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Photo by LaShawn Avery/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.com October 28-November 3, 2009 ❖ Volume XXIII, Number 43 Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection Editor Steven Mauren News 703-778-9415 or [email protected] It’s That Bad County Board sets guidance that next year’s budget shouldn’t exceed current spending.

By Michael Lee Pope in recent years,” said Mark Schwartz, di- The Connection rector of Management and Finance for the county. “Given the scope of cuts that must /The Connection ith the county manager ex- be made, layoffs will be very probable al- pected to present a pro- though nothing is certain yet.” Wposed budget in February, the County Board last week- DECLINING REAL-ESTATE assessments end adopted a budget guidance that re- are the main reason for the county’s falling

LaShawn Avery quests a budget for fiscal year 2011 budget revenue projections. Although residential no greater than the adopted budget for fis- assessments are only expected to fall 5 per- cal year 2010. That’s $947 million. Board cent, commercial real-estate assessments members directed the county manager to are anticipated to drop by 14 percent. The Photos by Photos close the anticipated precipitous drop in Runners prepare to race at the Marine Corp Marathon in Arlington budget gap by equally “... layoffs will be very commercial real-estate on Sunday, Oct. 25. dividing between ser- assessments reflects the vice reductions and probable although tightest credit environ- revenue increases. ment for commercial th “Closing a gap of this nothing is certain yet.” developers in a genera- 34 Marine magnitude will require — Mark Schwartz, director of tion or more — a phe- a strategic balancing of Management and Finance nomenon that will in- Corps Marathon tax and fee increases fluence how this year’s and noticeable service reductions,” said budget cycle will be County Board Chairwoman Barbara Favola shaped in the coming months. in a written statement. “In the end, I am “Commercial real estate saved Arlington’s confident the final fiscal year 2011 budget tax base the last couple of years as residen- will reflect our community’s values.” tial declined,” said Stephen Fuller, director County budget officials are expecting to of the Center for Regional Analysis at receive about $40 to $50 million less in rev- George Mason University. “Now that resi- enues this year, the product of a flagging dential has stabilized and is expected to real-estate market and dwindling alloca- grow in value next year and commercial tions from state and federal coffers. In ad- real-estate cycle is headed downward, it dition to those losses, the county is expect- looks like a liability.” ing to have about $40 to $50 million in ad- Fuller said that Arlington’s deficit is small ditional costs with uncontrolled expenses. in comparison to other jurisdictions in That includes an additional $4.6-million Northern Virginia, and that he expects the Graham Fenton from the hit increase in debt service and $2-million in- commercial real-estate cycle to lag the resi- Montel Williams, former marine Broadway show “Jersey Boys” crease in Metro payments. Adding the lost dential recovery by only one year. Mean- and daytime talk show host, sang the National anthem before revenues to the increased expenses creates while, Arlington’s budget officials are brac- gives an motivational speech to the Marine Corps Marathon a budget shortfall of somewhere between ing themselves for a difficult budget year the marathon’s runners. began at Arlington Cemetery. $80 to $100 million. that is expected to include service cutbacks “This is a budget gap that’s unprecedented See Low-Revenue, Page 10 A Night To Decide D.C.’s Funniest Feds

edy. And with 300,000 federal employees Government workers by day, stand-up comedians by night. between D.C., Maryland and Virginia, she was confident the talent was there. “It took By Delia Sava a good seat for the show. Several of the six remark, “Oh, a lovely group of civil ser- me a long time to get up the courage to do The Connection contestants are here with family members, vants.” The San Francisco-based comedian it … it’s a big financial risk.” In 2007 friends and coworkers. Before the show be- said, “My comedy is for people who read or Johnson who works for the Department of ohn Quirk said he was absolutely ter- gins, the movie screen dis- know someone who does,” Homeland Security did the first contest and Jrified his first time. “I still couldn’t plays the photos and names of adding “I like D.C. because of sold out. tell you what I said that night. I was the comedians and the agen- Facebook: what I do.” This is the second time Johnson has pro- blinded by the spotlight and vaguely re- cies they work for in the fed- Producer Naomi Johnson duced the event. One major change is that member hearing chuckles emerging from eral government. The mood is “a Google map came up with the concept in there are two winners. “Novice comics were the darkness.” The stand-up comedian has festive and the beer is flow- 2003 while she was working getting squashed out by comics with more gotten past his fear. He is at the Arlington ing. for stalkers.” for the State Department. experience so I redesigned this year so we’d Cinema ‘N’ Drafthouse to perform in front Veteran political satirist Will — John Quirk “People were always so ex- have a novice winner and an experienced of a sold-out room in the Finals of D.C.’s Durst warms up the audience cited when they found out winner.” It was important for Johnson to Funniest Fed contest. and acts as the emcee. When he asks for a that I did stand-up,” said Johnson. The Al- make it fair for the newer comics. “If they The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the com- show of hands to see who works for the fed- exandria resident who has had a life-long have the courage to try … we should give bination club/movie theater begins to fill eral government, not surprisingly, about love of comedy suspected there was an au- with a diverse adult crowd wanting to get half the hands go up, prompting Durst to dience that would enjoy smart, clean com- See D.C.’s Funniest Feds, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 3 News D.C.’s Funniest Feds From Page 3

them a chance,” she said. Doug Hecox started doing stand-up as a way to meet women while he was at the University of Wyoming. The D.C. resident jokes that he’s now “too old for cougars and too young to be a sugar daddy.” When he’s not working at F.H.W.A. or telling jokes, Hecox teaches journalism at American Uni- versity. In his set he noted, “People in Balti- Photo by more hate being called Baltimorons … I really feel sorry for people in Tampa.”

Shahryar Rizvi works for the U.S. Cen- Halina Izdebska sus. The Laurel, Md. resident was encour- aged to enter a comedy contest in college; he performed in front of 800 people and won third place. “I come from a far away place. We don’t have surprise birthday par- ties. We have surprise weddings. Surprise, surprise, this is your wife.” John Quirk of Arlington won in the Jeff Maurer of Vienna did so badly the novice category. first time he performed for an audience, “my hand was literally shaking.” The E.P.A. em- Smithsonian employee who is new to com- ployee joked about the tricks men use to edy took a class at the D.C. Improv to help cover up pre-mature baldness and observed, ease him into the scary transition of per- “If the guy is 20 and bald, let the guy have forming on stage and said he gets his mate- a drink.” rial everywhere: “If God wants to leave “It’s easy to tell a joke at a party,” said Kevin Blackerby of Hyattsville, Md. The See Comedians, Page 7

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Know of something missing from the Free. Features Thom Robertson, community calendar? E-mail it to organist. At Grace Episcopal Church, [email protected]. 3601 Russell Road (corner of W. Deadline is 2 p.m. the Thursday before Glebe), Alexandria. 703-549-1980 publication. For more volunteer opportunities, classes, announcements visit NOV. 2-3 www.arlingtonconnection.com and click 703-534-4477 on Community. Information Evening/Observation Morning. Monday at 7:30 p.m. Introduces… Tuesday at 9 a.m. Classes for 2 years SUNDAY/NOV. 1 old through the early grades. At Potomac Crescent Waldorf School, Race for a Cause. 8 a.m. Acumen 923 S. 23rd Street, Arlington. Go to Solutions, a leading business and www.PotomacCrescentSchool.org. technology consulting firm, will hold its Acumen Solutions Race for a Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Cause 8K on Sunday, Nov. 1 in NOV. 2, 9, 16, 24 Fully Insured Class A Contractor Arlington. Cost is $30 before Oct. 31, Newly Diagnosed MS Group. 7-8:30 $35 on race day. The race will be on p.m. Adults diagnosed with MS in the a fast out-and-back, flat course that last two years, plus adult family begins and ends on North Quincy members and friends, are welcome to Street, near the intersection of join the Society for this program. At Wilson Boulevard in Arlington. To the Central Library, 1015 North register, go to Quincy Street, Arlington. Advance www.theraceforacause.com. registration is required by calling the 10th Annual Senior Info/Expo National Capital Chapter at 202-296- Fair. Noon to 4 p.m. WUSA-TV 5363 or by visiting (Channel 9) news anchor, JC The Heritage of Old Town www.MSandYOU.org no later than Hayward, will emcee the event which Nov. 6. will include exhibits, speakers, health screenings, flu shots, entertainment • Bright, airy apartments and information on the needs and WEDNESDAY/NOV. 4 interests of adults 50 years of age SCRUBBABLE FINISHES • Close to Metro on bus line Green Home Remodeling. 6:30-8:30 and older. At the Ballston Mall, p.m. Learn how you can remodel Arlington. Call 301-949-9766. GREAT COVERAGE • Vouchers accepted your home or add an addition in a Jobs for People with Disabilities. more environmentally friendly 1-5 p.m. Epilepsy Foundation • One bedroom $1,133 manner. At the Central Library, 1015 Metropolitan Washington’s Health, * N. Quincy Street, Arlington. Call 703- $4.00 OFF Wellness and Beauty Event. Contact 228-3599 • Two bedrooms $1,310 the Epilepsy Foundation Metropolitan Washington at 301- Per gallon of any Sign a one year lease, receive a flat screen TV 918-2121. At the Crystal Gateway THURSDAY/NOV. 5 Marriott, 1700 Jefferson Davis Regal Product (restrictions apply). Bishop O’Connell Open House. 7 Highway, Arlington. p.m. No RSVP is required. At 6600 *Retail Only Leasing office: 431 S. Columbus, Alex., VA 22314 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Contact MONDAY/NOV. 2 the Admissions Office at 703-237- 5701 N. Lee Hwy. 1433. Phone: 703-549-4343 Inaugural Organ Concert. 8 p.m. Arlington, VA 22207

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Outcome of governor’s race depends on Newspaper of Arlington who in Northern Virginia turns out to vote. A Connection Newspaper Vote Nov. 3 An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. t’s all about turnout. ❖ To vote by provisional ballot if your status the State Board of Elections at 1-800-552-9745, 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Statewide, voters in Virginia will pick as a qualified voter is in question, and to be or via email at [email protected]. Ia new governor and attorney general, present when the Electoral Board meets to If you still believe your voting rights may have vote for lieutenant governor, plus one determine if your ballot will be counted. been violated, you have 10 days to file a formal House of Delegates seat. Turnout for these “off ❖ To bring your child age 15 or younger into complaint with the State Board of Elections. NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and year” elections is notoriously low, meaning the voting booth with you to observe you vote. For more information and to find your poll- concerns, call: 703-778-9410 every vote will count. ❖ To vote if you are in line by 7 p.m. when the ing place, go to www.sbe.virginia.gov and click [email protected] The outcome will also count. Both statewide polls close. on “voter information.” Polling places will be Steven Mauren and in delegate races, there are stark differ- open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, or Editor 703-778-9415 ences between candidates. In a very tough eco- IF YOU FEEL your voting rights have been consult the local office of elections: [email protected] nomic environment, those who are elected will violated or that you may have witnessed an General Registrar Steve Hibbard have tremendous influence on some very im- election law being broken, it is important to 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Suite 320 Associate Editor portant details of living and working in Vir- report the incident before the polls have closed, Arlington VA 22201 703-778-9412 [email protected] ginia. preferably while you are still there. Contact 703-228-3456 You can find a link to all of the Connection’s Jon Roetman Sports Editor election coverage, plus to the Voters Guide of 703-224-3015 the League of Women Voters, which was pub- [email protected] lished last week in the Connection, at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com. Really Scary ADVERTISING: VOTERS’ RIGHTS, excerpts from the State ith Halloween falling on a Satur- ments to stay off the roads after drinking. But To place an advertisement, call the ad department between Board of Elections: day night this year, and Halloween if all of that fails, you can call for a free cab 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., W Monday - Friday. As a Virginia voter, you have the following being the sort of holiday that young ride home. rights: adults and others can embrace in the midst of Offered by the nonprofit Washington Re- Display ads 703-778-9410 * To be treated with courtesy and respect by a recession, it could more than live up to its gional Alcohol Program (WRAP), the Hallow- Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 the election officials reputation as a holiday associated with drink- een SoberRide program will be in operation ❖ To seek help from the election officials if ing and driving. beginning Halloween at 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. Debbie Funk you are unsure about anything relating to the More than half the fatal car accidents over 31, and operate until 6 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1 Display Advertising voting process. Halloween weekends are caused by drunk driv- to keep impaired drivers off the road during 703-778-9444 [email protected] ❖ To be given a demonstration of how the voters, according to the Washington Regional Al- this traditionally high-risk holiday period. ing equipment works. cohol Program. During this eight-hour period, area residents Andrea Smith ❖ To enter the full name of a write-in candi- As a means of making the Washington-met- ages 21 and older and celebrating with alco- Classified & Employment Advertising date. ropolitan area’s roadways a little less frighten- hol may call the toll-free SoberRide phone 703-778-9411 [email protected] ❖ To have a ballot brought to your vehicle in- ing this Halloween, the local organization will number 1–800–200–TAXI for a no-cost (up to stead of entering the polling place if you are sponsor free cab rides to would-be drunk driv- a $50 fare), safe way home. 65 years of age or older, or if you are disabled. ers throughout Northern Virginia and Subur- Since 1993, WRAP’s SoberRide program has ❖ To vote even if you have no identification ban Maryland on Saturday, Oct. 31. provided 44,120 free cab rides home to would- Editor & Publisher: Mary Kimm with you at the polling place. You must sign We encourage Halloween celebrants to plan be impaired drivers on specific holidays in the 703-778-9433 the “Affirmation of Identity” statement before ahead, party near public transportation, bring Greater Washington area. See www.sober [email protected] voting if you have no ID. a designated driver, or make other arrange- ride.com. Editor in Chief: “Flourishing After 55” Steven Mauren Managing Editors “Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s gram. Free. Call to register, 703-228-0955. Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Office of Senior Adult Programs, Nov. 9- Closings: Arlington County Senior Snapshot 14: Centers will be closed Wednesday, Nov. Photography: Senior centers: Aurora Hills, 735 S. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft 18th St.; Walter Reed, 2909 S. 16th St.; AARP’s two-day safe driving re- Art/Design: Culpepper Garden, 4435 S. Pershing fresher course, Thursday, Nov. 12, Arlington Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Dr.; Langston-Brown, 2121 N. Culpeper Friday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Walter John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, resident St.; Lee, 5722 Lee Hwy.; Madison, 3829 Reed Senior Center. Participants must John Smith Abby Hines N. Stafford St.; TJ Comm. Center, 3501 attend both days to receive certificate. S. 2nd St. Cost is $14 (AARP members $12). Call Production Manager: and her Jean Card Traditional Hatha Yoga classes to register, 703-2228-0955. friend begin Monday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m., 90 min- How to talk about end-of-life is- Editor Emeritus: Sammy utes, including chanting, eye exercises, sues will be discussed Thursday, Nov. Mary Anne Weber Stenaka take additional breath work, meditation, 12, 1 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Center. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 the view in Langston-Brown Senior Center. Previ- Program presented by Joan Brown, ous experience helpful. Cost $35/7 R.N., community education mgr., Capi- from on top classes. Call to register, 703-228-5321. tal Hospice of Virginia. Free. For more of the Community crafters needed for information, 703-228-0955. antique Holiday Bazaar (Dec. 5), Culpepper Learn how to use Facebook, CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Cherrydale Garden Senior Center. Table rental $5. Thursday, Nov. 12, 10:15 a.m., Lee Se- Call Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., nior Center. One-on-one coaching; free. Peter Labovitz President/CEO Fire Truck at for more information, 703-228-4403. Call for appt., 703-228-0555. Sunday’s Employment counseling, Mon- “What’s in the national Ar- Mary Kimm Del Ray day, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. – noon, Walter chives?” is a presentation Thursday, Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Reed Senior Center. Meet with Haile Nov. 12, 10:15 a.m., Walter Reed Senior 703-778-9433 Halloween Woldu, Arl. Employment Center. Free. Center. Program conducted by Archives [email protected] Parade in Call for appt., 703-228-0955. docent Bonnie-Lorraine Thiele. Free. Jerry Vernon Alexandria. Wyatt Schroeder, outreach coordi- Details, 703-228-0955. Executive Vice President nator, Rebuilding Together and Hearts Writers and poets will meet [email protected] and Hammers, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 11 Thursday, Nov. 12, 1 – 4 p.m., Langston- a.m., Langston-Brown Senior Center. Brown Senior Center. Free; newcomers Wesley DeBrosse Learn about H&H’s services to low in- welcome. Details, 703-228-5321. Controller come seniors. No fee; newcomers The music appreciation group at Photo by Debbie Funk welcome. Details, 703-228-5321. Culpepper Garden Senior Center will Louise Krafft/ National Sales Walk Away the Pounds, Tuesday, discuss composer Franz Shubert’s work, 703-778-9444 Connection Nov. 10, 4:30 p.m., Walter Reed Senior Friday, Nov. 13, 1 p.m. Free; newcom- [email protected] Center. Safe, easy, indoor walking pro- ers welcome. Details, 703-228-4403. 6 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Dear Virginia Voter: On behalf of Virginia members of the Laborers International Comedians Union of North America (LiUNA!), I urge you to vote next From Page 4 Tuesday, November 3rd for Creigh Deeds for Governor, Jody Wagner for Lieutenant Governor and Steve Shannon for Attorney America, let him go.” General. The stakes have never been higher for Virginia. During her few minutes on stage, Kate Taylor, the only female and one of the “newbie” contenders, When American working families are struggling to pay a mortgage joked about moving to D.C. from Utah. Taylor who or medical expenses, we continue to see that we live in a world works for the U.S. Senate made fun of her challenges The Rotary Club of with serious inequities between management and working fami- being “a conservative Republican Mormon among Crystal City - Pentagon lies. We represent all that is fair in America: family-supporting millions of Democrats.” wages, affordable healthcare for all, quality craftsmanship and the The more experienced of the novice comedians, Would like to thank the best value for taxpayers who rely on the roads, bridges and tun- Arlington resident John Quirk acknowledged that sponsors of the doing stand-up has gotten easier with each time. In nels that we build. LiUNA! works with our employers to keep his set, the former Army captain described Facebook September Golf Tournament them competitive while still providing employer paid family as “a Google map for stalkers.” Quirk who works in Platinum Sponsor health care coverage and retirement benefits. This is good for all the U.S. Senate has honed his comedic skills at Ri Ra Virginians! in Clarendon where he hosts the open mic comedy Blackboard ProEd sessions every Wednesday. In an e-mail, he wrote, The Democratic ticket consisting of Mr. Deeds, Mrs. Wagner and “It’s cheesy to say but I think you grow as a person Gold Sponsor Hyperion Inc. Mr. Shannon will create a climate in Virginia where both labor by putting yourself in new situations.” and businesses can work together to create a positive economic Part of the proceeds from the event are donated to Silver Sponsors environment that creates good-paying jobs with benefits. They Fisher House, a nonprofit helping military families. AM General; Eileen Hull Creative Design Johnson presented a check for $1,000 to Andrew Studio; MacAndrews and Forbers; SAIC understand the importance of economic recovery and how to Kayton, donations coordinator at Fisher House. forge alliances where both workers and management reap the Kayton also served as one of the judges, along with Bronze Sponsors benefit. Dave Nuttycombe, a comedy writer and John Xereas, Ainsworth & Lloyd; The Bates Family; a comedy booker. Blackboard ProEd; Crystal City Sports Pub; While the opponents of the Democratic ticket have chastised The Garland Family; Glory Be; The Glover The two winners, Jeff Maurer and John Quirk, re- Park Group; Goldbelt Wolf, LLC; IBM; JBR them for their support of these principles, Mr. Deeds, Mrs. ceived top rankings from the judges and the audi- Resources LLC; Mary Ellen King Memorial; Wagner and Mr. Shannon have refused to compromise their sup- ence vote. In an autograph to a local comedian, Will Bob and Cheryl Munn; Northrop Grumman; port of middle and working class families, nor should they. Durst wrote, “Remember the only ones still doing it Price Systems; Van Scoyoc Associates; WJ LiUNA! firmly believes that we should never have to apologize or are the ones who never quit.” His advice for the young Technologies comedians is the same advice his father gave him, be ashamed to ask for living wages and healthcare for all, and we www.pentagonrotary.org “just keep doing it.” are proud to support candidates that want to keep Virginia moving forward instead of backward. A vote against these principles is a vote against working families. Again, the members of LiUNA! in Virginia ask for your support of the Democratic ticket on Tuesday, November 3rd. Sincerely,

Dennis L. Martire Vice President and Regional Manager Laborers International Union of North America Mid-Atlantic Region

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by Laura Echenique. Paz (Let’s Have Sex in Peace) NOW THROUGH NOV. 21 Oct. 31, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Troupe: Nov. 14, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. by Dario Fo. 12th International Festival of Teatro del Sur Troupe: Ff Theatrical Productions, Hispanic Theater. Six troupes Nov. 5, 6, 8 p.m. — DOMINICAN Inc. from Argentina (Buenos Aires and REPUBLIC: Nuestra Señora de las Nov. 19, 20, 8 p.m. — ARGENTINA Cordoba), Colombia, Dominican Nubes (Our Lady of the Clouds) by (Cordoba): La Cáscara del Huevo Republic, U.S.A., Uruguay and Arístides Vargas. (The Eggshell) by Daniela Trakál and Venezuela. At Gunston Arts Center, Nov. 7, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Troupe: Matías Ibarra. Theater Two, 2700 S. Lang Street, Teatro Guloya Nov. 21, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Troupe: Arlington. Tickets are regular $30; Nov. 7 and 14, 11.30 a.m. — U.S.A.: El Grupo Kill Bob students and senior citizens, $25; ‘3- Gato y la Gaviota (The Cat and the ticket pass’ for $80/$65 and Full Seagull) by Jacqueline Briceño, based General Information: Festival Pass for $150/$125. Call on ‘The Story of the Seagull and the ❖ Tickets are Regular $30; Students and 703-548-3092 or 202-882-6227; Cat Who Taught Her How to Fly’ by Seniors over 60, $25 www.teatrodelaluna.org. Luis Sepúlveda. Troupe: Teatro de la ❖ $10 discount when buying three Luna tickets for three different plays (3- Schedule Nov. 12, 13, 8 p.m. — VENEZUELA: Ticket Pass) Dra. Sexo (Dr. Sex) by Aníbal Grunn ❖ Call 703-548-3092 / 202-882-6227 Oct. 29, 30, 8 p.m. — URUGUAY: and Flor Núñez from a free Email: [email protected] Zapatos Andaluces (Walking in Light) adaptation of Tengamos el Sexo en www.teatrodelaluna.org PANSIES ¢ SALE REG. $1.89 97 Pumpkins, Corn Stalks & Halloween ALL POTTERY 60–80% OFF 25% OFF ALL Trees, Perennials, Shrubs, Statues, Fountains, Benches, Birdbaths WHAT A STEAL! SHREDDED 80% Off HARDWOOD MULCH Reg. $49.99 Reg. $34.99 Reg. $19.99 Now $9.99 Now $6.99 Now $3.99 3 CU. FT. Bag $2 99 Reg. $39.99 Reg. $22.99 Reg. $14.99 Now $7.99 Now $4.59 Now $2.99 Bulk Mulch NO NURSERIES! $ 99 Interior Designers, Florists, and 19 Reg $2999 cu yd Landscapers WELCOME! COUPON NEEDED Used Railroad Tie#1 17.99 Indoor Plastic Pots FREE 75% OFF Landscape & Hardscape 25% OFF Estimates BONSAI PATIOS, ORCHIDS WALLS, ACTI WALKWAYS, C PAVER DRIVEWAYS SUPER SPECIALS & SO MUCH (Selected) MORE 50% OFFMagnolias, Butterfly Bushes, Japanese Maples, Crape Myrtles, Hollies, Birch

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WEDNESDAY/OCT. 28 MONDAY/NOV. 2 “Nora’s Lost” — A one-act play Stars tonight for by Yorktown High School’s November. 7:30 p.m. Theatre Department. 7 p.m. Admission is $3/adults, $2/ Showcases one woman’s seniors and children. Enjoy the struggle with Alzheimer’s changing night sky of November Disease and life’s joys, losses with Jonathan Harmon, and loves. At Williamsburg Planetarium Director, and learn Middle School, 3500 N. more about meteor showers and Harrison Street. Tickets $5 other interesting things. At the adults, $3 students at door. David M. Brown Planetarium, Call YHS Theatre Office 703- 1426 N. Quincy Street, 228-5414. Arlington. Call 703-228-6070 or log onto www.apsva.us/ planetarium. THURSDAY/OCT. 29 G-Men and Journalists. 3- The U.S. Army Band 4:30 p.m. Top News Stories of Downrange. 7:30 p.m. the FBI’s First Century with Deranged, a pop/rock variety speaker Susan Bennett. At the show with tunes from Rihanna, Arlington Central Library, 1015 The Eagles, and Bon Jovi. At WEDNESDAY/OCT. 28 Quincy Street, Arlington. Call Brucker Hall, Fort Myer. ALRI at 703-228-2144. Lunchtime Chamber Concert. Edgar Allan Poe Comes Alive. 7 Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Presented p.m. Celebrate 200 years of Poe by the Friday Morning Music as the master of macabre returns NOV. 2-30. Club (On Thursdays). At the for a Halloween Week New Works. The Arlington Rosslyn Spectrum, 1611 N. performance of his classic poems Artists Alliance will host a show Kent Street, Arlington. Call and short stories including “The for the entire month of 703-228-1850. Go to Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” “The Tell- November 2009 at the Gallery www.arlingtonarts.org. Tale Heart” and “Spirits of the at Convergence, 1801 N. Quaker Fall Pops Concert. 7 p.m. Free. Dead.” At the Arlington Central Lane, Alexandria. “New Works” Features performances by the Library Auditorium, 1015 N. will hang from Nov. 2-30. A Madrigals, Advanced Chorus, Quincy St., Arlington. reception will be held on Friday, High School Chorus, Orchestra Nov. 20 from 6-8:30 p.m. Wine and Jazz Band. Presented by Washington-Lee High and light refreshments will be available. School Music Department. FRIDAY, NOV. 6. OCT. 29-30 Maurice Duruflé’s Requiem and Suite pour Downrange Halloween Concert. 7:30 p.m. Free. Orgue. 8 p.m. In celebration of a new Di In gothic Halloween garb, the 9 singers and 14- Gennaro-Hart pipe organ. Featuring Nathan member Combo will perform tunes with Laube, Organist; Debby Wenner, Mezzo-Soprano; ‘Halloween’ titles: Thriller, My Immortal, Witchy Jonathan Hoffman, Baritone; Thom Robertson, Woman, Disturbia ... and many more. “Pershing’s Music Director; and the Grace Church Choral Own” U.S. Army Band has enlisted the support of Society. At Grace Episcopal Church, 3601 Russell “2 the Pointe’ Academy of the Arts” for its Road (corner of W. Glebe), Alexandria. Call 703- Deranged Halloween Performances. Staff Sergeant 549-1980. Martha Krabill is the featured vocalist. At Brucker Hall, Fort Myer, Arlington. Contact Norma Rodriguez at 703-750-1160. SATURDAY/NOV. 7 Dominion Hills Craft Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Twelve local artisans featuring: paintings, FRIDAY/OCT. 30 jewelry, fine woodturning, papercutting, APC Fall Music Series. 7 p.m. The Army Strings stationery, decoupage boxes, handbags, pottery, has a wide repertoire of music including familiar body products, table linens, homewares, and names like Bach and Vivaldi as well as Traditional edibles. At the Dominion Hills Community Folk songs from around the world. At Arlington House, 6000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Contact Presbyterian Church, 3507 Columbia Pike, Julie Jernigan at 703-533-0957 or at Arlington. Email [email protected] or [email protected] 703-920-5660. Fall Fest. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Features a treasures/ The U.S. Army Band Downrange. 7:30 p.m. yard sale, crafts, homemade baked items, a Deranged, a pop/rock variety show with tunes silent auction and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. from Rihanna, The Eagles, and Bon Jovi. At All proceeds go to local charities. At Rock Spring Brucker Hall, Fort Myer. Congregational United Church of Christ, Carpenter Hall, 5010 Little Falls Road, Arlington. Call 703-538-4886. SATURDAY/OCT. 31 Church Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. handmade Country Western Dance (Halloween Dance). items, Christmas gifts, decorations, knit and 7:30 p.m. line dance. 8 p.m. couples specialty crochet sweaters, hats, gloves and scarves, used dance. Open dancing from 8:30-11 p.m. includes books, white elephants, bake sale and lunch. At Two Step, Waltz, line, Swing, Cha Cha and St. Agnes Catholic Church Parish Center, 1914 specialty dances. Admission is $10 for NVCWDA N. Randolph St., Arlington. Call 703-524-8627. members, $12/non-members. At Luther Jackson Civitan Club of Arlington’s I-66 Garage Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church. Sale. 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At N. Quincy and N. Visit the web site, www.nvcwda.org or call our hot 15th Street, Arlington (1470 N. Quincy St.). Free line 703-860-4941. admission. Vendors are invited to bring their Guided Walking Tour of Westover. 10:30 a.m. merchandise beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday July to noon. Free. Two-mile, 10-stop Westover 3. Parking spaces rent for $20/space for Walkabout route begins and ends in front of the vendors. new Reed School/Library facility, 1644 North Travel Tales Too. 8 p.m. A concert recalling McKinley Street. Part of Halloween Day Reed dances from the past 12 years of Jane Franklin School Westover Branch Library Community Dance. At Gunston Theatre One, 2700 S. Lang Celebration. Street, Arlington. Tickets $28 - $10 at 703-933- 1111 or http://www.janefranklin.com. Soup & Pie/Bazaar. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yard sale SUNDAY/NOV. 1 items, homemade soups and pies, Christmas Dia de los Muertos. Noon to 2 p.m. workshop; 2-4 crafts and bake sale items. At Arlington Church p.m. family celebration. The Day of the Dead is a of the Brethren, 300 N. Montague St., Arlington Mexican holiday that celebrates the memories of (in North Arlington just east of Seven Corners.) deceased ancestors through storytelling, crafts, Call 703-524-4100 or email food, music and dancing. At the Arlington Arts [email protected]. Center, 3550 Wilson Blvd. Arlington. Contact Sara Yousefnejad, 703-248-6800 or [email protected]. NOV. 7-8 Reeb Hall Artists Annual Open Studio Event. Jane Franklin Dance Performs. Saturday at 8 1-4 p.m. At Reed Hall, 4451 First Place South, p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Program called Arlington. Most of the 15 artists working at Reeb “Travel Tales,” a journey through dance, media Hall Studios will be available to meet and discuss and text created in partnership with distinctive their work. Visit www.reebhallstudios.com or call visual and music artists. At Gunston Theatre 703-772-3861. One, 2700 S. Lang Street, Arlington. Tickets are $28-$12. Go to at www.janefranklin.com, by phone 703-933-1111, or at the door. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 9 Paper Shred News Bring your personal documents to be shredded/cross cut on-site. No need to remove staples or clips! Low-Revenue Expectations You can watch the shredder protect your privacy! From Page 3 services that protect health and health care pressures. WHERE: Civitan I66 Garage Sale and tax increases. County offi- safety, invest in affordable hous- “The County Board’s decision to 1426 N. Quincy St / W&L Admin Bldg, Arlington, VA 22207 cials said that everything is on the ing and environmental squirrel away $6 million for em- WHEN: Saturday *Nov 7, 2009* 10am-1:00pm table, including the possibility of sustainability, fund schools and en- ployee compensation seems to be furloughs. sure a safety net. The board also a wise move,” said Tim Wise, presi- A Fund Raising Service Event sponsored by the Civitan Clubs, a non-profit “Our budget situation is serious directed the county manager to dent of the Arlington County Tax- organization. Your donations will go towards helping the mentally disabled & but manageable,” said Mary provide a budget that abides by payers Alliance. “But if there was other worthy projects throughout our communities. Please be as generous as Curtius, media-relations manager the county’s revenue sharing ever any year to scrap the revenue- possible to help us help others. ($10 minimum recommended) 5-box maximum for the county government. “We agreement with the schools, ex- sharing agreement with the won’t have to raise taxes enor- plore other cost cutting and effi- schools and tell the School Board For information – Arl Co. Calendar: mously.” ciency steps and provide options to present a budget based on needs Chris Wahl, 703-536-8686 or Helen Kelly, 703-599-9576 The guidance emphasized the for employee compensation that rather than wishes, this would or e-mail [email protected] fiscal year 2011 budget must fund address competitiveness and have been it.”

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Wash Fine Prop...703-798-0097 Synagogue - Reconstructionist 1111 Arlington Blvd #1005...$350,000.....Sun1-4pm...... Marion Cloud...... Keller Williams.....703-314-7033 PARISH WEBSITE: Kol Ami, the North Virginia www.rc.net/arlington/stann Reconstructionist Community For an Open House Listing Form, ... 571-271-8387 call Deb Funk at 703-518-4631 or e-mail [email protected] All listings due by Monday at 3 P.M. To highlight your Faith Community call Karen at 703-917-6468

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Gov. Tim Kaine presented Claremont Elementary School in Arlington with the Governor’s Nutri- tion and Physical Activity Gold Award on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The program promotes health and wellness in Virginia’s public schools by encouraging good nutrition and increased physical activity. Schools earn either a bronze, silver, or gold award for best practices that promote healthy lifestyles while combating childhood obesity, hyperten- sion, and other preventable diseases. The school is located at 4700 S. Chester- field Road, Arlington.

Amy Leigh Vassallo, a resident of Arlington, has earned an Associate in Science from Excelsior College.

Yorktown High School Crew Wreath Sale. Support Yorktown Crew by purchasing a fresh and fragrant, decorated with pine cones and a red velvet bow, 24-inch balsam wreath. Wreaths are $23 for deliveries in the Arlington area, or $33 for shipments via UPS anywhere in the U.S. Proceeds help fund the purchase of needed boats and equipment and support the Yorktown Crew team of over 100 rowers. Wreaths will arrive the first week of December. To place an order, contact Karen Monborne at 703-534-5599 or [email protected], by Nov. 7. People Notes Salma Qarnain was named the new managing director of Synetic The- ater in Arlington. A three-year veteran of Synetic’s acting company, Qarnain joined the business team in July as the special assistant to the artistic director, focusing on new business development and strategic planning.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 ❖ 11 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Cohen Moves Forward by Competing in Marathon

H1N1 influenza — commonly Arlington native known as the swine flu — and doesn’t want pushed through minor injuries common with running. She bal- sympathy for anced her training with a full load of classes, being the managing stroke in 2005. editor of the school newspaper and applying to colleges. “She made up her mind several By Jon Roetman months ago that she wanted to do The Connection it and didn’t give herself a margin for error,” Dan Cohen said. “There riel Cohen doesn’t want were plenty of times she could to be known as the have made excuses and we would A“stroke girl” anymore. have let her, but she refused to.” On Sunday, she went to Ariel Cohen’s mother, Rachel, great lengths — 26.2 miles to be also participated in the marathon, exact — to help put that stage of pacing her daughter for the first her life in the past. seven miles. Ariel Cohen also ran The Arlington native, who with friends and mentors before nearly four years ago suffered a her father paced her from mile 20 stroke while swimming at the age to 25. th of 13, competed in the 34 Ma- Ariel Cohen wanted to run the rine Corps Marathon. The 17-year- last mile-plus by herself. th old Cohen finished 69 in her age When the marathon was over, group with a time of 5 hours, 29 Ariel Cohen said, “We did it minutes and 18 seconds. While mommy,” Rachel Cohen said. “She Cohen accomplished her goals of Courtesy photo had tears in her eyes. She won’t finishing the race and coming in Seventeen-year-old Arlington native Ariel Cohen, right foreground, competes in the 34th let on, but it was an amazing, with a time faster than 5:30, sim- Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday. Cohen suffered a stroke when she was 13 and has amazing accomplishment.” ply competing at all was a feat in been working to move forward with her life. Ariel Cohen ran with a tracking itself. chip in her shoe. Rachel Cohen “It’s really kind of a capstone on chair. Cohen’s journey has brought her She decided less than a year ago carried her phone while she ran a four-year process,” Cohen’s fa- After initially being taken to plenty of praise and attention. As to compete in Sunday’s marathon, and received text message updates ther, Dan, said. Children’s Hospital, Ariel Cohen she moves forward with her life, meaning dedication was key in every time Ariel Cohen reached a Ariel Cohen, a senior at Holton- battled through rehab at National however, she no longer wants the order to finish the 26-mile test of 3.1-mile mark. Relatives in Arms School in Bethesda, Md., Rehabilitation Hospital. Through sympathy and notoriety which endurance. Florida, Las Vegas and Ohio fol- suffered a stroke while competing hard work and the support of her comes with her story — she de- Dan Cohen said his daughter lowed Ariel Cohen’s progress by in a school swim meet on Nov. 30, parents and doctors, Ariel Cohen clined to be interviewed for this would get up at 5:45 a.m. two or computer. 2005. It was not known why the returned to a fairly normal life. story. As part of moving forward three times a week to train for the Her participation also raised stroke occurred, though it was sug- She’s the captain of the volleyball from her past, she decided to ac- marathon. She also went on long money for Children’s Hospital. gested at the time Cohen might team. She also swims and runs complish the feat of completing in runs during the weekend. She Ariel Cohen is ready to move to spend the rest of her life in a wheel track. a marathon. bounced back from a bout with See Moving, Page 15 Washington-Lee Field Hockey Controls Game, Loses Generals shut out at home by Mount Vernon.

By Jon Roetman out with as much intensity — and then we The Connection just couldn’t capitalize on our opportunities,” said Washington-Lee senior defender he Washington-Lee field hockey Kelsey Clark, the district Player of the Year. Tteam fired shot after shot toward “We had so many corners in a row and we Mount Vernon goalkeeper Sara couldn’t score on a single one.” Duncan. Numerous corners produced ample While Washington-Lee struggled scoring opportunities for the Generals. earlier in the season, the Generals increased But when time expired on the National their offensive output leading to Friday’s District Tournament championship game, game. While Washington-Lee controlled the the top seed was left with a goose egg on game, its offense sputtered. the scoreboard and disappointment over “Sometimes you dominate,” Washington- what could have been. Lee coach Beth Prange said, “and you don’t Mount Vernon defeated Washington-Lee get it in.” 1-0 Thursday for the National District title. Mount Vernon coach Jess Hebel praised The Generals were on the attack for most her goalkeeper Duncan, but also said the of the game, but failed to score. Generals played well. Mount Vernon’s Allie Schray scored the “Our goalkeeper played awesome to- game’s lone goal in the first half. night,” Hebel said. “They had a lot of shots Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection “I think that when they scored in the first on goal — they played a hell of a game.” Washington-Lee sophomore Adrianna Gorsky chases the ball during two minutes, they came out with a lot of Four Generals were named first-team all- Thursday’s loss to Mount Vernon in the National District Tournament intensity and I think that we didn’t come See Generals, Page 15 championship game at WLHS. 12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Less Turns Out Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Employment Zone 6 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden To Be More • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Tuesday 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com By KENNETH B. 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The above establishment is Light Electrical • Plumbing • ✓Free Estimates ✓Licensed above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA WASHING 703-863-1086 703-863-1086 Bathroom Renovation • Ceramic Tile • ✓ ✓ applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF Bonded Insured 703-802-0483 New#- 571-312-7227 New# 571-312-7227 DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Drywall Repair GROUP RATES AVAILABLE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off 703-978-2813 FREE EST CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Premises license to sell or 703-922-4190 AL’S HAULING A&S Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic LANDSCAPING manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, LIC. www.rclhomerepairs.com INS. Junk & Rubbish Nothing is too small to know, and Concrete, furn.,office, Planting • Mulching • Sodding beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary yard, construction debris Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, Assistant Secretary nothing too big to attempt. Low Rates NOVA Asphalt • Retaining Walls ABC LICENSE 703-360-4364 Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions ABC LICENSE Walgreen Co. trading as -William Van Horne 703-304-4798 cell Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC Walgreens #11338, 2825 703-863-7465 trading as CVS/Pharmacy Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 7 DAYS A WEEK #1835, 5402 Lee Hwy, Lee 22201. The above establish- Harrison S/C ment is applying to the IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS PAINTING Arlington, VA 22207. The VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF above establishment is ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IMPROVEMENTS applying to the VIRGINIA CONTROL for a Wine and PATRIOT DEPARTMENT OF Beer Off Premises license to A&S Landscaping ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE sell or manufacture alcoholic PAINTING CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off beverages. Margarita Kellen, • All Concrete work The www.PatriotPainting.net Premises license to sell or Walgreen Co. Assistant • Retaining Walls • Patios HANDYMAN manufacture alcoholic Secretary A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION Wallpaper Removal, beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, • Decks • Porches (incl. Carpentry, Assistant Secretary IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS screened) • Erosion & HOME INSPECTION LIST Power Washing. ABC LICENSE REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, Int/Ext Painting ABC LICENSE Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC Grading Solutions Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CVS/Pharmacy PAINTING, DRYWALL, Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! trading as CVS/Pharmacy #2705, 1555 Wilson Blvd • French Drains • Sump Pumps Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. #1884, 256 North Glebe Rd CARPENTRY, CUSTOM Arlington, VA 22209. The R&N Carpentry • Driveway Asphalt Sealing Arlington, VA 22203. The above establishment is WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA 703-502-7840 applying to the VIRGINIA ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING DEPARTMENT OF Finish your basement now! 703-863-7465 Cell DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSED Since 1964 571-283-4883 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Premises license to sell or Serving All of N. Virginia We Accept VISA/MC Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic ✦Exterior Wood Rot More! 703-441-8811 ROOFING manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary Roofing & Siding Assistant Secretary No jobs too large or small LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE LANDSCAPING ABC LICENSE Free est. 37 yrs exp. 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CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Complete Home Improvement 703-385-3338 Premises license to sell or personal taste TREE SERVICE Premises license to sell or manufacture alcoholic and Handyman manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, A&S LANDSCAPING ANGEL’S beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary 2nd Story additions to Decks Stacey 703-242-2421 Assistant Secretary Since 1998 TREE & HEAVY Lic & Ins FALL CLEAN-UP TRASH HAULING ABC LICENSE 703-867-0119 Planting • Mulching • Sodding •Mulch Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC 26 Antiques Patios • Decks • Driveway Sealing, •Clean-up Grounds trading as CVS/Pharmacy Class A Asphalt • Retaining Walls •Lot Land Clearing #2274, 3141 Wilson Blvd Erosion Control • Drainage Solutions We consign/pay top $ for 703-863-1086 Arlington, VA 22201. The J.E.S Services above establishment is antique/semi antique furn. 703-863-7465 New#- 571-312-7227 LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION applying to the VIRGINIA including mid century & M. C. 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14 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ October 28 - November 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports 703-917-6400 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon Moving Forward at Marathon From Page 12 erwise back to normal. 101 Computers 101 Computers 4 RE for Sale 21 Announcements the next stage of her life — college. She “She wanted to put a capstone on being Alexandria - Old Town ABC LICENSE takes daily medication and is sensitive to the stroke girl,” Dan Cohen said. “She EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR $390,000 (neg) FSBO Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC cold weather — she would like to go to at- doesn’t want people to think about that. … INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES trading as CVS/Pharmacy HDI Great opportunity for young #1372, 6404 Williamsburg tend a warm-weather college — but is oth- She wants to be just like everyone else.” JENNIFER O. SMITH • COMPUTER CONSULTANT professionals. 1 BR condo in Blvd, Arlington, VA 22207. The desirable SE quadrant with above establishment is ➣ TRAINING ➣ INSTALLATION ➣ TROUBLE-SHOOTING FP, W/D, rare own private applying to the VIRGINIA parking, and private balcony DEPARTMENT OF ➣ LET US TAME THAT BEAST FOR YOU with brick wall facing swim- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Generals Shut Out at Home Serving the Area Since 1995 ming pool. Walk to shops and CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off restaurants; minutes to bike Premises license to sell or From Page 12 Murray and Margaret Duarte. (703) 765-2222 path and metro. Call Trish for manufacture alcoholic bever- details and pictures: 571-435- ages. Linda M. Cimbron, district: Clark, senior defender Anne Sophomore forwards Adrianna Gorsky, [email protected] 7916. Assistant Secretary Murray, senior midfielder Molly Wolford Robin Gordon, Raleigh Mills and sopho- 28 Yard Sales and senior goalkeeper Mandy Maggio. more midfielder Emily Gursky received hon- 24 Metaphysics 24 Metaphysics ABC LICENSE Washington-Lee also had four second-team orable mention accolades for the Generals. Hearts for Heaven Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC Yard Sale, trading as CVS/Pharmacy members: senior defender Camelia Washington-Lee faced Chantilly in the Saturday, Oct 31 * #1375, 5017 Columbia Pike Ms. Jewels.. a gifted & 8AM-Noon Arlington, VA 22204. The Rubalcava, junior forward Catherine opening round of regionals Tuesday. Results Help the needy in Central above establishment is Pricone and senior midfielders Patricia were not available as of press time. well experienced Psychic America at this multi-family applying to the VIRGINIA and Tarot card reader. yard sale fundraiser. Hearts DEPARTMENT OF for Heaven, a registered ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Christian mission, donates CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Sports Briefs Does life problems got you down, lost confused broken feeding, medical and spiritu- Premises license to sell or hearted. Do you need the right advice on love, business, al enrichment to the needy in manufacture alcoholic money or relationships? Ms Jewel will give you the right Guatemala. Electronics, fur- beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, advice to help your needs. You can stop searching for the niture, home furnishings, Assistant Secretary W-L Loses Yorktown Football right person to help you. Ms Jewels will make a difference in sporting goods, toys, books, games and clothes. your life. All her work is guaranteed quality service that you 1111 Waynewood Blvd, can trust. Call for appt. 703-717-1308. Alexandria VA 22308. ABC LICENSE To Edison Beats Wakefield Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC The Washington-Lee football team lost trading as CVS/Pharmacy The Yorktown football team beat Na- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements #1380, 4709-A Lee Highway to Edison, 32-23, on Friday. tional District foe Wakefield, 51-18, on Arlington, VA 22207. The above establishment is apply- Washington-Lee’s Anthony Taylor Friday. Yorktown’s Khalil Doles rushed ing to the VIRGINIA rushed 20 times for 73 yards and three DEPARTMENT OF for 125 yards. Wakefield’s Drew Powell ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE touchdowns. Richard Lewis completed completed 10 of 19 passes for 180 CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Premises license to sell or 12 of 20 passes for 197 yards. yards. Yorktown travels to face Mount manufacture alcoholic bever- Washington-Lee travels to take on Vernon and Wakefield hosts Washing- ages. Linda M. Cimbron, Assistant Secretary Wakefield on Friday. ton-Lee on Friday.

ABC LICENSE Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC trading as CVS/Pharmacy #1407,3133 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22201. The Be a Part above establishment is applying to the VIRGINIA of DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CHILDREN’S 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off Premises license to sell or (& TEENS’) manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, CONNECTION Assistant Secretary Seeking artwork, ABC LICENSE Virginia CVS Pharmacy, LLC photography, trading as CVS/Pharmacy poetry, #1421, 1100 Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, VA 22209. The opinions, short above establishment is stories and applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF reflections ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL for a Wine/Beer off from local Premises license to sell or students. manufacture alcoholic beverages. Linda M. Cimbron, E-mail to: Assistant Secretary PhotoAR@con nectionnews 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements papers.com, or mail or deliver contributions by Dec. 4, to 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Please be sure to include the student’s name, age, grade, school and town of residence along with each submission. For information, call 703-778-9410.

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