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Election 2014

See Election 2014, Page 5

By Tim Peterson

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As Huey Lewis and the News’“Power of Love” poppy balladled a soundtrack infused with’80s pop and modern country

music, the mood at the DoubleTree CrystalCity hotel in Arlington ebbed and flowedbetween elated cheers and frustrated boos.

Supporters, families and campaign staffof democratic candidates Mark Warner,Gerry Connolly and Don Beyer packed therectangular event hall on Nov. 4. Two mas-sive projection screens on either side of themain stage depicted race results fromaround the country, gradually re-vealing the outcome that republi-cans had gained control of theSenate.

VICTORIES in the flesh an-swered the blow to democraticdominance. An impassioned Con-gressman Jim Moran started theevening introducing Don Beyer,who won the 8th District repre-sentative seat with 62.95 percentof the votes, according to the Vir-ginia Public Access Project(vpap.org).

“Regardless of what may hap-pen tonight, we don’t know whatthe composition of the senate isgoing to be,” said Moran.

“But what we do know is thatthis great nation will becomemore inclusive,” he continued.“We will become more just. Wewill become more environmen-tally sustainable. Because it is ouroptimism, the optimism of thedemocratic party, our persever-ance, that will continue to pushthis country forward.”

While the onlookers and multi-media journalists from aroundVirginia hung on every tenth of apercentage point update in theMark Warner-Ed Gillespie race,incumbent congressman GerryConnolly gave the blue populationanother reason to cheer.

“It is a great feeling,” he said after ac-cepting the podium from Virginia GovernorTerry McAuliffe, “to be able to say for thefourth time, I get to represent the wonder-ful people of the 11th district of Virginia.”

Though republican challenger SuzanneScholte hung around in the early reports ofvoting returns, Connolly won comfortably

with 56.77 percent of the vote to Scholte’s40.30 percent, according to VPAP.

In Fairfax County, the unofficial returnsshowed Connolly receiving 82,034 votesand Scholte with 60,133. Libertarian can-didate Marc Harrold garnered 2,605 andGreen candidate Joe Galdo received 1,405.Scholte planned to hold a party at the Em-

bassy Suites Springfield. She didn’t respondto a request to comment.

CONNOLLY ECHOED Moran’sacknowledgement of the Senate turnover,but alluded to hope for a Warner win.

“It may be a long night,” he said, “butwe’re going to have another victory at thispodium.”

The re-elected congressman then ad-dressed the need for more unity, across theboard. “We’re a divided country,” saidConnolly. “It’s not just Congress that’s di-vided; our communities are divided, ourstates are divided, and that’s because we

Democratic incumbentConnolly fends offRepublican challengerSuzanne Scholte.

Gerry Gets Things Done

Gerry Connolly’s wife Cathy and daughter Caitlin Rose joined him onstage at the Mark Warner party held in the DoubleTree Crystal City Hotelin Arlington.

Connolly defeated Republican SuzanneScholte to secure a fourth term in theHouse of Representatives.

Photos by Tim Peterson/The Connection

ELECTION RESULTSU.S. SenateU.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D), 1,066,783, 49.12%Ed W. Gillespie, (R), 1,049,524, 48.33%Robert C. Sarvis, Libertarian, 53,414, 2.46%Write In, 1,968, 0.09%

VA 8th District U.S. House ofRepresentatives

Democrat Donald S. Beyer Jr., 127,981, 62.95%Republican Micah K. Edmond, 64,175, 31.56%Independent Gwendolyn J. Beck, 5,420, 2.67%Libertarian Jeffrey S. Carson, 4,403, 2.17%Independent Green Gerard C. “Gerry” Blais III, 962,

0.47%


Republican Barbara J. Comstock, 125,643, 56.50%Democrat John W. Foust, 89,706, 40.34%Libertarian William B. Redpath, 3,392, 1.53%Independent Brad A. Eickholt, 2,433, 1.09%Independent Green Dianne L. Blais, 942, 0.42%Write In, 261, 0.12%


U.S. Rep. Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly (D), 106,726,56.77%

Suzanne K. Scholte (R), 75,760, 40.3%Marc M. Harrold (Libertarian), 3,263, 1.74%Joe Galdo (Green), 1,737, 0.92%Write In, 527, 0.28%

SOURCE: VPAP.org, unofficial results

Fairfax County Transportation Bond $76million for pedestrian projects; $6 million forbike improvements; $16 million for spot roadimprovements. $100 million total.

Yes, 214,344No, 83,999

City of Fairfax Advisory Referendumregarding length of term for Offices of Mayor,City Council and School Board, and whether theterm of office should be increased from twoyears to four years.

No, 4,600Yes. 2,243

* All results unofficial as reported morning ofWednesday, Nov. 5, 2014.

share some values and we differ in a lot ofothers. The elections are always about con-trasts and choices.”

In an interview after his speech, Connollysaid he believes he was running moreagainst a “climate than an opponent,” onewhich he said was full of contrasts.

“Do we believe it’s a woman’s right tomake choices about her own body or not?”his speech continued. “Do we think we needto revamp the immigration system inAmerica and make it fair for everyone ornot? Do we believe in global climate changeor not? Because if the answer is yes to thoseand many other questions, then actually wehave a responsibility to do something aboutit.”

Delegate Mark Sickles was among numer-ous elected officials and staffers in thecrowd. “Gerry was real strong, and it’s beena tougher year for democrats,” he said. “He’sworking hard for our region and I’m justthrilled for him really.”

Connolly candidly remarked after hisspeech, “Hubert Humphrey once said, ‘De-feat, like victory, is a passing phenomenonin politics.’ You have to have that perspec-tive.”

Warner and Gillespie were still less thanone point apart by the end of the event, withWarner clinging to a paper-thin lead. Hedeclared victory, though Gillespie didn’tconcede the race.

Photo by Vernon Miles/The Connection

Despite the election still being tooclose to call, U.S. Sen. MarkWarner gave his supporters at theDoubletree Hotel in Crystal City afull smile and a victory speech onTuesday night, Nov. 4.

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By Tim Peterson

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Gabe Jacome is terrified ofhaunted mazes. Butwhen the Lake Braddock

eighth grader literally ran intosome of his friends working at theInterstate Haunted Maze, he de-cided to join the scare team.

“In the maze, I stand right infront of people and then jump outwhen they least expect it,” he said,decked out in a grey robe down tohis ankles, with skeleton handsand a chilling ghoulish mask.“When I’ve really scared someone,it makes me laugh a lot.”

The maze wrapped up its secondyear at the Interstate Moving Re-location Logistics storage facilityon Morrissette Drive in Springfieldon Nov.1. Haymarket resident EricFierst works for Interstate and cre-ated the maze in 2001.

A LIFELONG FAN OF HAL-LOWEEN and scary movie buff,Fierst initially built the maze in-side a moving trailer he wouldpark in his own driveway. Thetrailer and maze came along asFierst and his family moved toMinneapolis, St Louis and thenVirginia in 2011. While in St Louis,they had around 1,000 trick-or-treaters come through the maze in2010.

Each year, Fierst adds props likesevered feet, a zombie toddlerhanging from a swing and casketsfrom Batesville Casket Company

(St Louis). For 2014, he’s built inpneumatic devices, air cylindersthat make hands and body partsmove.

And as the event became morepopular, he decided it could bemore than just a maze.

“It grew from trying to entertainpeople for Halloween to, ‘Let’s tryto reach out and do something forthe community.’ And that’s wherewe started the canned food drive.”

Fierst’s home owners associationin Haymarket wouldn’t allow himto run the maze in the driveway,so he approached Interstate withan idea: Why not partner with theSpringfield-based charity ECHO(Ecumenical Community HelpingOthers) and hold the event at theSpringfield Interstate facility?

“It just sounds to me it wouldbe a fit,” said Fierst. “Let’s do this.”

ECHO supports people in short-term emergencies with food andmoney, and helps low-incomeearners with clothing and homeessentials.

FOR 2013, Fierst set up hishomemade house of horrors atInterstate for a single weekendaround Halloween. The maze cov-ers an enclosed 20 by 28-footstructure, with rest of the pathcomprising shipping containers.Walking takes up to six minutes.

The first year in its new location,Fierst and company collectedabout 1,000 pounds of food forECHO. Encouraged by the turnout,and perhaps the tradition ofneverending Halloween movie se-quels, he decided to run the mazefor two weekends in 2014: Oct.24, 25, 31 and Nov. 1.

Fierst said total attendance for

Fear a Good Cause

The scream team prepares for the final night of theInterstate Haunted Maze. (Top, from left) Eric Fierst, NickBeck of Washington Irving Middle School; (middle, fromleft) Lake Braddock students Gabe Jacome, AbigailPhelps, Shayna Chairington, Aditi Gupta, Sara Iskandar,Loan Fierst, Karan Iskandar, Danielle Mason and AbbyParker; (bottom, from left) Blake Fierst, DhamzaIskandar of Lake Braddock and Brooke Fierst.

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What was the main issue for you in this election?How did you vote and why?

Viewpoints

Kim Appich ofFairfax

“There are somany, but all thewomen’s issues wereimportant to me. Thecommercials latelyreally brought that tolight. I’d rather notshare how I voted.”

Anne and Joe Plummerof Burke

Anne said, “It’s primarilya state election, so it’sabout who is going toadvocate more for stateissues. I like the wayWarner has tried to reachacross the aisle, to try toget something actuallydone.” Joe said, “She’smuch loftier than I am. Idon’t want the republicansto get control. I’m more ofa bare-knuckled in-fighter.”

Election 2014

By Tim Peterson

The Connection

When it comes tovoting, paper isthe past, thepresent and the

future. The assistant chief electionofficer at Robinson Secondaryschool James Emery Jr. of Fairfaxsaid paper is too valuable as a vot-ing record to abandon.

“It’s so there’s a verifiable meansto do a recount,” he said. “You canrun it all through the machinesagain. There’s a paper trail: It’s inthe box, saved and archived.”

The touch-screen voting ma-chines available in previous yearsmade recounting much more dif-ficult. And trying to facilitate vot-ing with both options simulta-neously led to confusion for somecitizens, which slowed down theentire process.

This year, paper is king across Virginia.“They feel like for accountability purposes that’s

the way to go,” said Chief Election Officer at RobinsonTeri Ayres of Fairfax.

Working with only paper ballots requires a littlemore labor on the part of the election staff to pre-pare and make sure no one gets a double ballot. Butstill, she said, “We’ve seen lines go a little bit faster.”

Chief Election Officers Bill Patterson at WestSpringfield High School and Ravi Udeshi atCentreville High School experienced similar levelsof smooth operation thanks to the single voting op-tion.

“The ballot box is new, it’s flawless,” said Patterson,a Springfield resident. “Things have been prettysmooth, generally.”

Ayres said despite sticking with paper ballots, anew counting machine is helping improve efficiencythis year. The DS200 Digital Scan Voting Systems boxdoesn’t just make a head count like previous ma-

chines; it actually creates a digital image of both sidesof the ballot, and counts that.

None of the three locations’ officials experiencedmany voters having trouble complying with the newidentification legislation. “I think the majority ofpeople were informed, but some just weren’t surewhat the law stated,” said Patterson.

Fairfax County released its unofficial returns dataafter the polls closed. Official returns won’t be avail-able until later in the month. But according to theunofficial report, Braddock district had a 46 percentturnout, including 32,526 in-person votes and 2,975absentees; Lee district saw 41.4 percent, with 25,815in-person and 2,046 absentee; while Springfieldnotched 47.8 percent with 35,797 in-person votesand 3,659 absentees.

The county swung hard for incumbent democratSenator Mark Warner, with (again the unofficial re-port from Fairfax County) 175,687 votes to republi-can challenger Ed Gillespie’s 122,790 and libertar-ian Robert C Sarvis’ 6,652.

Single voting method helpsstreamline the process.Paper Trail

Photo by Tim Peterson/The Connection

Election officials at West Springfield High School wait toprocess voters. (From left) Chea Belfort of Burke, PradeepChaturvedi of Springfield, Jeanette Hantke of WestSpringfield, Vivina McVay of Burke, Chris Bolognese ofSpringfield and Nour Nourey of Alexandria.


Opinion

By Joe Meyer

Executive Director/Shelter

House, Inc.

Fairfax County is home toone of the wealthiest popu-lations in the country. Un-beknownst to many, the

county is also home to the secondlargest population of homelessness inthis region. In fact, more than 1,200residents of Fairfax County are without stableand safe homes.

Homelessness in Fairfax County is a realproblem and many cannot fathom an issue ofthis nature plaguing their community. Thereis a need for greater understanding ofhomelessness in Fairfax County. Some mythsmust be dispelled, especially if we want to endthese cycles.

Homeless doesn’t mean jobless. The 2014Point in Time Data for Fairfax County states59 percent of homeless adults in families areemployed.

Additionally, the American Payroll Associa-tion states more than two thirds of Americanslive paycheck-to-paycheck.

Shelter House is working to cure the epi-

demic of homelessness in our com-munity. There are differing opinionson how to treat the symptoms, butShelter House knows the most effec-tive cure for homelessness is preven-tion. It requires an understanding ofthe root causes and a compassionateapproach. Programs like Housing

First and Rapid Rehousing have proven mosteffective with the clients.

It is clear the emergency shelter system canonly accommodate a small fraction of the grow-ing number of homeless families. Many areforced to live in places unsafe or unsuitablefor human habitation. Others move place toplace with children, staying intermittently withothers. Emergency shelters cannot provide in-tensive long-term assistance necessary to sta-bilize lives. While transitional housing providesassistance, families respond better to serviceinterventions from a stable, permanent hous-ing base. Thus the reason HUD’s Housing Firstis a viable option.

SHELTER HOUSE is also finding success in

HUD’s Rapid Rehousing Program. The programtargets those who would find themselveshomeless if not for the assistance. Financial as-sistance and supportive services are providedto prevent individuals and families from everbecoming homeless.

FAMILIES DON’T WISH TO BE HOME-LESS. Many aren’t interested in handouts,just a hand up. Accountability for a portionof their rent can help to build them up afterbeing torn down by the weight of their world.Case management, financial literacy classes,and credit counseling gets them back on track.They are challenged and supported in devel-oping realistic plans they can implement andsee through. There’s dignity in the ability tosupport your family in your own home. Thisprogram gives them that dignity. HUD re-ported 83 percent were still stably housedafter two years.

People who are homeless are not a nuisance.We are all part of a community. If we work tochange our perception, we can change theirreality.

If you want to be part of the solution in end-ing homelessness in your community pleasevisit shelterhouse.org.

Sometimes Perception Really Isn’t RealityCommentary

By Joan Brady

The Connection

If you are lucky, you don’tknow what it’s like to live inthe precarious limbo that de-

fines foster care in this country. Aworld where you go to sleep atnight, not knowing if, in the morn-ing, your social worker is going toshow up and tell you that it’s timeto move, again. A world whereeach move is faced with the des-perate hope that this new familywill be the one who commits.

Not everyone is in a position oreven interested in adoption. Butanyone can help spread the wordabout specific children who areavailable for adoption. You couldbe the person who helps to con-nect a child to the family who willbe there to support and cheer him/her on through life.

November is National AdoptionMonth. Consider that regionally,there are about 3,000 children in

derless kids every year, dumpedinto society. (Sources: The Adop-tion and Foster Care Analysis andReporting System (AFCARS); TheNational Capital Region AnnualReport on Foster Care by the Met-ropolitan Washington Council ofGovernments, 2013.)

The Washington MetropolitanCouncil of Governments (COG)and I have teamed up to createThe PicMe Project. Each child isfeatured in a one-minuteslideshow that introduces his/herstory. Leveraging social media todistribute the slideshows, we hopethat someone will see each storyand want to learn more.

To succeed, we need a networkof people. People willing to takejust a few moments each monthto share each child’s story withhis/her own network throughFacebook, Twitter, friends andfamily and religious and profes-sional organizations. For just a fewminutes every month, you mightbe the person who helps to con-nect a child to his/her forever fam-ily.

If you are interested in joiningThe PicMe Project network, con-tact Anne Havlovick:[email protected]

Joan Brady is a professional photogra-pher; mentor and advocate for current andformer foster children; volunteer withpaws4People, Fairfax Families4Kids, andothers; and a resident of Great Falls. Reachher at [email protected]

Here’s how youcan help find aforever family forchildren andteens waiting infoster care.

November Is Adoption Month

foster care. About 300 teenagersage-out of foster care from aroundour region without being adopted

or reunited with family every year.Three hundred may sound like asmall number, but that’s 300 rud-

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(From left)Eric, Blake,Loan andBrookeFierst allplay a rolerunningthe Inter-stateHauntedMaze inSpring-field.

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Scaring Away Hungerboth weekends was 1,275,

bringing in 1,940 pounds of foodand $250.50 in cash donations.

Irving Middle School eighthgrader Nick Beck attended themaze in 2013, then asked if hecould volunteer when he returnedin 2014.

“It’s for a good cause,” he said.“I just wanted to help out, and Iget some community service hoursfor my school.”

Volunteers from Lake Braddock,West Springfield High School andIrving helped construct the mazebeginning in early October, withanywhere from 10 to 25 students

committing several nights perweek. Then they got to be themaze’s living (or dead) compo-nents.

Beck’s deranged clown costumewas his own idea. “I’m just like apsycho clown killer guy,” he said.“I just got some fake blood and putit on a lab coat, and got achainsaw.”

Beck was joined in the maze byFierst’s children Brooke, 6, andBlake, 8. “It’s a great touch, themask with the princess dress,” saidFierst’s wife Loan, referring toBrooke. “The kids are completelyinto it; I sort of married into it, butit’s a family tradition now.”

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When 35-year-old Andrea Evenson de-cided to try meditation, exercise andyoga to deal with her anxiety, she hadalready been on a myriad of anti-anxi-

ety medications. The Alexandria resident had seenseveral psychiatrists, who’d prescribed a variety ofanti-depressants and anti-anxiety medications withside effects that ran the gamut from weight gain tolethargy, but never quite controlled her symptoms,which included irritability and mood swings.

“Some of the medication helped with some of thesymptoms, but I was never able to find the right com-bination to help me feel like my old self again,” saidEvenson. “I tried a combination of meditation andexercise along with medication, and that is when Ibegan to see a difference.”

Mental health professionals say anxiety is a normalhuman emotion everyone experiences at one time oranother. Common anxiety often manifests itself in the

form of a nervous feeling that many experience whenfaced with common life difficulties. However, anxi-ety disorders such as Evenson’s can interfere with aperson’s ability to lead a normal life; they can be crip-pling, serious mental illnesses.

“Anxiety is a feeling similar to worry or nervous-ness,” said clinical psychologist Stacie Isenberg, Ph.D.“To a lesser degree it is adaptive and serves the pur-pose of keeping us alert and aware so that we per-form at our best. For example, having some anxietyabout a test can motivate one to pay close attentionto the question. To a greater degree, it causes intensediscomfort and can be overpowering for examplefreezing on the test and not completing it, or avoid-ing the test altogether.”

“Complementary treatments such as meditation,mindfulness, yoga, massage and exercise can also beeffective in managing anxiety,” Pamela Schultz, anArlington-based psychotherapist. “That doesn’t meanthat these treatments should be used instead of tra-ditional medicine, especially for a person with anxi-ety that has reached the level of mental illness andaffects their ability to function.”

ONE OF THE MOST COMMON complementarytreatments for anxiety is yoga. “Just one yoga classhas proven to lower … stress levels,” said LuannFulbright, director, certified yoga instructor and thera-pist at Dream Yoga Studio and Wellness Center inMcLean. “I also have worked privately with many stu-dents on anxiety and panic disorders [called] thera-

peutic yoga with success. This is a dominantreason folks come to yoga.”

“I’ve had clients who’ve used Reiki, a treat-ment where a practitioner lays his or her hands on orjust above a person, and reported experiencing a senseof calm,” said Schultz. “I’ve also had clients reportthat yoga nidra, a sleep-like state where a client ex-periences extreme relaxation, is helpful.”

Exercise, both strength training and aerobic, helpsmanage anxiety, said

Christian Elliot, founder and CEO of True Healthand Wholeness in Arlington. “A lot of it has to do withthe chemicals that exercise releases in your brain.They help with mood and digestion” he said. “[Exer-cise] has benefits across the hormone spectrum. Thereare not many hormones that it doesn’t benefit posi-tively. Exercise is your body’s way of saying ‘This per-son is serious. I’m going to have to shut down thesystem and clean it up.’”

Elliot adds that exercise not only improves sleep, itenables deeper sleep. “Some of my clients will comein feeling grumpy and come out feeling a lot morepositive.” Elliot recommends exercising at least threeto four times each week.

Bodywork and therapeutic massage therapist BudEarley, said, “I try to promote ease and responsive-ness in my clients by utilizing an eclectic blend ofmassage techniques geared toward the individual’sneeds. I will also employ … breathing techniques tohelp relax the client and to support the changes fromthe bodywork.”

Earley says that when a person experiences anxi-ety of any degree, “their functional field becomes morelimited, and thus, more narrow and rigid,” he said.“The ‘fight or flight’ response kicks in in response tothreats, real or imagined. The response can becomechronic, where the sympathetic nervous system iscontinually discharging hormones to keep the indi-vidual prepared to respond to perceived threats.”

Early says he has seen complementary medicaltreatments help clients first hand. “I had a client whowas an expert in a particular type of kung-fu,” he said.“However, a high level of stress and anxiety preventedhim from functioning at the level he desired.”

“I did intensive work with the client, in conjunctionwith a therapist experienced in neurofeedback, whichteaches self-regulation of brain function,” he said.

“Over a matter of several months, it was a pleasure tosee his countenance change dramatically and to seehim functionally and obviously so much more relaxedand at ease within himself and with his surroundings.”

Sara VanderGoot, co-owner of Mind the Mat Pilatesand Yoga in Alexandria and Arlington, teaches cli-ents to use meditation and mindfulness, a practice ofkeeping one’s thoughts in the present moment. “Ourteam has worked with clients with [post-traumaticstress disorder], as well as terminally ill clients,” saidVanderGoot. “In both cases, the practice of yoga, deepbreathing and mediation have reduced the stress re-sponse significantly, and, in many cases, have beenthe only practices that these clients could turn to forrelief.”

NATURAL ANXIETY treatments can be created onan individual basis. “For some students, having a veryvigorous practice, perhaps in a heated room, and thena time to meditate in savasana, [also known as] corpsepose, reduces anxiety,” said VanderGoot, certifiedmessage therapist and registered yoga teacher “Forothers, deep breathing and the quiet repetition of anaffirmation, such as ‘I am relaxed,’ does the trick. Ei-ther way, these practices must be done consistentlyover time. Scientific studies have shown that steadypractice of deep breathing and meditation can sig-nificantly reduce levels of anxiety as well as aid inthe healing of depression.”

“Yoga, breath practices and meditation curb theflight or fight response of an activated sympatheticnervous system and aid the practitioner to shift intoa state of awareness, where he/she can observe whatis happening in his or her body without judgment ora need to change it,” said VanderGoot. “From aware-ness, a natural sense of well-being often arises andthe need to fight or flee disappears. Then the practi-tioner is able to enjoy full presence in the momentregardless of what sensations arise in the body.”

While Schultz said complementary practices canbe effective, she offers a caveat. “The key is comple-ment,” she said. “I would recommend these modali-ties be used while also working with a licensed men-tal health professional.”

Experts say complementarymedical treatments can helprelieve anxiety and othermental disorders.

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Laura Schwartz, a yoga instructor at Mind theMat Yoga and Pilates demonstrates half lotusposition, which is one of the traditional seatstaken to prepare for meditation and breathing.Complementary treatments such as yoga andmeditation can help alleviate anxiety.

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Annual Christmas Craft Bazaar. 10a.m. – 3 p.m. Annandale UnitedMethodist Church, 6935 ColumbiaPike, Annandale. Handcraftedjewelry, ornaments, glass art, bathand body, purses, Spirit wear, pinsgreeting cards, needle work, childrenclothes, fabric art and blankets.

Fairfax County’s 10th AnnualHistory Conference. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Stacy C. SherwoodCommunity Center, 3740 Old LeeHighway, Fairfax. The theme of theconference is “Fire, Flight & Fury!”The War of 1812 in Fairfax County-200 years later.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestrapresents “I’ll Be Seeing You”by Luke Frazier. 8 p.m. GeorgeMason University’s Center for theArts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.For more information call 888-945-2468.

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Teen Author-Kristin Bailey. 2 p.m.Burke Centre Library, 5935 FredsOak Road, Burke. Young adult authorof the Secret Order trilogy, teachesthe art of storytelling through thepower of Disney. Story structure ofDisney’s Tangled, Frozen, and Wreck-It-Ralph will be analyzed to see whatworks, what doesn’t, and how youcan apply Disney’s story-tellingtechniques to your own writing. Thisworkshop is designed for teenwriters. It is recommended thatparticipants watch all three moviesbefore attending the workshop. Age13-18. 703-249-1520.

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The Cold War in Lorton: Missilesin Your Backyard. 2 p.m. W-3Theatre, Workhouse Arts Center,

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Taste of Greater Springfield. 3-7p.m. Embassy Suites, 8100 LoisdaleRoad, Springfield. Will featurecuisine from 20 local restaurants.Tickets for adults are $30 atwww.togs.us Sponsored by the WestSpringfield Rotary Club Foundation.

“Hands On” Modeling Day. 1-4p.m. The Fairfax Station RailroadMuseum, 11200 Fairfax StationRoad. Learn about railroading andthe Fairfax Station through hands onmodeling activities. You may alsobring your own model train itemsthat need work. Admission is free forchildren under 5 and Museummembers; $2 ages 5-15; $4 ages 16and over. www.fairfax-station.org,703-425-9225.

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FRIDAY/NOV. 7Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting. 10:30

a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds OakRoad, Burke. Board members meet biweekly toplan and implement projects and programs thatwill enhance library services for teens. Ages 13-18. 703-249-1520.

SATURDAY/NOV. 8-SATURDAY/NOV. 22NVRC Collecting Blankets for Refugees.

Several Fairfax County locations. NorthernVirginia Regional Commission will collectblankets to help Syrian refugees. For moreinformation, go to www.helpsyrianrefugees.net/

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Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax. Recycleoutdated electronics and save a dog’s life.Questions on what to bring,[email protected]. www.facebook.com/events/362845497196002/

MONDAY/NOV. 10Library Resource 411. 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 p.m.

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English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. BurkeCentre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Practice your English. Adult. Gloria Monick,[email protected], 703-250-0877.

THURSDAY/NOV. 13Library Resource 411. 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 p.m.


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MONDAY/NOV. 17English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Burke

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One-on-One English Practice. 7 p.m. 7 p.m.Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road,Burke. Practice speaking, reading and writingEnglish with a volunteer partner. Ages 8 throughadult are welcome. 703-249-1520.

TUESDAY/NOV. 18Connected to the Homefront. 7-9 p.m.

Immanuel Bible Church, 6911 Braddock Road,Springfield. Monthly meetings that providedinner, fellowship and guest speakers tominister to wives of active duty, reservists andretired military. This month, Leah Raley isspeaking on being pure, from Philippians 4:8-9.Visit www.immanuelbible.net or 703-941-4124.

Library Resource 411. 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 p.m.Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road,Burke. Sign up for one-on-one time to get helpwith using the library’s physical and onlineresources for fun or to do research. Adult, allages. 703-249-1520.

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SATURDAY/NOV. 22Saturday Morning Coffee with Del. David

Bulova. 9-11 a.m. Main Street Bagel, 10268Main Street, Fairfax. Delegate Bulova representsVirginia’s 37th House District, which includes theCity of Fairfax and portions of Fairfax County.He serves on the General Laws, Education, andAgriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resourcescommittees. He is also a member of theChesapeake Bay Commission, the State WaterCommission, the Joint Commission on HealthCare, and the Housing Commission.

THURSDAY/NOV. 20Library Resource 411. 6, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 p.m.


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English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. BurkeCentre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke.Practice your English. Adult. Gloria Monick,[email protected], 703-250-0877.

One-on-One English Practice. 7 and 8 p.m.Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road,Burke. Practice speaking, reading and writingEnglish with a volunteer partner. Ages 8 throughadult are welcome. 703-249-1520.

TUESDAY/NOV. 25Library Resource 411. 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8 p.m.


SATURDAY/NOV. 29Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting. 10:30

a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds OakRoad, Burke. Board members meet biweekly toplan and implement projects and programs thatwill enhance library services for teens. Ages 13-18. 703-249-1520.

Teen Writer’s Club. 2 p.m. Burke Centre Library,5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Do you enjoywriting fiction, poetry, non-fiction and/ormemoirs? Join us for sharing, discussion andfeedback of works in progress. Teen volunteerfacilitates. Age 13-18. 703-249-1520.

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ONGOINGVolunteer Fairfax seeks individuals, families,

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Singers Wanted for the Celebration Singers.The women’s show choir is interested in newtalent to perform at various Northern Virginiacommunity sites. Practices are Wednesdays10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Burke. Contact GayleParsons, 703-644-4485 or [email protected].

Online Scavenger Hunt. Visit Fairfax tasks thoseinterested in becoming “citizen ambassadors” tothe county (those informed on fun, creativeweekend outings in the area) to find two FairfaxCounty Ambassador icons hidden throughoutthe fxva.com website in order to join theambassador team; those who find all five hiddenpins will receive a complimentary gift.www.fxva.com/online-ambassador.

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By Jon Roetman

The Connection

The smile on Alex Corbett’s facewas never-ending in the figura-tive sense.

The senior’s place in LakeBraddock history, however, is permanent.

Corbett became the first Lake Braddockboys’ harrier to break 15 minutes, turningin a time of 14:47 at the Conference 7 cham-pionship meet on Oct. 30 at Burke LakePark. Corbett’s effort secured him the indi-vidual conference title and helped the Bru-ins win the team championship, as well.

Corbett, who finished state runner-up in6A last year, broke the previous schoolrecord of 15:03 by 16 seconds.

“I came here with a goal to break theschool record and the 15-minute barrier,”Corbett said. “When I came down thestraightaway, I was pleasantly surprised [bythe time]. I was really happy with today’sperformance. … I don’t think it’s totally hitme yet, but it’s pretty hard to keep the smileoff my face.”

Corbett’s time was the 11th-fastest in thehistory of the Burke Lake Park course.

“That kid has worked so hard for fouryears,” Lake Braddock coach MichaelMangan said. “It’s awesome to get to see

Lake Braddock senior, Bruins win Conference 7 titles.

Corbett First Bruin Boy to Run Sub-15

The Lake Braddock boys’ cross country team won the Conference 7 titleon Oct. 30 at Burke Lake Park.

Photos by Ed Lull

Alex Corbett won the Conference 7championship on Oct. 30 andbecame the first Lake Braddockboys’ harrier to break 15 minutes.

him have his moment.”Corbett wasn’t the only Bruin to turn in a

stellar performance. Colin Schaefer, a jun-ior, and Kevin Monogue, a senior, finishedsecond and third, respectively, and eachbroke the previous school record of 15:03.Schaefer finished in 15 minutes, andMonogue turned in a time of 15:02.

“We talk about it as coaches all the time:

I can’t believe we’ve never had a boy break15 before,” Mangan said. “To get one, andalmost two and almost three on the sameday, [it is] pretty phenomenal.”

Lake Braddock, which finished state run-ner-up in 2013, placed first with a teamscore of 22. Each of the Bruins’ five point-scoring harriers placed in the top 10, andthe team had seven runners finish in the

top 13.Ben Fogg placed sixth for Lake Braddock

with a time of 15:21. Cavanaugh McGawfinished 10th (15:50), Evan Chase came in12th (15:55) and Tommy McArdle finished13th (15:57).

West Springfield finished runner-up witha score of 58. Woodson (96) and T.C. Will-iams (107) also earned regional berths.

The 6A North region meet was heldWednesday, Nov. 5 at Burke Lake Park, af-ter The Connection’s deadline.

The 6A state meet will be held Saturday,Nov. 15 at Great Meadow.

By Jon Roetman

The Connection

Lake Braddock sophomore KateMurphy finished 28 seconds fasterthan her nearest competitor during

the Conference 7 championship meet onOct. 30 at Burke Lake Park.

While it took some time for others to ar-rive at the finish line, Murphy would soonbe greeted by a group of familiar faces.

The Lake Braddock girls’ cross countryteam dominated the competition at theConference 7 meet, producing the top threefinishers, six of the top eight and seven ofthe top 11 en route to winning the teamtitle.

The Bruins produced a score of 19, fol-lowed by South County (70), West Spring-field (75) and West Potomac (91).

Lake Braddock graduated four key con-tributors from last year’s team, includingtwo of the state’s top three finishers in 6A,and has just one senior among its top har-riers this season. But that didn’t stop theBruins from turning in an impressive per-formance at Burke Lake Park.

“We thought this was kind of a rebuild-ing year,” Lake Braddock head coachMichael Mangan said. “… We graduatedfour really important seniors. This youngcrowd has just gone after it.”

Murphy led the way for Lake Braddock,winning the meet with a time of 17 min-utes, 37 seconds. She was the only runnerto break 18 minutes.

“I knew she was running fast,” Mangansaid, “but I didn’t realize she was runningthat fast.”

A pair of juniors, Daly Ferguson (18:05)

and Sonya Butseva (18:09), finished sec-ond and third, respectively, for LakeBraddock. Freshman Sarah Daniels placedsixth (18:20), senior Sarah Riley finishedseventh (18:25), sophomore Taylor Kitchenplaced eighth (18:28) and sophomoreMadison Tippet came in 11th (18:44).

“That was amazing,” Murphy said. “Thatwas the best feeling. It’s even better to knowall your teammates are right behind you andwe all did so well.”

South County sophomores Faith Zolper(18:16) and Louisa McPherson (18:19) fin-

ished fourth and fifth, respectively.The 6A North region meet was held

Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Burke Lake Park, af-ter The Connection’s deadline.

The 6A state meet will be held Saturday,Nov. 15 at Great Meadow.

Sophomore Murphywins, six Bruins finishin top eight.

Lake Braddock Girls’ XC Dominates Conference 7 Meet

Photos by Ed Lull

The Lake Braddock girls’ cross country team won the Conference 7championship on Oct. 30 at Burke Lake Park.

Lake Braddock sophomore KateMurphy placed first at the Confer-ence 7 meet on Oct. 30 and wasthe only runner to break 18 min-utes.


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