason 15.7 4,510 3,519 resident and fled when she noticed budget hole in the annual budget that Mount Vernon 14.7 5,066 5,256 him. begins in July. Providence 14.7 5,148 4,356 The man is described as a white Approximately 75 percent of the lo- Springfield 18.9 5,758 9,155 Sully 11.9 3,437 5,023 male, 16-25 years of age, 5 feet 3 cal government’s revenue comes from Judge Jan Brodie swore in Absentee - 2,150 2,704 inches tall, wearing a dark hooded real estate taxes and the county’s prop- Sharon Bulova as the new Total 16.1 51,965 50,759 sweatshirt. Anyone with information erty values have fallen significantly. The Fairfax County chairman Feb. 6. on this case is asked to contact Detec- supervisors would have to raise the real tive Scott Leroux at 703-255-6332. estate property tax rate 14 to 15 cents just As chairman, Bulova will also push for Herrity said the election results prove that to keep county revenue at the same level as the extension of Metro rail west in the In- not all residents are pleased with the direc- last year. terstate 66 corridor and the expansion of tion of the county’s leadership in recent Man Arrested for According to Bulova, residents should VRE services, she said. years. brace themselves for some cuts to county “I am going to continue to stand up for Shooting Hawk services, though Fairfax will try to take care HERRITY, whose father served as board what I believe in. … Clearly there is a dif- On Feb. 7 while on routine patrol, of its most vulnerable citizens. chairman in the 1970s and 1980s, attended ference of opinion in the county,” he said. Officer Maiorana of the Vienna Police “We will adopt changes that will bring our Bulova’s swearing-in ceremony. Department heard a gun shot coming budget into equilibrium …[But we] need His race with Bulova is the closest high- THE ELECTION RESULTS do not neces- from the yard of a citizen near Court- to take care of those among us who need profile countywide contest between a sarily reflect the views of the larger elec- house Road and Locust Street S.W. He our help now more than ever,” said the new Democrat and Republican in several years. torate. Voter turnout for the special elec- then observed an individual with a chairman at the swearing in ceremony. The last two Fairfax County chairmen, both tion, at 16.1 percent, was low countywide. shotgun in his hands. “Working together, we will come through Democrats, won their seats by a larger mar- Of the Fairfax’s nine magisterial districts, The individual shot a hawk out of these difficult financial times. … The dark- gin than Bulova did last week. Braddock — which Bulova has represented his tree because it was preying on est hour is just before the dawn,” she added. Former chairman Kate Hanley beat former for over 20 years — had the highest voter squirrels in his yard. The man was Supervisor Elaine McConnell (R-Spring- turnout of 22 percent. Springfield — which arrested and transported to the Fairfax THOUGH FACING a tough situation, field) in a 1995 special election with 52 Herrity and his father have both represented County Adult Detention Center and Fairfax County’s economy is also resilient, percent of the vote and approximately 3,500 — had the second highest, with 18.9 per- formally charged with Discharging a according to Bulova. ballots. In 2004, Connolly won his first cent. Firearm in a Public Place and Cruelty Hilton Hotels recently decided to move chairman’s race by nine points and approxi- With 11.9 percent, Sully was the magis- to Animals; both misdemeanors. He its headquarters to Fairfax over other local mately 17,000 ballots. terial district with the lowest turnout in the was released by the Magistrate on his jurisdictions. The military’s Base Realign- Bulova lost two magisterial districts, special election. It is also the only district personal recognizance. ment And Closure process will also bring Mount Vernon and Dranesville, which besides Herrity’s Springfield that is repre- new jobs and economic development to the Hanley and Connolly had won over the past sented by a Republican, Michael Frey, on southern part of the county, said Bulova. four election cycles. the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.

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We didn’t think of not having still, the couple enjoy life and their the other wants to go another way. money that way.” time together with family and “That’s why communication is so “We’ve had a lot of highs in our friends. important.” lives,” said Ruth Ebert. “And a lot “I get large-print books for him,” “I guess another thing I would of sad times, too,” Chuck Ebert said Ruth Ebert. “He can read and say is that we’ve had our share of said. likes to read, so it’s important he disagreements, but we’ve never There were deaths of close fam- keep that up.” had them in front of people,” said ily members, loved ones whose Ruth and Chuck Ebert sprinkle Ruth Ebert. “We talk things out in time was cut short abruptly. their conversations with terms of private.” Chuck’s brother, wife and dog endearment and finish each “And never go to bed angry,” were killed in an accident on the other’s thoughts. “We have been Chuck Ebert added. Baltimore beltway. Change of jobs so truly blessed,” Ruth Ebert said. Ruth Ebert smiles at her hus- brought stress and during one The Oakton United Methodist band. “We’re stuck together here. Christmas season when Mark was Church is a big part of their lives, You can’t get rid of me, Kid,” she young, Chuck Ebert was hospital- friends helping each other out. said. ized. The train set Mark’s parents Ruth Ebert was made an “honor- bought just sat there. ary member” of the men’s fellow- ONITA AND WAYNE COMER, “I didn’t know how to set up a ship club there because she used married 55 and half years: train, so our neighbor, who had no to drive Chuck to the meetings. Wayne and Onita met in Octo- children, came over and set it up Ruth and Chuck Ebert have a ber 1950. He was a 23-year-old for me,” said Ruth Ebert. “There’s son, Mark, married to Cindy, and law student at the University of all the difference in the world be- four grandchildren, all girls. Mark Richmond, and Onita, then 21, tween marriages made 50 years and Cindy Ebert live in Fairfax and moved to Richmond to work. Each ago and now,” said Chuck Ebert. Ruth and Chuck see Mark and had only been in town for a few Chuck and Ruth Ebert note they Cindy often. weeks when fate stepped in. got married young, she at 21, What makes their marriage Wayne Comer made a date with a Chuck at 22. work? young woman, living in a women’s “Couples now get married later Chuck Ebert said it’s persever- boarding house. The woman can- and they tend to have financial ance, loyalty, working together … celed the date, but introduced backing when they get married,” and communication is the key. Wayne to Onita. Chuck Ebert said. To those things, Ruth Ebert adds, “I don’t remember where we “We had 39 cents when we came “respect for each other.” went, but I didn’t have much back from our big honeymoon,” “In our day, you had to work for money then, so it had to have been said Ruth Ebert. The couple spent things. You expected to work in a inexpensive,” says Wayne Comer. two nights in Pittsburgh. marriage. You didn’t buy things if It was an “Orange Julius,” Onita Twenty-five years ago, Chuck you didn’t have the money to pay Comer reminds her husband of was diagnosed with diabetes and for them. Finances can be a big almost 56 years. “Virginia was dry over the years has suffered two problem. Younger people seem to in those days.” They did a lot of heart attacks. His vision is failing want more.” talking, she said, about their lives him now and he requires oxygen Sometimes, Ruth Ebert said, one throughout the day and night. But person wants to go one way and See Love Stories, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ February 11-17, 2009 ❖ 5 Louise Archer Elementary School People Selection of poetry, essays from Kathy Porterfield’s fifth grade; Terri Connell’s fourth grade and Sara Harper’s third grade classes. Home, Where the Heart Is No matter where you go, No matter where you fight. There will always be, A single burning light. Your light is being guarded. Even through the night, By someone who still misses you, But hopes you stopped the fight. You long, The Fairfax Symphony held its annual They long, Valentine Pops Gala fund-raiser on Friday To return home, evening, Feb. 6, at the McLean Hilton. Just for a night. Home. Where the heart is. — Perry Feng, Grade Five Valentine Pops Gala at McLean Hilton Santa’s Ride Photos by Robbie Hammer/The Connection Ho, ho, ho, and down you go! Down through the chimney to the fireplace below. Ho, ho, ho and now you go! Past the room where the children sleep. Ho, ho, ho and then you go! Tip toe, tip toe don’t trip, tip toe, To the big room with big green tree. To put down the gifts wrapped all nice and neat Under the tree for children who sleep. Then, ho, ho, ho and back you go! Tiptoe, tiptoe And back you go Past the room where the children sleep. Ho, ho, ho and up you go! Right up the chimney And smile for you know Former state Sen. Jeannemarie Cathy Connolly of Fairfax and Pete Johnson of What the children will say Devolites Davis and her husband, Vienna. “Oh, oh, oh” former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis of Ho, ho, ho and away you go! Vienna. ‘Till next year. Where will you go? — Rachel James, Grade Five Winter Blanket Snow is delicately dancing down from the heavens, Each flake unique. It’s coating everything in a light blanket of powdered sugar, Making the world beautiful in a coat of white. — Alyssa Mancebo, Grade Five My Holiday Wishes My holiday wishes include world peace, for the economy to go up and the new president to make our country a better place. World peace means no wars, and less crime. It isn’t just for the Jane Lieberman and Mike Damato of U.S.A. but all around the world! Everyone can have world peace! Vienna. Zan Vourakis and Pete Johnson of Vienna. For example, in the U.S.A. we have troops in Iraq. We want them to come back to the U.S.A. The new president, Barrack Obama, is the first African-American president in the U.S.A. He is probably going to make the U.S.A. a better place; bringing an end to the war and helping improve the economy. I think he will make a good president. The economy going up is another wish. Many families have or own businesses, where it is getting harder to pay taxes and em- ployees. These are my holiday wishes and I hope they come true. — Alden Wagner, Grade Four Fall The cold wind blows the red leaves fall slowly Halloween and Thanksgiving are soon coming Fall sports start the migrating birds come back Home people are raking leaves and shaking trees — Rachel Jackson, Grade Three Jerry Gordon of Burke, Elizabeth Murphy of Oakton and Bob and Robin Thurman of Oakton.

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Activities reported by the Vienna po- times. Entry was gained by breaking DOMESTIC DISPUTE YESTERDAY’S ROSE lice department through Feb. 5. out the driver’s side window, Feb. 3- 200 Block Park Terrace Court. Two 4. women were having a verbal where you never see the same thing twice 900 Block Myers Circle S.W. A FRAUD altercation and summoned police. visible GPS unit was stolen from The argument was over poor POWER OF 10 inside a locked vehicle during the 300 Block Dominion Road N.E. An communication and was not physical 75% Off Any 10 pieces of kids clothing for employee advised that sometime listed times. The driver’s side window in nature. PFC Lewis successfully during the listed times unknown was broken out to gain access. As resolved the matter, Jan. 31. FURNITURE $ subject fraudulently filed tax papers officer Mangan was taking the above 200 Block Elm Street S.W. A man MON. 2/16/09 10 using the identity of the employee. report he noticed another vehicle and his girlfriend were having an 10am-6pm TUE. 2/17/09, 10am-6pm which had sustained the same The Internal Revenue Service had argument regarding the girlfriend’s Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. contacted the employee to notify him damage and another visible GPS unit children. The children were in fear of Must present coupon before sale is rung up. Must present coupon before sale is rung up. that he needed to pay back taxes, was stolen. A third vehicle was returning to their mother’s house due between Jan. 1, 2006-Dec. 31, 2006. spotted by Officer Mangan with a to her condition after she had Clothing •Furniture • Housewares 400 Block Lewis Street N.W. A broken out driver’s window however consumed alcohol. The mother husband and wife discovered that an nothing had been removed from relented and allowed the children to Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross-Nat’l Capital Ch. • The Arc of Northern Virginia unknown individual had changed inside the vehicle. This case and stay at another location. Fairfax • National Council of Jewish Women-No. Virginia Section • Service Source Inc. their addresses with a credit card these events are being investigated County Child Protective Services was company and made fraudulent further by Detectives, Feb. 3-4. contacted and made aware of the 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org charges to the card. This case is still 200 Block Ceret Court S.W. A visible situation, Feb. 1. being investigated, Dec. 26, 2008- backpack was stolen from inside a Jan. 23. locked vehicle during the listed 600 Block Yeonas Drive, S.W. A times. The driver’s side window was VANDALISM citizen reported that an unknown broken out to gain access, Feb. 3-4. 300 Block Meadow Lane S.W. A individual had fraudulently used her 100 Block Kingsley Road S.E. citizen’s vehicle was egged by credit card number to withdraw a February 4 2:31 p.m. A subject unknown subjects during the listed Look Your Best for Valentine’s Day large sum of money via a cash purporting himself to be a contractor time period, Jan. 30-31. advance. This case is still being met with the victim at Stahlcup’s investigated, Jan. 30. Hardware Store and offered to give Valentine’s Specials: him an estimate on some work inside OTHER VIOLATIONS • European Hair Color the victim’s home. While there, the OFF LARCENY 500 Block Orchard Street N.W. • High Lights orPerm $10 contractor told the homeowner/ Possession of Marijuana: Officer 200 Block Lawyers Road N.W. A victim to remain in the basement Maiorana conducted a traffic stop on • Shampoo, Haircut OFF OFF while he “Walked around upstairs to $5 $4 visible DVD/ Navigation System was a vehicle for committing a traffic & Blow Dry for women for men stolen from inside a locked vehicle see if ductwork moved”. After the violation. After approaching the during the listed times. Forensic events, the contractor left and the vehicle and speaking with the Nail Salon evidence was recovered at the scene. victim noticed a quantity of Percocet occupants, he detected the possible Walk-ins Welcome. painkillers was missing. Forensic on This case is still being investigated, presence of marijuana inside the Call for an appointment. Premises Jan. 29-30. evidence was collected at the scene. vehicle. Marijuana was located on the 200 Block Commons Drive, N.W. A This case is till being investigated, person of each of the two occupants. set of sub woofer speakers were Feb. 4. The driver and passenger were both stolen from inside a locked vehicle. 500 Block Maple Ave. W. A bicycle summonsed for Possession of Hair Pair Salon Entry was gained by breaking out the was stolen from out side of Marijuana. The driver was additionally driver’s side window, Feb. 2-3. McDonalds by an unknown black charged with Failure to Stop for a Stop 703-938-0007 200 Block Ceret Court S.W. A pair male while the owner was eating Sign. Both parties were released after of Nike shoes was stolen from inside inside the restaurant, Feb. 4. signing summonses for the violations, 338 Maple Avenue, West, Vienna a locked vehicle during the listed Nov. 21. Stylists Wanted + Chair for Rent

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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton Gun Show Loop Hole Stays Open An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Why would those people want to run the risk Affront to families of Virginia Tech victims 7913 Westpark Drive that a tragedy like the one at Virginia Tech McLean, Virginia 22102 nearly two years ago that claimed the lives of leaves option open for felons and people with NEWS DEPARTMENT: 33 people would involve a gun purchased with- To discuss ideas and concerns, out a proper background check at the Nation’s Call: 703-917-6444 documented mental illness to buy guns. Fax: 703-917-0991 Gun Show? e-mail: For the record, the Virginia Tech shooter was [email protected] t’s a common sense measure that There is no reason for this. able to buy his guns legally because his name Kemal Kurspahic wouldn’t stop a single qualified Vir- In November, at the “Nation’s Gun Show” was mistakenly not included on the list of those Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 ginian from buying a gun. We have the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly was the excluded from gun ownership; he was previ- [email protected] I Donna Manz the technology to implement it with- scene of record gun sales. It was an ebullient ously ruled a danger to himself or others and Contributing Writer out massive expense or additional bu- gathering of people with shared inter- should not have been able to buy from a li- [email protected] reaucracy. Editorial ests, and no doubt all but the tiniest censed gun dealer. 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A spe- [email protected] nated in the House have been of my bills that were re- a measure that has over- cial session of the legislature is Barbara Parkinson passed or voted down in commit- ported out of commit- whelming support in our possible this spring to assess the Employment Advertising tee or on the floor and will now tees without opposition. district and throughout impacts of the stimulus funds. 703-917-6418 be considered by the Senate. We One of them is HB2201 Northern Virginia. De- Each of the bills I have successfully [email protected] begin to deliberate this week on that calls for consolidat- Richmond spite intense lobbying, introduced this session have ben- Editor & Publisher the bills that were passed in the ing the councils that ad- there is almost no efited from bipartisan cooperation Mary Kimm Report 703-917-6416 Senate, some of which are similar vise the governor on re- chance this legislation and support. I hope that the bud- [email protected] to bills considered by the house. search and development will come to an up or get deliberations receive the same Editor in Chief One example of a bill that has a in technology. When enacted, the down vote on the House floor be- serious bipartisan collaboration. Steven Mauren Managing Editors “twin” is HB2200, my bill to cre- new streamlined technology au- fore 2010. The stakes for Virginia are too high Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, ate a fund to treat underserved thority will reduce current costs to do otherwise. Kemal Kurspahic Photography: women with breast or cervical can- and will include university presi- THE BUDGET continues to domi- As always, I welcome your com- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, cer. The bill passed unanimously dents, financial leaders and entre- nate the discussions and debates ments and views about our state Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: with many co-sponsors from both preneurs among its appointees in in both houses. The extent to government. You can still fill out Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, parties. In the Senate, Mary Mar- order to make sure that our criti- which the federal stimulus pack- my survey by going to Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, garet Whipple (D-Arlington) intro- cal technology industry remains age will affect our Virginia www.vanderhye.com. Thank you. Wayne Shipp duced a version of the bill that also vibrant. Production Manager: Jean Card passed unanimously. The bills will Another of my bills, HB2171, be assigned to a conference com- will remove legal barriers to farm- Viewpoints CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 — Merrill Roth and Circulation Manager: mittee to work out small differ- ers who want to invest in waste to Linda Pecquex ences between the two. This kind energy technologies, such as meth- Danielle Landau [email protected] of affirmation reinforces the ane digesters. The legislation Valentine’s Day: CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, chance that the legislation will ul- paves the way for economic devel- Celebration of Love L.L.C. timately pass each house and be opment for our farming commu- Peter Labovitz President/CEO signed into law by the governor. nities, offers a way to clean up our Clint Leonard, Mary Kimm The Breast and Cervical Cancer water supply and gives us a chance McLean High School Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Prevention and Treatment Fund to develop an alternative energy Class of ‘09 703-917-6416 will qualify for a two-to-one fed- source right here in Virginia. “It’s a day where people [email protected] Jerry Vernon eral match and will reduce health- On two headline issues that our love each other.” Executive Vice President care costs and mortality through citizens consider important, there 703-917-6404 early diagnosis and treatment for is good news and bad news. The Natalie Holm, [email protected] indigent Virginia women. After good news is that a compromise McLean High School Wesley DeBrosse Controller working for more than a year, with was reached to place limitations “It’s just a day where you Debbie Funk the guidance and advice of numer- on smoking in restaurants, an im- can go all out about your National Sales ous stakeholders and legislators on portant step to reduce the effects feelings for someone. On a 703-518-4631 [email protected] both sides of the aisle, I was of second-hand smoke and related normal day it would be weird, John Lovaas thrilled to have HB2200 pass health-care costs. Considerable but Valentine’s Day gives you Special Assistant for Operations unanimously as representatives effort will be made to keep the an excuse.” from the Virginia Breast Care Coa- compromise intact throughout the

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Send announcements to products discounted 10 percent. Staff Crash Boom Bang, Boys Will Be 1st Stage [email protected]. will be on hand to help men pick the Boys, Sunset Shootout and “EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE” Deadline is Thursday for the following right Valentine’s Day gift. Surprise Attack. Pop/rock. 5:30 ✭✭✭ week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. www.StudioOrganics.com or 571- p.m. $15. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Conde Nast Traveler Theatre For additional listings, visit 214-8689. Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or “50 Best” Washington Post Ticket prices: $25 adults; www.connectionnewspapers.com www.jamminjava.com. “.. Would be equally hip in Paris, Bangkok or Soho.” $15 students. Senior adults Wednesday/Feb. 11 Mambo Sauce. Hip-hop. 10 p.m. $12. The New York Times March, 1998 asking for a discount are FRIDAY/FEB. 13 Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., offered the student rate. Sonya Kitchell, “Burn Brightly,” Julie Murphy Wells, Sophisticated Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.busara.com Showtimes: Fridays, 8 p.m.; Residency and John Shannon. Lady. Jazz and Broadway tunes. 8 www.jamminjava.com. Saturdays, 4 p.m. matinee Acoustic/indie. 8 p.m. $10. Jammin’ p.m. at The Barns. Tickets $20. Wolf Valentine Day Treasure Hunt, all day. and 8 p.m. evening show; Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. Trap Foundation for the Performing Valentine-themed treasure hunt. Age 3- Sundays, 2 p.m. matinee and 703-255-1566 or Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1-877- 12. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Maple www.jamminjava.com. WOLFTRAP. Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.

6 p.m. evening show. 1524 Photo by Spring Hill Road, Suite LL. Chris Bohjalian signs ‘Skeletons at Family Skate Nights, 6:30-8 p.m. at Presidents and Chiefs, 11 a.m. Information line: 703-854- the Feast,’ 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble the Vienna Community Center. $1 per Storyteller Gary Lloyd presents Booksellers, 7851 L Tysons Corner skater; bring your own skates and America’s leaders. Patrick Henry 1856. Free parking. http:// Center, McLean. 703-506-2937 or safety registration. Adults. Patrick Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. www.1ststagespringhill.org.

Donna Manz www.bn.com. Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, 703-938-0405. Silly Sing-Along Stories, 10:30 a.m. Vienna. 703-938-0405. Propogation Workshop. Meadowlark Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Enjoy sing-along stories and a craft. Pokemon League, 3 p.m. Learn and Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark

Brad Kalbfeld Age 2 with adult. Patrick Henry play. Age 5-18. Patrick Henry Library, Gardens Court, Vienna. Horticulturist Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703- Tammy Burke will show how to start 703-938-0405. 938-0405. annuals and perennials from seeds

/The Connection Mothers First Book Club. 7:30 p.m., Goth Valentine Bash, 6 p.m. Live and cuttings. Free. Reservations Professional Theater Amphora Restaurant, 377 Maple Ave. music, duct tape roses, goth makeup required; call 703-255-3631. Photo by Kenneth M. Wyner West. Discuss “Love in the Time of and snacks. Age 12-18. Patrick Henry McLean Symphony. 7:30 p.m., Alden Cholera” by Gabriel Garcia-Marquez. Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Theater, McLean Community Center,

, 1st Stage Call Ceci Campbell at 703-281-0380. 703-938-0405. 1234 Ingelside Ave., McLean. A Comes to Tysons Corner K-Beta, Bo Jankans and D II. Rock. celebration of love, Latin style with Join Us For 10 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple the music of the Americas. General THURSDAY/FEB. 12 Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 Admission: $25/person; $20/seniors; a reasonable price. Rokia Traore. Progressive West African or jamminjava.com. $12/youths 18 and under. Call the ‘Pig Farm’ runs music. 8 p.m. at The Barns. Tickets Pig Farm. 8 p.m., 1st Stage, 1524 Alden Theater Box Office at 703-790- Valentine’s Day “1st Stage would like to be part Community outreach coordinator, Sean Wife, husband, farmhand, EPA agent … the $25. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Spring Hill Road, Tysons Corner. 1st 9223. of the betterment of Tysons Cor- Whinnie, artistic director Mark Krikstan professional cast of “Pig Farm,” the third Saturday, February 14, 2009 four weeks. Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Stage presents “Pig Farm,” a comedy Fairfax Jubil-Aires Barbershop ner.” and spokesperson/set builder Brad production of 1st Stage Theatre at Tysons Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. by Greg Kotis, playwright of Harmony Chorus Singing Open Till 11:00 PM Taarka and Whiskey Rebellion. 8 “Urinetown.” Tickets: $25/adults, Valentines, at a location of your For the principals and founding Kalbfeld stand on the set of “Pig Farm.” Corner. p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple $15/students; call 1-800-838-3006 or choosing. Contact Ron at 703-978- Open Daily: Mon – Sun • Happy Hour Mon – Fri 5pm – 7pm By Donna Manz members, 1st Stage is a labor of Ave., Vienna. Taarka, a gypsy string visit www.1stStageSpringHill.org. 7691 or order online at 11964 Market Street (Reston Towncenter) Reston • 703-435-4188 The Connection love, Kalbfeld said. worked as a broadcast reporter and love story, part commentary on Stage describes “Pig Farm” as the quartet, performs live with local band www.fairfaxjubilaires.org. Whiskey Rebellion. Visit Dinner Dance and Silent Auction. 6 8142 Watson St. (Tysons) McLean • 703-356-2288 Only artists are paid; all others, editor for the Associated Press in government interference, set story of a “pig farmer who’s strug- www.jamminjava.com and SATURDAY/FEB. 14 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 330 or several years, a group from artistic director to operations, Washington, D.C., and Great Brit- against the backdrop of a 1,837- gling to keep his business going, www.taarka.com. Shemekia Copeland, blues vocals. Center St. N., Vienna. The American FREE Delivery Available of theater enthusiasts set design and construction, and ain. pig farm. Four professional actors whose wife is dallying with the new Men’s Only Shopping. 6:30-9 p.m., 7:30 p.m. at The Barns. Tickets $20. Legion Auxiliary is holding a Valentine’s Please call for details for each location. Studio Organics, 123 Church St. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Day Dinner Dance and Silent Auction to talked about creating fund raising, are volunteers. Vol- “There’s no professional theater perform the play on a set built by N.W., Vienna. A men’s only shopping Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, F See ‘Pig Farm’, Page 14 See Calendar, Page 12 professional theater in unteers pitch in where ever help is in Fairfax County,” Krikstan said. theater company volunteers. 1st night will be held at the store with all Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP. Fairfax County. In June of 2008, needed. “Kids go off to college majoring in their concept became reality. “We all find the time when we theater and have nothing to come Housed a quarter mile from can do what we can to contribute home to professionally. When I was Join Us For Valentine’s Day Leesburg Pike on Spring Hill Road, to the success of the theater,” at Marshall, I took kids on field 1st Stage Theatre opened its 100- Kalbfeld said. Kalbfeld and artistic trips to D.C. and New York, but performance seat theater in Sep- director, Mark Krikstan, are retired. never locally. tember. On Feb. 13, 1st Stage pre- Krikstan spent 12 years teaching “That’s where the impetus for Award winning mieres a four-man play, “Pig Farm.” drama at George C. Marshall High this came from. To answer a need, menu highlights The play’s original run, at the School, leading the school’s One- to fill a void of the theater experi- Roundabout Theatre in New York Act Play drama team to the state ence.” exotic and and the Old Globe in San Diego, championship five times. Kalbfeld Founding members of 1st Stage traditional was in 2006. are Krikstan, Deb Crerie, Alex Japanese “We’re trying to provide a place Mandell, Lucas Beck, Nat Krause specialties. for young local talent to launch “1st Stage would and Vienna residents Jane professional careers and get pro- Kalbfeld, Brad Kalbfeld, Peter Van fessional credits to their names,” like to be part of the Valkenburgh, and David Winkler. Come dine 1st Stage spokesman, Brad Jane Kalbfeld, Brad’s wife, stud- in our outdoor Kalbfeld, said. “Secondly, but just betterment of ied in New York under famed act- garden. as importantly, we want to provide Tysons Corner.” ing coach, Stella Adler. She works a local cultural center where as a voice and acting coach now. people can see new productions at — Brad Kalbfeld “Mark has such an eye for detail and that’s how I was trained,” said Jane Kalbfeld. There are approximately 15 people volunteering their time and skills to 1st Stage. Stage manager, Lauren Friedman, is a 2003 gradu- ate of Marshall High School and lives in Vienna. The theater company is a 501 (C) Contemporary Setting with (3) nonprofit organization, prima-

Take Rt 7 International Drive west from Traditional Japanese cooking. rily funded at this time by personal Tysons contributions. Ticket sales are 1st Corner Sushi Bar & Sake Bar Stage’s main source of financial support. “We are looking for oppor- tunities to work with our corporate 703-821-3400 neighbors in Fairfax County,” Brad RT 123 Kalbfeld said. RT 7 8221 Leesburg Pike FROM THE PLAYWRIGHT of KONAMI Vienna/Tysons Corner, Virginia “Urinetown,” “Pig Farm” is part

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Mill, 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. Mason Maddox will demonstrate the maple benefit the Auxiliary Emergency Fund. Tickets: $35/ syrup-making process and guests can sample person; call 703-625-5736 for tickets. syrup served on cornbread made from cornmeal Pig Farm. 4 and 8 p.m., 1st Stage, 1524 Spring milled onsite. $5/adults, $4/children, free/ Hill Road, Tysons Corner. 1st Stage presents children under 4. Call 703-759-2771. “Pig Farm,” a comedy by Greg Kotis, playwright Pig Farm. 2 and 6 p.m., 1st Stage, 1524 Spring of “Urinetown.” Tickets: $25/adults, $15/ Hill Road, Tysons Corner. 1st Stage presents students; call 1-800-838-3006 or visit “Pig Farm,” a comedy by Greg Kotis, playwright www.1stStageSpringHill.org. of “Urinetown.” Tickets: $25/adults, $15/ students; call 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.1stStageSpringHill.org. SUNDAY/FEB. 15 Rock ‘n Roll Songwriters Circle featuring Anthony Fiacco, Shane Hines and Todd MONDAY/FEB. 16 Wright. Acoustic 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at Open Mic Night with Ron Goad. 7 p.m. $2. the door. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. Bingo, 12 p.m., Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 S. Center St., Vienna. The VVFD will host an extended bingo session with 45 Regular and TUESDAY/FEB. 17 Special Games paying $100 each, one Jackpot Game On: Grownup Edition, 11 a.m. Learn Game paying $1,000, 8 Early Birds paying $100 how to play or share mastery of Wii bowling, each, two Speed Bingo Game paying $100, two tennis, baseball, golf and more. Adults. Patrick Winner-Take-All Games and a Vienna’s Fortune Henry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. Treasure Chest Game paying $100. $20 703-938-0405. admission includes all games and a free meal. The Von Bondies and Nico Vega. Rock. 8 p.m. The Virginia Opera and “Tosca,” 2 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. George Mason University Concert Hall on the $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 Fairfax campus of George Mason University, at or jamminjava.com. the intersection of Braddock Road and Route Beer Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Wildfire Tysons Galleria, 123. A pre-performance discussion, free to ticket 3rd floor, 1714U International Drive, McLean. holders, begins at 1:15 p.m. on the Center’s Wildfire will host a four course beer dinner Grand Tier III. Tickets are $44-$98. Charge by where each of the courses will be paired with a phone at 888-945-2468 or at www.tickets.com. different beer from Old Dominion Brewery. www.gmu.edu/cfa. $40/person. 703-442-9110 to reserve. How to Raise a Moral Child. 1:30 p.m., 120 Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Arthur Dobrin will conduct an interactive workshop. Free. 703-503- WEDNESDAY/FEB. 18 3216 or www.noves.org. Sonya Kitchell, Residency and Naia Kete. Pleasant Piano. 3 p.m., Alden Theatre, 1234 Acoustic/indie. 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Ingleside Ave., McLean. Chamber music. Free. Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 or Tickets are not required. Call 703-790-0123. jamminjava.com. American Legion Breakfast. 1 p.m., 6530 C. J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Amherst Ave., Springfield. The Auxiliary Buffet Band. General admission dance. 8 p.m. at The Breakfast will be held at Post 180 followed by Barns. Tickets $20. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Regional Oratorical at Springfield Post 180. the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 1- Maple Syrup Boil-Down. 12-2 p.m., Colvin Run 877-WOLFTRAP.

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From Page 11 is an organization of people. We Faith Notes are for announcements and can benefit from the skills set of events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. farmhand — a 17-year-old fresh everybody.” Deadline is Friday. out of Juvenile Hall — and who Brad Kalbfeld calls 1st Stage an has suddenly come under the eye “intersection of learning and per- Vajrayogini Buddhist Center of- of the feds, in the person of a gun- formance.” fers ongoing classes on meditation and Buddhist philosophy, Mondays at 7 p.m. toting EPA inspector asking ques- “Mark, Jane and others impart at Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill tions about sludge washing up on their knowledge and experience to Road, Oakton. $10 per class. 202-331- the shores of the Potomac. When a younger generation,” Brad 2122 or www.meditation-dc.org. the feds demand a count of just Kalbfeld said. The Unitarian Universalist Con- how many pigs there are on the Presently, 1st Stage offers a Sat- gregation of Fairfax, at 2709 Hunter farm, havoc reigns.” urday class, taught by Lucas Beck, Mill Road, Oakton chorale, a 60-voice “Pig Farm” is the third produc- for high-school students. The adult choir, welcomes new members any time and meets Thursdays, 7:15 tion in the five-show schedule company’s goal is to offer a series p.m. The Circle of Music Makers meets planned for this season, the first. of classes for both adults and stu- the first Monday of the month, for those Actors audition for the roles in all dents. 1st Stage plans on running who can share a vocal or instrumental 1st Stage productions. a summer camp for high- solo. Contact Judy Harrison at 703-281- 4230, ext. 26, or [email protected]. schoolers. Joint Activities in Music at Sunrise is for THE 1ST STAGE VENUE is New “Our shows have gotten really preschoolers, kindergarteners, parents MUSIC MASTERS York-artsy, a former industrial fa- rave reviews,” Brad Kalbfeld said. and residents of Hunter Mill Sunrise cility turned theater with soaring “We have free parking, reasonable Assisted Living Center, on Wednesdays, 1-1:30 p.m. Contact Marsha Giusti at Where You’ll Love To Play ceilings. The volunteers who con- pricing for professional theater 703-425-1902 or [email protected]. ceived the theater company fo- and we’re less than a gallon of gas Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals cused on making an environment away from most places in Fairfax A Centering Prayer Group meets that was “interesting and differ- County. Fridays, 9:30 a.m. at Andrew Chapel Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music United Methodist Church, 1301 Trap Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome ent,” Brad Kalbfeld said. “When people come here, they Road, Vienna. The hour includes a brief Sean Whinnie attended 1st are going to be entertained and reading related to Centering Prayer, fol- Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair Stage’s first show with a friend. delighted by what young local art- lowed by a 20-minute prayer period. E-mail Martha Thomas at INSTRUMENT RENTAL After the show, they talked to ists are doing on our stage.” [email protected] or call the Krikstan, and asked, “How can we church at 703-759-3509. 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 help?” Since then, Whinnie has ‘PIG FARM’ RUNS from Feb. 13- avidly supported the theater com- March 8, at 1st Theatre, 1524 Vienna Christian Healing Rooms, every Saturday, 1-5 p.m., at 8200 Bell pany, becoming its community Spring Hill Road, Suite LL. Park- Lane. A team of Christians is available to 703-848-9403 outreach coordinator and data- ing is free. See http://www anyone requesting prayer. Free and open E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org base master. Whinnie, an energy .1ststagespringhill.org for further to the public. 703-698-9779 or engineer by profession, said, “this information and for ticket sales. www.viennachristianhealingrooms.com.

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Julia O’Donoghue of the initiative, particularly those who have change if the School Board asks concerns about its impact on high school proposal takes activities like sports, have started to orga- effect next for answers on nize in opposition to later start times. year. impact to athletics. They formed advocacy organizations like For example, WAKE (Worried About Keeping Extra- in order to ac-

curriculars) and SOS (Save Our Sport). commodate /The Connection By Julia O’Donoghue Many are particularly concerned how later the later high The Connection start times might impact the high school school start swim program. times, more airfax County School Board mem- games and bers pushed staff to answer ques- DURING A WORK SESSION Feb. 9, some sporting events Ftions about the impacts of chang- School Board members pressed staff for are likely to ing school start times as they answers regarding the later high school start take place on Some Fairfax County residents feel high school students launched a community outreach effort this times’ effect on “late buses,” which provide Saturday, said have to be on school buses too early in the morning. week. transportation for students participating in school officials. The School Board is considering moving sports and other programs after school. But School Board members generally sup- County Notebook back start times for older students, in part The school portive of the bell schedule change said staff because research suggests it is beneficial for system’s transpor- should to provide more specific information, County Tax Rate teenagers to start school later so they don’t Get Involved tation department not just speculation, about the impact the need to rise so early. With current start Fill out a new survey was unable to give later high school start times would have on Over The Years about proposed bell specifics on the after-school activities like sports. times, high school and secondary school schedule changes at Fairfax County faces a projected deficit of buses pick students up shortly after 6 a.m. http://www.fcps.edu/ later high school “I think it is a mistake to go into town approximately $650 million next year and The proposal would also affect the start news/start.htm. A list of start times impact hall meetings without any more informa- several supervisors had admitted the county times for several elementary schools since current start times and on “late bus runs.” tion. … [The information on late buses] will probably have to increase the real estate proposed start times for But transportation should be made available to the public,” property tax rate to close the budget gap. Fairfax County Public Schools uses the same every school in the If the supervisors wanted to hold county buses in three different shifts to carry the county is available at the official Linda said School Board member Kaye Kory (Ma- revenue — and the average residents’ real es- entire student population to school. same site. Farby said the son). tate tax bill — to its 2008 level, they would Currently, Fairfax schools start between buses would need “I would say if we don’t have the facts have to increase the tax rate approximately 14 to 15 cents per $100 of assessed value, the 7:20 a.m. and 9:25 a.m., with most high roughly 30 more minutes to come back to together, then we don’t do the public meet- highest single real estate tax rate increase of schools in the “first tier” of school start the high schools after their traditional af- ings,” said School Board member Tina Hone the last 30 years. times, beginning before 8 a.m. Under the ternoon drop-offs. [At-large] of the community dialogues But even with a 14 to 15 cent increase, the new proposal, which could go into effect Instead of elementary schools, several scheduled for later this month. real estate tax rate would still only be $1.03, significantly lower than any rate approved by next year, all schools would start between middle schools would be among the last the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 7:50 a.m. and 9:40 a.m., with no high dismissals in the school system each day and FURTHER DISCUSSION of the public 1978 to 2005. school classes getting under way earlier buses would have to complete longer routes meeting format revealed how touchy the Still, most residents have seen their actual than 8:30 a.m. before coming back to pick up students at issue of a bell schedule change has become real estate tax bill nearly double since 2000, even as the tax rate has continued to go down The school system hopes to get feedback high school late for sports events or other for the school system and School Board every year. The tax rate — at its lowest in from the public on the proposal at seven activities, said Farby. members. 2007 and 2008 — did not provide much tax community dialogues scheduled for Feb. 24, “The answer is yes it will delay late bus Officials are taking pains to record an in- relief, given that most residents were still service,” she said of the proposal to change troduction to the issue of bell schedule paying much more to the local government 25 and 26. for their home or commercial property than They are also encouraging residents to fill the bell schedule. changes that will be played at all public they had in years past. out a new survey about the bell schedule meetings on the topic, so that there is no The following is a chart of the Fairfax change, which can be found at http:// THE SCHOOL SYSTEM could also face a differentiation between the staff presenta- County real estate tax rate and the amount it has fluctuated annually since 1978: www.fcps.edu/news/start. shortage of bus drivers if the high school tions at each session. The School Board expects vote on the bell start times — and therefore the high school “We have tried to do so that it is not bi- FAIRFAX COUNTY REAL ESTATE schedule proposal in early March. “late buses” — were pushed back since some ased in any way,” said School Board mem- Tax Rates per $100 of Assessed Value employees are not willing to work the later ber Liz Bradsher (Springfield). Year Tax Rate Annual Fluctuation FOR YEARS, a group of citizens have been hours, according to Farby. “That is why we are taping the introduc- 1978 $1.74 advocating for the later high school start Farby also left open the possibility that tion, so everything can be the same across 1979 $1.64 ($0.10) the school system could be forced to lease the board,” said School Board member 1980 $1.54 ($0.10) times, attending nearly every school board 1981 $1.54 $0.00 meeting and signing up to provide public or rent more vehicles to help with “late bus” Tessie Wilson (Braddock). 1982 $1.51 ($0.03) testimony on a regular basis. They formed transportation if the existing fleet was not Yet there was some question at the School 1983 $.1.47 ($0.04) able to accommodate the later transporta- Board’s work session about what type of role 1984 $1.47 ($0.00) the organization SLEEP, which stands for 1985 $1.46 ($0.01) Start Later for Excellence in Education Pro- tion schedule by itself in a timely manner. the “science of teenage sleep” should play 1986 $1.39 ($0.07) posal, and collected thousands of signatures Under the current proposal, the school in the recorded presentation. 1987 $1.35 ($0.04) system would save money if it switched to In general, School Board members who 1988 $1.32 ($0.03) in support of their cause. 1989 $1.30 ($0.02) But recently, community members wary later school start times, though the need to support the bell schedule change thought 1990 $1.19 ($0.11) rent or lease more buses could affect the studies linking later high school start times 1991 $1.11 ($0.08) estimates of the proposal’s cost savings, to better teenage health and academic per- 1992 $1.11 $0.00 Community Dialogues on 1993 $1.16 $0.05 according to staff. formance should play a larger role in the 1994 $1.16 $0.00 Bell Schedule Changes School Board member Kathy Smith video. But others, who are skeptical of the 1995 $1.16 $0.00 (Sully), who has been skeptical of the pro- proposal, said they had not seen any evi- 1996 $1.16 $0.00 The School Board will hold public meetings 1997 $1.23 $0.07 about proposed changes to school start times. Note posal to change the bell schedule, said offi- dence that there was link between high 1998 $1.23 $0.00 multiple locations on each night. cials also have no way of modeling how the school start times and academic perfor- 1999 $1.23 $0.00 new bell schedule would interact with traf- mance. 2000 $1.23 $0.00 FEB. 24, 7 P.M. – 9 P.M. 2001 $1.23 $0.00 Annandale High School, Longfellow Middle School, fic patterns. “I have never seen a correlation between 2002 $1.23 $0.00 Oak View Elementary School “This model does not and cannot tell you later start times and student achievement,” 2003 $1.21 ($0.02) the effect of being in traffic,” said Smith. said Smith. 2004 $1.16 ($0.05) FEB. 25, 7 P.M. – 9 P.M. 2005 $1.13 ($0.03) Herndon High School, Rocky Run Middle School Some school staff said it is also difficult “If there is not an impact on learning, then 2006 $1.00 ($.0.13) to judge the impact a bell schedule change why are we even looking at this?” replied 2007 $0.89 ($0.11) FEB. 26, 7 P.M. – 9 P.M. could have on high school sports travel, School Board member Phil Niedzielski- 2008 $0.89 $0.00 Providence Elementary School, 2009 $0.92 $0.03 Whitman Middle School given that team schedules are likely to Eichner (Providence) to Smith’s statement. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ February 11-17, 2009 ❖ 15 Vienna/Oakton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Three Marshall Wrestlers Earn District Crowns pelled the Highlanders out of last place. But Madison High, he was not quite able to get it against the meanwhile, determined Keena (20-11), who twice was turned on his back in the first period be- advances six to this fore getting out the period trailing 5-0.

Photo by Palmer, later in the match, wrapped up the weekend’s regionals. scoring with a two-point standing takedown with one minute remaining in the third and final period.

Craig Sterbutzel By Rich Sanders “The team score was close with Madison The Connection and I wanted a pin,” Dickson said. “We were trying real hard to beat Madison.” arshall High had three indi- Keena reached the finals with a semifi- vidual champions crowned, nals win over Langley’s Daniel Hozik. while Madison had two sec- M /The Connection ond-place finishers, at last AT THE 112 FINALS, Madison’s Schultz Saturday night’s Liberty District wrestling (33-8), a sophomore, lost a 9-5 decision to championships. The postseason competition Woodson junior Bob Hauser (28-8), who took place at Langley High School in Great won the title after finishing second last year. Falls. Hauser, the top seed, took a 2-0 lead into Marshall’s district champions were An- the second period. Late in the second, drew Embree (215-weight class), Mark Schultz turned Hauser onto his back to score Bergenholtz (189) and Dan Montes (135). Marshall High senior Dan Montes, right, captured his first district title his first points. But Hauser quickly got back The next postseason stop is this weekend’s by defeating Woodson’s Ben Breazille in the 135 finals last Saturday on top and accumulated several points to Northern Region championships, set to take night at Langley. take a 7-4 lead. Schultz drew within 7-5 place at Fairfax High School. midway through the third period before regionals for the third time, won matches Hauser scored late match back points to MARSHALL HIGH had a solid fourth- over McLean’s Abdelhadi Jarrar and “The team score was close earn the title. place team standing with 122 points, thanks Stone Bridge’s Connor Calderwood to Schultz, who finished third in the district in large part to the championship wins of reach the finals. with Madison and I wanted at 103 division last year, reached last Embree, Bergenholtz and Montes. In the 189 finals, Bergenholtz of weekend’s finals with wins over South In the 135 finals, Montes (22-9) bested Marshall defeated Woodson’s Alex a pin. We were trying real Lakes’ Andrew Goldberg and Jefferson’s Woodson opponent Ben Breazille, 8-1. The Jabaley by technical fall in the third pe- hard to beat Madison.” Devan Samant. senior built a 4-0 lead going into the third riod. The match ended when the States- Other locals who placed — top four fin- period, than scored two points with 1 men junior, who finished third at districts — Palmer Dickson, ishers — at districts and will compete at minute, 35 seconds left to take a 6-0 ad- last year, scored a takedown to go ahead McLean High Senior regionals this weekend were Marshall’s vantage on way to the win. 16-0. Bergenholtz improved his season Quan Nguyen, third at 140, Marshall’s “It’s an emotional win,” said Montes, who record to 31-7. Palmer has won a district title. Daniel Picado, third at 145, Madison’s Ryan was fifth at districts last year. “It took real Marshall’s Andy O’Meara made it to the “It’s great and I’m very happy about it,” McGuire, third at heavyweight, Madison’s hard work and lots of dedication. It feels 130 finals before losing to Langley’s Jay Ives said Dickson, who holds a 28-7 record on Daniel Feldman, fourth at 103, Madison’s great.” by a second-period pin. O’Meara, a senior the season. Brian Wymer, fourth at 145 and Madison’s He looks forward to regionals. won districts last year at 119, will be com- Dickson said one of his motivations to do Paul Hedrick, fourth at 152. “It will be fun and a good experience,” peting at his fourth region tournament this well in the finals was to help the Highland- Langley’s David Helmer (44-1), compet- said Montes, who is 97-32 during his var- weekend. ers, who did not win a single district dual ing at 152-weight class, won his fourth-ca- sity career with the Statesmen. “Hopefully team meet this season, finish ahead of rival reer district title and will be going for his I can [qualify] for states.” FROM MADISON, Mason Keena (119) Madison in the team standings. As it turned fourth region crown at Fairfax. He was Marshall’s Embree, in his 215 finals and Albert Schultz (112) both reached the out, Madison (75 points) and McLean (74) named Most Outstanding Wrestler at dis- match, pinned Jefferson’s Joe Latta (18-12) finals round before losing. finished seventh and eighth, respectively, in tricts and helped the Saxons win their ninth with 1:22 remaining in the third period. The Keena, in his championship match, fell to the eight-team field. Langley High (193) consecutive team title. junior took his opponent down at the edge McLean senior Palmer Dickson, the top seed was district champion for the ninth-straight “Davey’s just a tough kid, no doubt,” Lan- of the mat at the 1:33 mark before record- at 119, by an 8-0 score. Dickson controlled year. gley coach John Belyea said. “When he ing the decisive pin. the match against his Warhawk opponent. Dickson said he was going for a pin in came in as a freshmen we knew we had Embree (32-5), who is headed for It marked the second-straight year in which the finals, which ultimately would have pro- something special there.”

pionships at Fairfax High School Photo by Two Cougars Win District Titles were David Millago, third at 215, The Oakton High wrestling team through seventh, respectively. Wade Kostkan, fourth at 152, Chris

had two champions crowned at Patinos defeated Robinson’s Wes Lopina, fourth at 145 and Ethan Sterbutzel Craig last Saturday afternoon’s Jones in the 160 finals. He reached Doyle, fourth at 140. Concorde District Championships. the title match with wins over Herndon High saw three of its Cougar wrestlers Matt Patinos Chantilly’s Wes Scholnick and wrestlers advance to regionals. The (160-weight class) and Chris But- Herndon’s Adam Valcott. Hornet wrestler to go the farthest ters (125) both captured their re- At the 125 finals, Oakton’s But- at districts was Nick Ziegler, who

spective weight-class titles. ters defeated Westfield’s Jerrod reached the 130 finals before los- /The Connection Westfield High finished first in Branch in the championship ing to Westfield’s Brandon Berling. the team standings with 196.5 match. He made it to the finals Ziegler made it to the title match points, finishing ahead of second- with a semifinals win over by defeating Oakton’s Ryan Wood place Robinson (188.5) and third- Chantilly’s Lloyd Tenaglia. and Robinson’s Charlie Vanney. Oakton’s Chris Butters, top, reached the 125 finals at place Fairfax (119). Chantilly (85), Other top-four finishers for Other place finishers for Herndon last Saturday’s Concorde District Wrestling Champi- Oakton (71), Herndon (52) and Oakton who will advance to this were Matt Olem, fourth at 135 and onships. There, he defeated Westfield’s Jerrod Centreville (36) finished fourth weekend’s Northern Region Cham- Gabe Pike, fourth at 103. Branch, bottom.

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Helpers take home The pulmonary doctor didn’t interpret the x- ensure the safety and security of residents ray and CT scan as the cancer threat that my pri- $1000-$1500 weekly. Light residential work. Immediate Openings. Ideal for mary care doctor and radiologist had (canceling and facility; monitor and assist in staff and Must do some cleaning with service. Compa- students/others. Customer the P.E.T. scan in the process), but nonetheless, volunteer training; ensure effective program ny will pay a $500 sign on bonus after 1st 90 suggested I return in a week, take a second x-ray services for Spanish speaking residents. days for 1st 20 applicants. Must have own Sales/Svc. Flex Schedules. All and see what develops. And so I did. Still symp- Req: Bachelor's w/2 years exp. in substance truck or van. Apply in person 7165 Oakland ages 18+. Conditions apply. tom free. abuse treatment or HS Diploma/G.E.D. and Mills Rd., Suite KLM Columbia, MD 21045 A week later, I’m back with the pulmonary 4 years of exp. Pre-employment screening. specialist, second x-ray in hand. The second x-ray off Snowden River Pkwy. Apply today start Call 703-359-7600 confirmed the doctor’s suspicions that maybe I EOE M/F. Contact: [email protected] tomorrow. had indeed had pneumonia and so two weeks fax: 703-228-0028 after the initial fact, I was once again excused; LPN (PT) with the “We’ll call you if ... “ goodbye. House monitor I (FT w/benefits) THE NEXT DAY, the pulmonary doctor calls Faith-based, non-profit Provide back to say that, upon further review with yet Bilingual: Eng/Span health care facilitation for clients another radiologist, he now wants to me to see another doctor, a thoracic surgeon. Faith-based, non-profit has position and coordinating health care needs Five days later, I see the thoracic surgeon, x- open at Arlington-based shelter. Com- of clients; monitor prescribed medi- rays and CT scan in hand. Likewise puzzled by plete assessments of behavior, skills and cation, contact client-stated physi- what he sees, he apologized for his inconclusive- Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads is a premier needs; prepare written reports; monitor cians and/or health care providers ness and says he too, would like to review the x- ray and scan with his radiologist to get a better CCRC located in Falls Church, VA. We cur- and direct program activities; and en- for client services; health assess- sure the safety and security of program ments; provide training to staff and understanding A biopsy and/or surgery are cer- rently have the following CNA openings: tainly possible but he’s not sure. Moreover, he’s operations. Provides direct support to educational groups to residents. not sure another diagnostic test (P.E.T. scan, Certified Nursing Assistant residents as needed and provides trans- Req: Licensure as a Licensed Practi- M.R.I.) would clarify anything. Let him review Full Time 7-3 and 3-11 shifts lations for program staff and Spanish- cal Nurse in VA and at least 2 years everything he asks, and he’ll get back to me, Full Time Split Shift 7-3/3-11 speaking residents. Req: Bachelor’s in recent experience, in substance probably in the next day or two. Requirements: Human Services or a related field and 1 abuse, social services, and/or resi- THE NEXT DAY, the thoracic surgeon calls VA CNA license year of community-based social services dential programs. Must maintain back to tell me that he now thinks I should have 1 year skilled care experience exp. or a HS diploma w/2 years com- own professional medical liability in- the P.E.T scan and to schedule it as soon as it’s We offer generous FT benefits including tuition convenient. And so it continues. munity-based social services exp. Pre- surance. Pre-employment screen- Four weeks later and still wondering. I would- assistance, PTO, 401(k), and more. employment screening. EOE M/F ing. 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