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Congregation Adat Reyim Executive Vice President Lenny Marsh at the Feb. 19 service for Haiti.

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Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection www.ConnectionNewspapers.comFebruary 25-March 3, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 8 online atSpringfield www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] County Releases Proposed Budget

Great Falls Proposal includes cuts to police, schools, libraries, -6.18% $962,276 recreation, and virtually everything else.

By Julia O’Donoghue In addition to students, the Sherwood Reston The Connection Hall staff has also seen more adults with -3.09% McLean $348,467 -7.29% limited Internet access using the library’s Herndon $737,635 hristine Niemann likes to check- computers, said branch manager Denise -5.15% Vienna $375,580 -5.25% out workbooks, nonfiction and Morgan. $551,242 Cmysteries from the Sherwood “I have seen more and more people in Chantilly kton Hall Regional Library. But she here applying for jobs. Lots of compa- -6.46% -4.8 also has more unusual reasons for visiting nies require that you apply online $366,932 $603 ls Churchhh the Mount Vernon facility at least once ev- now,” said Morgan. 7.08% ery couple of weeks. Climbing Fairfax 350,281 Niemann likes to shop to over 5 Centreville -5.13% online on the computers “I think lots of people percent -7.27% $398,597 dale at the library. last summer, $312,426 -5.65% $351,907 Niemann, who was are using the library Fairfax browsing Zappos.com County’s unem- Clifton BurkeB for shoes one recent af- to try and find jobs.” ployment rate -6.03% -3.39% ternoon, understands reached its highest $616,034 $367,487$ 7 — Supervisor Gerry Hyland Springfield why the Fairfax County (D-Mount Vernon) point of the last three -4.99% executive Anthony Grif- decades during 2009. Fairfax $343,826 fin has proposed cutting The latest numbers Station Alexandria back on library branch hours, given Fairfax’s suggest Fairfax currently has about 27,100 -3.89% -6.27% $582,797 $358,104 budget shortfall next year of more than unemployed residents, a 34 percent in- $250 million. crease over the number of unemployed In tough times, Niemann knows library people living the county at the same time patrons like her will be able to adjust to the last year. By the Numbers Lorton cuts. But Niemann worries about people In previous recessions during the 1990s -7.75% The value of residential prop- $309,850 who may be relying on the library, particu- and 2001, Fairfax’s unemployment never erty, as calculated by Fairfax larly its computers, for more pressing mat- got above four percent. Given that economic County for tax purposes, declined ters. climate, Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D-Mount an average of 5.5 percent across the “[A cut to library hours] is not the worst Vernon) seemed skeptical of Griffin’s rec- county, but still varied significantly from thing except for what it does to all the kids ommendation to reduce library hours and community to community. The numbers who come here after school because they services next year, even during a difficult in red represent the average home don’t have internet access at home,” said See County, Page 4 values for 2010. Niemann. Map by Laurence Foong Group Effort for Haiti Members of many churches gather to pack meals for Haitian earthquake victims.

rince of Peace Lutheran Church in Cranford Methodist Churches and Na- PSpringfield hosted a Stop Hunger tivity Catholic Church. A total of Now (SHN) meal packaging event $35,000 to pay for the meal ingredi- on Feb. 19 and 20. With the help of tre- ents was raised over the past month. mendous community support, the event Lori Keenan was the Prince of Peace achieved the goal of packing 144,000 organizer for this event. Prince of Peace meals for shipment to Haiti and the minis- is sending a 14-member mission team tries of the Lazarus Project, Village of Hope to Haiti March 18-24 and they are hop- School, Little Children of Jesus Orphanage ing that the container will be delivered and Grace Mission and Orphanage for to Haiti in time for the mission team to Girls. offload it while they are in Haiti. Donated Photos Donated More than 700 people participated from For more information on this event Volunteers from several area churches took part in a meal packing ages 4 to 90, from a host of churches in- visit the POP Web site www.poplc.org event last weekend at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Spring- cluding Our Savior’s Way, St. Johns, Lord or go to www.stophungernow.org for field. of Life, Hope, Grace and Peace Lutheran more information on this organization. Churches; Sydenstricker, Silverbrook and — Michael O'Connell

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 3 News Multiple Faiths Offer Prayer for Haiti Congregation Adat “The thought of putting Reyim incorporates a Jews, Christians and prayer service for Muslims in a room Haiti on Feb. 19. together in peace tonight

By Justin Fanizzi Photo by gave me chills.” The Connection — Laurie Rosen, Adat Reyim president

n the midst of one of the most devas- Justin Fanizzi tating natural disasters in recent his- President Lenny Marsh, Shunfenthal Itory, organizations and individuals brought her idea to the congregation’s Re- across the world are providing what- ligious Practices Committee where it was ever assistance they can to earthquake-rav- approved “without a lot of convincing.”

aged Haiti. Money, food, clothing and other /The Connection Since the congregation’s rabbi, Bruce Aft, supplies are making their way en masse to is on sabbatical, Shunfenthal said, the con- the small country, but Springfield’s Congre- gregation has been allowing volunteers to gation Adat Reyim is making sure that lead services, Shunfenthal asked to lead the prayers make their way there, too. service, and quickly began assembling a Adat Reyim, a progressive conservative guest list. Jewish synagogue off of Old Keene Mill Ezi Mecha, president of the World Ebony Road, hosted a special prayer service for Congregation Adat Reyim Executive Vice President Lenny Marsh and Network, a network that promotes socio- Haiti Friday, Feb. 19 as part of its weekly member Bill Korth prepare for a Haiti prayer service and Shabbat economic causes for people of African de- Friday night Shabbat service. The interfaith Friday, Feb. 19. scent, attended the event, as did the Rev. service, attended by more than 50 people, Jean St-Ulme, the pastor of Eglise Baptiste welcomed Haitian leaders of nearby reli- Burke Presbyterian Church, the Islamic “When [the terror attacks in] Mumbai de Calvaire, a Haitian congregation located gious congregations to offer prayers and to Rumi Forum and Adat Reyim, adhered to happened and Jewish people were killed, in Adelphi, Md. Francoise Laborde, a mem- speak about the needs of the country. the format of a traditional Friday night our Rabbi had the idea to pair with the ber of the World Ebony Network and a na- “The thought of putting Jews, Christians Shabbat service, and deviated only to re- Hindu temple nearby and it was a nice way tive of Haiti also attended, and spoke dur- and Muslims in a room together in peace cite prayers dedicated to Haiti. Adat Reyim of finding out about their culture,” ing the service about the state of the coun- tonight gave me chills,” said Adat Reyim member Sherri Shunfenthal wrote all of the Shunfenthal said. “Then, when the disaster try and the help that it still needs. President Laurie Rosen. “I didn’t expect it prayers herself, and also had the original in Haiti happened, I was very affected by it She said that since many citizens’ homes to be as moving as it was.” idea to incorporate Haiti and its plight into and I got idea for a prayer service.” The service, attended by members of the Shabbat service. According to Adat Reyim Executive Vice See Haiti, Page 12 County Executive Releases Budget Plan

From Page 3 The county executive made his initial mally later that month. annual spending plans. Fairfax libraries and budget proposal for the next fiscal year, Fairfax schools’ funding has traditionally parks, for example, would take a 15 per- budget cycle. which starts in July, on Feb. 22. Griffin accounted for between 50 percent and 55 cent reduction in Griffin’s current proposal. “When I drive by the Sherwood Hall Re- closed a $257.2 million funding gap in percent of the county’s government spend- “Those two services have been asked to gional Library in the morning, I see people Fairfax’s $3 billion-plus general fund by ing each year. With a 3 percent reduction do more because they are discretionary. already lined up to use it when the doors making approximately $119 million in cuts in the county general fund overall next year, They are not required by the federal gov- open. I think lots of people are using the and raising approximately $120 million in Griffin said it would have been very diffi- ernment or the state,” said Griffin. library to try and find jobs,” said Hyland. revenue. cult to maintain the school system’s fund- Under the county executive’s proposal, The down economy, driving Fairfax’s un- ing at least year’s level. public safety would also have to make ma- employment, is also behind Griffin’s recom- PROPOSED BUDGET cuts would result He has called for a 1 percent reduction jor sacrifices. mendations to cut funding to libraries, in the loss of approximately 280 county po- to the schools annual transfer, which typi- Fairfax County Police Chief David Rohr parks, public safety, social services and vir- sitions, not including those in the school sys- cally amounts to approximately $1.6 billion. would have to eliminate 67 positions from tually every other department, agency, pro- tem, and force the county to lay off approxi- But earlier this year, the school system had his department, including 33 sworn offic- gram or service that gets local dollars. mately 100 employees, said Griffin. indicated that they would ask the county ers. Fairfax funds approximately 62 percent Revenue enhancements include restoring to increase their transfer by approximately Griffin has proposed eliminating the of its local budget through local real estate a county vehicle fee of $33 per car and rais- 5 percent, or $82 million. middle school resource officers program, property taxes. ing rates for the School Age Child Care pro- If the Board of Supervisors adopts Griffin’s where uniformed officers are stationed in In the county, residential home values, gram that the county operates for public suggestion to reduce school funding, then the county’s public middle schools. The which account for more than 80 percent of school students in the afternoon. the School Board would have to cut approxi- county would also cut a unit that provides the county property tax revenue, have de- Under Griffin’s proposal, Fairfax’s real mately $98 million out of its budget for next most of the undercover work related to clined approximately 5.5 percent this year. estate property tax rate would also increase year. underage drinking laws, such as when of- Commercial real estate has taken an even from $1.04 to $1.09, though declines in School superintendent Jack Dale has in- ficers pose as minors and try to buy beer bigger dive of 18.2 percent, creating a far home values would mean that Fairfax resi- dicated that programs such as foreign lan- from a local grocery store. weaker revenue stream for Fairfax’s 2011 dents would pay approximately $48.55 less guage immersion, elementary band and The two officers who work the marine budget. on their property tax bill than they did last strings, and most full-day kindergarten patrol, primarily along the Potomac River, Griffin proposed that Fairfax County Pub- year, even though the rate would be going classes would be eliminated. He has also would also be cut, according to Rohr. lic Schools should take a reduction in fi- up. said he would have to raise the average “Our top concern is the school resource nancial assistance from the county in 2011, After a series of public hearings on April number of students in a class significantly. officers. We have to have a presence in our unprecedented even during other tough 6, 7 and 8, the Fairfax Board of Supervisors Several other agencies have been asked middle schools. It is big part of our anti- economic times. will mark up the budget and adopt it for- to cut far more than 1 percent from their gang initiative,” said Rohr. 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News 50% TO 75% ALL POTTERY OFF ALL Trees & Shrubs Bruins Edge 1 WEEK ONLY PLANT LATER 60%-75% OFF PRIMROSES $1.69 USE Rams by One The 2010 Northern Region in- door track meet didn’t come with- YOUR out a bit of drama. 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8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] They’re Back: Spartans Capture District Spartan girls defeat “If we want it that bad, South County, 44-38. we can get whatever we

By Reed S. Albers want.” The Connection — April Robinson

est Springfield sophomore regionals and states. Now, we’ll worry about

Photo by Jordan Miller dreamed of the region.” WSpartan basketball glory Winning the region won’t be easy. One of long before she ever donned the top teams is Edison, which won the the school’s blue and orange colors. Reed S. Albers National District by thrashing Mount Vernon “Ever since I was in seventh grade and 84-45. Robinson said she’s not intimidated. saw West Springfield play, I wanted to be “We can go all the way,” she said. “We here with the team and do something big,” just have to work together and not give up. Miller said. It’s all in the heart. If we want it that bad, On Feb. 22 at T.C. Williams, Miller played /The Connection we can get whatever we want.” her role in that moment, scoring 10 points The last time West Springfield’s girls won in the girls’ 44-38 victory over South County a district title was in 2006, Gibson said. in the Patriot District finals. “Before that we had won a few in a row,” “It feels good to have accomplished my Gibson said. “Then we had a bit of an exo- goal,” Miller said. dus, but we’re back.” A mix of gritty defensive play and offen- The district title caps off an impressive sive bursts from sophomore April Robinson, April Robinson brings the ball up against South County’s Simone Antwi season that saw the girls win 12 consecu- Miller and Logan Battle helped defeat a during the third quarter. tive games before entering the district tour- physical and defensive-minded South nament on Feb. 19. West Springfield’s County team. what we did.” County bout. record is now 21-1. The win didn’t come without some bumps The pressure worked, and in the fourth “Every South County game is tough to get The Spartans suffered their last loss on in the road. quarter South County tried to play catch- by in,” he said. “They’re a very good defen- Dec. 30 during a holiday tournament. West Springfield trailed South County 19- up with West Springfield’s dynamic offense. sive team and very physical.” Gibson credited his team’s impeccable 16 after the first half, but opportunistic play The Spartans then went on to weather Much like Miller dreamed of competing camaraderie for the successful season. by Robinson and the Spartans helped West South County’s late comeback attempt in for a district title, Robinson said it’s been a “They get along and the team chemistry Springfield regain the lead in the third quar- the fourth quarter, holding a lead that had team goal to reach the finals, but she’s look- is really good,” Gibson said. “They play hard ter. been cut to as few as two points with a ing for a trifecta of championships. and they’re determined.” “The girls wanted to pick up the tempo minute to play. “Ever since the first practice this season, West Springfield will begin the quest for of the game,” head coach Bill Gibson said. Gibson said the game had all the mak- we have been talking about going all the a Northern Region title on Feb. 24 against “The girls wanted to pressure more, so that’s ings of a classic West Springfield and South way,” she said. “Our goal is to win district, Hayfield.

Edison Girls Reclaim National Title Spartan Girls National District Player of the Year, scored Third at States Eagles blow out Mount Vernon, which in 2009 a game-high 30 points. The North Carolina State-commit turned a steal into a three- West Springfield’s swim and dive ended Edison’s five-year championship run. point play in the closing seconds of the first team didn’t win any team state titles half, giving the Eagles a 39-25 advantage. at the Virginia AAA state champion- By Jon Roetman the district tourney title game. This season, Edison opened the second half on a 14-3 ship swim meet on Feb. 19 in Virginia The Connection it was 3-0 Eagles. run and turned the contest into a blowout. Beach, but they did come away with “Our girls have been ready to play this Christine Dua (14), Kierra Graham (12) experiences that can be built upon next season. ne year not sitting atop the Na- [game],” Edison and Ruth Sherrill “It was tough,” said West Spring- tional District was plenty long head coach Dianne (12) also scored in O field head enough for the Edison girls bas- Lewis said. “Last double figures for coach Karen ketball team. year, we didn’t win “Last year, we didn’t win Edison. Week in Sports Spooner. “But The Eagles, winners of five consecutive it, so our whole fo- At the other end [the boys and district crowns from 2004-08, blasted de- cus was just to try it, so our whole focus was of the floor, the girls] are young and they’ll back next fending champion Mount Vernon 84-45 on to get the National Eagles’ zone de- year. They got a lot of good experi- Monday, Feb. 22, during the district tour- championship title just to try to get the fense led to nu- ence to take with them into next sea- nament championship game at Washington- back. We’ve got merous perimeter National championship son.” Lee High School. Edison had won the some kids on the shot attempts for The girls’ team turned in the best season’s previous two meetings with Mount team that weren’t a Mount Vernon. title back.” performance of the two teams com- Vernon, including a narrow 62-59 victory part of that when The Majors mis- peting, finishing fifth overall and de- on Jan. 26. But this time there was little we were winning — Edison head coach Dianne Lewis fired for most of feating Patriot District rival W.T. drama as the Eagles led by 10 after the first so we really wanted the evening, frus- Woodson. quarter and increased their lead each pe- to experience that. trating their coaches by not attacking the “[Finishing fifth] is huge for us,” riod. “That’s all we talked about. That’s all we basket. Spooner said. Edison led by 14 at halftime, 27 after talked about in practice, the girls have been Tracy King led the Majors with 10 points. The meet did feature some of the three quarters and by as many as 41 in the texting each other that it was our time to Edison hosted Woodson on Wednesday Spartans’ best individual perfor fourth. take it back. That was the driving, motivat- during the opening round of the Northern Last season, Edison split with Mount ing factor there.” Region tournament. Results were not avail- See Week in Sports, Page 10 Vernon before losing to the Majors by 18 in Edison point guard Myisha Goodwin, the able before deadline.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 9 Sports Week in Sports From Page 9

mances, including an individual state title win for Sinhye Won, who Renzi Sets Family Mark at States took first in the girls’ 100-meter breaststroke with a time of 1:11.54. Another strong performance came from the girls’ 200-meter medley re- Rory Renzi earns first podium lay. The relay finished third with a finish at states as freshman. time of 2:02.96. Senior swimmer Sean Nickley com- peted in four events and finished

By Reed S. Albers Photo by rations were cut short 10th in the boys’ 100-meter breast- The Connection by Varnia’s Shawn stroke with a time of 1:09.00. Nickley Crawley in a 3-1 loss. also finished 13th in the boys’ 200-

hen it comes to competing He followed the loss Sterbutzel Craig meter individual medley with a time with brothers, it’s all about with a 13-7 win in the of 2:13.39. Wbragging rights. consolation tourna- On Feb. 20 at the Virginia ment over Bayside’s AAA State Wrestling finals at Robinson Sec- Jerrelle McCabe, but Spartan Boys End ondary School, Rory Renzi’s fifth-place fin- suffered a 11-4 loss to ish earned a spot on the winner’s podium Henrico’s Charlie Season with Loss and those coveted bragging rights over his Lipford. Rory Renzi stares down Bayside’s Jerrelle McCabe Ali Kazmi’s 22 points weren’t six brothers. “I didn’t wrestle my during a consolation match. enough to help the West Springfield “No Renzi has ever placed [at the State best match [against boys’ basketball team defeat South finals] as a freshman,” the 112-pound class Lipford],” he said. County during their Patriot District wrestler said. “I’m the first one.” “This was my last shot to go big or go sets his bar high and he [won’t] settle for tournament match on Feb. 19. Sorry Royce, Ronnie, Robbie, Ricky, Ryan home.” Motivated by a chance to set family anything less. He’s showing the other fresh- Lawrence Rouse rounded out the and Ross, you might have to listen to Rory history, Rory avenged his previous loss in man what they can do.” top scorers for the Spartans with 14 brag for a few months. the championship bracket by pinning Rory isn’t the only Renzi on the Lake points. “He looks up to his brothers, but he Varnia’s Crawley. Braddock wrestling team. His brother, Ross, South County’s Joe Townsend wanted to eclipse the bar they had set,” Lake “Fifth place is pretty good for a freshman,” a senior, suffered a season-ending injury scored 24 points and Mohamed Alie- Braddock wrestling head coach Scott he said. “But I’m looking for big goals next during the Northern Region finals. Cox provided another 13 in the Stal- Matheny said. year. I want a state championship.” “Ross won the Northern Region [160- lions’ win. The thought of having another Renzi for pound title], but tore some tendons in his The Spartans’ season ends with an RORY RENZI’S path to the podium started three more years delights Matheny. knee,” Matheny said. “He beat the No. 1 overall record of 3-15, and a Patriot with a 10-1 victory over Franklin County’s “[Rory] gives us three more years of a kid in the state at the region final and had District record of 0-9. Andrew Turner, but his championship aspi- steady and hard work ethic,” he said. “He a great chance of placing [at states].”

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Karen Brown...... 703-644-1364 5820E ROYAL RIDGE DR #E ...... 1 ... 1 ... 0 .... SPRINGFIELD ...... $95,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... TIVOLI 6999 SPRINGVILLE CT...... $788,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Integrity...... Greg Stiger...... 703-778-2610 5812 ROYAL RIDGE DR #G ...... 2 ... 1 ... 0 .... SPRINGFIELD ...... $90,000 .... Other ...... TIVOLI 6309 ABILENE ST...... $330,000 ...Sat 12-4.....Partners...... Nena Ramirez...... 703-455-4300 Copyright 2009 Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. 6802 SUE PAIGE CT...... $459,999 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Gary Lange ...... 703-569-9700 For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com. 7403 RESERVATION DR...... $549,950 ...Call for Time...Realty VA...... Gale Tobin...... 703-980-8061 To search for a home online, visit www.HomesDatabase.com. 8456 KITCHENER DR...... $319,900 ...Sun 1:30-4:30...Betimes...... Thu Huynh...... 703-663-8883 Kingstowne/Alexandria (22315, 22310, 22308, 22304) College Notes 5644 GLENWOOD DR...... $799,000 ...Sat/Sun 1-4...Coldwell Banker...... Phyllis Patterson...... 703-408-4232 124 N GRAYSON ST...... $479,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Ron Fowler...... 703-598-0511 Send notes to the Connection at Anna Ing of Springfield graduated Karen Blevins of Springfield, Class [email protected] or call cumma sum laude in three years with of 2010, was named to the dean’s list at 6567 RUNDALE CT...... $374,950 ...Sat 11-2.....Long & Foster...... Kim McClary...... 703-929-8425 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated University Honors from UNC- Tufts University require a semester 5307 WALDO DR...... $595,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Sara Broadfoot...... 703-994-9910 announcements should be submitted at Wilmington, N.C. on May 9. Ing majored grade point average of 3.4 or greater. 7738 DESIREE ST...... $419,950 ...Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Tom & Cindy & Assoc703-822-0207 least two weeks prior to the event. in psychology after successfully defend- 2403 WITTINGTON BLVD.....$589,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Long & Foster...... Catherine Parker...... 703-627-5688 ing her Honors thesis dissertation. Carl T. Raezer of Springfield, a student 8804 CAMDEN ST...... $674,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Greg Koons...... 703-209-7678 Derek Call of Springfield, a junior at in the School of Music at Northwestern Uni- 8707 BLUEDALE ST...... $625,000 ...Sun 1-4...... Weichert...... Joni Koons...... 703-209-7277 Gettysburg College, is a member of the Springfield resident Erin versity, was recently named to the dean’s list school’s orchestra and marching band. Cartwright, a senior majoring in com- for the fall quarter of the 2009-10 academic To add your FREE Realtor Open House listing Fellow Springfield resident Kristen munication studies, was named to the year. To be named to the dean’s list, a stu- in Springfield/Kingstowne, Burke, Stryker, a sophomore, is a member of dean’s list for the fall semester at dent must attain a grade point average of at or Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill, Gettysburg’s wind ensemble. Auditions Bridgewater College. Students on the least 3.75/4.00. for membership in college performance dean’s list have attained a 3.4 or better Contact Steve Hogan at groups are open to all students. grade point average of a possible 4.0. John Powers, a member of the class [email protected] of 2010, is a philosophy/political thought All listings due by Tuesday at noon. Leslie Dadamo of Springfield is a Maryellen A. Spooner from and theater major, from Springfield, made first- year student this fall at Pace Springfield was named to the dean’s list the dean’s list for the fall 2009 semester University’s New York City campus. Pace at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, at Muhlenberg College. He is the son of University is recognized for its programs for the fall 2009 semester. Spooner is Mr. and Mrs. John J. Powers Jr. and a such as business, law, art, science, com- studying business. Penn State Behrend’s graduate of West Springfield High School. Your Home…Your Neighborhood… puter information technology, dean’s list recipients must earn at least Students must earn a minimum of a 3.5 education, and nursing with a core cur- a 3.5 grade point average for the semes- grade point average (4.0-scale) to attain Your Newspaper riculum based in the liberal arts. ter in which they are awarded. dean’s list status. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 11 News 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Home & Garden Haiti Service • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com From Page 4 COMPANIONS & CLEANING CLEANING were destroyed, people are sleeping on CNA’s NEEDED 2010 Enable seniors to live independently in their own Y & Y CLEANING muddy soccer fields, so a major need is blan- homes with our non-medical companionship and home kets to sleep on and new clothing to wear. care services. Rewarding P/T days, evenings, weekends, EXPANSION 13 yrs Exp. In addition, she said that there is still no live-ins, medical benefits offered. Excellent Refs, Home Instead Senior Care. Great Pay! electricity in most parts of the country, Call Today: 703-750-6665 Guaranteed Satisfaction, which in addition to the more obvious prob- FT/PT. Temp/Perm. Ideal for Call Yamilet lem this creates, has prevented Haitian citi- students/others. Sales/Svc, Flex zens from making cell phone calls to their SECRETARY Schedules. Conditions apply. All ages 18+. 703-967-7412 family members in the U.S. and other parts Small Fairfax City law firm seeks F/T secretary w/excellent computer, 703-359-7600 of Haiti. As a result, some individuals who CARE _ MORE have the ability to charge cell phones are organizational and communications skills. Legal experience a plus. CLEANING SOLUTIONS selling minutes on their phones and charg- Email resume and salary range to Residential & Commercial ing exorbitant fees to do so when their [email protected]. Internships Available money should be used on food and shelter 10% Senior Citizen Discount instead. Unusual opportunity to learn 703-862-5904 “The need is greater than you can imag- or Elementary Before and After many aspects of the newspa- LICENSED INSURED ine,” Laborde said. “The best way to help is 703-780-6749 to use a Haitian person in the U.S. Nearly School Counselor per business. Internships caremorecleaning.com all Haitians have family in the U.S., and we Must be available to start immediate- available in reporting, pho- know what they need. In good times and ly. Split shift M-F, Hrs: 6:30-9:00 a.m. A CLEANING SERVICE bad, it is our duty to help Haiti, so delegate and back again 2:30-6:30 p.m. except on tography, research, graphics. Since 1985/Ins & Bonded to a Haitian person to go in there. Together, Monday when a 12:15 p.m. return time Opportunities for students, we can do it.” is required. Candidate should be mature Quality Service at a Fair Price In addition to the offering of prayers, the and experienced. Exc. pay, terrific env. and for adults considering Satisfaction Guaranteed and benefits. Call Kiddie Country Comm/Res. MD VA DC Shabbat service served as a kick-off to the change of career. Unpaid. congregation’s campaign to provide mate- (703) 644-0066 for an appt. acleaningserviceinc.com rial support to Haiti. Rosen said that the Email internship@connec 703-892-8648 congregation is now collecting “hygiene tionnewspapers.com bags” in conjunction with Burke Presbyte- HVAC Sales ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL rian. The bags contain toothbrushes, tooth- A leading NOVA HVAC Co. is searching paste, soap and other items of that nature. for a self motivated; highly energetic, In mid-March, she said, they will get in residential HVAC sales rep. Job requires touch with Laborde and Mecha and figure an outside or retail sales background, out the best way to get the bags to Haiti ability to create leads and strong cus- and then send them. Also, Rosen said that tomer service. Experience in HVAC sales the congregation is collecting gently-used a plus but not necessary. If you feel you Employers: children’s shoes to send under the auspices have what it takes to succeed in this Are your recruiting ads not of the “Soles to Souls” program. rewarding industry, call Shane at working in other papers? 703-968-0606 9-5pm or submit your application at www.ssihvac.com WHILE MOST OF THE COUNTRY’S Try a better way to fill your problems cannot be solved with care pack- employment openings GUTTER GUTTER ages or new pairs of sneakers, Rosen and

North her fellow Adat Reyim members know that Seasonal Potomac PINNACLE SERVICES, Rockville Inc. any level of comfort they can give provides Garden Center Positions 5 • LEAF REMOVAL significant relief to the citizens of the suf- Bell Nursery, a nationally recognized Potomac Chevy • GUTTER fering nation. That knowledge, she said, Great Bethesda grower/vendor of plants and nursery stock Falls Chase combined with the congregation’s self-de- Herndon CLEANING Dulles Reston is looking for hardworking, enthusiastic Airport 1 McLean scribed duty to help those in need, will keep Vienna people to merchandise our products at a Oakton 6 703-802-0483 Adat Reyim and its partners in the faith Arlington GROUP RATES AVAILABLE Home Depot garden center near you. Must Chantilly 4 Washington, FREE EST community motivated to serve until every Centreville D.C. be flexible for weekend work. Supervisory Fairfax last need is met. North and Merchandising positions are available. Clifton Historic Burke “In Judaism, it’s a law to help others,” Clifton Fairfax Springfield Please view job descriptions, locations and Station 3 Rosen said. “It’s not even an option. It’s a apply online at bellimpact.com 2 Laurel Metro Gutter law we live by, and it’s something that be- Hill comes a part of who we are as a commu- Clean/Install/Repair nity.” • Target your best job candidates • Wood Replace & Wrapping • Pressure Washing where they live. • Chimney Sweeping & Repair • Reach readers in addition 20 YEARS EXP. Learn More to those who are currently 703-354-4333 Congregation Adat Reyim is a progres- metrogutter.com sive conservative synagogue, which allows Learn a Trade at looking for a job. people of other faiths to join if a spouse or • Proven readership. family member is Jewish. For more infor- Mount Vernon mation on upcoming charity drives or how Now hiring part-time/seasonal staff to work • Proven results. to join the Congregation, call 703- 569- as historic interpreters at George Washing- MR. GUTTER 7577 or go to www.adatreyim.org. ton’s Gristmill, Distillery, Pioneer Farm & GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS Blacksmith Shop. Help tell the story of George Washington the entrepreneur. Prior Townhouses $50 College Notes interpretive experience preferred. Please con- 703-917-6464 Houses $85 tact Steve Bashore, Manager Historic Trades Lauren Gertscher has been named to the [email protected] Ext. Painting • Power-Washing dean’s list for the fall 2009 semester at Radford 703-799-6805 or by Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! University. Gertscher is a criminal justice major in e-mail [email protected] LIC 703-323-4671 INS the College of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences.

12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6400 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon

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HAULING [email protected] Frank "E" Bolton 703-494-5062 lic # 392 703-502-7840 Springfield Only www.boltonauctioneers.com ANGEL’S TRASH HAULING Cell Construction Debris, 571-283-4883 Residential, Office 34 Pets 34 Pets 21 Announcements 21 Announcements & Tree Removal ROOFING NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 703-863-1086 New#- 571-312-7227 Roofing & Siding 10907 Paynes Church Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22032 (All Types) Fairfax County Soffit & Fascia Wrapping In execution of a Deed of Trust dated October 31, 2007, in AL’S HAULING New Gutters the original principal amount of $167,000.00, recorded as Deed Junk & Rubbish Chimney Crowns Book 19652 at Page 1717 in the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Concrete, furn.,office, Leaks Repaired Mid day dog walks and In-Home Pet Care Court of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned Substitute yard, construction debris No job too small Trustee will on Friday, March 5, 2010 at 9:30 a.m., by the front Low Rates NOVA Insured and Bonded 703-975-2375 main entrance to the Fairfax County Courthouse, 4110 Chain 703-360-4364 Member of Pet Sitters International Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030, offer for sale at public auction 703-304-4798 cell to the highest bidder the following property with improvements TREE SERVICE thereon commonly known as 10907 Paynes Church Drive, Hand and Hand 7 DAYS A WEEK 703-424-3223 Fairfax, Virginia 22032 and more particularly described as fol- www.totalcarepets.com Handyman ANGEL’S lows: LAWN MOWING Lot 24, Section 1, MIDDLERIDGE, as the same appears IMPROVEMENTS •Planting •Mulching •Patios duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 3241 at General Remodeling 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Page 310 among the land records of Fairfax County, Residential & Commercial •Decks •Driveways •Concrete Virginia. •Retaining Walls PUBLIC NOTICE Specializing in: The Tax Map Ref: 068-3-05-0024 Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement Remodeling HANDYMAN 703-863-1086 PROPOSAL TO CHANGE REMEDIAL ENDPOINTS AT Plumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION New# 571-312-7227 This sale is subject to the lien of that certain first deed of BATHROOM REMODELING AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE trust dated July 12, 1999, in the original principal amount of Doors Windows • Hardwood Floors $200,205.00, recorded as Deed Book 11003 at Page 1370 in Crown Molding • House Cleaning REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, LANDSCAPING There has been a release from an underground storage tank the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virgin- PAINTING, DRYWALL, system at: ia, and also subject to the lien of that certain subordinate deed Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone Work of trust dated January 13, 2003, in the original principal amount ANGEL’S Ceramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios CARPENTRY, CUSTOM Sunoco Service Station #0051-6203 of $17,781.17, recorded in Deed Book 14055 at Page 0166 in LAWN MOWING the Clerk’s Office of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virgin- HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter Tops WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & •Trimming •Edging 8011 Braddock Road, Springfield, VA ia. This sale is also subject to the restrictions, rights of way, Realtors Work and Much More ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING •Mulching •Yard Cleaning conditions, easements, and mechanic’s liens, if any, whether of VADEQ PC #1999-3230 record or not of record, to the extent any of the foregoing apply Since 1964 •Hauling •Tree Work Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia and take priority over the lien of the Deed of Trust. We Accept VISA/MC 703-863-1086 The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) re- New# 571-312-7227 quired Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) to develop a Corrective Action Plan Deposit of $15,000.00, or 10% of the sales price, whichev- 703-296-6409 703-441-8811 to address cleanup of petroleum hydrocarbons at the site. The er is lower, by cashier’s or certified check, shall be required to Corrective Action Plan was approved by the VADEQ in 2003. qualify as a bidder prior to the sale, except for the Noteholder. IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS This notice is for the proposed change in remedial endpoints, IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS as outlined in the Corrective Action Plan Addendum. If you The deposit, without interest, is applied to the purchase have any questions regarding the change in remedial end- price at settlement. Settlement will be held on or before fifteen points, please contact: (15) days after sale. Upon purchaser’s default, the deposit R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. Sunoco, Inc. (R&M) shall be forfeited and the property shall be resold at the risk Devon Watts and costs of the defaulting purchaser. R&N Carpentry Remodeling Homes, Flooring, 203 South Falkenburg Road Kitchen & Bath, Windows, Tampa, FL 33619 The balance of the purchase price shall be paid by certified or cashier’s check, or wire transfer. Settlement shall be at the ✦BASEMENTS ✦BATHS ✦KITCHENS Siding, Roofing, Additions & (813) 654-7789 offices of the undersigned Trustee, or other mutually agreed Patios, Custom Deck, Painting upon location. The property and any improvements thereon Foreclosure specialist/Power washing The Corrective Action Plan Addendum was submitted to the shall be sold in “as is” condition without any warranties. The ✦Exterior Wood Rot More! We Accept All Major Credit Cards Northern Virginia Regional Office of the VADEQ on January successful bidder shall assume all loss or damage to the prop- Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates • Class A Lic 14, 2010. If you would like to review or discuss the Corrective erty from and after the time of the sale. Purchaser shall be re- Deck & Fence repair, Screen Porches Action Plan Addendum with the staff of the VADEQ, please sponsible for all costs of the conveyance, which shall be by No jobs too large or small Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-830-3849 feel free to contact Kurt Kochan at (703) 583-3825. The DEQ special warranty including, but not limited to, the preparation of Free est. 37 yrs exp. Licensed, Insured E-mail: rncontractorsinc@gmail Northern Virginia Regional Office will consider written com- the deed and the grantor’s tax. Real estate taxes shall be ad- ments regarding the Corrective Action Plan Addendum until justed as of the sale date. The sale is subject to such addition- 703-987-5096 March 25, 2010 and may decide to hold a public meeting if al terms as the Trustee may announce at the time of sale. The ROOFING ROOFING there is significant public interest. Written comments should be purchaser will be required to sign a Memorandum of Sale in- sent to the VADEQ at the address listed below. The VADEQ corporating all the terms of the sale. requests that all written comments reference the tracking num- George J. Shapiro, Substitute Trustee ber for this case; PC #1999-3230 EAST WEST HOME IMPROVEMENTS FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: •Gutter Installations Department of Environmental Quality George J. Shapiro, Substitute Trustee Storage Tank Program LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE J. SHAPIRO Seamless •Gutter Cleaning Northern Virginia Regional Office 1303 Vincent Place Aluminum •Gutter Guard 13901 Crown Court McLean, VA 22101 Woodbridge, Virginia 22193-1453 703-288-1926 Gutters •Exterior/Interior Carpentry Residential & Commercial Roofing Expert •Handyman Services Call Manny Full Service Roofing Company 703-944-1545 Repair • Refurbish • Replace [email protected] All Major Roof Types References Available • Licensed & Insured PO Box 5854•Springfield, VA 22150 703-455-Roof (7663) Call today for your Free Estimate Lic. & Ins. M. C. Lynch Home Improvement Family Owned & Opererated Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal, Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs. Licensed, Bonded, Insured 703-266-1233 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ February 25 - March 3, 2010 ❖ 13 Letters 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: www.ConnectionNewspapers.com • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon Newspaper of Backing Bolognese Springfield An independent, locally owned weekly To the Editor: newspaper delivered to I am an independent who votes for the individual 12 Commercial Lease 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements homes and businesses. not a party. OFFICE SPACE FOR 1606 King Street I met Kerry Bolognese last fall when he was com- RENT Alexandria, Virginia 22314 AFCEA International peting for the same seat that he is again competing. Headquarters He convinced me that he understands that long- 4400 Fair Lakes Court NEWS DEPARTMENT: Fairfax, VA 22033 To discuss ideas and concerns, term productive jobs can only be created by the pri- Approximately 978 square Call: 703-778-9410 feet office space. Three pri- vate economy, which in Virginia primarily means by vate offices and large recep- e-mail: tion area.. Rent includes use [email protected] small business owners. He understands that Virginia of meeting rooms, janitorial government must concentrate on its core responsi- service, use of fitness cen- Michael O’Connell ter, parking. Auditorium Editor / 703-778-9416 bilities — public safety, education and transporta- available for rental fee. tion. Contact Nancy Temple Justin Fanizzi 703-631-6111 or Community Reporter Like families, government must set difficult priori- Rick Haas 703-631-6102. 703-224-3032 ties in these difficult times. [email protected] Kerry understands that in order to have economic 26 Antiques Julia O’Donoghue growth and job creation taxes must be kept low and Education & Politics 703-778-9436 government spending restrained. We consign/pay top $ for [email protected] antique/semi antique furn. The Virginia state budget must be balanced, not including mid century & by accounting gimmicks, but in real dollars. danish modern Teak Ken Moore furniture, sterling, mens 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Courts & Projects I am confident that Kerry Bolognese will carry these watches, painting/art glass, [email protected] clocks, jewelry, costume sound fiscal principles to Richmond. jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Reed Albers This is why I am supporting Kerry Bolognese for Antiques @ 703-241-0790. Sports Editor 703-224-3014 the House of Delegates in the 41st District election [email protected] on Tuesday, March 2. 117 Adoption

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I am looking to adopt. I am a Display ads 703-778-9410 nurse living in Northern Classified ads 703-778-9411 Special Election March 2 Virginia for the last 23 Employment ads 703-778-9413 years. Please visit my To the Editor: website at Erin Peck As someone living right here, I would like that per- www.babyloveva.com Display Advertising, 703-778-9449 to learn more. [email protected] son to be: First and foremost, fiscally conservative. The re- Please contact me at 1-571- Andrea Smith 882-3533 or e-mail at Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 port I heard this morning on the radio was that Vir- [email protected] [email protected] ginia is looking at a $4 billion deficit. This repre- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Barbara Parkinson sents terrible mismanagement and fiscal irresponsi- Now! Complete Employment Advertising bility. Coming from someone with a master’s degree Print Editions 703-778-9413 [email protected] in finance, we need someone in Richmond who can Online! read a balance sheet without raising taxes. The full print editions of all 18 Connection Newspapers are now The next delegate needs to have real world experi- available on our Web Site in PDF format, Editor & Publisher page by page, identical to our weekly Mary Kimm newsprint editions, including print ence. Yes, academic and theory are important, but advertising. Go to 703-778-9433 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com [email protected] nothing beats real world experience. Just as every and click on “Print Editions.” single offensive play in football is designed to score Editor in Chief Steven Mauren a touchdown, the best coach will come from those Managing Editors who have real football experience and not just an Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic academic or theoretical background. Photography: With many in the rest of the state enjoying North- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel ern Virginian’s goodness, the next delegate needs to PRINT EDITIONS M Art/Design: be someone who is going to fight for me and my fam- Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, ily. This delegate will need to be a strong voice for John Smith levelheaded policy, re-squaring the budget and bring- Production Manager: Jean Card ing back a smaller, leaner government. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements The candidate that brings the best solution to the

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