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The 11th District incumbent Gerry Connolly (left), Burgermeister Greg (From left) Ann Juliano of Bristow, Suzanne Scholte of Falls Church Burkheart of Vienna (center) and Delegate Mark Keam practice their and Janet Gorn of Montclair enjoy the late afternoon sun at a cam- Deutsche at Vienna’s Oktoberfest celebration. paign event in Gorn’s backyard. Local academics following the 11th Districts race say Poll Position there’s really no substitute for the strength of incumbency.
By Tim Peterson the perception he’s one of those hard-to- name recognition and funding, both factors ing Jeannemarie Devolites Davis, who used The Connection beat incumbents now,” said Mark J. Rozell, making it that much more difficult for out- to represent Vienna.” acting dean and professor of Public Policy siders to pull an upset. Travis believes a shift could come in “sort espite low public opinion of for the George Mason University School of As of an Oct. 15 OpenSecrets.org report, of purple” Northern Virginia, and issues like President Obama and a mini- Policy, Government and International Af- Connolly had raised $1,886,601, spent immigration have the potential to “become Dmally productive Congress, fairs. $986,053 and had $1,768,494 in cash on real change” in favor of a challenger, at least representative Gerry Connolly Connolly won his first two congressional hand. one with more election experience. has plenty going for him as the incumbent races by 12 points (2008) and 26 points Scholte, by contrast, had $42,856 on “It’s a training ground,” said Travis, “be- seeking re-election in Virginia’s largely (2010). hand, raised $224,457 and spent $182,601. cause these things shift in Northern Virginia. democratic 11th district. And now that he’s stuck around, proven Harrold was reported with $6,547 raised, Maybe next time [Scholte] might prevail.” Republican challenger Suzanne Scholte himself a winner, “most voters differenti- $4,583 spent and $1,962 on hand. Galdo As well, Rozell doesn’t discount the value and independents Marc Harrold (Libertar- ate between Congress as an institution and wasn’t part of the report. of third-party candidates in the electoral ian) and Joe Galdo (Green) have been try- their own incumbent member,” said Rozell. Toni-Michelle Travis, GMU associate pro- process. ing to use that unproductivity to their ad- “It doesn’t necessarily weaken any incum- fessor of Government and Politics, agrees “They can force major candidate to ad- vantage, citing their lack of experience in bent who may have the favor of his or her with Rozell that the race is “pretty clear- dress different issues that might get ignored elected office as affording an advantageous, constituents,” he continued. cut.” otherwise,” he said, “add something impor- fresh perspective. Scholte has come after Connolly for be- “He’s doing all the right things, but I tant to the debate that’s going on.” “They’re not only not hearing us, they’re ing “completely out of touch with people in wouldn’t say he’s got the seat indefinitely,” not taking the time to listen to us,” said this district.” Connolly has countered that, she said. Travis cited changing demograph- HARROLD AND GALDO have high- Scholte. “I think we see that in the partisan “there’s no excuse for people seeing you as ics in Northern Virginia as something in- lighted the need for more government trans- shift, the bitterness in how people are deal- getting distant. I come home every night. cumbents shouldn’t sleep on in future elec- parency as well as pragmatic planning for ing with each other.” When I pick up my dry cleaning I’m in my tions. simplifying the tax code, among other is- And though that’s not a bad strategy, lo- constituency. When I grab a meal, it’s in my According to the Office of Elections, there sues. cal academics following the race say there’s constituency.” are 25,122 new voters registered in Fairfax “Unfortunately for them,” said Rozell, really no substitute for the strength of in- “And as long as Connolly can present him- County since Nov. 5, 2013. That figure in- “voters remain strategic creatures, under cumbency. Especially when you’ve made self as an authentic representative who’s out cludes transfers as well first-time regis- the belief that they’d be throwing their vote yourself as a household name like Connolly there fighting for his people,” said Rozell, trants. away otherwise. It somewhat becomes a has. “fixing the problems with hyper bipartisan- “Every incumbent’s got to be very atten- self-fulfilling prophesy.” “Once he fended off a serious challenger ships, that protects him a good deal.” tive to it,” said Travis. “This could erode, Visit Elections.virginia.gov to see the new in two separate election cycles, when people this could begin to change because of the requirements for voter identification re- thought he was vulnerable, that established INCUMBENCY COMES with superior new voters. That’s tripped up many, includ- quired at the polls on Nov. 4. Just Days Left for Voting Early, Absentee irtually every voter in Virginia is will be at his place of work and commut- ment Center Pkwy, Conf. Rooms 2/3, 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield, 22152 Veligible to vote absentee, which ing to and from his home to his place of Fairfax, 22035 Mason Governmental Center - 6507 includes voting in-person absen- work for eleven or more hours of the thir- Now through Oct. 31, Monday thru Fri- Columbia Pike, Annandale, 22003 tee at a variety of locations from now teen that the polls are open (6 a.m. to 7 day - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 Mount Vernon Governmental Center - through Saturday, Nov. 1. After that, vote p.m.). p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria 22306 on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4 at your You can download an absentee ballot ❖ Satellite Voting Locations: Sully District Governmental Center - assigned polling place. and mail it to your local voter registra- Franconia Governmental Center - 6121 4900 Stonecroft Blvd., Chantilly 20151 There are many reasons that voters tion office, or you can vote “absentee in Franconia Road, Alexandria, 22310 Monday - Friday, through Oct. 31, 3:30 are allowed to vote absentee, but the person.” Dolley Madison Library - 1244 Oak Ridge p.m. - 7 p.m. most broad of these applies to almost In person absentee voting is available Ave., McLean, 22101 Saturday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. anyone with a job: “Any person who, at the Fairfax County Governmental Cen- North County Human Services Bldg. - For more, call 703-222-0776 or visit in the regular and orderly course of his ter and multiple satellite locations. 1850 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston, 20190 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/ business, profession, or occupation, ❖ Office of Elections, 12000 Govern- West Springfield Governmental Center - absentee.htm www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2014 ❖ 3 Area Roundups Fairfax High’s Homecoming Parade last one of the season is this Sat- Fairfax High’s Home- Farmers Market urday, Nov. 1, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. coming Parade was For more information, call 703- Friday, Oct. 24. Ends Thursday 642-0128. Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government Center hosts a farmers market in Time to The Fairfax its parking lot at 12000 Govern- Fall Back High Color ment Center Parkway in Fair Oaks; Guard leads the season’s last market is Oct. 30. Daylight Saving Time ends this the parade. Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 a.m.; so be- fore going to bed Saturday night, Don’t Drink residents should turn back their And Drive clocks and watches one hour. This Friday, Oct. 31, at 8 p.m., Photos by seven police agencies from North- Term Length Bonnie Hobbs/ ern Virginia will team up in all ju- The Connection risdictions to conduct saturation On Ballot patrols detecting and arresting On the Nov. 4 ballot for City of drunk drivers on Halloween. Called Fairfax residents will be an advi- “Extra Eyes for DWI’s,” the effort will sory referendum, as follows: Do involve police officers and resources you support changing the length from the City of Falls Church, Met- of the terms of office for City ropolitan Washington Airports Au- Council members, the Mayor and thority, Town of Vienna, Fairfax the members of the School Board The Rebel County, City of Fairfax, U.S. Park from the current two years to four band march- Police and Virginia State Police. years. Residents will be asked to ing along vote yes or no. Old Lee Highway. Fairfax City City Council Farmers Market One farmers market is still open Meeting Nov. 4 in the City of Fairfax, at the cor- The next meeting of the Fairfax ner of West and Main streets. The See Week, Page 5
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From Page 4 City Council is Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m., at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Hwy. in Fairfax. ‘Vision Fairfax Mason’ Charrette The City of Fairfax community and the Mason Nation are invited to attend some or all of a three-day planning workshop, or charrette, Nov. 6-8 by, the City of Fairfax and GMU. The event will explore vari- ous short- and long-term visions for the City’s historic downtown area. It’ll deal with several aspects of downtown planning, including trans- portation, community development/design issues, economic develop- ment and housing. The Nov. 6-7 sessions will be held at the Stacy C. Sherwood Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax. The Nov. 8 session will be held at City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St. On Nov. 6 at noon, speaker Chris Leinberger will discuss “Back to the Future: Downtown Fairfax Returns as a Walkable Urban Place.” The complete agenda is at www.fairfaxva.gov/VisionFairfaxMason. FoodRaiser at Fairfax High Our Daily Bread and Food for Others are teaming up to hold their fourth annual Complete the Circle FoodRaiser on Sunday, Nov. 9 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Practice Field at Fairfax High School (3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax). Admission is $5 for the event T-shirt ($10 for XXL shirt) and three food/pantry donation items. Attendees will create an Art for the Sky photo with the food donations forming the outer circle of the photograph. All donations will then be distributed to needy indi- viduals and families who reside throughout Fairfax County. The event will feature live music from the School of Rock Vienna; refreshments, including goodies from Cox Farms; and children’s entertainment. Nearly 700 people, including those on 39 teams, are registered to attend the event. All community members are welcome to attend. Information and registration is available at www.CompletetheCircleFX.org, or con- tact [email protected] or 703-273-8829. THE NUTCRACKER presented by The Burke Civic Ballet Come share in the magic of the holiday tradition! Featuring 3-year-old miniature dolls to professional dancers courtesy of Colorado Ballet, this production will enchant all ages. Be mesmerized by a growing tree, magic tricks, leaping mice, toy soldiers, falling snow, authentic costumes made in the Ukraine, seventy-five dancing flowers and delectable confections from the Kingdom of Sweets. Treat yourself and friends to a wonderful entrée to the spirit of the season. Makes a perfect holiday gift! Order online at www.buffas.com Saturday, November 15th at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, November 16th at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater • NVCC Annandale Campus Adults – $28 • Children/Seniors – $20 For organized groups (10+) and handicapped seating, [email protected]
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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Change for the Better in Fairfax County Schools @FfxConnection An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Published by Later start times, full-day Mondays; who knows, cal (eg, reduced obesity risk) and mental (eg, Local Media Connection LLC lower rates of depression) health, safety (eg, 1606 King Street next maybe gifted-and-talented programs for drowsy driving crashes), academic perfor- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 mance, and quality of life.” Free digital edition delivered to poor students? We commend the leadership of the advocacy your email box. Go to group SLEEP in Fairfax, which never gave up, connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe ho says big bureaucracies can’t an effective countermeasure to chronic sleep even in years when this change appeared im- make big changes? loss and has a wide range of potential benefits possible. NEWS DEPARTMENT: [email protected] One year into the tenure of to students with regard to physical and men- We suspect the key ingredient is new lead- W Kemal Kurspahic Karen Garza, we have two huge tal health, safety, and academic achievement. ership at the top at FCPS, Karen Garza. Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 changes that between them impact almost ev- “The American Academy of Pediatrics A superintendent across the river, Joshua [email protected] ery single student, every family with children strongly supports the efforts of school districts Starr, will have to ask himself what’s holding Amna Rehmatulla in Fairfax County Public Schools. to optimize sleep in students and urges high up such changes in Montgomery County Pub- Editorial Assistant Last week, the Fairfax County School Board schools and middle schools to aim for start lic Schools. 703-778-9410 ext.427 [email protected] voted to move high school start times times that allow students the opportu- all after 8 a.m. beginning next Septem- nity to achieve optimal levels of sleep — Mary Kimm, Bonnie Hobbs Editorial Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9438 ber. Garza, superintendent of Fairfax (8.5–9.5 hours) and to improve physi- [email protected] [email protected] County Public Schools, announced this Jon Roetman summer the implementation of full-day Mon- Sports Editor ❖ 703-752-4013 days, another previously insurmountable task. [email protected] @jonroetman A plan emerged that made this possible for Voting under $5 million (original estimates were Victoria Ross County Reporter ❖ 301-502-6027 wildly and prohibitively higher) while keep- very year is Election Year in Virginia, For information, contact State Board of Elec- [email protected] ing elementary school times the same (or Eand this year, the ballot is short but tions, 804 864-8901, Toll Free: 800 552-9745 FAX: within 5-10 minutes). The goal is to move important. Turn out to vote for U.S. 804 371-0194, email: [email protected]; or ADVERTISING: middle school start times later in the future. Senate, member of the House of Representa- visit http://www.sbe.virginia.gov For advertising information e-mail: Change comes in mysterious ways. Part of tives, and a few questions. You can read previous Connection coverage [email protected] the support for this change comes from the You can vote absentee in person between at http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/ 703-778-9431 science. now and Saturday, Nov. 1; after that, vote on news/Elections/ Debbie Funk The American Academy of Pediatrics this fall: Election Day, Nov. 4, at your assigned polling Display Advertising/National Sales 703-778-9444 “A substantial body of research has now dem- place. Bring photo identification with you, the — Mary Kimm, [email protected] onstrated that delaying school start times is rules have changed. [email protected] Karen Washburn Display Advertising, 703-778-9422 [email protected]
Letters to the Editor Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] sources, this Bond represents only Vote Yes on Transportation Bond Referendum 7 percent of the cost of these im- David Griffin Marketing Assistant To the Editor: nations more accessible. the capacity of our transportation provements. 703-778-9431 On Nov. 4, Fairfax County resi- ❖ Pedestrian Improvements: network by allowing it to carry The League of Women Voters [email protected] dents will vote on a Transporta- These include building missing more people, whether they drive, urges you to vote on Nov. 4. And tion Bond Referendum. The sidewalk and trail links; adding walk, bike or take mass transit. Go we encourage you to say YES to Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm League of Women Voters supports and improving signalized cross- to fairfaxcounty.gov/bond/ for in- the Transportation Bond Referen- [email protected] the Bond Referendum and urges walks and other pedestrian- formation about cost, project de- dum. We believe that these @MaryKimm voters to approve it. friendly intersection improve- tails and answers to other fre- projects will reduce congestion Executive Vice President If accepted, the Bond would ments. quently asked questions. and make it easier and safer for Jerry Vernon [email protected] fund three types of projects: ❖ Bike and Trail Improvements: Here’s something else to con- all of us to get to the places where ❖ Spot Road Improvements: These include developing new bi- sider: Fairfax is one of only 32 we need and want to go. Editor in Chief Steven Mauren These include adding or lengthen- cycle facilities, constructing trails, counties in the United States with Managing Editor ing turn lanes; upgrading turn sig- adding bicycle parking, and mak- a AAA Bond Rating. This allows Julia Jones and Helen Kelly, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: nals and signage; constructing ing popular destinations and mass the County to borrow at lower in- Co-Presidents Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel walkways and providing cross- transit more accessible. terest rates. And because Fairfax League of Women Voters of the Art/Design: Laurence Foong, John Heinly walks; and making popular desti- These upgrades would increase has access to other funding Fairfax Area Production Manager: Geovani Flores
Special Assistant to the Publisher Vote ‘Yes’ on Transportation bond issue are aligned in encour- Write Jeanne Theismann [email protected] To the Editor: improvement plan. Investments in aging a healthy lifestyle through The Connection welcomes views @TheismannMedia We are writing about the Nov. 4 facilities and pathways for pedes- physical activity and improving on any public issue. voter referendum on transportation trians and bicyclists benefit every- connectivity throughout the county. The deadline for all material is noon Friday. Letters must be CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 bonds for Fairfax County. The Part- one through enhancing safety, pro- Residents who are able to incorpo- Circulation Manager: signed. Include home address Ann Oliver nership for a Healthier Fairfax is a viding active transportation op- rate exercise in their daily lives will and home and business numbers. [email protected] diverse coalition of individuals and tions, providing opportunities for incur fewer health care costs and Letters are routinely edited for libel, grammar, good taste and public, community, and business routine exercise, expanding access be more productive employees, factual errors. organizations that have joined to recreational opportunities, and thereby contributing to the county’s Send to: forces to improve community health improving quality of life. Improve- economic success. Please support by mobilizing resources, increasing ments funded by the bond will also the bond by a “yes” vote on Nov. 4. Letters to the Editor The Connection awareness, and promoting change. permit more “Safe Routes to 1606 King St. The Partnership has identified School,” or opportunities for chil- Marlene Blum and Julie Alexandria VA 22314 investments in infrastructure that dren to walk or bike to school. Knight Call: 703-917-6444. support physical activity as a ma- The goals and objectives of both Partnership for a Healthier By e-mail: [email protected] jor priority in its community health our plan and the transportation Fairfax/Co-Chairs
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Come check out our We’re baking Pumpkin made-to-order sandwiches Everything this month! and paninis – simply amaaaaazing! Alan Rems (on left) receives the 2008 Author of the Year award, plus a $5,000 prize, from Marine Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Wilkerson, former CEO of the U.S. Naval Institute. Call for details CATERING Advance Orders WWII History and a From 1-20,000 Appreciated GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO 6030-G BURKE COMMONS RD, BURKE Mystery Unveiled 9000 S. LORTON STATION BLVD 703-249- 0044 B 703-372-2339 L GREATHARVESTBURKE.COM “I’m very happy Fairfax volunteer’s to share my new FACEBOOK.COM/BURKEGREATHARVEST.COM and exciting book, “South PowerPoint pre- sentation,” he Pacific Cauldron,” said. “It’s built mostly around is published. vivid, rarely seen photographs of By Bonnie Hobbs the Bougainville The Connection Rems campaign in the Solomon Islands. I o patrons of the Fairfax Regional Li- want to catch people’s interest in the book. Tbrary, Alan Rems is a familiar face. And even if they don’t buy it, they can read A 10-year volunteer there, he’s in it at any of the Fairfax County libraries.” the Virginia Room every Tuesday, helping However, Rems, 77, didn’t set out to be a people with genealogy matters. And last writer; he’s a retired CPA who calls his sec- year, he received a pin for putting in 1,000 ond career a “pure fluke.” He grew up dur- volunteer hours. ing WWII, so he always had a special inter- Now, though, he has a book of his own in est in it. Attending a friend’s horticultural the library. Called “South Pacific Cauldron,” book talk in Fairfax in 2007, by chance he it’s about the forgotten WWII battlefields learned about a WWII general he’d never of the South Pacific – as well as a cover-up heard of before and became curious. of a Marine Corps general’s death. “I started researching him and discovered His article disclosing this bombshell was an autobiography of him in the Virginia first published in “Naval History Magazine” Room of the Fairfax Library because he was and earned Rems the 2008 Author of the from Northern Virginia,” said Rems. “The Year award from the U.S. Naval Institute. details of his death intrigued me and led Yet his book is much more than that. me to investigate further and question the “It’s the only game in town, as far as a official cause of his death and whether there complete history of WWII in the South Pa- was a cover-up.” cific, including military operations by all branches of the service,” he explained. ALONG THE WAY, he became an accom- “Other historians have written parts of it, plished writer. Between 2007 and 2013, he but nobody has put it all together in one published seven articles and wrote two re- book. And most have stopped in early 1944, views of other people’s books in “Naval His- but lots of interesting things were happen- tory Magazine.” His own book, published ing at the tail end of the war, as well.” in May, contains 29 chapters, each one tell- The book’s available on Amazon, in book- ing a complete story. stores and in local libraries. And next “I think it’s because I wrote those articles Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m., Rems will dis- for ‘Naval History Magazine’ that I got ac- cuss and sign it at the George Mason Re- customed to working that way,” said Rems. gional Library, 70001 Little River Turnpike “I was also getting wonderfully juicy quotes in Annandale. See History, Page 8 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2014 ❖ 7 News
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vde/C. Stanley Photography Lutheran Church, 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. This program is open to all adults age 50 or better. Registrants bring a bag lunch and stay for a full day of classes/activities and socializing, or pick and choose the classes that interest them the most. $30. www.scfbva.org or 703-323- 4788.
THROUGH WEDNESDAY/DEC. 31 Fairfax Band ensemble. War on the Doorstep: Fairfax Militia in the War of 1812. Exhibition. The Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway. Open Tue.-Sat. 10 City of Fairfax Band Turns 45 a.m.-3 p.m. Free tours at 1 p.m. 703-591-0560.
The band kicks THROUGH SUNDAY/FEB. 8, 2015 Season Opening Dressing for the Occasion: off their 45th The City Band kicks off their An Exhibition of Costumes 45th season on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Textiles Representing at 7:30 p.m. with their “Heroes, Fairfax Personalities and season on Nov. 1. Villains & Legends” concert at Events. Exhibition. Fairfax Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Museum & Visitor Center, By Michelle Veresink Run, Fairfax, with host Rich 10209 Main Stree, Fairfax. Kleinfeldt. Tickets are $15 for Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 703- 385-8414. n 1969, Nixon was presi- adults and $10 for seniors. Stu- dents under 18 receive free dent, men walked on the admission. Season tickets are also FRIDAY/OCT. 31-SATURDAY/NOV. 1 moon, gas cost 35 cents a available. Visit I Workhouse Arts Center gallon, and the war in Viet- www.fairfaxband.org for more Haunted Trail. 7-10 p.m. nam raged on. In Fairfax, a group information. 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. During of musicians came together to play an exclusive event for six hair- raising nights only, visitors can one summer concert as the City in Fairfax programs.” The Band walk the Haunted Trail with celebrated the Fourth of July. friends and family. Visitors will will also collaborate with Mason From there the City of Fairfax experience the macabre Cabaret (representing the George outdoor scenes in the lesser Band was born. Now kicking off Mason University Musical Theater traveled areas of the historic its 45th season, the City of Fairfax prison campus and enjoy program) on their March Give Our Band has expanded to form the Robert Pouliot, conductor, of Springfield. special effects, live scare actors Regards to Broadway program. and a nightmarish, immersive City of Fairfax Band Association, their children Ricky and Natalie ciation of Concert Bands national Pouliot says, “The Band has storyline about a growing boasting nearly 300 members who horde of infected drones. have both played in the Band over convention in Fairfax in 2002, re- proven itself to be an asset to the perform in nine ensembles. The the years. Ricky was the first child ceived the Sudler Silver Scroll Evening trail, $10; daytime Fairfax community through our trail, $5. City Band stands as the flagship conductor of the Band when he Award from the John Philip Sousa continuing efforts to provide low ensemble for the Association, car- was seven and now serves as a Foundation in 2004, performed cost, high quality, family-friendly FRIDAY/OCT. 31 rying on a tradition of musical ex- musician in the U.S. Air Force with Tony Award-winners Debbie entertainment offerings to the St. Peter’s in the Woods cellence. Band. Natalie is a band director in Gravitte and Michael Maguire in community, while also giving com- Pumpkin Patch. 5911 One couple who has been with Fairview Woods Dr., Fairfax Fairfax County. 2010, played at the Association of munity musicians a chance to de- the City Band since that first sum- Daria says, “Many people have Concert Bands national conven- Station. St. Peter’s in the velop their skills through provid- Woods Annual Pumpkin Patch mer is Rick and Daria Parrell. been in the band 30 years or more. tion in Allentown, Pa., in 2014, has ing a performance outlet.” is a community outreach Daria had just finished her fundraiser. Pumpkins and This is part of what gives the band celebrated 18 years of awarding Jean-Pierre Auffret, who serves eighth grade year and then-Fairfax its ‘heart.’ Making music for fun scholarships to deserving young Gourds of all sizes available for as Chairman of the Board, is purchase. Come buy a pumpkin High School band director Matt and the friendships that are forged high school musicians through the thankful to the City of Fairfax and and help support community Hynes thought the group would be outreach. are powerful reasons to keep play- Young Artist Competition, and has regional community for 45 years a great way for her to start off her ing and helping the band.” added an additional adult en- Genealogy Help Desk. 2 p.m. of continued support. “With three City of Fairfax Regional high school career. As the years Rick, who serves as the Band’s semble called the Main Street and four generations of residents Library, 10360 North St., passed, their friends left for col- Fairfax. Bring family history associate conductor, adds, “We live Community Band and built a vi- having attended the annual con- lege and careers. Daria explains, in a community that has been brant and successful youth divi- stumpers to the experts. cert season and community events Accomplished genealogists and “Rick and I both went to George blessed by the support of the City. sion with Northern Virginia Youth such as Christmas in Fairfax and library staff will be on hand to Mason University and stayed in assist. Ask at the Virginia Room I think people should be proud of Winds and Northern Virginia Jun- July 4th celebration – and now the band. After Tom Hill took over, having one of the finest commu- ior Winds. desk or call 703-293-6227, benefiting through our increasing option 6. Adults, Teens. we had him for classes. We knew nity bands in the country, and cel- This season the City Band will music education and youth initia- The National Acrobats of the his daughters, because they were People’s Republic of ebrate the rich history of our won- present the World Premiere of two tives - we are looking forward to in the high school band with us, derful City and community who pieces, including a new work for China: Cirque Peking. 8 continuing to provide top caliber p.m. George Mason University’s and in the City Band at the time. support the arts.” chorus and band by Randol Alan enjoyable music performances and Center for the Arts, 4400 It was easy to stay on.” University Drive, Fairfax. With During current conductor Rob- Bass on the Christmas text Hodie innovative music education for For the Parrells, the City Band ert Pouliot’s tenure, the City Band Christus Natus Est. Pouliot ex- a combination of traditional future generations to come.” and modern music, colorful has been a family affair. They had performed for the National Band plains, “This piece celebrates our sets, and imaginative props, become friends in the band when Association convention in New long association with the Fairfax Michelle Veresink is a clarinet player See Calendar, Page 11 they were 14, married at 27, and Orleans in 1996, hosted the Asso- Choral Society on our Christmas in the Main Street Community Band. 10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar
From Page 10 the National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of WEDNESDAY/NOV. 5 China is among Asia’s most acclaimed F-150 “Drive the Future of Tough” ensembles. $29-$48. 888-945-2468. Consumer Event. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ted Britt Ford, 11165 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. Customers can test-drive the new 2015 F-150. 703-218- SATURDAY/NOV. 1-MONDAY/JAN. 19, 2015 4644. Dada Re-Discovered. Building W-16 Vulcan Book Signing. 7 p.m. George Mason Regional Gallery, Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Library, 70001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Workhouse Way, Lorton. Dada Re-Discovered Author Alan Rems, a 10-year volunteer at the explores how contemporary media and ideas can Fairfax Regional Library, will discuss and sign filter past Dada concepts and artwork. The his book, “South Pacific Cauldron.” Enhancing exhibit will feature sound, video, performance his presentation with vivid, rarely seen and other visual mixed media. 703-584-2900. photographs, he’ll talk about the forgotten WWII www.workhousearts.org. battlefields of the South Pacific, especially Bougainville, where the Allies and Japan fought for nearly two years. SATURDAY/NOV. 1-MONDAY/DEC. 15 FCPS Art Teachers Exhibition. Building W-16 McGuireWoods Gallery, Workhouse Arts Center, FRIDAY/NOV. 7 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. FCPS art teachers Martha Graham Dance Company. 8 p.m. display their art. 703-584-2900. George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, www.workhousearts.org. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets: $28-$46. For more information call 888-945-2468. SATURDAY/NOV. 1 The Robinson Marketplace. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SATURDAY/NOV. 8 5305 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Shop at over 80 Christmas Craft Fair and Bake Sale. 9 a.m.-2 vendors at the Holiday Market, raffle and silent p.m. New Hope Church, 6905 Ox Road, Lorton. auction sponsored by the Robinson Secondary Begin your holiday shopping early. Crafts, School PTSA. Visit www.robinsonptsa.org. artwork, holiday items, inspirational items, Free Choral Event: Duruflé’s Requiem Mass. soaps/scrubs, jewelry, baked goods, jams/jellies, 7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s in the Woods Church, 5911 candies/nuts/fudge, raffles, stuffed animals, Fairview Woods Drive, Fairfax Station. food, etc. Free. Doris Lama, 703-644-0139/571- Performed by the choirs of St. Peter’s in the 234-7322. Woods, St. John’s McLean, and students of I’ll be Seeing You with the Fairfax GMU. www.stpetersinthewoods.org Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Based on actual letters from Mr. SATURDAY/NOV. 1-SUNDAY/NOV. 2 Frazier’s family written during World War II, the Cabaret Series: Heroes Cabaret. 8 p.m. evening includes songs of the era by Gershwin, Saturday and 1 p.m Sunday. W-3 Theatre, Kern, Carmichael, Ellington, and more. Tickets Workhouse Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, $25, $45, $60. Students ages 6-25: free Lorton. Songs and music of heroes and anti- fairfaxsymphony.org heroes. 703-584-2900. www.workhousearts.org. Fairfax County’s 10th Annual History Conference. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee THURSDAY/NOV. 2 Highway, Fairfax. The theme of the conference Nate Hausmann Author Talk. 2 p.m. Jewish is “Fire, Flight & Fury!” The War of 1812 in Community Center of Northern Virginia, 8900 Fairfax County-200 years later. Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. j.talks event. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents “I’ll Author with autism shares his story. $11/$9/$7. Be Seeing You” by Luke Frazier. 8 p.m. 703-323-0880. George Mason University’s Center for the Arts, New Orleans Legends: Featuring the 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. For more The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Allen information call 888-945-2468. COMMUNITIES Toussaint. 7 p.m. George Mason University’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Workhouse trouble Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Arts Center, 9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton. Fairfax. Join us for an evening of music. The Guests can tour seven unique studio buildings, legendary jazz and New Orleans R&B pianist mix and mingle with artists, buy original works with our OF WORSHIP Allen Toussaint recently received the highly of art, experience ever-changing exhibitions and prestigious National Medal of Arts by President meet featured artists, all while enjoying light times is Obama in recognition of his seminal influence refreshments and music. Free. 703-584-2900. on New Orleans music. Tickets: $29-$48. www.workhousearts.org. that the FREE Fairfax County - 10th Annual History TRUNK or TREAT Conference “Fire, Flight & Fury – The A Family Friendly Halloween Alternative MONDAY/NOV. 3 War of 1812 200 Years Later.” 8:30 a.m. – future is Move & Groove with Mr. Skip. 10:30 a.m. Old 3:30 p.m. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 October 31, 2014 • 6:30 to 8:30 PM Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Mr. Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Speakers will present FREE Admission, Moon bounce, Face painting, Balloon animals, Games, Food, and More! Skip, who is all about music and movement, the history of the War of 1812 and its impact on not what it Call 703.383.1170 to register your decorated vehicle… the best-decorated vehicle will win a prize! sings original and classic kids songs like Old Fairfax County. Admission registration is $20. At McDonald to the five and under crowd. He gets No registrations will be accepted at the door. A used to be. Jubilee Christian Center the kids off their seats and moving. For more continental breakfast, deli lunch and conference 4650 Shirley Gate Rd information, visit www.fairfaxarts.org or call materials will be included. Local historical —Paul Valéry Fairfax, VA 22030 703-352-ARTS. organizations and authors will have displays. 703.383.1170 Registration forms are available at: http:// Jccag.org www.fairfaxcounty.gov/histcomm/event.htm
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Send notes to the Connection at bowl tournament; Augelli placed sixth in the exam [email protected] or call 703-778- and tied for seventh in the quiz bowl tournament; 9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should overall scores were compiled by averaging each be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. competitor’s ranking for each part. Over 70 junior varsity students from as far away as Guam com- Twenty-five students from Fairfax County peted in the written exam and in a preliminary quiz Public Schools (FCPS) have been named 2015 bowl round, while those with high scores advanced National Achievement Scholarship program semi- to the final quiz bowl round. Questions ranged in finalists in an academic competition for Black difficulty from naming countries by their capital to American high school students conducted by the identifying obscure islets in the North Atlantic. The HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). top four varsity students earned the right to rep- The students represent 12 high schools in FCPS. resent the USA at the 2014 International The semifinalists are: Geography Olympiad in Krakow, Poland, this sum- ❖ Newspapers & Online Annandale High School: Yonatan Ayele. mer. The Geography Olympiad was sponsored by ❖ Edison High School: Maxine Morgan and Sha- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and HISTORY, com- CLASSIFIED lom Yiblet. monly known as the History Channel, which also DEADLINES ❖ Fairfax High School: William Sampong. sponsors the National History Bee and Bowl. For Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon ❖ Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon Hayfield Secondary School: Camryn Bishop, more information on the competition, please visit E-mail ad with zone choices to: Reese Cloud, and Dominique Edwards. www.geographyolympiad.com. classified@connection ❖ Lake Braddock Secondary School: Leul newspapers.com Berhane-Meskel and Kinaya Hassane. The Citadel has recognized Cadet Martin or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 ❖ Langley High School: Leah Yirga. Krawczak ofºSpringfield on the school’s dean’s EMPLOYMENT ❖ Madison High School: Rachel Bostick, Jesse list for his academic achievement during the spring DEADLINES Ernest, and Benjamin Jackson. semester. Recognition on the South Carolina mili- Zones 1, 5, 6.....Mon @ noon ❖ Marshall High School: Natascha Whyte. tary school’s dean’s list is reserved for students who Zones 2, 3, 4.....Tues @ noon ❖ South County High School: Maya Armstrong were registered for 12 or more semester hours and E-mail ad with zone choices to: and Olivia Jones. received a grade point average of 3.2 or higher with classified@connection ❖ newspapers.com Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and no grade below a C for the previous semester’s or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 Technology (TJHSST): Azeez Abdikarim, Arielle work. ZONES 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Ampeh, Rebecca Clark-Callender, Theodore Zone 1: The Reston Connection Richardson, Hannah Wied, and Rollin Woodford. Yihan Zhou, Fairfax, earned a place on the The Oak Hill/ ❖ West Potomac High School: Zoe Smith. Deans Honor Roll at Fort Hays State University, Herndon Connection ❖ Woodson High School: Robert Cuyjet and Hays, Kan., for the spring 2014 semester. Zhou is Zone 2: The Springfield Connection The Burke Connection Daniel Pryce. a junior majoring in general studies. To be eligible, The Fairfax Connection The semifinalists will compete for more than 800 students must have enrolled in 12 or more credit The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Achievement Scholarship awards, worth $2.5 mil- hours and have a minimum grade point average of Lorton Connection lion, to be awarded next spring. The awards will 3.60 for the semester. Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet be supported by corporations, professional organi- The Mount Vernon Gazette zations, foundations, and funds from the NMSC. Cadet Carson Giammaria, son of Rick and Zone 4: Centre View North To be considered for a scholarship, semifinalists Kim Giammaria of Lorton, graduated from the U.S. Centre View South must advance to the finalist level by fulfilling ad- Military Academy on May 28. Giammaria gradu- Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac ditional requirements. ated from Hayfield Secondary School in 2010. Zone 6: The Arlington Connection The Vienna/Oakton While at West Point, he concentrated his studies in Connection Jacob Augelli, an eighth grade student at Engineering Psychology. He was commissioned as The McLean Connection Robinson Secondary, finished in fourth place a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army within the The Great Falls Connection overall in the 2014 United States Geography Olym- Armor branch and will report to Fort Benning, GA., piad, junior varsity division. The competition to attend Ranger School. Upon completion, he will consisted of two parts: a written exam and a quiz be stationed in Germany. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2014 ❖ 13 Sports
Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection Photo by Jon Roetman/The Connection Fairfax senior Charlotte Duke, left, scored a goal against Madison in the The Fairfax field hockey team won its sixth consecutive Liberty District/ Conference 6 tournament championship game on Oct. 27 at Fairfax High Conference 6 championship on Oct. 27. School. Fairfax Field Hockey Wins Sixth Straight Title
“It’s our six-peat, so it felt like more pres- Rebels beat Madison sure,” Burnett said, “because you didn’t want to be the team to break the streak.” to capture Conference Does this title feel any different than the previous five? 6 championship. “They’re all different,” Beaudoin said. “They’re different kids, they have different By Jon Roetman personalities. This group is a group of fight- The Connection ers. … We’ve had injuries all year and people just step in and they play. I love this hen time expired in the first group.” half of Monday’s Confer- The Rebels fought their way to a 16-3 Wence 6 field hockey tourna- record this season with a roster loaded with ment final, the goose eggs talented and experienced seniors. Last year, on the scoreboard initially signified Madi- the Rebels finished region runner-up and son had escaped the opening 30 minutes earned a berth in the state tournament. This unscathed against five-time defending year, Fairfax hopes to make another deep champion Fairfax. postseason run. The Rebels faced Robinson, “Almost,” Fairfax senior Charlotte Duke the No. 4 seed from Conference 5, in the said after the game. opening round on Wednesday, after The While time ran out, play would continue Connection’s deadline. as Fairfax had earned a penalty corner in Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection “We have a lot of pride in our school and the closing seconds. The Rebels capitalized Senior captain Cori Black and the Fairfax field hockey team defeated our team,” Burnett said, “and we [want] to when senior defender Mackenzie Burnett Madison 2-0 on Oct. 27. show that out on the field.” found the back of the cage for the third time Fairfax’s Burnett, forward Duke, senior this season, giving Fairfax a 1-0 advantage. ond half and Fairfax won its sixth consecu- a boost entering the break. forward Trisha Le, senior midfielder Olivia “Before [head coach Amber Beaudoin] tive Liberty District/Conference 6 champi- “I think we knew that if we didn’t score Cummings, and senior defender Cori Black told us all to press up, I was thinking to onship with a 2-0 victory on Oct. 27 at then,” Duke said, “then it would be a bad each earned first-team all-conference hon- myself, time is out, how great would it be Fairfax High School. halftime for us and [Madison] would have ors. Junior midfielder Victoria Brzezynski, to put one in and go into the second half The Rebels got off to a slow start against more confidence knowing that they sur- senior midfielder Meg Robertson and sopho- with a leg up,” Burnett said. “It just hap- the Warhawks during their regular-season vived half the game without us scoring, once more defender Molly Tenerelli were named pened that I got to the ball and I turned meeting on Oct. 9, but eventually scored a again.” to the all-conference second team. and I felt the goalie on me and I just placed pair of second-half goals to win, 2-0. On The Rebels started their championship The winner of Wednesday’s Fairfax/ it. I feel that that really gave us a push in Monday, the teams were again on the verge run when Burnett was in the seventh grade. Robinson game will face the winner of the second half.” of entering the second half locked in a score- No. 21 didn’t want the streak to end on her Battlefield/Lake Braddock in the region Duke added an insurance goal in the sec- less tie, but Burnett’s goal gave the Rebels watch. quarterfinals on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Sports Roundups SoCo Football Lake Braddock Thumps West Springfield Demolishes Woodson T.C. Williams Improves to 6-2 The South County football team remained undefeated After suffering its second two-point loss of the season, the The West Springfield football team beat Annandale with a 69-6 drubbing of Woodson on Oct. 24. Lake Braddock football team responded with a 52-7 victory 35-10 on Oct. 24, giving the Spartans three straight wins The Stallions (8-0) have outscored their last four op- over T.C. Williams on Oct. 24, improving its record to 6-2. and six in their last seven games. ponents 252-51, scoring at least 56 points each game The Bruins two losses came against West Springfield (16- West Springfield will travel to face T.C. Williams at and surpassing 60 three times. 14) and Robinson (19-17). 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1 before concluding the South County will host Lake Braddock at 7:30 p.m. Lake Braddock will travel to face undefeated South regular season with a Nov. 7 home game against on Friday, Oct. 31. County on Friday, Oct. 31. Woodson.
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