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www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSeptember 5—11, 2013 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2013 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2013 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News ‘Shared Work:’ A Photos by Victoria Ross/The Connection Win-Win-Win Solution Preventing layoffs, maintaining the well-being of employees and their communities and keeping businesses competitive. Virginia Senator George Barker (D-39) By Mark Cooper Perspectives stands with Fairfax County Supervisor Jeff David Balducchi, a national employment Tysons Corner McKay (D-Lee) during a Fairfax County policy expert from Arlington, lobbies law- Democratic Committee meeting last month. makers to enact work sharing legislation. ow do we mitigate H the devastating ef- fects of layoffs on employees, employers and their Saving Jobs in Hard Times communities? Is there a “win- win-win” solution? There is most definitely such Virginia lawmakers will Virginia’s Potential Saving a solution and it is called According to David Balducchi: “Shared Work.” Borrowed from push work sharing ❖ If Virginia enacted a work sharing law, the common- a program called “Kurzarbeit” wealth is eligible for a U.S. Department of Labor planning and in Germany, a country consid- legislation this session. implementation grant of $2,739,420. The cutoff date to ap- ply for the U.S. Department of Labor grant is Dec. 31, 2014. ered one of the world’s peren- ❖ Also, had Virginia enacted work sharing the common- nial industrial economies who By Victoria Ross wealth over the three-year period beginning with passing of knows a thing or two about sur- The Connection the federal law in February 2012, it would have enabled Vir- viving business cycles, this con-

ginia to receive 100 percent of federal reimbursement of work Photo contributed sharing benefits. According to the center for Economic and cept can decisively help Virginia hen Springfield business owner Tony Policy Research (CEPR), the potential annual estimated sav- companies, both large and Coombs felt the “mind-boggling im- ing in Virginia with federal financing of work sharing could small, weather temporary Wpact” the $87 billion in budget cuts reach $14,506,300. CEPR says this is an annual saving. downturns by keeping their would have on his IT and cyber-se- skilled workforce intact and on curity company, he began preparing his 600 employ- partial unemployment benefits only for their lost the job. ees for the fallout. hours of work. And employees keep working and I know. Before coming to Vir- He froze bonuses and pay raises; he cut some em- don’t have to search for a new position in a bleak ginia, I was employed by and Mark Cooper ployees’ hours by as much as 50 percent; he consoli- market.” operated my own businesses in dated where he could and he began leasing his Balducchi has been crisscrossing the United States Germany from 1980 through open” which in turn keeps fami- Springfield office building on a month-to-month ba- to educate lawmakers about work sharing and to help 2008. lies together. sis. them enact legislation. In Washington State, for ex- From Fortune 500 companies While the employee will see “I wanted to do everything I could to avoid laying ample, the program has paid dental technicians and like Texas Instruments, my first a reduction in gross salary or off employees,” Coombs said. “There’s not someone plumbers at struggling companies. “The funds en- employer, to global giants like wages, through the clever use here who doesn’t have some family connection, and able companies to hang on to experienced workers Mercedes, Bosch and others, I of unemployment benefits a feeling of family is something we’ve always en- while they wait for the economy to improve,” have personally experienced which the employer has been couraged and embraced.” Balducchi said. the effectiveness of these pro- contributing towards previ- But the sequester caused serious setbacks to his State Senator George Barker (D-39), a proponent grams. And they work. A sur- ously, take-home wage reduc- company and employee morale, and after a few of work sharing, is urging fellow lawmakers to make vey conducted by the state of tion would be not as pro- months of treading water, Coombs considered lay- Virginia the next state that adopts the legislation. Bavaria’s Chamber of Com- nounced. And that extra day offs. Barker, who said he is making work sharing legis- merce in July 2009, the depth would be a welcome respite to “We had to rearrange our teams to use less people,” lation one of his top priorities for the 2014 General of the Great Recession, revealed those families where both Coombs said. “That’s the worst thing for me because Assembly legislative session, worked with Balducchi that 60 percent of respondents spouses are working full-time everyone knows my employees always come first.” and John Horejsi of SALT (Social Action Linking To- were able to avoid permanent and could restore some work- Coombs, who participated in Congressional busi- gether) to lobby other lawmakers to enact work shar- layoffs, another 16 percent life balance in the interim; or ness roundtables to keep his company moving for- ing. were able to come away with the employer could decide to ward, learned about a government program adopted “Having been through the recession and recent only minimal layoffs so that use the extra day for retraining in several other states that help employers keep ex- slight increases in Virginia unemployment rates as well over three quarters or 76 and skill improvement. perienced workers on the payroll. federal sequestration takes effect, it is important that percent were able to keep all or How do we proceed? In the we give Virginia businesses all the tools we can to most of their workforce through U.S., 26 states have already CALLED WORK SHARING, more than two dozen help them and their employees get through challeng- “Shared Work.” adopted such “Shared Work” states are now using the program—a kind of unem- ing times. This bill does that,” Barker said Tuesday. How? By reducing the days policy. Our commonwealth has ployment insurance in reverse—which comes with The program, Barker said, is not a red state or blue worked per week from 5 to 4, not, to date, but the General free federal dollars to keep workers in their jobs in- state issue. In fact, the most recent states to pass as an example, the companies Assembly should consider this stead of supporting them after they’re laid off. In- some form of work sharing legislation this summer— are able to reduce a sizable por- proven public-private solution. stead of getting a pink slip during an economic down- Wisconsin and Ohio—are led by Republican gover- tion of their labor costs, in this Virginia’s labor market, like turn, workers have an opportunity to stay on the job nors. case 20 percent, maintain their many others, is still languish- and receive unemployment benefits for the hours “This is a bipartisan bill put forth by Republican workforce and additionally ing. “Shared Work” can prevent they lose. Senator Bill Stanley from Franklin County and my- avoid costly rehiring and re- layoffs, maintain the well being And thanks to national employment policy experts self,” Barker said. “We have worked with the busi- training expense when business of employees and their commu- such as David Balducchi of Arlington, work sharing ness community on this bill, including the Virginia picks up. More importantly, nities and keep businesses com- is getting a new look from employers across the coun- Federation of Independent Businesses, the Virginia communities keep their bread- petitive over the long run. try and the state. Chamber of Commerce, and Virginia Association of winners employed, which in This is an intelligent, tested “With work sharing, an employee’s lost day of work Manufacturers as well as with community organiza- turn continue paying taxes and policy that can truly provide a doesn’t have to mean a lost day of pay,” Balducchi tions. We have addressed the questions and concerns consuming local goods and ser- “win-win-win” for all Virgin- said. “The hours of all employees are reduced in- vices. This keeps the “doors ians. stead of sacking some employees. Employees receive See Work Sharing, Page 5 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2013 ❖ 3 News

Flanked by Fairfax County Fire Chief Richard Bow- ers and Local 2068 President John Niemiec, Joshua Jurack’s boot is filled by U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, Supervisors Penny Gross and Pat Herrity, and A view of the Clifton car show from a hill overlook- Del. Eileen ing the town. Filler-Corn.

Photos contributed Cool Cars, Firefighters Hit the Hot Day in Clifton Crowds braved 90-degree heat Streets to Fill-the-boot to attend the 14th annual Labor Connolly praised Fairfax County fire department as Day Car Show, Monday, Sept. 2, “one of the best in the nation.” in Clifton.

airfax County Professional Fire Fight- ers and Paramedics Local 2068 kicked Foff its annual Fill-the-Boot drive for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Fire Station 14 in Burke. Marshall Year after year over Labor Day Weekend, the Mauck Jr. of men and women of the Fairfax County Fire and Fairfax with Rescue Department staff fill busy intersections his 1941 Willys across the county seeking donations to support and its 454 MDA’s worldwide research efforts, summer fuel injector. camps, medical equipment and families living with muscle-wasting diseases. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has been a partner with MDA since 1954 U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly (D-11) said the and is its largest national sponsor. Thanks to the dedication of the men and women of the generosity of Fairfax citizens and visitors, Fairfax Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department County Local 2068 is the largest contributor in help make it one of the best in the nation. Photos By the Greater Washington area, having raised more Connolly was speaking to county firefighters, Bonnie Hobbs/ than $4 million for MDA clinics, family support, paramedics and others gathered at Fire The Connection and other MDA efforts in the region. Each year, Station 14 in Burke to kick off the annual Fill- the Fairfax Fire Fighters come in first or second the-Boot drive. in funds raised among IAFF affiliates across the nation. Fairfax County Fire Chief Richard Bowers and Local 2068 President John Niemiec were joined by dozens of fire fighters, paramedics and retirees, MDA families and elected officials in- cluding U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D- 11), County Supervisors Penny Gross and Pat Herrity, and Del. Eileen Filler- Corn. Niemiec thanked the public for their strong support of the Fill-the-Boot cam- paign year after year. Congressman Connolly said the suc- cess of the Fairfax County fire fighters and paramedics’ Fill-the-Boot effort John Niemiec, president of Fairfax County Profes- reflected their dedication to the public sional Fire Fighters and Paramedics, thanked Fairfax (From left) Fairfax brothers Jack and Ben Schiesl and to a fire department he described County residents for their generosity and support for look at a 2007 Ford Mustang. as “one of the best in the nation.” the annual Fill-the-Boot drive for MDA.

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Work Sharing Gains Support

From Page 3 raised by legislators.”

UNDER THE BILL proposed by Barker, the legislation would es- tablish a shared work program that provides employers with the option of reducing the hours worked by employees, while per- mitting the employees whose hours are reduced to receive par- tial compensation for lost wages. Program participation requires Virginia Employment Commission approval of a plan, which must provide that the reduction in hours of work is in lieu of a layoff of an equivalent percentage of employ- ees and that employees’ fringe benefits cannot be reduced or eliminated during the plan. According to U.S. Department of Labor data, work sharing has saved 61,299 jobs in a combined 19 states in 2012. Some states, like Colorado and New Hampshire, saved less than 100 jobs, while California, Texas and Washington RESTON TOWN CENTER | SEPTEMBER 29 | 6:00 PM each kept between about 10,000 and 21,000 employed, according to a Justice Center report. Balducchi said work share pro- grams are gaining momentum with employers nationally because it gives them flexibility during an economic downturn. Instead of laying off highly-trained, experi- enced employees—which may save employers money in the short term—they have the flexibility to reduce hours and maintain a spe- cialized workforce, which ulti- mately benefits employers in the long term. For an employer like Coombs, who has invested significant time and money in training top-rated cyber-security employees, the pro- gram gives him and his employ- ees some breathing room. “If I have to lay off people, I’m not going to 7-11 and find the tal- ent, training and security level my clients expect. … This business revolved around a qualified team of people,” Coombs said. The Department of Workforce Development estimates work- share programs will save the un- employment reserve fund $4.9 million. “We almost got it passed in 2013 and look forward to success next year,” Barker said, adding that he remains optimistic the bill will pass in 2014. “We will rally the troops next year,” Horejsi said. “We are ener- gized by the prospects for success for this commonsense legislation.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2013 ❖ 5 Opinion Fairfax

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One-quarter of the [email protected] I would like to add two points t’s the beginning of a new school year, student body receives free or reduced priced that were not mentioned in the and we in Fairfax are justifiably proud lunches (a measure of poverty) and one- Karen Washburn I Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 article: of our schools, which we proclaim are third are from homes in which one of 150 [email protected] ❖ Virginia citizens who have “among the best in the nation.” But what languages other than English is the primary Andrea Smith a current Virginia driver’s li- we don’t discuss enough is whether they language spoken. Yet last year, among Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 cense or ID card issued by the are the best for all of our children. FCPS’s priorities for new spending were ex- [email protected] DMV can now register or up- When we measure FCPS’s success, we panding the advanced academic and world date their registration informa- often talk about the number of AP classes taken, high languages (teaching foreign language in the first grade) Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm tion online by going to: https:/ SAT scores and admissions to the best colleges and programs. These programs have noble goals, but they 703-778-9433 /www.vote.virginia.gov. universities. These “US News and World Report” sta- primarily help those who are already doing well. In- [email protected] ❖ The Fairfax County Office of tistics measure how high our best students can go, stead, what about more English as a Second Language @MaryKimm Elections will need over 2,000 but what about the rest? We have a minority stu- (ESL) classes for students and parents? Parents who Executive Vice President election officers to work at the dent achievement gap. 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A Candidate Who Takes Notes buffa’s To the Editor: new ideas and, where appropri- stands the problems facing us and dance Thanks to your newspaper I ate, suggested variants or en- has tackled many of them on the learned that Patrice Winter is run- (Established in 1980) hancements. We discussed nine city council, the COG Metropoli- Home of Burke Civic Ballet ning for delegate in the 37th Dis- viable, low-cost transportation tan Washington Air Quality Com- studio trict. On Aug. 31, I walked to her solutions for our county and how mittee, Economic Development first listening session with voters. her experience on the Transpor- Authority, and the Parks and Rec- • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop As a successful small business tation Planning Board of the Met- reation Advisory Board. Her six • Contemporary • Conditioning • Ballet owner, Patrice knows it’s impor- ropolitan Washington Council of years on city council means she • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe • Modern tant to help others get started, so Governments (COG) could make has already given voice to 38 per- • Acro • Musical Theater • Ages 3 to Adult she chose the new American Bis- them a reality in the House of Del- cent (the six city precincts out of • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors tro in downtown Fairfax. Thanks egates in Richmond. We talked the 16 total precincts) of the dis- to Winter I now know it’s open. about the car tax and giving vot- trict. As your paper noted, Patrice I moved to Fairfax County 15 ers control over how some of their hasn’t yet raised as much money years ago. Knowing what I do now, state income tax is spent. Making as her entrenched opponent. So, I should have moved to Fairfax government more accountable to this retiree went home and wrote Come City because it’s better run. That voters and elder care were other her a check for $25. I haven’t made is due in large part to the city topics covered. Winter demon- a political contribution in years. council, of which Winter was an strated an eagerness to work for I urge 37th District voters to talk Join active member for six years. all voters in the 37th District. Un- with her every Saturday from 10- Winter is an engaged listener like other candidates who are con- 11 a.m. at the new American Bis- who considered comments from tent to nod in agreement with tro at 10470 Main St. and vote for the fun! the audience and offered insights whatever you say to them, she Patrice Winter on November 5. from her small business owner, city took copious notes and was genu- council or single mom perspective. inely approachable. A 25-year Mike Shumaker She enthusiastically embraced resident of our area, she under- Fairfax 12,000 sq. ft. of performing space Bulletin Board with professional sprung floors Send notes to the Connection at SATURDAY/SEPT. 7 SUNDAY/SEPT. 8 [email protected] or Homeless Animals Rescue Team. Out of the Darkness Community CALL 703-425-5599 call 703-778-9416. The deadline for Noon to 3 p.m., at Petco, 13053 Walk. 9 a.m., at Fairfax Corner QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. submissions is the Friday prior to pub- Greenbriar Towncenter, Lee Jackson Shopping Complex, Fairfax Corner, IN A QUALITY BURKE VILLAGE lication. Dated announcements should Memorial Highway, Fairfax. A dog Fairfax. Walk to support those at risk be submitted at least two weeks prior to adoption event. 703-817-9444 or of suicide. http:// ENVIRONMENT CENTER II the event. www.hart90.org. afsp.donordrive.com/event/NOVA. www.buffas.com • [email protected]

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out to earn a people to make changes Photos contributed doctorate degree and like setting boundaries When working to make behavioral or physical changes, make a career change. with someone they love, experts recommend dividing one’s goals into small, As a wife, mother and is because that person gradual steps. working professional, might feel hurt, so the All Are Welcome! the goal, she said, often person who is trying to can’t control how often she calls me goals to go to the gym five days a felt lofty. Laura Wheeler Poms, Amy Van Arsdale, change backs down,” Van so I need to change how I respond, week and that it isn’t happening, Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. “Writing my disserta- Ph.D., of George Ph.D., of Marymount Arsdale continued. because I can only control myself.” instead go three times a week. tion at times felt over- Mason University in University in Arling- Whether your goal is get- Berg-Cross recommends small, Hanging in there and tweaking More than 300 runners—and walkers—participated in last year’s PVI Runfest. Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. whelming, especially if Fairfax, says if a ton, says people ting out of a toxic rela- gradual changes. “Make the teeni- goals so that they work for you is Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. I looked at it as one person’s goals are often fail to fulfill tionship, making a career est changes you can think of that better than giving up.” huge project,” said motivated by guilt, their goals because change or maintaining an are part of your normal routine,” Poms recommends a SMART Runfest 5K Race Returns to Fairfax City Poms, who now holds a fear or regrets, they they are not ready to exercise plan, there are she said. “It is not making behav- (specific, measureable, achievable, The Paul VI Catholic High Rev. Dr. Marshal L. Ausberry, Sr., Senior Pastor Ph.D. in industrial/or- are less likely to be make changes. strategies that you can ioral changes, it is fading from one realistic, time-based) model when School (PVI) Runfest 2013 will ganizational psychol- achieved. implement to maintain behavior to another on a long con- setting and working to reach goals. be held on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Antioch Baptist Church ogy and is an assistant your perseverance. tinuum, little by little.” Van Arsdale “Set small, achievable goals and 8 a.m. Last year’s race marked 6531 Little Ox Road professor of global and community ercise an hour a day,’ but you have “If someone starts to give up,” said that sometimes she asks cli- get excited when you meet your the successful return of PVI health at George Mason University a full-time job and children, you said Van Arsdale, “I recommend ents to think in reverse. For ex- goals,” she said. “Accentuate the Runfest to the Paul VI neighbor- Fairfax Station, VA 22039 in Fairfax. “I set goals like writing really don’t have time to exercise that they do a check-in and ask ample, “If I didn’t lose weight and small things that you’ve done.” hood, with over 300 runners 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org one page or doing one analysis for an hour.” ‘What is going on that makes me I didn’t get in shape, what is the Van Arsdale said, “Think how (and walkers) participating. each day and I was able to get it Poms says that a person’s reasons want to quit?’” worse part?” she asks. “I am hav- your life will change if you make “If last year’s race is any indi- done. I also gave myself little re- for waiting to make a change the change, but be realistic. Say- cator, then PVI Runfest 2013 wards along the way.” could affect his or her success ing I want to lose 10 pounds is should be competitive and fun; While Poms set and achieved an or failure. “If your goal is moti- “The biggest reason people fall off the vague. Saying ‘I really want to in fact, we’re expecting close to ambitious goal, she and other psy- vated by guilt, fear or regret, be able to walk a 5K race with 500 participants,” said Maureen chologists say many people do not. you’re less likely to achieve that bandwagon is that they pick goals that are my friend’ is more doable.” Ashby, race chairman. “Once Whether one desires to make a ca- goal,” she said. “If someone tells This strategy also works in in- again, we have a very enthusi- reer change, set boundaries in an you that you need to lose outside their behavioral repertoire, that are terpersonal relationships. “You astic and eager group of volun- unhealthy relationship or lose weight, unless that realization environmentally impossible or that they don’t have to figure out what it is teers looking forward to con- This year’s race will be chip-timed for accuracy. weight, setting and achieving goals has come home to you, it is not about the other person that tinuing this race as a Fairfax City is difficult for some. very useful. … If you don’t see have the skills to accomplish.” makes you feel the need to set favorite.” starts and finishes in the PVI park- day, can be submitted online at “The biggest reason people fall the need, you’re not going to be the boundary,” said Poms. “You This year’s race will continue ing lot, located behind the school http://tinyurl.com/ off the bandwagon is that they pick motivated to accomplish it.” — Linda Berg-Cross, Ph.D. have to figure out deep down the Runfest tradition of raising at 10675 Fairfax Boulevard. The pvirunfest2013. The entry fee goals that are outside their behav- To make lasting changes, ex- what is the source of the irrita- funds for PVI’s nationally recog- course has just been re-certified by for PVI students and faculty is ioral repertoire, that are environ- perts say, one must be prepared for Assessing how much control one ing problems with my mother and tion and then set a boundary, but nized Options Program for stu- the US Track and Field Association. $15 and $25 for all others. Reg- mentally impossible or that they the work involved in making the has over the situation is another want to set better boundaries. [If] you want to try to talk to that per- dents with intellectual disabili- For the first time in several years, istration on race day is $35 for don’t have the skills to accom- shift. “Sometimes when people key tactic. “A person should look I don’t change set boundaries, I will son first.” Get support from friends ties. Additionally, a portion of this year’s race will be chip-timed everyone. plish,” said Linda Berg-Cross, want to make a change, they are at what they can change and what feel powerless, and I want to feel and family for any challenging the proceeds will benefit the PVI for accuracy. There will be tradi- Full race details, including T- Ph.D., a therapist in private prac- not quite ready,” said Amy Van cannot change,” said Van Arsdale. more powerful.” goal. Also, “Don’t set too many cross country and track pro- tional top-finisher and age-group shirt and packet pickup locations, tice and a professor of psychology Arsdale, Ph.D., assistant professor “When setting a boundary with Re-evaluate specific goals and goals at once because it gets over- grams. prizes and random prize drawings are available at the website above at Howard University in Washing- of psychology at Marymount Uni- another person, for example, a per- tweak them if needed. “Sometimes whelming,” said Poms. “You need The 5K course is a 2-loop for all participants. 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The Fairfax Station, provides free fam- Services in Fairfax are held on Sat- deadline for submissions is the Friday ily fun, a BBQ, moon bounce, water urdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at prior to publication; we recommend slide, face painting and games for 8:15, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. Services submitting your event two weeks ahead children, from noon to 3 p.m. on in Clifton are held on Sundays at of time. To see more entertainment Sunday, Sept. 8. The festivities are 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. 703-323-9500 events, go to: http:// open to the greater community. 703- or www.Lordoflifeva.org. www.connectionnewspapers.com/ 352-1421 or news/2013/may/22/fairfax-county-cal- www.livingsaviorlutheran.org. First Baptist Church of endar/ Springfield offers Sunday school The Guhyasamaja Buddhist at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 THURSDAY/SEPT. 5 Center, 10875 Main St., Fairfax City a.m. worship service at 7300 Gary provides free classes to both new- St., Springfield. 703-451-1500 or Reception for “Watercolors” by comers and advanced practitioners of www.fbcspringfield.org. Leonard Justinian. 7-9 p.m., at Tibetan Buddhism. The center em- the Rotary Gallery at The Sherwood, phasizes working with the mind and Clifton Presbyterian Church, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. View the local and national watercolor learning how to understand the 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, offers CycleFest, JCCNV’s fourth annual ride to benefit the artist and TV celebrity’s work at the Wounded Warriors Project and Hazon, which creates workings of the mind, overcoming Sunday worship services at 8:30 community center with a reception. innner causes of suffering, while cul- a.m. and 11 a.m. Nursery care is healthier, more sustainable communities, is set for tivating causes of happiness. Under provided. Sunday, Sept. 8. Ride 30, 50 or 65 miles, beginning at 8 the direction of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Christian education for all ages is THURSDAY-SATURDAY/SEPT. 5-14 a.m. the center is a place of study, contem- at 9:45 a.m. 703-830-3175. Walking Tours of Old Town plation and meditation. Visit http:// Fairfax. Reservations (90 minute www.guhyasamaja.org. St. Andrew the Apostle tour), leaving at 11 a.m., from Wounded Warriors Project and Road, Burke. A variety of books will Catholic Church, 6720 Union Mill Ratcliffe-Allison House, 10386 Main Hazon, which works to make be sold at discounted prices. 703- Fairfax Baptist Temple, at the Road, Clifton, conducts Sunday Street, Fairfax. The walk includes a communities sustainable. 703-323- 249-1520. corner of Fairfax County Parkway masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., tour of the historic house and stops 0880 or www.active.com. and Burke Lake Roads, holds a bible 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It also at the Fairfax County Courthouse ONGOING study fellowship at 9 a.m. Sundays offers a Saturday vigil at 5:30 p.m. (1800) and several antebellum WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 11 “Share the Pie.” Through Sept. 15. followed by a 10 a.m. worship ser- and a Thursday Latin mass at 7 p.m. buildings. $5/adults; $3/youth, ages Day of Observance Screening of Paisano’s Pizza, 5765 Burke Centre vice. Nursery care and children’s 703-817-1770 or www.st- 6-12, under 6 free. Family rate: $15. 703-385-8414. “Where Soldiers Come From.” Parkway, Burke; 12715 Shoppes church also provided. 6401 Mission- andrew.org. 4:30 p.m., at the Johnson Center Lane, Fair Lakes; 10330 Main St., Cinema, GMU, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Mention “Boys and Girls THURSDAY-FRIDAY/SEPT. 5-20 Fairfax. Q&A with director Heather Club” when ordering so that “Magnitude,” by Jennet Inglis Courtney and subject Dominic Paisano’s will donate 10 percent of concurrent with School of Art Fredianelli follows the Emmy Award- the order to support the Club. Faculty Exhibition. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. winning documentary showing. www.pizzapaisanos.com. COMMUNITIES Monday through Friday, at The Fine http://fams.gmu.edu/events/3592. Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Art Gallery, 4400 University Drive, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, at the parking lot at the intersection of Fairfax. Jennet Inglis’s work shows SUNDAY/SEPT. 15 where supernovae, quantum West and Main Streets behind Wells OF WORSHIP mechanics and human emotion Jeffrey Siegel’s “Gershwin and Fargo Bank in Fairfax. Every intersect; the faculty exhibition Friends.” 7 p.m., George Mason Saturday there are fresh produce, University Center for the Arts, 4400 goods and wares at the market. Assembly of God shows drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, graphic University Drive, MS 2F5, Fairfax. [email protected] or Jubilee Christian Center Jubilee design, sculpture and new media Steinway Piano Gallery of www.FairfaxSaturdayMarket.com. 703-383-1170 Washington, D.C. sponsors the Fairfax Mosaic Wednesday Rides. 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Virginia hosts meet and greet with Yityish Aynaw. Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection

he Jewish Com- “There I learned a lot T munity Center of about myself; there I de- Northern Virginia veloped,” she adds. “I was will host an evening with a girl of 19 and the army Miss Israel, Yityish Aynaw, gave me structure.” the first Ethiopian-born After finishing her army woman to win the Israeli service, Aynaw started beauty pageant, on Tues- working as a sales clerk in day, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. a clothing store. Tall and at the JCCNV, 8900 Little beautiful, she long had River Turnpike, Fairfax. her eye on becoming a The event is free and open model but she never to the public. Donations thought about taking part are welcome. in a pageant. Instead, it (From left) Drew Sharpe, Amanda Holsinger, Hana Ms. Aynaw, who will was a friend of hers who Tawil and Jacob Nelson rehearse a scene from “High make a stop in Fairfax dur- entered her name into the School Musical 2 Jr.” ing her U.S. tour, will Miss Israel competition. speak about her journey Her win in February from growing up in a small changed her life instantly. Woodson’s Jacob Nelson Ethiopian village to be- Within a matter of weeks, coming an Israeli beauty her name and image were queen. Her message — splashed across newspa- Is Starring in Musical welcoming and celebrat- pers and websites, both in ing ethnic diversity — is Israel and abroad. Student has lead role in compelling. The publicity also Aynaw was born in Chahawit, a small village in caught the attention of “High School Musical 2 Jr.” northern Ethiopia, near the city of Gondar. Her fa- one of her heroes: Aynaw was invited to an exclu- ther died when she was young, and she lost her sive state dinner for Barack Obama in honor of his By Bonnie Hobbs and off.” mother to a painful illness when she was 12. Heart- first visit to Israel as U.S. president. The Connection She said the theater company broken, she arrived in Israel with her brother to live Aynaw says she had never expected something like is also trying to do more com- with their Ethiopian Jewish grandparents. While still this would happen to her. “Suddenly I thought about oodson High junior munity service, so it’s collect- a child, Aynaw was suddenly faced with a new lan- the little girl who had suffered and the little girl WJacob Nelson has ing canned goods at the show guage, a new culture and all the rest of the chal- whose only dream was to run and play the whole the lead role of Troy to donate to a local food bank. lenges that come with starting a new life in a foreign day. The pain I went through; I saw it all,” she says. Bolton in CentreStage Commu- As Troy, Nelson portrays the country. Like the estimated 125,000 Ethiopian Jews This program is made possible through the sup- nity Theatre’s production of popular high school jock. “In who have gone in waves over the years to Israel, port of the National Juneteenth Christian Leadership “High School Musical 2 Jr.” the first ‘High School Musical’ Aynaw experienced the same struggle to assimilate Council (NJCLC) (www.njclc.com), Rev. Ronald V. Show times are Thursday- movie and play, he’s introduced into her new environment. But she threw herself at Myers, Sr., M.D., founder & chairman and sponsored Saturday, Sept. 12, 13 and 14, to musical theater,” said it, not shying away from all that her adopted coun- through donations to the Myers Foundation at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Sept. Nelson. “It’s now the following try expected of her, including mastering Hebrew and (www.MyersFoundation.net). NJCLC sponsors the 15, at 2 p.m., at Centreville summer and he’s struggling serving in the Israeli army after school. National and World Day of Reconciliation & Healing Presbyterian Church, 15450 between choosing which “It (was) three of the most significant years in my from the Legacy of Enslavement and hosts the 2014 Lee Highway in Centreville. friends to be with and follow- life,” says Aynaw about her time in the military. Israel Juneteenth Reconciliation Tour. Tickets are $12 at ing his dreams. He’s a well- www.centrevillepres.com. liked and nice guy, and is try- Area Roundups The 60-person cast and crew ing to do the right thing, but have been rehearsing since he has inner turmoil.” pedestrians and bicyclists. Commuters should expect May, and the actors hail from Thrilled to have this role, Robinson Band Goes to increased congestion throughout the week and build 10 different schools. Director Nelson said, “It’s my first lead extra travel time into their schedules. Rachel Harrington said things and I enjoy taking it my direc- Indianapolis Residents may also notice police officers posted in are going really well and it tion. Troy’s an average, friendly The Robinson Secondary Symphonic Band has school zones and near bus stops to help ensure pe- should be a great show. teen and an expressive, confi- been selected as a featured band for the 2014 Music destrian safety, plus safe loading and unloading of “The kids are having lots of dent character. And it’s fun in- for All National Concert Band Festival, part of the students. Drivers are reminded that, when bus lights fun and the production team is teracting with the other char- 2014 Music for All National Festival, which will be and stop signs are activated, vehicles must stop in enjoying working with them,” acters, portraying different held in Indianapolis in March 2014. Selection of fea- both directions, unless they’re separated from the she said. “Everyone’s very tal- emotions and showing Troy’s tured bands was competitive; Robinson Band Direc- bus by a median. ented, and that’s why it’s such growth as a person.” tor Andrew Loft submitted a recording of selections a terrific cast—they each bring Nelson’s favorite song is the from the state concert band assessment for consid- something different to the opening number, “What Time eration. Robinson’s Symphonic Band is made up of Freedom Fund Banquet table. There’s also a five-person is It?” because “it’s super high 60 students and will be one of 16 bands from across pit orchestra.” energy as the students start the country performing as a featured band. Students On Sept. 22 “It’s a family show and a re- their summer break.” As for the will begin rehearsing for the performance once the Fairfax County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is ally nice way to cap off the sum- audience, he said, “They’ll be 2013-14 school year begins. Contact event liaison Sunday, Sept. 22, from 2-5 p.m. at Waterford Spring- mer,” continued Harrington. able to connect with the vari- Andrew Loft at [email protected]. field, 6715 Commerce St. in Springfield. The theme “It’s colorful, fabulous and en- ous characters, and the plot has is “Together We Stand.” Tickets are $65 for adults tertaining and is great for all many sides and is really intri- and $45 for youth 16 and under. The guest speaker ages. And one of the coolest cate, so they’ll be able to see it Be Alert for Students is Rev. Dr. Kenny Smith, and emcee is Sheila Stewart things is the community the from a variety of different per- Now that school is back in session, Fairfax County of Radio-One DC. You can mail your payment by children have created onstage spectives.” police urge motorists to be even more vigilant for using the form at www.fairfaxnaacp.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 5-11, 2013 ❖ 11 Sports

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Chess Champ Sterbutzel Craig

Wins by Strategy /The Connection At the age of 9, Fair Lakes Crossing resident is ranked 4th nationally. Woodson senior Eliza Fisher (11) finished with 31 By Steve Hibbard kills against Robinson on Sept. 3. The Connection

t the age of 9, Aasa Dommalapati, a fourth- Woodson’s Fisher Totals grader at Greenbriar West Elementary, Acompeted against the top chess players in Brazil and Canada during the summer Career-high 31 Kills months. She is currently ranked fourth nationally in the girls U-9 category. tive. It’s very easy to get frus- Representing the U.S. for U-10 girls, she took third Cavaliers beat trated, but we’re always trying against nine challengers at the Pan American Youth to uplift people and always try

Chess Championship in Brazil. Then it was off to Steve Hibbard Robinson in to have something positive to Toronto in mid-August where she competed in the say. North American Youth Chess Championships and five sets. “… [W]e were out for blood. placed 22 out of 31. She was also part of a team of We were mad that they beat us. 80 players from the U.S. who played in Slovenia last By Jon Roetman … We were just really pumped

year — her first international experience. She has /The Connection The Connection to play this game.” qualified to play in Dubai at the World Youth Cham- Woodson’s Mackenzie Reed pionship this coming December. The child wonder he Woodson volleyball finished with eight kills, Dara won her first national tournament in 2009 in Dallas Tteam on Tuesday night, Stevens had six kills, Bella while she was in kindergarten. Sept. 3, dropped two of Brahm had four kills and Kaelin Since that time she has been tutored on Skype by three sets to the Robinson Rams Jennison and Jennifer Scott Vempati Kameswara Rao, 33, from Hyderabad, In- for the second time in four days. each had three. dia, who also uses the website MyChessGuru.com. Mom Santhi, daughter Aasa, 9, brother There was no chance for re- Palaschak said Jenna Yost, He has a FIDE rating of 2088 in the Worldwide Chess Abhinay, 14, and dad Anand Dommalapati covery on Aug. 31 as Woodson’s who switched to the libero po- Federation and is a national arbiter for chess tour- of the Fair Lakes Crossing community. 2-1 deficit meant Robinson se- sition late in the match, per- naments. cured a victory during a best- formed well. Yost will play for He calls Aasa an “attacking” player. “I’m expecting opponent is not expecting,” he said. “I don’t just at- of-three tournament match. On the University of Mary Wash- her to become a Woman Grandmaster,” he adds. tack or defend—I do both.” At Rocky Run Middle, he Tuesday, however, the Cavaliers ington. “That is a long-term goal. The short-term goal is maintained a 3.9 GPA and was in the e-Cyber Mis- used intensity, positivity and ca- “Jenna Yost did an amazing World Youth Champion.” sion Club and Model U.N. reer-best performance by senior job,” he said. “She got to every- Aasa also gets help from her dad Anand, who was The GBW Chess Club, which is coached by Paul Eliza Fisher to thing. She made a couple great chairman of the Greenbriar West Elementary Chess Swaney, meets Mondays and Thursdays for students bounce back and saves.” Club for four years. in grades second through sixth. An advanced club win the regular Woodson won has 20 students who meet on Mondays. season best-of- “She’s an back-to-back Pa- BEFORE TOURNAMENTS, he often takes three “We group the strong with the strong,” said Anand, five rematch. amazing ball triot District hours of prep time to coach and prepare his children of the Fair Lakes Crossing community, of organizing Fisher amassed championships in to win. “Usually we don’t know these people,” said the club. He is a certified USCF—United State Chess a career high 31 player.” 2011 and 2012. Anand. “We get a basic idea of what to expect … the Federation senior tournament director. He also works kills as the Cava- Even though the coach can work with them to come up with an alter- as an employee for BAE Systems, Inc. liers won the final —Woodson volleyball Cavaliers are now native solution and what to expect.” two sets to cap- coach Len Palaschak a member of Con- For strategy, Aasa says she breaks down chess FOR CHESS PRACTICES, he’ll organize five ture a 3-2 (25-19, about Eliza Fisher ference 7 (same matches into three parts: openings, middle and end minutes of fast games called a “Blitz” just for fun. 22-25, 22-25, 25- teams that were games. Her strategy is to use different tactics and He also organizes simul-chess or simultaneous chess, 18, 15-9) victory over Robinson in the Patriot Dis- attacks, she says: “We think of a plan and we just and “Bug House,” or team chess for fun. at Woodson High School. trict, minus Lee) after the play it.” “Basically by doing that they get to play the stron- “On fire. That’s all you can VHSL’s six-class realignment, If that doesn’t work, she says she tries another plan, ger players,” he said. “So when one tournament is say,” Woodson head coach Len Fisher, a four-year varsity ath- and plays that. “And if he stops it, we think of an- over, you’ll have players with four to zero points. Palaschak said about Fisher’s lete, has her sights set on a other plan. And it goes on and on. And if he defends Those with zero points get moved into another sec- performance. “She’s an amaz- three-peat. the plan, then we change it,” she adds. tion where they are paired with others with similar ing ball player.” “I would love to get another During the Brazil tournament, she played nine strengths. Fisher, a left-hander, tallied district championship,” she rounds for almost four hours each. “I was expecting The GBW Chess Club is now taking registration five kills in the fifth set, includ- said. “Our banner is right over a little more, but I think I did pretty good,” said Aasa. for the new school year, with 90 children maximum. ing the final two points of the there and we got our very first “I played two U.S. players, from Washington state They are split into two groups that play from Sep- match. She also totaled five district championship ever my and California.” tember through January, and then February through aces during the contest. sophomore year, we got an- Brother Abhinay, 14, is a freshman at Chantilly June. The 90 are split into five or six sections, with “The thing about our team is other one last year [and] I’d High who has been playing chess since second grade. about 16 children in each section, based on ratings. when we get into ruts, we’re love to continue the streak with He’s traveled all over the U.S. competing in state and On Thursdays, students play four rounds in a tour- really good at bringing each my senior year.” national tournaments. He says he always learns nament. Students with the highest scores win tro- other out of it,” Fisher said. Woodson will host Oakton at something new with every chess game he plays. “I phies and medals. During the entire season, the club “We’re constantly being posi- 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 9. like to defend at first—then I like to attack when my plays three to four tournaments.

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