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Dear Readers:This week, the Arlington Con-

nection turns over its pages to theyouth and students.

We asked principals and teach-ers from area schools to encour-age students to contribute theirwords, pictures and photos for ourannual Children’s Issue.

The response as always wasenormous. While we were unableto publish every piece we received,we did our best to put together apaper with a fair sampling of thesubmitted stories, poems, draw-ings, paintings, photographs andother works of art. Because of theresponse, we will continue to pub-lish more artwork and writingsthroughout January.

We appreciate the extra effortmade by school staff to gather thematerials during their busy timeleading up to the holidays. We’dalso like to encourage both schoolsand parents to mark their 2016calendars for early December, thedeadline for submissions for nextyear’s Children’s Connection.Please keep us in mind as yourchildren continue to create spec-tacular works of art and inspiringpieces of writing in the comingyear.

The children’s issue is only a partof our year-round commitment tocover education and our localschools. As always, the Connectionwelcomes letters to the editor,story ideas, calendar listings andnotices of local events from ourreaders. Photos and other submis-sions about special events atschools are especially welcome forour weekly schools pages.

Our preferred method for mate-rial is e-mail, which should be sentto [email protected], but you can reach usby mail at 1606 King St., Alexan-dria, VA 22314 or call 703-778-9415 with any questions.

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Miranda Kibler, grade 7Emma Stowell, grade 8

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My FirstSkydiving Ride

When I was 8, I went to anamusement park. I decided to trythe skydiving ride. Also, I was tallenough for the ride. I was gettinginto the suit, straps, and othergear, and then I realized that I wasa little scared. Soon I was liftedup so high. The machine startedto swing. When it started to swing,I kept thinking to myself, “This rideis not gonna kill me, it’s onlygonna swing, it’s like a swing buton your belly.” Then my fear wentaway and the most unbelievablething happened, I started laugh-ing. I couldn’t even believe myselfthat I started liking such a scaryride. After the ride, I got off and Iwas like, “Wow, I can’t believe thatI survived,” and I started laughingagain.

After the ride, I was able to joinmy family in a restaurant. I atefries and a hamburger. After eat-ing, I went to the water park andgot water dumped on my head. Itwas an exciting day. But also anunbelievable day for me. I was soproud of myself that day that Iwent on that scary ride and I willalways be proud of that.

— Chenchuyun Zhou, 10,

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The Time IWent to Bolivia

I was so happy when I went toBolivia. I saw a lot of amazingthings when I took this trip. Mydad said if I went, he would buyme a Wii. My brother and I said,“Yes.” But my little brother wasscared and said, “No.” My dad letus go.

When I got on the plane, I knewthat I wasn’t going to see my par-ents for a very long time. Then, Ientered the plane, took my seat,and the plane started moving.When we were in the sky I lookeddown and the view was very prettyspectacular and scary. When I lookdown I always get butterflies in mystomach. Halfway through Istarted crying because I missed myparents so much… I was callingmy mom and dad every hour onthe plane.

When I arrived, I saw everyonewaiting for us. When we got off,my grandmas and grandpas,uncles, aunts, and cousins huggedme and kissed me. After that, theyall discussed who was going totake care of us first. I think it wasfor one day and then we switched.I stayed with my dad’s parentsfirst. On the first day they broughtus to the plaza, and bought us any-

thing we wanted. We got chicks,chickens, and there were alreadydogs, so it was awesome. My unclehas a computer lab and let mybrother and I play for free!

When it was time to leave, I wasmostly sad, and a little happy be-cause I was going to see my fam-ily. They bought me a new dressand shoes to wear when I left.When we were done picking outclothes, I went to mygrandmother’s house and we allsaid bye to each other. When I washeading to the plane I remem-bered I left a lot of my personalitems behind.

I had a wonderful time in Bo-livia. I loved Bolivia. It was awe-some meeting my relatives. I re-ally want to go back some time!!!!

— Emely Loza Gonzales,

10, grade 5

The NewBeginning

It was July 7, 11:53 P.M. Our dadtold us to wake up. We were go-ing to the hospital. Our babybrother was about to be born! Iwas so overwhelmed. All of myfamily was in a rush and runningeverywhere getting coats, blan-kets, cameras, and some otherobjects.

We managed to get all of ourobjects into the car with my momas well. We were headed to thehospital. Our mom told us that thehospital that we were going to wasthe same hospital we were bornin. I thought that was really coolthat my sister, my almost bornbaby brother, and me were bornin the same hospital. Then I gotthis weird feeling in my stomach.It was bothering me. I thought itwas just that I was overwhelmedfrom the surprise that my babybrother was going to be born.

After all the weird feelings, wefinally got there. When we walkedin, it smelled like fresh cotton. Iliked it. The smell calmed medown. Then our parents startedtalking to some people who thenled us into a room. They handedmy mom a gown to put on. Aftershe put it on she lay down on thischair that looked like a big bed.Afterwards our dad called one ofmy mom’s friends to drive us backhome. She came and after talkingto our parents she told us every-thing would be okay.

The next thing that happenedwas that I woke up and I was inmy bed! After waking up my body,I went to my parent’s room andmy dad was laying on his bed look-ing on his phone. He said ‘‘Goodmorning, how did you sleep?’’

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‘‘Fine,’’ I said.‘‘ We are going to the hospital to visit your mom in

an hour or so.’’‘‘Okay,’’ I said. After realizing what was going on I

went to my room to change and wake up my sister.We went downstairs to eat breakfast. When we fin-ished, we went upstairs to brush our teeth and hair.We put on our shoes, and went with our dad to thecar.

When we got there, we went to the third floor. Weentered this room where my mom was laying on thebed-like chair. She was holding my new baby brother.He was small and his skin was soft and pink. I couldnot believe that I just had a new baby brother! Mymom said ‘‘Say hello to your new baby brother.’’ Thiswas a new beginning.

— Sofia Dopazo, 10, grade 5

My Trip to MichiganMy mom, my brother Hugo, and I took a long trip

to Michigan. I was thinking that the trip was goingto be so awesome!!!!!!!!!! I was even more excitedwhen I found out my cousins, my grandma, my uncle,and my aunt were coming!

A few days before we left, my mom told me aboutthe trip. This was a really big surprise to me. Wedrove to Michigan a couple of days later. It took about8-10 hours.

When we got there my eyes widened in shock. Thehouse was so big! It had 5 TV’s, 6 bedrooms, and 5bathrooms! Later we unpacked all of our belongings.After that, we walked around by the lake. It was sobig that my cousin asked if it was an ocean. My auntthen said, “No, it is a lake.” We played at the lakeand once it started getting dark we walked to the

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house. Then we started exploring the house.We found two big bean bag chairs and played a

game. The way we played the game was we ran upto the bean bag chairs, slid on them, and crashedinto each other. We were also trying to knock eachother off the bean bag chair. Later, after playing thegame for about 30 minutes, we had to go to sleep.

The next morning, I woke up first and I ate break-fast. Then, I watched TV. The other days we just wentto the lake and hung out.

On that day, it was my mom’s birthday. My momwent out shopping with everybody except mygrandma, Hugo, and I because we did not want togo. I started watching TV. and then I fell asleep atabout 4:00 P.M.

When everybody got back they saw me and startedsticking food in my mouth and in my nose. Laterthey started eating cake. The next morning, I wasstill the last one to wake up (I was asleep for 15hours).

One day, we rented canoes and rode the canoes ona river. After about 45 minutes of paddling we gotstuck in a marsh. We got out by pushing off objectsand paddling hard. It took about 45 minutes to getout.

The next day my uncle took my cousin and me inhis plane to Illinois. My uncle, my cousins, my aunt,and my grandma live in Illinois. Hugo, my othercousin, and my aunt drove to Illinois. My mom andmy grandma also drove. Obviously my uncle, mycousin , and I arrived there first. First we ate lunch.Next we went swimming. Later, when everybody gotthere we had to go to some soccer event for my cous-ins.

I wish I could stay with my cousins and everybodyelse longer. My trip to Michigan was absolutely amaz-ing. I really hope everybody who came can go backto Michigan again sometime.

— Euan Bell, 10, grade 5


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Notice of Trustee’s Sale2050 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204

Arlington CountyIn execution of a Deed of Trust dated October 11, 2013, in the

original principal amount of $555,000.00, recorded as Deed Book4732 at Page 1740 of the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court ofArlington County, Virginia, the undersigned Trustee will onWednesday, January 6, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., by the front mainentrance to the Arlington County Courthouse, 1425 N. CourthouseRoad, Arlington, VA 22201, offer for sale at public auction to thehighest bidder, the following property, with improvements thereoncommonly known as 2050 S. Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22204and more particularly described as follows:

Parcels 2,3, and Part of Lot 2, Estate of Benjamin Perry Improved by premises known as 2050 S. Glebe Road,Arlington, VA and as more particularly shown on platattached hereto and made a part of hereof entitled “Lot 2of the Partition of the Estate of BENJAMIN PERRY and aVacated 16.5’ Outlet Road” by Alexandria SurveysInternational, LLC, dated Mark 5, 2002, as the same is dulyplatted and attached to the corrected Deed recorded inDeed Book 4196 at page 1179 among the Land Records ofArlington County, Virginia.

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This sale is subject to any reservations, restrictions on use,covenants, obligations, rights of way, conditions, easements, leasesand mechanic’s liens, if any, whether of record or not of record, tothe extent any of the foregoing apply and take priority over the lienof the Deed of Trust.

Deposit of $20,000.00, or 10% of the sales price, whichever islower, by cashier’s or certified check, shall be required to qualify asa bidder prior to the sale, except for the Noteholder.

The deposit, without interest, is applied to the purchase price atsettlement. Settlement will be held on or before fifteen (15) daysafter the sale. Upon purchaser’s default, the deposit shall be for-feited and the property shall be resold at the risk and costs of thedefaulting purchaser.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified orcashier’s check, or wire transfer. Settlement shall be at the offices ofthe undersigned Trustee, or other mutually agreed upon location.The property and any improvements thereon shall be sold in “as is”condition without any warranties. The successful bidder shallassume all loss or damage to the property from and after the time ofthe sale. Purchaser shall be responsible for all costs of the convey-ance, which shall be by special warranty including, but not limitedto, the preparations of the deed, Regional Congestion Relief fee,and the grantor’s tax. Real estate taxes shall be adjusted as of thesale date. The sale is subject to such additional terms as theTrustee may announce at the time of sale. The purchaser will berequired to sign a Memorandum of Sale incorporating all the termsof the sale.

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By KENNETH B. LOURIE

The Time Is Now,And Then Some

As I sit and write, I am 25 days out from mynext CT Scan. Which ordinarily, wouldn’t causea blip in my thinking; having been scanned and“resulted” over 25 times in the last seven years(usually, once every three months). However,this time the scan will occur after a quarter inwhich I’ve changed my infusion schedule fromevery three weeks to every four, as written aboutin a recent column entitled “All Four It.” In doingthe math: 13 weeks divided by three; 13 weeksdivided by four; as a result of this modification, Iam now receiving one fewer dose of chemother-apy. And this change was made not because Iwas in remission or my tumors had shrunk. No,this change was made because of a less-than-desirable quality of life. Also, as written about ina previous column, one entitled “SlipperyHope,” feeling miserable one out of every threeweeks was not contributing much to the qualityof that life so in sharing these feelings with myoncologist, the change in frequency was agreedto. But my CT Scan schedule remains quarterly.Ergo this column’s angst.

Given this rather significant change – and thecorrelating reduction in medicine administered,this next scan is hardly just another few slides inand out of the computerized tomography. No.This may very well be a crossroads in my treat-ment. If the scan shows no growth, then off I cancontinue infusing into the wild blue yonder (atleast for the next three months until my nextscan). If, on the other hand, the scan showsgrowth and/or movement, then perhaps I havecrossed over onto a path going who knowswhere. And since my frequency change wasmade without discussing the what-if scenarios(which my oncologist prefers not to do), I amfree to speculate without the benefit of any pro-fessional insight. Presumably, we’ll either goback to infusing every three weeks (continuingwith Alimta) and see what appears – or not – onthe CT Scan (three months hence) or we’llchange medications/protocols entirely and then,as we say in Boston: “It’ll be Katie ‘bahr’ thedoor;” meaning, watch out/hang on for dear life(no pun intended) because new and differentdrugs don’t necessarily equate to an improved/“normal” quality of life. In short, my situa-tion/health could get worse. And my request/desire to alter my previously effective infusionschedule – so far as keeping my tumors stable isconcerned – from three weeks to four, may bethe direct cause. Wanting to improve the qualityof my life may now have led to a reduction inthe quality of that life. And though I certainlyunderstand how unreasonable it is for apatient/survivor to expect to have his cake(sugar-free preferably) and eat it too; still, I washoping I had a few more bites at the apple.

I’ll know soon enough – not, and that’s thepoint of this column. Unfortunately, I’m alreadyworrying about the results and the consequencesof my actions. Usually, the associated anxietystarts about two weeks before the scan. Now,considering the stakes, I am worrying about itnearly four weeks before. Double the troubleand none of the fun. And believe me, it’s not asif worrying this far ahead of the next scan servesany purpose whatsoever. Nor will it speed upthe process or affect the scan results. All thathappens is that I will be nervous and anxiousabout something I can’t control, and make worsea situation (the waiting) that I’ve previously beenable to manage.

Well, at least I’m not blaming myself – totally,anyway. This is all premature and nothing is pre-ordained. And considering that I’ve been onchemotherapy for almost seven years, and sur-vived way beyond my oncologist’s original “13months to two-year” prognosis, perhaps mytumors won’t be effected and life will go on as-per-usual. Who knows? Maybe infusing less willactually help me more?

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Food Truck Thursdays. 5:30-8:30 p.m. at thecorner of North Irving Street, and WashingtonBoulevard. Find a round-up of regional foodtrucks. Free to attend. Visit www.dmvfta.org.

Invasive Plants Removal. Work parties are heldevery month to keep the parks free ofdestructive invasive plants. Teens, adults andfamilies welcome. Every second Sunday of themonth 2-4:30 p.m. at Gulf Branch NatureCenter, 3608 Military Road; call 703-228-3403.Every third Sunday of the month 2-5 p.m. atLong Branch Nature Center, 625 S. CarlinSprings Road; call 703-228-6535 or visitregistration.arlingtonva.us. Free, no registrationrequired.

Poetry Series. 6-8 p.m. second Sunday of themonth at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd.Hosted by poet Miles David Moore. Featuredartists share their poetry followed by openreadings. Free. Visit www.iotaclubandcafe.comor call 703-522-8340.

Open Mic Nite. 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. everyWednesday at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832 WilsonBlvd. Sign-up times are 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.Bring instruments, fans and friends. Visitwww.iotaclubandcafe.com or call 703-522-8340.

Karaoke. 8 p.m. on the first Sunday every monthat Galaxy Hut, 2711 Wilson Blvd. Visitwww.galaxyhut.com or call 703-525-8646.

Pub Quiz. 8 p.m. every Sunday at Whitlow’s onWilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd. Prizes for first place.Free. Visit www.whitlows.com or call 703-276-9693.

Storytime. Mondays and Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m. atKinder Haus Toys, 1220 N. Fillmore St.Storytime with Ms. Laura. Call 703-527-5929.

Lego Club. Monthly on the first Wednesday. 4-5

p.m. Glencarlyn Branch Library, 300 S.Kensington St. The library provides tubs of legosand a special challenge and after the programthe creations are displayed for everyone to see.No registration required. Call 703-228-6548 formore.

Ball-Sellers House Tours. Saturdays, April-Oct.,1-4 p.m. at The Ball-Sellers House, 56203rd St. S. This year marks the 40th anniversaryof the Arlington Historical Society receiving thehouse from Marian Sellers in 1975 for $1. Free.Visit www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

Crystal City Sparket. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. onWednesdays at 1900 Crystal Drive. Sparket — ACreative Market is an extension of DC’s EasternMarket with arts, crafts, and handmade goods.Free to attend. Visit www.crystalcity.org.

Open Mic Night. Wednesdays, at 8 p.m., sign upsare at 7:30 and 10 p.m., at Iota Club & Café,2832 Wilson Blvd. Free. Visit http://www.iotaclubandcafe.com/.

Art for Life. Third Thursday of each month. TheHyatt Regency Crystal City’s “Art for Life”Partnership with National Kidney Foundationbrings a new artist each month to The Hyatt fora reception. Free. Visit www.torpedofactory.org.

Brunch at Freddie’s. Third Saturday of everymonth, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar,555 23rd St. The Arlington Gay and LesbianAlliance gathers for an all-you-can-eat breakfastbuffet ($9.99). All are welcome. No reservationis required. Visit www.facebook.com/events/700174390103305.

SUNDAY-TUESDAY/DEC. 27-29Virginia Ballet Company: “The Nutcracker.”

2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at Northern VirginiaCommunity College Annandale Campus in theErnst Community Cultural Center Theater, 8333Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Virginia BalletCompany and School with present its 66thseason of “The Nutcracker.” Tickets are $30 foradults, $20 for children, plus $3 service fee. Visitwww.vaballet.org for more.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 30Holiday Jeopardy. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Culpepper

Garden Senior Center, 4435 N. Pershing Drive.Test your skills in this interactive holidayversion of Senior Jeopardy. Free. Visitparks.arlingtonva.us for more.

THURSDAY/DEC. 31New Year’s Eve at Twisted Vines. 7 p.m.-2

a.m. at Twisted Vines Bistro & Bottleshop, 2803Columbia Pike. Enjoy a four-course prix fixemenu, dancing, and more. Tickets are &75. Visitwww.twisted-vines.com for more.

New Year’s Eve at the Drafthouse. 7:30 p.m.at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903Columbia Pike. Watch New Year’s Evecelebrations from around the world on theDrafthouse theater screens. Tickets are $15. Visitwww.arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

New Years’ Eve Bond Ball. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. atWestin Arlington Gateway, 801 N. Glebe Road.Find signature cocktails, champagne, and more.A VIP ticket buys a three-course meal. Ticketsare $199-219 plus service fee. Visitwww.newyearsevedmv.com for more.

New Years’ Eve Casino Night. 8 p.m.-3 a.m. atHyatt Regency Hotel, 2799 Jefferson DavisHIghway. Find casino games, show girls,karaoke, burlesque, and more. Tickets are $60-$150. Visit www.eventbrite.com/o/social-architects-terry-frasier-1124509851

New Years’ Eve MADsquerade Ball. 9 p.m.-2a.m. at Mad Rose Tavern, 3100 Clarendon Blvd.Celebrate the New Year with food, drinks, and alive showing of the Ball Drop in Times Square.Tickets start at $35. Visitwww.madrosetavern.com.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY/JAN 1-2Piff The Magic Dragon. 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.

on Friday; 7 and 10 p.m. on Saturday atArlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903 ColumbiaPike. Piff the Magic Dragon is a dragon costume-wearing comedian who performs magic tricks.Tickets are $20. Visitwww.arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

THURSDAY/JAN. 7Fireships. 8:30 p.m. at IOTA Club & Cafe, 2832

Wilson Blvd. Fireships, a collaboration betweenHoney Brothers and Andrew Vladeck, willlaunch their tour. Tickets are $10. VIsit

www.iotaclubandcafe.com for more.

FRIDAY/JAN. 8Book Signing and Musical Performance.

6:30 p.m. at One More Page Books, 2200 N.Westmoreland St. Musician turned author KorbyLenker will be signing his new book of shortstories, “Medium Hero and Other Stories.” Hewill also perform. Free. Visitwww.onemorepagebooks.com for more.

Stand-Up Comedy: Pete Davidson. 7:30 p.m.and 10 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse,2903 Columbia Pike. Pete Davidson is aSaturday Night Live cast member. Tickets are$30. Visit www.arlingtondrafthouse.com formore.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY/JAN. 8-10“Snow White.” 7:30 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. and

3 p.m. on Saturday, and 3 p.m. on Sunday atThomas Jefferson Community Theatre, 125 S.Old Glebe Road. Encore Stage & Studio presentsthe classic tale of a princess who is banished byher evil, jealous stepmother. Tickets are $10 orchildren, student, military and seniors, and $15for everyone else. Visit www.encorestageva.orgfor more.

JAN. 8-FEB. 7“Georgie: The Life and Death of George

Rose.” Various times at Signature Theatre,4200 Campbell Ave. In a limited engagement,Signature Theatre will host the world premiereof “Georgie: The Life and Death of GeorgeRose,” a one-man play written and performed byEd Dixon detailing Dixon’s relationship withfriend and mentor George Rose, a Broadwaycharacter actor. Tickets are $25-45. Visitwww.sigtheatre.org for more.

SATURDAY/JAN. 9Stand-Up Comedy: Pete Davidson. 7 p.m. and

10 p.m. at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, 2903Columbia Pike. Pete Davidson is a SaturdayNight Live cast member. Tickets are $30. Visitwww.arlingtondrafthouse.com for more.

SUNDAY/JAN. 10Arlington Philharmonic: “Ritmos Festivos.”

3 p.m. at Wakefield High School, 1325 S.Dinwiddie St. The Arlington Philharmoniccontinues its 10th Anniversary Season with“Ritmos Festivos” featuring Spanish influenceson classical music from the Old World to theNew. The repertoire includes Borne’s “CarmenFantasy,” a flute solo, by Aaron Goldman, basedon Bizet’s themes, directly from Spanish folkinfluence. North America will be represented byGershwin’s “Cuban Overture” and Moncayo’sMexican dance (Huapango). Admission is free,$20 suggested donation. Visitwww.arlingtonphilharmonic.org for more.

MONDAY/JAN. 11Meditation Made Easy. 7-9 p.m. at Teal Center,

4001 N. 9th St., Suite 230. Learn techniques foran effective meditation practice. The fee is $40.Visit www.lightyourfiremeditation.com formore.

TUESDAY/JAN. 12Sip & Sample. 6-8 p.m. at Bistro 360, 1800

Wilson Blvd. This reception will benefit BowenMcCauley Dance company. Tickets are $50.Visitwww.bmdc.org for more.

Hockey ’n’ Heels. 6-9:30 p.m. at Kettler CapitalsIceplex, 627 N. Glebe Road. Hockey ’n’ Heels isheld each season exclusively for Scarlet Capsmembers and features instructional sessions andon-ice demonstrations targeted towards theCapitals’ female audience. Tickets are $75, $65for season ticket holders. Visitwww.scarletcaps.com for more.

THURSDAY/JAN. 14“How the C&O Canal and W&OD Railroad

Shaped Arlington.” 7 p.m. at MarymountUniversity–Reinsch Library auditorium, 2807 N.Glebe Road. Leader of C&O Canal Trust and theNorthern Virginia Regional Park Authority,Michael Nardolilli will discuss the connectionsbetween the towpath, trail, and the history ofArlington County. Free. Call 703-942-9247 formore.


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