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2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Legion, VFW Posts Mark Memorial Day

Veterans, families gather overseas during U.S. conflicts. The VFW also has a branch called the Ladies Auxiliary, which includes to remember and honor women who are related to those who have served. “Memorial Day is all about remembering our vet- fallen military heroes. erans,” said Linda Bond, president of the Ladies Aux- iliary. “Those who have died, those who are currently By Chloe Mulliner over there and those who are fortunate to come The Connection home.” Taking place at American Legion’s Springfield Post, merican Legion Post 176 and the Veter- the ceremony began with the American Legion Color ans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 7327 con- Guard’s presentation of colors. Each color guard Aducted a Memorial Day ceremony on Mon- member was dressed in a uniform representing a dif- day, May 31 to commemorate our fallen ferent wartime period in America’s history. Veterans service men and women. in the audience were then recog- “We try to have a fellowship kind nized and several members gave of thing, where we’ve known each “There is no higher speeches stressing the importance other for years and many of us are of Memorial Day. close friends, but we want to pay sacrifice than giving “Facts have a way of not allow- our respects to our deceased com- ing us to forget,” said Jeff rades,” said Wayne Yancey, post your life.” Harrison, first vice-commander of commander of the VFW. “They — Ted Byers the American Legion Post 176, as made the ultimate sacrifice.” he recalled the number of military

/The Connection The American Legion and VFW deaths in each war since the Revo- are active in the community and raise money toward lutionary War. “We cannot forget this aftermath of care packages and relief funds for veterans and their broken bodies, minds and families.” families. Members of the American Legion have Formed in 2000, the Linton Hall Fife and Drum served in the military during a wartime period, while Corps was invited to perform at Monday’s ceremony. members of the VFW include those who have served The drum corps is made up of students ranging from Chloe Mulliner Chloe second to eighth grade who attend Linton Hall Veteran Ted Byers and his son, Chip, are School. Dressed in vivid blue jackets, they played both members of the American Legion Post 176. See Local, Page 13

Photo by Photo Music Director To Appear on ‘Today’ Maybe Reporter Jane Pauley interviews Messiah director Robert Rudolph for July broadcast. Next Year

By Amanda Ranowsky Rudolph’s decision to change career paths School Board The Connection came at the age of 50, after he had spent

Photo by much of his career as a well-paid mortgage passes operations his summer, a local church music broker in Atlanta. Then, in 2006, the At- budget, freezes director will receive national atten- lanta housing market collapsed. “At that

T Amanda Ranowsky tion. Robert Rudolph, director of point the collapse was so bad that I was employees’ pay. music at Messiah United Methodist Church going to lose everything, so I decided that in Springfield, will be featured on an epi- if I was going to be poor, I was going to be By Julia O’Donoghue sode of the “Today Show” as part of a se- poor and happy,” said Rudolph. ries by Jane Pauley titled “Your Life Call- Rudolph had a strong background in The Connection ing.” music to back up airfax County teachers will

Pauley’s series fea- his decision to be- /The Connection tures the stories of “I decided that if I was come a church mu- Fnot see an increase in their people who have sic director. He re- pay in the fall but, but the made career going to be poor, I was ceived an under- School Board has promised to boost changes later in life, graduate degree in public schools’ staff compensation leaving more lucra- going to be poor and music education, a for the following academic year. tive positions to do masters degree in Fairfax School Board members voted 8-4 to “commit” to an increase the work they truly happy.” church music per- Robert Rudolph, director of music employees’ pay for the 2011-12 loved. “She always — Robert Rudolph formance, and, at Messiah United Methodist school calendar on May 20. At the wanted to do this from Pittsburgh Church in Springfield. series of encourage- Seminary, a masters same meeting, the School Board ment segments to help folks understand that of divinity. His family, however, was busi- interrupt that commitment,” said Rudolph. also approved next year’s public you’re not locked into a life,” said Rudolph. ness-oriented and wary of the marketabil- “It always seemed that I was good at what I schools’ operations budget, in which “Regardless of where you’re at in life, if it’s ity of a musician’s life. “I had always thought was doing in the music world, but there was not working, you can always go on to do of doing church music as a profession, but See Future, Page 13 something different.” the business background seemed to always See Messiah, Page 12 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield News

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Julia O’Donoghue Police Sgt. Marc Jenkins and Be Safe McGruff the Crime Dog visit Springfield Estates Elementary School on Tuesday, June 1, to share some safety tips with the kindergarten classes. Republican Primary June 8 /The Connection Registered voters living the 8th and 11th Congressional Districts in central and southern Fairfax County can par- ticipate in a Republican primary election June 8. Oakton businessman Keith Fimian and Supervisor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) are competing for the Republican nomination to Virginia’s 11th Congressional District in the AAA Mid-Atlantic representative John Townsend, Virginia’s Public Transportation U.S. House of Representatives. The winner will take on in- director Thelma Drake, Fairfax County Chairwoman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large), cumbent U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) in a November Virginia Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton, Federal Highway Administration election. representative Irene Rico and others help break ground on the new Capital Beltway Matthew B. Berry of Arlington and J. Patrick Murray of HOT Lanes’ operations center. Alexandria are competing for the Republican nomination in Virginia’s 8th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The winner will take on incumbent U.S. Rep. James Moran (D-8) in a November election. Ground Broken, Questions Linger Voters do not register by political party in Virginia. Any person registered to vote and living the 8th or 11th con- perspective. gressional districts is legally allowed to participate in the Officials remain vague Republican primary this week. THE PROJECT, currently under construction, will People who wish to participate should report to their about how to track add two lanes of private road to the Beltway in each normal polling station between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Elec- direction for 14 miles from the interchange with In- tion Day. carpools in HOT lames. terstate 395 in Springfield to north of the Dulles Toll Road exit in McLean — Julia O’Donoghue By Julia O’Donoghue Special off ramps for the HOT Lanes will be in place The Connection at most exits, with the exceptions Little River Turn- ABC Store Closed June 5-20 pike and Arlington Boulevard, along this stretch of hen the Capital Beltway’s four High the Beltway when the project wraps up during the The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Occupancy Toll [HOT] lanes open in winter of 2012. Fluor and Transurban are also re- announced that the Springfield ABC store at Springfield late 2012, the privately run freeway placing several bridges that cross over the Beltway Plaza Shopping Center, 6400 Springfield Plaza, will close W will be the most technologically ad- so they can accommodate the four extra lanes of in- temporarily due to remodeling. The remodeled store will vanced road in the country, according to Timothy terstate. have security and accessibility for those with disabilities as Steinhilber, general manager for the project. Buses, vanpools and any vehicle with at least three well as increased product selection. The store will close on He spoke at an official groundbreaking for the HOT people will be exempt from paying a toll to use the Friday, June 4 at 7 p.m. and will re-open on Monday, June Lanes operations center May 26. Steinhilber works private road. Fluor and Transurban plan to make 21 at 10 a.m. Other ABC store locations will be open dur- for Fluor Corp. and Transurban Group, the two com- money by charging vehicles with one or two people ing regular hours. panies who are constructing and will own the pri- in them a toll that will be based on how long they vate express road on Interstate 495. stay in the HOT lanes and how congested the traffic Internet Safety Meeting Set Steinhilber was not the only person to talk about is on the road. the Capital Beltway HOT lanes project being a “first.” Tolls will rise as high as they need to in order to On Thursday, June 10, at 7:30 p.m., Supervisors Pat Virginia’s Secretary of Transportation Sean keep traffic moving at 45 miles per hour. Since there Herrity (R-Springfield) and John Cook (R-Braddock) will Connaughton spoke about the HOT lanes being the is no cap on how high the toll could be at any given host a town hall meeting at W.T. Woodson High School. first open road tolling facility in Virginia. Fairfax time, officials don’t know exactly how high it could The meeting will focus on educating adults with the knowl- County Chairwoman Sharon Bulova (D-At-large) reach. edge and resources needed to protect the children under said it was the first time public transit would be avail- their care from online dangers. The meeting will feature able on the Beltway. WHILE OFFICIALS talked about “world-class ex- presentations from Internet safety expert and Enough Is In fact, the local HOT lanes project is the first of pertise and technology” during the ground breaking Enough (EIE) President Donna Rice Hughes and a Fairfax its kind in the United States. During the presenta- for the road’s operations center, they still don’t give a County Police Officer from the Child Exploitation Unit. tion, Irene Rico of the Federal Highway Administra- clear answer on how they will discern carpoolers from The program will cover the essential safety basics adults tion called Virginia a leader in finding innovative paying customers in the HOT lanes when they open. need to know to protect children from online threats of solutions to persistent shortage of public money for According to material provided at the event, all tolls transportation projects. booths at the HOT lanes entrances will be electronic. See News Briefs, Page 5 But going first also may also mean that several This allows approximately four times the number of questions remain unanswered about the how the HOT Lanes will work and perform from the public’s See HOT Lanes, Page 12 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

From Page 4 remain 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; and Sunday hours remain 1-5 p.m. Regional branches include Centreville, pornography, sexual predators and cyber bullies. Chantilly, City of Fairfax, George Mason, Pohick, It will also instruct on how to keep kids safe on so- Reston, Sherwood and Tysons-Pimmit. cial networking and gaming sites and mobile devices. * Community Branches: Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; The event will have footage from Enough Is Enough’s Tuesday,1-9 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs- award-winning multi-media Internet safety program, day, 1-9 p.m.; and Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Internet Safety 101. The footage will include per- hours remain 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and community sonal stories from children, parents, victims branches are closed on Sunday. Commu- and a convicted sex offender. It will also News Briefs nity branches include Burke Centre, Dolley provide advice from clinicians, child safety Madison, Great Falls, Herndon Fortnightly, advocates, law enforcement and technology John Marshall, Kings Park, Kingstowne, insiders. Lorton, Oakton, Patrick Henry and Woodrow Wilson. This event is open to parents, educators and other The renovated Thomas Jefferson, Martha Wash- concerned adults in the community. Some of the ington and Richard Byrd branches will reopen in June material is not appropriate for young children. and July with the new hours. Workhouse Arts Center COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP New Library Hours July 1 Calls for Photo Entries The Fairfax County Public Library will change its Messiah United Methodist Church hours as a result of countywide budget reductions. The Workhouse Arts Center is accepting entries for The new hours will take effect at branches July 1. the Second Annual Juried Photographic Competition www.messiahumc.org Regional and community library branches, with the Exhibition. The selected works will be featured in Check out our: exception of Access Services, which is located at the an exhibition from July 21-Aug. 15, upstairs in Gal- • dynamic youth group Fairfax County Government Center, will alternate lery W-16. Both professional and amateur photogra- • both men’s and women’s ministry morning and evening hours four days a week. Al- phers, 18 and older, are invited to submit up to three • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra though the change represents a reduction in the over- photographic images for consideration. Entry forms all number of hours the library is open each week, can be found at www.WorkhouseArts.org or at the Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield Workhouse in Gallery W-16. Entries must be post- Sunday School 9:30 and 11 am (near West Springfield High School) the new schedule allows branches to extend their Childcare is available during worship 703-569-9862 evening hours from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. marked no later than June 5. An awards reception, Here are the new hours: open to the public, will be on July 25, from 2-4 p.m. * Regional Branches: Monday, 1-9 p.m.; Tuesday, in Gallery W-16. David Adamson, an internationally 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wednesday, 1-9 p.m.; Thursday, 10 renowned master printer, will be the juror for the a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday hours competition. Haiti Relief Nadia T. 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Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, June 2, 3, 4, or nearly three decades, millions have Together, we can make an impact, both here 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Michael O’Connell See www.globalraceforthecure.org Editor / 703-778-9416 walked or run to honor a loved one and abroad. On June 5 on the National Mall, st Justin Fanizzi Fand to both raise awareness about we will host the 21 running of the Susan G. Community Reporter breast cancer and to raise funds to Komen Global Race for the Cure. Up to 75 per- 703-224-3032 discover the cures of tomorrow and fund breast cent of all the funds raised by the Komen Glo- things popped out at us. [email protected] health services that might save the lives of their bal Race will stay right here to help local Julia O’Donoghue Education & Politics neighbors today. women. 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Mary Kimm 703-778-9433 [email protected] saddened that their sacrifice did credits with helping him overcome Help Homeless Connolly Cut Editor in Chief not end when their service did, but issues related to post-traumatic Steven Mauren the good news is that we can work stress. Managing Editors Heroes Too Tax Rate Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, to make their lives better. Many Today, Joe is out of the woods- Kemal Kurspahic To the Editor: just need help to break down bar- literally and figuratively. He is liv- To the Editor: Photography: On Memorial Day, it’s important Rob Paine was accurate in his Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, riers and connect them to needed ing in supportive housing where Craig Sterbutzel to remember the millions of support. he continues to have access to letter [“Herrity Walking the Art/Design: people who have served our na- Walk?” Connection, May 20-26, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, I had the privilege of meeting needed social services. In addition, John Heinly, Wayne Shipp, tion, protecting and defending one such hero recently. Over the he has earned his degree and is 2010] questioning Supervisor Pat John Smith those less fortunate as well as our Herrity (R-Springfield) for sup- Production Manager: winter, Joe, a veteran from the ready to work. Jean Card principles and way of life. As the Iraq/Afghanistan Wars who was There are many other veterans porting a 13 percent property tax head of FACETS, a nonprofit serv- increase in Fairfax County — but living in the woods in Fairfax, like Joe who have goals and CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 ing vulnerable and homeless came into Fairfax County’s Hypo- dreams. They volunteered to serve he was all wrong when he tried to Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver people in the greater Fairfax area, thermia Prevention our nation and have fallen on paint U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D- I know first hand how tragic it is Response Program, a tough times. 11) with the same brush. when veterans are not remem- Letters The writer ignored the fact that CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, partnership between That’s why during this time of L.L.C. bered. That’s because we serve the government, remembrance, it’s important to not when Connolly was chairman of Peter Labovitz President/CEO many heroes who have become nonprofits and the faith commu- let these veterans become fallen the Fairfax County Board of Super- homeless. nity to provide shelter, hot meals, heroes. We can and must reach visors, he was responsible for the Mary Kimm It’s hard to fathom that so many two largest real estate tax rate cuts Publisher/Chief Operating Officer services, and companionship for out to them, offering them a 703-778-9433 brave soldiers are now living in our area’s homeless. chance to fully participate and suc- in the county’s history. As docu- [email protected] shelters, motels, cars and even the mented in the minutes of the Even though he was homeless, ceed in the democracy that they Jerry Vernon woods. In fact, about 25 percent Joe was attending NOVA under the helped protect. county board meetings, Connolly Executive Vice President [email protected] of our clients are veterans and this GI Bill. His goal was to attain an As we honor our veterans, I hope was the driving force behind a 13- number is growing. Lately, we associate’s degree and then be- people will have more compassion cent reduction in the property tax Wesley DeBrosse Controller have seen an increase in the num- come a certified electrician. for our nation’s homeless heroes. rate for Fiscal Year 2006 and an ber of veterans that are severely Through the Hypothermia Pro- It’s time we welcome more of them 11-cent cut in the rate the follow- Debbie Funk mentally ill and older seeking ing year. Overall, those documents National Sales gram, he was able to find indoor home. 703-778-9444 help. Most of these veterans also places to study for his various show that Connolly cut the real [email protected] have deteriorating health condi- classes. Working with FACETS’ Amanda Andere estate tax rate five times during his tions and access services through staff, Joe was urged to meet with Executive Director the Veteran’s Administration. I am a mental health worker, which he FACETS See Letters, Page 9 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Bulletin Board Outdated Kitchen or Bath? Send notes to the Connection at [email protected]. Connection Luncheon. 11:30 [email protected] or call a.m. at Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated TUESDAY/JUNE 8 CallA&H Enterprise announcements should be submitted at Springfield. Speaker, Dr. David least two weeks prior to the event. 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Send notes to the Connection at 703-455-7056. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. [email protected] or exercise class and physical call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Fri- therapy demonstrations, zumba day. Dated announcements should be lessons, blood pressure and submitted at least two weeks prior to spinal screenings, raffles and the event. more. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Springfield Days at Springfield Mall. 6710 Springfield Mall, THURSDAY/JUNE 3 Springfield. Entertainment stage Springfield Days Kick-off and exhibitors from 1-5 p.m., Reception. 6-8 p.m. at Safford with The Bob Meyers Trio Chrysler Jeep Dodge of featuring vocalist Terry Springfield, 6801 Commerce St., Dearmore, The Reunion Music Springfield. Light hors d’oeuvres Society Jazz Orchestra and the and live music by The Reunion RMS Jazz Orchestra. Springfield Music Society Jazz Orchestra. Art Guild Show and Sale, from 1- www.fairfaxcounty.gov. 5 p.m. PetFest and Paws-on- Springfield Days FamilyFest at Parade at 3:45 p.m. Springfield Mall. 4-10 p.m. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. 6710 Springfield Mall, Movie in the Park & Springfield, Games, rides, food OutdoorFest at South Run and more with the Cole Shows Recreation Center, 7550 Amusement Company. Reservation Drive, Springfield. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. Costumed interpreters, historic “Mindgame.” 8 p.m. Spot-LYTE children’s games, nature walks Lorton Youth Theatre Ensemble, and talks and a meet and greet Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox with farm animals from 2–8 p.m. Road, Lorton. For mature Screening of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” audiences. An author of “true after dark, approximately 8 p.m. crime” stories enters a mental Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. institution to interview a serial www.fairfaxcounty.gov. killer. 703-584-2973 or Springfield Days: FamilyFest at File Photo www.workhousearts.org. Springfield Mall. 12-10 p.m. Daytime Book Discussion 6710 Springfield Mall, Group. 12:15 p.m. Kingstowne Springfield, Games, rides, food Library, 6500 Landsdowne and more with the Cole Shows Centre, Alexandria. South of Amusement Company. Broad by Pat Conroy. Adults. www.fairfaxcounty.gov. 703-339-4610. Backyard Koinonia Family Fun Audience members bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets, blankets and books while they Fest. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at listen to music at the Braddock Nights Concert Series. Franconia United Methodist FRIDAY/JUNE 4 Church, 6037 Franconia Road, Springfield Days FilmFest. 7:30 Alexandria. A fundraising event p.m. at The American Legion Post to benefit the Koinonia 176, 6520 Amherst Ave., Foundation, with children’s Springfield. Featuring the best of games, food, music, and more. Summer of Fun Awaits Annandale High School student Donations of funds and canned filmmakers. or dried foods accepted. 703- www.fairfaxcounty.gov. 971-5151 or Braddock Nights Concert Springfield Days FamilyFest at [email protected]. Braddock Nights Springfield Mall. 4-10 p.m. Kingstowne Library Series returns for the 16th 6710 Springfield Mall, Anniversary. 12-3 p.m. at the Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/perfor- Springfield, Games, rides, food Kingstowne Library, 6500 mances/braddock-nights.htm for a full list of acts and and more with the Cole Shows Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. consecutive year. performance schedules at both venues. In case of in- Amusement Company. With a face painter and balloon clement weather, call 703-324-7469 after 6 p.m. on www.fairfaxcounty.gov. animal maker, as well as an “SRP the night of the show. MSG: The Acoustic Blues Trio. Zone” where youth services staff 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, will feature books on the library’s By Justin Fanizzi 7500 Accotink Park Road, Summer Reading Program book list. View photos from the past 10 The Connection Springfield. Free. 703-324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ years or record remembrances Friday night to provide a relaxing end to the work- performances. and good wishes in a memory Sandra Y. Johnson Quintet. book. 703-339-4610. t is not often that a community has to look no week. So, each year, Frankenberger scours the Lee High School Senior One further than its own backyard to find top-flight Internet and in search of musical acts and accepts 7:30 p.m. at Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mt. Vernon Memorial Hwy, Acts. 7 p.m. at Robert E. Lee entertainment at no cost. However, the resi- requests from local artists wishing to be a part of the Alexandria. Free. 703-324-7469 High School, 6540 Franconia I Road, Springfield. Tickets $3. or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ dents of the Braddock District can boast not series. After an exhaustive search, Frankenberger Free snacks. only to having it, but to having it for an entire sum- passes a list of desired acts to Supervisor John Cook performances. Lee High School Senior One [email protected]. mer, every summer. (R-Braddock) and to the series’ Acts. 7 p.m. at Robert E. Lee “Mindgame.” 8 p.m. Spot-LYTE High School, 6540 Franconia Lorton Youth Theatre Ensemble, The 2010 Braddock Nights Sum- charity group, Friends of Braddock Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox mer Concert Series kicks off Fri- Nights, for approval. Road, Springfield. Tickets $3 for “With music for all one night, $5 for both Friday, Road, Lorton. For mature day, June 4 and once again, an This year, the mission remains June 4 and Saturday, June 5. audiences. An author of “true array of artists spanning nearly Free snacks. crime” stories enters a mental members of the the same, as Braddock Nights institution to interview a serial every conceivable genre of music staples and new acts that [email protected]. “Mindgame.” 8 p.m. Spot-LYTE killer. 703-584-2973 or is slated to perform free concerts family, it is truly a Frankenberger recruited will play Lorton Youth Theatre Ensemble, www.workhousearts.org. each week. This summer, several Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Artnotes: Lynn Mackey. 7 p.m. at both parks every Friday night. Gallery W-16, Second Floor, new acts will be incorporated into community event.” According to Chet McLaren, Road, Lorton. For mature audiences. An author of “true Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox a roster of old favorites that event — Sousan Frankenberger, Braddock Nights organizer for crime” stories enters a mental Road, Lorton. Pianist Mackey planners are sure will please institution to interview a serial performing Chopin, John Cage series producer Lake Accotink Park, a host of full and more. 703-584-2973 or crowds at Royal Lake and Lake ensemble bands comprises a great killer. 703-584-2973 or www.workhousearts.org. www.workhousearts.org. Accotink parks. deal of the shows at the park, as Friends of Burke Centre Book Explore the Night. 7:30 p.m. at “People love the series because they come to a ca- Sale. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Pohick Bay Regional Park, residents in that area favor that type of music. So, Gunston Road, Lorton. Meet at sual park setting, introduce their children to the per- fulfilling people’s wishes, the U.S. Army and Navy Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Titles and material for all the Pohick Bay camp store for an forming arts and see and meet friends,” said event Bands, City of Fairfax Concert Band, Fairfax Sym- ages. 703-249-1520. exciting program about our local organizer Sousan Frankenberger of the Fairfax Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4- nocturnal wildlife. After a short phony Orchestra’s Dixieland Band and other groups talk, we will venture into the County Park Authority. “With music for all members were booked. In addition, Alte Kameraden German, 7 p.m., at Kingstowne Town Center. park in search of owls, foxes, and of the family, it is truly a community event.” the City of Fairfax’s German Band, will once again other night prowlers. Free. The Braddock Nights Summer Concert Series be- Reserve at 703-339-6104. return to close out the concert series. SATURDAY/JUNE 5 Meadowood Trail Day. 9 a.m.-3 gan 16 years ago, according to Frankenberger, when “The highlight of the thing is the last one of the Springfield Days Fitness Fest at p.m. Meet at Lower Potomac Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D- series,” McLaren said. “The Alte Kameraden German South Run RECenter, 7550 Field Station Office, 10406 At-large) was still the Braddock District supervisor. Band has closed the summer concert series since year Reservation Drive, Springfield. Gunston Road, Lorton. Choose a The idea was to provide district residents with a slate 1.5 mile Family Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., adults $20, children $15. See Calendar, Page 10 of musical acts from myriad genres and cultures each See Braddock, Page 10

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From Page 8 and a couple people returning from past years. There are a lot of people looking for- one, so it’s something that over time has ward to this event.” become expected.” According to Frankenberger, all of the Over at Royal Lake Park, the music offer- performers are paid, and all costs are cov- ings are much more eclectic, with artists ered by private donations from the Friends from many different genres gracing the of Braddock Nights and a host of corporate stage. The series begins with Memphis 59, sponsors. These donations, she said, make a roots-rock band and also includes folk art- it possible to keep admission free and in ist Debi Smith, country/rock act Melodime turn, all people, from young children to se- and blues group Rick Franklin and His Delta nior citizens, are invited to come and bring Blues Boys, among many others. In addi- chairs, picnic blankets, food, drink and even tion, like Lake Accotink Park, Royal Lake pets and enjoy a show each week. This en- will also offer several acts that perform vironment, Cook said, is essential in com- music from around the world such as Cu- munity building and is a highlight for him ban salsa group TimbaSon La Original and every year. Andean band Mystic Warriors. “Braddock Nights is a great community “I’m looking forward to the new program event that brings people together for an that [Frankenberger] has set up for us,” said evening at no cost,” Cook said. “It’s quality Royal Lake venue organizer Tom Frenzinger. music and people just enjoy coming out. It’s “We have some very good talent coming in a win-win all around.”

From Page 8 lunch and join us for stories. Age birth-5 with adult. 703-971-0010. 3-mile nature hike on Meadowood Trail, light Second Tuesday Evening Book trail maintenance involving pruning and Discussion. 6:45 p.m. Kingstowne landscaping or new trail construction. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Lunch, water, snacks, tools and materials Alexandria. “The Lemon Tree: an Arab, a provided. Bring a water bottle, suncreen Jew, and the Heart of the Middle East” by and work boots or study shoes. 703-339- Sandy Tolan. Adults. 703-339-4610. 3463 or [email protected]. Friends of Burke Centre Book Sale. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak WEDNESDAY/JUNE 9 Road, Burke. Titles and material for all Still Surfin’. 7:30 p.m. at Lee District Park, ages. 703-249-1520. 6601 Telegraph Road, Franconia. A One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 10 a.m. professional Beach Boys tribute band. Free. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, 703-324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Burke. Learn to use a computer and parks/performances. navigate the Internet. Call to reserve. Older Adults Book Group. 2 p.m. Adults. 703-249-1520. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Kingstowne Library 10th Anniversary. Centre, Alexandria. Meet next door at 12 p.m. Kingstowne Library, Kingstowne Center for Active Adults. 703- 6500 Landsdowne Centre, 339-4610. Alexandria. Family Practice Your English. 10:15 a.m. entertainment, memories, and Calendar and 6:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, socializing as Kingstowne 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Library celebrates its 10th Conversation group for people learning birthday. 703-339-4610. English. Adults. 703-339-4610. Burke Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-12 noon, at Wakefield Farmers Market. 2-6 p.m., at 5671 Roberts Parkway, Burke. 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale.

SUNDAY/JUNE 6 FRIDAY/JUNE 11 Springfield Days 15K/5K Race. 7:30 a.m. Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. 6 p.m.-12 at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park a.m. on the grounds of the Fairfax County Road, Springfield. 5K $25-$35, 15K $35- Government Center, 12000 Government $45. Register at Center Parkway, Fairfax. Rusted Root www.MetroRunWalkSpringfield.com. performs at 8 p.m. General admission Springfield Days FamilyFest at seating is available for all performances at Springfield Mall. 12-9 p.m. 6710 the Bud Light Main Stage. Six stages will Springfield Mall, Springfield, Games, rides, be located throughout the festival site. All food and more with the Cole Shows shows are free with daily tickets to the Amusement Company. event. 703-324-3247 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov. www.celebratefairfax.com. Gretchen Peters in Concert. 6 p.m. Gallery Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble. W-16, Second Floor, Workhouse Art Center, 7:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Singer-songwriter Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Free. 703- Peters with pianist Barry Walsh. 703-584- 324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ 2973 or www.workhousearts.org. parks/performances. Learn to Know and Love Snakes. 12 p.m. Doug Parks and the Lonewolves. 7:30 at Huntley Meadows Park, 3701 Lockheed p.m. Grist Mill Park, 4710 Mount Vernon Blvd., Alexandria. Age 6 and up. Stories, Memorial Highway, Alexandria. A four- discussion and a walk to learn about snakes. piece ensemble performing blues and Reserve at 703-768-2525. American roots music. Free. 703-324-7469 or www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ performances. MONDAY/JUNE 7 Torch Lighting and Welcome Read to the Dog. 4:30 p.m. Kingstowne Reception, 7:30 p.m. Film Screening: Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, “Keepers of the Flame,” directed by Alexandria. Read to a Reading Therapy Eddie Kamae, 8:30 p.m. Tickets $5-10. The Dog. Call to register for one 15 minute slot. Workhouse Film Institute Cinematic Age 6 to 12 with adult. 703-339-4610. Tourist Series: Destination Hawaii, a weekend-long cultural celebration of Hawaii, in honor of Kamehameha Day. TUESDAY/JUNE 8 From June 11-13, this three-day Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Bring See Calendar, Page 11

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From Page 10 celebration showcases the history and traditions of the islands, featuring authentic food, music, dance, art and much more. All cinematic tourist events will be held in the Performance Tent at the Workhouse, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. For more information, call 703-495-0001 or visit www.workhousearts.org. Kingstowne Farmers Market. 4-7 p.m., at Kingstowne Town Center.

SATURDAY/JUNE 12 Celebrate Fairfax! Festival. 10 a.m.- 12 a.m. on the grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. Carolina Liar performs at 3 p.m. and KC & The Sunshine Band at 8 p.m. General admission seating is available for all performances at the Bud Light Main Stage. Six stages will be located throughout the festival site. All shows are free with daily tickets to the event. 703-324-3247 or www.celebratefairfax.com. Canoe the Marsh With a Naturalist. 8 a.m. at Pohick Bay Regional Park, Gunston Road, Lorton. For age 16 and older. $25 per person. Space is limited to 12 people per trip. Reserve at 703-528-5406. Naturalist-Guided Kayak Trips. 9 a.m. at Belmont Bay at Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. For age 16 and older. All equipment and instruction provided. $30. Register at www.meetup.com/ Northern-Virginia-Conservation- Trust. Yu-gi-oh Tournament. 2 p.m. at NOVA Comics, 6324 Springfield Plaza, Springfield. Sign-up begins at 1:30 p.m. Age 13 and up. Presented by NOVA Comics and the DC Anime Club. www.novacomics.com or 703- 912-6682. Second Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Each Second Saturday Art Walk will feature opening receptions where guests can meet Workhouse studio artists. 703-584- 2973 or www.workhousearts.org. Meet Me at 5. 5 p.m. The Quad, outside of Building W-5, Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Unveiling of a collaborative 3’ x 6’ mosaic which depicts the number five. Proceeds from the sale will fund improvements to Building W-5, building events and exhibitions. 703- 584-2973 or www.workhousearts.org. Big Kahuna Marketplace. 1-5 p.m. at The Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Free workshops, demonstrations, food, crafts, music and dance of Hawaii. For more information, call 703-495-0001 or visit www.workhousearts.org. Kamehameha Luau. Authentic Hawaiian luau, buffet style at The Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Tickets range from $21-40 and include welcome reception, dinner, live hula performance and film screening. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dinner begins at 7 p.m., performance by Halau Hula O Ke Anuenue Punahele at 7:30 p.m. and film screening of “Na Kamalei - Men of Hula,” directed by Lisette Kaualena Flanary at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 703- 495-0001 or visit www.workhousearts.org. One-on-One Computer Tutoring. 10 a.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Learn to use a computer and navigate the Internet. Call to reserve. Adults. 703- 249-1520. Friends of the Library Book Sale. 10 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Gems and finds for all readers. All ages. 703-339-4610. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 11 The dignity News of labor depends not on what you HOT Lanes Operations Center do, but how road, allowing workers on the HOT lanes operations center off Interstate 395 in Alexandria to adjust tolls you do it. as often as every five minutes if needed. WEEKDAYS UNITED CONCORDIA 24 HOUR —Edwin Fluor and Transurban will also install 84 closed SATURDAYS • EVENINGS PARTICIPANT EMERGENCY CARE Osgood Grover circuit cameras that can automatically detect an ac- cident or other irregular incident. The companies will have incident response crews on hand at all times to SWIMMING • SPORTS • BOWLING • ARTS & CRAFTS help motorists with such problems. KENWOOD SCHOOL

SWIMMING • SPORTS BOWLING ARTS & CRAFTS BUT THE AMOUNT of support staff, cameras and sensors needed could change, since the private com- panies announced they are considering extending one HOT lane in each direction a few more miles north DAY CAMP on Interstate 495 to the George Washington Park-

/The Connection way. Speaking at a McLean Citizens Association meet- ing two weeks ago, Transurban public affairs em- ployee Jen Aument said the proposed extension would not allow HOT lanes access from Georgetown Pike or the parkway. Rather, officials have decided an abrupt ending of

Julia O'Donogue the HOT lanes north of the Dulles Toll Road could Summer fun starts here disrupt traffic and cause confusion in that area. A more gradual approach, dropping to just one lane, when the school year ends! by Photo might help with traffic flow. Fairfax County Chairwoman Sharon Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and Del. Bulova (D-At-large) and Virginia’s Secre- Barbara Comstock (R-34) will host a June 9 meeting tary of Transportation Sean Connaughton to discuss the potential extension of the HOT lanes Completed help break ground at the opening cer- in more detail. emony for the Capital Beltway HOT Lanes Kindergarten operations center. OVERALL, it remains uncertain whether Virginia will end up subsidizing some people’s travel in the From Page 4 through Beltway HOT lanes for decades to come. 8th Grade If the number of carpools in the HOT lanes tops cars to travel through the tollgate compared to a 24 percent of the overall vehicles for 30 minutes or traditional cash system. longer, Virginia is required to start paying Fluor and All vehicles using the HOT lanes would be required Transurban the equivalent of 70 percent of the toll Week by Week Sign Up to have a transponder in the car. Paying customers rate the companies would have charged a general Choose Your Weeks – No Minimum will be able to use an E-Z pass in the lanes, though rider. what type of transponder carpoolers will use remains Under the terms of the contract, this arrangement Check Our Website for fuzzy. will stay in place for the next 40 years or until the Special Offer & Calendars “Detailed planning is underway, but current plans private companies total $100 million in profit.

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and toll-paying modes,” said the brochure passed ment has also supplied funding. The private compa- http://camp.kenwoodschool.comCRAFTS & ARTS • BOWLING • • 703-256-4711SPORTS • SWIMMING out at the operations groundbreaking ceremony. nies ended up contributing $389 million in their own More than 80 sensors will be located along the capital overall. Messiah United Music Director

From Page 3 as contemporary and bluegrass, Rudolph created a multi-dimensional music group for youth called The always a fear that that was not always going to be Messiah Project. the case.” “The comment I most hear about being here at this Rudolph joined the staff of Messiah United Meth- church is not about the technical prowess that we odist Church in October 2008. Since then, he’s ex- have achieved, but the excitement that the musicians “Me and My Dad” panded the music program to include more than 400 enter into their music with, because it’s so expres- To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snap- people in 14 different music groups. “Part of the suc- sive and so energized and so full of life, and as a shots of you with your dad and The Connection will publish cess is that this church was a good match for me, listener it comes across that way,” said Rudolph. them in our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some infor- and I was a good match for this church,” said Rudolph was honored when his story was chosen Rudolph. mation about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name for Jane Pauley’s series. His coworkers, too, were “He’s just a tremendously gifted musician with a and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital pleased with the experience. “I was very impressed great range of musical interests,” said Rev. Ralph with the crew from the ‘Today Show.’ They were very photos, send to: Rowley, senior pastor at Messiah United Methodist professional with themselves,” said Rowley. [email protected] Church. “He has been absolutely an amazing music “It’s a nice honor for him, and it’s goodwill for the Or to mail photo prints, send to: director.” church,” said Fran Underwood, the associate direc- The Springfield Connection, “Me and My Dad Photo Gallery,” “I’ve always been oriented toward getting folks to tor of music at Messiah United Methodist Church. 1606 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314 be the best they could at what they’re doing,” Rudolph’s episode will air on the “Today Show” Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a Rudolph said of his directing style. In addition to sometime in July. The date has not yet been an- stamped, self-addressed envelope, but please don’t send us introducing new styles of music to the church, such nounced. anything irreplaceable.

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patriotic songs that embodied the American culture and pre- Photo by sented a military drill with white wooden rifles and American flags.

“It’s an opportunity to teach Chloe Mulliner young kids the value of our Ameri- can heritage and its music,” said Georgia Grave, the director of the drum corps. “What it does is in- stills the spirit of our country and the value of our democracy.” /The Connection While several speakers and at- tendees of the ceremony expressed sadness in that Memorial Day’s sig- nificance is sometimes forgotten in 3801 Millcreek Dr., Annandale • $609,000 • Open Sunday 1-4 the excitement of the start of sum- Wassim Ghali, Weichert, 703-472-7467 mer and mistaken as a day of cel- ebration, they gathered to empha- Veterans Jack Payne and Willie B. Jones sit eating When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this size the importance of showing Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit refreshments after Memorial Day ceremony. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click the Real Estate links on the right side. respect and honoring our fallen heroes. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. “Because there’s so much going on, we forget some- a military dependent. “I just feel like I need to take a Fairfax Station times,” said Pamela Johnson, whose father and cousin moment and think about that.” 7321 Wolf Run Shoals Rd...... $549,900...... Sun. 1-4...... Cynthia Julian...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1458 are both veterans. “We wouldn’t be here if it weren’t The ceremony ended with a wreath laying and a 7912 Willfield Ct...... $714,900...... Sun. 1-4...... Connie Maternick...... Jobin...... 703-969-0426 for certain wars that were fought. Freedom is a very moment of silence dedicated to the heroes that have 7014 Sylvan Glen La...... $799,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster...... 703-216-4949 important thing, and it’s something we take for died and those that are still missing. 6803 Old Stone Fence Rd...... $799,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Carol Hermandorfer...... Long & Foster...... 703-216-4949 granted a lot of times.” “There is no higher sacrifice than giving your life,” 9606 Larkview Ct...... $829,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Brenda Dodd...... Keller Williams...... 703-407-1818 “I’ve seen first hand the sacrifices that our mili- said Ted Byers, commander of the Sons of the Ameri- 11506 Yates Ford Rd...... $995,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ann Grainger...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1870 tary personnel make and realize the risks they take can Legion and a veteran of WWII. “An affair like and have taken over the years,” said Becky Berning, this is a sort of reminder.” Lorton 9023 Jameson St...... $670,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ashley O’Brien...... RE/MAX...... 571-332-1816

Clifton Future Pay Hike for FCPS Staff? 12040 Rose Hall Dr...... $995,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ann Grainger...... Long & Foster...... 703-503-1870 7396 Clifton Rd...... $1,099,000.....Sun. 1-4...... Diane Lenahan...... Keller Williams...... 703-283-7328 From Page 3 But a few School Board members felt uncomfort- 13105 Cedar Ridge Dr...... $1,249,000.....Sun. 1-4...... Gayle Bailey...... The Bailey Team...... 703-350-2955 able making such a promise to employees given the employee compensation was frozen for the second economic forecast for county revenue next year. Even Burke year in a row. without an increase in teacher pay, several School 10443 Todman Landing Ct...... $318,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ronald Malota...... Long & Foster...... 703-573-2600 “If I can’t commit to giving our employees a raise Board members anticipate they would have to cut 7206 Drifter Ct...... $564,950...... Sun. 1-4...... Kathleen Quintarelli...... Weichert...... 703-862-8808 in 2012, I don’t know what I can commit to. I can’t more programs to balance the budget for the 2011- 6145 Poburn Landing Ct...... $570,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Kinder Saund...... Long & Foster...... 202-369-5597 imagine what it would be like to make our employ- 12 calendar year. ees go three years without a raise,” said School Board “When this board increases compensation for staff, Annandale member Stu Gibson (Hunter Mill). this board will have to lay off staff and cut programs 3801 Millcreek Dr...... $609,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Wassim Ghali...... Weichert...... 703-472-7467 If Fairfax County does not increase teachers’ pay to do it,” said School Board member Jim Raney (At- in the next budget cycle, the large), who voted against the Fairfax local school system will start measure. 10800 Scott Dr...... $319,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ron Fowler...... Weichert...... 703-691-0555 to lose employees to surround- “I can’t imagine what it 4191 UNIVERSITY DR...... $389,900...... Sun. 1-4...... James Nelson...... Long & Foster...... (703) 861-8675 ing localities with better ben- SOME MEMBERS of the 10565 Assembly Dr...... $400,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Marian Williams ...... ERA...... 703-625-2242 efits, said School Board mem- would be like to make Fairfax County Board of Su- 3886 WAYTHORN PL...... $425,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Helaine Newman...... Weichert...... (703) 934-0400 ber Dan Storck (Mount pervisors also criticized the 3900 GREEN LOOK CT ...... $479,000...... Sun. 3-5...... Pat Stack...... Weichert...... (703) 597-9373 Vernon), who sponsored the our employees go three School Board for passing the 10409 PEARL ST...... $499,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Catie Morales...... Long & Foster...... (703) 278-9313 resolution. measure. 10725 Norman Ave...... $500,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Ron Fowler...... Weichert...... 703-691-0555 “If we go without a pay in- years without a raise.” Supervisor Jeff McKay (D- 10469 COURTNEY DR...... $599,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Jane Price...... Weichert...... (703) 893-1500 crease for our staff next year, — School Board member Stu Gibson Lee) called the School Board 3511 COBB DR...... $660,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Romi Satoh...... Prosperity Realt ...... (703) 385-8600 we will harm the quality of our (Hunter Mill) irresponsible for making a 4636 VILLAGE DR...... $1,099,000.....June 13th, 1-4 ..... Lisa Moffett...... Coldwell Banker...... (703) 938-5600 education,” he said. promise to increase their A system-wide pay increase staff’s pay before the Fairfax Centreville for public schools’ staff is not cheap. By declining to government has a clear idea of what next year’s fi- 14325 Climbing Rose Way ...... $215,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Kristine Price...... Samson Properties...703-328-1025 give the automatic “step increase” in staff pay this nancial picture will be. 14522 CREEK BRANCH CT...... $335,000...... Sun. 1-4...... Cameron Dunlop...... Coldwell Banker...... (202) 387-6180 year, for example, the School Board saved approxi- County tax revenue historically accounts for 75 mately $40 million to cover the cost of popular pro- percent of the school system’s overall funding in a grams like elementary band and strings and foreign given year and the supervisors, not the School Board, To add your Realtor represented Open language immersion. is the group responsible setting local taxes. House to these weekly listings, please call “This is going to be difficult. We are going to have “I am for giving teachers a pay raise. Most people to cut things that are dear to us to give this pay in- are for giving teachers a raise. But I don’t know what Erin Peck at 703-778-9449 crease,” said School Board member Tina Hone (At- the situation is going to be like next year. What else or E-Mail the info to large), who still supported Storck’s motion. am I going to have to cut to do that?” said McKay. [email protected] All listings due by Tuesday at 3 pm. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 13 Springfield Connection Sports Editor Reed Albers Sports 703-224-3014 or [email protected] Week in Sports Cooley Football Camp June 5-6 Najar Shows Promise for United Washington Redskins tight-end Chris Cooley will offer his annual Old Spice Chris Cooley Football Camp on June 5 and June 6, from Springfield resident 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Fairfax High School. Andy Najar, 17, is The camp is open to all boys and bright spot for D.C. girls from ages 7-14. Cooley will be on site to direct the activities and provide instruc- United this season. Photo by tion to campers. The camp also fea- tures a selection of the top prep and By Reed S. Albers collegiate coaches in the Washing- The Connection Reed S. Albers ton, D.C. area. The cost of the camp is $199. hen asked what’s been Additional information can be the biggest challenge found at in his short profes www.chriscooleycamp.com or by W /The Connection calling 513-793-CAMP. sional soccer career with D.C. United, 17-year-old Spring- field resident Andy Najar could only All-Region shrug his shoulders. “I don’t know,” he said through his Baseball Team limited English. “I just want to work hard for the team and for the fans.” Former Edison High School soccer player Andy Najar is now a member Selected Perhaps so much has changed for of D.C. United, a team in America’s top soccer league, Major League The 2010 Northern Region All- the young Honduran forward in the Soccer. Region team was announced on past year that pinpointing one area of May 31 prior to the conclusion of difficulty is a bit daunting. label on him, a mistake made with another played his inexperience, but also his poten- the region baseball tournament. A year ago, Najar was an All-Met former United youngster, Freddy Adu. tial as a pro soccer player. The following players were se- striker for Edison High School in The “He’s got all the mental qualities to do On defense against Milan’s Alexandre lected to the first team: Catcher Washington Post’s seasonal salute to well at this level,” Onalfo said. “Having said Pato, Najar endured some humility as the Mike Perez (South County), first local athletes. He also led the Eagles that, he’s learning and he’s going to have Brazilian striker “nutmegged” Najar in front baseman Cam Walter (Centreville), with a school-high 22 goals. moments where he’s playing well or he of 30,000 fans, a flashy move where a player second baseman Chris Russo Today, he’s a rookie forward in needs guidance.” passes the ball between a defender’s legs. (McLean), shortstop Ryan America’s top professional soccer Guidance is exactly what the team is pro- Moments later Najar’s inexperience Lindemuth (Lake Braddock), third league, Major League Soccer. Instead viding him right now, along with a hefty seemed distant as the Honduran footballer baseman Kenny Towns (Lake of finishing his junior year of high load of playing time. raced down the pitch and fired a shot from Braddock), third baseman Aaron school, Najar dropped out to pursue On April 29, Najar scored his first profes- 33-yards out, just missing the A.C. Milan Scoville (Westfield), outfielder Tom his career. sional goal against FC Dallas in a 4-2 win net by mere feet. Edwards (Washington and Lee), Small in in the U.S. Open outfielder Matt Kilby (T.C. Will- stature (he Cup. D.C. UNITED went on to stun Milan, one iams), outfielder Connor Bach weighs 150 “He’s a very exciting “That was so ex- of Serie A’s best teams, with a 3-2 victory. (Centreville), outfielder Riley Beiro pounds and citing for me,” he Najar’s play has caught the eyes of the (McLean), designated hitter Bobby stands only 5- young player who gets said. Barra Brava, one of D.C. United’s enthusi- Klein (Lake Braddock), designated feet 7-inches), But in May, astic flag-waving, song-singing fan groups, hitter Luke Bondurant (South but described better everyday.” Najar suffered a and also his elder teammates. County), utility player Charlie Mor- as “fast and ex- — Curt Onalfo setback with an “He’s been a great kid from the start,” said gan (West Springfield), pitcher plosive” by ankle injury. Since Baltimore native and D.C. United forward Bobby Wahl (West Springfield, United head then, he has re- Santino Quaranta. “He’s been first-class, pitcher Sean Fitzgerald (McLean), coach Curt Onalfo, Najar is trying to turned to match-fit status and has become and he’s been a lot of fun to be around.” and pitcher Danny Thorpe make an early impact in the MLS. a valuable young player for D.C. United. But Najar has more to learn about the (Westfield). In March, Najar signed an entry- In a MLS league match with Chivas USA MLS and professional soccer than set pieces level contract with D.C. United, mak- on May 29, Najar scored his first MLS goal and adjusting to the lifestyle, Quaranta said. ing the jump to the first team roster during United’s 3-2 victory. “You just want to teach him how to re- Wahl, Morgan after spending time as a member of “I’m working hard for the team,” he said. spect the game,” Quaranta said. “You want D.C. United’s U-18 and U-16 academy So far this season, Najar has logged 83 to make sure he has fun, but make sure he Players of Year teams. minutes for D.C. United. has a respect level for the older guys.” In addition to a strong season “[The academy was] very good to “Because of injuries, he’s had opportuni- As D.C. United struggles to correct a 2-8 with the West Springfield baseball me and I appreciated the opportunity,” ties where he may not have had them,” record, Najar’s play remains a bright spot team, pitcher Bobby Wahl and util- he said. Onalfo said. “We’re pleased with how he’s during a trying start to the season. ity player Charlie Morgan have one Najar is only the second player been incorporated so far.” “He’s a very exciting young player who more honor to brag about. signed from D.C. United’s academy What might have been one of the biggest gets better everyday,” Onalfo said. On May 31, Morgan was named teams — goaltender Bill Hamid from steps in Najar’s growth occurred on May 26 Following D.C. United’s victory over A.C. Northern Region player of the year Annandale is D.C. United’s first in a friendly match with Italian soccer gi- Milan, Quaranta and other United stars while Wahl was named Northern “homegrown” player. ant A.C. Milan. In the game, Najar had the went to thank their fans for their support Region pitcher of the year. chance to play against 2004 and 2005 FIFA after a big win and a turbulent start to the West Springfield head coach THE TEAM is optimistic about Najar’s World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho season. John James also received the coach ability to perform in the MLS, but crit- [Ronaldo de Assis Moreira]. Standing next to them was Najar. Safe to of the year award. ics aren’t ready to slap the “next one” In the first half of the match, Najar dis- say, he’s fitting in at his new job.

14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Acknowledging a ‘Rewarding’ Career Edison ESOL teacher Andrea de Gatica receives Hispanic Teacher of the Year Award.

By Amanda Ranowsky was very patient, very dedicated to her pro- The Connection fession.”

“Before winning the award, I had to pre- Photo by think I have the best job in the pare a portfolio of people writing things world,” said Andrea de Gatica, win- about me, and when I read those, I felt like ner of the 2010 Victoria D. de a winner already,” de Gatica said. “The most “I Amanda Ranowsky Sanchez Northern Virginia His- rewarding thing is when people believe in panic Teacher of the Year Award. “I love you and support you in what you want to every minute of it. I love being a teacher.” accomplish.” De Gatica is a teacher of English as a Sec- As someone who was continually inspired ond Language (ESOL) at Thomas A. Edison by her teachers growing up, de Gatica High School in Alexandria. knows how important it is for students to “She is just amaz- receive encourage- /The Connection ing,” said Gregory ment. “I know the Croghan, principal “The most rewarding frustration the stu- of Thomas A. dents go through Edison High thing is when people and the challenges School. Croghan they have to face,” also said that de believe in you and she said, citing her Gatica is an incred- own experiences Andrea de Gatica teaches a class at Edison High School. ible and encourag- support you in what you learning both En- ing teacher and has want to accomplish.” glish and French Edison. The student-run program partnered never had a teacher who is so positive ev- done much for the while an under- ESOL students with peer mentors, who ery day.” ESOL program at — Andrea de Gatica graduate student at would help the ESOL students with academ- De Gatica he says the success of her stu- Edison. the University of ics. “I saw magic happen every Monday af- dents is more than enough to encourage her. De Gatica’s enthusiasm for education Montreal. “I know ter school,” de Gatica said. “Fifty-six per- “It’s the most rewarding career,” she said. stems from her childhood in Santiago, Chile. that if I help them, education gives them cent of students improved their grades.” “The ESOL students are the best students “Mom was a teacher, and my sister is a freedom and options in life.” “Working with her is amazing,” said se- in the high school because they are ready teacher, so I was born in a family where This past year, in order to give her ESOL nior Teresa Cruz, the public relations officer to learn every day, and you can see the re- education was very important, always,” she students as much help as possible, de Gatica of the Hispanic Leadership Club, of which sults right away. Seeing them graduate is said. “I loved seeing my mom teach. She helped start an ESOL mentor program at de Gatica is also a faculty sponsor. “I’ve the best reward.” VDOT Opens New Braddock Road Overpass East, west lanes will “We’re hopeful that share overpass, as people are happy that work begins on new progress is coming.” — Jamie Breme, Public Affairs

eastbound overpass. Photo by Manager at VDOT Megaprojects.

By Amanda Ranowsky for free, while drivers with fewer than three

The Connection Mike Salmon occupants must pay a toll to access the lanes. n Thursday, May 27, the Virginia The overpass itself is designed to reduce ODepartment of Transportation traffic at the connection between Braddock (VDOT) shifted westbound traf- Road and Interstate 495. Currently, the

/Virginia Megaprojects fic to a new overpass from Braddock Road westbound traffic signal from Interstate 495 to Interstate 495. On June 3, eastbound traf- north to Braddock Road has been replaced fic will also shift to the new bridge. The old with a merge lane. The eastbound traffic eastbound overpass will be demolished and, signal remains in place, and a temporary over the next 12-18 months, VDOT will traffic signal will be set up on the new over- build a new eastbound overpass connect- pass for eastbound traffic when traffic shifts ing Braddock Road and Interstate 495. early next week. “We’re hopeful that people are happy that Once the new eastbound overpass is com- progress is coming,” said Jamie Breme, pub- pleted, the traffic signal will be removed, From right are the old eastbound overpass and the new westbound lic affairs manager at VDOT Megaprojects. reducing congestion in both directions be- overpass. All traffic will share the new westbound overpass beginning tween Braddock Road and Interstate 495. June 3. THE NEW OVERPASS is part of VDOT’s For updates on the HOT Lanes project and Capital Beltway High Occupancy Toll (HOT) additional lanes added to the middle of In- tion. Drivers with three or more people in land closures, go to Lanes Project. The HOT lanes will be four terstate 495, with two lanes in either direc- their car will be able to use the new lanes www.vamegaprojects.com.

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ABC LICENSE We consign/pay top $ for LEGAL NOTICE LLI Enterprises, Inc trading as CitySwitch proposes to construct wireless communications Hampton Inn Springfield, 6550 antique/semi antique furn. Loisdale Ct, Springfield, VA including mid century & towers at the following locations: 154ft tower near intersection 22150. The above establish- danish modern Teak of Colchester Road and the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks, ment is applying to the furniture, sterling, mens Fairfax Station; 199 ft tower next to the Norfolk Southern Rail- VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF watches, painting/art glass, road tracks near Bren Mar Dr. and Merle Pl., Alexandria. If you ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE clocks, jewelry, costume have concerns of any historic properties that might be adverse- CONTROL for a Wine & Beer jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Antiques @ 703-241-0790. ly affected by either tower, please write to: Amy, Trileaf Corp., on premise license to sell or 10845 Olive Blvd., Ste. 310, St. Louis, MO 63141, 314-997- manufacture alcoholic bever- ages. Anisur Khan President 6111. Please include the tower location and the location of the 28 Yard Sales historic resource that you believe might be affected. ABC LICENSE LLI Enterprises, Inc trading as COMM YARD SALE Comfort Inn Springfield, 6560 June 5, 8am-2pm. On Field- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Loisdale Ct, Springfield, VA master, bwtn Sydenstricker & 22150. The above establish- Old Keene Mill Rd. TRUSTEE'S SALE ment is applying to the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF OF VALUABLE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Neighborhood yard sale CONTROL for a Wine & Beer Sat June 5, 8-12pm Esabella IMPROVED REAL ESTATE on premise license to sell or Court(nr Zion-Roberts) manufacture alcoholic bever- Improved by the premises known as ages. Anisur Khan President 9019 Scott Street, Springfield, Virginia 117 Adoption “The Art of Living” In execution of a Deed of Trust from Susan W. Kane Pictured are Amsalu Geleta and Evelyn Westenhaver and Paul VI seniors Course and Victor D. Kane, Jr., dated September 7, 2004, and record- 6/17-6/20 ADOPTION ed September 8, 2004, in Deed Book 16485 at page 1188 Catherine Nguyen, Abigail Dawson, Matt Hogan, Paulo Umayam, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the un- We teach Breathing Loving childless couple Stephanie Stoops, Alina Suarez-Marill, Tess Lione, Gabrielle Pidal, techniques to elimate dersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction wishing to adopt an in- at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, Suzanne Zelnis, Madison Meruvia, Christophe Perdu, Will Mecklenburg, stress. fant. Willing to pay legal at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on Sri Sri Yoga 5/17-22 and medical expenses. Kiera Sibbald, Stephanie Wilson, Michael Wang and Stephan Contact 703-922-0415 Plse call Hope & Bill Thursday, June 10, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. Mecklenburg. Mrs Bhatt 571-249-9122. Collect Calls Accepted the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows: 116 Childcare Avail. Bravo Theatre Honors Teenage Volunteers Lot 206, Section 2-A, South Run Forest, as the same appears BURKE Childcare avail in my The future duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 6880 at ecently, a group of Paul VI se- page 363, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- names. home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, comes one day niors were recognized for their evenings, Back-up care & at a time. ia. Paul VI Religion teacher Amy Sessa- special needs children volunteer work with the Bravo Creque and the students have been volun- welcome. Large yard for lots of -Dean Acheson Commonly known as 9019 Scott Street, Springfield, Virginia R fun! 703-569-8056 22153. Theatre Project in Springfield. teering with The Bravo Theatre Project at TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $50,000.00 or ten per- Associate Pastor and Youth Minister Amsalu St. Mark’s Lutheran Church during the past 21 Announcements 21 Announcements cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the Geleta and Bravo Theatre Director Evelyn form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser school year. The Bravo Theatre Project is a at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- INVITATION TO BID Westenhaver visited Paul VI Catholic High free program for underprivileged children ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, MID EASTERN BUILDERS, INC. is requesting quotations from time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of School to present a group of Paul VI Catho- in Springfield for dance, theater music and certified minority, disadvantaged and woman-owned business- 5.125 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- es to participate as subcontractors/suppliers on the following lic High School seniors with a plaque of ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured voice. The largest group of volunteers is project: Carbon Regeneration UOSA Contract H/1 GAC 2 for promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash gratitude engraved with the students’ the Upper Occoquan Service Authority, Centreville, VA,. Bid from Paul VI. deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- Date: June 8, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. For additional information ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of contact Angie Duffer in our Estimating Department at (757) Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. 487-5858 or fax (757) 487-5089. (EOE Employer) MEB Main- tains a drug-free workplace. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. Nell-Tascon Performs

21 Announcements 21 Announcements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the At NRA Celebration LEGAL NOTICE real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- The following store will be holding a public auction on 06-16-10 alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Marianne Nell-Tascon, the starting at 12 Noon sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of daughter of John and Nancy redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Storage Mart 1851 ments of record affecting the same, if any. Nell of Springfield, performed 11325 Lee Highway Fairfax, Va, 22030 In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- for an audience of more than vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- 11,000 people at the Time Unit 3120- Alaina Flynn- boxes, toys, electronics clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Unit 4068-Robert Baldwin-Totes, bed, clothes time of sale. Warner Cable Arena in Char- Unit 4043- MES/John Lyonnais- Boxes, office supplies Unit 4175-St. Production/JoseThomas Vargas- The subject property and all improvements thereon will lotte, N.C. on May 15. Nell- Boxes, computer, ladder be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- Tascon is a member of the chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Randolph-Macon Academy as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- Chorus, which, in conjunction 21 Announcements 21 Announcements um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of with the R-MA Band, performed the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- an hour-long concert, ‘Tribute ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- to the United States Armed ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary Forces,’ as part of the National fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and Rifle Association’s ‘Celebration local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- of American Values Freedom ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser. Experience.’ Nell-Tascon is a

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the senior at the Academy. right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- College Notes mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or Matthew Smith, a resident of Springfield and College of Business at Virginia Tech. Students time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. a third-year Duquesne University law student, was must be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in the part of the team winning the regional American Pamplin College of Business and have at least a 3.0 Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Trial Lawyers Association mock trial competition grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) to be eligible. nounced at the time of sale. in Pittsburgh. The Duquesne team competed along DAVID N. PRENSKY with 10 other teams from top trial competitions, Rebecca Clayton of Springfield, a sophomore Substitute Trustee including the University of Richmond and Univer- majoring in civil engineering in the College of En- sity of Pennsylvania. They advanced to the national gineering has been inducted into Chi Epsilon, the FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky championship in New Orleans. National Civil Engineering Honor Society, at Vir- Chasen & Chasen ginia Tech. Chi Epsilon recognizes the outstanding 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Katie Moxter of Springfield, a junior majoring achievement of the individual student and pro- Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 in accounting and information systems, has been motes development of characteristics necessary chosen to be a student ambassador for the Pamplin for a successful engineering career. 18 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ June 3-9, 2010 ❖ 19 # 1 in Virginia 703-425-8000 Carol Hermandorfer BETTY & BOB BARTHLE Ron & Susan Associates 703-425-4466 Ron Kowalski & Susan Borrelli 703.216.4949 OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE Make the Right Move [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] 1-888-495-6207 Personal Service & Focus on Your Goals website: www.bettybarthle.com ronandsusanonline.com

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