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Kelsey and ChristeLodge prepareOzzie and Toto forthe 13th AnnualReindog Pageantin McLean.

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NewsMcLean Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic

703-778-9414 or [email protected]

By Christy Steele

The Connection

The 13th AnnualReindog Pageantdrew a large crowdSunday afternoon as

festively dressed canines filled theparking lot of the McLean BaptistChurch. Holiday music playedover loudspeakers as participantschecked in and received a contes-tant number. Canine elves, angelsand reindeer sniffed their waythrough the crowd before prepar-ing to show off in front of thejudges. Peggy Fox of WUSA-TVand three other judges observednearly 50 dogs who competed forprizes, including treats and giftcertificates.

Roger, a mini Pomeranian, wasdressed as Santa and competingfor his first time in the pageant.His owners, Kate, Hope andAdrienne Albers, were dressed asa reindeer, an elf and Mrs. Clausto support Roger.

The Albers had attended thepast two years and decided that itwas time to enter Roger into thecompetition.

The Lodge family brought theirYorkshire terrier, Ozzie, dressed asa wrapped present, and Totodressed as Mrs. Mint. Ozzie re-ceived second place in the smalldog category at last year’s pageantand this year Toto was awardedsecond place in the medium dogcategory.

Harley, a Boston terrier, wasdressed as Santa’s helper anddonned a bright red and greensweater with red antlers. Harley’sowners reported that they put theantlers on her a month ago “to gether used to it. They kept slidingdown when we first tried it so it wasgood we tried them early.” They

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It seems that RobertRosenbaum, McLean’sown “Piano Man,” can’t

help but make an impact wher-ever he is. Known for his goodhumor and charm as much ashis talent for music, Rosenbaumhas performed at countlessevents. Lately, the Roanoke na-tive has been recognized onceagain.

Rosenbaum was named Citi-zen of the Year by the FairfaxResolves chapter of the Sons ofthe American Revolution onSunday, Dec. 6 at Vinson Hall,during the chapter’s annualChristmas meeting. By receiv-ing the award, Rosenbaum be-comes a candidate for the stateand national award given bythe same organization. Theaward is given to honor thosewho provide exceptionalvolunteerism in their commu-nity. Rosenbaum received theaward at the Vinson Hall event.

At the end of the evening, hetook requests from the attend-ees. For many, it was their firsttime hearing him play. “Well, Ijust enjoyed him,” said attendeeEilene Maksymiec. “It’s the firsttime I heard him and he’s fabu-lous.”

Rosenbaum considers his tal-

ent for music a gift. “When youplay by ear, it’s something thatyou can just do. … I can’t ex-plain it,” he said. He has playedsince the age of 6 and has neverlearned to read music, insteadrelying on his natural musicalintuition. His skill has allowedhim to pick up and play virtu-ally any instrument. He’s thekind of man who couldn’t standpiano lessons while loving thepiano.

Rosenbaum was born inRoanoke in 1920. He got hisB.A. from Hampden-SydneyCollege and was a first lieuten-ant in the counter-intelligencedivision of the military. In 1963,he opened the Washington, D.C.office of his father’s businessand has lived in McLean since1971. He is now semi-retired.

The man responsible fornominating Rosenbaum isDenis Hickey, president ofFairfax Resolves chapter of theSons of the American Revolu-tion. He is someone who giveshis time and talent for the goodof the community without anyfees and he brings a lot of smilesand laughter to all those thathe touches,” said Hickey, justi-fying his choice. “He’s a wellknown clown of the best sort.”

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Robert Rosenbaum and his wife’s aunt KatherineMaugin mixing with attendees before the Sons of theAmerican Revolution annual Christmas meeting.

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‘Piano Man’ NamedCitizen of the YearBob Rosenbaum honored for“exceptional volunteerism.”

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Holiday Cheer atReindog Pageant

The Albers family shows off Roger, a mini Pomeranian, inhis Santa outfit.

The winners ofthe Best Pet/Owner Comboprize do anencore perfor-mance for thecrowd, holdingout five hulahoops for theirdog to jumpthrough.

Best in Show: Malaika, Bennie, Ellie and Teddy. The fourdogs belong to four friends who teamed up and dressedthe dogs as the Three Wise Men and a camel.

were rewarded for their preparationwhen Harley received second placein the small dogs category.

The Best Pet/ Owner Combo wasgiven to the family who trainedtheir dog to jump through fivehoops in succession. Because their

dog performed the task so well, theaudience asked for an encore per-formance. The Best in Show awardwas given to four friends for theirteam of dogs — Malaika, Bennie,Ellie and Teddy who were dressedas Three Wise Men and a camel.

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Pictured from left are Churchill Road firstgrade girls Julia Sensiba, Katie Williamsand Kate Walter.

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Capitals SelectRocco’s Restaurant

Rocco’s Italian Restaurant has signed an agreementwith the Washington Capitals to become their pre-ferred caterer. Rocco’s is now serving all pre gamemeals for the players when games are played athome. “Rocco’s is very excited about this opportu-nity and we look forward to fueling the Caps Playersall the way to the Stanley Cup!,” said Rocco’s JohnJuliano.

MCC Opens WinterSession Registration

The McLean Community Center (MCC) has openedregistration for the winter session. The classes willbegin the week of Jan. 3. The Center is located at1234 Ingleside Ave.

This winter, the Center is offering more than 100classes, including: Drawing from the Masters (Art);Technology for Tykes (Computers); Risotto-A-Moto,Stock and Sauce Clinic, and Cooking, Manners andEtiquette I (Culinary Arts); Introduction to Ballet,Teen Hip-Hop I and Adult Jazz (Dance); Foil, Sabreand Epee (Fencing); Mom and Toddler Workout andWednesday Night Yoga (Fitness); An Insider’s Guide(Music Appreciation); Chess, Intro to Machine Sew-ing and Writing your Life History (Personal Inter-est), Babysitting and CPR (Safety); and VolunteerCertification (Theater).

McLean tax district residents will receive theCenter’s Winter 2010 Program Guide by mail. Theguide gives detailed descriptions of all MCC classes,tours, community events, youth activities and visual

and performing arts programs from January throughMarch. Program guides also are available at theCenter’s reception desk.

Center patrons can register using the Center’sonline registration option, or may register by mail,in person, or by fax (703-556-0547). To register, orfor more detailed information, visit:www.mcleancenter.org , or call the Center at 703-790-0123, TTY: 711.

DNA Hit Leads to Arrestin 1987 Sexual Assault

In spring 2009, the Fairfax County PoliceDepartment’s Cold Case, Sexual Crimes Unit, re-opened a case from 1987. On May 11 of that year,someone broke into a home in the 7400 block of LisleAve. in the Pimmit Hills area of Fairfax County. The30-year-old female resident was brutally attackedand sexually assaulted. The victim eventually jumpedout of a window to escape her attacker. The suspectfled and managed to evade capture until now.

Detectives recently submitted DNA evidence to theVirginia Forensic Laboratory and a positive matchwas found in the DNA database. Based on this infor-mation, Cold Case detectives proceeded with theirinvestigation and evidence was presented to theGrand Jury on Monday, Nov.16. A 49-year-oldGreencastle, Pa. was indicted for rape and burglarywith intent to commit rape.

On Wednesday, Nov. 20, Pennsylvania State Policearrested him at his residence. He was returned toVirginia on Wednesday, Dec. 2 to face the criminalallegations.

Week in McLean

Churchill Road Elementary first graders took awalking field trip to the McLean Community Cen-ter. Organized by first grade teachers Libby Diffie,Robyn Fry and Elaine Okonkwo, the students tookpart in a service learning activity, by planting tulip

Churchill Road Students Plant Tulip Bulbs at MCCbulbs on the McLean Community Center grounds.Service learning integrates community service ac-tivities with connections to the students’ curricu-lum. The students will revisit their flowers in thespring.

Faith Notes are for announcements andevents in the faith community. Send [email protected] is Friday.

St. John’s Episcopal Church at6715 Georgetown Pike, McLean, willhold Christmas worship services. Con-tact 703-356-4902 orwww.stjohnsmclean.org.

❖ Sunday, Dec. 20. 9 a.m. and 11:15a.m. Lessons will be read by parishio-ners and seasonal anthems sung by thechoirs.

❖ Thursday, Dec. 24. ChristmasEve Holy Eucharist at 4 p.m., follow-ing Christmas music at 3:30, forfamilies with young children. At 7p.m. a traditional service of HolyEucharist includes carols led by theSt. John’s Quartet. At 10 p.m., HolyEucharist follows Christmas music at9:30 p.m. The Senior Choir with or-gan and woodwind accompanimentwill lead the congregation in singingcarols.

❖ Friday, Dec. 25. 10 a.m. Christmasmorning Holy Eucharist.

The Jewish Social ServicesAgency (JSSA) offers a variety ofsupport groups for those with emo-tional, social, and physical challenges.Contact Gary Axelrod, 301-610-8309or [email protected], orwww.jssa.org.

HAVEN of Northern Virginia of-fers a variety of free bereavementsupport groups, meeting on a weeklybasis. Contact 703-941-7000 orwww.havenofnova.org for schedulesand registration information.

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On Thursday, Dec.3, more than 130Friends of Woodlawnand Frank LloydWright’s Pope-Leighey House gath-ered at the historicmansion to ring inthe holiday seasonand to honor CynthiaConner, who is com-pleting her third termas president of theAdvisory Board andWoodlawn Founda-tion. Candle-lit inte-riors were decoratedwith gold hydran-geas, white roses andgreenery in arrange-ments designed byBeverly Stanley, whowill begin a three-year term as Presi-dent of theWoodlawn Advisory Board inJanuary. Guests, including Sen.and Mrs. Mark Warner and Terryand Dorothy McAuliffe, enjoyedmusic by jazz trio “The WrightStuff” and dinner by Windows ca-tering.

Under Conner’s leadership,Woodlawn has added a variety of

new programs and events.“Woodlawn owes its preserva-

tion to three great women,” saidDr. Laurie Ossman, the site’s direc-tor. “Nelly Custis, who built andmaintained it as a shrine to hergrandfather, George Washington;Elizabeth Sharpe who restored itafter a hurricane in 1896 and, now,

Terry McAuliffe talks with James Bird. They are joined by Sen. MarkWarner (D) and his wife Lisa and Betsy Merritt at the receptionbefore dinner.

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to Cindy Conner, whose leadershiphas ensured its preservation forthe 21st century.”

Conner will continue to serve asan advisor to the National Trust forHistoric Preservation’s WoodlawnTask Force and as a member of theWoodlawn board nominating com-mittee.

To have community events listed in theConnection, send to [email protected]. Deadline isFriday.

THURSDAY/DEC. 14You and Your Aging Parents

Support Group. 7 p.m. at theJewish Social Services Agency, 3018Javier Road, Fairfax. Explore theaging process and share experiencesas a caregiver. Discussion topics caninclude coping with illness, balancingmultiple demands, managing difficultemotions, identifying appropriateresources and developing a care plan.Group meets on the second Thursdayof every month. Register at 703-896-7910.

FRIDAY, DEC. 18Charity Citrus Fruit Sale. Seedless

Grapefruit, Navel Oranges, SunburstTangerines, and Holiday Gift Boxesfresh from Florida via AmericanLegion Post 270, 1355 Balls HillRoad, McLean. Fruit available 8 a.m.to 6 p.m., (also on Saturday, Dec. 19,8 a.m. to 12 noon). Proceeds supportlocal community youth, patrioticactivities, and veteran needs. PureMaple Syrup will also be available.Call 703-356-8259 for additionaldetails.

MONDAY/JAN. 4McLean & Great Falls Celebrate

Virginia. 5:30 p.m. at the McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. The group is planningan event, for June 26 tocommemorate the 100th anniversaryof McLean. 703-356-8223.

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Non-smokers and families lookingto eliminate exposure to second-hand smoke got an early andunlikely Christmas present from

Gov. Tim Kaine and Virginia General Assem-bly on Dec. 1, when substantial restrictions onsmoking in restaurants and bars went into ef-fect.

Restaurants and bars in the Commonwealthare required to go smoke free. But many es-tablishments will still be able to offer a smok-ing area.

If the business has the space and the fi-nancial ability, it is allowed to construct aseparate smoking area, if it is completelywalled off and has its own ventilation sys-tem.

This exception is unfortunate for several rea-sons.

First it is unfair to the businesses that do nothave the space or wherewithal to add smok-ing rooms.

Other jurisdictions, like the District or Mont-gomery County, Md. have passed true smok-ing bans, leaving a level playing field for busi-nesses. And overall, in Montgomery Countyand many other places, receipts at restaurantsincreased after the smoking ban went into ef-fect.

Second, such restrictions fail to protect work-ers from the serious detrimental health effectsof second-hand smoke, one of the key objec-tives of smoking restrictions. Especially in thecurrent job market, restaurant workers are

Clearing the AirNew rules on smoking are flawed and fail to protect many workers,but still great step in right direction.

more likely to feel compelled to continue towork in conditions that are hazardous to theirhealth. A full ban on smoking in restaurantsand bars would protect more workers.

Third, even with a separate ventilation sys-tem, many smoking rooms will continue toleach smoke into non-smoking areas every timethe door is opened and closed. Those who wanta truly smoke-free dining environment will stillhave to do a little research.

But even with all its flaws, the successfulimplementation of smoking restrictions in Vir-ginia remains a bit of a miracle, and a bless-ing.

— Mary Kimm,

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Immanuel PresbyterianChurch in McLean is nowdeeply into its second “I

Have a Dream” class — each rep-resenting about 60 Anacostiayouth whom we’ve committed tonurture, tutor and mentor — andpay for their college tuition. Eachclass is a 12-15 year commitment,since we begin with sixth gradeand younger youth. Our commit-ment includes Saturday breakfastsand tutoring session, liaison withschools and arranging after-schooltutoring, summer opportunitiesincluding camps as far away asNew Hampshire and trips overseasthrough the Experiment in Inter-national Living and creating tra-ditions of shared fun withImmanuel youth, ranging fromapple picking in the fall to Habi-tat for Humanity trips in summerand a special Christmas gatheringon Dec. 5 at Immanuel.

But there was a problem thisyear because my traditional sourceof trimmed branches to makewreaths and more had closed earlythe previous night and I didn’thave enough branches for all ofthe children. At about 9 a.m. onSaturday, in driving rain, I stoppedby Trinity United MethodistChurch, which had a Christmastree lot. I explained that I was insearch of some trimmed branchesfrom trees for use at Immanuel forour Christmas Dreamers Celebra-tion. I explained that ourAnacostia youth would be arrivingsoon and, as over the past sevenyears, would be with us and deco-

rate cookies, make wreaths andtable centerpieces, enjoy Christ-mas music and more. I asked fortheir help.

The Trinity congregation mem-

bers couldn’t have been more sup-portive. They helped me fill sev-eral large bags with branches,

Immanuel Inspires ‘Dreamers’

Two McLean churches made last Saturday a special dayfor the Anacostia Dreamers.

See Hosting, Page 11

Woman’s ClubThanksCommunityTo the Editor:

The Woman’s Club of McLeanexpresses appreciation for the vi-tal support given by the commu-nity during our December fund-raiser, “The Holiday Homes Tourof McLean.” We especially wantto thank the three homeownerswho opened their homes for pub-lic viewing — Susan Cooper, Su-pervisor and Dr. Foust and Mr.and Ms. Chuck Sieber. We aregrateful to Trinity United Meth-odist Church for the use of theirfacilities for the Market Place. Tothe many businesses in McLean,Great Falls and Vienna we thankyou for supporting our project bypurchasing adds in our ticketbooks and generous contribu-tions to our Silent Auction. To thewomen in the Club who workedso diligently to make a successof this endeavor, we applaudyou.

The Homes Tour is a produc-tive annual club fund-raiser,which supports many charitiesin our community. We could notdo this without the support ofThe Connection and the encour-agement of our community atlarge and to you all we say thankyou.

Marianne PolitoPresident, Woman’s Club of

McLean

Letters to the Editor


Send School Notes to [email protected]. Deadline isFriday.

Tips on Trips and Camps Fair.Saturday, Jan. 30 at The Potomac School,1301 Potomac School Road, McLean.Camp Fair 1 p.m.; Panel Discussion onForeign Language Programs 12:30 p.m.Summer overnight camps, travel, lan-guage or cultural immersion programs,community service, internships and morefor children 8-18. Directors of various pro-grams will attend. 703-345-0722 [email protected].

The Langley High School WindSymphony will participate in the Mu-sic for All national festival inIndianapolis in March 2010. Music forAll is an educational event for Americanhigh school bands, enabling them toperform for a knowledgeable audience,receive input from leaders in the per-forming arts, and take part in clinics.

McLean residents Vivian Bui , Jes-sica Denko and AlexanderYateshave gained membership to theMarching Virginians at Virginia Tech. Toqualify for the marching band studentsmust audition one week before the begin-ning of classes each fall. Commonlyknown as The Spirit of Tech, VirginiaTech’s marching band is celebrating their35 anniversary this year. Under the direc-tion of David McKee and Tony Marinello,the band will present music by Rodgersand Hammerstein, Chicago, the Four Sea-sons, and more during the 2009 season.

Sarah J. Braselton of McLean isattending Colby College in Waterville,Maine. A graduate of Langley HighSchool, Braselton is the daughter ofJames and Lelia Braselton.

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December 20 – A Festival of Lessons & Carols• 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. - Lessons will be read by

parishioners; seasonal anthems presented by thechoirs, and carols sung by the congregation.

December 24 – Christmas Eve• 4:00 p.m. – Family Service of Holy Eucharist

with Christmas music at 3:30 p.m.• 7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist

with Christmas music at 6:30 p.m.• 10:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist

with Christmas music at 9:30 p.m.

December 25 – Christmas Day• 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist

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McLean, Virginia

Invites you toChristmas Worship

For information about St. John’s Church,call: 703-356-4902, or visit our website:

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For those looking for the last-minuteholiday shopping, Squire Chase

boutique at 1319 Chain Bridge Road in McLean offers anarray of Herend dinnerware, figurines and home décorpieces, as well as Moser crystal, Jay Strongwater, HalcyonDays, Baccarat, Mariposa and other gifts ranging fromluxurious pillows and throws to whimsical baby items.703-790-5649.

Holiday Shopping

Send announcements [email protected] is Thursday for the followingweek’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged.For additional listings, visitwww.connectionnewspapers.com

THURSDAY/DEC. 17Langley High School Choral

Department Winter Concert.7:30 p.m. in the LHS Auditorium,1454 Chain Bridge Road, McLean.The LHS Madrigals performRenaissance holiday music inelaborate period costumes. Freeadmission. [email protected] or 703-404-5502.

1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo &Friends. 7 p.m. At the George MasonUniversity Patriot Center, 4500Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 703-993-3000or www.patriotcenter.com.

Winterbloom: Holiday TraditionsRearranged, Meg Hutchinson,Antje Duvekot, NataliaZukerman and Anne Heaton.7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 MapleAve. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566or jamminjava.com.

FRIDAY/DEC. 18Natalie MacMaster: Christmas in

Cape Breton. 8 p.m. at GeorgeMason University’s Center for the ArtsConcert Hall, 4400 University Drive,Fairfax. Celtic melodies and classicChristmas carols. Tickets are $23-$46.Youth through grade 12, half pricewhen accompanied by an adult.Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 orwww.gmu.edu/cfa.

1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo &Friends. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Atthe George Mason University PatriotCenter, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax.703-993-3000 or

www.patriotcenter.com.It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio

Play. 8 p.m. at the McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. $15 adults, $13 seniorsand students. 703-790-9223 orwwwmcleanplayers.org.

Bill Kirchen and Too Much FunHoliday Show. 8 p.m. Jammin’Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $20.703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

The Prisoner of Zenda. 8 p.m. at1st Stage, 1524 Spring Hill Road,Tysons Corner. $25 adults, $15students.www.1stStageSpringHill.org/zenda.

Redeemer Lutheran Church LivingNativity. 5-9 p.m. at 1545 ChainBridge Road, McLean. ChristmasFestival with craft vendors, hot soup,barbeque, warm drinks, caroling, atree lighting on the lawn at 6 p.m.,and sounds of the season fromRedeemer’s choir at 7 p.m. Thecommunity is invited. Christmas Evefamily worship at 4:30 p.m..Traditional candlelight services at 7p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. withspecial music. Christmas Day worshipat 10:30 a.m. 703-356-3346 orwww.redeemermclean.org.

SATURDAY/DEC. 19Yosi and the Super Dads: Rockin’

Hanukkah Concert. 2 p.m. at theMcLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. Age 3 and up.703-790-0123.

1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo &Friends. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Atthe George Mason University PatriotCenter, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax.703-993-3000 orwww.patriotcenter.com.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live RadioPlay. 8 p.m. at the McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 Ingleside

Ave., McLean. $15 adults, $13 seniorsand students. 703-790-9223 orwwwmcleanplayers.org.

Model Train Display. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.at Colvin Run Historic Site, 10017Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. G-gauge trains run through a miniaturewestern town in the Colvin Run Barn.Free. 703-759-2771 orwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm.

Rocknoceros Holiday Show andSing-a-long at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E.,Vienna. $10 for everyone one and

older. 703-255-1566 orjamminjava.com.

Breakfast with Santa. 9:30 a.m. atthe McLean Community Center, 1234Ingleside Ave., McLean. $10 perperson for McLean district residents,$15 per person for all others. Age 2 oryounger are free. Advance registrationrequired, no walk-ins permitted.www.mcleancenter.org or 703-790-0123, TTY: 711.

Colvin Run Christmas Ball. 9-11:30p.m. at the Colvin Run Schoolhouse,10201 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls.Music by The Helmut Licht band. $12dance, no lesson. 703-795-2003 or

www.colvinrun.org.The Prisoner of Zenda. 2 p.m. and 8

p.m. at 1st Stage, 1524 Spring HillRoad, Tysons Corner. $25 adults, $15students.www.1stStageSpringHill.org/zenda.

SUNDAY/DEC. 201-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends.

1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. At the GeorgeMason University Patriot Center, 4500Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 703-993-3000 orwww.patriotcenter.com.

Model Train Display. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.at Colvin Run Historic Site, 10017Colvin Run Road, Great Falls. G-gauge trains run through a miniaturetown. Free. 703-759-2771 orwww.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/crm.

Live Nativity. 4-7 p.m. at Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, 1205 DollyMadison Blvd, McLean. Live animals,hot cider, caroling, cookies and more.

Eric Hutchinson. 9 p.m. Jammin’ Java,227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $25. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

The Prisoner of Zenda. 2 p.m. and 7p.m. at 1st Stage, 1524 Spring HillRoad, Tysons Corner. $25 adults, $15students.www.1stStageSpringHill.org/zenda.

McLean Symphony in Concert:Deck the Halls. 3 p.m. and 7:30p.m. at the Alden Theater, McLeanCommunity Center, 1234 InglesideAve., McLean. Piano soloists, theSymphony Festival Singers and theMcLean Symphony under thedirection of Dingwall Fleary. Adults$25, seniors $20, age 18 and under$12. Tickets available at the Aldenbox office, 703-790-9223, orTicketMaster, 703-573-7328.222.mclean-symphony/org.

MONDAY DEC. 21Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron

Goad. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $2. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

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Hot Cider - Caroling - Cookies - And More!Fun for the whole family!

LIVE NATIVITYSunday, Dec. 20,

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Rosenbaum’s range ofvolunteerism is extensive. He stillplays at the Lewinsville Adult DayCare Center almost every Tuesday,but has also played piano for ev-erything from wedding receptionsand birthday parties to events at

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Rosenbaum Honored As Citizen of the Yearthe New Zealand and British em-bassies. For each one, he requeststhat any fees he would have beenpaid to be given instead to a char-ity, amounting to thousands ofdollars over the years. “He bringssmiles and laughter to all thosethat he touches,” said Hickey.

“I learned a whole lot from ex-ample,” Rosenbaum said, of hisparents, who were both honoredas great citizens in Roanoke, asFather of the Year and Mother ofthe Year, respectively.

When asked if his children weregoing to keep on with the familytradition, Rosenbaum said, “Theymight, my eldest son, he’s alreadygoing in that direction, and so ismy youngest son. I’ve got two sonsand a daughter, and they’re allpretty much in that direction.”

Despite all of the honors,Rosenbaum isn’t the sort that seeksattention. “The piano playing islike the quarterback of a team, youcan have other players that makethe quarterback look good, but it’s

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In his speech, Rosenbaumsummed up his attitude. “I’m notjust being gracious, I don’t feel thatI deserve it, I do what I do becauseI love doing it,” he said.

“His generosity of time and tal-ent are legend with the McLeanand Fairfax community,” saidHickey. “He may get honors for, inhis words, what amounts to ‘eat-ing my favorite ice cream,’ but thatis something he can’t help butshare.”

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HostingDreamersIn McLeanFrom Page 6

working in the rain. They ex-plained that the tree project was aTrinity youth project, so that help-ing the Dreamer program was es-pecially appropriate.

As I was leaving, one of the Trin-ity church members said to me,“Bless you and Immanuel for whatyou are doing with the Dreamers.”Maybe it was my imagination, butthat is just about then that the rainturned to snow.

And the branches, the snow andall of the other ingredients cametogether last Saturday and we hada marvelous Dreamer event. I’msharing a few photos in hopes thatyou can let your readers know howtwo McLean churches made lastSaturday a special day for theDreamers.

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The Madeira School girls’swim and dive team, undercoach Rod Montrie, opened thenew season with a 98-87 meet

win over Georgetown Visitation on Dec. 3.Double winners for Madeira were juniorChrista Ann Saunders (100 butterfly, 100backstroke), sophomore Brittney Jansen(200-freestyle, 100-free) and freshmanMaddy Alagia (200-individual medley, 500-free). Madeira won all three relays.Saunders, sophomore Ann Griffin, freshmanGrace Johnson and Alagia swam in the win-ning 200-medley relay; Griffin, seniorMegan Basel, Jansen and junior Rachel Tangswam in the winning 200-free relay; andSaunders, Jansen, Johnson and Alagiaswam in the winning 400-free relay.

Notable performances were turned in bysenior Tessa Newland, who placed secondin the diving competition; sophomore AnnGriffin, who placed second in both the 200IM and 100 breaststroke events; freshmanGrace Johnson, who placed second in boththe 50-free and 100-fly races; and seniorHanna Bartram, who placed second in the500-free.

“This was a great season opener with anoutstanding team effort,” coach Montriesaid. “Visitation gave us a terrific meet,keeping it close right to the end. I was de-lighted with the performance of our newswimmers. We are a young team this yearand all our rookies rose to the occasion.”

More recently, Madeira bested ConnellySchool of the Holy Child, 108-78, on Dec.8. With the team win, Madeira improved to2-0. Event winners for Madeira were seniorMegan Basel (100 backstroke); seniorRenee Mattox (50 freestyle); junior ChristaAnn Saunders (200 freestyle); sophomoreAnn Griffin (100 breaststroke); sophomoreBrittney Jansen (100 butterfly); and fresh-man Maddie Alagia (200 individual med-ley).

Madeira won two of the three relays.Saunders, Griffin, Jansen and Alagia swamin the winning 200-medley relay; andMattox, Saunders, Jansen and Alagia swamin the winning 200-freestyle relay. Notableperformances were turned in by juniorRachel Tang, who placed second in the 100butterfly, and sophomore Kat Pfleeger, whoplaced fourth in the 200 freestyle and thirdin the 100 freestyle. Seniors Tessa Newlandand Jen Dussault placed second and third,respectively, in the diving competition.

“We were able to take a good look at someof our freshmen by putting them in tougherevents and they did a great job,” Montriesaid. “Our rookie divers continue to im-

prove. Freshman Grace Callander dived herfirst meet today and did very well.”

Madeira’s next meet is Friday, Jan. 8against Maret School, at home.

The McLean High girls’ swim and diveteam kicked off the new season with a re-cent 205-95 home win over Marshall. Four-event winners for McLean were MargaretHarlow, Eva Green and Katie Yensen.Double winners were Adrianne Harlow andEllie Springstein.

On the boys’ side, McLean also prevailed,defeating the Statesmen, 194-103. CharliePutnam was a quadruple winner for theHighlanders, while Ed Lee won threeevents. McLean double winners were JoshCason, Kevin Geiger, Bryan Kres and Colin

Fitzgibbon.

The McLean Premier Soccer (MPS)Strikers U16 girls were crowned champi-ons on Nov. 8 at the Virginia Youth SoccerAssociation (VYSA) 2009-10 State CupTournament finals, in Richmond. In arematch of last year’s State Cup final, theStrikers prevailed over the Chantilly Burn,the three-time state cup champion and cur-rent Region 1 Champion. McLean won thetitle game, 2-1. The Strikers had advancedto the finals by defeating the FCV Cardi-nals, 3-2, the previous weekend.

Against Chantilly in the championshipgame, McLean tallied one goal in the firsthalf and another early in the second half totake a 2-0 advantage. Chantilly, showing thespeed and tenacity that helped make thema three-time defending champion, answered

quickly by scoring off of a set play fromthe kickoff that followed the Strikers’ sec-ond goal.

McLean’s defense withstood strong chal-lenges in the waning moments of the matchas Chantilly sought desperately to draweven. At the final whistle, the Strikers werethrilled to bring home the State Cup cham-pionship. The victory over their respectedrival was particularly rewarding as Chantilly

had ousted the Strikers in State Cup playboth of the preceding two years. The titlegame win for the Strikers also capped off aState Cup run that saw them outscore theiropponents by a total of 19 goals to three.

Coached by Clyde Watson and GermanPeri, the Strikers will represent Virginia inthe Region 1 Championships this July inWest Virginia.

McLean Premier Soccer (MPS) is part ofMcLean Youth Soccer’s Travel Program andprovides a highly competitive training en-vironment and professional coaching fortop-level players. The MPS girls’ programwas ranked 13th in the nation bySoccerAmerica for 2009.

The McLean High girls’ basketballteam beat Falls Church, 51-29, in a recentnon-district contest. The McLean team builta 24-14 halftime lead on way to the win.The Highlanders, throughout the game,played hard, intense defense, making it dif-ficult for the Jaguars to find offensive suc-cess.

McLean displayed a balanced offensiveattack with both Caitlin Baker and AndieRomness scoring eight points, and LaurenSutherland adding seven. The Highlandersalso received scoring contributions fromPatricia Pascoe (5 points), Shellie Kaniut(5), Kristina Bettner (4), Cassidy Kelty (4),Melissa Wilson (3), Megan Gavigan (3),Caroline Gray (2) and Meghan Wheeler (2).

Westfield High will once again be host-ing the Eighth Annual Bulldog Bash Holi-day Basketball Tournament Dec. 28-30.Both a boys and a girls tournament will beoffered.

Along with teams from Northern Virginia,teams from Roanoke and Pennsylvania willcompete.

The boys’ field of teams will include Lan-gley, Centreville, Flint Hill, Woodbridge,West Potomac, Freedom (Loudoun County),Patrick Henry (Roanoke) and defendingtournament champion Westfield.

The girls’ bracket will include JamesMadison, Potomac, Flint Hill, Centreville,Freedom (Loudoun County), St. Hubert’s(Philadelphia), and last year’s championMcDowell High of from Erie, Pa.

Admission for the Bulldog Bash is $6 perday. A three-day tournament pass will beavailable for $15. Free admission will begranted to children under age six, adultsover 60 and any travel or house youth bas-ketball players wearing their uniform topswho are accompanied by a paying adult.

For more information on the tournament,check out the tournament Web site atwww.bulldogbashtournament.com.

The Northern Virginia Football Of-ficials Association (NVFOA) is seeking newmembers for who can become on-field gameofficials and electronic clock operators forgames at the youth, middle school, and highschool levels throughout the Metropolitanarea. NVFOA is the sole supplier of footballofficials to all high schools in the Virginiacounties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince Will-iam, Loudoun, and Fauquier. It also suppliesofficials to numerous private schools inNorthern Virginia, Maryland and the Dis-trict of Columbia. For those who have thetime to commit, NVFOA has the resourcesto teach and develop football officials.NVFOA seeks men and women who havereached the age of 18 and who have a de-sire to be a part of the most exciting andpopular scholastic game in America. Infor-mation and application forms are availableby contacting commissioner Dennis Hall byphone at 540-837-1316 or by e-mail [email protected].

The Northern Virginia Softball Um-pires Association (NVSUA) is seeking newumpires for the 2009 season. The associa-tion is responsible for umpiring softball(fast-pitch and slow-pitch) recreationleague games, VHSL-sanctioned high schoolgames and tournaments in the NorthernVirginia area. Umpires can earn $23-plusan hour. Schedules are flexible based onability and availability during the week andweekends. NVSUA uses a Web-based sched-uling program. In-depth training is providedand begins in January. Contact Judy Coleat [email protected] or at 571-236-5744.

The Cardinal Girls Lacrosse leagueoffers a year round program for girls fromthe fifth through eighth grades. NorthernVirginia girls from areas including Reston,Great Falls, and Leesburg, are encouragedto try out. The organization will likely filltwo teams per age group. Cardinals GirlsLacrosse, in its fourth year, is a non-profit,travel lacrosse organization. All the leaguemoney goes to uniforms, coaches and fields.The senior coach is the women’s coach atGeorgetown University, while the juniorcoaches are players or alumni from Catho-lic University, James Madison University,Virginia Tech or the University of Virginia.Practices are held at Our Lady of GoodCounsel School in Vienna. The league Website is: www.cardinalgirlslacrosseclub.com.

Madeira Swim Team Opens Season With Pair of Wins

The McLean Premier U-16 Strikers recently captured the State Cup girls’soccer title.

Sports Notes: Privateschool girls’ teamdefeats both Visitationand Connelly School.


Schools

Fairfax ConsidersClosing AlternativeHigh School

The Fairfax County School Board couldshutter one of its three alternative highschools if it is forced to make large cuts tothe Fairfax County Public Schools budgetnext year.

Schools Superintendent Jack Dale hassaid that closing Pimmit Hills High School,located off Route 7 in Falls Church, couldsave the school system approximately $1million in operating expenses during 2010-2011 school year. The county could alsodivert approximately $6 million currentlyearmarked for a capital project at PimmitHills to other school building projects if thealternative high school closed.

Pimmit Hills serves nontraditional highschool students including those who do notspeak English as their first language, arepregnant, are teenage parents and olderstudents who may not feel comfortable in anormal high school setting. The alternativehigh school operates year round and offersclasses from early in the morning to late inthe evening, accommodating students whomight need more flexibility for jobs or otherissues.

Bryant Alternative High School in theMount Vernon area and Mountain View Al-ternative High School in Centreville offersimilar programs. Woodson Adult HighSchool, located at Woodson SecondarySchool in Fairfax, also offers high schooldiploma programs specifically for adults.

If Pimmit Hills closed, the school sys-tem said the county’s other adult and al-ternative high schools would absorb its276 students. The school system wouldalso move Pimmit Hills’ “alternative learn-ing center” – which provides classes tostudents in the sixth through 10th gradesthat have been involved in serious disci-plinary matters – to a building in the DunnLoring area.

Fairfax County Public Schools would thenuse the Falls Church site for bus driver train-ing, which currently takes place at MarshallHigh School. The school system’s chief op-erating officer Dean Tistadt would also liketo open a fourth maintenance office at thePimmit Hills location.

Tistadt said Fairfax County Public Schoolsexpects to lose 29 maintenance positionsas a result of budget cuts next year and thenew office would mean those maintenancemen who remain would spent less time driv-ing to schools and more time fixing prob-lems.

At-large school board member TinaHone said she was concerned that stu-dents who attend Pimmit Hills would havea difficult time reaching Bryant or Moun-tain View.

Pimmit Hills is near a major bus route andconvenient for people who live in centralFairfax County. Residents who live insidethe Capital Beltway would have a difficulttime reaching Bryant in the Mount Vernonarea or Mountain View in Centreville, saidHone at a meeting Dec. 7.

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Mclean High School was filledwith holiday cheer last Saturday, Dec. 12, for the Holiday Highlander Bazaar.

Shoppers wandered the halls of the schoolbrowsing tables occupied by more than 40vendors from the McLean area. Items forsale included baked goods from a few ofthe MHS sports teams, specialty foods,clothing, jewelry and other householditems. The McLean High School AthleticBoosters sponsored the event.

Various musical groups entertained shop-pers throughout the day, including a StringQuartet, the MHS Madrigals and bag pip-ers. Members from many of the sports teamssold food and raffle tickets throughout theafternoon. Raffle tickets cost $1 and offeredparticipants the chance to win gift certifi-cates to Old Dominion Chiropractic Center,Mary Kay, cooking class for two at TavernaMarket, private tennis lessons withAlexander Tennis and Flower Arrangementsfrom Flower’s and Plants.

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Highlanders StageHoliday Bazaar

Maddie Zug (left) and Eleonor Zavala, Longfellow Middle School stu-dents, sell jewelry from their newly formed jewelry line, Z Beads.

Alexandra McNair sells a pair ofcustom embroidered jeans to acustomer. Find information abouther custom designs atalexandramcnair.com.

The McLean High School students perform during the Highlander Ba-zaar. From left: Tom Hall, Claudia Bolaños, Charles Stolze, Abby Deanand Zayd Farah.

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