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Photo by Steve Hibbard/The Connection by Steve Photo www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 30-November 5, 2008 Volume XXII, Number 44 Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 1 News Help Your Child Do Better in School! Judge Sentences Make this your child’s Day to 33 Months best school year EVER! Fairfax Station man ordered When it comes to helping kids with the new school year, no one does it better than Huntington. If your child struggles to forfeit more than $2 million. with homework, can’t keep up with new classwork, or just wants to get ahead, call us. We can help. We can diagnose By Ken Moore what is keeping your child from being his or her best and The Connection create a program of instruction tailored to his or her need. Just a few hours a week can improve your child’s skills, confidence, and motivation. wight Freemont Day Jr., a Lorton businessman and Fairfax Station homeowner, was sentenced Friday to 33 months Reading, Writing, Math, Din prison for conspiracy to distrib- Study Skills, SAT Prep ute 500 grams or more of cocaine and conspiracy to engage in an illegal gambling business. EXAM U.S. District Court Judge Liam O’Grady or- PREP dered Day to forfeit more than $2 million as AVAILABLE part of his sentence and pay an additional $250,000 fine, according to Dana J. Boente, Police Photo Your child can learn. acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Springfield Alexandria Day was accused of distributing cocaine Burke, Fairfax Station Mt. Vernon, Lorton from his $1.3 million Fairfax Station house on Rutledge Drive as well as from his busi- Dwight Day Jr. 703-451-4466 703-541-2211 ness, KMN Sheet Metal in Lorton, according to the federal affidavit against him. Open Monday - Thursday & Weekends Independently owned and operated. His business grosses more than $10 million in sales annually, accord- Mention this ad and ing to the business Web site. His 5-acre house and property, purchased in 2001 for $970,000, was assessed earlier this year for more than SAVE $50 OFF DIAGNOSTIC TEST See 33 Months, Page 16

2 ❖ Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Drunk Driving Devastates 3 Families

her,” Sean Cooke said. after enduring the most ‘Awesome night’ involving alcohol, marijuana, “And then she was gone.” traumatic brain injury loud music, reckless driving, ends in tragedy. “Oh, God, our baby is one could survive. gone, Oh, God, our baby “His eyes are open, he is gone,” said Morgan’s can move a bit, but By Ken Moore “After grieving now for 10 months, I know mother. technically he is non- The Connection I will grieve forever,” he said. “We are sen- Kay Cooke remembered responsive,” she said. tenced to a life of perpetual sadness.” thinking it was her daugh- He remains in a long- hree families were devastated by Morgan’s brother Sean Cooke traveled ter checking in when the term nursing home in a drunk driving accident caused immediately from Denver after his mother phone rang as police ini- Alexandria and his Tby a close friend of the two vic- called to tell him about the crash. tially called to tell them weight has dropped to tims last Nov. 28, 2007 on Wolf “My mother could barely muster the about the accident. 70 pounds. Her son’s Run Shoals Road in Fairfax Station. strength to tell me,” he said. When he ar- “Chris, you stole the friends have stopped most precious gift we ever visiting, she said. Christopher Plaisier, 22 of Fairfax, was rived at Inova Fairfax Hospital, “the expres- Family Photo sentenced Friday, Oct. sion on my parents had. Morgan trusted you “My heart absolutely 24 in Fairfax County face is one I’ve never to drive responsibly and goes out to the Cooke Circuit Court to three “Morgan trusted you to seen before.” you failed her,” Morgan’s family, but we lost a years in prison for DUI “We all hoped for mother said to her son, too,” she testified. involuntary man- drive responsibly and good news, but Mor- daughter’s friend, the de- From the witness slaughter. gan was so broken, fendant. Morgan E. Cooke died from stand, Brenda Fath Plaisier’s 18-year- you failed her.” they couldn’t piece To Judge Roush, Kay injuries received in a turned to her son’s old friend, Morgan E. — Kay Cooke, victim’s mother her back together,” Cooke said, “It’s madness November 2007 car crash. friend. “My heart Cooke, suffered five said Morgan’s oldest that these children are breaks for you, too. days with massive injuries before dying on brother, Kevin Cooke, 31. dying on the roads.” There were three families devastated that Dec. 3, 2007. night. It was a horrible, horrible tragedy.” “The darkest days of my life,” Morgan’s ON DEC. 3, Morgan’s kidneys started shut- THE FAMILY of Daniel Fath, of Fairfax, Plaisier cried both from his seat at the father, Fred Cooke, said in the courtroom ting down. Kay Cooke, Morgan’s mother, suffers a different tragedy. defendant’s table when he listened to fam- Friday. “She was my only daughter, my asked nurses to dim the lights in the hospi- Since the crash last November, Brenda ily members of both of his friends and when youngest child, and she truly was a Daddy’s tal room as her daughter’s breathing be- Fath testified that her son, 23 at the time of he took the witness stand to tell his friend’s girl,” he told Circuit Court Judge Jane came more labored. the accident, has had seven different sur- Marum Roush. “I rubbed her back and told her I loved geries but remains in a “vegetative state” See Three Families, Page 4 Body of Missing Police Officer Found

Officer’s body discovered 100 feet from last Stecco joined the associated with police Fairfax County Police De- work,” said Kline. known sighting during training exercise. partment in 1989 after In 1994, Kline was spending the previous five Stecco’s commanding By Derek B. Johnson partment boats, helicopters and personnel years in the U.S. Marine officer when he and The Connection from Fairfax County, Alexandria City Corps stationed at another officer rescued combed Pohick Bay and Pohick Regional Quantico Marine Base in a man on fire after his he body of 2nd Lt. Frank Stecco of Park, with technical assistance from the U.S. Quantico. He spent 11 of trailer exploded at an Tthe Fairfax County Police was dis- Coast Guard and Federal Bureau of Investi- his 19 years of service at Army trailer park, re- covered Saturday, Oct. 25 in Pohick gation. Canines trained to detect human the Mount Vernon District sulting in the first of Bay. Stecco, 42, scent scanned the Station before leaving to three valor awards he went missing four grounds. join the department’s received in his 19 years days earlier on Tues- It is unclear at youth services division. as a police officer. In day, Oct. 21 while “Frank was the kind of this time what role He received the Fairfax Police Photo 1997, he disarmed a participating in a person that never passed Stecco was playing Chamber of Commerce suspect in a domestic helicopter rescue ex- in the exercise, as the Silver Medal of Valor violence shooting and ercise at Pohick Bay on a practical joke.” well as whether he in 1994, the Bronze Medal in 2000 disarmed an- Regional Park. — Maj. Mike Kline, commander, was on a boat or in of Valor in 1997 and a other man attempting Drowning was listed the water. He was Certificate of Valor in 2nd Lt. Frank Stecco to commit suicide. He as the cause of Fairfax County Police Department wearing a dry suit 2000, all for actions above transferred to the death. technical services bureau designed for cold- and beyond the call of duty. youth services division of the department a According to a water temperatures Maj. Mike Kline, commander of the tech- month before his death to work with teens Fairfax County Police release, Stecco’s body at the time of the exercise. He was not wear- nical services bureau of the Fairfax County plagued by domestic and gang-related prob- was found approximately 100 feet away ing a breathing apparatus and police de- Police Department, worked with Stecco his lems. It was his effort “to better solve prob- from where he was last seen before disap- partment spokesperson Tawny Wright said rookie year in 1989 and later as Frank’s im- lems before they became problems,” said pearing. The exercise, conducted by the his role did not require one. mediate supervisor at the Mount Vernon Kline. Fairfax County Police Department, was de- The incident is under investigation by the Station in 1992. He described Stecco as a Stecco is survived by his wife Julie; signed to coordinate simulated rescues be- Fairfax County Police Department, which is lover of boating and water-skiing, as well daughter Maria, 16; and sons Nicholas, 13 tween boats and aircraft for potential vic- not releasing any further details at this time. as an aggressive and courageous police of- and Alexander, 10. Funeral services for tims of boating accidents. At approximately “The investigation will explore all facets ficer who used humor to lighten the moods Stecco are Thursday, Oct. 30, 11 a.m., at 2:47 p.m., Stecco was reported missing. and aspects of the exercise to determine of his coworkers. the Hylton Memorial located 14640 Air, water and ground search teams were what happened,” said Lucy Caldwell, “Frank was the kind of person that never Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge. dispatched to locate the officer once he went spokesperson for the Fairfax County Police passed on a practical joke. That was kind Reporter Chuck Hagee contributed to this missing. For four days, police and fire de- Department. of his way to deal with some of the stresses story. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 3 News Something Spooky Haunts Local Woods Heather Cooper transforms her Fairfax Station yard into a Haunted Path and stage.

By Steve Hibbard a better person. “It’s not looking at the dark The Connection side, but taking Halloween and turning it into something where we can accept other

or the eighth year, Heather Coo- people and find the good in ourselves,” said Photo by per, 42, has transformed her back Cooper. Fyard in the Havenwood neighbor She starts writing the dialogue in August hood of Fairfax Station into a Hal- and her voice is digitized and recorded into

Steve Hibbard loween Haunted Path and stage. She puts a computer to create all the characters. The on the popular Halloween Parables, and last children rehearse for seven weeks, lip- Sunday’s show theme was “Everything Is syncing the lines and creating their own Not What it Seems.” characters. It’s open for anyone in the community; if a child is interested, he or she

/The Connection “THE BEST thing about gets a role. doing the show is seeing Starting out small these children come out “The best thing with an eight-minute of their shells and be- show the first year, the come transformed,” said about doing the show is now an $8,000 Cooper. “Each child starts show is seeing production with 917 the show not knowing items on Cooper’s offi- what to expect and by these children come cial “to-do” list. Some 67 Eli Downs, 12, of Fairfax City plays the fashion designer. the end of the six weeks, parents helped organize they have come with out of their shells the 48 children, even Haunted Path and make the cemetery. On the play and plays Rumor Weed. “You get ideas and excitement.” some Boy Scouts. Be- web-spinning day, they spread the 263 spi- to learn all these dances and be with Cooper incorporates and become tween 300-400 chairs der webs. The Haunted Path has areas for friends,” she said, telling what she like’s new characters with fa- are set up in her back pirates, snakes and Dracula, where the chil- about the show. miliar ones in wild cos- transformed.” yard for the audience. dren act out using emotions, and ad-libbed Eli Downs, 12, of the City of Fairfax plays tumes: Pirates, Rumor — Heather Cooper The stage is actually a body movements to create their own char- the fashion designer. “It’s so much fun to Weed, Bloody Pink Gum converted children’s acters. dance and hang out with friends,” he said. Dudes, Veggie Tales and playground with an Cooper credits her friends and neighbors Emily Dhue, 10, of Oakton is part of the The Spies. She puts them in parables that added wooden support, 8,000 light bulbs, with helping: Mary and Terry Downs; An- Student Council and announces the she borrows from the Bible and other ele- three fog machines and 700 electrical con- gela and Peter Duperrouzel; John and parables. “I like decorating the haunted path ments, like the musical, “Godspell.” nections. Using a staple gun and chicken Sherry Long; Steve and Donna Cooper; and just hanging out,” she said. “We try to teach lessons the whole way wire, volunteers apply lights and art work David and Kathy Paxton, plus countless oth- Zoe Cooper, 11, of Fairfax Station plays through,” she said. to the stage built by Mary and Terry Downs. ers who made it all happen. “They go above Biv, a popular person. “I like to act so this is The parables combine what children love and beyond the call of duty,” she said. about Halloween with stories on how to be ALL THE CHILDREN decorate the Hannah Patteson, 13, of Fairfax narrated See Halloween, Page 7 Three Families Endure Aftermath of 2007 Crash

From Page 3 Later, after buying some liquor as well as in jail in 2005 for driving a motorcycle 97 some soda from 7-Eleven, they ended up miles per hour in a 65 speed limit zone. families about the night. southbound on Wolf Run Shoals Road. Get Involved Plaisier’s defense attorney Ted Sibert said “I wish with everything I have I could “The whole ride from 7-Eleven, the win- Mothers Against Drunk Driving Northern he and his client never disputed that Plaisier switch positions with Morgan and Daniel, dows were down, the music was blaring,” Virginia, whose mission is “to stop drunk drank, that he sped, that he made reckless Plaisier said. “I just wish I was paying at- driving, support the victims of this violent decisions. and they could be here with you all talking crime and prevent underage drinking,” will and laughing. I can’t say how sorry I am for tention to how fast I was going. I just got host a walk, “Walk Like MADD” this week- “This is an individual who hurt people taking them from you,” he said. so caught up in the moment of the night.” end in Lake Fairfax Park in Reston to raise who were very close to him,” said Sibert. He told the families how much he loved awareness and funding. “Morgan meant so much to Christopher WOLF RUN Shoals road is notorious for The walk is Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. – and Daniel meant so much to Christopher,” both his friends. 1 p.m. To register as a walker or as a “vir- “I can’t say how sorry I am for what I’ve kids flying down and trying to “catch air,” tual walker,” visit www.WalkLikeMadd.org said Melinda Plaisier, Christopher’s mother, caused the Cooke family, for what I’ve Kevin Cooke said. Cooke said he learned and select “Fairfax, VA,” or e-mail to the two families. “I just beg you to know caused the Fath family,” he said. “I hung out from police detectives that Plaisier’s car [email protected] or call 703-379- you have been in our thoughts and prayers 1135. with Daniel every day. I can’t say how truly struck the tree seven feet off the ground. since the accident and you will continue to sorry I am for what I caused, for what I have Another back-seat passenger told Cooke’s be.” done.” family that Plaisier drove 75 miles per hour Friends of the Plaisier, Fath and Cooke on the road, and that he asked Plaisier to able to drive,” Plaisier said. families filled the courtroom Friday. THE EVENING started out an “awesome slow down. The last thing he remembers, Plaisier said, Judge Roush sentenced Plaisier to 10 night,” Plaisier said. “Morgan and Daniel had no chance of is waking up to his friend, a back-seat pas- years in prison, and suspended 7 years. She Plaisier wanted to drive because he had making it through the crash,” said Kevin senger with Fath, yelling. also ordered that he remain on probation the “nicest” car, his parents’ 2003 black Cooke. At the hospital, Plaisier “asked the nurses five years after his release, perform 100 BMW 540i. Plaisier’s blood alcohol content was tested constantly how everyone was. I didn’t real- hours of community service, and surrender He and his friends — some legal, some at .08, said Assistant Commonwealth’s At- ize the severity of the situation,” he said. his license. underage — started out at a couple of bars torney Kelly Pearson, and he was also tested The prosecutor called the crash “avoid- “Ms. Cooke wants me to try to end chil- where he knew waitresses he thought would positive for marijuana. able,” especially since Plaisier already had dren dying on the road,” the judge said. “I serve them. “I felt 100-percent confidant that I was a “a wakeup call” when he spent two days only wish I had that power.” 4 ❖ Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Faith How would you like state of Send notes to the Connection at tion. Pastor: Tony Ghareeb. Call 703- [email protected] or call 273-5599 or e-mail to 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated [email protected]. the art LASER dentistry announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. A casual worship service with a praise band is at 9:45 a.m. at Springfield Christian Church Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, without drills or needles? Bazaar, on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 8508 Hooes Road in Springfield. 703- a.m.-2 p.m. at 5407 Backlick Road, 451-8223 or www.sumcdisciples.org. What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, Springfield. Bake sale, vendors, crafts, with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can jewelry and more. Lunch will be avail- The Immanuel Bible Church able for purchase and a handmade quilt MOPS group meets every Monday 7-9 with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. will be raffled. Proceeds go to support p.m., at Immanuel Bible Church, 6911 church missions. 703-354-4994. Braddock Road, Springfield. MOPS is a This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- group for pregnant or parenting moth- controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is Church Women United World ers of children from infancy to Community Day “God’s Wisdom kindergarten. For more, call Michelle absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove Sets Us Free” service on Friday, Wright at 703-922-4295 or visit the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s United www.MOPS.org. from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. Methodist Church, 5312 Backlick Road, Springfield. Barbara Teats will speak on Congregation Adat Reyim offers prison ministries. Postal Forever Stamps services Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at ® will be collected for prison ministries. 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? Reception to follow. 703-425-5625. Hebrew school is available on Sunday at 9 a.m. and Sunday and Mondays at 5:30 Immanuel Christian School Fall p.m. Preschool is Monday-Friday at 9:30 Ⅵ Open House on Tuesday, Nov. 11 a.m. Located at 6500 Westerbury Oaks Patient Comfort from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at 6915 Braddock Court in Springfield. Call 703-569-7577 Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the Road, Springfield. Tours, classroom ob- or visit www.adatreyim.org. traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the servation and curriculum available. Fall ❖Mom’s Group. Tuesdays 10:30 2009 kindergarten-eighth grade regis- a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 0-18 months. Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- tration is now open. 703-941-1220 or formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! www.icsva.org. Clifton Presbyterian Church, lo- The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less cated at 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, Divorce Recovery Workshop, a offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 tooth sensitivity after new fillings. nine-week program on Wednesday eve- a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 703-830-3175. Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, nings through Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. The swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort program is free; book (used) is $12. St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Church, located at 6720 Union Mill and satisfaction for your entire family. Rolling Road, Springfield. Contact Mary Road, Clifton, conducts Sunday masses Stedman at 703-569-9862, ext. 213, or at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and Ⅵ [email protected]. 12:30 p.m. It also offers a Saturday vigil Sterilization at 5:30 p.m. and a Wednesday Latin The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial Arabic Bible Baptist Church is mass at 7 p.m. Call 703-817-1770 or contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many located at 5424 Ox Road in Fairfax Sta- visit www.st-andrew.org. cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the dentist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist.

By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Jubilee Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, 9800 Old Keene Mill Rd. Christian Center improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- 703-455-7041 Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Sunday School Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous visit our website: www.jccag.org 9:15 AM 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer! Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Worship Service “Experience the Difference” Methodist 10:30 AM Christ Church of Fairfax For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at Station…703-690-3401 Cranford United Methodist www.calvaryfamily.com Church…703-339-5382 www.larryfoxdds.com Non-Denominational “Continuing the ministry of Christ Grace Bible Church… b 703-339-7292 on earth” Gunston Bible Church… Baha’i Faith Virginia Korean Baptist Church 703-339-5395 Baha’is of Fairfax County 703-425-1972 Iglesia La Gran Comision LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS Southwest…703-912-1719 Buddhist Asambleas De Dios… Baptist Ekoji Buddhist Temple…. 703-541-0816 Antioch Baptist Church… 703-239-1200 New Hope Church…703-971-4673 Catholic 703-425-0940 New Jerusalem 5200 Lyngate Court St. Clare of Assisi…703-266-1310 Temple of Worship…703-593-6153 Clifton Baptist Church… St. Raymond Penafort… 703-263-1161 Pentecostal 703-690-6650 Christ Pentecostal International Community Baptist Church… Burke, Virginia 22015 Church of God Church…703-339-2119 703-250-9060 Church of the Living God of First United Pentecostal Fairfax Baptist Temple… No. Va.…703-250-7980 Congregacion La Cena Del Church…703-339-2402 703-323-8100 Presbyterian Harvest Assembly Baptist Senor…703-550-1204 703-978-5253 Episcopal Clifton Presbyterian Church… Church…703-550-1874 St. Peter’s in the Woods… 703-830-3175 Jerusalem 703-503-9210 Seoul Presbyterian Church…. Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm Baptist Church… Pohick Church…703-339-6579 703-764-1310 703-278-8166 Lutheran Sikh Shiloh Baptist Church… Living Savior Lutheran Church Sikh Foundation of Virginia… New Patients and Emergencies Welcome 703-550-8557 703-352-1421 703-323-8849 To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 5 People

Getting To Know … Michael C. Doughty Dies ichael M Doughty Enjoys a daily 2- died with Richard J. Frisch, Fairfax mile walk, land- his family at his side on County Chamber’s new scaping and he is an Tues-day, Oct. 14 in active book club Fairfax Inova Hospital chief operating officer. member for the while awaiting a heart past five years. transplant. He was born in Favorite local New York, N.Y. to Lloyd n Oct. 14, Richard J. Frisch joined the restaurants. and Shirley Doughty,

Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Meiwah Restau- Donated Photo growing up in Glen Head, Oas the organization’s new rant, J R’s Stock- Long Island, N.Y. He at- chief operating officer. Profile yard Inn for BBQ. tended North Shore High Frisch has 25 years of experience in the Community School and graduated Family Photo hotel management industry, serving concerns. from William & Mary with most recently as the general manager Labor and trans- a B.A in history. After of the Hilton McLean. portation. Richard J. Frisch graduation he entered the Personal goals. U.S. Army as a second Number of years in the community. Continue to be a lieutenant. Michael C. Doughty Seventeen years in the Greater Metropolitan Wash- solid manager to achieve financial benchmarks. Grow Doughty served his ington area. Last 10 years as general manager of revenue and continue to develop new business rela- country for 28 years with Hilton McLean in Tysons Corner. tionships. distinction and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He Family. What’s the biggest challenge facing Fairfax Obituary served in many duty stations during his Army ten- Frisch is a resident of Bethesda, Md., with his wife County businesses right now? ure, including Germany, England, West Point, Alison, a meeting and events executive for Courtesy What impact will the difficult global financial pic- Alaska and the Pentagon. Associates, Washington, D.C. ture have on state and local government? It was during his station in Germany he met his wife Susan Education. What role can the Chamber play in meet- and they were married on May 5, 1979 in Stuttgart, Germany. Frisch has spent his last 25 years in hotel manage- ing that challenge? Doughty served in Central Command in Tampa, Fla. and was ment with Hilton Hotels. Develop education programs to assist business sent to the Middle East for the Desert Storm operation in 1991. Your first job. leaders in managing through the volatile markets. In his logistical position, he was responsible for the positioning Air Traffic Controller, United States Air Force. of U.S. armor assets that was at the core of this successful mili- Activities/interest/hobbies. — Michael O’Connell tary campaign. During his service he also earned a master of business administration. After his retirement he joined SAIC a military consulting com- pany in McLean, until his death. Doughty enjoyed traveling, golf, classical piano and especially his times on the beach at the Maryland shore. He was an avid reader, especially of history books and spent many hours in ge- nealogy research. He is survived by his wife Susan of Burke; daughters Melissa of Baltimore, Md; Justine of New York, N.Y. and son Timothy who attends Virginia Tech. He also leaves a brother, Lloyd of Cumberland Foreside, Maine; two sisters, Eliza- Boy Scouts beth Noble of Tolland, Conn., and Elaine of Lynn, Mass. and many from nieces and nephews. Troop 1104 help Cub Scouts Viewpoints from Packs What’s your impression of current 1858 and 1861 presidential campaign advertising? launch model rockets Rockets Soar High for Cub Scouts

lifton’s Boy Scout Troop 1104 recently prior to launch day. At the launch site, the Boy Scouts C helped the Cub Scouts of Pack 1858 (Wil- then loaded the engines into the rockets, set up each low Springs Elementary) and Pack 1861 rocket on the launch pad and then showed the (Clifton Elementary) aim high and shoot for the stars younger scouts the process to launch the rocket. At when they hosted a rocket launch. Boys of all ages that point, each of the Cub Scouts then proceeded to launched rockets high into the sky and then waited launch their winged wonder into the great blue sky. to see where their rockets came down. The launch The Boy Scouts of Troop 1104 meet on Wednes- “I think they’re terrible. I hate “Most of it is negative advertis- took place in the flood plain of the Town of Clifton. days, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Clifton Presbyterian every one of them. You’d think that ing by both of them. It really The Boy Scouts of Troop 1104 presented each Cub Church. Scoutmaster Bo Reese can be reached at 703- presidential candidates would be doesn’t help me understand much Scout with a rocket and then helped them start the 830-0048 or [email protected]. Also visit the Troop’s above such things.” about them.” building process at a “how to” clinic presented to Web site [www.troop1104.com] for additional infor- Linda Redonbo, Stanton, Tip Kehoe, Burke each Pack of Cub Scouts and their parents. Each Cub mation. Cub Scout contacts are Ken Fried (Willow Va. Scout then took on the task of completing their own Springs) at 703-631-6417 or Rob Jones (Clifton) at — Michael O’Connell rocket and painting or decorating it as they wished 703-752-0290.

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Newspaper of Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Clifton Vote: It’s Never Mattered So Much An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. With presidential contenders paying weekly 7913 Westpark Drive Battle for Virginia McLean, Virginia 22102 visits, potential value of single vote in Virginia To see all Connection election coverage, see NEWS DEPARTMENT: www.ConnectionNewspapers.com, or To discuss ideas and concerns, has never been so clear. http://connectionnewspapers.com/ Call: 703-917-6444 article.asp?article=321241&paper=71&cat=109 Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: t’s not enough to have good intentions If you don’t leave enough time, you could be [email protected] when it comes to voting. It’s not enough late for work. If you leave voting for the end visor, allow your employees time to vote if you Michael O’Connell to have registered. It’s not enough to of the day, you’ll be allowed possibly can. Editor / 703-917-6440 I Derek B. Johnson have talked about your candidate for the to vote as long as you were in Try to make the experience as easy as pos- Editorials Community Reporter, 703-917-6458 past few months. line before 7 p.m. But if you sible on everyone. Bring your identification. [email protected] You must actually go to the polls and cast get stuck in traffic, on your Be courteous. Insist on your right to vote. Paula Friedrich your vote. way home, you could miss your chance. Which presidential candidate garners Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 It isn’t going to be easy. Your polling place Make allowances, make room in your sched- Virginia’s 13 electoral votes could come down Julia O’Donoghue will likely be jammed. There will be long lines. ule to vote. If you are an employer or a super- to a very slim margin. Be sure your vote counts. Education & Politics, 703-917-6433 [email protected] Ken Moore Courts & Projects, 703-917-6417 ing, support the victims of this violent [email protected] crime and prevent underage drinking,” will Jason Mackey Walk Like MADD Sports Editor, 703-917-6438 hold a walk, “Walk Like MADD” this week- [email protected] ast week, a young Fairfax man was responsive” and living in a nursing home; the end in Lake Fairfax Park in Reston to raise sentenced to three years in jail for family of the defendant has also seen life as awareness and funding. ADVERTISING: L To place an advertisement, call the ad involuntary manslaughter, in a they knew it change. (Read the story, “Three The walk is Saturday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. – department between 9 a.m. and drunk-driving accident that resulted in Families Devastated by Drunk Driving,” at 1 p.m., open to children, teens, adults, 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. unspeakable tragedy for three families. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com) families and pets. To register as a walker Display ads 703-821-5050 Reporter Ken Moore tells the story in this Classified ads 703-917-6400 In coming weeks, Moore will tell the stories or as a “virtual walker,” visit Employment ads 703-917-6464 week’s Fairfax Connection: one family lost of other local families touched by the tragedy www.WalkLikeMadd.org and select Steve Hogan a beloved daughter after five brutal days of drunk driving. “Fairfax, VA,” e-mail Display Advertising clinging to life; one family has seen their Mothers Against Drunk Driving Northern [email protected] or call 703- 703-917-6463 active son reduced to 70 pounds and “un- Virginia, whose mission is “to stop drunk driv- 379-1135. Tammy Johnson Display Advertising 703-917-6478 Andrea Smith Classified Advertising We’ve Sacrificed Oct. 7 article, “Voter Profile: Mili- As a member of the grassroots tal role in maintaining community 703-917-6401 To the Editor: tary Veterans, Virginia Veterans organization Blue Star Families for and social networks, physical fit- Sean Godfrey Surprise! The government has Active in Both McCain and Obama Obama, I am actively supporting ness and sportsmanship. Parks are Employment Advertising 703-917-6419 been listening in on X-rated Campaigns.” As the wife of an en- Barack Obama’s campaign. I hope a place where residents can gather phones calls between Americans. listed Navy Corpsman who has other military families in our area to pursue shared interest like gar- Editor & Publisher Justifying outrage after outrage served two tours of duty in Iraq will join us, visit our Website, dening and horticulture, nature, Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 with national security, the GOP has and is getting ready for his third, I www.bsf4o.com, and hear from art, history and athletics. They are [email protected] had its way with us for a long time. believe we need a commander-in- our members on the Web at: http:/ a place where families and chil- Editor in Chief It questioned the patriotism of chief whose record demonstrates /www.youtube.com/user/ dren can gather to learn and play. Steven Mauren anyone objecting to the Iraq war, Managing Editors that he cares about the wellbeing BlueStarFamilies. Parks represent a critical link to Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, foreign prisons, rendition, torture of the troops and their families. Barack Obama will deliver the Fairfax’s agrarian past. Kemal Kurspahic and warrantless wire-tapping. Pro- In the three years since our mar- change my family and all military Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, testers were followed, filmed and riage, my husband and I have only families, truly need. Steven Jones Craig Sterbutzel herded into “free-speech zones.” spent a few months together. He Fairfax Art/Design: Now we learn that any American Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, has always been in Iraq or away Shana Johnson Laurence Foong, John Heinly, communicating adult feelings to a in training, and he Kingstowne John Smith, Stu Moll, loved one is publishing salacious was even away when Connolly Backer Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Letters Production Manager: material to be replayed ad I had our son prema- To the Editor: Jean Card nauseum by those monitoring the turely and had seri- Vote for Park As a supporter of U.S. Rep. Tom phone and Internet lines. ous complications during preg- Davis (R-11), I offer my support CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Bond Circulation Manager: It isn’t true that Americans nancy. Barack Obama (D) will for Gerry Connolly (D). At a time Ann Oliver haven’t been asked to make sacri- provide predictable deployment To the Editor: when we are faced with the con- fices. We’ve sacrificed our blood, I am writing in support of the sequences of a weakened reputa- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, schedules and more downtime L.L.C. our treasure, the integrity of our between deployments for our proposed bond to invest additional tion in the international commu- Peter Labovitz Justice Department and our na- troops, while John McCain (R) funds in Fairfax County parks. nity, we need to elect members of President/CEO tional honor as those in power Given the rapidly diminishing Congress who have the knowledge Mary Kimm voted against an amendment call- Publisher/Chief Operating Officer broke law after law. Is this finally ing for adequate troop rest be- green space in the county, secur- and experience to lead us in the 703-917-6416 enough? Do we get it now? tween deployments. Barack ing additional funding to obtain right direction. Gerry Connolly’s [email protected] Obama co-sponsored the GI Bill, land for new parks and to reno- experience as a public servant with Jerry Vernon vate existing park facilities is criti- Executive Vice President Dianne Thomas which John McCain opposed and the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations 703-917-6404 Fairfax then failed to show up to vote on. cal to ensure that parks are avail- Committee and wrote several pub- [email protected] Time and again, McCain has said able to current and future resi- lished reports on U.S. foreign Wesley DeBrosse Controller he supports the troops, but in truth dents of Fairfax County. Park policy. It’s time for pragmatic lead- Blue Star funds support community gar- ership and someone who can work Debbie Funk he received a D from the non-par- National Sales For Obama tisan group Iraq and Afghanistan dens, nature and exercise trails, in a bipartisan fashion. 703-518-4631 Veterans of America, compared to historical sites, public recreation [email protected] To the Editor: centers, camp grounds and athletic Taiji Suzuki John Lovaas Obama’s B+ from that organiza- Special Assistant for Operations I am writing in response to your tion. fields. These resources play a vi- Burke 8 ❖ Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime

Activities reported by the Sully District of the cellular phone stolen from residence. Fairfax County Police Department through Oct. 24. 4500 block of Colony Court. Laptop computer stolen from residence. 8500 block of Doyle Drive. Laptop computer SHOOTING AT OCCUPIED VEHICLE stolen from vehicle. Sully Road/Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. 2800 block of Farmington Drive. Wallet, A van was shot at and hit on Sully Road near cellular phone and prescriptions stolen from Lee Jackson Memorial Highway on Friday, Oct. vehicle. 17 at 8 a.m. The driver, a 37-year-old Leesburg 2700 block of Fort Drive. Wallet stolen from woman, was heading southbound on Route 28 business. when she heard something hit her car. An 4500 block of Lantern Place. Money stolen investigation revealed the vehicle a 2007 Nissan from residence. Quest was struck four times, possibly by a pellet 5900 block of Mount Eagle Drive. Diamond gun. One round fractured the glass on the necklace stolen from residence. passenger side of the vehicle and another 2500 block of Parkers Lane. Handgun stolen shattered the rear window. The woman and her from residence. three children in the vehicle were not injured. 7800 block of Richmond Highway. Shoes The investigation is ongoing. A suspect was seen stolen from business. exiting from Sully Road onto westbound Route 8600 block of Richmond Highway. Chainsaw 50. The vehicle was described as a brown stolen from vehicle. Toyota pick-up truck with a red stripe. The 6900 block of South Kings Highway. Case of suspect was described as an older white man. He beer stolen from business. was clean shaven with very short gray hair and 4800 block of Welford St. Cellular phone and was wearing a long-sleeve black T-shirt. key stolen from vehicle. 2600 block of Windbreak Drive. Blackberry stolen from residence. LARCENIES 12800 block of Braddock Road. Wire stolen VEHICLE THEFTS from residence. 6600 block of Briarcroft St. Money stolen from 3800 block of Laramie Place. 2007 Toyota vehicle. Camry. 7200 block of Ivakota Road. Sign stolen from 7900 block of Richmond Highway. Mitsubishi residence. Diamante. 5600 block of Rocky Run Drive. Cellular phone stolen from residence. Activities reported by the Franconia District of the 4700 block of Stonecroft Blvd. Cellular phone Fairfax County Police Department through Oct. 24. and iPod stolen from school. 14300 block of Sullyfield Circle. Laptop computer stolen from residence. LARCENIES 6300 block of Multiplex Drive. Two cases of 5200 block of Backlick Road. Camera stolen beer stolen from business. from school. 5100 block of Westfields Blvd. Case of beer 6500 block of Braddock Road. Camera stolen stolen from business. from school. 5900 block of Craig St. License plate stolen from vehicle. VEHICLE THEFTS 6200 block of Edsall Road. Money stolen from 6100 block of Strasburg Drive. 2004 Honda residence. motorcycle. 5900 block of Erving St. Checkbook stolen from 8300 block of Brockman Drive. iPod and residence.

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Send notes to the Connection at George Mason University at the [email protected] or call intersection of Braddock Road and 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated Route 123. www.gmu.edu/cfa. announcements should be submitted at Pro Boxing featuring Jimmy least two weeks prior to the event. Lange. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30-$500. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle. 703-993- THURSDAY/OCT. 30 3000 or www.patriotcenter.com. Ken Ludwig’s “Shakespeare in Young Peoples Theatre fall show, Hollywood,” 8 p.m. at “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.,” at TheaterSpace on George Mason New Hope Church, 8905 Ox Road, University’s Fairfax campus. Tickets Lorton. 7 p.m. Reserved seats are $12, $8 for students and seniors. $10, unreserved seats are $12. Group 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu.cfa. rates and military discounts are available. www.YPTNVA.com or 703- 866-3546. FRIDAY/OCT. 31 Ken Ludwig’s “Shakespeare in Ballet Flamenco José Porcel. 8 p.m. Hollywood,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Tickets $22-$44. Children 12 and TheaterSpace on George Mason under half price. Charge at 888-945- University’s Fairfax campus. Tickets 2468 or www.tickets.com. The $12, $8 for students and seniors. Center for the Arts complex, on the 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu.cfa. Fairfax campus of George Mason Springfield Community Theater University at the intersection of presents “PetPourri,” 8 p.m. at Braddock Road and Route 123. the John Swazy Theatre, The New www.gmu.edu/cfa. School of Northern Virginia, 9431 Watain with Withered, Book of Silver King Court, Fairfax. Tickets at Black Earth, Ancient Sacrifice, www.sctonline.org or at the door. Recently Vacated Graves and Inova Fairfax Hospital for more. All ages. 6:30 p.m. $18 in Children’s Third Annual Star advance, $20 at the door. Jaxx Night Kid 8K Run/Walk, with separate Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Family Fun Run. Proceeds benefit the 703-569-5940 or www.jaxxroxx.com. hospital’s pediatric heart programs. Don Cobert, 8:30-12:30 p.m. at Kate’s Prizes, a visit from Ronald McDonald Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road and children’s activities. 8 a.m. at Ballet Flamenco José Porcel Springfield. 703-866-0860. George Mason University, 4400 appears Oct.31- Nov. 1 at University Drive, Fairfax. Adult Aldersgate Church Community the Center for the Arts Theater presents “Dearly registration $20, children $10. Departed,” at 8 p.m. in Wesley Register online at complex, on the Fairfax Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist www.runwashington.com. campus of George Mason Community Yard Sale to benefit Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, University at the intersec- Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for historic Sydenstricker adults, $12 for students and seniors. schoolhouse, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 8511 tion of Braddock Road and 703-660-2611 or Hooes Road, next to Sydenstricker Route 123. www.presaleticketing.com. Methodist Church, Springfield. Funds Ken Ludwig’s “Shakespeare in raised will be used by the Upper unreserved seats $12. Hollywood,” Pohick Community League to 8 p.m. at www.YPTNVA.com or 703-866-3546. TheaterSpace on George Mason maintain schoolhouse built in 1927. Contact [email protected], Don Cobert, 8:30-12:30 p.m. at Kate’s University’s Fairfax campus. Tickets Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road $12, $8 for students and seniors. or Judy Riekse, 703-455-9039. Aldersgate Church Community Springfield. 703-866-0860. 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu.cfa. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel, 7 p.m. at the Springfield Community Theater Theater presents “Dearly George Mason University Center for presents “PetPourri,” Departed,” at 8 p.m. in Wesley 8 p.m. at the Arts, at the intersection of the John Swazy Theatre, The New Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Road, Braddock Road and Route 123. School of Northern Virginia, 9431 Tickets are $19-$38. Children 12 and Silver King Court, Fairfax. Tickets at Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors. under half price. Charge by phone at www.sctonline.org or at the door. 888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com. Freaky Friday Fun, from 2-8 p.m. at 703-660-2611 or www.presaleticketing.com. www.gmu.edu/cfa. the Audrey Moore RECenter, 8100 Ken Ludwig’s “Shakespeare in Braddock Road in Annandale. Games, Hollywood,” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at prizes, costume contest, candy, face SUNDAY/NOV. 2 TheaterSpace on George Mason painting, maze, pool fun and more. The Faceless with Abigail University’s Fairfax campus. Tickets $5 per child. 703-321-7081 or $12, $8 for students and seniors. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks. Williams, Decrepit Birth, Veil of Maya, Neuraxis and Azrael. All 703-993-8888 or www.gmu.edu.cfa. ages. 6 p.m. $14 in advance, $16 at Springfield Community Theater SATURDAY/NOV. 1 the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 presents “PetPourri,” 2 p.m. at the John Swazy Theatre, The New Ballet Flamenco José Porcel. 8 p.m. Rolling Road, Springfield. 703-569- 5940 or www.jaxxroxx.com. School of Northern Virginia, 9431 Tickets $22-$44. Children 12 and Silver King Court, Fairfax. Tickets at under half price. Charge by phone at Young Peoples Theatre fall show, “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.”, at www.sctonline.org or at the door. 888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com. Basket Bingo Fund Raiser, The Center for the Arts complex is New Hope Church, 8905 Ox Road, Lorton. 3 p.m. Reserved seats $10, sponsored by the South County located on the Fairfax campus of Secondary School Orchestra Boosters. Doors open at 1 p.m., bingo starts at 2 p.m. in the South County School Cafeteria, 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. The cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Extra bingo cards, raffle tickets, and refreshments will be available. [email protected] or 703-690-0788.

autographs. Free. 703-913-3934. MONDAY/NOV. 3 Daytime Book Discussion Group: “One Day in the Life of Ivan Wii Games: Bowling. 12:30 p.m. Denisovich” by Aleksander Active Adults. Kingstowne Library, THURSDAY/NOV. 6 Solzhenitsyn. 12:15 p.m. Kingstowne 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Near and Far Sighted: Refocusing Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. on Regionalism and Imports in Alexandria. 703-339-4610. Virginia. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Symposium “The Laramie Project,” 7:30 p.m. at on imported decorative arts objects WEDNESDAY/NOV. 5 South County Secondary School, and printed materials from 1607 to 8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. Practice Your English 1850. Reservations required. Call Adults $10, under 18 $6. 703-446- Conversation Group. 10:15 a.m. 703-550-9220 for a brochure and 1591. and 7:30 p.m. registration form. $85, $70 for Lunch Bunnies. 12 p.m. Age 1-5 with Friends of Gunston Hall. 10709 adult. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Gunston Road, Mason Neck. FRIDAY/NOV. 7 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- www.gunstonhall.org. Celtibillies, Celtic/Applalachian 339-4610. Animal Tales. 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 music. 7 p.m. Tickets $20 in Panic At The Disco and Dashboard Confessional, with Hugh Panaro, 7:30 p.m. at West a.m. Stories and fingerplays. Age 2-3 advance, $25 at the door. The Springfield High School Auditorium, with adult. John Marshall Library, Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, Plain White T’s and The Cab, perform on Friday, Oct. 31 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Songs, conversation, photos and 703-971-0010. See Calendar, Page 11 10 ❖ Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar Family & Cosmetic

From Page 10 with Baby Jayne, Bloodlines, Visit www.gmu.edu.cfa. Mis-Fit and more. Age 21 and Friends of the Kingstowne Library Dentistry 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Call 703-584- over. 8 p.m. $18 in advance, $20 at Book Sale. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 2900 or www.workhousearts.org. the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Kingstowne Library, 6500 Dare to Share’s “Invincible Event” Rolling Road, Springfield. 703-569- Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- Dr. Gwendolyn Jones & Associates at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $49, available at 5940 or www.jaxxroxx.com. 339-4610. www.dare2share.org. George Mason Dare to Share’s “Invincible Event” “Footloose,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Rolling Valley Professional Center Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, at 8:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. the W.T. Woodson High School, 9525 9263 Old Keene Mill Rd. Fairfax. www.patriotcenter.com. Tickets $49, available at Main St., Fairfax. 703-503-4600 or Young Peoples Theatre fall show, www.dare2share.org. George Mason wtwdrama.org. Burke, Virginia 22015 “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.,” at Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Theater of the First Amendment At the intersection of Sydenstricker & Old Keene Mill Rds. New Hope Church, 8905 Ox Road, Fairfax. www.patriotcenter.com. presents Jack Gilhooley’s “The Lorton. 7 p.m. Reserved seats are Family Outdoor Movie Night. 7-9 Warrior,” at George Mason $10, unreserved seats are $12. p.m. Large outside screen, open University’s TheaterSpace at 8 p.m. (703) 455-3338 www.YPTNVA.com or 703-866-3546. concessions. $15 per car. Occoquan The performance will be followed by Rocky Guttmann, 8-12 p.m. at Kate’s Regional Park, 9520 Ox Road, a panel discussion on the effects of Most Insurances Accepted Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Lorton. 703-690-2121. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This Backlick Road Springfield. 703-866- Young Peoples Theatre fall show, play contains adult language. Tickets 0860. “Fiddler on the Roof, Jr.,” at are $15. Charge by phone at 888- Shakespeare’s “Comedy of New Hope Church, 8905 Ox Road, 945-2468 or www.tickets.com. Errors,” 8 p.m. at the George Lorton. 3 p.m. Reserved seats $10, TheaterSpace is located on the Mason University Center for the Arts, unreserved seats $12. Fairfax campus of George Mason on the Fairfax campus of George www.YPTNVA.com or 703-866-3546. University at the intersection of Mason University at the intersection Rocky Guttmann, 8:30-12:30 p.m. at Braddock Road and Route 123. 50% TO 75% OFF patios, walls of Braddock Road and Route 123. Kate’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 www.gmu.edu/cfa. ALL POTS PRICE Tickets $17-$34. Children 12 and Backlick Road Springfield. 703-866- W.T. Woodson High School PTSA walkways CUT under half price. Charge by phone at 0860. Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Frost 888-945-2468 or visit Seventh Annual Franconia History Middle School, 4101 Pickett Road, 35% OFF paver driveways www.tickets.com. Visit Day. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Franconia Fairfax. 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oncorde District’s champion ship meet on Oct. 22 offered an afternoon full of first-time

C Photo by occurrences. For the first time during Robinson cross- country coach Jeremy Workman’s 14-year

tenure, senior Jared Berman won an indi- Patrick Taitano vidual district title. Also for the first time during Workman’s tenure, senior Stephanie Bray won her first individual district title. Although official statistics aren’t kept on this one, for the first time during Workman’s tenure a giant, fuzzy Ram mascot accom- /The Connection panied Robinson’s runners at Burke Lake Park. “We were ready,” said Berman, who along with Bray grabbed his first-ever first-place finish Wednesday, Oct. 22. “We’re extremely excited. This is something we’ve been waiting for.” Robinson senior Jared Berman won the boys individual Concorde District cross-country title last Wednesday See Robinson, Page 15 afternoon at Burke Lake Park, finishing with a time of 15 minutes 22 seconds. Walk On Opportunity at Va Tech

South County graduate Chris Panneton makes the classroom sporting a Virginia Tech sweatshirt, Pflugrath knew. men’s basketball team at Virginia Tech. “As soon as I saw that I said, ‘What happened?’” Pflugrath remembers of the ex- By Jason Mackey Panneton was finally assured of his status change. “Chris said, ‘I applied to Tech and I The Connection during a team breakfast. An assistant coach got in,’ and I said, ‘Chris, you understand joked with him about now wearing No. 11, that might end your basketball career be- ne week it was a pair of sweat- and Panneton, honestly, didn’t know that cause [Virginia] Tech is ACC. … You’re get- Opants. The next week Chris he did. ting recruited by Division III schools.’” Courtesy Photo/Virginia Tech Athletics Panneton was handed a T-shirt. In 2007-08, as a 6-foot-8 forward for Panneton didn’t feel comfortable at any For his third week of leg-burning, time-con- coach Mike Pflugrath’s South County Stal- Division III school. suming work, he finally was given a locker lions, Panneton averaged 13 points per As a part of the recruiting process, to put both of them in. game, 8.3 rebounds per contest and made Panneton worked out with potential team- The first six weeks of South County gradu- 31.7 percent of his three-point shots. About mates and attended his share of Division ate Chris Panneton’s time at Virginia Tech the only thing that III games, but it felt more like a “Seinfeld” episode than the he didn’t make, wasn’t where he saw start of a Division I-A college basketball though, was a quick “He had to sacrifice a lot himself fitting in. As career. and simple decision. the son of two Vir- Though he was working out with the Vir- Pflugrath, who of things and really put ginia Tech gradu- ginia Tech men’s basketball team, Panneton was a teacher at ates, Panneton never really knew what his status was. As South County be- himself out there.” wanted to attend a an eventual non-scholarship walk-on, it fore becoming the — Mike Pflugrath larger school. wasn’t exactly anyone’s priority to tell him. full-time director of “During the whole process, I had no idea student activities in October, taught T FIRST, Panneton didn’t even con- After averaging 13 points and 8.3 what was going through [the coaches’] Panneton every morning in his AP govern- sider playing basketball. A 3.5-plus A rebounds per game last season for heads,” Panneton said. “At the end of every ment class. 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14 ❖ Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Robinson Runners 0405-2 From Page 12 also had to deal with the mental strain that While Berman and Bray won their respec- comes with battling someone like tive races in different fashions, both run- Wijayaratne race in and race out. ners represent a reason for optimism at “I think she worked the hardest on com- Robinson, as Bray led her girls team to a ing back this year and really getting the first-place finish, holding off Herndon, 40- confidence back mentally,” Workman said 52. of Bray’s up-and-down junior season. “When you talk about her and Jared, they’ve HEN BRAY MADE her first really put in some very impressive work- W pass through the crowd, she outs, and I think that builds confidence that trailed Herndon’s Hiruni you know you can do that in a meet.” Wijayaratne by nearly 10 seconds. After Like Bray, Berman benefited from that Bray and Wijayaratne wound around the newfound confidence, holding off good amphitheater and friend and training ran parallel with a partner Chris Foley set of train tracks, “Our teams are going in of Chantilly to win Bray faced the same the boys individual challenge. the right direction at the title with a time of Wijayaratne, who 15:22. finished third in last right time.” “The whole week, year’s district meet — Jeremy Workman we were concen- and second in last trated only on the year’s region meet, doesn’t relinquish leads race,” Berman said. easily. Bray, who finished 10th and 32nd in “Every 10 seconds I was thinking about dis- those races, respectively, wasn’t used to tak- tricts. I was visualizing the race in my head ing them away from her. and everyone has to make a move. I thought Still, with the word “believe” scrawled on about it every day.” her hand in black magic marker, Bray be- So how does the emergence of Bray and lieved enough to make a push at Berman affect Robinson’s program as a Wijayaratne with about 90 seconds left. whole? “I had no idea I was going to be back that “We’ve had a good program for quite a far, and then I was running and I thought, while and it kind of re-emphasizes that with ‘I think I can do it. I think I can do it,” said our team,” Workman said. “Right now, our Bray, who eventually passed Wijayaratne to teams are going in the right direction at the take first place with a time of 18:22. right time. That’s all, as a coach, you can Bray moved to Fairfax County from Nease ask for. High School in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. prior “You want your team to be as confident to her sophomore season and was able to as it can be, running its best at the end of fly under the radar for part of that year. But the season if you have hopes of doing any- after running a sub-18-minute time on the thing special during the next couple of same course at Burke Lake Park, word got weeks.” out about Bray’s abilities. Both Berman and Bray will take part in Thursday’s Northern Region champion- N ADDITION to growing three inches ships, which will be held on the same Iprior to her junior season, Bray not course. Start time is 3:15 p.m. only had to adjust physically, but she Walk On Opportunity From Page 12 help in any way possible.” When Panneton was accepted at Vir- “The hard work paid off for him,” ginia Tech, he had made his decision and Pflugrath said. “He had to sacrifice a lot informed a few of the schools he had tried of things and really put himself out there, out for. American University, which also and I admire that because he stuck to his offered Panneton the opportunity to play values.” as a walk-on, placed a phone call to By making the team, Panneton isn’t as- Blacksburg to let the Hokies know that sured a four-year spot and he didn’t pick Panneton would be on campus. up a lucrative scholarship offer. Still, it’s SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! Panneton and Virginia Tech’s coaching entirely possible that on Jan. 4, 2009 Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword staff began a dialogue and they agreed Panneton could be sitting on Virginia puzzle answers, and we’ll put your name here! Fax the that Panneton would audition for a spot Tech’s bench at Cameron Indoor Stadium by working out with the team once school when the Hokies square off with the Duke completed puzzle, with your name, the puzzle number, started. Blue Devils. and the time and date of the fax, to the Crossword “Obviously, he loves the school, being “It won’t even hit me that I’m going to Puzzle Desk, fax #703-917-0998. that he came here just to go to school,” be with the team during a game until I’m 0316-1 said Hokies assistant coach Ryan Odom. actually there,” Panneton said. “I’m just Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: “We’ve been excited to have him. He’s looking to try and experience everything www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. certainly a kid that cares about doing the and take it in to the fullest because this It should appear in a newspaper from a different Classifieds zone. right thing, working hard and trying to is a once-in-a-lifetime thing for me.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Clifton/Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ October 30 - November 5, 2008 ❖ 15 News 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: 33 Months • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. From Page 2 LAUNDRY HELP RECESSION PROOF DENTAL ASSISTANT / $1.3 million. Woman to do laundry & ironing one BURKE Day, 45, pleaded guilty in August. CAREER! Experienced X-Ray certified. day/wk in Fairfax Station. Must be legal, EARN $48k 1st Year Day bought and sold cocaine to friends have car & refs. 703-690-4309 after 7pm. Mon. - Thurs. and business associates from January 2006 Web: www.earn48k.com Resumes only. 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Burke Cntr 3 lvl TH, 3 BR, upon you, and to serve a copy of your Answer to the Complaint Newborn through preschool. 2.5 BA, fam kit w/fp $1590/mo on the attorney for the Plaintiff at 1500 U. S. Highway 17 North, MichaelsRemodeling.com 571-312-5379 703-470-8992 Please call Gretchen Hollen- The Courtyard, Suite 301, P. O. Drawer 14950, Surfside beck at (703)250-6034 Beach, South Carolina 29587, within thirty (30) days after the 703-764-9563 26 Antiques service hereof, exclusive of the day of such service, and if you Since 1979 Free Est. BURKE Childcare avail in my fail to Answer the Complaint within the time aforesaid, the Bigsculpture.org home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, Plaintiff in this action will apply to the Court for judgment by de- evenings, Back-up care & We consign/pay top $ for fault for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Class A Lic. Insured special needs children antique/semi antique furn. welcome. Large yard for lots of fun! 703-569-8056 including mid century & Anne E. 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The new facility will Case No. 2008-DR-26-2386 (All Types) consist of antennas collocated at a centerline height of 115 feet on new poles extending above the existing 105-foot power Soffit & Fascia Wrapping transmission tower. Additionally, Cricket Communications, Inc. MARY ROE, New Gutters proposes to install support equipment at the base of the tower. Plaintiff, Chimney Crowns Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the Leaks Repaired potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic No job too small property may do so by sending such comments to: Project vs. 703-975-2375 61086257-SLF c/o EBI Consulting, 6876 Susquehanna Trail South, York, PA 17403 or via telephone at (717) 428-0401 John Doe, Defendant. An expert 21 Announcements 21 Announcements TO: JOHN DOE, AN UNKNOWN FATHER: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED pursuant to the provisions is someone of South Carolina Code, Ann., Section 20-7-1734 (1987), that the minor children, Ryan Grant Spriet Morgan and Emma Da- who knows nyelle Spriet Morgan, reside with the Plaintiff who desires to adopt them. The Plaintiff has filed an adoption action in the some of the 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements above Family Court. The Plaintiff is herein referred to by a fic- worst mistakes titious name. The natural mother of the minor children is Amy Danyelle Spriet, and the children were born on September 22, that can be 2003 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown, South made in his Carolina. YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that within thirty (30) days subject and how of receiving Notice, you shall respond in writing by filing, with the Court in which the adoption is pending, notice and reasons to avoid them. to contest, intervene, or otherwise respond;

-Werner YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Court must be Heisenberg informed of your current address and any changes in address during the adoption proceeding; and

Your failure to file a response within thirty (30) days of 21 Announcements receiving Notice constitutes your consent to adoption of the children and forfeiture of all rights and obligations you may have with respect to the children.

When Notice of Intent to contest, intervene, or otherwise respond is filed with the Court within the required time period, you will be given an opportunity to appear and to be heard before the Final Hearing on the merits of the adoption. To file notice to contest, intervene, or otherwise respond in this action, you must notify the above-named Court and the Plaintiff’s attorney, Anne E. Janes, Sherrill & Janes, PA, P.O. Drawer 14950, Surfside Beach, SC 29587 in writing of your intention to contest, intervene, or otherwise respond. The above-named Court must be informed of your current address or any change of your address during the adoption proceedings.

BE SO NOTIFIED. SHERRILL & JANES, PA Anne E. Janes Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Drawer 14950 Surfside Beach, SC 29587

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Come to the Heart CINDY KOJM Marsha Wolber, ABR Steve Childress 703-503-1819 Top 5% of Agents Nationwide “Experience…with of Real Estate Innovation!” KAY HART www.cindykojm.com 703-618-4397 Life Member NVAR Top Producer 1-703-250-HART e-mail: [email protected] Buyer Broker since 1973! 1-888-529-HART www.marshawolber.com 703-981-3277 BURKE CENTRE Planning to BUY $324,850 or SELL in 2009? BEAUTIFULLY RE-MODELED! Now is the time to PREPARE for 2009. If you plan LEASE/PURCHASE to BUY, have you begun to save more for the down- PLAN AVAILABLE payment? If you plan to SELL, have you thought Shows like a model home! 4 BRs, 2.5 BAs! about preparing your home for sale? Buyers want to Clifton $659,000 Contemporary style TH see freshly painted and decluttered homes. Sellers style home w/ NEW Burke $159,000 COUNTRY CHARMER! want to see well qualified buyers. Call KAY HART One level living! Five gorgeous acres! 4 BRs, 3BAs, Dishwasher, NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS on main level, Lovely walk in 2BR, 1BA end unit in Burke with views super family room, detached 2 car garage, and a NEW w/w carpet on upper level, NEW paint throughout! for a complimentary meeting to discuss your plans. LARGE WOOD DECK w/ Storage shed, ICEMAKER of woods and gazebo. Stackable W/D in unit. Updated barn! Perfect for horses and hobbies! Front porch, Kay Hart CRS, GRI, Assoc. Broker Refrigerator, NEW dishwasher, window treatments, bathroom, new windows, AC, stove, fridge and freshly back deck, 3 sunny fenced pastures, well main- washer/dryer, and MORE! Robinson HS District. Close to 29 Years of Real Estate Experience painted. Minutes to the VRE, Metro Bus, and Shopping. tained, best price in Clifton! all amenities. Quick Possession is OK & OWC Rental! 703-503-1860 To learn more about Co-Ops, call Cindy today. See www.marshawolber.com for photos! Call Steve Childress NOW 703-981-3277

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Fairfax Station $1,050,000 PRICE REDUCTION Springfield West $509,900 Private circular driveway leads to meticulously main- Mason Neck/Harbor View $980,000 Springfield $662,500 Almost 1/2 acre tained brick & stone colonial on 5 acres. Level yard, PRICE REDUCTION! Elegant Living Imagine your own peaceful sanctuary in the heart of stunning deck w/hot tub, serene setting. 2-story This spectacular luxury waterfront home is immacu- This 4 BR, 2.5 BA Colonial features gourmet Kit w/ West Springfield featuring 5 bedrooms and three full family room, large office, well designed kitchen, sun- late! Located on secluded 1.93 acre lot w/ beautiful Work Island, 5-burner gas cook top, dbl wall oven & baths. Easy living in this spacious Rambler with a room, formal living & dining rooms. Walk-out base- views of Massey Creek and deep water access to the granite counters. First floor hardwoods, large MBR full finished walkout basement, hardwood floors, 1 ment ready to finish the way you’d like. Potomac river. Access to Community Marina. w/luxury MBA & 2 W/I closets, and much more! car garage on a cul de sac. LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Call Dale Gabardy at 703-425-8000 • E-mail: [email protected]

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