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Until the end of January,“leathersmith” Wayne

Groves can still be foundin the workshop behind

Tricks of the Trade,owned by him and his

wife. Then, one of GreatFalls’ oldest businesses

will close shop.

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Santa Comes to Great Falls

Sunday afternoon the merchants of the Great Falls Center and SaulCenters sponsored carriage rides with Santa, free pictures with Santaand goodie bags for shoppers and visitors at the Great Falls Center.

Santa with Dixie and Wall Street.The horses and carriage were fromHarmon’s Carriages.

Barbara Burka brought her twodogs, Tchaikovsky and Mozart forpictures with Santa.

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Leather Shop Left Behind

Wayne Groves mans the counter at Tricks of the Trade, as he has for thelast 30 years.

One of Great Falls’oldest businessescloses shop.

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By Mike DiCicco

The Connection

It was 6:30 p.m. on Black Friday, andWayne and Barbara Groves’ Tricks ofthe Trade leather shop was still open.But the only person in the store, be-

sides Wayne Groves, was 5-year-old VictoriaLi, daughter of the owners of the Chineserestaurant next door. She was working ona project that involved stringing beads ontoa strand of leather.

“We’ve never had a Black Friday in here,”Groves said. “We’re always still in the red.”

After 30 years in operation, Tricks of theTrade, one of the first businesses to moveinto the Village Centre, will close at the endof January. A swimming pool company isslated to take its place.

To his knowledge, Groves said, his maybe the oldest business in Great Falls that isstill in its original location and under itsoriginal management.

The current economic downturn is thefirst recession to actually boost Groves’ busi-ness somewhat, as people become moreinterested in repairing items than replac-ing them. He and his wife decided a yearago to give up the store “to see if I couldfind a job with the benefits we so neededbecause of our age factor,” he said.

At 59, Groves is applying for governmentjobs, such as driving a school bus, whichwould provide health insurance and retire-ment benefits. He is also hoping to carryon Tricks of the Trade, which become a side

“We can fixanything

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hearts andthe crackof dawn.”

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business run from the couple’s homein Oakton. He would also like to prac-tice his craft someplace like theSmithsonian Institution, MountVernon Estate or ColonialWilliamsburg.

When they were invited to moveinto the Village Center 30 years ago,the equestrian popu-lation in Great Fallswas much larger,Groves said. Parentswho arrived for re-pairs to their daugh-ters’ horse tack oftenreturned to the shopto have their ownshoes fixed.

Real estate boomsin the 1980s and ’90sdrove up the cost ofrent in the shoppingcenter. The originalconcept for the Vil-lage Centre was for a“Williamsburg atmo-sphere of acraftsmen’s and artisans’ village,”Groves said, but rising rent costs haddriven many retailers out, and muchof the center is office space today.

“ONE THING that characterizesWayne’s shop is that he’s a perfection-ist,” said customer Julian Westall. “Ifyou want something done right, youcome here.” He held up the knifepouch he had just purchased next toone he had bought elsewhere, whichlooked considerably less finished andattractive, noting that both cost the


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Shop’s Closing Reflects Changing Timessame amount. “He’s a real craftsman andartisan,” Westall said.

“He does phenomenal work,” said MikeKearney, owner of the Old Brogue Irish Pub,another of the Village Centre’s oldest busi-nesses. “They’ve been great neighbors.They’ve been really good friends,” he said,adding, “They had products that never woreout.” He said he had a bomber jacket WayneGroves had made, as well as a 25-year-oldpair of sheepskin slippers that still lookednew.

“I used to get all my shoes repaired byhim,” he said, noting that he now, like manypeople, wears shoes with synthetic soles.

“I think it’s a tremendous loss to the com-munity,” he said. “I feel he was quite an es-sential part of the community for manyyears.”

THE BUSINESS is a holdout from anotherera in other ways as well. Once, the storesold supplies for leatherwork, but most ofthat came to a halt in the ’90s, when soci-ety “went from needle and thread to pointand click,” Groves said. “I’m low-tech to no-tech and proud of it.” He still does his workthe way it was done 200 years ago.

Now, his skills are rare and have fallenout of demand in an era of planned obso-lescence, he said. “If an item is serviceable,it’s a reflection of its quality and its value.There’s too much of a throwaway mental-ity today.”

“It’s a bittersweet decision,” he said ofclosing the store. “We have enjoyed ourcustomer relationships in Great Falls, andthat extends to Northern Virginia.” How-ever, he said he considered himself “veryfortunate” for having made a living for solong doing something he loved.

Groves was mentored by a third-genera-tion Italian shoemaker, but only after heconvinced the man he was serious and ca-pable, he said. A graduate of Marshall HighSchool, he married his high school sweet-heart, Barbara, and took over and expandedhis mentor’s business in the city of Fairfaxin the early ’70s. It was a time when therewas “a leather shop in every town,” he said.

His father had been an air conditioningrepairman and his mother an artist, and hesaid he figured that was where he hadgained the mechanical and artistic talentsthat guided his work.

“IT WILL BE a very, very, very, very, very,very – underline ‘very’ – sad day,” said Pe-ter Moore, a Great Falls resident who hasbeen coming to the shop for almost 20years. He was getting a 30-year-old pair ofriding boots fixed, among other things. Heshowed the leather patches Groves had puton the boots on earlier occasions. By repair-ing the boots, Moore said, Groves was sav-ing him $700 or $800.

“They’re fantastic craftsmen. They’re ar-tisans. They know and love leather. Andthey’re pretty good with a sewing machine,”Moore said. “There are those of us whowould say they could have charged more.”

WHEN THEY were invited to help design

The familiar boot-shaped sign advertising Tricks of the Trade will soondisappear.

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their new shop in Great Falls, much of theVillage Centre was cow pasture, Grovessaid. While he did the cobbling, design andfurniture work at the store, Barbara Grovestook care of repairing horse tack andsaddles, as well as clothing alterations.

“We can fix anything except broken heartsand the crack of dawn,” he boasted. Theyalso design and create items that allowpeople with disabilities to drive and per-form other activities, and for those withorthopedic problems.

They never expected to make muchmoney. Groves speculated that the businessmight have survived if they had chargedhigher prices, but the primary objective wasto provide quality products and services ata price that was fair to customers.

“Don’t put on my tombstone that I was agood businessman,” he said. But they madeenough to raise two children and put themthrough college, although they later lost ason to a car accident.

He and his wife shopped at thrift storesand had never owned a new car. There weremany nights, he said, when the money inthe till bought the groceries for dinner.

“But we always had friends and familyand the church around us.”

Groves plays drums for a Christian rockgroup at Cedar Run Community Church inOak Hill. Being an artisan and a musician,he said he was “doubly afflicted.”

Groves has also mentored a number ofapprentices over the years. “There’s a lot ofstories. There have been a lot of tears, a lotof joy, a lot of laughter in this shop.” Hesaid none of his apprentices had gone on tobecome professional leathersmiths, as hecalls himself.

“I don’t recommend it,” he said. “Theydon’t teach you this in school, you know.There’s a reason for that.”

He said it was important to him to pass

his skills and knowledge on to younger gen-erations, and he was thinking of writing aprimer. Even if the skills were now morehistorical than lucrative, he said, “You haveto know where you’re coming from to knowwhere you’re going.”

“IT’S REALLY SAD to lose the only manthat knows anything about leather in GreatFalls and its environs,” customer KenHedges said. Hedges had come out for ad-vice on branding leather. He showed Groveshow his brands were causing the leather todraw up and pucker. He thought there mustbe some trick to avoid the problem, butGroves told him the only thing he could dowas, “Watch your heat.”

“Oh, you want me to look at it veryclosely? OK,” Hedges retorted.

Groves gave him a markdown on a largerpiece of leather. “Try experimenting on acorner to get your temperature down,” headvised.

Asked what kept him coming to the store,Hedges said, “Entertainment, mostly.” Horsetack and leather were also draws.

Groves and his wife plan to start a Website to support their home leather businessand “get into the 21st century a bit.” He saidthey would run some educational programsat The Saddlery, where they would also es-tablish a drop point for customers to dropoff items to be repaired.

Moore threatened that he might stalksuch a drop point in hopes of making face-to-face contact.

Groves said he had no regrets. “It wouldbe just fine if you came in here one day andfound me leaning over my shoe last,” hesaid. “‘He died at the bench.’ I would say,‘Rejoice.’” As a man of faith, he said he wascertain, “the Lord has always been there forus and he didn’t bring us out this far to takeus back.”

Week in Great Falls

Park Visitor CenterClosed Until Dec. 19

The Visitor Center at Great Falls Parkwill be closed from

Monday, Dec. 1, through Friday,Dec. 19, due to the installation of newexhibits. In addition, from Friday, Dec.26, through Monday, Feb. 9, visitorsmay see some construction work inthe Visitor Center while an accessibleelevator and a replacement stairwaywill be installed in the east wing. How-ever, the elevator/stairway work is notexpected to impede use of the VisitorCenter or auditorium.

During the construction work, thepublic is welcome to come out andenjoy the rest of the park for variousrecreational activities and ranger-ledprograms. A staff member will beavailable for questions every day ofthe week in the entrance station, 7a.m.-4 p.m., and at the Ranger Office,8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on the first floor ofthe Visitor Center building. Bathroomswill be open on the first level of theVisitor Center building. Contact theNational Park Service at 703-285-2965 with any questions.

Basketball for PeaceAt Langley High

Langley High School girl’s basket-ball and head coach Cheryl Buffo arehosting the first Annual PeacePlayersInternational Tournament the week-end of Dec. 5 and 6, at Langley HighSchool. Teams from Langley, McLean,Hayfield and South County will playin a round-robin format. Game timesare 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. both days. Ad-mission fee in the form of a donationto PeacePlayers International is re-quested.

PeacePlayers International is an in-novative global organization that usessport to unite and educate youngpeople in divided communities.

‘Breakfast withSanta’ To HelpFamilies in Need

St. Francis Episcopal Church inGreat Falls will host “Breakfast withSanta” Saturday, Dec. 6, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The event is free and opento the children of the Great Falls com-munity. Donations for families in needwill be accepted at the event and pre-sented to the Samaritan Ministry ofGreater Washington.

The Breakfast with Santa event willinclude a visit and photo with Santa,face painting, breakfast treats and hotchocolate from Katie’s Coffee Houseof Great Falls.

New, unwrapped donations forfamilies in need will be accepted.

St. Francis Episcopal Church is lo-cated at 9220 Georgetown Pike inGreat Falls. For more information, callthe church at 703-759-2082.


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Committee’s Soul-SearchingBeautification Committee explores breadth ofits role, possibilities for area’s future.

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By Mike DiCicco

The Connection

The nascent Great Falls Beautifi-cation Committee, launched inlate October, is still figuring outthe scope, nature and limita-

tions of its work.The committee was created with the gen-

eral goal of making Great Falls a more attrac-tive place and one that is more in line with itsresidents’ sensibilities. At its second regularmeeting last Tuesday, Nov. 25, topics rangedfrom the definition of the term “semirural” toways to control traffic at the intersection ofGeorgetown Pike and Walker Road.

Committee member Christine Dziak com-pared Great Falls to the town of Middleburgin Loudoun County, saying Great Fallslacked the charm of Middleburg’sstreetscape, created by having only a broadsidewalk between streets and storefronts.

“Middleburg is a historic town that wasbuilt 200 years ago,” Robert Mobley pointedout. He wondered whether the committeewas going to get into the work of makingthe sort of zoning changes that would cre-ate such a change in Great Falls’ appear-ance. “If we’re going to do zoning, we’re

going to need a little more expertise,” hesaid.

Erik Aulestia, who works with “architectsof community” Torti, Gallas and Partners,said the results of the 2020 Vision Survey,which asked residents what they wanted thearea to look like in 2020, would provide abasis for beautification. “I think the nextstep would be to produce some drawings,”he said. These should be followed by pho-tos of desirable features of other locations,and then the committee should meet withcounty planners and the Virginia Depart-ment of Transportation (VDOT) to discusspossible changes, Aulestia said.

FOLLOWING SOME DEBATE overwhether the group should focus on a long-term master plan or some short-termachievable goals, Aulestia pointed out thata long-term plan would govern projects car-ried out in the near future. For example, hesaid, if the town wanted a traditional “Vir-ginia hamlet” look like Middleburg, thiswould include curbs and buildings sepa-rated only by a walkway of pavers, withtrees in “tree pits” cut out of the walkway,rather than on utility strips.


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The 2008 White House Orna-ment featuring the WhiteHouse Christmas Tree is$18.00.

White HouseChristmasOrnaments on Sale

Doris Leadbetter, Associate Brokerof RE/MAX Gateway in Great Falls,has announced that RE/MAX GatewayGreat Falls has the 2008 White HouseChristmas Ornament on sale in theoffice. Leadbetter continues to offerthe White House HistoricalAssociation’s ornament for sale withall proceeds going to charity. Thisyear’s charity will be the Great FallsOptimist Club.

The 2008 Ornament featuring theWhite House Christmas Tree is$18.00. The White House HistoricalAssociation is also presenting its lim-ited commemorative stone ornamentfor a price of $20.00.

RE/MAX Gateway Great Falls AndThe Studio have both ornaments avail-able for purchase at their location at10135 Colvin Run Rd, Suite 101,Great Falls, VA 22066 or at The Stu-dio, 10123B Colvin Run Rd. (next toMediterraneé Restaurant). RE/MAXGateway is home to the pink Christ-mas tree with mini high heel shoesthat have been up since mid Novem-ber. Please stop by anytime. Call RE/MAX Gateway (703) 757-5760 or TheStudio (703) 757-2330 for more in-formation and to order/reserve yourornaments.

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‘Nutcracker Club’Benefits AutismFoundation

The Great Falls-based School of Theatri-cal Dance will present a “Christmas Eve atthe Nutcracker Club,” Saturday, Dec. 6, at7 p.m. and Sunday. Dec. 7, at 1 p.m., atThe Waddell Theater, Loudoun, NorthernVirginia Community College campus, 1000Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling. Tickets: $20general admission, $10 seniors.

Based on Duke Ellington’s NutcrackerSuite and choreographed by TheresaD’Alessandro and Carol Hallman, “Nut-cracker Club” takes place at a ChristmasParty in a 1940’s USO Hall. This enchant-ing twist on a holiday classic will ignite yournostalgic holiday spirit with blends of clas-sical ballet, tap, jazz and modern disciplinesto ‘40s popular

tunes as well as traditional Tchaikovsky.As always, these

performances will feature the youth, ad-vanced and adult dancers from the studioas well as special guest artists and singers.

This year’s performances will benefit theAutism Pathway Foundation, a cause veryclose to D’Alessandro’s heart. “One in 150individuals in the USA is diagnosed withautism ... and my son, Tommy, is one ofthem,” D’Alessandro said.

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her son Tommy.

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Dec. 7. Show admission is $2 foradults, $1 for children up to age13, and is good for all three daysof the show. The Center is locatedat 1234 Ingleside Ave.

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There will be free performancesby local music ensembles. KentGardens Elementary School StringEnsemble, McLean High SchoolYouth Orchestra Flute Ensembleand Chantilly High School Choirare scheduled to perform holidaymusic throughout the weekend. A

variety of cold and hot entrees,soups, salads, snacks and dessertswill be for sale courtesy ofLaMadeleine French Bakery & Res-taurant, Tysons Corner.

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By Julia O’Donoghue

The Connection

George Adeler’s specialty jewelry shop inGreat Falls experienced a “traumatic

slow down” in October so it wasquite the surprise when salessurged in November.

“Right now, I am in an upswing.This November’s sales are aheadof last year’s,” said the indepen-dent business owner whose store,Adeler Jewelers, focuses on one-of-a-kind and custom-made items.He designed more than 95 percentof the jewelry on display in his

small showroom. His shop has atrack record of doing well in timesof uncertainty.

When people are unsure of thefuture, they focus on their lovedones. They are more likely to buya personalized necklace than, letssay, a plasma television, saidAdeler.

“One of my best Christmaseswas the one after 9/11. Peoplewanted to express their emotions,”he said.

THERE may be other factors thatallow Adeler’s business to flourishwhen others appear to be strug-gling.

Even in tough economic times,Adeler’s customers are also thepeople who still have money tospend. Most live within an hourdrive of the store and are from the“upper end” of the income spec-trum, he said.

The jeweler has been around for30 years and has an established,loyal customer base.

“Eighty percent of my clientele

goes back with me more than 10years. My goal is to maintain rela-tionships. That is part of why I dowell in moments of distress, ” saidAdeler.

A FEW other Fairfax County storeswho reported positive returns atthe start of the holiday seasonshare these characteristics withAdeler Jewelers.

Davelle, a locally owned store inthe Reston Town Center, has seenonly the slight downturn in rev-enue. The clothing shop, whichopened 17 years ago, specializes

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Loyal customershelp someindependentshops weathertough times.

Holiday OpenerYields Mixed Results

Maison Du Vin ownerVital Hiek and generalmanager John Fitler saidsales are up at their GreatFalls wine store.

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Under one proposal, one new elementary school in Fairfax County,Coppermine in Herndon, wouldopen next fall with almost 60 per-

cent of its students poor enough to qualify sub-sidized meals.

Meanwhile at Oak Hill, the most af-fluent of the six elementary schools inthis boundary change decision, the per-centage of poor students would dropfrom 4.4 to 3.4 percent.

At the other end of the county, the openingof another new school, Laurel Hill, will bringa boundary change there as well. In one pro-posal, Lorton Station would see its percentageof poor students increase to 41 percent, upfrom 35, while another school in that bound-ary study, Silverbrook, would see its percent-age of poor students drop to 3 percent from11 percent.

Students achieve more in schools that do nothave high concentrations of poor students, andthe county should use boundary change op-portunities to improve these ratios.

There is no easy way to change school bound-aries, as members of the Fairfax school boardcan no doubt attest. They are in the midst ofanother round of redrawing school boundaries,this time because of the imminent opening oftwo new elementary schools.

Some of these families have been throughmultiple boundary studies and changes. In thelast decade, homes in the northeastern Florisdistrict have undergone six major school

boundary changes.But some of the proposals on the table both

in the north and south part of the countyshould never have made it to the drawingboard, because they would cluster poor stu-dents in schools at a much higher rate than

the county average.Overall, about 20 percent of students

in Fairfax County are poor enough toreceive subsidized or free meals. These

are students from families who are poor by anyreasonable measure.

Research shows that performance lags inschools with high concentrations of poor stu-dents, and one set of guidelines suggests thatschool populations should be no more than 40percent students who are poor.

There are places where this is nearly impos-sible, whole school districts that have high con-centrations of poverty. Not so here in Fairfaxwhere the average household income is morethan $100,000, the wealthiest county in thecountry by recent measures.

Yet in 31 elementary schools in FairfaxCounty, more than 40 percent of the studentsare poor. That’s 31 out of 137 schools, or morethan 22 percent of the county’s elementaryschools with a student body with a very highpoverty rate, defined as 40 percent or morestudents receiving subsidized lunch.

Seventeen elementary schools in FairfaxCounty have a poverty rate of more than 50percent, with some much higher.

It’s one more reason for the school board to

Boundary changes should not create schoolswith high concentrations of poverty.

Don’t Lump Poor Students Together

consider a county-wide boundary study. (An-other big reason: some schools are over-crowded while others have many open seats.)

— Mary Kimm,

[email protected]

See Green Corner, Page 11

By Beth Chung

We all must do what wecan to conserve energy.The good news is, it’s

easy — just change at least threelight bulbs in your home to com-pact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL).You could save dozens of dollarson your monthly electric bill.

You’ve likely heard the buzzabout these new bulbs. Maybe youhad an early, not-so-great model.Perhaps you heard something thathas prevented you from tryingthem — like the notion that theygive off funny-colored light, costmore and contain mercury. Let’sexamine the myths and the factsabout CFLs, to learn how to bestuse them to save energy andmoney.

What are CFLs? CFLs consistof a glass tube coated with phos-phor, filled with gas and a small

amount of mercury. Electricityjumps off electrodes on the end ofeach tube and excites the mercurymolecules to emit ultraviolet light.

Advantages: CFLs give off thesame amount of light as incandes-cent bulbs, but they are four timesmore energy efficient, to replacea 60-watt incandescent, you onlyneed a 15-watt CFL; last 10 timeslonger, up to 20,000 hours; andare responsible for the emission of70 percent less carbon dioxide.Energy Star rated CFLs also pro-duce up to 80 percent less heat,which reduces your home’s cool-ing load in warm weather.

Cost: The initial cost for CFLsis more than you’re used to pay-ing. The price is recouped in en-ergy savings within five-sixmonths, because they use 75 per-cent less energy and last four-10

times longer than incandescentbulbs.

Color: There are differentshades of white light CFLs, just asthere are for regular bulbs. Somelight appears cooler/bluer, usefulfor task and desk lighting, andsome is warmer white. Check thelabel and try them out. You mayfind that your old bulb competeswith the natural light and reflectedcolors in your room; a properlyselected new CFL bulb can helpcorrect this. I bought both spiraland reflector type CFLs and experi-mented, easily finding a good spotfor each in my house.

Location: One often-over-looked consideration is location.Because the gas inside CFLs takesthree-five minutes to go from 75percent, when first switched on,to full light output, they are not

well suited to some locations inyour home, like entryways, bath-rooms and closets. It shortens thebulb life to use them only briefly.For best performance, install themin well-ventilated areas where youspend at least 15-30 minutes, suchas kitchens, dining rooms, familyrooms, bedrooms and offices.

Fixture Type: The type of fix-ture must also be considered. CFLsperform best in open fixtures thatallow airflow, such as table andfloor lamps, wall sconces, pen-dants and outdoor fixtures. Forrecessed fixtures, it is better to usea reflector CFL than a spiral CFL,since the design of the reflectorevenly distributes the light downto your task area.

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Fairfax County Public Schools are poor. Someschools with high concentrations of poorstudents:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL POVERTY RATEAnnandale Terrace, Annandale .............. 57.19%Bailey’s, Arts and Sciences ...................... 54.09%Beech Tree, Falls Church ........................ 41.81%Belvedere, Falls Church .......................... 43.06%Braddock, Fairfax .................................... 49.33%Bren Mar Park, Alexandria ..................... 47.76%Bucknell, Mount Vernon ......................... 53.85%Cameron, Alexandria .............................. 55.61%Crestwood, Springfield ........................... 55.51%Dogwood, Reston .................................... 60.28%Garfield, Springfield ............................... 42.90%Glen Forest, Falls Church ........................ 67.44%Graham Road, Falls Church .................... 76.76%Groveton, Mount Vernon ........................ 58.44%Hollin Meadows, Mount Vernon ............. 44.48%Hutchinson, Herndon ............................. 45.29%Hybla Valley, Mount Vernon ................... 81.11%Lynbrook, Springfield ............................. 67.92%McNair, Herndon .................................... 41.66%Mount Eagle, Mount Vernon .................. 75.17%Mount Vernon Woods, Mount Vernon .... 77.99%Parklawn, Alexandria .............................. 59.22%Riverside, Mount Vernon ........................ 60.61%Timber Lane, Falls Church ...................... 51.91%Washington Mill, Mount Vernon ............ 42.64%Westlawn, Falls Church .......................... 47.95%Weyanoke, Alexandria ............................ 67.73%Woodburn, Falls Church ......................... 41.39%Woodlawn, Mount Vernon ...................... 55.41%Woodley Hills, Mount Vernon ................ 55.39%

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amount of light, find a CFL thatis labeled as the equivalent to theincandescent bulb you are replac-ing. Light bulb manufacturers in-clude this information on the prod-uct packaging. Common terms in-clude “Soft White 60” or “60Watt Replacement.” CFLs needfewer watts to produce the sameamount of light. Check the lumenrating — the higher the lumens,the greater the light output. If alight fixture is connected to a dim-mer or three-way socket,you’ll need to use a CFL designedto work in these applications; justcheck the labels.

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Top Picks: Longest-lastingpicks, according to Consumer Re-ports testing 10/08:

GE Long life 4525, $4.50. 8,000hours claimed. Available at moststores.

N: Vision 423-599, $2. 10,000hours claimed. Available at HomeDepot.

Feit Ecobulb ESL 13T, $2.25.10,000 hours claimed. At moststores.

Feit Ecobulb Plus ESL13T/Eco,$2.66. 10,000 hours claimed. Atmost stores.

Great Value CFL13ROHS, $1.75.10,000 hours claimed. At Wal-Mart.

Disposal: CFLs contain traceamounts of mercury, around 2.5-3.5 milligrams, and therefore can-not be disposed of in householdtrash. Fairfax County’s householdhazardous waste facilities acceptthem and CFL bulb collection/re-cycling events are planned andheld several times per year. UsingCFLs wherever possible is the rightthing to do. Let’s help see that ourchildren have a greener future —buy some CFLs today.

The writer, a conservationprofessional, gave the keynoteaddress at the Green Choicesforum in McLean.

The Green Corner

A WorthwhileEffortTo the Editor:

I certainly agree with the APRTask Force amendment to putpower lines under the ground inGreat Falls [Three AmendmentsApproved, Great Falls Connection,Nov 26-Dec 2]. The continued ex-posure of utility lines to trees isone of the less intelligent practicesof our times, not only in GreatFalls, of course, but anywhere it is

not absolutely necessary.The automatic cry that it is ex-

pensive to bury the lines nevermentions the repeated expenseand injuries of downed lines dur-ing even expected bad weather.

My proposal, to the SCC, theutility companies and the VirginiaLegislature that we work our wayout of this nonsense by adoptinga program to inter some lines an-nually until the job is done is neverresponded to by any of the recipi-ents. And newspapers rarely printmy letters on the subject. You

would think the thought was por-nographic. I know there are manyimportant problems facing Vir-ginia and country in the daysahead but if we want to put peopleto work in the feared recession/depression that everyone is cur-rently worried about, putting util-ity lines underground would be aworthwhile effort. I hope the APRTask Force will push hard on theirrecommendations.

William P. RissoGreat Falls

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Great Falls, on the other hand, has longopposed curbs and gutters. The long-termplan would govern how the next sidewalkswere built, Aulestia said.

Kathleen Murphy pointed out that the2020 Vision Survey had found strong sup-port for a semirural appearance, but CandaceCampbell wondered what that meant.

She said she liked a “small-town feel” butdid not consider that to be synonymous with

“semirural.” Ten people would probablygive 10 different definitions for the term,Campbell said.

Doug Cobb said he didn’t think there wasany point in talking about a “hamlet” lookwithout a discussion about changingGeorgetown Pike. He noted that the streetchanged widths too often to make sidewalkplanning feasible. “It seems to me impos-sible to beautify this monster street that’sout of control, traffic-wise and lane-wise,”

he said.

AS FAR AS controlling traffic on the road,Cobb suggested removing the traffic lightsat Georgetown Pike’s intersection withWalker Road. Instead, he said, traffic sig-nals should be installed on Georgetown Pikeon either side of the intersection, a shortdistance from Walker Road — one to gov-ern eastbound traffic and the other regu-lating westbound traffic. Then, the inter-

section itself should be replaced with aroundabout, Cobb said.

Aulestia said roundabouts were becom-ing more popular of late. “It’s certainlyworth looking at,” he said.

Anyone interested in joining these earlydiscussions and doing the ensuing work isinvited to attend the next meeting of theGreat Falls Beautification Committee, whichwill be held on Monday, Dec. 8, at 7 p.m.,at the Great Falls Library.


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Two trees, very close to asmall Patowmack Islandin the Potomac as it runs

by the NVRPA park at the end ofSeneca Road in Great Falls, suf-fered serious damage some timebetween Monday, Nov. 24 andTuesday, Nov. 25. The damage wasprobably done by a small group ofbeavers. While beavers are able todigest cellulose, they probablyworked on these trees not for food,but in their quest to build a dam

across the 30-foot-wide inlet of thePotomac where theylive. Typically theyfell a tree, drag it

into the river, swim with it in theirmouths, then weave it into theirdam. The smaller twigs and otherherbaceous materials are majorsources of food for them.

Dams provide a microclimate forbeavers to live by and store theirfood in. Each tree was more than afoot and a half in diameter, so theyreally had to work diligently. Therewere numerous other much smallertrees in the vicinity that they hadfelled and then dragged to theirdam. These smaller branches willbe stored underwater so that theyhave a preserved source of foodover the winter months.

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The damage encircles both trees.The bark had been chewed away,followed by the cambium, leavingeach tree in a precarious hourglassshape. Thousands of chisel marks

The damage encircles both trees. The bark has beenchewed away, followed by the cambium, leaving each treein a precarious hourglass shape.

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2008 GFBPA OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS• RALPH LAZARO..................................President• STEPHEN DULANEY..........................V.P. of Membership• JORGE ADELER...................................V.P. of Special Events• MICHAEL VANDERGRIFT..................V.P. of Programs• JAMES LUCE.......................................V.P of Community Outreach• ERICA SCHMIDT................................V.P. of Finance• TERRY GRAVES...................................V.P. of Public Relations• JACK LEGLER.....................................V.P. of Leadership Development• MICHAEL MCDERMOTT....................Historian• CHARLES PRESTON...........................V.P. of Legal• AUGIE GARCIA-BARNECHE..............V.P. of Website Design

Abu-Ghannam, Khalil – Chevy Chase BankAdeler, Jorge – Adeler JewelersApplegate, Jane – Long and Foster RealtorsApplegate, Roger – Long and Foster RealtorsAyers, Clifford – Clinical PsychologistsBaslios, Yasser – Deli ItalianoBath, Dr. Gregg – OrthodonistBennett, Paul – C5 Wealth ManagementBoggs, Barbara – Ronco Irrigation, IncBrownstein, Patti – LGP Promotional Group, Inc.Cassell, Jim – Great Falls Design/Build Ltd.Chitsaz, Sha – Great Falls Floors, Inc.Colby, John – J. G. Colby & CompanyCoons, Lorraine – Turner Framing, Inc.Corey, Stan – C5 Wealth ManagementCornejo, Michele – Weichert RealtorsCosta, Shane, DDS – DentistD’Alessandro, Theresa – School of Theatrical

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Events will include: Santa’s parade, photos with Santa,

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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

The Annual Tree Lighting & Nativity PresentationFriday, December 5th 6-8pm

On the field behind the Post Office

The Great Falls Historical SocietyHoliday Party

December 17th at 7 P.M.at the Colvin Run Dance Hall

Music provided by DJ Dick Dyszel of Sounds Fabulous$25 per person – BYOB (mixers provided)

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RSVP by December 12See gfhs.org for more details

Yes, don’t miss this always fun party at the historicColvin Run Schoolhouse. Join us for a very enjoyableevening with old friends, good music, and dancing(if you choose).

Remember you must have registered by December 12th.Bring Your Friends & Neighbors.

People in the NewsJorge Adeler, of Adeler

Jewelers in Great Falls,successfully completed theAdvanced Course onPhilippine Golden SouthSea Pearl Production inTaytay, Palawan,Philippines.

Adeler recently returnedfrom a trip to thePhilippines where he com-pleted a seminar held atthe Jewelmer InternationalCorporation Pearl Farms.This seminar focused on the art and science of Golden SouthSea pearl farming.

Adeler enrolled in this seminar as part of a 15-day trip toAsia which took him to the Akoya pearl farms of MikimotoIsland in Japan, to Shuji China for the production of freshwater pearls and to world renowned auction of Robert Wang

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Adeler is the owner and masterjewelry designer of AdelerJewelers in Great Falls. AdelerJewelers is an American GemSociety title holder that special-izes in custom designed jewelryfeaturing exotic gems and pearls,diamonds and ancient coins allcrafted in one of kind designs inplatinum, 18k and 14k gold.

For more information on JorgeAdeler’s accreditation and trip,visit www.Adeler Jewelers.com orcall 703-759-4076.

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Lions Club Holds Citrus SaleThe Great Falls Lions Club will be holding its

semiannual citrus sale Thursday, Dec. 4 throughSaturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the GreatFalls Volunteer Fire Department parking lot.

Navel and Hamlin oranges,tangelos, red and white grapefruitwill be on sale at $25 per box or$13 per half box. All profitsfrom the sale go to supportvarious local and nationalLions charities.

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WEDNESDAY/DEC. 3Melissa Ferrick. Folk rock. 7:30 p.m.

$20 in advance, $25 at the door.Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E.,Vienna. 703-255-1566 orwww.jamminjava.com.

The McLean Branch of theAmerican Association ofUniversity Women AnnualHoliday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. atMonterrey Bay Fish Grotto, 1800Tysons Blvd., Tysons Corner. LindaJewell will talk about life in theForeign Service, and her efforts topromote equal treatment of women.Cost $29. Nonperishable food, papergoods and toiletries will be collectedfor Share, Inc. 703-356-0529 orwww.mcleanaauw.org.

Around the World on Film. 6:45p.m. at the Patrick Henry Library.Adults. 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna.703-938-0405.

Dinosaur Rock. 10:30 a.m. at theThomas Jefferson Library. Storiesand activities. Ages 2-6. 7415Arlington Blvd. 703-573-1060.

THURSDAY/DEC. 4Schooner Fare. 8 p.m. Maritime tunes

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Adrian Legg. Fingerstyle guitar. 7:30p.m. $15. Jammin’ Java, 227 MapleAve. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 orwww.jamminjava.com.

29th Annual Tiny Tots Concert,

with the James Madison High SchoolWind Symphony and Color Guard. 10a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $5 atwww.jmhsband.org or 703-319-2110.Madison High School, 2500 JamesMadison Drive, [email protected].

Thursdays for Twos. 10:30 a.m. atthe Patrick Henry Library. Storiesactivities and craft. Age 2 with adult.101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna. 703-938-0405.

Pokemon League. 3 p.m. at thePatrick Henry Library. Ages 12-18

learn and play. 101 Maple Ave. East,Vienna. 703-938-0405.

‘The Rimers Of Eldritch,’ 7:30 p.m.at the George C Marshall SchoolAuditorium, 7731 Leesburg Pike.Adults $8, stucents $5. 703-714-5409or www.theatreatmarshall.org.

FRIDAY/DEC. 5Schooner Fare. 8 p.m. Maritime tunes

and high-energy folk at The Barns.Tickets $25. Wolf Trap Foundationfor the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap

Road, Vienna. 1-877-WOLFTRAP.The Master Singers of Virginia

present Benjamin Britten’s A Boy WasBorn, 8 p.m. at the Lutheran Churchof the Redeemer, McLean. Seasontickets are $38 for adults and $30 forseniors or students; individual ticketprices are $15 for adults and $12 forseniors or students in advance ($2more at the door). 703-655-7809 orwww.msva.org.

The Kennedys. Acoustic/pop/folk.7:30 p.m. $18. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-

1566 or www.jamminjava.com.Numa and Politicks. Rock/soul/

reggae 10:30 p.m. $10 in advance,$12 at the door. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.

29th Annual Tiny Tots Concert,with the James Madison High SchoolWind Symphony and Color Guard. 10a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets $5 atwww.jmhsband.org or 703-319-2110.Madison High School, 2500 JamesMadison Drive, [email protected].

English Conversation, at the PatrickHenry Library, 101 Maple Ave. East,Vienna. 703-938-0405.

The McLean Orchestra presentsWaltz of the Flowers from theNutcracker, Carol of the Bells, WhiteChristmas, Festive Sounds ofHanukah at 8 p.m. Celebratecomposer Leroy Anderson’s 100thbirthday with Sleigh Ride,Trumpeter’s Lullaby and more. Adults$30, seniors $25, youth $15. 703-893-8646 or www.mclean-orchestra.org

McLean Community CenterHoliday Crafts Show, 11 a.m.-6p.m. Crafts and food, live music.Admission $2 adults, $1 under 13.1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703-790-0123 or www.mcleancenter.org/special-events.

‘The Rimers Of Eldritch,’ 7:30 p.m.at the George C Marshall SchoolAuditorium, 7731 Leesburg Pike.Adults $8, stucents $5. 703-714-5409or www.theatreatmarshall.org.

SATURDAY/DEC. 6Greater McLean Chamber of

Commerce Annual ReindogParade. 8-9:30 a.m. at LangleyShopping Center, 1364 Chain Bridge


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Road, McLean. Canine costume contest,photos with Santa on the McLeanVolunteer Station 1 Antique FireEngine, and delicious canine icecream. The Reindog Parade collectsfood and other needed items for theFairfax County Animal Shelter; theEntrance Fee is cans of dog or catfood. Towels, toys, leashes andcollars also appreciated. Register atwww.mcleanchamber.org.

Vienna Volunteer Fire DepartmentAnnual Community Breakfast, 8a.m.-12 p.m. at 400 Center St. S.,Vienna. $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 age5-12; under age 4 free. Pancakes,sausage, bacon and beverages. SantaClaus will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Tourthe fire station, sit in the driver’s seatof the fire engine and ambulance. Allproceeds will help purchase a newambulance for Fire Station 402,VVFD. 703-827-5288.

‘The Rimers Of Eldritch,’ 2:30 p.m.and 7:30 p.m. at the George CMarshall School Auditorium, 7731Leesburg Pike. Adults $8, stucents$5. 703-714-5409 orwww.theatreatmarshall.org.

Kintz-Mejia Academy of Ballet’s“The Nutcracker” 2 p.m. GeorgeMason High School Theater, 7124Leesburg Pike. Tickets $25. CallLinda Kintz 703-506-1039.

Holiday Art Soirée and CharityFundraiser. Ayr Hill Gallery, 141Church St. N.W., Vienna. 703-938-3880 or [email protected]

VTRCC Annual Children’sChristmas Party. 2-4 p.m. at theVienna Community Center. VTRCCBoard and members host childrenfrom area non-profits to makepresents their parents while receivingChristmas gifts from Santa. 703-281-1333.

“Braddock’s True Gold,” ProvidencePerspective Project and theJamestown 400 Legacy Book FairfaxCounty Stories 1607- 2007, withGerry Connolly, Sharon Bulova,Linda Byrne, Kathy Marinucci, MaryLipsey, Cora Foley and more. 3 p.m.at the Oakton Library, 10304Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. Free.Registration required. 703-242-4020.

Deck the Halls. 6 p.m. at the PatrickHenry Library. Ages 9-12, helpdecorate the children’s section for theholidays. 101 Maple Avenue East,Vienna.703-938-0405.

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2444 Flint Hill Road, Vienna.Professional crafters, photos withSanta, book sale, and “Secret Santa”shop for children. Free gift wrapping.Cafe and bake sale. 703-242-6100.

The Kennedys. Rock for kids. 11 a.m.$8. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave.N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 orwww.jamminjava.com.

Tyler Hilton full band, CurtisPeoples and Dave Yaden. Pop/rock. 7:30 p.m. $15. Jammin’ Java,227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.

Solar System Exploration. 11 a.m.Multimedia program on NASArobotic spacecraft. Age 6 and up.Oakton Library, 10304 LynnhavenPlace, Oakton. 703-242-4020.

Used Book Sale. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at theTysons-Pimmit Regional Library,7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.703-790-8088.

David Baldacci, “Divine Justice”book signing, 9 a.m. at Barnes &Noble Booksellers , 2nd Floor 7851Tysons Corner Center, McLean. 703-506-2937

The McLean Orchestra presentsWaltz of the Flowers from theNutcracker, Carol of the Bells, WhiteChristmas, Festive Sounds ofHanukah at 3 p.m. Celebratecomposer Leroy Anderson’s 100thbirthday with Sleigh Ride,Trumpeter’s Lullaby and more. Adults$15, seniors $12, youth free. 703-893-8646 or www.mclean-orchestra.org


SUNDAY/DEC. 7Santa Claus at the Freeman Store

and Museum, 131 Church St. N.E.,Vienna. 2-4 p.m. 703-938-5187 [email protected].

The Filene Center 40th AnnualHoliday Sing-A-Long at WolfTrap, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 4-5:30 p.m. The United States MarineBand will lead the audience intraditional holiday songs. Freeadmission, no tickets required. Gatesopen at 3 p.m. Donations of new,unwrapped toys will be accepted atthe entrance for Toys for Tots, butare not required. Bring bells andparticipate in a “Jing-A-Long,” duringwhich the audience will use theirbells to join in on “Jingle Bells,” anda traditional performance of “SilentNight,” accompanied by apicturesque candlelight processionexiting the Filene Center.www.wolftrap.org.

Kintz-Mejia Academy of Ballet’s“The Nutcracker” 2 p.m. GeorgeMason High School Theater, 7124Leesburg Pike. Tickets $25. CallLinda Kintz 703-506-1039.

Annual Mid Atlantic Song ContestAwards Gala and Concert. 7 p.m.$7 in advance and for SAW members,$10 at the door. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com.

Maverick Mosaics StudentExhibition and Sale, 12-4 p.m. at145 Church Street N.W., Vienna. Freechildren’s activities and demonstrations.A portion of the day’s proceeds willbenefit “Crafts for a Cure”, a local not-for-profit organization that supportscancer research. Free admission. 703-938-1755.

George Mason University Holidayconcert, 7 p.m. at the GeorgeMason Center for the Arts Concert

Hall, on the Fairfax campus at theintersection of Braddock Road andRoute 123. Old seasonal favorites,carols and an audience sing-a-long.The George Mason Universityensembles performing include theChamber Orchestra, the SymphonyOrchestra, University Chorale,University Singers and SelectWomen’s Chorale. Tickets are $20adults, $15 students and seniors.Charge tickets at 888-945-2468 orwww.tickets.com. www.gmu.edu/cfa.


MONDAY/DEC. 8The Classic Crime, A Change of

Pace, Jet Lag Gemini and TylerRead. Rock. 6:30 p.m. $12 inadvance, $14 at the door. Jammin’Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna.703-255-1566 orwww.jamminjava.com.

Brain Games. 2:30 p.m. Chess, RushHour, Battleship and much more. Age6-12. Oakton Library, 10304Lynnhaven Place, Oakton. 703-242-4020.

TUESDAY/DEC. 9Wreath-making Workshop,10 a.m.-

12:30 p.m. at Meadowlark BotanicalGardens, 9750 Meadowlark GardensCourt, Vienna. Produce a seasonalholiday wreath using a variety offresh greens and a selection of accentitems. $40 fee includes all materials,instructions, and refreshments. Wearcasual clothes or bring an apron. Pre-registration required. 703-255-3631.

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By Kyle O’Connor

South County Secondary

Most people are familiar with thepopular phrase“the show must go

on.” However, to what extentshould that mantra be followed?When love interests becometangled and revenge is sought,things on stage are definitely go-ing to turn sour. Welcome to theplay “Noises Off,” performed veryenergetically by Langley HighSchool.

“Noises Off,” written by MichaelFrayn in 1982, is a British farcethat focuses just as much on whathappens backstage as on whathappens for the audience. Em-bodying the “play within a play”concept, the actors putting on aperformance of “Nothing On”must deal with backstage mayhemand attempt to conceal it. Each act

Langley High’sproduction‘Noises Off.’

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of “Noises Off” contains a perfor-mance of the play from a differ-ent angle and by the end of thethird act, the play has completelyfallen apart. All the while, theshow contains hilarity, injuries andlots of sardines.

Performing a show such as“Noises Off ” requires nothingshort of complete precision fromeverybody on stage. The studentsat Langley High School handled

the challenge well, with excellentphysical comedy presented by allactors. Although some charactersseemed underdeveloped and theline between “Nothing On” andthe real world was sometimes notclearly defined, the amount of en-ergy exerted from the cast morethan made up for what was lack-ing.

The cast of “Noises Off” rehearses a scene from “Noth-ing On.”

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in upscale and custom-made suits andsees a lot of repeat customers.

“We serve upscale professionals … Mostof our new business is referral,” said MarcSoules, the company’s chief operating of-ficer.

South Moon Under, a regionally ownedupscale clothing chain at the Reston TownCenter, and Maison Du Vin, a Great Fallswine shop, also said sales were good overthe weekend.

“This past week was pretty crazy. We aredoing better than expected,” said Vital Hiek,the wine shop owner. Hiek’s sales are up somuch that he is expanding and opening asecond store, called Market Cellars, in theReston Town Center.

But some small businesses and specialtystores are also struggling in the currenteconomy.

In a shopping center across the street fromAdeler Jewelers and Maison Du Vin, anotherlocally owned shop, BedHeaders Home, hasnot seem the same bump in sales. The storecarries items like seasonal serving dishes,Christmas decorations and balsamic reduc-tion salad dressings.

“Things are going really slowly,” saidowner Joan Barmat, about the post-Thanks-giving sales.

DEPARTMENT stores and other “big box”retail chains also account for a large por-tion of the local sales.

Many of these national retail outlets willrelease detailed information about theircountrywide sales later this week but man-agement at the local outlets appearedpleased with their sales.

“We are on pace with sales from last yearon black Friday,” said Omar Gordon, an as-sistant store manager at the Barnes & Noblebookstore in the Tysons Corner mall.

THE COUNTY and the state governmentpartially depend on consumer spending topay their bills. Virginia levies a sales tax offour percent and Fairfax County collects anadditional sales tax of one percent.

The county, Virginia’s largest locality, isthe biggest source of sales tax revenue inthe commonwealth. The state collected alittle over $3.4 billion in sales tax revenuein Fairfax from April to June of 2008.Henrico County was a distant second dur-ing the same time period, with $1.2 billion.

“If the economy goes sour up here, it hasa dramatic effect on the rest of the state,”said former Del. Vince Callahan, a McLeanRepublican who lead the House of Delegatesbudget committee for a decade before re-tiring last year.

Gov. Tim Kaine (D) has warned that ac-tual sales tax revenue may not be as highas the state initially projected and that mid-year budget cuts could be coming as a re-sult. The state will not know how muchmoney was generated during the holidaysales until February 2009.

“This is the worst budget in at least 20years. … I think it is safe to say that everyprogram is going to have to be cut and pro-grams that we have never cut are going tohave to be cut,” said Sen. Janet Howell (D-32), who has sat on the state senate budgetcommittee for 12 years.

THE FAIRFAX County government itselfdoes not rely a lot on the sales tax. Realestate taxes, the car tax, and business andprofessional license fees all generate morefor the county than the sales tax, accordingto Supervisor Sharon Bulova (D-Braddock),chair of the county’s budget committee.

Still, the county is worried about thedownward trend they have seen in sales taxrevenue.

“It is not one of our primary sources ofrevenue but it is an indicator of how otherthings are doing,” said Bulova.

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As part of Colvin Run ElementarySchool’s Character Education program,the first-grade service project was avisit to Tysons Towers RetirementHome to demonstrate compassion andrespect while developing relationshipswith seniors. The children recitedThanksgiving poems and sang songsfor the residents. The crowd favoritewas a silly song called “AlbuquerqueTurkey.” After the performance, thechildren and seniors shared dessertsand refreshments, chatted, playedgames and told jokes and stories.Melinda Kelly, the project coordinatorsaid, “I spoke with a 92-year-oldwoman today who said the childrenmade her Thanksgiving very specialthis year.” The children also madeThanksgiving cards for the seniors,which Kelly brought over beforehand.This is the first year the students vis-ited Tysons Towers and the two insti-tutions hope to develop an ongoing re-lationship.

— Lisa Cuomo

Faith Skeen and Bella Shapiro chat with a resident about her lapdog.

Christopher Cuomo, Michael Cuomo and Lucas Frischling makefriends with two seniors who had been teachers in China.

Masato Chang, Leila Mobley,Mason Glembocki, NateRosenbloom and Aly Hanuschakperform for the residents ofTyson Towers.


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Fully embodying the essence ofthe show, Kelly Hubbell shone inher portrayal of Dottie/Mrs.Clackett. Switching from a Cock-ney accent to regular speech at thedrop of a hat, Hubbell never fal-tered in her physical and vocal

characterization. From fallingdown a flight of stairs to maneu-vering around a set with his shoestied together, Sam Faktorowproved his dedication to the rolesof Garry/Roger via his extremeantics.

Wes Brandt brought a sarcasticcomedy to the role of Lloyd, the

director of “Nothing On,” whichhighlighted a nice contrast fromthe slapstick aspects of the show.As the slightly senile drunkardSelsdon, Meg Honigberg alwaysdrew laughs from the audienceand consistently stayed in charac-ter. Alvin Huai received the biggestlaughs of the night in his portrayalof Freddie/Philip, the sensitiveman who always gets nosebleedsand constantly has his pantsaround his ankles.

Attempting to amplify actors onstage, backstage and in the audi-ence presents quite a dauntingtask for a sound team to tackle.By using personal mics in lieu offloor or hanging mics, Yusuf Goal,Sean Lyons and Jackie Mullenmade sure that all actors were con-stantly heard. Also impressive wasthe array of props, some of whichwere completely destroyed by theend of the show.

After experiencing the complexmayhem that occurs backstageduring some productions, the castand crew of Langley High Schoolproved that maybe some showsjust shouldn’t go on in their hilari-ous performance of “Noises Off.”

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Western Fairfax Christian Min-istries is looking for volunteers toprovide food baskets at Thanksgiv-ing and Christmas. Western FairfaxMinistries will provide informationabout a family in need, and the volun-teer will deliver the basket(s) directly tothe sponsored family. Contact Pam Ryanat 703-988-9656 or [email protected].

The Wonder of Christmas Holi-day Concert, 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.6 and Sunday, Dec. 7 at Columbia Bap-tist Church, 103 West Columbia St.,Falls Church. Featuring the SanctuaryChoir and Orchestra, the Kids PraiseChildren’s Choir, soloists, dance, andclassic Christmas carols. Admission isfree, but donations will be accepted forour world hunger fund. 703-534-5700or www.columbiabaptist.org.

Epiphany United MethodistChurch Annual Christmas Bazaar,from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.6. Silent auction, crafts, Poinsettias,wreaths and centerpieces for sale; bakedgoods and lunch also available. Locatedat 1014 Country Club Drive N.E.,Vienna. 703-938-3494.

Faith and Public Policy Break-fast on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 8:30 a.m.,Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, 1724Chain Bridge Road, McLean. “GreenArchitecture – Environmental Steward-ship in our Churches and Homes,” withspeakers Joe Volk, Executive Director ofFriends Committee on National Legisla-

tion, and Mark Turner, Founder andCEO of Green Spur. 703-356-7200.

‘Once Upon A Christmas Light,’A Christmas Musical for Childrenwith the Holy Spirit Singers. Saturday,Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at Great Falls UnitedMethodist Church, 10100 GeorgetownPike, Great Falls. Free admission. 703-759-3705.

St. Francis Episcopal ChurchBreakfast with Santa, Saturday,Dec. 6 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Free, in-cluding a photo with Santa, facepainting, breakfast treats, and hotchocolate. Door prizes for parents. Do-nations for families in need will beaccepted and presented to the Samari-tan Ministry of Greater Washington. St.Francis Episcopal Church, 9220Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. 703-759-2082.

Jone Johnson Lewis discusseswhat people mean by “spiritual but notreligious,” at the Northern Virginia Ethi-cal Society, 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7.Free admission. Address: 225 NutleySt., NW, Vienna. 703-437-3161 orwww.esnv.org.

Holy Comforter EpiscopalChurch Alternative Gift Fair, onSaturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. andSunday, Dec. 7 from 12-4 p.m. at 543Beulah Road N.E., Vienna. Fair trade ar-tisans market and café. Ten ThousandVillages, Heifer International, EpiscopalRelief and 5 Talents International will berepresented. 703-255-1411 orwww.holycomforter.com.

The Women of St. Dunstan’sAnnual Holiday Craft Fair will beheld on Sunday, Dec. 7 at St. Dunstan’sEpiscopal Church, 1830 Kirby Road,Mclean, VA 22101. The Fair will be inthe Parish Hall from 9:15 am to 12:30pm. Local artisans will display and selltheir goods, such as pottery, needle-work, and photography. A children’scraft table and refreshments will be pro-vided. Come and start your holidayshopping at St. Dunstan’s! [email protected] or call 703-356-7533 for more information.

‘A Perfect Time,’ Sunday, Dec. 7 at7 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church,8980 Brook Road, McLean. Drama,music and desserts. Experience thesights, sounds and tastes of Christmas.703-893-5330.

Charles Wesley United Method-ist Church ‘Blue ChristmasService,’ on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7:30p.m. A service of comfort and healing inthe Christmas season. 6817 Dean Drive,McLean.

Messiah Sing, with soloists andorchestra, Saint Luke Festival Choir andchamber orchestra, Paul Skevington,artistic Director, and Cheryl Branham,conductor. 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14.Saint Luke Catholic Church, 7001Georgetown Pike, McLean. Adults $15,seniors and students $12. 703-356-0670or www.musicinmclean.org.

Vienna Assemblies of God, lo-cated at 100 Ayr Hill Ave. N.E., Vienna,have several events scheduled in De-cember. 703-938-7736 orwww.viennaag.com.

❖ Motion for Missions Banquet,following services on Sunday, Dec. 14from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

❖ ‘The Last Straw’ Children’sChristmas Play, based on the book byFrederick H. Thury. Dec. 14 at 10:30a.m.

❖ Candlelight Christmas EveService, celebratory service for thewhole family. Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.

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Tough Act to Follow for SaxonsLangley boys havethree returning startersfrom last year’s regionrunner-up squad.

Langley’s Barrett Hunter, shown here shooting the ball at last year’sregion finals against T.C. Williams, is one of three returning starters forthe Saxons.

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Last year’s success might be diffi-cult to match for the Langley Highboys’ basketball team, but fourth-year Saxon coach Travis Hess is

confident his squad can make anotherstrong run at winning the Liberty Districtchampionship.

“We think we have a chance to defendour Liberty District title,” Hess said.

The 2007-08 campaign was a dream sea-son for Langley, which captured the districtcrown and went all the way to the North-ern Region championship game where it lostto T.C. Williams at the Patriot Center. Butby reaching the region finals, the Saxonsautomatically qualified for the state AAAplayoffs for the first time in school history.There, they lost to Bethel High of Hamptonin a quarterfinals round contest in Ports-mouth.

“It’s great to look back and see what weaccomplished,” said Hess, whose Saxons (24-6) won six consecutive postseason gamesbefore its losses to T.C. and Bethel. “We wereplaying our best basketball at the end of theyear. We were continuing to improve and youcould see their confidence grow.”

Langley lost two of last year’s starters tograduation in guard Ryan Davenport andforward Ahmed Malik, but the Saxons re-turn seniors Barrett Hunter, Derek Bakerand Thomas Kody to the starting lineup thiswinter.

Langley opens the new season this Fri-day night at King William High School(Richmond area) where it will compete inthe Cavalier Tipoff Tournament. The Sax-ons will meet Greensville County (Empo-ria) Friday night, at 7:30 p.m., and thenplay host school King William Saturday af-ternoon, at 2 p.m. Another local NorthernRegion team, Westfield, will also be partici-pating at the early season tourney.

THE SAXONS certainly have a strongnucleus of seasoned players back in Baker,Hunter and Kody. The 6-foot-4 Baker, ashooting guard, tallied a team-high 22points in the Saxon’s state playoff meetingagainst Bethel. For the season, he averaged13 points and seven rebounds, helping himearn Second Team All-District accolades.This season, Baker will play a forward po-sition in Langley’s four-guard offensive set.

“He’s a kid that can score inside and out-side,” said Hess, of Baker’s game. “He canshoot the ball from the perimeter and cango to the basket.”

Baker made an outstanding 81 percentof his free throws last year in 150 attempts.

“He’s a guy that can score in a lot of dif-ferent ways,” Hess said.

The 6-foot-2 Hunter, who can play pointguard or at shooting guard, averaged sevenpoints and four assists last year. He ran theoffense at point guard last year, but willlikely see more time at an off guard posi-tion this winter.

“We’ll try to put him off the ball a littlethis year because we need him to score,”said Hess, impressed with Hunter’s abilityto rebound and play solid defense.

Kody, who is 6-foot-4, will see quality timeat point guard this season after getting min-utes there towards the end of last year.

“TK is a very smart player who can playat [point or off guard],” said Hess. “He’sprobably the hardest working kid we hadin the offseason. He rounded out his gameand is our best on-ball defender.”

Of the trio — Kody, Hunter and Baker —the coach said, “These three guys are [team]captains and we will look for them early[in the season] to lead us.”

ANOTHER key player will be senior DannyPritchett, the Saxons’ football quarterbackthis past fall. The basketball guard struggledwith injury problems on the gridiron, buthas impressed Hess during early seasonpractices. Last year, he saw little court time,but will be an instrumental part of the teamthis winter.

“I was worried he might not be available,”said Hess, in regards to Pritchett’s footballaches and pains. “He’s looked tremendous.He’s really improved his [shooting] rangeand has gotten so much better. He willstart.”

W.T. Woodson is tabbed to be the top teamin the district this season. Langley hasstruggled against the Cavaliers in recentyears. Hess’ teams are 0-8 against theFairfax-area squad. The coach said he wouldlove to get in the win column against theCavaliers this season.

Langley will compete in the WestfieldBulldog Bash tournament (Dec. 27, 29 and30) over the Christmas holidays.

“It’s great to lookback and see whatwe accomplished.”

— Langley Boys BasketballCoach Travis Hess

Sports Roundups

Janet Hu, a Gold Medal Clubswimmer within the Curl-Burke SwimClub, recently broke the national age-group record in the girls’ ages 11-12,50-yard backstroke event with a timeof 25.76. Hu attends Luther JacksonMiddle School and resides in Vienna.

The U14 Great Falls Fire girlssoccer team is looking to add severalplayers, including a goalkeeper to itsroster. The team competes under theclub umbrella of Great Falls in WAGSand tournament play. Its focus is footskills, player development and higherlevel team play; winter training

indoors/outdoors. The team’s coachis Krisztian Mikoczi (Virginia ODP/HPSoccer). For information or to arrangetryout, contact manager, KarenShaban at [email protected] or at703-901-7232.

CYA Phoenix, an elite U14 girlssoccer team competing in WAGS, islooking to add a goalkeeper and a fewimpact players. Interested players areencouraged to attend the upcomingtraining sessions. For more informa-tion contact Coach Cristian Linte [email protected]

or at 703-894-7390.

The Marshall High Boosterswill be selling Christmas Trees onceagain this holiday season. Every yearthe Booster Club runs a tree lot to raisemuch-needed capital to keep theStatesmens’ sports and activities pro-grams funded. All the monies raisedwill go right back to the school’s ath-letic/activities programs.

HERN Fusion is seeking motivatedplayers looking for the opportunity toimprove their skills and to work hardon an emerging team. Year-roundtraining/competition with Fusion’snew coach, USSF “B” licensed JamieRayner. To schedule a tryout, contactJean Knotts at [email protected] at 703-266-7268. Visit the team atherndonfusion.com.

The Northern Virginia SoftballUmpires Association (NVSUA) isseeking new umpires for the 2009 sea-son. The association is responsible forumpiring softball — fast-pitch andslow-pitch — recreation leaguegames, VHSL-sanctioned high-schoolgames and tournaments in the North-ern Virginia area. Umpires can earn$23-plus an hour. Schedules are flex-ible based on ability and availabilityduring the week and weekends.NVSUA uses a Web-based schedulingprogram. In-depth training is providedand begins in January. Contact JudyCole at [email protected] or at 571-236-5744.


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TRUSTEE'S SALE

OF VALUABLE

IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

Improved by the premises known as

2507 S. Fern Street, Arlington, Virginia

In execution of a Deed of Trust from George K. Green and Julie A. Dimambro, dated February 12, 2004, and record-ed June 23, 2004, in Deed Book 3720 at page 115 among the Land Records of Arlington County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Court House for Arlington County, at 1425 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington, Virginia, on

Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 1:15 p.m.

the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows:

Lot 7-B, as shown on the plat entitled Resubdivision of Lot Seven (7) and the Western One-Half (1/2) of Lot Eight (8), Block Three (3) Section One (1), Aurora Hills, recorded in Deed Book 839 at pages 288 and 289, among the Land Re-cords of Arlington County, Virginia.

Commonly known as 2507 S. Fern Street, Arlington, Virginia22202.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten per-cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon-ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 6.375 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle-ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted-ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price.

Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi-alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree-ments of record affecting the same, if any.

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con-vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex-clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale.

The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur-chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon-ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini-um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur-chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal-ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur-ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war-ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess-ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there-after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis-approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter-mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder.

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an-nounced at the time of sale.

DAVID N. PRENSKYSubstitute Trustee

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:David N. PrenskyChasen & Chasen5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500Washington, D.C. 20015(202) 244-4000

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OF VALUABLE

IMPROVED REAL ESTATE

Improved by the premises known as

1625 International Drive, #301, McLean, Virginia

In execution of a Deed of Trust from Alexandra P. Ben-nett, dated July 1, 2004, and recorded July 28, 2004, in Deed Book 16327 at page 905 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on

Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:15 p.m.

the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows:

Unit 301, Phase 1, Lillian Court At Tysons II, A Condominium in accordance with the declaration and exhibits attached there-to recorded in Deed Book 9830 at page 941, as amended in Deed Book 9851 at page 688, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia.

Commonly known as 1625 International Drive, #301, McLean, Virginia 22102.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $23,000.00 or ten per-cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon-ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 5.90 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se-cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt-edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price.

Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi-alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree-ments of record affecting the same, if any.

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con-vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex-clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale.

This sale is being made subject to two superior trusts.

The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur-chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon-ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini-um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur-chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal-ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur-ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war-ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess-ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there-after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis-approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter-mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder.

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be announced at the time of sale.

DAVID N. PRENSKYSubstitute Trustee

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:David N. PrenskyChasen & ChasenSuite 5005225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W.Washington, D.C. 20015(202) 244-4000

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Dear Maison et Jardin Customer, Please join us for fun events in December!

For the first time, Maison et Jardin, Ltd. will be hosting special Design Workshops tohelp you decorate for the holidays. We will be celebrating the season with a kick off;“Brunch with Santa & the Grinch” portrayed by our Local Great Falls Celebrities own-ers Charles Owen of Maison & Fine Landscapes and Mike Kearney of the Old BroguePub. Floral Designer James will be our guest lecturer for a wreath-making workshop,and our own designer Mia Belotti will be giving tutorials on tree trimming, mantles &tablescapes, and of course her famous bows. Come learn all our design secrets andhave fun with us this holiday season. Our doors are open! Attached is our calendar foryou to print, or drop in the store for your copy today!

Happy Holidays!Love,

The Maison et Jardin team

Holiday Hours: Mon-Wed & Fri 10a-6p • Thurs 10a-7:30p • Sat 10a-5p • Sun 11a-5p

Documents

ECR WSS Leather Shop Left Behindconnectionarchives.com/PDF/2008/120308/Great Falls.pdfRequested in home 12-4-08 Read us online at connectionnewspapers.com Opinion, Page 10 Calendar,