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2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-778-9414 or [email protected] Express Lanes, Transit Planned for I-66 toll on time of day and congestion. Improvements “I have been a longtime advo- cate for an ‘Express Lanes’ like so- will be made lution for I-66 which would open this corridor up to reliable time from Capital advantaged mass transit and carpooling, extend a growing net- Beltway to work of lanes dedicated to mass transit and carpools, and ease con- Haymarket. gestion on I-66 and surrounding roads like Route 50, Route 29 and By Janelle Germanos Braddock Road,” Herrity said. “I The Connection want to thank Transportation Sec- retary Layne for continuing to xpress lanes and rapid- keep this project a priority for the bus transit could be- Commonwealth of Virginia.” coming to Interstate 66, Officials announced the plan at E a meeting at VDOT’s Fairfax office Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on July 17. on July 17. “Interstate 66 is broken. Com- “Over the last couple of months muters are stuck in traffic, limited the Virginia Department of Trans- in the travel choices they can make portation has worked closely with and unable to predict how long the Department of Rail and Public their trip will take on any given Transportation, the Office of day,” McAuliffe said. “Giving Vir- Photo Courtesy of VDOT Transportation Public-Private Part- ginians more choices and a better, This map demonstrates the area where express lanes and other improvements will be nerships and Fairfax and Prince safer travel experience on I-66 is made along Interstate 66. William counties to devise a plan one of my top priorities, and to- that will reduce congestion on I- day I am proud to announce the 66 by increasing capacity and giv- beginning of that effort.” ing travelers more choices. Today The plan, which includes three we kick off 17 months of rigorous regular and two express lanes in environmental study and robust each direction, bus service, and community involvement. By the improved commuter parking, end of 2016 our plan is to com- would be implemented from the plete environmental work, identify Capital Beltway to Haymarket funding sources, receive federal “Today’s announcement that we approval, and move forward on a could be starting construction by plan to turn I-66 into the efficient, 2017 on Express lanes like solu- multi-modal corridor that tion to I-66 congestion is outstand- Virginia’s economy needs,” said ing news. I-66 is our most con- Virginia Secretary of Transporta- gested corridor and this gives me tion Aubrey Layne. great hope that we can improve Express lanes on Interstate the quality of life for all Northern 95, which will run from Virginians,” said Supervisor Pat Stafford County near Herrity (R-Springfield.) Garrisonville Road up to 395 The project, which spans 25 near Edsall Road, are expected miles, will cost an estimated two to open in early 2015. All driv- to three billion dollars. The ex- ers will be required to purchase press lanes would operate similar E-ZPass or E-ZPass Flex in or- to those on Interstate 495 and Photo by Janelle Germanos/The Connection der to use the lanes, and only those being constructed on Inter- The proposed express lanes for Interstate 66 would be similar to those on Interstate vehicles with three or more state 95, which base the cost of the 495 and those being constructed on Interstate 95 in Springfield, pictured here. passengers can ride toll free.

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Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, 293-6227. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 3 Bathroom Remodel Special $6,850 News Photo Contributed Regular Celebrating 15 Years in Business! volunteers Jack TWO POOR TEACHERS Murphy and Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling Gene Barksdale Select your products Handyman Services help process from our Mobile Showroom medical and Design Center Available: supplies at Call 703-999-2928 the Brother’s Brother Fully Insured & Foundation Class A Licensed warehouse. Free Estimates Est. 1999 703-969-1179 Visit our website: www.twopoorteachers.com Brother’s Brother Celebrates Anniversary ment is new weight capacities for Charity uses U.S. hospitals. This type of equip- ment is great for Brother’s Brother. local resources, “For example they could give a wheelchair to us because it could volunteers to hold 200 pounds but now they need to be able to handle a larger reach overseas. person, but it’s not worn out, it just By Alexis Hosticka doesn’t have the right capacity,” The Connection Hingson said. To collect, sort, organize, and ith a mission to pack the equipment from various serve overseas, locations, Brother’s Brother uses W Brother’s Brother the help of many volunteers. Foundation is uti- “We need lots of volunteers,” lizing Fairfax and the D.C. area as a Baucom said. “We often get mixed second home-base for its operations. supplies from hospitals. We have Brother’s Brother Foundation is a big truck and it will all be mixed originally based in Pittsburgh and up and our volunteers will go opened its Fairfax location in May through these boxes of supplies 2013. On July 26 from noon-2 and rebox them with like items.” p.m., they are celebrating over a Much of what Brother’s Brother year of success with an open house receives is operating room packs. at the warehouse featuring a key- These packs often come with note speaker, a cake cutting and pieces missing or with pieces not heavy hors d’oeuvres compiled and hundreds of items According to Debbie Baucom, must be sorted through. Ruth National Capital Area Office Co- Anderson, National Capital Area Director, the event is open to the Office Co-Director, said there are public and she invites anyone in- also volunteer opportunities in a terested in finding out more about more managerial way. or getting involved in the work “There are people who help with that Brother’s Brother does. publicity and management and Brother’s Brother is non-profit event planning,” Anderson said. organization founded in 1958 that “We love when volunteers join our sends medical and educational event planning teams. (Volunteer- supplies overseas to countries and ing with Brother’s Brother) sup- people in need. The organization ports this global mission that we works primarily by collecting sup- have whether it’s an event plan- plies that hospitals can no longer ner or sorting medical supplies, it use or no longer need. all supports the mission.” “Supplies comes to us and there Anyone interested in helping can be very good stuff that comes Brother’s Brother in some way can to us and items that were parts of contact Anderson directly at kits or surgical packs,” Brother’s [email protected]. Brother president Luke Hingson “We couldn’t function without said. “Or you have hospitals that our volunteers. They are the back- are donating wheelchairs or IV bone of the organization,” said Dr. poles and part of the reason for Barry Byer, a board and trustee that is that they want to standard- member for Brother’s Brother. “We ize.” need them to provide the man- Another reason that Hingson power to do the sorting inventory pointed out that hospitals can no longer use perfectly good equip- See Charity, Page 11

4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Week in Fairfax Farmers Market on Thursdays Each Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., the Fairfax County Government Center hosts a farmers market in its parking lot. The Government Center is at 12000 Government 30% Off Center Pkwy. in Fair Oaks, and the next markets are slated for July 24 Ticketed Items* and July 31. Public Safety Training Event The City of Fairfax Police and Fire departments is continuing its joint training event, July 24-25, *some exclusions apply from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. each day, at Fairfax High, 3501 Rebel Run Sale extended between Fairfax Boulevard and through 8/16/14. Old Lee Highway. As a result, part of the high school and surround- ing parking areas will have re- Five Star Jewelers stricted access and people may see Burke Centre Shopping Center multiple emergency vehicles in the 5765-S Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015 area. 703-239-1300 Main Street Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10-7, Sat. 10-5 Community Closed Sun. & Mon. Band Concert Live music will fill the air this Thursday, July 24, at 8 p.m. (weather permitting), at Veterans Amphitheater, outside Fairfax City Hall, at 10455 Armstrong St. Per- forming will be the Main Street Community Band, an ensemble of the City of Fairfax Band Assn. The program will be music for the whole family. Rock the Block! Free, live music concerts and block parties will be held on Uni- versity Drive in Old Town Fairfax, from 6-9 p.m., on the fourth Fri- days of the month in July, August and September – July 25, Aug. 22 and Sept. 26. Rock the Block! will feature popular, local bands playing covers of favorite hits, beginning July 25 with Gonzo’s Nose. City restaurants and mer- chants will offer food, a beer gar- den, games and more. Attendees are advised to bring their own chairs. Child Carseat Checks City residents may have their children’s carseats checked or in- stalled by the City of Fairfax Fire Department. For an appointment, call 703-385-7830. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 5 Opinion Fairfax

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Andrea Smith Housing and job Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 opportunities [email protected] Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm needed to 703-778-9433 [email protected] relieve poverty. @MaryKimm Executive Vice President Jerry Vernon By Mary Agee [email protected] Northern Virginia Family Editor in Chief Service President and CEO Steven Mauren Managing Editor Kemal Kurspahic n the surface, Martha Photography: Ordon is living the typi- Deb Cobb, Craig Sterbutzel O Art/Design: cal Northern Virginian Laurence Foong, John Heinly life. She works as a medical recep- Production Manager: Geovani Flores tionist at a doctor’s office in Fairfax, and talks proudly about Special Assistant to the Publisher Jeanne Theismann her 16 year-old daughter, a so- 703-778-9436 cially-active junior who plans to [email protected] @TheismannMedia study business in college when she graduates. The reality is a little bit CIRCULATION: 703-778-9426 more complicated. Circulation Manager: Martha and her daughter moved Ann Oliver [email protected] to Fairfax in 2008 from Louisiana. Training Futures is a free program for adults who are determined to gain the skills to Her friend had urged her to make excel in professional, administrative roles. the move to Northern Virginia, telling her about the fantastic enough to pay her bills. In Fairfax, began working retail full-time but together and provide a stable quality of life: the great schools, she took a full-time job as a cook could no longer make ends meet. home for her daughter, she would the strong job market and the making $10.50 an hour and a part- In 2012, Martha and her daugh- need a living-wage job. She also sense of community. What her time job as a retail sales associate ter were evicted from their apart- realized that her previous experi- friend hadn’t mentioned was the making $8 an hour. With two jobs, ment. They lived in a hotel until a ence as a cook was not going to high cost of living. In Louisiana, Martha could pay her bills, but she space became available at a local help her rise above the poverty Martha had worked as a cook in a rarely got to see her daughter. When family shelter. Martha recognized Catholic school and always made Martha lost her job as a cook, she that in order to pull her life back See Opportunities, Page 14

6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News NORTHERN VIRGINIA SENIOR OLYMPICS 20142014 SEPTEMBER 13-24 Realtors: Numbers Indicate Adults 50+ Register by Aug. 29 (Mail); Sept. 5 (Online) No Onsite Registrations ~ Over 50 Events: Everything from Track to Scrabble! Stable Housing Market Registration fee: $12 (covers multiple events) Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals Awarded Opening Ceremonies: Saturday, September 13, 9:00 a.m. was no activity in winter months, Vienna, Herndon and Clifton. June home there was pent up demand for this A total of 2,174 homes were sold in Thomas Jefferson Community Center 3501 S. 2nd St., Arlington region’s early spring season. Now, June 2014, a 12.90 percent decrease listings climb, she explained, prices are higher below June 2013 home sales of 2,496. Check Website for daily schedule & to register: www.nvso.us but not all sellers are getting their Active listings continued to Information: 703-228-4721 or [email protected] with slight dip in full price. Buyers are less willing show an increase this month com- Sponsored by: Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun & Prince William Counties; to engage in bidding wars. pared with 2013. Listings were up Cities of Alexandria, Fairfax & Falls Church. sales. The housing affordability may 47 percent over last year, with continue to be a challenge in the 4,777 active listings in June, com- he Northern Virginia mar- region, said Mary Bayat, 2014 pared with 3,247 homes available Tket recorded increased in- chair elect of the Northern Virginia in June 2013. The average days on ventories, providing buy- Association of Realtors. “While the market for homes in June 2014 ers with more choices. Nonethe- slightly rising home prices indicate was 30 days, an increase of 25 Maplewood Grill less, buyers are challenged by an improving market, people are percent compared to the 24 days Serving Our Neighbors and Friends for Over 30 Years affordability and accessing credit. just not making quick decisions to on market for homes in June 2013. Serving Our Neighbors and Friends for Over 26 Years The June market in Northern buy.” Bayat, a broker/owner of Average home sale prices in- Virginia continues the trend of Bayat Realty in Alexandria, also creased slightly this June to Enjoy Our Summer Time sales numbers coming in just un- noted that the current tight mort- $580,013. This is up 3 percent Surf & Turf Salad der those from one year ago at this gage regulations have been a drag compared to June 2013, when the time, but the signs of a stable mar- on buyers’ loan process. She noted average price was $563,223. This Weekend! ket have led to an increase in sell- that mortgage standards are un- The median sold price of homes this ers planting signs on their lawns. der scrutiny by industry and hous- June, which is $505,000, rose by 1 ~Dine in or Carry out~ “It is all about managing expec- ing groups at this time. percent compared to the median price tations,” said Lorraine Arora, Man- The Northern Virginia Associa- of $499,900 in June 2013. Special Live Entertainment Brunch Lunches Mon. thru Sat. Every aging Broker at Long & Foster Real tion of Realtors reported on June The 2,047 new pending home Every Day Sunday Estate in Springfield. “Some buy- 2014 home sales activity for sales in Northern Virginia in June 703-281-0070 ers are nervous. When houses are Fairfax and Arlington counties, the is a decrease of 9.62 percent com- 132 Branch Road, S.E. • Vienna, VA priced correctly, homes will sell.” cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and pared with 2,265 contracts that Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials Arora explained that since there Falls Church and the towns of were pending in June of last year.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 7 News Tax and Wire Fraud: Three Years Prison Fair Oaks tax preparer filed false returns with the IRS.

By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection

lthough she received a sentence below the state guidelines, a Aformer Fair Oaks tax preparer will be spending the next three years in prison. She is Thuy Tien Le, 40, who learned her punishment last Friday, July 18, in U.S. District Court in Alexan- dria. She’d pleaded guilty April 30, 2014, to Thuy Tien Le preparing false income tax returns and com- ing over her case to federal authorities. mitting wire fraud. Le admitted to commit- In court Friday, defense attorney Richard ting these crimes while running her Fair MacDowell said Le told him she “[allegedly] Oaks-based, tax-return preparation business suffered from domestic abuse from her mi- called T2 Advantage Services LLC. nor son’s father” and her mother is unable “Over 100 clients of hers were victims,” to take care of that son, who’s 8. So he asked said Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul U.S. District Court Judge Claude Hilton to Nathanson. “And they were particularly consider giving his client a sentence below vulnerable because they didn’t speak En- the 57-71 months guidelines or probation. glish. She caused them pain and stress that “Le’s acts were done in part to flee do- will continue as they try to straighten out mestic violence and to keep the family’s fi- their finances.” nances together,” said MacDowell. “She’s In a statement of facts filed with her plea already been punished. In 2007-08, they agreement, Le, now of Sterling, admitted were victims of a Ponzi scheme and lost over that, from 2005 through 2013, she owned $250,000. She’s had to file bankruptcy and and operated her business out of her home lost properties.” on 12808 Madeley Court in Fairfax. She He also said paying restitution will be a prepared federal income-tax returns for her “huge burden” for her in the future. “Pay- clients and led them to believe she’d elec- ing $23,000/year, without interest, will take tronically filed legitimate returns with the her 20 years,” said MacDowell. “She’s lost IRS, according to the statement. But before so much already. For her son’s welfare, she filing these returns, she altered them by add- asks for probation or house arrest.” ing false itemized deductions so she could But, countered Nathanson, “She has a generate large income-tax refunds. But in- history of recidivism. She committed fraud stead of this money going to her clients, it in the 1990s against the Fairfax County Fed- Fairfax $839,900 instead went into her own pockets. eral Credit Union and [later] against the Stately Colonial on 1.39 acres • 4,000+ sq ft Woodson High School Le told federal authorities she’d prepared Fairfax County welfare program. And all the Stately Brick Colonial on 1+ acres with a circular driveway and 2 car garage.. Beautiful and filed the false income tax returns with- fraud proceeds [from her most-recent of- area. Park and trees. No HOA. 4 BR 3.5 BA + 2 basement bonus rooms. 4,000+ sqft with out her clients’ knowledge or consent and fenses] went into her bank account.” updates everywhere!! Gourmet kitchen, HW floors, Home Office, MBR Suite, Spa BA. that she had their refunds deposited electroni- Before sentencing, Le stood and apolo- Great Room and Breakfast Room addition. Workshop. Lots of closets and storage. Veggie Garden. Quiet 8 home subdivision on a cul-de-sac. Privacy at its best! Woodson High cally into her own bank accounts. She fur- gized, saying, “I’m sorry for all the pain and School, FX8383083. YouTube Tour 4929 Novak Lane. ther admitted that the IRS sustained $454,455 stress I caused my family and clients, and Falls Church $395,000 in losses because of what she’d done. for defrauding the government.” She then 2 Level Cape Cod The investigation into her suspected asked Hilton to consider letting her stay 3 Miles to Metro criminal activities began in early July 2013 home to take care of her son. Quiet street in Bel Air. Main level when Fairfax County police received a re- But he declined to do so and, instead, bed and bath. 1⁄4 ac + next to the port from a resident that Le had prepared sentenced her to prison. For preparing false Park and trails. 2/3 BR. 1 full their income taxes. That person received the income tax returns, he sentenced her to 36 ceramic bath. Gas central heat and cooking. Freshly painted and prepared documents, including a statement months incarceration, followed by one year updated. Hardwood floors, brick indicating exactly what federal and state of supervised release. For the wire-fraud wood/fpl main level. New paint and refunds to expect. charge, the judge gave her another 36 carpet upstairs. Rear Porch. Shortly thereafter, say police, the resident months, plus 3 years supervised release. More pictures YouTube3231Holloway Road. “was in the process of refinancing a mort- Hilton then ran the sentences concur- gage and discovered that the tax documents rently, for three years total to serve, on the Eileen M DuBose the mortgage company obtained from the condition that Le make $200/month resti- GRI ABR CRS e-Pro SFR CNE MRP Internal Revenue Service were different tution payments, beginning 60 days after Associate Broker Sales, Rentals and New Homes Life Member NVAR Million Dollar Sales than the ones Le provided to [him or her].” her release. “I’ll waive the interest,” he said. 703-403-6030 Detectives, working with IRS special “And I’ll recommend a [penal] facility near Northern Virginia EileenD.com agents, eventually pieced together the de- Northern Virginia.” Call Or Text To See These Homes Eileen Dubose 703-403-6030 tails and extent of Le’s illegal actions. Po- Afterward, MacDowell called the sentence lice arrested her Aug. 6, 2013, later turn- “understandable, under the circumstances.”

8 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment 3 University Mall Theatres Send notes to the Connection at Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 703-273-7111 [email protected] or call 703-778-9416. The deadline is the Friday prior to the next paper’s publication. SUMMER CINEMA CAMP! Dated announcements should be submit- 10 A.M. Shows Monday—Friday ted at least two weeks prior to the event. All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (10 wks for $10) TUESDAY/JULY 22- AUG. 19 JULY 28–AUGUST 1...... HORTON HEARS A WHO (G) The Bodzin Art Gallery “Fine Arts AUGUST 4–AUGUST 8...... RIO 2 (G) Open Exhibition.” Jewish Community Center of Northern AUGUST 11–AUGUST 15.....MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN (PG) Virginia, 8900 Little River Turnpike, AUGUST 18–AUGUST 22...... THE CROODS (PG) Fairfax. This annual show spotlights AUGUST 25–AUGUST 29.WALKING WITH DINOSAURS (PG) the many talents our own members, Attendees will receive a coupon for a dollar ($1.00) Off staff and creative community through a cup of frozen yogurt from YOGURTINI FROZEN YOGURT. the display of a variety of media. www.jccnvarts.org.

FRIDAY/JULY 25 “Pippi Longstocking: The Family Musical.” 7:30 p.m. Lanier Middle School, 3801 Jermantown Road, Fairfax. A family-friendly musical comedy for all to enjoy. For ticket A Private Kindergarten information, visit www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org. to High School in S.T.E.M. Storytime. Burke Centre Fairfax County Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (S.T.E.M.) Each month we will focus on one of the STEM subjects NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY with stories, songs, and activities for POLICY AS TO STUDENTS preschoolers. Age 4-5 with adult. Fun Flicks. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Pohick The Palm Tree School admits students of any race, color, national Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activi- Road, Burke. Watch movies based on ties generally accorded or made available to students at the school. children’s books. 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Playground Chips Bulk Novus Fairfax Gateway: Artist’s rendering of the view from Fairfax Boulevard. & Organic Compost Mulch $29.99 cu. yd. $24.99 cu. yd. Apartments, Retail Planned: 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, Virginia Kamp Washington Triangle 2 miles west of I-495 on Rt. 50. 1 mile from I-66 (Vienna Metro) erything they want it to be for that three- and four-story buildings Fairfax City area and for Fairfax residents. would front on Lee Highway and Follow 703-573-5025 us: Open 7 days a week Fairfax Boulevard. Five-story Visit our new Web site: Council AT THE OUTSET, Community buildings would be central to the ➠www.cravensnursery.com Development Division Chief Jason site, and a seven-story parking concerned about Sutphin said the City fire marshal garage would have a half-story on is worried about “fire access to the top for a pool. density, backs of the buildings at the cur- Planning Commissioner Janet rent plan configurement. “The Jaworski asked if there are plans affordability. plans don’t show turn or vehicu- to screen that pool, and Strobel COMMUNITIES lar movements,” said Sutphin. said that detail will be worked out By Bonnie Hobbs “And the central traffic circle later in the design process. She The Connection [roundabout] may have to be also noted that the amenities for OF WORSHIP shifted to allow for traffic stack- the apartment residents would be ing.” things such as a fitness center and t’s still a work in progress, Then attorney Lynne Strobel, a business center. but Novus Fairfax Gateway representing Novus, gave specifics “I’d like the impacts of the 423 Looking for a New Place of Worship? ILLC hopes to transform part of what’s proposed and said the multifamily units considered on Visit Antioch Baptist Church! of the Kamp Washington tri- applicant was there to elicit City the two closest parks, when you’re angle between Fairfax Boulevard feedback and listen to the re- making proffers,” said Planning All Are Welcome! and Lee Highway into a modern, sponse. She said four parcels were Commissioner Joe Harmon. Col- Sunday Worship 8, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. community-serving, mixed-use consolidated and a maintenance league Tom Armstrong asked if Sunday School for Children & Adults 9:30 a.m. project. endowment was established for they’d considered LEED certifica- Married Couples Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Proposed on the 8.33-acre site the nearby, historic cemetery. tion, and Strobel said the build- are 423 multifamily apartments, “We’ve developed a pedestrian- ings would include sustainable 703-425-0710 • www.antioch-church.org 25,000 square feet of retail uses – oriented, mixed-use project intro- features. 6531 Little Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039 including 12,000 square feet of ducing high-quality residential to “It’s about 20 percent of the tri- first-floor retail and amenities for Kamp Washington,” she said. “The angle site,” said Councilman the residents, plus a 5,000-square- site currently is a car-storage lot Michael DeMarco. “It would be foot restaurant – and a 4,000- for Ted Britt Ford, generating nice to incorporate more commer- square-foot office space for use by $90,000/year to the City. But cial office space. You should con- a nonprofit. when developed, tax revenue sider providing shuttle buses to the The design includes a road net- alone will be closer to $2 million/ Metro station for the residents. work that could mesh with the year.” You need to be innovative in ad- future redevelopment of the rest Developer Rob Seldin, of Cafritz dressing affordable housing, and b b of that triangle, while adding traf- Interests, said the apartments are energy efficiency and stormwater Jubilee To Advertise fic-calming elements to reduce needed because “when GMU stu- management are important.” Christian Center cut-through traffic in the nearby dents graduate, there’s currently Councilman Jeff Greenfield said “Experience the Difference” Your Community Fairchester Woods neighborhood. no place for them to live nearby he believes 423 housing units at Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Details were presented and dis- where their friends are.” And this location are too many. “Why Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - Realtime Worship of Worship, cussed during a July 8 joint work Strobel said they’ll continue work- would somebody want to be here, & Youth 6 PM session of the Fairfax City Council ing on the proffers and will ad- when they could be at Fairfax Cor- Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Call Call for our Home Life Group schedule and Planning Commission. And dress the fire marshal’s concerns. ner and walk to restaurants, mov- visit our website: www.jccag.org 703-778-9422 while the project is impressive, “It’s still a conceptual plan,” she ies and grocery stores?” he asked 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax City officials have several, serious said. Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 concerns and say it’s not yet ev- The commercial space and See Triangle, Page 11

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Present this ad Triangle Changes Discussed buy a tan - get another FREE From Page 10 have enough breathe-ability to ping center so residents would feel the developer. accept new projects, either to the more comfortable walking there. west or east,” said Meyer. “And I’m Miller said two-bedroom units FURTHERMORE, said also concerned about its density.” would attract children in elemen- Greenfield, “I encourage you to Councilwoman Nancy Loftus tary school and there wouldn’t be submit a traffic plan showing asked if the required amount of adequate space for them in the you’ll reduce the number of cars parking for the restaurant would schools. And, she added, “I’m also on the street – this seems to add be provided, and Strobel said concerned about affordability, plus to that number. What are you do- they’re only requesting a reduction accessibility for senior citizens or ing for inside bike parking?” in the number of residential park- disabled veterans.” He also asked Novus to consider ing spaces they have to provide. “I’m also concerned about the providing subsidized CUE fare Councilwoman Ellie Schmidt size and scope of this project,” said cards or Metro bus shelters on wanted more information about Mayor Scott Silverthorne. He, too, Fairfax Boulevard or CUE bus shel- the project’s fiscal impact, and col- worried about affordability. “This HOW TO GET YOUR ters on Route 29. Greenfield said league Janice Miller asked why entire triangle area could be so ORGANIZATION’S SPECIAL he hoped the developer will “take there are so many residential much better than what’s proposed these suggestions to heart and units. “We’re trying to achieve the here, in my view,” he told the de- EVENTS IN THE CONNECTION come back with a substantive goals of the Fairfax Boulevard veloper. “We might want to have plan,” and Strobel said they’d be Master Plan – retail with housing an additional work session after Calendar Listings addressed in the proffers. above,” replied Seldin. “We see it you refine this thing.” Councilman David Meyer said as a key opportunity for urban Strobel said the feedback was The Connection Newspapers contain a Calendar of Upcoming Events every week. While we cannot guarantee residents want “high-quality retail growth.” helpful and they’d work with City that every event we receive information about will be in close proximity” to their homes, Still, said Miller, “I have serious staff on their proffers. “I’m con- listed, here is the information we need for your upcoming but the nearby Kamp Washington concerns with this project’s den- cerned about the lack of retail – it event to be considered for the Calendar. We welcome retail doesn’t fulfill that need. And sity.” Noting that the streetscape should be bolder,” said photographs of similar events held previously, which he said traffic should be prevented proposed along Routes 29 and 50 Silverthorne. “Lowe’s is coming sometimes appear with Calendar items. from traveling through the will encourage walk-ability, she there soon, so when I hear there’s Fairchester Woods and Westmore asked Seldin to work with the not an appetite for retail, I don’t Name of Event: neighborhoods. “I want this site to Route 29/Jermantown Road shop- think that’s necessarily true.” Day of the Week, Date and Time: Name of the Place Event will Be Held: Address of the Place Event Will Be Held: Charity Marks One Year in Fairfax Name and Phone Number for More Information: From Page 4 ment (Brother’s Brother) provides “What has stuck with me is that Three Sentences Describing the Event: we’re able to do surgeries, some you have the mother coming in Please submit your calendar information at least and packing at the warehouse. We of which are life changing,” Byer holding the child; the mother is two weeks before your event. Clear photographs from love them and they mean so much said. “My team has done cleft lips very concerned and the child is similar previous events are always welcome. to the organization.” and palates. We’ve been doing chil- just looking around the room,” All events should be open to the public. We give Byer became a part of Brother’s dren with crossed eyes who are a Byer said. “And after the surgery first priority to free events. E-mail listings to: Brother after being a part of Cross year to three or four years and they the mother sees (her) child’s eyes [email protected] Link, a smaller organization in the come in with their eyes crossed and the child is typically crying but or mail to: D.C. area that did similar work. and the surgery takes 30 minutes their eyes are straight. But the Calendar, Connection Newspapers When Brother’s Brother started the and they leave with their eyes mother is beaming, she is elated. 1606 King Street new location in Fairfax, it took over straight. That isn’t life saving but From those mothers we get these Alexandria, VA 22314. Cross Link to create a bigger and it sure is life changing.” thank you’s over and over and how For more information, call 703-778-9410. even more effective organization. Byer takes two-three trips a year much they appreciate us.” In addition to helping with work to Honduras and has been doing Visit the Brother’s Brother Foun- stateside, Byer is a physician and so for about 15 years. Through dation website at travels overseas to do hands-on those many years and surgeries, www.brothersbrother.org for more medical work with his team. Byer has an image that always information about the organiza- www.connectionnewspapers.com “With the supplies and equip- stayed with him. tion. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 11 Sports WSHS Grad Berglund to Play at Northwestern-St. Paul

What position will you going in at first and the focus to keep mak- Q&A: Sharpshooting play? ing shots when they are hot during a game. Berglund: I plan on ma- *Connection: Did you have to put in a lot guard fan of joring in kinesiology with a of work to become a good perimeter minor in biblical studies and shooter, or did it come naturally? Minnesota Vikings, possibly business. I will be Berglund: It did take a lot of work and playing the 2/3 guard. hours of repetition to become a good Twins. *Connection: At what age shooter but it is what I love doing so I did my Berglund was a four-year did you start playing basket- not mind. I was lucky to have parents who A standout sharpshooter for one of ball? When did you realize would spend hours standing under a hoop the top high school girls’ basket- playing college basketball rebounding for me. ball programs in Virginia. was a possibility for you? *Connection: What is your personal best As a freshman, Berglund received all-dis- Berglund: I started play- for consecutive 3-pointers made? trict honorable mention and helped West ing around with basketball Berglund: I recently made 31 3-pointers Springfield win the Patriot District title and at age 6, following in the in a row when I was practicing with the goal reach the state semifinals. As the years went footsteps of two older to make a lot of them in a row. by, the accolades grew: second-team all-dis- brothers who played. Ever *Connection: What is your career high for trict as a sophomore, first-team all-district since I can remember, I points in a game at any age? as a junior, and, eventually, first-team all- dreamed of playing college Berglund: My career high for points in state and conference Player of the Year as a basketball, but my ninth- high school was 30 which came during my senior. grade year was when I real- senior season. I ended up shooting 13-14 During her senior campaign, Berglund ized it was something I that game and I missed my last shot which, surpassed the 1,000-point milestone for her could really accomplish. ironically, was the easiest shot of the game, career and eventually finished second on *Connection: Did you a layup. the program’s all-time scoring list. In a game play any other sports at *Connection: Who is your favorite music at West Potomac, Berglund made 13 of 14 West Springfield? artist? Why? field-goal attempts for a career-high 30 Berglund: I played la- Berglund: Tim McGraw, because I love his points. The Spartans beat T.C. Williams to crosse my senior year and voice and he has so many great songs. win the Conference 7 championship and it was an awesome experi- *Connection: What is your favorite advanced to the state tournament with a ence with great coaches and movie? Why? region runner-up finish. teammates! Berglund: ‘Miracle on Ice,’ because it is the Berglund, a 2014 West Springfield gradu- *Connection: What is your greatest sports movie ever and so inspirational. Connection File Photo ate, will continue her basketball career at favorite memory of playing *Connection: What is your favorite food? Amy Berglund surpassed the 1,000-point mile- the University of Northwestern-St. Paul. high school basketball? Berglund: Cheeseburger. stone during her four-year career at West Berglund recently participated in a Q&A via Berglund: Meeting and *Connection: What is your favorite hobby Springfield. email with The Connection. competing with my best outside of basketball? *Connection: What made University of friends. Also, winning the Berglund: I like to hike and camp. Northwestern-St. Paul the right fit for you? Patriot Conference my senior year, because ence and I already miss being a Lady Spartan. *Connection: What location is the farthest Berglund: All my family lives in Minne- no one would have picked us to win it at *Connection: What kind of traits, physi- you have traveled from the Washington, sota so I will be extremely close to them, the start of the season. Our team was so cal or mental, does it take to be a good pe- D.C. metro area? the strong academics that also integrate close off the court that we all played with rimeter shooter? Berglund: The farthest I have been from faith/Christianity into the learning and amazing chemistry on the court. Berglund: Physically, I think a good D.C. was during a trip to Colorado. the experience, and I loved the basketball *Connection: If you could change one shooter needs to have running endurance *Connection: Are you a pro sports fan? If program there with an amazing group of thing about your high school athletic ca- and a lot of leg strength so by the end of so, who are your favorite teams? girls and coach. My parents approved reer, what would it be? the game they have enough left in them to Berglund: Minnesota Vikings and Minne- since they got married at the chapel on Berglund: The only thing I would change get a good jump for the shot. Mentally, a sota Twins! campus. is that it could have gone by slower because good shooter needs to have the confidence *Connection: What will your major be? it was the best part of my high school experi- to keep shooting even if the shots aren’t — Jon Roetman

Swimming for a Cause at South Run Pool

On Sunday, July 13, the South Run ceeds going to INOVA hospital’s “Life with Community Pool held their annual Swim- Cancer” program. a-Thon charity event to raise funds and After people finished swimming, they re- awareness for cancer, a cause that runs corded the number of laps they swam, and deep through this close-knit neighbor- helped themselves to a snack and a cold hood community. On what felt like the beverage. hottest day of the summer thus far, par- This year, 31 people swam a total of 1,270 ticipants gradually streamed in to par- laps, and donated almost $1,500 on the day take in the 7th iteration of the Swim-a- of the event, with money still being col- Thon, which was coordinated this year lected. by friends Ryan Kelly, Liam Kelly, Nick Swim-a-Thon was created as a way to Porter, Michael Murphy, and Jordan engage the community in the fight against Krug, all members of the South Run swim cancer; a fight that has deeply affected team. many South Run families over the years. With a tent and table set up in the cor- Given another successful iteration of this ner of the pool deck to collect donations, event, the South Run community seems to dozens of people blanketed the pool, be keeping that fight alive one stroke at a From left: Ryan and Liam Kelly, Christina Moneyhun, Michael Murphy, swimming laps “for the cure,” with pro- time. Nick Porter, Andrew Peter and Chloe Shudt.

12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Paycheck Gender Wars? Across Northern “What we are probably seeing in Bailey’s Crossroads is women who are nannies of Virginia, men pull families that make a lot of money,” said Veronique de Rugy, a senior research fel- larger paychecks low at the Mercatus Center at George Ma- son University. “They make a lot more than women; money than their male counterparts who are working in construction or putting up disparities larger than drywall.” national average. ACADEMICS WHO look at these numbers say the imbalance of salaries between men By Michael Lee Pope and women can be explained by looking at The Connection how the genders participate in the labor force differently. A recent study by the hen Lola Arce de Quintela George Mason School for Regional Analy- first moved to Oakton 20 sis concluded that Arlington County has the Wyears ago, she noticed highest labor force participation rate for something about the way women in the region while the District of men and women arranged their professional Columbia has the lowest. Meanwhile, sub- careers around their family lives in North- urban areas of Fairfax County have much ern Virginia. Men took high-powered jobs lower female participation rates than urban with large paychecks, while women often areas such as Arlington or Alexandria. dropped out of the workforce to take care “If you’re looking at why men are earn- of growing families. If women had full-time ing more, it’s because in those cases women jobs, she says, they would often select posi- who might have a higher earning potential tions that were not as demanding so they are not in the labor force, they are staying could focus their time and attention on their home to raise a family,” said David Versel, children while husbands and fathers pulled senior research associate at the Center for in six-figure salaries. Regional Analysis. “That’s obviously less “The other women who live on my block true than it was a generation or two ago, are teachers,” said de Quintela, a freelance but that’s the easiest way of looking at this.” translator. “Their husbands are attorneys or Although the disparity between salaries they work for the World Bank.” earned by men and women are glaring, re- On a national basis, women make 77 “If you’re looking at why men are earning more, it’s searchers who look at the data warn not to cents for every dollar men make. But here jump to conclusions about gender inequal- in Northern Virginia the disparities are because in those cases women who might have a ity. These numbers show that men and greater, especially in wealthier areas. No- women who live in the same ZIP codes earn where is this trend higher than 22124, the higher earning potential are not in the labor force, different salaries, it does not say that they suburb of Oakton, where the average me- they are staying home to raise a family.” receive different salaries for doing the same dian income for full-time female workers is work. They probably say more about how $77,000. The men in that ZIP code pull in —David Versel, senior research associate at the Center for Regional Analysis women and men approach the labor force almost $130,000. That means women who differently than how employers choose to live in Oakton and are full-time, permanent on those roles,” said Annie Rorem, policy even reversed in some of areas with the low- compensate their employees. workers earn 60 percent of what men earn. associate in the demographics research est salaries. In Bailey’s Crossroads, for ex- “This doesn’t necessarily mean that we “It’s very difficult to have a family and group at Weldon Cooper Center for Public ample, women earn $59,000. But men earn are talking about any active gender inequal- raise kids when you have two people with Service at the University of Virginia. “We $46,000, the lowest salary of any Fairfax ity in the sense of discrimination or men high-powered careers that demand a lot of often see differences in female and male County ZIP code. That means men earn and women being paid different amounts time and attention,” said de Quintela. “So earnings that are related to, although I about 22 percent less than women here, a for the exact same labor,” said Rorem. “One a lot of women tend to find work that’s more would not necessarily say caused by, family phenomenon that indicates workers here thing that’s important to keep in mind when flexible and not as demanding, which structure.” are attached to the labor force in a way you are looking at all full-time year-round means they earn less money. It’s a trade off.” This trend is less evident in ZIP codes that’s different from people at the top of workers is that one thing you don’t pick up where salaries are lower, and the roles are the earnings scale. is experience between workers.” CENSUS RECORDS show disparities tend to be greatest where people earn the most money. In the Fairfax Station ZIP code 22039, for example, the average annual Eight FCPS Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships male median salary is $134,000. That’s one Eight Fairfax County Public Schools Technology (TJHSST) (engineering), Na- University of Georgia Scholarship. of the highest in Northern Virginia. By con- (FCPS) graduates from the class of 2014 tional Merit Case Western Reserve Univer- ❖ Vishal Talasani of Alexandria, trast, women in this area earn $86,000 a have been named winners of college- sity Scholarship. TJHSST (economics), National Merit year. That’s still a high salary for the region, sponsored scholarships by the National ❖ Adam Friedman of Fairfax, TJHSST University of Chicago Scholarship. but women who live in Fairfax Station earn Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). (environmental science), National Merit ❖ Tony Xiao of Herndon, TJHSST (film 64 cents for every $1 the men who live there Recipients of college-sponsored schol- Emory University Scholarship. production), National Merit Vanderbilt make. arships from the NMSC, with their prob- ❖ Nicholas Jones of Round Hill, TJHSST University Scholarship. Demographers say some of this may be able career fields in parentheses, are: (aerospace engineering), National Merit College-sponsored Merit Scholarships explained by a concept they call “labor force ❖ Celia Islam of Vienna, Marshall High University of Central Florida Scholarship. provide between $500 and $2,000 an- attachment,” which essentially means that School (medicine), National Merit ❖ Thomas Lunn of Potomac Falls, TJHSST nually for up to four years of undergradu- women are less attached to the labor force George Washington University Scholar- (international relations), National Merit ate study at the institution financing the than men. ship. Bowdoin College Scholarship. scholarship. Nationwide, approximately “Given the traditional understandings ❖ Brian Clark of Burke, Thomas ❖ Timothy Ruiter of Centreville, TJHSST 7,600 students have won Merit Scholar- about who cares for children or aging par- Jefferson High School for Science and (biomedical engineering), National Merit ship awards in 2014. ents, what we often see is that women take www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ July 24-30, 2014 ❖ 13 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Opinion Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke Classified Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon WFCM Still Operating, Closing Thrift Store To the Editor: no longer the right choice financially for An open letter to the community WFCM. The thrift store will close Aug. 15. BUSINESS OPP 21 Announcements 26 Antiques Dear Partner in Service: This is a season of change for WFCM. The TELEPHONE I Never think ABC LICENSE We pay top $ for antique For 27 years, Western Fairfax Christian A great opportunity to of the future. A Kader Enterprises, Inc trad- furniture and mid-century thrift store has been an important part of ing as Deli Mall Cafe & Kabab, Danish/modern Ministries has provided life-essential sup- our ministry and we are grateful for your WORK AT HOME! It comes soon 6553 Loisdale Ct, Springfield, teak furniture, STERLING, NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER VA 22150. The above estab- MEN'S WATCHES, jewelry port to individuals and families in our com- partnership. We know that needs still exist enough. lishment is applying to the No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! and costume jewelry, munity with the assistance of hundreds of in our community for assistance with cloth- -Albert Einstein VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF paintings/art glass/clocks. 301-333-1900 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE Schefer Antiques @ volunteers, churches, donors, and partner ing and household goods. We know that a ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ CONTROL (ABC) for a Beer 703-241-0790. off Premises license to sell or Email:[email protected] organizations. In 1998, WFCM started sell- need also exists for our donors who desire manufacture alcoholic bever- ing clothing to the local community as a to help others by contributing their used BUSINESS OPP BUSINESS OPP ages. Abdul Kader, President NOTE: Objections to the issu- One man way to generate revenue to support the vi- items. And, we will continue to work to ance of this license must be tal ministries we offer – this was the nexus Video Gametruck submitted to ABC no later that with courage meet those needs. 30 days from the publishing of what has grown into our current thrift date of the first of two required makes a WFCM is developing partnerships with franchise for sale store. Prince William, Stafford & F’burg newspaper legal notices. majority. churches and organizations in our commu- objections should be regis- Over the years, the community has been Profitable, busy. $145k tered at www.abc.virginia.gov -Andrew Jackson nity with clothing closets who will be able 703-946-5088 or 800-552-3200. generous with their donations of time, to serve our clients and receive in-kind do- clothing, and household goods to keep the nations. We will distribute details on this 101 Computers 101 Computers thrift store running. We are immensely new process when they are finalized. grateful for this support. Not only has the We have enclosed a document to help 703-917-6400 thrift store provided low-cost, quality goods COMPUTER SOLUTIONS address questions you may have, but please Zone 2: • Burke Zone 2 Ad Deadline: HDI for our customers, it has also allowed us to contact us if you have other questions or Classified JENNIFER SMITH ❖ Serving the Area Since 1995 • Fairfax • Springfield Tuesday Noon meet the clothing and household needs of ➣ Speed up Slow Computers concerns. ➣ Troubleshooting our clients seeking assistance. Although the doors of the thrift store will ➣ Virus Removal For the past couple of years, however, the be closing, WFCM is expectant to see what ➣ Computer Setup thrift store has not generated enough rev- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements God has in store for us in the future as we (571) 265-2038 enue to cover the costs of its operation. A seek to be an extension of God’s love in this [email protected] change in location presented challenges to community. the ministry. After months of prayerful con- Jeff Robertson sideration, the Board of Directors has de- President, for the WFCM 21 Announcements 21 Announcements termined that operating the thrift store is Board of Directors PUBLIC NOTICE CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FOR AN UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE JUNE 23. 2014 Creating Opportunities There has been a release from an underground storage tank system at: From Page 6 ferred to the Bridging Affordability Pro- Fairfax County Department of Vehicle Services gram. Bridging Affordability is administered Newington Maintenance Facility 6900 Newington Road line. During her shelter stay, Martha dis- by Northern Virginia Family Service in part- Lorton, Virginia, 22079 covered Training Futures, the nationally- nership with Fairfax County Department of The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) has recognized, workforce development solu- Housing & Community Development. The worked with Fairfax County to develop and implement a HOW TO SUBMIT ADS TO Corrective Action Plan toaddress cleanup of petroleum hydro- tion of Northern Virginia Family Service. program combines rental subsidies and case carbons at the site. If you have any questions regarding the Training Futures is a free program for management supportive services with the cleanup please contact: adults who are determined to gain the skills intent of moving families forward toward Randy Chapman, Environmental Specialist Senior Project Manager Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to excel in professional, administrative self-sufficiency. Bridging Affordability has Newspapers & Online Northern Regional Office roles. The 6-month curriculum not only given Martha the time and financial breath- 13901 Crown Court Woodbridge, VA 22193 teaches college-level administrative skills ing room to attend Training Futures and CLASSIFIED 703-583-3808 DEADLINES [email protected] such as the Microsoft Office Suite, customer work towards a living wage. As Martha Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon www.deq.virginia.gov service, records management, medical ter- nears the end of her time in Bridging Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon As part of the corrective action process a Corrective Action minology, business English and business Affordability she is paying down debt which Plan was submitted to the Northern Regional Office of VDEQ E-mail ad with zone choices to: on September 6, 2013. The Corrective Action Plan consisted of math, but also through a partnership with will allow her to purchase a car and further [email protected] measures to be undertaken during the installation of storm Northern Virginia Community College, of- broaden her housing options. She has in- sewers and other utility structures associated with site renova- or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 tion activities at the Newington bus maintenance fers eligible trainees the opportunity to earn creased her income 57 percent since start- facility in Lorton, Virginia. The Corrective Action Plan was up to 21 college credits and a Career Stud- ing the program, thanks to the training and essentially composed of the following measures: EMPLOYMENT ies Certificate in Business Information Tech- subsequent employment she found follow- DEADLINES 1. Petroleum-impacted soil encountered during site Zones 1, 5, 6...... Mon @ noon development activities was excavated, removed from the site, nology. ing Training Futures, but still needs to con- and properly disposed of; Trainees come to Training Futures Mon- sider affordable housing options, which are Zones 2, 3, 4...... Tues @ noon 2. Utility trenches located within petroleum impacted soils were lined with a polyethylene barrier to prevent petroleum day – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and often ar- rare in this area. E-mail ad with zone choices to: migration into the utility trench or bedding gravel; [email protected] 3. Confirmatory soil samples were collected at the base of the rive early and stay late to master course The comprehensive nature of NVFS pro- or call Andrea @ 703-778-9411 utility trench excavations and submitted to the VDEQ for work. They are outfitted in the Training grams, including Workforce Development review. Futures Clothing Closet and expected to and Housing Services, provide clients with ZONES The Corrective Action Plan implementation was carried out between September 7, 2013 and December 7, 2013. If you wear business professional clothes every a unique opportunity to achieve several Zone 1: The Reston Connection would like to review or discuss the implementation of this day. Each trainee reports to a “supervisor,” substantial goals at one time. NVFS has The Oak Hill/Herndon Connection Corrective Action Plan with the staff of VDEQ, please feel free Zone 2: The Springfield Connection to contact Randy Chapman who is listed above. or staff member, who coaches them around made the investment to ensure that when The Burke Connection You may also contact: attitude and business habits, encourages clients who seek our services for one issue The Fairfax Connection Kenneth Lim, Project Manager or Christopher Elliot them and above all else, holds them to high may access the full range of our programs The Fairfax Station/Clifton/ Department of Public Works and ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, Environmental Services Consultant for Fairfax County “corporate” expectations. When trainees arrive to increase the odds of achieving self-suffi- Lorton Connection 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 449 703-471-8400 for their first day at their new professional, ad- ciency. In the community, NVFS has been Zone 3: The Alexandria Gazette Packet Fairfax, Virginia 22035-0052 [email protected] ministrative job, they not only have the skills to working with partners in both the nonprofit The Mount Vernon Gazette (703)-324-5826 www.ecslimited.com Zone 4: Centre View North [email protected] add value, but also look and act the part of an and government sectors who recognize the Centre View South excellent employee. Martha knew she had cross section between these two service ar- VDEQ Northern Regional Office will consider written comments Zone 5: The Potomac Almanac for a period of thirty days from the first date of this notice re- found the pathway to the life she imagined eas. Families will not be able to maintain Zone 6: The Arlington Connection garding the Corrective Action Plan implementation and may for herself and her daughter. Within five stable housing without living wages, and The Vienna/Oakton Connection decide to hold a public meeting if there is a significant public in- terest. Written comments should be sent to the VDEQ at the weeks of graduating from this exciting pro- our efforts to solve the housing program in The McLean Connection address listed above. VDEQ requests that all written com- The Great Falls Connection ments should reference the tracking number for this case; PC gram, Martha landed her position as a medi- Northern Virginia are contingent upon ho- # 2014-3041. cal receptionist, making $14 an hour. listic solutions that address both of these While at the shelter, Martha was also re- issues, together.

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Send notes to the Connection at The Guhyasamaja Buddhist Lord of Life Lutheran offers education for all ages is at 9:45 mass at 7 p.m. 703-817-1770 or [email protected] or call Center, 10875 Main St., Fairfax services at two locations, in a.m. 703-830-3175. www.st-andrew.org. 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated City provides free classes to Fairfax at 5114 Twinbrook Road First Baptist Church of announcements should be submitted at both newcomers and advanced and in Clifton at 13421 Twin Springfield offers Sunday school Prince of Peace Lutheran least two weeks prior to the event. practitioners of Tibetan Bud- Lakes Drive. Services in Fairfax at 9:15 a.m., followed by a 10:30 Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Fairfax Baptist Temple, at dhism. The center emphasizes are held on Saturdays at 5:30 a.m. worship service at 7300 Gary Road, Springfield, offers casual the corner of Fairfax County working with the mind and p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 and 10 St., Springfield. 703-451-1500 or worship services on Saturday Parkway and Burke Lake Roads, learning how to understand the a.m. Services in Clifton are held www.fbcspringfield.org. evenings at 5:30 p.m. featuring holds a bible study fellowship workings of the mind, overcom- on Sundays at 8:15 and 10:30 contemporary music. More tra- at 9 a.m. Sundays followed by ing innner causes of suffering, a.m. 703-323-9500 or ditional services take place on a 10 a.m. worship service. while cultivating causes of hap- www.Lordoflifeva.org. St. Andrew the Apostle Sunday mornings at 8:15 and Nursery care and children’s piness. Under the direction of Catholic Church, 6720 Union 11 a.m. Sunday School is from church also provided. 6401 Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the cen- Clifton Presbyterian Mill Road, Clifton, conducts Sun- 9:45-10:45 a.m. for children Missionary Lane, Fairfax Sta- ter is a place of study, contem- Church, 12748 Richards Lane, day masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 and adults. The church also of- tion, 703-323-8100 or plation and meditation. Visit Clifton, offers Sunday worship ser- a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. fers discussion groups for www.fbtministries.org. http://www.guhyasamaja.org vices at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. It also offers a Saturday vigil at adults. 703-451-5855 or for more information. Nursery care is provided. Christian 5:30 p.m. and a Thursday Latin www.poplc.org.

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Top and bottom: Baby photos of future assistance dogs Puppies Destined for Important Work

red, donated and/or rescued for Each dog will learn 110 commands before assistance dog training by being matched with a “client.” Bpaws4people.org, these “baby pic After 12 - 15 months of socialization and tures” will be shared with the chil- command training, they will each be dren and veterans matched with each dog. matched with either a child or a veteran. But until then, the puppies will receive From that point, the puppies will be trained comprehensive training. Training begins at specifically to meet their new “handler’s” the Training Center in Wilmington, Del. The needs. specific training is proprietary, but includes During that specialized training, the dogs learning how to navigate different surfaces remain in prison. These pictures will help and challenges and how to handle stress. the newly matched children and adults get At around six weeks, they curl up in a trans- through that initial separation. port van and make the drive to the Puppy Read more about paws4people assistance Development Center, currently in Georgia. dogs at joanbradyphoto.wordpress.com There, they continue with socialization training as they work students who are au- — Joan Brady tistic at the Lionheart school, with both puppies and students getting more comfort- Joan Brady is a professional photogra- able with new situations and people. pher; mentor and advocate for current and At 16 weeks, they pile back into the van former foster children; volunteer with and are met by inmate trainers at Lakin paws4People, Fairfax Families4Kids, and Correctional, in West Virginia. It is here that others; and a resident of Great Falls. Reach the core of “command set” training happens. her at [email protected] Photos by Joan Brady/joanbradyphotography.com Joan Brady photographs an assistant dog at work with a college student in West Virginia.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Pet Connection, Summer 2014 ❖ 1 Pet Connection Becky and LuLu: A Special Bond

he relationship between dog and girl is hold. We got her when I was eight, almost nine, and strong, the bond never to break. I, per- now she’s two, and I’m ten, almost eleven. Tsonally, grew up — and am still growing We got her on my parent’s anniversary. My mom up with — wonderful dogs. First, there claims that LuLu is her dog, but I think she might be was Leroy. I was born into the middle of his reign on mine. However, I guess we share her. She and I train the Randolph household kingdom, and he helped to together at Krazy for K9s 4H club at Frying Pan Farm raise me, the princess of his kingdom. I don’t remem- Park. ber much of his life, because We do competitions and work together to solve he only lived to age 8, and he only spent six years problems. She and I run around in our backyard, with me. Leroy was an amazing part of the family. play, watch TV, celebrate, eat, bake, and so much He was helpful, strong, and loving. more together. I’ve even developed a cupcake tradi- Once, I tried to ride him like a horse, and you re- tion on her birthday. Sadly, little Lacy has to wait to ally can’t blame me — here I was, only about 3 years celebrate her birthday — she old, with a German shepherd Hound mix whose head gets her party the same day as LuLu’s. still came above mine. Luckily, he tolerated me until LuLu and I share a special bond. Not any more my mom rescued him. I bet he couldn’t thank her special enough! than the bond I have or have had with any other Next came Lacy, who was welcomed to the family of my dogs, but a bond all the same. I hope to ac- when Leroy was about five and I was three. As a complish a lot in the training field with her, because pup, this yorkie-bichon mix was a tiny little thing. dogs deserve to go farther than just the end of your When she was two, I would crawl around pretend- fence. But, I’m still working on her show name. ing Leroy was the daddy, I was the mommy, and Lacy Should it be Super Spot? Fluffy Spirit? I don’t know. was our little pup. Now at 7 years old, she still acts But we won’t settle for just that — we want titles like a little puppy dog, and I honestly still remember at the end of our show name! We want our names the day we got her — all the pups in the breeder’s in the headlines! And we want everybody to point at pen, and us and say, “Hey, look, there goes that bonded dog- driving home with her snuggled in my lap the girl pair!” Photo contributed whole way home. Rebecca Randolph, of Fairfax, with her dog, LuLu, at the Now, LuLu is my most recent addition to the house- — Rebecca Randolph 2013 4H fair costume contest.

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rodo and Sam have become best Tammy showed me a photo of the kittens friends – sort of. My husband and in August of 2012 during the Springfield FI adopted Frodo from Home Alone Bridge Walk and I fell in love with the small- Cat Rescue several years ago. He est kitten with tiger markings. As soon as is part Maine Coon and part American Bob- Sam had gained enough weight to be tail, with a funny short tail. He may have adopted we brought her home as a com- been mistreated by a previous owner be- panion for Frodo. cause he is afraid of everything, especially It took a few weeks for the two cats to get ceiling fans. He quickly became comfortable used to each other, but now they play to- in our home as an “only cat.” gether and chase each other around all the We adopted “Sam” in September of 2012. time. They are so cute together, especially She was an adorable tabby kitten, part of a when Sam hides behind the bedroom door feral litter living outside of a restaurant in and ambushes Frodo when he walks into Washington D.C. Lee District School Board the room. Animals add so much to your life! Member Tammy Kaufax and her two high school aged kids, Halle and Matthew, were — Sharon Bulova, Chairman, Photo contributed fostering the litter as part of a school project. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Sharon Bulova with her cats: “Animals add so much to your life!”

Jason Overman of Springfield Animal Caring for Aging Pets Hospital shares some best practices.

By Janelle Germanos eral things pet owners can do to help The Connection assure that their older pets are comfort- able. ven for those pet lovers who “For dogs, it’s important to put down pay close attention to the rugs on any hardwood floor areas, and Ehealth and well-being of their on stairs, putting down runners is help- pets, it’s not uncommon for ful,” Overman said. owners to be unaware of when their pet For cats, comfortable and heated beds is reaching the point of becoming a se- can be helpful. Both dogs and cats ap- nior. preciate a high-quality bed, Overman Because the lifespan of pets can vary, said. Overman also advises pet owners it’s important to do extensive research, to avoid giving their pets any over the and to take pets to the vet at least once a counter medications without first con- year. sulting a vet, and to avoid any human Generally, smaller dogs are considered medications. “Cats can be very sensitive seniors when they reach ages seven or to these and it can lead to other prob- eight, and larger dogs are considered lems,” Overman said. seniors around age five or six, said Ja- Pet insurance is also crucial for pets, son Overman, veterinarian and medical as it can be more difficult to get insur- director at Springfield Animal Hospital. ance when pets become older. Fish oil “For dogs, it can vary depending on the supplements are also helpful for pets as breed,” he said. they get older. Common health problems for older Nutrition can help dogs and cats live dogs include arthritis, dental disease, healthier lives, said Nikki Logan, man- kidney problems, cancer, heart problems ager at natural pet food store Felix & and more. Oscar in Springfield. “A lot of senior pets “It’s important to look out for a change are overweight. Foods that are higher in in appetite and water consumption, and fiber and have less artificial ingredients generally any behavior they may be do- can help keep a pet’s weight to a mini- ing that they typically haven’t before,” Photo by Janelle Germanos/The Connection mum,” Logan said. Overman said. Matt O’Leary, a longtime pet owner and Dental diseases are common among Springfield Animal Hospital Medical Director Jason Overman, who employee at Felix & Oscar, stresses that dogs, so it’s important for owners to start has been working at the hospital since 2010, advises pet owners on when it comes to caring for an older pet, using dental products on their dogs as how to care for an aging pet. knowledge is power. soon as possible. “The more you know about the food, “Most people don’t really think about the better off your pet will be. A lot of it what’s going on in their dog’s mouth. has to do with genetics, but making sure They really don’t ever look at it until we “For dogs, it’s important to put down rugs on any the pet is eating well is a great way to show them here at the vet. They’re usu- prolong a happy and healthy life,” he ally very surprised,” Overman said. hardwood floor areas, and on stairs, putting down said. Cats are generally considered seniors runners is helpful.” Overman advises pet owners to visit around age 7. Common problems in websites like the American Animal Hos- older cats include hyperthyroidism, kid- — Jason Overman, Springfield Animal Hospital pital Association at www.aahanet.org to ney disease and arthritis. read more about caring for pets at ev- According to Overman, there are sev- ery age. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ Pet Connection, Summer 2014 ❖ 3 Ferreting for Fun Pet Connection Local ninth grader appreciates playful Treats for your best friend! Meet Best Friends nature of Steve and Skippy. of Fairfax By Thomas Friestad The Connection

Canine companions bring happiness ommonly known for into owners’ lives. C their playfulness and pungence, ferrets have earned themselves the By Caitlin Barbiery “They always play together.” moniker of “the clowns of the The Connection A very smart dog, Archie per- animal kingdom” from sources forms tricks and is a fast learner. like Animal Planet. City of lose friends and Tricks ranging from a simple sit to Fairfax resident Brandon Henry, Photo by Kim Henry neighbors, Judy a Namaste Bow are some of Arches 13, of Robinson Secondary has From inside their cage, Steve and Skippy C Schnoeblen and many talents. “Archie is more of a greatly enjoyed this aspect of Photo by Brittany Henry sip from their specialized water bottle. Laura Gunson of guard dog, smart with a loud his two ferrets, Steve and Brandon Henry holds up one of his ferrets Fairfax, only become closer bark,” says Laura. Skippy, for the past two years. after giving it a bath. Henry said, despite through their dogs, Hunter and Both dogs are well behaved and “I asked for them two years popular belief, the ferrets do not smell all Archie, who are also very close good natured and love to travel. ago for Christmas, and ended that bad, so long as they are bathed regu- companions. In the car Hunter will get as close up receiving them as a gift from larly. Goldendoodle to the driver’s my parents,” Henry said. “At the Hunter, a seat as pos- time, my sister always called large, fluffy, “When they were small sible, “he is random things ‘Steve,’ so I de- black dog, my husband’s cided to name one of the fer- with a kind Hunter let Archie drag copilot in the rets ‘Steve,’ and the other one face belongs car,” says was always hopping around, so to the him across our front Judy. Archie, I named it ‘Skippy.’” Schnoeblen a very curious Photo by Caitlin Barbiery/The Connection Henry said his expectation family, and yard by his lip” dog, often Neighbors, Judy Schnoeblen (left) and Laura Gunson– of prior to receiving the ferrets Mutt Archie, a — Judy Schnoeblen finds himself Fairfax - walk their dogs Hunter and Archie after a large that they would be difficult to large dog with in unusual storm. raise was proven wrong. brown and white hair is a mem- places. “Once on vacation he had “I expected raising them ber of the Gunson family. These jumped on to a jet ski,” says would be a lot harder than it two families have known each Laura. actually is,” Henry said. “Tak- CARDIOLOGY other for years, consequently These two families spend a lot of ing care of the ferrets is also a DERMATOLOGY Hunter and Archie have been time together and never forget to lot more fun than I originally friends since they were puppies. include Hunter and Archie. Great thought. I enjoy having them EMERGENCY/ “When they were small Hunter companions to each other and their because they’re not exactly like CRITICAL CARE let Archie drag him across our owners, these two dogs lead full a normal pet; they’re not like front yard by his lip,” says Judy. lives alongside their families. cats or dogs. The way they INTERNAL MEDICINE walk, the noises they make, the way they play. . .it’s just really NEUROLOGY Meme Joins Family funny any cool.” ONCOLOGY Frantically running every- the mailman. Henry said his favorite thing where and eager to explore be- “We still have a long way to go,” about taking care of two ferrets RADIATION yond the confines of her leash, says Fred as he struggles to re- was how funny they are as Photo by Kim Henry Photo by Kim Henry ONCOLOGY Bichon Frise puppy Meme is a strain the little dog. household companions. Kirstie Henry, 15, of Robinson Secondary Swim Coach Brittany Henry of Fairfax handful for her owners Maria Although little Meme is a big re- “They always hop around, smiles as one of the ferrets climbs her facilitates a playdate between ferrets RADIOLOGY and Fred sponsibility making funny noises, and run shoulder. Steve and Skippy and Samson the dog. Ingham of her owners away with stolen socks, al- REHABILITATIVE Fairfax. Intro- “As soon as i saw her I find pleasure though I don’t know where make clicking noises, like the way pretty cool animals, they don’t re- gentle with them as well be- THERAPY ducing a in her day-to- they’re taking them or why,” you would attract a cat, to get him ally smell so long as you bathe cause it’s a smaller creature.” SURGERY puppy into a knew she was my little day activi- Henry said. “You can take them back to us.” them and clean their cage, and Henry said his experiences home is never ties. Going out of their cage and sit in a Henry said, oftentimes, when he they’re really slinky-like as well.” with Steve and Skippy at a dog” RADIOCAT easy but on walks and room with them, or let them tells friends he owns Steve and Henry said he used to own a young age increase the likeli- Centers for The Maria and — Maria Ingham to doggie explore the whole house, just Skippy, his friends think his pets special ferret leash that he could hood of him experimenting Treatment of Feline Fred are a training so long as they don’t go any- are weird at first, but later come attach to one of his ferrets’ small with other unorthodox pets in Hyperthyroidism long-time dog owners. classes Meme keeps her owners where they’re not supposed to to understand them as unique, in- collars to walk them like a dog. the future. “She is trying to learn and that very busy. or chew on furniture and teresting creatures. “We used to walk the ferrets be- “I think I see myself getting is what’s really important,” says Meme keeps Maria and Fred cords.” “When I tell people at school fore we lost their leash; they en- more ferrets later on because of Maria. They had owned their pre- occupied and has found her place Henry said he must keep an that I have ferrets, a lot of the time, joyed going outside and seeing all how much I enjoy my two fer- vious dog Coco for many years in the family. As a retired Spanish eye on his ferrets, or else their they’ll say it’s weird,” Henry said. of the new stuff,” Henry said. rets right now,” Henry said. before she passed away. “Coco was teacher Maria likes that about funniness might lead to them “They’re a different sort of pet, but “Walking a ferret is much differ- “They have made me more in- a good dog who never barked and Meme. “She keeps me active and getting lost. it’s fun owning a different sort of ent from walking a dog because terested in looking into weirder loved people. We know that with provides a challenge,” says Maria. “One of them escaped outside pet. When my friends meet Steve you can’t tell a ferret to ‘come’ or pets as well, because they’ve time Meme will get there too,” “As soon as I saw her I knew she into the yard once, and later, and Skippy, they usually change anything like that. You have to tug shown me that they can be just says Maria. With more energy than was my little dog,” says Maria with the same one got into an air their minds and enjoy playing with on them so they know where to as entertaining to keep as regu- a toddler, Meme is still learning to a smile on her face and Meme in Struggling to keep her puppy Meme still, Maria Ingham of vent,” Henry said. “We had to them. They learn that they’re move, but you have to be more lar ones.” not jump on strangers or bark at her arms. Fairfax lovingly holds her.

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Joy of ‘Hide and Seek’ Walking down the street, be- ing dragged in opposite direc- tions by her dogs Sandi and Bella, Jackie Louie of Fairfax is an adamant animal lover. “They are always there ready to play,” says Jackie, who enjoys spending time with her two dogs and one cat. Her husband and children also have fun with the pets and consider them members of the family. Loyal and kind Sandi and Bella are full of en- ergy and bring excitement to the Photos by Louise Lewis house. Daniel Tomlin, a family friend, gazes at Cory the corn snake. “Whenever someone new comes to the house they love to play ‘hide and seek’ to impress them,” says Jackie, “it is hilari- ous to watch.” Jackie explained Snake? Snake?! that Bella, a much smaller dog than Sandi, can fit into smaller spaces, and despite Sandi’s size she will still attempt to hide with Lewis family Bella. Clearly the two l dogs, though different breeds and cares for female sizes, are close companions. Jackie views her pets as great Just finishing up an early morning walk, corn snake. stress relievers. They make her owner Jackie Louie, of Fairfax, is ready to life more fun and bring happi- start the day with her dogs Bella (left) and By Thomas Friestad ness to her every day. The Connection “I believe you can’t ever be unhappy with “I have never had a close friend that does pets,” says Jackie. Having pets and being not own a pet” says Jackie. According to ndiana Jones may not enjoy part of the community of pet owners also Jackie, dog owners have the best compan- Islithering serpents all that introduces people to others with similar ions and also make for the greatest friends. much, but the Lewis family, on interests. — Caitlin Barbiery the other hand, welcomed corn snake Cory into the house 10 years ago, and has been caring for her Loyal, Fun and Friendly ever since. Working from home in a “When we got her, she was the little yellow house with a size of a pencil,” teacher Louise picket fence, Christopher Lewis of Fairfax said. “Now, she’s Ekvall of Fairfax is constantly about four feet long.” surrounded by his closest Lewis said Cory was originally ac- companions, his three dogs quired from a reptile show in Mary- Basil, Winston and Esther. land, after which she was used to Small, slow moving dogs, help her son Jamie complete a re- with ears that hang low Ba- quirement for the Reptiles and Am- Daniel Tomlin reaches into Cory’s sil and Winston are both Bas- phibians Boy Scout merit badge. cage to pick her up. set Hounds and Esther, a She said Cory quickly became estab- lively, light colored dog, is a lished as a permanent fixture in the wraps around those as well.” Beagle. Ekvall can almost al- household not long afterward. Lewis also detailed the interesting na- ways be found out with the “For the merit badge, you’re supposed ture of the Cory’s feeding process. dogs, either playing in the to care for a reptile or an amphibian for “You defrost the mouse, then you wave yard or out on a walk. 30 days,” Lewis said. “We could have just it in front of her like a live thing, so she “They are my exercise and borrowed someone’s turtle or frog, but I attacks it and swallows it, working it my daily fun,” says Ekvall. never bothered to read the requirements. down in big gulps,” Lewis said. “The jaw “Bassets and Beagles are [The family] grew attached to this snake. comes apart and swallows this huge great dogs that I think every- They had planned all along to get and thing, bigger than her head; it’s fascinat- one should have.” The dogs keep a snake, they just didn’t tell me that ing, how she gets her jaws apart and pulls provide Ekvall with uncondi- plan.” it down.” tional companionship, which Lewis said Cory is an appealing pet to Lewis said her family may look into is what he values most. Ba- keep because of her low-maintenance getting other reptilian pets like Cory sil, Winston and Esther are nature, as well as her captivating move- sometime in the future. part of Ekvall’s family and ments. “We probably will [get other reptiles] never fail to improve his day. “You defrost a mouse a couple of times because Cory’s very low maintenance,” “They are always playing Basil (front), Esther (middle) and Winston a week and feed her, and that’s about it,” Lewis said. “We’ve had parakeets that and happy and they make me (back) are eager to continue their walk with Lewis said. “When she comes out, she’s have died, hamsters that have died, a happy,” says Ekvall. Every their owner Christopher Ekvall of Fairfax. really pretty and kind of cool, the way mouse that had a seizure, a dog that got day for Ekvall and his dogs she moves around and holds herself up. sick and died, a cat I got allergic to. We’ve is exciting, they provide entertainment, pro- never a dull moment, they are loyal, fun, We’ve got some branches and a fake kind of had psycho pets, and a snake tection and “they are fun to look at.” Living friendly dogs and lifelong companions for hippo doll in the cage, and she coils and seems to fit right in.” with his Basil, Winston and Esther there is Ekvall.

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