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Photo by Db Cobb/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 10-16, 2011 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comSpringfield Connection ❖ February 10-16, 2011 ❖ 1 Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Local School Unveils ‘Place To Read and Teach’ Franconia Elementary debuts renovated library on Feb. 2.

By Lisa Gillespie a lot of time over the past years looking at The Connection how to integrate technology into daily learning,” said Dade. “Now that we have he first comprehensive renova- Smartboards in each classroom, we can re- tion of Franconia Elementary ally utilize new technology.” Tmarked its halfway point last Smartboards, created in 1991 and inte- week with grated into public the opening of a new school classrooms a library, an art room “One little girl came in few years ago, com- and second grade bines a white board classrooms. and said we had the with a computer to Franconia has gone teach students. Though most class- through several differ- best library in all of Donated Photo ent stages of renova- rooms are now tions since opening in Fairfax on the first day equipped with them, 1932, which could be just a few years ago, seen in each addition we opened.” Franconia had only and renovation. Con- — Diane Gawalt, Franconia four. struction began in “A few years ago, a Elementary librarian Franconia Elementary opened an expanded library on Wednesday, Feb. March 2010, five few first grade teach- 2, part of an ongoing renovation project. years after the initial ers took the first bond referendum was approved to renovate Smartboards, which was quite a big deal the now 511-student school. back then,” Dade said. “It increased the book space. years past, when Gawalt gathered them for “This is about having a better use of energy in the building and those teachers “All the furniture before came from do- reading time. Now, the library has a story space,” said principal Merrell Dade, who is taught other teachers on how to incorpo- nations or were so old,” said librarian Diane nook with three levels of risers, a reading in her fourth year at Franconia. “Because it rate it into the lessons.” Gawalt, who manages the 14,000 book col- chair and spotlights. Gawalt said the space was such an old building, you could see the Another major change comes with the lection and space for two classes. “It worked can also be used to put on plays and for changes in each addition.” Many of the new library, which includes a television stu- fine and was cute and quaint, but in com- poetry readings. The new shelves also in renovations also included a better integra- dio, reading corner including risers for stu- parison to this, it looked bad.” See Place, Page 4 tion of the newest technologies. “We spent dents, seven new computers and additional Students used to sit on a “reading rug” in

/The Connection Student Zach Jordan asks NBC4 meteorologist Tom Kierein, NBC4 meteorologist Tom Kierein ‘What is your favorite tool to use?’ Kierein responds, ‘Radar.’ shows a page from his book ‘Weather: A National Geographic Deb Cobb Action Book.’ He said that he had to consult with several paper Weather Reporter engineers to get a pop-up tor-

Photos by Photos nado in his book. n Wednesday, Feb. 2, NBC4 meteorologist Tom Kierein vis- NBC4 meteorologist Tom Kierein discusses ited second graders Newington Forest Elementary in Spring- tornados. ‘It is important for you to pay O field. Kierein talked about the tools he uses to forecast the attention to the weather forecast because it weather and taught the students some key meteorological terms. Kierein can affect your life a lot,’ says Kierein. meets visits about 25 schools annually.

2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Snap, Snap — It’s Coffeehouse Time West Springfield High “It’s fun to get together School Guitar Club with people and be able hosts Coffeehouse to make music for fund raiser. everyone there.” — Lauren Marquez By Amber Healy The Connection “I get nervous about messing up, but once I’m on stage it isn’t so bad,” said Lauren or the 10th year, the West Spring- Marquez, a senior at West Springfield who field High School Guitar Club is has been playing guitar for six years and preparing for its Coffeehouse, an who participated in the Coffeehouse last

F Donated Photo afternoon of free-form music year. played by the school’s guitar students. She got her start playing instruments even “The Guitar Coffeehouse was started to easier, she said. give the kids an opportunity to perform their “My grandpa played guitar for me when own music,” said Keith Owens, the school’s I was little and sent me my first guitar,” she guitar teacher, who started the Coffeehouse said. “I also play piano and ukulele.” event. “We spend a lot of time educating West Springfield High School Guitar Club members Jeremiah Richards At the Coffeehouse, she plans to play students how to play and exposing them to and Lorenz Cruz will be performing in the Feb. 17 coffeehouse. some cover songs with her friend, Maeve music we feel is important and influential. Nash. The Coffeehouse gives them the opportu- ents and other audience members.” Coffeehouse. The delivery truck will have “It’s fun to get together with people and nity to play the music that they feel mat- Laurie McCreedy, president of the booster some additional items available for pur- be able to make music for everyone there,” ters or even play their own compositions.” club, echoed Owens’ eagerness for this chase the night of the event, McCreedy said, she said. It’s a relaxed atmosphere, set up in the year’s event. and the proceeds from the fund raiser go to Joining her will be Mitch Faulkner, an- school’s cafeteria, and the students are free “I think the students like going to a place help the booster club pay for its annual other senior, who has been playing guitar to play either solo or in groups, said Owens, that is fun, warm, and they can basically spring trip. Any sales that are not associ- for five years and who also happens to play who has taught at West Springfield for all play guitar together without worries,” she ated with a particular student will be ap- the ukulele. 20 years of the school’s guitar program. said. plied to the overall guitar program, she said. “The guitar always caught my attention “It’s basically an organized open mic Unlike previous years, the booster club is Even more excited than the parents are when I would see people play it and I night,” he said. “The Guitar Boosters make also offering a fund raiser with Schwan the students, of course, but a few admit wanted to learn, so I did,” he said. “I enjoy sandwiches and other baked items and lo- Foods, having taken orders over the past they’re a little nervous to perform in pub- cal coffee shops donate coffee for the par- few weeks which will be delivered after the lic. See Strumming, Page 5

Junior Fahmida Azim’s art features an empow- Sophomore Annalisa Sheldahl spent about 20 ered woman who sees beyond the problems of hours working on the acrylic painting of a Koi today, represented by newspaper headlines, Pond. into the future. Featured in the piece are the words, ‘I will rise above the world.’ Edison High Opens Art Gallery Art Space gallery doubles as teacher Andy Neal’s classroom.

n Thursday Feb. 2, Edison High School hosted Edison Teacher Andy Neal conceived of the scholarship Oan art gallery opening featuring student artwork and, with the collaboration of Edison teacher Teresa Rose, for sale to the public. the theme of this exhibit the art club and gallery, known as Art Space, was born. was “Skart” or skateboard art, in which the canvas of choice Last year, the club hosted six gallery openings and raised was a skateboard deck. a total of $1,300 for the scholarship program. The “Skart” Artist Sarah Wrobel, a senior from Springfield, Half of the proceeds from sales goes to the student artist exhibit was the first of this year and raised $750. explains that her art represents pollution. and the other half goes to Art Space Scholarship program, which funds graduates studying art in college. — Photos by Deb Cobb www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ February 10-16, 2011 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield News

Fairfax Animal Shelter Hosts ‘Be Mine, Feline’ Event The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is currently hosting a special adoption, through Feb. 28, called “Be Mine, Feline,” highlighting cats and kittens available for adoption. The shelter is including a special assessment of each cat’s per- sonality to help prospective adopters find the right feline for their family. In November 2010, the shelter received 161 cats from a hoarding case at a single home. Many of those cats are now healthy and ready to go to safe, loving, permanent homes. Many other cats and kittens staying at the shelter this win- ter are also available. “Throughout February, the shelter will be in the business of matchmaking, helping adopters match the right cat for their lifestyle and their home,” said Dr. Karen Diviney, the shelter director. To view cats (and other animals) available for adoption, visit the shelter Tuesdays through Fridays, 12-7 p.m.; and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Or, to adopt other types of ani- mals, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police to see the shelter’s

Adopt-A-Pet feature and learn more about an animal in Donated Photo search of a loving home. For more information, call the shel- ter at 703-830-1100. Blood Donations Needed The supplies of blood and platelets in the local area are at The renovated library features a reading nook, with risers for students to sit on and a critically low levels, so the American Red Cross is urging reading chair. residents to donate. They may do so at the Red Cross branch at 8550 Arlington Blvd. in Fairfax. For appointments, call Lori at 1-800-272-2123. Place To Read and Teach’ Tree, Shrub Seedlings From Page 2 and doesn’t absorb heat at all,” Sneed said. FCPS also implemented special pavement in the parking lots Available for Local Gardeners clude more space for books. that captures water and holds it longer to decrease The Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Dis- “Before, all our books were packed in so tightly it erosion around the school. trict is currently holding its annual seedling sale. Two pack- was hard to find what you were looking for. It’s more Sneed ran into issues with the structure of the ages are available: appealing now and studies have shown that circula- school, as the original framework was built from ❖ The Deer Resistant Shrub and Small Tree package costs tion goes up when organization is better and books wood and had been deteriorating. “The planning pro- $15.95 and includes two of each of the following species: have room to breath,” Gawalt said. “One little girl cess is fairly involved because we weren’t sure what Red osier dogwood, silky dogwood, serviceberry, spicebush, came in and said we had the best library in all of we were going to do because of the original struc- and pawpaw. Fairfax on the first day we opened.” ture,” he said. ❖ The Wildlife Friendly Tree Package sells for $10.95 and Because of limited space, rooms were constructed is ideal for common areas or larger suburban yards. It in- THE COMPLETE renovation will take $9 million that did not have traditional lighting options. “We cludes two of each of the following: Black oak, sycamore, for construction and $5 million for soft consists, constructed skylights into rooms that didn’t have di- and American hornbeam. which includes architect and permit fees, equipment rect windows,” Sneed said. All seedlings are native to Northern Virginia. To down- for the school, new utility services and third party Dade said both construction workers and teachers load an order form or for more information visit: http:// engineering services. worked hard to ensure that learning was still pos- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/seedlingsale.htm. For more Director of Fairfax County Public Schools Design sible amid the changing scenery. information, contact Nick Kokales at 703-324-1420 or and Construction Services Kevin Sneed said that “We really worked hard through the process to [email protected]. though the cost seems high, the cost is less than origi- make sure learning hasn’t been interrupted with the nally anticipated. best instruction no matter what has been going on,” “I had no idea the cost was going to go down be- Dade said. Feral Cats Need Barn Homes cause it coincided with the real estate collapse,” Gawalt has led each class through the library since The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is seeking barn homes Sneed said. In 2006, the school system paid $180 it opened on Wednesday, Feb 2. for 22 feral cats seized from a hoarding case in November per square foot in a school renovation versus the “I tell each class that comes through about the re- 2010. So far, 12 of them have been placed in barn homes as $121 per square foot on Franconia. sponsibility that they have as the first group of stu- part of a new, pilot Barn Buddy adoption program. Sneed estimated that the project would be done dents to come through,” she said. “Children in 20 The shelter received 161 cats from a single home in No- by Christmas and will include a new main office, years will probably be using this same space. They vember 2010 following a hoarding investigation. Several of more classrooms and a “cool roof.” seem to be taking it to heart. Before the library was a these cats are considered to be feral and have not been so- “We wanted to be as environmentally conscious place to go and read, but now, we are a place to learn cialized with humans; they are more suited to barn homes. as possible, so with the new roof, it reflects light and teach.” The Barn Buddy cats will be spayed/neutered and vacci- nated prior to going to their new homes. In addition, their School Notes adoption fee will be waived. On Saturday, April 2, children and 8:30 am. Awards will be handed out at tition in Williamsburg. Virginia History For more information or if interested in adopting a barn adults will be competing in a Speed the end of the tournament and each Day winners include: Emily Nagel of cat, e-mail Michelle Hankins at Stacking tournament at North participate will receive a certificate. West Springfield High School, second [email protected]. Springfield Elementary. Students North Springfield Elementary is located place in Senior Individual Exhibit for grade K-6 and adults (parent/child at 7602 Heming Court, Springfield. To ‘Braille: An Innovation That Is Here to event) are invited to bring their best learn more, contact Suzanne Metz at Stay’, and Connor Chroman of West skills to the table where they can com- [email protected]. Springfield High School, third place in pete in three rounds of single stacking Senior Individual Documentary for ‘As- and pair up later in the day for doubles Several students from West Spring- sassins of the Sea.’ Chroman’s entry also stacking. Registration is $3 at the door. field High School won awards from the won the senior award for the best entry Light snacks and refreshments will be Naval Order of the United States during dealing with naval history from the Na- available for purchase. Doors open at the recent Virginia History Day compe- val Order of the United States. 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News BASEMENTBASEMENT LEAKING?LEAKING? CRAWLSPACECRAWLSPACE WET?WET? We can make it dry...GUARANTEED! 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quality of rights under the law shall 1606 King Street not be denied or abridged by the Better than roses or chocolate, ratify equal rights Alexandria, Virginia 22314 EUnited States or by any State on for women; 35 states have done, but not Virginia; “ NEWS DEPARTMENT: account of sex.” These words, conceived in 1923 by Alice To discuss ideas and concerns, 38 states needed to amend the constitution. Call: 703-778-9410 Paul, who was jailed at the Occoquan Work- e-mail: house in Lorton for demonstrating for women’s [email protected] right to vote, were approved by the United Mary Margaret Whipple for voting in favor of Michael O’Connell States Congress in 1972 as the Equal Rights equal rights for women. Editor / 703-778-9416 Amendment to the United States Constitution. Delegates Mark Sickles, Kay Kory and Scott Senate Joint Julia O’Donoghue To amend the constitution required the ap- Surovell sponsored the same legislation in the News, Education & Politics proval of 38 states; 35 voted in favor. Virginia Virginia House of Delegates, but the measure, Resolution No. 357 703-224-3032 [email protected] was not among them. which previously died in the Virginia General RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, the House of Delegates concurring, That the This year, some of Northern Virginia’s repre- Assembly in 1980, languished Nick Horrock General Assembly of the Commonwealth of County & Projects sentatives in the General Assembly reintro- Editorial in subcommittee. Virginia hereby ratifies and affirms the Equal [email protected] duced the measure, and a resolution support- With equal pay for women Rights Amendment to the United States Con- ing the Equal Rights Amendment passed in the still just a goal or dream in the stitution proposed by the United States Jon Roetman Congress on March 22, 1972, and ratified by Sports Editor Virginia Senate 24-16, with all of Northern United States as just one example ongoing lim- 35 state legislatures. 703-778-9410 Virginia’s senators voting in favor. its to women’s rights, ratification of the Equal [email protected] Thanks especially to state Sen. Patsy Ticer Rights Amendment would be welcome at the state and national level, and a worthy would send the message that the U.S. is com- ADVERTISING: for advocating for what could have been a gift To place an advertisement, call the ad to all the women of Virginia and the United Valentine’s Day present to the mothers, wives, mitted to women’s rights at home and beyond. department between 9 a.m. and States, and thanks to Senators George Barker, daughters, sisters in Virginia and beyond. With 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Mark Herring, Janet Howell, Dave Marsden, women’s rights as a concern worldwide and a — Mary Kimm Display ads 703-778-9410 Chap Petersen, Toddy Puller, Dick Saslaw, and consideration in U.S. foreign policy, such a step [email protected] Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 Erin Peck Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 Report from Richmond Updating Constituents [email protected] Andrea Smith To the Editor: Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 At the halfway mark in the 2011 Legislative [email protected] Del. Dave Albo reviews performance during Session of the Virginia General Assembly, I Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising wanted to take the opportunity to update you 703-778-9413 2011 legislative session. on the status of newly proposed laws currently [email protected] being debated in Richmond. By Del. Dave Albo Prices on road construction have dropped As your 41st District representative in the Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm R-42nd District 40 percent from the recession. If the Roll- Virginia House of Delegates, I have had a num- 703-778-9433 ing project costs $20 million today, then it’ll ber of responsibilities over the past few weeks [email protected] in Richmond. These included scheduled meet- reetings from Richmond. I’m here cost $28 million when prices go up. The in- Editor in Chief at the General Assembly for the terest rate on government bonds right now ings of the two House committees on which I Steven Mauren G am privileged to serve — Transportation, and Managing Editors 2011 session, which ends Feb. 26. is 3.5 percent. It usually is about 4.5 per- Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic I thought you’d be interested in what I’m cent. The math shows that building today Militia, Police and Public Safety — reviewing Photography: doing. at 3.5 percent on $20 million will cost relevant new legislation, in addition to ongo- Louise Krafft, ing discussions with colleagues on both sides Craig Sterbutzel ❖ Budget: Last year, Virginia was in the $30.04 million, while building in 10 years Art/Design: second year of the worst recession since the at 4.5 percent on $28 million will cost $46.7 of the aisle to draft, present, and introduce Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, resulting bills, and daily John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, Great Depression. Unlike the rest of America million. Accelerating the sale of bonds will John Smith and the Congress, Virginia solved deficits save 50 percent and Letters floor sessions enabling the Production Manager: by cutting spending. Republican delegates provide us new lanes entire House to formally Jean Card and I told our constituents, “This isn’t go- Commentary now. vote on ways in which to improve the daily lives of CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ing to be pretty, but we have to do it.” We We aren’t acquiring Circulation Manager: cut spending by $2 billion. After last more debt. These are Virginians. Ann Oliver session’s cuts, Virginia’s spending at 2006 previously authorized bonds. Virginia has I am particularly pleased to report that my levels. an conservative debt ratio and an AAA bond first bill, HB 1877, was officially passed by the CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, The economy hasn’t recovered, but it’s not rating. The U.S. Congress borrows to not House of Delegates last week. A local Home L.L.C. Peter Labovitz in a free fall anymore. By making the tough only build things, but also to pay for ex- Owners Association had proposed to me that President/CEO decisions last year, we don’t have to drasti- penses like Welfare. The U.S. owes $14 tril- the immunity from civil liability already pro- vided to directors and other officers of tax- Mary Kimm cally cut government spending this year. lion with a $14 trillion Gross Domestic Prod- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer ❖ Transportation: Gov. Robert McDonnell uct. That’s a 100 percent debt to GDP ratio. exempt organizations should be continued in 703-778-9433 (R) proposed his plan using $150 million Virginia has a 2 percent debt to GDP ratio the event that the organization is dissolved. [email protected] of the surplus, $250 million from the Vir- and we borrow to improve for infrastruc- Accordingly, I am very optimistic that follow- Jerry Vernon ginia Department of Transportation audit, ture, i.e. roads and college buildings. ing a similarly favorable vote in the State Sen- Executive Vice President [email protected] and $191 million in cuts, generating money ❖ Schools: After meeting many of my 18- ate, the resulting bill will become law on July for transportation. There’s also a proposal year-old constituents with 4.0+ GPAs who 1, 2011. Wesley DeBrosse to accelerate $1.8 billion in authorized bond were not able to get into the University of To see a full list of legislation I have intro- Controller projects, taking advantage of low costs and Virginia or William & Mary, and meeting duced, please visit the General Assembly Debbie Funk low interest rates. many other students with 3.0 GPAs who website, at National Sales http:://leg1.state.va.us/lis.htm. Working 703-778-9444 This is great for Springfield. One of my could not get into an in-state four year col- [email protected] initiatives is securing funding to widen Roll- lege, I have been a man on a mission to with members of both parties and both legis- lative chambers, I am serving as a co-patron Jeanne Theismann ing Road from Old Keene Mill Road to the force our Virginia colleges and universities Special Assistant to the Publisher Parkway. Selling bonds to get this project to expand the number of slots for in-state on a number of important bills, including 703-778-9436 See Letters, Page 7 [email protected] started will save money in the long run. See Schools, Page 12 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop

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Lee’s Michetti, Stewart Headed to Regionals Bruins Back on Toop Lancer duo place top four in Patriot District Lake Braddock girl all-around competition. gymnasts grab Patriot

By Jon Roetman nast for regionals in each event. District title. The Connection After a fall on beam led to an eighth-place By Jon Roetman finish for Stewart and a miscue on bars led The Connection he look of focus and determina- to her not placing, Stewart didn’t expect a Photos by tion on Katie Stewart’s face said top-four finish in the all-around. However, he Lake Braddock gymnastics team Tthe Lee gymnast knew what was a fourth-place finish on floor (8.9) and her had all year to think about how it at stake. Stewart, competing in T clutch performance during her final vault Craig Sterbutzel felt to watch Woodson capture the the vault portion of the Patriot District cham- attempt did the job. 2010 Patriot District championship on the pionships on Feb. 3, balked on her first at- “I was kind of surprised, actually, because Bruins’ home floor. tempt. She had one more try to get it right today wasn’t my best meet,” she said. “I On Feb. 3, Lake Braddock didn’t miss its and, after significant miscues on beam and wasn’t doing as well as I’d hoped. It was a opportunity to get back on top. bars, Stewart needed a strong effort to have good surprise.” Led by junior Caitlin Liberatore, the Bru- any hope for a top-four finish in the all- While Michetti finished behind Liberatore ins won the district title with 135.4 points,

/The Connection around competition. in three of four events, the difference in score more than 5 points better than second-place The junior sprinted down the runway and was minute enough to allow the Lee sopho- Woodson. executed a Pike Tsukahara vault, receiving more to gain separation with a strong per- “The girls have been working very hard a mark of 9.15. The formance on beam, all season, especially with the [champion- score earned Stewart where Michetti fin- ship] weeks coming up,” Lake Braddock a third-place finish on “I wasn’t doing as well as ished first with a head coach Ellen Hagan-Bowerman said. vault, but would it be 9.425. West “That was the one goal they wanted. They Lake Braddock junior Caitlin enough to help her in I’d hoped. It was a good Potomac’s Marien Lee sophomore Leah Michetti won Lee junior Katie Stewart was ‘sur- wanted to bring the title back home. They Liberatore finished first in the vault the all-around? Voorhees placed the Patriot District all-around prised’ by her fourth-place all- were very determined and they were com- with a 9.35. Lee sophomore surprise.” second with an 8.65 championship on Feb. 3 at Lake around finish, earning her a trip to Photos by mitted. That was the biggest thing. They Leah Michetti placed — Lee junior Katie Stewart and Liberatore tied Braddock Secondary School. the Feb. 10 Northern Region. were committed to every skill that they put pend on her. I tell her exactly what we need second in three of for fourth with an out there and it showed today. I’m very to do and she usually follows through. She’s four events — vault, 8.4 — more than Lake Braddock won the team title and distance of the school, so we have to develop very tough on herself. She works hard and Craig Sterbutzel proud of them.” bars, floor — each time finishing slightly one point behind Michetti. Woodson finished runner-up, but Lee proved our gymnasts,” Taguding said. “It’s very dif- Liberatore finished second in the all- she’s determined and it shows.” behind Lake Braddock’s Caitlin Liberatore. “Leah was just solid tonight,” Lee head to have the strongest pair of individuals. ficult, especially when you have that many around for the second consecutive year and Lake Braddock had five other individuals However, Michetti finished first on beam by coach Val Taguding said. “It was really exciting because it’s the first beginners. …I t’s like you have to take three won three of four individual events. place in the top eight in at least one event. a wide margin. Would it be enough to place Michetti was limited in competition dur- year I’ve had somebody with me up there,” steps back to take two steps forward. The “Getting our title back as a team,” Sarah Shapiro finished third on beam (8.6) her atop the all-around standings? ing her freshman year due to a back injury, Stewart said. “Last year, [Michetti] had a first thing you have to do is you have to get Liberatore said, “it was a really good feel- and fifth on floor (8.725), Katie Kubik was Stewart and Michetti each faced obstacles but she put in the work to get back for the back injury, so it was a lot of fun to be up them feeling comfortable on the equipment. ing.” third on bars (8.85) and Courtney Galligan

/The Connection during districts. Each responded by assur- 2010-11 campaign. there with one of my teammates.” Then you have to start with zero skills and Liberatore edged Lee sophomore Leah finished sixth on vault (8.85), seventh on ing the Lancers would be well represented “It was really hard,” she said. “It took a Michetti and Stewart are standouts on a put in skills before you can even do a rou- Michetti on vault (9.35-9.3), bars (9.1- floor (8.575) and tied for fourth on beam at the all-around award presentation. lot of training and a lot of perseverance, but Lee gymnastics team in its third year of ex- tine. It takes the entire season to get them 9.075) and floor (9.4-9.25), but Michetti (8.4). Emily Yeh was fifth on vault (8.9) and Michetti captured the all-around champi- it’s coming back and it’s getting better. … I istence. This is the first season the Lancers where they are.” bested Liberatore by more than a point on Emily Hassett was eighth on vault (8.7). onship with a score of 37.05, holding off wasn’t sure how [the all-around standings have fielded a full team, but seven of 10 Taguding said the Lancers have made beam (9.425-8.4), allowing Michetti to cap- “It feels good to win it and get it back,” Liberatore by eight-tenths of a point, and were] going to turn out until the end. I knew members are cheerleaders who are new to progress, improving their team score by 40 ture the all-around title. Shapiro said. “I was definitely really bad Stewart finished fourth (33.125). A top-four that it was one of my better meets but I the sport of gymnastics. points from their season-opening meet to the “She’s a competitor,” Hagan-Bowerman [when Woodson won last year]. It hurt a lot.” Lake Braddock’s Courtney Galligan finished in the top eight in three all-around finish at districts qualifies a gym- wasn’t sure exactly how well I did.” “Lee does not have clubs within shouting district championships. said of Liberatore. “When it comes time to The Northern Region championships are events during the Patriot District gymnastics championship meet on Feb. compete, she gets the job done. I can de- Thursday, Feb. 10 at Lake Braddock. 3. Jacobsons Lead Edison to National District Wrestling Title ing Yorktown’s Nolan Paduda by decision, right. … Most of the day, I thought this was tories were the first of four for the Eagles. wrestled with them my whole life. They’re 3-2. Eagles have won four of the last five district Mount Vernon’s title. Just the way the num- “He always pushes me,” Wade said of his great guys. They’re both really good, they While one title adds hype to a promising bers were going, it just looked like Mount younger brother. “Every time he wins, I try work hard and the young one, Brock, is go- tournaments. prep career and the other adds style points Vernon was going to take it. In the third- to get better.” ing to be something great.” to one that is winding down, Racik said the brothers have Early in the finals, it was determined By Jon Roetman both championships helped “He’s always encouraged me,” Brock said. a good relationship and he Edison’s chances of winning would depend The Connection Edison win its fourth district “If I need help, I always ask him. He’s al- doesn’t have to deal with any on 189-pounder Camilo Rodriguez, who rose crown in the last five tourna- “He’s always encouraged me. If I need hen Wade Jacobson was a jun- ways there to help me. He’s my best part- petty sibling arguments. to the challenge. Rodriguez defended his ments under head coach Scott Wior, he brought his eighth-grade ner.” help, I always ask him. He’s always there “They push each other in the district crown, beating Mount Vernon’s Fran- Racik. The Eagles finished with brother with him to wrestling On Feb. 5 during the National District room, they role model well for cisco Cardona by an 8-2 decision. 170 points, 10 better than sec- practice at Edison High School. Brock wrestling tournament finals at Stuart High to help me. He’s my best partner.” the other guys [and] they’re “Last year we had all the snow, we didn’t ond-place Mount Vernon. Jacobson, a talented grappler, received en- School, it was Brock’s turn to lead by ex- both extremely coachable,” have districts,” Rodriguez said after “Everything had to go per- Edison freshman Brock Jacobson couragement from his older sibling and got ample. Racik said. “It’s a pleasure to Saturday’s win. “Whoever got first in the fectly in order for us to win this an early look at what competing at the prep The 119-pounder captured what could be have them.” district duals finished first. It doesn’t feel like because Mount Vernon is a very level is all about. the first of many district championships dur- and fourth-place matches, they lost a couple Edison’s Jeremy Wagner followed Wade’s a championship. I have the medal, but I don’t good team — well coached, tough as nails,” One year later, the brothers became team- ing a decorated career, defeating Yorktown’s that I thought maybe they should have won win by pinning Washington-Lee’s Dustin feel like a champion. … Now I feel like a Racik said. “I knew they were going to place mates at Edison. They pushed each other to Cody Cummings by major decision, 10-0. and that made the difference.” Reynolds in the 140-pound division. champion.” improve throughout the season. If Brock had Three matches later, in the 135-pound divi- 10 or 11 guys. I knew we were going to place Edison freshman Brock Jacobson captured the 119-pound National Edison’s success during the finals started “I’ve known both of [the Jacobson broth- The Northern Region meet begins Feb. 10 a question, he went to his older brother. sion, Wade won his first district title, beat- fewer than that, so we had to hit everything District wrestling championship on Saturday. with the Jacobsons. Brock and Wade’s vic- ers] since I was 10,” Wagner said. “I’ve at Fairfax High School.

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By Sandy Levitz Lunner The welcoming atmosphere warmed even The Connection those who relaxed on the sidelines prefer- ring to listen rather than dance to the clas- he below-freezing weather did sic big band sounds of the Mount Vernon little to keep fans of the Third Swing Band. TFriday Swing Dance away from Conductor Owen Hammett calls it a la- the Hollin Hall Senior Center on bor of love for his all-volunteer band. The Friday, Jan. 21. They knew it wouldn’t take Mount Vernon Swing Band, now in its 33rd long to heat up once they started to Lindy, year, performs concerts year-round at nu- Cha Cha, Waltz and Tango. merous venues throughout Northern Vir- “Everybody has a great time,” said Janice ginia and the Greater Washington Metro- Pickering of Mount Vernon. She’s on staff politan area. two days a week at the Senior Center work- “This is our 13th year playing here,” ing with the visually impaired. On Third Hammett said. “We split the gate with the Fridays, though, she goes a little glam and Senior Center. That gives us some money helps out with the Swing Dance. to buy an arrangement for our library, but “They’re not just seniors,” said Pickering. no one gets paid.” “This is open to the Conductor Owen Hammett leads the Mount Vernon Swing Band. community, and we get all ages. It’s a “When I took fun, inexpensive over as conductor,” Details night out.” Hammett said, “I What: Third Friday with the Mount Vernon Doris and Steve expanded the li- Swing Band When: Third Friday of every month except for

Photo by Halleman of brary and our vis- February, October or December. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Woodbridge have ibility in the com- Where: Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500 been demonstrating munity.” While he Shenandoah Road, Mount Vernon, 703-765-4573. Admission: $4, includes two hours of dancing,

Sandy Levitz Lunner says the band can their dance moves at beverages and snacks. Third Friday Swing play some re- Dances for about a quests, with more the band free of charge, the Senior Center year and a half. They than 580 songs in finds a sponsor to provide beverages and say they’ve met a lot their library and snacks. of people and made 180 in the book Capital Hospice of Alexandria was the friends. they play from, sponsor on Jan. 21. Joy Nguyen, commu- “This is a great they might not nity outreach coordinator, explained that

/The Connection band,” Doris have the music or Capital Hospice works closely with the Se- Halleman said. an arrangement nior Center and appreciates the opportu- “They play a lot of for a specific re- nity to help sponsor Third Fridays where different songs every quest. people can get information for family, week, a nice variety. But that didn’t friends or themselves in a less structured And, of course, the appear to be an is- atmosphere. price is right,” she sue for anyone last While Nguyen could be seen talking to added with a smile. Four-year old Mikayla Bartos of Springfield curtseys after a free-form Friday night. folks on a pretty regular basis, the focus was Mikayla Bartos, 4, dance to the big band instruments of the Mount Vernon Swing Band. Reed Martinko decidedly on the dance floor. entertained herself, and his mother Eve First-timer Mary McGrail of Alexandria and others, with her graceful freestyle danc- As a Big Band, the Mount Vernon Swing came from Springfield to support and en- heard about the Third Friday Swing Dance ing when she wasn’t twirling with her great Band has a full saxophone ensemble of two joy their neighbor and friend Tony Jordan through her ski group, the Capital Golden grandmother Jackie Sherman. alto saxes, a baritone sax, four trumpets, on the baritone sax. Skiers, which put a notice about the event “Mikayla comes here all the time with her four trombones, and a rhythm section of “The band is great, the singing’s great, in its newsletter. great-grandparents,” her mother Monica keyboard, drums, bass and banjo. The style the music’s great,” Eve Martinko said. “It’s “The orchestra’s so good,” McGrail said. Bartos said. “She likes to listen to all the of music is called Swing and the most popu- almost like going back in time.” “There should be more people here enjoy- different instruments in the band.” It was lar songs are from the first half of the 20th At $4 for admission, the swing dance is ing it. And where else can you get a band, the first time at the Swing Dance for mom. century. meant to be accessible. In addition getting dancing and something to eat for $4?”

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At least this foolishness is not taking up valuable legislative time this year, f you ever want to see politics at its most bi- but it is comical. zarre, you only have to witness what has tran- My bill to help families save money and plan for Ispired over the past two weeks regarding ABC their disabled child’s future is through the Senate and (State Liquor Store) privatization. I’m still on its way to the House of Delegates (SB 1175). Help- scratching my head. ing people help themselves is always a good policy. 7105 Red Horse Tavern Lane, Springfield • $579,900 • Open Sunday 1-4 First, the governor spends an entire year making My bill to get traffic moving on the Beltway after Kelly Thomas, Jobin Realty, 703-405-2222 the case that ABC stores can be privatized by selling minor fender benders is also out of the Senate and licenses to private enterprise. The sale of these li- on its way to the House. 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I think it is and so do the 200 residents who signed a peti- 7105 Red Horse Tavern La...... $579,900...... Sun 1-4...... Kelly Thomas...... Jobin...... 703-405-2222 governor’s number is $47 million short per Commentary year, would drive up the cost of liquor 15 tion, which was offered in testimony, which percent according to the University of really helped me get this bill out of com- Alexandria/Kingstowne Richmond, triple the number of liquor outlets and mittee. 6021-A Curtier Dr...... $214,950...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 leave Virginia open to untold numbers of unantici- The bill I introduced to create a license plate that 5510 Helmsdale Ln...... $469,950...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 pated consequences — increased alcohol related would honor the 32 young people killed at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007 is out of the Senate and on to 6729 Dorothy Giles Ct...... $529,950...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 social problems, DUIs, family discord, etc. There are very few delegates or senators who believe this is a the House. The House will not approve it until 350 4400 Eaton Pl...... $600,000...... Sun 1-4...... Tom & Cindy and Associates...Long & Foster...... 703-822-0207 good idea. Now for the fun part. people have signed up. The cost is $25. Please go to: Del. Bob Brink (D-48) of Arlington, hijacked the http://vtvfoundation.wsiefusion.net/license- Annandale governor’s bill and introduced it in the House of plates.html for more information on how to get this plate. Come on all you Virginia Tech Grads! 8312 Upper Spring La...... $864,900...... Sun 1-4...... Annie Cefaratti...... Weichert...... 202-841-7601 Delegates. The governor praised this action but the Speaker of the House won’t bring the bill to the floor Lastly, kudos to the governor. Gov. Robert because, even with a Republican majority, there are McDonnell (R) has proposed spending a projected Burke not enough votes to pass it. This would be embar- $152 million surplus to pay back part of the Virginia 5726 Mason Bluff Dr...... $334,900...... Sun 1-4...... Cynthia Julian...... Long & Foster...... 703-201-5834 rassing if the governor’s own party would not back Retirement System funds we did not put in last year, 6016 Harvester Ct...... $419,950...... Sun 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 him, so enter from stage right Sen. Mark Obenshain add money to the Rainy Day Fund and relieve retail (R-26) from Harrisonburg who introduces the bill sales businesses of having to accelerate their tax pay- 6206 Fushsimi Ct...... $450,000...... Sun 1-3...... Alana Faustina...... Keller Williams...... 202-427-2897 in the Senate. The reason? Have Democrats, who ments to the State. These are great choices. Thank 9638 Ironmaster Dr...... $549,900...... Sun 1-4...... Doris Crockett...... Weichert...... 703-615-8411 have the majority in the Senate, kill the bill and the you Gov. McDonnell. Lorton Schools, Transportation, Budget 6723 Red Bird Woods Court.....$365,000...... Sun 1-4...... Rich Langguth...... Century 21 ...... 703-609-3079

From Page 6 lion in new money per year, and it requires that in Clifton exchange for receiving some of this $50 million, 13626 Wildflower La...... $285,000...... Sun 1-4...... Chris Stephenson...... Weichert...... 703-901-0944 students. This month, I met with William and Mary, schools must increase in-state slots. 7114 Ivakota Rd...... $817,900...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie Besley...... Long & Foster...... 703-346-5103 UVA, James Madison University and Virginia Tech. Jobs: Government doesn’t create jobs. Businesses These are the four schools that have around 30 per- create jobs. What government can do to help busi- 12109 Wolf Valley Dr...... $899,000...... Sun 1-4...... Diane Lenahan...... Wolf Run...... 703-283-7328 cent or more of out-of-state students. I have been at nesses create jobs is stay out of the way and create war with these schools demanding that they either incentives for businesses to locate here in Virginia. I Fairfax convert out-of-state slots to in-state slots, or expand don’t want to brag, but Virginia is doing just that, 5504 Cheshire Meadow Way.....$339,950...... Sun 1-4...... Anita Mason...... Weichert...... 703-627-6624 the number of in-state slots. staying out of the way of business and creating in- centives for job growth. Currently, we are the #2 “Best 11711 Tumbrel Ct #1...... $349,900...... Sun 1-4...... Judy De Sio...... Weichert...... 703-934-0400 After three years of work, I’m pleased to report that all four have agreed to expand the number of State to Do Business” according to CNBC and “Forbes 12201 Apple Orchard Ct...... $449,900...... Sun 1-4...... Kinder Saund...... Long & Foster...... 202-369-5597 slots. While I wish it would be more, at least we Magazine.” 5742 Walcott Ave...... $599,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kat Bonner...... Coldwell Banker...... 703-763-1950 finally have movement, and they are recognizing that How are we doing it? We have the sixth lowest 4161 Legato Road...... $624,900...... Sun 1-4...... Blumel Adams Group...... Long & Foster...... 703-597-2252 they are not the “rulers” of their universities. Rather, corporate income tax rate in the U.S. We are a “Right the people of Virginia are the “rulers” of these schools to Work State” (our long standing law that says no To add your Realtor represented Open and the people want more slots. While I have been person can be forced to join a Labor Union). We have castigating these schools over the years, I must con- a fantastic court system, and we have a highly edu- House to these weekly listings, please call gratulate them for at least “moving the ball forward.” cated workforce. Erin Peck at 703-778-9449 Over the next four years, the schools committed to You can keep updated on legislation through my or E-Mail the info to the following: UVA is offering 990 new in-state slots; website, www.davealbo.com. Just click on the “Track VT, 200; W&M, 150; and JMU, 400. In addition, they Legislation” link and then type the bill number. There [email protected] have committed to doing more if they get more fund- is also a link to my blog, which includes frequent All listings due by Tuesday at 3 pm. ing from the state. Currently, the Governor’s Higher updates on both state and local issues. Contact me Education bill (HB 2510) seeks to dedicate $50 mil- with your questions and concerns. 12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 10-16, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com

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The above Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. establishment is applying to Licensed/Bonded HAULING the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT LANDSCAPING OF ALCHOLIC BEVERAGE 703-494-5062 CONTROL for a Wine and Sell the best way...... the auction way! ANGEL’S ANGEL’S 703-502-7840 Cell Beer, Mixed beverage on www.boltonauctioneers.com TRASH REMOVAL LAWN MOWING 571-283-4883 premise license to sell or man- •Junk & Rubbish •Furn., •Trimming •Leaf & Snow ufacture alcoholic beverages. Yard, Construction Un Cha Howard, Owner Debris •Tree Leaf Removal •Yard Cleaning ROOFING 21 Announcements 21 Announcements & Snow Removal •Hauling •Tree Work 26 Antiques 703-863-1086 703-863-1086 Roofing & Siding 21 Announcements 21 Announcements TRUSTEE'S SALE 703-582-3709 703-582-3709 (All Types) We pay top $ for antique OF VALUABLE furniture and mid-century Soffit & Fascia Wrapping Palm Tree School Danish/modern IMPROVED REAL ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS New Gutters teak furniture, STERLING, Chimney Crowns NOTICE OF MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry Improved by the premises known as Leaks Repaired and costume jewelry, NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY - 4526 Little River Run Drive, Annandale, Virginia No job too small paintings/art glass/clocks. 703-975-2375 Schefer Antiques @ AS TO STUDENTS In execution of a Deed of Trust from Long P. Le and R&N Carpentry 703-241-0790. Lan Thi Ngoc Hoang, dated March 14, 2008, and recorded Email:[email protected] The Palm Tree School admits students of any race, March 21, 2008, Deed Book 19843 at page 1005 among the TREE SERVICE color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned sub- ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded stitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front en- 116 Childcare Avail. trance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Foreclosure specialist/Power washing ANGEL’S TREE REMOVAL or made available to students at the school. It does not Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on ✦Exterior Wood Rot , Roofing & Siding Brush & Yard Debris BURKE Childcare avail in my discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, ethnic origin in administration of its educational Friday, February 18, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches Leaf & Snow Removal evenings, Back-up care & No jobs too large or small Gutters & Hauling special needs children policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan the following property being the property contained in said Free est. 37 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured Angeltreeslandscaping-hauling.com welcome. Large yard for lots of programs, and athletic and other school-administered Deed of Trust, described as follows: fun! 703-569-8056 programs. 703-987-5096 703-863-1086 Lot 32A, Little River Mews, as the same appears duly dedicat- 703-582-3709 ed, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5895 at page 270, 4 RE for Sale 4 RE for Sale 4 RE for Sale among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. Commonly known as 4526 Little River Run Drive, Annandale, M. C. Lynch Virginia 22003. Home Improvement Retire to waterfront living, keep city benefits, Employers: TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten per- Family Owned & Opererated without hassles and congestion of urban living cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, Are your form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser Deep water property in year round community at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, * ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, recruiting ads * Convenient to RDU International Airport time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal, not working in (Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC) 5.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs. * World class arts and theater, medical services at UNC, settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- Duke University cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no other papers? cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- Licensed, Bonded, Insured For Sale By Owner at $399,000 edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Owner Financing with 25% down and approved credit Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. 703-266-1233 Try a better This waterfront lake property is quite a retirement retreat. It includes 2.5 acres of land, a newly built boat house along pristine waterfront. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and way to fill Enjoy the benefits of waterfront living on the private, quiet and treed landscape stand the risk and cost of resale. including 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, boat house (two boat slips) and dock, back R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. your Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements porch, covered walk to lake, all on deep water. Search Hyco Lake, NC to learn and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Remodeling Homes, Flooring, employment more about this relaxing lake within an hour's drive to the urban-oriented real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- openings Research Triangle Park area, convenient to RDU International Airport as well as alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Kitchen & Bath, Windows, the arts, education and cutting edge medical services found through the sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of Siding, Roofing, Additions & University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke University redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- North ments of record affecting the same, if any. 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