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2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell Fall Fun 703-778-9416 or [email protected]

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Patrons of the arts mingle at the Workhouse in Lorton. DancEthos performs Oct. 1 at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center. Workhouse Offers Fall Fun for All lesson on this month’s featured dance, the Numerous events taking place at the foxtrot, followed by open dance time from 8-10:30 p.m. Workhouse this October. From Oct. 15 to Nov. 26, “Schoolhouse Calendar of Events Rock Live” will be performed in the new SEPT. 28-OCT. 23 By Maya Horowitz exhibition in which artists pair visual art youth arts center at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Third Annual Poetic Art Juried Fairfax Connection with literature art. The reception will be “We are opening a brand new building Exhibition. Reception is on Oct. 2. Oct. 2, from 2-4 p.m. called the youth arts center,” said Fridy. “It he Workhouse in Lorton was op- Also beginning Sept. 28 will be the Soda is going to be a building dedicated to youth SEPT. 28-OCT. 23 erated as a prison for more than Chicks- Parallel Paths in Clay. Two master arts involving three classrooms and a brand Soda Chicks- Parallel Paths in Clay. T80 years. But since September ceramic artists show their work. A closing new 100 seat theater for children’s produc- Closing Reception is Oct. 21. 2008, it has been run as an arts reception, in which the artists discuss their tions.” center, housing exhibition spaces, perform- work, will be on Oct. 21, from 7-9 p.m. Additionally on Oct. 15, from 8-10 p.m., SATURDAY/OCT. 1 ing arts facilities, and studios for 150 of the Art Notes: DancEthos and Bob On Oct. 1, from 2-4 p.m., DancEthos and there will be Date Night: Chef’s Table de- Gibson Big Band regions artists. Although it is open to the Bob Gibson Big Band will be performing. signed to be a romantic evening involving public, the Workhouse is a large complex This is the last concert of the summer that a cooking lesson. This can be paired with SATURDAY/OCT. 8 that continues to be reno- the 7:30 p.m. dance les- 2nd Saturday Art Walk vated. son. “We are one of the largest The Lorton Arts Foun- SATURDAY/OCT. 15 visual and performing arts “We’ve taken a blight in the community — dation is having its an- Ballroom Social Dance-Foxtrot centers in the country, cer- nual fund raiser on Oct. tainly in the region,” said the old Workhouse prison — and turned it 22, from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. OCT. 15-NOV. 26 Camela Speer, director of It is a campus-wide semi- into a thriving Workhouse center.” Studio 3 Children’s Theatre: marketing. “And we house formal event beginning Schoolhouse Rock Live every kind of visual perform- — Camela Speer with a cocktail reception ing and the educational com- and silent auction, fol- SATURDAY/OCT. 15 ponent. We are a historic site that’s been will be held outdoors in the performing tent. lowed by dinner and live auction and end- Date Night: Chef’s Table adaptively reused. We’ve taken a blight in The 2nd Saturday Art Walk will be on Oct. ing with music and dessert. the community — the old Workhouse prison 8, from 6-9 p.m. This monthly event is a Also on Oct. 22, the Virginia Storytelling SATURDAY/OCT. 22 — and turned it into a thriving Workhouse chance to tour the entire facility while en- Alliance is hosting a full day of workshops Lorton Arts Foundation 10th center.” joying music, art and refreshments. culminating in a concert at 7:30 p.m. and Anniversary Gala “We have something going on just about “A great thing is to come to one of our open mic at 9 p.m. every weekend,” said Scott Fridy, perform- second Saturdays,” said Sarah Shepard, di- Starting Oct. 26 and running until Nov. SATURDAY/OCT. 22 ing arts director. “A lot of the things we do rector of visual arts. “It’s one of our best 20, the Maryland Pastel Society presents Virginia Storytelling Alliance are free and open to the public. We’re still Workshops, Concert and Open attended events.” “Shades of Pastel.” The reception will be Mic trying to get the community. We’re kind of Speer agreed. “One of the best times to Nov. 6, from 2-4 p.m. brand new still. There’s a ton of potential come to the Workhouse is our second Sat- “It is a great place to come as a couple, as OCT. 26/NOV. 20 here. We’re just excited that we’re able to urday event. Stroll around campus, have a a family, with friends, to see art, experience Maryland Pastel Society Shades of continue to keep it growing.” glass of wine, talk to the artists.” art and just to have a great time,” said Speer. Pastel Exhibition. Reception is Nov. Starting Sept. 28, the Workhouse will be On Oct. 15, participate in the ballroom To learn more about the Workhouse, go 6. showing its third annual poetic art juried social dance. At 7:30 p.m., there will be a to http://workhousearts.org/. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 ❖ 3 News Briefs Fall Fun Parkways in Fast Lane for ‘Primary Roads’ Status It’s Time for Clifton Day At the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27, the Board voted to ask the state to change the classification of the Fairfax County Parkway Forty-Fifth and Franconia Springfield Parkway from secondary roads to primary roads. annual festival is “Late last year, I requested the Board consider asking Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to make Sunday, Oct. 9. this change to bring the roads’ classification more in line with their actual function,” said Supervisor Pat Herrity By Bonnie Hobbs (R-Springfield). “This should lead to an increase in con- The Connection struction and maintenance focus and dollars by VDOT.” Herrity said that VDOT officials indicated they will make ood, crafts, music and the change as quickly as possible. children’s activities are In addition to parkway maintenance, Herrity said VDOT all on tap at the 45th completed a study that entailed a comprehensive review F annual Clifton Day cel-

of the Fairfax County Parkway between Route 7 and In- ebration. It’s set for Sunday, Oct. File Photos terstate 95 to determine what measures could be put in 9, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; rain date, place to decrease the number of median-crossover crashes Oct. 16. Admission is free; park- on the parkway and improve overall safety. ing, $5/car, with proceeds going “Of several proposals put forth, one that was actually to charity. funded was the addition of a barrier in the median of cer- “It’s a great day,” said event Daniel Tomlin, 13, and Nicholas Toenshoff, 11, raise tain portions of the parkway. The contract for this work is Chairman Fred Ansick. “We have money for the local Boy Scout troop by selling home- expected to be put out for bids in November,” Herrity said. excellent vendors and lots of vari- made cookies at the 2010 Clifton Day. To view the entire study, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ ety. If you want to start on your springfield/pdf_files/2-23_vdot_presentation.pdf. Christmas shopping, this is the place to be. As my Ansick. “We had them at the Clifton Wine Festival, Herrity also announced that VDOT will begin paving a 16-year-old daughter Cori would say, ‘This is where and they were the talk of the day.” section of the parkway between Burke Lake and Lee Chapel the cool people hang out.’” Returning for a second year is an Oktoberfest booth roads later this year, and additional sections of the park- Artisans at Ayre Square on Main Street will dem- catered by Rachelle Slotnick. Located on the stage in way (exact locations not finalized yet) are scheduled to onstrate crafts such as woodcarving, wool spinning, front of the Clifton Town Meeting Hall on Chapel be repaved beginning next spring. weaving and pottery and basket making. More than Road, it’ll offer a-la-carte, German-style food such as “Some patching work on the parkway has been com- 200 arts-and-crafts vendors will sell items including bratwurst, kielbasa and sauerkraut, plus a variety of pleted, but the condition of the road remains terrible and jewelry, candles, plant hangars, glasswork, children’s beers. continues to deteriorate,” Herrity said. clothing, baskets, ceramics, woodworking products, furniture, mixed media, needlework, quilts, sculp- — Victoria Ross ALTOGETHER 10 vendors will sell food through- ture, metalwork, seasonal decorations and holiday out the town, selling treats including kettle corn and items, sports memorabilia, toys, stained glass, and Sno-Cones. Trummer’s on Main, The Clifton Store and Rabies Awareness Week watercolor and oil paintings. Peterson’s Ice Cream and Dog Pound will be open for The Clifton Lions Club will offer hamburgers, hot business, as will the town shops. A new restaurant, In observance of National Rabies Awareness Week 2011, dogs and barbecue; Clifton Presbyterian Church, Weston’s (formerly the Heart in Hand) hopes to be Fairfax County Animal Control Officers urge pet owners both crab-cake meals and brisket meals; Clifton open by then, as well. to “Protect the ones you love; vaccinate for rabies!” as Gentleman’s Club, red beans and rice, chili and chili One of the entertainers will be the Unicycle Lady. they continue their local rabies awareness campaign. dogs; Cub Scout Packs 1861 and 1104, cotton candy, “She’ll be primarily in the park, but will also do some So far, two foxes and three raccoons have tested posi- popcorn, lemonade, cookies, candy and apple cider; stunts on Main Street,” said Ansick. And back by tive for rabies since the inception of the campaign in early Acacia Lodge, pulled pork, bratwurst and Italian sau- popular demand for his fourth year of performing September. For more information on rabies, check sage. while strolling through town will be the Banjo Man. www.cdc.gov/rabies. For information on vaccinating a pet, As for commercial food vendors, Baja Fresh will The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Academy including periodic low-cost vaccination clinics, go to http:/ sell burritos, quesadillas and chicken, fish and shrimp will give pony rides by the barn behind Acacia Lodge. /www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animal/rabies.htm. tacos. New this year, Bada Bing will serve cheese It will also provide a pony for petting in the town To better inform residents about rabid animals in their steaks from its food truck. “They’ll be on Main Street park off Chapel Street. communities, Animal Control officers are starting a new near the Clifton Primitive Baptist Church,” said The park will host other, fun-filled children’s ac- door-to-door notification process each time a rabid ani- tivities, too. Jumpworks will have mal is discovered nearby. inflatables and moon bounces. Officers will knock on doors to tell residents they should Kerry the Face-Painter will display take precautions to protect their family pets from expo- her talents, as will Sharon the Bal- sure to wildlife when an animal in their neighborhood loon Artist. In addition, Girl and Boy tested positive for the rabies virus. If no one’s home, offic- Scout troops will have eight booths ers will leave a flyer at the door. in the park with games such as The goal is to prevent human exposure to rabies through beanbag toss and safe darts. education. In addition, residents should report unusual Singers, dancers and musicians or suspicious wildlife behavior at 703-691-2131. Rabies will perform on the stage on Chapel is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the cen- Road. At 11:30 a.m. is the Boyle tral nervous system and kills almost any mammal or hu- School of Irish Dance; noon, Steve man that gets sick from it. Hudson, a combination stand-up All dogs 4 months of age and older must also have a comedian and musician who plays dog license; failure to license a dog or inoculate pets piano and guitar; 1:15 p.m., the against rabies may result in fines of up to $250. For more Rebels, playing classic rock-and-roll information about rabies, visit http:// and vintage country music; and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/animals or 2:45 p.m., The City-Dwelling Na- www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/DEE/Rabies/. ture Seekers, performing rock Americana music. Civil War re-enactors Tony Mead Clifton resident Richard Russo displays and sells his paintings of the local community at the 2010 Clifton Day. See Clifton Day, Page 5

4 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fall Fun How would you like state of the art LASER dentistry without drills or needles? What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately.

This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer-controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot neces- sary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. What are the benefits of Waterlase® dentistry? Ⅵ Patient Comfort Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, Throughout the month of October, Heather Hill Gardens hosts a Fall many dental procedures can be performed with fewer shots, less need for anes- Festival, which includes a zip line, play area and petting zoo for chil- thesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! dren to enjoy. The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less tooth sensitivity after new fillings. Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post- Getting That Fall Feeling? operative pain, swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort and satisfaction for your entire family. Heather Hill Gardens of Fairfax Station hosts Ⅵ Sterilization The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Fall Festival during the month of October. Because of bacterial contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many cases, with crowns--and some- eather Hill Gardens is hosting rope swing, hunt for pennies in Penny Para- times even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings is a pri- a Fall Festival from Oct. 1-31, dise, tumble in the Tumble Tube and much at its 8111 Ox Road location more. mary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes H the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ in Fairfax Station. The Fall Festival is open Monday-Friday, The annual Fall Festival features both a from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.- filling materials enriched with fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent Moon Bounce and a mini zip line. 5:30 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. decay under that new filling are much lower. Children can also pick out pumpkins, pet Admission is $5.For more information, call Ⅵ the animals in the petting zoo, play on the 703-690-6060 Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. Clifton Day Back for 45th Year By not getting a shot, not feeling the vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the From Page 4 loud drill, kids never become afraid of the dentist, so they don’t grow up to be the CBA and Acacia Lodge. “It’s the largest adults afraid of the dentist. fund-raiser for the local nonprofits,” said ows and the 49th Virginia Infantry will Ansick. By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing be encamped in the yard across from the The VRE train will run to and from dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury stage on Chapel Road. And the Blue Star Clifton, or festival attendees may park at fillings, and fearful patients. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their Mothers of America, a nonprofit group that Clifton Elementary, the floodplain, dentists. raises money for injured military veterans, Kincheloe Road, Newman Road, and Chapel Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better will have an information table. Road at Frosty Meadows. CBA-sponsored clinical results, improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. Antiques vendors will be behind Weston’s. shuttles will ferry people to and from Frosty We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revo- “One of our antiques vendors has been at Meadows. For more information, see lutionary technology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser Clifton Day for 27 years,” said Ansick. Also, www.cliftonday.com. fillings with no needle/no pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the Appalachian Bowhunters Association is This year’s sponsors are The Peterson the dentist because you were nervous about the drill and needle, you don’t have putting on a taxidermy display in the Aca- Cos., Ourisman Toyota, Wetland Studios to put it off any longer! cia Lodge, and donations will be accepted and Solutions, VRE, Richard R. Russo, AAA, to help continue the lodge’s refurbishing. Blackbarn Media and the Norfolk Southern For more information about our dental practice please visit our page The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will Railroad. or visit our website at www.larryfoxdds.com be stationed next to the lodge, and those In his fifth year as chairman, Ansick said donating a pint of blood will be entered in he’s happy to do some civic service for a drawing for a gift certificate for door Clifton. “I enjoy living here and want to give prizes. Regarding the commercial booths, back to the community,” he said. “This is LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS all the slots are filled; and this year, Para- an all-volunteer activity, and we wouldn’t 5200 Lyngate Court, Burke, Virginia 22015 dise Springs Winery will have a booth by be able to put it on without the people of the post office. the town, so I really appreciate their sup- The Clifton Betterment Association (CBA) port.” 703-978-5253 puts on Clifton Day and proceeds go to the Looking forward to a good turnout at this Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm town’s nonprofit groups, including the family event, he said, “It’s a historic town Clifton Lions Club, Girl and Boy Scouts, with lots of atmosphere. It’s also a wonder- New Patients and Emergencies Welcome Clifton Presbyterian Church, Clifton ful place to catch some sun and some tunes All types of general dentistry done at our office. Gentleman’s Club, Clifton Woman’s Club, while enjoying some great food.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 ❖ 5 Fall Fun

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Photo by Photo From left, Sarah Layman on violin; Judie Lieu on viola; and Jeremy Rissi Violin & Guitar Duo appears Oct. 2 at Paradise Springs on cello perform at the Lee-Fendall House in Alexandria last fall. Music and Wine — A Perfect Pairing guests a view of the surrounding hills and Local musicians, Paradise Springs Winery woods. Event Details When the new tasting facility was com- toast October Harvest Season. Gracenotes Chamber Music Live Perfor- pleted in May, the historic cabin was used mances at Paradise Springs Winery and for higher-end wine tasting offered by res- Vineyard, 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton. By Victoria Ross form throughout the month of October, ervations only, Wiles said. In the 1950s, the Every Sunday in October from 1:30-5 p.m. ❖ The Connection Newspapers Oct. 2 – Violin & Guitar Duo starting with its popular Violin and Guitar original foundation of the cabin was rein- ❖ Oct. 9 – Gracenotes Chamber Music Duo on Oct. 2. forced and trans- Ensemble t’s a perfect pairing of taste and tal- Bordering the formed into a ❖ Oct. 16 – String Quartet ❖ ent. Two local businesses will provide “Who knows cellar, complete Oct. 23 – Flute & String Trio “It’s a beautiful venue for ❖ Oct. 30 – Gracenotes Chamber Music fine wine and music every Sunday af- where the next 20 with a built-in Ensemble I For more information about the winery, go ternoon in October at Clifton’s newly years will take us. music and wine.” wine rack. The renovated Paradise Springs Winery and I think Jefferson renovation was to www.paradisespringswinery.com. For — Paradise Winery co-owner Kirk Wiles more information about Gracenotes, go to Vineyard. would be pleased,” led by Howard www.GracenotesChamberMusic.com. Gracenotes Chamber Music, founded by winery co-owner Richter, a Sarah Layman of Fairfax Station, will per- Kirk Wiles said. protégé of the Frank Lloyd Wright. form an “Afternoon in Paradise” at the win- Nestled on 36 picturesque acres in a quiet “It’s a beautiful venue for music and ing galas throughout the area. However, ery every Sunday in October from 1:30-5 corner of Clifton, the winery contains an wine,” said Wiles. “There is no admission Layman said there is nothing like partnering p.m. as part of the fall harvest celebration. historic log cabin, built in the early 1800s, to the winery for an ‘Afternoon in Paradise,’ with a fellow Fairfax County business. “We have a variety of music styles for ev- as well as the elegant new tasting room, and guests are allowed to enjoy the music, “It’s exciting to see a venue like Paradise eryone, from classical to Cole Porter, with housed in a peak-roofed red barn. so long as their party enjoys some wine.” Springs right in our own backyard. Fairfax Broadway and bluegrass in between,” said A 2,000 square foot stone-floored covered Gracenotes Chamber Music, founded by County is rich in culture, talent and com- Layman. patio contains an enormous outdoor fire- Layman more than a decade ago, performs munity,” said Layman. “We look forward to Various Gracenotes ensembles will per- place and wrought-iron tables that gives at weddings, corporate events and fund rais- this unique opportunity.”

Send notes to the Connection at [email protected]. pastels, photography, pen and ink, objects, and learn basic skills with United Methodist Church, 9912 [email protected] or Ninth Annual Community Fun digital media and more. the archaeology staff. Hunting for Old Colchester Road, Lorton. call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- Festival. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. St. John’s Refreshments served. George Mason’s Landscape tour at Ham, fried oysters, potato salad, day. Dated announcements should be United Methodist Church, 5812 www.kingstowne.org, 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Regular cole slaw, sweet potato submitted at least two weeks prior to Backlick Road, Springfield. Jr. ferris [email protected] or admission. Friends free. $25 Family casserole, deviled eggs, hush the event. wheel, moon bounce, ocean slide, [email protected]. admission. Scout and school groups puppies, homemade desserts and pony rides, face painting, games, welcome with advance reservation. more. Takeout available. craft and vendor booths, food, live 703-550-9220 or www.gunston Proceeds benefit kitchen THURSDAY/SEPT. 29 music and more. 703-560-6655 or THURSDAY/OCT. 6 hall.org. renovation. 703-339-5382. English Conversation www.saintjohnsumc.org/funfair. A Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Comedian Wanda Sykes. 8 p.m. The 19th Annual Fall For “Last Dance of Dr. Disco.” George Mason University Patriot Group. 7 p.m. Burke SUNDAY/OCT. 9 Centre Library, 5935 Calendar Fairfax KidsFest. 9 a.m.-6 Robert E. Lee High School, 6540 Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Freds Oak Road, p.m. Fairfax County Government Franconia Road, Springfield. Doors Clifton Day. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Fairfax. $35-$45, available Burke. Practice English Center, 12000 Government open 6:45 p.m., dinner served 7 p.m. Clifton. Live music and dance, arts online at www.ticketmaster.com with other adults. 703-249-1520. Center Parkway, Fairfax. $10. [email protected]. and crafts, antiques, Octoberfest, or 703-573-SEAT. Interactive and educational food, market area, Blood Mobile, a www.wandasykes.com or programs, entertainment and Civil War reenactment and more. www.patriotcenter.com. SATURDAY/OCT. 1 activities for families with elementary SATURDAY/OCT. 8 Children’s activities include VRE train Paper Shredding Event. 9:30 Kingstowne Area Artists and pre-K children. Free admission. 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. rides, pony rides, face painting and a.m.-12:30 p.m. St. Andrew the Association Art Show and 1-800-880-6629. Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox activities in the park. Free admission. Apostle School, 6720-B Union Sale. 11–6 p.m. Snyder Center, Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s 703-968-0740 or Mill Road, Clifton. $10 per box. featured artist, a reception in W-16 www.cliftonday.com. Call 800- www.standrew-clifton.org or 6450 South Van Dorn St., SUNDAY/OCT. 2 Kingstowne. Acrylics, oils, from 6-7 p.m. and more. RideVRE for train schedule. www.trueshred.com. watercolor, mixed media, pastels, Kingstowne Area Artists www.WorkhouseArts.org. Association Art Show and Sale. Archaeology Day: Can You Dig It? photography, pen and ink, digital SATURDAY/OCT. 15 SUNDAY/OCT. 16 media and more. Refreshments 12–5 p.m. Snyder Center, 6450 South 12-4 p.m. Gunston Hall, 10709 served. www.kingstowne.org, Van Dorn St., Kingstowne. Acrylics, Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Screen Cranford Annual Fall Ham and See Calendar, Page 9 [email protected] or oils, watercolor, mixed media, for artifacts, clean and mend found Oyster Dinner. 4-7 p.m. Cranford

6 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People FCPS Superintendent To Retire in 2013 time. Superintendent Dr. Jack Dale to retire at end of current contract. “You have that expectation that 100 per- cent of students on any given day will pass By Alex McVeigh “When it came to making cuts, I asked encyclopedias, now we have Wikipedia, and a test, and if they don’t, your school is The Connection the board to prioritize their core values,” there’s a huge difference in the accuracy of deemed to be failure,” he said. “I think Vir- he said. “And what was near and dear to each.” ginia will probably apply for a waiver and airfax County Public Schools Su- their heart was their quest to serve needy Dale also said that he considers Fairfax create its own accountability.” perintendent Dr. Jack Dale an- children, knowing that if they’re success- County’s growing diversity is an asset. Dale says future county staff must figure nounced Thursday, Sept. 22 that ful, Fairfax County Public Schools will be “I’ve spoken to high schoolers who come out a way to deal with the expected growth F back and say ‘college wasn’t as diverse as of the county. he would retire in June 2013, at successful.” the end of his current contract. Dale, who He also said the cuts made in the school’s high school,’” Dale said. “I think it allows “Birth rates are increasing, and we cur- has been in education for more than 40 central office could have long-term affects. students to learn so much about the world rently have more kids in kindergarten years, has been superintendent since July “By diminishing our central office, we’re just from their classmates.” classes than are seniors,” he said. “As we go 2004. eliminating opportunities for research and Dale’s tenure was not without contro- through our plans for future renovations, As Fairfax County has developed, Dale development, and we’ve always been proud versy, as issues such as changing grading we’ll need to add more space, but not even said he believes Fairfax County Public of our research and development,” he said. scales drew much discussion within the that might satisfy the need. We could look Schools have become a “destination dis- “When you eliminate the ability for R and community. at building new schools, but we don’t have trict,” and “there are pressures that come D, that’s going to create a long term chal- “From my view, changing the grading the land.” with that.” lenge for future school boards and superin- scale to change the weights of Advanced Dale said he plans to spend his retirement “People and businesses move here to have tendents.” Placement and International Baccalaureate visiting family around the country, golfing access to Fairfax County Public Schools, In the seven years since Dale took office, classes helped kids get more merit scholar- and flying a plane he co-owns with several which brings pressure,” he said. “But pres- technology has been a driving force in edu- ships,” he said. other pilots. While he said he would enjoy sure is what we need to maintain the excel- cation, often requiring rapid changes to cur- On Friday morning, Sept. 23, Dale at- his retirement, the four plus decades spent lence that has become one of our hall- ricula. New tools such as Smartboards re- tended the White House when President in education were well worth it. marks.” quire teachers that are trained to use them Barack Obama and Secretary of Education “I thought about going into education Dale served at a time when budgets went most effectively, he said. Arne Duncan announced that states could when I was in college, and since then, I down as school enrollment went up. He said “Also, technology gives kids access to so seek waivers from the No Child Left Behind rarely thought about it as going to work, while making cuts were tough, it was im- much information, it falls to us to show Act. Dale said he would give the act an A- more like going to school,” Dale said. “I portant for the school system to know its them how to sift through and find the right or B+ in intent, but a D or F because of never looked at it as a job, but as a pas- values. information,” he said. “We used to have components that he believed would fail over sion.”

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By Maya Horowitz a few years ago. Fairfax Connection “The incredible bonding that went on with the incredible women that were part ow in its fifth production, of the cast and crew,” said Carol Campbell. “The Goddess Diaries” exam- “There was something magical about it.” N ines what it means to be a However, in creating her play, she was woman through mono- careful not to imitate the “Vagina Mono- logues. This year, in its spotlight monologue, logues” too closely. two women explore their experience as sur- “’The Goddess Diaries’ is something you vivors of abuse by a can bring your church youth min- mother to,” said istries director. Carol Campbell. “’The Goddess “I think it’s really “It’s inspired by the Diaries’ are really ‘Vagina Mono- special because it’s important for women to logues.’ but without Donated Photo women’s stories the ‘ew-factor.’ and women impart- tell their stories.” Women can partici- ing their wisdom — Kay Campbell pate and see them- with each other,” selves in this pro- said Kay Campbell, duction. The ‘Va- who will be performing her own monologue gina Monologues’ are so distressing. ‘The In its fifth year of production, ‘The Goddess Diaries’ returns to George for the fourth time in the ‘Diaries.’ “I think Goddess Diaries’ stories are more every Mason University’s Harris Theatre on Oct. 7 and 8. it’s really important for women to tell their day.” stories. There are a lot of messages about She went to her friends and family and Each time of the year comes to represent marriage I think many women have,” said what it means to be a girl or a woman out asked them to write down a specific mono- a time in a woman’s life. Kay Campbell. “Feelings of fear about com- there. It’s easy to get confused about what’s logue about a milestone in their life. Then Aug. 1 is the first harvest, represented by mitment and how it could change me. I use important. ‘The Diaries’ are really funny and she compiled the monologues into a children. The monologue is about a car ride the example of a rite of passage every compelling and it’s a way to share wisdom “metamythic year of life” applying to the from Hell in which the children continually woman goes through- signing up for a reg- from one generation to the next.” seasons of womanhood. ask, “Are we there yet?” istry. Will I still be able to have an adven- Playwright Carol Campbell said the idea “I really identify with the concept of the Kay Campbell’s monologue, May 1, is ture if I have all this stuff weighing down for ‘The Goddess Diaries’ came to her after agricultural year which has to do with the about meeting her husband and getting my apartment? But what I’m really worried she co-produced the “Vagina Monologues” growing season and the harvest season,” mentally prepared for getting married. at her Unitarian Universalist Congregation said Carol Campbell. “My monologue explores feelings around See Goddess, Page 15

Actor stages one-man show One Goes into ‘Seven’ of classic film ‘The Seven Samaurai.’

By David Siegel mime, action and non-verbal storytelling. The Connection “I do it without visible props such as the expected swords, peppered throughout with fast-paced, action-packed, rhymic, non-verbal sounds, but not actual “Awordless epic story with words. It is not a mime or clown show done plenty of sounds,” said in silence.” David Gaines of his one-man creation A Falls Church native and George Mason “7 (x1) Samurai.” His show is a take University Professor, Gaines will perform on the celebrated movie “The Seven dozens of roles in the choreographed physi- Samurai” later remade into “The Mag- cal movements in a special two perfor- nificent Seven.” mance, limited run at George Mason

Photo by “Without words but with sounds, I University’s Laski Performing Arts venue. will establish the story of a tiny Japa- “With all the action, gestures and sound nese village plagued by a band of bru- effects it is as if the audience will get to see tal bandits” leading to a spectacular a live version of a Bugs Bunny cartoon do- Aude Guerrucci battle that is the climax of the show,” ing ‘Kill Bill’ with images created in the Gaines said. audience’s head.” said Gaines. “Everyone understands the fear of He performs outfitted in specially de- being bullied. Everyone dreams of signed Japanese style attire, pale white finding someone to help them with the make-up highlighted with color along with bullies and the bad guys,” said Gaines. two Noh-type masks to provide a visual “Knowing the original Akira Kurosawa depiction expressing a character’s good or David Gaines switches masks in ‘7 (x1) Samurai.’ movie is not necessary to understand bad nature. acters to heroic levels.” So that the shifting When asked about his early mime the show. Don’t fear if you don’t know “The masks bring the performance to a of masks does not stop the action during a and clown schooling, Gaines said he it.” higher level of theatricality,” said Gaines. performance he “changes masks almost received a post-graduate TJ Watson Gaines will perform his 60-minute “They are so very important to the perfor- quickly and magically while spinning “7 (x1) Samurai” as a mixture of mance. The masks even help me bring char- around from one character to another.” See Samurai, Page 16

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From Page 6 THURSDAY/OCT. 20 Northern Virginia NTRACK. 1-4 p.m. Fairfax Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 7 p.m. George Station Railroad Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patrioy Road, Fairfax Station. Members will have a Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, available at 1- display and N gauge trains running. $3 adults, 800-551-SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com; and $1 children. www.fairfax-station.org or 703- www.patriotcenter.com. www.disneyonice.com. 425-9225. Open-Hearth Cooking Class, Level I. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Gunston Hall, 10709 Gunston Road, FRIDAY/OCT. 21 Mason Neck. Employ 18th century hearth Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 10:30 a.m. and cooking techniques and recipes to make period 7:30 p.m. George Mason University Patriot dishes. Offered in partnership with Fairfax Center, 4500 Patrioy Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15- County Adult and Community $70, available at 1-800-551-SEAT, Education. $119 fee includes tuition www.ticketmaster.com; and and materials. Register for class Calendar www.patriotcenter.com. HI03881 at 703-658-1201 or www.disneyonice.com. www.fcps.edu/aceclasses. 703-658- 1222. SATURDAY/OCT. 22 Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George WEDNESDAY/OCT. 19 Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 Our Daily Bread Complete the Circle Food University Drive, Fairfax. With the Alturas Duo. Drive and Hunger Awareness Event. 2 Sibelius’ Tapiola, Farias’ Commissioned p.m. At the corner of George Mason Blvd. and Concerto, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, University Drive, Fairfax City. Purchase a T-shirt “Eroica.” Free pre-concert discussion for for $15 and bring a non-perishable food ticketholders at 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. donation to be part of an Art for the Sky “living [email protected]. painting” to be photographed from 80 feet in the Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 10:30 a.m., air by artist Daniel Dancer. Refreshments and 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. George Mason live music by the Fretful Porcupine. Proceeds University Patriot Center, 4500 Patrioy Circle, benefit needy families in the Fairfax County Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, available at 1-800-551- area. 703-273-8829, [email protected] or SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com; and www.ODBFairfax.org. www.patriotcenter.com. www.disneyonice.com. Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 7 p.m. George Fourth Annual Autumn Arts and Crafts Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patrioy Show. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. South Run RECenter, 7550 Circle, Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, available at 1- Reservation Drive, Springfield. Over 50 artisans 800-551-SEAT, www.ticketmaster.com; and with apparel, art, floral design, glasswork, www.patriotcenter.com. www.disneyonice.com. jewelry, photography, pottery, ornaments, Book Discussion and Reception. 7 p.m. weaving, woodwork, and more. Free Kids Zone. Antioch Baptist Church, 6525 Little Ox Road, Admission $3, age 12 and under free. 703-866- Fairfax Station. Author Rosemary Trible will 0506. discuss her book ‘Fear to Freedom.” If fear and anxiety hold you back from living with freedom and confidence, the cycle of fear can be broken. SUNDAY/OCT. 23 www.antioch-church.org. Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream. 12:30 p.m. and See Calendar, Page 10

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From Page 9 p.m. Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria. Alexandria 4:30 p.m. George Mason University resident and author Michael Pope KIDDIE COUNTRY Patriot Center, 4500 Patrioy Circle, visits Woodlawn for a Halloween Fairfax. Tickets $15-$70, available at book signing and lecture on “Ghosts DEVELOPMENTAL LEARNING CENTER 1-800-551-SEAT, of Alexandria.” 703-780-4000. www.ticketmaster.com; and Vicente Fernandez. 7 p.m. George www.patriotcenter.com. Mason University Patriot Center, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS www.disneyonice.com. 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Ranchera Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment Fourth Annual Autumn Arts and music. Tickets are $63-$143, in harmony with the needs of the child. Crafts Show. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. South available through Run RECenter, 7550 Reservation www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- CHILDREN AGES 2-5 Drive, Springfield. Over 50 artisans SEAT. Accessible seating is available Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs with apparel, art, floral design, for patrons with disabilities by calling glasswork, jewelry, photography, 703-993-3035. SPECIAL FEATURES pottery, ornaments, weaving, www.patriotcenter.com. Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious woodwork, and more. Free Kids Open-Hearth Cooking Class, Level Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds Zone. Admission $3, age 12 and I. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Gunston Hall, • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed under free. 703-866-0506. 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Employ 18th century hearth cooking techniques and recipes to SATURDAY/OCT. 29 make period dishes. Offered in BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN Lorton Senior Center Calendar partnership with Fairfax AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the Advisory Council Craft County Adult and Community and Bake Sale. 9 a.m.-3 GRADES 1-6 2011-2012 School Year. Two Virginia certified Education. $119 fee includes p.m. Lorton Senior Center, Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes tuition and materials. Register 7722 Gunston Plaza, Lorton. Crafts, for class HI03881 at 703-658-1201 or Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry Run language arts, math, computer literacy, science, food and more. With harp music by www.fcps.edu/aceclasses. 703-658- Elementary Schools. Emphasis on special social studies, social development, art, music Chris VanDyke from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 1222. events, sports, time for homework, and student’s and physical development. choice of activities. Free admission. 703-550-7195, TTY 711. “Howloween” Dog Costume FRIDAY/NOV. 4 Contest and Boneyard Hunt. 2-4 Chris Tomlin and Louie Giglio FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 with Christy Nockles. 7 p.m. Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A Accotink Park Road, Springfield. George Mason University Patriot SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, Show off your costume creativity and Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. help your furry friend compete for Christian music. Tickets are $15-$32, MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY special prizes and treats. The contest available through OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. is followed by a walk through the www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- “boneyard” to sniff out treats. All SEAT, 202-397-SEAT. KIDDIE COUNTRY I Come See Our KIDDIE COUNTRY II dogs must be leashed and friendly www.christomlin.com or toward other dogs and people of all Burke Centre Award-Winning Facilities! Burke-Springfield www.patriotcenter.com. ages. Advance payment and Fairfax Station (Fairfax) (Both Schools Winners Fairfax Station (Lorton) of American Institute registration required. $6 per dog. 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd. of Architects Awards) 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. 703-569-0285. FRIDAY/NOV. 11 Burke, Virginia 22015 Burke, Virginia 22015 Clifton Haunted Trail. 7 p.m. “Safe Defense of a Free State”: 703-250-6550 www.kiddiecountry.com 703-644-0066 Buckley Park, Address: Chapel Street, Veterans’ Day Commemoration. Clifton. Let Cliftonites take perverse 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Gunston Hall, pleasure in scaring you, there’s 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. always the chance that this year you Honor the men and women who won’t scream. $10. protected America, from the struggle Fall Festival for Children. 5-7 p.m. for independence to today. Regular Franconia United Methodist Church, admission. Free admission for active 6037 Franconia Road, Alexandria. military personnel and veterans. 703- Games, prizes, crafts, food, and 550-9220 or www.gunston hall.org. Clifton $949,000 Haunted Hallway, all in a wholesome safe environment. Costumes SATURDAY/NOV. 12 -4 welcome. Free admission. 703-971- N E 1 5151 or www.franconiaumc.org. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. 8 P AY O D Halloween Goblin Golf and p.m. George Mason University N U Bonfire. 6-9 p.m. Lake Accotink Center for the Arts, 4400 University S Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, Drive, Fairfax. With harpist Yolanda Springfield. Venture onto the Kondonassis. Mozart’s Symphony No. LISA haunted golf course to play a round 10, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, of golf with glow-in-the-dark golf Ginastera’s Harp Concerto, Barber’s CLAYBORNE balls, ride the spooky carousel, and First Essay for Orchestra, and join in storytelling over a cup of hot Schubert’s Symphony No. 5. Free pre- 703-502-8145 chocolate around a beach bonfire. concert discussion for ticketholders at Stunning 5 acres estate with Costumes welcome. Advance 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$55. 703-675-5461 pool. Southern charm and payment and registration required. [email protected]. elegant. New granite kitchen, $7 per person. 703-569-0285. 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. E-mail: Library with built-ins. Stunning Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s Directions: Lee hwy west left SUNDAY/OCT. 30 [email protected] on Clifton Road left to private featured artist, a reception in W-16 Woodlawn Halloween Book from 6-7 p.m. and more. drive to 6297 Clifton Rd. 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Centreville church. Pumpkins Are Here 5145 Winding Woods Dr...... $349,900.....Sat 1-4...... Maritza Munoz...... Long & Foster..703-631-3200 Cindy Hamblen, one of the sur- Same Price As Last Year! FREE 5209 Belle Plains Dr ...... $500,000..Sun 12-3...... Scott MacDonald...... RE/MAX..703-652-5777 vivors, went public with her story Landscape 13950 Antonia Ford Ct...... $349,000....Sun 1-4...... Deb Gorham...... Long & Foster..703-581-9005 $19.99 cu. yd. in the Washington Post and USA Fill Dirt & Hardscape today. Carol Campbell heard the Bulk Mulch, Playground Estimates Chantilly story and contacted Hamblen Prices Haven’t Changed Since 2005 25738 Rawley Springs D...... $715,000....Sun 1-4...... Donny Samson...... Samson Properties..703-864-4894 Chips, Organic Compost 25521 Beresford Dr ...... $399,900....Sun 1-4...... Nancy Grasman...... Coldwell Banker..703-864-3175 through Stacy Jones, Hamblen’s $24.99 cu. yd. cousin, who happens to be the di- Japanese Maples (6''-12') rector of “The Goddess Diaries.” Shredded Hardwood Mulch Clifton $2.99 $3.49 6297 Clifton Rd ...... $949,000....Sun 1-4...... Lisa Clayborne...... Long & Foster..703-502-8145 Hamblen had seen the “Diaries” 2 cu. ft. 3 cu. ft. Buy 1 Get 1 Free before. “It was very serendipitous,” 12411 Clifton Hunt Dr...... $899,000....Sun 1-4...... Ann Grainger...... Long & Foster..703-503-1870 she said. “It was very fateful. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax Station [Stacy Jones] called me and said, Fairfax, Virginia ‘you’re doing it,’ and I said, ‘OK.’” 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 6220 Sydney Rd...... $850,000.....Sat 2-4...... Steve Thoman...... RE/MAX..703-564-4155 7951 Kelly Ann Ct...... $1,195,000....Sun 1-4.....Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 Hamblen’s monologue was co- 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) written by another survivor of 9206 Bexleywood Ct...... $825,000....Sun 1-4...... Cyndee Julian...... Long & Foster..703-201-5834 One Penny Dr...... $599,999....Sun 1-4...... Stephan Lefave...... Samson Properties..703-896-5849 sexual abuse by the same youth 703-573-5025 ministries director. Their “dueling Open 9-6, 7 days a week Fairfax monologue” focuses on the fact that their stories are intertwined 12012 Gary Hill Dr...... $639,000....Sun 1-4.....Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster..703-503-1812 4071 Fountainside Ln...... $409,000....Sun 1-4...... Deb Gorham...... Long & Foster..703-581-9005 but both women thought they 2903 Saintsbury Plz #105.....$352,000.....Sat 1-4...... Alex Hodges..Cottage Street Realty LLC..703-242-0005 were the only one involved with 3728 Persimmon Cir #3728..$299,900....Sun 1-4...... Ajay Gupta..Lucky Real Estate LLC..703-625-5425 the youth minister. The women are THIS IS “BEAU” now close friends. The other sur- D.O.B. April 26, 2011. Kingstowne/Alexandria vivor will not be performing and Domestic Short Hair, 5575 Jowett Ct...... $449,950....Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 chooses to remain anonymous. 6186 Windham Hill Run...... $599,950....Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 Her part will be cast. neutered male. Beau is a “For seven years I did not know tailless kitten who looks like Springfield that she was abused right along a black and white tuxedo 7360 Deansgate Ct...... $545,000....Sun 1-4...... Ryan Rice...... Keller Williams..571-212-8339 side me,” said Hamblen. “For cat, but if you look close 7111 Rolling Forest Ave...... $535,000....Sun 1-4...... Marge Lee...... Long & Foster..703-452-3921 seven years there was a weird si- you can see tabby stripes. 7757 Shooting Star Dr...... $389,900....Sun 1-4....Kathy Peters & Ed Hillebrand..Long & Foster..703-915-2165 lence between us. He put that Beau is very friendly and a 8501 Springfield Oaks Dr...... $314,900.....Sat 1-4...... John Griggs...... Avery-Hess..703-864-1746 wedge between us. I believe it’s fairly active kitten. He is big To add your Realtor represented Open House because he knew what he was do- for his age, to these weekly listings, please call ing was wrong. But we got the last so he might grow to be a big adult. Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 laugh. Because by pushing us or e-mail the info to apart it only brought us closer to HUMANE SOCIETY OF FAIRFAX COUNTY shogan@connectionnewspaperscom Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org See Goddess, Page 17 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P. 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studio Fellowship in the 1970s that al- lowed him to be trained at the re- Celebrate With Us • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop nowned Ecole Jacques Lecoq in • Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe • Modern Paris where he “learned the poetry of theater without words includ- • Ages 3 to Adult • Beginner to Advanced ing the grammar and challenges Oktoberfest • Professional Instructors • 8000 sq. ft. in developing non-verbal story- telling.” Gaines has performed the Throughout October 7 (x1) Samurai” in venues throughout the world and won numerous awards. In 2008, he Live Acoustic Music received “best solo performance award” at the DC Capitol Fringe Wednesdays 8-11 PM Festival. For Ken Elson, chair of the GMU Department of Theater, Gaines’ Sunday Brunch performance is “a great opportu- nity for audiences to enjoy them- selves and see a dynamic and dis- 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. tinct piece of physical theater. It Come Join the fun! really is a masterpiece.” 50% OFF Lunch 10% OFF REGISTER NOW! Where and When Buy one and get 50% Off Performances of ‘7 (x1) Samurai,’ are 2nd item of equal or lesser value. Entire Check CALL 703-425-5599 Oct. 14 and 15, at 8 p.m., at Offer expires 10/31/11 Offer expires 10/31/11 TheatreSpace, Laski Performing Arts Not valid with any other offers. Not valid with any other offers. QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. Building, George Mason University, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia. IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE Tickets are $30. Call 888-945-2468 or 5765-C Burke Centre Pkwy • Burke • 703-239-9324 ENVIRONMENT CENTER II visit www.cfa.gmu.edu or www. This is www.buffas.com • [email protected] a Friends of Theater Mason Special Event, which benefits scholarships.

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By Stephanie Lanham Mason University. The Connection Kalifa is a triple studies student major- ing in communications with a concentra- ith all of life’s distractions, tion in media production and criticism, how can one accomplish along with two minors, one in conflict Wtheir dreams? Many young analysis and the other in psychology. He is adults living in the Washing- currently enrolled in an extremely heavy ton, D.C., metropoli- load this semester, tan area are in con- at a maximum of 18 stant juggle with credits. what they should do, “The musicians who tend Kalifa is also the what they want to do bassist of a pop-rock and what the need to to stray away from band called Escape do. the Armada. He un- Finding balance college have it all wrong.” derstands the im- between an over- — Kamal Kalifa portance of school, whelming assort- alongside his not- ment of responsibili- so-traditional rock ties and activities can be quite difficult. star career path.

Donated photo These typically range from school to extra- “School is extremely important for both curricular activities to even working a full me and my band as well,” he said. “I have or part-time job. learned a tremendous amount from my Taking classes at a nearby campus like classes and am able to incorporate them George Mason University is the norm for towards the band.” most. One particular student worth men- tioning is Kamal Kalifa, a senior at George See Musician, Page 19 George Mason University senior Kamal Kalifa

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gether and made us strong. If there’s a silver living, it’s the uncondi- tional love and support I’ve found with her.” Carol Campbell thinks this monologue is particularly meaningful. “I think they know by doing this it’s helping other girls not have to go through this,” said Carol Campbell. “It’s saying trust your instincts. Look at what can happen and be aware.” Kay Campbell agreed. “It can be very impactful for other people to hear the stories,” said Kay Campbell. “It helps people understand more fully and be more empathetic when they hear them acted out through theatre.” For Hamblen, sharing her story is empowering for both herself and others. Hamblen described the abuse in two stages, first from the youth minister then the neglect and disbelief from the congregation. “There were so many years I didn’t have a voice,” said Hamblen. “I can only imagine what it would have been like to hear someone tell a story like this during those years. Now that I’ve found my voice there’s no reason for me to put it away again.” She has found camaraderie with the other “goddesses” in the play. “It’s very empowering to know that I have all these other women standing behind me encouraging me to speak and speak loudly,” said Hamblen. “It’s the opposite of some of the encounters I’ve had before.” Hamblen said the healing process since she went public has been intense. She spent the summer working in the Ukraine at an orphan care ministry. She said it was revitalizing to help others and not be the one who needed the help. She is involved in a new church in Clifton. “The story is not as raw as it used to be,” said Hamblen. “I’m able to look back and learn from it now. … This is who I am and this is what I’ve done and this is what’s been a part of me. There’s no hiding form it anymore. I’m not afraid or ashamed of what happened to me. I’m proud that I survived.” “The Goddess Diaries” will be performed Oct. 7 and 8, at 7:30 pm at GMU’s Harris Theatre. For tickets and more information, go to www.goddessdiaries.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 ❖ 17 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Fairfax Station, Adapting suburban, urban Lorton & Clifton @LFSConnection Overabundance sensibilities to controlling deer; An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. f you’ve lived almost anywhere in North- Last year, Fairfax adapting deer control to 1606 King Street ern Virginia for 10 years or longer, you County’s archery program Alexandria, Virginia 22314 probably remember when it was a bit of killed 452 deer in 11 suburban, urban sensibilities. Free digital edition delivered to I your email box a thrill to catch sight of a deer. county parks, more than Email name, mailing & email address to Now in some neighborhoods, it can be a bit half the 815 deer killed [email protected]. surprising if you don’t see half a dozen deer in through the county’s deer management program Sully Woodlands Park and Sully Historic Site; a mile at dusk. With the automobile the only on parkland. Last year marked the most deer Colvin Run Stream Valley and Difficult Run NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, active predator, and a remarkable 24-hour killed since the deer management program be- Stream Valley parks, along with Riverbend Park Call: 703-778-9410 e-mail: buffet set on nearly every block, the gan in 1998. Sharpshooting operations, in Great Falls; Difficult Run Stream Valley and [email protected] deer population is growing. Along with Editorial conducted at 15 parks by Fairfax County Clark’s Crossing parks in Vienna; Sugarland Michael O’Connell the growing deer population come se- police, killed another 226 deer. Man- Run Stream Valley park in Herndon, and Hunt- Editor / 703-778-9416 @FollowFairfax rious impacts on people, as well as the aged hunts killed 137 deer at four parks. ley Meadows in Mount Vernon. Bow hunting Victoria Ross deer and other plants and creatures. Bow hunting allowed on private property is also is also used at Fort Belvoir, Mason Neck, and Community Reporter If you drive in suburban Washington, chances part of county efforts to keep the deer popula- on private property. It is a continuous program 703-752-4014 [email protected] are you know someone who has hit a deer, or tion in check. With the deer population likely with bow hunting allowed six days a week from @ConnectVictoria had a deer hit them while driving. This has more than 25,000, it’s not clear that such num- just before dawn until sunset. Bonnie Hobbs Community Reporter proved to be fatal for the driver in a small num- bers will make enough of an impact. Managed hunts will go forward in two 703-778-9438 ber of cases, but nearly always results in death Fairfax County will again use bow hunting, county park authority parks, Sully Woodlands [email protected] or serious injury for the deer, plus often thou- sharp shooting and managed hunts from now on Nov. 17 and Jan. 12, and Scotts Run Dec. Nick Horrock County & Projects sands of dollars in damage to the vehicle. through March 2012 in efforts to control the 14-16. [email protected] Lyme disease is an increasing problem, which population of deer. The sharpshooting and More research is needed. U.S. Rep. Frank Jon Roetman can have serious health consequences if un- managed hunts will be conducted at selected Wolf (R) sponsored legislation that would di- Sports Editor 703-778-9410 treated. Lyme disease is often overlooked as a park sites throughout the county. rect more funding to develop a better test for [email protected] diagnosis. Bow hunting began last weekend and will Lyme disease. There are methods under study @jonroetman The large deer population is hard on other run until February in parks in every part of to apply some insecticide to deer to kill the ADVERTISING: flora and fauna. Not only do the deer consume Fairfax County: Lake Accotink and Accotink ticks that spread Lyme disease. Some break- To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and vegetable gardens and landscaping, they dam- Stream Valley park in Springfield; Wakefield through method of curbing reproduction would 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. age habitat needed by other wildlife and im- Park in Annandale, Eakin Park in Fairfax, Lau- be a welcome addition to deer management. Display ads 703-778-9410 pact native plants and young trees. rel Hill Park and golf course in Lorton, Pohick What are your thoughts? Have you seen bow Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 But even as we admit that something needs Stream Valley, South Run Stream Valley and hunters in the parks you frequent? Do you have e-mail: to be done about the deer population, it’s dif- Lake Mercer in Springfield; Burke Lake Park an anecdote to relate about deer? We also [email protected] ficult for many to embrace hunting in urban/ in Fairfax Station, Confederate Fortifications welcome your photos. Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 suburban areas. Some residents have safety Historic Site and Johnny Moore Stream Valley [email protected] Mary Kimm, concerns, some are concerned about the suf- Park near Clifton; Eleanor C. Lawrence Park Andrea Smith fering of the deer. and Cub Run Stream Valley Park in Chantilly; [email protected] Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 [email protected] Vote ‘Yes’ On the multi-national companies in fails to meet this standard. We are ter we commemorated the Fairfax County citing our world- accountable to our community as 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, Editor & Publisher class schools a reason why they Mary Kimm School Bond an integral component of our na- 2001. 703-778-9433 decided to locate here, investment tional capital region. [email protected] To the Editor: Does President Obama (D) @MaryKimm in our schools is also an invest- The speaker immediately before Many of our public schools know what our incumbent ment in our economic future. me was Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) Editor in Chief desperately need to be updated chairman did? A million Steven Mauren Supporting the school bond ref- advocating for 100 children to be Managing Editors so our children have the class- choices like this hold back our Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic erendum is a great opportunity to removed from a pre-school wait- Photography: rooms and equipment they economic growth. I support support the future of Fairfax ing list of 3,000 children through- Louise Krafft, need to thrive. All Fairfax public safety, smart job cre- Craig Sterbutzel County. Vote “yes” on Nov. 8. out Fairfax County living in pov- Art/Design: County citizens can play a role ation and early childhood Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John erty. Heinly, John Smith in making this a reality by vot- education throughout Fairfax Production Manager: Randy Becker As a candidate for Fairfax ing “yes” on the school bond County. Jean Card Fairfax Citizens for Better County chairman, I work with referendum on Schools community leaders like Del. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Nov. 8. The A. Will Radle Jr. Circulation Manager: Springfield District Surovell who stand up for our Ann Oliver school bond pro- Letters Candidate for Chairman, community’s highest priorities and [email protected] vides low-interest Fairfax County Board give voice to children, to people funding to im- of Supervisors CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, in need. L.L.C. prove more than 20 schools Incumbent Fails Peter Labovitz What is the excuse the incum- across Fairfax County, with no President/CEO bent chairman gives firefighters increase in our tax bills, and Values Test Mary Kimm and children? Funding. Who is Publisher/Chief Operating Officer without jeopardizing the To the Editor: [email protected] responsible for funding? The Write county’s AAA bond rating. Exactly 3 months prior to the Jerry Vernon Board of Supervisors. How much Supporting the school bond inauguration on Dec. 13, I advised Executive Vice President would it cost to create 42 needed Letters to the Editor [email protected] means supporting technology the Board of Supervisors to ad- firefighter jobs in this economy? The Connection Wesley DeBrosse upgrades, roof replacements, dress public safety. According to Controller About $4.2 million. Pre-school? 1606 King St. HVAC replacement, athletic in- public safety advocates, Fairfax Alexandria VA 22314 About $830,000 for 100 children, Debbie Funk frastructure, ADA upgrades, County needs to properly staff our Call: 703-778-9440. National Sales not counting matching state sup- By e-mail: 703-778-9444 security improvements and ladder trucks with at least four [email protected] port. [email protected] more. And with interest rates firefighters. The incumbent chair- Jeanne Theismann What did the incumbent chair- and construction costs at his- man [Sharon Bulova (D-At-large) Special Assistant to the Publisher man do instead? She hoarded 703-778-9436 toric lows, there has never been has us standing alone as our [email protected] $28.69 million for unspecified use @TheismannMedia a better opportunity to invest nation’s only large locality who in 2013. She did this two days af- in our schools. With many of

18 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ September 29 - October 5, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fall Fun Profit is a by- product of work; Musician Masters Art of Balance happi- From Page 17 band members and manager by implementing a task ness delegation operation. This helps with everything, is its “The musicians who tend to stray away from col- including online marketing to studio time. chief lege have it all wrong,” Kalifa said. “They are as- As part of his goals, Kalifa is also interested in ad- product. vertising. “I have learned what to look for, where to suming they can either play music or go to school, —Henry Ford but it’s that balance that truly makes a difference.” network to and how to design advertising campaigns Being involved in both school and a band are im- as well as how to market our music. It’s very similar perative to his wants and dreams. They go hand-in- to having an internship at a company, except it’s a hand with what he wants to do later in life. company that you personally own and learn first- Find us on Facebook and become a fan! “My major currently benefits the band and will in hand,” he said. www.Facebook.com/connectionnewspapers future endeavors as well,” he said. “As my concen- Finding the right balance is key to accomplishing tration being media production and criticism, I have life’s numerous responsibilities, whether it is achiev- learned the foundation of video, audio and radio pro- ing a degree or chasing your dream. duction. As a postscript, Kalifa is currently finishing up his Not only does Kalifa focus on his wants, but he last semester at George Mason University, while also also finds time to help out at his family’s business, a getting ready for his band’s album, Monster, to be local flower shop, working an additional 30 hours a released on Oct. 4. BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA week. The album will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Kamal usually has late nights, until 4 a.m., study- Rhapsody and other major online music sites. Es- The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) ing for his classes. Between classes, he finds time to cape the Armada has performed at various local ven- meet with his band twice a week, once for practice ues, as well as venues along the East Coast. The band & Burke Centre Pkwy. and another time for brand management and busi- has also performed with Shanell from Young Money ness. Entertainment, who also sponsors artists such as Lil The band works together as a team, as each of Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. For more informa- member pursues his personal, as well as the band’s tion on Escape the Armada, visit collective goals. Kalifa gains support from the other www.escapethearmada.com. Faith Notes

Calvary Hill Baptist Church, The Fairfax Church of Christ, Burke Presbyterian Church, 9301 Little River Turnpike in Fairfax, 3901 Rugby Road in Fairfax, has facili- 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke, wor- hosts choir practice in the Sanctuary ev- tators available to help those who are ship services are Saturday Coffeehouse ery Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are experiencing a separation or divorce. at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 a.m. welcome. 703-323-1347 703-63-200 or www.fxcc.org. and 11:15 a.m.

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Pearson said. “They bought into the team-first phi- Robinson senior helping losophy and everyone … understands their roles.” Robinson entered the match with a 2-2 record and ease the loss of star ranked No. 6 in the Northern Region. Rye is one of Murach. just three seniors on the Rams’ roster and she led the way with an impressive performance at the net. “Obviously Chance, as I think most teams are fig- By Jon Roetman uring out, is our go-to girl,” Pearson said. “She has a The Connection lot of experience through club and can make big plays and can step up when she needs to.” ast season, Robinson middle/opposite hit- Rye, who said she is trying to take on a leadership ter Chance Rye earned second-team all- role, deferred praise to the entire team for coming LConcorde District honors while benefiting from behind to beat the Spartans. Sophomore Cara from the attention to which opponents paid Cunningham tallied nine kills for Robinson. Senior Rams two-time all-state outside Brenna Dolan had six kills, and hitter Susie Murach. juniors Anna Kulbaski and This season, Murach is a fresh- “We all trust each Somya Leskanich each had four. man on the Wingate University Senior Paige Brindley had five volleyball team and Rye, now a other and we all aces. senior at Robinson, has become “We all trust each other and /The Connection the Rams’ top offensive threat believe we can put we all believe we can put the and the focal point of Robinson ball down,” Rye said. “Susie was opponents. On Sept. 22 against the ball down.” an awesome player and we re- West Springfield, Rye showed — Robinson senior Chance Rye ally miss her, but our whole she’s up to the task. team just picks each other up. Louise Krafft Rye put down 23 kills and the We don’t have just one player Rams overcame a late deficit to defeat the Spartans supporting us, we have everybody there.” 3-2 (22-25, 25-9, 24-26, 25-13, 15-11) at Robinson After beating West Springfield, which entered the

Photo by Photo Secondary School. The Rams trailed 10-6 in the de- match ranked No. 3 in the region, Robinson defeated Robinson’s Sarah Miller sets the ball during a Sept. 22 ciding fifth game, but responded by scoring nine of Langley, 3-2, and lost to Woodson, 3-2, on Sept. 24. match against West Springfield. the game’s final 10 points to pull out the win. The Rams also lost to Stone Bridge, 3-0, on Sept. 27. “It’s amazing how this group has come together Robinson will host Lake Braddock on Saturday, Oct. team chemistry-wise,” Robinson head coach Jill 1, at 5:15 p.m.

Area Cross Country Teams Shine at Oatlands McGorty captures first place in boys’ race; and Patrick Eberhart (55th); and Hayfield Amare (23rd); Oakton sophomore High’s Jacob Miller (58th). Jack Stoney (43rd); Jefferson’s Elliot Kolonich earns third in girls’ race. In the girls’ “A” race, McLean, Madison, Simon (45th); and McLean senior and Jefferson High Schools finished eighth, Jason Richards (46th). ninth, and 10th, respectively, in a field of In the varsity “B” girls’ race, By Rich Sanders finished 26th and Annandale 28th. Madi- 41 teams. Other Northern Region schools Chantilly High captured the team title The Connection son, Westfield, Langley, Fairfax, and finishing in the top 25 were Oakton (15th), with 81 points, finishing ahead of sec- Marshall High Schools were also among the Washington-Lee (16th), Langley (17th), ond place Briar Woods of Ashburn he annual midseason Oatlands schools that competed. and Stone Bridge (22nd). and third place Centreville High. TInvitational high school cross Chantilly’s McGorty captured the indi- Top area individual finishers, included: Oakton (seventh place) and Hayfield country meet took place Sept. vidual title with a time of 15 minutes, 30 Lee sophomore Bailey Kolonich (3rd place); (eighth) finished among the top 10 17 at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg. seconds, finishing ahead of second place Jefferson senior Katherine Sheridan (22nd); as well. Numerous schools from the Northern finisher Ahmed Bile, a senior from Oakton sophomore Hailey Dougherty Oakton freshmen Allie Klimkiewicz Region participated in the huge show- Annandale. Chantilly junior Logan Miller (25th); Westfield senior Leidy Arias (32nd); captured the individual title with a case event. also had an outstanding race with a third McLean junior Hannah Dimmick (36th); first place finish. In the varsity “A” boys’ meet, consist- place finish at 15:49. South County senior South County junior Mary Cate Scully Chantilly had three runners finish ing of 46 teams, Chantilly High, led Jeff Puhek finished 10th place overall. (40th); Madison freshman Amanda Swaak in the top 10. They were junior by junior Sean McGorty, earned a sec- Three-hundred sixteen runners in all par- (45th); Langley senior Mary Fouse (50th); Kendall Crowe (fifth), freshman ond place overall finish with 197 team ticipated in the boys’ race. Other good out- and McLean senior Alexa Tabackman Xaveria Hawvemarle (sixth), and se- points, finishing behind champion ings from Northern Region runners in- (51st). nior Carolyn Carlson (10th). Albemarle High (146 points) of cluded: Stone Bridge sophomore Brady In the varsity “B” boys’ race, Oakton fin- Centreville runners Rebecca Vinter, Charlottesville. Other Northern Region Guertin (23rd); Marshall High sophomore ished sixth overall among 66 teams. Also a junior, and freshman Jackie O’Shea teams competing in the “A” boys’ race Mackenzie Haight (41st); Westfield High among the top 25 teams were 11th place finished eighth and ninth, respec- included fourth place Oakton (265), junior Jeff Edmondson (47th); Chantilly Centreville, 12th place Jefferson, and 14th tively, while teammate Joanna Ahn, 11th place Jefferson High (282) of sophomore Peter Malander (also 47th); place McLean. Top local individual finish- a freshmen, was 23rd overall. Alexandria, 15th place Hayfield, and Oakton seniors Greg Petruncio (33rd), ers were: Centreville junior Chan Young-Lee Hayfield sophomore Abigail Power 20th place Stone Bridge. South County Pratik Singh (37th), Chris Jewell (52nd), (19th place); Lee High sophomore Biruk finished 14th. .

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