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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 ceremony 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 official 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

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We also have to the North Carolina border. and give the Republicans a work- were given awards for the Congres- Kemal Kurspahic Photography: a system designed to minimize The Senate proposed a plan ing majority in the Senate. The sional District maps. (They don’t look Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel public input and maximize incum- (“the Senate Democrats Plan”) Democrats will complain and say anything like the present maps). Art/Design: bent protection. However, in Janu- which creates a “minority influ- that is illegal. Gov. McDonnell also created a Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith ary, a federal judge will have an ence district” in the Richmond sub- The House and Senate will then Bipartisan Redistricting Commis- Production Manager: unprecedented opportunity in Vir- urbs. Most observers believe it pass the Republican Plan and the sion. It even included a Mt. Jean Card ginia. would endanger Congressman Governor will promptly sign it. All Vernonite — Former State Board CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Most people wouldn’t know it, Randy Forbes. I have not carefully that will occur in about 10 days. of Elections Chairman Jean Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver but the General Assembly is actu- analyzed them, but it is my under- Then, it will go to court and a fed- Jensen. They produced three pos- [email protected] ally still in special session, but just standing that competitive seats are eral judge will then need to rule: sible congressional district maps. in recess while we “consider” re- largely absent from both plans. 1. Whether to adopt the Repub- The bottom line is that the work Mary Kimm districting. The Governor signed In terms of the 44th Delegate lican Plan (assuming it meets the has been done. If the Court wants Publisher/Chief Operating Officer legislation redistricting the Gen- District, both plans would put the requirements of the Voting Rights to take a step that was truly in [email protected] eral Assembly on April 29, 2011, entire 44th District inside the 8th Act of 1965); or Virginia’s best interest, they should Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President but Congressional redistricting Congressional District. If you 2. Whether to have a three-judge reject the legislatures’ partisan self- [email protected] was never completed. would like to see the plans, you panel adopt its own plan. interested work product and adopt Wesley DeBrosse The last time we were actually can view them on the Division of From my point of view, this is one of the independent proposals. Controller physically in the State Capitol for Legislative Services Redistricting an unprecedented opportunity. That is the only action that would Debbie Funk a session was July 29, 2011. The Website which you can access Many of us have endorsed the con- be in Virginians’ best interest. National Sales 703-778-9444 House and Senate had previously through Google or my blog. cept of non-partisan redistricting. You can email me at [email protected] approved competing bills regard- Article II, Section 6 of The Con- Although the State Senate has [email protected]. You Jeanne Theismann ing redistricting. On July 29, 2011, stitution of Virginia requires redis- passed legislation and it was nomi- can also stay informed by read- Special Assistant to the Publisher neither party had reached an tricting to occur “in the year 2011 nally endorsed by Governor ing my blog, The Dixie Pig, at 703-778-9436 [email protected] agreement. Nothing was passed. and every ten years thereafter.” McDonnell during his campaign, scottsurovell.blogspot.com. It is @TheismannMedia We still sit today staring each other The Constitution does not state it has died every year in commit- an honor to serve as your State down with lame duck members of what happens if it does not hap- tee. This situation presents an op- Delegate. 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Area Roundups Benches, Fountains, Trees 25%25% Shrubs & Police Encourage Statues, Bonsai, Perennials Cactus & Succulents OFFOFF Wallstone, SoberRide In-Stock Pavers Christmas Trees, Greens, Holiday Hours Off-Season Pricing Area police remind all drivers to Open Fri. Dec. consider all options available be- Poinsettias & Cyclamen 23rd until 7pm, Sat. Christmas Eve fore drinking and making the de- 50% Off until 6pm cision to drive during the holiday Camellias, Nandina, Crepe Myrtle, season. 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SoberRide allows for free taxi rides (up to a $30 fare) from 10 p.m. Allen Schneider D.D.S. happily welcomes Your Friendly Neighborhood Thrift Shop until 6 a.m., starting Friday, Dec. 16, and continuing through Sun- Jeff Parker D.M.D. to our dental practice day morning, Jan. 1, 2012. YESTERDAY’S ROSE To take advantage of the pro- Serving the Community Since 1981 gram, call 1-800-200-8294 (TAXI) Wednesday, Dec. 28, 10-6 or #8294 for customers of AT&T DOLLAR DAZE: $1.00 EACH wireless telephones to request a Shirts, Blouses cab ride as an alternative to driv- Friday, Dec. 30, 10-7 Visit ing after drinking. People must be CLEAN SWEEP: 50% OFF Our Great 21 or older to use SoberRide. Storewide Savings VISIT US Library! (Lower(Lower Level)Level) IN OUR NEW Saturday, Dec. 31, 10-4 LOCATION CLEAN SWEEP: 50% OFF Adopt a Shelter Storewide Savings Donations Door ONLY Open Until 10PM (Tax Receipts provided) Animal Quality Books & Media Needed. The Fairfax County Animal Shel- Mon.-Sat. 10-6 / Sun. 10-5, 7 day a week. Tax Receipt Provided. ter has launched “Operation 10389 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org Empty Cage” as part of its “Home 4 the Holidays” adoption push. One goal is to empty the shelter’s cages by finding a home for each animal available for adoption. As part of this event, the shelter — at 4500 West Ox Road in Fairfax — will offer free spay/neuter for the first 100 dogs and cats adopted from it until Dec. 31. Animals available for adoption at the shelter may be seen Tuesdays through Fridays, noon-7 p.m., and Satur- days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 703-830-1100. Christmas Tree Sale The Clifton Lions Club is selling Christmas trees through Dec. 24 in the University Mall parking lot in front of Giant and McDonald’s, at 10645 Braddock Road in Fairfax. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to charity. Community Choir Coming to Clifton A community choir is coming to Clifton, and is looking for people of all ages to join. Music selection will range from folk to modern to pop, and all styles in between. Email [email protected] for more info, including info ses- sions and starting dates.

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Photo by least two weeks prior to the event. and improve your English. Adults. 703-451-8055. “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan THURSDAY/DEC. 22 Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., Theresa Thoen Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 Road, Burke. Practice English and or www.lazysusan.com. improve English-speaking skills. Adults. 703-249-1520. Learning English. 7 p.m. Kingstowne WEDNESDAY/DEC. 28 Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Learning English. 10:15 a.m. Alexandria. Conversation group for Kingstowne Library, 6500 adults learning English. 703-339- Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria.

Photos contributed 4610. Conversation group for adults Dan La May installs the newly-elected 2012-2014 board The first group of elves started Friday with their lists “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan learning English. 703-339-4610. members of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce around their necks and Kathy Marchetti who is one of Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Travel Club. 1 p.m. Richard Byrd at its Annual Awards Dinner: (from left) Anna Kaviani of the ones in charge of the Christmas shop is holding Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., Library, 7250 Commerce St., performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 Springfield. Bring lunch and enjoy a Allegra Springfield; Bill Kauffeld of Austin Grill; Kathleen the papers with the client information. or www.lazysusan.com. lively discussion. Adults. 703-451- McDermott of Alliance Law Group and Suzanne Shogren of 8055. the Hilton Springfield. The Magic of a Book with Magician FRIDAY/DEC. 23 Mike Rose. 2:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Making Holidays Brighter “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan Library, 7250 Commerce St., Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond Springfield. Magician Mike Rose Dick Lucier (right) was installed as the 2012 Greater Awards Committee co-chair Todd Lattimer (left) presents Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., shares magic tricks from a 100-year- ECHO’s holiday cheer resonates performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 old book given to him by his Springfield Chamber of Commerce President by Dan La the Corporate Citizen Award to Bill Kauffeld (right), gen- or www.lazysusan.com. grandfather. 703-451-8055. May (left), the chamber’s president in 2009-10, during its eral manager of Austin Grill at the Greater Springfield throughout the community. “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan Annual Awards Dinner. Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner. Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond SUNDAY/DEC. 25 Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., “A Christmas Carol.” 1 p.m. Lazy performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 By Victoria Ross about six families go through Susan Dinner Theatre, 10712 or www.lazysusan.com. The Connection the store every 20 minutes. In Richmond Hwy, Lorton. 703-550- 7384 or www.lazysusan.com. Chamber Hosts Awards Dinner addition to gifts, parents are THURSDAY/DEC. 29 CHO’s shopping elves given stocking-stuffers such as “A Christmas Carol.” Lazy Susan were out in force last toothpaste, tooth brushes and TUESDAY/DEC. 27 Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond E Writers Peer Review Group. 7 p.m. Hwy, Lorton. Doors open 6 p.m., weekend, handing out pillow cases. Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce inducts 2012 Board members. Kingstowne Library, 6500 performance at 8 p.m. 703-550-7384 gifts in all shapes and sizes at Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. or www.lazysusan.com. its annual Christmas Shop so FOUNDED IN 1969 by nine Submit up to 25 double-spaced pages English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. to Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak usinesses went black-tie praised by school administration, that more than 2,000 local chil- local churches, ECHO (Ecu- [email protected] during the Annual parents, students and her superi- dren will have presents to un- menical Communities Helping by the 15th of the month. Adults. See Calendar, Page 8 BAwards Dinner hosted by ors. wrap Christmas morning. Others) is an all-volunteer non- The Greater Springfield The chamber’s highest citizen- “It’s a gratifying time for us. profit that works with 26 con- Chamber of Commerce at the ship award, the Herbert C. Hunter Gifts are everywhere, everyone gregations in the Burke, Spring- Hilton Springfield on Thursday, Citizen of the Year, was bestowed is shopping, parents are hugging field, Fairfax Station and Lorton Dec. 8. on Evelyn Jackson, a resident and and crying because they are so to provide nearly 400 volunteers In addition to introducing its volunteer at Greenspring. Jackson appreciative,” said Meg Brantley, who run the organization. 2012 Board of Directors, the has managed the Treasure Chest, ECHO’s executive director. “It’s ECHO assists people in need chamber’s leadership honored sev- the all-volunteer run thrift store for wonderful to see the smiles.” throughout the year, regardless eral business leaders for their com- Greenspring residents and staff, Awards Committee co-chair Eric Williams presents the Volunteers Kathy Marchetti of religious affiliation, by dis- munity involvement. since 2005. Under her leadership Herbert C. Hunter Citizen of the Year Award to Evelyn and Barbara Minton coordi- tributing food, clothing, house- Beginning Jan. 1, Dick Lucier will the Treasure Chest has donated Jackson at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce nated ECHO’s 15th annual hold items, transportation, a serve as board president for a more than $575,000 to local non- Annual Awards Dinner. Christmas Shop. They recruited variety of family counseling ser- three-year term. A licensed insur- profit organizations. 25 volunteers for their “elf vices and limited financial assis- ance agent since 1974, Lucier has force,” who keep shelves tance in emergencies. been a chamber member since THE BLACK-TIE EVENT was stocked and help parents, many “ECHO has no paid staff. We 2005, and currently serves as chair made possible through the long- of whom don’t speak English, call our volunteers ‘angels,’ be- of the chamber’s Legislative Com- time support of the Hilton Spring- shop for gifts for their children. cause they are the ones who do mittee. field, the events Presenting Spon- it all. They accept and log do- Other newly-elected board mem- sor. Additional sponsorship’s pro- THE COORDINATORS col- nations, counsel clients, sort bers include Bill Kauffeld, general Vicki and Eddie Greenan of Eddie Greenan Jewelers re- vided for table favors, dinner wines lected thousands of gift dona- clothes, bag groceries, shovel manager of Austin Grill in West ceive the Arthur E. Morrissette Top Hat Service Award and centerpieces. This year’s Table tions throughout the year from the snow, you name it,” Brantley Springfield; Kathleen McDermott during the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Sponsors included Cerium Technol- various community organiza- said. an attorney with the Alliance Law Annual Awards Dinner. ogy, Colonial Animal Hospital, tions, churches and individuals, Pat Gauthier, who retired as Group; Mark Russell, owner of Costco Newington-Springfield, Hill- including new bikes, clothes, ECHO’s executive director in Metro Run & Walk in Central our community,” said Nancy-jo Top Hat Service Award, was given top Golf Club, Interstate Worldwide toys and games. The Christmas 2009, began her volunteer ser- Springfield; and Suzanne Shogren, Manney, the chamber’s executive to Eddie Greenan Jewelers located Relocation, NOVA Medical Educa- Shop, which started in a coat vice by driving people who did director of sales at the Hilton director. in Springfield Plaza. “Owners tion Campus HIS, Transurban, and closet and expanded along with not have transportation to medi- Springfield. Anna Kaviani, owner Eddie and Vicki Greenan were rec- Union First Market Bank. ECHO’s main building on Old cal appointments with her 3- of Allegra Springfield and the THE CHAMBER PRESENTED ognized for their commitment to The Greater Springfield Chamber Keene Mill Road, is a hub of ac- year-old son. After retiring, Chamber’s 2011 board president, its Corporate Citizen Award to Aus- greet customers with a smile and of Commerce is a non-profit orga- tivity during the holidays. Gauthier, who has 42 years of was elected to serve a second tin Grill for its support of the to make sure every shopper is pro- nization whose mission is to bring “ECHO prepared a wonderful continuous service, continues as three-year term on the board. Greater Springfield community vided whatever time is required so companies together to benefit the collection of donated gifts for a daily volunteer The chamber represents busi- through local sponsorship of Relay they leave with just what they entire community by promoting clients’ children this year” said ECHO is located at 7205 Old nesses from Burke, Fairfax Station, for Life, National Night Out, Lake want,” Manney said. and developing business opportu- John Gauthier, a longtime vol- Keene Mille Road, Springfield. Franconia, Kingstowne, Lorton Sta- Braddock Secondary School, Rob- Leslie Bazemore, a school cross- nities in the Greater Springfield unteer and ECHO’s official his- Hours of operation are Monday- tion, Newington and Springfield. ert E Lee High School, West Spring- ing guard with the Fairfax County area. For more information, visit torian. He recently wrote an Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; “Following the induction of the field High School, the Fairfax Police Department, was honored www.springfieldchamber.org or extensive history of ECHO and and Tuesday, Wednesday and new board members, we recog- County Human Society and many for her public service to students contact Nancy-jo Manney at 703- its dedicated volunteers. Thursday, 7-9 p.m. Call 703- nized several businesses and indi- more. at Washington Irving Middle 866-3500. Leslie Bazemore receives the Public Service Award from Brantley said parents shop for 569-9160 or go to ECHO’s viduals for their wonderful accom- The evening’s second business School and Rolling Valley Elemen- the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce during its 3-4 gifts for each child, and website at www.echo-inc.org. plishments and contributions to award, the Arthur E. Morrissette tary School. Bazemore was — Victoria Ross Annual Awards Dinner.

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8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 22-28, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Lee junior Leah Michetti finished Basketball Season is Underway seventh in the all-around competition at Local boys and girls teams the state gymnastics preparing for holiday meet last tournaments. season. She is Photo by Richard Maple working her By Rich Sanders way back from The Connection a knee injury.

he Northern Region high school basketball season is currently in its early pre- TChristmas stretch and coaches of the lo- Photo by cal teams are getting a feel for their squad’s personnel, strengths and weaknesses. Many of the boys’ and girls’ teams will participate in up-

Craig Sterbutzel Craig coming holiday tournaments before diving into the Patriot’s Top Gymnasts bulk of their schedule with a steady portion of district games upon the arrival of the new year. By mid- Leah Michetti overcoming injury, February, coaches will hope their respective teams Katie Stewart wins all-around at are playing at or near the tops of their games just in time for the start of postseason play’s district tour- /The Connection Dec. 19 meet. naments. Here is a look at some of the local teams. By Jon Roetman injury,” Michetti said. “It’s kind The Connection of been a slow start to the sea- SOUTH COUNTY GIRLS: The Stallions have a new son but it’s good to get back in.” head coach this season, longtime Northern Region hortly after nailing the Taguding said Michetti isn’t coach Noel Klippenstein who spent the past nine Sdismount from her bars resting on last year’s high level years at the helm of the Marshall High girls’ pro- routine, Lee senior Katie of success. With South County freshman Rachel Snare gram within the Liberty District. Now, Klippenstein Stewart gave an enthusiastic “She’s self-motivating and defending, Robinson senior Jenna Lamb takes over a South County squad that in recent years high-five to an assistant coach self-focused,” he said. “She can goes up for a shot during a recent girls’ was under the direction of former coach Chrissy Kelly. that sent a cloud of chalk dust read her body real well. She’s basketball game. Klippenstein is one of four coaches to have won into the air. doing what she can and mov- 100 or more career games while in charge of the holiday tournament at Oakton High School. Its first game Moments later, Lee junior ing along as best she can. She’ll Marshall girls. will be against Loudoun County on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Leah Michetti produced the have good days and bad days “Those were fun times,” recalled Klippenstein, who evening’s top performance on but she can read her body and reached the 100-career win plateau with the States- FAIRFAX BOYS: The Rebels, part of the National the bars, but followed her ef- self-pace.” men faster than any coach in the program’s history. District, will be competing at the annual Raytheon fort with a more conservative Stewart, on the other hand, South County opened the season with a 48-38 win Bulldog Bash Tournament, hosted by Westfield High post-routine hand slap with the enjoyed what she called one of at Hayfield on Nov. 29 but, going into this week, had School, over the holidays. Lancers coach. her “best meets of the season.” lost six straight since. Fairfax is under new head coach Mike Barbee. The Stewart and Michetti, two of She finished first on vault (9.3), The team’s lone returning starter from last year is squad, going into this week, held a 1-4 overall record the Patriot District’s top gym- floor (8.95) and beam (8.9), senior point guard Angela Banks. (1-0 in the district). Fairfax earned its first victory of nasts, approached the Dec. 19 and tied for third on bars “Angela has been outstanding leading the team at the season when it won at Liberty District opponent meet at Mount Vernon High (8.45). Stewart won the all- point guard,” said Klippenstein. “She has heart and Marshall High, 54-50. School in a fashion similar to around competition with a is a good defender.” Last Friday, Fairfax, in a non-district contest against how they approached their score of 35.6, finishing ahead Newcomers to the Stallions’ starting line-up this visiting local opponent Robinson (Concorde District), high-fives: Stewart placed first of second-place Monica Thomp- season include sophomores April Henson and Gillian lost to the Rams 71-46. This week, Fairfax was sched- in the all-around competition, son of West Potomac by 1.9. Gerton, and junior Kim Levinstein. uled to play its second district game of the season on producing the top score in three “Katie is getting stronger and Tuesday, Dec. 20 at Jefferson High. of four events, while Michetti cleaner,” Taguding said. “We’re LAKE BRADDOCK GIRLS: Bruins’ second year “This is my first year coaching the team at Fairfax,” continued to show caution as working on a couple other head coach Leigh Janis will guide a young Lake said Barbee. “While we would love to have more wins she returns from a knee injury, things with her form, but we’re Braddock team through a season of growth this win- early in the season, we have implemented a new sys- choosing not to compete on the getting there. She’s improved ter. Lake Braddock (0-5) was set to host Patriot Dis- tem both offensively and defensively this year so we vault. every single meet.” trict opponent Lee on Tuesday, Dec. 20. are dealing with the `growing pains’ of learning how Michetti won the all-around Stewart finished fourth in the “This is a building year for our program,” said coach to play within it. This is something we coaches ex- competition at last year’s Patriot all-around at last year’s district Janis. “We have a lot of new faces and young kids on pected coming in and part of the process of starting District meet and finished sev- meet and qualified for states in the team. The fun part about coaching these kids is from new so we remain very positive about the di- enth in the state on her way to the vault and floor. This season, that they are eager to learn and strive to get better rection of the program.” being named first-team All-Met. Stewart said she wants to each day. I am really enjoying coaching the girls on Fairfax’s leading scorers thus far are guards Zack She suffered a left-knee injury qualify for states on the beam this team. We have had a tough [early] schedule, Burnett (13 points per game, 2.5 assists) and John during a dismount prior to the and hopes to add new skills to but it has been good for us since we are in a very Robic (10.5 points per game, along with three re- 2011-12 season and spent time her routine. competitive district.” bounds, assists, and steals per outing). on crutches. On Monday, As a team, Lee finished sec- Lake Braddock’s leading scorer has been 6-foot-4- In the Rebels’ district win at Marshall, post player Michetti was performing at ond at Monday’s meet with a inch junior Natalie Butler, a frontcourt player and Kris Kostadinov scored 18 points and pulled down seven about 70 percent, according to score of 126.8. West Potomac team co-captain. Butler has outstanding numbers rebounds. Other good scoring contributions in the win head coach Val Taguding, but won the event with a score of over the first several games, averaging 16 points, 20 over the Statesmen came from Robic (10 points), Matt that didn’t stop her from plac- 128.25. Mount Vernon rebounds, and nine blocks per contest. She already Frank (8), and Kyle Walsh (7). Fairfax overcame a 15- ing first on the bars with a score (101.55) was third, followed by has a pair of triple-doubles (double figures in points, 8 deficit after one quarter to win that game. of 8.9. She finished fourth on Hayfield (99.85), Thomas rebounds, and blocks). Fairfax, at next week’s Bulldog Bash Holiday Tour- floor (8.7) and placed fifth on Jefferson (98.05) and Edison “She will continue as a force to be reckoned with nament, will play the nightcap game on the the beam (8.2). 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Drunk driver sentenced Three Shattered Families to 15 years in prison. By Bonnie Hobbs THEN PAUL KRAUSE’S BROTHER Tom his soul hurts,” she continued. “On the The Connection told the court Paul had “three beautiful day of his burial, when there were daughters, and his marriage of 27 years to rainstorms and thunder, I believe it t was a tragedy all around. From the his wife Suki was a true love story. He was was my dad crying. Your Honor, give back of the courtroom, a 4-year-old all in for his family. He and I were close, us a sense of justice and make sure Iboy with dark, curly hair whispered, growing up, and never had an argument. Sanchez-Ramos never does to another “Papa, Papa” to the man about to be He was a true, gentle, kind man.” family what he did to ours.” sentenced for severely injuring two people Crying, Krause said, “[Paul] served his Assistant Commonwealth’s Attor- and killing another while driving drunk. country — 22 years in the U.S. Army. He ney Laura Riddlebarger told Judge The child’s mother cried while describ- was right on the edge of retiring, having Leslie Alden that, the day of the acci- ing what a good husband and father Carlos three weddings and traveling. His wife is dent, Sanchez-Ramos “started drink- Sanchez-Ramos was. But so did the daugh- inconsolable; she comes home every day to ing at noon and spent the afternoon ter of Paul Krause, the 54-year-old Fairfax an empty house. There’s nothing I can do drinking. By his own estimate, he had Station man who lost his life because of the to make this go away for her.” at least 10 beers.” mid-March crash. Saying there’s “no greater pain” than los- Furthermore, she said, “He “The upcoming holidays will be hard being a loved one, Krause said, “I can’t sleep shouldn’t even have been in the U.S. cause my dad will be missing,” said Chris- at night. He was my big brother and I looked He was previously deported and re- tina Krause. “Father’s Day will be spent talk- up to him; I enjoyed just the simple plea- entered the country illegally. And it ing to a tombstone.” sure of calling him after a football or base- wasn’t the first time he drove intoxi- And when all was said and done, last Fri- ball game to talk about it. He was a great cated. Even worse, with a blood-al- day, Dec. 16, in Fairfax County Circuit Court, man and I miss him.” cohol content of .20 [nearly three Sanchez-Ramos, of Springfield, was sen- Next to testify was Christina Krause. times the legal limit], he picked up tenced to 15 years in prison for aggravated “March 14, 2011, at 7:44 p.m., my dad was his son and then drove recklessly, involuntary manslaughter, two counts of hit- Carlos Sanchez-Ramos taken from us and my life was shattered weaving from lane to lane.” and-run, child endangerment, second DWI forever,” she said. “When the doctor told Then, said offense in five years and driving on a re- serves punishment for his mistake; but, Your me he was gone, I couldn’t accept it. I Riddlebarger, after voked license. Honor, I ask you not to separate my son screamed at him to go back in and save the crash, “Instead “I’ll have a from his father for a long time. He also has him.” of stopping and broken heart THE INCIDENT occurred March 14, a daughter, 11, in Honduras.” She said her father was a decorated Army giving aid, he ran. 2011. Krause was driving a 2010 Ford Fu- Testifying next was Anita Hood, who suf- officer who retired as a lieutenant colonel. There’s no justifica- forever.” sion north on Richmond Highway when fered broken hips and damaged knees in Her parents met in South Korea when he tion and no ex- Sanchez-Ramos — driving a 1994 Honda the accident. In a voice barely audible, she was stationed there. As both she and her cuse.” — Christina Civic in the same direction — lost control explained that the crash also injured her mother wept, Krause said, “He promised her Defense attorney Krause, victim’s of his car. His vehicle crashed into the Fu- throat. She runs her own business, but said he’d love her and take care of her forever. Robert Harris said daughter sion, forcing it into the southbound lanes this injury affects her ability to do her job My mom left her family and all she knew Sanchez-Ramos is and head-on into a 2010 Mercedes-Benz because she has to speak so softly over the behind, and he kept his promise to her.” 34, but only had six years of school containing an Alexandria couple in their phone. Krause said her father checked his and worked as an auto mechanic and 70s. Walking gingerly to the stand, her hus- children’s homework, helped them apply for construction worker. He told the Police responded to the scene around 5:22 band Robert Donald Hood said he sustained college and cheered at their Tae Kwon Do judge, “This is a tragedy, but don’t p.m., and Krause died later that night at a broken foot in the crash, a damaged ankle tournaments. “He taught me to act respon- lock him up and throw away the key.” Inova Fairfax Hospital. The Mercedes occu- and a smashed lower leg, which is perma- sibly and with integrity and that hard work pants, Anita and Robert Hood, sustained nently crippled. “I can’t walk or stand more paid off,” she said. “Many nights, I’ve cried THE DEFENDANT then stood and injuries, but survived. than five or 10 minutes,” he said. “Our life myself to sleep — and I’ll have a broken apologized for his “bad decision” and Meanwhile, Sanchez-Ramos took his then has been completely disrupted.” heart forever. But I’d go through this all over for causing so much pain. Via a Span- 3-year-old son from his car and fled on foot. He’d recently retired and had extensive, again if it meant keeping my dad here with ish-language interpreter, he said, “If But police captured him nearby, and the boy overseas travel plans, but is now unable to me.” I could change places with Mr. Krause, — who was not injured — was safely re- travel to veterans’ conventions, as he used She spoke to her father on his birthday, I’d do it. I never wanted to do some- turned to his mother. Sanchez-Ramos was to do. He also prided himself on being able just nine days before his death, and he gave thing like this. To both families, I ask, charged with several offenses and held in to take care of his home. Now, said Hood, her some advice. “He said now should be please forgive me. I am so sorry.” jail on an ICE detainer, as well. “I can’t do everything for myself. I have to one of the best times of my life,” said Krause. Saying he’s “really repentant,” On Aug. 15, he pleaded guilty to every- rely on others to do jobs around the house, “He told me to reconnect with my mom and Sanchez-Ramos said, “From now on, thing, returning to court last Friday for sen- and I can’t drive. I’m totally frustrated be- to travel and experience all the world has I will only try to do good. This will be tencing. At the outset, his wife, Reina Caro- cause I can no longer do the things I did to offer. I told him I loved him, and that with me for the rest of my life. Please lina-Sanchez, spoke on his behalf. Saying before the accident.” was the last thing I ever said to him.” have mercy on me; I made a terrible they’d been together eight years, she told “The strongest man I know was forced to But instead of having the happy times her mistake. I won’t ever drink again.” the court, “He is my husband, my other half. become a sedentary person,” said his eldest father envisioned for her, after he died, her Alden then sentenced him to 10 It’s a good relationship and we have a beau- son, Robert. “He can’t play on the floor any- days were filled with grief. As the eldest years in prison for the manslaughter tiful family.” more with his 6-year-old grandson. My daughter, she said, “I delivered the news to charge and one year each for the five Sobbing uncontrollably, she said, “The brother and I now have to spend time tend- my family that my dad was killed by a drunk other charges, running the sentences day this horrible accident happened, my ing to our parents’ financial affairs and driver. I gathered his personal belongings consecutively for 15 years total. She family was destroyed. My life and my son’s maintaining their house. My father was the from his demolished car and made funeral also fined him $250 for the DWI and life have been shattered. I know there’s rock. I wasn’t prepared to be the family’s arrangements. This is not the best time of suspended his Virginia driver’s license another family who’s suffered a lot, but I head [so soon], but now I am.” my life, as he told me — it’s the darkest.” for three years. She further ordered and my family have been affected, too. I’ve Previously, said his brother Kenneth, Krause said she no longer has the drive him to pay the costs to prosecute his lost my family overnight; my son asks why “Whatever you needed, you’d call the old to pursue a master’s degree because he’s not case and placed him on 20 years pro- Daddy doesn’t come and pick him up from man and he’d do it. He can’t do it anymore. here to advise her. “I can’t envision my wed- bation, if he remains in the U.S. after day care. I don’t know what to tell him, Mother was very social, attending many ding or family because my dad won’t be his release. anymore.” nighttime functions; but now, she won’t walking me down the aisle or playing with Addressing him directly, the judge Carolina-Sanchez called her husband a drive at night. My wife has MS, so I take his grandchildren,” she said. “His life was told Sanchez-Ramos, “It’s a tragedy good person, adding, “I don’t know what care of her, plus my parents and their prop- stolen from him by this man who endan- you’ve brought to the Krauses, Hoods happened that day. I apologize to everyone erty. So the accident disrupted my life, as gered his own child and ran from the scene.” and your own family — and all of it affected by this. I know my husband de- well.” “I know my dad’s in heaven, but I believe because you were drunk.”

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