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U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) hugs his wife Cathy before he gives his ‘I would rather be out here with you, than watching the monitors in my victory speech Tuesday night at the Fairview Marriott. office,’ Republican Keith Fimian tells the crowd at his election night party at the Mason Inn Hotel in Fairfax. Connolly Ends Night Leading 11th District Race Two Lorton precincts do not report results Unofficial Election Results in Va. 11th Congressional District The Virginia State Board of Elections published the following the “unofficial” results of the Nov. 2 election in the commonwealth’s due to machine 11th congressional district the day after voting took place. Two precincts in the Lorton area, Lorton Center and Laurel Hill, had malfunctions. not reported their results yet due to an equipment malfunction. Candidates 11th District Fairfax County Fairfax City Prince William County By Julia O’Donoghue The Connection Gerry Connolly (D) 111,515 (49.2) 75,986 (47.6) 3,557 (50.1) 31,792 (46.1)
airfax resident Laura Roberson did Keith Fimian (R) 110,684 (48.8) 71,579 (47.6) 3,351 (47.2) 35,764 (51.6) not have a tough time figuring out Fwho to support in Virginia’s 11th Chris DeCarlo (I) 1,838 (0.8) 1,127 (0.6) 66 (0.9) 645 (0.9) Congressional District race on Tuesday, Nov. 2. David Dotson (L) 1,381 (0.6) 878 (0.6) 72 (1.0) 431 (0.6) Standing outside her polling place at Robinson Secondary School on election day, David William Gillis (IG) 959 (0.4) 550 (0.4) 41 (0.6) 368 (0.5) Roberson said she didn’t have to hear much more about Republican candidate Keith Fimian than his comments about the 2007 Virginia Tech shootings. Fimian had said some victims’ deaths Virginia Tech victim and Westfield High Connolly gave a victory speech on elec- ficial that appealed to Independent and might have been avoided if some students School graduate Reema Samaha, highlight- tion night but Fimian did not concede the moderate Republican voters. had been “packing heat,” a reference to car- ing Fimian’s “packing heat” comment. race, opting to wait for a review of the bal- When he first ran for Congress two years rying a firearm on campus. He later apolo- lots that would take place on the day fol- ago, the Democrat beat Fimian by more gized for the comment, saying it was a poor SUCH MISTAKES could have made a big lowing the election. than10 percentage points. Despite the nega- choice of words. difference in a politi- “In an election tive climate for Democrats overall, several But Roberson, who was a freshman at cal race that re- this close, it is im- political observers were surprised to see the university where shootings took place, was mained too close to “The voters have spoken portant to take the race between the candidates had gotten so already angry at the candidate. officially call the day time to get the re- close in the days before the election. Many “I heard some comments that one of the after the polls closed. and the voters have sult right,” said political activists in both parties had as- candidates made about Virginia Tech, and With all voting pre- Fimian in a state- sumed Connolly would win the seat by a I decided to come and vote for the other cincts reporting by chosen a moderate, ment. wider margin. guy. I am fairly anti-gun” said Roberson, the middle of the day Connolly, a fresh- “It was getting closer than we thought it who does not typically vote in lower pro- Nov. 3, Connolly led pragmatic voice.” man incumbent on would be. The Cook Report had labeled it file elections, such as this year’s race. Fimian with 111,515 — U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) Capitol Hill, served as a toss up this weekend,” said Rex Roberson found out about Fimian’s gaffe votes to 110,694 14 years on the Simmons, chair of the Fairfax County Demo- on the local news, though U.S. Rep. Gerry votes, a slim margin Fairfax County cratic Committee. Connolly’s (D-11) supporters also seized on of 821 ballots. Board of Supervisors before moving to the Like Fimian, the Democrat had also taken the Republican’s misstep to take one final Virginia law entitles the Fimian campaign, U.S. House of Representatives. In 2003 and hits in television advertisements funded by swipe at Fimian. Just a few days before the which trails Connolly by half a percentage 2007, he won countywide races for Fairfax’s outside political groups over the last two election, a group advocating gun control point, to a state-sponsored recount, though chairman seat by wide margins and was weeks. Connolly said the negative televi from outside Virginia starting running tele- it is unclear if the campaign would pursue widely thought of the leader of the local vision spots featuring family members of that option. Democratic Party and a popular elected of- See Recount, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 3 News NVCC Students Behind ‘Ghost Train’ Community college “This program has a lot class organizes and of people who love the runs Halloween event outdoors in it.” at Burke Lake Park. — Myles Robinson Photo by how to manage volunteers. I learned how to keep volunteers happy,” said Robinson. By Julia O’Donoghue “The work we do is more applied and very The Connection Julia O'Donoghue hands on. It is like a vocational program,” he added. yles Robinson already has two higher-education de- FOR THE PAST 30 years, Northern Vir- Mgrees and a job at the U.S. ginia Community College has been Geological Survey in partnering with the Fairfax County Park Reston. Authority to run the Ghost Train Ride, which But the Chantilly resident really wants to /The Connection drew approximately 4,000 people this year. work in ecological tourism, so he has de- About 110 volunteers, including 50 com- cided to go back to school and get an asso- munity college students, also worked at the ciate degree in Recreation, Parks and Lei- event over its four-day run. sure Studies from Northern Virginia Com- “This has been our baby every since it munity College. The department, which started. It is the pinnacle of the program. If graduates about 40 to 45 students every they are going to be in park programming, year, is located on the school’s Annandale Northern Virginia Community College students Rico Vandernat, they need to know how to do this stuff,” campus. Jonathan Lenaburg, Adam Fukumitsu, Abby Attard and Rachel Price said Nancy Chamberlain, who oversees Rec- “This program has a lot of people who entertain the crowd at the Burke Lake Ghost Train Ride on Halloween. reation, Parks and Leisure Studies. love the outdoors in it. We like to play out- Every student who earns a degree from side and want to get paid to do it,” said classes are providing Robinson with a lot younger children and features short skits Chamberlain’s department is required, Robinson of Recreation, Parks and Leisure of practical management experience that based on popular children’s stories and through the “program planning” class, to Studies’ students. will be useful in the future, he said. movies during a guided train ride. participate in the Ghost Train at least once, Many people enrolled in the department’s As part of the department’s “program Robinson, one of 15 students in the class, though many students spend multiple years classes already know a lot about outdoor planning” class this fall, Robinson helped was in charge of advertising and market- volunteering at “Ghost Train” so they can adventure. For example, Robinson teaches plan, organize and run the Ghost Train Ride, ing for the Halloween event. He also over- accrue field experience for other classes. canoeing and mountain biking locally at the a popular park event, which takes place at saw three of the “fairy tale” skits during the “This is actual work experience that you community college. Burke Lake during the last two weekends event. Still, the recreation and parks department in October. The event is geared toward “I learned how to write press releases and See Driving, Page 5
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Trish Robertson and Lannet Waite pose as vampires in their scene of the Clifton Haunted Trail. The trail featured scenes from popular scary The entrance to the movies and traditional spooky figures. Clifton Haunted Trail, which was located at 12800 Don’t Go in the Woods Chapel St. in Clifton, winding through 8- Clifton Haunted Trail scares locals all acres of woods. The trail was open on in the name of Halloween fun. Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7-10 p.m.
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can’t get in a book,” said Sharon Harrison, the “program planning” class instructor. Harrison, who works for the Prince Will- iam County Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, is also a graduate of Annandale cam- pus program. She helped plan the Ghost Train in the mid-1990s while earning her own associate degree. “They really learn what it takes to do this. They have to go out and find the moon bounce and make all the phone calls to get the permits themselves. ... They have to fig- ure out what to do when 19 volunteers don’t show up on the day of the event,” said Harrison.
STUDENT CHRIS BROWN experienced first hand how things change when volun- teers decided to not show up to participate. Identical twins Alexa and The Centreville resident was forced to Camryn Giere, from Centreville, modify his carefully planned out skit on the wore their angel and devil cos- fourth day because there were not enough tumes to the Ghost Train Ride at actors for all the roles. Burke Lake Park on Halloween. Brown, who lives in Centreville, had writ- ten out a scene from “Peter Pan” that in- volved two pirates fighting over a princess. while going to school,” she said. But when no woman showed up to play the The Ghost Train experience is particularly female part, he had to change the script. useful for students who apply for jobs with As part of his assignment, Brown was not local recreation and parks departments. only responsible for writing the scene but Many local park employees are already fa- also finding the appropriate costumes and miliar with the event and are interested in props. hiring students who have participated in it, “I came up with the idea of Peter Pan, but according to Chamberlain. I kind of decided to work with the costumes Graduates of the community college pro- that we had,” said Brown. gram are currently managing a rocking climbing gym in Alexandria, overseeing the THE MAJORITY of students enrolled in ropes course at Hemlock Overlook in Fairfax the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Station and working an the chief interpreter program end up transferring to a similar at the Pearl Harbor museum in Hawaii. Sev- department at a four-year university, though eral people have also started their own some people go straight into the workforce, kayaking and canoeing companies, said said Chamberlain. Chamberlain. “This is a two-year program, but many “Many students are interested in the out- students take four to five years to get doors and a nontraditional classroom,” she through because they are working full time said.
Judge Issues Warrant for Clifton Man In November 2009, City of Fairfax was able to leave the building and sub- police charged Andreas Ioannou, 48, of sequently contacted police. She didn’t 11900 block of Henderson Court in require medical treatment. Then, fol- Clifton, with aggravated sexual battery lowing an investigation by Det. Sgt. and abduction. He was later indicted Steve Bouton of the Criminal Investi- and scheduled for a jury trial. gations Division, Ioannou was arrested, But when his Oct. 19 trial date came, the next day. he was nowhere to be found, least of A Fairfax County grand jury indicted all in Fairfax County Circuit Court. So him May 17, on aggravated sexual bat- a warrant was issued for his arrest. tery, abduction by force, and abduction Ioannou first came to the attention with intent to defile. He was then slated of authorities when, on Nov. 19, 2009, for a July 19 jury trial, which was con- a 30-year-old woman told police she tinued to Oct. 19. But when he failed was assaulted while at Aegis Service to appear that day, Judge Terrence Ney Corp. in Fairfax. According to police, issued a bench warrant for his arrest. she said she’d been held against her will If and when Ioannou is located and in the firm’s office in the 3900 block of taken into custody again, he’ll have to University Drive and was attacked sexu- answer to this new charge, as well as ally by an employee of the business. to his others. After the alleged assault, the woman — Bonnie Hobbs
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 5 News New Districts Will Alter Political Layout County could lose House seat in redistricting, likely Democratic one. Get Involved By Stephen Groves The Senate’s Privileges and Elections Committee is conduct- Virginia Statehouse News ing hearings across the state Northern Virginia District Projections about legislative redistricting. s Virginia prepares The deviation from ideal indicates how much change could be required in each district. The public hearing Northern Vir- ginia is Thursday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., to redraw its vot- SENATE DISTRICTS- IDEAL DISTRICT- 197,277 Herndon Town Council Cham- ing lines to match- Senate Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference Incumbent bers, 765 Lynn St., Herndon A District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal fromestimated ideal up with the latest 30 174,712 196588 -0.3% -689 Patsy Ticer (D30) census numbers, the north- 31 174,500 188293 -4.6% -8,984 Mary Margaret Whipple (D-31) ern part of the state looks to 32 177,755 184926 -6.3% -12,351 Janet Howell (D-32) than two months to have new dis- gain a larger section in the 33 262,751 302342 53.3% 105,065 Mark Herring (D-33) tricts approved. They must draw 34 175,317 181280 -8.1% -15,997 Chap Petersen (D-34) statehouse, but what the 35 158,737 185573 -5.9% -11,704 Dick Saslaw (D-35) the districts 60 days before the new districts might look like 36 184,196 206969 4.9% 9,692 Toddy Puller (D-36) June 2011 primary elections so the remains to be seen. 37 221,044 192102 -2.6% -5,175 Dave Marsden (D-37) Department of Justice has time to 39 170,581 191494 -2.9% -5,783 George Barker (D-39) As the Commonwealth has review the districts and approve grown in the last 10 years, them. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS- IDEAL DISTRICT- 717,370 Northern Virginia has be- What this adds up to is a “you Congressional Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference Incumbent come the economic engine as District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal from estimated ideal scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” well as most populous area. 8 627,849 684340 -4.6% -33,030 Jim Moran (D) deal likely being worked out be- Many in the statehouse pre- 10 792,534 850337 18.5% 132,967 Frank Wolf (R) tween the House and Senate, said 11 649,553 741603 3.4% 24,233 Gerry Connolly (D) dict three or four House of McDonald. Each legislative body Delegates seats will shift to will approve the plan that the HOUSE OF DELEGATES DISTRICTS- IDEAL POPULATION- 78,911 the area. other comes up with for their dis- House Total Estimated Total % Deviation Number difference Incumbent But most of the growth has District population 2000 Population 2009 fromestimated ideal fromestimated ideal tricts. been in the outer suburbs, 34 75,006 71702 -9.1% -7,209 Barbara Comstock (R-34) Loudoun and Prince William. 35 68,244 78086 -1.0% -825 Mark Keam (D-35) INCUMBENTS will protect their 36 83,956 73573 -6.8% -5,338 Ken Plum (D-36) Fairfax County could even 37 66,183 73073 -7.4% -5,838 David Bulova (D-37) districts if this system goes accord- lose a delegate seat because 38 68,433 73844 -6.4% -5,067 Kaye Kory (D-38) ing to plan. But this will not leave most of its districts are have 39 67,421 75421 -4.4% -3,490 Vivian Watts (D-39) everyone happy. 40 85,006 77551 -1.7% -1,360 Tim Hugo (R-40) fewer than the ideal number 41 63,280 70393 -10.8% -8,518 Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) “Partisan redistricting is not of residents. (See chart.) 42 65,399 75228 -4.7% -3,683 Dave Albo (R-42) good for democracy,” Sickles said. But local lawmakers are 43 82,825 73892 -6.4% -5,019 Mark Sickles (R-43) In Northern Virginia, which will 44 65,226 73977 -6.3% -4,934 Scott Surovell (D-44) still hopeful that the added 45 63,856 76632 -2.9% -2,279 David Englin (D-45) gain several House of Delegates clout overall will add influ- 46 73,341 75938 -3.8% -2,973 Charniele Herring (D-46) seats, this could be interesting. ence. 47 68,489 74408 -5.7% -4,503 Patrick Hope (D-47) The Republican held House might 48 70,999 80077 1.5% 1,166 Bob Brink (D-48) “There’s no question that 49 66,103 77640 -1.6% -1,271 Adam Ebbin (D-49) try to fit a Republican district or it’s going to enhance our 53 72,521 76138 -3.5% -2,773 Jim Scott (D-53) two into the Democrat-dominated concerns, the concerns of the 67 90,871 86050 9.0% 7,139 Jim LeMunyon (R-67) north. 86 45,130 86876 10.1% 7,965 Tom Rust (R-86) region, and going to make “There will be some very funny our voice heard in the Gen- SOURCE: Virginia Division of Legislative Services, compiled by Virginia Statehouse News. looking districts,” McDonald said, eral Assembly,” said Del. Bob suggesting that Republicans may Brink (D-48), who repre- try to draw “spoke-and-wheel” dis- sents Arlington. Education funding was another concern those districts close to the estimated ideal tricts that start stretch out from urban cen- on which lawmakers said they could use for a House or Senate district, they could ters to the suburbs. NORTHERN VIRGINIA lawmakers their weight. still see some change. But McDonald said parties may be able agreed they would use this louder “Northern Virginia is the economic engine “Every time you change one line, you have to make short-term gains by redrawing voice to bring up transportation issues of the state and deserves more resource al- to change another,” Whipple said. lines, but in the long run, an area gravi- in the statehouse. Traffic has clogged location,” Brink said. But for the first time in the modern his- tates to one party historically. the highways of northern Virginia for In the last decade, Virginia’s population tory of redistricting, the General Assembly “I wouldn’t be salivating if I was a Re- years. has grown 11.4 percent to about 7.8 mil- is split between a Republican House and publican trying to draw Republican districts lion people. Most of the growth has been Democratic Senate. Also only 59 of the 140 in Northern Virginia,” he said. in the metropolitan areas, while rural ar- lawmakers in the statehouse served during For now, lawmakers are watching the se- “Every time you change eas and small towns have seen fewer the 2001 redistricting. Throw in a Republi- ries of public forums on redistricting being people living there. can governor who has veto power to amend held around the state. And waiting for the one line, you have to The largest growth has been in the ar- the redistricting, and it’s “a big monkey- mad dash that will fill the statehouse when eas around Washington. Loudoun and wrench,” said Michael McDonald, a politics census numbers are released in February. change another.” Prince William counties both gained professor at George Ma- — Sen. Mary Margaret Whipple more than 100,000 people. Alexandria son and nationally rec- (D-31) grew modestly from 128,000 to 150,000 ognized expert on redis- in the last decade. Fairfax County also tricting. “I wouldn’t be salivating if I was a saw a jump of about 63,000 people. To make matters Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) of “We know there’s a lot of population worse, Virginia has the Republican trying to draw Franconia said that between the growth … so there’s going to be a lot of smallest time period in Northern Virginia and the Hampton changes,” said state Sen. Mary Margaret the nation to approve Republican districts in Northern Roads area, where traffic also is a Whipple (D-31) of Arlington. the new districts. When Virginia.” major concern, the representatives While some areas of Northern Virginia the latest census num- from those areas could likely outweigh such as Alexandria and Mount Vernon have bers come out in Febru- — Michael McDonald, politics professor the rest of the state if they allied. had steady population growth that puts ary, Virginia has less at George Mason
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Artwork should be photographed or later than Nov. 18. To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. is spreading the overcrowding is out of touch with its communi- hours a day? Win-Win Display ads 703-778-9410 problem around. According to ties, its parents, and most impor- To quote School Board member Classified ads 703-778-9411 Scenario School Board documents from tantly its children. First they voted Liz Bradsher [“Who Owns the Employment ads 703-778-9413 2009, if the 28 schools in the plan- on July 8 to close a top perform- Schools?” Connection, March 29, Steve Hogan To the Editor: ning study were to remain open, ing school, Clifton Elementary, af- 2006]: “The public deserves an Display Advertising The Fairfax County Public we would have had an extra 249 ter they spent months spewing accountable boundary process. A 703-778-9418 School Board has quite a mess on seats for students. Closing Clifton dire projections about overcrowd- process that is well defined with Andrea Smith their hands. The staff is working makes a bad situation much worse. ing in the southwestern region. ranked criteria and addresses the Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] to figure out what to do with a We now have the original over- Though Clifton parents wanted issue of “ownership,” perception, bunch of students. Currently, the crowding situation along the Route the school to help solve the over- proximity, as well as community Barbara Parkinson county has a severe overcrowding Employment Advertising 29 corridor and now we have new crowding, the School Board voted history. To refrain from addressing 703-778-9413 issue along the Route 29 and In- overcrowding around the Clifton instead to close it. They did this these issues is selling the public [email protected] terstate 66 corridor. Right now area from the 370 Clifton Elemen- despite reports that the well wa- short. I don’t think the public/par- there are seven elementary tary students crowding into neigh- ter is safe and despite faulty pro- ents of this county deserve that, Editor & Publisher schools that are over capacity, all boring schools. jections of declining enrollment. do you?” Mary Kimm are along that corridor; 703-778-9433 We need a win-win scenario. I Enrollment is steady, by the way, Yes, Liz, correct, we do not de- [email protected] Brookfield, Bull Run, Centreville, expected our representatives to the same number of students as serve that. The question is, what Eagle View, Greenbriar West, create a win-win scenario or at last year. are you going to do about it? Editor in Chief Powell and Providence. Steven Mauren least attempt to. In addition to that poor decision, Managing Editors Like most citizens, I rely on our Clifton Elementary should have they have now released three op- Kristy Wasserott Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic county officials to Photography: been left open and renovated. It tions for revised elementary school Fairfax Station Louise Krafft, Letters make smart deci- would have been cheaper and pre- boundaries to address the pro- Craig Sterbutzel sions when faced served stability, academics, and jected overcrowding and to place Art/Design: with problematic Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, alleviated all the newly-created the Clifton Elementary school chil- Reverse Decision John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, situations like overcrowded el- overcrowding south of the Route dren. The stated goal is to be at To the Editor: John Smith ementary schools on a tight bud- Production Manager: 29 corridor. As a taxpayer, I would 95-105 percent capacity at the 22 On July 8, the Fairfax County Jean Card get. As we attended community like to see a boundary study cre- schools. However, each option Public School (FCPS) Board’s de- engagement meetings Monday cision to close Clifton Elementary ated with Clifton Elementary open. ends up with almost half of the CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 and Tuesday nights [Oct. 25 and I know some of the School Board school outside of that range. In School (CES) was based on three Circulation Manager: 26] to review the current bound- members would like to see this too. addition, the three options would stated premises — each of which Ann Oliver ary study, we all heard very clearly That is one of the best ways to fix disrupt anywhere from 1,200 to has proved to be wrong, now that that some School Board members this overcrowding mess and save 2,500 students, a wicked game of we know more facts. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, have mixed feelings about closing L.L.C. a wonderful community/school. dominos which will negatively First, they said that the well Peter Labovitz Clifton Elementary and appear to Oh look ... a win-win. impact communities and children. water supply at CES is not ad- President/CEO be at a loss of how to fix this mess. http://www.fcps.edu/fts/plan- equate for the school and its fire Thus far their solution to solve Mary Kimm Kristine Jett ning/southwesternstudy/ suppression system. In fact, just Publisher/Chief Operating Officer the overcrowding problem is: Clifton index.htm before the July 8 vote, FCPS COO 703-778-9433 ❖ [email protected] Shift 1,500-2,500 students to They have not published cost Dean Tistadt confessed via e-mail different schools, resulting in nine projections for any of the options. that the CES water supply ap- Jerry Vernon schools at more than 100 percent peared to exceed all pertinent Executive Vice President They have not studied multiple [email protected] capacity, with Fairview topping Concerned impacts such as bus routes, bus standards. And subsequent results out at 106 percent capacity. ride times, and middle/high from testing have now fully con- Wesley DeBrosse ❖ Citizen Controller Add additions to three schools school rollups. Based on the firmed that. for a minimum of $18 million. To the Editor: boundaries drawn, it appears that Second, they said that the costs Debbie Funk ❖ Close Clifton Elementary with I am writing as a concerned citi- many bus rides will be close to one to renovate CES were excessive on National Sales zen of Fairfax County. I am deeply 703-778-9444 a capacity of 400 students. hour each way. Would you want [email protected] All that this plan accomplishes concerned that our School Board your 5-year old on the bus for two See Letters, Page 9 8 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Letters 60-75% OFF POTS New Shipments From Page 8 USE Benches,Benches, a per student basis. It is now Trees,Trees, clear that the FCPS staff projected Fountains,Fountains, 25%25% ShrubsShrubs && renovation costs for CES too high YOUR due to errors relating to space re- BirdBird BathsBaths OFFOFF PerennialsPerennials quired to meet FCPS standards, errors related to inflation, errors TRICARE TWO Pansies 97¢ FREE related to project management CONVENIENT Regularly $1.89 Landscape & techniques and errors in estimat- BENEFIT! ing the student population of CES. LOCATIONS We Have Mums All Sizes Hardscape Third, they predicted that the Cabbage & Kale Estimates CES enrollment would be 348 this Landscape Design Services Available year, on the way to 298. Wrong • Family & Pediatric Vision Care Boxwoods 25-50% Off again. The CES 2010 student en- • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases Japanese Maples 6” To 12' rollment is now 365 students, al- • 17 yrs. Naval Service, 6 yrs. Active Duty ready 5 percent higher than the • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock 30-50% Off biased predictions that do not • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab Over 100 Varieties properly include factors such as job growth at Fort Belvoir, or the Most Insurances Accepted: Top Soil, Fill Dirt, Mulch & Playground Chips anecdotal information that several Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network $24.99 cu. yd. families have pulled their children Doctor, Vision One Discount, Avesis, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, Shredded Hardwood Mulch Patios, Walls, from CES already due to the July VSP® Network Doctor, EyeMed Vision Care, United Healthcare, VA Medicaid $3.39 3 cu. ft. Walkways 8 Board action. WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION CES provides education to 10 Bonsai & Orchids Paver Driveways & percent of Fairfax County — 40 So Much More square miles. It is not right to close DR. GENE SWEETNAM 25% Off No Sub-Contracting CES, break up the student body, New Bonsai Dishes and have children in grades K-6 on DR. THANH YANG 9023 Arlington Blvd., a 40-minute or more commute OPTOMETRISTS Fairfax, Virginia each way each day to other county 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. elementary schools. Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) I am a Fairfax County resident Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 and taxpayer with two children at 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 703-573-5025 CES. I believe in the Fairfax www.cravensnursery.com County public education system www.drsweetnam.com • www.sightforvision.com Open 8-6:00, 7 days a week and want my children to go to a public school, but with a reason- able commute. I ask the School Board to be hon- est with the students, the residents and the taxpayers. I ask the School Board to reverse their July 8 deci- sion on the closing of CES. THE NUTCRACKER Peter M. 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Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call The Burke Civic Ballet 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. SPECIAL GUEST ARTISTS, Sharon Wehner and Koichi Kubo, SUNDAY/NOV. 7 Principals with the Colorado Ballet will Virginia Interfaith Center Northern Virginia Chapter. 2 perform Sugar Plum and Cavalier p.m. at Church of St. Clement, 1701 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria. Legislative preview of January 2011 Virginia General Assembly. Order online at www.buffas.com [email protected].
MONDAY/NOV. 8 Supervisor Hyland’s Public Safety Saturday, November 13th at 3:00 & 7:00 p.m. & Visioning Task Force. 7:30 p.m. Walt Whitman Middle School Lecture Hall, 2500 Parkers Lane, Alexandria. Sunday, November 14th at 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. Second of two community meetings to obtain citizen input on long term NVCC- Annandale Campus goals for the Mount Vernon District. Citizens are encouraged to attend Ernst Community Cultural Center Theater and discuss their views on the District’s needs, such as fire and Adults - $22 rescue, police and crime prevention, access to judicial services, additional Children/Seniors - $15 capital facilities, access to medical For organized groups (10+) and care and services, pedestrian safety, and any other community safety handicapped seating e-mail [email protected] needs you would like to discuss. 703- 780-7518 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ mountvernon/ www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 9 Entertainment
Send notes to the Connection at available for purchase, all proceeds 703-569-7838 or [email protected]. [email protected] or call benefit the Museum. BC Concert Orchestra under 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated [email protected]. Principal Conductor Keith announcements should be submitted at Fall Festival. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Olivet Lockhart. 8 p.m. at George Mason least two weeks prior to the event. Episcopal Church, 6107 Franconia University Center for the Arts, 4400 Road, Springfield. Moon bounce, University Drive, Fairfax. Balakirev’s pumpkin carving contest, games, Overture on Three Russian Folk food, cake walk and soup and bake Songs; Prokofiev’s “Classical” FRIDAY/NOV. 5 sale. Basket Bingo begins at 2 p.m. Symphony No. 1, Op. 25; and Lar Lubovitch Dance Company. 8 All proceeds benefit “Build an Ark” Stravinsky’s “The Firebird Suite” p.m. at George Mason University project for Heifer International. 703- (1919 version). Pianist Ilya Yakushev Center for the Arts, 4400 University 969-7159. performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Drive, Fairfax. Modern dance Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 Concerto No. 2, Op. 18. A pre- ensemble. A pre-performance p.m. at 5671 Roberts Parkway, performance discussion, free to ticket discussion, free to ticket holders, Burke. holders, 7:15 p.m. on the Center’s begins 45 minutes prior to the Sixth Annual Fairfax County Grand Tier III. $30-$60. Charge performance on the Center’s Grand History Conference. 8:30 a.m.-3 tickets at 888-945-2468 or Tier III. $22-$44. Charge tickets at p.m. at James Lee Community cfa.gmu.edu. 888-945-2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Jimmy Lange Boxing. 7 p.m. George “Little Women: The Musical.” 7:30 Church. Local authors and historians, Mason University Patriot Center, p.m. at W. T. Woodson High School history groups’ plans for 2010-2011, 4500 University Drive, Fairfax. D.C. Auditorium, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Civil War Sesquicentennial programs, vs. Baltimore fighters. Tickets $35- Presented by the WT Woodson exhibits, lectures and more. $20. Pre- $500 at 703-573-SEAT or Drama Department. registration required with Michelle www.ticketmaster.com. www.wtwdrama.org. Alexander, Resource Management www.jimmylangeboxing.com. Division, 12055 Government Center Sixth Annual Fairfax County Parkway, Suite 936, Fairfax 22035- History Conference. 8:30 a.m.-3 SATURDAY/NOV. 6 1118. Contact Lynn Garvey-Hodge, p.m. at James Lee Community Franconia Museum Annual 703-322-1811 or Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls History Day. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the [email protected]. Church. Local authors and historians, Franconia Volunteer Fire Virginia Storytelling Alliance. 10 history groups’ plans for 2010-2011, Department, 6300 Beulah St., a.m.-8:30 p.m. Workhouse Arts Civil War Sesquicentennial programs, Franconia. Honoring residents of the Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. A full exhibits, lectures and more. $20. Pre- area who were killed in the Vietnam day of workshops for beginning and registration required with Michelle War, as part of a program experienced storytelling artists. $10- Alexander, Resource Management recognizing all veterans. The $25. www.WorkhouseArts.org. Division, 12055 Government Center Museum will release Volume VI in its Bazaar and Second-Time-Around Parkway, Suite 936, Fairfax 22035- series Franconia Remembers, this one Sale. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Sydenstricker 1118. Contact Lynn Garvey-Hodge, featuring the life of Joe Davies, a UMW, 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield. 703-322-1811 or local high school football star and Air Soups, baked goods and more. [email protected]. Force pilot lost in 1968. Also www.sumcdisciples.org or 703-451- “Little Women: The Musical.” 2 included are recollections about 8223. p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at W. T. Woodson seven others lost during the war, 10th Annual Crop for a Cure. 9 High School Auditorium, 9525 Main Paul M. Bayliss, Robert W. Cupp, a.m.-4 p.m. at Prince of Peace St., Fairfax. Presented by the WT Charles H. Elliott Jr., Kermit W. Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Woodson Drama Department. Holland Jr., Herman L. Judy Jr., Mill Road, Springfield. Spend a day www.wtwdrama.org. Michael E. Ludwig and Michael L. scrapbooking and help raise funds to Walker. Free. Food and soft drinks find a cure for Juvenile Diabetes. See Entertainment, Page 11
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From Page 10 Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, and improve your English. Adults. Fairfax. With Lloyd Wolf, Jewish 703-451-8055. documentary photojournalist/artist SUNDAY/NOV. 7 at 11:45 a.m. 703-323-0880 or WEDNESDAY/NOV. 10 Keyboard Conversations with www.jccnv.org. FAIRFAX COUNTY / ALEXANDRIA CITY Jeffrey Siegel. 7 p.m. at George Lunch Bunch. 12:30 p.m. Burke Fairfax Station Railroad Museum FAIRFAX COUNTY / ALEXANDRIA CITY Mason University Center for the Arts, Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Civil War Forum. 7:30 p.m. 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Road, Burke. Bring lunch and listen at11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax 703-250-4200 Performance of Robert Schumann to stories. Tickets available at Station. Jenee Lindner will discuss works. With a free Young Artists information desk 30 minutes before “One Nation, Two Flags, Three ARLINGTON COUNTY / FALLS CHURCH CITY Musicale at 6 p.m. in the Concert program begins. Age 3-5 years with Women,” about Julia Ward Howe, Hall lobby, with piano students, adult. 703-249-1520. Clara Barton and Sarah Tracy. Free 703-524-1250 grades 3-12, and winners of the Book Bunch. 3:30 p.m. John Marshall admission. www.Fairfax-Station.org Northern Virginia Music Teachers Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, or 703-425-9225. Association Honors Recitals. $19- Alexandria. Call for title. Ages 7-8 Practice Your English. 10:15 a.m. www.baumbach.com $38, youth through grade 12 half- with adult. 703-971-0010. Kingstowne Library, 6500 price. Charge tickets at 888-945-2468 Going Places. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. or cfa.gmu.edu. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Conversation group for adults $10 OFF Service Call The Wiggles Wiggly Circus Live. 2 Alexandria. Stories, songs and fun learning English. 703-339-4610. Limit one coupon per residence. p.m. at George Mason University about things with wheels! Age 24 Older Adults Book Group. 2 p.m. Patriot Center, 4500 University Drive, months-3 years with adult. Tickets Kingstowne Library, 6500 Fairfax. Join The Wiggles, Captain distributed 30 minutes before the Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. The Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, event. 703-339-4610. Professor and the Madman by Simon Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog Read to the Dog. 4:30 p.m. Winchester. Meet next door at and all the Wiggly Dancers. $15-$76, Kingstowne Library, 6500 Kingstowne Center for Active Adults. available at www.ticketmaster.com Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. or 703-573-SEAT. Read to a reading therapy dog. Call Easy as Pie. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd Fifth Annual Jewish Book Festival. to register for one 15-minute slot. Library, 7250 Commerce St., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Jewish 703-339-4610. Springfield. Join us for songs and Community Center of Northern stories. Age 2-5 with adult. 703-451- Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, 8055. Fairfax. 703-323-0880 or TUESDAY/NOV. 9 www.jccnv.org. Breakfast with Mother-Daughter Book Club. 7 p.m. Curious George and the Man with the Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds THURSDAY/NOV. 11 Yellow Hat. 9:30 a.m. Cathleen Oak Road, Burke. Book club for girls Fifth Annual Jewish Book Festival. Schine, author of “The Three and their moms. “Chasing Vermeer” 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Jewish Weissmanns of Westport”. 2 p.m. by Blue Balliett. Age 9-11 and moms. Community Center of Northern Mark Feldstein, author of “Poisoning 703-249-1520. Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, the Press: Richard Nixon, Jack Second Tuesday Evening Book Fairfax. 703-323-0880 or Anderson, and the Rise of Discussion. 6:45 p.m. Kingstowne www.jccnv.org. Noralee Frankel, Washington’s Scandal Culture”. 7 Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, author of “Stripping Gypsy: the Life p.m. Alexandria. “The Help” by Kathryn of Gypsy Rose Lee”. 12:30 p.m. Myla Stockett. December’s title: “A History Goldberg, author of “The False of the World in 6 Glasses” by Tom Friend,” “Bee Season” and “Wickett’s MONDAY/NOV. 8 Standage. Adults. 703-339-4610. Remedy.” 7:30 p.m. Fifth Annual Jewish Book Festival. English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. “Little Women: The Musical.” 7:30 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Jewish Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Community Center of Northern Commerce St., Springfield. Practice See Entertainment, Page 12
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From Page 11 This performance Alexandria. Tickets $6-$10, available with ASL. at www.edisondrama.com. p.m. at W. T. Woodson High Presented by the 15th Annual “A Fair to School Auditorium, 9525 WT Woodson Remember.” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Main St., Fairfax. Presented Beauty of Nature Drama John’s Lutheran Church, 5952 by the WT Woodson Drama Department. Franconia Road, Alexandria. Craft Department. rt A La Carte in Occoquan www.wtwdrama.org. fair and bake sale, jams, ornaments, www.wtwdrama.org. presents “Nature’s Save Clifton quilts and more. 703-971-2210 or Free Car Washes for Beauty” an exhibit featur- Elementary www.sjlc.com. Veterans. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. at A Silent Auction Let it Fly 4v4 Flag Football Tour. Wash Fair Car Wash, 6254 ing art by Sunisa Gala. 5-9 p.m. 10 a.m. Occoquan Regional Park, Brandon Ave., Springfield. Yorganson, Laura Ellis and Sara Heart in Hand 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. A 4-on-4 flag 703-451-4200 or Howell, who will show some of their Restaurant, 7145 football tournament for youths and www.graceforvets.org. Main St., Clifton. adults with divisions by age, gender art inspired by the splendor of na- Silent auction, and ability. www.letifly.org. ture. Two receptions will take place, drinks and hors 10th Annual Calligrafest. 1- a.m.-4 FRIDAY/NOV. 12 one on Nov. 13, from 4-7 p.m., and d’oeuvres. $40 in p.m. at West Springfield High School, Craft Bazaar. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. advance or $45 at 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. at St. Raymonds Catholic the other on Nov. 19, from 5-7 p.m. the door. Proceeds Calligraphy displays and Church, 8750 Pohick Road The exhibit will be on display from go towards saving demonstrations, workshops, raffle Springfield. Tea room, silent Nov. 3 through Dec. 7. Art A La Carte Clifton Elementary and more. Admission $5, age 12 and auction, quilt and dollhouse School. under free. Workshops $20. raffle, gifts, holiday is open Sunday-Wednesday, from 11 www.savecliftonelementary.org. www.calligraphersguild.org. decorations, bake sale and a.m.-5 p.m., and Thursday-Saturday, Craft Bazaar. 10 Friends of Burke Centre Holiday more. Free admission. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The gallery is located a.m.-5 p.m. at St. Used Book Sale. 10 a.m. Burke [email protected]. Raymonds Catholic Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Disney’s “Beauty and the at 310 Mill St., Occoquan. Church, 8750 Road, Burke. Books for children and Beast.” 7 p.m. Edison High www.artalacartegallery.com. Pohick Road adults. All ages. 703-249-1520. School Fine Art Department, Springfield. Tea Inova HealthSource Fight the Flu. 5801 Franconia Road, Sara Howell room, silent 10:30 a.m. John Marshall Library, Alexandria. Tickets $6-$10, auction, quilt and 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. available at dollhouse raffle, Shots $30 or Medicare Part B; must www.edisondrama.com. gifts, holiday be 18 or older. Adults. Fifth Annual Jewish Book Festival. p.m. at George Mason University Mason University Center for the Arts, decorations, bake sale and more. www.inova.org/flu or 703-750-8818. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Jewish Center for the Arts, 4400 University 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Folk Free admission. Drive, Fairfax. $20-$48, half price for dances that embody the country’s Community Center of Northern [email protected]. SUNDAY/NOV. 14 Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, youth through grade 12 when diverse indigenous Chinese, Spanish Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 Fairfax. Share-a-Shabbat Story time accompanied by an adult. A pre- and Middle Eastern cultures. Pre- p.m. at 5671 Roberts Parkway, United States Navy Band Brass for children, parents and performance discussion, free to ticket performance discussions, free to Burke. Quintet. 2 p.m. Workhouse Arts grandparents at 9:30 a.m.. 703-323- holders, begins 45 minutes prior to ticket holders, begin 45 minutes prior 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Part 0880 or www.jccnv.org. the performance on the Center’s to the performance on the Center’s Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox of the Stars on Sunday concert series. “Little Women: The Musical.” 7:30 Grand Tier III. Charge at 888-945- Grand Tier III. Tickets $26-$42. Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s Free. www.WorkhouseArts.org. p.m. at W. T. Woodson High School 2468 or cfa.gmu.edu. Youth through grade 12, half price featured artist, a reception in W-16 Let it Fly 4v4 Flag Football Tour. Auditorium, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. when accompanied by an adult. from 6-7 p.m. and more. 10 a.m. Occoquan Regional Park, cfa.gmu.edu. 9751 Ox Road, Lorton. A 4-on-4 flag Presented by the WT Woodson SATURDAY/NOV. 13 www.WorkhouseArts.org. Drama Department. “Little Women: The Musical.” 7:30 Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” 7 football tournament for youths and www.wtwdrama.org. Bayanihan Philippine National p.m. at W. T. Woodson High School p.m. Edison High School Fine Art adults with divisions by age, gender Bluegrass Duo Dailey & Vincent. 8 Dance Company. 8 p.m. at George Auditorium, 9525 Main St., Fairfax. Department, 5801 Franconia Road, and ability. www.letifly.org.
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From Page 3 to Connolly’s 46.1 percent. “Gerry is a known quantity, especially in sion spots, in addition to an anti-incum- Fairfax County,” said Fairfax County Chair- bent and anti-Democratic sentiment among man Sharon Bulova (D-At-large). the electorate, had take a toll on the cam- An unusually strong turnout in Fairfax paign and diminished his lead in the days may also have benefited Connolly. Approxi- leading up to the election. mately 51 percent of all active Fairfax “Nobody had said this was going to be County voters, who were more likely to vote
Photo by easy. ... But the voters have spoken and the for the Democrat, showed up at the polls voters have chosen a moderate, pragmatic compared to just 45 percent of active vot- voice,” said Connolly, in his election night ers in Prince William County, who tend to speech. Deb Cobb vote more for conservative candidates. The Democrat said he heard a “loud and ”Thirty-five percent of registered voters clear” message from his constituents about had come in by noon, which is great. Only focusing on the economic growth in North- /The Connection presidential elections get this type of turn ern Virginia. In an interview, he said he out,” said Adina Horvarth, an election offi- planned to turn his attention toward the cial at the Mantua precinct in Fairfax. U.S. Department of Defense’s plans to cut During a similar election cycle in 1997, back on government contracting, which sev- when the only candidates on the ballot were eral business leaders in Northern Virginia local congressmen, Fairfax voters turned out said could cost the region thousands of jobs. at a much lower rate of 40 percent, accord- ing to county election records. “I want to foster and grow this local U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) appears contemplative as he’s inter- But knowing that this would be a close economy which is the envy of the rest of viewed following his victory speech Tuesday night. the country and that was built in partner- election, both political parties made a sig- ship with the federal government,” said the nificant effort to drive potential voters to congressman. his Republican opponent, said Democratic Fairfax voters, who make up two-thirds of the polls. activists. the 11th Congressional District, than Prince “I was deluged by parties interested in my ON A DAY when several Democratic in- “I was looking for experience. He has a William County voters. participation in the process, more so than cumbents lost elections around the coun- sense of what people want and need,” said The Democrat won Fairfax with 50.5 per- the presidential election. It was almost a try, Connolly’s long record as an effective Springfield resident Mary Anne Ericson of cent of the vote to Fimian’s 47.6 percent of nuisance really,” said Darphaus Mitchell, local government leader in Fairfax County Connolly. the vote. But Fimian beat Connolly in Prince who voted at Orange Hunt Elementary may have helped him draw more votes than The congressman fared much better with William, garnering 51.6 percent of the votes School. Faith Notes
Send notes to the Connection at 8726 Braddock Road in Annandale, COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP [email protected] or call Bible Study Fellowship will study of the 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated Old Testament Book of Isaiah. The Day announcements should be submitted at Women’s Class meets at 9:30 a.m. “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one least two weeks prior to the event. Wednesdays, and offers a children’s pro- comes to the Father except by me.” John 14:6 gram for ages 6 weeks-6 years. The Spirit of Interfaith Discussion Group at [email protected]. The Living New World Unity Church, 8136 Old Keene Mill Road, Suite A-209, Spring- Franconia United Methodist Christ field. 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays through Church, 6037 Franconia Road in Alex- Ministry Nov. 17. People of all faiths for are in- andria, has several upcoming events. Offering teaching, healing and vited for an interfaith discussion of Contact 703-971-5151 or the prophetic word of God. “Spiritual Liberation: Fulfilling Your www.franconiaumc.org. Please join us for Prayer & Bible Souls Potential” by Michael Bernard ❖ Volunteer for Phoenix Rising Meal Study Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 pm. Sunday Beckwith. 703-913-8560 or Program. Help prepare meals for the Worship Service is held from 9 to 11:30 am in [email protected]. homeless Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 6:30 the Comfort Inn Gunston Corner, Suite 111, p.m., and deliver the bags Friday, Nov. 8180 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA Burke Presbyterian Church, 26, 5:30 p.m. Sharon Fernandez, Pastor • 703-568-5647 5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke, pre- ❖ Volunteer for Phoenix Rising Meal 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. Jubilee sents a sermon series entitled “Life in Program. Help prepare meals for the Christian Center the Fast Lane: Slow Down for Re- homeless Thursday, Dec. 23, 6:30 p.m., 703-455-7041 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom lationships.” Explore everyday Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM and deliver the bags Friday, Dec 24. Sunday School 10:10 AM b relationships through the Biblical story Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting Sunday School Cranford United Methodist of Joseph and his family (Genesis: 37- Messiah United Methodist Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM 9:15 AM Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Church…703-339-5382 50). Worship services are Saturday Church, 6215 Rolling Road in Spring- visit our website: www.jccag.org Non-Denominational Grace Bible Church… Coffeehouse at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays field, offers a Divorce Recovery 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Worship Service Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 703-339-7292 at 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Workshop 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, “Experience the Difference” Gunston Bible Church… www.BurkePresChurch.org. through Nov. 17. The workshop is con- 10:30 AM 703-339-5395 ducted by trained facilitators and topics Buddhist Iglesia La Gran Comision Ekoji Buddhist Temple…. Asambleas De Dios… Interested in the Catholic will include denial, grief, anger, loneli- www.calvaryfamily.com 703-239-1200 703-541-0816 Faith? Classes will be held at St. Leo Catholic New Hope Church… ness, guilt, rejection, forgiveness, letting “Continuing the ministry of Christ the Great Catholic Church in the go, self worth and hope. No matter St. Clare of Assisi…703-266- 703-971-4673 on earth” b 1310 New Jerusalem Temple of Guadalupe Room in the Parish Center, where you are on the timeline, you are St. Raymond Penafort… Worship… 703-593-6153 3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, 7:30 703-440-0535 The Spirit of The Living Christ welcome to work on healing in a caring, Church of God p.m. every Wednesday. Contact Carolyn Baha’i Faith Harvest Assembly Ministry… 703-568-5647 non-judgmental environment. The Baha’is of Fairfax County Baptist Church… Church of the Living God of Pentecostal Smith at workshop and childcare are free. Re- Southwest…703-912-1719 703-799-7868 No. Va.…703-250-7980 Christ Pentecostal International Congregacion La Cena Del Baptist Church…703-339-2119 [email protected] or 703- source books available for $12. Hope Baptist Church… Senor…703-550-1204 273-5369. 703-569-9862. 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Dinner and childcare provided. Free. 703-690-3401 or The Parkwood Baptist Church, christchurchva.org. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2010 ❖ 13 Lorton Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-224-3031 or [email protected] With District Crown on Line, Bruins Prevail Bruins dominates “Lake Braddock has a second half play in pretty good defensive pivotal football win line. When you get in over West Potomac. Photo by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection close you have to earn
By Rich Sanders those tough yards.” The Connection — West Potomac Coach Eric Henderson ith the defense of its Patriot District title on the line, the any championship team, stepped up big WLake Braddock High foot- time. ball team stepped up big “Our defense has been outstanding all time in the second half of its Patriot Dis- year,” said Bruins’ head coach Jim Poythress. trict showdown game at West Potomac Fri- “We believe we have been tested by both day, Oct. 29 on way to a convincing 42-17 great running and great passing teams. Our win. defense is easily as good as last year’s, Lake Braddock, last year’s district and maybe better. Only time will tell.” Northern Region Division 6 champion, held A prolific running and passing team out the talented Wolverines scoreless on three, Lake Braddock will conclude regular season Friday with home game of its “Bill Renner Five Wide Offense” — third quarter trips within the 10-yard line. against West Springfield. named after the former West Springfield Offensively in the second half, the Bruins High head coach — West Potomac has en- utilized the running ability of their quar- again in a first round Division 6 playoff ins’ 10-yard line. joyed a sizzling aerial attack behind QB Nik terback and outscored the home team, 21- game on Oct. 12, wrap up their regular sea- But the three scoring threats ended with Dimitrijevic, as well as a potent running 0, to claim the victory. son at Annandale this Friday night. a missed field goal, an interception and the attack, led by running back Brandon The Bruins improved to 8-1 overall and a “The kids were disappointed, obviously,” loss of possession on downs. Johnson. perfect 6-0 in the district in clinching at least said West Potomac coach Eric Henderson, “The third quarter was pivotal for us,” said The Wolverines, against the Bruins’ “D,” a portion of this year’s title. A victory over of the loss. “I think we’ll come out hard this Henderson, of his team’s inability to score found success through the air as Dimitrijevic district guest West Springfield in its final week and practice hard and go play within the red zone (20 yards and in) area completed 23-of-34 passes for 276 yards regular season game this Friday night will Annandale.” of the field. “Three drives within the 10, no and a touchdown. His primary target was earn Lake Braddock the district crown out- Lake Braddock led West Potomac 21-17 points. We had penalties, interceptions and receiver Jalen Dawson (10 catches, 183 right. at halftime. The Wolverines had their untimely mistakes. Lake Braddock has a yards, one TD), who caught an 80-yard scor- For West Potomac (6-3, 5-1), the loss was chances to stay close or take the lead in the pretty good defensive line. When you get ing pass in the first half from Daryl the first in district play this fall. The Wol- third quarter when, on three separate pos- in close you have to earn those tough yards.” verines, who could face Lake Braddock sessions, they had the ball within the Bru- Lake Braddock’s defense, the catalyst of See Eyeing the Crown, Page 15 Bruins Overcome the ‘Curse of Five Games’ Five-game matches had not been kind to comeback and the Bruins’ hitting perfor- Lake Braddock storms back Lake Braddock. Five times the Bruins found mance helped set things in motion. Lake themselves in a five-game match prior to Braddock finished with a .381 hitting per- against TC to keep season alive. the Patriot District tournament, each time centage, one of its best efforts of the year, coming up short in a back-and-forth con- according to Clark. By Jon Roetman and the No. 5 Bruins defeated No. 4 T.C. 3- test. With its season on the line Monday, Sophomore setter/opposite hitter Kyra The Connection 2 (26-28, 21-25, 25-8, 25-18, 15-9) on Nov. Lake Braddock found a way to get it done. Rodi, a first-team all-district selection, re- 1 at T.C. Williams. With the win, Lake “We’ve never won a fifth game,” Fialkow corded a triple-double with 12 kills, 17 digs .C. Williams first-team all-district Braddock assured itself of a berth in the said. “When it goes to five games we al- and 25 assists. Tmiddle blocker Kate Whitmire regional tournament while T.C.’s season ways lose them by, like, two points. It’s like “They started to get a little more in sys- leaped at the net and smashed an came to a close. a curse. We always talk about the ‘curse of tem,” T.C. head coach Michael Burch said. attack toward Lake Braddock’s Tara Fialkow. “Most of us are seniors,” Fialkow said. five games.’ It feels so good to finally break “They were able to run the plays they The Bruins senior got low enough to dig “We did not want our season to be over. it.” wanted to run. We tried to make some ad- the blasted ball, sending it back toward the This was it if we had lost.” Head coach Mike Clark attributed the justments and it just came down to execu- Titans. Not expecting the powerful ricochet, The fol- comeback tion. They execute really, really well. I don’t T.C. players were left watching as the ball lowing to gaining think it was anything we did. It’s just they sailed over their heads and landed near the night, Lake “It kind of got to the point where it momentum stepped up and played.” end line for a Lake Braddock point. Braddock after being Junior middle blocker Catherine Jamshidi The Bruins were outplayed early in their knocked off was like, ‘OK, we’ve accepted the in an early had 11 kills and 1.5 blocks and senior meeting with the Titans in the opening No. 1 West hole. middle Logan Russell had eight kills and round of the Patriot District volleyball tour- Springfield fact that we could lose, let’s stop “Hon- three blocks. nament, losing the first two games. After 3-1 in the estly, I think “Logan and Catherine in the middle. bouncing back with a convincing win in semifinals playing not to lose and try to win.’” losing the That’s the difference between us and other game three, Fialkow’s dig-turned-kill fired at South Lake Braddock head volleyball coach Mike Clark first two teams,” Clark said of the second-team all- up the Bruins early in game four, signifying County Sec- helped us district selections. a change in momentum. ondary School. The Bruins will face No. 2 to win the fifth,” the coach said. “We hadn’t “I think we have the best pair of middles “I think it made a little bit of a difference,” South County for the district title on Nov. been in that situation before. It kind of got in the region. That’s a huge claim to make, Fialkow said. “It was a miracle play. Some- 4, at 7 p.m. The Stallions are two-time de- to the point where it was like, ‘OK, we’ve I understand that. I understand Stone times they go your way, sometimes they fending district champions and last season’s accepted the fact that we could lose, let’s Bridge has great middles, I understand don’t. I think it really helped. It felt good.” state runner-up. The Bruins last won a dis- stop playing not to lose and try to win.’” Lake Braddock overcame its early deficit trict title in 2003. Momentum was a likely cause for the See Bruins, Page 16 14 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ November 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports OPEN HOUSES Eye on District Crown SAT./SUN. NOV. 6 & 7
From Page 14 one-running back scheme. Copeland (seven catches, 66 yards), a receiver who “West Potomac was a mirror image of our offen- made good on his one pass attempt of the game. sive system except they had better overall team “I thought we pass-protected well,” said speed,” said Poythress, a one-time West Potomac as- Henderson, of the Wolverines’ young but talented sistant coach. “They played very well, but ultimately offensive line. we were not to be denied. The difference in the game But the Bruins also made some key defensive plays was our ability to run the football offensively and to against the pass with three interceptions. stop it defensively.” West Potomac’s running game, which has thrived “[Lake Braddock] has a good understanding of our with Johnson (12 TDs), who is closing in on 1,000 offense,” said Henderson. “They’re very well yards on the season, was shut down by Lake coached.” Braddock, which held the prolific ball carrier to 12 If both West Potomac and Lake Braddock win in yards on 10 carries. Johnson did catch three balls week 10, they could meet the following week in a for 41 yards. postseason game with the Bruins being a No. 3-seed and the Wolverines a No. 6-seed in the eight-team THE WOLVERINES, defensively, had little answer playoff format. to slowing down the Lake Braddock offense, which “I am sure they will be a very dangerous squad 9617 Chapel Hill Drive, Burke • $590,000 • Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 six times this season has contributed to 40-plus point when the playoffs start,” said Poythress. “I believe Bill Hoffman, Keller Williams, 703-309-2205 outputs. Bruins’ QB Michael Nebrich, perhaps the we have what it takes to make a run. I also know When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this region’s top player on offense this season, dashed that you need some breaks and good fortune to do Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. any Wolverine comeback hopes by running for three so. We could just as easily be one and done.” second half scores, from four yards out in the third The last time West Potomac qualified for the play- Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. quarter, and TD runs of 12 and 18 yards away in the offs, in 2007, it defeated the Bruins in the first round Fairfax Station fourth quarter. before losing to eventual state champion Westfield 10945 Rice Field Pl...... $1,125,000.....Sun 1-4...... Monica Adams...... RE/MAX...... 703-434-9400 On top of his second half running prowess, Nebrich High. 8309 Crestridge Rd...... $1,575,000.....Sun 1-3...... Dan Corr...... Washington Fine Prop....202-494-3530 tossed three touchdown passes in the first half, 29 The Wolverines went 6-4 the following year (2008) and 47-yard strikes to Tanner Quigley and a 48- but did not qualify for the postseason. Last year, West Lorton yarder to Justin Um. For the night, Nebrich completed Potomac struggled at 2-8. But now Henderson’s squad 8230 Catbird Cir, #201...... $224,900...... Sun 1-4...... Jenny Ko Martin...... Weichert...... 703-380-8825 20-of-35 passes for 310 yards and two interceptions. is right back in the playoff mix. 7672 Henry Knox Dr...... $624,999...... Sun 1-4...... Sam Song...... Weichert...... 703-819-9362 8594 Crosspointe Glen Ct...... $699,000...... Sun 1-4...... Mary FitzHenry...... Long & Foster...... 703-425-8000 He also ran for 133 yards on 23 carries. “We’ve told the kids this week that we’ve got to Lake Braddock and West Potomac, offensively, both beat Annandale [this Friday] to set up some playoff Clifton run out of the same or at least similar five receivers, momentum,” said Henderson. 14001 Tarn Hill Dr...... $962,000...... Sun 1-4...... Karen Gales...... RE/MAX...... 703-403-0992
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he South County Secondary School Accounting/Admin Assistant Tfootball team got to experience Resp for AP/AR functions, order supplies, what no other high school football data entry, front office team member and all team ever has when it played a night game other duties as assigned. Job is a 10-month at Patriot District opponent T.C. Williams position with a few add’l days in summer. High School last Friday night, Oct. 29, in Qualifications: Alexandria. 1. Possess accounting degree or 2+ years
Louise Krafft/The Connection The Titans, over the years, have played of relevant accounting work experience 2. Proficiency in Quickbooks, Microsoft their home games on Saturday afternoons. Word, Excel and Outlook T.C., in the highly celebrated night game 3. Work independently and as a team event, did not disappoint its fans and de- 4. Good organization & time management feated South County, 28-7, in the late-sea- 5. Detail oriented with excellent comm skills son, week 9 affair. 6. Be able to maintain confidential info “It was a real nice atmosphere,” said 7. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines South County coach Pete Bendorf. “T.C. has Send resumes to: [email protected] a lot of pride in their school that many times Nysmith School for the Gifted goes unnoticed on Saturday afternoon. They had an excellent crowd and I felt it Lake Braddock sophomore Kyra Rodi recorded a triple-double — two was a great evening of high school football. Educational Internships kills, 17 digs, 25 assists — during the Bruins’ victory over T.C. Williams I think the atmosphere was great for both in the opening round of the Patriot District tournament on Nov. 1. teams.” Unusual opportunity to learn The Stallions (3-6) entered the game looking to win for the second week in a row many aspects of the newspa- after having defeated Lee High the week per business. Internships before, 39-7. South County will wrap up its Bruins Volleyball season with a home game versus Woodson available in reporting, pho- this Friday at 7:30 p.m. tography, research, graphics. From Page 14 “We played extremely hard, maybe not “I thought Danielle Ager played phenom- well all the time, as T.C. did as well,” said Opportunities for students, South County has Simone [Antwi] and enally,” Clark said. “That’s the best I’ve seen Bendorf, of the game against the 5-4 Titans. and for adults considering another good middle, [but] I wouldn’t trade her play. As an outside hitter, they just “Both teams played very well on defense. change of career. Unpaid. [Jamshidi and Russell].” couldn’t figure her out. … It really made T.C. started to win the field position battle Senior and three-year captain Danielle me feel great that we’ve coached her for in the fourth quarter and was able to make E-mail internship@connec Ager had nine kills in 18 attempts with no three years from where she was to showing a couple of keys plays in the fourth quarter. tionnewspapers.com errors. up tonight. She was just so big for us.” We really enjoyed the opportunity to play at T.C. under the lights, although not happy with the outcome.”
— Rich Sanders Woodson Goes 1-1 Now! Complete At Field Hockey Print Editions Photo by Regionals Online! he Woodson High girls’ lacrosse The full print editions of all 18 team defeated Yorktown High, 4- Connection Newspapers are now Louise Krafft T 1, in a first round game of the 16- available on our Web Site in PDF format, team Northern Region tournament on page by page, identical to our weekly Wednesday, Oct. 27. The postseason con- newsprint editions, including print test took place at Yorktown in Arlington. advertising. Go to “I felt we played very well against
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Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be 60 months on Computer Programmer. Min. Connection Newspapers are now sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO Edu: Bachelor on Inform. System. WS: Mon- available on our Web Site in PDF format, ments of record affecting the same, if any. Fri; H: 9am- 5:30pm. Work Place: Fairfax , page by page, identical to our weekly VA. Interview w/owner. Call the nearest In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- newsprint editions, including print vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- Newspapers & Online local office of the VA Emp. Comm. w/Job clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the advertising. Go to time of sale. CLASSIFIED Order Number: 182016 DEADLINES www.ConnectionNewspapers.com The subject property and all improvements thereon will Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- and click on “Print Editions.” chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well E-mail ad with zone choices to: SALES PROFESSIONALS as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- [email protected] um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of Mt. Comfort Cemetery, the premier the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the EMPLOYMENT cemetery in the greater metro area risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- DEADLINES ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- Zones 5, 6...... Tues @ 11:00 is ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- currently looking to expand our ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary Zones 1, 3...... Tues @ 4:00 fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of Zone 2...... Wed @ 11:00 sales team. We offer attractive bene- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and Zone 4...... Wed @ 1:00 local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- E-mail ad with zone choices to: fits, excellent training and fantastic ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- [email protected] earning potential. If helping families after shall be assumed by the purchaser. or call Barbara @ 703-778-9413 while building your financial future The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the ZONES sounds like something you’d be in- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Zone 1: The Reston Connection approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; terested in, let us help you begin a (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Zone 2: The Springfield Connection new career in cemetery sales. For to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or The Burke Connection immediate consideration email your time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement The Fairfax Connection hereunder. 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