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Holiday 5K Run Honors Recent Robinson Grad

Adam Seymour has fun in the water with younger brother, Nick.

In death, AdamSeymour raises fundsfor heart-defectsresearch.

By Bonnie Hobbs

The Connection

Bright, athletic and artistic, AdamPatrick Seymour had his wholefuture ahead of him. Just 18, he’dgraduated from Robinson Second-

ary School in June and was about to starthis freshman year at Lynchburg College.

But in August, he had a heart attack dur-ing a preseason training run with thecollege’s soccer team and died, three dayslater. Now, a New Year’s Eve race inCentreville will take place in his honor toraise money for scholarships for others andto help fund research into congenital heartdefects (CHD).

“Doctors think Adam had a cardiac ar-rhythmia, exacerbated by an asthma at-tack,” said his mother, Beverly Seymour, asecond-grade teacher at Bull Run Elemen-tary. “Through the money raised, we hopewe can help prevent this from happeningto someone else.”

Bull Run Runners will host its Fifth An-nual 5K Run on Friday, Dec. 31, at 3 p.m.,in Centreville’s Bull Run Regional Park. Aspart of the Festival of Lights there, the racewill begin at the large pavilion, with 75

“Adam was a wonderfulboy and a great son andbrother.”

— Beverly Seymour

percent of the proceeds going to the CMGHeart Foundation/Adam’s scholarship and25 percent to the park.

REGISTRATION is $27 atwww.bullrunrunners.com and will closeDec. 30. Awards go to the overall men’s andwomen’s winners and the top two finishersin various age categories. After the race,fruit and water will be available and a draw-ing will take place for gifts. See the websitefor more information, to donate or to spon-sor this event.

The Seymours’ neighbors, Terri and TravisGrabb, lost their toddler son, Corbin Marc

Grabb, to CHD in 2006 and started the non-profit CMG Heart Foundation in his name.So while the Adam P. Seymour Foundationawaits tax exempt status, Adam Seymour’sfriends and family partnered with CMG. Itincreases awareness of CHD, raises fundsfor research and supports children and fami-lies fighting it. See http://cmgheartfoundation.net/ and http://adampseymourfoundation.org.

Adam Seymour’s brother Nick, 14, aneighth-grader at Robinson Middle School,worked with Heather Ripley, the mother ofone of Adam’s soccer teammates atRobinson, to design the T-shirts Adam’s

friends and relatives will wear at the race.The shirts are in Adam Seymour’s favoritecolor, blue, with the words, “Adam’s Angels,”in white, with a halo over Adam’s name.

“They’re selling them over Facebook,” saidBeverly Seymour. “It’s Nick’s way of raisingmoney for the foundation.”

NOW CLIFTON residents, the family livedin Centreville when Adam Seymour wasyounger. He began playing SYA soccer atage 6; later, at Robinson Middle, hecaptained the JV team and played defenderfor Robinson Secondary’s varsity, all fouryears.

“Adam was a wonderful boy and a greatson and brother,” said Beverly Seymour. “Hewas kind, caring and easygoing, and alwaysathletic — soccer was his passion.” At 12,he won SYA’s “Character Counts” award,given by the coaches for good sportsman-ship. In his teens, he spent three years teach-ing skills to younger soccer players.

While taking a ceramics class in his se-nior year, he also discovered a talent forpottery. His ceramics teacher, Joe Dailey,mentored him, and Adam Seymour sold hisvases, bowls and cups at the Robinson art

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City Seeks More Say Over Homeless Outreach Locale

“This was never intendedto be punitive to theLamb Center. We are nottrying to punitive at all.”

— Councilmember Dan Drummond

Fairfax would have more leverage over socialservice providers under proposed zoning.

By Julia O’Donoghue

The Connection

The Fairfax City Council has includedmore flexibility in a second draft ofnew zoning ordinances that could

have a dramatic impact on one of the fewdaytime outreach centers for homelesspeople in Northern Virginia.

The City Council had come under fire forproposing a set of strict land use regula-tions last month that would have made itdifficult, if not impossible, for the LambCenter to move to a new location withinthe city limits. This week, the City Councilagreed to relax some of the more stringentrequirements laid out in the initial draft ofthe zoning changes.

“This was never intended to be punitiveto the Lamb Center. We are not trying topunitive at all,” said Councilmember DanDrummond, who said he has conductedfund raisers to benefit the Lamb Center.

Located on Lee Highway near FairfaxCircle, the Lamb Center offers a range of

services to people who are homeless, includ-ing free showers, laundry, hair cuts, hotmeals, job training and counseling. The or-ganization is privately funded through anetwork of 35 local churches and is one ofthe only charities in the area to provide suchan extensive menu of onsite help and ser-vices, particularly on a drop-in basis.

FAIRFAX CITY drafted the new rules toensure that it had some say in where theLamb Center — or any other social serviceprovider like it — would move in the city.

“I don’t believe we want to have an ordi-nance that would make it impossible forcharities to provide social services in the city.… But the delivery of social services doeshave an impact on the larger community.We want to have a seat at the table and bepart of that discussion,” saidCouncilmember Steve Stombres.

Mayor Robert Lederer said all of the otherlocalities in Northern Virginia, includingFairfax County, have already passed rulesand regulations like the ones currently be-

ing considered by the city. If the councildoesn’t adopt similar measures, it puts cityresidents at a disadvantage to people liv-ing elsewhere, he said.

“My goal is simply to ensure that every-body has a say in the process. Currently, thatdoesn’t exist in Fairfax,” saidCouncilmember Jef-frey Greenfield.

Even if the citypasses new zoningregulations, the re-strictions would notapply to the LambCenter’s currentbuilding and opera-tions. The City ofFairfax has agreedto “grandfather in”the charity at its current site.

Still, the Lamb Center’s executive direc-tor John McPherson said the organizationhas outgrown its current space and has beenactively looking to move to another loca-tion for a few years. He said finding appro-priate space for a homeless outreach orga-nization is already difficult, even withoutthe added layer of new zoning restrictionsin the city.

“We are beyond NIMBY [Not in My BackYard]. We are BANANA. People like the ideaof an organization like this as long as wedon’t have to ‘Be Anywhere, Near Anythingor Next to Anyone,’” said McPherson.

If the Lamb Center’s current landlord de-cided not to renew its lease or tear down

its building, theoutreach centerwould be in seriousdanger of closing.Finding new spaceon short notice isproblematic andnew stringent zon-ing regulationsfrom the city wouldcould only make ascenario like that

worse, he said.

UNDER DRUMMOND’S leadership, thecouncil has dropped some of the land-userestrictions supporters of the Lamb Centerconsidered to be the most onerous in thefirst draft of the bill.

The new proposal no longer requires that

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Preliminary data from the Virginia Departmentof Legislative Services shows that many FairfaxCounty seats in the House of Delegates probablyneed to grow to reach their target population.These percentages reflect how much the currentdelegate districts are either under-populated orover-populated. The Virginia General Assembly isscheduled to take up political redistrictingduring their 2011 legislative session.

By Julia O’Donoghue

The Connection

A number of local seats in the Vir-ginia General Assembly appearlikely to grow in terms of geo-graphic size and reach following

the 2010 political redistricting process.Over the last 10 years, Fairfax County’s

residential population appears to have in-creased at about half the rate of Virginia’spopulation overall. As a result, Fairfax’sshare of representation in the General As-sembly is expected to shrink relative to thatof other localities, according to the VirginiaPublic Access Project, a nonpartisan orga-nization that studies Virginia government.

Some state legislators said Fairfax couldlose up to one seat in the House of Delegatesand one-half of a seat in the State Senate,reported the Virginia Public Access Projecton its website in early November.

That organization and others have basedtheir predictions on population estimatesfrom 2009 provided by the Virginia Depart-ment of Legislative Services. The official2010 census numbers, which are the fig-ures used for political redistricting, will notbe released until February.

“Now, it looks like all Fairfax seats [in theHouse of Delegates] are going to have togrow in population but that could all changewhen the real numbers come in. Hopefully,Fairfax will do a little bit better relative tothe rest of the state when the real numberscome in,” said Del. Mark Sickles (D-43),who represents Franconia.

IF EARLY ESTIMATES hold, several of thedelegate and senate seats in the central,southern and southwestern portion of theFairfax could shift outward toward PrinceWilliam County to account for tremendousgrowth in Northern Virginia’s outer suburbs.

“You cannot change one district withouthaving a ripple affect on many others. I can’timagine that every single district won’t beimpacted,” said Sen. Janet Howell (D-32),who represents northern Fairfax and leadsthe committee that oversees redistricting inthe Senate.

Unlike Fairfax representatives, many Gen-eral Assembly members representingLoudoun and Prince William counties mustlose constituents during this redistrictingcycle.

For example, Del. Bob Marshall (R-13),who represents a district that includes partsof Prince William and Loudoun at FairfaxCounty’s border, holds a seat that is esti-mated be 186 percent the size of a delegatedistrict’s target population. In the next re-districting, he could shed as many as 68,000constituents, according to the Virginia Pub-lic Access Project.

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not be able to absorb the excess populationfrom Marshall’s seat and others that are toolarge by themselves. Many of Fairfax’s outerring seats also contain growing communi-ties and have less of a need to pick up newconstituents.

For example, Del.Dave Albo (R-42),who representsSpringfield andLorton at the PrinceWilliam border,needs only 4,000new constituents— one or two pre-cincts — to reachthe target delegatepopulation in the next census.

Sen. George Barker (D-37), whose dis-trict stretches from Clifton to Springfield,needs his district to grow by only 3 percentoverall, about two precincts, to reach theideal Senate seat size.

But Barker and Albo’s seats could shift sothat other districts in Fairfax’s core can takepick up some of the excess population in

Prince William and Loudoun.House of Delegates District 41, repre-

sented by Eileen Filler-Corn (D), is locatednorth of Albo’s and is the most under-popu-lated of any in Fairfax, according to the es-

timates. Filler-Corn’s seat, whichincludes WestSpringfield andBurke, needs togrow by more 10percent, or 9,000residents.

Senate District35, represented byChap Petersen (D)needs to increase by

about 8 percent, the most of any senate seatin Fairfax. Petersen represents the City ofFairfax and Vienna.

“I need to pick up the equivalent of acouple of precincts. There would be no hugechange if everything else were static. Butmost of the other districts around me alsoneed to pick up precincts and the cumula-tive affect of that could be rather large,”

said Del. David Bulova (D-37), who repre-sents the City of Fairfax and surroundingparts of the county.

If Fairfax County’s seats have to push out,it is likely that more of the local GeneralAssembly seats would straddle two locali-ties.

Currently only six of the 17 delegates inFairfax County also represent another cityor county. Seven of the Fairfax’s 10 stateseats are also split between two localities.

“We might have more districts with halfof their precincts in Loudoun and half oftheir precincts in Fairfax,” said Sickles.

Sickles added that some Republicansmight be pleased about having to absorbpart of Prince William and Loudoun, whichtend to be more conservative.

“I know there are some members whowould probably welcome some Prince Wil-liam and Loudoun precincts, and they areprobably going to get them,” he said.

There is the possibility that the Republi-can leadership would just remove a house

“You cannot change onedistrict without having aripple affect on manyothers.”

— Sen. Janet Howell (D-32)

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Healthy Heroes. 7 p.m. GeorgeMason University Patriot Center,4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets$15-$28, available atwww.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT. Accessible seating is availablefor patrons with disabilities at 703-993-3035.www.sesamestreetlive.com.

Decenbersongs with Dan Navarro,Amy Speace, Sally Barris andJon Vezner. 7:30 p.m. Jammin’Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna.jamminjava.com.

“Merry, Happy…. What?” 7:30 p.m.at the Hub Theatre, 9431 Silver KingCourt, Fairfax. When Christmas,Hanukkah and Kwanzaa roll aroundMolly always feels left out. No oneelse celebrates the same holiday thatshe does. A light-hearted story for thewhole family. $10.www.thehubtheatre.org or 703-674-3177.

Hedgie Visits. 10:30 a.m. PohickRegional Library, 6450 SydenstrickerRoad, Burke. Bring a camera forphotos, stories and activities with JanBrett’s character Hedgie theHedgehog. Age 3-6 with adult. 703-644-7333.

Fairfax High School WinterConcert. 7 p.m. Fairfax High SchoolAuditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax.Join the Fairfax Choirs, AdvancedOrchestra and Symphonic Band,caroling in the hallway and

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Community

Salvation Army Needs Local Residents’ Help

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Year after year, the Salvation Armyprovides help for people in needin the local area. This year,though, more than ever, it needs

the public’s help.That’s because three factors are converg-

ing on it at the same time: More familiesare in need, fewercontributions arecoming in and Gi-ant Foods has dras-tically cut thegroup’s red-kettle,solicitation hours.

“Right now, we’reconcentrating onour Christmas andwinter-relief ef-forts,” said Maj. Earl Fitzgerald, command-ing officer of the Salvation Army’s FairfaxCorps. “Our red-kettle program helps fundthat.”

Since 1960, the Salvation Army hasserved Fairfax County residents with utilityand rent assistance, food, clothing and fur-niture on an emergency basis, all year long.

“Funds raised [now] helpsupport families inJanuary and February.”

— Maj. Earl Fitzgerald, commandingofficer, Salvation Army’s Fairfax Corps

During the Christmas holidays, it also givesthem toys and bicycles.

Potential recipients apply for aid in Octo-ber and November, then the organizationscreens them to verify the need. Last yearat this time, the Salvation Army brightenedthe holidays for 1,100 local families with1,500 children. “This year, we’re assisting2,590 children in 1,250 families,” saidFitzgerald. “Because of the economy, people

are out of workand struggling fi-nancially.”

“We’re also get-ting less donationsbecause of theeconomy,” he con-tinued. “So we’reputting an appealout to the publicfor assistance.”

LAST HOLIDAY SEASON, saidFitzgerald, Salvation Army bell ringersstood outside 21 Giant Foods stores inFairfax County, at least seven hours a day,Monday through Saturday. “It was a majorsource of fund raising for us,” he said.

The Salvation Army is more visible dur-

ing the holiday season and people donatedgenerously at the kettles outside Giant, ex-plained Fitzgerald, because “people are inthe spirit of giving in the holiday season andthey respect the work of the Salvation

Army.”Now, though, Giant has reduced the num-

ber of hours the organization can solicitthere. “They’ve only given us one week inNovember and one week in December, fourhours at a time,” said Fitzgerald. “Becauseof the Giant decision, between Nov. 12 andDec. 24, we’ll lose $150,000 in fund rais-ing.”

He’s not faulting the decision, however,just stating a fact. “Giant’s new, companypolicy regarding soliciting is so that moreorganizations can raise funds there, too —also on a limited basis,” he said. “And wedo appreciate the time they’ve given us.”

But, added Fitzgerald, the change wasannounced “two weeks before we began ourChristmas fund-raising campaign, so weweren’t prepared for it. And it’s affectingour fund raising in both the Fairfax Countyand Washington Metropolitan areas.

“D.C. Metropolitan-wise, we’re projectingwe’ll lose $700,000,” he said. “That’s a lotof money and help.”

So, with nearly 1,100 more children toprovide for, this year, Fitzgerald hopes thepublic’s holiday spirit of giving will continueas Christmas draws closer. Meanwhile, hesaid, “We’re scrambling with our fund-rais

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seat from Fairfax County altogether, andmove it either to Prince William or Loudoun.

“I am hoping that we don’t lose a seat,but that could hap-pen,” said Sickles.

Even districts thathave not undergonewild populationshifts could be sub-jected to dramaticpopulation shifts

Approximately 40percent of Del.Vivian Watts (D-39)district changed af-ter the 2000 politi-cal redistricting,even though her seat needed relatively fewadjustments on paper.

“They moved 30,000 new people into mydistrict and took 27,000 of my old constitu-ents away. I had not represented any of theSpringfield area before that and they tookmost of Annandale away from me,” saidWatts.

According to Watts, the Republican-con-trolled House of Delegates moved the moreliberal part of her district into another seatin order to make her next election more

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competitive for Republicans.“They made two other districts less com-

petitive and gave me as many new votersas they could,” she said.

What happened to Watts’ seat is typicalduring a partisan re-districting process,said MichaelMcDonald, a GeorgeMason Universitypolitical scientist andexpert on redrawingpolitical districts.

“There is an ap-proach where youchange up the dis-trict a lot on the in-cumbent so theyhave new constitu-

ents. I expect that type of technique to beused if there is a partisan gerrymander,” saidMcDonald.

A few legislators said they are going torefrain from making predictions or specu-lating what might happen with redistrict-ing until the official census data is released.

“It really too early to tell. … We don’t havethe numbers yet. And you never know,somebody could decide to retire and thatchanges everything,” said Del. Tim Hugo (R-40)

Political Boundaries

“There is an approachwhere you change up thedistrict a lot on theincumbent so they havenew constituents.”

— Michael McDonald, GMU politicalscientist

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Opinion

The holiday season offers many op-portunities to count our blessingsand give something back to thosewho enrich our lives. In the pro-

cess, we may realize that we’ve been takingfor granted something, or someone, very dearto us. I suspect nature often falls into that cat-egory.

From rivers winding through forests to oys-ter reefs rising from coastal bays, our ecosys-tems provide us with clean water, fertile soils,food, fuel, beauty, flood control, storm protec-tion and many other benefits. So this year, Iencourage you to join me in showing your ap-preciation for all that nature does to enhanceand sustain our lives.

In the Washington, D.C., metropolitan re-gion, whether a faucet runs in the White Houseor in your house, that water almost certainlycomes from the Potomac River. When you fillyour coffeepot before breakfast or your chil-dren wash their hands before dinner, you areamong more than 4 million other people inour area who depend on the Potomac Riverfor water.

Counting Blessings? Don’t Forget NatureFree gifts to all in Northern Virginia from natureinclude drinking water from the Potomac River.

Guest Editorial

In addition to household water, the Potomacprovides many other natural services. It cre-ates habitat for fish and wildlife, offers oppor-tunities for recreation and tourism, supplieswater for irrigation, absorbs wastewater gen-erated by communities, and supports industryand economic development.

And if we extend our view to take in thewhole Potomac watershed, including tributarystreams such as Turkey Run and Cabin John

Creek, then we see thecritical roles that for-ests play. While someforest benefits are ob-vious — wildlife habi-

tat, recreation, wood products and forestry jobs— services such as preventing erosion and fil-tering runoff often go unnoticed.

Now here’s the clincher. Nature’s services areabsolutely free.

But perhaps that fact has been part of theirundoing. Many natural systems around theworld, from tropical coral reefs to our ownChesapeake Bay, are seriously degraded. Thisreality begs a question: If humans can’t put a

price tag on it, do we really value it?Even professional conservationists some-

times struggle to describe all the benefits wederive from nature, much less determine aneconomic value. But scientists from The Na-ture Conservancy are working with conserva-tion and university partners to do both throughour Natural Capital Project. In the near future,we will offer practical tools for factoring natu-ral systems into decisions about how humansinteract with our world.

This we already know for certain: Nature isthe life-support system for every animal, plantand person on Earth. So for all that nature hasgiven to you in 2010, I hope you’ll considergiving something back. One way you can showyour appreciation is to be a good neighbor tothe Potomac River. To find practical tips forprotecting water quality, visit our website anddownload our guide to river-friendly living, theGood Neighbor Handbook: www.nature.org orw w w. n a t u r e . o r g / w h e r e w e w o r k /northamerica/states/maryland/f i les/goodneighborhndbk_web.pdf

— Michael L. Lipford

Michael Lipford is Virginia executive directorof The Nature Conservancy

Guest Editorial

Excerpts from a letter from the Arc of Virginia toGov. Bob McDonnell:

Despite our being 8th in per capitaincome, Virginia is ranked 46th forits fiscal effort towards community-

based services for Virginians with develop-mental disabilities. In addition to its lengthywaiting lists and continued practice of in-stitutionalization, Virginia’s existing commu-nity services are chronically underfunded.Virginia’s reimbursement rates for home andcommunity-based waiver programs have notkept pace with inflation, and as a result, ourservice system is behind the rest of the coun-try.

To put it simply, Virginia cannot sustainthe cuts and policies contained in the cur-rent budget.

The Arc of Virginia is the Commonwealth’soldest and largest advocacy organization forpeople with developmental disabilities andtheir families. It was The Arc families who,55 years ago, established the first educationprograms for children with developmentaldisabilities. It was The Arc families, who fordecades, fought for access to community-based supports so their sons and daughterswould not be forced to live in state oper-ated institutions. Today, we ask you to pro-tect the core state services and supports thatpeople with developmental disabilities andtheir families have fought so hard for, andimprove access to the services that are stilllacking.

Virginia has not fulfilled the promise ofcommunity integration for Virginians with

Those with Intellectual Disabilities Threateneddevelopmental disabilities. More than 1,100Virginians with developmental disabilities con-tinue to be institutionalized in outdated andsegregated state facilities. More than 6,400 Vir-ginians with intellectual and related develop-mental disabilities continue to languish onwaiting lists for community-based supports.Nearly 3,000 of these individuals are identi-

fied as being in “urgentneed” for reasons suchas living with an agingcaregiver, aging outfoster care, or immi-

nent risk of homelessness. In the face of thiscrisis, the current budget provides no help toany waiting list families through June 30, 2012.

The Arc of Virginia urges you to protect ex-isting HCBS Waiver services and supports,which are scheduled to be cut on July 1, 2011,by taking the following actions in the 2010-2012 Introduced Budget:

❖ Elimination of the 5 percent cut in reim-bursement rates for HCBS Waiver programs

❖ Elimination of the 2/3 reduction in respitehours for families receiving HCBS Waiver ser-vices

❖ Elimination of the reductions in assistivetechnology and environmental modification

Furthermore, The Arc of Virginia requeststhat you to take action to end the ID and IFDDSWaiver waiting list crisis, beginning with thefollowing actions:

❖ Removal of budget language that elimi-nates 400 new ID Waivers and 67 new IFDDSWaivers in FY12, honoring the promise madeto people with developmental disabilities and

their families in § 32.1-323.2❖ Inclusion of funding for 800 new ID

Waivers and 165 new IFDDS Waivers to fur-ther aid waiting list families

❖ Provision of $5 million in support ser-vices for 1,000 people who are also waitingbecause they have been denied access dueto level of functioning

Finally, The Arc of Virginia joins count-less other local, state and national organi-zations in calling for an end to Virginia’santiquated practice of institutionalizingpeople with developmental disabilities. Werequest that you establish a comprehensiveplan to transition to a community-based sys-tem of support and reinvest cost savings toassure successful transitions, maintain ex-isting services and provide support to thosewho are waiting.

If action is not taken to sustain andstrengthen the community-based safety net,thousands of Virginians may be at risk oflosing their homes, jobs and lives in the com-munity. Please prevent Virginia from takinga huge step backwards in the civil rightsmovement for Virginians with developmen-tal disabilities. It is time to fulfill the prom-ise of community and end the segregationof people with developmental disabilities.Virginia has waited long enough.

Howard CullumPresident

Jamie LibanExecutive Director

ARC of Virginia

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Entertainment

By David Siegel

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Yearning for inspirationalfamily entertainment istimeless. During theHolidays well-known

classics light up the cold nights.The Providence Players of Fairfaxare performing a stage adaptationof a beloved Christmas movie clas-sic recreating a mythical time andplace, Christmas Eve 1946. Deepwithin the mind’s eye, the journeyof a man grappling to find a rea-son to live may well appear as “It’sa Wonderful Life: A Radio Play” unfolds.

“This is not the movie, but a stage adaptation witha brand new life of its own,” said Director BrianO’Connor. A fundamental difference is that the Provi-dence Players perform a “play within a play” asadapted by Joe Landry from the Jimmy Stewart/Donna Reed movie. The show even includes a com-mercial break resplendent with a spoof of 1940smusical ads.

At a recent rehearsal, the details surrounding theproduction were coming together under the watch-ful eye of O’Connor. He emphasized the “energy, play-fulness and good humor” he expected. As he guidedhis acting troupe, no detail was too small to be over-looked for the ultimate enjoyment of the audience.Even the tiniest of amusing sound effects had to beon cue. Nothing was left to chance.

David Whitehead, a fixture of the Providence Play-ers, plays George Bailey, a virtuous man who helpsothers yet does not know his own value. It takes a

Holiday Classic Takes StageThe cast of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ fills the stage at the James Lee Community Center.

ProvidencePlayers presents‘It’s a WonderfulLife.’

Patrick David, Mike Khatcheressian and Laurie Hinnersstar in the Providence Players’ production of ‘It’s aWonderful Life.’

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kindly guardian angel played by Joseph Le Blanc toshow how nasty the world would be without Georgearound. For Whitehead, the show is not so much afantasy but “a genuine experience, a rare kind of storyleading to a man’s ultimate redemption.”

Newcomer Helena Spadacene stars as Bailey’s loveinterest and then wife. Possessing an infectious spirit,she transported the production skyward when shewalked on stage during the rehearsal.

The crusty money-grubbing, bad-guy banker Mr.Potter, who cares not a fig for the less fortunate isthe physically vigorous, powerfully voiced Fred O.Lash. He intones his words with the cold blood ofauthority. Michael Khatcheressian aims to supplyhustle and liveliness as he plays several key roles in-cluding a radio announcer.

The James Lee Community Center stage has beendecked out in shades of gray and hues of muted sil-ver tones. Performances are continuing through Dec.18-19. Go to www.providenceplayers.org for details.


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Fourth Annual Rocknoceros HolidaySingalong with The Barbershop Quartet.10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 MapleAve. E., Vienna. jamminjava.com.

Vienna Boys Choir. 8 p.m. at George MasonUniversity Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Holiday music from Gregorian chant tofavorite Christmas carols. $24-$48, youththrough grade 12 half price. 888-945-2468 orcfa.gmu.edu.

Encore Theatrical Arts Project: “Santa GotFrostbite.” 8 p.m. at Northern VirginiaCommunity College Ernst Theater, 8333 LittleRiver Turnpike, Annandale. Christmas chaos andfun for the whole family in a Broadway-style,song and dance holiday spectacular. Tickets$18-$21.

“Merry, Happy…. What?” 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. atthe Hub Theatre, 9431 Silver King Court,Fairfax. When Christmas, Hanukkah andKwanzaa roll around Molly always feels left out.No one else celebrates the same holiday that shedoes. A light-hearted story for the whole family.$10. www.thehubtheatre.org or 703-674-3177.

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From Page 9 Christmas in Fairfax. 7 p.m. Fairfax High SchoolAuditorium, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax. The Cityof Fairfax Band with the Fairfax Choral Societyin a selection of seasonal favorites. John Lyonretells the classic poem ‘Twas the Night BeforeChristmas. Santa Claus will make a specialappearance for the children. Bring a non-perishable food item to support the food drive tobenefit Food for Others. Free.www.fairfaxband.org or 703-757-0220.

Northern Virginia Country Western DanceAssociation. At the Accotink UnitarianUniversalist Church, 10125 Lakehaven Court,Burke. Line dance lessons begin at 7:30 p.m.,couples specialty dance at 8 p.m. Open dancing8:30-11 p.m., including two step, waltz, line,swing, cha cha and more. Couples and singleswelcome. Admission $5-$12. www.nvcwda.orgor 703-860-4941.

SUNDAY/DEC. 19Community Christmas Contata. 11 a.m. at

Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 Shirley GateRoad, Fairfax. “I Heard the Bells on ChristmasDay” and the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’sMessiah. 703-383-1170 or www.jccag.org.

Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Healthy Heroes.1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. George Mason UniversityPatriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax.Tickets $15-$28, available atwww.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT.Accessible seating is available for patrons withdisabilities at 703-993-3035.www.sesamestreetlive.com.

Vienna Boys Choir. 4 p.m. at George MasonUniversity Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Holiday music from Gregorian chant tofavorite Christmas carols. $24-$48, youththrough grade 12 half price. 888-945-2468 orcfa.gmu.edu.

Encore Theatrical Arts Project: “Santa GotFrostbite.” 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at NorthernVirginia Community College Ernst Theatre, 8333Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Christmaschaos and fun for the whole family in aBroadway-style, song and dance holidayspectacular. Tickets $18-$21.


ing since donations are down and theneed is up.”

He’s currently writing letters to local busi-nesses, asking for their support. “But un-less we find a lot of people in the commu-nity who makesome decent contri-butions, it’ll betough making upthat deficit,” saidFitzgerald. “My big-gest concern is thatwe use the fundsraised in the Christmas and winter-reliefcampaign to help support families in Janu-ary and February.”

He said the Salvation Army would “prob-ably” be able to meet its toy and clothingdemands at Christmastime, thanks in greatpart to the Angel Trees in various businessesaround the county. Each contains tags witha child’s first name and the gift wanted.Angel Tree locations include BJ’s and Wal-Mart in Fair Lakes, Wal-Mart in Burke andshops in the Tysons Corner Mall.

The organization also runs an Adopt-A-Family program whereby people can volun-teer to buy gifts for an entire family. It’s runthrough the Salvation Army’s social-serviceoffice and may be reached at 703-385-8700,ext. 23.

Community

By David Siegel

The Connection

Break through the mist to a timewhen the earth trembled, the pri-meval jungle murmured and di-nosaurs spit fire. A tall order in-

deed, but you are in good hands. All thetumult will come vividly alive as the Read-ers Theatre acting troupe from the OsherLifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at GeorgeMason University brings forth Arthur ConanDoyle’s “The Lost World.”

A high-spirited cast of 17 brought to-gether by producer Sharon Donovan anddirector Kathie West recreate a distant pastin “The Lost World.” It is a fully staged showgiving life to classic 1950s radio drama withsound effects galore and sharp period cos-tumes to transport the audience deep intothe imagination.

With the collaboration of Fairfax CountyPublic Access Television, viewers will beable to tune-in to see and hear the suspenseand excitement unfold when the show isaired in December.

Arthur Conan Doyle is famous for his

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute cast members, from left, Karen Hauser,Gordon Canyock, Bob Greenspan and Allan Wenberg, rehearse a scenefrom Arthur Conan Doyle’s ‘The Lost World.’

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Sherlock Holmes, but less well known for“The Lost World” published in 1912. “TheLost World” is a harrowing trek throughremote South American jungles to uncovera mysterious place where dinosaurs roamside-by-side with early mankind. Add to thisthe dangers of a budding romance, jealousyand quarreling scientists.

The large cast is composed of acting vet-

erans and newcomers. Recently sittingaround a large table with some of the castat OLLI’s Tallwood home off Roberts Roadin Fairfax, the excitement of the upcomingproduction was palpable.

Manual Pablo delighted in retelling hisrole as the leader of a long missing clan ofearly humans mimicking an invented lan-guage with silly words that brought an im-

mediate sly grin. Thelma Weiner, an actresswith screen credits for the movie “Avalon”and work with Helen Hayes charmed withsnippets of “Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage” asong delivered in a sweet soprano.

The role of Dr. Challenger, the scientistleading the expedition was cast with AllanWenberg, a local musician who had theresonate voice to play the gruff scientist whobelieves that dinosaurs do exist. GordonCanyock will bring to life Edward Malone aman on the journey to impress the womanhe loves while Bob Greenspan is JohnRoxton an adventurer who knows no fear.

The script called for oodles of sound ef-fects. This was entrusted to the creative tal-ents of David and Mo Mason. They weavedtogether the sound design “assuming any-thing was possible.” Venturing deep intofound objects and the Internet, they recre-ated the terrors of being there in the deep-est jungle.

Lynn Gramzow beamed brightly as sheconveyed the screeches of animals and theflight of poison arrows that she performs inthe production.

As Patricia Daly-Lipe made clear, the OLLIproduction will bring “great fun to audi-ences of all ages.”

With the OLLI acting company, there werenods of agreement that by performing“things that come out of you surprise you.”

Fairfax Public Access television will air“The Lost World” during December. For airtimes, visit www.fcac.org.

Theater troupe stagesradio play basedon classic adventurenovel.

“We can only help as the finances are pro-vided,” said Fitzgerald. “We’re also lookingfor at least 100 volunteers, in addition toour paid employees, to man our kettle lo-cations. I’m trying to cover all 21 Giantstores in my service area. This includesFairfax, Chantilly, Centreville, Herndon,

Reston, Vienna,Great Falls, McLean,Burke, Falls Churchand Fairfax Station.”

The SalvationArmy also needs vol-unteers for its dona-tion kettles outside

other Wal-Marts, Safeways, Magruder’s inVienna, K-Mart in Chantilly and Herndon,the Lotte store in Chantilly and the SuperH Market in Fairfax.

To volunteer, call 703-385-8700, ext. 11,and ask for Stacey Burke. Tax-deductiblechecks, payable to Salvation Army, may besent to it at 4915 Ox Road, Fairfax, VA22030. In addition, people may text theword, “give,” to 85944 to make a $10 do-nation from their phones.

“I’d like to thank the community for theirpast support and for what they’re doing thisholiday season to support the SalvationArmy’s efforts,” said Fitzgerald. “We justhope our donations will pick up so we canbetter meet the needs of those less fortu-nate in Fairfax County.”

Ringing Bells for Charity

“We can only help as thefinances are provided.”

— Maj. Earl Fitzgerald

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The Varsity Cheer squad from Paul VI Catholic High School poses withtheir championship banner after winning the Grand Champion title atthe Cheer and Dance Extreme’s Christmas Classic.

The cheerleaders at Paul VI CatholicHigh School have had a lot to cheerabout recently. At the Nov. 21 Cheer

& Dance Extreme’s “Rumble in The JungleClassic” in Eldersburg, Md., both the JV andvarsity squads from PVI received first placemedals and the varsity team received theGrand Champion Award with a trophy.

On Saturday, Dec. 11, the varsity and JVcheerleaders attended the Cheer and Dance

PVI Cheer Team Wins Christmas ClassicExtreme’s “Christmas Classic” in Dundalk,Md.

The JV squad won first place and receiveda trophy. The varsity squad won first placefor their routine and were named GrandChampions of the event. With about 40squads competing, the PVI team was namedthe overall winner of all competing divi-sions, including school and recreationalleague divisions.


“In wrestling, it’sone-on-one competition,me versus one other guyand I have to beat him.”

— Joseph Vanderplas

From Wrestling Mat to Pitching MoundWrestling helpsFairfax’s Vanderplasget tough on mound.

“In wrestling, it’sone-on-one competition,me versus one other guyand I have to beat him.”

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Fairfax senior Joseph Vanderplas, top, finished runner-up in the 215-pound class at the Northern RegionClassic on Dec. 11 at Fairfax High School.

Fairfax High senior JosephVanderplas is an imposing figureon the pitcher’s mound. Stand-ing 6-foot-2 and weighing 215

pounds, the left-hander has an arsenal ofpitches strong enough to earn him an ath-letic scholarship to the University of Ten-nessee.

On the wrestling mat, Vanderplas is alsoan imposing figure. With a strong build andtough demeanor, the Rebel grappler workedhis way to the 215-pound finals of theNorthern Region Classic on Dec. 11 atFairfax High School before losing to NorthStafford’s Justin Tribble by a 5-2 decision.The host Rebels finished 11th with 90points.

Vanderplas said he’s been wrestling sincethe seventh grade. With a bright baseballfuture waiting, the southpaw said he isn’tconcerned about wrestling’s injury risks. Infact, Vanderplas said wrestling helps himimprove as a baseball player.

“I talked to my head baseball coach, he’sfine with it,” Vanderplas said. “He wants

Fairfax Connection Sports Editor Jon Roetman


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Sports

Local Wrestlers Shine at Classic Tournament

By Rich Sanders

The Connection

The Northern Virginia Wresting Clas-sic, the local high school early sea-son showcase event, took place this

past Friday and Saturday at Fairfax HighSchool.

Thirty-one teams, most from within theNorthern Virginia area, participated in theearly season tournament. The team cham-pion, for the second straight year, wasWestfield High School, which accumulated271.50 points and had 12 individual placefinishers (top eight). Fauquier (Warrenton)and South County Secondary finished sec-ond and third, respectively, with 253 and168. North Stafford (139.50) finishedfourth, Annandale (117) was fifth andChantilly (115.50) garnered sixth place.Rounding out the top 10 teams were sev-enth place Lake Braddock (112), eighthplace Edison (105), ninth place BishopIreton of Alexandria (100) and 10th placeSouth Lakes (95).

Other local team finishes included 11thplace Fairfax (90), and 13th place Marshall

Host Fairfax High places 11th, Paul VIgrapplers come in 21st, Woodson 15th.

(84). W.T. Woodson (73) finished 15th,while Centreville High, Madison and BishopO’Connell (Arlington) finished in a three-way tie for 17th place with 70 points each.

South County’s Scott Blackstone went 5-0 to win first place at 189 weight class.Blackstone, in the finals, defeated Oakton’sAustin Murga in overtime, 4-2. A secondplace finisher for the Stallions was KeeganSullivan (152-division). Other place finish-ers for third place South County were: Aus-tin Musfeldt (fourth place at 171); ZachAyres (fifth place at heavyweight); BrettStein (fifth place at 140); Hunter Manley(fifth place at 103); and Tyler Howard(eighth place at 135).

FOR SIXTH place Chantilly, Bernabe Mejiawas the Chargers’ best finisher with a thirdplace showing at 189 weight class. Mejiawent 5-1 over the two days. He won histhird place consolation finals match, 3-1,over Ray Geier of Paul VI High (Fairfax).The Chargers had three other place finish-ers in Ricky Lopez (fourth at 152); KyleSmith (fifth at 119); and Ian Shircliff (sixthat heavyweight).

Lake Braddock’s strong seventh placeteam showing was fueled by three thirdplace individual finishes, those coming fromCory Smith (171), Jake Sage (140) andRory Renzi (135). Smith, in his third placematch at 171, defeated Austin Musfeldt ofSouth County, by fall at 3 minutes, 17 sec-onds. Sage, in his third place match at 140,defeated Ireton’s Ricky Baier, 3-1. Renzi, atthe 135 consolation finals, bestedWestfield’s Frank Aiello by major decision,11-2.

Other place finishers for the Bruins camefrom Gil Enav (sixth at 160); Sean Haskett(sixth at 130); and Josh Story (eighth at152).

FAIRFAX HIGH, 11th place overall in theteam standings, received a second place in-dividual finish from Joseph Vanderplas, whowent 4-1 over the tournament at the 215weight class. Vanderplas lost a tough 5-2decision to Justin Tribble of North Staffordin the finals. The Rebels had three otherplace finishers in Shaun Hasenpflug (fourthplace at 160); Nick Lowstuter (sixth at 103);and Kevin Richards (eighth at 125).

Paul VI (Fairfax), which finished 21stoverall in the team standings, saw five ofits wrestlers earn top eight place finishes.Those Panthers to place were: Ray Geier

(fourth at 189); Ty Campbell (fifth at 171);Tommy Whitaker (sixth at 125); ConorHughes (seventh at 119); and Dan Carlton(eighth at 140).

Woodson High had four top eight placefinishers — fourth place Carson Brown(heavyweight), fifth place Randall Mailand(152), seventh place Mitchell Kohlhaas(112) and eighth place Michael Orrick(160).

Westfield, the team champion, had twoindividual champions — Beau Donahue,who went a perfect 5-0 to capture the 140-division weight class, and Brett Campbell,who went 4-0 to win the 112 class. Donahuedefeated North Stafford’s Stephen Gwaltneyby major decision (15-3) in the 140 finals.Campbell, meanwhile, won his 112 finalsmatch over Fauquier’s Bennett Payne, 4-2.

The Bulldogs also had four wrestlers whoearned second place finishes in TylerDeLeon (4-1 at heavyweight); StephenAiello (4-1 at 130); Derek Arnold (4-1 at125); and Dennon Caranza-Kee (4-1 at119). Also for Westfield, Harry Van Treesfinished third place (5-1 at 152); FrankAiello (135 division) and David Aiello (103)both took fourth place finishes; JacobDeLeon (215) and Nick Lehman (145) bothfinished fifth; and Gabe Ryan (103) wasseventh.


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Calvary Hill…703-323-1347Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372

Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica...703-323-5858Judah Praise Fellowship Christian...703-758-1456Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist...703-255-0637

BibleBancroft Bible Church... 703-425-3800

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St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church...703-978-4141

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Disciples of ChristFairfax Christian Church... 703-385-3520

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St. George’s United...703-385-4550

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Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015Metropolitian Community Church

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Community

pitchers that are tough. … In wrestling, it’s one-on-one competition, me versus one other guy and Ihave to beat him. In baseball, I’m the pitcher andI’m facing the batter and it’s really one-on-one rightthere. I have to get him out and he has to get a hit.”

Vanderplas said he had a plan entering the cham-pionship match, but it didn’t work out.

“I figured at the beginning he’d come at me hard,so I basically planned to stay low and beat him withconditioning later in the match,” Vanderplas said,“and try to pin him with a cradle.”

Westfield won the team title with 271.5 points, fol-lowed by Fauquier (253) and South County (168).Woodson finished 15th with 73 points and Paul VIwas 21st out of 31 teams with 67.5 points.

— Jon Roetman

Engaging Neighbors with Disabilities

Commentary

By Supervisor John Cook

R, Braddock

Communities are about people, andstrong communities are those whereconnections exist between all neigh-bors, which means reaching out and in-

cluding everyone. At the heart of my Com-munity Engagement Initiative is an effortto bring opportunities for community in-volvement to all residents. In the comingyear, I am placing added emphasis on in-cluding our neighbors with disabilities.

Not too long ago, our society believed that indi-viduals with intellectual, sensory and physical dis-abilities should live apart from society. Today, weknow that community-based services are more ef-fective in serving these citizens. In addition, we arediscovering what many already knew — people withdisabilities have knowledge, skills and abilities tooffer our communities. Many people with disabili-ties are creative, energetic, and motivated commu-nity members. Our communities will become stron-ger with their inclusion. But we need to learn how,and we need to extend a welcoming hand to theseneighbors through our community organizations.

To help in that process, I am sponsoring programsfor our community at large. The first was last month’sTown Hall, where community leaders were both in-formed of the capacities and interests of people withdisabilities and were also encouraged to reach outand include these neighbors. The Town Hall featured

Cook pushes initiativeto bring people withdisabilities into largercommunity.

Nancy Mercer and Jill Egle from the Arc of NorthernVirginia, who spoke about the capacities and inter-ests of our neighbors with intellectual disabilities.Janice Kuch, with Fairfax County Library Access Ser-vices, spoke about technologies available to helppeople with sensory disabilities participate more fullyin meetings and events. The program also featuredMary Wolf, a disabilities advocate, and DonnaGoldbranson of Specially Adapted Resource Centers(SPARC), who spoke about her efforts to motivateand organize people facing serious life challenges toactively seek community engagement. Donna andNancy are both Braddock District residents.

Next spring, a follow-on program will focus onencouraging those residents with disabilities to be-come more active in their communities and provid-

ing them with suggestions, techniques, con-nections to services and the inspiration tobecome more engaged.

Our population consists of people froma variety of backgrounds and with a vari-

ety of capabilities. Everyone has something to offerour neighborhoods. Community organizations — in-cluding civic associations, home owners associations,sports clubs, pools, scouts and PTAs — and our com-munities at large, will benefit as we include the fullbreadth of our population. For more information onhow you can reach out to your neighbors with dis-abilities, contact Fairfax County’s Disabilities ServicesPlanning and Development Division at 703-324-5421.

To date, hundreds of citizens have participated insome aspect of my Community Engagement Initia-tive, either through leadership training or participa-tion in a host of community events. All acrossBraddock District residents are joining together toget to know one another, sponsor community socialevents, clean up their neighborhoods, start or expandneighborhood watch and emergency preparednessprograms, and much more. If you are not alreadyinvolved in your community, I invite you to join us.You’ll be glad you did.

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Faith Notes

Send notes to the Connection [email protected] or call703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Datedannouncements should be submitted atleast two weeks prior to the event.

Jubilee Christian Center, 4650Shirley Gate Road in Fairfax, will havea Christmas Eve Service on Dec. 24 at 8p.m., with refreshments. 703-383-1170or www.jccag.org.

Burke Presbyterian Church,5690 Oak Leather Drive in Burke, willoffer three worship services on Friday,Dec. 24. “The Miracle” is a CandlelightService for Families at 5 p.m. TheCandlelight Service of Lessons & Carolsis at 7:30 p.m., and the CandlelightMessage and Communion at 10 p.m.www.BurkePresChurch.org or 703-764-0456.

RCCG Victory Temple, 6621 Elec-tronic Drive, Suite G in Springfield, willhost “A Night with the King: A Christmasand Carol Service”, featuring The NewBirth Choir and Clarity Pictures Minis-tries, on Friday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.703-459-9434.

Interested in the CatholicFaith? Classes will be held at St. Leothe Great Catholic Church in theGuadalupe Room in the Parish Center,3700 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, 7:30p.m. every Wednesday. Contact CarolynSmith [email protected] or 703-273-5369.

The Unitarian Universalist Con-gregation of Fairfax, 2709 HunterMill Road in Oakton, offers services onSaturdays at 4:30 p.m., in addition to

Sunday services at 9:15 a.m. and 11:15a.m. www.uucf.org.

The Parkwood Baptist Church,8726 Braddock Road in Annandale,Bible Study Fellowship will study of theOld Testament Book of Isaiah. The DayWomen’s Class meets at 9:30 a.m.Wednesdays, and offers a children’s pro-gram for ages 6 weeks-6 [email protected].

Congregation Adat Reyim, anindependent Jewish congregation, of-fers services Friday at 8 p.m., Saturdayat 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:40p.m. Hebrew School is Sundays at 9:30and Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Hebrew Highis Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Preschool isMonday-Friday at 9:30 a.m. Adat Reyimis located at 6500 Westbury Oaks Courtin Springfield. www.adatreyim.org.


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the charity find a building with one parking spacefor every few guests, since most people who use theLamb Center do not own cars.

Originally, the city had also called for the LambCenter and other social service providers like it tobe located within 500 feet of a bus stop. ButDrummond loosened this requirement to include allproperties within a “reasonable distance” of publictransportation.

The council has also added new rules that wouldprohibit loitering around the Lamb Center and othersocial service organizations. These types of chari-ties would also be barred from offering “overnightstays” to their guests, said Drummond.

“Everyone I have spoken to said these regulationsmake good sense,” he said.

Several City Council members said the new zon-ing regulations were intended to apply not just tothe Lamb Center but also any similar social serviceprovider who wanted to locate in the city.

It is not unusual for the city to set standards forcertain kinds of building occupancies and uses, saidLederer.

For example, any drive-through bank or fast foodrestaurant has to seek special permission from thecity before installing pick-up and payment windows,he said.

Still, the proposed zoning changes have beencrafted to apply to a narrow definition of a socialservice provider. Though several charitable organi-zations are located in the City of Fairfax, the LambCenter seems to be the only existing group thatwould be subjected to these new restrictions. Nomember of the City Council has been able to iden-

tify another organization that these zoning regula-tions would apply.

“If you look at this description of what the pro-vider has to do [for the new restrictions to apply], itlooks like it was copied from the description of uson our website,” said McPherson.

McPherson still worries that there might be littleor possibly no property that would meet all of thespecifications laid out in the new zoning ordinances,even with more flexibility added.

He would like the city to produce a map of currentproperties that meet all of the specifications laid outin their proposed regulations. According toMcPherson, one of the most difficult regulations tomeet requires organizations like the Lamb Center tobe at least 1,000 feet from any business that sellsalcohol, yet still be confined to a commercial dis-trict.

Two members of the City Council, David Meyerand Joan Cross, said Fairfax should have reachedout to the Lamb Center for input on the zoning pro-posal while drawing up the new legislation.

“The community that is most affected by this regu-lation has not had much formal input. It is unfortu-nate that we did not have that interaction with themat the beginning of this process,” said Cross.

In response, Lederer said Lamb Center supporterswould have plenty of opportunity to speak duringpublic hearings before the City Council and Plan-ning Commission. He also added that the City Coun-cil and the Lamb Center have had an open dialogueabout their facility issues for several years.

At one point, the city hired a real estate agent totry and help the Lamb Center find a new location,including some sites in nearby Fairfax County, saidLederer.

Community

The Robinson Secondary School Singers, under thedirection of Michael Horanski, were featuredperformers at the Salvation Army National CapitalArea Command’s Christmas Concert Dec. 12 at the

George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria. The are shown here singing ThePeanuts theme ‘Linus and Lucy.’ The choir also led the audience in the singing oftraditional carols like ‘Silent Night’ and ‘Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.’

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show and at T&K Treasures and La BellaLuce in Clifton. This year, the school had adisplay of his pottery, in his memory.

Sadly, though, Adam Seymour was bornwith a heart murmur. “He had a small holein his heart and we took him to the cardi-ologist, every year,” said his mother. “Butthe hole was so tiny that doctors said itwould never be a problem, and they don’tthink it had anything to do with his death.”

Adam Seymour had no physical restric-tions, and doctors said exercise would makehis heart stronger. So, besides playing soc-cer, he also ran cross-country, indoor trackfor Robinson. At college, he planned to fo-cus on environmental studies, but was onlythere 36 hours when tragedy struck.

“We dropped him off on a Tuesday, andWednesday midnight was the first soccerpractice,” said Beverly Seymour. “The team’stradition was to kick off the season with a1.5-mile run in under 9 minutes. Adam wasa fast runner and was running fifth out of50 kids, doing well, with no problems.”

Toward the end of the race, though, hetold a coach he was having trouble breath-ing, but he kept running. He then told asecond coach, who told him to walk, in-stead.

“They said he walked maybe 30 yards andcollapsed,” said Beverly Seymour “His heartstopped, he had CPR in the ambulance andwas on life support for three days in thehospital.”

But there was no brain activity so, on thefourth day, after family and friends saidtheir goodbyes, Adam Seymour was re-moved from life support and died, Aug. 22.

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The Adam P. Seymour Foundation willprovide scholarships to deserving athleteswho demonstrate academic, civic and/or ar-tistic achievement. It will also go towardCHD research and to help support youthprograms.

“What a tragedy losing Adam has been,especially for his parents and brother,” saidhis uncle, Scot Ferris of Oak Hill. “Every-one who met him knew what a kind soulhe was. Adam had this enigmatic smile, likehe knew something nobody else did, and itdelighted him. And he was always the firstone to help, when needed.”

Ferris said Adam Seymour’s unexpecteddeath has been difficult for everyone. “Itleaves a hole in our lives that will never befilled,” said Ferris.

Now, as the 5K race approaches, saidFerris, “I know that hundreds of people fromall over the state are looking forward to it.Hopefully, this year’s run will be the startof a tradition that not only will help raisefunds for a good cause, but will give Adam’sfriends and family a chance to get togetherand remember him.”

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Carol Hermandorfer703.216.4949www.hermandorfer.com

Personal Service & Focus on Your Goals

BETTY & BOB BARTHLE703-425-4466OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCEe-mail: [email protected]: www.bettybarthle.com

Barbara Nowak& Gerry Staudte“My Virginia Home Team”703-473-1803, 703-309-8948gerry.staudte@longandfoster.comwww.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com

ANN & HALGRAINGER703-503-1870Top 1% NationwideAssoc. Broker,33+ Yrs. Experiencewww.GraingerTeam.com

BETSY RUTKOWSKI703-503-1478, 703-282-5818Betsy.Rutkowski@LongandFoster.comwww.Realty4Design.comReal Service, Real Commitment, Real Results!

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MiddleridgeFairfax

$529,000Ready! Set! Move-in! ThisMiddleridge homehits the jackpot onall key ingredi-ents...the location

is fabulous, the home is pristine and the price is right! PopularPayne model featuring 4 large bedrooms, 2.5 baths, anupgraded kitchen, hardwood floors and a large screened-inporch and deck, overlooking a huge backyard. The only thingmissing is you! Call Catie & Steve to see today: 703-278-9313

FAIRFAX STATION/CROSSPOINTE $699,990Updated kitchen w/ granite & SS appliances! 5BR, 3.5BA.Large library extension! New hdwd floors! Finished w/o bsmtto wooded lot! Visit 8321ArgentCircle.com for a virtual tourof this fine home. Call 703-967-8700 for a private showing!

Fairfax Station $585,0005 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths – hardwood flooring – master bed-room sitting rm – beautiful curved staircase in foyer – but-ler’s pantry – spacious rec room/den/bedroom & full bath onlower level – backs to beautiful treed parkland.

Falls Church$379,000

Great PimmitHills location!Very close tothe plannedTyson CornerMetro station.Fully reno-

vated 3BR with a 300 sq ft garage on 1/4 acre of fenced, treedyard. Numerous upgrades including windows, siding, roof,kitchen, bath & driveway. Bonus room off kitchen. Perfectcondition. Located steps away from a beautiful, secluded park.

Call Laura 703-380-8993

Lorton$215,000

Great 3 LVL, THclose to majortransportationroutes and schools.Baths updated in2005, HVAC in2010. Copper pipes.Great value in thislocation!

Call Courtneyfor more info

(703) 786-5330.

TO REGISTER:Please contact Mary Ann Plonka at 703-503-1898

or [email protected]

LOCATION:

Long & Foster’s Northern

Virginia Training Center

3069 Nutley St.

Fairfax, VA 22031

From the Beltway (495), take Rte. 66 West to theNutley St. South Exit (exit 62) towards Fairfax.Go through the intersection of Lee Highway andNutley Street. The training center is located inthe Pan Am Shopping Center on the left.

Save A Date To AttendLong & Foster’s FREE

Real Estate Career SeminarDATES IN 2011:

January 5

February 2

TIME:

7:00-9:00 PM

SHEILA GREGORY703-503-1858

[email protected]

Arlington/Shirlington$699,900

Very special end unitBurgundy model. GreatLocation! Walk toShirlington Village.Hardwood floors,upgraded lighting, manybuilt-ins. Rooftop terrace,great views! Cathedralceilings in bedrooms, largewindows, 2 car garage, lotsof storage space, upgradedkitchen and baths.

Burke CentreLOVELY 3BR, 3.5BA, in acourtyard setting. Walkoutfinished LL featuresdouble-open French doorsto lush garden-like fencedback yard.

CALL SHEILAGREGORY TODAY

703-503-1858or email me!

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Burke $244,900* 3 finished levels * Step-down livingroom * Dining room * Wood floors onmain level * Recreation room *Fenced back yard * Walk to shopping* Near public transportation & com-muter routes *Call Judy @ 703-503-1885 to visit.

Making a Move in 2011?Whether you arebuying or sellingnow is the righttime to begin.To ensure that you are ready for the springmarket, call Betsy today to schedule yourfree planning session at (703) 503-1478.

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Fairfax $649,000

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