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/The Connection Spc. Adam Michael after pointing pistol Kuligowski killed in at his psychiatrist. non-combat incident. By Ken Moore The Connection dam Michael Kuligowski, a member Wakefield seniors look around for friends and family while they of the Special Troops Batallion of the A st fter suffering what he called march in for their graduation exercise last year at the DAR Constitu- 101 Airborne Division of the United Aa “deep depression and a per- tion Hall. Recent state statistics cite 50 percent of the school’s States Army, was killed on Monday, April 6 sonal crisis,” Ramin Seddiq Hispanic students in the Class of 2008 dropped out. in a non-combat related incident in Bagram, marched into his psychiatrist’s office Afghanistan. Kuligowski, from Arlington, last June with a brand new 9mm was 21. Glock handgun. The circumstances “The doctor — a friend, a father fig- New Look at Dropout Rates surrounding his death ure — thought his life was over,” As- are not yet clear and an sistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Half of Wakefield High School’s investigation into the James S. Panagis Jr. said during incident could take sev- Seddiq’s sentencing hearing last Fri- Hispanic students drop out of school. eral weeks to several day in Fairfax months, according to an “The doctor County Circuit By Michael Lee Pope graduate four years later. The figures are Army spokesperson Court. The Connection most alarming at Wakefield High School, from Fort Campbell in — a friend, “Give me back where 42 percent of the students with Tennessee, where my life,” Seddiq ecently released dropout sta- limited English proficiency dropped out Kuligowski was based Kuligowski a father told his thera- tistics published by the Vir- of school before graduating. Half of the out of. pist, before flee- ginia Department of Educa- Hispanic students in the class of 2008 “Any of the investigations into deaths are ing to Boston R very detailed. They interview people, they figure — tion show that Arlington dropped out of school. where he was County’s dropout rate for students with “In my experience, many students end review circumstances, they typically take a thought his found with self- limited English proficiency is signifi- up dropping out because they have to great deal of time,” said Cathy Brown inflicted cantly higher than the statewide average, work,” said School Board member Emma Gramling, the spokesperson for Fort life was over.” wounds, ac- with 37 percent of these members of Violand Sanchez. “Some of these children Campbell. — James S Panagis cording to pros- Arlington’s class of 2008 dropping out cannot even afford paying for summer Kuligowski enlisted in the Army in Octo- Jr., prosecutor ecutors. of school before graduation. The infor- school, even at a reduced rate.” ber, 2006 and arrived at Fort Campbell in “I’d like to mation was gathered with “cohort re- For the first time, the new cohort re- August of 2007. A signals intelligence ana- apologize to my ports” that detail outcomes for students porting data was able to produce a more lyst, Kuligowski’s duties included the gath- doctor, his family, the community and who entered the ninth-grade for the first ering, sorting and scanning of intercepted this court for a very scary incident,” time together and were scheduled to See New Statistics, Page 4 enemy messages, according to the U.S. said Seddiq. Army’s Web site. He is survived by his par- “I would be willing to do anything Arlington’s Highest Dropout Rates ents, Michael and Tracy Kuligowski, of to reestablish my reputation in the Derry, N.H. A memorial service for Category Arlington Dropout Rate Statewide Average community,” said Seddiq, a son of a Limited English Proficiency 37 percent 27 percent Kuligowski was to be held in Afghanistan. surgeon. “Allow me to pick up the Hispanic 24 percent 20 percent Fort Campbell holds an Eagle Remembrance pieces of my life.” Ceremony the second Wednesday of each SOURCE: Virginia Department of Education month. No details were yet available on his See Handgun, Page 5 interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Stimulus Plan Money Expected To Save Some School Jobs

at just $8.6 million, mean- Unexpected government funding, local revenue have ing the equivalent of only Arlington budget in better shape than most. “We want to 31.1 jobs will have to be eliminated as part of Ar- ensure that great lington superintendent By Mark Giannotto of head nodding.” tainly be some happy Ar- Robert Smith’s latest pro- The Connection On some fronts, the man was prescient. lington Public School em- people keep posal. Thanks in large part to a revenue sharing ployees that have been “What really saved us efore Monday’s night’s meeting in agreement that calls for a set percentage of saved from the chopping working for us.” was … the stimulus pro- which the Arlington County Public county tax revenue be transferred over for block. B —Arlington County gram,” said Arlington School Board presented its fiscal the School Board to use in its budget each After initially predicting School Board Chair County board chair Barbara year 2010 budget to its counterparts on the year, there isn’t much the County Board can an $11.7 million budget Ed Fendley Favola. “It buttressed [the County Board, one local resident on hand do other than voice its displeasure with gap and the elimination of School Board] from having to watch the proceedings prophesized what something the School Board has come up more than 50 jobs, in- to lay off more people.” the back-and-forth would be like. with. creased funds from state and federal stimu- “Nothing too exciting,” he said. “Just a lot But as for excitement, well there will cer- lus programs have left the budget shortfall See Money, Page 4 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 ❖ 3 News

Residents Seek To Protect Branch Libraries Photo by County Board members discuss budget options for libraries and parks.

Emma Gonzalez By Emma Gonzalez were Greg and Suzanne Embree, Board members Walter Tejada and The Connection members of Citizens for Christopher Zimmerman stressed Cherrydale Library. Both agreed that more alternatives were oncerned about pub that the community is concerned needed for the three branch librar- lic library funding, about reduced services. ies. “There is the question if you CBruce Cameron, presi Suzanne Embree emphasized reduce hours, are you fundamen- /The Connection dent of the Aurora the importance of smaller librar- tally altering the capability of the Highlands Civic Association, at- ies that still provide service to the libraries? Should we not consider tended the Arlington work session communities. “Cherrydale may some alternatives?” Zimmerman on April 7. appear small, however, it is still in asked. The meeting focused on two the largest branch district and it Chairman of the County Board major community facilities: librar- does serve a huge area. You take Barbara A. Favola said that there ies and parks along with recreation that away and where do you ex- were two factors that played into The audience fills up as the County Board meeting is and cultural resources. Cameron pect students and parents to go? I decision making for the board about to start. was there to learn more about sure would not want a kid of mine members: “Two factors come to what will happen to the three riding their bike that far out for a mind that I would like to see in A projected screen allowed the By the end of the work session, branch libraries — Glencarlyn, library,” Embree said. the proposal. Number one is the audience to see the population it was decided that answers will Aurora Hills and Cherrydale — During the work session, County proximity of libraries. We must map of the libraries within the be determined at the next and fi- that have been slated for reduced have that. Number two is the Arlington community. It was con- nal wrap up meeting that will take budgets. population overlay. We did have a firmed that one library was avail- place Thursday, April 23. All bud- “Overall, the meeting had a “The meeting had a citizen talk about population den- able for every 3.25 square miles. get adoptions will be held at a re- great transparency but it needed sity. This has to be a factor because County board members stressed cessed meeting on Tuesday, April more concrete answers. We need great transparency of population density in one li- the importance of not eliminating 28. these answers sooner than later. but it needed more brary or the other.” some libraries in order to keep the Cameron hopes questions will Not many options were given for Tejada continued on the subject library system running. “I don’t start to be answered. “Libraries are the libraries. However, Gulf Ranch concrete answers.” by adding statistics: “There are want to rule out anything, but I a community asset that has dete- Park had about five different op- 210,000 people in the area. Are don’t want anything off the table. riorated in priority. I just don’t tions. It’s just not fair,” Cameron — Bruce Cameron, there any criteria of the number We have to make our judgments. think many really know how dis- said. President, Aurora Highlands of ideal libraries to be kept? Is We must look at everything,” tressed the communities are. Kids Supporting Cameron’s concerns Civic Association there a standard?” Tejada said. Zimmerman said. need libraries,” Cameron said. New State Statistics Spotlight Who’s Dropping Out From Page 3 commonwealth’s effort to account for ev- proficiency. At Washington-Lee High behind when they get here.” accurate portrayal of the problem than ery student,” said Superintendent of Public School, 39 percent of students with limited County school administrators received a the previous statistic posted by the Arling- Instruction Patricia I. Wright in a written English proficiency dropped out. And at preliminary report in October that outlined ton County School division, which was statement accompanying the statistical Yorktown High School, 22 percent of stu- the dropout statistics, and Wills said school listed as 2 percent in 2007. By tracking all spreadsheets. “This is vital information that dents with limited English proficiency officials shared a concern over the Hispanic 1,188 individual students who entered the will shape efforts at the state and local lev- dropped out of school before receiving a dropout rates. On April 2, Wills issued a ninth-grade in 2004, the cohort reporting els to keep students in school and on track high-school diploma. School administrators memorandum explaining that prior to this process was able to demonstrate that toward earning a diploma.” say the vast majority of students receiving cohort report, the only information about Arlington’s dropout rate is actually closer English-as-a-second language services in dropouts that has been reported reflected to 9 percent. State officials hailed the new OF THE THREE HIGH schools attended Arlington come from El Salvador, Bolivia the proportion of students who dropped out reporting data as advancing the by the class of 2008 in Arlington, and Guatemala. in a given school year. Sanchez said address- commonwealth’s capacity for data-driven Wakefield’s students had the highest drop- “Many of these students arrive very late ing the issue will require coordinating the decision making. out rate — 20 percent throughout the in their academic career,” said Kathy Wills, support system to better identify students “The publication of these cohort reports school, 49 percent for Hispanic students and director of planning and evaluation for the at risk of dropping out. represents a milestone in the 42 percent for students with limited English division’s central office. “They are already “We need to identify this as a major is- sue,” said Sanchez. Money from Stimulus Plan To Save Some School Jobs From Page 3 give a level of predictability for planning Board chair Ed Fendley. Revenue sharing, in some cases increase, monies directed to- purposes and places more accountability on “in our view, puts the burden on us to allo- wards what they deemed to be effective The plan still calls for approximately the School Board to come up with success- cate our resources as efficiently as possible programs, most notably adding four addi- $10.1 million in budget cutbacks such as a ful proposals. and to make sure our programs are effec- tional pre-Kindergarden classes. Research reduction of central and schools non-staff This year, the Arlington County Board in- tive.” has shown a decrease in the amount of stu- accounts by 5 percent, delaying the pur- creased the percentage of locally generated While class sizes will remain the same, dents who need remediation upon enter- chase of social studies textbooks, purchas- tax revenue that goes to the schools from per pupil spending will decrease by more ing elementary school after attending pre- ing half as many new school buses as around 48 percent to 49.1 percent. If the than $1,000 to $18,532 a year. And unlike K. planned, and the reduction of a tax shel- same percentage were used from fiscal year some areas of the country, the board made However, the number of eliminated jobs tered annuity for APS employees by 1.9 2009, the schools would have received the decision to cut some of its central sup- could fluctuate depending on new informa- percent. about $4.9 million less in county revenue port staff and alter custodial and library tion that comes out concerning state and But it pales in comparison with the cuts in 2010. With the new adjusted rate, the positions, rather than defer or eliminate pay federal stimulus plans. The School Board being forced upon other local jurisdictions, amount of money going to the school sys- increases due to its teachers. will officially adopt its 2010 budget on April like Fairfax County, which is facing an ap- tem from local tax revenue actually in- “We want to ensure that great people keep 30. proximately $650 million budget shortfall. creased by $2.9 million. working for us,” Fendley explained to the Already, though, many in attendance were That has a lot to do with the stability pro- “Most of our revenue is locally derived, board during the hour and a half meeting. looking ahead to 2011 when declining rev- vided by the local revenue sharing agree- so … there were some cuts that were not Thanks to unexpected stimulus money, enue figures could mean even tougher de- ment, which School Board officials say helps as severe as we anticipated,” said School the School Board also elected to sustain, and cisions on the horizon. 4 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News The Lab School of Washington Tutor Training 2009-10

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More Unemployed in Northern Virginia www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Arlington rate of 12.3 percent. But in Danville, that rate While those who voted against the changes A Connection Newspaper House of Delegates translates to 6,450 unemployed people, less said they did so to protect Virginia’s pro-busi- An independent, locally owned weekly votes to turn away than 10 percent of the number here. ness environment, the changes required — newspaper delivered Every local jurisdiction in Northern Virginia extending unemployment benefits to part-time to homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive millions for local people is facing its highest unemployment rate in more workers and unemployed people in certain job McLean, VA 22102 than a decade. training programs — would not have moved without jobs. Arlington has the lowest unemployment rate Virginia down from the very top of the list as a NEWS DEPARTMENT: in the state at 4.4 percent, up from 2.3 per- pro-business state. To discuss ideas and cent last year at this time, and 1.6 percent a What businesses in Virginia need right now concerns, call: 703-917-6431 By fax: 703-917-0991 f you live in Northern Virginia and, like decade ago. is to bolster consumer confidence. Turning [email protected] most people here, you still have a job, Fairfax County’s unemployment rate is 4.7 away federal stimulus money does just the you might have read with a certain de percent, up from 2.6 percent this time last year opposite. Steven Mauren I Editor, 703-917-6431 tachment the news that the Vir- and 1.5 percent a decade ago. Local members of the General Assembly who [email protected] ginia House of Delegates voted to turn Loudoun County’s unemployment voted against the benefits will likely discover Editorial David Schultz away millions of dollars in federal rate is 4.8 percent, up from 2.7 per- that many more of their constituents than they Reporter, 703-226-1652 money for people. cent last year at this time and 2.4 per- thought are currently unemployed. [email protected] After all, the unemployment rate here is the cent a decade ago. The economy here is already showing signs Rebecca Halik lowest in the state, Northern Virginia is the The City of Alexandria’s unemployment rate of recovery, meaning job opportunities for the Editorial Asst., 703-917-6407 economic engine of the state, so it might not is 5.1 percent, up from 2.7 percent a year ago unemployed. But in the meantime, check in Mark Giannotto matter much up here, right? and 2.8 percent a decade ago. with your legislators to see how they voted. Sports Editor, 703-917-6409 Wrong. The City of Fairfax’s unemployment rate is Here are the local representatives who voted [email protected] There are more unemployed people in North- 5.6 percent, up from 3.3 percent a year ago, no: ern Virginia than in any other part of the state, and 1.3 percent a decade ago. In the Senate, just one from Northern Vir- ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, 75,390 unemployed people looking for full This is one instance where there is no com- ginia, Sen. Ken Cuccinelli. call the ad department between time work here in Northern Virginia in Febru- petition between jurisdictions. Unemployed In the House, Northern Virginia delegates vot- 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., ary, according to the Virginia Employment people in Northern Virginia were hurt the same ing against the unemployed included Dave Monday - Friday. Commission, up from 38,100 last year. That’s amount as unemployed people in other parts Albo, Tim Hugo, Bob Marshall, Joe May and Display Ads 838-0302 75,390 of the statewide total of 291,100. of the state when the Virginia House of Del- Tom Rust. Classified Ads 917-6400 The unemployment rate in Northern Virginia egates voted not to alter Virginia’s unemploy- Employment Ads 917-6411 of 5.2 percent, up from 2.7 percent in Febru- ment requirements, voted to turn away mil- — Mary Kimm, Debbie Funk ary, 2008, pales in comparison to, say Danville’s lions in aid for the unemployed. [email protected] Display Advertising 703-518-4631 [email protected]

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Festival by Photo A signature item available at Nationals Stadium for the first time this year is The Big Catch, a foot-long Crab Signature opens first Louie sandwich that comes with a foot of crab-spiced fries. of a pair of musicals by LaChiusa. Fresh Taste at the Ballpark

by Brad Hathaway Washington Nationals hope to win fans over said Sohna Saffelle. “Since we like to eat The Connection healthy, we have a problem with potato with revised concession menu. chips and that stuff.” She appreciated hav- usical theater lovers whose By Michael O’Connell “quasi-dilla,” an inside out sandwich with ing healthier choices at the ballpark. M tastes tend toward the rich and The Connection the quesadilla as the bread. “This year we’re going to have a fresh food intellectually challenging “It’s filled like a sandwich,” he said. “That stand,” said Kasten, “featuring fresh fruit, darker side of the art form will find just n its sophomore season at the Nation- kind of innovative approach is what sets us fresh vegetables, hummus and things like what they “wanna see” in “See What I als Stadium, Washington, D.C.’s Ma- apart.” that.” Wanna See,” the first of Signature Theatre’s jor League Baseball club is hoping the Among the other new items available at The new menu is just one more draw for two productions of musicals by John I way to a fan’s heart may be through the park this spring are a variety of ham- fans that may be looking for a nice, inex- Michael LaChiusa. his stomach. That was at least part of the burger selections, including a spicy shrimp pensive entertainment experience. LaChiusa is one of the best known of the message Stan Kasten, Nationals team presi- po boy and a veggie burger; a Healthy Plate “There’s no question that the entertain- new crop of composers and writers who dent, offered Friday, April 3, during a cart featuring fresh produce; and The Big ment business if feeling the problems that have emerged in the past decade or two. “What’s New at Nationals Park” media tour. Catch, a Crab Louise sandwich. Lightly our customers are feeling,” said Kasten. “We He first came to the attention of local audi- Between raindrops, Kasten showed off im- smothered in dressing, lumps of crab meat recognize that. We’ve reached out in the ences in 1995 when Signature Theatre pre- provements that the team has made to the and thinly sliced red onions fill up The Big ways that we can.” sented his much lighter piece, “First Lady one-year-old stadium during the off-season, Catch’s foot-long soft bun, making it the sig- The Nationals have lowered ticket prices Suite,” which told stories of Eleanor, including a set of oversized starting line-up nature item of the new menu. and of- Mammie, Jackie and Lady Bird interwoven signs fashioned after baseball cards, addi- “We loved the Crab Louis sandwich,” said fered “Coming to every into a fantasy revue. tional picnic tables throughout the con- Jeff Saffelle of Alexandria, who authors the smaller Since then, he has created “Marie Chris- course and 7-foot tall bobblehead statues Nationals blog Nats320 ticket game like we do, it tine,” a troublingly dark musical drama for of the racing presidents, waiting to have [www.Nats320.blogspot.com]. “The shrimp packages, Audra McDonald based on the Greek trag- their photos taken with fans. burger is very spicy. It’s got a nice taste to all in the gets a little boring edy of “Medea” and “The Wild Party, ”a bi- But the centerpiece of the tour was the it.” interest of zarre jazz piece based on a poem by Joseph new food unveiled by Executive Chef Phil Saffelle and his wife Sohna are season- drawing eating the same Moncure March which had a brief run on Bucco of the Levy Restaurants. During the ticket owners and expect to be at every families to Broadway with the likes of Mandy Patinkin off-season, the Nationals hired Levy as its game. Eighty-two home games means 82 thething all the time.” and Eartha Kitt. In 2004, Signature pre- new concessionaire and asked them to opportunities to eat at the ballpark. The new ballpark. — Jeff Saffelle, Alexandria miered his portrait of obsession based on freshen up the stadium’s menu. expanded menu was something that they Kasten the life of Vincent Van Gogh, “The Highest From day one, Bucco sought to blow the welcomed. pointed to the availability of $5 tickets for Yellow.” stadium’s menu out of the water. “We try to “We like the fact that there as some fresh every game and the proximity of the sta- This time out, LaChiusa turns his musi- work in the local favorites as well as give a new offerings,” said Jeff Saffelle. “Coming dium to Metro as draws for people looking cal, lyrical and theatrical talents to a triplet lot of new options,” he said. “There are go- to every game like we do, it gets a little for an inexpensive evening out. “We’re of stories from the Japanese writer ing to be a lot of surprises, from the healthy boring eating the same thing all the time reaching out in all the ways we can to help Ryunosuke Akutagawa, one of which was options that we’re going to put out there like we did last year. This spices it up and our customers still come out and enjoy what See Theater, Page 10 now, from the upgraded items that we’ve makes it a little different.” has always been the most affordable sports put on.” As an example, he pointed to the “They also introduced more healthy food,” alternative,” he said. 8 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar FREE ESTIMATES 60-75% OFF HARDSCAPING/PLANTING ALL POTTERY Know of something missing from our disciplines. For more information, energy in living systems, including Washington’s Largest community entertainment Calendar? E- call Judy Bass, the Barry Gallery human systems has opened at Patios, walls, mail it to The Arlington Connection, curator, at 703-284-1561 or Potomac Overlook Regional Park Selection [email protected]. [email protected] Nature Center. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 ❖ 9 Theater Calendar From Page 10 Enjoy a sing-a-long with Groovy Mr. Nate. Ages 2-6. Free. 703-241-8281. Dance Workshop. 9:30 a.m. at Langston-Brown ‘See’ What’s New SUNDAY/APRIL 19 Senior Center, 2121 N. Culpepper St. Free. Call Poetry Workshop. 2 p.m. at Shirlington Library, to register, 703-228-5321. Led by Jane Franklin. From Page 8 4200 Campbell Ave. Workshop is led by Tim Terrific Trees. 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Where and When Lewis. Free. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin the basis for the famous film by Akira Kurosawa, Open House. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bethel Church, Springs Road. Children 3-5 can learn about “Rashomon,” which told the story of a rape from three “See What I Wanna See” continues through May 31 at Sig- 4347 Arlington Blvd. Enjoy an open house of nature. $5/child. Registration required, 703-228- 6535. perspectives, those of the rapist, the victim and the nature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue in the village of Buckingham Neighborhood. Free. 202-686-4216. NOW OPEN Shirlington. Performances are Tuesday – Wednesday at 7:30 Plant Invasion Removal. 2-5 p.m. at Long Graduate Gemologists. 4:15 p.m. at Gulf Branch victim’s husband. LaChiusa tells this story, setting it p.m., Thursday – Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. with Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. Children in 1951 in Central Park on the night that Kurosawa’s matinees on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p. m. Call 703-573-7328 Road. Age 9 to adult can help keep the park ages 8-12 can learn about organic gemstones. In Potomac Yard, VA $8/child. Registration required, 703-228-3403. movie opened in New York City. or visit www.signature-theatre.org. clear. Free. Registration required, 703-228-7636. Spring Dance Concert. 3 p.m. at Kenmore Bringing a little bit of Authentic Irish Hospitality LaChiusa blends that disturbing story with another Middle School. Bowen McCauley Dance and THURSDAY/APRIL 23 of a priest who, in the aftermath of the terrorist at- Bobby Smith plays both the janitor who discovers Kenmore Junior Company will person. 703-869- the crime scene for the first story and the priest who 9505. Book Sale. 5:30-9 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. tacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001 Quincy St. Free. Browse books, videos, CDs and McGinty’s has something for everyone: sets up the events of the second. He’s good in both Music Performance. 4 p.m. at Unitarian has lost his belief in a god. As some sort of demented Universalist Church of Arlington, 4444 Arlington more. Visit arlingtonlibraryfriends.org or 703- • A TOP Class Restaurant Menu practical joke, he sets up the expectation of a miracle roles but strongest as the tormented priest. Blvd. Hear music by the choirs of Mount Zion 228-5990. Terrific Trees. 10:30 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. at Long in Central Park, which, while no one else witnesses The cast also includes Tom Zemon in full voice as Baptist Church and Unitarian Universalist • Outdoor Seating Church. Free. 703-892-2565. Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs it, results in a private miracle for himself. Pulling both the husband of the rape victim and as a CPA who Road. Children 3-5 can learn about nature. $5/ the two stories together, in addition to the New York has given up worldly activities to live a homeless life child. Registration required, 703-228-6535. • A Small Cozy Bar MONDAY/APRIL 20 City Central Park location is a third tale of a the fatal in Central Park, Rachel Zampelli as the rape victim • A Grand Bar area that is the and also an actress in Central Park, Channez McQuay Baby-Ready Pet Help. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the FRIDAY/APRIL 24 final encounter for a pair of lovers. Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 2650 S. heart of our night time scene LaChiusa writes musical numbers that resemble as the medium through whom part of his story is told Arlington Mill Drive. Parents can learn how to Book Sale. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 and Matt Pearson as the rapist/murderer. prepare a home and pet for the arrival of a new N. Quincy St. Free. Browse books, videos, CDs musicalized scenes more than simple songs. While and more. Visit arlingtonlibraryfriends.org or Now Signature, with the financial support of the baby. Suggested donation of $25. Reservations Join us soon for a his melodies are clear and his lyrics poetic, they don’t required, 703-931-9241 ext. 213. 703-228-5990. table-top tour of the form the usual 32-bar song with an “a” section and a Shen Family Foundation which provided a million Mondays at the Movies. 6 p.m. at The Dome Toadally Terrific Campfire. 7 p.m. at Gulf dollar grant to establish “The American Musical Voices Theatre, 1101 Wilson Blvd. Free. Branch Nature Center, 3608 N. Military Road. All best of traditional and “b” section in what literature analysts identify as an ages can enjoy campfire activities, guests and aaba format. Instead, many are sharply defined Project,” mounts nearly simultaneous productions of more. $5/person. Registration required, 703-228- modern Irish cuisine. monologues for individual characters, which reveal two of LaChiusa’s newest works. “See What I Wanna TUESDAY/APRIL 21 3403. a great deal about their personalities and describe See” runs through the end of May in the smaller of Craft Project: Butterflies. 5:30 p.m. at Chick- Signature’s two theaters, “The ARK.” fil-A at Ballston Mall. Enjoy food, crafts and SATURDAY/APRIL 25 3650 South Glebe Rd, Suite 170 the events of the story. more. Free. 703-358-9735. Arlington, VA \Signature’s production of “See What I Wanna See” Later this month, Signature will mount the world Spring Sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Walker Chapel premiere of LaChiusa’s musical “Giant,” based on the United Methodist Church, 4102 N. Glebe Road. is directed with a sharp eye for detail by Matthew WEDNESDAY/APRIL 22 Browse books, clothing, toys and more. Proceeds Next to the new Harris Teeter novel by Edna Ferber which was made into a movie Gardiner who has been assistant director on many Storytime. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp Children’s benefit the Walker Chapel ministries. Visit FREE PARKING AVAILABLE fine shows here and who directed and choreographed with James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson Books, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Ages 2-6. www.walkerchapel.org or 703-538-5200. in 1956. That is expected to be a huge production in Free. 703-241-8281. Music Performance. 3 p.m. at Central Library, 703-414-3555 • www.mcgintyspublichouse.com “tick, tick … BOOM!” at MetroStage last year and 1015 N. Quincy St. Hear the Arlington their larger house, “The MAX.” In the role originated Musical Adventure. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp won the Helen Hayes Award for directing Studio Children’s Books, 2499 N. Harrison St., Suite 10. Philharmonic Association. Free. 703-228-6321. Theatre’s “Reefer Madness.” A six piece orchestra by Hudson will be Broadway veteran Lewis Cleale. sounds marvelous in the superbly evocative orches- trations of Bruce Coughlin which use both a flattened Brad Hathaway reviews theater in Virginia, Washing- line on a regular flute to give a semi-Japanese sound ton and Maryland as well as Broadway, and edits to the piece and a rarely heard bass flute to give the Potomac Stages, (www.PotomacStages.com). He can be piece a solid underscore. reached at [email protected]. Calendar

From Page 9 person. Visit Van Trip. 8 a.m.-3 p.m., meet at www.centerhikingclub.org for more. Lubber Run, 300 N. Park Drive. Library Bike Tour. 9:30 a.m. at Adults can take a tour of Confederate meet at Lubber Run, 300 N. Park Drive. Arlington Central library, 1015 N. General Jubal Early’s battles. $20/ Adults can walk along the C&O Canal Quincy St. Take a tour of six of the person. Registration required, 703- looking at plants, birds and more. county’s branches. Free. 703-228- 243-4342. $20/person. Registration required, 5993. 5k Walk for Diabetes. Families can 703-228-6535. Storytime. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s Lamp join in a 5k walk at Barcroft School, Children’s Books, 2499 N. Harrison 625 S. Wakefield St. with proceeds SATURDAY/APRIL 18 St., Suite 10. Ages 2-6. Free. 703- benefiting the American Diabetes. 241-8281. Registration at 7:45 a.m. 703-920- Bike Tour. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at East Spring Fever. 11 a.m. at Aladdin’s 2116 to register. Falls Church Metro. Bike up to 35 Lamp Children’s Books, 2499 N. Wildflower Primer. 10:30 a.m. at miles visiting boundary stones and Harrison St., Suite 10. Enjoy books Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. parks. Leisure pace, many stops. about spring. Ages 2-6. Free. 703- Carlin Springs Road. Adults and Bring lunch, water and any bike. $2/ 241-8281. children 12 and up can learn how to Thinking of identify these flowers. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535. Spring Bees. 1 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children ages 8 and up can Buying or Selling? learn about the different species of bees in the area. Free. Registration required, 703-228-6535. Call today for a FREE in-home consultation! Cooking with Clay. 3 p.m. at Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin Springs Road. Children 7-12 can • Associate Broker — 11 years experience learn how to make a clay oven. $5/ person. Registration required, 703- • Free professional home staging 228-6535. Night Calls Campfire. 7 p.m. at Long • Fluent in Spanish Branch Nature Center, 625 S. Carlin • Specializing in Vienna, McLean & Arlington Springs Road. All ages can enjoy campfire activities, treats and more. $5/person. Registration required, The Proven Results: Over $92,000,000 Sold 703-228-6535. Dance Performance. 7 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School. Bowen McCauley Dance will perform “The 703.980.6400 • 703.790.1990 Unicorn, the Gorgon and the Manticore.” 703-228-0896. www.KrisTracy.com • [email protected] See Calendar, Page 11

10 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 ❖ 11 Schools Essay Takes First in State Alexander Kopenhaver, a freshman at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington has won first place in Outstanding Interpretation for the Virginia State competi- tion in the PTA- sponsored Re- Kopenhaver flections essay contest. Previously Kopenhaver had won Outstanding Interpretation at both the county and Northern Virginia district level — comprising Alex- andria, Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church. His essay now advances to the National level competition which should announce its win- ners in early May. Winners of the Virginia State competition were honored at a ceremony held on Monday, March 30 and will again be feted at the upcoming Northern Virginia Dis- trict Annual Meeting and dinner being held Tuesday, April 21.

12 ❖ Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools ‘Heidi Chronicles’ at H-B Woodlawn By Sarah Marx very easy to dislike; likewise, Addison Janney’s work Homeschool Teens N Theatre as the gay pediatrician Peter was laced with affable wit and a healthy dose of sarcasm. And a talented here are few women in Heidi Holland’s pair of actresses proved the axiom that “there are no art history textbook. She is disparaged for small parts:” Ttrying too hard, discounted for not try- Montana Debor balanced tenderness and discom- ing hard enough, and trivialized as fod- fort as a newly feminist mother of four, and Olivia der for profit — and we call this a “post-feminist” Myers’s magnetism and broad comic appeal was pal- era. Produced with maturity and pathos by H.B. pable in two exceptionally different roles. Some per- Woodlawn High School, “The Heidi Chronicles” poses formers were deterred by the play’s adult themes, a chilling question: how far have we really come? while others had difficulty taking their characters Penned by the acclaimed playwright Wendy beyond the realm of stereotype, but most of the Wasserstein in 1998, “The Heidi Chronicles” is the onstage work in “The Heidi Chronicles” was continu- only work by a solo female author to win ously engaging. Cappies the Tony Award for Best Play. The drama Yet even such an actor-driven drama as “The Heidi Review illustrates decades in the life of Heidi Chronicles” must have a skillful leader backstage — Holland (Caitlin Levine), art historian and Elizabeth Marsden, the play’s student director, and ardent feminist, as she tries to com- was up to the task. Marsden’s overarching vision was prehend the role of the women’s movement in a fun- evident in every scene; her work with the cast enliv- damentally oppressive world. Her personal struggle ened a microcosm of characters. Her efforts were gives rise to an evening of caustic humor, repressed supported by those of the set designers, whose emotion, and disturbing truths. minimalistic creation was both pragmatic and sleekly Brimming with intelligence and barely restrained attractive. Transitions were sometimes inefficient, misery, Levine’s eponymous Heidi was both a fully and cues occasionally ill-timed, but the technical realized character and the frustrated symbol of an aspects of “The Heidi Chronicles” always served to era. Her stage presence and impassioned delivery enhance the style and social commentary of the play. kept the emotional depth of the show at an impres- sive level — this excellence was especially notable IN A WORLD that values trends above ideals and in the night’s climactic monologue, a heart-rending attractive poses above insight, the wonder and pas- Register at Open House & tour de force of disillusionment. sion behind the women’s movement may seem to have save $300 off Sept.’s tuition! had no effect — yet that wonder and passion showed AS HEIDI’S FOIL and erstwhile lover, the relent- its true strength over the course of H.B. Woodlawn’s lessly entitled Princeton grad Scoop Rosenbaum, “The Heidi Chronicles,” a production rich in vitality, Johnny Landers brought a touch of charm to a man talent, and the fervent force of a new generation.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 ❖ 13 Arlington Connection Sports Editor Mark Giannotto Sports 703-917-6409 or [email protected] Arlington Soccer Prepares for Stretch Run W-L, Yorktown have trouble scoring while Wakefield is soaring.

By Mark Giannotto The Connection

ith about 15 minutes re- maining in Monday night’s Wsoccer match between Washington-Lee and T.C. Williams, the Generals’ Erjon Bezhani re- ceived a well-executed centering pass, whirled around and fired at Titan goalie Matthew Crawley. The keeper made the save with surprising ease. Less than two minutes later, junior Wilber Montiel’s point blank shot went wide. Bezhani followed up his teammate with two more scoring chances three minutes after that, all of which resulted in nothing on the scoreboard. It was a familiar refrain for the W-L soc- cer team as it fell to T.C. Williams, 2-0, in a game it dominated large portions of, but left with nothing to show for their efforts. “We’re just not finishing some of our op- portunities,” said W-L coach Jimmy Carrasquillo, whose team dropped to 2-5-1 this season. “We’re kind of on the hunt, but Photo by Louise Krafft/The Connection when you need to go in for the kill, it’s not Washington-Lee forward/midfielder Erjon Bezhani leaps over a T.C. Williams defender during Monday’s game there yet.” between the two schools. The Titans’ Conor Boyle scored in the first half off a long throw in from sophomore injury during their first game of the year didn’t do anything,” said Carrasquillo. “You ing gotten off to a 7-0-1 start to the season. Nazzareno Spurrio. Then, T.C. Williams jun- against Westfield. wouldn’t have seen that in the last 10 min- Coach Fernando Castro attributes the ior Kevin Perreira sealed the deal late in the Last week’s spring break didn’t help ei- utes we had four scoring chances, balls com- early success to his collection of 14 seniors, second half with a beautiful David ther, as Carrasquillo was left with only 10 ing across the net.” who he says are on a mission after watch- Beckham-esque curling free kick. players due to the vacation. It broke up ing a 2-0 lead against eventual Northern Part of the problem for the Generals has whatever rhythm the team had after win- OVER AT WAKEFIELD, people are begin- Region runner-up Robinson evaporate in the been injuries. W-L lost sophomore forward ning two straight heading into the break. ning to turn their attention to the Warrior regional tournament a year ago. The Rams Carlos Dellagostino, a player Carrasquillo “You look at the scoreboard and it says 2- boys’ soccer team, which has cemented it- ended up winning on penalty kicks. expected to lead the team in scoring, to an 0, you say that team outplayed us, W-L self as a Northern Region contender hav- See Preparing, Page 17 Arlington Gymnastics, Track Safe … for Now tem. that have altered the county’s revenue pro- tus still remains uncertain. Current budget But with a proposal that would eliminate jections in recent weeks. “We’re glad Dr. Smith agrees with keeps both girls’ gymnastics and indoor track still on School Superintendent Robert Smith’s the information out there that shows the table in Fairfax County, Arlington offi- most recent budget proposal last Monday the benefit of having students in- sports, but their cials admit that the future of those sports is night calls for approximately $10.1 million volved in extra curricular activities,” still to be decided depending on what hap- in budget cutbacks such as fate depends on pens over the coming months. a reduction of central and “If they took those out, how we would schools non-staff accounts “Our intent has never been to cut Fairfax County. have to regroup and re-make our schedules by 5 percent, delaying the is still up in the air,” said Debbie DeFranco, purchase of social studies extracurricular activities.” APS’s supervisor of physical education and textbooks, purchasing half By Mark Giannotto —APS assistant superintendent Linda Erdos athletics. “It could be a cause and effect. as many new school buses The Connection That’s our primary competition.” as planned, and decreasing “Our intent has never been to cut extra- a tax sheltered annuity for APS employees said Yorktown director of student ac- lthough Arlington County Public curricular activities,” added APS Assistant by 1.9 percent. tivities Michael Krulfeld. “But at the ASchools are facing an $8.6 mil- Superintendent Linda Erdos. “Those would The plan actually emphasizes maintain- same time, we’ve tried as best we can lion gap in its 2010 budget, none be unintended consequences.” ing successful APS programs, specifically to be financially conservative now of the planned cutbacks are expected to Erdos said a number of factors will play referencing extra curricular activities. It has knowing full well that cuts are going effect athletic programs and extra cur- into the future of those two sports, most local administrators and student-athletes to be made somewhere with what is ricular activities within the school sys- notably state and federal stimulus money somewhat relieved, even though their sta- going on economically.”

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HARVEY W. STEIN, (SBN 43725) LAW OFFICES OF HARVEY W. STEIN We consign/pay top $ for Oakton A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION antique/semi antique furn. 499 14th Street, Suite 210 including mid century & Room for Rent Oakland, CA 94612 danish modern Teak w/priv. BA One mile Telephone: (510) 763-6233 furniture, sterling, mens from Vienna metro/ns/no Facsimile: (510) 832-1717 watches, painting/art glass, clocks, jewelry, costume pets. $800/mth. (utilities Attorney for Plaintiff Michael Amankwah jewelry, etc. Call Schefer incl) Deposit required. Antiques @ 703-241-0790. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF avail immed CONTRA COSTA (703) 477-6778 UNLIMITED CIVIL CASE 28 Yard Sales MICHAEL AMANKWAH, VIENNA 4/18, 8-2, 21 Announcements Plaintiff, 8818 Olympia Fields Ln. vs. Must empty out house!, tons of ABC LICENSE HVAC & MECHANICS TOOLS First Down Sports Bar and AARON HERNANDEZ, SPECTRUM FINANCIAL, LLC aka rain or shine SPECTRUM FINANCIAL FUNDING, and DOES 1 through 20, Grill, Inc trading as First Down inclusive, Sports Bar and Grill, 4213 N. 101 Computers Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA Defendants. ) 22203. The above establish- Photos by Louise Krafft/The Connection ment is applying to the Case No: MSC08-03159 HDI VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF Junior midfielder John Sheahan and the rest of the General boys’ soccer [PROPOSED] ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE team have generated lots of scoring chances this season, but haven’t FOR INDIVIDUALS CONTROL for a Wine and & SMALL BUSINESSES On reading and filing the evidence consisting of plaintiff's beer on premises, Mixed capitalized on as many as they would have liked thus far. Application for Order for Publication of Summons and the sup- JENNIFER O. SMITH Beverage Restaurant license porting Declaration of Harvey W. Stein, attorney for plaintiffs, COMPUTER CONSULTANT to sell or manufacture for this Order, and it satisfactorily appearing to the Court there- ➣ TRAINING alcoholic beverages. from that defendants Aaron Hernandez and Spectrum Finan- ➣ Vinod Chopra, President cial also known as Spectrum Financial Funding, hereinafter re- INSTALLATION Preparing for Stretch Run ferred to as ("defendants") cannot with reasonable diligence be ➣ TROUBLE- served in any other manner specified in Sections 415.10 SHOOTING 29 Misc. for Sale through 414.40 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and that a ➣ LET US TAME THAT From Page 14 Cause of Action exists in favor of plaintiffs and against defend- BEAST FOR YOU ant. TROY BILT ROTO TILLER Serving Area Since 1995 6 hp Econo-Horse $395 “Basically, we are bringing every- IT IS ORDERED that Summons be served by publication in Troy-Bilt Chipper/Shredder thing we didn’t get last year,” said the McLean Connection, a newspaper of general circulation (703) 765-2222 5 hp. Tomahawk $595. published in the County of Fairfax, Virginia, hereby designated [email protected] Castro as his team prepares to face as the newspaper most likely to give defendants actual notice 703-304-1699 of the action, and that publication be made once a week for district foes Falls Church and four consecutive weeks. Mount Vernon this week. “We’re 21 Announcements 21 Announcements IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the Summons, a working together and everybody is copy of the Complaint, and a copy of this Order be forthwith mailed to defendants at 1410 Woodhurst, McLean, Virginia. highly motivated and very con-

Date: April 6, 2009 scious of getting something in the future.” JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Led up top by juniors Jose 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Gonzalez and Mohamed Jawara and in the midfield by seniors STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE PROBATE COURT Cristian Castro and Roderick COUNTY OF HORRY CASE NUMBER: Kinkoko, the Warriors balanced 2007-ES-26-1731 attack has outscored the opposition Dorothy E Darling SUMMONS Petitioner 24-10 this season, including a 5-0 Junior Erjon Bezhani will be a key player thumping of Yorktown before vs if W-L is to improve upon its current 2-5-1 spring break. record. HEIRS-AT-LAW OF HOWARD DARLING and all persons unknown who are or “This is in particular something might to claim to be heirs-at-law of Howard N. special, because the kids came together over Darling, all such unknown persons being collectively designated as JOHN DOE and MARY DOE, including the last few years,” said Castro. Teams at a Glance any unknown persons in the Armed Forces of the United States of America, any minors, persons non Yorktown compos mentis and persons under a disability of any kind PERHAPS THE BIGGEST darkhorse in Record: 1-3-3 of nature who might claim to be heirs-at-law or Player to Watch: Senior Alex Herrera Howard N. Darling. the area is Yorktown, which was expected Respondents, Upcoming Games: 4/15 at Washington-Lee, to be better than its current 1-3-3 record. 4/17 vs. Stuart TO: RESPONDENTS NAMED ABOVE With last year’s Northern Region Player of Notable Quotable: Alex (Herrera) can play with anybody, but I think Wakefield is the team to YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to answer the the Year and George Mason-bound Alex Petition to Determine Heirs, a copy of which is herewith served beat in the National District right now.” — coach upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Petition to Herrera returning for his senior season, David Wood Determine Heirs on the subscriber at his office at 4702 Oleand- er Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, within thirty (30) days of expectations were predictably high in the service. If you fail to answer the Petition to Determine Heirs preseason. Washington-Lee within the time aforesaid, the Petitioners will seek default Record: 2-5-1 against you. But in the Patriots’ first scrimmage this CLIFFORD H. TALL, P.A. Player to Watch: Junior Erjon Bezhani spring, Herrera sprained his ankle, forcing Upcoming Games: 4/15 vs. Yorktown, 4/17 Clifford H. Tall him to miss the team’s first five games of at Herndon SC Bar No: 005463 Attorney for Petitioner, the season. When he returned for a March Notable Quotable: “We’re kind of on the Dorothy E. Darling hunt, but when you need to go in for the kill, it’s 4702 Oleander Drive E-mail: [email protected] 31 game against district title contender not there yet.” — coach Jimmy Carrasquillo Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Telephone: 843-497-9777 Edison, Herrera promptly picked up a red card 10 minutes in, sending him to the side- Wakefield 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. lines for the rest of that game as well as a Record: 7-0-1 An expert Player to Watch: Senior Roderick Kinkoko is someone good portion of the team’s next match with Upcoming Games: 4/15 at Falls Church, 4/ who knows Wakefield. Yorktown was outscored by a 17 at Mount Vernon some of the combined 9-0 in those games. Notable Quotable: “Last year left a bitter The silver lining is that judging the Patri- taste, so the kids are motivated to work hard and worst mistakes work together.” — coach Fernando Castro that can be ots by their current record would be a mis- take considering they haven’t competed made in his more than a few minutes with the area’s anything is possible. subject and how best player on the field. With 14 players “We’ve had chances, we just couldn’t score to avoid them. gone from last year’s squad, it has made many goals,” said Wood, whose team has -Werner cohesiveness an issue. But with Herrera netted just five goals in seven games this Heisenberg back in the fold for the last month of the year. “But I think we have plenty of talent season, Yorktown coach David Wood knows to do well and make a run.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Arlington Connection ❖ April 15-21, 2009 ❖ 17 Arlington/North $669,000 Sports Waycroft Colonial -4 5013 N. 17th Street Pretty 3BR 1.5BA Brick OPEN when replacement is needed. The agreement runs Colonial with two story addi- Marymount Gets Field for 15 years. SUN. 1 tion; first floor family rm & Recently, Marymount University athletic director In addition to providing facilities for soccer and bath; Gorgeous sun room Bill Finney and some of his staff went about writing lacrosse teams to play and practice, the agreement opens through French doors to deck and enclosed yard; down the litany of Arlington County fields the school also allows Marymount to conduct summer sports Delightful updated kitchen had used for its Division-III soccer and lacrosse pro- camps at Long Bridge Park. w/granite and stainless; Sep. grams over the course of his 26 years working there. “This really helps us,” said Finney. “All the coaches Dining Room with BI cabinet; “We took a legal pad and wrote down two col- are really excited and I think it’s going to help a lot with Two Fireplaces and just over one mile to Ballston Metro umns from top to bottom,” said Finney, who esti- recruiting. We’re excited about the partnership … and and mall; AR7011434. mated the number to be around 50. that legal page with all the names has been torn up.” Sally Kramer But the days of a field-less Marymount will soon be in the past after the school announced it will part- 703-522-1940 ner with Arlington County for Northern Region RE/MAX Allegiance Sports Briefs construction and use of a soccer 3315 Lee Hwy • Arlington, Va 22207 and lacrosse field in the county’s Baseball Coaches Poll www.sallykramer.com Long Bridge Park. The agreement marks the first The Yorktown baseball team went 3-1 last week at major public-private partnership for the park, which the McLean/Great Falls Babe Ruth Invitational spring is located north of Crystal City. Construction on the break tournament. The wins included a 9-8 extra- OPEN HOUSES field is to begin this year, and the field is expected inning victory over West Potomac, a 14-10 win over IN ARLINGTON to be available for use beginning in 2011. Annandale, and a 14-8 victory over South Lakes. As SAT./SUN. APRIL 18 & 19 The university will obtain annual use of the syn- a result of its strong showing, the Northern Region thetic-turf field for about 500 hours per year, or about baseball coaches have voted Yorktown into the top- 25 percent of its total availability, in exchange for 10 of its weekly poll. $2 million in construction costs to be paid in install- ments through 2015, and some ongoing mainte- Northern Region nance costs. “We’re very excited about this project and believe Baseball Coaches Poll it is a mutually beneficial partnership,” said Chris 1. West Springfield Domes, Marymount vice president for enrollment 2. Chantilly and student services. “Marymount has long needed 3. Lake Braddock a permanent home field for our soccer and lacrosse 4. Westfield 5. Langley teams. At the same time, the community will ben- 6. South County efit by also having use of this additional field.” 7. McLean The university’s share of maintenance costs is ex- 8. Stone Bridge pected to be about $14,000 per year at the begin- 9. Madison 10. Yorktown ning of the agreement. University and county offi- Others receiving votes: W.T. Woodson, Oakton, Marshall, 2250 Powhatan St N, 22205, $998,000, cials will split the cost of replacing the synthetic turf Robinson Sun 1-4pm, Mary Anthony, Long and Foster 571-201-2710 When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, click the Real Estate links on the right side. Visit These Houses of Worship Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons...

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Richard SturgeonRe/Max Allegiance.....703-564-0963 Churches- Catholic Cherrydale Baptist Church...703-525-8210 Charles Wesley United Methdist St. Agnes Catholic Church... 703-525-1166 St Paul Episcopal Church...703-820-2625 First Baptist of Ballston...703-525-7824 ...703-356-6336 2316 Buchanan St N ...... $615,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Kathleen Cox...... Long & Foster...... 703-229-8528 Cathedral of St Thomas More...703-525-1300 St Peter’s Episcopal Church...703-536-6606 Mt. Zion Baptist Church...703-979-7411 Calvary United Methdist...703-892-5185 St Thomas Episcopal Church...703-442-0330 3318 Woodrow St N...... $1,099,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Donnetta Duncan Long & Foster...... 703-905-7264 Our Lady of Lourdes ... 703-684-9261 Cherrydale United Methodist...703-527-2621 Trinity Episcopal Church...703-920-7077 Churches -Baptist-Free Will Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Chesterbrook United Methodist 4422 Dittmar Rd...... $1,479,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Caroline Roberts.Weichert...... 703-629-5465 Bloss Memorial Free Will 703-979-5580 Churches Lutheran(ELCA) ...703-356-7100 2662 Quanico St N...... $749,000 .. Sat 1-4pm...... Kenneth Turner...Prudential-Carruthers703-509-3062 St Ann Catholic Church...703-528-6276 Baptist Church...703-527-7040 Advent Lutheran Church...703-521-7010 Clarendon United Methodist...703-527-8574 St. Charles Catholic Church...703-527-5500 3219 N Wakefield St...... $1,675,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Chip Benjamin.....Long & Foster...... 703-284-9331 Faith Lutheran Church...703-525-9283 Churches- Presbyterian Community United Methodist...703-527-1085 3724 N Vermont St ...... $749,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Dave Lloyd...... Weichert...... 703-593-3204 Church of Christ German Lutheran Church...703-276-8952 Arlington Presbyterian Church...703-920-5660 Mt. Olivet United Methodist...703-527-3934 6718 Williamsburg Blvd...... $579,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Dave Lloyd...... Weichert...... 703-593-3204 Arlington Church of Christ...703-528-0535 Resurrection Lutheran Church...703-532-5991 Church of Covenant ... 703-524-4115 Trinity United Methodist...703-356-3312 Walker Chapel United Methodist 5013 N 17th St...... $669,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Sally Kramer...... Re/Max Allegiance.....703-522-1940 ...703-538-5200 22206 Churches- United Church of Christ 2720 Arlington Mill Dr S #1016.$555,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Dawn Troutman...Weichert...... 703-760-8880 Bethel United Church of Christ ...703-528-0937 22205 Rock Spring Congregational 1210 N Fredrick St...... $779,000 .. Sat/Sun 1-4pm..Michelle Sagatov.Fall Properties...... 703-402-9361 SUNDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE: DAILY EUCHARIST: United Church of Christ...703-538-4886 2250 Powhatan St N ...... $998,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Mary Anthony.....Long & Foster...... 571-201-2710 Saturday Vigil: 5:30 PM Weekdays Metaphysical 5803 16th St N...... $1,295,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Ken Courtade...... Keller Williams...... 703-244-6042 Sunday: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 AM Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM & 8:30 AM Arlington Metaphysical Chapel 873 N Lexington St...... $639,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Dave Lloyd...... Weichert...... 703-593-3204 ...703-276-8738 1:30 PM Spanish Liturgy Saturday, 8:30 AM 6367 N 12th Pl...... $729,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Dave Lloyd...... Weichert...... 703-593-3204 Presbyterian Church 985 N Quintana St...... $709,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Dave Lloyd...... Weichert...... 703-593-3204 5312 North 10th Street All Are in America Churches 22204 Arlington Virginia 22205 Welcome! Christ Church of Arlington...703-527-0420 3343 5th St S...... $489,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Jim McGarity...... Long & Foster...... 703-283-7509 Parish Office: (703) 528-6276 Synagogues - Conservative 1414 S Barton St...... $299,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Chris Wood...... Long & Foster...... 202-714-9817 Congregation Etz Hayim...703-979-4466 1016 Wayne St S #804...... $499,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Sue Goodhart...... McEnearney...... 703-549-9292 PARISH WEBSITE: Synagogues - Orthodox 22203 Fort Myer Minyan...703-863-4520 www.rc.net/arlington/stann Chabad Luvavitch of Alexandria-Arlington 4523 Henderson Rd N...... $734,900 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Jim McGarity...... Long & Foster...... 703-283-7509 ...703-370-2774 4808 Fairfax Dr #1...... $533,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Adam Beslove ....A La Carte Realty...... 703-929-7909 Synagogue - Reconstructionist 22202 Kol Ami, the North Virginia 2356 Pierce St S...... $825,000 .. Sun 1-4pm...... Jenelle Hatch...... Keller Williams...... 703-527-3300 Reconstructionist Community ... 571-271-8387 22201 715 Irving St N...... $1,400,000 .. Sun 2-5pm...... Julia Avent...... Re/Max Allegiance.....703-525-4993 Westover Baptist Church For an Open House Listing Form, Wednesday Prayer Service 2:00 PM 1125 N. Patrick Henry Drive call Deb Funk at 703-518-4631 or e-mail Sunday 9:30 AM Sunday School 703-237-8292 [email protected] & 11:00 AM Worship www.westoverbaptist.org All listings due by Monday at 3 p.m. To highlight your Faith Community call Karen at 703-917-6468

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