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The General Services Administration warehouse site, which Fairfax County is proposing for the relocation of the new FBI headquarters, is located in Springfield, near four million square feet of office space and bordering the Franconia-Springfield Metro Station. “In short, the GSA Warehouse property is a natural solution to satisfy the December 2011 Senate resolution and meets the
fice organizational goals of the FBI as stated
An aerial view of the GSA warehouse property in Springfield. The site is 14 miles from in a recent congressional hearing.” the J.Edgar Hoover Building in Washington and sits on 57 acres. —Governor Bob McDonnell Governor Endorses Springfield for FBI Headquarters 1975 and in deteriorating condi- In letter to FBI director, McDonnell tion. says Fairfax County site will McKay said the benefits to the federal government of relocating advance “national security mission.” to Springfield “would be substan- tial.” By Victoria Ross property is a natural solution to “The FBI needs 2 million square The Connection satisfy the December 2011 Senate feet of office space, located within resolution and meets the organi- two miles of a Metro station and irginia Gov. Bob zational goals of the FBI as stated within 2.5 miles of the beltway McDonnell publicly in a recent congressional hearing,” according to the GAO. Redevel- endorsed the Spring- McDonnell wrote. oping existing sites in DC would V Photo courtesy of FBI field warehouse site McDonnell invited Mueller and be extremely expensive, especially for the new FBI building head- Tangherlini to accept his personal given the post-9/11 security fea- quarters, supporting Fairfax invitation to visit the site “at your tures that are now required. … It County in its bid for the new head- convenience to discuss its unique is adjacent to the Franconia/ quarters. The move is expected to attributes with community leaders Springfield Metro Station, VRE, bring at least 12,000 jobs and a and state officials.” AMTRAK, bus service, and every $1.2 billion complex to Northern McDonnell outlined many of highway except Route 66.” He Virginia. those attributes in the letter, in- pointed out that airport access will In an April 30 letter to FBI Di- cluding the intelligence The FBI is currently headquartered in the J. Edgar Hoover soon be served by two Metro sta- rector Robert Mueller and Dan community’s “considerable foot- building. tions once Rail to Dulles is com- Tangherlini, the acting administra- print in the commonwealth.” He plete. tor of the U.S. General Services also noted the Springfield location transportation bill this session, a Fairfax County board members Fairfax County would also benefit. Administration (GSA), McDonnell would allow collaboration with bill, McDonnell wrote, “that will have been lobbying FBI and GSA “In addition to the high paying said the federally-owned ware- Fairfax County’s nine federally- provide for billions more in new officials for more than a year. jobs that would come to the area, house 57-acre site is the best funded research and development funding for Northern Virginia redevelopment of this site could choice for a number of reasons. centers and 10 laboratory consor- alone in the next five years.” IN JANUARY 2012, Fairfax spur construction of other office tium partners. “The governor’s support is con- County joined Prince George’s projects nearby and expand our THE GSA ALREADY OWNS the “We are confident collaborations sistent with the unanimous en- County and the district in placing commercial tax base,” he said. Springfield warehouse property, with these and other partners will dorsement of the site by the Fairfax its marker on the table in the high- “You just can’t pick a better spot which will save the government result in the development of new County Board of Supervisors,” stakes competition soon after the than Springfield,” McKay said. more than $44 million per year in technologies for law enforcement Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) Senate passed a resolution autho- According to Fairfax County of- lease payments and make the and intelligence gathering, thus said Friday. “I thank Gov. rizing the GSA and FBI to seek new ficials, the GSA has received 35 transaction “both clean and easy,” greatly advancing the FBI’s na- McDonnell for recognizing all the headquarters in December 2011. responses to its request for infor- McDonnell wrote in the four-page tional security mission,” reasons why this should be an easy The new headquarters would con- mation by its March 4 deadline, letter. The site also satisfies the McDonnell wrote. decision for the federal govern- solidate more than 21 separate and is continuing to study those FBI’s stringent post 9/11 security McDonnell also took the oppor- ment, and for further highlighting locations and relocate the FBI from requests. The GSA is expected to guidelines. tunity to tout the General the reasons why Springfield makes the J.Edgar Hoover Building at begin accepting formal requests “In short, the GSA Warehouse Assembly’s historic bi-partisan the most sense for the FBI.” 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, built in for proposals this summer. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 ❖ 3 News ‘Saturday Night in the Suburbs’ Lake Braddock seniors Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection discuss sex, drugs and social media. By Tim Peterson The Connection
hat really happens in the suburbs on Saturday Wnights? At an open forum at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Wednesday, May 1, community parents had the opportunity to have their Unified Prevention Coalition of fears and concerns over this question con- Fairfax County Executive Director firmed, assuaged, and in some cases, post- Diane Eckert moderated an open poned. forum discussion of high school Special guests for the night were five high transgressive social culture at Lake school seniors who had volunteered to dis- Braddock Secondary School. cuss a range of topics—including illegal al- cohol and marijuana use, depression and social media use—and field cross-examina- Viewpoints tion from concerned parents. What were some of the The event followed another of its kind that took place at West Springfield High most important concepts School on April 24. Titled “Saturday Night discussed tonight? in the Suburbs,” the concept was developed by the Unified Prevention Coalition of Judy Dioquino, Lake Braddock PTSA presi- Fairfax County dent and Burke (unifiedpreventioncoalition.org) and spon- resident sored by the respective PTSAs. “I was impressed that it seemed as though THOUGH THE ETHNICALLY DIVERSE [drug] use was down. five-member panel comprised all seniors In the past, parents, (three female, two male), the vast majority we’ve seen supplying of the 70-odd parent audience admitted to them and taking the keys. It’s also tough to get seniors to talk. A having one or more middle school students lot won’t come forward. And parents don’t at home. Grade representation quickly have a grasp that kids are aware of more dropped as the level of attendees increased; parties. Now there are specifically more par- ties between high schools. Parents are just only one or two parents of high school se- way behind.” niors were present. Their peers, apparently, have all been there, done that. Diane Eckert, execu- tive director of UPC of At first, it would appear those with sev- Fairfax County and enth and eighth-graders were acting pre- Vienna resident maturely. What could they gain from attend- ing a question-and-answer-style event fo- “The large number of middle school par- cused on teasing out the present-day high ents who are here school culture of sex, drug use and elec- tonight. It’s wonderful. tronic social interaction? And we have to pat According to the results of the most re- ourselves on the back: while 36 percent of seniors surveyed are cent Fairfax County Youth Survey, their fact- drinking regularly, 10 years ago it was up in and truth-seeking involvement was right on 50 percent for 12th graders. As parents, time. these are things your school, your resources During her introduction, Executive Direc- here, are readily available to help you with. You have really good people.” tor of the Fairfax County Unified Preven- tion Coalition Diane Eckert shared that from — Tim Peterson 45,000 eighth, 10th and 12th grade stu- dents surveyed, 6.6 percent of eighth grad- ers responded that they regularly drink al- Lose The Most” in Fairfax County. cohol and had done so within the last 30 days. And 2 percent of that group admitted PARENTS PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO to binge drinking (for males, having 5 or MINORS fell under the category of “ac- more drinks in a two-hour period, 4 or more cess.” According to the survey, 16 percent for females). of 10th graders and 36.5 percent of seniors “You should be here,” Eckert addressed reported they had had a drink in the last the audience. “Now is the time to hear from month and were drinking regularly. The these young people and think about how panel confirmed the understanding that you want to handle these issues with your parents’ liquor cabinets (both allowed and young people.” stolen) and older siblings or friends are the The forum’s timing was appropriate for primary access points. several reasons. In addition to being the However, the five seniors also provided onset of prom and graduation season, May has also been dubbed “Parents Who Host See Panel, Page 5
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EMERGENCY/ ‘Saturday CRITICAL CARE Night’ INTERNAL MEDICINE From Page 4 NEUROLOGY commentary that was unexpect- ONCOLOGY edly tame. When questioned about peer pressure to drink to fit in, RADIATION binge drinking, driving drunk and ONCOLOGY the use of marijuana and other drugs at high school parties, most RADIOLOGY of the panel members genuinely downplayed their prevalence. REHABILITATIVE THERAPY “We’re seeing the youth are be- ing really influenced by how am- SURGERY bivalent the whole country is about the legalization of mari- RADIOCAT juana,” said Eckert. Centers for The In some cases, students’ re- Treatment of Feline Hyperthyroidism sponses were so positive and re- assuring that the audience ques- tioned their authenticity as a cross- section of the student body. “We need some bad kids on the panel,” one parent commented during the discussion. Indeed, another two seniors were meant to be on the panel but couldn’t make it. And given the vol- unteer nature of their face-to-face presence at an event that was open to any adult in the community, it’s understandable not all students would desire to come forward.
THOUGH PARENTS RAPIDLY FIRED QUESTIONS about sexual abuse at parties, if it’s ac- ceptable to call ahead to see if the party-thrower’s parents would be present, and why students would drink or smoke in general, the room grew decidedly quiet when Eckert raised the topic of social media. In addition to the inherent dan- gers of young adults risking their own privacy and safety through online picture and profile informa- tion-sharing platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, school and law enforcement offi- cials have learned that social me- COME EXPERIENCE dia is helping parties, particularly inter-high school, grow exponen- THE DIFFERENCE tially in size and popularity. The panel confirmed this con- TODAY. cept, citing the action jargon “Hype it or don’t hype it” that CALL qualifies a party as one that should be spread through social networks or not. The lack of audience feed- back underlined a fundamental need for parents to make greater attempts at communicating with their children, both through new media and old-fashioned face-to- face time. As one panelist summed: “You need to find a balance with your Custom Kitchen & Bath Design, Remodeling and Project Management kid. You can be friendly, but if they Visit Our Showroom at 8934 Burke Lake Rd. in Kings Park Shopping Center mess up, they know the hammer’s going to get dropped.” Hours: 9:30 am - 6 pm Mon.-Fri.; 10 am - 3 pm Sat. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 ❖ 5 News Maplewood Grill Serving Our Neighbors and Friends for Over 27 Years We will be open Eating Chicken for a Good Cause Mother’s Day he Chantilly Chick-Fil-A Sunday, May 12th Theld a fundraiser last Photos by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection Brunch 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, for Dinner 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Team BT, spearheaded by Fair Lakes resident BethAnn Telford. Brunch Live Entertainment Early Dining The organization raises money for Every Mon. thru Sat. for Wolf Trap the National Brain Tumor Society Sunday Performances and Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure. 703-281-0070 During the event, the restaurant 132 Branch Road, S.E. • Vienna, VA donated a percentage of its sales Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials to Team BT. “BethAnn is precious to us, and she personally inspired me to run,” said Chick-Fil-A Chantilly’s marketing director, Rebekah Knable. “She’s such a spe- cial person, we were happy to do Walk with Us! this for her and Team BT.” 5-K Walk to benefit children in foster care (From left) are cancer survivor Vanessa Spiller, When: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Rebekah Knable, BethAnn (Registration from 8 to 8:30 a.m.) Telford and Chantilly Chick- Where: Lake Accotink Park (rear entrance) Fil-A hostess Karla Bolanos. 5660 Heming Avenue, Springfield, VA. Cost: $30 registration fee•Picnic lunch provided Steps to Walk – or Support the 5-K Walk Having dinner at the 1. Log on to: www.fairfaxyouth.org/events.xml to register Fairfax County is committed to fundraiser is the Toht 2. Create your own team or join our Fairfax Families4Kids team. nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county pro- family (clockwise from For more information, visit the Web site at grams, services and activities. bottom left): Isabella, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/fairfaxfamilies4kids.htm or contact Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon 4, mom Stacey, dad Beverly J. Howard, Fairfax Families4Kids Coordinator, request. For more Christopher and 703-324-7518, TTY 711. [email protected] information, call 703- 324-4600, TTY 711. Alyssa, 2.
6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Young Artist Competition Winner Plays With City of Fairfax Band Andrea Hsu is a soloist in the "Spotlight on the Pops" concert. ndrea Hsu has a deep love of music and enjoys sharing that love with others. “Play- Aing for others gives me a rush because I love knowing that the music you help bring to life could really have an effect on someone,” she says. A senior at Chantilly High School, Hsu will have a completely new performance experience when she joins the City of Fairfax Band on stage at 8 p.m. on
Saturday, May 11, at WT Woodson High School as Photo contributed this year’s Young Artist Competition winner. Since its creation in 1996, the City of Fairfax Band Association’s Young Artist Competition (YAC) has en- couraged the development of stand-out high school musicians from Northern Virginia who plan to pur- sue musical careers. City Band Conductor Robert Pouliot explains that the competition gives high school students the op- Andrea Hsu, a senior at Chantilly High portunity to prepare a solo and perform in a live School, will play as a soloist in the Satur- open-to-the-public audition and the winner gets the day, May 11, “Spotlight on the Pops” real-world experience of preparing and performing concert with the City of Fairfax Band. that solo with a full ensemble accompaniment. He Fadoul, the very first YAC winner, who will perform says, “It is truly encouraging to see so many talented “Golden Age of the Xylophone” by Floyd Werle. young people performing on our stage. These young Fadoul is now an active freelance performer in the people are the future of the City of Fairfax Band.” greater Washington, D.C. area. Hsu will be performing Concerto in D Major for Pouliot says, “Most of our past winners have gone Flute by W.A. Mozart with the City Band at the “Spot- on to very rewarding careers in solo and orchestral light Pops” Concert. performance and teaching and are now themselves Gifts for Mom’s “I know I’m going to learn a lot from this experi- involved in encouraging and mentoring a new gen- ence,” she says. “The City of Fairfax Band is full of eration of young people. It is very exciting that this Special Day... the best players in the area and to get to make music year’s winner will be performing on the same pro- with them is exciting.” gram along with our very first YAC winner from 17 Shop at The Treasure Hound Hsu is a member of the Northern Virginia Youth years ago.” resale store, where you’ll Winds, an ensemble of the City of Fairfax Band As- Other pieces on the program include Selections find a variety of sociation. At Chantilly HS, Hsu serves as principal from “Les Miserables,” Jerry Brubaker’s new “Harry flautist of the Symphonic Winds, plays in the jazz Potter Symphonic Suite,” “Blue Shades” by Frank beautiful treasures ensemble, serves on the band council, and has won Ticheli, Mikhail Glinka’s overture to “Russlan and at great prices. chairs in District and All-State ensembles. Hsu will Ludmilla,” and Bacchanale from “Samson and be attending Boston University Tanglewood Institute Delilah” by Camille Saint-Saëns. this summer for flute and plans to study music edu- Tickets are $17 for adults and $11 for seniors. Stu- cation in college this fall. dents under 18 years old receive free admission. To At the concert the City Band will also celebrate purchase tickets and for more information, please Tax-deductible the history of the YAC when they welcome back Paul visit www.fairfaxband.org. donations are accepted during store hours. Area Students Win Virginia History Day Awards tudents from three Fairfax County public Performance. Sschools earned awards at the 2013 Virginia ❖ Gabriella Milef of West Springfield High Adopt, Donate, Volunteer… History Day competition, held in School for “Edward Jenner: The Slayer of the and Shop! Williamsburg. Speckled Monster,” third place in Senior Individual First place award winners were: Web Site. ❖ Alanna Peterson and Emily Williams of Lake ❖ Amy Vanden Berghe, Briana Bittner and Brett Braddock Secondary School for “When China Lost Bowker of West Springfield High School for “Nikola the Seas,” Senior Group Documentary. Tesla,” third place in Senior Group Documentary. ❖ Meghan Holub and Lauren Catington of West Peterson and Williams won the Senior Division Springfield High School for “The Great Fire of Lon- Naval History Award, sponsored by the National don 1666,” Senior Group Exhibit. Capitol Commandery of the Naval Order of the All proceeds benefit Friends of Homeless Animals, ❖ Charlotte Heffelmire of McLean High School United States for an outstanding student project a no-kill shelter for cats and dogs. for “Chamberlain Saved the World from Hitler and that documents and analyzes an aspect of naval Nazi Domination,” Senior Individual Performance. history. Also winning awards at the state level were: The two top entries in each category and each ❖ Grayce Angle of West Springfield High School age division qualify to compete in the national for “The Change from the Classical to the Roman- competition, scheduled for June 9-13 at the Uni- tic Periods,” second place in Senior Individual versity of Maryland, College Park, Md. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 ❖ 7 Opinion Fairfax
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Corruption in the common- From 2009-2013, Dominion has made subdivision shall not be subject to criminal law Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 [email protected] wealth is probably not any more rampant than $2,838,506 in political contributions to candi- penalties.” voter fraud, as we said last year. But in terms dates and committees, 58 percent of it to Re- Call us naive, but we would have bet that Chelsea Bryan Editorial Assistant of practices that could undermine trust, publicans, 39 percent to Democrats, ac- neither Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli nor 703-778-9410 ext.427 Virginia has vast room for improve- Editorial cording to the Virginia Public Access Gov. Bob McDonnell would be susceptible to [email protected] ment. 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The State Integrity Investigation is “designed The National Conference of State Legisla- In 2013, Dominion Resources’ total contri- to expose practices that undermine trust in Jon Roetman Sports Editor tures www.ncsl.org summarizes how states butions currently reported are $450,000. state capitols — and spotlight the states that 703-778-9410 handle contributions: “States commonly place In 2010, Pepco donated $4,000 each to are doing things right.” See http:// [email protected] limits on contributions to candidates from vari- Friends of O’Malley and Friends of Anthony www.stateintegrity.org/virginia @jonroetman ous sources, and also on contributions to po- Brown, his running mate. In 2008, Pepco do- Virginia’s access to information on campaign litical action committees and political parties. nated $10,000 to state Democratic committee finance is overshadowed by “lax oversight ADVERTISING: Just four states — Missouri, Oregon, Utah and and $10,000 to the state Republican commit- rules, weak consumer representation protec- For advertising information e-mail: Virginia — place no limits on contributions at tee. (Pepco contributions are according to the tions, dwindling capitol press corps and cozi- [email protected] all. Another seven states — Alabama, Indiana, Maryland Campaign Finance Reporting Sys- ness between political and economic elites. ... Iowa, Mississippi, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, tem.) Meanwhile, the few ethics and disclosure re- Debbie Funk Display Advertising/National Sales and Texas — have minimal contribution lim- Dominion donated $52,500 to McDonnell’s quirements that do exist tend to be flawed, lim- 703-778-9444 its. These states limit or prohibit contributions campaign and another $50,000 to his inaugu- ited or fraught with exemptions and qualifica- [email protected] by corporations and unions to candidates, but ral committee. Dominion also gave $80,000 tions,” according to the report. Karen Washburn leave contributions from all other sources un- to the campaign of state Sen. Dick Saslaw (D), Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 limited. In the remaining 39 states, contribu- $26,500 to Ken Plum (D) for delegate, $25,000 — Mary Kimm, [email protected] [email protected] tions to candidates from individuals, political to Mark Sickles (D) for delegate, $18,500 to Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Letters to the Editor [email protected] hear—especially in the midst of easy and accessible. Metro’s exten- gently with our elected officials on The Power of cutbacks and furloughs. sion through Tysons Corner out reducing air travel inconvenience Editor & Publisher Travel’s impact is significant and toward Dulles International Air- at security checkpoints and creat- Mary Kimm Tourism 703-778-9433 growing. It can drive our nation’s port, the Route 495 ing a smarter visa policy to allow By Barry Biggar [email protected] economic recovery and resurgence Express Lanes, and the increased one of our strongest economic in- @MaryKimm as a great nation by creating and development along the Route 1 dustries help America get back on From May 4 through 12, we cel- Executive Vice President supporting American jobs. The corridor, among other capital de- track. If successful, these initia- Jerry Vernon ebrate National Travel and Tour- travel industry contributes sub- velopment initiatives, are opening tives will not only be significant [email protected] ism Week—a time when we ap- stantially to those businesses that up the county to greater opportu- on a national scale, but will make plaud the impact our multi-faceted Editor in Chief depend on tourism, across the nities and easier access—not only a huge impact right here in our Steven Mauren industry has on our community, country and right here in our com- for residents but indeed visitors. backyard. Managing Editor the commonwealth and the na- Kemal Kurspahic munity. On a national front, it is critical So this week as we celebrate our Photography: tion. Consider the impact that leisure that our airports continue to main- colleagues and neighbors who are Deb Cobb, Louise Krafft, Travel and tourism is easily one and business travelers have on tain the highest degree of security a vital part of this industry, I urge Craig Sterbutzel of America’s largest industries. In Art/Design: Fairfax County’s hotels, restaurants, for all travelers, but it is also vital all of us to use National Travel and Laurence Foong, John Heinly fact, it is the country’s number one retailers, museums and countless to ensure that all visitors experi- Tourism Week as an occasion to Production Manager: service export industry. In 2012 Jean Card other businesses. Visitors from ence the friendliest of welcomes. encourage our local leaders and Geovani Flores alone, it contributed $2 trillion to around the world travel to Fairfax Fairfax County hosts travelers elected officials to ensure that the the U.S. economy, supported 14.6 County, directly supporting over from across the nation and around travel and tourism industry contin- Special Assistant to the Publisher million American jobs, and deliv- 30,000 local jobs with earnings of the globe each year. These visitors ues to thrive, and to reflect on the Jeanne Theismann ered $129 billion in tax revenues. 703-778-9436 more than $571 million. Last year spend, on average, more than $2.6 profound impact travel has on all [email protected] In fact, without travel and alone, Fairfax County hotels sold billion in our area. Great effort is of us—from personal memories @TheismannMedia tourism’s contribution to the tax more than 4.7 million hotel rooms, underway to ensure a more effec- that will last a lifetime to the glo- base, each household would have and tourism spending in the county tive and efficient visa processing bal economic benefits that affect CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 been taxed an additional $1,060 generated an additional $175.2 system in key markets that are vi- our world today and into the future. Circulation Manager: to maintain the same level of ser- Ann Oliver million in state and local taxes. tal to the growth of this industry, [email protected] vices that they enjoyed. That’s Given this level of economic notably China and Brazil. The U.S. The writer is president and CEO something everyone likes to importance, travel needs to be Travel Association is working dili- of Visit Fairfax [www.fxva.com].
8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com HomeLifeStyle Retiring after 35 years serving the Alexandria & Washington Metro Area Mother’s Day Gift Ideas with honesty and integrity. Suggestions for Final 3 Weeks honoring mom on Photo courtesy of Queen Bee Designs No Reasonable Offer Will Be Refused! her special day. Extra By Marilyn Campbell The Connection 5% Discount for Mon.-Fri. other’s Day is less Shoppers than a week away. MFor some, choos- % Off ing the perfect gift for mom can be a nerve-wracking exercise. If you’re still looking for 53-72 the perfect present, local style gu- rus offer suggestions that they say Allison Priebe Brooks, of Queen Bee Designs in Alexan- EVERYTHING WE WON’T BE will please even the most discern- dria, recommends color-coordinated, mother-daughter MUST GO! UNDERSOLD! ing of women. jewelry and clothing on Mother’s Day. For stylish mothers, Allison MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR INVENTORY Priebe Brooks of Queen Bee De- OF EXCLUSIVE HANDMADE RUGS signs in Alexandria recommends SOLD AT A FRACTION OF TRUE VALUE! the sentimentality of matching Photo courtesy of The Picket Fence parent-child jewelry: “It is fun to match or coordinate fashions with your child, especially on Mother’s Photo courtesy of The Nest Egg Day,” she said. “You can do that with dresses or bold prints, but TAKE AN EXTRA - READER APPRECIATION you can also do it with your jew- Alexandria Gazette elry. Little girls love to dress up and Mt. Vernon Gazette Connection Newspapers match their mothers, and jewelry 20% OFF is one thing that just about always fits and it can be passed down from generation to generation.” A spa day at home will give ex- hausted moms a chance to un- wind, says Courtney Thomas of Courtney Thomas, of The The Picket Fence in Burke. “Treat Picket Fence in Burke, Ann O’Shields, of The Nest Mom to a spa day at home [with] suggests presenting mom Egg in Fairfax, says jewelry a new line bath line from The with an array of bath and like bangles and charm Charleston Soap Chef [which in- body treats to create a spa bracelets are great for cludes] lotion, hand and body experience at home. Mother’s Day. wash, body butter and sugar scrub. We’ve been encouraging custom- ers to put a few pieces together
and pamper Mom without having Photo courtesy of The Picket Fence to go to a spa.” Hand creams by Pre de Provence, rich in shea butter and Photo courtesy of The Picket Fence available in crisp scents like lav- ender and verbena, are luxurious choices, said Angela Phelps, of Le Village Marche in Arlington. “Ev- ery woman can use a good hand crème in her purse,” she said. Ann O’Shields, of The Nest Egg in Fairfax, said, “Perfumes, lotions and candles from lines including Lollia, Tocca and Niven Morgan are a luxurious treat for moms. Courtney Thomas, of The For those thinking ahead to sum- Picket Fence in Burke, mer, O’Shields suggests a brightly recommends buying “The hued tote bag. “Scout bags are the Gathering of Friends” Moms with sophisticated perfect accessory for summer at cookbooks for mothers palates might enjoy sipping the beach, baseball games and with a penchant for cook- from a hand-painted wine every day.” She also suggests col- ing and entertaining. glass. orful handbags, wallets and tech accessories. “For moms who enjoy relaxing with
MOMS WITH SOPHISTI- a glass of wine, hand-painted wine CATED palates might enjoy sip- glasses are a great gift.” ping from a hand-painted wine See Gift Ideas, Page 11 — Courtney Thomas of The Picket Fence in Burke www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 ❖ 9 Local REAL ESTATE Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection March 2013 Top Sales
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2 12725 CLIFTON HEIGHTS LN .... 5 .. 1 .. 1 ...... CLIFTON ..... $1,160,000 ... Detached ... 1.00 ...... 20124 ...... CLIFTON HEIGHTS ...... 03/18/13
3 3541 SCHUERMAN HOUSE DR .. 4 .. 4 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,125,000 ... Detached ... 0.24 ...... 22031 ...... PICKETT‘S RESERVE ...... 03/28/13
4 7330 WOLF RUN SHOALS RD .... 6 .. 6 .. 0 ... FAIRFAX STATION $1,100,000 ... Detached ... 5.00 ...... 22039 ...... TRADITIONS ...... 03/04/13
5 5135 PLEASANT FOREST DR ..... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... CENTREVILLE .. $1,070,000 ... Detached ... 1.27 ...... 20120 . PLEASANT VALLEY ESTATES 03/15/13
6 5205 ROSALIE RIDGE DR ...... 4 .. 5 .. 0 ...... CENTREVILLE ..... $980,000 ... Detached ... 1.36 ...... 20120 ...... PLEASANT VALLEY ...... 03/07/13
7 4818 CROSS MEADOW PL ...... 5 .. 4 .. 1 ...... CHANTILLY ...... $975,000 ... Detached ... 0.30 ...... 20151 THE PRESERVE AT WYNMAR 03/18/13
8 8104 VISTA POINT LN ...... 5 .. 5 .. 1 ... FAIRFAX STATION .. $950,000 ... Detached ... 5.68 ...... 22039 ...... SHADOWALK ...... 03/22/13
9 3808 DANIEL‘S RUN CT ...... 4 .. 3 .. 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $950,000 ... Detached ... 0.18 ...... 22030 ...... FARRCROFT ...... 03/29/13
10 12222 HARBOR TOWN CIR ...... 1 .. 1 .. 0 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $947,500 ... Detached ... 0.21 ...... 22033 ...... FAIR OAKS CHASE ...... 03/29/13
11 9280 BLU STEEL WAY ...... 4 .. 5 .. 1 ...... LORTON ...... $905,000 ... Detached ... 0.83 ...... 22079 ...... REMINGTON ...... 03/06/13 11 9280 Blu Steel Way, Lorton — $905,000 Copyright 2013 RealEstate Business Intelligence. Source: MRIS as of April 15, 2013.
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According to the Lease by and between (1112) Alan Cottrell 4 www.boltonauctioneers.com and TKG-StorageMart and its related parties, assigns and affili- Centreville Fairfax for location and information ates in order to perfect the Lien on the goods contained in their storage unit, the Manager has cut the lock on their unit and North Frank E. Bolton, Auctioneer, Lic. #392. Clifton Donna Bolton, Auctioneer Lic. #1478 upon cursory inspection the unit was found to contain: boxes, Historic Burke furniture, TVs, ect. Items will be sold or otherwise disposed of Clifton Fairfax Springfield on May 16, 2013 @ 12:00pm at 11325 Lee Hwy Fairfax VA Station 3 703-368-5233 2 22030 to satisfy owner's lien in accordance with state statutes. 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To have community events listed, send Softball Game. 11 a.m-1:30 p.m., communities around language, to [email protected] or Robinson Secondary School, 5035 A girl enjoys herself culture and heritage. 703-267-5751 call 703-778-9416 with questions. Dead- Sideburn Road, Fairfax. This event is at The Israel Street or www.atfa.us. line for calendar listings is two weeks being sponsored to increase prior to event. awareness and raise money for the Festival, which has Wounded Warrior Project; drawn more than MONDAY/MAY 13 refreshments included. $3. Intro to Riding in a Peloton. 6:30 THURSDAY/MAY 9 The classic musical “Hello Dolly!” 3,000 participants p.m., at Fairfax Mosaic Freshbikes, Carol Zeitlin’s Art Students’ 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, since 2007. The 2910 District Ave., Fairfax. Learn the Exhibit. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., at Pohick 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. A light- event brings to- finer points of pacelines, echelons Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker hearted musical features a and drafting for those new to Raod, Burke. An annual display of meddlesome matchmaker, Dolly Levi, gether Jewish competitive riding and racing with drawings and paintings of Burke who brings couples together while agencies and the DESIGNS Cycling Team every Centre Art Instructor Carol Zeitlin’s making sure she herself gets to marry synagogues from second Monday of the month. art students of all ages is up through a wealthy half-millionaire. Jerry www.freshbikescycling.com. May 30. 703-250-6939 or Herman and Michael Stewart’s the Washington, czartlessons.com. musical adaptation of Thornton D.C., area to col- Wilder’s "The Matchmaker” is a laborate on a family-friendly musical full of funny FRIDAY/MAY 17 FRIDAY/MAY 10 characters and whimsical music. $10; program that Book Fair at Barnes & Noble. 5-9 The classic musical “Hello Dolly!” $15 at door. 703-219-2200 or celebrates Israel’s p.m., at Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair 7:30 p.m., at Fairfax High School, www.fxplayers.org. culture and history. Lakes Promenade Drive, Fairfax. 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. The FX Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: A Barnes & Nobles at Fair Lakes will Players of Fairfax High School’s Night of Opera Favorites. 8 p.m., The festival will be host a bookfair to raise funds for the theatre Department presents the at GMU CFA, 4400 University Drive, Sunday, May 19, at Mountain View High School classic musical “Hello Dolly!” with Fairfax. Hear Verdi and Wagner as Fairfax Corner. Scholarship Foundation; families can ASL interpretation; this light-hearted conducted by Christopher enjoy face painting, storytelling, musical features a meddlesome Zimmerman and sung by soprano bookmark making, musical matchmaker, Dolly Levi, who brings Joni Henson and tenor Brennen performances and an art display couples together while making sure Guillory; free pre-concert discussion. while purchasing books for she herself gets to marry a wealthy $25-$55. 888-945-2468 or selections include excerpts from “Les Michael Stewart’s musical adaptation graduations, birthdays or personal half-millionaire. $10; $15 at door. www.fairfaxsymphony.org. Liserables,” Jerry Brubaker’s “Harry of Thornton Wilder’s ”The enjoyment. bn.com/bookfairfs (enter 703-219-2200 or www.fxplayers.org. City of Fairfax Band: Spotlight on Potter Symphonic Suite,” and works Matchmaker” is a family-friendly Bookfair ID 11061660 at checkout). the Pops. 8 p.m., at WT Woodson of Frank Ticheli, Mikhail Glinka and musical full of funny characters and Relay for Life of Springfield- High School, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Camille Saint-Saëns. $17 for adults; whimsical music. $10; $15 at door. Burke. 7 p.m.-7 a.m., at West SATURDAY/MAY 11 Chantilly High School senior Andrea $11 for seniors; free for students 18 703-219-2200 or www.fxplayers.org. Springfield High School, 6100 Robinson Support the Troops Hsu, a flautist, plays with the band; and under. www.fairfaxband.org. 5th Annual International Rolling Road, Springfield. The fourth Language and Cultural Festival. annual family friendly event 4 p.m., at W.T Woodson High School, promoting an attitude of hope and SUNDAY/MAY 12 9525 Main Street, Fairfax. The honoring survivors benefits the The classic musical “Hello Dolly!” American Turkish Friendship American Cancer Society; a cancer 2 p.m., at Fairfax High School, 3501 Association (ATFA) and the Mid- survivors reception is at 5 p.m. $10 COMMUNITIES Rebel Run, Fairfax. A light-hearted Atlantic Federation of Turkic registration. musical features a meddlesome American Associations (MAFTAA) are www.springfieldburkerelay.org or matchmaker, Dolly Levi, who brings organizing an annual language and [email protected]. couples together while making sure cultural festival. Join the festival for Alice in Wonderland Jr. 7:30 p.m., she herself gets to marry a wealthy poems, songs and folk dances, and at Burke Community Church, 9900 OF WORSHIP half-millionaire. Jerry Herman and embrace the people of diverse Old Keene Mill Road, Burke. Northern Virginia Players present Assembly of God Alice’s madcap adventures with the Jubilee Christian Center White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and 703-383-1170 Jubilee the Queen of Hearts. Performances Fairfax Assembly of God Christian Center are dedicated to Bobby Collar, a 703-591-4284 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Looking for a New member of the players who died Way of Faith Assembly of God unexpectedly Feb. 14; part of ticket 703-573-7221 Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM proceeds will go to the Bobby Collar Sunday School 10:10 AM Memorial Fund. NVPlayers.com. Baptist Sunday Evening - Realtime Service Place of Worship? Braddock Missionary ... 703-830-4125 & Youth 6 PM Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM SATURDAY/MAY 18 Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Visit Antioch Baptist Church! Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 visit our website: www.jccag.org Alice in Wonderland Jr. 1:30 p.m., Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111 7:30 p.m., at Burke Community Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica...703-323-5858 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Church, 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Judah Praise Fellowship Christian...703-758-1456 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Burke. Northern Virginia Players Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637 “Experience the Difference” present Alice’s madcap adventures Buddhist St. George’s United...703-385-4550 with the White Rabbit, the Mad Guhyasamaja Buddhist Center... 703-774-9692 Hatter and the Queen of Hearts. Bible Non-Denominational Performances are dedicated to Bobby Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 Bancroft Bible Church... 703-425-3800 Collar, a member of the players who Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 died unexpectedly Feb. 14; part of Catholic Fairfax Community Church... St. Leo the Great Catholic... 703-273-5369 703-323-0110 ticket proceeds will go to the Bobby St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 Collar Memorial Fund. 703-978-4141 Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 NVPlayers.com. St. Paul Catholic Church... 703-968-3010 Metropolitan Community Church Coptic Orthodox 703-691-0930 SUNDAY/MAY 19 St. Mark...703-591-4444 Salvation Army...703-385-9700 Disciples of Christ Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 2013 Israel Street Festival. Noon-5 Fairfax Christian Church... 703-385-3520 Word of Life Church International... p.m., at Fairfax Corner, 4100 Episcopal 703-978-7101 Monument Drive, Fairfax. Headliner international music group The Shuk Church of the Apostles Pentecostal 703-591-1974 The Greater Pentecostal Temple...703-385-9426 performs along with R&B artist Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 Presbyterian All Are Welcome! Hadar Binyamin; performances, exhibits and activities including Krav Christ Presbyterian Chruch...703-278-8365 Jewish Maga Israel Defense Force self Congregation of Olam Tikvah... 703-425-1880 Fairfax Presbyterian...703-273-5300 Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. defense demonstrations, a petting Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 Korean Presbyterian...703-321-8090 Providence Presbyterian...703-978-3934 zoo, Israeli dancing, Israel-style Lutheran Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. shuck (marketplace) and food from Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 New Hope...703-385-9056 Shalom Presbyterian…703-280-2777 Max’s Kosher Cafe. 703-323-0880 or Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. www.jccnv.org. Kings of Kings...703-378-7272 Seventh Day Adventist Lord of Life...703-323-9500 Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist Methodist 703-978-3386 Rev. Dr. Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr., Senior Pastor FRIDAY/MAY 31 Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 United Church of Christ Alice in Wonderland Jr. 7:30 p.m., Fairfax United...703-591-3120 Little River United Church of Christ at Burke Community Church, 9900 Pender United...703-278-8023 703-978-3060 Antioch Baptist Church Old Keene Mill Road, Burke. Northern Virginia Players present 6531 Little Ox Road Alice’s madcap adventures with the To Advertise Your White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter and Fairfax Station, VA 22039 the Queen of Hearts; part of ticket Community of Worship, 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org proceeds will go to the Bobby Collar Call 703-778-9422 Memorial Fund. NVPlayers.com.
16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Through the Looking Glass Northern Virginia Special Brunch Buffet Regular Menu 9:00am - 3:00pm 4:30pm - 9:00pm Players presents $24.95 per person Casual Menu and Kids ages 6-10, $9.95 - ages 5 & under $5.00 Children’s menu “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” Price includes non-alcoholic beverages. also available.
eginning May 17, the Northern Virginia Players will perform Disney’s “Alice in Won- Bderland, Jr.” Join Alice’s madcap adventures in Won- Photo courtesy of Northern Virginia Players derland as she chases the White Rabbit, races the From left, Victoria Conner (Queen of Dodo Bird, gets tied up with the Tweedles, raps with Hearts), 16, from Woodbridge, Spencer a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, and beats the Queen Post (Mad Hatter), 13, from Fairfax Sta- of Hearts at her own game. tion, and Hannah MacGregor (Alice), 14, The fast-paced musical features updated dialogue from Fort Belvoir. and new arrangements of such classic Disney songs as “I’m Late,” “The Un-birthday Song” and “Zip-A- Bobby Collar Memorial Fund. Dee-Doo-Da.” Show Dates & Times: Northern Virginia Players has been entertaining ❖ May 17, 18, 31 and June 1 at 7:30 p.m. audiences of all ages since their start. Shows are co- ❖ May 18 and June 1 at 1:30 p.m. directed by theater veterans Kate Wittig and Ann Eul, ❖ Performances held at Burke Community Church, and the cast is from throughout Northern Virginia. 9900 Old Keene Mill Road. NVP is known for its exceptional talent, costumes ❖ For more information and to purchase tickets, 703-323-1188 and staging, which supports professional quality the- please visit NVPlayers.com. For photos from previ- atre at the community level. ous shows and updates, visit their Facebook page at Remember Mother’s Day! Northern Virginia Players will dedicate these per- “Northern Virginia Players.” For questions, please call formances in loving memory of Bobby Collar. Collar, 703-866-3546. We Have a Great Selection a friend and fellow actor, died unexpectedly Feb. 14, 2013. Part of ticket proceeds will be donated to the —Victoria Ross of Gifts for the Mom with a Green Thumb Happy Mother’s Day!
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Dunn, Lightfoot lead Cavaliers past Annandale in district semifinals. ing in the first half. Lightfoot and Dunn each scored again before a goal by Annandale’s By Jon Roetman Janan Gokturk cut the Cavalier advantage The Connection to 7-5 with 3:43 left in the half. It was all Woodson from that point as the aura Dunn was the first of the Cavaliers embarked on an 11-0 run, hold- Cavaliers to introduce herself to ing Annandale scoreless for a stretch of LPatrick Mahler, who this year be- more than 16 minutes. came the Woodson girls’ lacrosse Lightfoot scored three of Woodson’s first program’s third head coach in as many sea- six goals of the second half. sons. “[Dunn and Lightfoot] are our offense,” From that moment, Mahler said, Dunn Mahler said. “We like to run and gun, but has been the team’s “consummate leader.” when we settle, dodging is essentially our “She’s like the rock,” said Mahler, a former meat and potatoes and those are two elite Annandale boys’ assistant who graduated dodgers and goal-scorers. When they are from Woodson in 2000. “We have four cap- Photo by rocking and rolling, then we rock and roll. tains, but they all kind of defer toward her. … They do our heavy lifting on the offen- She’s just a natural leader — kind of an al- sive end.” pha dog kind of thing.” Dave Sullivan Kelly Stegner, Jasmine Kim and Claire Dunn has been on the varsity since her Swanson each scored one goal for Woodson. freshman year, experiencing three consecu- Freshman midfielder Ashley Britton led tive Patriot District titles. Now a senior cap- Annandale with four goals. tain, Dunn led the way as the Cavaliers Woodson improved its record to 11-2 and earned a trip back to a familiar champion- extended its winning streak to 11 games. ship stage. Woodson junior Alex Lightfoot tallied five goals during an 18-8 victory The Cavaliers lost to Langley and Madison Dunn scored a game-high six goals and against Annandale on Tuesday night. by a combined three goals to open the sea- top-seed Woodson defeated No. 4 son and haven’t lost since. Annandale fell Annandale 18-8 on Tuesday night in the Woodson built a 9-5 halftime advantage. tack Alex Lightfoot tallied five goals and to 10-6 and will play again in the opening semifinal round of the Patriot District tour- Her final goal gave the Cavaliers a 16-5 lead three assists and senior midfielder DeeDee round of the Northern Region tournament. nament at Lee High School. The Cavaliers with 16:22 remaining in the second half. Montgomery finished with four goals. Woodson moved from the Liberty District secured a berth in the district champion- “It’s like all the pressure is on me now Woodson jumped out to a 5-1 lead, thanks to the Patriot District in 2010 and proceeded ship game, where they will face No. 2 Lake being a captain and a senior,” Dunn said, to two goals from Dunn and one goal and to win the Patriot championship each of its Braddock at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at “but it’s good. It’s a good feeling.” two assists from Lightfoot. Annandale re- first three seasons. The Cavaliers will face Lee. Dunn was not alone as two other Cava- sponded with three straight goals, cutting Lake Braddock in the district final for the Dunn scored four goals in the first half as liers scored at least four goals. Junior at- the Woodson lead to 5-4 with 7:36 remain- second straight year. Lake Braddock Girls’ Lax Advances to Patriot District Final
whose Bruins finished 6-1 in the district, Bruins beat West Springfield in OT in semifinals. losing to Woodson. “Last year, we ran the table in the regular season and then we By Jon Roetman Friday in a rematch of last season’s district scored the final three goals of regulation, lost when it mattered most. So this year The Connection final, which the Cavaliers won 14-11. including Kara Kachejian’s game-tying goal was, it doesn’t matter what we do [in “It feels great,” Gaudian said of the vic- with 28 seconds remaining, to force over- the regular season] and our plan came ith 10 minutes remaining in tory. “I’m so proud of everybody. We worked time. together. … It was a well-earned victory Wthe first half of a district semi- our butts off.” Lake Braddock was a player down for the for us but, wow, it took a lot out.” final matchup with West Despite earlier stick problems, Gaudian first 90 seconds of overtime due to a yel- Youn scored two goals for Lake Springfield, Lake Braddock junior Kristen said she wasn’t worried when West Spring- low card issued with 30 seconds remaining Braddock. Kyra Hayden, Alexis Torres Gaudian’s stick failed to pass a referee’s field asked for a stick check late in over- in regulation. Despite being a player down, and Jade Samec each scored one. inspection and was removed from the time. the Bruins appeared to take the lead when Senior goalkeeper Alyssa Harrison fin- game. Later, another Bruin was ruled to “I was confident that my stick was not Grace Youn scored 59 seconds into the first ished with 18 saves for the Bruins. have an illegal stick, wiping out a go- illegal,” she said. “I had my coach check it, overtime period, but the goal was disal- “I think it’s bittersweet because I feel ahead goal in overtime. tie it very tight. That just meant that they lowed after a referee ruled Youn’s stick was for a lot of the seniors on the other team,” With a trip to the district champion- were trying everything they could to win illegal. Harrison said. “I’ve been in that position ship game on the line, the Lake Braddock and I just knew that we were better than In the second three-minute overtime pe- before … and I know exactly how they girls’ lacrosse team forced a turnover and that and we had legal sticks.” riod, West Springfield controlled the draw feel, but I get one more crack at the dis- Gaudian scored the go-ahead goal with Gaudian scored four of her six goals in and possessed the ball for a lengthy period trict championship.” 54 seconds remaining in the OT. After- the second half or overtime. Head coach of time before Lake Braddock forced a turn- Lindsey Mares led West Springfield ward, West Springfield requested a stick Victor Chen said Gaudian has matured dur- over and scored the game-winner. with three goals. Kachejian and Sadie check on Gaudian. ing her three varsity seasons. Now the Bruins are headed back to the Schroeder each had two goals, and This time, she passed. “She just now understands the game com- district championship game. Last season, Marissa Lim, Devan Warden and Jocelyn Gaudian’s goal — her sixth of the game pletely,” Chen said. “She knows not to get Lake Braddock went undefeated in the dis- Siveroni each had one. — in the second overtime period lifted flustered and get rattled. It’s really not how trict during the regular season, only to lose “I told them to hold their heads high,” No. 2 Lake Braddock to an 11-10 victory you start it’s how you finish and she really to Woodson in the tournament final. Chen West Springfield head coach Brian over No. 3 West Springfield on Tuesday showed that. She’s grown 10-fold.” said the team had a different approach in Puhlick said. “They fought to the very night at Lee High School. The Bruins will Gaudian’s fifth goal of the night gave Lake 2013. end. They never gave up, they never quit face top-seed and three-time defending Braddock a 10-7 lead with 15:11 remain- “We had a plan not to worry about what and I couldn’t ask for a team with more Patriot District champion Woodson on ing in the second half. West Springfield happened in the regular season,” said Chen, heart.”
18 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 9-15, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters to the Editor Bookfair in Support of School To the Editor: mined to get their high school di- On Friday, May 17, the Barnes & ploma despite various obstacles Noble at Fair Lakes will host a book and roadblocks. The faculty and fair to raise funds for the Mountain staff, led by principal Dave Jagels, View High School Scholarship Foun- are incredibly resourceful and dation. From 5-9 p.m., families can dedicated to these students, cre- enjoy face painting, storytelling, ating a welcoming atmosphere bookmark making, musical perfor- each and every day, encouraging mances and an art display while acceptance and tolerance of all purchasing books for graduations, and an unwavering belief in their birthdays or personal enjoyment. students’ success. The Mountain View Foundation I encourage the community to distributes scholarships to Moun- come out and enjoy the festivities tain View High School graduates Friday evening. However, if that pursuing a post-secondary educa- is too difficult, a percentage of tion. Mountain View’s student purchases made that day in the body is drawn from 14 different store or on line from Saturday, high schools throughout Fairfax May 18-Wednesday, May 22, will County and serves students seek- benefit the foundation. Customers ing a second chance to earn a high can visit bn.com/bookfairs and school diploma. enter Bookfair ID 11061660 at As a member of the Board of checkout. Barnes & Noble is lo- Directors of Mountain View High cated at 12193 Fair Lakes Prom- School Foundation, I am im- enade Drive in Fairfax. pressed by the drive, determina- tion and creativity of the students Lu Ann Maciulla McNabb at Mountain View. They are deter- Centreville Bulletin Board Send notes to the Connection at Oaks Road, Burke. Friends of Burke [email protected] or call Centre Library organizes a used book 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated sale. [email protected]. announcements should be submitted at Relay for Life Team Captain least two weeks prior to the event. Meeting. 7:30 p.m., at the WSHS Library, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. A planning session for THURSDAY/MAY 9 the May 17 Relay of Springfield- Used Book Sale. 1-9 p.m., at the Burke event; email with questions. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred [email protected].
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BARBARA NOWAK ELLIE WESTER & GERRY STAUDTE 703-503-1880 “My Virginia Home Team” L&F Founder’s Club 703-473-1803, 703-309-8948 Lifetime NVAR Top Producer Life Member, NVAR Million [email protected] Dollar Sales Club www.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com [email protected] Fairfax $569,000 The spotlight shines on this fabulous 5 bed- room/2.5 bath Middleridge split level, sited on a “to-die-for” cor- ner lot on a street that seldom sells! “House Beautiful” Springfield $375,000 kitchen w/ granite counters, hardwood floors, & finished Great Starter Home lower level with Buck-Stove and 5th bedroom. All updated This 3 BR, 2BA, 2 level single family home on a 1/4 acre baths, custom patio w/ awning, screened-in porch, replaced lot features 1st floor hardwoods, upgraded Kitchen and windows & huge 2-car carport come too! A true show stop- Baths, finished basement and Much More! per! Call Ellie to see it today! Access the Realtors Multiple Listing Service: Go to www.searchvirginia.listingbook.com
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