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Springfield Franconia ❖ Kingstowne ❖ Newington Follow on Twitter: @SprConnect on Twitter: Follow All-Around Classified, Page 10 Classified, ❖ Winner Sports, Page 9 Sports, Page 9 ❖ Three Lee senior Katie Stewart won the all-around competition at a gymnastics meet on Dec. 19 Shattered at Mount Vernon High School. Families News, Page 12 Entertainment, Page 5 Making Holidays Brighter News, Page 6 PERMIT #86 PERMIT Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg, PAID U.S. Postage U.S. PRSRT STD PRSRT Photo by Richard Maple www.ConnectionNewspapers.comDecember 22-28, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ December 22-28, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Supervisors Reflect on Inauguration Ceremony Photos by Photos Deb Cobb /The Connection John Cook (R-Braddock) “I was pleased to be there and thank the people of Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova addressed attendees at the Braddock District for the opportunity to serve. the Inauguration Ceremony held at the Fairfax County Government Center on Dec. 13. There are a number of important, long-term issues we need to address, and I look forward to being actively involved in the discussion. And, of course, I County Officials Inaugurated look forward to continuing our important work helping Braddock neighborhoods reach their full All local elected potential and pursue their dreams.” officials will take office on Jan. 1, 2012. he inauguration cer- emony on Tuesday, TDec. 13 at the Fairfax County Government Center for the 15 recently-elected officials was filled with all the pomp and circumstance of any of- ficial celebration. Fairfax County Board of Supervisor Chairman Sharon “Almost three years ago when I Bulova is sworn in by the Hon. Jan Brodie, Judge of the addressed you for the first time as Circuit Court of Fairfax County, for a four-year term as your chairman, it was to a back- Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors drop of troubled and uncertain times,” Chairman Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) Sharon Bulova (D-a-large) told the crowd of several Sworn In “It was both a nice and historic ceremony. The fact hundred spectators in her inaugural address. “The In addition to Bulova, the district supervisors installed were: that this was the first time an entire Board of Super- world and our nation were roiling from a breakdown ❖ John C. Cook, Braddock District visors was reelected made the event enjoyable, in our lending and financial institutions that was un- ❖ John W. Foust, Dranesville District relaxed and historic. The performances by the musi- precedented in most of our lifetimes. Fairfax County, ❖ Michael R. Frey, Sully District ❖ Penelope A. Gross, Mason District cians from our county schools were outstanding and along with all state and local governments in the U.S., ❖ Pat Herrity, Springfield District added a lot to the ceremony.” was seriously affected by this downturn,” she said. ❖ Catherine M. Hudgins, Hunter Mill District In addition the Fairfax County Board of Supervi- ❖ Gerald W. Hyland, Mount Vernon District sors, Fairfax County constitutional officers, and the ❖ Jeff C. McKay, Lee District ❖ Linda Q. Smyth, Providence District Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Dis- trict directors all took their oath of office. The constitutional officer installed was: ❖ Raymond F. Morrogh, Commonwealth’s Attorney FAIRFAX CIRCUIT Court Judge Jan L. Brodie ad- The three directors of the Northern Virginia Soil and ministered the oath of office to Board of Supervisors Water Conservation District installed were: Chairman Sharon Bulova and 14 other elected offi- ❖ Johna Good Gagnon cials, who each swore to support the Constitution of ❖ George W. Lamb ❖ the United States, and the Constitution of the Com- John W. Peterson monwealth of Virginia. Stan G. Barry, sheriff, was not available and will be The ceremony also included musical performances sworn in at a later date. by harpist Christine Van Dyke from Fairfax County’s The ceremony will be rebroadcast on Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Ser- Government Channel 16 at 8 p.m. on Dec. 21 and 24. vices, the Frost Middle School Advanced Symphonic Orchestra, Langley High School Madrigals, South County Secondary School Chamber Orchestra and “The ceremony was beautiful and I especially en- Captain Matthew Lopez of the Northern Virginia joyed the high school musical performances. What a Jeff McKay (D-Lee) Firefighter’s Emerald Society Pipe Band. great way to begin this four-year term,” Bulova said “It’s always very moving to see our democracy in The colors were presented by the Fairfax County after the ceremony. action. I think of all the places in the world where Public Safety Honor Guard and PFC Laura Redman of All elected officials will take office on Jan. 1, 2012. people risk their lives to vote and I say a small the Fairfax County Police Department sang the national prayer of thanks.” anthem. The evening concluded with a reception. — Victoria Ross www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ December 22-28, 2011 ❖ 3 Opinion www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Springfield @SPRConnect Share Your New Year’s Resolutions An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to event of 2011. For advocates of families of the know to watch for in the coming year (up to homes and businesses. What were top events, fallen, like the Tragedy Assistance Program three issues)? 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