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he Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) Stay Informed Thas recommended that the EPA test Broad Run Farms properties Agency for Toxic Substances and and homes for “vapor intrusion” to deter- Disease Registry (ATSDR) draft health assessment report of Hidden Lane Landfill mine if the groundwater is emitting vola- Superfund site. tile organic compounds such as trichloro- HOW to obtain report: E-mail Jill J. Dyken, ethylene vapors into the air. Trichloroeth- ATSDR environmental health scientist, at [email protected]. ylene (TCE) is an industrial cleaner and DEADLINE: Community and stakeholders probable human carcinogen found four send comments by Feb. 27. years ago in 26 residents’ wells. WHERE to send comments to: Records Center, ATSDR The Loudoun County Health Department ATTN: Hidden Lane Landfill NPL Site waited 16 years to do widespread testing 1600 Clifton Road N.E. (MS F-09) of Broad Run Farms’ wells after discover- , GA 30333 ing two wells with TCE in 1989 and another six wells over the ensuing 15 years. In a draft report assessing potential risks A cable serves as a gate to prevent trespassers from entering the Hidden Lane Landfill. to human health, the ATSDR called for groundwater and soil gas sampling to de- through the soil above the water table to In some cases, the compounds encounter cases, those vapors can reach levels that termine if vapor intrusion exists and for the reach the air if the levels are high enough cracks or lines that bring the contaminants pose a health hazard, the report said. EPA to take action as necessary. in the groundwater and if the groundwater into home interiors, such as basements, and Lenny Siegel, executive director of the Volatile organic compounds, which is close enough to the surface, the report the vapors can build up inside. This is evaporate easily into the air, can move said. known as vapor intrusion, and in some See Report, Page 4 Pushing Forward County Seeks Funds owland Elementary. Supervisors vote unanimously to forward A new program may The three neighborhoods were chosen Task Force’s recommendations to Planning provide relief to the because they met the criteria outlined by the state. The requirements stated that Commission. Sterling Park area. the localities must have 10 percent of its housing vacant for at least 90 days due to foreclosure and must have the great- By Justin Fanizzi Furniture. Created Jan. 15, 2008, the task By Justin Fanizzi est percentage of foreclosures in relation The Connection force was formed to solve transportation The Connection to the rest of the county with the highest and land-use issues for the area that is bor- percentage of homes financed by a he Board of Supervisors voted 8-0- dered by S. Sterling Boulevard, W. Church he Board of Supervisors voted subprime mortgage related loan. Accord- T1 to forward the Belfort Park Area Road, the W&OD Trail and Route 28. Tunanimously to approve a reso- ing to data collected by project manager Task Force’s countywide transpor- “This is a great opportunity for this area,” lution to apply for state funding Kelly Marrocco of the Department of tation recommendations to the Planning Huber said. “It would really revitalize this to help revitalize three neighborhoods in Family Services, 29 percent of Sterling Commission for further consideration at its area and has the potential to be a project the Sterling area at its Jan. 21 meeting. Park’s and 28.6 percent of Sugarland Jan. 21 meeting. that could get national recognition. Like The funding would give the county $2 Run’s mortgages are subprime loans. The recommendations were the result of Supervisor McGimsey said, ‘Let’s see if we million as part of the $20 million dollar Though several neighborhoods may a year of work can make lemons Neighborhood Stabilization Program have similar foreclosure statistics, to be for the task force, into lemonade.’” signed into effect by former President approved, the applications must show an which is co- “It would really revitalize this George W. Bush last July. The money, if extreme urgency for the funds and must chaired by Su- THE PROB- given to the county, would be used to show that the locality chosen will be one pervisor Andrea area and has the potential to LEMS in the area purchase or renovate foreclosed homes that will have an impact on surrounding McGimsey (D- arose with the in the Sterling Park South town houses, areas as well, not just its own. Potomac) and be a project that could get construction of a Sterling Park single-family neighbor- “Sterling Park is the hardest hit; every Michael Huber, hood off Maple Avenue and the chief executive national recognition.” See Moving, Sugarland Run town houses near Mead- See County, Page 5 officer of Belfort — Michael Huber, co-chair of task force Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ January 28 - February 3, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in Loudoun Jury Sentences Repeat Felon Report Provides Health Assessment Linwood Grant, a 45-year-old Leesburg man, was sentenced to five years in prison for attempted unlawful wounding. On May From Page 3 for radon, to removing the source material, she said. 11, 2008, Grant swiped at his 21-year-old victim with a knife Efforts to reach Larry Johnson, EPA Region 3 com- during a confrontation over allegedly disparaging remarks ex- California-based Center for Public Environmental munity involvement coordinator, and Fred Mac Milan, changed concerning interfamily difficulties. All parties were “lis- Oversight (CPEO), elaborated. “A typical home has remedial project manager, for comment were unsuc- tening to music” during the early morning hours when Grant a lower pressure in the air than the air pressure in cessful. lunged at the victim with a knife without connecting. Grant then the soil. If there is a crack, then the home sucks up Siegel said the EPA started to recognize vapor in- allegedly held a knife to the victim’s throat, a fact that Grant the vapors. It’s like a vacuum cleaner, but not as trusion in 2002, but his group and others now dis- denied. strong,” he said. pute how high the density levels should be to war- In a sentencing phase, a jury heard evidence concerning a por- rant action. In 2003, the EPA initially set that level at tion of Grant’s career in crime. Three separate convictions for THE INOPERATIVE Hidden Lane Landfill, which a vapor density measurement of .017 micrograms per cocaine possession coupled with two felonious theft convictions abuts Broad Run Farms, has been identified as the cubic meter, he said. But the federal agency with- and a prior conviction for malicious wounding were used by As- source of the wells’ toxins. In March 2008, the EPA drew the assessment and it now uses an action level sistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert Vernail to illustrate added the landfill to the Superfund National Priori- of 1.0. Grant’s menacing past. The jury was quick to fix a sentence of ties list, qualifying it The ATSDR, based in Atlanta, Ga., is a five years in prison after the day-long trial, the maximum sen- for a federally-funded federal public health agency of the U.S. De- tence allowed for the offense. cleanup program of “At least they would partment of Health and Human Services. Circuit Judge Burke F. McCahill will conduct a final sentencing the nation’s uncon- The health assessment said that no adverse hearing April 27. Under law a judge may reduce a jury trolled hazardous know possibly it was health affects are expected from consump- sentence providing written reasons therefore, but may not in- waste sites. Another tion and household use of the contami- crease a jury sentence. community, Country- from TCE or whatever nated well water if it is properly treated side, lies adjacent to garbage they have in with the filtration system. Real Property Assessments the landfill, but its “However, if people are drinking un- The 2009 real property assessment notices being mailed Fri- public water supply the landfill.” treated well water containing the highest day, Jan. 23, will reflect the current state of Loudoun County’s has not been compro- — Denise Mazzan, levels of TCE, they may have an increased mised. risk of adverse health effects that could in- real estate market, according to Todd Kaufman, Loudoun County whose well was contaminated Assessor. The ATSDR, which clude skin problems, liver or kidney dam- Sale prices of existing area homes in Loudoun County saw a released the report to age, impaired immune system function, decline, consistent with trends in similar Northern Virginia lo- the public Thursday, will accept written public com- impaired fetal development in pregnant women, or calities. Assessment trends are based on a study comparing the ments on the assessment until Feb. 27. cancer,” the report said. “We recommend all poten- 2007 sales inventory to the 2008 sales inventory. The 2008 sales Eric DeJonghe, president of the Broad Run Farms tially affected wells be identified and treated with activity is the basis for the 2009 real property assessment. Based Civic Association, said Monday that the community’s carbon filtration systems if necessary.” on an analysis of this data, the county’s real estate portfolio was stakeholders support an investigation of vapor in- The report said that TCE is classified as a probable adjusted accordingly. Overall residential values declined while trusion. “I think it is a positive thing that the people human carcinogen. ATSDR recommended that resi- commercial values accelerated slightly due to new construction are getting the information and the EPA is going to dents not drink TCE-contaminated water due to an and growth in that sector. The 2009 Assessment Summary, which follow through on it just as we are going to follow increased risk of cancer, adding that the risk is small. defines the portfolio, will be available on the Loudoun County through.” Web site at www.loudoun.gov/assessor. Property owners are en- Resident Sandy Parke, however, said this was the THE ATSDR decided not to perform a review of couraged to check the Assessment and Parcel Database located at first time she had heard of the possibility of vapor health outcome, which can include the number of http://inter1.loudoun.gov/webpdbs/ for information pertaining intrusion. “I wasn’t even aware there were additional people dying or who have died from a certain dis- to their individual property. things to worry about,” she said. “I definitely want ease or the number who had contracted a disease or The 2009 assessment notices being mailed include a pamphlet to get more information.” illness, the report said. The reasons given were: it about the assessment and taxation processes. Information regard- Parke, who lives on Young’s Cliff Road, had no information re- ing the review and appeal process is also included. The notice owns one of the contaminated wells and garding exposures that installed a charcoal filtration system to For the unabridged version, occurred between 1971, also provides information on programs such as Land Use and Tax and archived articles on the Relief for the Elderly and Disabled. separate out the TCE and other volatile Broad Run Farms wells, visit when the landfill started A message from the Loudoun County Assessor explaining the compounds so she can drink and bathe www.connectionnewspapers.com. operating, and now, and assessment process, the 2009 Automated Application for Review without risk of contamination. even if that information form, answers to frequently asked questions and other important Denise Mazzan, another Young’s Cliff was available, the num- information related to the assessment process is available at Road resident who had installed a filtration system ber of potentially exposed people would be too small www.loudoun.gov/assessor. The assessor also has a satellite of- after learning her well was contaminated, said she to allow the agency to detect statistical differences fice at 45201 Research Place, Suite 130, in Ashburn, which is completely supports the agency recommendation. in disease rates, the report said. open to the public Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. “To be honest with you, I think they should be going DeJonghe, however, said the health outcome data in and checking all of the properties with TCE, should be addressed. “If they are going to do an in- whether the people agree to it or not.” vestigation, it should be a full one,” he said. “I’m not Loudoun Water Banks a doctor, but if people have gotten sick or are sick, I SIEGEL SAID THE EPA has found specific cases think there should be an investigation so people now on Potomac of vapor intrusion at Superfund sites across the coun- and in the future … will be able to track it.” The board of directors for Loudoun Water unanimously agreed try. The Center for Public Environmental Oversight Mazzan said the decision was “pathetic, that they at its December meeting to implement a Potomac River Water (CPEO) promotes and facilitates public participation wouldn’t put the time and effort into finding out, Supply and Raw Water Storage Plan, effectively securing the water in the oversight of environmental activities at fed- getting that data.” supply for Loudoun Water’s suburban customers for the next 30 eral facilities, private “Superfund” sites, and “I think it would be very important to get that in- years. The plan includes the formation of a key partnership with Brownfields, which are abandoned or underused formation from people who lived here 30 years ago, Luck Stone, whereby raw, untreated Potomac River water will be industrial and commercial land or buildings that may to know how many people were exposed to it and “banked” in retired quarries. be contaminated, but have the potential for reuse. whether they have been affected or not.” Loudoun Water’s Potomac River Plan entails putting its own Jill J. Dyken, an engineer and an agency environ- It might be impossible to know definitively whether intake in the Potomac River on riverfront property in Leesburg mental health scientist, explained one of the tests a person’s disease or condition was connected to the that Loudoun Water acquired in 1993 and pumping it to several for vapor intrusion. “Soil gas sampling is taking a toxic water, she said. “At least they would know pos- of Luck Stone’s retired quarries for storage and to a new treat- measure of the chemicals in the air present in the sibly it was from TCE or whatever garbage they have ment plant to be constructed near the Dulles Toll Road. The first pore spaces in the soil, above the groundwater level. in the landfill.” quarry to become available will provide up to one billion gallons It can give an indication if volatile compounds are of storage. Ultimately, over many years, several of Luck’s quar- coming out of the groundwater,” she said. THE HEALTH ASSESSMENT said the landfill may ries will provide the region with 8 billion gallons of raw water If vapor intrusion exists, the EPA could address be the source of more contaminants than those found storage. the problem in a number of ways, ranging from in- in the well water. Insufficient data exists to provide a stalling a simple ventilation system, such as one used full assessment of the health impacts.

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From Page 3 localities, but to potentially have nonprofits come in to help with the program. One group he mentioned one has to concede that,” Supervisor Eugene was Habitat for Humanity, which he said would take Delgaudio (R-Sterling). “These are neighborhoods the $500,000 allocated to the homes at or below 50 with teachers, law enforcement officials, hospital percent of the median income and rehabilitate them. workers and government officials and they have been He said that using Habitat for Humanity would al- wading in foreclosures for some time.” low the county to get more for its dollar because the organization has a massive volunteer corps that can IF AWARDED THE grant through a competitive work on several projects simultaneously. process, the county must use a minimum of 25 per- Thought the resolution passed unanimously, it was cent of the money to assist households with incomes not met without debate among the supervisors. Sally at or below 50 percent of the annual median income Kurtz (D-Catoctin) and Kelly Burk (D-Leesburg) were of the area. According to Delgaudio, 50 percent of concerned that their districts, the Catoctin and the median income for the area in 2008 was $49,200, Leesburg areas respectively, were left out of the plan, meaning that $500,000 must be used on households saying their districts were dealing with foreclosures that earn in that range. and the subprime market fallout Also, the county must use the just like the three neighbor- funds to either do one or a com- hoods in the Sterling area. Jim bination of the following: ac- Burton (I-Blue Ridge) voiced quire foreclosed abandoned “These are concern because he felt that the properties, rehabilitate them board was not given enough and sell them to persons at or neighborhoods … and time to vet the entire program, below 120 percent of the me- which was first made public by dian income; demolish blighted they have been wading state last Nov. 10. structures; assist home buyers with down payment and mort- in foreclosures for JUST BEFORE THE vote, An- gage assistance to buy a fore- some time.” drea McGimsey (D-Potomac closed property; establish land Falls) attempted to curb dissent banks; redevelop demolished or — Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio from the districts that were not blighted structures. (R-Sterling) included in the plan, saying that According to Delgaudio, the any competition between the plan for the county is not to sim- districts for the resources is un- ply hand out the money to the fortunate.

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Newspaper of Why Virginia Should Help Cascades An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered By Del. Robert G. times more frequently. Current To help children and families cluded that the financial impact of to homes and businesses. Marshall (R-13) and estimates are that one out of 94 and the communities in which covering autism treatment is 7913 Westpark Drive Del. David E. Poisson boys is diagnosed with autism. they live, we have introduced H.B. within the range of existing Vir- McLean, Virginia 22102 (D-32) As the surgeon general notes, 1588 to require insurance cover- ginia health insurance mandates. NEWS DEPARTMENT: Virginia General Assembly with early intervention, a sizable age for the treatment of autism. While the cost of autism treat- To discuss ideas and concerns, minority of children diagnosed The bill covers proven, evidence- ment may be calculated with rea- Call: 703-917-6444 Fax: 703-917-0991 hy should insurers with autism are able to achieve based, medically necessary care sonable accuracy, no calculus fully e-mail: cover the cost of normal social and intellectual prescribed, provided or ordered by measures the toll autism takes on [email protected] treating children functioning. These children can be a physician or psychologist for a children and families. Balancing W Submissions are due Friday. with autism? mainstreamed into regular class- child under the age of 21. Cover- medical, social and financial con- First, there is real hope. The U.S. rooms and may be indistinguish- age is subject to an inflation-ad- siderations, the Joint Legislative Jennifer Lesinski Editor Surgeon General has reported that able from peers. Even children justed annual maximum benefit of Audit and Review Commission 703-917-6454 early treatment can spare an au- who make less dramatic progress $36,000 and will complement concluded that health insurance [email protected] tistic child from lifelong depen- benefit from early intervention, rather than supplant school ser- coverage of autism treatment is dency as wards of the state. showing gains in language, fewer vices. necessary. Even in these difficult Justin Fanizzi Community Reporter/Editorial Second, a recent study in Pedi- inappropriate behaviors and less H.B. 1588 is similar to laws en- economic times, the pertinent Assistant atrics, published by the American overall costs to taxpayers. acted in Louisiana and Pennsylva- question to ask is not whether we 703-917-6437 Academy of Pediatrics, found that Under Virginia law, public nia, two of the eight states that can afford to provide appropriate [email protected] children with autism are signifi- schools must provide a free appro- have enacted legislation ensuring interventions to Virginia children Rich Sanders Sports Editor cantly more likely to have prob- priate education to children with coverage of children with autism. with autism, but is instead 703-917-6439 lems accessing health care. These disabling conditions. However, The Louisiana Legislative Fiscal whether we can afford not to. [email protected] children are more likely to live in that mandate is complicated by the Office estimated the total pre- The lives and futures of affected ADVERTISING: families that report financial prob- absence of private health insur- mium cost of autism coverage in Virginia families depend upon pas- To place an advertisement, call the ad lems, need additional income for ance to treat the core symptoms that state as ranging from $1.12 sage of H.B. 1588. department between 9 a.m. and the child’s medical care and pay of autism. The school system, to $3.87 per policy per month, 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. more out-of-pocket for the child’s charged principally with the edu- while an independent panel report Display ads 703-821-5050 Delegate Marshall was first elected to Classified ads 703-917-6400 care. Parents of more than half of cation of children with and with- in Pennsylvania found a marginal the Virginia House in 1992. He serves Employment ads 703-917-6464 children with autism reduce or out disabilities, cannot bear the premium increase cost of approxi- on the House Finance, Science and Lauri Swift stop work altogether to care for full burden of attending to the mately $1 per insurance plan Technology, and Counties, Cities and Display Advertising Towns Committees. Delegate Poisson 703-917-6460 their child. health needs of children with au- member per month attributable to was first elected to the Virginia House Roughly one of every 150 Vir- tism. Unless private insurers do the autism benefit. H.B. 1588 will Andrea Smith in 2005. He serves on the House Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 ginia children has autism. Studies their fair share, the needs of these likewise have a similarly modest Counties, Cities and Towns and Militia, [email protected] suggest that boys are more likely children will not be met and the impact on premiums. The General Police and Public Safety Committees. Their bill, H.B. 1588, is scheduled to be Barbara Parkinson than girls to develop autism and stresses on their families will not Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit Employment Advertising heard in a House Commerce and Labor 703-917-6418 receive the diagnosis three to five diminish. and Review Commission con- Subcommittee Feb. 3. [email protected] Letters to the Editor Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 Express Your tor, Dr. Hatrick, and I personally I would like to know what your ticipation is an essential ingredi- [email protected] have more than 400 e-mails from position is — simple say teacher, ent in good government. I have Editor in Chief Steven Mauren Views concerned parents. Now I want to secretary, cafeteria worker and heard from Dr. Hatrick, I am hear- Managing Editors The following is an open letter and hear from you, the educator and then also tell me what cluster you ing from parents. Now let me hear Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, invitation to the teachers and staff of support staff, as to the things that are located in. As I have in the from you, the staff of Loudoun Kemal Kurspahic the LCPS. Photography: you feel are essential and what past, I remain committed to the County Public Schools. Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, are expendable. There are many children and their education. I Craig Sterbutzel Dear LCPS Teachers and Staff: Art/Design: opinions out there and many, deeply appreciate the time you Scott K. York Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, As chairman of the Board of Su- many emotions. I want to give will take to respond to me and Chairman Laurence Foong, John Heinly, pervisors, I have always valued you the opportunity to let me hear express your views. Citizen par- Board of Supervisors John Smith, Stu Moll, the thoughts, opinions and help- Wayne Shipp from you, anony- Production Manager: ful information that my constitu- mously if you wish, Jean Card ents have shared with me. In my what you, the 13 years on the Board of Super- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 teacher, administra- Circulation Manager: visors, I cannot remember a more tive staff, teachers Linda Pecquex [email protected] economically depressed time and aide, cafeteria and/ it presents many challenges to us CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS,

or custodial staff Photo by as a board as we formulate the L.L.C. feel are the impor- Peter Labovitz operating budget for the county. tant things in this President/CEO An average of 70 percent of the budget. You cer- Mary Kimm annual budget is allocated to the tainly are welcome Andrea Zentz Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Loudoun County Public Schools. 703-917-6416 to email me at [email protected] State law prohibits the Board of Scott.York@ Jerry Vernon Supervisors from dictating any loudoun.gov or if Executive Vice President cuts in the school budget. Our 703-917-6404 you want to remain [email protected] role in the process is to allocate /The Connection nameless, you may Wesley DeBrosse an amount. The School Board ul- call 703-777-0115 Controller timately is the ones that decide and leave a re- Debbie Funk on what is cut or diminished. In- National Sales corded message. I 703-518-4631 formation is such a key element would ask for two [email protected] in the process and we have many informational items John Lovaas sources that we pull from when in addition to your Special Assistant for Operations formulating a budget amount. We thoughts when you Snow cakes on small trees Tuesday on Persimmon have heard from the administra- leave your message. Snapshot Lane in Broad Runs Farms.

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Send announcements or events, which are open to the public at no or minimal cost, to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com.

Beth Chaverim Reform Congre- gation, 21740 Beaumeade Circle, Suite 100, Ashburn, invites the public for a weekend celebration of the Installation of its spiritual leader, Rabbi Jesse Gal- lop. Friday, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., Sabbath service and the formal installa- tion ceremony. Rabbi Scott Sperling, director, Union Reform Judaism, Mid- Atlantic Region, and Dr. Alyssa Gray, associate professor Codes and Respona, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion will conduct the installation. Sabbath services will be followed by an Oneg Sabbath social. Saturday, Jan. 31, 5:30 p.m., Havdalah Service led by Gray will be followed by a wine and cheese reception. Sunday, Feb. 1, 9:15 a.m., Sunday school children will make a presentation to Rabbi Gallop and per- form a short program. E-mail [email protected] or call 703- 729-1659.

Each 10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Unitarian Universalists of Ster- ling, 22135 Davis Drive, Sterling, has a different topic. The Feb. 1 service is “Outsiders, Heretics, Rebels” question- ing the assumption that Unitarian Universalism is an “outsider religion.” The Feb. 8 service is “Your One Wild and Precious Life.” The Feb. 15 service is “Ambiguity-The Challenge and the Responsibility.” The Feb. 22 service is “Agape, on the Rocks.” Call 703-406- 3068.

Bulletin Board Pediatric & General WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28 COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Dentistry LOUDOUN COUNTY Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., at John W. Tolbert Jr. Elementary School, 691 Potomac Children love our Station Drive, Leesburg. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION of University Women’s Ashburn- entertainment Leesburg branch will meet 7 p.m., in the Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. center with SATURDAY/JAN. 31 video games. LA LECHE LEAGUE of Ashburn will hold an open house 10 a.m., at the Ashburn Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Pregnant and nursing women and their children can attend. NEW! LASER procedure for fillings. Free. Call a La Leche League Leader at 703-729-1205. Progressive & Welcoming Many pediatric patients can be ST. ANNE’S MONDAY/FEB. 2 NONFICTION BOOK CLUB will meet EPISCOPAL treated without novocaine! 4 p.m., at the Cascades Library, CHURCH- Reston 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Children ages 6-8 can discuss 9:00 a.m Holy Communion •Bleaching •Special Needs Patients the book of the month and do a fun activity. February’s is “Anansi and the 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion •Nitrous Oxide •Cosmetic Restorations Talking Melon” by Eric A. Kimmel. (Children’s Chapel & Nursery Provided) •Invisalign •IV Sedation Available Registration required; visit 5:00 p.m. Contemporary Service library.loudoun.gov or call 703-444- 3228. The Rev. James Papile, Rector Howard Mitnick, DDS The Rev. Jacqueline Thomson Nooshin Monajemy, DDS TUESDAY/FEB. 3 703-437-6530 TEEN ADVISORY BOARD. Teens are www.stannes-reston.org Heidi Herbst, DDS, FAAPD wanted to join the Teen Advisory 1700 Wainwright Dr., Reston Board to discuss ideas and make 21475 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling, VA suggestions for library services at its b meeting 7 p.m., at the Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, 703-444-3710 Potomac Falls. Register at www.sterlingVAsmiles.com library.loudoun.gov or 703-444- b For advertising information b 3228. call Lauri Swift at 703-917-6460 or Dental Care with e-mail [email protected] The Gentle Touch! www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ January 28 - February 3, 2009 ❖ 7 Broad Run Stages Winter One Acts Student-directed plays will debut on Jan. 29-31.

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et ready for some Broadway- quality acting coming to Broad GRun High School. The school will be putting on nine student- directed, one-act plays during its Winter One-Act Festival Jan. 29, 30 and 31, at 7:30 p.m., at the school. Tickets are $3. “It’s their chance to put everything that The Arts they have ever learned under my tutelage to good use,” Timothy Willmot, theater di- Send announcements or events, which are open to rector, said. “They choose the show, cast it, the public at no or minimal cost, to schedule it, do directing and this year, direc- [email protected]. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork tion of peers is the challenge,” he said. The encouraged. For additional listings, visit students have to publicize it, put together a Photos by Steve Hibbard/The Connection www.connectionnewspapers.com. program, greet people and bring in the masses Becky Himler and Mike Pokrass rehearse a scene from “The Spotted “and watch their babies get performed.” He The Sterling Playmakers are holding open Man.” auditions for “The End of Roads” by Glen Bartram added, “It’s as close to the overall process of Thursday, Jan. 29, 6:30-9 p.m., at the Sterling production that I can give to them.” past, she choreographed some of the musi- to have a lot of fun being creative and play Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. cal, “Fiddler on the Roof,” so directing off of each other,” she added. And now that Auditions will also be held for John Bishop’s “The THE EXPERIENCE is invaluable, said wasn’t that much of a surprise, she said. In she’s directing, she said she’s learned to look Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” Friday, Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 7, 1-4 p.m., at Ster- Willmot, because “in the end, when you see the future, she hopes to study dance and at things from a director’s point of view. ling , 201 W. Holly Ave., Sterling. your work, when you see your vision, that’s education. Lauren Davis, a member of the cast, Auditionees should be at least age 18-years-old. really valuable and educative.” Becky Himler is student-directing “The added, “She always has some other charac- Visit www.sterlingplaymakers.com or e-mail Senior Danielle McLean of Ashburn Vil- Spotted Man.” While she’s rehearsing in a ter to reference to use, whether it be from [email protected]. lage is student-directing “God” with James scene with Mike Pokrass, she stops in mid- ‘Friends’ or ‘Gilmore Girls.’” The Pickwick Players will hold auditions for Bates. “It’s a comedy by Woody Allen and dialogue to give direction and advice. She Added Morgan Seckinger, another cast “Crazy For You” Friday, Jan. 30, 7-9:30 p.m., at it’s about these two Greeks — Hepatitis and said it’s about a man who is sick and a hos- member, “She’s not afraid to tell us what St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St. N.W., Leesburg and Saturday, Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Diabetes. They’re trying to come up with a pital administration that plays with his she wants.” at Dulles South Multipurpose Center, 24950 Riding play and they realize they’re in a play,” said mind. She actually plays three different Broad Run student Brian Croarkin actu- Center Drive, South Riding. Come prepared with McLean. She decided on this play because characters, one of whom is a nurse that ally wrote his own play, “America,” about a memorized one-minute monologue and 16 bars she likes Woody Allen. What’s challenging makes him feel that he’s really not sick. “For two newlyweds who find their marriage is of an upbeat song and be prepared to tap dance. E-mail [email protected]. about the task, she said, is directing the me, it’s really hard to differentiate between falling apart when the wife admits she’s a other students. “I guess it’s hard to direct the three characters,” Himler said. “I Republican. He calls the directing process your peers.” But she likes the end product, learned that directing is really hard. You “unpredictable.” And his biggest challenge Food & Drink when everything comes together. “It’s defi- have to work with other people’s schedules is getting his cast to rehearsals on time. nitely cool to see it all come together from and you have to work through them and “Some actors should come with leashes,” Send announcements or events, which are open to beginning to end,” added McLean, who create something really cool.” In the future, he said jokingly. The most fun he said is the public at no or minimal cost, to wants to study aeronautics in college. she says she’d like to become a real nurse. working with his actors who he says have [email protected]. Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/artwork Christine Jordan of Ashburn Village is stu- Amanda Kohr wanted to direct a light- “chutzpa.” encouraged. For additional listings, visit dent-directing “Tell Dorrie Not to Cry” with hearted comedy so she chose “Courting Added actress Mariel Sierra, “I think Brian www.connectionnewspapers.com. Amanda Stacey. She said it’s about two sis- 101.” “I thought it was relatable because is very articulate and definitely has a set of ters on the morning of Pearl Harbor. One of it’s about dating,” she said. It revolves ideas about what he wants.” Sam Smedley, Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, 203 Harrison St. S.E., Leesburg, will pair wine and air-shipped sea- them is getting married to Cliff, a Navy man around a new couple who are developing another actress, said, “He has everything food from Hawaii Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. who ends up dying in the attack. their relationship. “It brings in the crazy ex- planned. He’s very professional as a student Cost: $85 per person. Call 703-771-9300. “At first it’s a little weird trying to give girlfriend, the best guy friend whose in love director.” Tarara Vineyard and Winery, 13648 Tarara directions to your peers,” said Jordan, a with the girl and the awkward silences and The Winter One-Acts are scheduled for Lane, Leesburg, is hosting a Super Bowl party Sun- senior. It’s an awkward situation because first kisses,” she said. Because it’s a com- Jan. 29-31, at 7:30 p.m., at the school, lo- day, Feb. 1, 11 a.m. Tasting fees apply. They will “some of them are your friends.” But she edy and she’s friends with all the actors in cated at 21670 Ashburn Road, Ashburn. Call also be hosting a “Time to Wine Anti-Valentine’s enjoys watching the project evolve. In the her play, the rehearsals are relaxed. “We get 571-252-2305. Day Affair” Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wine and cheese tasting for singles. Fees apply. Call 703- 771-7100. Tuscarora Mill Restaurant, 203 Harrison St. One-Act Plays S.E., Leesburg, is hosting a Victory Brewery dinner Wednesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Five courses of Tuskie’s “Prep” by Kelly Marshall; food and five beers will be served. The restaurant “Post Its” by Myles Lawlor; will also host their annual sparkling wine dinner “The Spotted Man” by Becky Himler; Saturday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m. Sample champagne from “Courting 101” by Amanda Kohr; France as well as sparkling wines from California “God” by James Bates and Danielle McLean; and Australia, all matched with food. Cost: $110 “Wanda’s Visit” by Alex Rubio; per person. Call 703-771-9300 or visit “America” by Brian Croarkin; www.tuskies.com. “Tell Dorrie Not to Cry” by Christine Jordan and Amanda Stacey; Demystify decanters, glassware and the gamut “Mistakes R Us” by Alec Tebbenhoff of wine accessories at an oenology seminar Sunday, Feb. 8, 1-3 p.m., at Tarara Winery, 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg. $15 per person; fee for Broad Run High School Wine Club members. Tarara will also host a seniors who are student- Valentine’s wine dinner Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:30 p.m., fee TBD. Tarara will also host a day of directing in the Winter wine sampling and live jazz Saturday, Feb. 28, One-Act Festival. 11 a.m. Tasting fees apply. Call 703-771-7100. 8 ❖ Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ January 28 - February 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Rolling the Dice for a Cause Father of eight children is fighting colon cancer.

By Steve Hibbard The Connection

eff Kraus, 45, and his wife, Cheryl, of Ashburn Village have eight chil- Jdren ages 4 to 20 in the public schools. Active on the Dulles Little League board of directors, Kraus coaches his son Bryan’s baseball teams as well as his daughters Mary’s and Bridget’s rookie baseball teams. He’s also head of the ush- ers at Saint Anthanasius Catholic Church in Vienna where his wife is the choir direc- tor. The family has been going there since 1996. He says that people ask him all the time where he finds the time to be involved in so many activities. “I tell people it’s not so much a matter of having the time as it is making the time to be involved,” he said. “We feel it’s important to be involved in our children’s activities, not just because they are our children, but because we know how The Kraus family of Ashburn Village, from left, Devon, 16, a sophomore at Broad Run High School; Matt, 20; difficult it is to run a volunteer organiza- Bridget, in front, 8, a fourth-grader at Ashburn Elementary; dad Jeff; Mary Grace, 6; a first-grader at Ashburn tion. If people don’t get involved, the orga- Elementary; mom Cheryl; Erin, 18, a senior at Broad Run; Andrew, on Erin’s lap, 3; Bryan, 14, a freshman at nization suffers and that takes away from Broad Run; and Maureen, 10, a fifth-grader at Ashburn Elementary. the children’s experience.” Last Spring, Jeff started having bad ab- “... So all you can do nutrition. After the Little League is holding a Casino Night fund- dominal pains, which he thought was an is adapt and have “I’m just kind of rolling fourth chemo raiser, “Take a Chance on Love” on Satur- ulcer. After his third visit, his doctor con- faith that everything treatment, the doc- day, Feb. 14, from 8-11 p.m., at the Em- vinced him to have a colonoscopy. That’s will take care of it- with it because it’s totally tors did another bassy Suites Dulles North. Tickets are $100 when he discovered he had colon cancer. self.” out of my control.” scan and said it is per couple and $75 per single. In September, as a precaution he had sur- He is now on num- improving. He said The Embassy Suites is at 44610 Waxpool gery to remove all but 10 inches of his co- ber seven of 12 che- — Jeff Kraus the chemo treat- Road, Ashburn. Make checks payable to lon and now wears a colostomy bag. When motherapy treat- ments will be fin- DLL-Jeff Kraus Benefit Fund, and mail to he came out of surgery he discovered some ments. He said he’s lucky that he hasn’t ished in March and at that time they’ll re- DLL c/o Jim Klock, 43861 Cowgill Court, of the polyps had spread to his abdomen missed much work as a software engineer evaluate him after another scan. “So far, the Ashburn, VA 20147. and liver. for Riskmetrics Group in Rockville, where progress has been positive,” he said. Regarding the fund-raiser, Kraus is slightly He takes a pragmatic view of the situa- he telecommutes from his home. “So far I Kraus adds he grew up in Middlesex, N.J., uncomfortable about being in the spotlight, tion. have been very fortunate,” he said. which has a big construction industry, but appreciates the sentiment. “Obviously, “I’m just kind of rolling with it because For now, he’s focusing on getting enough known for having high cancer rates. we appreciate everything [organizer Jim it’s totally out of my control,” Kraus said. rest and making sure he gets enough good To help Jeff and his family, the Dulles Klock] trying to do for us.” Calendar Send events, which are open to the public at no or KIDS IN SPACE. 9:30-11 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m., lines and new power generation plants. Call children ages 3 and up to the Spanish language minimal cost, to [email protected]. Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap 540-822-5145 or visit www.prsea.org or through stories and songs. Registration required; Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the event. Photos/ Road, Sterling. Play among the stars and make www.lccss.org. visit library.loudoun.gov or call 703-737-8100. artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit your own comet. Cost: $10.50 per child. Call CHORUS OF THE OLD DOMINION. 9 a.m.-12 www.connectionnewspapers.com. 571-258-3700. p.m., Leesburg Winter Farmers Market, 32 Catoctin Circle S.E., Leesburg. The Chorus of the TUESDAY/FEB. 3 Old Dominion, an a cappella chorus for men, FILM FESTIVAL. 7 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28 FRIDAY/JAN. 30 will perform a selection of barbershop, doo-wop, Enterprise St., Sterling. “To Sir, With Love” will CASINO TRIP. The Senior Center at Cascades PINK FLOYD. 7 p.m., Ned Devine’s Irish Village, gospel, pop and show tunes. Visit be shown in the first installment of the Sidney Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, will take a 21800 Town Center Plaza, Sterling. The Paul www.odchorus.org or call Judy Stroske, LVHMA Poitier film festival. Visit library.loudoun.gov. trip to Charles Town, W.Va. Includes slots and Green School of Rock Music presents a live market coordinator at 540-454-8089. performance of the Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” ARCHEOLOGY WORKSHOP. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., simulcast horse racing; lunch on own. Cost: $8 WEDNESDAY/FEB. 4 for members, $10 for nonmembers, includes Cost: $10. Call 703-444-7873 or visit Claude Moore Park, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap transportation and $5 cash back, subject to www.irishvillage.neddevines.com. Road, Sterling. Discover artifacts found in the BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION. 10:45 a.m.-3 change. Minimum walking. Call 703-430-2397 SENIOR PAGEANT. 12:30 p.m., Senior Center at summer of 2008 during archaeology digs p.m., Senior Center at Cascades Marketplace, for departure and return times and locations. Cascades Marketplace, 21060 Whitfield Place, conducted behind the Lanesville House in the 21060 Whitfield Place, Sterling. Travel to the BRILLIANT BRAILLE. 4 p.m., Ashburn Library, Sterling. The center is holding a Miss Cascades Claude Moore Park’s historic area. Help the Thomas Balch Library for a tour of the facility, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Learn about Braille Pageant. Contact Erik Onate, 703-430-2397. archaeologists clean, classify and record these discussion about black history and lunch at a with a speaker from the Maryland School for the pieces of history. Free. Adult must accompany local restaurant. Registration required, call Erik children. Call 571-258-3700. Onate, 703-430-2397. Blind. Recommended for ages 7-11. Registration SATURDAY/JAN. 31 required; register at http://library.loudoun.gov or 703-737-8100. PINK FLOYD. 7 p.m., Ned Devine’s Irish Village, 21800 Town Center Plaza, Sterling. The Paul MONDAY/FEB. 2 THURSDAY/FEB. 5 Green School of Rock Music presents a live BUDDY STORY TIME. 4:30 p.m., Ashburn CRIME CAPER MYSTERY. 4 p.m., Cascades THURSDAY/JAN. 29 performance of the Pink Floyd’s “The Wall.” Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Encourage a Library, 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT. 7 p.m., Ashburn Cost: $10. Call 703-444-7873 or visit child’s love of books by pairing him with a teen Children, ages 8-11, can help solve the mystery of Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Bring the www.irishvillage.neddevines.com. reading buddy for one-on-one reading time. a missing item. Registration begins two weeks family to watch “Wall-E,” rated G, on the big SOLAR ENERGY. 4:30-6:30 p.m., George Recommended for ages 3-6. Visit before the program online at library.loudoun.gov screen at the library. Visit library.loudoun.gov. Washington University Loudoun Campus, library.loudoun.gov. or by phone at 703-444-3228. PIRATE STORY TIME. 4 p.m., Cascades Library, Building 1, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. WOOLGATHERING. 6 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 PAJAMA TIME. 7:30 p.m., Sterling Library, 120 21030 Whitfield Place, Potomac Falls. Children Learn about energy conservation and home solar Enterprise St., Sterling. Recommended for ages Enterprise St., Sterling. Children ages 3-8 can ages 4-7 can to listen to pirate stories and then energy systems in this free presentation by the 12 and up. All knitting levels are welcome. Bring wear their pajamas and bring a teddy bear to have swashbuckling fun with foam swords. Potomac Region Solar Energy Association. Mitch needles and yarn. Visit library.loudoun.gov. this story time featuring the books of author Register at library.loudoun.gov or 703-444- King will discuss how solar energy systems can SPANISH STORY TIME. 10:45 a.m., Ashburn Sandra Boynton. Registration required; visit 3228. reduce the need for new power transmission Library, 43316 Hay Road, Ashburn. Introduce library.loudoun.gov or call 703-430-9500. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ January 28 - February 3, 2009 ❖ 9 101 Ways Having Fun at Any Age Community offers plenty of activities for any age.

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Send announcements or events, which applications for use of the county’s con- homeownership education class are open to the public at no or minimal cost, solidated housing funds. Up to $3 million Tuesday, Feb. 24 and Thursday, Feb. to [email protected]. in proffer and Affordable Dwelling Unit 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m., at the Leesburg Deadline is Friday, two weeks before the program-generated funds is available to Safety Center, 65 Plaza St., Leesburg. event. Photos/artwork encouraged. For help finance the construction of afford- Topics include credit issues, personal additional listings, visit able housing. Visit www.loudoun.gov/ finances, home inspections and the role www.connectionnewspapers.com. housing-funds for application materials. of lenders and real estate agents. Call Chris Vogel at 703-777-0353 in advance The Loudoun County Depart- The Virginia Housing Development to ensure homeownership classes have ment of Family Services is taking Authority is offering a free not been cancelled. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ January 28 - February 3, 2009 ❖ 11 Cascades Connection Sports Editor Rich Sanders Sports 703-917-6439 or [email protected] Late Game Struggles Hurt Potomac Falls and County]. Our spirits are up. [The los- But the Panthers, ing] is difficult sometimes, but the girls are behind Hibson, have still working hard.” Some of the team’s closer losses include been competitive in a 41-35 home setback to district opponent Heritage Dec. 12; a 47-44 loss to Stone the . Ridge School (Bethesda) in a game at the Oakton Christmas tournament Dec. 27; a By Rich Sanders 42-37 district home defeat to Broad Run The Connection Jan. 12; and a 53-48 district loss at Briar Woods two days later. And on Jan. 17, in he Potomac Falls High girls bas- the Panthers’ final game before the school’s ketball team does not have recent exam week, they gave Heritage a re- Tmuch to show for its effort this spectable game in a 50-41 loss. season record wise. At 3-11, the “You look at our record and think we’re team’s overall record going into this week, not that competitive,” said Ewald, whose the Panthers have just one Dulles District team is 1-7 in district play. “But if things go victory to this point. But in many of its a little different, we could be [around .500 games this season, Potomac Falls has been in the district]. It’s a thin line between wins anything but an easy victory for opponents. and losses.” “It’s been up and down,” said Potomac Ewald said his team has struggled down Falls coach Lynn Ewald, in regard to his the stretch in games. He believes the Pan- team’s overall play this season. “Sometimes thers can play better in close games over we’re doing a good job and sometimes we’re the final few weeks of the regular season making too many mental errors. Overall and perhaps earn a few district wins. though, the girls are playing hard.” “I think it comes down to execution,” said the coach, of his team’s inability to make FIVE OF POTOMAC Falls’ losses have the big plays or get the vital baskets late in come by 10 points or less, indicating the close games. “At the end of a game we’ve Panthers have been in several games. And got to continue to play hard and together.” against the district’s elite teams — Freedom and Loudoun County — the Panthers have POTOMAC FALLS’ lone district win came

Photo by held their own. In a 74-41 loss at County in a 50-18 home victory over struggling Jan. 5, Potomac Falls trailed by only 12 Dominion Jan. 9. It’s two other wins came points late in the third quarter before the out of the district prior to Christmas — a

Raiders dominated the fourth on way to a 47-33 home win over Stone Bridge Dec. 6, Sterbutzel Craig decisive win. In a 64-39 loss at Freedom and a 75-37 home win over Wakefield (Ar- the next day, Potomac Falls fell behind by lington) on Dec. 26 at the Oakton holiday 12 points early in the game before playing tourney. the talented Eagles fairly even through three Potomac Falls is led by senior team cap- quarters. But again, the Panthers struggled tain Sara Hibson, an undersized center at 5

in the fourth quarter on way to the lopsided foot 5 inches who more than holds her own /The Connection loss. inside the paint against bigger players. At So, for stretches of games, the Panthers the Oakton tournament, Hibson became the have proven they can play with just about program’s all-time leading rebounder. She anyone. is averaging nine points and nine rebounds “I think the girls realize we have some a game this winter. talent on the team,” Ewald said. “It’s a real “A good word to describe her is ‘tena competitive district outside of [Freedom See Remaining, Page 15 The Potomac Falls girls team will play at Park View this Friday night. Sports Roundup

The Fairfax County Football Hall of Westfield High and star, and ognized as “Youth Football Players of the ganization has announced spring tryouts for Fame will hold its 18th Annual Banquet current member of the Denver Broncos; Year”: Ashton Nyanteh (75-pound Ameri- girls AAU teams. The following teams will Sunday, March 1, at the McLean Hilton Mike Skinner, former Marshall and can Division) of McLean Youth Incorpo- be formed: U9/U10, U11, U12, U13, U14 Hotel, 7920 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, Centreville High football coach; and John rated; Donny Sanders (85 National) of and high school. The tryout dates are Feb. located near the Tysons II Mall. Festivities Schaffstall of the Braddock Road Youth McLean Youth; Patrick McMahon (110 21, Feb. 22 and Feb. 28. Visit will begin with a social gathering at 2:30 Club. American) of Vienna Youth Incorporated; www.loudounfreedom.com for specific dates p.m. and dinner at 4 p.m. An awards cer- The following high-school football indi- and Kyle Savage (125 Central) of Reston and times for each age group. All tryouts will emony will follow, honoring local youth and viduals will be among those recognized at Youth Football. be held at the Hoops Magic facility. high-school players, coaches, officials and the awards banquet Mike Olsen of Stone Youth Football Coaches of the Year will In addition, skills clinics will be offered cheerleaders, along with other guests and Bridge High (Liberty District Player of the include Brian Monticue (Central Division) through the Loudoun County Department the new Hall of Fame inductees. For gen- Year); Jack Tyler of Oakton High (Concorde of Vienna Youth; and Doug Kleinsmith (Na- of Parks and Recreation. For more informa- eral information, call Mark Meana at 703- District Player of the Year); Jovan Smith of tional Division) of Dulles South Youth tion, contact Michael Turner at 281-0153 or go to [email protected]. Flint Hill (Private School Player of the Year); Sports. Youth Cheerleaders of the Year will [email protected] or at 703-303- For ticket information, contact Betty Mickey Thompson of Stone Bridge High include Kyannah Calhoun (Herndon Opti- 0808. Powell at [email protected] or 703-273- (Division 5 Coach of the Year); and Joe mist Club) and Kaylyn Macaluso (Reston 3216. Thompson of Oakton (Division VI Coach of Youth Football). The Potomac Falls High wrestling This year’s Class of 2009 Hall of Fame the Year). team competed in the Viking Dual Tourna Inductees includes Eddie Royal, former The following will be among those rec- The Loudoun Freedom basketball or- See Roundups, Page 15

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Training possible. English/Span- build homes. Athletic fields, a park and a OFFICE HELP - MCLEAN ish fluency a plus. Email resume & central theme of “railroads” are possibili- Family run business looking for special per- salary requirements to [email protected] ties for the area as part of the mixed-use son to add to small office staff. Computer, community, which the task force believes accounting, people and phone skills re- quired. Honest and dependable. Must have will create economic development and cre- own transportation. Serious inquiries only. AIR DUCT CLEANERS ate a “unique, cohesive identity.” The mixed Fax resume: 703-893-2038, 20 openings take home $1500-$2000 use aspect of the project will be forwarded Email: [email protected] weekly plus a $500 sign on bonus after to the Transportation/Land Use Committee. 1st 90 days. No experience necessary, “I think there is an urgency to this and if we train. 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Apply today start Immediate Openings. Ideal for tance was the motion to direct staff to de- tomorrow. termine if the recommendations would re- students/others. Customer quire any Zoning Ordinance Amendments. Sales/Svc. Flex Schedules. All Supervisor Eugene Delgaudio (R-Sterling) ages 18+. Conditions apply. was concerned that any amendments to the Zoning Ordinances might change the tax Call 703-359-7600 districts in the area, resulting in higher taxes for the residents. Satcom Engineer - Chantilly, VA CNA’S/COMPANIONS He said that while some told the board Seeking individual with 3+ yrs satellite com- Become a Joy in a Senior’s Life that it was corporate only, which would not munications exp. to support the SEIT team Immediate Positions Available affect residents’ taxes, the term “mixed use” on the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) con- •Weekly Pay •Vacation Pay may convolute that and without a definite tract for the Space & Missiles Systems •Merit Increases •Over time Pay answer, he could not vote for it. Buckley, Center (SMC). The position will support the •Need Own Car who chaired the meeting in place of the Mission Control and Payload Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). US citizenship and Call for interview absent Supervisor Scott York (I-At Large), an active DoD TS clearance required. 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She’s There, the Panthers defeated Wakefield in Improved by the premises known as 101 Computers watches, painting/art glass, extremely competitive and wants to get af- a first-round game before falling to Stone 13430 Elevation Lane, Herndon, Virginia clocks, jewelry, costume jewelry, etc. Call Schefer ter it. She takes it as a personal challenge Ridge by three points in the semifinals. In a In execution of a Deed of Trust from Joel C. Amundsen Antiques @ 703-241-0790. when there is a rebound or game for third place, Potomac and Sarah E. Amundsen, dated July 21, 2005, and recorded HDI July 22, 2005, in Deed Book 17544 at page 6 among the Land EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS loose ball to g et to.” Falls lost to a team from Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute FOR INDIVIDUALS trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance & SMALL BUSINESSES 4 RE for Sale It’s nothing at all to see Bethlehem, Pa. — Liberty High of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge JENNIFER O. SMITH Hibson, in her second year as “It’s a thin — 61-41. Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on INVESTOR SPECIAL! COMPUTER CONSULTANT Thosands below market value team captain, to hit the floor “The girls really liked it,” 703-439-7144 line between Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. ➣ TRAINING going after a ball. It does not Ewald said of the tournament. ➣ INSTALLATION 5 Open House matter what the score is, she “Hopefully we can do it again the following property being the property contained in said ➣ wins and Deed of Trust, described as follows: TROUBLE- always plays as if the contest is next year. They got a chance SHOOTING Lot 140, Section 10E, Franklin Farm, as the same appears du- going down to the wire. losses.” to play some different teams. ➣ LET US TAME THAT OPEN HOUSE ly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5822 at page Three juniors who have A few of the girls had relatives 1686, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. BEAST FOR YOU Fairway Apartments —Lynn Ewald, Serving Area Since 1995 stepped up and put together in town that hadn’t seen them Commonly known as 13430 Elevation Lane, Herndon, Virginia Feb. 7 & 8....12-4pm Potomac Falls girls good seasons for Potomac Falls play.” 20171. Ask for V-day special! basketball coach TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten per- (703) 765-2222 www.fairwayapartments are forward Jasmin Jefferies (11 This week is set to be a busy cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the [email protected] reston.com points, 9.5 rebounds per game), one for the Panthers, who were form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- shooting guard and 3-point specialist Raven scheduled to play a home game against ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, 21 Announcements 21 Announcements time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of Short (nine points per game) and point Loudoun County Tuesday, Dec. 27, and a 5.875 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- guard Symone’ Berry (eight points). nondistrict road game at George Mason ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash Short missed a stretch of games earlier in High on Wednesday. And on Friday, deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of the season as a result of an injury. Of late, Potomac Falls will play a district contest at Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. she has been one of the team’s steadiest Park View. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. Sports Roundup Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the From Page 12 real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Schrader, Heritage High players Jamie alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be ment, Jan. 23-24, at Loudoun Valley High Bruchman, Eric Dentler, Ryan Finnegan, sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- School. The Panthers went 8-1, their lone Jake Flanagan, Spencer Page, Andy Salzer, ments of record affecting the same, if any. loss coming in a close match with Westfield, Ryan Traster and Bobby Zane, Loudoun In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- 37-27. The Panthers’ wins came over County High players Kevin Doyle, Timmy vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Osborne Park (Manassas), 44-22, Yorktown Kozak and Nick Voreas and Stone Bridge time of sale. High (Arlington), 48-25, Liberty High (Ce- players Tim Jankowski and Cooper Sousa. The subject property and all improvements thereon will dar Run District), 53-20, Osborne High be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Now! Complete (Manassas), 51-16, Manassas Park, 66-12, Chelsea Gantt made two free throws with ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- Print Editions McLean High, 63-19, host Loudoun Valley, six seconds left to help the Broad Run um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of 57-13, and North Stafford, 60-9. Potomac girls basketball team defeat Briar the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Online! Falls’ Josh Belin (145-weight class) was se- Woods, 43-40, last Friday night. The Dulles risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- The full print editions of all 18 ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- lected as the most valuable wrestler for the District contest took place at Briar Woods. Connection Newspapers are now ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary available on our Web Site in PDF format, Panthers. He went 8-1 in the tournament. Following a timeout, Gantt, with the Spar- fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of page by page, identical to our weekly Undefeated wrestlers for the Panthers were tans ahead 41-40, made her first free conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and newsprint editions, including print local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- advertising. Go to Paul Rowane (7-0 at 125 class) and David throw. Following another timeout, she ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Zedan (9-0 at 215). Other Potomac Falls made her second from the line to make it after shall be assumed by the purchaser. and click on “Print Editions.” wrestlers who had an exceptional tourna- 43-40. Briar Woods, in its final chance to The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- ments included Nick Rae (7-1 at 103); JoJo tie the game, could not get off a shot be- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- Koenig (6-1 at 119); Ryan Snead (8-1 at fore the final buzzer sounded. Broad Run, mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) 130); Charlie Haislip (6-2 at 140); Ryan led by Caitlin Hunter’s 14 points and nine to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement Hagen (7-1 at 152); Aaron Rowane (5-1 at rebounds, will be home against Heritage hereunder. 160); and Zachery Duffen (7-1 at heavy- this Friday night. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale. weight). Ryan Snead won his 100th career varsity match. The Panthers were scheduled Virginia Elite Volleyball Club (VA DAVID N. PRENSKY Substitute Trustee PRINT EDITIONS to conclude the regular season with a Dulles Elite), in partnership with Northern Virginia

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: M District dual match against Dominion High Volleyball Association (NVVA), will host an David N. Prensky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, of this week. open volleyball clinic and presentation for Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 players and parents Saturday and Sunday, Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 The spring soccer season is still a little Feb. 7 and 8. Open clinics will be led by ways off, but a group of Loudoun players 2008 Olympic women’s volleyball assistant 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. An expert warmed up for the upcoming high-school coach Tom Hogan, Olympic silver-medal- is someone season by capturing the National Capi- list Stacy Sykora and USA Volleyball’s top who knows tal Soccer League’s Division 3 title this clinician, five-time Olympic staffer and team past fall with an impressive 8-1 record. The leader, John Kessel. All player clinics will some of the Loudoun 91 Red (or Loudoun Revolution) be held Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Madeira worst mistakes boys team scored 29 goals and allowed just School and Oakton High School with addi- that can be eight in nine games to earn promotion to tional player clinics held Sunday at Lifetime made in his Division 2 next fall. The U-17 Revolution is Fitness in Ashburn. To register for the player subject and how coached by Bob Doyle and Chris Flanagan. events or for more information, go to to avoid them. The team’s players are Broad Run High’s www.vaelite.com. For questions contact Lily -Werner Robert Legg, Clarke County High’s Josh Richardson at 703-234-1753 or Lisa Heisenberg Petti, Freedom High players Michael Baldwin at 703-737-3094. Cost of the clinic Denfeld, Tommy Farrell and Hayden for players and coaches is $55. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Loudoun/Cascades Connection ❖ January 28 - February 3, 2009 ❖ 15 Designers

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