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Todd Chmielewskim, a member of the American Legion Post 177 Sons of the American Legion, was the flag holder during the annual Memorial Day observance in front of the Fairfax Court House.

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Photo by Robbie h Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMay 28-June 3, 2009 Volume XXIII, Number 21 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Fishy Fillets $12 million forfeited plus 267,570 pounds of frozen fish. By Ken Moore The Connection

eter Xuong Lam, 49, of Fairfax, was sentenced to P 63 months in federal prison last week for a conspiracy that led to the importation of 10 million pounds of frozen catfish /The Connection from Vietnam fraudulently labeled and sold in the United States as sole, grouper, flounder and other species of more expensive fish. “The sentence is one of the longest

Robbie Hammer imposed by a federal judge for falsely labeling seafood,” according to Thom Mrozek, public affairs officer with the

Photo by Photo United States Attorney’s Office for the Area residents and dignitaries attend the annual Memorial Day observance in Central District of California. front of the Fairfax Court House on May 25. Members of the American Legion Day To Remember See Fairfax, Page 6 Post 177 and VFW Post 8469 conducted the Monday morning ceremony. 3 Republicans Run for Attorney General Virginia GOP picks party nominee Foster was born in Arlington and currently are a burden to Virginia businesses and dis- resides there; he served eight years on the courage economic growth. at Richmond convention May 30. Arlington County School Board, after first “The attorney general deals with the regu- being elected in 1999. lation in Virginia and gives legal advice to By Julia O’Donoghue all three campaigns have been working hard all the state agencies. The attorney general The Connection to sign up supporters to attend the event. IF ELECTED, all three candidates prom- can decide whether government continues “Now you have three hard-working guys ised to defend and improve upon Virginia’s to extend the arm of power or takes a hand he Republican Party of Virginia’s going out there and recruiting delegates “business friendly” environment. off approach and allow business to grow T2009 nominating convention, tak- statewide,” said Steve Hunt, a Republican “I have spent my 28 years in the law rep- and expand,” said Cuccinelli. ing place May 29-30 in Richmond, and former Fairfax County at-large school resenting a range of businesses from for- could be the largest such event in years. board member. tune 100 companies THE CANDI- Approximately 10,600 people have signed to start ups. I have a DATES do differ up to participate and several Republicans REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES for attorney lot of familiarity with “The number one issue is on what other is- are expecting more than 5,000 people to general, John Brownlee, Ken Cuccinelli and what draws a busi- sues might be a top attend. Dave Foster all have strong Northern Vir- ness to a state and experience and I am the priority if they “I hear it is the biggest one since Oliver ginia connections and have been actively encourages it to ex- were elected attor- North [was nominated in 1994.] This is the recruiting delegates in the area. pand there,” said only prosecutor ney general. kind of thing we are seeing. Now, we are Brownlee, the former U.S. Attorney for Foster. Brownlee said he all engaged. Now, everybody is showing Virginia’s western district, now lives in Should the U.S. running.” would continue up,” said Del. Dave Albo (R-42), who rep- Roanoke but graduated from Robinson Sec- Congress pass “card — John Brownlee former attorney resents Springfield and South County. ondary School in Fairfax County. As a sol- check” legislation, general Bob By comparison, just more than 5,000 dier in the U.S. Army, he was also stationed which could McDonnell’s work people signed up for last year’s Republican at Fort Meyer in Arlington and lived in Ar- strengthen labor unions’ abilities to grow on gang violence. McDonnell had a set of convention and only about 3,100 people at- lington again when he worked as an assis- membership, the three Republican candi- prosecutors and one assistant attorney gen- tended, despite a close contest between tant U.S. Attorney for the District of Colum- dates said they would be willing to chal- eral focus exclusively on gang violence. former Gov. Jim Gilmore and Del. Bob bia. lenge the law in court, possibly on consti- “There is an increasing gang problem and Marshall (R-13) for the party’s U.S. Senate Cuccinelli lives in Centreville and has rep- tutional grounds. the attorney general is going to play an nomination. resented Burke, Springfield and parts of “If you had forced unionization, it would important role in leading our efforts against This year’s large numbers could reflect the western Fairfax County in the Virginia sen- be devastating to jobs here in Virginia. My gang violence,” said Brownlee. efforts of the three candidates trying to be- ate since 2002. He grew up in McLean, and job as attorney general is to protect our If elected, Cuccinelli said he would want come the Republican pick for attorney gen- is Northern Virginia’s only remaining Re- right-to-work laws,” said Brownlee. to continue his work on the legal issues sur eral. The convention delegates will select publican state senator following the 2007 All three candidates also promised to help the party’s attorney general nominee and state elections. reduce “red tape” and regulations they said See Brownlee, Page 6 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 3 Week in Fairfax News

Man Charged in Fair Oaks Abduction, Sexual Assault Fairfax County police have arrested a man for allegedly assault- ing and abducting a Fair Oaks woman he met online. He is Den- nis Gregory Rother, 26, of the 300

block of Holly Corner Road in Police Photo Fredericksburg. He visited the woman, 23, Saturday evening, May 23, in the 12100 block of Elm

Forest Way. Photo by Then around 10 p.m., he report- Dennis Rother edly carried her into a bedroom and ordered her to disrobe. Ac- cording to police, Rother grabbed two knives, blocked the Justin Fanizzi door with a piece of furniture and smashed several things inside the apartment. He then allegedly told the woman to put her clothes back on, grabbed her arm and forced her outside into a car. Still allegedly holding the knives, he re- portedly ordered her to drive away. /The Connection However, as they passed a George Mason University patrol officer, the victim managed to get the officer’s attention and he began to follow them. At a stop sign near Stoughten Road and Stonewall Avenue, the woman jumped out of the car and ran to the officer. After an investigation, police charged Rother with aggravated sexual battery, abduction, felony destruction of prop- The bikers board their hogs and ready for the ‘go’ signal. erty, assault and being drunk in public. He was released from the Adult Detention Center, May 24, on $16,000 bond and has a July 1 court date. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime solvers at 1-866- Ride of Remembrance 411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703-691-2131. Nearly 4,000 bikers take Peterson (D-34) and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D- part in the 2009 Ride 11) then provided brief remarks on behalf of their Police Arrest Suspect in governmental bodies, followed by keynote speaker of the Patriots. former U.S. Air Force Col. Dick Anderegg. Fairfax Area Child Assault The Fairfax High School Band opened the musical potion of the event, playing a rendition of “God Bless Fairfax County Police have ar- By Justin Fanizzi America,” followed by a performance of “Amazing rested the man they believe is The Connection Grace” by the Northern Virginia Firefighter’s Emer- responsible for sexually assault- ald Society Pipe Band and Fairfax Deputy Sheriff’s ing a 10-year-old girl, last week, he revving engines, shrill notes of “Amaz- Coalition Pipes and Drums that stirred the emotions in the Fairfax area. He is Omar ing Grace” from the bagpipes and the sea- of the crowd, many of whom were adorned with

David Santiago, 30, of the 9500 Police Photo of people sent a clear message and af- patches declaring their service to the country and block of Blake Lane in Fairfax. T firmed their purpose: they will never for- the service of loved that ones that they lost. The incident occurred last get. “I lost a couple of friends in Vietnam, and so I am Thursday, May 21, around 6:40 The 11th annual Ride of the Patriots brought more paying them back for what they did,” said Arthur p.m., in the 9500 block of Blake than 3,800 motorcyclists together, Embrey, a Bristow resident and Lane. The girl was playing out- Omar Santiago led by the Fairfax chapter of the five-time Ride of the Patriots par- side with friends. But when she Harley Owners Group, to remem- “It is important that ticipant. “It’s been great, a lot of left the group of children and ber the men and women in uni- fun. We’ve rode in the rain some- walked to her apartment, she encountered a man sitting on form who serve the country and we always take the times, but it’s nothing compared the stairs in the stairwell. honor their contributions and sac- to what [those who served] did.” There, say police, the man grabbed her from behind and rifices. time to remember.” As promised by event leaders, touched her inappropriately. The girl’s friend saw what hap- After an opening ceremony that — Chairman Sharon Bulova the ceremony was concluded by a pened and ran to help her. The man then fled, and the child featured keynote speakers com- (D-At-large), Fairfax County fly- by Air Force Capt. ran to her apartment and notified an adult. She did not re- prised of elected officials and re- Board of Supervisors Fitzsimmons, who serves in the quire medical attention. tired servicemen, a flyover and White House Detail on the Marine The following afternoon, Friday, May 22, police were again musical performances, the riders One helicopter. Though the fly-by called to the 9500 block of Blake Lane. But this time, offic- saddled up and joined the nearly 400,000 riders from did not come exactly as scheduled, when the sound ers found a man who was being restrained by several other across the county who descended upon the nation’s of the helicopter buzzing overhead came within ear- people. Police say an investigation determined that the man, capital to participate in Rolling Thunder XXII. shot, the crowd erupted in loud cheers and applause. identified as Santiago, was allegedly responsible for the “Today is a day we set aside to thank the men and After the opening ceremony, all 3,800-plus bikers sexual assault of the child, the previous day. women who have given their lives to keep our coun- retired to their motorcycles, which were lined up for Charged with aggravated sexual battery and abduction, try and us safe,” said Board of Supervisors Chair- more than a mile down Fairfax Boulevard, to begin Santiago is being held without bond in the Adult Detention man Sharon Bulova (D-At-large), whose father the ride. As the signal was given to begin the ride, Center and has a June 26 court date. Detectives believe there served in the Marines in World War II. “It is impor- the bikers, one-by-one, funneled through the start- may be other possible victims who have not yet come for- tant that we always take the time to remember.” ing line to begin their trek down Interstate 66 to meet ward. Anyone with additional information is asked to con- The ceremony kicked off with welcoming remarks up with the 350,000 other bikers from around the tact Crime solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at from Harley Owners Group Fairfax Chapter Director country participating in Rolling Thunder XXII to go www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a mes- Mo Smith and Bob DeHaven, CEO of Patriot Harley to the Vietnam Memorial. sage to CRIMES/274637 or call police at 703-691-2131. Davidson, the staging location of the ceremony. Bulova, Del. David Bulova (D-37), Sen. Chap See Thousands, Page 14

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victimized by Culpeper-area residents who claimed Credit Card Fraud, to do home repairs. The victim paid the fraudulent contractors for repairs that were not performed. Identity Theft Charged Det. Ed Vaughan of the Criminal Investigations City of Fairfax Police have arrested a suspect they Division investigated the case and, on May 7, arrested believe is responsible for a series of thefts from Roger Lee Anderson, 35, of 400 block of Arrington parked vehicles. He is Clarence Marcel Baldwin, 21, Mountain Road in Madison, Va. He was charged with of no fixed address. On Saturday, May 23, patrol of- felony false pretense and was later released on per- ficers responded to the 7-Eleven at 3910 University sonal recognizance from the Fairfax County Adult Drive to investigate a possible fraud case involving Detention Center. someone who was trying to purchase gift cards us- Vaughan also obtained multiple warrants for two ing a stolen credit card. additional suspects and, on May 19, both were taken Where you are a woman, not a number. A joint investigation by the Patrol Division and the into custody by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Criminal Investigations Division revealed that, dur- Steven Lee Gallihugh, 42, and Tambla Ann Gallihugh, ing the past several weeks, the suspect and an ac- 45, both of 900 block of Novum Drive in Reva, Va., Regina M. Burton, M.D. complice had allegedly committed a number of ve- were each charged with 12 counts of felony false hicle larcenies in the Country Club Hills neighbor- pretense. Both were taken to the Central Virginia Re- Board Certified OB/GYN hood. gional Jail. ❦ Police charged Baldwin with two counts each of Previously charged in connection with this case Prenatal Care credit card theft, credit card fraud, credit card forg- were Carroll Stringfellow, 41, and Angela ❦ Gynecology ery and identity theft. He’s being held without bond Stringfellow, 33, both of the 3800 block of Twyman’s ❦ in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He’s Mill Road in Orange, Va., and Johnny Bright, 33, of Reproductive Surgery also wanted in Prince George’s County, Md., on un- the 18100 block of Gerry’s Run Road in Orange. ❦ related charges. Menopause Shantel Kiara Farrow, 19, of the 5200 block of Aldershot Drive, Lanham, Md., was also arrested and AFYP Offers Play about charged with one count of possession of stolen prop- No wait for new clients, erty. As a result of the investigation, numerous sto- Internet Safety len items were recovered. The investigation is con- AFYP Stages, the new performance division of A Call today! tinuing to determine if there are additional victims. Class Act, Acting for Young People, will offer a free, preview performance of its new production, “Sally 703-293-9111 Surfer and the Wild, Wild Web.” It’s slated for Sun- More Repair Scam Arrests day, May 31, at 1 p.m., in the George Mason Univer- Located in Fairfax Medical Center II City of Fairfax Police have charged more people in sity theater during the Mason Summer Festival. It’s 10721 Main Street, Suite 1300 connection with a December 2008 case involving an Fairfax, VA 22030 elderly, City of Fairfax resident who was repeatedly See News, Page 7

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rounding mental health treatment. The state senator has worked as a court- John Brownlee (R) Ken Cuccinelli (R) Dave Foster (R) appointed lawyer for people facing invol- Age: 44 Age: 40 Age: 55 untary commitment. Residence: Residence: Centreville Residence: Arling- Roanoke Family: wife Teiro, five ton “There is a lot more refinement that is Family: wife Lee daughters, two sons Family: wife Martha needed in our system. We need to be bring- Ann and two daugh- Employer/Job: partner and two children ing in the people who need our help with- ters in Cuccinelli and Day PLLC Employer/Job: Employer/Job: partner at Fulbright and out locking up people who have commit- (City of Fairfax) former U.S. Attor- Hometown/Grew Up Jaworski LLP (Washing- ted no crime,” said Cuccinelli. ney for Virginia’s In: McLean ton D.C.) He said many of laws passed following western district Education: University Hometown/Grew the shootings at Virginia Tech have not im- Hometown/ of Virginia (1991-Mechani- Up In: Arlington; Ra- Grew Up In: cal Engineering), George leigh N.C. proved the government’s ability to help the Fairfax County Mason University School of Education: Univer- mentally ill. (Robinson Second- Law and Economics (1995), sity of Virginia (1975 – Foster said he is in favor of giving the at- ary School graduate) George Mason University (2000-Master’s degree – Government), University of Virginia Law torney general the power to investigate Education: Washington and Lee Univer- International Commerce and Policy) School (1981) sity (1987 - Business Administration and Community Engagement/Relevant Expe- Community Engagement/Relevant voter fraud, which is now left to common- Accounting), William & Mary Law School rience: Virginia state Senator (2002-present); Experience: former Arlington County School wealth attorneys at the local government (1994) served as court appointed attorney for people who Board member (2000-2007); participated in in- level. Community Engagement/Relevant are involved in Virginia’s involuntary commitment vestigations of the U.S. Department of Justice, Foster said the attorney general is a more Experience: former U.S. Attorney for process; member of Virginia’s Juvenile Justice and Federal Trade Commission and other state at- Virginia’s western district; served as a major Delinquency Prevention Advisory Committee torneys general as a lawyers in private practice; appropriate figure to handle voter fraud in U.S. Army; teaches trial advocacy at Uni- (1994-1999) former legislative aide to Virginia U.S. Rep. Bob because the issue can cross county and city versity of Virginia Law School Daniel (R-4) lines. “We need centralized expertise in Virginia on this issue. Certainly, there are reports from time to time that are concerning and even a small amount of voter fraud is too him an advantage over Shannon during the important to voters as they move forward,” “I got re-elected with nearly two-thirds much,” said Foster. general election. he said. of the vote in Arlington which shows I can Finally, Brownlee’s close ties to other parts Cuccinelli also has a proven record of win- appeal to independents and moderate EACH CANDIDATE claims that they are of the state will make him a stronger can- ning in Northern Virginia. Of the three Democrats [in a general election],” said the strongest Republican to take on the didate statewide than his two Republican Fairfax County Republican incumbent sena- Foster. Democratic Party’s attorney general candi- opponents, he said. tors running for re-election in 2007, Foster is also the only person in the race date Steve Shannon in the fall general elec- “Growing up in Northern Virginia but Cuccinelli was the only one to win. that has experience with managing a law tion. Shannon is a Vienna resident, former having lived out west, I know a broader “[2007] was not a good year for Republi- firm the size of the Virginia attorney’s gen- Fairfax County prosecutor and holds the 35th group of folks. It will give me a better cans but I won. I can do it again. Anybody eral office, he says. His law firm has over district seat in the Virginia House of Del- chance of prevailing in November,” said can get up and say they can win votes in 1,000 attorneys and he co-chairs a litiga- egates. Brownlee. Northern Virginia. Well, show me you can tion group that includes dozens of people, Brownlee said his experience as the top Eddie Page, a Kingstowne resident and do it,” said Cuccinelli. said Foster. federal prosecutor for half of the common- the former chair of the Fairfax County Re- Cuccinelli’s ability to win in Northern Vir- “I have practiced before various state at- wealth over the last seven years would help publican Committee, is supporting ginia is one of the reasons Hunt, Fairfax torneys general and appeared in the U.S. him in a race against Shannon. Brownlee. County’s former Republican school board Supreme Court. I have more actual legal “The number one issue is experience and “You need to look at the best person to fit member, has decided to support him. experience than my competitors combined,” I am the only prosecutor running [on the into the job qualifications. If you look at “He has won as a conservative Republi- said Foster. Republican side.] The voters want someone [the candidates’] professional resumes, he can in Northern Virginia and his ability to Kenneth Klinge, an Alexandria resident with prosecutor experience. The attorney is the one with the experience and the lead- put together a campaign operation is pretty who is the former executive director of the general reviews evidence and decides ership,” said Page. phenomenal,” said Hunt. Republican Party of Virginia, said Foster’s whether they want a case to move forward,” Cuccinelli said he is the only Republican Foster also touts his ability to get elected ability to appeal to Northern Virginia vot- said Brownlee. running who has a voting record on the in Northern Virginia. ers is important. As U.S. Attorney in Virginia, Brownlee types of issues that the attorney general He was not only able to win election in “I think we have proven you can’t win worked to extract $634 million in fines for would handle. Democratic Arlington, but also won his sec- with a ‘small tent’ candidate. You need a misleading marketing of OxyContin. “I am the only one who has any sort of ond school board campaign with 62 per- ‘big tent’ candidate and Dave Foster fits that Brownlee is also the only veteran of mili- record on property rights, mental health and cent of vote. By contrast, Cuccinelli won his mold more than the other two guys,” said tary service in the race on the Democrat or public safety. I have cast over 20,000 votes 2007 re-election in a close call, by fewer Klinge, who will support Foster at the con- Republican side, which he said would give people can look at. That record is critically than 100 votes, said Foster. vention. Fairfax Man Fined $12 Million in False Fish Case

From Page 3 Arthur Yavelberg, 64, of Reston, was also victed Lam of conspiring to import from the U.S. Immigration and Customs sentenced May 19. Yavelberg, president of mislabeled fish in order to avoid federal Enforcement. U.S. District Court Judge Philip S. Silver Seas, faces one year probation for his import tariffs and three counts of dealing To escape tariffs on the Vietnamese cat- Gutierrez ordered Lam to forfeit role in the conspiracy to import mislabeled in fish he knew had been imported illegally. fish, the fish imported by the two compa- $12,578,676 to the United States for anti- fish to avoid federal tariffs, according to During the same trial, Yavelberg was found nies was labeled as sole, grouper, flounder, dumping duties avoided by the conspiracy. Mrozek. guilty of a misdemeanor conspiracy count. snakehead, channa and conger pike. The judge also ordered Lam to forfeit Both Virginia businessmen were con- Evidence in the trial revealed that two But DNA tests caught the fish as Pangasius 267,570 pounds of frozen fish fillets, ac- victed by a federal jury in Los Angeles last Virginia based companies, Virginia Star Sea- hypophthalmus, a member of the catfish cording to federal court documents. October for their role importing and sell- food Corporation and International Sea family. An “anti-dumping” charge was lev- Lam was president of Virginia Star Sea- ing more than 10 million pounds and $15.5 Products Corporation, illegally imported ied on this Vietnamese catfish to protect food Corporation, one of several businesses millions worth of mislabeled frozen fish fil- millions of pounds of frozen fish fillets in American catfish farmers from the fish be- operating out of Silver King Court in Fairfax, lets. 2004 and 2005 from three Vietnamese coming imported and sold for less than fair according to federal court records. Following a two-week trial, the jury con- panies, according to a press release last fall market value. 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

From Page 5 Concert Series Begins aimed at providing educators and PTA representa- The 2009 Braddock Nights performance season tives with a preview of something that will be avail- kicks off on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. with perfor- able for school tours, this fall. mances by the Rustabouts at Royal Lake and The Back The performance teaches families about Internet Roads Band at Lake Accotink Park. A third program safety in a fun and entertaining way. Sally learns that in the series features authentic Mexican music on things on the Internet aren’t always as they seem. Sunday night, June 7, at Ossian Hall Park in Her online friend, who she thought was a teen-age Annandale. The concert series runs every weekend boy, turns out to be a monkey who’s escaped from through the end of August, featuring a similar line the zoo. Geared for children 8 and up, this interac- up with blues, pop, jazz and country music concerts tive show includes puppetry and music as Sally learns playing at Lakes Royal and Accotink on Fridays at about Internet safety from friends. For more infor- 7:30 p.m. Cultural heritage performances take place mation, see www.AFYPStages.org and Sundays, at 6 p.m. at Ossian Hall Park. For the full www.MasonFestival.org. schedule, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock.

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By Ken Moore the musicians received, Zimmerman recog- The Connection nized the efforts of each of the different sections of the orchestra. he standing ovation 1,200 “He showed us just how wide a spectrum patrons of the Fairfax Sym- of emotion and dynamics we have in our Tphony Orchestra gave orchestra,” said Jose “Pepe” Figueroa, presi- guest conductor Christo- dent of the board. pher Zimmerman on May 2 garnered Six guest conductors — chosen from 249

Photo by four curtain calls. applicants across the globe — auditioned “He immediately took command … at the six Masterworks Concerts to be the and knew exactly what he wanted,” orchestra’s first new music director in 37 said Tim Wade, principal second vio- years. Barry Wheeler linist who has performed with the or- On Wednesday, May 21, the Board of the chestra for 29 years. “He knew his Fairfax Symphony named Zimmerman to scores inside and out, and at the same take the orchestra’s baton. time, he was a joy to watch — his “It’s time, why not? Let’s get a move-on,” movements, his facial expressions. His said Zimmerman, who will immediately musicality is outstanding, he knows begin selecting the program for the 2009- Christopher Zimmerman, here as guest conductor of the Fairfax Sym- just what to say.” 10 season, which opens Sept. 12, at George phony Orchestra last month, has been named the symphony’s new During the standing ovation he and Mason University. music director. “You have a window of opportunity to really tra grew last season from 1,000 to 1,200 “We’re hoping, expecting, to have greater “He immediately took command … make a big splash,” said for each concert, and ticket sales account visibility and larger audiences,” Murphy Elizabeth Murphy, execu- for approximately 25 percent of the said. and knew exactly what he wanted.” tive director. orchestra’s $1.2 million annual budget, she — Tim W ade, principal second violinist Patrons of the orches- said. See New Conductor, Page 11

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Braille Babies. 1-3 p.m., at Calling All Guys. 7 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Fairfax County Master Gardeners Fairfax City Regional the Kings Park Library, 9000 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. See what Association, Inc. Community Library, City of Fairfax Burke Lake Road, Burke. Book flies with stories and activities about Event. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax Meeting Room A/B, 10360 discussion group for boys. Call insects. Age 24-35 months with Regional Library, 10360 North St., North St., Fairfax. For for title. Age 9-12 with adult. adult. 703-644-7333. Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide those with children with all 703-978-5600. Writers’ Roundtable. 7 p.m. at the horticultural tips, information, types of visual Neighborhood Plant Clinic. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 techniques and advice to home impairments. Reserve by 6 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Discuss gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227. Friday, May 29 to Library, 6450 Sydenstricker your work with other writers. Adults. Yard Sale. Boy Scout Troop 1535 [email protected]. Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644- 703-644-7333. fundraiser from 8-11:30 a.m., at [email protected]. 7333. Needlework Group. 10:30 a.m. at the 5804 Oak Moss Terrace, Burke. Honoring the Fallen-The Open Mic Showcase Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Donations accepted, contact Danita Fairfax Ladies hosted by Ron Goad. 7 p.m. Oak Road, Burke. Bring a project to Grundvig at [email protected] Memorial Association At Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple work on and enjoy the company of or 703-249-8282. Tour. 2 p.m., Fairfax Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 other needlecrafters. Adults. 703- Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Museum and Visitor or www.jamminjava.com. 249-1520. 1 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, Center, 10209 Main St., Tim Be Told, Trustfall and 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Fairfax. 703-385-8414, The New York Mercury in Summer. 7:30 p.m. At www.fairfaxva.gov/ TUESDAY/JUNE 2 Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Fairfax County Master Gardeners Gilbert & Get Nautical Association gives tips and strategies. museumvc. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. Vienna. 703-255-1566 or 703-978-5600. Baroque to Modern. 1 p.m. Sullivan 10 a.m. at the Pohick Regional www.jamminjava.com. McLean and Langley Big Band at the Pohick Regional Players present performances Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Adults. 703-644- Jam, 2:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 of ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ THURSDAY/JUNE 4 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $8. 703-255- Road, Burke. Recorder 7333. 1566 or jamminjava.com. music by the Recorder Friday, May 29 and Saturday, Picnic Pals. 11:30 a.m. at the Army of Me, The B-Film Extras Rocknoceros Family Happy Hour, Consort, Osher Lifelong May 30 at Wolf Trap’s Filene Burke Centre Library, 5935 and Miguel Tenicela. 8 p.m. At Learning Institute, GMU. Freds Oak Road, Burke. Bring Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Center. Ave. E., Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 All ages. 703-644-7333. lunch for an afternoon of Vienna. 703-255-1566 or or jamminjava.com. Neighborhood Plant stories and movies. Birth-5 with www.jamminjava.com. Allmanact Album Release Party Clinic. 1 p.m. at the adult. 703-249-1520. Pohick Regional Library, Computer Tutoring. 3:30 and Jon Bibbs, 9:30 p.m. at FRIDAY/JUNE 5 Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The Ladies Memorial Association to p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Burke Vienna. $10. 703-255-1566 or Fairfax County Master Gardeners purchase land for a new cemetery in Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Lunch Bunnies. 12 p.m. at the Kings jamminjava.com. Association gives tips and advice. 1866 to bury Confederate war dead. Road, Burke. One-on-one help with Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, Adults. 703-644-7333. Tour will begin at 2 p.m. at the computers, common software Burke. Bring your lunch and listen to Fairfax City Cemetery Tour. Guided Confederate Monument in the applications and navigating the stories. Birth-5 with adult. No SUNDAY/MAY 31 walking tour, “Honoring the Fallen,” Cemetery, 10567 Main St., Fairfax. Internet. Adults. 703-249-1520. registration required. For more, call Burke Veterans Golf Classic, 2 p.m. will focus on the efforts of the Fairfax Adults, $5; youth and students, $3. The Tone Rangers, Vox Pop and 703-978-

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Christopher Zimmerman has been named the new music director for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. New Conductor Chosen From Page 8 More performances and opportunities for musicians with the orchestra to play with each other throughout the year, said Zimmerman. Zimmerman will continue obligations to conduct the Hartt Symphony in Connecticut, where he has been since 1999 as well as the Fairfax Symphony this upcoming year. Zimmerman, who has won the National Opera Association’s first prize for conducting operas, plans to move to We specialize Fairfax County with his wife and two teenage children after the 2009- Royal in 10 season. indoor & outdoor “In order to really make a difference, I need to be there,” he said. Indian catering The orchestra, with more than 95 musicians, is funded in part by Cuisine of any size Fairfax County, the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Arts Council of Fairfax County. “There is a whole cache of us who can’t wait for him to appear. We could not be more excited,” said Wade. For more on the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and its new music director Christopher Zimmerman visit connectionnewspapers.com. To Order Orchestra Tickets The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra named Christopher Zimmerman as its new music director last week after an innovative season when six final- ists from a pool of 249 applicants auditioned as guest conductors. Zimmerman takes the podium Sept. 12, 2009 to begin the orchestra’s 53rd season. “If you have been selected to be the conductor, this is the time you’re the most popular. Strike while the iron is hot,” said Zimmerman, a Lon- don native who made his professional conducting debut in 1985 with the Royal Philharmonic. “I want to give people music that is entertaining, but music that is food for thought, food for their heart and soul. It has to be more than toe-tap- Featuring authentic tandoori, vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes served daily ping.” LUNCH Visit www.fairfaxsymphony.org or call 703-563-1990 to order tickets, Former team Monday - Sunday $25 and up ($15 for students), for the 2009-2010 season. members of 11:30 am to 2:30 pm 1 Performances take place at George Mason University, Concert Hall of Connaught Place LUNCH BUFFET ⁄2 off the Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive in Fairfax. who are Served Daily More on Web: Visit connectionnewspapers.com for more on the Fairfax Professional Chefs DINNER dinner entree Symphony Orchestra and its new music director Christopher Zimmerman. recognized by the Sunday - Thursday purchase one dinner entree and Washington Post 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm receive the second entree of Friday and Saturday equal or lesser value 1/2 off 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm excludes buffet or beverages. 9984 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 With this coupon. Present coupon with order. 703-385-4800 • 703-485-4801 • fax 703-385-4900 Not valid with other offers. www.indiancitygrill.com Offer expires 7/30/09

“Me and My Dad” To honor dad on Father’s Day, send us your favorite snapshots of you with your dad and The Connection will publish them in our Father’s Day issue. Be sure to include some information about what’s going on in the photo, plus your name and phone number and town of residence. To e-mail digital photos, send to: [email protected] Or to mail photo prints, send to: The Fairfax Connection, “Me and My Dad Photo Gallery,” 7913 Westpark Dr. • McLean, VA 22102 Photo prints will be returned to you if you include a stamped, self-addressed envelope, but please don’t send us anything irreplaceable. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 11 Fairfax Connection Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] No Stumble Here: Dowd Wins

can’t.’ Fairfax senior Frances “I felt my body falter a little bit, but I had to keep Dowd finishes strong, telling myself that if I fall, people are going to think I have some sort of problem.” claiming 800-meter Dowd held off Hicks by a quarter of a second, finishing with a personal-best mark of 2:12.75. With Northern Region title. that time, Dowd can now take a serious crack at the Fairfax High School record of 2:12.30 at this weekend’s Virginia AAA state championship meet at By Jason Mackey Todd Stadium in Newport News. The Connection THAT DOWD wasn’t trying to conquer some sort rances Dowd’s greatest challenge during the of physical hurdle was remarkable considering the 800-meter run at last Friday’s Northern week she had prior to the region meet. On Tuesday, FRegion outdoor track and field champion- Dowd was duped. One of her friends, Katherine Wise, ships was not a physical one. Sure, her legs talked her into taking a Zumba dance class at a were burning as she trailed nearby recreation center. Edison’s Myah Hicks entering the Though Dowd is a Virginia Tech- final 200 meters, but Dowd wasn’t “I was at the point bound runner and an accom- thinking about how to pass the up- plished swimmer — she swam on and-coming sophomore. where I was feeling second leg on the Rebels’ two-time A senior at Fairfax, Dowd was state-champion 200-yard freestyle focusing on how to stay upright. like I was falling.” relay team — Zumba notched a

/The Connection At last year’s region meet, Dowd — Frances Dowd, senior, decided win over Dowd’s body on got a closer-than-necessary view of Fairfax High Tuesday. the track at Lake Braddock Sec- The soreness, coupled with a ondary School as she stumbled more-intense-than-usual workout and fell down the stretch, finishing with an eighth- on Wednesday, had Dowd hobbling throughout the place time of 2 minutes, 19.29 seconds. As she even- week.

Robbie Hammer tually passed Hicks and neared the finish line Fri- “I embarrassed myself and got sore,” she said. day, May 22, Dowd, having an impromptu flashback, Dowd held back for most of the race, careful to thought about that moment. conserve energy. At the Southern Track Classic on Photo by Photo “I was at the point where I was feeling like I was May 8 in Richmond, Dowd ran her first 400-meter Frances Dowd of Fairfax edged Edison’s Myah Hicks by falling,” said Dowd of the last-ditch effort that nearly split in 63 seconds. But as she looped around the a quarter of a second Friday, May 22, at the outdoor cost her the race. “I have this mental thing where if track again, Dowd’s energy was zapped and she fin track and field region championship meet, winning the I feel that way then my body automatically brings 800-meter title in 2 minutes, 12.75 seconds. me down a notch, and I was like, ‘You can’t, you See Dowd’s, Page 13 Ram Girls’ LAX Overcomes Familiar Foe Robinson girls’ lacrosse tops Chantilly in region final, awaits state tournament.

By Jason Mackey But playing in big games against rival The Connection Chantilly has become something different. It’s become a habit. or members of the Robinson “It’s one of those things where you play a Fgirls’ lacrosse team, playing in team so many times that you learn so much Photo by big games has sort of become about each other,” said Robinson Coach an expected rite of passage. Since a Alison Neun. “Chantilly is an excellent team, Northern Region champion was first and they have a lot of options.” crowned in 1993, Robinson had What Neun learned is that her team tends Robbie Hammer hoisted four trophies prior to last to play well against the Chargers, a point Wednesday’s date with Chantilly, and proved by the Rams’ 10-9 win last week at the Rams reached the Virginia AAA South County Secondary School. It was also state title game against Oakton in Robinson’s third big-game win over

2006. Chantilly in the past two years. In the past /The Connection two Concorde District title games, Neun’s team has staged late comebacks to steal a “You play a team so many pair of victories from the heavily favored Chargers. times that you learn so After facing a three-goal deficit with 8 much about each other.” minutes, 55 seconds left in the second half last Wednesday, Robinson rallied to tie the With a 10-9 win over Chantilly last Wednesday, May 20, the Robinson — Alison Neun, coach, girls’ lacrosse team won its fifth Northern Region championship. Robinson Secondary See Robinson, Page 13

12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports RAM SPORTS CAMP ROBINSON SECONDARY SCHOOL Dowd’s Fleet Feet Stay Steady Kindergarten through 10th Grade From Page 12 Mornings • Afternoon • Extended Sessions ished her second lap in 72 seconds. Must Be the Genes Tennis Cheerleading Field Hockey So when Hicks started fast, Dowd didn’t bite. The Volley Ball Indoor Baseball Pre-School ideal number, Dowd said, was 66. Sixty-six-second At the Concorde District outdoor track and field championship meet on Friday, May 15, Frances Dowd Gymnastics Indoor Soccer splits and Dowd could finally repeat the 800-meter set another Fairfax record with her first-place time of Ram Sports Camp region title that she won as a sophomore when she 5 minutes, 6.80 seconds in the 1,600-meter run. She Football Dance ran a 2:13.43 to upset the race’s odds-on favorite, wasn’t the only one to make history at that distance. Baseball Girls LAX 5035 Sideburn Road Sarrah Hadiji of W.T. Woodson. Kevin Dowd, her younger brother, set a school Fairfax, VA 22032 record too, finishing with a second-place time of Basketball But after winning that race, Dowd reached a bit of 4:17.36. In the region meet, Kevin Dowd finished sec- Track & Field For Further Information: a plateau. ond behind Edison’s Leoule Degfae at 4:18. While it remains to be seen whether to Dowds get along as well Multi-Sport www.ramsathleticboosters.com at home, both make a habit of pulling for each other AFTER EVERY practice during her junior year, on the track. Dowd had a routine. A large sweet iced tea from “It’s really neat to see her be supportive of her McDonald’s would serve as her own personal ver- brother,” Fairfax Coach Mark Whalley said. “Some- sion of a cool down; forget about any sort of bal- times there’s a rivalry or indifference, but she’s OPEN HOUSES genuinely supports when her brother runs.” anced diet or food-intake chart. SAT./SUN. MAY 30 & 31 The iced tea habit didn’t help given the fact that Dowd was out of shape, either. By her own admission, Dowd’s upset of Hadiji was a killer. She didn’t “I told myself, ‘Maybe I can actually do a lean [fin- take practice as seriously and didn’t challenge her- ish]. Maybe I could use a swimming dive move or self the same way she did as a sophomore. Further- something,” Dowd said. “I’ve always wanted to do a more, Dowd started to get shin splints during her lean finish, but I didn’t know it was gonna be this junior year and was missing significant practice time race.” because of the pain. “I thought that I did this my sophomore year, and IN OTHER ACTION, David Ladd of Fairfax finished I can do this again,” Dowd said. “But last year isn’t a second in the 100 dash with a time of 10.87, while predictor of this year. I had to come to terms with teammate Kevin Dowd took second as well, clocking that.” a time of 4:18.00 in the 1,600. The Fairfax boys’ Dowd went to the doctor for the pain in her shins 4x100 relay team was third as well at 43.68. As a and was told that she just needed to deal with it. team, the Rebels were 10th with 23 points. Joey The pain she felt wasn’t going away. So Dowd stopped Muzzio of Robinson placed third in the high jump worrying about the pain, improved her diet and with a leap of 6 feet, 6 inches. South Lakes won it all started to avoid those pre-race donuts and post-race with a total of 75.50 points. 6436 SPRINGHOUSE CIR N • $638,900 • May 31st, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM trips to McDonald’s. On the girls’ side, Robinson’s Genamarie McCant Samson Realty • John Shultz • 571-201-3204 “I know it’s a challenge for seniors, but she’s been took top honors in the 400 dash (55.19) and one of very good about her daily workouts and putting all her teammates, Kelly Kavanaugh, claimed second in When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper. For more real estate listings and open houses, visit www.ConnectionNewspapers.com of her effort into each day,” said Fairfax Coach Mark the 1,600 run with a time of 5:08.84. The Robinson and click the Real Estate links on the right side. Whalley. “Some kids are just so gung-ho they just girls’ 4x400 relay team took first with a mark of Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times. don’t back down and allow themselves time to rest.” 3:59.39. As Dowd passed Hicks, she had nothing but her For more on the Robinson girls’ team’s second-place Centreville/Clifton final obstacle to overcome. finish, visit www.connectionnewspapers.com. 6232 MARTINS BRANDON WAY..$650,000 ... May 31st, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM...... Weichert...... Madonna Padilla...... 703-919-9233

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Give Your Child An everal area businesses were recognized by local officials and their peers at the City of SFairfax Economic Development Authority’s Educational Edge first-ever economic forum and business ap- preciation awards. High School Diplomas Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), Del. David Bulova (D- 37) and Fairfax Mayor Robert Lederer attended the College Prep Tutoring Services event on Wednesday, May 13 at the Old Town Hall Sen. Chap Peterson (D-34), Fairfax Mayor Learning for Life Skills Classes in Fairfax, as they honored local business in five cat- Robert Lederer and Del. David Bulova (D- egories. Pacer’s Running Store won the “New Busi- 37). College Admission Advisement ness” award for being a business that has been in WJFK-FM, Swart, Lalande & Associates, Christo- Career Choice Coaching operation for less than three years and has positively pher Consultants, Ltd., Rosenthal Fairfax Volvo, contributed to the city’s assets. Ourisman Fairfax Toyota, Business Benefits Group and After School Enrichment Programs Distinct Studios, Inc. won the “Fairfax Innovation Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce rounded out Center” award, given to a current or recent gradu- the awards, winning the “Ambassador” award, which ate of the Fairfax Innovation Center that exempli- recognizes businesses that have brought positive rec- UUNITEDNITED CCULTURALULTURAL AACADEMYCADEMY fies excellence andºpromise for the future and Pa- ognition to the city through their inclusion in the triot Harley-Davidson won the “Heritage” award for Washington Business Journal’s “Book of Lists.” Great Alternative to Public helping make the city a tourist destination. The program opened with remarks from Petersen, Campers Trophies and Awards; Jim Corridon Elec- Bulova and Lederer, who congratulated the group on & Private Schools tric Company; Fairfax Square Apartments; Strickler helping to create a city that was recently ranked as Associates, Ltd.; McKeever Services; Everly Funeral the third best place to live in the country according Home; Dr. Robert Berman; Fairfax Racquet Club; 29 to Forbes Magazine. Forbes ranked cities based on Diner and Little River Veterinary Clinic won the the availability of resources and the city’s entrepre- “Legacy” award for business that have been in op- neurial environment. eration in the City for 35 years or more. — Justin Fanizzi Thousands Gather for Ride of Patriots From Page 4 state 66 was packed with spectators, many of whom hung banners and signs showing support for the mis- Along Interstate 66, traffic was pushed to one side sion. to allow the bikers free passage. While normally a Blessed with good weather, a massive turnout and traffic stoppage is reason for irritation for motor- few mechanical issues, the day was a success for all helping youth make a better world ists, many of those caught in the logjam got out of involved, as the mission of remembrance and honor their cars and shouted words of encouragement to was fulfilled by the hoard of leather-clad, American- the riders. In addition, each overpass above Inter- flag waving patriots. 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Fairfax serving areas of Burke Keeping Them in Our Hearts An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Memorial Day is a chance to remember local United States Army Specialist Felipe J. Garcia 7913 Westpark Drive Villareal, 26 of Burke, was injured in Iraq and McLean, Virginia 22102 servicemen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. flown to Washington Hospital Center, where NEWS DEPARTMENT: he died Feb. 12, 2006. He was a graduate of To discuss ideas and concerns, n Memorial Day, we recog- Herndon High School. Call: 703-917-6444 Fax: 703-917-0991 nize that here in Northern Capt. Shane R. M. Mahaffee, 36, a 1987 e-mail: OVirginia, many local fami- graduate of Mount Vernon High School, died [email protected] lies continue to bear the May 15, 2006. He was a lawyer, married, with Michael O’Connell personal sacrifice of having lost a loved two children. His parents live in Alexandria. Editor / 703-917-6440 one in Iraq or Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nicholas Kirven, who, Bonnie Hobbs Nearly 4,300 U.S. military members at age 21, was killed in Afghanistan in 2005 Community Reporter 703-917-6430 have been killed in Iraq and more than during a firefight in a cave with insurgents. [email protected] 680 more have been killed in Afghani- He enlisted while still in high school after 9/ Julia O’Donoghue stan since Sept. 11, 2001. Photo taken by 11. Education & Politics Lance Cpl. Daniel Ryan Bennett, 23 of Maj. William F. Hecker III, a 1987 graduate 703-917-6433 [email protected] Clifton died Jan. 11, 2009, in Helmand of McLean High School, was killed in action in Ken Moore province, Afghanistan. “Danny really had An Najaf, Iraq, Jan. 5, 2005. Courts & Projects a heart of gold,” said his mother. “He Staff Sgt. Ayman Taha, 31, of Vienna, was 703-917-6417 [email protected]

loved his country, and we’re so proud of Dr. Richard E. Neiberger killed Dec. 30, 2005, when an enemy muni- him.” tions cache he was prepping for demolition Jason Mackey Sports Editor 2Lt. Sean P. O’Connor of Burke died exploded. 703-917-6438 Oct. 19, 2008 while stationed at Hunter Army Capt. Chris Petty of Vienna was killed [email protected] Army Air Field, Savannah, Ga. O’Connor Jan. 5, 2006. ADVERTISING: was an athlete in soccer, baseball and Staff Sgt. George T. Alexander Jr., the 2,000th To place an advertisement, call the ad football who attended Fairfax County soldier to be killed in Iraq, was literally born department between 9 a.m. and Public Schools and was a 1999 graduate into the Army here in Northern Virginia, at 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. of Bishop Denis J. O’Connell High School DeWitt Army Hospital at Fort Belvoir. Display ads 703-821-5050 Classified ads 703-917-6400 in Arlington. He graduated from West Alexander died at Brooke Army Medical Cen- Employment ads 703-917-6464 Point and was commissioned as a second U.S. Army Specialist Christopher ter in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22, 2005, of Mike Sontag lieutenant in the Military Intelligence Neiberger’s headstone at Arlington injuries sustained in Samarra, Iraq, Oct. 17. Display Advertising, 703-917-6461 branch. National Cemetery. Lt. Col. Thomas A. Wren, 44, of Lorton, died Andrea Smith Pfc. David Sharrett, 27 of Oakton, died in Tallil, Iraq on Nov. 5, 2005. Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] Jan, 16, 2008 in Iraq. On Oct. injured vets at Walter Reed through the Yel- Marine Capt. Michael Martino, 32 of the City Barbara Parkinson Editorial 24, 2008, his father, David H. low Ribbon fund (www.yellowribbonfund.org). of Fairfax, died Nov. 2, 2005, when his heli- Employment Advertising Sharrett, was on hand along Ami Neiberger-Miller of Sterling lost her copter was brought down in Iraq. 703-917-6418 [email protected] with former U.S. Rep. Tom brother, U.S. Army Specialist Christopher Fairfax Station resident Pfc. Dillon Jutras, 20, Davis as the Oakton Post Office on White Neiberger, in August 2007 when he was killed was killed in combat operations in Al Anbar Editor & Publisher Granite Drive was renamed to honor his by a roadside bomb while serving in Baghdad, Province of Iraq Oct. 28, 2005. Mary Kimm 703-917-6416 son. Iraq. He was 22 years old when he died. Since 1st Lt. Laura M. Walker of Oakton was killed [email protected] Army 1st Lt. Thomas J. Brown, a her brother’s death, Neiberger-Miller has de- on Aug. 18, 2005, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Editor in Chief George Mason University graduate and voted herself to the Tragedy Assistance Pro- CW4 Matthew S. Lourey of Lorton died from Steven Mauren Burke resident, died on Sept. 23, 2008, gram for Survivors (www.taps.org), which pro- injuries sustained on May 26, 2005 in Buhriz, Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, while serving in Iraq. His unit came un- vides peer-based emotional support and other Iraq. Kemal Kurspahic der small arms fire, and Brown, 26, died services for families of the fallen, and provides Operations Officer Helge Boes of Fairfax was Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, from his wounds. intensive services and activities, including dur- killed on Feb. 5, 2003, while participating in Craig Sterbutzel Brown, a leader who often insisted on ing Memorial Day weekend. counterterrorism efforts in eastern Afghani- Art/Design: riding in the lead vehicles of convoys, the stan. Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Staff Sgt. Jesse G. Clowers Jr., 27, of Laurence Foong, John Heinly, ones most likely to be targeted in an at- Herndon, died when an improvised bomb ex- Among other local lives lost: Lance Cpl. John Smith, Stu Moll, tack, was three weeks away from com- ploded near his vehicle in Afghanistan on Aug. Tavon Lee Hubbard, 24, of Reston; 1st Lt. Wayne Shipp Production Manager: pleting his tour of duty. 12, 2007. Alexander Wetherbee, 27, of McLean; 1st Lt. Jean Card Jonathan D. Winterbottom, 21, of Falls Jeff Kaylor, 25, of Clifton; Coast Guard Petty HERE ARE the names of some of the Church, died in Iraq on May 23, 2007, of Officer Nathan B. Bruckenthal, 24, of Herndon; CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Circulation Manager: local men and women who have died in wounds inflicted when an “improvised explo- Army Chief Warrant Officer Sharon T. Ann Oliver Iraq and Afghanistan. We repeat these sive device” exploded near his vehicle. Swartworth, 43, of Mount Vernon; Command CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, names several times a year to honor their Nicholas Rapavi, 22, of Springfield, died Nov. Sgt. Maj. James D. Blankenbecler, 40, of Mount L.L.C. service and to keep their memories in our 24, 2006, of wounds suffered during combat Vernon; Capt. James F. Adamouski, 29, of Peter Labovitz consciousness. in Anbar province in Iraq. Springfield; Sgt. DeForest L. Talbert, 22, of President/CEO If you know of someone who should Army Cpl. Andy D. Anderson, 24, was killed Alexandria; Marine Cpl. Binh N. Le, 20, of Al- Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer be included in this list, or if you would by enemy fire in Ar Ramadi, Iraq on Tuesday, exandria; Staff Sgt. Russell Verdugo, 34, of 703-917-6416 like to share how you are honoring the June 6, 2006. He had been a respected foot- Alexandria. Army Capt. Mark N. Stubenhofer, [email protected] memory of a family member or friend ball and basketball player at J.E.B. Stuart High 30, from Springfield; Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jerry Vernon Executive Vice President lost, or about the progress of someone School and had proposed to his high-school Javier Obleas-Prado Pena, 36, from Falls 703-917-6404 injured, please let us know. sweetheart about three weeks before he was Church; Marine Sgt. Krisna Nachampassak, 27, [email protected] Sgt. Scott Kirkpatrick, 26, died on Aug. killed. from Burke; Army Staff Sgt. Nathaniel J. Nyren, Wesley DeBrosse 11, 2007, in Arab Jabour, Iraq. Airman 1st Class LeeBernard E. Chavis, 21, 31, from Reston; Marine Lance Cpl. Tenzin Controller Debbie Funk Kirkpatrick, who graduated from Park was killed Oct. 14, 2006, by sniper fire in Iraq, Dengkhim, 19, from Falls Church, Navy Chief National Sales View High School in Sterling, and also trying to protect civilians from a roadside Joel Egan Baldwin, 37, from Arlington; Maj. 703-518-4631 considered Herndon and Reston as his bomb. Joseph McCloud, of Alexandria; Major Gloria [email protected] hometowns, was a champion slam poet. Spc. Robert Drawl Jr., 21, a 2003 graduate D. Davis, 47 of Lorton. His father, Ed Kirkpatrick, calls him the of T.C. Williams High School, was killed by a — Mary Kimm, “warrior poet,” and he and his wife help bomb in Kunar, Afghanistan, on Aug. 19, 2006. [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 28 - June 3, 2009 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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TRUSTEE'S SALE Piano Lessons- HDI Merges With Theater OF VALUABLE your home EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Guitar, Clarinet, Flute, & SMALL BUSINESSES Saxophone,more JENNIFER O. SMITH by Leanne Madieros from New Jersey. She Improved by the premises known as COMPUTER CONSULTANT Summer community Serving Northern Va. specializes in teaching children how to build Traveling Teachers ➣ TRAINING 9519 Sloop Court, Burke, Virginia characters and then create stories around 703-385-8229 ➣ INSTALLATION theater coming In execution of a Deed of Trust from Hicham Moutawa- We tune pianos too! ➣ them. She also teaches them to use their kil, dated June 3, 2005, and recorded June 6, 2005, in Deed TROUBLE- Book 17364 among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Vir- SHOOTING to City of Fairfax. voice and body to expand their creativity ginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at 116 Childcare Avail. ➣ LET US TAME THAT and imagination. public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for BEAST FOR YOU By Bonnie Hobbs ❖ Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, BURKE Childcare avail in my Serving Area Since 1995 Improvisation and Ensemble class will on home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, The Connection evenings, Back-up care & be instructed by Paul Rubenstein, who leads Monday, June 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. special needs children (703) 765-2222 the Improv Club at Fairfax High and has welcome. Large yard for lots of [email protected] the following property being the property contained in said fun! 703-569-8056 he City of Fairfax Theatre Com- been a community-theater actor for more Deed of Trust, described as follows: pany is about to become reality. than a decade. Lot 379, Section 5, Longwood Knolls as the same appears duly It’s a summertime, community The first two classes will work on dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5253 at page T 752, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. Employers: theater at Fairfax High and open children’s individual skills, and the third will Commonly known as 9519 Sloop Court, Burke, Virginia to residents of the city and surrounding place them in a group setting so they may 22015. Are your recruiting ads not communities. learn how to act with others and also how TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $60,000.00 or ten per- working in other papers? The company is the brainchild of Fairfax to be spontaneous. cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the High Theater Director Wendy Knight and The camp runs June 29-July 31, from 9 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- Mike Replogle, the instructor for the Fairfax a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sign-ups have already be- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, Try a better way to fill your time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of Academy’s musical theater program, and gun, but will continue through June, until 3.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of they’re both excited to bring this entertain- all the spots are filled. A maximum of 75 settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- employment openings cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no ment opportunity to the local area. children, ages 6-14, may attend. The camp cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of North When Knight first came to the high school will be five days a week, 6 1/2 hours as Potomac Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Rockville in fall 2004, she and Replogle hit it off im- day, for five weeks. Lansdowne 5 mediately and discovered a common pas- Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Ashburn Cascades Cost is $650 but, said Knight. “We’ll work stand the risk and cost of resale. Sterling Potomac sion for musicals. with parents on payment Chevy Great Bethesda Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Falls Chase “Wizard of Oz” in plans and will be flexible and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Herndon 1 Reston real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Dulles 2005 was the about vacation sched- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Airport South McLean school’s first musical “Our ultimate goal is ules,” she said. “It’s sup- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of Riding Vienna redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Oakton 6 Arlington in several years, and posed to be something fun ments of record affecting the same, if any. to create something Chantilly 4 Washington, Knight got children and educational, not rigid Centreville D.C. In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- Fairfax from Providence and and inhibiting. We want it vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- the City of Fairfax North clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Clifton Daniels Run elemen- to be affordable, acces- time of sale. Historic Burke Clifton tary schools to play Fairfax Springfield can be proud of.” sible and fun. It comes out Station 3 The subject property and all improvements thereon will 2 the Munchkins. to $4/hour, and I can’t be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- — Wendy Knight, managing chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Laurel The next year, think of any daycare that ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Hill Fairfax put on “The director, City of Fairfax as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- would be more fun, en- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- King and I,” using Theatre Co. gaging and exciting. And chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the • Target your best job candidates students from more they come away with risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- than 21 different elementary schools. And something at the end.” ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- where they live. ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- last year, for “Beauty and the Beast,” said To register, go to ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary • Reach readers in addition fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of Knight, it again received “a flood of kids” www.fairfaxcitytheatre.org. For more infor- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and to those who are currently that wanted to participate. “So we felt, ob- mation about the theater camp or the local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- looking for a job. viously, there was a need for this because evening show, e-mail after shall be assumed by the purchaser. parents were trying to get their kids into a [email protected]. The show is The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the • Proven readership. high-school show.” open to everyone, and people don’t have to right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; • Proven results. So, with the support of Fairfax High Prin- be part of the camp to audition. (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- cipal Scott Brabrand, she and Replogle cre- “We’re putting on the full, stage produc- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or ated the new theater company. “Mike and I tion of ‘Children of Eden’ on Fairfax High’s time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. started brainstorming about what we stage, which is gi-normous, so it’ll be a nice wanted — a show in the evening, plus a setting for the Book of Genesis,” said Knight. Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale. chance for the little kids to develop their “We thought this show was fitting for our DAVID N. PRENSKY 703-917-6464 • Fax 703-917-0992 skills,” said Knight. “So we came up with a first production because it’s set ‘in the be- camp during the day and incorporated high- ginning.’” Substitute Trustee E-mail: [email protected] school and college interns to work with the Replogle is the director, and Johnston is FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: kids during the morning.” David N. Prensky Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! the music director. Knight is the show’s pro- Chasen & Chasen During that time, the children will focus ducer and the managing director for the 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Washington, D.C. 20015 on ensemble-building, improvisational theater company; Replogle is its artistic di- (202) 244-4000 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. games and workshops leading to a show- rector. Performances of “Children of Eden” case for their parents at the end. In the af- will be the last weekend in July and the first ternoon, the interns will be on stage, build- weekend in August. ing sets and hanging lights for the commu- “We want this to be a welcoming and en- nity-theater show. Meanwhile, each after- joyable experience for everyone,” said noon, the children will receive three, one- Knight. “Anyone in the community with any hour classes from adult professionals. kind of expertise in either the acting or tech- ❖ Music and Voice will be led by the con- nical fields — or who has no experience, ductor of the Annandale Symphony Orches- but just wants to get involved in something tra, Chris Johnston, who also teaches stu- — is encouraged to e-mail us and volun- E-mail: [email protected] dents at the Fairfax Academy how to com- teer. 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