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Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJanuary 14-20, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 2 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 1 Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Marsden Takes Special Election Democrat defeats Steve Hunt (R) in special “We knew it was going to election for 37th District Senate seat. be close, but we felt we By Justin Fanizzi slightly more than 18,000 residents partici- had momentum.” The Connection pated overall, while 23,602 cast a ballot this — Del. David Marsden (D-41) year. Though Marsden won the overall vote,

el. David Marsden (D-41) and Hunt actually won two more precincts, but Photo by a program to keep custodial spouses out of his fellow Democrats cel- the race seemed to be decided in the lop- jail. Debrated an election victory sided absentee ballot totals. Marsden gar- “As a senator, I want to work on legisla- Tuesday night, Jan. 12, that nered 800 absentee votes to Hunt’s 395, tion to create an environment to create jobs proved significant for not only the candi- which proved to be a larger margin than Justin Fanizzi and get our revenue back,” Marsden said. date, but for the party as well. the final overall vote total. “The budget is going to be an overriding Marsden, a two-term member of the “I hate it when they say I need 11,000 concern, though, and I look forward to be- House of Delegates, defeated Republican votes [to win] and I get 11,000 and I don’t ing able to have discussions on both sides challenger and former School Board mem- win,” Hunt said with a laugh. “We worked of the aisle and work together.”

/The Connection ber Steve Hunt 11,954 to 11,627 in really hard and got an incredible turnout, As for Hunt and his fellow party mem- Tuesday’s special election to fill Attorney but [Marden’s team] did well. The margin bers, the loss stung a bit more. The 37th General-elect Ken Cuccinelli’s vacant 37th in absentee ballots was larger than the fi- District has been a Republican district since District State Senate seat. While the mar- nal count. It was a smart move on their part 1992, and Hunt said that he was disap- gin was a slim 327 votes, the victory per- [to target absentee voters].” pointed that he could not keep the seat haps reversed a Republican trend in recent within the party. However, Hunt would not rule out another run for public office, say- Fairfax County elections and helped ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTER the Del. David Marsden (D-41) with ing that he could not ignore his desire to strengthen a Democratic Party majority in unofficial election results came back and a wife Julia smile after Marsden serve his community. the Senate. victory speech was given, Marsden had to defeated Republican Steve Hunt in “It’s a little too early to tell [if I would “We knew it was going to be close, but hop in a car for a late night trip to Rich- Tuesday’s special election to fill run again for public office],” Hunt said. “I we felt we had momentum,” Marsden said. mond for the beginning of the General As- the vacant 37th District State have a great need to serve people. We had “Nobody can analyze what happened in sembly Wednesday morning. Marsden will Senate seat. November. There were a lot of folks who be sworn in as senator later in the day at a lot of people that got behind us, so we’ll stayed home and didn’t vote [in November] the General Assembly, but as of Tuesday economic woes. He said that he would work see what opportunities present themselves that started thinking ‘We need something night, was already ready to get to work in on legislation that will allocate money to in the future.” else’ and came out tonight.” his new position. the Governor’s Opportunity Fund and other Turnout, as both candidates were fully Marsden said that he is eager to work on bills that would attempt to bring more busi- THE NEXT STEP for both parties is to pre- aware, is the key in special elections, and legislation to create more jobs in his dis- nesses into the area. In addition, he said pare for the special election for the now that was the case Tuesday night. In a spe- trict and throughout the state, something that he wants to continue his work to im- cial election for the same seat in 2002, he believes would solve many of the region’s prove the juvenile court system and expand See Marsden, Page 7 This Is What Your Neighbors Want In their own words, locals speak out Then, Francese realized Little Rocky Run LIZ BRADSHER (Springfield), Fairfax was not alone. Other neighborhoods with County School Board member, was most at Virginia General Assembly hearing. state-controlled roads also need repaving. concerned with state funding cuts to the Virginia, he concluded, simply was not local school system but she also had harsh By Julia O’Donoghue Unlike his predecessor, newly sworn-in keeping up with words for one of The Connection Gov. Robert McDonnell (R) has said he will its road mainte- Bob McDonnell’s not raise taxes to balance the budget, which nance like it needs campaign prom- bout 60 people showed up to tes- could mean deeper cuts to services than the to. ises about educa- Atify before the Fairfax County del- ones proposed by Kaine. Francese urged tion funding. egation to the Virginia General As- About one-third of the people who took the local General McDonnell pro- sembly at a Jan. 9 hearing. The representa- their Saturday morning off to speak to Assembly mem- poses requiring tives, including state senators and del- Fairfax County’s senators and delegates had bers to push for a school districts to egates, headed to Richmond for the start of serious concerns about how Virginia’s bud- long-term solution spend a greater the legislative session on Jan. 13. get would impact residents with disabilities for bolstering percentage of Virginia’s budget is one of the top, if not who receive or are waiting to receive assis- transportation whatever state the top, priorities for most state legislators tance from the commonwealth. funding, which, in they receive fund- Albert Francese, Elizabeth in 2010. The General Assembly only passes Other speakers addressed a range of top- his opinion, did ing “in the class- Clifton resident Bradsher, Fairfax a new budget once every two years and the ics including taxes, the local court system not include more room.” County School current spending plan has a $4 billion short- and state funding for Fairfax schools. “creative solu- According to Board member fall. Here are excerpts of what people said to tions” like the [High Occupancy Toll lane] Bradsher, Kaine’s Former Gov. Tim Kaine (D) proposed clos- Fairfax County’s senators and delegates: project current under construction on the proposed budget ing Virginia’s budget gap through a mix of Capital Beltway. sets state funding for Fairfax schools at $20 tax increases and cuts in services before ALBERT FRANCESE first became con- “We need transportation solutions in Vir- million below the amount Virginia gave leaving office this month. Among other cerned with Virginia’s ability to maintain ginia and I am not talking about entering Fairfax in 2007, even though the local things, Kaine’s plan included a $60 million its infrastructure when he started noticing in more 80-year private-public partnerships school population has grown by approxi reduction in Fairfax County Public Schools’ the crumbling pavement in his Little Rocky with international companies who might state funding. Run community. not be around that long,” said Francese. See Neighbor, Page 5

2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Lusk Aims To Build a Better Future Chamber names “Rodney is an incredible Rodney Lusk 2009 community volunteer.” Herbert C. Citizen — Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) of the Year. career so I figured I’d try it and I loved it.” Lusk served with Connolly for nearly four years, working on land development By Justin Fanizzi projects such as the redevelopment of The Connection Tysons Corner Mall and Tysons II in the 1990s. That work laid the foundation for odney Lusk’s outlook on life is his transition to the Economic Development fitting for a man deemed “Citi Authority in 1998 after Connolly’s ascen- Rzen of the Year.” Ask him about sion to board chairman. In addition, he was his accomplishments, and, in- also appointed as the Lee District Planning stead of listing his contributions, he’ll talk Commissioner by former Lee District Super- about the people who helped him along the visor Dana Kauffman in 2004 and was re- way. Ask him about the motivation and com- appointed by Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) mitment he possesses to garner the recog- in 2008.

nition, and he will talk about the values his Contributed grandparents passed on to him instead of IT WAS HIS role as planning commis- details about his hard work. sioner that prompted his selection as citi- No matter how Lusk spins it, the Greater zen of the year, according to Manney. She Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s 2009 said that Lusk’s involvement in the rede- Herbert C. Hunter Citizen of the Year has Rodney Lusk, his daughter Sheridan, 8, and Eric Williams of the velopment of Springfield Mall was a major spent nearly 21 years striving to make the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. factor in his nomination by the chamber’s lives of Fairfax County residents better and Board of Directors and selection by the has no intention of stopping any time soon. Following his college graduation, Lusk got dling environmental issues for then Super- nomination committee, as well as his tire- “Rodney was chosen [for the award] for a job as an aide to then Sen. Pete Domenici visor Katherine Hanley (D-Providence). Af- less dedication to having the Family Recre- his contributions beyond what he does for (R-N.M.) However, after seeing the long ter Hanley left the office to become chair- ation Area and Accessible Treehouse at Lee a living,” Chamber of Commerce Executive hours and isolated nature of the job, he man of the Board of Supervisors, Lusk said District Park built. Director Nancy-jo Manney. “He is very ac- knew that he was in the wrong place. that her successor, currently U.S. Rep. Gerry “Whether it’s BRAC [Base Realignment tive with the positive redevelopment of the “I thought Capitol Hill was where I Connolly (D-11), called Lusk into his office and Closure], transportation or mall rede- Central Springfield area, and that is a key wanted to work, but when I got there, I saw to ask questions about issues facing the dis- velopment, Rodney is always there to look issue for us.” that the hours were extremely long and that trict. Lusk talked at length with Connolly, out for the best interests of the community Lusk, who is currently the national mar- I didn’t have direct contact with any of the and then at the end of the conversation, and its residents,” Manney said. “He always keting division director for the Fairfax people we were serving,” Lusk said. “[Hav- Connolly told Lusk that he was his land use sees the bigger picture, and the treehouse County Economic Development Authority, ing contact with the constituency] was aide. is one of those things that will be good for began his life in public service at an early where my heart was, so I decided to move “He wanted to pick my brain, but at the the community and will help bring people age. Lusk grew up in Alexandria, attending to local government because it is much more end of the conversation, he just said ‘You’re to the area.” T.C. Williams High School and then matricu- connected to the residents.” hired,’” Lusk said. “I said ‘For what?’ and The Recreation Area and Treehouse was lated to the University of Virginia where he That move took him back to Fairfax he told me that he wanted me to be his land majored in U.S. government and sociology. County, as he got a job as an assistant han- use aide. I was at a transition point in my See Citizen, Page 4 Local Business Helps Less Fortunate

Metro Run & Walk donates more than 300 Do it,” the couple got their store involved tance League’s efforts to implement food in several charitable efforts such as the Su- programs in needy schools, and initially food items to Lynbrook Elementary students. san G. Komen Walk for a Cure, 25:40 Pro- settled on Garfield Elementary as the re- gram that serves children with HIV/AIDS cipient of their donations. However, once By Justin Fanizzi tary School is one of those schools. in South Africa and the Athletes in Need they examined each Springfield-area el- The Connection Lynbrook, a Title 1 school, received more program for local high school running ementary school more closely, they quickly than 300 food items as the result of a re- teams. Though they were more than happy decided that Lynbrook should be the ben- ark and Helen Russell, owners cent food drive run by Metro Run & Walk. to be contributing to organizations through eficiary. of the Springfield running spe- “We want, more than anything, to be a pre-established charitable endeavors, they “Once we started looking at the popula- M tions of schools in Springfield and their cialty store Metro Run & Walk, very involved, giving member of the busi- had the desire to do even more. bought the store nearly a year ago with the ness community,” Mark Russell said. “This So, according to Helen Russell, the couple need, we discovered that Lynbrook had 85 intention of offering local running enthusi- [food drive] was a natural follow-up to the began to look for non-profit groups that percent of its students on free or reduced asts a quality selection of merchandise. things we believe in. We are all about reach- support local needs to partner with. The price meals,” Helen Russell said. “So that However, the couple could not help their ing people.” goal, Helen Russell said, was to help small really drove our decision to select them.” past lives from spilling over into their busi- According to Helen Russell, the couple non-profits that are often overshadowed by After they selected their recipient, the ness and the lives of area children are bet- purchased the company, located on Com- larger organizations, and quickly formed a Russells then ironed out the details of the ter because of it. merce Street, in February 2009, and imme- relationship with the Assistance League of food drive. Ultimately, they decided to of- The Russells, with their respective back- diately after becoming owners, set out to Northern Virginia, a group dedicated to pro- fer every customer discounts on merchan- grounds in child advocacy, are using their find ways to enrich the lives of the surround- moting literacy and well being through com- dise in exchange for food donations for the store as a tool to provide food and clothing ing community. Prior to the food drive for munity programs. The Russells decided that See Metro, Page 14 for needy children, and Lynbrook Elemen- Lynbrook last November, entitled “We CAN they wanted to get involved with the Assis- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 3 News Week in Springfield Citizen of the Year From Page 3

a project that began several years ago in a conversation with Kauffman, Lusk said. Kauffman mentioned that he wanted a recreation area built in Lee District Park, but was unaware of what that actually meant at the time. After a conversation with the Park Authority, however, he knew that it was a project he wanted to get behind. “Dana said that he was very interested in seeing the

treehouse project get funded and constructed, but I didn’t Photo by know about it,” Lusk said. “I call the Park Authority, heard what it was about, and knew right away that it was a project I was going to get involved with.” The existing plans for the treehouse call for the construc- Kristina Trevino tion of an elevated space of about 2,000 square feet that overlooks a forest and stream valley within the park that is equipped with ramps and elevators to make it accessible to anyone. In addition, a “spray park” would include water showers, a playground with slides, swings and other equip-

/The Connection ment, an accessible carousel and a picnic area. Though the plans were approved and in place, money to build the park was lacking, so Lusk committed himself to finding funding. According to the Fairfax County Park Foundation, most of the funding for the project has been raised from Lee District Land and Development Funds and the 2008 Park Sangster Elementary fifth grade students make pillows for the troops. Bond, but more funding was still needed. So, Lusk signed up for the 2008 Army 10-Miler and the 2008 Alexandria City Turkey Trot to raise money. Lusk solicited donations from family, friends and colleagues for his participation in the two races and garnered a total of $9,500. Then, Lusk Something To Sleep On said that he and McKay discussed ways to leverage rede- velopment in the Springfield area to help get the recre- ation area built, and those efforts resulted in a proffer in Students make pillows notes to their pillows and wrote poems for the sol- the Springfield Mall redevelopment that gave $600,000 to diers. the project, among other proffers. for soldiers stationed “We certainly hope it raises awareness overseas for “The Springfield Mall proffer was our first big hit for the in Afghanistan. the students because many of the students’ parents project,” Lusk said. “After that, it was $10,000 here, $5,000 that attend Sangster Elementary School have come there through several other projects.” from military families.” said Char, “It acknowledges By Kristina Trevino “Rodney is an incredible community volunteer,” McKay the parents that are serving now and teaches the kids said. “His efforts to help promote the accessible treehouse The Connection who may not be aware to do something for those at Lee District Park are just one more thing he has self- people, and it’s fun.” lessly involved himself with to improve our community for hether they are collecting mittens and all people.” hats for an orphanage in China, back- WHILE THE PILLOWS might have been a little Viewpoints Wpacks for students in Afghanistan, difficult to make, fifth-graders Rachel Moody and school supplies for Iraqi students or Emma Ager conceded that it was a fun project; more- even supporting a school in the Amazon, Sangster over, soldiers will feel elated and appreciated. “It What do you think of the Elementary students are commit- makes me think about the war,” ted to finding ways to give back said Rachel. “It makes you realize program cuts proposed to their community. This year was how lucky you are.” no exception with their Pillows for “It makes me think “It makes me think about how by the FCPS superintendent? Our Troops event on Friday, Jan. the soldiers are helping America.” 8. about the war. It said Emma. “I feel like it’s ridiculous. They Fifth grade students made hand- makes you realize Principal Gail Kinsey, an advo- say we have the right to a free made pillows for soldiers in the cate of service projects, proposed education, but yet they’re try- 82nd Airborne Division deployed how lucky you are.” the idea to the teachers when she in Afghanistan. The event was or- encountered an ad on TV about ing to make us pay. Also, if they — Rachel Moody, fifth grader cut teachers, it’s like saying that ganized by fifth grade teacher Li- soldiers not having pillows in their they don’t matter, and it’s like a ane Char, who has a brother serv- sleeping bags, and how the sol- slap in the face. Every teacher ing in the 82nd Airborne Division. She contacted diers who received them were so gratified for the in a school is important.” three different chaplains from the division who said small gesture. In addition, Kinsey realized the school Miranda Duke it would be a great service to do for soldiers. is part of a community with a strong number of mili- “We chose to do the pillows because we had heard tary families causing them to deal with the sacrifices that the soldiers don’t have pillows, so we needed to soldiers and their families must undergo. She con- “For one, they should cut the make something that was small for them to fit into sidered it a privilege to do anything to support the higher-ups, like the executives. their sleeping bag,” said Char. “Plus it is great and armed forces. Teachers and class sizes wonderful.” “This project helped students understand in a small shouldn’t be affected, because The pillows, which were made out of 12 by 12- way the daily discomfort and deprivation that our our children can’t excel if they inch fleece squares, were hand knotted and stuffed service men and women endure as a part of their continue to cut the funding.” by the students, and the patterns were cut by high commitment to ensuring our safety,” said Kinsey. Samantha Benson school students for service credit hours. “Having a pillow and a cozy place to sleep is what The Sangster students attached signed thank you almost all of us take for granted.” — Tiffany Daniels

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United Methodist Men Break- fast is on Saturday Jan. 23, at 8 a.m., at Franconia United Methodist Church, 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria. The men of Franconia UMM (United Meth- odist Men) will begin another year in ministry to the men of the congregation with their annual kickoff breakfast to plan out the entire year of 2010. All men are welcome. 703-971-5151 or www.franconiaumc.org.

Grace Presbyterian Church Weekday Preschool Open House. 6:30 p.m on Friday, Jan. 22 at 7434 • Kindergarten - 8th Grade Bath St., Springfield. Pizza, drinks and • St. Louis students score above average on standardized tests dessert will be served at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall; pre-orders only, $10 • Extended Day Program (before and after school) per large one topping pizza. Classrooms • Excellent Certified Faculty and Staff will be open from 7-8 p.m., with hands- on activities to explore with children. • Caring and Nurturing environment Music & Movement will be available • Conveniently located off of Route 1 (near Beacon Mall) with our music teacher, 7:45 to 8:15. Appropriate for age 2-5. 703-451-3314. 2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria Virginia 22306 • Call 703 768-7732 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 5 Opinion

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The Board of Visitors of each indi- Quite frankly, the roads in North- lies, who are closer than ever to To the Editor: Display ads 703-778-9410 vidual college or university deter- ern Virginia are falling apart with reaping the benefits of historic leg- Classified ads 703-778-9411 On Monday, Jan. 18, Virginians mines whether students, faculty or many having budding pot holes, islation that will dramatically im- Employment ads 703-778-9413 from all over the state will gather staff may carry firearms on cam- some large enough to jar your car prove the health care system in Erin Peck on the Capitol Grounds in Rich- pus. Currently, Virginia citizens when you run over them. this country. Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 [email protected] mond to commemorate Martin may only purchase one gun per But, we should have no anxiety The experiences of families af- Luther King’s birthday and his month and federal law tradition- about this matter because Gov- fected by cancer highlight the Andrea Smith message of obtaining peace Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 ally overrules state law. Elect Robert McDonnel (R), major problems in our health care [email protected] through non-violence. In addition, Should the above bills pass, Vir- “Fairfax’s Own” and my delegate, system. The difficult and complex we will remember the approxi- Barbara Parkinson ginia will allow the following: Vir- David Albo (R-42), who is “Work- road that begins with a diagnosis, Employment Advertising mately 800 Virginians who lose ginia citizens to pur- ing Hard” for the people up here cancer patients can encounter all 703-778-9413 [email protected] their lives every year to gun vio- Letters chase an unlimited in Northern Virginia, will fix this of the major problems in the lence. We will meet with legisla- number of guns, the horrible transportation mess. The health care system today. They are tors to encourage them to pass Editor & Publisher right of faculty to question I have is where will Mr. often denied coverage because of Mary Kimm bills that protect the public while conceal carry on our campuses, McDonnell and Mr. Albo get the preexisting condition exclusions or 703-778-9433 [email protected] preserving the Second Amend- allow guns in our courthouses and money, and lots of it, to fix the charged more than they can afford ment right to bear arms. churches during “off” hours, lessen transportation problem up here in for critical care simply because Editor in Chief This year, the following bills Steven Mauren the penalty for those carrying fire- Northern Virginia? You cannot they have cancer. Managing Editors have been filed: HB 32, allowing arms on K-12 school property, al- build new roads and maintain the If enacted, this bill could have Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, faculty at state colleges and uni- Kemal Kurspahic low concealed weapons in estab- existing roads without money. And immediate and lasting benefits for Photography: versities to carry concealed hand- lishments that serve alcohol and selling the ABC stores does not millions of people with cancer and Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, guns on campus; HB 49, repeal- Craig Sterbutzel allow Virginia to ignore laws sound like a good idea, unless other life-threatening chronic dis- Art/Design: ing Virginia’s one gun-a-month passed by the United States Con- someone can explain to me where eases. Getting a cancer diagnosis Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, law; HB 54, allowing the carrying John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, gress. the Commonwealth will get a would no longer put families at John Smith of handguns into a courthouse My question has been and con- $100 million a year to replace the risk of being denied or getting Production Manager: Jean Card when the courthouse is being used tinues to be, how can Virginia, the annual profit it receives from the priced out of lifesaving coverage. for non-judicial purposes; HB 69, place where the worst mass trag- ABC store sales? This is a critical point in the war declaring that firearms and ammu- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 edy in American history occurred, The citizens in Northern Virginia against cancer. And I would like Circulation Manager: nition made and/or retained in and which loses more than 800 should make sure that our elected to thank Sens. Warner and Webb Ann Oliver Virginia not be subject to federal people every year to gun violence, officials in Richmond live up to the for putting patients before politics or Congressional law; HB 72, continue to ignore the loss of life promises they made to us during by voting in favor of this lifesav- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, changing the penalty for posses- L.L.C. and create policies that leave fami- last year’s campaign. Quite frankly, ing bill. Peter Labovitz sion of a firearm on school prop- lies and communities devastated? I am tired of having promises Thank you Sen. Warner and Sen. President/CEO erty from a Class 6 felony to a Join us on Jan. 18 –please go to made to me during the election Webb for standing up and looking Mary Kimm Class 1 misdemeanor; HB 106, al- the Virginia Center for Public that are quickly forgotten by out for cancer patients. Publisher/Chief Operating Officer lowing a person with a valid per- 703-778-9433 Safety Web site: http:// elected officials after the election [email protected] mit to carry a concealed handgun www.vacps.org/. is over. Jim Radmore in a place of worship with permis- Jerry Vernon American Cancer Society Executive Vice President sion of the leader of the religious Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb Lon Caldwell Cancer Action Network [email protected] meeting and eliminating the re- Centreville Springfield Volunteer Wesley DeBrosse striction against carrying a con- Controller cealed handgun in a restaurant Debbie Funk that serves alcohol. Promises, Lifesaving Bill Write National Sales Presently, Virginia law allows Letters to the Editor 703-778-9444 To the Editor, The Connection [email protected] citizens to carry weapons in every Promises As a two-time cancer survivor I 1606 King St. venue, except K-12 schools, To the Editor: was encouraged that the Senate Alexandria VA 22314 churches and courthouses. Citi- Today, I ran several errands in passed its health care reform leg- [email protected]

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ment and closure plan in 2005 that included the Officials call funding transfer of approximately 19,100 people, mostly from ‘a start’ to address military Arlington County’s transit-friendly Crystal City, to three more remote locations in Mount Vernon, CHILLCHILL OUTOUT relocation problems. Springfield and the City of Alexandria. As part of the same facilities reorganization, the at Department of Defense is also doubling the size of THE BUNGALOW! By Julia O’Donoghue the Mount Vernon Community Hospital on the Fort Lunch Time, Dinner Time, Party Time, Anytime! The Connection Belvoir Army Base, partly in response to the closing Also Serving Brunch of Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington D.C. Saturdays and Sundays 11-3 .S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) appears to have Local elected officials expect the change, which is • Completely Smoke Free secured funding to help mitigate the ad- supposed to be complete by 2011, to wreak havoc • Pool Tables, Games and Darts Uditional traffic congestion coming to the on traffic in the southeastern part of Fairfax County Catch the game or play one yourself! Mount Vernon, Lorton and Springfield and Alexandria, particularly along Richmond High- areas as the result of a massive way and in the Interstate 95/ Department of Defense person- 395 corridor. nel and facilities relocation in Though all 19,100 workers 2011. “This is a step in the are technically assigned to Fort Moran expects that the right direction but it is Belvoir, approximately 8,500 of money would be used to widen them will be moving to the Richmond Highway in the im- not going to solve the former Engineering Proving mediate vicinity of Fort Belvoir Ground in Springfield and “Billiards and Brew & Great Food Too” Army Base’s main post. It is also problem.” 6,400 will be transferred to a Three Convenient Locations likely the funding will pay for a — Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) new facility at the intersection new high occupancy vehicle of Seminary Road and Interstate CHANTILLY MANCHESTER LAKES SHIRLINGTON [HOV] “flyover” exit from Inter- 395 in the City of Alexandria. 13891 Metrotech Dr. 7003-C Manchester Blvd. 2766 S. Arlington Mill Dr. state 95 to Newington Road in Springfield. “We are inheriting an insolvable mess,” said Moran. Chantilly, VA 20151 Alexandria, VA 22310 Arlington, VA 22206 “The move to a non-transit accessible military base The federal money, approximately $300 million should never have been agreed to. … [But] we now overall, is supposed to ensure good access to the new (703) 502-3925 (703) 924-8730 (703) 578-0020 have people in the defense department who will at hospital facility at Fort Belvoir and must be shared Visit our website: www.bungalow4u.com least listen to us,” said Moran. The Bungalow AleHouse in Gainesville 571-261-9367 The U.S. Congress approved a military base realign- See Route 1, Page 13 Now Open!

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Photo by Photo Marsden Defeats Hunt in 37th From Page 2 one declared intentions to run for the Democratic Party nomination but that there is interest. He ex- vacated 41st District House of Delegates seat. Ac- pects to hear something official by Wednesday after- cording to state election laws, a special election to noon. fill the seat must take place no less than 30 days and no more than 90 days after the seat opens and will ACCORDING TO Fairfax County Republican Com- • Kindergarten - 8th Grade be scheduled by the governor. According to Fairfax mittee Chairman Anthony Bedell, Kerry Bolognese, County Democratic Committee Chair Rex Simmons, who lost the delegate race to Marsden last Novem- • St. Louis students score above average on standardized tests if Marsden resigns his delegate seat before the Gen- ber, has announced that he would vie for the nomi- • Extended Day Program (before and after school) eral Assembly begins on Wednesday, at 12 p.m., Gov. nation but that others might still enter their names • Excellent Certified Faculty and Staff Timothy Kaine (D) can set the date for the election as well. Regardless of the final candidate, however, • Caring and Nurturing environment before his term expires on Saturday. If Kaine does the Republicans agreed that to win that election, they • Conveniently located off of Route 1 (near Beacon Mall) not set a date before then, Simmons said, Gov.-elect would have to alter their strategy. Bob McDonnell (R) will make the decision. The del- “It’s unfortunate to come up a little short here,” There is still time to enroll in St. Louis school for the Spring Semester egate seat will remain open until the election takes Cuccinelli said. “As aggressive as we were, we needed call St. Louis School at 703 768-7732 if you are interested in enrolling. place. to be more aggressive and that’s what the next elec- 2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria Virginia 22306 • Call 703 768-7732 Simmons said that as of Wednesday morning, no tion is for.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 7 Things To Do Calendar

Snow Dates for ‘Nutcracker’ he Ballet Arts En- T semble of Fairfax presents “Nut- cracker in a Nutshell,” on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center, 3001 North Beauregard St., Al- exandria. Tickets for all shows are $20. These performances have been rescheduled from their original De- Lake cember dates due to the winter storm Braddock that plagued the area on Dec. 19. Tick- student Kailey ets from the December shows will be Leinz as Clara honored. To learn more, go to www.thecenterforballetarts.com or phone 703-273-5344.

Nathan Detroit, played by Reid Bigman, joins fellow gamblers shooting craps in a Send notes to the Connection at SATURDAY/JAN. 16 [email protected] floating crap game that he’s organized. or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is U.S. Navy Band’s 33rd Friday. Dated announcements International Saxophone Symposium. 8 p.m. at George should be submitted at least two Mason University Center for the weeks prior to the event. Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With clinics, recitals and WEDNESDAY/JAN. 13 vendor displays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ‘Can Do’ Show 202-433-2525 or ‘Can Do’ Show Nonfiction Book Discussion www.navyband.navy.mil/ Group. 6-7:30 p.m. Burke saxophonesymposium. Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak So You Think You Can Dance ‘Guys and Dolls’ take the Road, Burke. Call for title. Fairfax County Competition Adults. 703-249-1520. for Teens Audition Rounds. stage at Lake Braddock’s One-on-One Genealogical 3 -5 p.m. All contestants will Research Assistance. 7 p.m.

Photos by need to fill out a Team Burke Centre Library, 5935 Registration Entry Form prior to Little Theatre. Freds Oak Road, Burke. Get the audition, at any teen center started on genealogical research or at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/rec; with the assistance of our go to Teen Services. Audition ctors in Lake Braddock Musical Theatre experienced volunteers. Adults. Craig Sterbutzel locations are: James Lee Teen are currently rehearsing the Broadway 703-249-1520. Center, 2855-A Annandale Road, musical “Guys and Dolls.” Performances Older Adults Book Group. 2 Falls Church; Mott Teen Center, A p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 8100 Braddock Road, Fairfax; will be Thursday, Jan. 21, at 7:30 p.m.; Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Reston Teen Center, 12196 Friday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, Jan. 23, at “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Sunset Hills Drive, Reston and 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., in Lake Braddock’s Little The- Khaled Hosseini. Meet next door Hideaway Teen Center, South at Kingstowne Center for Active County Government Center, atre, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are $12 Adults (KNCAA.) 703-339-4610.

/The Connection 8350 Richmond Highway, at the door. Tickets may be purchased in advance Practice Your English. 6:30 Alexandria. during school lunches and before show time. For p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Springfield Community Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Theatre presents ‘Heroes.’ 8 more information, visit www.freewebs.com/ Conversation group for adults p.m. at The John Swayze Theatre lbmusical/. learning English. 703-339-4610. at the New School, 9431 Silver Springfield/Alexandria King Court, Fairfax. $18 general Senior Andrea Harmon plays Adalaide, Women’s Connection admission, $15 seniors and Christmas Luncheon. 11:30 students. 703-866-6238 or one of the two female leads . a.m. at Springfield Golf and www.sctonline.org. Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Gallery After Hours: Los Gatos. Mill Road, Springfield. $17, 7 p.m., at the Workhouse Arts includes luncheon and free Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. childcare. Reserve at 703-569- Cash bar and light fare will be 4670 or 703-590-6562 or available, wear your dancing [email protected]. shoes. Tickets $15-$25. For more information visit FRIDAY/JAN. 15 www.losgatos.cc. Korpiklaani, Tyr, Swashbuckle, U.S. Navy Band’s 33rd White Wizard, International Saxophone Radamanthys, TBA, Symposium. 8 p.m. at George Silvanus. All ages $20 advance, Mason University Center for the $25 door. Doors open at 6 p.m., Arts, 4400 University Drive, show at 6:30 p.m. Jaxx Fairfax. With clinics, recitals Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road and vendor displays, 3-7 p.m. Springfield. 703-569-5940. 202-433-2525 or www.navyband.navy.mil/ saxophonesymposium. SUNDAY/JAN. 17 Pentagram, The Gates of Springfield Community Slumber, Earthride, Lord, Theatre presents ‘Heroes.’ 2 Ol’ Scratch, Croatoan. All p.m. at The John Swayze Theatre ages $20 advance, $23 door. at the New School, 9431 Silver Doors open at 6 p.m, show at King Court, Fairfax. $18 general 6:30 p.m. Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road Springfield. 703- 569-5940. See Calendar, Page 9 Dancers, from left, Vivian Ross, Laura Hager, Jordan Rothwell, Tessa Cate, Andrea Farinelli and Sydney Kirwan entertain the audience.

8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Everything should be From Page 8 Book Discussion Group. 6:30 p.m. “Guys and Dolls.” 7:30 p.m. at Lake John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Braddock Secondary School, 9200 made as admission, $15 seniors and students. Hill Drive, Alexandria. Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are 703-866-6238 or www.sctonline.org. “Housekeeping” by Marilynne $12. [email protected]. simple as Robinson. Adults. 703-971-0010. “Snow White and the Seven Practice Your English. 6:30 p.m. Dwarfs.” 7 p.m., at Robinson MONDAY/JAN. 18 Kingstowne Library, 6500 Secondary School. Information and possible, but Give Together: A Family Volunteer Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. tickets are available online at Day. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Conversation group for adults www.RobinsonDrama.org. Tickets not simpler. Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center, learning English. 703-339-4610. are $7 online or at the door, or $5 in WEEKDAYS UNITED CONCORDIA 24 HOUR George Mason University, 4400 advance by mail. Robinson —Albert Einstein SATURDAYS • EVENINGS PARTICIPANT EMERGENCY CARE University Drive, Fairfax. Volunteer Secondary School is located at 5035 for multiple nonprofit agencies at THURSDAY/JAN. 21 Sideburn Road in Fairfax. one central location. Service projects Windy Weather Story Time. 10:30 will benefit populations served by a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 FACETS, Fairfax 4-H, the Jewish Freds Oak Road, Burke. Story time SATURDAY/JAN. 23 Your Home…Your Neighborhood… Community Center of Northern about winter weather. Ages 2-5 with Springfield Community Theatre Virginia and the Orphan Foundation adult. 703-249-1520. presents ‘Heros.’ 8 p.m. at The Your Newspaper of America. Pre-register at Snowy Day. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd John Swayze Theatre at the New www.volunteerfairfax.org. 703-246- Library, 6315 Backlick Road, School, 9431 Silver King Court, 3826 or Springfield, on the second floor of Fairfax. $18 general admission, $15 [email protected]. the Bank of America building. Stories seniors and students. 703-866-6238 and activities. Age 2-5 with adult. or www.sctonline.org. 703-451-8055. Children’s illustrator and political COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP TUESDAY/JAN. 19 “Guys and Dolls.” 7:30 p.m. at Lake cartoonist Chip Bok. 2 p.m. at Early Readers Book Group. 4:30 Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Tickets are Highway, Lorton. Bok will discuss his Freds Oak Road, Burke. A book group $12. [email protected]. new children’s book, The Great White Messiah United Methodist Church for 6 to 8-year-olds and their parents. House Breakout, coauthored with 703-249-1520. Helen Thomas. Books available for www.messiahumc.org Snowy Tales. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne FRIDAY/JAN. 22 sale and signing. Free, registration Check out our: Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. John Marshall required at 703-339-4610. Alexandria. Winter stories. Age 13 to Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Outerloop Presents: Down N Dirty • dynamic youth group 23 months with adult. 703-339-4610. Alexandria. Bring lunch and listen to Fest, The Audition, The • both men’s and women’s ministry stories. Birth-5 with adult. 703-971- Dangerous Summer, Sparks the • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra 0010. Rescue, The Right Coast, The WEDNESDAY/JAN. 20 Springfield Community Theatre Getaways, Brightview, Rescue the Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield Needlework Group. 10:30 a.m. Burke presents ‘Heros.’ 8 p.m. at The Hero, The Kindness of Strangers, Sunday School 9:30 and 11 am (near West Springfield High School) Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak John Swayze Theatre at the New Spark to Inferno, We Have the Road, Burke. Bring a project to work School, 9431 Silver King Court, Summer, New Castle (formerly Childcare is available during worship 703-569-9862 on in the company of other Fairfax. $18 general admission, $15 Baigis), Count Your Blessings, What a needlecrafters. Adults. 703-249- seniors and students. 703-866-6238 Night, Counting Out Loud, Another 1520. or www.sctonline.org. Treehouse Acquaintance, Satellites Mother Daughter Book Club. 7 p.m. Spot-LYTE Company presents: On Parade, Crash Boom Bang. All Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds “Incorruptible.” 8 p.m., ages. $13 advance, $15 door. Doors Oak Road, Burke. A book club for Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox open at 1 p.m., show at 1:15 p.m. girls 9-11 and an adult. 703-249- Road, Lorton. 703-495-0001 or Jaxx Nightclub, 6355 Rolling Road 1520. www.workhousearts.org. Springfield. 703-569-5940.

If you do not get Join Us for an Evening of Romance and Passion The Springfield Assembly of God Episcopal Harvest Church… 703-971-7070 St. Christopher’s Episcopal… 703-451-1088 Word of Life Assembly of God… 703-941-2312 Connection delivered The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Evangelical Covenant Baha’i Faith to your home… Community Covenant Church… 703-455-4150 invites you to attend the Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest… 703-912-1719 Jewish Baptist Congregation Adat Reyim… 703-569-7577 FIRST CLASS 2010 Valentine Pops Gala and Silent Auction Ohev Yisrael Messianic Congregation... Community of Faith Tabernacle… 703-455-4594 703-550-0888 MAILED Fellowship Baptist Church… 703-569-5151 Jehovah’s Witness First Baptist Church-Hayfield… 703-971-7077 Springfield North Congregation… 703-971-2936 SUBSCRIP- Amore! 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Springfield Church of Christ… 703-451-4011 New Life Open Bible Church… 703-922-7577 Call 703-778-9426 Church of Jesus Christ New World Unity Church… 703-690-7925 (or -9427) R.S.V.P. by January 22, 2010 • Black Tie Optional of Latter Day Saints International Calvary Church… 703-912-1378 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints… Presbyterian or e-mail [email protected] 703-451-0631 Grace Presbyterian Church… 703-451-2900 Disciples of Christ Harvester Presbyterian Church… 703-455-7800 circulation@ The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors connection Springfield Christian Church… 703-354-4994 Kirkwood Presbyterian Church… 703-451-5320 newspapers.com and the 2010 Valentine Pops Gala Committee To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ January 14-20, 2010 ❖ 9 Springfield Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] Week in Sports West Springfield Swimming with Clothes On Little League Registration Registration for the 2010 spring Unusual training method Little League season is ongoing and parents will have two more improves team’s performance. chances to sign their youngsters up in January. By Reed S. Albers Parents can visit Washington Irv- The Connection ing Middle School on Sunday, Jan. 17 from 1-5 p.m. or on Saturday, Jan. 23 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. efore taking a leap into the pool for practice on The spring season is open to Jan. 11, members of the West Springfield swim players ages 5 to 12. Bteam take a second to make adjustments to their attire. Check the goggles for fog, make sure the swimsuit is tied Umpires Needed on and be sure to have a full set of clothing on. Northern Virginia Baseball Um- “We’ve been wearing clothes in the pool and it’s helping us pires Association (NVBUA) is in get faster,” senior Briana Rinaldo said. “It’s a more difficult Photo by need of officials for baseball and workout, but it’s making us stronger.” volleyball. Umpires are needed for So how does clothing make a swim- colleges, men’s leagues, high mer more effective in the pool? Reed S. Albers schools and youth recreational “It’s a more “It’s building a natural drag,” Head leagues. Experience is helpful but Coach Karen Spooner said. “We don’t not required. Formal classroom difficult have all the equipment that bigger and on-the-job training will be pro- clubs have, so we’re using [clothes] vided. Classes will begin in mid- workout, but to create more resistance in the pool.” /The Connection February. Umpires are needed for That’s not to say the Spartan swim all communities in the greater it’s making us and dive team doesn’t have equip- Washington D.C. Metro area. Call stronger.” ment it could use, but the minimalist Ken Williams at 703-400-3232 for approach is part of a learning process more information or go to — Briana Rinaldo for Spooner’s team. umpires.org to fill out a “New “We have kickboards and other Ump” form. equipment,” she said. “But I wanted Fairfax Adult Softball (FAS), the to teach the kids they don’t need fancy equipment to get a West Springfield Head Coach Karen Spooner gives out instructions during practice on Jan. 11. largest softball organization in the good workout.” area, is also seeking umpires for its The workouts don’t just feature shirts and shorts. adult slowpitch softball leagues in “At one point, we were wearing gloves in the pool,” senior You feel faster.” Fairfax County. Umpires’ net pay Cort Rusliton said. “That made a huge difference. It was so The new training techniques aren’t the only reason the team is starts at $25 per one-hour game much harder than you would think.” enjoying success. An infusion of young talent has helped, as well. and they are paid monthly. Con- The sight of a swim team clothed in T-shirts and mesh pants “We’ve got really good depth this year,” Scholobach said. “We tact FAS at 703-815-9007 or send attracts attention from other teams practicing at the Audrey have a lot of good freshmen, and younger swimmers make up an e-mail to: Moore Recreation Center in Annandale, but the swimmers most of the team.” [email protected]. say the training is working. With a young roster, the Spartans are hoping the development “You can feel the impact of the training when you don’t of freshmen swimmers will help make waves in the Patriot District have [clothes] on in the pool,” senior Captain Ryan Scholobach said. “Your muscles don’t get as tired quickly. See Odd, Page 11

5 Qs with West Springfield Swimmer Sean Nickley Q: If you could play a sport with Q: What’s the one song you must any athlete, who would it be? listen to before you jump in the A: It would be soccer with Liverpool cen- pool for a race? ter midfielder Steven Gerrard. It A: I really like to listen to “Oh Shot” by would be a ton of fun. The Gay Blades. That song really gets me pumped up. Q: So you’re an English Premier League fan. Have you Q: Any sporting goals? always been a Liverpool A: I’d like to go swim in college. supporter? Reed S. Albers A: Well, my family and I were Q: Most you’ve ever spent on a Manchester United supporters, but pair of goggles? they started buying all of their play- A: $15. I actually like to wear junior 5Qs: ers, so we switched. goggles because of how they fit on my face. — Reed S. Albers

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By Julia O’Donoghue how much they intend to allocate to Fairfax proposed by the FCPS superintendent? The Connection schools overall next year. Some School Board members have al- “It’s upset- “It’s not right uperintendent Jack Dale wants to ready indicated that they would like to ask ting that fresh- because fresh- ask the Fairfax County Board of Su- the county for funding above and beyond man sports man wouldn’t Spervisors for an additional $57.8 what Dale has suggested. maybe getting have their own million in funding to help meet “Let’s just say $57.8 million is not my fa- cut, my daugh- team to try out Fairfax County Public Schools budget needs vorite number,” said School Board member ter was look- on, and it next year, according to a presentation he Brad Center (Lee). ing forward to would be made to the School Board Jan. 7. playing sports, harder for Fairfax already allocates the school sys- New Fees For Families like them to get on tem approximately $1.7 billion annually, or To make up for the budget shortfall, Dale cheerleading. JV and varsity about 53 percent of the county’s overall is proposing $3.4 million in new fees for It’s also really sports and, revenue. But Dale said the schools are fac- families and students, such as: hard to believe also, my sister ing a projected shortfall of $166 million in ❖ a $75 charge for any Advanced Place- that a county as wealthy as Fairfax is in the third grade is in strings, and she the 2010-11 school year, in part due to ris- ment or International Baccalaureate exam having such severe budget issues.” enjoys it, so I hope they keep the band ing costs that are out of the system’s con- a student takes Penny Henslee and strings programs up in elementary trol. ❖ a $100 student fee for participating on schools.” The additional money equates to an in- a sports team Kristiana Moore crease of 3 cents per $100 of assessed land “I feel like value in the Fairfax County real estate prop- Proposed programs for elimination it’s ridiculous. “I think that erty tax rate. Fairfax schools draw approxi- Dale has proposed the elimination of the They say we the school sys- mately 75 percent of its funding from the following services: have the right tem wastes local county government, which in turn, ❖ “behind the wheel” drivers education. to a free edu- money on almost exclusively relies on real estate taxes Fairfax students would now have to depend cation, but yet things that for revenue. on the private sector for such training. they’re trying aren’t impor- ❖ bus service to “gifted and talented” cen- to make us tant, and if IN ADDITION to requesting more money ters if a base school has “gifted and tal- pay. Also, if they re-priori- from the county, Dale has suggested $108.2 ented” equivalent classes available. they cut teach- tized it million in spending cuts to assist in closing ❖ bus service to academy programs if ers, it’s like wouldn’t be as the schools system’s projected funding gap there are fewer than five students enrolled saying that bad as it is for next year. in the program from a high school. they don’t matter, and it’s like a slap in now.” The superintendent added that the qual- ❖ freshman athletics, indoor track and the face. Every teacher in a school is Bethany Cubbage ity of Fairfax County public education sys- winter cheerleading important.” — Tiffany Daniels tem would suffer as a result of the cuts. ❖ foreign language in the elementary Miranda Duke “We spend the same amount of money schools (not including immersion pro- on schools as Montgomery County, Md. but grams) we have 30,000 more students than they ❖ elementary “focus” programs (currently Reston, Franconia Elementary School in the tary School in Centreville) do,” said Dale, referencing Fairfax’s largest present at Riverside, Fort Hunt, Hollin Springfield area, and Timber Lane Elemen- ❖ Most traditional summer school pro- public education rival in the region. Meadows, Woodley Hills elementary tary School in the McLean area) grams Dale does not ultimately make the deci- schools in Mount Vernon; Lake Anne and ❖ Project Excel (currently present at sion about the Fairfax schools’ budget. The Forest Edge elementary schools in Reston; Bucknell, Hollin Meadows, Hybla Valley, Other Budget Actions School Board — largely relying on the Kent Gardens Elementary School in Mount Vernon Woods, Riverside, Dale has also proposed the following: superintendent’s budget proposal as a tem- McLean; Daniels Run Elementary School in Woodlawn, Woodley Hills and Fort Belvoir ❖ To increase class size by one student plate — will make its formal request for Fairfax) elementary schools in the Mount Vernon per teacher for all classes except special edu- funding from the Fairfax County Board of ❖ Pimmit Hills Alternative High School area; Dogwood Elementary School in cation. Supervisors next month. in Falls Church Reston; Hutchinson Elementary School in ❖ To freeze employees salaries and not In late April, the supervisors will pass an ❖ Modified School Calendar (currently Herndon; Halley Elementary School in give school system staff a “cost of living” annual countywide budget and announce present at Dogwood Elementary School in Fairfax Station; and London Towne Elemen- increase in the next year. Metro Walk & Run Collects Food for Lynbrook E.S. From Page 3 things other than itself,” Mark Russell said. opportunity to be a beneficiary of such do- League has targeted Lynbrook as an expan- “They’re glad to have a business that takes nations. sion school for its upcoming 2010 Week- month of November. The offer, Helen its role in the community seriously.” “Many of our Lynbrook families are cur- end Food for Kids program that will aim to Russell said, was 10 percent off a purchase While the Russells and their customers rently in distress due to the recession and provide nutritious meals and snacks to Title for three donated food items and 20 per- were more than happy to partake in the high unemployment,” McNamee said. “We 1 schools in Fairfax County and Prince Wil- cent off for a donation of six items. The food drive, perhaps no one was more satis- are grateful that we will be able to use a liam County schools. In addition to receiv- Russells promoted the drive by e-mailing fied with the store’s efforts than the school portion of the donated food to help these ing food, Helen Russell said that the expan- all 3,000 people on the store’s e-mail list itself. Principal Mary McNamee said that displaced families with the remainder be- sion would also involved clothing dona- and also reached out to friends and col- since the school does not have a business ing distributed to families currently in cri- tions, as well. The result, the Russells hope, leagues. In total, the store ended up col- partner in the community, it relies heavily sis due to job losses.” is that through the store, they can support lecting more than 300 food items ranging on small grants and community donations While the Russells have no concrete plans the community that helps to support them. from canned good to cereal to bags of nuts. to help its children, many of whom, as evi- to partner again, they both said that they “It’s important that families and children “Our customers were heartened that there denced by the meal statistics, are in great are willing to assist Lynbrook in the future. that do without realize that there are people is a local business not concerned about need. 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