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2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Livick’s Lax Family Marches Against Diabetes

Lake Braddock girls’ lifestyle would change, she wanted to prove it wouldn’t set her back athletically. lacrosse team supports “I didn’t think I would be able to do any of the sports I do now,” she said. “But it’s made me better one of their own. at sports and I work harder to prove that it couldn’t stop me.” By Reed S. Albers But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have to take The Connection precautions. Taylor’s mother, Andrea Livick, said her daughter has to take insulin shots four times a day, ake Braddock girls’ lacrosse team has fol- and timing her treatments between practices can be lowed a simple creed throughout their tough. L2010 season. “We are a family.” “It’s not as easy as ‘Go to practice honey, see you OK, so that’s the motto for a lot of sports later,’” Andrea Livick said. team, but when the Bruins’ freshman midfielder Tay- After hearing about the JDRF walk at Nationals lor Livick was diagnosed with Type Park, Taylor Livick decided to get 1 diabetes last June, the team de- involved and formed “Taylor’s cided to stand with her and fight “It’s just great to Troop,” which at its roots consisted it. of her family members. “Everyone thing we’ve been talk- know she has a “I wanted to get involved and ing about this season is that we’re start making a difference,” she a family,” team captain Alex Kelly family that is said. said. “Taylor is a part of this team When her lacrosse team learned and I love her to death. Diabetes looking out for her.” about her illness and the walk, is a part of her life, so we thought Kelly decided to take action on her /The Connection —Andrea Livick we’d fight it with her.” own and follow through on the On May 2, the team lived up to creed that head coach Victor Chen their motto by supporting Livick at the Juvenile Dia- had been promoting. betes Research Foundation (JDRF) walk at Nation- “From the very on-set of the season, a philosophy als Park in Washington D.C. I had been trying to instill was to be more of a family

Reed S. Albers The walk, which circles Nationals Park twice be- off the field,” Chen said. “The support for Taylor fore heading into the stadium for a victory march shows they took it to heart.” over home plate, is designed to raise awareness for Photo by Photo childhood diabetes. Participants also raise money for THE FIRST indication that the family-first mental- Taylor Livick and members of the Lake Braddock childhood diabetes research. ity had sunk in came in an e-mail from Kelly to An girls’ lacrosse team marched in the Diabetes Re- In June 2009, Taylor was diagnosed with diabe- search Foundation walk at Nationals Park in Wash- tes. Although doctors said only her eating habits and See Bruins, Page 15 ington, D.C. Construction Begins on Improvements to Local Park

July 4 opening planned for refurbished Kings projects that include improvements to play- Park Authority Board voted to revise the grounds and playground equipment within Kings Park Park Master Plan so that it could Park Park in Springfield. county parks, so no bidding process was ensure that it had accounted for all of the carried out for this project. community’s needs. Pederson said that af- By Justin Fanizzi Southern Asphalt Co., will be relocating two “Generally, when we do playground work, ter voting to revise the plan, the Park Au- The Connection existing swing sets and an existing piece of we have contractors that we work with thority reached out to the community tot lot equipment, which is a climbing struc- through a standing contract,” Pederson said. through a series of public hearings and he community has spoken, and its ture for preschool to kindergarten-aged “The contract is for future work, not for meetings with community members to get Tofficials have listened and deliv- children. This equipment will be moved to specific projects, so we go to them for that a feel for what the residents wanted. ered. the area adjacent to the location of a new type of service.” Pederson said that community members The Fairfax County Park Authority is be- school-age playground for older children made it clear that they wanted the play- ginning construction on several improve- that will be installed. In addition, Southern THE COSTS, Pederson said, will total ground to be updated so that older children ments to equipment and facilities at Kings Asphalt Co. will construct $198,600 and funding for the improve- could have equipment to play on as well. Park Park. The improvements to the park, a new Americans with ments will come from “The community really wanted this,” located on Trafalgar Court in Springfield, Disabilities Act-compliant several different sources. Pederson said. “They wanted something to aim to make the park more accessible to asphalt trail, a new stone “It will bring new The Virginia Department meet the needs of the children, and this is children while bolstering the park’s exist- dust trail, and will re- of Transportation contrib- a direct reflection of that sentiment.” ing offerings. move and replace all life to the park.” uted money in an attempt According to Kings Park Civic Association “The improvements include relocating an other existing asphalt — Beth Owens, Kings Park to mitigate the impact of President Beth Owens, the Kings Park com- existing playground and replacing some trails. A tennis practice Civic Association, president the HOT Lanes construc- munity is eagerly anticipating the comple- existing equipment,” Park Authority Judy wall is also being installed tion in the Braddock Dis- tion of the changes. She said that the Pederson said. “The reason they’re doing at the tennis court. trict, and additional community’s children had gotten older since this is so they can install a new play set for The two contractors were chosen, funds were raised through assorted devel- the last round of playground improvements older ages and meet the needs of the chil- Pederson said, because of a standing con- opment proffers. The main source of fund- were made, and that they wanted a place dren in that neighborhood.” tract the county already had with them. She ing, however, came from the 2008 Park for them to play. In addition, she said that According to Pederson, the improvements said that the county already had an agree- Authority Bond after changes were made the park was dark with secluded areas, and to the park’s Master Plan in 2009. include changes to several aspects of the ment with GameTime and Southern Asphalt See Kings Park, Page 15 park. Two contractors, GameTime Inc. and to be the designated contactors for any Pederson said that in March 2008, the www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield News

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Nancy Coppi and son Troy In the center of the photo, taken late in 2008, is my Coppi live in Springfield. mother (grandmother and great grandmother) Evelyn Kester, with her grand-daughter Paige Campbell, and T.C. Williams High School’s Titan Aid Club is me, Peter Kester of Kings Park. The photo was taken at organizing a benefit concert, “Titan Aid Live,” the Holy Cross Rehab Center in Silver Spring, Md. where mother resides. to raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Kali and Tayler Pellegrino, The Birchmere 7, of Springfield are taking a quick picture before their Featuring: Virginia Coalition snorkeling adventure 6 Saturday 5/15 7:30pm miles off the coast of Key West, Fla., during spring Tickets are $20 • See www.birchmere.com. break April 2010 Proceeds raised by Titan Aid will be donated to Architecture for Humanity to help create lasting and sustainable solutions for Haiti. Titan Aid is dedicated Diana Miller and Kathryn to raising money and awareness for victims of disasters Miller of Springfield. Kathryn, 13, is a seventh around the globe. grader at Washington Special thanks to the Irving Middle School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 ❖ 5 Opinion

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Somewhere along the way, police leaders in every waking minute of every day,” Charles In everyday examples, a scan of police inci- Display ads 703-778-9410 Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax have gone Davis, director of the National Freedom of In- dents within a mile of a Tysons Corner address Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 astray in their control of information. formation Coalition, told reporter Michael reveals multiple drug offenses and sex offenses. The first paragraph of Virginia Freedom of Pope. But that’s all the information that is available Erin Peck Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 Information Act, passed by the General Assem- “In Florida, with the transparency level that — the label of the offense, the time, date and [email protected] bly in the 1968, states that all public records we have, it helps law enforcement,” said Gerald block where it occurred. If you as a resident Andrea Smith “shall be presumed open.” But the legislation Bailey, commissioner of the Florida Department want information on crimes like this near you, Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 includes an exception that allows police to of Law Enforcement. “It’s made us better agen- you should be able to see for yourself if these [email protected] withhold “complaints, memoranda, correspon- cies simply because we proceed knowing that are minor or isolated incidents or part of a more Barbara Parkinson dence, case files or reports, witness statements our work product is going to be reviewed by serious pattern. Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 and evidence.” the press, by the public and by the people who Police should not use a “blanket exemption” [email protected] Police officials in Fairfax, Arlington and Al- are actually involved in the cases we are work- from public information laws to refuse to pro- exandria have adopted what they call a “blan- ing.” vide specific information about any crime or Editor & Publisher ket” approach to using their exemption. That This isn’t an academic exercise. police activity from the public. Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 means they have decided to withhold any docu- In the extreme example, Fairfax County po- Next week in this space, you’ll learn how to [email protected] ment they can. The actual reports filed by po- lice shot and killed an unarmed motorist in find incidents occurred in your neighborhood, Editor in Chief lice officers about any incident, available to November, and have said that the shooting was and how to ask the police for more informa- Steven Mauren the public and the press in almost every juris- justified. But they have refused to release the tion. Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic will bring the “peace of mind” that vote he had when he was in office most of his former constituents. Photography: Disheartened Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, he claimed it would indicates that that disturbed me the most. I hope he reconsiders his deci- Craig Sterbutzel he is losing “peace of mind” about O’Brien supported mandatory sion to run again, as he won’t be Art/Design: With Response Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, keeping his seat in Congress. HPV (Genital human papilloma getting my vote. John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, To the Editor: It is time for the constituents of virus) Vaccinations for girls as John Smith In response to Keith Damon’s Production Manager: the 11th District to vote for a nice young as 11, who attend public Corey Howell Jean Card letter “Connolly on Health Care” Republican to replace Mr. schools. There are a host of prob- Springfield [Connection, Feb. 11-17, 2010], I Connolly in November, and his ini- lems with this vote. CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 say, “Hear, hear!” I am one of those tials are Pat Herrity. Firstly, at the time, there was no Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver many “friends and neighbors” research about what the long-term Shorten School Damon spoke about who wrote to Kristina E. Paquette results would be to girls’ health U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) Calendar CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Springfield and physiology after such a vacci- L.L.C. to urge him to vote nation. To the Editor: Peter Labovitz President/CEO Letters against nationalized Secondly, according to the CDC, There are eight weeks remain- health care [“No Pub- in 90 percent of cases, the body’s ing in the 2009-10 school year for Mary Kimm lic Option” in Spring- Disagrees with Fairfax County Public School stu- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer immune system clears HPV natu- 703-778-9433 field Connection, Dec. 17-23, rally within two years [http:// dents. Because of missed days due [email protected] 2009]. I too was disheartened with O’Brien’s Vote to the record snowfall this winter, www.cdc.gov/STD/HPV/STDFact- Jerry Vernon the boiler-plate response I received To the Editor: HPV.htm#Whatis]. our students are scheduled to Executive Vice President [email protected] from Mr. Connolly in which it be- As a young woman, I hope to Thirdly, decisions related to be- spend three extra days at the end came painfully obvious that he eventually be a mother in the fu- havior-related vaccinations for of June attending school with the Wesley DeBrosse Controller was toeing the Democratic Party ture. I just read that Jay O’Brien children should be made by par- last day set for June 24. As a par- line rather than representing his (R) plans to run for State Senate ents, not by the government, pe- ent of FCPS students and a tax- Debbie Funk constituents in voting for HR3962, again, a seat he lost to Sen. 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From Page 6 finished. If we want to truly make up the calendar. By state law, we are unable to no flexibility when extraordinary circum- instructional time lost to snow days, then it begin school until after Labor Day. I under- stances occur, like this past winter’s weather. The most frustrating aspect of the deci- needs to be done before all the year-end stand that while more than 30 other school It’s time for the State of Virginia to repeal sion to extend our school year to June 24 is exams and projects are due. districts in the state (Loudoun County is this law or at the least grant Fairfax County that by the time June 22 — the first of the I understand that earlier in March the one) have been granted exemptions, Fairfax the same flexibility it has given to other three scheduled extra days — arrives, SOLs FCPS School Board voted 6-6 not to ask the County Public Schools has repeatedly been neighboring school districts. are done, final exams and projects are fin- State of Virginia for a waiver to the require- denied this waiver at the state level. Some I would prefer a shorter, more efficient ished, graduations are completed and ment for making up three of this year’s snow of our own local state senators in the past school year rather than a longer one that grades have been turned in. Despite the days. The question for this School Board is haven’t even supported this request. ends up with our students spending days teachers’ best intentions, these last days are why are we spending money to keep our State law also requires that students in in class just to mark an arbitrary and irrel- not productive To add three more days, schools open when little valuable instruc- public schools attend for 180 days. With the evant calendar. means our schools will be spending thou- tion will take place? post-Labor Day start requirement, the 180 sands of dollars to keep schools open when The need to extend our school year raises days requirement and the need for vaca- Carolyn Pemberton everyone is mentally and physically already another issue — the structure of the FCPS tion days during the school year, there is Springfield

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8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Paid Advertisement Change for the 11th Congressional District We write as concerned senior citizens of Northern Virginia. The “we” is a loose collection of sen- iors who have previously had little or no active role in the political process. Our concerns have been raised and discussed among us at church gatherings, business meetings, social events, etc. What we are gravely concerned about is the future, both for our children and for this country. The recent passage of health reform legislation, with its secretive and anti-democratic process in the House of Representatives, has served as a catalyst for raising our voices. Our current congress- man, Mr. Gerald Connolly, has trumpeted the Health Insurance Reform Law as an “historic achievement” that his constituents favored. We could not disagree more with this characterization. Here are just a few of the reasons why Mr. Connolly’s justification for his yes vote is wrong: • In passing the health care legislation, Mr. Connolly and others who voted in the affirmative, broke the covenant between those who govern and those of us who are governed. Mr. Connolly ignored the fact that he is a representative of his constituents and is in that position based on the consent of the governed. The majority of Americans (including those in the 11th Congressional District) is not opposed to health care reform, but does not want this specific health care bill. Regrettably, Mr. Connolly chose his own political self-interest over the majority view of his constituents. • Mr. Connolly argues that the health insurance reform will bring down the budget deficit. This is political spin of which we have all grown weary. We know that this deliberately deceitful calculus is based on ten years of revenue and only six years of cost. We know that the $500 billion that is to be stripped out of Medicare is a hot potato politically and will not likely be feasible to accomplish. But most of all, we know that the major entitlement programs of the U.S. Government in the past have all cost substantially more than originally claimed and have added significantly to our nation’s deficit. • We seniors are not selfishly concerned about the effect fiscal irresponsibility will have on us. It is our children that will bear the burden of health care legislation, the stimulus package, cap and trade, etc.; all pieces of legislation that Mr. Connolly has voted for. As Americans, we face unprecedented increases in our federal deficit. This year the federal budget deficit will exceed $1.4 trillion, representing some 10% of our nation’s entire GDP. Moody’s credit rating service has begun to call into question the AAA rating for our country. Our children are fac- ing the prospect of a lower standard of living as a result of higher and higher taxes tied to increasing growth in government and entitlements. What was once an unquestioned principle and goal for our country, “equality of opportunity,” has now been repackaged by Mr. Connolly and others as “equality of income.” • Mr. Connolly states that health care reform will improve Americans’ access to care. On the face of it, this is counterintuitive. The legislation is to add thirty million new people to the health insurance rolls without a commensurately proportional growth in physicians and health care facilities. The effect of this can only mean less access to care not more. • Mr. Connolly believes that Medicare will be improved and protected. As seniors, we know that this is but another political ruse. The health care law reduces Medicare by half a trillion dollars. How can that be a good thing for all of us who have paid into Medicare all these years and are now told that we won’t be getting what we thought we had paid for? Moreover, the changes imposed on what physicians can charge and how they must account for these charges, will lead to a much smaller number of doctors willing to accept Medicare payments for their patients. No doubt other unintended consequences will be a reduction in the number of those choosing to pursue a medical career and a dilution of the talent pool among those who do. • Finally, Mr. Connolly is certain that the new health care law will bring down premium costs for families and small businesses. Presumably he is basing this on the Congressional Budget Office review. Sadly, however, this too is just so much political window dressing. During the debate surrounding passage of the health reform legislation, in-depth studies were done that showed that the bill would drive up premium costs. WellPoint, parent company to Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, did analyses that showed significant increases in cost for fami- lies, seniors and the young. As for small businesses, increases could occur depending upon the size of the company’s employee population. We believe it is time for change in the 11th Congressional District. We want to see more political balance in the U.S. Congress so that what happened with health care does not occur again. We want a representative who is more interested in supporting his constituents rather than supporting his political party. No one political party should unilaterally wield power sufficient to subvert our democratic proc- ess. Our forefathers understood this and were wise enough to design a system of checks and bal- ances. Mr. Connolly is a professional politician who has voted consistently in favor of large, costly and inefficient government programs that have contributed substantially to our country’s huge and growing budget deficit. We believe he is out of step with his constituents. In November he should be “one and done.” Seniors for Change in the 11th Congressional District P.O. Box 164 Dunn Loring, Virginia 22027 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 ❖ 9 Sports Birth of a Major League Dream By Reed S. Albers he’s just now realizing he is on a crash course The Connection with professional baseball. West Springfield’s Bobby Wahl, 18, prepares “I don’t know if it has set in yet,” he said. f it was up to a young Bobby Wahl, “I’m still just playing my senior year of high to choose between college baseball or a career he’d stand on the pitcher’s mound in school baseball. I’ve thought about it, but I in the Major League Baseball. Ifront of 57,545 fans at Yankee Stadium don’t know if I’ve come to grips with it.” and attempt to strike out the last bat- Wahl’s baseball playing days started in his ter in the ninth inning. grandfather Elden Wahl’s backyard with a in Chicago. It’s a character trait that has helped drive If he gets the strikeout, adoring fans will plastic Baltimore Orioles bat and glove. Interest in Wahl began to sizzle. Wahl to his current success, and fortunately paint his name in pinstripe and he’ll become “While my parents worked, my grandfa- “After [the showcase] they saw me,” he for James, he rarely needs to remind his star a Bronx hero. ther would play with me,” he said. “He said. “ A lot of scouts came to my house and pitcher to work on his own. “I’ve always wanted to be the pitcher on helped me love the game.” talked to me for awhile. Then they came to “He understands that he needs to take care the mound,” the West Springfield pitcher As a child, Wahl idolized former Orioles my games and I noticed them watching me.” of his body,” James said. “It’s not just throw said. “All eyes on me. I’ve always wanted that great Cal Ripken Jr. He had other favorites West Springfield head coach John James and take three days off and throw again. He situation and every kid dreams about it — as well. In an interview with The Connec- said every team in the MLB has made the understands that between pitching he has being in Yankee Stadium with the pin- tion on March 10, trip to Springfield to do running and lifting. He does it on his stripes.” Wahl said he’d want to watch Wahl, own.” It’s a situation ripped from baseball lore, to trade places with some making re- The iron work ethic doesn’t surprise and it has been Wahl’s childhood dream to former Boston Red “I’ve thought about it, but turn visits. Teams James. “Baseball is his passion,” he said. fulfill it. Sox pitcher Pedro also conducted in- “When you’re passionate about anything, On June 7 at the Major League Baseball Martinez during his I don’t know if I’ve come home interviews you get consumed by it and you work as hard draft, Wahl will come one step closer to that 1999 season. with Wahl, James as you possibly can.” dream. The only unknowns are which team Wahl’s path to be- to grips with it.” said. All the talk swirling around Wahl doesn’t his 94-mile-per-hour fastball will go to, and coming a scouted — Bobby Wahl “We’ve played in faze his teammates. Catcher David Pyon said whether he’ll go pro or join the University prospect began at a front of the scouts Wahl doesn’t brag about his spotlight and of Mississippi baseball team next year. baseball camp at the at least five or six never strays from working toward the Spar- “It depends on what happens on June 7,” University of Virginia after his sophomore times,” he said. “I knew they were going to tans’ team goals. “He’s just awesome,” he he said. “If I get the right amount of money, year of high school. come this year. Early in the season, I was said. “He’s always keeping us in class and go in the right round, then maybe there’s a At the camp, Wahl’s fastball broke 90 miles worried it might affect the team. It’s not a keeping us focused on what we should be shot I will go to the MLB. Until that day, I’m per hour for the first time. factor now.” doing. The scouts don’t bother him. It’s just focused on going to Ole’ Miss.” “It was a good feeling,” he said. “I was Wahl makes it clear that there’s more to a game out there to him.” Mock drafts have the right-handed pitcher like, ‘Wow, I actually got to that goal.’ Ninety his success than five pitches and a blistering With a month left before the MLB draft, going in the fifth round. Fan bloggers who is the magic number. Once I hit that, I real- fastball. He is a self-described gym-rat. Wahl will turn his attention from the draft have never seen him play debate if he would ized I could go somewhere with my arm.” “I’m always out on the track or in the to focus on a region title run before making be a good fit for their team, and West After his junior season with West Spring- weight room,” he said. “It’s constant go for his big decision. “Bobby would benefit from Springfield’s baseball games are flooded field, Wahl joined other baseball prospects me. I never quit and I never end. I want some years in college,” James said. “But with professional scouts watching his form. for a circuit of summer games. He even got people to realize how much hard work goes when the opportunity comes to play profes- Even if Wahl decides to play in college, to pitch at a prospects’ game at Wrigley Field into my pitching. It’s not just God given.” sional baseball, it’s hard to pass that up.” In addition to his blistering pitch speeds, Wahl possesses Wahl’s Arsenal five different pitches he uses to strikeout batters.

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West Springfield pitcher Craig Sterbutzel Bobby Wahl entered the 2010 MLB Draft which takes place on June 7 in Secaucus, Four-seam fastball Curveball Change-up Slider Cutter N.J. “It’s a typical grip for any base- “This is a 12-6 curveball. I’m not “This is my change up. It’s got “This is definitely my go-to off- “I have a little bit of a cutter. I ball player. Usually on a good day exactly sure how fast this one is some inside break to a right-hand speed pitch. It’s sitting in the low put a lot of pressure on the middle /The Connection it’s sitting around 92-94 miles per coming at you, but it’s definitely a batter. Right now it sits in the high to mid-80s. It’s the most effective finger. It’s a little bit faster than hour. It’s my go-to pitch. It’s what strike pitch.” 70s, sometimes 81 miles per hour. pitch I have right now. It has a last the slider, but a little bit less break. I’m going to start you off with and This is definitely a good pitch to second break that most people I’m working on it right now and I’m going to dare you to hit it.” throw to right hand batters because can’t really hit. I enjoy throwing trying to get it like [New York Yan- it comes in to them and breaks the this pitch. I just love snapping this kee] Mariano Rivera’s. Don’t know opposite of a slider.” pitch off.” if that’s going to happen.” 10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 ❖ 11 OPEN HOUSES Calendar

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18th century fashion show and listen to the stories of the women who lived and worked at Gunston Hall. Have Mom’s silhouette done by a professional silhouette artist 2-4 p.m., additional fee for silhouettes, reservation recommended. $9, $8 seniors, $5 ages 6-18, under 6 free. 703-550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org. Gunston Conversations. 2-4 p.m. at Gunston Hall Plantation, 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. Engage in conversation with members of George Mason’s family. Discuss the travails of motherhood in the 18th century or political topics of the day or the fashionable dress of 1786 or the doings of the neighborhood. $9, $8 seniors, $5 ages 6-18, under 6 free. 703-550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org.

MONDAY/MAY 10 Latin Dance Nights. 10 p.m. at Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Ladies free, men $10. 703-569-5940. Our Daily Bread Charity Golf Tournament. 1 p.m. at South Riding Golf Club, 43237 Golf View Drive, South Riding. $125 registration fee includes a full round of golf, driving range, golf cart, drink cart, hors d’oevres and dinner and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Our daily Bread’s programs to assist low-income families in Fairfax. Contact 703-273-8829 or www.our- daily-bread.org. PAL Reading Visits. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Practice reading with a trained therapy dog. Call to register. 703-249-1520. Early Reader Book Discussion. 3:30 p.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Early reader book activities. Call for titles. Age 6-8 with adult. 703-971- 0010. Sunny Stories. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Stories and fun that celebrate spring. Age 24 months to 5 years with adult. 703-339-4610. Read to the Dog. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Read to a Reading Therapy Dog. Call to register for one 15 minute slot. Age 6 to 12 with adult. 703-339- 4610.

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From Page 13 4610. Porter’s classic musical with a cast of Elizabeth Daniels. Refreshments and “Anything Goes.” 7:30 p.m. at South Practice Your English. 10:15 a.m. 50 students, by the South County an opportunity to meet the artists County Secondary School, 8501 [email protected]. and 6:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, Theatre Department. $10, seniors $9. after the concert. Free and open to Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Cole Open Irish Song Session. 8:30 p.m. 6500 Landsdowne Centre, 703-446-1591 or the public. 703-923-9365 or Porter’s classic musical with a cast of at Hard Times Cafe, 6362 Springfield Alexandria. Conversation group for www.southcountytheatre.org. web.me.com/kkerhack/ 50 students, by the South County Plaza, Springfield. Open to anyone adults learning English. Adults. 703- Latin Dance Nights. 10 p.m. at Jaxx, Concerts_from_Kirkwood. Theatre Department. $10, seniors $9. who would like to sing or listen to 339-4610. 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Latin Dance Nights. 10 p.m. at Jaxx, 703-446-1591 or Irish songs. 703-913-5600. Ladies free, men $10. 703-569-5940. 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. www.southcountytheatre.org. Nonfiction Book Discussion Ladies free, men $10. 703-569-5940. Sew Drawstring Bags for Our Group. 7 p.m. Burke Centre Library, THURSDAY/MAY 13 Lake Accotink 5K Walk to Benefit Soldiers. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Call for Latin Dance Nights. 10 p.m. at Jaxx, SATURDAY/MAY 15 Children in Foster Care. Cameron United Methodist Church, title. Adults. 703-249-1520. 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Concerts from Kirkwood: the Registration begins 8:30 a.m. at Lake 3130 Franconia Road, Alexandria. Older Adults Book Group. 2 p.m. Ladies free, men $10. 703-569-5940. Vocal Arts Society 2009 Accotink Park, 5660 Heming Ave., Community Service Sewing Day Kingstowne Library, 6500 Winners. 3 p.m. at Kirkwood Springfield. Participate in a 5K walk event hosted by the Northern Virginia Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh to honor foster families and the Chapter of the American Sewing “American Lion: Andrew Jackson in FRIDAY/MAY 14 Parkway, Springfield. Sopranos approximately 370 children in foster Guild. Fabric and supplies will be the White House” by Jon Meacham. “Anything Goes.” 7:30 p.m. at South Aundi Marie Moore and Jennifer care in Fairfax County. To register or provided. Free and open to public. Meet next door at the Kingstowne County Secondary School, 8501 Holbrook, pianist R. Timothy help sponsor the event, visit Contact [email protected] or Center for Active Adults. 703-339- Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Cole McReynolds and commentator www.fairfaxyouth.org. 703-522-6952. www.asg.org.

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From Page 3 the field,” co-captain Colleen Garrott said. “Not a single person hesitated to come out here and do this drea Livick and her teammates. In the e-mail, Kelly for her.” asked her teammates to join Taylor Livick’s cause and Attending the walk wasn’t the only way the team walk with her on May 2. and Taylor Livick’s friends helped her. Andrea Livick “The e-mail almost made me cry,” Andrea Livick said her cousins helped raise money through a lem- said. “It made me feel like my kid was special.” onade stand and Taylor Livick’s friends held a car Every member of the Lake Braddock girls’ lacrosse wash as well. Assembly of God Episcopal team took part in the walk with the Livicks. The fi- Andrea Livick said the unofficial amount of money Harvest Church…703-971-7070 St. Christopher’s Episcopal…703-451-1088 nal total for the event reached 70 friends, lacrosse raised neared $3,000 by the time of the walk. Word of Life Assembly of God…703-941-2312 Evangelical Covenant players and relatives. “It’s just great to know she has a family that is look- Baha’i Faith Community Covenant Church…703-455-4150 “Family members support each other on and off ing out for her,” Andrea Livick said. Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest… Jewish 703-912-1719 Congregation Adat Reyim…703-569-7577 Baptist Ohev Yisrael Messianic Congregation... Kings Park Park Renovations Community of Faith Tabernacle…703-455-4594 703-550-0888 Fellowship Baptist Church…703-569-5151 Jehovah’s Witness From Page 3 First Baptist Church-Hayfield…703-971-7077 in the park. We’re just really excited.” Springfield North Congregation…703-971-2936 Pederson said that the construction is slated to First Baptist Church-Springfield…703-451-1500 Lutheran that the trail improvements will open up the park begin this week, and that it will be completed by Franconia Baptist Church…703-971-4475 Prince of Peace Lutheran…703-451-5855 and make it more hospitable to the older age group. July. South Run Baptist Church…703-455-4521 St. John’s Lutheran Church…703-971-2210 “We think that it’s wonderful that the county is She also said that the Park Authority plans to con- Westwood Baptist Church…703-451-5120 duct a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the improvements St. Mark’s Lutheran Church…703-451-4331 updating our park,” Owens said. “It will bring new Bible July 4 between the morning parade and afternoon Immanual Lutheran Church…703-549-0155 life to the park because it will have equipment in all Immanuel Bible Church…703-941-4124 sizes for all ages of children. We’re looking forward concert at the annual Kings Park Fourth of July cel- Methodist Catholic to the fact that the children will feel more welcome ebration. Messiah United Methodist Church…703-569-9862 St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church…703-451-8576 Springfield United Methodist...703-451-2375 Christian Science St. John’s United Methodist…703-256-6655 Sydenstricker United Meth- May 16, 2-4 p.m. The annual tea spon- Charity Auction will be at the First Church of Christ, Scientist… odist Church, 8508 Hooes Road sored by the UMW has added a Fashion church, 10125 Lakehaven Court in 703-866-4325 Sydenstricker United Methodist…703-451-8223 Springfield, announces several Show. Burke, on Saturday, May 8, from 6- events for May. Contact the church ❖ A Homebuilders Couples 10 p.m. Free children’s program by Church of Christ Non-Denominational Bible Study is at www.sumcdisciples.org or 703 Rainbow Company. Auction items Central Christian Church…703-971-0277 Love International Church…703-354-3608 451-8223. now being include tickets to a Yo-Yo Ma con- New Life Open Bible Church…703-922-7577 ❖ Hand Bell Performance. formed. This cert, original artwork by Eric Mohn, Springfield Church of Christ…703-451-4011 Faith Notes New World Unity Church…703-690-7925 Sunday, May 23, 7 p.m. The Jubilate study is designed Blair Mansion Mystery Dinner The- Church of Jesus Christ Ringers (adults) and Alleluia Ring- to help couples atre gift certificates, Luray Caverns of Latter Day Saints International Calvary Church…703-912-1378 ers (children) will be joined by discover biblical passes, tattoos and piercings from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints… Worzzship (youth ensemble), Kids principles to apply in their marriages Marlowe Ink, mountain bikes, Presbyterian Choir, and the Chancel Choir. Free and build friendships with other moonbounce rental gift certificate, 703-451-0631 Grace Presbyterian Church…703-451-2900 and open to the public. couples. weekend vacation packages, movie Disciples of Christ Harvester Presbyterian Church…703-455-7800 www.sumcdisciples.org or 703-451- passes and more. $5 per bidder. Springfield Christian Church…703-354-4994 Kirkwood Presbyterian Church…703-451-5320 8223. The Accotink Unitarian Univer- 703-503-4579. See a full catalog at ❖ Tea & Fashions. Sunday, salist Church Reach for the Beach www.accotinkuuc.org. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ May 6-12, 2010 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com

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To the Editor: Our beloved little Pug, his name is Dug, got out of the yard when our daughter ac- cidentally left the gate open last Wednes- day. We were devastated as Dug had lost his tags a few weeks prior, and I hadn’t re- placed them yet, so he had no identifica- tion on him. We searched for seven hours that evening

Photo by and started posting flyers around our house Donated Photo on Modisto Lane in Springfield, just off the Fairfax County Parkway near the Huntsman Boulevard Giant. Wendy Neptun We had sightings of him on Friday and again on Saturday. At this point, we were beside ourselves and started going door-to- Greater Springfield Chamber of Com- door passing out over 700 postcards about Teeing Off for Charity merce President Dan LaMay, UCM our lost little guy. We had contacted the Director of Development Niki Wanner, Max McIntyre holds Dug the Pug, SPCA for help in finding him and two won- Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) and the missing dog he reunited with derful ladies, Debbie Onesty and Edith Von UCM Executive Director Cynthia Hull get ready for tee off at the Sev- its family. Steimer, brought out a cage trap and a cam- enth Annual Hilltop Golf Club Charity Golf Outing to benefit UCM and era to help us in capturing the little devil. Good Shepherd Housing. More than 100 golfers turned out on Tues- We put them in the woods where Dug was “Yes, I’m trying to find his house to take day, April 20 to raise funds to support these local non-profits. With last seen on Sunday. him home.” shotguns at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., golfers were treated to nine During these few days, we also started I told him that I knew where the people holes of fun and a delicious barbecue lunch. Hole-in-one contests gave an e-mail that was sent to everyone we lived since they are neighbors of my friend. participants the chance to win $15,000 or a new car. knew in the area, our two elementary I offered the boy a ride to take the dog home classes at Orange Hunt Elementary School to their owners. He agreed, and I stopped and my Brownie troop and all those fami- at my house to make phone calls before lies sent it out to other people. driving the dog home. My neighbor came I had emails from strangers telling me outside and gave Dug the Pug water and they were looking when out walking, I had two dog biscuits, which he seemed to en- phone calls from strangers giving me his joy. whereabouts when they couldn’t catch him. That’s when I learned that the rescuer’s It was absolutely more than we ever ex- name is Max McIntyre. He’s a sophomore pected. We have been an Air Force family at Lake Braddock Secondary School. I for 15 years and haven’t had the sense of grabbed my camera and took two pictures community that we have had in our 8 of Max holding Dug the Pug. months here in Virginia. About an hour earlier, Max had been Then, just last night, I got a phone call riding the school bus on his way home when from a neighbor that our little Dug the Pug he saw a poster for the missing pug dog had been captured by a teenager that had named “Dug.” Riding along Golden Ball seen a sign and actually got off his bus a Tavern Street, sitting up high in the bus, he

Donated Photo mile or so from home because he saw Dug spotted the pug in a grassy area near Hunts- from the bus. man Lake. He jumped off the bus at the next The following is the story as it unfolded stop (not his stop) and immediately went yesterday. The young man that is nothing back to try to find the missing dog. short of a hero in our eyes. I took him our Once Max caught him, he carried Dug the reward offering of $100, and he told me Pug from the woods to the townhouses off The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard participates in a that his mom had said he should donate Golden Ball Tavern Lane. There, Max bor- competition. the money to an animal shelter and he rowed a leash from a resident. Then Max thought that was a pretty good idea. How started walking Dug the Pug along Hunts- Honor Guard Takes First at Competition many kids that age would think giving away man Blvd to try to find his home. That’s that much money after chasing a dog for when I saw Max and Dug the Pug. he Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office and Kevin Smith are co-commanders of the almost an hour and getting bitten in the Once Max agreed to let me drive him to THonor Guard placed and took Honor Guard. process was a good idea? the owner’s house, I called the owners, but home the best dressed award at the “I’m very proud of the Honor Guard and they were not home. I then called my friend, May 1 Washington Metropolitan Council of their many accomplishments,” said Sheriff Christina Bakonyi Tina Kotson, who lives across the street from Government’s (COG) Honor Guard Compe- Stan Barry. “These awards are a direct re- Springfield the owners. Tina happily agreed to keep the tition, which took place on the grounds of flection of their tireless efforts and commit- Dug the Pug until the owners returned the National Law Enforcement Memorial in ment to excellence.” This afternoon, I was driving home from home. Washington, D.C. The Honor Guard represents the Sheriff’s the grocery store when I saw a teenage boy What a wonderful thing that Max did to- The members of the Honor Guard are Office at different functions in Fairfax on Huntsman Boulevard, close to Dorothy day. He’s a real neighborhood hero. He Master Deputy Sheriff Samuel Gonsalves County and the metropolitan area, includ- Lane, walking a pug dog. I thought that the didn’t have to go after Dug and try to res- and Privates First Class Derrick Ledford, ing parades, graduations, funerals, major pug looked a lot like Dug the Pug, who had cue him, but he did. Thomas Kyle, Christopher Loftis and Kent and minor league sporting events and other been missing in our area for a week. I pulled Lwin. First Lieutenants William Friedman activities. over, rolled down my window, and asked Wendy Neptun the boy if that was the missing pug. 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