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Serving Fairfax Areas of Burke Finding The Lost News, Page 5 Sallie Miller, 8, looks on as her brother William, 8, checks his bracelet with the electronic battery tester. The bracelet was provided by Project Lifesaver. Classified, Page 19 Classified, ❖ Sports, Page 12 ❖ Fimian, Herrity In GOP Calendar, Page 9 Primary News, Page 3 Requested in home 5-21-10 home in Requested Time sensitive material. sensitive Time Repairs Begin at Postmaster: Attention Woodglen Dam PERMIT #322 PERMIT News, Page 3 MD Easton, PAID U.S. Postage U.S. Photo by Justin Fanizzi/The Connection by Justin Photo STD PRSRT www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMay 20-26, 2010 ❖ Volume XXIV, Number 20 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2010 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Protection with Beauty as a Bonus Rehabilitation at Woodglen Lake begins with May 15 ceremony. By Justin Fanizzi The Connection oodglen Lake in Fairfax has always provided a pictur- Wesque view and a quiet place to relax for nearby resi- dents, but now, it will offer something much “[The lake] protects our homes, our more valuable. Photo by Photo The county’s planned rehabilitation of people, our business and roads Woodglen Lake, also known as Pohick Dam from the ravages of flooding.” #3, began last week, giving surrounding homeowners a renewed sense of safety and — Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) Fanizzi Justin security living so close to a dam that has overflowed in the past. The rehabilitation, which is the result of a partnership between multiple governmental agencies, was cel- ebrated with a ceremony Saturday, May 15. /The Connection “All of this beauty is only a side benefit of Woodglen Lake what this dam is really about, which is flood protection,” said Supervisor John Cook (R- Braddock). “[The lake] protects our homes, See Repairs, Page 21 GOP Primary Vote: Fimian Vs. Herrity Two Republican candidates face off in June 8 primary to decide Connolly foe in November. Keith Fimian Patrick Herrity By Julia O’Donoghue vide an opportunity for an upset. Age: 53 Age: 50 The Connection “I think there is a strong sentiment that Hometown: Home- the federal government is out of control,” Virginia Beach, town: Spring- irginia’s 11th Congressional District said Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock), Va. field will see its first primary contest in who won a special election to the Fairfax Residence: Residence: V Oakton 18 years next month. Supervisor board in 2009. Clifton Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield) and busi- Family: Family: nessman Keith Fimian are vying for the FIMIAN AND HERRITY share many of Wife Cathy of Wife Nancy, chance to take on U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly the same opinions when it comes to gen- 28 years and one son and (D-11) next fall in what could be a com- eral matters of public policy. three daugh- one daughter petitive race. Both candidates said reducing the federal ters Education: Primary voters go to the polls to decide deficit would be a priority should they be Education: Virginia Tech, between Herrity and Fimian June 8. In Vir- elected to office. Both have hammered College of Wil- bachelor’s of ginia, voters do not register with a political Connolly for support of the government liam & Mary, science in ac- party, so any person, regardless of political health care reform bill and “cap and trade” bachelor’s of business administration, ac- counting - 1982 affiliation, can participate in the election to legislation, which places a ceiling on emis- counting concentration - 1979 Occupation: chief financial officer pick the Republican Party nominee. sions over concern about the environment Occupation: Founder and chairman for Fulcra Worldwide, a government Connolly is serving his first term in the but is frowned on by some business groups. of U.S. Inspect, a national provider of contractor and communications firm; House of Representatives after beating “This is not San Francisco. This is not property inspection services Fairfax County Supervisor – Springfield Fimian 54.7 percent to 43 percent in the some radical left district,” said Fimian of Civic Activity: president of the Youth District (2008-present) 2008 general election. Former U.S. Rep. Connolly’s voting record. Leadership Foundation, which provides Civic Activity: Former board mem- Tom Davis (R-11) held the seat for 13 years If elected, Fimian and Herrity both said academic and character building to low- ber of the Northern Virginia Technology before retiring. they would like to serve on the House Gov- income students in Washington D.C.; Council; former executive committee The Cook Political Report, a well-regarded ernment Reform Committee, which over- Republican nominee for Virginia’s 11th member of the Fairfax Chamber of Com- political analysis publication, rated the race sees federal employees and government District Congressional seat in 2008 merce; former board member for as “leaning Democratic” in April. But sev- contracting. The two candidates have also Potomac Inline Hockey; Fairfax County eral local Republican activists said the cur- chairman candidate in 2009; former See Herrity, Page 18 rent anti-incumbent sentiment could pro- youth athletics coach for local teams. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2010 ❖ 3 News City House Dedicated as Norway House downstairs contained more than 4,000 Ambassador attends books, CDs, videos and DVDs on a variety of aspects of Norwegian culture. dedication of Norway The event included traditional Norwegian House in Fairfax. by Photo fare, as well, such as kransekake, a tradi- tional cake made of almonds, egg whites and confectionery sugar shaped in stacked By Amanda Ranowsky rings. The cake is eaten from the bottom Amanda Ranowsky Amanda The Connection up by pulling the rings off one by one and breaking them up into pieces. Kristen Stone, n the night of May 13, at a president of the Washington chapter of the small home at 3846 Meredith Sons of Norway, said the kransekake is used Drive in Fairfax, Norwegian to mark important celebrations, such as O birthdays and weddings. Ambassador Wegger Chris- tian Strommen spoke at the home’s dedica- /The Connection “I think it’s so wonderful that you’re here tion as the Norway House, a center dedi- to keep your background alive, your cul- cated to Norwegian culture. ture alive and your heritage alive,” Lederer Strommen joined Fairfax City Mayor Rob- said in his address. ert F. Lederer, Council member David L. The Sons of Norway is open to anyone Meyer and Council member-elect Ellie interested in learning more about Norwe- Schmidt for a formal reception offered on gian culture. Strommen said that interna- the occasion of Norwegian Constitution Day. From left, Kristen Stone, president of the Washington Lodge of the Sons tionally the organization is the largest of “May it mean something for the commu- of Norway; Council member David L. Meyer; Ambassador Wegger Chris- the many organizations that support Nor- nity around us, be they Norwegian or not,” tian Strommen; Mayor Robert Lederer; Council member-elect Ellie wegian culture and heritage. said Strommen, during his remarks. Schmidt and Ralph Peterson, regional president of the Sons of Norway. The Norway House is owned by the Wash- More ington chapter of the Sons of Norway, which America, but not lost there,” said Larry wegian artist Bernhard H. Berntsen. Nor- For more information about the Sons of Norway strives to preserve its cultural heritage and Lamborn, a member of the group. wegian folk art, such as traditional needle- or Norway House, contact Burt Koske, vice presi- work and rosemaling — a decorative paint- dent of the Washington chapter of the Sons of share it with the community at large. The reception highlighted different as- Norway, at [email protected]. Information about “The purpose is cultural, to preserve the pects of Norwegian culture. The main room ing used to brighten household items — meeting times and other cultural events may also culture taken out of Norway and into offered an exhibit featuring pieces by Nor- were displayed in another room. A library be found online at http://www.son-dc.org. 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 20-26, 2010 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Week in Fairfax Cigarette Trafficking Yields Probation, Home Monitoring A 46-year-old Fairfax woman has been placed on super- vised probation for her part in a major conspiracy to traffic in contraband cigarettes. She is Ada Mei Lam, aka Mei, and she was sentenced May 7 in U.S. District Court in Alexan- dria. She was among 14 people arrested following a 14-month investigation started by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Of- fice. The case involved individuals paying or trading more than $8 million, nearly 40 firearms and drugs to purchase 388,000 cartons — totalling more than 77 million contra- band cigarettes — to sell in New York. Charged in November 2009, Lam pleaded guilty Feb. 23 in federal court to conspiring to traffic in contraband ciga- rettes. According to the statement of facts accompanying her plea, from August 2008 to Nov. 5, 2009, she “know- ingly conspired with others to unlawfully ship, transport, /The Connection receive, possess, sell, distribute and purchase contraband cigarettes.” The document details several occasions on which she met with others involved in the conspiracy and purchased huge quantities of these cigarettes. However, unbeknownst to Justin Fanizzi Justin them, the sellers were undercover, law-enforcement agents. For example, on Oct. 29, 2008, Lam met with co-con- spirators Xing “Andy” Xiao, 32, of Fairfax, and Ting Seng Photo by Photo Lin and, together, they purchased and transported approxi- Deputy Patrick Muller of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office puts a new bracelet on mately 732,000 contraband cigarettes for about $69,660 Joseph, 8.