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Fairfax resident and artist Deborah Fitzgerald shows some of the work she was Volunteers and staff able to accomplish gather at Food for during the Paint the Others Merrifield City event on Satur- warehouse site to day, April 2, before the distribute food to rain and hail started. those in need. The works, watercolor pencil and ink draw- ings with color washes will go up for auction at the City of Fairfax Mayor’s Ball on April Photo courtesy of 15. Food for Others Food for Others Nourishes The City as Artist’s Model
Community Spirit Photos by Nonprofit receives honor Food for Others 8th Annual Artists descend on from Fairfax County Golf Tournament Old Town Fairfax Deb Cobb On Monday, May 23, First Potomac Realty Trust will spon- to capture its Board of Supervisors. sor the 8th annual golf tournament, played at the Springfield
Golf and Country Club on its 18-hole par 71, 6,498-yard cham- image on canvas. /The Connection pionship golf course. The tournament will be a captain’s By Victoria Ross choice best-ball format with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. The event The Connection kicks off with a grilled lunch on the patio at noon. There will be contests with prizes throughout the day, ending with a gourmet dinner, featuring the club’s one-of-a-kind mashed- n Saturday, April 2, hen Karen, a 58-year-old woman, potato martini bar. O37 artists partici- stopped by the Food For Others ware- “Golfers love the event, sponsors receive valuable exposure, pated in the first-ever house last December, she came with and we raise critical funds needed to continue meeting the Paint the City in Old Town W growing needs of our community,” said Roxanne Rice, execu- a mission. A drug user for 30 years, tive director of Food for Others. For more information, go to Fairfax. As part of the city’s 50th Jacobe Noonan of her world came crashing down when she broke her the organization’s website at www.foodforothers.org. Anniversary Celebration, artists Dumfries works on a foot and lost her job. Like many users, she had were invited to come and paint painting of Truro Church, reached the point of “being sick and tired of being than 1,000 families monthly at its Merrifield ware- the landscapes and architec- a historic building in Old sick and tired.” She eventually went into rehab, and house, about 300 families at is sites in low-income tures of Old Town Fairfax. A Town Fairfax, as part of during her recovery, she counted on the nonprofit neighborhoods and 1,600 families monthly through selection of the artwork pro- the April 2 Paint the City pantry to provide her food. its food bank activities. duced will be sold at the City event in Fairfax. ‘Land- “When Karen came to our warehouse, we were able “Through community action and volunteers, Food of Fairfax Mayor’s Ball on April scapes are way out of my to accept her $100 cash donation and hear her story,” for Others serves as an important part of the North- 15 at the Sherwood Community comfort zone,’ says said Roxanne Rice, executive director of the organi- ern Virginia safety net that assures our citizens will Center. Some proceeds from the Noonan, but he decided zation. “She is grateful to Food for Others for help- have life’s necessities in the event of a personal or auction will be used to fund to paint the building ing her during her recovery over a year-and-a-half family emergency,” said Rice. scholarships for students to pur- because his wife’s par- period. She said that without our help, she wouldn’t sue artistic endeavors. ents were married there. have had anything to eat. She has now been drug- NONPROFITS IN FAIRFAX COUNTY are dealing free for three years and is glad to be able to give with an explosion in requests for food, shelter and back to the same safety net that helped support her rental assistance, according to county officials. Rice during her personal crisis.” said the number of clients served at its warehouse increased 92 percent from 2007 to 2010. According KAREN’S STORY, and many other stories like hers, to Food For Others’ FY 2010 Annual Report, more are what drives the more than 1,000 volunteers and than 1.5 million pounds of food was distributed at staff at Food for Others, the largest distributor of the warehouse, an increase of more than 10 percent free food directly to people in need in Northern Vir- from FY 2009. ginia. On April 14, the organization will be recog- Based on its dedication to feeding those in need, nized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Food for Others was selected by the Greater Wash- for its work serving the community. ington Catalogue of Philanthropy to be featured in “Food for Others epitomizes the way non-profits the 2010-2011 catalogue. The organization was one and volunteers can come together to provide vital of 70 nonprofits to be featured from more than 250 services to the community,” said Supervisor Linda applications. According to Rice, the mission of the Smyth (D-Providence), who nominated the nonprofit Catalogue of Philanthropy is to generate visibility and for the county’s “Community Champion” award. “In resources for the best community-based nonprofits. these tough economic times, Food for Others has been “Based on the continuing service provided by the a lifeline for families in need.” many volunteers who devote themselves to this vital Claire Feng, an artist from Chevy Chase, Md., views Smyth noted that even though Northern Virginia cause. Food for Others is clearly a Community Cham- pictures of Fairfax taken by Joanna Ormesher, cul- is one of the most affluent areas in the nation, the pion for so many of our most vulnerable citizens,” tural tourism and marketing manager of the City of poverty rate is still about 5 percent. “That means Smyth said. Fairfax. Feng will be creating an oil painting of a that more than 90,000 people here are living in pov- Food for Others offers many ways for volunteers scene in Old Town Fairfax in honor of the 50th anni- erty, and 30 percent are children,” she said. to get involved. For more information, go to the versary of the City of Fairfax. Since 1995, Food for Others has been helping more website at www.foodforothers.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2011 ❖ 3 News Alleged Serial Peeper Faces Charges Lawmakers Push Back on
26-year-old Burke man Detectives subsequently Tank Farm Bill Ais in the Fairfax County charged him with forgery of a jail after being charged public document and uttering, The Virginia Depart- with spying into homes in the or using, a forged public docu- Local officials urge ment of Environmental Burke area for the past two ment. Both charges are Class IV McDonnell to meet, Quality (DEQ), the U.S. months. felonies punishable by two to Environmental Protection A resident of Burke Lake 10 years imprisonment and a reconsider changes. Agency (EPA), and the Road, was arrested and charged fine of up to $100,000. State Water Pollution with being drunk in public on The suspect also has an Im- Control Board (SWCB) March 24. He matched the de- migration and Customs En- By Victoria Ross imposed the fine against scription of the “serial peeper” forcement (ICE) detainer The Connection TransMontaigne, the op- that had been reported in the placed on him, according to Lt. erator of the 90-acre pe- neighborhood and witnesses Sonny Cachuela, public infor- fter rejecting Gov. Robert Urging Governor to sign troleum storage and dis- identified him as a suspect, ac- mation officer for the Fairfax McDonnell’s (R) overhaul of tank farm bill: Sen. Chap tribution terminal, after cording to Lucy Caldwell, County Sheriff’s Department. A legislation that would have Petersen (D-34) and Del. the SWBC concluded that Fairfax County Police Depart- ICE, the principal investigative mandated the Picket Road David Bulova (D-37) TransMontaigne violated ment spokeswoman. Police arm of the U.S. Department of tank farm to comply with current safety state regulations by fail- charged him with peeping on Homeland Security (DHA), can codes, the bill’s sponsors - Senator Chap Petersen ing to “immediately report the discharge of oil to Thursday, March 31. place a detainer on illegal im- (D-34) and Del. David Bulova (D-37) – got to work. state waters and for the discharge of 25,283 gallons “There have been about a migrants pretrial, as a way to “On Friday, I sent a FedEx package to the gover- of oil” from January through March of 2010. dozen reported incidents, but institute removal proceedings nor with 87 letters and emails from constituents ask- U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), who has been a many may have gone unre- regardless of the outcome of the ing him to sign Senate Bill 843,” Petersen said. On solid advocate for tougher regulations at the site, ported,” Caldwell said. “There criminal case, according to Monday, Bulova said he formally requested a meet- said he hoped the fine sends a message that the tank could be more than one indi- DHA’s website. ing with McDonnell and other community leaders farm must be more vigilant in preventing future oil vidual out there, so people Cachuela said the suspect is in an effort to get the Governor to sign the original spills. “The action against TransMontaigne is the re- should keep their eyes open.” scheduled May 3 for his first bill into law. sult of good coordination among federal, state and According to Virginia stat- court date on the forgery Whether Petersen and Bulova can persuade the local officials to send a strong message that contin- utes, “peeping or spying into a charges. governor to sign the bill is an open question, but the ued pollution to our neighborhoods and waterways dwelling” is a Class I misde- Anyone with information is legislators were successful in mobilizing their col- will not be tolerated.” meanor, which may include asked to contact Crime Solvers leagues in the General Assembly to deny McDonnell’s Connolly said that by revamping the original tank imprisonment for up to 12 by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/ proposed revisions that diluted the impact of the tank farm safety bill, McDonnell was putting “corporate months and a fine of up to 8477, e-mail at farm safety bill. interests over the interests of the community.” $2,500, or both. www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or During a marathon veto session on Wednesday, But over the course of the in- text “TIP187” a your message April 6, lawmakers, in a bi-partisan vote, kicked the ON MONDAY, Petersen and Bulova said they would vestigation, Caldwell said de- to CRIMES/274637 or call weakened legislation back to McDonnell. continue to lobby the governor to reevaluate the tectives learned the 26-year-old Fairfax County Police at 703- The Democratic-controlled Senate rejected the changes he made to the original bill. “We have sent man reportedly gave phony in- 691-2131. Governor’s amendments (23-N, 17-Y), while the Re- the bill back to the governor. I sincerely hope he takes formation to police and jail of- publican-led House rejected the changes by a larger a second look at the unique circumstances of the ficials regarding his identity. — Victoria Ross margin (84-N, 16-Y). McDonnell now has 30 days to Pickett Road tank farm which justify the targeted sign or veto the measure. nature of this bill,” Petersen said. On Tuesday, April 5, Fairfax County Board of Su- Helping Keep Children Safe THE ORIGINAL LEGISLATION – unanimously pervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-At-Large) and City of Fairfax police, in con- and a family code word. Private adopted by both houses in Supervisor Linda Smyth (D- junction with the Optimist information is encrypted and February - required owners Providence) sent a letter Club, will be offering Safe As- accessible only by law enforce- of the tank farm to comply “I sincerely hope he takes condemning McDonnell’s sured identification kits on ment. with current safety stan- amendments. Tuesday, April 19, from 10 a.m. Missing posters can be cre- dards by reinforcing the bot- a second look at the “The amendments that to 4 p.m. at the City of Fairfax ated and printed directly from toms of its tanks to prevent you have proposed would Police Department, 3730 Old the mini-CD in English, Span- leaks. The owners had 10 unique circumstances of significantly weaken the leg- Lee Highway. ish and French. The Safe As- years to conform to the leg- the Pickett Road tank farm islation. On behalf of the Parents will receive a full- sured ID kits can also be used islation. citizens of Fairfax County, color photo ID and a mini-CD as a valuable aid for adults with On March 26, in a move which justify the targeted whom we represent, we re- containing digital fingerprints, special needs. The kits are free that surprised local lawmak- spectfully request that you a digital photo and video show- and an appointment is neces- ers, McDonnell returned the nature of this bill.” withdraw your recom- ing movement and manner- sary. For more information, call original bill to the general —Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) mended amendments to HB isms, a general physical descrip- Sgt. Dan Grimm at 703-385- assembly, striking language 2103 and SB 843. We be- tion, vital personal information 7966. that required the tank farm lieve that the legislation as to comply with current safety codes and calling into adopted by the General Assembly is the better ap- question the constitutionality of the language that proach to protect the health and safety of our citi- Military Notes specifically targeted the Fairfax site. Petersen had zens,” according to the letter. Air Force Airman 1st Class said restricting the legislation to the Fairfax tank farm “I am still hopeful that the Governor will accept Send notes to the Connection at Alexander W. Wolf graduated from ensured smooth passage of the bill in February. the bill as originally passed. I look forward to, and I [email protected] or call basic military training at Lackland Air Calling the governor’s constitutional analysis “a red know that the leadership in the community looks for- 7703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. He is Dated announcements should be submit- the son of Cherly Navarro of Gilmore herring,” Petersen said, “I would simply respond that ward to, the opportunity to work with him on this ted at least two weeks prior to the event. Drive, Lorton, Wolf graduated in 2006 this is not a constitutional issue, because there is no issue,” Bulova said last week. from Colonial Forge High School, corporate ‘right to pollute’ under our state or Fed- “The administration welcomes information from Marine Corps Pvt. Melinda L. Stafford. eral constitution.” He added that he would not ac- stakeholders regarding potential action by the Gov- Carbajal, daughter of Yaneth Carbajal of Burke, recently graduated from the Army Reserve Pfc. Xavier D. cept a “meaningless ‘feel good measure’ that guts ernor,” said Jeff Caldwell, a spokesman for the gov- Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Duncan has graduated from basic com- the entire bill.” ernor. Course at Marine Corps Engineer bat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, The Pickett Road tank farm, which has been the If the Governor does not veto the returned bill in School, Marine Corps Base, Camp S.C. He is the son of Jeanette Duncan of site of several recent leaks, spills and tanker truck 30 days, then it becomes law. According to state law, Lejeune, N.C. Carbajal is a 2009 gradu- Burke Pond Lane, Burke. Duncan gradu- ate of Robert E. Lee High School and ated in 2009 from Robinson Secondary accidents, was fined $114, 385 in March by state the General Assembly may override McDonnell’s veto joined the Marine Corps in July 2010. School. and federal environmental regulators. with a two-thirds majority. 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News
PVI Calculus Team Wins UMW Tournament
The Paul VI Calculus team The TI-Inspire calculator. Two Paul VI students have passed the AP cal- Photo courtesy of Ubiquitous C’s won the fifth an- alumni from Class of 2003, Steve culus exam, with 60 percent get- nual University of Mary Washing- Grodek and Michelle Welcher, ting a perfect “5.” Ann Watkins is ton Calculus Tournament held Sat- were math students at UMW and the school’s calculus teacher. urday, April 2. Members of the helped organize the first tourna- team included Matt Whitlock, ment. This year, Paul VI competed The Ubiquitous C’s pose with Jenny Jung, Paul Jeong and Hyup against eight teams, mostly from their first place trophy from the
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By Victoria Ross lies where 60 percent of the adults were employed, Clothing • Furniture • Housewares The Connection Klein said. Serving The Community Since 1981 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA ackling the homeless problem may seem KLEIN NOTED some of the successes in the past 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org like an endless uphill climb. But Fairfax year that helped the community garner national at- TCounty is making measurable progress in tention. preventing and ending what many con- *Of the 3,076 people who were literally homeless, sider an intractable problem. 482 were able to secure permanent housing. COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP So much progress, in fact, that the National Alli- *A Housing Options Committee was established ance to End Homelessness (NAEH) recognized the to lead the community’s efforts to create 2,650 new Fairfax-Falls Church community for its efforts to end affordable housing units for persons who are liter- homelessness with its Community Snapshot report, ally homeless or at risk of homelessness. released this month. *The number of chronically homeless decreased “What an amazing honor to be by nearly 35 percent, from 372 selected by the National Alliance, people in 2007 to 242 people in as they work with hundreds of 2010. communities nationally,” said “In Fairfax County, we are very Dean Klein, director of the Fairfax proud of the initiative to prevent County Office to Prevent and End and end homelessness,” said Homelessness (OPEH). Conrad Egan, senior advisor to the “This recognition will support Affordable Housing Institute and even greater momentum and en- former president of the National Messiah United Methodist Church ergy within our community as we Housing Conference. “When we continue to decrease the number committed ourselves to this 10- www.messiahumc.org of children, families and single year-goal, it was met with incredu- Check out our: adults who are homeless lity and skepticism. But we are very • dynamic youth group or at risk of falling into Photo courtesy of Fairfax County serious about achieving • both men’s and women’s ministry homelessness,” Klein “This recognition will support our goals. We keep close • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra said. track of our progress, and Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield even greater momentum and how much of a climb we Sunday School 9:30 and 11 am (near West Springfield High School) THE FAIRFAX-FALLS have left to make. I think Childcare is available during worship 703-569-9862 CHURCH community’s energy within our community we symbolize the kind of approach to preventing alliance that represents a Assembly of God and ending homelessness commitment at the high- Jubilee Christian Center Jubilee as we continue to decrease the 703-383-1170 is predicated on partner- est levels of the commu- Fairfax Assembly of God Christian Center ships with a broad coali- number of children, families nity,” 703-591-4284 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom tion of nonprofits, faith- Egan said it was par- Way of Faith Assembly of God Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM and single adults who are 703-573-7221 Sunday School 10:10 AM based communities, busi- ticularly significant that Baptist Sunday Evening - Realtime Service nesses, government the business community Braddock Missionary ... 703-830-4125 & Youth 6 PM agencies and individuals, homeless or at risk of falling has embraced the Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Klein said. Partners in- into homelessness.” county’s efforts to eradi- Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 visit our website: www.jccag.org clude Reston Interfaith, cate homelessness. “This Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111 — Dean Klein, Director of the Fairfax County Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica...703-323-5858 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Shelter House, United past year, many organiza- Judah Praise Fellowship Christian...703-758-1456 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 “Experience the Difference” Community Ministries Office to Prevent and End Homelessness tions including Google, Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637 and the Fairfax County Northrop Grumman, Tar- Bible Non-Denominational Department of Housing and Community Develop- get and Freddie Mac Bancroft Bible Church... 703-425-3800 Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 Catholic Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 ment. Foundation, helped raise awareness and donated St. Leo the Great Catholic... 703-273-5369 Fairfax Community Church... The NAEH applauded the county’s partnerships and time, talents and funds,” he said. St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church... 703-323-0110 703-978-4141 Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 aggressive efforts to end homelessness. Kathy Albarado, president and CEO of Helios HR St. Paul Catholic Chruch... 703-968-3010 Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 “The Fairfax-Falls Church community partnership in Reston, said recognition from the NAEH was an Coptic Orthodox Metropolitian Community Church has been successful in providing a strategy and di- honor. “This is quite an accomplishment. I feel so St. Mark...703-591-4444 703-691-0930 Disciples of Christ Salvation Army...703-385-9700 rection for preventing and eradicating family and honored and humbled to support this magnificent Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 Fairfax Christian Church... 703-385-3520 Word of Life Church International... overall homelessness,” said Nan Roman, executive work.” Episcopal director of the NAEH, a nonprofit, non-partisan, or- Although Fairfax County has made significant 703-978-7101 Church of the Apostles Pentecostal ganization committed to preventing and ending strides, Egan said we still live in economically chal- 703-591-1974 Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 The Greater Pentecostal Temple...703-385-9426 homelessness in the United States. lenging times. Jewish Presbyterian In 2007, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors “While we feel very proud, we realize that we have Congregation of Olam Tikvah... 703-425-1880 Christ Presbyterian Chruch...703-278-8365 adopted a 10-Year Plan to end homelessness. In 2008, a long way to go, and a steep mountain to climb, but Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 Fairfax Presbyterian...703-273-5300 Lutheran Korean Presbyterian...703-321-8090 the OPEH was established to manage, coordinate and we have a firm commitment and broad support, and Providence Presbyterian...703-978-3934 Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 New Hope...703-385-9056 monitor implementation of the community’s plan to we can achieve our goals,” he said. Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 end homelessness by 2018. Since the plan was Kings of Kings...703-378-7272 Shalom Presbyterian…703-280-2777 Seventh Day Adventist adopted, according to the OPEH’s “Snapshot 2010” For more information on NAEH’s Community Lord of Life...703-323-9500 Methodist Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist report, homelessness has decreased more than 14 Snapshot, go to www.endhomelessness.org/content/ Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 703-978-3386 percent. article/detail/3855 Fairfax United...703-591-3120 United Church of Christ In 2010, there were 3,076 people served at shel- For more information on the OPEH, go to Pender United...703-278-8023 Little River United Church of Christ St. George’s United...703-385-4550 703-978-3060 ters and transitional housing in Fairfax County; www.fairfaxcounty.gov/homeless, or call nearly 1,400 of the county’s homeless lived in fami- 703.324.9492. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2011 ❖ 7 Opinion
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Newspaper of Fairfax serving areas of Burke Striving to Tell Community Stories An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. he Connection Newspapers, includ- News Awards Alexandria Gazette Packet, second place ❖ ❖ ing the Alexandria Gazette Packet, First place, Michael Lee Pope, Obituary Portfolio, Michael Lee Pope, In-depth or Investigative 1606 King Street Personal Service Writing, Alexandria Gazette Packet Reporting; Police Transparency Blackout, second Alexandria, Virginia 22314 the Mount Vernon Gazette and the ❖ First place, Michael Lee Pope, Feature Series or place T Continuing Story, Creating a Police Oversight ❖ Craig Sterbutzel, Sports News Photo, Celebratory Centre View, won dozens of news Board, Mount Vernon Gazette Splash, The Burke Connection, second place NEWS DEPARTMENT: awards for work published in 2010. 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Draggers; Mount Vernon Gazette ❖ Michael O’Connell, Page Design, Springfield ❖ [email protected] Michael Lee Pope won nine awards writing First place, Bonnie Hobbs, Public Safety Writing: Connection, second place Killing Yields Five Years; Child Molester Sentenced ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Business and Financial Writing, $7 Michael O’Connell for the Arlington Connection, the Alexandria to Prison/Parents of Pedophile’s Victims Speak Out; Billion Stimulus; Fewer Services, More Taxes; Board Editor / 703-778-9416 Gazette Packet and the Mount Vernon Gazette, Fireworks Lead to Death, Jail, I Just Wanted Him Raises Taxes, Arlington Connection, second place Held Accountable, Centre View Southern Edition ❖ Mary Kimm, Editorial Writing: Adding Painful Cuts; Victoria Ross including investigative writing, public safety ❖ First place, Mary Kimm, Editorial Writing: Tolls and Cuccinelli Misleads on Costs, Remembering on Community Reporter writing, education writing, a Transportation Fix; Police Power Demands Memorial Day, Fairfax Connection, second place 703-752-4014 [email protected] Editorial breaking news writing, busi- Transparency; Breast Cancer Awareness; The ❖ Alex McVeigh, Public Safety Writing, Series of ness and financial writing, McLean Connection burglaries hits McLean, McLean Connection, second Julia O’Donoghue ❖ First place, Julia O’Donoghue, General News Writing, place Education & Politics obituary writing, feature writ- School Board Email Communication, Fairfax ❖ Julie Ferrill, Laurence Foong, Louise Krafft, Specialty [email protected] ing and headline writing. Pope also reports for Station/Laurel Hill Connection Pages or Sections, Talk of the Town, Alexandria ❖ First place, Louise Krafft, Picture Story or Essay, Gazette Packet Bonnie Hobbs WAMU radio and authored a book, “Ghosts of Elementary School Track Meet, Mount Gazette ❖ Jeanne Theismann, Headline Writing: For Whom the Community Reporter Alexandria,” in 2010. Pope’s award-winning ❖ First place, Craig Sterbutzel, Sports News Photo, Bell Tolls; Ghost Writer; Plaid Tidings; Love on the 703-778-9438 [email protected] writing included local police departments’ lack Spartans Repeat as Region Champions, Springfield Docks; Anchored in Alexandria, Alexandria Gazette of transparency and refusal to share informa- Connection Packet, third place Nick Horrock ❖ First place, Reed Albers, Sports Writing Portfolio, ❖ Jeanne Theismann and Louise Krafft, Picture Story or County & Projects tion that is public in almost every other state. Springfield Connection Essay, Plaid Tidings; Alexandria Gazette Packet, [email protected] Alex McVeigh garnered awards for public ❖ Bonnie Hobbs, Feature Series or Continuing Story, third place Rachel D’Andrea, Centre View Southern Edition, ❖ Deb Cobb, Picture Story or Essay, A Day in the Life of Jon Roetman safety writing for his coverage of the burglary second place, Chantilly, Centre View Northern Edition, third place Sports Editor spree in Northern Virginia, and for feature ❖ LaShawn Avery-Simons, Sports Feature Photo, ❖ Michael O’Connell, Julia O’Donoghue, Jon Roetman, 703-778-9410 [email protected] writing in the Reston Connection. Inaugural Bridge Half Marathon, Alexandria Gazette Rich Sanders, Deb Cobb; General Makeup, Burke Packet, second place Connection, third place Julia O’Donoghue won first place for her ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Breaking News Writing, ❖ Michael Lee Pope, Education Writing: Behind the ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad coverage of Fairfax County School Board deci- Snowmageddon Grips Alexandria, Crushing, Money Cafeteria Wall; Racial Divide; Instruction Versus department between 9 a.m. and sion-making and communication on redraw- Down the Drain;”Alexandria Gazette Packet, second Administration, Arlington Connection, third place 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. place ❖ Alex McVeigh, Feature Story Writing, Family, friends ing school boundaries and decision to close ❖ Michael Lee Pope, General News reconnect 20 years after teen’s death, Reston Display ads 703-778-9410 Clifton Elementary School. Writing,\Controversy Along The Waterfront; Connection, third place Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 Bonnie Hobbs, longtime reporter with the Mike Sontag Centre View, won first place for her well-known Our photographers, whose work is so impor- in 2010, nevertheless won two awards, one for Display Advertising, 703-778-9417 public safety writing, and also for feature se- tant to community coverage and Connection her feature photography and one for headline Andrea Smith ries for her compelling coverage of 3-year-old style, won many awards. Louise Krafft won writing. Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Rachel D’Andrea’s struggle with neuroblas- three awards for picture story and essay, and Nick Horrock, who covers BRAC and Fairfax [email protected] toma; Rachel died in January. for her photographic contributions to County Board of Supervisors after a distin- Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising Managing editor Mike O’Connell won two Alexandria’s Talk of the Town page. Craig guished national career, will be inducted into 703-778-9413 awards, one for page design and one for over- Sterbutzel won first place for sports news. Deb the Maryland-Delaware-DC Hall of Fame on [email protected] all newspaper design. Cobb won for her epic Day in the Life of April 21, 2011. Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm won two awards for editorial Chantilly and her contributions to the Burke Jon Roetman, Ken Moore, Laurence Foong Mary Kimm writing, including editorials on police power, Connection. LaShawn Avery-Simons won first and the staff of the Potomac Almanac won 703-778-9433 remembering on Memorial Day, Virginia’s chal- place for sports feature. awards in the Maryland-Delaware-DC press [email protected] Editor in Chief lenge to the health care law, transportation, Jeanne Theismann, who joined the Gazette association news contest; the specific awards Steven Mauren budget and breast cancer. and Connection staff well into the contest year will be announced next week. Managing Editors Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: Letters to the Editor Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel ity to Fairfax County. Releases of safety regulations governing dis- sent, we respectfully request that Art/Design: Remove petroleum products from this site charges that apply to numerous you withdrawal your recom- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, over the past many years, particu- other tank farms in the Common- mended amendments to HB 2103 John Heinly, John Smith Amendments Production Manager: larly massive underground re- wealth. The operators are given 10 and SB 843. We believe that the Jean Card To Gov. McDonnell leases, have resulted in significant years to come into substantial legislation as adopted by the Gen- Supervisor Linda Smyth (D- CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 adverse environmental impacts on compliance, a term which we feel eral Assembly is the better ap- Circulation Manager: Providence) and I understand that numerous Fairfax County resi- is significant. proach to protect the health and Ann Oliver you have proposed amendments dents. Back in the early 1990s, The amendments that you have safety of our citizens. Thank you [email protected] to HB 2103 and SB 843, identical between 60 and 90 homes in the proposed would significantly for your consideration. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, bills that passed unanimously by Mantua subdivision had to be pur- weaken the legislation to the point L.L.C. the 2011 General Assembly. As Peter Labovitz chased because they were unin- that it is conceivable that no Sharon Bulova President/CEO passed, the legislation would re- habitable due to a major under- aboveground storage tank in ex- Chairman quire performance standards to be Mary Kimm ground release. More recently, on istence prior to Jan. 29, 1992, in- Fairfax County Board of Publisher/Chief Operating Officer established for large aboveground March 31, 2011, the Virginia De- cluding those in the City of Fairfax, Supervisors 703-778-9433 [email protected] petroleum storage tanks that have partment of Environmental Qual- would have to be retrofitted or been in existence prior to Jan. 29, Jerry Vernon ity levied a fine of approximately modified in order to come into Executive Vice President 1992, so that over the course of $114,000 against one of the op- substantial compliance with oil Write [email protected] the next 10 years, the operators erators at this tank farm for im- discharge prevention regulations Wesley DeBrosse of those tanks would bring them The Connection welcomes views Controller proper handling of a petroleum applicable to other aboveground on any public issue. Send to: into substantial compliance with Debbie Funk product leak from their facility. storage tanks. By expanding the National Sales regulations adopted to prevent oil Both bills passed the General legislation to apply across the Letters to the Editor 703-778-9444 The Connection discharges. The legislation applies Assembly without any opposition Commonwealth, we believe it will [email protected] only to such tanks located in the 1606 King St. and are designed to bring the sub- be more difficult to address our Alexandria VA 22314 Jeanne Theismann City of Fairfax. Special Assistant to the Publisher standard facilities at the tank farm local issues. Call: 703-778-9410. 703-778-9436 The tank farm in the City of in the City of Fairfax into substan- On behalf of the citizens of By e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Fairfax is located in close proxim- tial conformance with the same Fairfax County whom we repre-
8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Home Life Style Kitchen Makeover Comes Just in Time No new square-footage in re-designed, re-integrated kitchen in Fairfax Station.
By John Byrd The Connection
eventeen years may seem like a long time to wait for your dream Skitchen, but Denise Auer says the timing is “just about perfect.” “I knew when we were raising our chil- dren that the original plan had a lot of short- comings,” Auer says, speaking of the kitchen in the two-level Fairfax Station colonial she has occupied with husband Ken since the early1990s. “We were just too busy to make changing it a priority.” Today, however, with children, grandchil- dren and a list of dinner guests that often exceeds 30, Auer sees the re-designed, re- integrated kitchen as an ideal complement to this phase of her life. The new interior design reconciles the front of the house with the family room, sun room and deck in the rear, Auer said. “It’s all very cohesive and welcoming.” Still, the improvement has come without an inch of new floor space. “I find it astonishing that this is the same footprint as the earlier kitchen. Before, there was never enough space for cooking, serv- ing, clean-up, or storage. The room was dark. And there was a lot of wasted space.” “Now, the ceiling seems higher; the room is much lighter; the floor space is expan- sive.” Dawn Parker, who headed the Auer kitchen makeover on behalf of Sun Design Remodeling of Burke, is pleased she could accommodate so many requirements with- out moving walls. But she’s not surprised that the owner is finding the new plan a radical improvement. “I’m pretty familiar with the problems in some older production house kitchens,” Parker said. “A space plan can make a fa- vorable impression, yet lack thoughtful work triangles, or any serious consideration to circulation—so a cook with hosting du- ties has to work hard to compensate.” In re-working the Auer kitchen, Parker concentrated on increased storage, strate- gically located surfaces and a more sensible traffic and circulation plan. Parker designed several built-ins, which were custom milled to her specifications. A floor-to- ceiling French-style hutch pro- vides a clandestine way to re-route plumb- ing and eliminates an unnecessary wing wall, and it’s also a custom storage solu- tion that presents an eye-pleasing focal point to those entering from the front foyer. A bow-front cabinet on the opposite wall, likewise, offers storage and a step-saving serving area, while a mid-room food prepa- To make the ceilings seem higher, Parker refrigerator converge in a light and airy are no dead ends; everything is in the ap- ration island/dining counter completes a narrowed the soffits. color scheme accented by recessed lights. propriate place.” triangle that supports the cook with a dozen Embossed cabinet facings, crown mould- “This is a kitchen that has been planned For information, contact Sun Design, 703- conveniences. ing, granite surfaces and a stainless steel for my needs specifically,” Auer said. “There 425-5588 www.sundesigninc.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2011 ❖ 9 Northern Virginia REAL ESTATE Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection Potomac River View Properties on the Market
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1 636 CHAIN BRIDGE RD FX7544964 10 8 1 MCLEAN $10,995,000 Detached 6.52 MCLEAN’S GOLD COAST Washington Fine Properties LLC William F. X. Moody
2 11201 GUNSTON RD FX7324475 6 8 2 MASON NECK $7,995,000 Detached 5.131 STONE MANOR ON THE POTOMAC McEneamey Associates Sue Goodhart
3 10606 BELMONT BLVD FX7469424 4 3 1 LORTON $7,000,000 Detached 7.735 BELMONT BAY Long & Foster Pascale Karam
4 175 CHAIN BRIDGE RD AR7568928 4 3 1 MCLEAN $5,499,000 Detached 2.299 ARLINGWOOD Long & Foster Jack Spahr
5 7808 SOUTHDOWN RD FX7260580 6 6 2 ALEXANDRIA $3,555,000 Detached 0.645 WELLINGTON Coldwell Banker Wil Roberts
6 7608 SOUTHDOWN RD FX7523353 3 4 1 ALEXANDRIA $2,750,000 Detached 0.416 ARCTURUS ON THE POTOMAC Keller Williams Realty Bob Kuletz
7 12 WOLFE ST #52 AX7549012 3 3 2 ALEXANDRIA $2,695,000 Townhouse - HARBORSIDE TTR Sotheby’s Michael Rankin
8 6 WOLFE ST #22 AX7557493 4 4 2 ALEXANDRIA $2,550,000 Townhouse - HARBORSIDE McEneamey Associates Babs Beckwith
9 8516 MOUNT VERNON LNDG FX7022897 6 5 - ALEXANDRIA $2,900,000 Detached 0.535 MT VERNON ON THE POTOMAC Long & Foster Chris White
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he front entryway. The mudroom. The all pur- Tpose room for shoes, backpacks, mail, mo- bile phones, keys and gym equip- ment. Whatever your name for it, this space is essential for every home- owner. At BOWA, we call this im- portant room the “Family Foyer” as it often includes spaces to help organize the way today’s modern 7047 Balmoral Forest Road, Clifton • $899,999 • Open Sunday 1-4 family lives. Here are Lisa Clayborne, Long & Foster, 703-502-8145 four tips to help your When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this family optimize (or cre- Bob Narod Photography Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit ate) a useful Family This family entrance features a custom bench and www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Foyer. cubbies. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. 1.) Transforming a sive flow between the used to be seen only in the design Chantilly Space into a Family indoor and outdoor of boats and RVs but are now be- 13421 Marble Rock Dr...... $759,900.....Sat/Sun 1-4...Elizabeth McGuiness...... Long & Foster.....703-626-1952 Foyer: If there is no spaces. For walls, we ing used to help fit a lot of func- 4310 Cub Run Rd...... $350,000...... Sun 1-4...... Susie Carpenter...... Coldwell Banker.... 703-938-5600 space currently allocated recommend a quality tion into residential small spaces. as a Family Foyer, the grade of paint with a At BOWA, we particularly see this Clifton first step is to under- Josh Baker more durable finish like in our condo remodeling and row stand what the space is eggshell or satin, which house projects, where space is of- 7047 Balmoral Forest Road...... $899,999...... Sun 1-4...... Lisa Clayborne...... Long & Foster.....703-502-8145 currently being used for and if makes clean up easier. For aes- ten at a premium. 12109 Wolf Valley Dr...... $849,000...... Sun 1-4...... Diane Lenahan...... Wolf Run.....703-283-7328 6918 Clifton Rd...... $743,000...... Sun 1-4....Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster.....703-216-4949 those functions can be moved else- thetic reasons, we also see a lot of 7114 Ivakota Rd...... $799,500...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie Besley...... Long & Foster.....703-346-5103 where or incorporated into the wainscoting used in family foyer 4.) Provide Personalized new family foyer space. For ex- renovations. This material also has Spaces: If you provide it, maybe Fairfax Station ample, at BOWA, we are seeing the added benefit of being a more they’ll use it? Consider designat- more people repurpose their back durable surface to protect walls ing individualized spaces for fam- 11115 Devereux Station Ln....$1,450,000...... Sun 1-4...... Denene Crabbs...... Century 21.....202-487-4949 halls and laundry spaces into fam- from the scuffing of kids’ back- ily members to help ensure their 5605 Smoke Rise La...... $975,000...... Sun 1-4...... Diane Lenahan...... Wolf Run.....703-283-7328 8303 Pinyon Pine Ct...... $825,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mary FitzHenry...... Long & Foster.....703-250-8915 ily foyers. Many families are do- packs and the dog’s scratching. personal items are actually put 8929 Triple Ridge Rd...... $539,900...... Sun 1-4...... Bill Halloran/Tracy Jones...... Acquired.....703-690-1174 ing home renovations to move away. For children, consider cre- their laundry facilities to the up- 3.) A Space for Everything: ating individual lockers or cubbies Lorton per level since that is where the From a space for mail organiza- with their names on them and de- majority of laundry is generated. tion, to mobile phone charging sta- signed to meet the needs of the 8800 Hampton Station Ct...... $685,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ghada Barakat...... Long & Foster.....703-623-1100 9087 Arch Hall Rd...... $585,000...... Sun 1-4...... Julie Krenzke...... Keller Williams.....703-851-7169 tions, to shelves for storing particular child. For example, the 2.) Protect from Wear and children’s backpacks and shoes. ballerina needs space for her Burke Tear: The family foyer is the first We have also seen dog showers dance bag while the budding base- line of defense from the out- and storage for Fido’s leash, toys ball player might need a taller 8823 Burke Rd...... $825,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kelli Orford...... Long & Foster.....703-895-8970 doors—meaning it sees a lot of and food. In some cases the fam- cubby for his bat bag and cleats. traffic, dirt and other debris. To ily foyer blends into the home For smaller spaces, you can still Springfield protect floors from wear and tear, more seamlessly by remodeling provide children opportunities to 8348 Wickham Rd...... $399,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kathy Peters...... Long & Foster.....703-915-2165 utilize tile or stone flooring. These areas for crafts or laundry centers customize. That may mean a dif- materials are much easier to clean (if that doesn’t get moved up- ferent color or decal on their Fairfax and protect than carpet or wood stairs). There are a lot of tools out cubbies, or adjustable hooks for 12571 Cerromar Pl...... $895,000...Sat/Sun 10-5...... Debbie Kent...... Cottage Street Realty LLC.....703-740-7654 flooring. Stone materials used to there to help economize and tuck the youngest child to be able to 12757 Heron Ridge Dr...... $450,000...... Sun 1-4...... Joe Dettor...... Keller Williams.....703-222-3300 create adjacent patios or walks can storage into every spare space. hang his or her coat without as- 10912 Adare Dr...... $539,900...... Sun 1-4...... Pat Richter....Residential Preferred Prop...... 703-819-6806 be incorporated to create a cohe- Small space storage organizers sistance. 4601 Lawn Ct...... $509,000...... Sun 1-4...... Joe Frangipane...... Long & Foster.....703-628-4430 5016 Wheatstone Dr...... $509,900...... Sun 1-4...... Kinder Saund...... Long & Foster.....202-369-5597 12429 Falkirk Dr...... $1,250,000...... Sun 1-4...... Linda Masterson...... Realty 2000 L.C...... 703-707-2000 4157 Vernoy Hills Rd...... $468,800...... Sun 1-4...... Hall Wang...... UnionPlus Realty, Inc...... 202-276-6928 78th Anniversary Historic Garden Tour The Garden Club of Fairfax will host five homes on the Fairfax, Express Jewelers in the Ballston Mall, Heart in Annandale 2011 tour in Arlington and McLean on Tuesday, April 19. Hand in Clifton, Judy Ryan of Fairfax, Katie’s Coffee House 4164 Elizabeth La...... $579,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ray Gernhart...... RE/MAX.....703-855-6384 Featured homes include a cross between a ranch and a in Great Falls, Lemon Twist in Arlington, McLean Clean- “Cape Cod on steroids,” designed and constructed by ers in McLean, Mesmeraldas in McLean, Millie’s Dry 4330 Duncan Dr...... $847,000...... Sun 1-4...... Ciara Lascano...... RE/MAX.....703-798-2696 Marvin T. Broyhill for his son, Joel Thomas Broyhill; a Cleaning in Arlington, Needlewoman East in Falls Church modified Craftsman house by BOWA Builders; a brick cot- and the Old Brogue Irish Pub in Great Falls. Kingstowne/Alexandria tage-rambler, a Tudor Revival Arts and Craft remodeled On the day of the tour, tickets may be purchased at the 1938 home and a French Country home. Memorial Baptist Church and at any of the properties open 8504 Fort Hunt Rd...... $539,000...... Sun 1-4...... Joni Koons...... Weichert.....703-209-7277 This year’s co-chairs Sandra Hunt and Cheryl Freeman for the tour. 7509 Wexford Pl...... $379,880...... Sun 1-4...... Greg Koons...... Weichert.....703-209-7678 of Vienna are working up last minute details on the Garden Week in Virginia hosted by the Garden Club of docent’s notes and coordinating the multiple committee Virginia, the oldest and largest statewide tour in the coun- To add your Realtor represented Open assignments. try. This year 36 tours feature 250 homes, gardens, and The Fairfax Tour will be held on Tuesday, April 19, from historic landmarks during the week of April 16-23. House to these weekly listings, please call 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20 prior to the tour and $25 At the Ceckowski-Christie home, a transformation of the Karen Washburn at 703-778-9422 day of tour; they may be purchased online at grounds got underway six years ago. And now it boasts an www.VAgardenweek.org or locally at participating retail- Edgeworthis chrsantha, a Pyrus communis Moonglow – or E-Mail the info to ers: Anita Perlut Interiors in Oakton, Burke Florists in the Pear, a Mexican buckeye, a Continus grace Smoke tree, a [email protected] University Mall, Calico Corners on Williamsburg Boule- Parsley-leaf Hawthorn, Chinese Fringe, a Japanese vard, Color Wheel in McLean, Company Flowers in Snowbell and Cusa dogwoods, Cornell dogwoods, and a All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. Arlington, Damon Galleries in Vienna, Executive Press in walking stick tree.
12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected]
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On Monday, Woodson standout Danielle King (4) played in her third game since returning from a hamstring injury. The senior will play at Elizabeth Gaski (17) and the Cavaliers fired a barrage of shots late in Virginia Tech next year. Monday’s contest, eventually beating Yorktown 1-0. Persistence Pays Off for Undefeated Woodson
can see she’s special. She attacks people, Standout senior she defends people, she chases people Danielle King down, she’s pretty dynamic. She just brings another little spark that we didn’t have be- returning to form after fore.” Last season, King and the Cavaliers lost hamstring injury. in the opening round of the Northern Re- gion tournament. This year, King has set her expectations high. By Jon Roetman “Honestly, I think this team is worthy of The Connection winning states,” she said. “We have a lot of awesome players out on the team and I fter a disappointing first half on think our bench is so deep. With me being Monday ended with a scoreless out at the beginning of the season, the girls Atie against Yorktown, the have played awesome.” Woodson girls soccer team looked to force the issue. ANOTHER KEY COMPONENT to Around the 60-minute mark, the Cava- Woodson’s success is senior Marlee liers fired a barrage of shots. Danielle King Stynchula. Last year, she saw time at goal- misfired with a header before setting up keeper before being moved into the field Cassidy Mercier, who also came up empty. and becoming a goal-scoring force. She is Erin Havard failed in her attempt at the top- Marlee Stynchula, left, is a physical player and a team leader, Woodson also a physical presence and a team leader. left corner of the net, Elizabeth Gaski was head coach Warren Williams said. “About halfway through [last] season we denied by Yorktown goalkeeper Sophie needed someone who could score goals,” Frank and Kaitlin Brooks was wide left. third-year Woodson head coach Warren and were not scored upon during three non- Williams said. “Who knew she could score Mercier got another chance, but Frank came Williams said. “We had ample opportuni- Patriot District contests. Woodson opened goals? She didn’t tell us. She ended up with up with another save. ties. Balls are sitting around on the line and the season with a 1-0 win over Fairfax on about 10 goals in nine games last year. … “It was frustrating in the first half because near the line and we’ve just got to find March 16 and played defending state cham- She’s just a tough kid. She brings energy. we didn’t play our best,” King said. “Finally, somebody to tuck those in the back of the pion Stone Bridge to a scoreless tie on She’s not the most skilled player, but every- after talking at halftime, we definitely net.” March 24. After four consecutive district thing she has she’s going to leave out on showed up in the second half and [had] one While the Cavaliers were limited to one wins, the Cavaliers defeated Yorktown. the field. She’s a big emotional leader for opportunity after another. Finally, it was goal, they showed an ability to create Woodson is off to a strong start despite us. She does things that get kids fired up like, ‘When is it going to go in? When is it chances. limited contribution from King, a senior and she plays really hard. She’s never dirty going to go in?’” “I thought [the Cavaliers] dictated a lot standout midfielder and defender who will but, man, she plays hard. … In the 73rd minute, Havard’s free kick of those 50-50 balls and challenges and they play at Virginia Tech next season. King “If you were to go to a guys game, you’d gave Mercier yet another chance. This time, played very direct,” Yorktown head coach pulled her left hamstring in the preseason [expect it]. But on the girls side, girls aren’t the sophomore found the back of the net, Vicky Brunt said. “They just kind of keep and missed the team’s first four games. She used to it.” leading Woodson to a 1-0 victory over the getting at it, keep hitting it forward, keep saw reduced minutes against South County King, Stynchula, Havard (defender/ Patriots at Greenbrier Stadium in Arlington. hitting it forward and if we’re not going to (April 5) and Annandale (April 7) before midfielder), Brooks (midfielder/forward), It wasn’t an ideal performance, but the go in hard and try to anticipate those things” playing the majority of Monday’s contest at Brett Thomas (defender/midfielder) and Cavaliers remained undefeated, improving we’re going to struggle. Yorktown. King said she was sore after her Lindsey Heigh (midfielder) are the team’s their record to 6-0-1. ESPNRISE.com ranked first two games, but is now feeling “pretty six seniors. Woodson No. 7 nationally in the April 11 WOODSON’S ONE-GOAL EFFORT good.” Junior Jessica Ferrari is the Cavaliers’ edition of its spring soccer POWERADE FAB snapped a four-game streak of scoring at “She’s been hurt, so we’ve missed her,” goalkeeper. 50 poll. least three goals. The Cavaliers outscored Williams said. “… This was the first game Woodson will host Lake Braddock at 7 “As a team, we’ve got to finish better,” their opponents 15-3 through seven games where I sort of took the reins off and you p.m. on April 27. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ April 14-20, 2011 ❖ 13 Sports
Local high school teams do all they can Rain, Rain Go Away to get practices, games in.
By Rich Sanders turf fields take grass and dirt out of the pic- The Connection ture. “Our team has an interesting twist on the ealing with poor springtime bad weather,” said Craig Lunde, the South weather is a yearly ordeal high Lakes High boys’ lacrosse coach. “We love D school sports teams have got Photo by it.” to deal with and properly navi- Lunde, whose Seahawks last year quali- gate in order to get the most out of their fied for the region playoffs for the first time seasons. The cranky spring seasons in in the program’s history, recalled a 2010
Craig Sterbutzel Northern Virginia often consist of cold, blus- spring game in which South Lakes thrived tery weather and lots of rain. Such elements as rain intensified. are not conducive to outdoor sports and “Last year we played our best lacrosse create havoc with the re-scheduling of quarter in the rain,” he said. “We were down games, difficult field conditions and team 4-2 at halftime. In the third quarter the rain continuity. Usually, the poor weather is got worse and the guys ran off nine straight worse over the first six weeks of the spring /The Connection goals to seal the victory.” season, a carryover from the winter, before The Langley High girls’ lacrosse team has turning for the better over the final six had one game shortened - a 10-4 Liberty weeks or so of the school year. District home win over Marshall - due to “It seems as if weather has always been worsening weather conditions, and another an issue during baseball season,” said sec- - a scheduled district home game last Fri- ond year Herndon High baseball coach Greg day night versus Jefferson - that was not Miller, a former player for the Hornets as Baseball and softball diamonds are more prone to becoming water started because of poor conditions. well. “Dealing with the rain is never fun. I drenched and being unplayable, as opposed to soccer and lacrosse turf “We had the Marshall game shortened always tell our team that we need to con- fields which drain water more readily. with us leading,” said Langley coach Rich- trol what we are capable of controlling and ard DeSomma. “Enough time had been the weather isn’t one of those things.” Teams, when this occurs, usually practice played to make it a legally played game. Along with games being affected by the instead. “Honestly, I have memories We had the TJ (Jefferson) game called weather, practice sessions are affected as During the week, coaches often cannot by the officials. When they arrived at the well and teams often have to move indoors spend so much time preparing a wet field of a lot worse times, like field they ruled it unplayable.” and practice in the school gymnasium. But for play like they could on a Saturday be- While just two of Langley’s games have then you have a bunch of spring sports cause of teaching duties at school or a job last year’s blizzards and been affected by poor weather, numer- teams - from baseball to softball to soccer that keeps them away from the school. springs where we had to ous practices have been changed up. to lacrosse - vying for gym space. “Some coaches have the flexibility to “We haven’t had use of our fields about At South County Secondary, the girls’ soft- spend a lot of time getting their fields ready just cancel the second half nine times this year,” said DeSomma, ball team had not seen any of its games for games,” said Madison High softball who led the Saxons to their first ever postponed until this past weekend when coach John Schneeberger, whose Warhawks of the season.” state playoff appearance last year. “We two of its scheduled games at the Hayfield have seen just one game postponed thus far. — Tim Gordon, Fairfax High director of are used to adjusting for that.” Spring Break Tournament were not played “It can take as much as six to eight hours to student activities In the event that the Saxons cannot due to the rain. The Stallions, according to get a field ready after a lot of rain. Each practice on their field, DeSomma said coach Gary Dillow, have had a lot of prac- field drains differently.” there are other options - the Saxons can tices switched to indoors because of weather Longtime athletic personnel in the North- many games on track. We feel bad for par- practice in the gym, on the outdoor basket- factors this season. ern Region, such as Tim Gordon, the Fairfax ents sitting in the rain and watching, but at ball court, or even on the outdoor track. “We have been lucky so far,” said Dillow, High director of student activities, goes into least we don’t lose games to weather, some And there is always the option of a chalk pleased his team has played most of its the spring season expecting poor weather of which may never get made up. Baseball talk session inside. Whatever, the Langley scheduled games. “We have not had any to cause havoc. This spring has been rela- and softball are the hardest because you girls take things in stride when it comes to games postponed until this past Saturday. tively easy in comparison to some spring might have beautiful weather the day of the juggling weather problems with practices Where it has affected us the most is with seasons. game but the fields are wet from a down- or games. practice time outside, on the field. We have “I think I have been doing this so long as pour the previous two days.” “The girls aren’t affected in any way,” said had very few `normal’ practice days, where either a DSA (director of student activities) Schneeberger, the Madison softball coach DeSomma. “They and coaches are used to we hit outside, and then get to work on or a baseball coach, that I get used to it,” who led the Warhawks to both the Liberty making adjustments. Any coach or player defensive skills on the actual field. Many said Gordon, the former head baseball District and Northern Region titles last year, involved in a spring sport for any length of days, we have only been able to hit, but we coach at Chantilly High. “Honestly, I have said dealing with poor weather is simply a time knows what to expect - that it’s not really need to work on our defense, and we memories of a lot worse times, like last part of the spring sports equation. really warmer until the end of the season just haven’t been able to do that as much year’s blizzards and springs where we had “Rain is just a part of spring sports and and that fall [season] sports are warmer for as I would like. Hopefully, things will turn to just cancel the second half of the sea- impact softball and baseball the most,” he a longer period than spring sports.” around soon.” son.” said. “At Madison we plan for it and do what Lee High baseball coach Brett McColley The relatively recent addition of turf play- we can to play. The school is very support- said if you’ve grown up playing a sport such IT IS PRETTY MUCH expected that sev- ing fields on high school athletic campuses ive to make sure we have the resources as baseball, you get used to scheduling eral games during the spring will be hin- throughout Fairfax County has made it available to get the field ready. We practice changes due to weather. dered by poor weather, resulting in tempo- easier to combat rainy conditions. Many of outside every opportunity we can even if it “I think when you play baseball long rary stoppage of play during a game or post- the football stadiums use turf, meaning is cold, wet or raining. This allows us to enough you get used to not playing all ponement. Early season non-district games springtime girls’ and boys’ soccer and la- play in poor conditions if we need to.” games as scheduled and you become very are often not re-scheduled. District games crosse games can often take place even flexible on the rescheduling of games,” said usually are re-scheduled. For passionate ath- when it is raining, as long as lightening, SOME OF THE LOCAL teams thrive play- McColley. “You can’t let it affect you very letes who love competing, the haphazard- sleet, or high winds are not prevalent. The ing in rainy, sloppy conditions. much. It’s kind of parallel to actually play- ness of the spring schedule with its quirky turf fields, which do not get ripped to shreds In soccer and lacrosse, playing games in ing the game of baseball. You must stay on weather issues make it difficult to get into like grass fields, drain splendidly, allowing wet field conditions has been a common a even keel throughout the game no matter a steady playing routine. And emotionally, conditions to remain playable for longer. theme for years at the pro, college, and high how good or bad it’s going. I think my play- there is nothing worse for an athlete than “Turf fields have certainly made a differ- school levels. The only things missing in ers and my coaches have the same approach to get geared up for a contest on a particu- ence for lax and soccer,” said Gordon. today’s sports world of soccer and lacrosse when our games get postponed - it doesn’t lar day only to see it ultimately postponed. “There are enough of them now to keep are higher laundry bills due to the fact that affect us very much mentally.”
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To have community events listed, send to Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call [email protected] 703-778-9416 with questions. Deadline for or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is calendar listings is two weeks prior to event. Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. THURSDAY/APRIL 14 Chatham County Line. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., SATURDAY/APRIL 16 Vienna. jamminjava.com. CASA Information Session. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & 11 a.m. Burke Centre Library, Bailey circus. 7 p.m. George Mason 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Fairfax Court Appointed Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $7-$15. Special Advocates (CASA) is www.ringling.com or 202-683-3238. hosting an information Fairfax Bibiophiles. 7:30 p.m. Fairfax session for those who would City Regional Library, 10360 North St., like to learn more about Fairfax. With Dale Sorenson, founder advocating for abused or and former owner of Waverly Auctions neglected children. 703-273- (now Quinn’s Auction Galleries and 3526, x22 or Waverly Rare Books), on how a book [email protected]. auction is run, where the books come Community Shredding from, how the books are priced and Event. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Burke more. Free. 703-293-6227. 'Sleeping Beauty' will be performed by the Classical Ballet Theatre on Sunday, April 17, Presbyterian Church, 5690 Down on the Farm. 10:30 a.m. and at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Northern Virginia Community College Oak Leather Drive, Burke. 11:30 a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Richard Ernst Theater, 4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale. This one-hour narrated Shredding services will be Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. provided by Secured Shred Stories and activities. Age 2-3 with version of the classic fairytale features elementary through high school dancers from using a state-of-the-art mobile adult. 703-293-6227. across northern Virginia. $10. [email protected]. document destruction vehicle Bee Healthy Puppet Show. 10:30 a.m. with “no-touch” system. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 www.fairfaxband.org or 703-757- Vienna. jamminjava.com. 703-359-8302 or Gather documents in boxes or Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn how 0220. “Sleeping Beauty.” 12:30 p.m., 3:30 www.ShopFairOaksMall.com paper bags, no plastic bags. to stay healthy at this Fairfax County Robbie Schaefer at 7 p.m., and A p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Northern Virginia Limited to what can fit in a Health Dept. puppet show. Birth-5 Mighty Raucous Evening with John Community College Richard Ernst passenger vehicle, no moving with adult. 703-644-7333 Mark McMillan and Friends and All Theater, 4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, MONDAY/APRIL 18 vans. Free, donations Paws for Reading. 4 p.m. Burke Centre The Bright Lights at 10 p.m. Jammin’ Annandale. A one-hour narrated Making Cool Comics with Matt accepted. 703-764-0456 or Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. version of the classic fairytale. $10. Dembicki. 3:30 p.m. Kings Park [email protected]. Practice reading skills with a trained jamminjava.com. [email protected]. Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. therapy dog. Age 6-12. Register at 703- Funatical: Taking Comedy to the “Live Wire.” 4 p.m. George Mason Learn how to make comics with 249-1520. Extreme! 7:30 p.m. Northern Virginia University Center for the Arts, 4400 illustrator, Matt Dembicki. Age 6-12. SUNDAY/APRIL 17 Community College Ernst Cultural University Drive, Fairfax. Theater of 703-978-5600. Burke Historical Society Theater, 8333 Little River Turnpike, the First Amendment recreates the Chess Club. 3:30 p.m. Pohick Regional Meeting. 4 p.m. Silas Burke FRIDAY/APRIL 15 Annandale. An intercultural, interfaith look, sound and feel of the classic radio Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, House, 9617 Burke Lake Graham Colton at 7 p.m. and The comedy tour that breaks stereotypes days of the 1930s with “Live Wire,” Burke. Learn the rules and strategy by Road, Burke. Lynne Garvey- Board Administration at 10 p.m. and bridges gaps between Muslims, featuring a selection of authentic playing the game. Age 6-14. 703-644- Hodge will speak on the Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Jews, Christians and other faiths. shows drawn from Mason’s extensive 7333. women’s suffrage movement Vienna. jamminjava.com. Proceeds benefit the Nooristan Federal Theatre Project archives. Pre- Stage Makeup and Special FX. 7 p.m. and the Progressive Era in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that performance discussions, free to ticket Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Burke, Lorton, and Clifton Bailey circus. 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 provides support for charitable and holders, begin 45 minutes prior to the Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Scars, areas. p.m. George Mason University Patriot educational projects in Afghanistan. performance at the Center for the Arts wounds and more in a hands-on [email protected]. Center, 4500 Patriot Drive, Fairfax. $25-$40. www.funaticalcomedy.com. on the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets workshop. Age 13-18. 703-644-7333. Tickets $7-$15. www.ringling.com or Ringling Bros. and Barnum & are $18-$36 at 888-945-2468 or Washington National Opera: 202-683-3238. Bailey circus. 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. cfa.gmu.edu. Children’s Workshop. 2 p.m. Burke MONDAY/APRIL 18 Bruce Kuhn presents “The Cotton and 7:30 p.m. George Mason Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Senior Fall Prevention Patch Gospel.” 7 p.m. Truro University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Bailey circus. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Burke. “Hänsel und Gretel”, an opera Classes. 2 p.m. The Church, 10520 Main St., Fairfax. A full Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $7-$15. George Mason University Patriot by 19th century composer Engelbert Woodlands Retirement length musical with music and lyrics by www.ringling.com or 202-683-3238. Center, 4500 Patriot Drive, Fairfax. Humperdinck, based on the Grimm Community, 4320 Forest Hill Harry Chapin. $25 per person, $40 per Virginia’s Road to Secession. 2 p.m. Tickets $7-$15. www.ringling.com or brothers’ fairy tale. Age 4-10. 703-249- Drive, Fairfax. Held in a couple, $40 per family. Historic Blenheim Estate, 3610 Old Lee 202-683-3238. 1520. heated indoor pool, designed www.trurochurch.org/ Highway, Fairfax. Local historian Northern Virginia NTrak Display. 1- to work on balance and core cottonpatchgospel. Michael Shumaker will explore issues 4 p.m. Fairfax Station Railroad muscles in order to prevent leading to Virginia’s secession from the Museum, 11200 Fairfax Station Road, TUESDAY/APRIL 19 injuries and falls. Classes are Union in May 1861 and specifically Fairfax Station. Operating display of N- Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Mondays and/or Fridays. $10 SATURDAY/APRIL 16 examine the vote for secession in gauge model trains. $3 adults, $1 Bailey circus. 7 p.m. George Mason per class. Register at 703-667- Spotlight on Virginians. 7 p.m. Fairfax Fairfax County. Free. 703-591-0560. chuldren. 703-425-9225 or University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot 9800. High School Auditorium, 3501 Rebel Ryan Buckle & Friends: Science You www.fairfax-station.org. Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $7-$15. Run, Fairfax. Featuring the City of Can Sing To. 2:30 p.m. Kings Park Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny. www.ringling.com or 202-683-3238. Fairfax Band’s Young Artist Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 9-10:30 a.m. Fair Oaks Mall, 11750 Nathan Angelo, Chris Ayer and TUESDAY/APRIL 19 Competition Winner at 7 p.m. and the Music and science with Ryan Buckle Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. All pets must Chelsea Lee. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Alzheimer’s Caregiver premiere of a commission by Travis and Zelda the Zookeeper. Register be on a leash or in a lightweight cage Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Support Group. 6:30 p.m. Cross performed by the City of Fairfax at703-978-5600. with a harness and are asked to use the jamminjava.com. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Band in a symphonic wind ensemble mall entrance next to Todai English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. concert at 8 p.m. Concert tickets $15 Restaurant. Various photo packages City of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 703-451-8626. adults, $9 seniors, and free for age 18 SUNDAY/APRIL 17 will be offered. Purchase “Package A” North St., Fairfax. Conversation group and younger. Pre-concert event is free Kina Grannis. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Fair Oaks Mall will donate $10 to for adults learning English. 703-293- with concert ticket. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. 6227.
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They also said Muha, “It connects PVI to the commu- during Paul VI’s annual had inflatable laser tag, and that’s always a nity, making us go beyond this building to Marathon Madness event. Running from big hit.” find the people to help and to raise aware- Summer Web Internships Available Friday, March 25, at 9 p.m. until Saturday, Student body president Leah Utley, a se- ness of a cause.” Educational internships available for enthusiastic college March 26, at 6 a.m., it enabled students nior, called the event “amazing because Gabbi Nieves is Alex Nieves’s sister, and students to join our new website launch team. This is an exciting opportunity to help develop content and sections there to enjoy fun-filled activities while of the causes it supported. This school Margaret Lyons is Tim Lyons’s daughter, and for our new website, due to launch in late spring. helping others. came together to support families we both girls play on the school lacrosse team. 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In addi- room where you could decorate your own erone and run the activity rooms.” Needed Now! tion, this year’s SGA is also helping three cookies. Everyone brought something; I There was a casino room, a place with Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? people in the PVI school community who’ve made 200 sugar cookies from scratch in the Wii and X-Box games, and even a horror- Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. been struck with cancer as well. shapes of ducks and bunnies. 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CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million PAM BOE, CRS AMANDA SCOTT Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 703-503-1888 703-772-9190 Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million [email protected] Realtor, ABR, SRES Dollar Sales Club PamBoe.com NVAR Multi Million Dollar Sales Club Ann Witherspoon NVAR Top Producer Life Member, NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Club [email protected] 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member L&F Chairman’s Club www.amandascott.net Burke Springfield Gainesville $625,000 $834,900 $279,999 Gorgeous, Luxury, for- Superb design lets Heritage Hunt 55+ UNDER you live on just Light-filled 2BR, mer model dream home! one level or enjoy CONTRACT Bright, Open & Cheerful! all three finished 2BA 1-level Loaded with Bells & levels! Grand Duplex. No more Whistles! Hardwood foyer, two story stairs! MBR Floors on First & Second family room w/huge WIC, BR levels – 3 BR, 3.5 BA + w/fireplace, gour- 2/Den, Ctry Kit Study/Library – 2 Fairfax $509,900 met kitchen with tons of granite countertops, breakfast room, & B/fast area, large formal dining room and living room PLUS spacious master Din rm, Liv rm w/vault.ceil, 9’+ ceilings, laun- Fireplaces - Large, Lovely Kings Park beauty featuring 4 BR’s, 2 1/2 Baths, Kitchen suite with luzury bath on main level. Upper level features 3 bed- Gourmet Kitchen w/ has been redesigned with new Maple kitchen cabinets, & granite rooms and 2 baths and lower level is finished with huge recrea- dry, patio w/tree view, 2 car Gge, visit/pkg, nr Butler’s Pantry & counters, Updated half bath, 1st floor family room, Finished tion room, large den/office and full bath plus tons of storage! Clubs, Gated comm. Adjacent Fam Rm – Deck lower level, New carpeting on main & lower level. This home Two car side load garage plus beautifully landscaped lot with www.HeritageHuntHomes.com & much, much more. has the perfect back yard, come & see!! Super Location. trees! Just minutes to I95, metro, Ft Belvoir and shopping. Call Amanda Scott 703-772-9190
Mary Hovland MARSHA WOLBER 703-946-1775 Lifetime Member NVAR Top Producers Cathy DeLoach Top 5% of Agents Nationally 571-276-9421 www.marshawolber.com Your REALTORS* Next Door Cell: 703-618-4397 Kings Park Clifton West $889,000 $585,000 Main Level Beautiful Master 4BR/3.5BA Stunning home on 5 Colonial featur- private acres just out- ing updated side historic town of granite kitchen Clifton! Sought after & baths, family main level master room with fire- suite w/cozy fierplace! place and walkout to expansive deck, extra Beautiful kitchen renovation with granite and stainless appli- bonus room, fully finished walkout lower level – ances! Gleaming hardwood floors! Walk out lower level w/rec situated at end of cul-de-sac in Kings Park West. room, poss media room, more! 4BR, 3.5 Baths, 3 car garage! PLUS, sought after schools & minutes to Move in ready, truly a turnkey property! 7429 Kincheloe Rd. Metrobus, VRE, GMU & shopping! Virtual tour at www.seetheproperty.com/75599
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