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2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] New Analysis of Accotink Creek Underway

mary Conservator for another volunteer Department of Envi- organization the Friends of Accotink Creek, within an hour of a heavy rainstorm, the ronmental Quality creek rises dramatically and gushes with milky-orange sediment. Repeated episodes resumes project after can erode the sides of the creek and leave sediment suspended in the water, making EPA lawsuit. it difficult for the macroinvertebrates and other wildlife to survive. By Tim Peterson On “stormwater walks,” Unger shows The Connection people the steep walls of the creek. “It looks like a ditch,” he said, “six feet high, with

hen Meghan Walker Photo courtesy of Meghan Walker roots sticking out. People ask, ‘How do they paddles a canoe up- get the bulldozers in?’” Wstream from Lake So targeting stormwater flow seemed like Accotink looking for an intelligent approach. But the EPA took garbage, not much surprises her any- the lead in developing a flow-based TMDL. more. “The idea that EPA had was good,” said “The sky’s the limit for odd trash,” Bryant Thomas, the Regional Water Permits she said. “A big find last time was a and Planning Manager with the regional wheel and tire — still attached. That’s DEQ office. “But the final product was fairly impressive.” narrow, and really expensive to try to com- Walker lives in Danbury Forest, bor- ply with.” dering Lake Accotink, and is president The EPA’s focus called for finding ways to of the volunteer reduce the flow of stormwater — no small organization Members of the Friends of Lake Accotink Park canoed upstream of Lake task considering how water gushes, as “It can’t all be Friends of Lake Accotink in July to remove garbage that’s difficult to reach on foot. planned, to sewers from sidewalks and Accotink Park streets all over the county. That plan dis- done by the (FLAP). The counted the validity of possible efforts to group’s main fo- shore up Accotink Creek itself to help it cope county just cus is improving with storm flow. Structural changes to sat- the lake, park isfy the EPA were estimated to cost spending grounds and sur- and Fairfax County roughly $300 million. money. We’ve rounding trails Then-Virginia Attorney General Ken through trash Cuccinelli and the Board of Supervisors re- got to change collection and sponded by suing the EPA for overstepping beautification its bounds. In early 2013, a federal judge how people projects. Photo courtesy of Kris Unger forced the EPA to back off, but that still left Their first wa- Accotink Creek without a functional TMDL think about ter-based for its impaired status. cleanup “Raiders the streams.” of the Lost THAT BRINGS UP the meeting last week, — Rosemary Ryan, Trash” took where the DEQ and members of a technical senior legal aide place in July, and advisory committee discussed plans to cre- for Supervisor another is sched- ate a new TMDL. In the first phase of this uled for Satur- renewed project, the DEQ, together with John Cook day, Sept. 20. “I Fairfax County, the Geologi- personally don’t cal Survey and the EPA, will gather data and understand lit- Friends of Accotink Creek volunteer member Damian Banaszak, of create a new list and analysis of creek stres- tering into wa- Annandale (left) helps pick up garbage during a group clean-up. sors. Once that’s approved, they anticipate terways,” said Walker. “I see it in my developing a new TMDL by February 2016. own neighborhood — trash off to the That’s Phase Two. But that report would still side in the woods. It does kind of predate any concerted state and county ac- boggle the mind.” Upcoming Creek Clean-up tion to relieve whatever they determine the Walker was also at the first public ❖ Friends of Lake Accotink Park: Saturday, Sept. 20, starting at 8:30 a.m. Meet at specific stressors to be. meeting to discuss water quality in the lake marina and canoe upstream to gather garbage and see the park from a In the meantime, change at the commu- Accotink Creek and Long Branch, held different perspective. Visit www.facebook.com/friendsoflakeaccotinkpark to sign- nity level can absolutely help the water- Sept. 10 at the Kings Park Library in up. ways. “It can’t all be done by the county Burke. Led by the Virginia Department ❖ Friends of Accotink Creek: Saturday, Sept. 27. 9-11 a.m. on Accotink Creek at just spending money,” said Rosemary Ryan, of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Fullerton Road Bridge; 12-2 p.m. on Accotink Creek at Franconia-Springfield Park- senior legal aide for Supervisor John Cook. meeting marked the resuming of a way Bridge; 3-5 p.m. on Accotink Creek at Telegraph Road Bridge. Visit “We’ve got to change how people think 2007 project that was meant to de- www.accotink.org for more information. about the streams.” termine stressors on the Accotink Ryan and organizations like FLAP, FAC Creek Watershed. and the newly formed Friends of Long fish populations and help recycle nutrients, or pollutant, a body of water can sustain Branch believe every little bit of knowledge IN ITS BI-ANNUAL water quality their health is a primary indicator of the while still meeting water quality standards. and action helps, whether it’s coming to a study prior to 2007, the DEQ had de- health of the creek. The DEQ had initially been working with creek cleanup event, thinking twice about termined the Watershed to be “im- After doing an analysis of the causes — the EPA to put together the Accotink Creek using fertilizers or avoiding washing your paired” with regards to its ability to usually the presence of several pollutants TMDL. They planned to make a case for car in the driveway, where solvents will go support aquatic life. The most basic, — the standard practice for the DEQ and heavy stream flow, the kind that comes af- straight to the stream. tiny organisms — Benthic any partner organizations is to develop a ter a rainstorm, being the primary pollut- “Find just one other person who cares” is Macroinvertebrates — weren’t surviv- TMDL, a Total Maximum Daily Load report. ant. FLAP’s motto, “and hopefully they will find ing. And because those bugs support This concludes how much of each stressor, Indeed, according to Kris Unger, the Pri- more people,” added Unger. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2014 ❖ 3 News

Photos contributed A high density of deer is seen as an ongoing threat to biodiversity and road safety throughout the Fairfax County. Deer Archery Program Archery program To the Point quick hits Enters Sixth Season ❖ This deer-hunting seasons lasts from Virginia hunting license and have passed Sept. 6 until Feb. 21, 2015. But don’t ex- a proficiency and safety test. pect things to pick up until the weather ❖ Archers work in groups and are as- Continued overabundance brings gets cooler: “As hot as it’s been, I doubt signed and limited to hunt only in spe- there’s been any hunters in the woods,” cific sites. The complete list of program bow-hunters back to parks. said Master Animal Control Officer Cook. locations is online at “Around the beginning of October more www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/wildlife/ By Tim Peterson Each year, the police estimate between hunters will be active.” archery/archery-program.htm. The Connection 4,000 and 5,000 deer-vehicle strikes take ❖ Virginia hunting hours are Monday ❖ Feeding deer is illegal between Sept. place. through Saturday, 30 minutes before sun- 1 and the first Saturday in January. ven at 72, the animated Disney At the state level, Virginia ranked eighth rise until 30 minutes after sunset. Most ❖ The police encourage people to re- classic “Bambi” can still soften the in the country for collisions between 2007 hunters follow deer off the beaten path, port deer damage they see in neighbor- Ehardest hearts when it comes to and 2008. but if you encounter one, they should hoods and parks, contacting the non- appreciating the innocence and It doesn’t help that the times of day deer have identification: “Some people get a emergency number 703-691-2131 or natural beauty of deer. But the reality in are characteristically most active are morn- little bit shocked by the sight of the bow,” program manager Sergeant Earit Powell Fairfax County is that an unnaturally high ing and evening twilight — coinciding with said Lake Accotink Park manager on duty at 703-324-0280. density of Bambis and mothers of Bambi is northern Virginia rush hours. Carlos Cruz, “but the flash of a badge ❖ Some recommended deer-deterring an ongoing threat to biodiversity and road Aside from the roadside threat, the over- brings them back to ease. Most people plant life include common boxwood, safety. population also increases potential human are pretty aware of it.” Colorado Blue Spruce, Red Osier Dog- To cope with that reality, Fairfax County exposure to diseases carried by deer-riding ❖ All archers must have applied for the woods and Scots Pine. Or a motion-acti- Police manage a robust population control pests such as Lyme disease. Then on an eco- program by July 6 2014, possess a valid vated sprinkler may also do the trick. program: an archery-hunting season now logical level, deer crowding results in in its sixth year. “overbrowsing”, or decimation of under- There are simply too many deer in story plant life that would otherwise offer deer across 27 park sites. fective, or as effective and more humane. wooded areas around the county — food and shelter to other forest-dwelling And though not popular with “Bambi” Such as the current study by White Buf- throughout parks, private residences and animals, not to mention help regenerate the lovers, controlled hunting is the only popu- falo Inc, which is operating under a special roadways. Ongoing population density sur- forest itself. lation control method approved by the state. permit from the state to experiment with veys conducted by the Park Authority offer And many homeowners are familiar with “It’s the toolbox we have now,” said sterilizing deer rather than killing them. data from aerial infrared imaging as well the scourge of azaleas, daylilies and hos- Edwards. “We hear both sides,” said Edwards. “It’s as vegetation monitoring. tas. The archery is safe to park patrons and pretty balanced between the viewpoints. If And according to the police department’s In an attempt to put the deer population bystanders — only five non-hunter injuries there’s a new method, it gets a lot of atten- Animal Wildlife Specialist Dr Katherine in check, the Board of Supervisors first ap- have occurred statewide in the last five de- tion — looking into these humane options Edwards, the most recent surveys “still in- proved archery as a preferred method in cades — and despite the vegetation being in the future. That’s perfectly reasonable to dicate an overabundance of deer in the October 2000. It took several years for the slow to rebound, Edwards said the deer question the methods we’re using and dis- parks.” program to fully develop, but by the end of population is reducing. cuss the options.” The effects of this overcrowding are fiscal year 2014 — the sixth year of the By exactly how much is uncertain. And But for now, the police will continue to multifold, with the most immediately dan- program’s current form — nearly 800 hunt- Edwards said her department is open to manage the archery program, because they gerous being increased vehicle collisions. ers were responsible for bringing in 848 different methods that would be more ef- believe it’s the best option at their disposal.

Free Caregivers Seminars Fairfax County is offering the following Free Caregiver Seminars in October:

❖ Understanding and Caring for a p.m. Martha Washington Library, 6614 ❖ Six Questions to Consider About Volunteer Fire Department parking lot ❖ Fairfax County’s free Chronic Dis- Person with Dementia. Saturday, Oct. Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria. For direc- Paying for Long-Term Care – WEBINAR. to assist older adults in determining if ease Self-Management Program 18, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Insight Memory tions: 703-768-6700. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Noon-1:00 p.m. your car fits you properly for maximum workshops are held Oct. 15-Nov. 19, Care Center, 2812 Old Lee Highway, ❖ Caregiving 101. Monday, Oct. 27, Register beforehand at safety. Free program. Wed., October 8, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Register at Fairfax. For directions: 703-204-4664. 7:00-8:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Call 703-255- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ *S cams and Financial Crimes Against 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. olderadultservices/caregiver.htm. 6360 to register and for more olderadultservices or call 703-324-5489, Seniors. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 3:00-4:30 For directions: 703-339-4610. ❖ Carfit experts will be at the Vienna information. TTY 711. 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Democratic Women to Honor Foust [email protected] or call 703- The reception 606-2937 or 703-830-1355. You may purchase tickets in advance will be held on at https://secure.actblue.com/ contribute/page/jfseptember20 or Sept. 20 in by sending a check to DWCNV, P.O. Box 143, Clifton, VA 20124. Clifton. Checks should be made out to John Foust for Congress. The Democratic Women of he Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia TClifton and Northern Vir- (DWCNV) are dedicated to provid- ginia (DWCNV) will host ing a friendly forum in which a reception in honor of John Foust, Democratic women educate them- the Democratic Candidate for the selves, discuss important issues of Virginia 10th Congressional Dis- the day, and work together to help trict on Saturday, Sept. 20. The elect Democrats to local, state, and event will take place at the Clifton John Foust national offices. The DWCNV home of Terry Matlaga and Kevin strives to build political awareness Bell from 5 to 7 p.m. Special guests dependents that we decided to among members of our commu- include state Senators George host a fundraiser to help him win nity, influence public policy, pro- Barker, Dave Marsden and Chap his election. His mainstream mote participation in political pro- Petersen, Delegates David Bulova American values, thoughtful com- cesses, and encourage connections and Eileen Filler-Corn, Fairfax mon sense approach, ability to between regional leaders and the Board Chairman Sharon Bulova work across party lines, effective- local community. and Sheriff Stacey Kincaid. ness, and leadership are sorely All Democratic women in Jane Barker, Chair of the needed in a too partisan Con- Northern Virginia are invited to DWCNV, said, “The last fundraiser gress.” become members. Meetings are that we held as an organization General Admission tickets are held on Sundays from 3 - 5 p.m. was back in 2005, the year the $35; Young Dems (under 30) and in the Clifton Community Hall. For DWCNV began. Seniors (80 and over) are $25. more information, email We feel so strongly that we need Event sponsorships are available. [email protected] or Supervisor John Foust to represent For sponsorship and other infor- visit the DWCNV website at Democrats, Republicans, and In- mation, write to www.democraticwomenofclifton.org

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An independent, locally owned weekly th in their lifetime. vided resources to tribal, local, and state law newspaper delivered to September marks 20 Just last year, Turning Points, the only do- enforcement communities to address violent homes and businesses. Published by mestic violence intervention program in Prince crimes against women. In addition, VAWA Local Media Connection LLC Anniversary of Violence William County, served 6,000 clients. In Fairfax funds specialized training for 500,000 law en- 1606 King Street County there were more than 8,000 incidents forcement officers, prosecutors, judges, and Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Against Women Act. reported, and we have seen a 40 percent in- other personnel every year. The National Do- Free digital edition delivered to crease in homelessness due to domestic vio- mestic Violence Hotline, which responds to your email box. Go to By Gerry Connolly lence. more than 22,000 urgent calls for help every connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe U.S. Representative (D-11) This is why I was so disappointed when the month, also was created under VAWA. House Republican majority blocked a biparti- The updated VAWA is renewing our success- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, th his month marks the 20 anniver- san modernization of VAWA for 18 months be- ful partnerships with local nonprofits and law Call: 703-778-9410 sary of the Violence Against Women fore relenting last year. The Senate passed the enforcement agencies. It is improving protec- e-mail: [email protected] Act (VAWA) – landmark legislation bill in a strong and bipartisan 78-22 vote, but tions for underserved communities, particularly T Kemal Kurspahic in which our nation committed new some House Republicans objected because they immigrants and victims of human trafficking. Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 prevention and response resources so did not want to extend protections And of particular importance for helping vic- [email protected] that our mothers, daughters, sisters, to Native Americans, LGBT Ameri- tims through the recovery process, the new bill Commentary Amna Rehmatulla and friends would no longer have to cans, and immigrants. Thankfully, is expanding housing assistance and providing Editorial Assistant suffer in silence through domestic House leadership finally put aside support regardless of sexual orientation. 703-778-9410 ext.427 [email protected] abuse. this obstructionism and ultimately allowed the Sadly, recent events in the news demonstrate Though meaningful progress has been re- House to pass the improved VAWA bill, which that although we have made great progress, Tim Peterson Community Reporter alized, domestic violence continues to be a I and an overwhelming number of Democrats as a community we must remain vigilant in 703-314-0789 real and troubling challenge in our commu- supported. protecting those threatened by domestic vio- [email protected] nities. Far too many of us have been touched Thanks to VAWA, we have strengthened and lence. Please know that I will continue to push Jon Roetman by domestic violence in one way or another. expanded critical protections for all victims of Congress to maintain and expand the invest- Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 [email protected] According to the National Coalition Against domestic violence and enhanced our nation’s ments needed to support these critical pro- @jonroetman Domestic Violence, an estimated 1.3 million criminal justice response. Specifically, VAWA grams in our community and continue to be a Victoria Ross women are victims each year, and one in ev- has instituted stricter sentencing guidelines for voice of support to those who might otherwise County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 ery four women will experience such violence repeat federal sex crime offenders and pro- not speak up for themselves. [email protected]

ADVERTISING: For advertising information e-mail: School Board Ready to Tackle Fiscal Challenges [email protected] Steve Hogan Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 [email protected] By Tamara Derenak Kaufax before the County Executive presents his Ad- trait of a Graduate, which will serve as a foun- Chairman, Fairfax County School Board vertised Budget and before the superintendent dation on which to build a long-range strate- Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 presents her Proposed Budget in early 2015. gic plan for FCPS. Once a strategic plan is in [email protected] am honored to have the opportunity to Last year, the county and School Board cre- place with a direct and clear vision for our Debbie Funk serve as the chairman of Fairfax County ated the joint Infrastructure Financing Com- schools, our work will be very focused and the National Sales I 703-778-9444 School Board for the 2014-15 school year. mittee to review the facilities needs of both outcome will be improved student achievement [email protected] My colleagues on the board and I – working FCPS and the county. The committee report for every student. closely with our superintendent, Dr. Karen released earlier this year resulted in an addi- We have had great success with our launch Editor & Publisher Garza – have an ambitious agenda for the year tional $13 million that will be invested each of full day Mondays for our elementary stu- Mary Kimm ahead. Our top priority remains adequate fund- year beginning in FY 2016 for school infrastruc- dents. The community is very supportive of the 703-778-9433 [email protected] ing for our schools at both the state and county ture upgrades. I will continue to encourage this change which will increase instructional time @MaryKimm levels. State support for education remains at kind of collaboration to build trust and realis- for students and dedicated planning time for Executive Vice President unacceptable levels and we will continue to tic expectations for the supervisors, the school teachers. Beginning this school year, we also Jerry Vernon work with our county Board of Supervisors to board, and the community. have a new standard school calendar in place [email protected] provide our schools with an adequate level of In the next few weeks we plan to make a that eliminates the need to make up inclem- Editor in Chief financial support when the state fails to do its final decision regarding school start times for ent weather days at the end of the school year, Steven Mauren Managing Editor job. As a consensus builder, I will continue to the 2015-16 school year. Superintendent Garza if fewer than 13 days are missed. Kemal Kurspahic urge the School Board to work in made her recommendation to the The Bailey’s Upper Elementary School for the Photography: Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel partnership with the Board of Super- Commentary board at a meeting in early Septem- Arts and Sciences opened Sept. 2 with a com- Art/Design: visors to find solutions to our bud- ber. We will provide the community munity ribbon-cutting celebration scheduled Laurence Foong, John Heinly Production Manager: get dilemma. with sufficient time to comment on for Oct. 15. This new school was converted Geovani Flores We have already taken steps to build a stron- the proposal before we take final action at our from a five-story office building on Leesburg Special Assistant to the Publisher ger relationship with the Board of Supervisors. Oct. 23 meeting. As you may recall, the School Pike and will solve the overcrowding problems Jeanne Theismann This past year, Dr. Garza provided a new level Board adopted a resolution in April 2012 with that have plagued Bailey’s Elementary School 703-778-9436 [email protected] of transparency in the budget process by meet- the stated goal to start high schools after 8 a.m. for the Arts and Sciences. Under the leader- @TheismannMedia ing with the Board of Supervisors and other The board subsequently hired Children’s Na- ship of one principal, the new campus houses community leaders, conducting listening tours tional Medical Center to serve as consultants grades 3-5 while the existing campus remains CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 in each of the magisterial districts, and devel- to develop a plan to achieve that goal. CNMC home to preschoolers through second graders. Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver oping the Citizens Guide to Understanding the developed four options. Those options were The start of a new school year is always an [email protected] Budget, all of which were well received by the taken to the community in a series of eight exciting time for students, parents and teach- supervisors and the community. Our boards public meetings held in May and June. After ers. As chairman, I pledge to maintain and have already met jointly in September to out- analyzing the feedback from parents and the build upon the excellence for which our line our fiscal forecasts. In addition, we have community, CNMC made their recommenda- schools are known. Working with our state established the Joint Budget Development tion and, based on school board direction, elected officials, supervisors, superintendent Committee composed of three supervisors and Option 3 is the framework being used to de- and other stakeholders, I am confident that three School Board members. The committee velop a final recommendation for school board we can solve our most pressing problems will review budget factors impacting Fiscal Year consideration. I invite you to learn more at while continuing to offer a world-class edu- 2016 and provide guidance to both boards. The www.fcps.edu. cation for our families. Have a safe and pro- committee will deliver a report to both boards Other new initiatives include the FCPS Por- ductive school year.

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Construction Nearly Done on the 95 Express Lanes

he construction on the 95 in various places. Looking north on the new ramp TExpress Lanes is 90 per- Now is the time for motorists to to the North Area, Photo by Trevor Wrayton/VDOT cent complete and on make a plan to use the 95 Express the flyover bridge will be linked schedule to open in early January Lanes. All vehicles, except motor- to the existing HOV ramp to 2015. While the project is in its cycles and registered buses need allow commuters from the NGA final months of construction, mo- an E-ZPass or an E-ZPass Flex to building to access the south- torists should still expect lane clo- use the express lanes. bound 95 Express Lanes in the sures and periodic stoppages on I- E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex can be afternoon, as well as the north- 95/395 for sign erection and util- obtained at most Division of Mo- bound I-95 general purpose ity work associated with the ex- tor Vehicles (DMV) locations, se- lanes. This ramp will be open press lanes project. lected Giant Foods or Wegmans, when the 95 Express Lanes Motorists traveling in the 29- online, and AAA stores. For a com- open in early 2015. mile corridor between Duke Street plete listing and additional E-ZPass (Route 236) and Garrisonville info, go to 95ExpressLanes.com. Road (Route 610) can expect to When the 95 Express Lanes open, see crews paving, placing guard- hybrid drivers will no longer be rails, grading and seeding, and ITS able to access the HOV lanes for (fiber optic technology for opera- free, they will be required to pay tions) work in preparation for the a toll or have three people in the lanes opening in early 2015. In car. late fall, there will be test vehicles For more information on the E- riding on the new lanes, testing ZPass or E-ZPass Flex, visit https:/ the gantries and E-ZPass detectors /www.ezpassva.com/Default.aspx Suicidal Man Stable After Officer-Involved Shooting Barely a week after the family lawyer for John Geer — a Springfield man who was shot and killed by Fairfax County police last year — filed a $12 million wrongful death lawsuit against three officers and Chief Edwin Roessler, another officer-involved shooting has taken place. This latest incident occurred last week, when officers responded to the report of an “armed, suicidal man in his 60s” at the 7000 block of Old Keene Mill Road — Springfield United Methodist Church. Police evacuated the church and locked down nearby Garfield El- ementary School, and summoned SWAT officers as well as trained ne- gotiators. Before those specialists could arrive, however, the first re- sponders “encountered” the man, which led to the officer-involved shooting. The unnamed man was taken to an unnamed local hospital, where police said he was in “serious but stable condition.” As of this writing, Fairfax County Police spokesperson Lucy Caldwell said there have been no updates to the situation, and the department isn’t releasing any more information about the suicidal man or the officer who was involved in the shooting. — Tim Peterson Bulletin Board

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should take so they (Established in 1980) NOVA’s Guaranteed Admissions Program NOVA officials say that popular majors Master’s Degree in counseling at Liberty Home of Burke Civic Ballet include engineering, nursing, computer sci- University in Lynchburg, Va. would transfer to studio gives students opportunities to attend their ence and general studies. • Pre-School Dance Movement • Hip Hop For example, a student can earn an asso- THE PROGRAM WAS CREATED after the George Mason, and • Contemporary • Conditioning • Ballet dream schools. ciates degree in engineering from NOVA then release of a workforce trends report pre- • Tap • Jazz • Lyrical • Pointe • Modern transfer to Virginia Tech’s College of Engi- pared by George Mason University’s Center almost all of my By Marilyn Campbell • Acro • Musical Theater • Ages 3 to Adult gree in criminology, law and society at neering or the University of Virginia’s School for Regional Analysis showed professional, Photo courtesy of Noor Naveed • Beginner to Advanced • Professional Instructors The Connection George Mason University in Fairfax. of Engineering and Applied Science. A stu- scientific, technical and health care fields as Noor Naveed hopes to become the first person in her classes transferred.” “Counselors were great at telling me what dent who might be unsure of the major he the key sources of new net job growth in family to graduate from college. After graduating from — Noor Naveed oor Naveed immigrated to the classes I should take so they would trans- plans to pursue can earn a general studies Northern Virginia from 2010 to 2020. NOVA, she transferred to George Mason University. Come Join the fun! United States from Pakistan fer,” she said. “Almost all of my classes trans- degree and then transfer to George Mason “The GAA is designed to offer students a Nwith her family shortly after ferred.” University. seamless transfer process,” said Darren the 9/11 attacks. The family NOVA’s admissions agreements guarantee George Mason University, University of Troxler, associate dean of admissions and settled in Northern Virginia and, years later, current and future NOVA students who earn Virginia and Virginia Tech are the top trans- chief transfer officer at George Mason Uni- lost (adj): 1. unable to find Naveed graduated from Hayfield Secondary associate degrees admission to more than fer schools for NOVA graduates. versity. “Students who meet all of the re- the way. 2. not appreciated School in Alexandria. She dreams of becom- 40 four-year colleges and universities. “The [Guaranteed Admission Agreement] quirements for GAA admission are not only or understood. 3. no longer ing the first person in her family to gradu- Students do have to meet certain academic program allowed me to complete my guaranteed transfer admission to Mason, but owned or known ate from college. requirements, such as earning a minimum associate’s degree close to home. The GAA are considered juniors for class standing, “My mother was forced to drop out of jun- grade point average, in order to be accepted gave me the opportunity to transfer to my registration and financial aid purposes, and Adopt ior high and at 32 got her GED. 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Part of the new FCPS Portrait of a Graduate Discussed strategic plan. By Reena Singh The Connection the committee,” she said. “It reso- ment where we need to just let nates with a lot of people.” it go,” said at large board mem- he heart of the school Even retired teachers, she said, ber Ryan McElveen. Tsystem’s new strategic have supported the measure. Springfield District board plan is closer to being FCPS Chief of Staff Marty Smith member Elizabeth Schultz felt approved. showed a video about the impor- that the words “goal-directed” The Fairfax County School tance of the five components for a were being misconstrued. While Board discussed the five compo- students and what type of student other members felt that it was nent Portrait of a Graduate - they want graduating from the pressuring students to become with some asking for a compo- school system. world leaders, Schultz said goals nent emphasizing a caring qual- “This is what we call the heart are different from person to per- ity - at Monday’s work session. of the strategic plan,” he said. son depending on their situa- “We haven’t truly captured Smith said that Portrait looks at tion, whether that means hav- what we’re trying to say with skills even the youngest students ing a 4.9 Grade Point Average ‘goal-directed,’” said Mason Dis- might need when they graduate. In or dressing themselves. trict board member Sandy Photo by Reena Singh/ The Connection addition, he said that everyone, “Having goals isn’t a bad Evans. Braddock District school board member Megan including himself, could identify thing,” she said. “Being resilient She and a handful of other McLaughlin asks for “caring” to be a key component for with the qualities they need to be isn’t a bad thing.” board members felt the last the school district’s Portrait of a Graduate. good at school, their job and their component, “Goal-directed and life. BOARD CHAIRMAN Tamara resilient” came across as cut- “You can be all of these things sounded “pushy.” “It’s not changing the ‘what,’” Derenak Kaufax encouraged throat. She said the word “car- and be a horrible human being,” “It’s really all about ambition - said Garza. “It’s changing the those unhappy with the name to ing” needed to be in the head- said Braddock District board mem- that’s what it comes across as ‘how.’” submit amendments by the end ing of the component because ber Megan McLaughlin. sounding,” she said. She said she wants to honor the of the week. The board is sched- character ethics is a priority. She said her reason for needing Portrait of a Graduate was an- committee’s work by keeping most uled to vote on the proposal at the heading’s name change nounced by Superintendent Dr. of the wording, but there could be the next School Board meeting THE FIVE COMPONENTS for stemmed from her social work Karen Garza last October during an some room to put the word “car- Sept. 18. the Portrait of a Graduate that background. education summit. Since then, ing” into the last component’s The components for Portrait was created for approval are “It’s one of the most important stakeholders have sent in a flurry heading. of a Graduate can be found at Communicator, Collaborator, things we can do, create a young of comments on what the final Several other board members felt http://www.boarddocs.com/ Global Citizen, Creative and Criti- person who cares,” she said. product should look like. that changing the wording was not vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/files/ cal Thinker in addition to Goal- Hunter Mill District board mem- “We’ve had hundreds and hun- necessary. 9NNHVC4A210A/$file/ Directed and Resilient Individual. ber Pat Hynes agreed that the name dreds of people submit feedback to “We’re at the Queen Elsa mo- POG%20Chart%20FINAL.pdf.

8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2014 ❖ 9 Fairfax. Bilingual Storytime in English and Spanish. Build your Entertainment child’s early literacy skills while enjoying stories, songs and activities. Age 3-5 with adult. Send notes to the Connection at Genealogy Help Desk. 7 p.m. City of [email protected] or call Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Friday Fairfax. Bring your family history stumpers to the experts. prior to the next paper’s publication. Accomplished genealogists and Dated announcements should be submit- library staff will be on hand to assist ted at least two weeks prior to the event. you. Ask at the Virginia Room desk or call 703-293-6227. THURSDAY/SEPT. 18 – SUNDAY/OCT. 5 “You’re Such An Animal.” Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 THURSDAY/SEPT. 25 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Gloria Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Benedetto shares her tribute to the City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North animals she loves. Using several Street, Fairfax. Build your child’s techniques of stippling or painting early literacy skills while enjoying with inks, pastels, acrylics or stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-5 watercolor, the suite of work with adult. demonstrates the variety of animal Tales to Tails. 4:30 p.m. City of portraiture that can be achieved Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, through different mediums and Fairfax. Need practice reading. Read styles. aloud to a friendly, trained therapy dog. Ages 6-12. THURSDAY/SEPT. 18-SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 Library Tech Help. 6 p.m. City of Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, Fall Book Sale. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Burke Fairfax. Get your library-related Center Library, 5935 Freds Oak electronic resource questions Road, Burke. Peruse and shop a answered. includes help with eBooks selection of gently used books for and compatible devices. sale by The Friends of The Burke Magazines with Zino. 7 p.m. City of Centre Library. All ages. Gloria Benedetto shares her tribute to the Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, animals she loves by using several tech- View artwork by Javier Padilla and more Fairfax. Learn to use the library’s THURSDAY/SEPT. 18 Zino digital magazine collection niques of stippling or painting with inks, at Epicure Café’s latest exhibition, Wake where you can read (and keep) 16th Annual Fall for the Book pastels, acrylics and watercolor. View her Up Call, a new collection of contemporary digital editions of your favorite Festival. George Mason University, exhibit, “You’re Such An Animal,” at the artwork by local artists on display through magazines. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. A My Gym-School Age. 4 p.m. Burke week-long, multiple-venue, regional Workhouse Arts Center until Oct. 5. Oct. 4. Center Library, 5935 Freds Oak festival that brings together people of Road, Burke. Develop your child’s all ages and interests. Visit Friends of the Burke Centre electronic resource questions large motor skills, learn basic www.fallforthebook.org. Library Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.- SUNDAY/SEPT. 21 answered. includes help with eBooks gymnastics and have fun! Presented 5 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Sunset Cruise. 7 p.m. Lake Accotink and compatible devices. Bring your by a local My Gym instructor. Ages 6- FRIDAY/SEPT.19-SUNDAY/OCT.19 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Buy gently Park, 7500 Accotink Park Road, library card, eBook reader and 12. used books to benefit the library. Springfield. Soak up the sunset and laptop. Earth and Fire Ceramics 703-249-1520. relax as you cruise the beautiful Exhibition. Workhouse Arts Center, Milkweed Safari - Monarchs and shoreline of Lake Accotink. Sit back FRIDAY/SEPT. 26 9601 Ox Road, 22079 Lorton. An More. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Green Spring and listen while your tourboat guide TUESDAY/SEPT. 23 Rock the Block! #TGIFairfax. 6-9 exhibition featuring the works of 35 Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, shares interesting facts about the Treasured Threes to Fives. 10:30 p.m. Old Town Fairfax, University leading ceramic artists from the nine Alexandria. Naturalist Alonso history of the park, the lake and the a.m. Patrick Henry Library, 101 Drive between North and Main nations: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Abugattas will show you these plant/ surrounding area. $6 per person. Maple Avenue East, Vienna. Join us Street, Fairfax. Come celebrate the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, animal/insect relationships and Reservations and advance payment for stories and songs. Age 3-5 with summer concert series and block Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and explain why you should plant some required. http:// adult. party in the heart of Fairfax with Myanmar. http://workhousearts.org of these natives in your own yard. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake- Tai Chi. 10 a.m. Burke Center Library, music by LEGGZ. 703-385-7858. $15. Register online at accotink/events.htm 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Join Garden Talks with Master FRIDAY/SEPT. 19- SUNDAY/OCT. 12 www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ The Social Ladder. 1-3 p.m. Green this series of Tai Chi classes coached Gardeners: Easy to Grow greenspring using code 290 487 5801 Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring by Dante Gilmer. Register for one or Shrubs. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Green Edgar Allan Poe’s Nevermore. or call 703-642-5173. Road, Alexandria. Learn how the more of the six sessions. Adults and Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Garden Sprouts: Sunflowers & English knew their place on the social older adults. Road, Alexandria. Master Gardeners Sunday at 5 p.m. Workhouse Arts Scarecrows. 11 a.m-12 p.m. Green ladder in the Old World and the Short Book Conversations. 1:30 introduce you to some easy care Center, 9601 Ox Rd, Lorton. Take a Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring New, then enjoy tea. $29. p.m. Burke Center Library, 5935 shrubs that add to your landscape. musical journey into the heart and Road, Alexandria. Keep your eyes Reservations at 703-941-7987. Freds Oak Road, Burke. Join our $10. Register online at soul of Edgar Allan Poe, America’s open for giant flowers and straw men Patrick Lundy and the Ministers of lively discussion of We Have Always www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ first truly visionary poet. Lyrics are as you comb Green Spring on our Music. 4 p.m. St. Andrew’s Lived in the Castle by Shirley greenspring using code 290 484 5401 adapted from Poe’s writings. autumn scavenger hunt. Ages 3-5 Episcopal Church, 6509 Jackson. Adults and older adults. or call 703-642-5173. Admissions: $15. with adult. $6. Register online at Sydenstricker Road, Burke. A S.T.E.M. Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Burke www.workhousearts.org. 703-584- www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ thrilling, moving, and uplifting Center Library, 5935 Freds Oak 2900. greenspring using code 290 402 7001 program of gospel music. They have WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 24 Road, Burke. Science, Technology, or call 703-642-5173. performed at the Kennedy Center and Time for Twos. 10:30 a.m. Richard Engineering, and Math. Each month FRIDAY/SEPT. 19 Peonies-a-Plenty Workshops. 10:30 at the historic Howard Theatre. Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, we will focus on one of the STEM a.m. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Dog Adoption. 12-4 p.m. Petco, Springfield. Join us for a story time subjects with stories, songs, and The Henkel Physicians: A Family’s Green Spring Road, Alexandria. At Greenbriar Towncenter, 13053 Lee focusing on early literacy skills just activities for preschoolers. Age 4-5 Life in Letters. Foley Forum, 10:30, learn how to divide Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. for twos. Age 2 with adult. with adult. Northern Virginia Community herbaceous peonies into more plants Virginia Opera Children’s Wheels on the School Bus. 11 a.m. Genealogy Help Desk. 2 p.m. City of College, Medical Education Campus, and take a division home for your Program - The Empress and the Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Fairfax Library, 10360 North Street, 6699 Springfield Center Drive, garden. At 1 p.m., practice grafting a Nightingale. 2 p.m. Stacy C. Highway, Lorton. Stories and Fairfax. Bring your family history Springfield. The exhibit documents tree peony and bring your tree peony Sherwood Community Center, 3740 activities about shapes. Age 3-5 with stumpers to the experts. the daily lives of a family of home. $30-$60. Register online at Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. The adult. Accomplished genealogists and physicians in Virginia’s Shenandoah www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Empress and the Nightingale is an Terrific Twos and Threes. 10:30 library staff will be on hand to assist Valley during the 19th century, greenspring using code 290 401 2801 adaptation of Hans Christian a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke you. Ask at the Virginia Room desk serving in their community, on the or call 703-642-5173. Andersen’s classic children’s story of Lake Road, Burke. Storytime with a or call 703-293-6227. Teens and battlefield and in the nation’s courts Family Fun: Autumn Cider Activity a small bird sharing her gift of song focus on early literacy skills. Age 2-3 Adults. of law. 703-822-6684. Walk. 1-2:30 p.m. Green Spring with the ruler of China in ancient with adult. Taste of the Vine Annual Garden Talks with Master Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, times. With a cast of three Ebook Clinic. 12 p.m. Kings Park Fundraiser. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Civil Gardeners: Great Grub to Grow Alexandria. Follow the clues through performing original music, this opera Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, War Interpretive Center at Historic in the Fall. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Green our gardens for an activity-based, vividly teaches the value of music Burke. Learn to use the library’s Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring autumn scavenger hunt. Register performed live versus machine-made eBook collection and compatible e- Fairfax, Virginia. This year’s featured Road, Alexandria. Master Gardeners online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ art. book readers with our one-on-one winery is Naked Mountain Vineyards. introduce you to the basics of parks/greenspring using code 290 technology volunteer. Registration Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Le growing and harvesting cool-season 401 2801 or call 703-642-5173. required. Adults. Mediterranean Bistro, Al-Maza, Curry vegetables. $10. Register online at 7th Annual Azalea Public Sale and MONDAY/SEPT. 22 My Gym-Babies. 10:30 a.m. Burke Mantra, Cameron’s Coffee and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Auction. Kirkwood Presbyterian Let’s Grow Garden Club. 2-3:30 p.m. Center Library, 5935 Freds Oak Chocolates and Shirley’s Catering. greenspring using code 290 486 0001 Church, 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Road, Burke. Develop your child’s or call 703-642-5173. Springfield. Many varieties of rare Spring Road, Alexandria. Kids large motor skills with physical SATURDAY/SEPT. 20 and unusual azaleas will be available discover their green thumbs in our exercise designed for babies. Age 12- SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 for sale/auction. The sale will run three-session fall gardening club. 23 months with adult. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra from 1-4:30 p.m. The silent auction Sept. 22, Oct. 6 and Oct. 20. $37 for My Gym-Toddlers. 11:30 a.m. Burke Master Gardeners – Plant Clinic. presents Brahams, Grieg and runs from 1-2 p.m. and the live all 3 sessions. Register online at Center Library, 5935 Freds Oak 10 a.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Glinka by Alexander Schimpf. 7 auction runs from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Road, Burke. Develop your child’s Burke Lake Road, Burke. 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Robinson running back Marcus Denham dives into the end zone for a Robinson sophomore Roman Lowery carries the ball during the Rams’ second-quarter touchdown against on Sept. 12. 19-17 win over Lake Braddock on Friday. Robinson Football Improves to 3-0 with Win Over Rival Lake Braddock

ond quarter. Rams build 19-0 lead, hold on to beat "contender." “We thought our guys were pretty good against [the] spread,” Vossler said. “We’re By Jon Roetman pretty athletic, we’re a little smaller, we The Connection think we match up well against that. Our D-line gets after it. Our kids just played with irst-year Robinson football coach great effort, and when you do that, you Scott Vossler had a message for the cover up mistakes.” FRams entering Friday’s rivalry con- test against Lake Braddock: It’s ROBINSON KEPT Lake Braddock off the time to beat an upper-echelon opponent. scoreboard until the final minute of the Vossler, Robinson’s fourth head coach in third quarter. Facing second-and-10 at the five seasons, has his sights set on returning Lake Braddock 45-yard line, Edwards com- the once-powerful Rams to prominence, pleted a deep pass to Eschenburg, who and that includes knocking off the region’s fumbled into the end zone. A Lake Braddock elite. Robinson started the year with victo- player recovered the loose ball for a touch- ries against Lee and Woodson, programs down. A two-point conversion cut the which combined for a 5-16 record in 2013. Robinson lead to 19-8. The Rams won eight games and reached the second round of the playoffs last season Lake Braddock’s next possession started when Vossler was the team’s defensive co- at the Robinson 30 after forcing a turnover ordinator, but Robinson went a combined on downs. The Rams kept the Bruins off the 0-4 against Lake Braddock (12-1, reached scoreboard, however, forcing a turnover on the region final four), Westfield (region downs at the 10, thanks in part to a third- runner-up) and Centreville (state cham- Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection down sack by sophomore linebacker Donnie pion). Multiple Robinson defenders wrap up Lake Braddock running back Warter. “We challenged them the other day about Dejoun Lee on Friday. Lake Braddock kicker Nicholas Bruhn beating a contender,” Vossler said. “The se- booted a 27-yard field goal with 2:50 re- niors really hadn’t done it yet. I’ve been here It was Robinson’s first victory over Lake tough-nosed, physical, run-the-ball-down- maining in the fourth quarter and the Bru- for three, four years and every time we Braddock since 2011. your-throat team,” Denham said, “and we’re ins added a late touchdown, but Robinson played one of the powerhouses, we’ve lost.” The Ram offense succeeded in traditional going to continue to do that until otherwise held on for the win. Robinson style — lining up in the wing-T shown that we have to change.” “We played amazing,” Robinson senior FRIDAY’S GAME started as a matchup of and pounding out yards on the ground. Foncha, a 5-foot-10, 195-pound junior, linebacker Nick Roth said about the Rams 2-0 teams. It ended with Vossler motioning Running backs Marcus Denham, Sean carried 13 times for 67 yards. Lowery, a 5- defense. “Donny Warter, sophomore, played from the sideline for Robinson fans to in- Foncha, Roman Lowery and Dajon Lee com- foot-11, 185-pound sophomore, rushed 14 [the game of] his life.” crease the decibel level of their celebration. bined for 51 carries, 252 yards and three times for 62 yards and a score. Lowery’s 5- Lake Braddock’s Edwards completed 11 Robinson defeated Lake Braddock 19-17 touchdowns. yard touchdown run gave the Rams a 7-0 of 24 passes for 156 yards. Running back on Sept. 12 at Lake Braddock Secondary “I thought we ran it well,” Vossler said. lead with 10:35 left in the second quarter. Dejoun Lee carried eight times for 31 yards. School in Burke. The Rams built a 19-0 lead “… [The Bruins] were loading up [the box]. Lee, a 6-foot-1, 195-pound junior, had Senior receiver A.J. Alexander, who is com- with a bruising running game and strong We probably could have thrown it once or four carries for 15 yards and a touchdown. mitted to Ohio State, had four receptions defense before surviving a late Bruin rally. twice but that’s not who we are. We think His 3-yard scoring run gave the Rams their for 45 yards. Trailing 19-11, Lake Braddock quarter- when people put 11 in there, we’ve also got largest lead of the night at 19-0 with 1:09 After winning three straight road games, back Kyle Edwards threw to a wide-open 11 in there and our 11 are better than left in the third quarter. Robinson (3-0) will host Mount Vernon at Evan Eschenburg for a 21-yard touchdown theirs.” Senior quarterback Jack Rowlett, a three- 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19. After three with 1:08 remaining in the fourth quarter. Denham, a 5-foot-10, 160-pound senior, year starter, completed his only pass attempt straight home games, Lake Braddock (2-1) The Bruins’ two-point conversion attempt led the Robinson ground game with 20 car- for 22 yards to senior Davante Hicks. will travel to face Westfield at 7:30 p.m. failed, and Robinson recovered the ensu- ries for 108 yards and a touchdown. He The Robinson defense limited Lake Friday. ing onside kick attempt to secure the vic- scored on a 26-yard run with 1:39 remain- Braddock to just two first downs in the What did Friday’s victory mean to Vossler? tory. ing in the second quarter, diving into the opening half, including one resulting from “It means the world,” he said. “I think it “We’ve got kids that haven’t won big in a end zone to give the Rams a 13-0 advan- a pass interference penalty. The Rams forced gives us some credibility to what we’re do- while and they want it real bad,” Vossler tage. a turnover on downs at their own 36 late in ing, that we can play smashmouth football said. “… We had an opportunity here and “Our mentality is Coach Vossler wants to the first quarter, and Hicks intercepted in 2014 when not many people do it any- we went at it with everything we had.” bring back the Rams’ tradition of being a Edwards at the Robinson 22 late in the sec- more, and we’re trying to continue that.” 12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

(Top, from left) Mary Payne Omohundro, Kristen Jepperson, Karissa Swanigan, Barbara Lawson and Kathleen McCormack escort Edgar Allen Poe (Christopher Shaw, bottom) towards the afterlife. Courtney Branch, Giorgio Mazzarelli and Morgan Sendek, along with (bottom, from left) Emily Gilson, Missy Person and Lynley Peoples, comprise the colorful cast of Antonio Bullock and Jeremy MacDuff’s Alice in Nevermore “Alice in Wonderland.” Local theater com- said Lawson, “then she has so much fun and meets all these new friends.” From the cryp- pany explores imagi- tic Caterpillar (Lyle Smythers) to the manic Mad Hatter (Giorgio Mazzarelli), Alice goes nation at Workhouse. from doubting to embracing absurdity, of- ten with the aid of fun and catchy song- By Tim Peterson and-dance numbers. The Connection There’s just the right amount of silly voices, bright costumes and wacky word- or the next month, Barbara play (at one point Alice and the March Hare Lawson is leading a triple life. A [Chris Rios] find themselves debating F freshly minted West Springfield “flour” and “flower”) to help deliver the senior, 17-year-old Lawson plays moral of open-mindedness like a spoonful the title character in the Pandemonium The- of sugar. atrical Productions setting of “Alice In Won- “It’s funny confusion. It gets a laugh, and derland,” as well as Virginia in the same that’s what you want,” said Davis. company’s “Nevermore,” a dark musical “Nevermore” is similarly subtle (“No one exploring the demons of Edgar Allen Poe. likes getting hit over the head by a clue-by- Both shows are up and running at the four,” said Poe portrayer Christopher Shaw) Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. The year- though dives a bit deeper and darker. Poe old Pandemonium company is the brain- and his five female foils exist throughout Photos by child of co-founders Jeffrey Davis and Mary the one-act production in a constant sus- Payne Omohundro, who produce two pended reality. children’s shows and two adult shows an- It’s uncertain whether the scenes of Poe nually, exclusively at the Workhouse. interacting with former lovers, his deceased Tim Peterson “They’re so different that I do love the mother and an embodiment of death her- balance it gives me,” said Lawson, “being self are past, present or merely figments of able to do two things so completely oppo- a tortured mind struggling to accept itself as it passes towards the underworld.

site — getting the best of both worlds.” /The Connection À la the ghosts in Dickens’ “A Christmas IN “ALICE,” a children-oriented adapta- Carol,” Davis has spun the work by Arling- tion by Antonio Bullock of Lorton and Jer- ton resident Matt Conner (music) and Al- emy MacDuff of Alexandria, Lawson nails exandria resident Grace Barnes (book) such the prim and polite, yet increasingly open- that specters of five influential women from minded character. Poe’s life not only expose his flaws of alco- Then as Virginia, she must balance Alice’s holism, womanizing and egotism, but per- Blake Berry, 6, (left) and Lena Berry, 4, (right) of Fort Hunt met with youthful charm with the imaginative flair haps afford him (and the audience) the clar- Alice after the performance. Blake liked when the March Hare’s ques- that inspired a connection with America’s ity needed to move on. tion of “How do you spell ‘Stupid’?” was answered with “Y-O-U.” Lena’s tragic poet. “You learn more about him by the rela- favorite part was Alice being crowned Queen with a turquoise, se- “I know it’s a lot,” said director of both tionships he has with these women,” said quined tiara. “We loved it,” said Berry’s mother Danette. “I was Alice shows and co-founder of Pandemonium Shaw. “They draw it all out. They reveal for Halloween years ago, and this brought back memories.” Jeffrey Davis. Aside from learning two sets everything. All credit to the women.” of lines simultaneously, Lawson had to dif- that hell, I really had to find a key and “They’re using Poe as a springboard,” he ferentiate physical nuances. “You need to IT’S THE WOMEN who are arguably the rhythm and motion in the music that re- said, “To accepting their horrific and beau- stop and rethink: You’re not being Alice in gatekeepers to love, and love lost, through- sembles that.” tiful journey, and realizing that they did the nevermore,” Davis said. “Alice has a very out Poe’s life. Conner reflected on that con- Conner, currently rehearsing “Elmer Gan- best they could.” specific way she stands and carries herself. cept deeply when drawing from the poet’s try” for Arlington’s Signature Theater (home “Alice in Neverland” shows each Satur- Nevermore is a more dark show.” own words to craft melodies. to the first production of “Nevermore”) ac- day and Sunday at 1 p.m. through Sept. 28. But running through both characters, and “Hell is being separated from love,” he knowledges the human allegory to which “Nevermore” continues every Friday and both shows, are themes of open- said. “When Poe felt separated from love audiences of the nearly 30 different produc- Saturday at 8 p.m. through Oct. 11. For mindedness, acceptance and imagination. because his mother had died at such an tions nationwide and overseas have re- more information, visit “Alice doesn’t keep an open mind, at first,” early age — to recapture that and live in sponded. www.workhousearts.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2014 ❖ 13 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon

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