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Annandale Chamber of Commerce
January 2014
ENDEAVOR
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President’s Message
Springfield Mall Slowly Morphs into a Town Center
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Real Estate Does Not
Hibernate
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From Capitol Hill
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Building the Annandale Marketplace
www.annandalechamber.com
What can Annandale Learn from this Development?
By: Jeffrey Levine & M. Callahan
Down the road from Annandale,
where the Beltway crosses I-95, is
Chairman’s Corner
Springfield, home to the second
largest covered mall in Northern
Be Prepared for
Virginia. Presently, this mall is
Winter Weather
under reconstruction. The final
development, when completed,
Heisey Antique Show will be the mixed-use Springfield
March 15 & 16th
Town Center.
Roads and Rage
The term town center is used to
designate a major shopping area,
Finance: The Greater which may incorporate residential,
Purpose of Education office and entertainment uses, often including an open plaza. It is
not necessarily located at the
Plan of overall redevelopment of Springfield Mall
What Can Annandale historical center of a town. The
Note: The residential unit block in front of the parking structure on the SE corner
Learn?
proposed Springfield Town Center is a case in point, since the
with a main indoor area, including an improved
The Police Beat
actual heart of Springfield is
food court, and a new movie theater. According
across I-95.
to the 2009 report prepared by the developer,
What a Difference a
Vornado, 2,700 apartments, 450 hotel rooms and
one million square feet of office space will be
Century Makes:1914 The new multi-million dollar redevelopment
plan proposes a multifaceted shopping center
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Washington: 1914
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Annandale Ranked
4th Best Town in VA
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New Members
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TAX TALK
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The Color of the Year
2014
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Chamber Chat
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Be It Ever So Humble:
The Home Office
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Calendar of Events
Rendering of Main Street with open air restaurants
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January 2014
Message from the President
ENDEAVOR
ready to support your commercial activity, and we will always
advocate in your best interests to all stakeholders who depend
upon your prosperity.
By: Marilyn Hoosen
There is nothing new under the sun. Everything
new, or at least, what we
presume to be new, may
have already been tried
and tested in a past era,
despite technological innovation. Thus, as we embark on a new year, with
new challenges for a new
chapter, one must wonder
how many new frontiers
will we confront and conquer?
As a woman who was born in South Africa, I, alongside fellow South Africans at home and abroad, were pained to bid a
final farewell to an international icon for social justice, democracy, and equality. Even as we mourned his death, we
celebrated the life of Nelson Mandela, or Madiba, as he was
known to his people. One of the lessons I take from the passing of great souls like Mandela, MLK and Gandhi, are that
the flesh and blood of an individual may perish, but it is the
values and principled beliefs they imbued that live on; the
institutions which they build, influence, and leave behind;
and, the inspiration which they invoke in the rest of us. In
fact, as part of his eulogy for Madiba, President Obama so
movingly stated, “He makes me want to be a better man.”
As our community prepares for the new year, we take from
the 365 days that preceded it, the lessons of the past, the opportunities we may not have fully exploited, but most of all,
the will and courage to never stop trying and making ourselves better. Those who have blazed trails before us, with
their blood, sweat and tears, have unburdened us of at least
some measure of the obstacles to progress which they lifted
and removed. Thus, it is imperative and incumbent upon us,
to deepen and propel our progress forward. Existing businesses have their work cut out for them, learning from entrepreneurial missteps of other failed enterprises, all the while
planning strategies that avoid such pitfalls and instead push
for prosperity.
New start-ups are even more blessed to have blueprints of
entrepreneurs who have succeeded in the face of seemingly
insurmountable odds. With a plethora of “how-to” manuals,
biographies, and essential information on marketing, managing risks and inventory, on obtaining commercial loans, on
attracting the most efficient & talented staff, and on how to
optimize a return on investment, new start-ups have better
success tools than ever before. To you and your enterprises,
we at the Chamber, wish you nothing but success, we stand
Is there anything new under the sun? History teaches us that the
inevitability of hard work pays off, especially when motivated to
work for oneself. Entrepreneurship has and will continue to be
the engine of economic success in America. Individuals flock to
the US because they recognize that no country supports those
who work hard more than America. So many have traveled from
foreign shores, and built their American dream through sweat
equity, honest toil, and sometimes even support from bureaucracy.
We know this is a proud nation of immigrants. Let us begin
2014 anew, knowing that we can and will succeed because we
possess the will, the idea, and the space to create products and
services that the marketplace awaits. Even so, we acknowledge
that while innovation in these areas of industry might be new, the
strategies, the skills, and the sweat remain the same. Just follow
the blueprint and the courage of your conviction.
Happy New Year, Annandale!
Your President,
Marilyn
Please visit the chamber website www.annandalechamber.com
for dates and details on all our networking events and the latest
in Annandale History, Revitalization, Shopping, and NEWS.
Winter Weather Preparedness
Park on the odd number side of the street
VDOT requests that before a storm, residents put all cars in their
driveway, leaving the street clear for plowing, especially on
cul-de-sacs. If that is not possible, park on the odd number
side of the street.
Hotline to VDOT Plowing Central:
1-800-367-7623
Local VDOT: 703-383-8368
Supervisor Penny Gross: 703-256-7717
Supervisor John Cook: 703-425-4044
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January 2014
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REAL ESTATE
Real Estate Does Not Hibernate
By: Scott Pearson
Many people have the misimpression that the real estate market
goes into hibernation during the winter months. This is not true.
While the real estate market has seasonal patterns, selling your
home or commercial property is just as viable in winter, especially in the Washington, D.C. market.
Many people transfer to and out of Northern Virginia due to
transfers within the federal government offices and within government contractors, let alone relocations after major elections.
These moves are made without regard to the calendar. Particularly, military families are transferred based solely on need and
not based on snowy ground.
We have both buyers and sellers that are quite active right now,
and for the next few months. Recently, one seller pulled their
listing because they decided not to celebrate the holidays while
vacating for open houses. This is quite understandable for their
family, but it has little to do with opportunities in the market.
There are advantages to selling during the winter months.
There is less competition for buyers as the amount of available
inventory shrinks. However, since all of the buyers don’t disappear, and some feel compelled to move during December and
January, a willing seller can still capture a great deal.
Buyers too can benefit from holiday shopping into and through
January. Although the inventory is smaller, some homes have
lingered on the market since fall, and some sellers are willing to
accept competitive offers due to the passage of time on the market. This makes the market particularly ripe for investors to
snatch-up deals.
Historically, Fairfax County adds approximately 5,000 additional people to its population each year. That’s over 1,000 families
seeking new residences, and they don’t all arrive in the Springtime. Other folks, and many retirees decide that one more winter in Northern Virginia is too much. They start shopping in
Florida while listing their Northern Virginia home in winter.
So, if you think that you might wish to buy or sell a home, don’t
let Old Man Winter talk you out of it. Depending on your situation, this may be the right time to move. Housing prices in Annandale will likely rise next year along with interest rates. New
lending rules might affect the availability of financing for residential and commercial property. And, other uncertainty exists
over the next calendar year.
Acting now, you will command attention without the need to
speculate what tomorrow might bring. Remember, the ground
may be frozen, but the housing and commercial property market
continues to be warm and inviting.
(Henry Ford)
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Don’t find fault, Find a remedy.
ANYONE CAN COMPLAIN.
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The only history that’s worth
a damn, is the history we
make today.
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Coming together is a beginning; keeping together
is progress; working together is success.
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You can't build a reputation on what you are going
to do.
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Most people spend more time and energy going
around problems than in trying to solve them.
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When everything seems to be going against you,
remember that the airplane takes off against the
wind, not with it.
January 2014
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ENDEAVOR
From Capitol Hill
Washington: HealthCare.gov is the Symptom; Federal Procurement is the Disease
By: Congressman Gerald E. Connolly
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, President Obama is
our nation’s first commander in chief to have
regular access to email.
It’s hard to fathom, in this
era of ubiquitous smart
phone and tablet use, that
no previous President
used email to conduct
daily White House business.
It also serves as reminder
of the federal government’s antiquated approach to technology over the last decade. As former federal
budget director Peter Orszag pointed out, the mobile devices
carried by many government employees often have more
“computing power and programs” than the outdated desktop
units at their workplaces.
In the 21st century, effective governance is inextricably linked
with how well government leverages technology to serve its
citizens. Current federal laws are out of step with technological change and growth. Bureaucracy stifles innovation and
prevents government from efficiently buying and deploying
cutting edge technology.
The consequences of this failure were painfully exposed on
October 1, when millions of Americans in need of affordable,
quality healthcare struggled to navigate, or even enter, the
badly malfunctioning online federal health insurance marketplace.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ difficulty
implementing HealthCare.gov has been incredibly frustrating,
particularly since this is the same agency responsible for the
troublesome 2005 launch of the Medicare Part D website,
which failed to function for the first three weeks following the
scheduled launch date.
Virtually overlooked in the media coverage of the rough roll
out was the fact that HealthCare.gov is largely a symptom of a
broader disease - the broken federal information technology
acquisition process. In a nutshell, the federal government has
no idea what technology it needs, struggles to manage what it
has, and consequently wastes billions of taxpayer dollars on
failed IT investments.
Mismanaged IT investments transcend the Affordable Care
Act. The Government Accountability Office found that federal
IT spending rose to $81 billion in fiscal year 2012, yet many
agency IT projects continued to incur cost overruns and schedule
slippages, while contributing little to mission-related outcomes. In
recent years, flawed IT projects have jeopardized our government’s ability to carry out fundamental constitutional responsibilities, from conducting a census to securing our borders.
The question facing us today is how can we modernize an IT procurement process designed for the 20th Century to meet the growing technology demands of the 21st? There are no quick fixes or
legislative silver bullets. Yet, if Congress can limit partisan posturing over the Affordable Care Act, we may finally have an opportunity to address the core problem at the heart of the
HealthCare.gov challenge – broken federal IT procurement.
Effective federal IT procurement reform must start with leadership and accountability. To streamline and strengthen how government buys and manages technology, I joined Congressman
Issa early this Congress to develop and introduce the bipartisan
Issa-Connolly Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act, known as
FITARA.
If the Issa-Connolly FITARA had been law during the development of HealthCare.gov, President Obama would have been authorized to appoint his own chief technology leader at the Department of Health and Human Services, and this individual would
have both served as Secretary Sebelius’ primary advisor on IT
management, and been empowered to recruit top IT talent and
manage critical IT investments, such as HealthCare.gov.
In addition, the transparency enhancements in the Issa-Connolly
FITARA would have ensured that the American public could go
online and view accurate cost, schedule, and performance data for
individual Federal IT investments, including HealthCare.gov.
This would have alerted the public to the fact that this particular
IT investment was in serious trouble.
Lately, there have been glimmers of hope. President Obama has
embraced federal IT procurement reform, and several agencies are
already taking the lead in this area. Now is the time to ensure reforms are adopted government wide and carry the force of law.
The bipartisan comprehensive federal IT procurement reform legislation I sponsored with Congressman Issa has already passed the
House. The Senate is poised to ensure these reforms reach the
President’s desk, so America can finally move past the symptoms
to attack the disease of broken federal IT procurement.
Gerald E. Connolly is a Democratic Congressman representing
Virginia’s 11th Congressional District and Ranking
Honorable Gerald E. Connolly
(VA 11th District)
434 Cannon HOB, Washington, DC 20515
202-225-1492 . www.connolly.house.gov
January 2014
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Chairman’s Corner
Fairfax: The Major Issues of 2013
By: Sharon Bulova, Chairman
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
2013 has been a busy year for Fairfax County. The following
are some of the major issues the County has dealt with in the
past year:
* Several new faces have assumed top leadership roles in
Fairfax County government:
Fire & Rescue Chief Richard ("Richie") Bowers
Police Chief Edwin (Ed) Roessler
Sheriff Stacey Kincaid, the County's first woman Sheriff!
Fairfax County School Superintendent Karen Garza
* The General Assembly passed a significant transportation
funding bill, HB 2313, which includes both statewide and
regional/local components.
* Fairfax Connector Bus Service was expanded to provide
convenient express bus service between Tysons and Lorton,
Springfield and Burke via the newly opened 495 Express
Lanes.
* New on-line tools became available to find trails, traffic
conditions and to track snow clearing efforts.
* Five new Silver Line Metro stations serving Tysons and
Reston have been substantially completed. Stay tuned in early
2014 for testing to be completed and passenger service to
begin.
other areas of Fairfax County,
including the old Springfield
Mall and the Richmond Highway corridor.
* The Washington Metropolitan area was seriously affected
by sequestration and the federal shutdown. Federal workers
and contractors were furloughed. Fairfax County's revenue was very much affected
by these actions.
* Fairfax County participated
in the 100,000 Homes Campaign to identify and help individuals who are homeless. Volunteers visited homeless sites in the
wee hours of the morning during March. By being able to put faces and stories to the statistics, we hope to end homelessness in our
community.
* A delegation from Fairfax County, funded by Visit Fairfax, received the World Police & Fire Games flag at the Games in Belfast. We are next to host the Games in 2015.
* A number of outreach efforts were conducted throughout the
year which engaged the community in several policy issues:
* The Board of Supervisors adopted an agreement with
VDOT to remove illegal signs (including campaign signs)
from their rights-of-way.
Changes to our Child Care Provider ordinance
* A number of major re-zonings were approved in Tysons.
Revitalization and redevelopment projects also took root in
Residential Studio Units (RSUs) which would allow
small efficiency units in several zoning categories. In
November, the Board removed lower density residential
zoning categories from consideration.
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County-wide dialogue on Transportation
A reorganization of our library system. In response to the
community's involvement, the beta plan was rejected. An
extensive survey is recommended in order to consider
how libraries can best serve our community.
As the door closes on 2013 I'd like to take this opportunity to say
thanks to the Fairfax Community. It is my belief that a wellinformed and engaged community is a well-served community.
Have a safe and happy holiday
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January 2014
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ENDEAVOR
Be Prepared for Winter Weather
Remember the Winter of 2010? It Could Happen Again.
The Blizzard of 2010
photo courtesy of P. Sawhney
Get your emergency
supply kit in order. FEMA recommends a three
-day supply of food,
water, warm clothes and
blankets. They also recommend a batterypowered or hand-crank
radio, flashlights and
extra batteries. In 2010,
many Northern Virginia
households were stranded for 8 to 10 days, so
you might want to increase your ready supplies to cover at least
that period of time.
Additional supplies suggested by our readers.
 Firewood & matches if you have a fireplace & a clean
chimney
 Full propane tank for the grill (hot food!)
 Lanterns with extra batteries...one per person
 10 day supply of all prescription medicines
 Tylenol and over-the-counter cold medicines and Ben Gay
to ease sore muscles from shoveling snow
 Reading materials, ample DVD selection & board games
 Ingredients to bake cookies
 Pet food if you have pets
 Extra toilet tissue and Kleenex
 Gasoline powered snow plow / Ergonomic snow shovel
 Salt/Sand mix
 Well stocked First Aid Kit
 Foot and hand warmers
 Hotline to VDOT Plowing Central: 800-367-7623
 Another local VDOT number: 703-383-8368
 Maintenance requests, such as snow removal or pothole
repair via e-mail at [email protected]
Winter Weather Preparedness
Park on the odd number side of the street
VDOT requests that before a storm, residents put all cars in their
driveway, leaving the street clear for plowing, especially on
cul-de-sacs. If that is not possible, park on the odd number
side of the street.
Hotline to VDOT Plowing Central:
1-800-367-7623
Local VDOT: 703-383-8368
Supervisor Penny Gross: 703-256-7717
Supervisor John Cook: 703-425-4044
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Note: if your road is not plowed, & you have an emergency,
VDOT will coordinate with emergency personnel.
One way tickets to Tahiti
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
 For weather and road conditions: call 511; visit www.511virginia.org; follow @511northernva on Twitter;
mobile.weather.gov for smart phones; visit www.VirginiaDOT.org.
 Public Safety Non-Emergency: 703-691-2131
 Fairfax County Emergency Information Line: 703-817-7771
 Dominion Virginia Power: 1-866-366-4357
 Washington Gas: 1-800-752-7520
 Fairfax Water: 703-698-5800
 Verizon Customer Service: 1-800-837-4966
 Cox Customer Service: 703-378-8422
 Fairfax County Stormwater Mgt. 703-877-2800
 Fairfax County Wastewater Collection -Trouble Response
Center: 703-323-1211
See www.weather.gov for more information
Also remember to have your cellular phones and portable electronics fully charged.
Second Worst Snowstorm in Washington, DC -Jan. 27-28, 1922
This was known as the Knickerbocker storm because 98 were killed & 133
injured when the roof collapsed at the Knickerbocker Theatre in DC.
TOP TEN SNOWSTORMS IN WASHINGTON
February
January
February
February
January
February
February
February
February
February
05-09, 2010
27-28, 1922
11-13, 1899
18-19, 1979
06-08, 1996
15-18, 2003
11-12, 1983
15-16, 1958
07, 1936
16-18, 1900
44.0-56.0 inches
28.0 inches
20.5 inches
18.7 inches
17.1 inches
16.7 inches
16.6 inches
14.4 inches
14.4 inches
14.3 inches
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January 2014
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The Heisey Antique Glass Show
Feel Like Royalty
From Royalty to Downton Abbey, to the Augustus Heisey mansion, to the homes of many Americans, centuries of beautiful
glass items have
been produced for
men and women to
use and enjoy in
their
bedrooms
and bath. Gentlemen started their
day with a shaving
brush lathered in a
handled mug, a
soap
dish
for
washing, and that
just-right size toothbrush holder for that all-important item. He
often had a water jug or pitcher with a tumbler set on a tray
nearby. Depending on his status, he could have a cologne bottle, a covered cigar jar or cigarette holder, matchbox & candlestick on another tray in his dressing room.
Ladies continued to be much more fashionable in their boudoir
arrangements. A tray with water tankard, tumbler, candlestick,
and matchbox were essential bedside items. However, it was
the boudoir dressing
table where beauty
took
center
stage. Perfumes, colognes and lavender
jars were stunning
ways to display her
favorite fragrances.
Puff boxes, ring holders, trinket boxes and
a hair receiver might
round out another tray. A vase or handled basket held her favorite flowers. Molded, patterned, cut or etched, and occasionally in color, many of these pieces will bestow the Royal treatment you so deserve.
When all is said and done, your home is your sanctuary. When
preparing for any event inside or outside your home, one must
have essential items in their boudoir and bath to proceed with
their day.
Ladies have always
found a way to present themselves in
the best way possible and gentlemen
have
followed
suit. Shouldn't you
treat yourself to the
luxury of beautiful,
Download this Showcard and bring it to the show
for a discounted entry.
antique glassware to showcase your requisite and indispensable products?
And what about entertaining? What a great time to set
the most welcoming table for your guests. A lovely table can
start conversations and inquiries of "Where did you get
this"? And food always looks better when served with beautiful glassware. Everyone appreciates that little extra we put
forth, for ourselves and for our family and friends. No matter
the reason nor the occasion, you deserve to start feeling great
right away. Heisey glassware can bring *sparkles* to your
eyes!
Feel Like Royalty and pick up your favorites at The 41st Annual All-Heisey Glass Show and Sale, March 15 & 16, 2014.
Download this discount show card or for more information see
NatCapHeisey.org.
Sat. March 15: 10am - 5pm
Sun. March 16: 11am - 4pm
Annandale Volunteer Fire Department:
7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003
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January 2014
ENDEAVOR
Annandale Kicked-Off the Holidays
Neither rain nor gloom of night stays the celebration
The night was blustery, with heavy precipitation, yet members
of the Annandale community arrived at Burke & Herbert Bank
for the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Carols were led by
the Poe Carolers, an enthusiastic, and fun hearted group of dedicated teachers from Poe Middle School, and an especially talented student, John Lopez.
Santa arrived to provide candy canes, tied to toothbrushes donated by Ellis, Lindgren & Dutson Orthodontics, making the
perfect holiday treat. Sweets, warm beverages, and boundless
hospitality was contributed by Pat Leugers, manager of Burke &
Herbert Bank, and her staff.
Magill’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant and Beanetics Coffee
Roasters also donated treats for the evening celebration. The
resilient participants turned a cold night into a warm celebration.
THE POE CAROLERS: Lauren Breslaw (with baby Lily), Roxanne David
(and her mother) , Nick Pino, Hana Kim, John Lopez, Andrew Chudy
The Community Tree can be seen in the background on this stormy night.
Santa hands out goodies to the children at the Holiday Lighting Reception.
Annandale Patch Editor, Sherell Williams and
Chamber President, Marilyn Hoosen
The Wreaths go up on December 4, 2013.
ENDEAVOR
January 2014
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ROADS AND RAGE
New Driving and Safety Laws
New Driving and Safety Laws went into effect last July, but if
you are not up to date, this review might be useful.
Teen Drivers
If you are under age 18 and you turned age 17 after July 1,
2013, you may carry only one passenger under age 21, unless
accompanied by a licensed parent, or other adult acting in place
of a parent, in the front passenger seat. However, after you have
held your license for one year, you may carry up to three passengers under age 21 in the following situations:
 Travel to and from a school-sponsored activity
 A licensed driver 21 or older is in the front passenger seat
 There is an emergency.
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If you are under age 18 and you turned age 17 on or before July
1, 2013, Virginia law prohibits you from driving midnight to 4
A.M. except when driving:
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to or from a place of business where you are employed
to or from a school-sponsored activity
with a licensed spouse age 18 or older, parent or other adult
acting in loco parentis who is occupying the front passenger
seat
in case of an emergency, including responding to emergency calls as a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad personnel
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Telecommunication Devices
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Virginia's cellular telephone law prohibits the use of cell
phones while driving, regardless of whether such device is
or is not hand-held.
You can only use a cell phone or any other telecommunications device for a driver emergency and the vehicle must be
lawfully parked or stopped.
Do you own a moped?
The Commonwealth defines a moped as a vehicle with an engine smaller than 50cc, and can attain a maximum speed of 35
mph or less. A motorcycle is defined as having a larger than
50cc engine, and can
travel at speeds in excess
of 35 mph.
New regulations are enforce for moped riders.
They must now have a
title and be registered
with the state by July 1,
2014. They will be issued a single license plate
for the back of the scoot-
er, but state mandated safety inspections and insurance will
not be required.
In the past, some motorcycle owners
passed their bikes off as mopeds since they had a scooterstyle body, but whose attainable speed and motor size far
exceeded that of a scooter.
Drivers of moped are not required to have a driver’s license,
but they are required to carry some form of photo ID. They
are also required to wear a helmet and goggles if they do not
have a windshield. Titles for scooters will cost $10, and registration $20.25. Customized plates are also available for an
additional $10.
Regardless of age, texting is banned for all drivers,
and is considered a primary offense. This means police can
pull you over if they suspect you of texting while driving.
The fine is $125 for the first offense, and $250 for subsequent offenses. For more details: www.dmv.state.va.us
Artisans United Gallery
Winter Warmer Open House
Join Artisans United for
our Winter Warmer
Open House as we present
our first Craft Gallery
show for 2014. It will be
held Saturday, January 4,
from 1-4. Light refreshments will be served. Our
locally produced, lovingly
handcrafted gifts—many
one of a kind—range from
under $10 to over $300.
The Craft Gallery of Artisans United is located at 4022-C Hummer
Road, in the Annandale Community Park, near the Hidden Oaks
Nature Center. We are open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm, and on
Sunday from 12 Noon to 4 pm. Our telephone number is 703/9410202.
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January 2014
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FINANCE:
Is Education for Employment, or Is There a Greater Purpose?
Financial Advisor Marilyn Hoosen, MSSB
Mike Rowe, host of the
former TV show, Dirty
Jobs, probably best
encapsulated the education-employment
dilemma that exists today, when he succinctly
declared, “We are lending money we don’t
have, to kids who can’t
pay it back, to train
them for jobs that no
longer exist. That’s
nuts.”
Although the largest contributor to the budget deficit is Medicare-Medicaid, the second largest source of debt is the everballooning student loan crisis. Parents, students, and lenders
all find themselves in a quandary as more graduates increasingly default on their student loans.
This raises the question, “What is the purpose of higher education?” An advanced education can provide desirable, yet intangible, career contentment and reward. A college degree can
impact an individual’s lifetime income-earnings potential, and
as Mike Rowe points out, its relevance to the demands of the
current and evolving workplace. For a financial advisor, discussions regarding education is traditionally centered around
529 plans, and any tax benefits, but for me, it is so much more.
For the purposes of this discussion, we will isolate the topic to
3 areas: cost/price of higher education in the US versus other
developed nations; post-graduate return on investment in the
form of employment; and, the role that entrepreneurship can
play in helping individuals self-define their professional paths.
I recently attended a two day symposium hosted by an association that represents the private, for-profit 2-year college community. Among the speakers, were a CEO from a Fortune 500
company, the former head of the fastest-growing, and one of
the largest worker unions, as well as economists and members
from 4-year traditional academia. The discussion from the majority of speakers revolved around disappointment with accountability measures being proposed by Congress and the
White House, the credentials of these institutions, and the current skills gap between job postings, and the deficiencies
among candidates who do not possess the required skill sets to
perform prescribed job functions.
For these speakers, the problem of a skills and training gap outranked every other issue. In their estimation, the for-profit higher
education sector is serving a larger social need by training students through the unbundling of education, meaning that they
strip out Shakespeare and other general courses. Instead, they
provide students with only the essential core classes needed for a
specific job function. In fact, the CEO from the Fortune 500 firm
explained that corporate America is teaming with for-profit community colleges on training requirements for future employees,
based on each firm’s needs, specifically in the areas of data analytics and computer programming.
The question of cost and price for tuition, was raised by the former head of union, who mentioned legitimate concerns by Congress, and investigative journalists inquiring into the exorbitant
cost of a 2-year associates degree. Shockingly, the cost can be as
much as 4 times that of a traditional 4-year degree program,
prompting many students never to complete their associates degree while drowning in debt. What further complicates the matter
is that the these institutions seem to prey on otherwise unknowing
families, lower income communities ,and those stuck in dead-end
jobs looking to enhance their educational skills in hopes of earning higher incomes.
Some developed nations now provide free, to substantially subsidized higher education, since they view it as an investment in the
future of their nations. These countries argue that an educated
nation is a prosperous nation. Another significant benefit their
students receive is graduating into the workforce without loans to
repay. These students feel confident and ready; they are moving
toward autonomy.
The United States needs a different approach to higher education.
Until the student loan-debt crisis is directed toward realistic solutions, including issues of interest rates, or the proposal made by
the President at this year’s State of the Union address, that argues
for student loan repayment rates to be tied to the actual income
base students earn upon graduation, rather than a flat rate based
on the loan size, the crisis will only deepen. If graduates in other
nations, their families, and their countries benefit from free higher education, while ours languishes in a student loan crisis, then
perhaps it is time to reconsider our baseline scenario.
Considering the skills and training gap, in a time when every
other teen aspires to be the next American idol, or attempts to
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keep up with the Kardashians, another critical component to
help stem the education-employment dilemma is that of the
need for more STEM professionals, more data analysts, and
other technology-related experts. The idea of corporations
teaming up with educational institutions to help meet the needs
of the workplace is gratifying. However, if students are still
entering college with undeclared majors (approximately 40%
of students), or find traditional areas of study not sexy enough,
then society’s stakeholders should adopt a national campaign
to gussy-up these industries with engineering, physics, data
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ANNIEGLASS
SIMON PEARCE
This leads me to the topic of entrepreneurship as a part of the
MICHAEL ARAM
NAMBE
The changing landscape of employment raises significant
questions about the relevancy of education, and what career
majors students are pursuing, in addition to the advocacy for
the unbundling of education. Some believe that by stripping
liberal arts from the core curriculum, students will be empowered with essential coursework based on the post-graduate profession the student hopes to pursue. Much more time, energy
and research must be dedicated to studying these inputs and
most importantly their outcomes (beyond graduation rates).
For the first time in American history, students and parents no
longer view higher education, and the lack of future employment as an investment abundant with the returns that justify
the costs. Sadder still, this is the first generation that does not
believe it will do as well as generations past, with a shrinking
middle class and lack of both financial and job security.
MARIPOSA
SPODE
In Germany, engineers and other STEM professionals instill
excitement in students about their fields of endeavor during
early childhood education. Many visit kindergartens, where,
using Lego sets and other mechanical toys, they stimulate imaginations to promote interest in their specific fields of interest. In the US, many wait until high school or even college to
lure students into these industries, which may be too late, or at
best, remedial. This matter reinforces Mike Rowe’s argument
about training students for jobs that no longer exist. Even considering the huge exodus from the workforce among baby
boomers, which we will continue to experience over the next 5
-10 years, the technology revolution is changing the way companies reach optimal productivity using fewer workers, and
relying more heavily on automated systems to perform many
functions.
BERNARDAUD
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What Can Annandale Learn from the Renovation
and Reinvention of Springfield Mall?
By: Jeffrey Levine & M. Callahan
New Entrance from Loisdale Road
Remodeled mall interior
added to the 78-acre site. Additionally, the retail component of
the area will be expanded to accommodate two million square
feet of shopping and dining.
be added at a future phase. Additionally, there appears to be no
water features in the interior spaces; and the renderings show
the interior design to be rather bland, generating little excitement, similar to many existing covered malls, which have been
in existence since the 1940’s.
The original plan was to have developed a “Main Street Concept,” transforming the exterior into a pedestrian friendly environment with restaurants, cafe style outdoor seating, and entrances. The idea follows current retail center planning approaches, where there is an open, rather than closed, environment. An open rather than closed environment is also a proposal for the redevelopment of Landmark Mall in Alexandria.
(How times and preferences do change. Landmark was originally built as an open air mall, only to be closed off in a subsequent remodel.)
Originally, there was a proposed design theme, stressing a water feature running through the primary interior spaces within
the mall itself - a “spring for Springfield”. Memorable design
themes provide uniqueness to the shopping experience, for example, the Galleria in Houston, an elegant covered mall,
opened in 1970, had an Art Deco theme, including an ice skating rink.
A
promotional
video,
shown
on
the
website
www.springfieldmall.com, illustrates how the new redevelopment will be built out. However, even though there are impressive renderings, both of the exterior and interior, the “main
street” concept seems to have been abandoned, or possibly will
Some of these design compromises are probably due to costcutting; and there have been significant planning challenges
along the way, for example: (1) the need for a positive pedestrian experience from the Metro station; and, (2) the need to retain
anchor stores, but not necessarily the smaller stores.
There does not seem to be any particular effort to make the access from the metro station, 1/4 mile to the south, a more
pedestrian-friendly route, particular since it leads through a
forbidding underpass at Franconia-Springfield Parkway (State
Route 289). Also, the first existing structure, seen by
pedestrians arriving from the Metro, is a large multistory
parking structure - the East Parking Deck, at the southeast
corner of the development site.
Originally, the designs looked at making this approach more
welcoming. A narrow residential building was proposed in
front of the parking structure, and there were designs for parks,
and other landscape features to soften this area.
Unfortunately, it is not clear that these features will be implemented since they are not shown in the video presentation. The
original anchors were Lansburgh's (later E.J. Korvette), GarConstruction in Progress
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“Main Street” with open air restaurants
finckel's (later Sports Authority), J.C. Penney, and Montgomery
Ward (building demolished in 1999, site now Target). Macy's
was added in 1991. In fact, Prince Charles and Princess Diana
visited the JCPenney store at this mall on November 11, 1985,
during their famous American tour. Princess Diana was both
bemused and curious to learn how a Silver Cloud Rolls Royce
was balanced on four china tea cups. Politely walking to the far
side of the car, she knelt down, looked beneath, and confirmed
that no other form of support was being used.
The developers,Vornado, announced plans in March 2012, to
close all but Macy’s, Penney’s and Target. These stores will
continue to operate throughout the construction period. Additionally, when these stores are remodeled, the designers will be
required to work within the standard interior layout already
established by the stores themselves.
The last renovation was completed in 1987, and by the time the
mall closed they were needed again. By 2010, Vornado was no
longer even attempting to rent mall stores to new tenants, and
as large numbers of stores closed, they were simply walled over
with drywall and forgotten. This has led to disgruntlement
among several of the existing mall’s smaller tenants, in many
cases they have had to move out completely.
What
can
Annandale
learn
from Springfield?
While there is no need for another covered mall in the area; and
there is no parcel of land close to 80 acres available for devel-
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New SE entrance with bridge from East Parking Deck
opment in the Annandale Central Business District (CBD),
there are still items that Annandale can learn from the planning
and implementation of the Springfield Town Center.
Establishment of a “central mixed-use area,” containing retail,
residential and possibly offices. Annandale could learn from
the Springfield’s development and challenges in the creation
of its own “town center.”
Using the “Main Street Concept” in this central mixed-use
area. To study how this can occur in Annandale, see the
Annandale Design Guidelines, at www.fcrevit.org. By the
way, one of the most successful “main streets”, both from a
business and aesthetic point of view, is Market Square in
Clarendon.
The proximity to a major transit stop. Recent studies have
been conducted to explore the feasibility of a building a
transit center, since the CBD is at the intersection of several
bus routes. Additionally, it is foreseen that Annandale could
be the future south terminus for the Columbia Pike Streetcar.
Increased political commitment in funding and/or implementation of infrastructure. The Annandale Central Business District has been designated by Fairfax County as a Commercial
Revitalization Area similar to Springfield. Continuing political
commitment,
similar to that provided in the recent developments
in
Springfield, Merrifield and Bailey’s
Crossroads, will be
needed to help implement any development in Annandale.
Levine Design Studio
675 E. Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
202-628-0729
www.levinedesignstudio.com
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The Police Beat
After a 4-year gap, Fairfax County adopts a Noise Ordinance
Fairfax County Police Dept.
Fairfax County put in place a new law
yesterday to limit nuisance noises in
residential areas, like loud parties or
music.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a new noise ordinance that
some residents believe does not go far
enough. The regulations do not apply
to commercial, industrial, or government properties. It does not affect
noises from dog parks, shopping malls,
warehouses, or bus/rail stations. However, the county’s zoning
ordinance contains rules for non-residential properties.
Police have found that most noise complaints are resolved voluntarily, but this law will enable police to ticket residents for
incessant barking dogs, and loud parties, as well as other noise
nuisances, and to bring criminal charges when necessary.
To make a complaint, residents should call the Fairfax County
Police non-emergency number at 703-691-2131, TTY 711.
Specifics of the new law:
The law bars noises that can be heard inside a home when the
doors and windows are closed, and the police must be able to
determine the source for the noise. This includes everything
from loud music, to yelling, to barking dogs inside or outside a
home.
Specific activities that create noise are prohibited during certain
times of day, including:
 Using a loudspeaker or amplifier outside between 11 p.m.
and 7 a.m.
 Operating power lawn equipment, like a lawnmower or leaf
blower, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
 Fixing cars or mechanical devices outside between 9 p.m.
and 7 a.m.
 Collecting trash or recycling within 100 yards of a residence between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Loading or unloading trucks outside within 100 yards of a
residence between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The law also exempts some common noises, including:
 Police, fire, ambulance or emergency vehicle sirens
 Sounds created when responding to emergencies, including emergency utility repairs
 Cars and trucks traveling on roads
 Heat pumps and/or air conditioners on residential properties
 Backup generators running during power outages
 Public transportation facilities
 Burglar, fire or other alarms tests between 7 a.m. and 9
p.m.
 Band performances or practices, athletic matches or practices, and other such activities on school or recreational
grounds between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
 Bells, carillons, and other calls to worship for up to 5
minutes per hour between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Police can charge those who violate the law with a misdemeanor with fines up to $500 for the first offense. Second time offenders can be fined up to $1,000 and serve up to a six month
jail sentence, or both.
The county adopted the new noise law as a temporary solution
to a state Supreme Court ruling against Virginia Beach. The
court found that the city’s noise ordinance, which was similar
to Fairfax County’s, was unconstitutional. Consequently, in
2009 the county attorneys advised the police to stop enforcing
it.
Fairfax County is currently working on a comprehensive overhaul to its existing noise ordinance.
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Adopt a Pet
Start Your New Year with a New Friend
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Are you considering adding a new pet to your household?
Come visit the Fairfax County Animal Shelter and meet
adoptable dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, bunnies, guinea
pigs, ferrets, gerbils, birds, parrots, snakes and turtles. Take a
tour of the Shelter, talk with staff and volunteers about Shelter
programs and enjoy interacting with animals that are waiting
for homes
Steps to Adopting an Animal
Look at adoptable animals online and then visit the Shelter to
meet your prospective pet.
 Complete a visitation pass at the front desk and have a one
-on-one visit with one or more animals. A volunteer or
caretaker will facilitate the visit and tell you more about
the pet you're visiting.
 Complete an adoption application and spay/neuter consent
form.
 An adoption Counselor will review your application and if
needed, a spay/neuter appointment will be made for your
animal at the Shelter's contracted veterinarian.
 The shelter will transport the animal to be spayed/neutered
if necessary. If the animal is already spayed/neutered, the
adopter may be able to take it home the same day.
The adopted pet will be available for pick up at the vet after the
spay/neuter surgery is complete.
HOMEOWNERS:
Please Bring the Following Information:
 Current photo identification
 Current vaccination records for all pets currently living on
your property
 Proof of county dog license for all dogs living on your
property
 Proof of home ownership via a personal property tax bill
or mortgage statement
RENTERS: Please Bring the Following Information:
 Current photo identification
 Current vaccination records for all pets currently living on
your property
 Proof of county dog license for all dogs living on your
property
 Lease and/or pet addendum to your lease
 Verification that you have paid your pet deposit, if one is
required
 If adopter does not have a lease, adopter must bring notarized letter from landlord or parents
Adoption Fees:
Dogs:
$40.00
Cats:
$30.00
Rabbits:
$15.00
Ferrets:
$15.00
Reptiles:
$10.00
Small birds:
$10.00
Large birds:
$100.00
Equine and bovine: $200.00
Other sm. animals:
$5.00
Other livestock:
$20.00
What is included in the
adoption fee?
Dogs:
 A certificate for a free exam with a participating veterinarian. Fees for other services performed will be paid by the
adopter to the veterinary hospital.
 A heartworm test
 Distemper and Bordatella vaccinations
 A microchip
 An information packet including resources and medical
documents
A follow-up phone call or email and access to the adopter resource helpline.
Cats:
 A certificate for a free
exam with a participating
veterinarian. Fees for other
services performed will be
paid by the adopter to the
veterinary hospital.
 A feline leukemia/
feline AIDS test.
 A distemper vaccination
 An information packet
including
resources
and medical documents
 A follow-up phone call
or email and access to
the adopter resource
helpline
Spay and neuter fees are
NOT included in adoption
fees. Virginia law requires
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What a Difference a Century Makes: 1914
US Population: 99,111,000
By: M. Callahan



Richard Warren Sears, founder of Sears,
Roebuck & Co.
August Macke, German painter
Ellen Louise Wilson, First Lady of the US
(1st wife of Pres. Wilson)
HISTORICAL EVENTS
 Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and
wife Sophie assassinated in Sarajevo by
Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip.
President: Woodrow Wilson
Vice President: Thomas R. Marshall
Virginia Governor: William Hodges Mann
Chief Justice Supreme Court: Edward Douglass White
Speaker of the House: Champ Clark (D-Missouri)
Congress: 63rd
VA Senators: Charles A. Swanson & Thomas Martin
Governor of VA: Wilbur Clarence
Dan Daniel


BORN
 January 12 – Edward Gurney,
United States Senator from Florida
from 1969 till 1974. (died 1996)
 January 31 – Carey Loftin,
actor and stuntman (died 1997)
 June 19 – Alan Cranston, United States Senator from California from 1969 till 1993. (died
2000)
September 26 – Francois Henri "Jack" LaLanne, fitness and
dietary health trainer (died 2011)
December 20 – Harry F. Byrd, Jr., United
States Senator from Virginia from 1965
until1983.
DIED
 George Westinghouse-American entrepreneur
 Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and
his wife Sofie
 John Philip Holland, Irish developer of the
submarine

World War I begins: Austria declares war on Serbia; Germany
on Russia and France; Britain on Germany, the US declares
neutrality. August 4 – German troops invade neutral Belgium
at 8:02 AM (local time).

Panama Canal is officially opened after 10 years of construction.

In his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin plays the
Little Tramp, his most famous character.


Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan of the Apes is published.

Congress sets up Federal Trade Commission, passes Clayton
Antitrust Act.

U.S. Marines occupy Veracruz, Mexico, intervening in civil war
to protect American interests.

The world's first red and green traffic lights are installed in
Cleveland.

First scheduled airline flight from St. Petersburg to Tampa,
Florida

George Washington Carver begins experimenting with peanuts
as a new cash crop for Southern farmers.

Baseball legend Babe Ruth makes his major league debut with
the Red Sox.


Henry Ford sells 248,000 cars.
Winsor McCay unleashes Gertie the Dinosaur, the first animated cartoon.
The first everyday items made of stainless steel come into public circulation
COST OF COMMON CONSUMER GOODS
Consumer Price Index: 7.9
Unemployment: 7.9% up from 4.3 % in 1913
Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.02
Loaf of bread: $0.05
Gallon of gasoline: $0.36
One dozen eggs: $0.27
Gallon of milk: $0.17
Average Annual Wage: $1,296.00
Cost of Average Automobile: Ford Touring, $550; Runabout,
$500; Town Car, $750
Federal Income Tax: 1%
Christmas Dinner at the Hotel Harrington $1.00 (11th and E Streets
NW). The Hotel Harrington opened on March 1, 1914 and is owned
by the same family today.
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What a Difference a Century Makes: 1914
War comes to Europe
SPORTS
World Series: Philadelphia A's v. NY
Giants (4-1)
Stanley Cup: Quebec Bulldogs
Wimbledon Women: Dorothea Chambers
Wimbledon Men: Tony Wilding
Kentucky Derby Champion: Donerail
NCAA Football Champions: Harvard
(9-0-0)
Most Valuable Pitcher: Awarded for
the first time in 1913 to Walter Johnson
of the Washington Senators
AWARDS 1914
Nobel in Physics-Max von Laue
(Germany), for discovery of diffraction
of Roentgen rays passing through crystals
Nobel in Chemistry-Theodore William
Richards (US), for determining atomic
weight of many chemical elements
Physiology or Medicine: Robert Bárány
(Austria), for work on physiology and
pathology of the vestibular system
Nobel in Literature-Not Awarded
Nobel in Peace-Not Awarded
SPORTS
World Series: Boston Braves d. Philadelphia A's (4-0)
Stanley Cup: Toronto Blueshirts (NHA)
Wimbledon Women: Dorothea Chambers d. E. Larcombe (7-5 6-4)
Wimbledon Men: Norman Brookes d.
T. Wilding (6-4 6-4 7-5)
Kentucky Derby Champion: Old
Rosebud
NCAA Football Champions: Army (90-0)
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
German and British soldiers
exchanged food and souvenirs. The following Christmas, sentries on both sides
had orders to shoot any
soldier who did this
Facts about the Trenches
The accumulation of
water in the bottom of the
trenches caused soldiers’
feet to rot, thus the name
trench foot.
Dogs were used to
carry messages in capsules
attached to their body.
Dogs also carried and
placed telegraph wires in
important areas.
By the end of 1914,
the Allies and Central Powers dug nearly 6,250 miles
of trenches.
A single pair of rats
could produce up to 880
offspring in a year.
Soldiers fought largely
in trenches during the war,
and thousands suffered
from stress, known as shellshock.
The British and
French trenches were often
squalid, whereas the German trenches were almost
luxurious in comparison,
with bunks and decent
cooking facilities.
The British Army
treated 20,000 soldiers for
trench foot during the winter
of 1914-1915.
A total of 3,894 men in
the British Army were convicted
of
self-inflicted
wounds, which was a firing
squad offense. All served
prison time rather than
execution.
Even when clothing
was periodically washed
and deloused, lice eggs
invariably remained hidden
in the seams; within a few
hours of the clothes being
re-worn, the body heat
generated would cause the
eggs to hatch. Lice caused
Trench Fever resulting in
high fever that took up to
12 weeks to cure, once
away from the trenches.
Soldiers were supposed
to spend four days in front
line trenches, four days in
support trenches, eight days
in reserve trenches and two
weeks resting.
On Christmas Eve,
1914, both sides declared an
unofficial truce, and sung
Christmas carols to each
other. A football match was
played in no-man’s land (the
area between the German
and British) trenches, and
German Kaiser Wilhelm II
The Flying Corp, Tank Corp, & Trench Warfare
were all employed during WWI.
Russian Czar Nicholas II
Many men chose to
shave their heads entirely to
avoid another prevalent
scourge: nits
King George V of England
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ENDEAVOR
1914 Washington
Businesses continue to thrive & expand, colleges are graduating more women, the suffragette movement is
stronger than ever, European nations enter into yet, another war.
By: M. Callahan
Thompson Dairy Delivery Wagons in 1914
901 F Street, NW, Washington, DC—1914
Thompson’s Dairy was founded in 1881 by John Thompson.
A dairy farmer by profession, Thompson would haul his milk
into DC each and every day, and find a distributor. Unfortunately, distributors were not always available, meaning that
Thompson’s milk, labor, and profit would go to waste.
The Lansburgh Building has also been known as the Julius
Lansburgh Furniture Company, and the Old Masonic Temple.
This beautifully proportioned building was designed in the
French Renaissance Revival style in 1867 by well regarded
Adolf Cluss of Cluss & Kammerheuber.
Thompson Dairy
Employees
Routes
Vehicles
Opened 1881
41
12
Horse drawn wagons
Closed 1971
580
535
Refrigerated Trucks
Frustrated with this system, Thompson started his own business at 7th and L Streets, NW. Here the milk was processed,
bottled, and dispatched by multiple horse drawn wagons for
deliveries all over Washington, and adjacent municipalities.
By 1927, a new plant at 2012 11th Street NW, could handle
5,000 gallons of milk a day. The footprint of the plant was an
entire city block. Thompson’s was know to set the highest
Health Dept. standards. They won numerous awards and offered incentives to dairy farmers to produce richer, and cleaner
milk.
The Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company purchased the Old
Masonic Temple in 1921, and gradually remodeled the interior
by replacing the ground-floor facade with large plate-glass
display windows and removing, or covering, much of the original cast-iron ornamentation to reduce maintenance costs.
Julius Landsburgh’s closed in 1970. The building was due to
be demolished nine years later, but was saved by preservationists. The Gallup Organization took over much of the space in
2000, when it was largely restored. Currently, there is a
McCormick and Schmick’s restaurant on the ground floor, and
the remainder is used for commercial space.
The Landsburgh is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, and is part of the Downtown Historic District.
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1914 Washington
Thompson’s Dairy, Julius Landsburgh, the Creation of Mother’s Day, & the Nurses of Georgetown
Class of 1914, Georgetown U. Hospital Training School for Nurses
The Georgetown University Hospital Training School for
Nurses was founded in 1903, and graduated their first class in
1906. The school and hospital were staffed by Sisters of Saint
Francis, whose motherhouse was in Glen Riddle, PA.
Mother’s Day is recognized as a national US Holiday
This document was sent to William Jennings Bryan, Secretary of State,
from President Woodrow Wilson, on May 9, 1914.
“The modern holiday of Mother's Day was first celebrated in
1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in
Grafton, West Virginia. She then began a campaign to make
"Mother's Day" a recognized holiday in the United States. Although she was successful in 1914, she was already disappointed with its commercialization by the 1920s. Jarvis' holiday was
adopted by other countries, and it is now celebrated all over the
world. In this tradition, each person offers a gift, card, or remembrance toward their mothers, grandmothers, and / or maternal figure on mother's day.”
Wikipedia
“When the US entered World War I, the Army had a total of
4093 active duty nurses. By the end of the war, 21,480 women
served in the Army Nurses Corps rendering service beyond
expectations at a time when women were not even allowed to
vote. Over 10,000 of these nurses were deployed overseas
during the war. Serving in France, England, and Italy, American nurses were considered to be among the finest in the
world. Although no US Army Nurses died as a direct result of
enemy action, three were wounded by shellfire and 272 died of
disease (primarily tuberculosis, influenza, and pneumonia). Over the course of the war, a small number of nurses
were decorated for bravery: three received the Distinguished
Service Cross, the Army’s second highest award; twenty-four
were awarded the Distinguished Service Medal; sixty-nine
received the British Royal Red Cross; twenty-eight were given
the French Croix de Guerre; and two received the British Military Medal.” (Army Heritage Center)
War is Declared:
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
Russian mobilizes against Serbia
Germany declares war on Russia
Germany declares war on France
France declares war on Germany
Germany declares war on Belgium
Belgium declares war on Germany
England declares war on Germany
Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
US declares war on Germany
July 28, 1914
July 31, 1914
Aug. 01, 1914
Aug. 03, 1914
Aug. 03, 1914
Aug. 04, 1914
Aug. 04, 1914
Aug. 04, 1914
Aug. 06, 1914
April 04, 1917
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Annandale Ranked 4th Best Town in VA
Parks, Stable Housing Prices, and Diversity Take the Prize

Diversity (percent of most populous ethnicity)
To start, a list of the 50 most populous cities, towns, and Census Designated Places in Virginia were examined, then each
city was given a rank from one to 50 in the individual criteria,
with one being the best possible score.
As far as amenities go, distance to great hiking, was selected
because Virginia has some of the best hiking in the country.
We chose Southern food, because Virginia is the quintessence
of Southern charm—and a big part of that happens to be boiled
and roasted peanuts, Virginia ham, and Shoofly pie. (Movoto
needs to work on this criteria. The cuisine of 21st Century Virginia
has expanded dramatically beyond the items mentioned.)
According to city based research group, Movoto, Centreville is
the top city in Virginia, while Annandale is the 4th best city,
based on many desirable factors such as amenities, cost of living, crime, education, median household income, and diversity.
The rankings came out like this.
1. Centreville
2. Tysons Corner
3. McLean
4. Annandale
5. Oakton
6. Alexandria
7. Chantilly
8. Reston
9. Rose Hill (Fairfax County)
10.Suffolk
The Criteria
Virginia is well known as one of the most beautiful states in the
country, it has a rich history, and classic Virginia charm! But,
in order to find the top 10, something a little bit more concrete
was needed. The list was created with seven criteria in mind.
 Amenities per person (distance to five-star hiking, number
of Southern food restaurants)
 Total amenities in each city (distance to five-star hiking,
number of Southern food restaurants)
 Cost of living (percent above or below state average)
 Crime (percent above or below state average)
 High school degree attainment rate (percent above or below
state average)
 Median household income (city’s average compared to
state average)
 Home value (percent above or below state average)
From there, this category was broken up into both amenities
per person and the total number of amenities per city, because
it was important to have a range of choices for each person,
and not dock points just because some cities have larger populations.
After each city was rated, the criteria was averaged together
with each city receiving an overall score. The lower this number was, the higher the city ranked.
Yet again, Fairfax County brings it home with eight of the top
ten cities, with Annandale, scoring the No. 4 spot on the list.
Annandale came in as the most diverse city in our top 10, with
just 50.4 percent of the population being one ethnicity (as opposed to McLean, for example, which is 79.3 percent Caucasian.) It also scored really well in its median home value—95
percent higher than the state average.
Outside of the numbers though, Annandale is the perfect place
to, literally, get outside. Parks like the Mason District Park, the
Annandale Community Park, Kendale Woods Park, Ossian
Hall Park, and over 20 more, are scattered throughout the area.
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Fairfax County
$103,000
Annandale
$112,314
The median household income in Annandale is 65.3% greater than the Virginia average
and 91.4% greater than the national average.
MEDIAN HOME VALUE
Fairfax County
Annandale
Occupied Annandale Housing Units
EDUCATION
Completed Some College
Associate’s degree
Bachelor’s degree
Graduate degree
$507,800
$489,900
98.40%
72.80%
54.30%
49.20%
21.30%
Photo: Toll House Park—Pink Knock Out Roses, the Flower of Annandale
Courtesy, the Annandale Chamber of Commerce with All Rights Reserved
January 2014
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New Members Spotlight
Ellis, Lindgren and Dutson Orthodontics
Never Underestimate the Power of a Smile
The staff truly loves working with children, and provide exceptional care for kids needing early orthodontic treatment as
well as adolescents ready for comprehensive orthodontic
treatment. However, there is no age limit for orthodontics!
Adult orthodontic treatment will not only result in an attractive smile, but it can also correctly align teeth to provide ideal
jaw function. This practice offers many options for adult
patients, including conventional metal braces, clear ceramic
braces, and In-Ovation C braces. Their doctors are also certified Premier Invisalign® providers, placing this office as one
of the top 5% of Invisalign® providers for adults and teens in
the country. No matter what your needs, you will be in excellent, capable hands.
Ellis, Lindgren & Dutson Orthodontics are dedicated to
providing the highest quality treatment in a fun and caring
environment. Dr. Ellis, Dr. Lindgren, & Dr. Dutson believe
customer service should exceed expectations, as a result, the
doctors have assembled a team that does just that. “Next to
the quality of our treatment, we feel that our staff is the best
part about coming to our office.” They pride themselves on
making sure you are taken care of at every visit to their office.
In their pursuit to provide patients with the best orthodontic
care, they use the latest advances in orthodontic technology,
and continue to expand their horizons through constant continuing education.
ANNANDALE’S
Demographics & Diversity
A Strong Factor in Annandale’s Success
RESIDENTIAL DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Greater Annandale (5 mile radius)
Caucasian American
African American
Native American
Asian American
Pacific Islander
Hispanic Americans of any Race
74,135
342,076
50.40%
8.60%
.050%
19.60%
0.10%
21.60%
*Includes Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Thai, & Vietnamese. The Korean &
Vietnamese populations are approximately the same at slightly less than 8% each with the Asian
Indian population growing at the fastest rate throughout the Washington Metro area.
Ellis, Lindgren & Dutson Orthodontics looks forward to
meeting you and all our New Patient Consultations are complimentary. During your first visit, they will help you get
acquainted with the office. They will perform a full diagnostic evaluation, explain all orthodontic treatment needs, discuss various treatment options, and work with you to help
develop a treatment plan to assure the smile and bite you deserve.
They believe that a thorough understanding of the orthodontic process is crucial to a great result and therefore set aside
30 to 45 minutes with the doctor to address all questions from
both the parents and patients. In the meantime they will have
evaluated your records, and will conduct a Treatment Consultation that outlines your treatment, goals and estimated fees.
Finally, you will be invited to sit down with their Financial
Coordinator where a comprehensive fee will be discussed,
along with a variety of payment plans. They don’t want cost
to bar you from the smile you deserve, and will work hard to
find a plan that works for you.
4600 John Marr Drive
(corner of John Marr and Ravensworth Rd.)
Annandale, VA 22003
703.750.9393
[email protected]
www.eldortho.com
The Chamber thanks Ellis, Lindgren & Dutson Orthodontics
for providing toothbrushes for volunteer bags at the Fall Festival and for Santa’s Gift Bag at the Holiday Lighting Ceremony. Welcome to the Annandale Chamber of Commerce.
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ENDEAVOR
New Members Spotlight
Goodwill
Do you Know Why Goodwill is Good for Annandale?
In February of 2013, Goodwill of Greater Washington opened
the doors of its newest retail store at 7031 Columbia Pike, off
John Marr Drive & behind the Juke Box Diner. Since its opening, the location has exceeded all expectations, drawing hundreds of thousands of shoppers and donors in its first year in
operation thanks to its clean, contemporary and colorful design, great merchandise, and efficient donation center.
While the store is an oasis for shoppers looking for good merchandise at great prices, here’s why having Goodwill in Annandale is an even bigger asset to the community:
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Goodwill helps families. By including a career center at
the Annandale location that provides free job training and
employment services to people with disabilities or disadvantages, Goodwill is actively improving the quality of
life for Annandale residents.
Donating to Goodwill is green. In 2013, Goodwill of
Greater Washington kept approximately 23 million pounds
of material out of area landfills that is repurposed and reused through its retail operations.
Goodwill creates jobs. Between 30 and 40 new jobs are
created every time Goodwill opens a new store.
Goodwill is helping to revitalize Annandale. The new
store is clean, modern and a significant improvement over
the old and empty storefront that occupied the space before Goodwill moved in. Goodwill generates payroll and
sales tax that is reinvested into the Annandale community
improving the quality of life for every resident.
If you haven’t stopped in to shop or
donate at Annandale’s new Goodwill store, you now have several
good reasons for doing so. Pay
them a visit today or visit
www.dcgoodwill.org.
You’ll be
glad you did.
Edward Jones
Michael Guerrero at Edward Jones Investments
Before my career began, I received my undergraduate degree
from Bentley University in Waltham, Massachusetts. I majored in Economics-Finance and decided to stay on to complete
my Masters of Science in Financial Planning at Bentley's
McCallum Graduate School of Business. With that education,
I feel it uniquely qualifies me as a financial advisor.
Edward Jones is a decidedly different kind of investment firm.
Our mission is to help individuals reach their serious, longterm financial goals. Face to face conversations is how we feel
business should be conducted, especially when that business is
investing. Some Annandale residents may have even seen me
on their street introducing myself. That kind of personal relationship solidified through a handshake is how Edward Jones
has been serving clients for decades.
Founded in 1922, we are a full-service brokerage firm and a
private partnership – a structure that we believe gives us the
independence to make long-term decisions that are in the best
interests of our clients and associates, without the pressures
publicly traded companies face to meet short-term earnings
forecasts.
Our thoughtful investment strategy includes identifying your
specific, long-term goals, developing and implementing a tailored strategy and maintaining a diversified portfolio of quality
investments. Investments and insurance are tools for helping
clients meet their goals however, the plan itself is always the
main focus.
Edward Jones
Michael S. Guerrero, Financial Advisor
3913 Old Lee Hwy.
Bus: 703-218-3900
Cell: 732-547-2639
[email protected]
www.edwardjones.com
January 2014
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New Member Spotlight
FACETS
Helping to end Homelessness in Fairfax County
Founded in 1988, FACETS is a well-established nonprofit organization that touches and improves the lives of thousands of
families and individuals every year. It's hard to believe that
over 1,500 individuals are literally homeless in the third
wealthiest county in the United States. For many of u, Fairfax
County has proven to be a great place to live and work; however right in our back yard thousands are struggling to overcome
the effects of poverty everyday. The lack of affordable housing
in Fairfax County has left many in need of a helping hand. And
while FACETS assists over 2,000 individuals each year in
leaving poverty behind, truly preventing and ending homelessness is impossible without affordable housing opportunities.
Active Realty
4306 Evergreen Lane, Suite 104, Annandale
Active Realty is a multi-lingual, full service real estate agency
with an accredited buyer’s certification. Active Realty is a
member of the Multi-Million Dollar NVAR Club, and of the
National Association of Realtors. Their office is conveniently
located on Evergreen Lane which runs between Columbia
Pike and Little River Turnpike.
Cearia Parra-Buehler
Principal Broker-Owner Active Realty
4306 Evergreen Lane, Suite 104, Annandale, VA 22003
703-864-1268 . [email protected]
Their multi-disciplinary professional staff manages a comprehensive range of programs and services and a volunteer base of
several thousand. As a founding and active partner in the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Partnership to Prevent and End
Homelessness, FACETS is committed to working collaboratively in the county-wide effort to help neighbors in need of
safe and affordable housing.
Each year hundreds of individuals living on the streets, in cars,
and abandoned buildings in Fairfax County/City search for
shelter from the often bitter winter weather. Beginning late in
November, FACETS works with 34 faith communities to offer
safe places to sleep and nutritious meals to men and women
who are homeless through their Hypothermia Prevention and
Response Program. This program is one of five operated across
Fairfax and Falls Church in partnership with the Fairfax County government.
In operation since 2003, the program has evolved from solely
offering a safe haven to also offering life-enhancing programs.
TREE SERVICES
Removal—Topping—Trimming—Cabling—Weight Reduction
Filling Cavities—Firewood for Sale—Stump Removal
TIM W. FRAZIER
1-888-TRE-TRIM
(1-888-873-8746) Toll Free
10640 Page Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 352-4965 . www.facetscares.org
LANDSCAPING SERVICES
Edging & Mulching—Seeding & Sodding—Top Soil
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To Our Sponsors
Thank You
ENDEAVOR
2013 Annandale Parade
Recently Cited as One of the
BEST SMALL TOWN PARADES IN AMERICA
CHAMBER PARTNER
BRONZE
XoCai Healthy Chocolate
Trico Office Solutions
Annandale Shopping Center
Treasure Trove
Quality Electric
Annandale Boys & Girls Club
Annandale Citgo
Annandale Service Center
Annandale Fire Dept.
Omni Financial
Foster Bank
Kevin Kelly, Esq.
Danaher, Skewes & Assoc.
Marv Rodney
Jolly Roger Pest Control
Helen Winter
Osmar’s Magic
Steinhorst Plumbing
The Parliament Cleaners
Dan McKinnon
Annandale Eye Care
Home Instead Senior Care
Alexander Consulting
Navy Federal Credit Union
Miso Restaurant
Parliament Cleaners
Steinhorst Plumbing
Great American Restaurants
Knights of Columbus
Little Caesar’s
Annandale Woman’s Club
Annandale Swim & Tennis
Horizon Entertainment
AMF Bowling Lanes
PLATINUM
TD Bank
Burke & Burke Insurance
GOLD
Safeway
Goodwill
Burke & Herbert Bank
Burger King
BB&T Bank
ProMAXX Fitness
SILVER
EnviroSolutions
Capital One Bank
NVM Contractors
Morgan Stanley Wealth Mgt.
Beatty Management
The Parliaments
Trust Properties
Hess Express
Royal Management
Best Musical/Dance Group
Caporales Centralistas VA USA
Morenada Transpeco USA
Fraternidad Folklorica Cultural Caporales USA
Alma Boliviana
Best Costume
Authentica Diablada Arbieto
Morenada Transpeco USA
Caporales Centralistas VA USA
Caporales Ruphay
Sambos de Corazon USA
Best Float/Exhibitor
Route 66 PT Cruiser Club
NVCC Homecoming Float
Annandale Shopping Center Train
Magill’s Pizza and Pasta Restaurant
Grasshopper Green School
Congratulations to these groups, and to all who
participated in the 2013 Annandale Parade.
THANKS Little Caesars for generously
Columbia Pike at Gallows Rd.
providing Pizza to the Festival Volunteers
SERVING ANNANDALE SINCE 1957
COLUMBIA PIKE AND GALLOWS RD.
703-256-2730
www.annandaleshoppingcenter.com
Crowds begin to gather at the
Annandale Shopping in anticipation of the annual parade.
The 2013 parade was the
largest and most spectacular
in the 63 year history, and
recently declared one of the
BEST SMALL TOWN PARADES
IN AMERICA.
January 2014
ENDEAVOR
Lions Citrus Sale
Crusade for Sight and Hearing Projects
The Annandale Lions Club, with the
assistance of Boy Scout Troop 894
from St. Michaels, will host their annual Citrus Fruit Sale on February 16,
2014 from 8:30 AM until sold out,
weather permitting. Visit them at the
Annandale Swim and Tennis Club at
7530 Little River Turnpike next door
to Wendy’s.
They even offer drivethrough service so you
can stay in the warmth
of your car. Proceeds are used for the Lions
sight and hearing projects in our community,
as well as a portion to help sustain Boy Scout
Troop 894.
Ever since 1925 when Helen Keller challenged the Lions to
become the, “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness,” they have been passionately dedicated to the effort.
EnviroSolutions’ waste programs
are designed for all businesses,
from small private contractors to
national retail firms and property
management companies. Our commitment to the customer is consistent and unwavering no matter
their size.
9650 Hawkins Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
877-55-WASTE
www.esiwase.com
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January 2014
TAX TALK
Anticipated Changes You Should Consider
ENDEAVOR
Can Annandale Become a
Walkable Community?
Not without re-education
The optional business standard mileage rate will decrease from
56.5 cents-per-mile for 2013 to 56 cents per- mile for 2014, the
IRS has announced. The optional standard mileage rate for
qualified medical and moving expenses will also decrease for
2014. The rate for charitable miles driven is set by statute and
remains unchanged for 2014. The rate for qualified medical/
moving expenses will be 23.5 cents-per-mile. The rate for charitable miles driven remains at 14 cents-per-mile by statute. To
use the business standard mileage rate, the taxpayer must not
operate four or more vehicles at the same time, such as in a fleet
vehicle operation. Also, a taxpayer may not use the business
standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any depreciation
method under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System
(MACRS) or after claiming a Code Sec. 179 deduction for the
vehicle, the IRS explained.
Legislation to extend the group of expiring provisions commonly known as tax extenders will not be considered by Congress in
2013, House Ways and Means Chair Dave Camp, R-Mich., told
reporters on December 4. House lawmakers begin their winter
district work period on December 13. Tax extender legislation
is not on the legislative floor schedule and no markup is
planned in the Ways and Means Committee. Congress could
approve an extenders bill in 2014 that applies retroactively,
possibly as part of larger comprehensive tax reform legislation.
Camp also acknowledged that he will not introduce comprehensive tax reform legislation in 2013. Following a closed door
meeting with other lawmakers on December 4, Camp told reporters that work on reform legislation will continue in 2014,
but no measure will be marked up this year. The decision to
postpone the legislation comes after a year of sustained action
on the part of Camp and Senate Finance Committee Chair Max
Baucus, D-Mont., to build momentum for the first major reform
to the Tax Code since 1986.
Clarifications in the final NII regulations cover income, estimated taxes, real estate rental activities, regrouping under Code
Sec. 469, trusts and estates, and much more. The IRS will generally allow taxpayers to rely on either the NII proposed regulations or the final regulations for tax years beginning before January 1, 2014. The final Additional Medicare Tax regulations
generally track the proposed regulations with some clarifications for employers. Additionally, the IRS released proposed
regulations on the calculation of NII regarding certain types of
property, as well as taking a different approach to a muchcriticized deemed sale rule for dispositions of active interests in
partnerships and S corporations.
George H. Kresslein CPA . www.kressleincpa.com
5155 Piedmont Place . Annandale, VA 22003
703-354-1750 . [email protected]
Lesson 1: Crossing Streets at Night
Take responsibility for your own safety
Now that we are entrenched in daylight savings time, there
are even more hours for pedestrians and motorists to potentially collide. Both need to be vigilant.
For pedestrians, the rules your mother taught you should ring
in your ears.
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Look both ways before crossing a street
Cross at a corner, IN the crosswalk
Do not cross in the middle of the street
Don’t try to outrun a car. If you aren’t sure you can
safely make it across the street, WAIT.
Don’t expect that motorists can see you. Wear a fluorescent armband, and/or carry a flashing light...esp. if you
are wearing dark clothing
Take responsibility for your own safety
ENDEAVOR
January 2014
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Is Education for Employment, or Is There a Greater Purpose?
Continued from page 11
By: Marilyn Hoosen
found online and in every
library on every aspect of
starting and running a business. One would urge those
who feel disenchanted by
their unemployment or underemployment, to consider
this crisis as a rallying cry to
start a business. For as the
Chinese adage goes, “In
crisis, there is opportunity.”
solution. Economists and other trend-watchers have noted
repeatedly, that in an economy where significant job loss occurs, and hiring slows or stops, there is usually a sizeable
spike in people registering new start-ups. With the muchtouted skills gap, employers lament that high-skill job postings are staying unfilled for protracted periods because there
is no talent to meet the requirements.
In addition, the debate around extending or terminating unemployment benefits continues to haunt Congress. The disability payments system is also being burdened, as more of the
unemployed panic, and a progressive increase in the numbers
of Americans filing for disability payments to help meet their
most basic needs occurs.
The prospect of entrepreneurship, in a country where 70% of
all businesses are small businesses of 5 or fewer employees,
may help to ameliorate the unemployment crisis. It is also one
of the toughest roads to hue, as businesses fail every day, and
small business-owners file for bankruptcy. However, statistics
show that a budding entrepreneur who fails, then gets back-up
and tries another start-up, is a successful entrepreneur, with
grit and the potential to grow. Even more astonishing is the
number of successful entrepreneurs who either never attended
college, or never finished their college degrees.
The argument is not that one should cut short an education,
but that one take courses that aid in the running of an enterprise, such as accounting, marketing, risk management, inventory management, human resources, finance, and the art
of selling, but also take general courses to build a more wellrounded human being. A plethora of written materials can be
 Education certainly has its
place in the economy of a nation. It can serve as a conduit
for a career’s trajectory, or the
albatross around the neck of
the student drowning in loan
debt.
 Students and parents no longer
view higher education, and the
lack of future employment as
an investment abundant with
the returns that justify the
costs.
Education certainly has its
place in the economy of a
nation. It can serve as a con
duit for a career’s trajectory,
or the albatross around the
neck of the student drowning in loan debt. The pur- 
pose of education should not
only be for the sake of gaining skills to land a job, but
also to build character, learn
about the history of the
world, inform oneself about
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the cultures of other lands,
and the galaxy within which
we live. It should encourage
us to seek the cosmogony of
our existence, asking the
quintessential
questions,
Who am I? and What is my
life’s purpose? not just How
great can my paycheck be?
Until we assign education its
proper place in society, ra
ther than a money-making
industry, we will continue to
lament and languish in the
trifecta of crises, composed
of skill, cost and purpose deficits.
This is the first generation that
does not believe it will do as
well as generations past
Many colleges are now training students through the theory
of
unbundling
education,
meaning that they strip out
Shakespeare and other general
courses.
In Germany, engineers and
other STEM professionals
activate excitement in students
about their fields of endeavor
during early childhood education. Many visit kindergartens,
where, using Lego sets and
other mechanical toys, they
stimulate imaginations to promote interest in their specific
fields of interest.
The United States needs a different approach to higher education
Marilyn Hoosen, Financial Advisor
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
703-556-8113
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Adopt a Pet
ENDEAVOR
2014 Color of the Year
continued from page 15
It’s Dazzling and a Breath of Fresh Air
A dog is the only thing on this earth that loves you more
than he loves himself.
Josh Billings (Henry Wheeler Shaw)
that ALL dogs and cats adopted from shelters MUST be
spayed or neutered. In some cases, our shelter animals are already spayed or neutered. In others, however, adopter is required to pay this cost. A surgery fee of $170.00 for dogs or
$100.00 for cats must be paid directly to the veterinarian when
the pet is picked up after the surgery.
All adopters must fill out applications completely; animals will
not "be held" for prospective adopters. All adopters must fill
out applications; animals will not "be held" for prospective
adopters.
You must be at least 18 years of age to adopt a shelter animal;
Pit Bull adopters must be 25 or over.
If you have questions or issues after adopting an animal from
the shelter, you should call or email the Shelter's post-adoption
specialist at 703-324-0231. You can even view animals available for adoption online. We will respond to your call within
two business days. All adopters will be contacted by phone or
email within one to two weeks after adoption from the Shelter.
Location/Hours of Shelter: 4500 West Ox Road, Fairfax, VA 22030
Sunday/Monday: CLOSED Saturday: 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 12 noon - 7 p.m.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/police/animal/adoption.htm
Both Benjamin Moore
and Pantone agree on
blue for 2014, but the
hues are polar opposites. You might say,
there is a blue for everyone’s taste.
Pantone forecasts that
Dazzling Blue, the
2014 Color of the Year,
will be seen in everything from home furnishings and table settings to shoes, scarves,
nail polish, and all manner of clothing. Need a
new Notepad cover,
Dazzling Blue is now
available. This vibrant
version of cobalt can
Dazzling Blue
already be found in
interiors, since blues have been on the rise in brighter hues for
the past few years.
Think of the Doors
of Dublin, a dazzling and evocative blue, if ever
there was one.
Benjamin Moore
2014 Color of the
Year – Breath of
Fresh Air is a soft
and restful hue,
closer to French blue than baby blue, and part of the Classic
Color Collection. It is timeless and elegant.
Breath of Fresh Air
ENDEAVOR
Chamber Chat:
January 2014
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News, notices & bulletins posted by
Annandale Chamber Members
The Annandale Shopping Center is pleased to announce that we have
a new website where you will find news and announcements about our
shops and businesses. You can also join our mailing list to receive
advanced notice of our events and special offerings at
www.annandaleshoppingcenter.com.
AnnSandra We represent over 70 of the finest lines of tabletop-china
and giftware in the US from exquisite to whimsical. We are also
pleased to offer shipping and custom gift wrapping services.
4417 John Marr Drive. www.annsandra.com . 703-354-2110 See our
website for a listing of our Fall and Holiday Events.
Annandale Boys & Girls Club Sign up for email alerts or text “follow
annandalebgc” to 40404 on your cell phone for text alerts. Twitter at
https://twitter.com/#!/AnnandaleBGC Facebook at www.facebook.com/
#!/AnnandaleBCG
703-941-ABGC
(2242).
LinkedIn
at
www.linkedin.com/company/annandale-boys-&-girls-club and our new
Blog ABGC
Annandale Volunteer Fire Department provides an exciting bingo
game and lots of opportunities to win every Thursday and other special
times throughout the year. Doors open 4:30pm – Early Birds start at
6:45pm – Regular Session starts at 8:00pm. See AVFD BINGO special
events. Must be 14 yrs. of age to play, ATM machine available. Bingo
Hotline is 703-941-1328.
Burke and Herbert Bank: Did you know that Burke & Herbert Bank
delivers! Stop by 4235 Annandale Road to find out how we deliver
products and services that can save you time and fees. Pat Leugers,
manager, Caryl Pereyra, assistant manager, and staff are ready to offer
you our legendary customer service. Ask about Convenient Checking,
Online and Mobile Banking, and more. Member FDIC.
ENDEAVOR Advertise in ENDEAVOR, Annandale’s popular news
magazine. Stay in touch with local happenings, learn more about Annandale’s history, discover new business enterprises, and celebrate
events in Annandale.
Read current and past issues at
www.annandalechamber.com For information about advertising rates
(discounted to Chamber members) email:
[email protected]
FACETS began offering personalized services to residents of Annandale’s Wedgewood apartment community, in October of 2013. FACETS is dedicated to opening doors of opportunity and breaking the cycle of poverty by offering programming such as homework help, summer enrichment and adult financial and computer literacy workshops.
If you are interested in joining our team and volunteering to create a
stronger community, contact Alyson Zimbler at
AZi
[email protected] for more information. www.FACETSCares.org.
NARFE -- The Annandale Chapter of the National Association of
Active/Retired Federal Employees invites you to join us at our meetings. We usually meet at 10:00 am on the first Wednesday of the
month in the Mason District Governmental Center. Our meeting topics
are issues such as physical/financial health, politics and community
interest. While our membership is limited to active/retired federal employees and spouses, our meetings are open to the public. Find our
meeting dates and scheduled topics at www.narfe.org/chapter1159.
PRO Maxx Fitness is a family and community-oriented eco-friendly
gym. Club membership is not required to take advantage of one-on-one
and group personal training, Olympic-style weightlifting coaching,
therapeutic massage options, aerobics classes and more. Visit
www.promaxxfitness.com for details. See story page 30.
Rice & Spice Thai Restaurant: Traditional Thai Cuisine tested to
perfection by owner Natalie and Chef Rod. Family favorite street dishes in a attractive & sleek modern atmosphere. Dine-In, Carry out and
Delivery within 3 mile radius. Plaza at Landmark just 6 minutes away.
6244 K Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312 . 703-750-1084
www.ricespiceva.com
Shear Shack Salon & Spa is the premier salon and spa in Northern
Virginia. We offer a spectrum of personalized services to our guests,
including creative hair design; precision threading and rejuvenating nail
and skin treatment. 6548 Little River Tpk. (Pinecrest Shopping Center)
703-642-1113. Visit Harjeet’s Boutique (in the upper loft of Shear
Shack) while you are here. Delicate jewelry, silk scarves, shawls, pillows and accessories all imported from India. There is a gift for every
occasion.
The Food Sherpa: Would you like to enjoy healthy, delicious dinners
in your own home, but have someone else do the cooking? The Food
Sherpa will shop for your groceries, come to your home with all the
necessary cooking equipment, prepare your meals; then package and
store them for you to enjoy at your convenience. The Food Sherpa
offers custom menus for busy families, couples, and individuals, the
health-conscious, the adventurous eater, and the senior citizen. Cooking classes in you home can also be arranged. Contact: Keith Steury at
703-379-7339 or email at [email protected]. Details available at www.thefoodsherpa.com
Tim Frazier Tree Service: Winter is almost upon us. How are you
set for firewood? Had storm damage & lost a tree? Do your trees need
trimming, topping, cabling, or removing? Do you need landscaping
services, edging & mulching, seeding and sodding, top soil, lot cleaning, or hedge trimming? Do your gutters need cleaning? Please give me
a call. My business is fully insured and satisfaction is guaranteed. 1888-873-8746 toll free.
Treasure Trove Thrift Shop: Come see new surprises every week.
Treasure Trove is a thrift and consignment shop filled with thousands of
treasures benefits INOVA Fairfax Hospital. 7010 Columbia Pike, Annandale 703-256-7715 In the Annandale Shopping Center at Columbia
Pike and Gallows Rd. www.treasuretroveannandale.com
TRICO Office Solutions: We specialize in sales and service of all
types of office machines. Whether for a commercial office or home
office we can find you the machines that match your needs and budget.
We can also locate those hard to find parts and supplies for older machines. Need machinery, service or a maintenance plan? Call 703-3276893 or see www.tricoofficesolutions.com
Website Advertising now available on the homepage of the Chamber’s
NEW website. View the site for yourself and see why this is the best
viewed site in Annandale. Looking for Shopping and Restaurant ideas,
news
about
Revitalization,
local
activities?
Go
to
www.annandalechambe.com. For advertising information contact [email protected] or see the rate and specification sheet
on the chamber website. Place an ad on this site for the best niche marketing in the region.
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January 2014
ProMaxx Fitness
ENDEAVOR
Winter Teas & Programs
Celebrates their First Anniversary
at Green Fall Gardens Historic Manor House
(Entrance on Braddock Road across from Pinecrest Golf Course)
Pro MAXX Fitness, a family and community oriented fitness club
in Annandale, is celebrating its first year in business. Pro MAXX
Fitness, located at the Annandale Shopping Center, opened its
doors on December 20, 2012, after an extensive eco-friendly renovation including spa-like features such as a logo lighted water
fountain, granite countertops and decorative mosaic tiles. A significant investment was made in high-end strength training and new
cardiovascular equipment. Additions include a multi jungle system
where up to 8 individuals can work out simultaneously, treadmills
outfitted with personalized LCD television scree, as well as iPod
docking stations, and more. The club offers a sports performance
Ash hardwood aerobics floor for its group exercise classes, an
Olympic weightlifting area, a customized stretch area and executive style locker rooms with private showers. Personal training,
Olympic weightlifting coaching, massage therapy, child-minding,
and other services are provided on-site.
Customers may take advantage of a variety of affordable customized personal training, or massage therapy packages which do not
require a membership. The club provides over 100 group exercise
classes per month including Body Sculpt, Bokwa, Insanity, Turbo
Kick, Yoga and Zumba (offered 7 days per week). There is a daily
drop-in rate of $7 to attend any group exercise class. Nonmembers may use the gym for a $10 daily fee which includes access to the executive locker room and group fitness classes as well
as the cardiovascular and strength equipment.
For those individuals who are interested in health and fitness
memberships, Pro MAXX Fitness offers month-to-month no contract and paid-in-full memberships. Discounts are provided to fire
& rescue members, military personnel, police officers, seniors
(62+) and teachers. Each membership includes 2 free one-hour
personal training sessions, 2 free one-day guest passes, access to
group exercise classes, free towel service, free earbuds and free
lock service. Memberships are as low as $30 per month. The Mini
MAXX Playroom is available for parents or guardians who utilize
the club and have children ages 12 and under.
Pro MAXX Fitness will be celebrating its 1 Year Anniversary on
Saturday, January 25, 2014. Details about the special event will be
published on the club’s website at www.promaxxfitness.com. For
further information about the club, please contact 703-914-9080.
Hours of Operation:
Mon.-Thur.
5AM-11PM
Fridays
5AM-10 PM
Saturday &
Sunday
8AM-8PM
Pro MAXX Fitness Member, and Annandale resident Dan McKinnon, trains with Pablo
Amaya. Photo Credit: Susan J. Hilaski
Traditional English Tea and Program
Programs are by reservation only and require a non-refundable prepayment.
A traditional full English tea is included in each tea program. For tea program reservations: 703-914-7987 or register online at www.greenspring.org.
Sunday, January 12: Historical Fiction Tea Program from
Facts and falsehoods often vie for belief. Hear all about history in the faking:
deliberate hoaxes and accidental myths that have shaped our perceptions of
the past. We’ll examine famous frauds, fakes, and forgeries and discover
why many popular fictions have gained wide acceptance as historical
fact. $29 1-3 pm
Sunday, January 19: Head Over Heels: The Story of Shoes Tea Program
Step back in time and learn about shoes. Throughout human history shoes
have reflected gender, class, personality, taste, and even politics. The story of
shoes from the sandal to the stiletto will entertain and inform the casual and
the passionate shoe-shopper alike! $29 1-3 pm
Sunday, February 9 or 16:Love Lessons from Jane Austen Tea Program
Celebrate Cupid’s holiday this month with lessons in love, Regency-style.
Strict prohibitions and rules of etiquette surrounded courtship in Jane Austen’s day but her novels – and her own love life - can still teach us a thing or
two about romantic attachments today $29 1-3 pm
Sunday, March 16: Women’s History Month Tea—Nancy Astor
Virginia-born Lady Nancy Astor - Gilded Age heiress turned British aristocrat -became the first woman Member of Parliament. Hear about the extraordinary life and career of this controversial figure, her famous wit, her outspoken views, and her zealous campaigning for the rights of women and
children. $29 1-3 pm
Garden Programs:
703-642-5173
Saturday, January 25: Burns Night Haggis-Tasting Party
Come to a tasting experience for bravehearts! Celebrate Scotland's national
bard, Robert Burns, with the national dish, haggis. Learn about haggis and
why it’s part of the annual Burns Night supper. Enjoy other traditional Scottish foods, music, and the "Address to a Haggis" as you discover the unique
characteristics of the “Great chieftain ‘o the pudding-race!” $30 4-6 pm
Saturday, January 18: Family Fun: Popcorn Day
Learn the botany and history of corn and the Native American legends surrounding this American food. Taste some varieties of popcorn, learn how to
prepare it at home, and play some popping corn games. Family-friendly
programs for ages 5 and up; children must be accompanied by registered
adult. $6 per person 11 am-noon
Friday, February 14: Family Fun: Valentine Tea
Will you be mine? Bring your sweetheart to our special Valentine Tea and
Dance. Sample different teas, sample some sweets and make a valentine for
someone special. Then, join us for a fun dance as we boogie to some songs
and show you some new dance moves! Bring the whole family! Familyfriendly program for ages 3 and up; children must be accompanied by registered adult. $15 1:30-3PM
This is just a partial listing of programs.
For Garden Program reservations and details call: 703-941–7987
or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp
ENDEAVOR
January 2014
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Be It Ever So Humble
The Home Office
Pyne Studios, Inc.
color add a fresh and airy ambiance. Adding built-in cabinets,
shelves and bookcases can be a great way to maintain a clean
look and provide a place to get papers out of sight when you
have a meeting or video conference.
Enjoy the View: An efficient office doesn't have to mean a
bare, sterile office. Surround yourself with things you love to
look at, whether it is art prints, photos, sculpture or plants
(which also improve the indoor air quality), and you might
even increase your productivity.
Shrinking Electronics: Chances are you're not using a big
desktop computer. If you're working on an iPad or tablet, extras
such as a snap-on keyboard or Bluetooth speakers make worklife easier and more comfortable. The more wireless devices
you can include, the less you have to worry about containing
cord clutter. Just make sure you've allowed for plenty of handy
outlets in the room layout for plugging in everything for recharging.
Working from home is a concept that Americans have embraced and enjoy. Surveys show that more and more people
work at home at least a few hours each week, but what you
need in a home office depends on whether you run a homebased businesses, bring work home regularly, telecommute a
few days a week, or simply need a place to put your laptop to
pay household bills. A trendy home office is one that works
for you while you’re working.
A Pocket Office: Many homes today don’t have a spare bedroom or other room to use as a dedicated office.
For these homes, the trend is the pocket office,; a workspace
carved out near the high traffic areas of the home, often in a
closet with the door removed or in an alcove. It’s a but for
home management activities, paying bills, and coordinating
family schedules.
Working at Home, but not Inside the Home: If you don't
want to commute, but still need a quiet place to think, away
from the activities of family life, consider a detached home
office. Similar to a guest house, it's your own private work
space just steps from your door. It combines the convenience of
a home office with the physical (and psychological) separation
between working and relaxing that is often missing when you
work from home.
Maintenance Tip: Turn off Water to Outside Spigots
Shut off the water supply valve to your outside spigots, but
leave the spigot itself open, so that if a little water leaks from
the water supply valve, it will be able to drain instead of freezing in the pipe. Disconnect and drain your garden hoses and
store them in your garage or a heated space for the winter to
prevent them from freezing and cracking.
The Writing’s on the Wall: If you like to think big when you
brainstorm, you can turn a whole wall into a whiteboard or a
chalkboard with special paint, like IdeaPaint Create dry erase
coating or Benjamin Moore’s Chalkboard paint.
Yipes! Skypes: When you work remotely, you may do some
video conferencing. Remember, what’s behind you is what the
other person will see. It doesn’t need to be a bare wall, but
keep the view as simple and neat as possible.
Cut Out the Bulk: Big desks with giant leather chairs are for
big formal offices. A smaller scale writing desk, table, a standing or kneeling desk, or an adjustable-height work surface
might be better suited to your home office. Mesh chairs, like
the Herman Miller Aeron, or a desk chair in white, or a bright
Pyne Studios, Inc.
Debi & Mike Pyne
6448 Elmdale Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-462-3405
[email protected]
www.pynestudios.com
Photo by Benjamin Moore
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ENDEAVOR
Calendar Of Events
All reservations and entrée selection for luncheons can be made by emailing: [email protected]. Luncheons are generally $20.00/members and $25.00/non members.
RESERVATIONS & MENU SELECTIONS ARE APPRECIATED THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE. Afternoon Mixers are free to members but there is a $20 admission charge for
non-members payable at the door. Hearty Hors d’oeuvres are provided at the Mixers. If Fairfax County Schools are closed due to inclement weather, all Chamber activities will be
cancelled. For more details & menu selections see the Chamber’s website calendar at www.annandalechamber.com.
Date
Event
Location
Time
Description
Thurs. January 9
Luncheon
Juke Box Diner
7039 Columbia Pike
NOON-1:30 PM
Cyber Security for the Small Business Owner
presented by Agents Kara Sidener and Antonio Santiago
from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Thurs. January 30
Networking
Silverado
7052 Columbia Pike
4:00-5:00 PM
Networking Opportunity: Bring your marketing material
to exchange at this quick fire networking session
Thurs. Feb. 13
Luncheon
Juke Box Diner
7039 Columbia Pike
NOON-1:30 PM
Speaker: George Kresslein, a whimsical & lighthearted
CPA & brilliant speaker has been asked back as a Valentine’s Day treat. There are new tax laws that will affect
your return...just in time for this year’s filing. Do you
know how you can break even or save money by using the
VA charitable contributions credit? Let George make
discussing tax issues fun.
Thurs. March 13
Luncheon
Juke Box Diner
7039 Columbia Pike
NOON-1:30 PM
Your Future with Social Security and what benefits you
should anticipate. Michael Guerrero, of Edward Jones
Investments, and social security experts, will discuss what
part social security benefits will play in future retirements.
They will provide the most up-to-date information delineating individual and marital benefits...who’s account do you
plan on utilizing? You might be surprised by the answer.
Thurs. March 27
Networking
Silverado
7052 Columbia Pike
4:00-5:00 PM
Networking Opportunity: Bring your marketing materials
to exchange at this quick fire networking session
Thurs, April 10
Luncheon
Juke Box Diner
7039 Columbia Pike
NOON-1:30 PM
Annandale’s Historic Town Center - an historical overview of Annandale’s commercial development from 1685
to the beginning of her modern age. What were the first
businesses, where were they located, and what contributed
to their success. Through discussion and slides, you will
gain a historical understanding of our past and why Annandale is, “The Crossroads of Northern Virginia.” TM
Because of the large demand for the April 10th program, attendance will be restricted to Chamber members only. Reservations will be required by Monday, April 8th, and we will not be able to accommodate drop-in attendance. Please make your reservations early.
We’re in your
neighborhood.