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2 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ February 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Still Under Out To Change the World Consideration Burke resident Governor still weighs Dex Curi starts film school funding freeze. company New By Veronica Garabelli Thought Pictures. Capital News Service

By Justin Fanizzi nder pressure from politicians in The Connection UNorthern Virginia, Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) appears to be back- urke resident and George Mason ing away from a staff comment that he University senior Dex Curi be- would continue using a school funding for- Blieves that art should do more mula that takes money from more affluent than produce chip laughs of third- localities and gives it to less affluent ones. rate thrills, and he is willing to back up his Last week, McDonnell’s press secretary, words with action. Contributed Stacey Johnson, told Capital News Service With the help of his brother Julian and that the governor planned to uphold the friend James Wright, Curi created New funding-formula freeze proposed in Decem- Thought Pictures, a film company whose ber by then-Gov. Tim Kaine (D). mission may seem lofty but to its creators, “The governor plans to keep the current is wholly attainable. Simply put, they want Julian Curi, James Wright and Dex Curi freeze,” Johnson said in an e-mail on Fri- their movies to change the world. day (Jan. 22). “We will put out more spe- “I want people to watch the films we make ter may be controversial, the filmmakers are spending about 40 hours shooting film for cific direction to agency heads next week.” and be stirred in the soul and walk away simply using it as a vehicle to covey their the 6-minute film. He said that Wright pro- However, on Tuesday, Johnson backed with their conscious- message of aware- vided the story, which Dex Curi then turned away from that statement. In a statement ness raised,” Dex Curi ness and thinking be- into a script. Curi then recruited Julian to sent to Capital News Service she said, “We said. “We want stories fore acting on an im- be the director and cinematographer, be- are evaluating all of the components of the that change the “We want stories that pulse or desire. cause Julian had prior experience. Then current budget and will be working with world.” “A lot of people are they began were scouting locations. After House and Senate budget conferees to Their first attempt change the world.” careless when it they received permission to shoot in cer- gather their input on existing spending re- at reaching that goal — Dex Curi comes to sex and are tain locations, they started filming. Curi said ductions as well as potential new cost sav- has come in the form think that they can- that they shot so much film because the ings strategies. of their debut movie, not get [HIV/AIDS],” script was a work in progress and they “No final decisions have been made re- the 6-minute long “WILL,” the story of a said Wright, who wrote the screenplay for needed to make sure they filmed anything garding the composite index freeze by the young man who is confused with his sexu- “WILL” based on a short story he drafted. they could possibly use so a story could be legislators or the governor’s finance team.” ality. In the film, which is available on video- “Many of my friends are gay, and a couple constructed in the editing phase. At issue is the Local Composite Index, a sharing Web site You Tube, the man has a of them have HIV because they were care- “I’ve done work on a lot of projects, but I formula that determines how much school relationship with another man he meets on less. Whatever your lifestyle, it should be saw a lot of potential in this project,” Julian funding a county or city would get from the campus, and ultimately finds himself in a lived safer.” Curi said. “They came to me asking for help state government. life-altering situation that leaves him with According to Dex Curi, the film was The LCI assigns each school division a remorse and regret. While the subject mat- posted to You Tube in early January after See Trio, Page 5 score, such as “.75” or “.51,” based on the locality’s adjusted gross income, taxable retail sales and property tax base. The lower its score, the more money the locality gets from the state government for basic educa- Break-Ins Raise Awareness tion and vice versa.

According to Conservancy Chief Admin- THE LCI scores for Fairfax, Loudoun and Recent break-ins at Burke community centers istrative Officer Patrick Gloyd, the break- Prince William counties were about to drop, ins, while increasing in the last month, ac- meaning those school divisions would get shine light on issue of homelessness. tually began more than a year ago. Accord- more state funding. However, Kaine decided ing to Gloyd, a series of nighttime break- to freeze the LCI scores at last year’s levels. By Justin Fanizzi The break-ins, which have affected prima- ins of indoor facilities at Burke Field, lo- The result: Fairfax County stands to lose The Connection rily the Commons and Landings Commu- cated near the VRE Burke Centre Station, $61 million; Prince William County, $22 nity Centers, have not started happening as million; and Loudoun County, $34 million. he lagging economy has been felt resulted in any injuries the weather turned Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) said the Tin myriad ways throughout Fairfax or arrests, but due to “We cannot close our cold in fall 2008. Af- sooner school districts know the fate of the County, including a looming bud- liability and safety con- ter repeated attempts school funding formula, the better because get crisis that may result in a number of cerns, have Burke Cen- eyes to this issue. “ to secure the facilities, they will be able to plan their budgets. service and program cuts. One lesser-known tre leaders and elected Gloyd said, the press — Supervisor John Cook McKay said he wants to educate Fairfax consequence of the downturn, however, is officials searching for a box, equipment stor- County citizens about the LCI freeze. He manifesting itself in Burke Centre and is solution. (R-Braddock) age shed and the said that the issue originally was seen as causing great concern among community “In the 12 years that snack bar ended up “inside baseball” and that the anger com- leaders. I’ve lived in this com- being burned to the ing out of Northern Virginia was underesti- According to Burke Centre Conservancy munity, I don’t recall incidents like this oc- ground by people sleeping inside. mated. officials, a spike has occurred in the num- curring,” said Burke Centre Conservancy “An incident like the press box being “Clearly, what we’re doing is starting to ber of homeless people in the area recently, Board of Trustees President Kala Quintana. burned down sticks in your mind when you work,” McKay said. “Every taxpayer in this culminating in a series of break-ins to local “We don’t want to demonize these people, community centers over the past month. but we just can’t have this happen.” See Community, Page 6 See Funding, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ February 4-10, 2010 ❖ 3 Week in Burke News

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Bulova Named Legislator of Year On Tuesday, Jan. 19, Del. David Bulova (D-37) accepted the 2009 Legislator of the Year Award /The Connection from the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters for support to Virginia’s fire fighters, EMTs and first responders. Bulova received the award at the Virginia Professional Fire Fighters Legisla- tive Conference in Richmond. During the 2009 General Assembly session, Bulova sponsored legislation to strengthen the Line of Duty Act, As Molly, student Zoe Diamond-Tapper, on the floor, pretends to be the mean Miss which provides for the families of Virginia’s Hannigan while the other orphans taunt her during the song, ‘It’s a Hard-Knock Life.’ public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty. Bulova, center, receives the Legislator of the Year Award. ‘Hard-Knock’ Theater Buy a Bowl, Help Non-Profit Fairfax County non-profit Our Daily Bread is hosting an Robinson Middle School will find her.” Empty Bowls fund-raiser on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 6:30- Chloe enjoys acting and making new friends among 8:30 p.m., at Robinson Secondary School, 5035 Sideburn brings ‘Annie’ to stage. the cast. “It’s hard memorizing all the lines, but I get Road, Fairfax. With the purchase of ceramic bowls hand- to work with a dog, ride on things and get lifted up,” crafted by local artisans and high school students, attend- she said. “I think the show will be touching and re- ees will enjoy a meal of soup and bread. The Fairfax Saxo- By Bonnie Hobbs ally enjoyable.” phone Quartet will perform at the event, which will in- The Connection Eighth-grader James Lynch portrays Daddy clude a silent auction and raffles. Attendees may purchase Warbucks. “He’s a wealthy, regal and composed busi- the bowl of their choice for a donation of $25 and up. Fami- eaturing a cast and crew of more than 100, nessman and one of few people untouched by the lies are welcome at the event, with a donation of $10 per Robinson Middle School is presenting Depression,” said James. “He feels he’s better than child or $20 for two or more children (handcrafted bowl “Annie.” And it won’t be an abridged ver- everyone else and that what he does is right. So [ini- not included). Proceeds will benefit Our Daily Bread’s cli- F sion. tially], he has little respect for most of the other char- ents. For more information, visit www.our-daily-bread.org “We set the bar really high,” said Amy Hard, co- acters. But Annie unlocks the part of him that’s soft or call 703-273-8829. directing with Diane Burokow. “No junior shows We and caring.” do only full-length, Broadway productions.” James loves playing such a powerful, important Petersen, Bulova To Meet Show times are Thursday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.; Sat- person. “I stand straight and keep my head high,” he urday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, said. “And it’s fun to show how Warbucks changes With Constituents Feb. 6 Feb. 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets from coldhearted to lov- are $10 online and at the Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) and Del. David Bulova (D- ing.” He said the audience door, but they go quickly, 37) will meet with their constituents for a Town Hall Meet- will like the play’s serious so purchases at “It’s hard memorizing all ing to share information on the issues being discussed in and funny moments, plus www.robinsondrama.org the General Assembly. The meeting takes place Saturday energetic songs and chore- are recommended. the lines, but I get to work Feb. 6, 10-11:30 a.m., City Council Chambers at Fairfax ography. Accompanying the cast City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. with a dog, ride on things on piano will be Robinson HIS FAVORITE number is Secondary students Madi- and get lifted up.” “The New Deal for Christ- Raising Funds for Haiti son Auch and Michael — Chloe Gilfoil mas.” “Everything’s coming Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Sydenstricker United Lamar. Choreographers together and it’s all good. Methodist, Silver Brook United Methodist, St. John’s were Hard and sophomore It’s the happy ending in Lutheran, Church of the Nativity Catholic Church, Hope Josh Israel. Musical director is Lee High Choir Di- song form,” said James. “Annie brings sunshine to Lutheran, Christ Church in Fairfax Station and many other rector Kristin Sheppard. poor people who don’t have much to look forward local churches have joined together to host a Stop Hunger “We’ve set it strongly in the Great Depression, so to. The play’s message is that people should keep a Now (SHN) meal packaging event. The goal is to pack the environment becomes a character,” said Hard. positive attitude.” 100,000 meals high protein, dehydrated meals for Haiti “It’s the first time we’ve done ‘Annie’ here, and we However, not all the characters share Annie’s out- and raise $25,000 to purchase the supplies for the meals. picked the show before we knew we had a perfect look, and eighth-grader Hannah Sikora portrays Miss The public has several ways to participate. Meals will be Annie.” Hannigan, who runs the orphanage. “She’s mean and packed on Feb. 19 and 20, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Playing that title role is seventh-grader Chloe an alcoholic,” said Hannah. “She can’t find a man Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield to help Gilfoil, with a powerful voice that belies her petite and no one likes her. She’s frustrated that none of prepare meals, register at http://www.poplc.org/. stature. Describing 11-year-old Annie as “energetic these ‘rotten orphans’ listen to her and she wants to and spunky,” Chloe said her character looks on the get rich fast.” bright side. “She’s friendly and not afraid to say any- A longtime fan of “Annie,” Hannah is enjoying her See News Briefs, Page 9 thing,” said Chloe. “She’s an orphan, befriended by the rich Mr. Warbucks, but she hopes her parents See 'Annie,' Page 5

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From Page 3 music at Northern Virginia Community Col- lege and is transferring to Mason this sum- [in shooting the film] and one thing led mer, where he will study philosophy. to another and I ended up becoming part Though their academic pursuits may seem of the company.” to inhibit their filmmaking careers, they The film, which also contains original each believe that their field of study will music performed by Wright, already has help them perfect their craft. nearly 1,000 hits on You Tube and many “I truly believe that you have to under- positive comments have been posted by stand, as an actor, the human psyche,” Dex viewers. In addition, Dex Curi said that the Curi said. “You can’t understand that un- film has received good less you’re academically reviews from the gay trained to do that, so community and from that’s why I am pursuing several other sources. Watch ‘WILL’ my doctorate in psychol- Dex Curi said that he Go to www.YouTube.com and ogy.” mailed copies of the film search “WILL” and “New Thought Pictures” to watch the In the meantime, how- to area groups that he movie. ever, Dex and Julian Curi felt would be interested, and James Wright will which included several continue to ply their gay, lesbian, bisexual trade and improve their and transgender groups and that these abilities and the only way to do that is to groups, surprisingly, enjoyed the film. keep making movies. Dex Curi said that they “I thought there’d be much more contro- have already begun preparing to shoot their versy than there was,” Dex Curi said. “The next film this summer, a full-length film people in the gay and lesbian community entitled “White-Washed Sepulchre,” which that have seen it actually feel pity for the he said tells the story of a homosexual priest main character because he is truly confused. who struggles with his choices. Wright did His sense of home, they felt, was accepting not write the script for this movie but con- that he had HIV and accepted that he would tributed to the editing process, and once die from it.” again, Julian Curi will direct. Though it will In addition to busily working to expand only be movie number two, the trio believes the budding New Thoughts Pictures, the that it will be just the beginning in a long three also have their studies to worry about, line of films that will have a greater impact. as well. Dex Curi is in his final semester at “I believe that the purpose of any art Mason and will earn a bachelor’s degree in should be to change the world, and that’s psychology and plans on going for his doc- why I am so inspired but what we are do- torate in the field. Julian Curi is studying ing,” Wright said. “It’s not about making communications in radio and television at money of getting hits on You Tube. It’s about Franciscan University in Ohio and will trying to inspire a ‘New Thought’ within graduate in 2012. Wright, 22, is studying people.” ‘Annie’ on Robinson Stage

From Page 4 trays another orphan, Annie’s good friend Molly. “She’s upset with her life, but tries role — the complete opposite of her, in making the best of it,” said Zoe. “It feels real life — so more of a stretch to play. She free playing someone half my age. My fa- says the audience will love the show’s clas- vorite song is ‘It’s a Hark-Knock Life’ because sic and familiar storyline. “The directors it’s high energy and I make fun of Miss made it not like a typical, middle-school Hannigan.” As for the show, she said, “The performance, but more like a professional audience will see all the hard work and ef- show,” she said. fort we put into it. And Chloe has an amaz- Playing President Franklin D. Roosevelt ing voice the audience will really like.” is eighth-grader Eli Downs. “Annie gave him the inspiration and optimism to create the STAGE MANAGER is senior Cody Clarke New Deal,” said Eli. “She really wanted to and, said Hard, “He’s helped since seventh meet the president of the United States and grade and made this program work.” For went with Warbucks for a quick visit. FDR this play, he’s in charge of the high-school, let her stay [so he could] have a child’s per- tech-crew chiefs doing sets, lights, sound, spective on the government.” makeup and costumes. He also runs scenes Eli has done many plays, but it’s the first and numbers with the young thespians. “I time he’s played a real person. “FDR was thrive on chaos,” he said. “This is a time- someone everyone knew and cherished, and less show and we’ve got a really talented knowing that is almost a burden, but also group of actors.” fun,” said Eli. “I’ve done research and seen “The dynamic between the cast members many movies about him so I can play him really charges the theater with electricity,” realistically.” His favorite number is “You said Hard. “What we’re most proud of is Won’t Be an Orphan for Long” because “it’s that, on opening night, the directors are sit- a happy song and a showstopper. Everyone’s ting in the audience – without headphones. in it, all reassuring Annie.” These students know how to put on a pro- Seventh-grader Zoe Diamond-Tapper por- duction entirely by themselves, and we love that.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ February 4-10, 2010 ❖ 5 News Community Centers Experience Rash of Break-Ins

From Page 3 and that staff examines the centers before are not inclined to call the non-emergency move away from spending large amounts closing to make sure that they are empty line. As a result, he said, more options need of money on projects like the $107 million see people breaking into our community when locked. Signs have also been posted to be made available to the homeless. Wedgewood Apartment complex in centers,” Gloyd said. “It really becomes a on the front doors of the community cen- “It’s been a cold winter so you can see Annandale and instead focusing funds on safety issue, more than anything else.” ters, Quintana said, that state that after why people living outside may be looking helping the individual people themselves. The next rash of break-ins began this win- hours entry is a crime and provide the for a place to stay,” Cook said. “We want to The plan emphasizes public-private partner- ter, Gloyd said, and have been perpetrated Fairfax County Police Department’s non- help our fellow citizens when they run into ships like the Hypothermia Project to pro- primarily by people in their early-20s. Gloyd emergency line phone number so that the problems and help them get back on their vide either free or affordable housing for said that people have been enter- feet, and we have a moral obliga- those that qualify. The result, Cook said, is ing the community centers at night tion to do so.” that the county would spend less money on after they have closed by using tools “In the 12 years that I’ve lived in The most efficient, effective public housing but that the services would to “jiggle open” locked doors. In ad- method of assistance, Cook said, be more streamlined and effective. dition, Quintana said that there this community, I don’t recall is the ongoing “Hypothermia “I pushed to change county housing policy have been reports of individuals Project.” The project is an exten- because we are spending a lot of money on entering the community centers incidents like this occurring.” sion of the county’s emergency housing but not on people who need it,” when they are open during the day — Kala Quintana, president, Burke Centre shelter program and is led by more Cook said. “We want to work to focus the and hiding in closets or empty Conservancy Board of Trustees than 30 area churches that open limited resources we have on the people rooms until the centers are closed their doors to house the homeless who need it most.” and locked at night. during the winter months. Cook Until those changes come into effect, “We have our community center employ- individuals can request further assistance. said that the program works on a rotating however, the Burke Centre Conservancy will ees opening up rooms or closets when they “We want to give them access to the tools schedule with each church in the program continue to seek ways to work with the arrive for work in the morning and finding they need,” Quintana said. “But if they providing free food and shelter for a period homeless so that their needs can be met people sleeping,” Quintana said. “It is quite chose not to avail themselves of these ser- of one week, creating what Cook calls a while maintaining the safety and security scary for them.” vices, we will have to prosecute them.” “true partnership” between the government of its community centers, employees and While Gloyd said that the Conservancy Though the Conservancy has taken steps and non-profit entities. residents. The goal, all agreed, is to raise does have sympathy for the people break- to secure their community centers and does In addition, Cook said that the Board of awareness about the issue and to arrive at ing into the community centers, breaking provide information on homeless services Supervisors is considering changes to a solution that would not just offer a list of into the centers is not only a crime, but also by way of the posted notices, some feel that county housing policies to combat shelter options, but an end to homelessness. raises insurance concerns. As a result, he the break-ins may continue regardless. Su- homelessness, which are outlined in the “A lot of people do not know that we have said, the Conservancy has been forced to pervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) said that board’s “Fiscal Year 2011 Housing Blue- homeless people in Fairfax County,” Cook take measures to secure its facilities. Gloyd many of the homeless people who break print.” According to Cook, one facet of the said. “We cannot close our eyes to this is- said that the doors have been reinforced, into the centers do not trust police, so they Housing Blueprint calls for the board to sue.

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To Franconia United Methodist create a kit, visit either Ⅵ Church, 6037 Franconia Road, Alexan- www.BurkePresChurch.org and click on Patient Comfort dria, will have a sermon series through “Haiti Relief” or visit Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the Feb. 21 at the 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. www.ChurchWorldService.org and click traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the services, based on Bishop Robert on “Hygiene Kit” or “Baby Kit.” Both of Schnase’s book “The Five Practices of these sites provide specific instructions Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- Fruitful Congregations.” Each of the five on how to assemble a kit. 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“I didn’t go to my homecoming A Star Comes Home dance, so I’m kind of giving West Springfield grad Jeri Sager returns to myself a homecoming.” — Jeri Sager area for a ‘homecoming’ show at Wolf Trap. When Sager performs at Wolf Trap on By Amber Healy her home in Nashville with her husband, Saturday evening, in the audience will The Connection Randy Rickel, who is currently on tour as be her sister, Gilley, her husband a coach driver for comedians. and their two sons, along with eri Sager’s family didn’t know she Growing up, Sager’s performances some friends from her days could sing until she was in high were, for the most part, “alone in my at the now-defunct Har- Jschool. “We were sitting around room, singing into my hairbrush” in the lequin Theater in the dinner table one night and Jeri early days, she said. She would come Maryland. said she was going to be doing a solo dur- home from West Springfield High School “I didn’t go to my ing church the next Sunday,” said her sis- and emulate the singers she loved to lis- homecoming dance, so ter, Jo Gilley, who now lives in Chicago. ten to, learning from and imitating them. I’m kind of giving my- The puzzled faces turned to slack-jawed Sager was in the band, playing per- self a homecoming,” astonishment when Sager, then in her early cussion in seventh and eighth grade, but Sager said, laughing. teens, belted out a song Barbara Streisand joined chorus in 10th grade. She tried Earlier in the week, sang in the movie “Funny Girl.” out for the all-state choir that year and Sager did a show in “We were just stunned,” Gilley said. “My was one of two girls to make the per- Dallas, where her dad forgot he was in church for a second forming group from her school that brother Jim lives with and said ‘Damn. She can really sing,” she year. his family. “This is like laughed. “Nobody knew who I was,” Sager Old Home Week,” Now Sager is preparing for a one-night said. “I came out of nowhere.” Sager said, sounding only show at The Barns at Wolf Trap Satur- She never did shows for her family, thrilled to be perform- day night, where she’ll perform songs from like most aspiring singers do, Sager ing in front of people her career on Broadway. Currently, Sager is admitted. But her stage presence is she loves.

Donated Photo Donated performing both on land — a concert in equally credited to her mother “a won- See Jeri Sager, Page 15 Dallas this week before her return to Fairfax derful actress” and her father, “who had County — and at sea — on cruise ships, a great voice. I got my voice from my West Springfield native Jeri including a recent stint in the Panama Ca- father but the soul of an actress comes Sager sings this Saturday at the nal. When she’s not on the road, she makes from my mom.” Barns at Wolf Trap.

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To have community events listed, send $8, students and seniors $7, $6 under to [email protected] or Happy New Year age 10. Children under age 2 free. call 703-778-9416 with questions. Dead- Proceeds benefit the Senior Center. line for calendar listings is two weeks Celebrate the Lunar New Open to the public, walk-ins prior to event. Year on Feb. 13 and 14, welcome. 703-359-2487 or [email protected]. from 1-5 p.m., at Fair Oaks Mark Morris Dance Group. 8 p.m. THURSDAY/FEB. 4 Mall. Enjoy a weekend of at George Mason University Center Fairfax High School Choral music, dance, kung fu for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. With the area premieres of Department Cabaret Night. 7:30 demonstrations, a lantern p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 “Visitation” and “Empire Garden.” A Rebel Run, Fairfax. Tickets cover festival, and children’s pre-performance discussion, free to admission, dessert and a beverage. drawing contests. Fair Oaks ticket holders, begins at 7:15 p.m. on the Center’s Grand Tier III. $22-$44, $10 adults; $5 seniors, students or Mall is located at 11750 children over two years old. $25 for a available at 888-945-2468 or family of four. A separate raffle for Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. www.gmu.edu/cfa. gift baskets will also be available. Free. For more information Sonorus: Virginia’s 1st Wizard Rock Festival. 11:30 a.m. Jammin’ www.fhschorus.net. visit The Persuasions. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Foundation for the Performing Arts, www.ShopFairOaksMall.com $20. www.jamminjava.com. 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $25. 703- or call 703-359-8302. Ballyhoo! and MOJO. 10 p.m. 938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Owl Tales. 10:30 a.m. Burke Centre Vienna. $10 in advance, $13 at the Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. door. www.jamminjava.com. Stories about owls. Age 13-23 Theory. Free admission. 703-993- ‘Visitation’ and ‘Empire Garden.’ A Theatre, 4400 University Drive, Chocolate Lovers Festival. 8 a.m.-5 Months with adult. 703-249-1520. 4080 or http://aaas.gmu.edu. pre-performance discussion, free to Fairfax. Tickets $25. Part of the Vday p.m. at City Hall, 10455 Armstrong TrackHustle & BeTaRaZ presents ticket holders, begins at 7:15 p.m. on campaign to end violence against St., Fairfax. Taste of Chocolate, the Board Games Beat Battle. the Center’s Grand Tier III. $22-$44, women and girls. sas.gmu.edu. Chocolate Challenge, pancake 10 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple FRIDAY/FEB. 5 available at 888-945-2468 or breakfast, craft show and bake sale, Ave. East, Vienna. $10 advance, $12 Fairfax Symphony Valentine Pops www.gmu.edu/cfa. children’s activities and Chocolate day of show. 703-255-1566 or Gala: Amore! An Evening of Brian Gaffney. 7-9:30 p.m., at The SATURDAY/FEB. 6 Caper. Open Houses include the www.jamminjava.com. Italian Love Songs. At the Hilton Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Jeri Sager. 7:30 p.m. at Wolf Trap Fairfax Museum, Ford Building, The 2010 W.E.B. DuBois Lecture McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. Foundation for the Performing Arts, Legato School and Ratcliffe-Allison and Film ‘Black and Queer in Branch Drive, McLean. 6:30 p.m. Stroke Comeback Center Fund- 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. West House. www.chocolatefestival.net or America.’ Lecture at 1:30 p.m., film silent auction and cocktail reception, raiser: the Benefits of Springfield High School alumnus and 703-385-1661. screening and discussion begins 4 8 p.m. dinner, 9 p.m. FSO in concert Chocolate. 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Broadway star Sager debuts at the Brian Gaffney. 7-9:30 p.m., at The p.m. at Research I, Room 163, with tenor Robert Petillo and soprano Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Live Barns of Wolf Trap with her solo Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge George Mason University, Fairfax Jeanine Thames. $300 per person or music, boutique of gifts, chocolate cabaret show, “Broadway by Jeri.” Road, Fairfax. 703-293-9600. campus. This program is part of $3,000 per table, available by credit choices, food, open bar, and an Accompanied by a four-piece band, Read to the Dog. 1 p.m. Pohick George Mason University’s programs card at 703-563-1990, or by check to auction of canvases painted by local Sager will re-create her roles in Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker in African and African American Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, 3905 physicians during the evening. 703- “Cats,” “Les Misérables” and “Evita.” Road, Burke. Read aloud to a trained Studies, and Women and Gender Railroad Ave., Suite 202N, Fairfax, 255-5221. $25. 703-938-2404 or therapy dog. Call or sign up online Studies. Speakers include Patrik-Ian Va. 22030. Pianist Hiromi. 8 p.m. at Wolf Trap www.wolftrap.org. for a 15-minute session. Age 6-12. Polk, creator, director, and producer www.fairfaxsymphony.org. Foundation for the Performing Arts, Spagetti Dinner. 5-7 p.m. at the City 703-644-7333. of Logo Channel’s Noah’s Arc, and Mark Morris Dance Group. 8 p.m. at 1624 Trap Road, Vienna. $25. 703- of Fairfax Senior Center, Green Acres Vienna-Falls Church Chorus. 10 Marlon Ross, University of Virginia George Mason University Center for 938-2404 or www.wolftrap.org. Center Cafeteria, 4401 Sideburn a.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library, professor of African American the Arts, 4400 University Drive, ‘The Vagina Monologues.’ 8 p.m. at Road, Fairfax. Pasta, salad, garlic Literature and Gender & Queer Fairfax. With the area premieres of George Mason University Harris bread, dessert and beverage. Adults See Calendar, Page 14

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By Reed S. Albers of facing seasoned wrestlers. The Connection “At 112 pounds, I’m undefeated,” Rory Renzi said. “So I’m pretty confident going he problem with high school into the tournament.” sports is that superstar players Like any good brother, Ross Renzi quickly Teventually graduate. Finding a boasts about his own accomplishments, replacement can take a genera- chiding Rory to match his success. tion of students. Some coaches never dis- “In my freshman year, I beat a senior in cover that elusive next big thing. the finals,” Ross Renzi said. At Lake Braddock, wrestling head coach The sibling smacktalk doesn’t stop there. Scott Matheny and football head coach Jim Ross Renzi said he sometimes singles out Poythress can attempt to replace senior star his brother during practice to work harder. Ross Renzi with his younger brother Rory. “Yeah, just a little bit harder,” Ross Renzi Speeding up the process for both coaches said. “I yell at him, get him ready and make is a commitment by Ross, a three-time Pa- sure he’s not messing around.” triot District wres- Rory Renzi rolls Three-time Patriot District wrestling champ Ross Renzi, right, is helping tling champion and his head back as if prepare his brother Rory for future seasons with the Lake Braddock starting defensive “I yell at him, get him his brother isn’t wrestling team. back, to take Rory, telling the whole also a defensive ready and make sure he’s truth, but he ad- back and wrestler, mits he appreci- under his wing. not messing around.” ates the guidance. “I think about — Ross Renzi “He’s making how I was when I sure I don’t make was younger,” Ross the same mistakes Renzi said. “I just want to see him develop he did,” Rory Renzi said. “He’s just trying

Photos by and become better than me.” to make me better, so I listen to him.” On Feb. 6, Rory Renzi will compete in his While the Renzi brothers might share a first Patriot District finals wrestling match bond on and off the wrestling mat, the sig-

at the 112-pound weight. His brother cap- nificance of Rory Renzi’s rise and Ross Reed S. Albers tured his first Patriot District title in the Renzi’s exit tells the story of the Lake same weight class. Braddock wrestling team. Rory Renzi said he’s optimistic he’ll be “We’re young, but we have a lot of tal- ready for the match despite the possibility ent,” Rory Renzi said. “We’re going to be

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5 Qs with Lake Braddock wrestler, football player Wasim Abbasi

Q: Before you step onto the mat, Rory Renzi prepares to grapple his partner during practice. Rory will be what’s the song you have to hear? competing in his first Patriot District finals at 112-pounds on Feb. 6. A: “O Let’s Do It” by Waka Flocka Flame. good in a few years.” been forced to forfeit some matches due to Q: Who inspires you? The Bruins will graduate eight seniors this a lack of athletes. A: My dad. He came from nothing and season, leaving behind a team composed “We have a few holes in our line-up,” jun- gained so much. of mostly sophomores and freshman. The ior Cory Smith said. “But we also have a lot junior varsity team, which will likely help of guys who can be district champions. The Q: If you could trade places fill holes in the roster next season, features younger guys also can help us score points.” with any athlete, who would only one junior. Smith said he’s already beginning to take you want to be? Rory Renzi’s assessment echoes his on a leadership role for the team and hopes A: I’d have to say [Cleveland Cava- coach’s feelings toward such a young team. his recent success can inspire his younger lier] LeBron James. He’s the best, he’s “[The young wresters] are coming along teammates. sick. in their first year on varsity,” Matheny said. “In my first two years, I wasn’t the most “We’re just building their confidence right successful wrestler,” said Smith, who Q: Do you have a favorite subject now.” wrestles at 171 pounds and has a 26-7 in school? Matheny also said the team has adopted record this season. The younger guys can A: Psychology. It’s an easy class and has a “blue-collar” philosophy, seeking victory look at that and see that hard work pays an easy teacher. from hard work. off.” Reed S. Albers “We’re young, but the group we have is While Matheny knows he has top caliber Q: Favorite movies you’ve recently the hardest-working group we’ve had in a wrestlers in the Renzi brothers, Smith and seen? long time,” he said. “They don’t mind do- senior Wasim Abbasi, his optimism for fu- A: Probably “Avatar.” It was just a good ing extra work to get better.” ture seasons stems from one important char- Wasim Abbasi movie. Despite a standout season for individual acter trait. wrestlers, the Bruins greatest weakness has “We have a lot of tough kids here,” he — Reed S. Albers come at dual meets where the team has said.

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By Reed S. Albers The Connection

he Robinson wrestling team is accustomed to being one of the Tbest on the Northern Virginia wrestling scene, but according to head coach Bryan Hazard, his team’s performance at the Battlefield Duals on Jan. 8 and 9 at Colonial Forge in Stafford, Va., really showcased his team’s potential. “At the Battlefield Duals, we got to wrestle some of the nation’s best teams, including Connellsville, [from Pennsylvania,]” he said.

“We won eight matches against Courtesy Robinson Secondary [Connellsville] out of 14. We lost to them, but it showed us we were ready [for the post-season].” Robinson won six of its seven meets at the Battlefield Duals, including a key victory over Concorde District opponent Westfield. Despite finishing the season undefeated in the Concorde District, the Rams are putting their season behind them and focusing on what Hazard considers the “real season.” “Everything up to this point was just prac- The Robinson wrestling team went undefeated in Concorde District meets this season. tice,” he said. “All that work is to get here.” On Feb. 6, the Rams will compete for the cited to wrestle.” year and they could go far.” for anything.” Concorde District championship and a Jacob Crawford is another wrestler Haz- Although Hazard singled out some of his Preparing for the unknown during tour- chance to advance ard singled out as a best wrestlers, he was quick to add that his nament season doesn’t just apply to wres- their wrestlers to re- top performer. He entire team has been strong this season and tling. gional and state “Everything up to this noted his regular attributes their success to a hard-work men- One unanticipated change for Hazard and competitions. season losses came tality. his team is that the upcoming district finals Hazard rattled off point was just practice.” against exceptional “The kids here are experienced and hard will take place all in one day, instead of a a list of his top per- — Bryan Hazard opponents. working,” he said. “They’re kind of stubborn normal two-day schedule, because of a po- formers who he said “He’s just a great in training and they’re just tough. It’s been tential snowstorm. are looking to build kid,” Hazard said. a great group.” “I’m not sure what we’re going to do [be- on their success. “He lost a handful of matches to nationally cause of the change],” he said. “But we’ll One of those wrestlers is Tim Fitzpatrick, ranked opponents. Otherwise, he’s been DESPITE HIS optimism about the Rams’ figure it out.” whose return to the Robinson wrestling very good.” chances at the Concorde District finals, Even with a one-day finals meet, Hazard team has been a welcome one. Hazard is particularly optimistic about his Hazard knows the formidable competition is confident his team will be ready to de- “The sky is the limit for him,” Hazard said. lightweights, Dallas Smith and Jake Smith. could upset his team’s title bid. fend the school’s wrestling legacy. “He took two years off and he’s finally be- “Our lightweights are very tough,” Haz- “Everything changes come tournament “[The kids] have high expectations for ginning to buy back in. He came back ex- ard said. “They’ve wrestled very well this time,” he said. “You have to be prepared themselves and we do, too,” he said. Week in Sports

Liana Epstein will be attending Yale Uni- matches against South County on Feb. 9 and Robinson’s 404. Four Commit versity. Annandale on Feb. 12. On Signing Day Girls’ Basketball On Feb. 3, four Lake Braddock ath- Braddock Boys Win Robinson Girls’ Claim letes signed their National Letter of Tryouts Intent to play sports at the collegiate One, Lose One District Swim Title The Braddock Road Youth Club level. The Lake Braddock boys’ basketball team The Robinson girls’ swim team won their Girls U-14 (ninth grade) AAU Basket- Football player Khamrone Kolb will went 1-1 this past weekend, earning a 69- fourth straight Concorde District swim title ball team will be conducting tryouts be attending Penn State University. 37 victory over West Springfield on Jan. 26, on Jan. 30, scoring 515 points, besting at Lake Braddock Secondary School Soccer player Rachel Nichols will be but losing to West Potomac 48-43 on Jan. Oakton’s 443 and Westfield’s 316. on Sunday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. attending Cornell University. Baseball 29. The boys’ team was unable to continue 21 from 3-5 p.m. player Ryan Lindemuth will be at- The team’s record is now 7-10, with a 3- add a 13th straight title to their Concorde For additional information contact tending Washington and Lee Univer- 7 record against Patriot District teams. District winning streak as Oakton upset the Jim Watson at [email protected]. sity. Track and cross-country runner The Bruins return to the court against Lee swimming powerhouse with 492 points to on Feb. 5, before closing out the season with www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Burke Connection ❖ February 4-10, 2010 ❖ 13

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14 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ February 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Things To Do Persever- ance is failing 19 Jeri Sager at Wolf Trap times and succeeding From Page 10 dren realize that real live singing isn’t what can be seen on shows like “American Idol.” the 20th. While onstage, she’s performing songs she loves “There’s so much out there that’s lip-synched and —J. Andrews as well, from the laundry list of shows she’s starred fixed. Kids need to be exposed to live performances in over nearly 20 years. so they know the difference,” Sager said. “The differ- Among her favorites is a rendition of “Memory” ence with Broadway is that if I can’t sing a song on from the musical “Cats.” pitch eight times a week, I don’t get that job.” Each performer selected for the legendary musi- Sager might get her wish of a full house, according Your Home…Your Neighborhood… cal is told the story of the dancing felines by their to Graham Binder, assistant director for public rela- Your Newspaper musical director at the beginning of rehearsals, Sager tions at Wolf Trap, who says the performance is “head- said. On her first day, Patrick Vaccariello, her musi- ing toward a sell-out.” cal director, and production director David Taylor The team at Wolf Trap is excited for this perfor- gave her their version of the story and gave her a mance, Binder said, because Sager is a “name” among little insight behind the song. people who love Broadway tunes. BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA At first, she admitted she wasn’t thrilled to sing a Trying to secure a performance at Wolf Trap was song known and loved by so many. “a no-brainer,” he said. “She’s a NOVA native and has “I’ll be honest, I hated that song,” she said. But a brand new cabaret show that our patrons have yet The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) when she heard the story and got a little bit of a to see, plus she’s obviously a name given her accom- backstory on what her character, Grizabella, was plishments on Broadway.” & Burke Centre Pkwy. going through before singing that well-known song, The Barnes of Wolf Trap is a 382-seat venue, Binder everything changed. said, with “the best acoustics in the NOVA region,” “Now I love it,” she said. “I now tell audiences the making Sager’s show “an extremely hot ticket.” story they told me before I sing it and it’s a different With some of her family in the audience, the show take on the song, I think it has a new dimension.” may take on a very emotional atmosphere. “I think it makes for a very special time when fam- ALSO INCLUDED in the two-hour-long show will ily and friends are present at any endeavor, especially be songs from other Andrew Lloyd Weber hits like a live show,” he said. “The energy is just that much “Evita” and “Phantom of the Opera” and some other more palpable for the performer and the crowd.” well-known Broadway staples like “A Chorus Line” Sager has to keep in mind that “when I’m telling and “Fiddler on the Roof.” Sager said she changes stories about my past, there will be people in the the roster all the time, so she wasn’t fully certain of audience who will remember what I’m talking about,” what her set list would look like for the concert at she said. “For the first time in my life, I’ll be telling a Wolf Trap. story to an audience of people who were there with Sager will be backed by a three-piece ensemble, me.” including pianist Scot Woolley, who is also her musi- The audience is always an integral part of the show, cal director, along with bass player Doug Largent, Sager said, because it is because of the people in the percussionist Mitch Perrins and Bryan Crook, on alto seats that she has a job. and tenor sax, clarinet and flute. “I’m so lucky to do what I love, but I know that if Suite F • 5631 Burke Centre Parkway • Burke, VA 22015 Her performance is a family-friendly show, and they didn’t want to hear me sing, I couldn’t do that,” she’s hoping many families will come out, so chil- she said. 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Newspaper of Burke An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to Adding More Painful Cuts homes and businesses. 1606 King Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 With talk of cutting programs that make it Pay cuts for staff with salaries more than $75,000 should also be on the table, holding NEWS DEPARTMENT: bearable to go to school for students, pay cuts classroom teachers harmless. To discuss ideas and concerns, Call: 703-778-9410 More moderate than many of the cuts in e-mail: should also be on the table. many private companies with revenue short- [email protected] fall in the past two years, schools could con- Michael O’Connell ome of the cuts proposed by Fairfax nection to friends made through freshman sider a 5 percent or smaller for employees who Editor / 703-778-9416 County Public Schools might sound sports. make $75,000-$90,000, ranging up to a 20 per- Justin Fanizzi like they would not affect learning Education succeeds for many different rea- cent cut for those who make $140,000- Community Reporter S 703-224-3032 very much. sons. It is a huge mistake to cut off the very $200,000 and possibly more for anyone who [email protected] Freshman sports, for instance, involves 2,200 things that help students engage. makes more than $200,000. Julia O’Donoghue students across the county who are engaged Nevertheless, schools across the area will These are people who have served in the Education & Politics in the delicate transition from middle school have less money per student this year, and they school system for a long time, and they de- 703-778-9436 to high school. Why would it matter? How will have to make cuts. Before serve respect for the excellent job they have [email protected] about the 5,000 students who participate in they cut the life out of the done. But right now, everything needs to be Ken Moore Editorial Courts & Projects indoor track? school day for so many chil- on the table. [email protected] Or the thousands of students who find their dren, parents and the rest of This budget crisis is different than in the past. Reed Albers love of learning through music. local taxpayers deserve to see Right now for the first time, taxpayers are look- Sports Editor Or the students getting a second chance on administration and staff over a certain level ing at drastically lower home values, and many 703-224-3014 success at Pimmit Hills Alternative School. willing to share the pain. are underwater. Tens of thousands of taxpay- [email protected] Succeeding in school is all about finding a No doubt many administrative cuts are not ers in Northern Virginia are unemployed. For ADVERTISING: niche, a reason to go, particularly in high receiving as much publicity as cuts that im- the public to press for more money for schools, To place an advertisement, call the ad school. For some students, this is band. For pact students. But what administrative depart- schools will have to demonstrate that they “get department between 9 a.m. and others it is the chance to run track. For some, ments will face cuts similar to those proposed it.” 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. it’s an art class. For others it might be a con- for music or some sports programs? — Mary Kimm Display ads 703-778-9410 Classified ads 703-778-9411 Employment ads 703-778-9413 ever, new transit subsidies, terrible less. The situation would be even ing all pay. Or we can advocate for Steve Hogan History Repeated Display Advertising traffic congestion, more road-rage, worse had we not received nearly the funding we need to maintain 703-778-9418 To the Editor: cell phone-distracted drivers and $50 million in federal stimulus the world class school system that Andrea Smith On Jan. 18, Burke Centre VRE the high cost of gas, all combined funds — and those funds will run is not only nationally renowned, Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 Commuter Rail Station became an to make Burke Centre, which is out in a year. The new Governor but which also fuels the economic [email protected] Amtrak Station with service seven close to the Fairfax County Park- and the General Assembly have to engine that drives the county, and Barbara Parkinson days a week. Now persons board- way, one of the most popular VRE cut $4 billion just to balance the which contributes to the abundant Employment Advertising 703-778-9413 ing at Burke can travel much fur- stops on the Manassas Line. In state budget. The County Board of quality of life we moved here to [email protected] ther than Washington, D.C. With 2008, VRE opened its 1,500 space Supervisors funded the schools enjoy. connecting trains, they can access structured parking garage, VRE’s this year at the same level as last The School Board will make its Editor & Publisher 500 rail stations in the United largest, providing ample parking year — despite our increased en- choice on Feb. 4 when we will Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 States. Amtrak’s new experimen- for current and fu- rollment — and threatens either adopt a budget that seeks the re- [email protected] tal Boston/New York Springfield ture needs. the same or lower funding next sources we need to serve all Editor in Chief – Lynchburg train, which began Letters In the coming year. 174,000 children who will walk Steven Mauren Oct. 1, 2009 is the first intercity months and years, On the spending side, enroll- through our doors next September. Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, passenger train to stop at Burke thousands of Fairfax ment is up dramatically and the But then it is up to others — the Kemal Kurspahic in 42 years. County residents will discover the number of our neediest children General Assembly, the Governor, Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, In 1851, The Orange & Alexan- safety, convenience and value of — who cost more to educate — is and the Board of Supervisors — Craig Sterbutzel dria Railroad reached Burke and catching Amtrak to D.C., New growing even faster. In response, to decide whether we actually get Art/Design: Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, Manassas — then called “Tudor York, Boston, Springfield, over the past two years, the School those resources. You have a unique John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, Hall.” The original Burke Station Charlottesville, Lynchburg and Board and Superintendent have opportunity to affect the future of John Smith Production Manager: dates from that period. In the fol- beyond. People will look back at taken prudent measures to control our children, schools and our com- Jean Card lowing years, as rail service ex- Jan. 18, 2010 as the date when the costs, including cutting central munity. Please join us in letting our panded and connected to the en- Burke Centre VRE/Amtrak Station administration by 15 percent, and elected officials know that you CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 tire nation, Burke Station became had returned to its roots as a re- streamlining and consolidating support Fairfax County Public Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver a regional transit center where gional transit center. programs. Schools, and want those elected passengers and goods could be However, when we spend 85 officials to provide us with the re- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, exchanged. The height of rail ser- Daniel Peacock percent of our budget on instruc- sources we need to maintain our L.L.C. vice reached a peak in the late Manassas tion, there is a finite limit to what very successful system. We invite Peter Labovitz President/CEO 1800s and early 1900s. Thereaf- we can cut without impacting you to learn more at www.fcps.edu ter, the emergence of the automo- teaching and learning. And the and step up to let your voice be Mary Kimm Support Publisher/Chief Operating Officer bile, the Great Depression and In- cuts that save the most money — heard. 703-778-9433 terstate Highway System contrib- More Funding freezing pay and raising class sizes [email protected] uted to the decline of railroads, — are both counterproductive and Kathy Smith Jerry Vernon including this station. After 116 To the Editor: unsustainable. But that is where Chairman, Fairfax County Executive Vice President [email protected] years of service, passenger trains For the first time in anyone’s we have to cut to get to the num- School Board ceased to stop at Burke in 1967. memory, Fairfax County Public bers needed to balance our bud- Wesley DeBrosse Controller Then, 25 later, in June 1992, the Schools is in the midst of a perfect get. Virginia Railway Express (VRE) storm. On the revenue side, the And so we face a crossroads. We Write Debbie Funk country is in recession, state rev- Letters to the Editor National Sales started service at 10 stations, in- can keep cutting — freshman 703-778-9444 cluding the Burke Centre Station, enues are down, and county home sports, elementary band and The Connection [email protected] values have fallen. This year we 1606 King St. along the Washington, D.C. – strings, full-day kindergarten, Alexandria VA 22314 Manassas Airport Corridor. VRE are educating 4,000 more students more teaching positions that will [email protected] struggled in the early years. How- than last year, with $20 million raise class sizes, and again freez- 16 ❖ Burke Connection ❖ February 4-10, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com

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