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Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comSeptember 10-16, 2008 ❖ Volume XXII, Number 37 Vienna Connectionwww.connectionnewspapers.com ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna/Oakton Connection Editor Kemal Kurspahic News 703-917-6428 or [email protected]

Photo by Michael A. Shuler Leesburg Pike was closed to traffic at Difficult Run around 4 p.m. In this Photo by Donna Manz/The Connection photo, only a roof of the car can be seen surrounded by water. Limbs and branches, swept away by rising waters, sit in mud. Hanna Hits Area, Goes Away Photos by

Tom Drake ropical storm Hanna hit the area Saturday mid-afternoon, not as Thard as feared, but many area roads were flooded and closed to traffic. Difficult Run overflowed during the driving rain that Hanna brought on Sat- Going for Goal at Clarks Crossings urday. Rt. 7 at Colvin Run Mill was closed As soon as Hanna passed over, around 3:30 p.m. last Saturday, Dylan Drake, 17, a for several hours, and asphalt along Brown’s junior at Thomas Jefferson High School, and Colin Drake, 13, 8th grader at Kilmer Mill and Beulah roads was washed away. Middle, went to the Clarks Crossings soccer field in Vienna along the W&OD trail and By Sunday morning, limbs and driftwood Piney Branch Creek, to make the best out of storm. In a picture left, Dylan “goes for littered roadsides. goal;” in picture right they pose with flooded field in background.

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Candidate wants to make sure government Julia O’Donoghue doesn’t block innovation.

By Julia O’Donoghue ity,” he said. The Connection But Thieman ran into some problems when it came to permits for a geothermal /The Connection ike many people, Mike Thieman is system. No one in the government seemed Lconcerned about the rising costs of to know what type of permit he would need, heating his house as winter and fall he said. arrives. But the Fairfax resident thought he “It was very frustrating. I just kept get- had found a solution. ting passed from one person to another in Thieman, who lives just outside the City Fairfax County government services,” said of Fairfax, wanted to install a geothermal Thieman. Congressional candidate Keith Fimian discusses energy policy with heating and cooling system on his property. Thieman, a federal government em- Mike Thieman at St. Mary of Sorrows Church Labor Day picnic. With the geothermal system, Thieman and ployee, said it would be nice to have less his family would be using about 40 percent bureaucracy to deal with on such matters. CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE Keith place retiring U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R) in of the energy that they currently use, he Laws could be easily streamlined to make Fimian agreed with Thieman, when they Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. The said. processes, like acquiring permits, much chatted at the St. Mary of Sorrows Church candidate faces Democratic opponent and “If I am using 60 percent less energy, it easier, he said. Labor Day picnic Sept. 2. means the local plants have more capac- Fimian, a Republican, is running to re- See Candidate, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Vienna

Town Remembers Sept. 11 The Town of Vienna’s seventh annual “A Day to Remember” commu- nity commemoration of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, on the grounds of the historic Free- man House, 131 Church St., N.E. The public is invited to remember those who lost their lives and to show support for those engaged in the ongoing fight against terrorism. “A Day to Remember” is sponsored by Vienna’s American Legion Post 180 in cooperation with the Town of Vienna. For more information, contact Post 180 at 703-938-9535. Madison Holds Tag Day The Madison High School band and color guard will hold its annual tag day on Saturday, Sept. 13. Chaperoned students will go door to door throughout the school community of Vienna and Oakton solicit- ing contributions and thanking the community for its support. Tag day is an important fund-raiser that helps with equipment, travel, supple- mental instruction and other costs that make the Madison band stand out as the “Pride of Vienna.” This year’s band leadership includes drum majors Olivia Calzada and Adri Mundy, leading the band in this season’s marching show entitled “The Grand Canyon.” Training Offered on Internet Safety MPO W.G. (Bill) Murray, the Town of Vienna Police Department’s public information officer, has recently completed training in Internet safety. The Virginia Attorney General’s Office has developed a new train- ing curriculum whereby parents and children can be educated about the dangers of online predators, identity theft, social sites, and ways to be safe while online. The presentation runs approximately 1- 1.5 hours in length. The program is designed for parents and children of middle school age on up. Officer Murray is available to do presentations on this topic to civic organizations, parent groups, senior citizen groups and the like. He can be contacted at [email protected]. GrandGrand Opening!Opening! Sofa & London 5pc Loveseat Dining Set $588 $548 5pc Set TABLE, 4 CHAIRS $588 ARMCHAIR $98 CHINA CABINET $688 Sabrina 5pc Dining Set $ Natural Finish 268

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High rents and a slowed economy contribute to leasing chal- lenges in the town. Officials are optimistic that once the economy bounces back, so, too, will new busi- nesses makes their homes in Vienna.

Empty Stores Vacancies rise with Reflect Economy market slowdown.

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Photos by The Connection SEEMAN, TOO, notes that the Town is approached daily by busi- round Vienna, “For nesses aiming to locate or relocate

Lease” signs have been Donna Manz to Vienna, and she agrees with A popping up in estab Hembree that these businesses do lished shopping cen- their own market research on the ters along and around Maple Av- viability of doing business in enue. Vienna. “But Vienna is a prime lo- The former “That’s Amore” and /The Connection cation for businesses to locate Hancock’s Fabrics have been va- here. They see the traffic going cant for months. So, too, has the down Rt. 123, they see the hous- building that once housed Furni- ing growth. Businesses recognize ture Direct and C.L. Barnes. Apple the opportunity to do well here. Federal Credit Union has taken “Rents are going up in Vienna,” over part of the property, but the said Seeman, “and businesses op- far end of the commercial center Mayor M. Jane Seeman says erate on a narrow profit/loss line. remains unoccupied. the Town receives daily When the economy picks up, we’ll What’s going on? requests for information see more businesses coming into “Our retail vacancies are a func- from businesses consider- the town.” tion of the economy,” said Gregory ing a move to Vienna. Many residents ask the mayor or Hembree, director of Planning and the Town Council members why Zoning for the Town of Vienna. “Office space is there are so many banks in town. Banks are among rented. It’s retail that is risky now.” the few new businesses who can afford the high rents, “We get lots and lots of calls every day,” said the mayor says. “Business trends come and go … we Hembree, “We look at the type of business and used to have quite a few bagel shops several years whether parking requirements fit the area.” ago,” Seeman said. Hembree said businesses do their research before “Things will bounce back here when the economy contacting him. turns around.” “When we get inquiries, I tell businesses, ‘send me Beyond vacant storefronts is the issue of shopping a proposal.’ We’ll help them to locate here. It makes centers that are in need of updating or enhancement. sense to do business in our town.” The Town cannot demand improvements from busi- Hembree says Trader Joe’s grocery stores have nesses or commercial centers grandfathered in, but approached the Town, as had a major national drug it does enforce zoning regulations. store chain. “We’re always looking for good quality “This is a big property rights state,” said the mayor. businesses to make a home in Vienna.” “So we have little leverage to force owners to make Unoccupied stores cast a shadow over the life of improvements. If an existing property wants to ex- the Town. Shoppers are aware, as are other retail pand or a new building wants to come in, it goes workers. And Hembree says that everyone has an before the architectural board. idea of what should “go in” there, regardless of where “In those cases, we can rule on signage and land- “there” is. People know what they would like to see scaping and design.” go into a vacant property, he says. Hembree and Seeman are optimistic. Church Street “Empty spaces always impact on the vitality of a is drawing new businesses, and many of the busi- town to some extent,” said Mayor M. Jane Seeman. nesses located along Maple Avenue have been thriv- “We believe in a free market, and we welcome busi- ing there for dozens of years. nesses that fit into the Vienna environment. “Quite frankly, as long as the foreclosures continue, “We don’t have a budget for economic develop- business people are sitting on their hands,” Hembree ment,” said the mayor. “We cannot afford fee-based said. intermediaries. We encourage prospective businesses to come to us with their interest.” See Viewpoints, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 5 Crime Crime Report

Incidents reported by the Town of Vienna police Murder Weapon: Pair of Scissors department from Aug. 30 through Sept. 5. ARREST Ehsan Amin is accused of stabbing Homaira Rahman, Courthouse Road at Ware Street, S.W. Aug. 27, 4 p.m. A subject known to officers was Vienna woman 91 times last July. 25, of Vienna, was observed driving on a suspended driver’s license found dead on a by MPO Taylor. After conducting a traffic stop, sidewalk on Malraux MPO Taylor discovered suspected marijuana By Ken Moore inside the vehicle. A 20 year old female of dered. There was a large Drive shortly after Niblick Drive in Vienna was subsequently The Connection quantity of blood on and 6:30 a.m. on July 4. charged with Possession of Marijuana and around the victim,” ac- Driving on a Suspended License. She was released after signing summonses for the hsan Amin claimed to love cording to search war- Rodway said Amin told violations. the woman he is accused of rants filed in Fairfax Fairfax Homicide Detec- 100 Block Maple Ave., East. Aug. 29, 1:36 a.m. stabbing to death with a pair County Circuit Court last tive Steve Shillingford. Officer Finelli observed a vehicle commit a traffic E violation and conducted a traffic stop. The of scissors. July. “He admits to hitting driver, a 24 year old male of Tapawingo Road Following Amin’s preliminary hear- A witness who testified his girlfriend, but doesn’t SE in Vienna was found to have no driver’s ing last Wednesday, Sept. 3 in Fairfax in last week’s hearing say he killed her,” Rodway license. As Officer Finelli was preparing to tow the vehicle, he discovered suspected marijuana. General District Court, the saw Rahman in the street said testimony revealed. he was issued summonses for Possession of Woodbridge man’s murder case was with a man who was He also told detectives Marijuana, Disregarding a Red Traffic Signal, certified to a grand jury, one of the grabbing her the night of that Rahman had a pair and No Operator’s License. He was released Contributed after signing all the summonses. first steps for a felony case to proceed the murder. The victim of scissors and that “he 1000 Block Park St., S.E. Aug. 30, 1:55 a.m. A in Fairfax County Circuit Court. looked distraught, thinks he hurt her.” traffic stop was conducted by Sergeant Amin, 30, of the 16000 block of Rodway said the witness Clingerman for various infractions. After interacting with the driver, signs of possible Kings Mountain Drive in Woodbridge, testified. RAHMAN WAS AC- impairment were observed. The driver, a 29 year faces the possibility of life in prison if Friends of Rahman had TIVE in the Afghan com- old male of Princeton Terrace in Vienna was convicted of murder. attended a soccer game munity in Northern Vir- given field sobriety tests to perform. After the tests, he was arrested for Driving While with her earlier that night. Amin called her ginia, family members said last July. Intoxicated and transported to the Fairfax LAST INDEPENDENCE DAY, about repeatedly and threatened her, according “She was very warm, very friendly, a County Adult Detention Center for analysis of 6:30 a.m., a citizen found Homaira to a friend’s testimony, Rodway said. sweet, lively person, always helping out her his breath to determine the blood alcohol content. The suspect refused to take the test in Rahman dead on a sidewalk of the “During the investigation, it was discov- friends,” Rahman’s cousin, Zohra Yaqub violation of law. He was formally charged with 2300 block of Malraux Drive in ered that the victim was at one time in- said, the week after her cousin was mur- Driving While Intoxicated and Refusal of a Vienna, within sight of the of W&OD volved in a relationship with a man known dered. “She touched many lives. When she Blood/ Breath Test and held on $1000.00 bond. 700 Block Park St., S.E. Aug. 31 1:39 a.m. Trail. as Ehsan,” according to search warrants. walked into a room, the room would light Sergeant Clingerman conducted a traffic stop on up.” a speeding vehicle. Further investigation AMIN WAS CHARGED with abduction “Homaira was so big-hearted, the kind of revealed that the driver was operating his vehicle on a restricted license and appeared to “She touched many lives. and murder. person who would always watch out for be in possession of alcohol while underage. The Homicide detectives first talked with other people,” said another cousin, Pakiza driver, a 20 year old male of Covington St. in When she walked into a Amin at the emergency room of Inova Nasher. Fairfax, was charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol and Driving Outside of his License room, the room would Fairfax Hospital, hours after Rahman’s body “You can’t imagine why anyone would Restrictions. He was released after signing was found, according to search warrants. touch a finger to her,” said Nasher. “She summonses for the violations. The driver’s Amin was hospitalized after driving a car trusted people and she thought everyone girlfriend responded to the scene and light up.” transported the driver home. into a Jersey wall, according to Rodway. was like her.” 200 Block Cedar Lane, S.E. Aug. 31, 9:25 p.m. — Zohra Yaqub “Amin was admitted to the hospital with Amin’s case is scheduled to be heard by PFC Shaw observed an unsteady individual significant injuries to his hands and wrists. the Fairfax grand jury on Sept. 15, accord- attempting to walk on the sidewalk of the Cedar Lane Shopping Center. After interacting with the Rahman, 25 of the 8700 block of Amin admitted to officers that he had been ing to Fairfax County Circuit Court records. subject, PFC Shaw arrested a 48 year old male of Litwalton Court in Vienna was stabbed driving the … vehicle and that he had tried He is currently scheduled for trial in Octo- Cedar Lane in Vienna for Drunk in Public. He 91 times and beaten on her face, said to kill himself,” according to search war- ber, although the trial date is expected to was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s Attor- rants. “Amin also admitted to hospital be continued to sometime in 2009. 1100 Block Maple Ave., East. Sept. 1, 1:05 ney Ian M. Rodway. nurses that he had an argument with his a.m. Sergeant Clingerman conducted a traffic “The victim suffered trauma to the girlfriend on the previous evening.” — Donna Manz contributed to this article. stop after a vehicle was found to be travelling approximately 45 mph above the posted limit. upper body and was obviously mur- “He said he’d done something bad,” After communicating with the driver, Sergeant Clingerman detected signs of impairment and conducted field sobriety tests. Subsequent to the tests, the driver, a 22 year old male of Sheridan Ave., Fort Myer, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to Vienna Police Millions in Restitution; Headquarters for analysis of his breath. He was then transported to the Fairfax County Adult One of his former drivers, Khalil Salim Detention Center, formally charged with Driving Nearly 6 Years in Prison Arbid, was sentenced last April to 16 While Intoxicated and Reckless Driving, and months in prison and three years of su- held on $2500.00 bond. Additionally, a military detainer was placed on the suspect. pervised release for his role in the scheme Tapawingo Road at Meadow Lane, S.W. Sept. ohn Andreas Tsiaoushis, 41 of Al to obtain more, according to U.S. Attorney and was ordered to pay $650,613 in res- 4, 4:12 p.m. PFC Shaver conducted a traffic stop exandria, was sentenced Friday, Chuck Rosenberg. titution for his role in the scheme. for speeding. After he got the vehicle stopped, J the driver exited the vehicle and began to flee. Sept. 5, to 70 months in federal On six occasions, Tsiaoushis transferred The FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, PFC Shaver stopped the individual and his prison for mail fraud and giving false tes- or refinanced two Virginia properties, one U.S. Secret Service, and Small Business investigation revealed that the driver had no timony in connection with a mortgage- in Vienna and one in the Fort Hunt area of Administration investigated the case. driver’s license, and was in illegal possession of tobacco. The driver, a 17 year old male resident refinancing scheme. Alexandria. When applying for loans, he Assistant U.S. Attorney Thomas H. of Vienna, was charged with Illegal Possession of U.S. District Court Judge Liam O’Grady provided would-be lenders with false docu- McQuillan and Special Assistant United Tobacco, Speeding, and No Operator’s License. ordered that Tsiaoushis pay more than mentation, including false loan-payoff state- States Attorney Dennis J. Early, of the He was released after signing the 3 summonses. The vehicle was towed to a storage lot. $3.9 million in restitution and remain on ments from current mortgages and false Office of the United States Trustee, pros- supervised release for three years after certificates of satisfaction from prior mort- ecuted the case. ASSAULT his release. gages. He then arranged for loan proceeds Tsiaoushis obtained an additional 200 Block Cedar Lane, S.E. Aug. 29, 2:25 p.m. Tsiaoushis, who pleaded guilty in May, to be “misdirected” to himself, according to $163,546 in a check kite scheme by over- A former boyfriend was suspected of assaulting admitted to operating a mortgage fraud Rosenberg. drawing his accounts with several banks his former girlfriend while engaged in an scheme between December 2004 and No- Tsiaoushis also pleaded guilty to giving in Vienna, Fairfax and Washington, D.C. attempt to rekindle the relationship. The boyfriend was directed to release the arms of the vember 2007. He fraudulently obtained false information when filing for bankruptcy victim by a coworker. The suspect then fled the an estimated $3,697,161 and attempted in October 2005 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. — Ken Moore See Crime, Page 1114

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Photo by Photo now available on our Web Site Paul Baldino of the Fairfax County Park Foundation accepts a $200,000 check from Chevy in PDF format, page by page, Chase Bank Senior Vice President, Denise L. Pope. Chevy Chase funded the Oakton identical to our weekly Schoolhouse’s move from its original site to the park, less than half a mile away. newsprint editions, including print advertising. Go to www.ConnectionNewspapers.com and click on “Print Editions.” Old House Finds New Home NS ITIO PPRINTRINT EDITIONSED of the Oakton Schoolhouse, and M New Oakton Community Park is the remaining $100,000 is ear- home to historic schoolhouse. marked for the development of the park. The Oakton Community Park, By Donna Manz mentary purposes. Representa- located at 2841 Hunter Mill Road, The Connection tives from Chevy Chase Bank and will be developed mainly as a the Fairfax County Park Authority, woodland, but with a soccer field he brown clapboard as well as Providence Supervisor for use by local residents. The structure on the cor Linda Q. Smith, participated in the Oakton Schoolhouse, now painted T ner of Hunter Mill brief ceremony. a creamy yellow, will be operated Road and Chain “The bank was interested in the and maintained by the Friends of Bridge Road that housed Appala- land,” said Chevy Chase Senior Oakton Schoolhouse, who dedi- chian Outfitters for 30 years be- Vice President Denise L. Pope, who cated themselves to the preserva- fore falling into disrepair has a presented the check. “We really tion of the historical site. The new home at Oakton Community wanted to be part of the commu- Fairfax County Park Foundation, Park and a new life … not to men- nity and support it. the park authority’s charitable tion many new coats of paint. “A lot of different parties came arm, will administer the funds. On Sept. 4, Chevy Chase Bank, together to preserve this school- “The Friends group has a num- which bankrolled the move from house.” ber of goals,” said Friends of the schoolhouse’s original site in Oakton Schoolhouse President January 2007, presented a check ONE HALF of the funding estab- Bob Adams. “Short term, our pri for $200,000 to the Fairfax County lishes an endowment for the per- Park Foundation for dual comple- petual operation and maintenance See Historic, Page 10

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Newspaper of Vienna & Oakton Our Neighbors Are Struggling An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Whether or not you call it a recession, 7913 Westpark Drive But housing costs, rising food costs and soar- McLean, Virginia 22102 ing gas prices are pushing many families in more families in Northern Virginia are seeking NEWS DEPARTMENT: Northern Virginia to the brink of homelessness. To discuss ideas and concerns, Some families are forced to choose between Call: 703-917-6444 help with food, medicine, housing and more. Fax: 703-917-0991 enough food, gas in the car to get to work and e-mail: medication. These are the working poor fami- [email protected] wo years ago, a busy day at Share’s “People used to come here for food. Now lies of our region, who turn to charities, hop- Kemal Kurspahic food pantry in McLean meant serv they’re coming for everything,” said Therese ing that with a little bit of help they can make Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 ing about seven families. Last Dyer-Caplan of Share. it through to the next paycheck. [email protected] T Donna Manz Wednesday, 21 families showed up Northern Virginia’s economy is buffered by The rising costs of food and gas are also ham- Contributing Writer for food, writes Connection reporter the presence of the federal government pering efforts of local non-profits to provide [email protected] Mike DiCicco. Editorial and the many private contractors that services. Organizations are facing significant Julia O’Donoghue In fact, demand for food from Share earn billions of dollars a year in gov- increases in demand, while their money and Education & Politics 703-917-6433 continues to rise, with a 20 percent ernment business. But the downturn supplies buy less than they did last year. [email protected] increase between July and August of this year. has arrived, as local governments well know, Pick an organization near you, and send Ken Moore Meanwhile, funds for Share’s family assis- with the drop in home values squeezing local them money, call and offer to volunteer, do- Courts & Projects 703-917-6417 tance program are going almost entirely to- budgets. nate food, or contribute in any other way. [email protected] ward warding off evictions and utility shut-offs, Rich Sanders with some money paying for medications. In Help Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 the last fiscal year, Share spent more than [email protected] Here is a partial listing of local organizations that help the needy, every one is facing intense and $102,000 on family assistance, up 50 percent increasing demand for services. ADVERTISING: from the previous fiscal year. To place an advertisement, call the ad ❖ SHARE of McLean, www.shareofmclean.org, 703- ❖ The Good Shepherd Alliance, Inc., 20684 department between 9 a.m. and Non-profits that help the needy in Northern 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. 284-2179 Ashburn Road, Ashburn, 703-724-1555 Virginia are seeing a dramatic increase in de- ❖ Reston Interfaith, 703-787-3100 ❖ Our Daily Bread, 10777 Main Street #320, Don Park mand, needy families and individual finding ❖ Herndon-Reston FISH (For Immediate Fairfax, 703-273-8829 Display Advertising their way to food pantries to stave off hunger, Sympathetic Help), 703-391-0105_ ❖ Shelter House, www.shelterhouse.org, operates 703-917-6466 ❖ [email protected] seeking help to acquire school supplies for their Food for Others, Food for Others, two homeless shelters in Fairfax County, in www.foodforothers.org, Fairfax, 703-207-9173 Centreville and Seven Corners. 571-522-6800 Karen Washburn children, needing money to forestall an evic- ❖ FACETS, 703-352-5090 ❖ Committee for Helping Others (CHO), Vienna , Communities of Worship Advertising tion or having the phone or electricity in their ❖ Northern Virginia Family Service, Oakton, 703- 703-281-7614 703-917-6468 [email protected] home turned off. 385-3267 Andrea Smith Classified Advertising Letters to the Editor 703-917-6401 [email protected] Sean Godfrey spend money either to attend a lege level course like an A.P. only that those who serve in public of- Employment Advertising Value of special event or drive long dis- be given .5 extra value? Students fice should do so with the best of 703-917-6419 Debates tances. Senator Warner similarly at McLean High are scoring 5s on public interest in mind. He be- [email protected] declined to participate in a debate their A.P. exams and not receiving lieves in preserving America’s free Editor & Publisher To the Editor: that was to be sponsored by the As in their classes. That is ludi- market system, and wants our gov- Mary Kimm The League of Women Voters 703-917-6416 Virginia League of Women Voters crous. To be fair, an A.P class ernment to do more to help Ameri- [email protected] couldn’t agree more with your re- in conjunction with CSB and PBS should be weighted with an extra can workers and to keep jobs and Editor in Chief cent editorial urging candidates stations in Virginia and shown full point. Moreover, there is only businesses within our own coun- Steven Mauren for all elective offices to participate Managing Editors across the state. benefit to giving more value to try, for the benefit of our own Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, in debates. They are one of the Fairfax Public Access plans to advanced classes. Wouldn’t more people, and to be competitive in a Kemal Kurspahic most effective ways for voters to Photography: rebroadcast the debates for the 8th students be encouraged to try an global economy. Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, learn about the candidates and and 11th Congressional District advanced class, if they knew it Keith wants Virginians to lead in Craig Sterbutzel their positions. Art/Design: seats and make them available to would not be likely to bring down energy security and energy inde- Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Fairfax Public Access TV (chan- other TV channels. Check their G.P.A.? Don’t we want more pendence. He supports a multi- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, nel 10) and the League of Women John Smith, Stu Moll, www.FCAC.org for dates, times, students taking challenging pronged clean alternative energy Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Voters of the Fairfax Area are co- and further information. classes? There is no downside to approach, and is willing and anx- Production Manager: Jean Card sponsoring debates for Northern this. Why are we waiting? ious to find a bi-partisan solution Virginia’s congressional candi- Mary Grace Lintz to our energy problems. CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 dates this fall. The candidates for Circulation Manager: Acting President MaryAnn Lastova Keith Fimian says that both par- Linda Pecquex the 8th Congressional District will League of Women Voters of the McLean ties are guilty of reckless over- face off on Monday, Sept. 22, from Fairfax Area spending, and that we would all CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, 7 to 8 p.m. The debate for the L.L.C. be better served by giving the Peter Labovitz 11th Congressional district will be President a line-item veto, which President/CEO seen at the same time on Monday, In Search of Candidate Brings would eliminate earmarks, and Mary Kimm Oct. 6. Those watching the debate Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Fair Grades Fresh Solutions curtail pork barrel spending. 703-917-6416 will be able to submit questions by He favors lower, fewer taxes, [email protected] e-mail. Unfortunately, the debate To the Editor: To the Editor: and believes we must have tax re- Jerry Vernon scheduled for the 10th Congres- Thank you for the excellent ar- Keith Fimian, candidate for Executive Vice President form in order to preserve our pros- 703-917-6404 sional District had to be canceled ticle, “Does Fairfax Give Fair Virginia’s 11th District Congres- perity. Keith knows that higher [email protected] after Congressman Frank Wolf Grades?” [Connection, Sept. 3-9, sional seat, is not a career politi- taxes punish working, middle class Wesley DeBrosse declined to participate. 2008]. It raises very important cian. He is a committed outsider families, and will work to simplify Controller It’s regrettable that Congress- concerns. and a fresh face that knows that our current complex tax code, Debbie Funk man Wolf has denied 10th district I can not understand the school the same old problems cannot be National Sales thereby making collection of taxes 703-917-6416 citizens the opportunity to learn system’s hesitancy to appropriately solved by the same old faces with more efficient and less expensive. [email protected] more about the differences be- add value to advanced classes. the same old solutions. Finally, Keith Fimian will work John Lovaas tween him and his opponents How can a B in regular Algebra Keith believes that our govern- to protect our essential national Special Assistant for Operations through the medium of television, possibly be equal to a B in Honors ment suffers from an over-abun- which doesn’t require voters to Algebra? Likewise, how can a col- dance of career politicians, and See Letters, Page 8

8 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop YESTERDAY’S ROSE Candidate Argues for More Drilling BOOKS WANTED! From Page 3 The candidate does not doubt it Fimian. In Good Condition could happen. Fimian’s own busi- Fairfax County chairman Gerry ness, U.S. Inspect, holds several THE GOVERNMENT could take • Text Books • Self Help • History Connolly in an election for the U.S. patents. He also points out other actions to help people with • Art • Cooking • Fitness • Childrens open seat Nov. 4. that most people own a mobile rising energy costs. As a member Fimian said rising energy costs phone that is a 1,000 times smaller of Congress, Fimian would vote to Tax Receipt Provided is “one of the issues that most ani- and more powerful than the com- open up several areas — includ- mates residents.” He understands puters developed 40 years ago. ing the Arctic National Wildlife Clothing •Furniture • Housewares why because the candidate has his “In 20 years, we will be able to Refuge and areas off the cost of Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross-Nat’l Capital Ch. • The Arc of Northern Virginia own concerns about his energy power everything with solar. If we the United States — to drilling for • National Council of Jewish Women-No. Virginia Section • Service Source Inc. and gas bills. are smart, the U.S. will lead the oil and natural gas. 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org Fimian recently installed ceiling charge [in this type of innova- “For us not to have access to our fans in his home to cut down on tion,]” he said. own energy is profoundly irre- air conditioning costs. He is also But Fimian does worry about too sponsible,” said Fimian. driving an old 1990 Volvo station much government interference. The candidate would also sup- wagon more than his Denali truck He said the government could port trying to access the oil out of because the Volvo gets far better stifle innovation by over-regulat- shale in the Rocky Mountains. He gas mileage. ing the private industry that is at- also called the United States “the But the Republican has faith that tempting to access new sources of Saudi Arabia of coal” and said the innovation and progress could energy. country should be making better eventually alleviate the current “A lot of men and women in Con- use of this resource. energy crisis in the United States. gress mean well. But if you have Fimian added that he had heard “There are wonderful things never run a company, it is very nuclear power could also be har- coming. Really, you can’t believe hard to know the impact these nessed more safely now and what is coming. Twenty years from laws and regulations can have,” should be looked at as a potential now, solar will be the wave of the said Fimian. source of energy. future,” said Fimian to a potential The candidate said the govern- “All of this adds up to energy voter on Labor Day. ment should have little involve- independence and energy security ment in new technologies. if we want it,” said Fimian. FIMIAN said he has read about “My sense is the free market “You have to drill your way out nanotechnology that could even- would be better equipped to dis- of his situation,” he added. tually make a normal-looking roof cover the solutions we need to or window into a solar panel. solve these problems,” said See Fimian, Page 10

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Send announcements to sample the results for $1 per cup. Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark p.m. $10. Jammin Java, 227 Maple Marshall house, self-guided tour of [email protected]. Deadline is Colvin Run Mill,10017 Colvin Run Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255- Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or the Virginia Historical Society, and A Real Thursday for the following week’s paper. Photos/art- Road, Great Falls. 703-759-2771. 3631. visit www.jamminjava.com. lunch at the Can Can Brasserie in the work encouraged. For additional listings, visit Warren Brown, author of Songwriters Circle, featuring Luke Michael Scott will read and sign Carytown neighborhood. Call Vienna French Bistro www.connectionnewspapers.com. CakeLove. Discussion and book Brindley, Anthony Fiacco, Shane “The Magician” at 7 p.m. at Parks and Recreation at 703-255- in the Heart signing by local celebrity baker. 5 Hines and Todd Wright. Acoustic. Borders Fairfax. Call 703-359-8420. 6360 or visit www.viennava.gov. of McLean p.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 7 p.m. $10. Jammin Java, 227 Maple After fleeing Ojai, Nicholas, Sophie, Rocknoceros.12:30 p.m. Free Jammin’ Since 1981 7851 Tysons Corner Center, McLean. Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris, Juniors Fall Concert Series. Alden visit www.jamminjava.com. THURSDAY/SEPT. 11 703-506.2937 or www.bn.com. home for Nicholas Flamel. For Flamel, Theatre at the McLean Central Park, “Best of McLean!” The Town of Vienna’s seventh annual “A the Prophesy is becoming more clear. 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., at the Day to Remember” community MONDAY/SEPT. 15 Bob Schieffer will discuss and sign intersection of Route 123 and Old -The Washingtonian SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 “Bob Schieffer’s America” at Dominion Drive. 703-790-0123 or commemoration of the 2001 terrorist attacks on Summers with Lincoln book the U.S. will be held at 10 a.m. on the grounds of Amadeus Concerts, under the 7:30 p.m. at Borders Bailey’s www.mcleancenter.org. Call for reservations direction of A. Scott Wood, opens its signing. 7:30 p.m. Local author and Crossroads. Call 703-998-0404. Wise, the historic Freeman House, 131 Church St., N.E, West Springfield High history teacher 703-790-5164 Vienna. The public is invited to remember those 28th season with “Viva La Voce,” an rueful, candid, graceful commentaries afternoon of songs and arias from James Percoco, presents his third from one of journalism’s most stylish THURSDAY/SEPT. 18 Cocktails who lost their lives and to show support for those book “Summers with Lincoln,” as Major Credit Cards engaged in the ongoing fight against terrorism. well-loved operas. Four award- and respected writers. Smart, Chapter 227, Vietnam Veterans of winning soloists, hosted by Frank Richard Byrd Library unveils its new humorous, commonsensical, pitch- America Inc., invites all veterans, 6627 Old Dominion Drive • McLean, VA “A Day to Remember” is sponsored by Vienna’s We the People bookshelf. Richard McLean Square Mall American Legion Post 180 in cooperation with Conlon, Amadeus pianist-in-residence. perfect-sometimes bitingly critical and friends, and the general public to Sungji Kim, Soprano; Lena Seikaly, Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce Street, plainspoken, other times suffused attend the Sept. 18 chapter meeting See us at www.cafetatti.com the Town of Vienna. For more information, Springfield. Free, adults; registration contact Post 180 at 703-938-9535. Mezzo-Soprano; Richard Novak, with wonder or delight-these essays at Neighbor’s Restaurant, 262D Cedar Tenor; and Jay Jung, Baritone. 4 p.m. required, call 703-451-8055. speak to us all. Lane, Cedar Lane Shopping Center, My Favorite Highway, We Shot the Moon Potomac Valley Shetland Sheepdog Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure and Mercy Mercedes. Rock. 7 p.m. $15. at St. Francis Episcopal Church, 9220 Social Networking and the 2008 Vienna, at 7:30 p.m. Martin J. Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, VA Club. 7:30 p.m. Free, open to the Election. Registration 7:30 a.m., Schram, author and syndicated Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call public. Following a short business 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. 22066. Admission: $25, including Program 8-9:30 a.m. Learn about the journalist, will discuss his new book, Photo by Jeanne C. Rosenbaum post-concert refreshments and a meeting, Virginia Torsch Blose will latest trends in social networking Vets Under Siege: How America Astronaut Tom Jones and Military Historian give a presentation on Disaster Build Your Bob Dorr, authors of “Hellhawks! The Untold chance to meet the performers. technology and their impact on the Deceives and Dishonors Those Who A member of Conservatorio Professional de Danza “Fortea” of Madrid, Spain helps a young Festival attendee try Students 17 and under free. Call 703- Planning for Pets, including planning 2008 elections. Patton Boggs, 8484 Fight Our Battles. Also, the using castanets at the 2007 International Children’s Festival. Story of the American Fliers Who Savaged for hurricanes and other types of Hitler’s Wehrmacht.” 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the 759-5334 or visit Westpark Drive, Ninth Floor, McLean. membership will celebrate its 23rd www.amadeusconcerts.com. disasters such as what to do in case of NVTC members $45, non-members anniversary of serving veterans, Community 2941Restaurant, 2941 Fairview Park, Falls a fire. Refreshments. Bring your dog Church. Sponsored by the Vienna-Tysons ZNA Koi Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See $75. http://www.nvtc.org/events/ military personnel, and the some of the most beautiful fish in the and meet other Sheltie owners and geteventinfo. community. Admission is free. Call Regional Chamber of Commerce, 513 Maple Ave. breeders. Prospective Shetland West, Vienna. Register rs6.net/tn.jsp. world along with a special Bonsai Len Ignatowski at 703-255-0353 or display and demonstration. Last Sheepdog owners are also welcome. visit www.vva227.org. The year’s senior koi judge came from In the meeting room of the Dunn WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 17 membership serves as a ‘fire support Support Your Welcoming Special Guests Loring Firehouse, 2148 Gallows Road, FRIDAY/SEPT. 12 Japan, and the fish on display came Killola and The Action Design with base’ for veterans who are seeking a from throughout the east coast. Dunn Loring. Ringleader. Pop/rock. 7 p.m. $10. renewal of their Vietnam camaraderie. John Eddie. Rock. 9:30 p.m. $15. Jammin Java, www.PotomacValleySSC.com. Local Businesses. 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or Vendors for koi ponds, fish and plants Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Pete Francis and Josh Dion. Rock/ will be present. Free. Meadowlark Nature Snoopers: Monarchs in the Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit acoustic/jam. 7:30 p.m. $12 in Children from visit www.jamminjava.com. Meadow. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tag Bluegrass music by Jimmy and Moondi. 6:30 Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark www.jamminjava.com. advance, $15 at the door. Jammin Gardens Court, Vienna. Call 703-255- Monarchs and track their flight. $4 Bus tour of historic Richmond. A Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call Shelter House attend p.m. Free; bring a lawn chair or blanket for per child. Suitable for age 5-6. Ellanor seating. the Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Ave., 3631. charter bus will leave at 8 a.m. from 703-255-1566 or visit Natural History of Tropical Plants. C. Lawrence Park, 5040 Walney Road, the Vienna Community Center, 120 www.jamminjava.com. E., Vienna. Call 703-255-6360 or visit Chantilly. 703-631-0013. the International www.viennava.gov. 2 p.m. Learn about the geographic Cherry St. S.E., and return at 6 p.m. Local Author Bill Farrell presents origins of these notable plants and The cost of $60 for Town of Vienna Turning Your Life into a Story, a their evolutionary adaptations. This is TUESDAY/SEPT. 16 residents and $75 for out-of-town discussion for adults who want write www.connectionnewspapers.com Children’s Festival. SATURDAY/SEPT. 13 a follow-up to a previous Tropical participants includes transportation, their life stories. 10 a.m. at the Plants program. Reservations Kyle Patrick and Jess Ruben, with guided tour of the newly renovated Unitarian Church, 2709 Hunter Mill The 38th annual International Children’s Chelsea Lee. Pop/acoustic. 7:30 By Susanna Rosenbaum Festival. Sept. 13 and Sept. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 recommended; free. Meadowlark capitol building and the John Rd, Vienna. Arts Council of Fairfax County p.m. The 2008 Festival will showcase musicians, dancers, and martial artists from China, Finland, Ghana and Jordan and will feature the Canadian Baskets, Fountains, or Sarah Schultz, one of the most percussionists ScrapArtsMusic. Four stages 50-75% 25% OFF Benches, Statuary enjoyable aspects of her job as de 2008 around the park offer entertainment by more OFF ALL POTS than 20 groups from this region. Tickets available Early Blooming Perennials velopment coordinator for Shelter F International online or at the gate; $12 for adults, $10 for 60% OFF ALL TREES Herbs, Annuals, Roses, children and seniors. Weekend passes are $18 for House, a non-profit organization Orchids, Bonsai, Pansies providing emergency housing and support- adults, $15 for children and seniors. Admission is Plastic & & SHRUBS Children’s free for children 2 years and under. Wolf Trap Concrete Pots & Mums ive services in Fairfax County, is finding in- National Park for the Performing Arts. Visit kind donations for the children and fami- Festival www.internationalchildrensfestival.org. patios, walls BOXED ROSES lies she serves. ZNA Koi Show. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See some of the Buy 1 get 2 FREE The International most beautiful fish in the world along with a walkways “Financial donations make the work of Children’s Festival is a special Bonsai display and demonstration. Shelter House possible, but nothing puts a youth-oriented festival Vendors for koi ponds, fish and plants will be paver driveways 35% OFF bright smile on the face of a 10-year-old like dedicated to performing, present. Free. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, and so much more. Arborvitae, Yews visual, and interactive arts, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna. Call Blue Spruce a surprise trip to the theater,” she said. The- held each September at 703-255-3631 9023 Arlington Blvd., ater and the arts were formative elements Wolf Trap National Park for Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Children’s rock and Hardwood Mulch in Schultz’s own childhood, and she has fond the Performing Arts in ‘kid-hop’; 10:30 a.m. Tickets $8. Steve Forbert. Fairfax, VA 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 Vienna. The 2008 Interna- Acoustic/roots, 7 p.m. Tickets $20. Future and CravensNursery.com memories of attending the International 2 miles west of I-495 FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES tional Children’s Festival Can’t Hang. Rock, 10 p.m. Tickets $10. All at on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) BUY 1, GET 3 FREE Children’s Festival at Wolf Trap with her will take place during the Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703- LANDSCAPE DESIGN mother and sisters year after year. week of September 8th with 255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days When she contacted the Arts Council of the public Festival on Satur- The American Association of University Fairfax County, which has been producing day and Sunday, Sept. 13 - Women will hold an open house from 10:30 14 at Wolf Trap. a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry Library, 101 this Festival for 38 years, to request a dona- To learn more: about Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Drop by for coffee, tion of tickets, Schultz was thrilled to learn Shelter House, visit bagels, and conversation about upcoming branch that complimentary tickets, as well as gift www.ShelterHouse.org; programs and special interest groups. Free. Call about the International 703-938-1581 or visit www.aauwofva.org/ bags and snacks, were available through the Children’s Festival, visit branches/vienna. Arts Council’s Special Guests Program. Each www.InternationalChil– The Claude Moore Colonial Farm: An 18th Pear Tree Cottage Century Wedding. 2 p.m. Come celebrate with drensFestival.org. year, the Arts Council reaches out to over the colonial farm family. Witness an 18th century Newest boutique in historic Vienna, offers a 60 service organizations reaching under- style wedding ceremony. Dance with the bride beautiful collection of traditional European served or at-risk communities to invite over and groom, and taste the traditional wedding cake. Great family activity. $3 adults, $2 children antiques, cottage vintage and fresh, modern 3,000 children and families to attend the — it offers a wider view of the world. The ing children her own age — and their en- and senior citizens; complimentary admission elements for the casual or elegant home. Festival as their special guests. Among those diversity of Fairfax County and even of the thusiasm touched her. “I remember the danc- with Farm membership. Weather permitting; call Unique gifts are carefully selected for all the attending the International Children’s Fes- children currently staying with Shelter ers coming out into the meadow and danc- 703-903-9330 day of event. Explore expanded special people in your life. tival for the first time this weekend will be Gatehouse Shop, featuring educational materials House, some of whom come from Africa and ing with crowd. And all of a sudden I was and unique gifts. For information on programs, Bring this ad in for a 15% discount on your next purchase. some of the smiling Shelter House faces that Europe, is mirrored on the Festival stages. dancing with them.” events and membership please visit Schultz loves. As a child, Schultz was extremely shy and Schultz is excited to return to the Interna- www.1771.org. The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean. Call 703- For Schultz, the Festival affords children she credits the arts with helping her to be- tional Children’s Festival this weekend, once 442-7557. something beyond the fun of hands-on arts come more out-going. “Normally, I would again with her mother, who brought her Why Don’t My Children Listen to Me? 1:30-3 130 Maple Avenue East • Vienna, VA activities, roving entertainers, an Arts & hide behind my mother’s skirt,” she said. But there for the first time many years ago, and p.m. A free workshop for parents, Patrick Henry 703-938-1331 • e: [email protected] Library, 101 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. Call 301- Technology pavilion, and continuous perfor- at the International Children’s Festival, she also with her own seven-year old daughter 929-8824 to register. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays mances on four stages throughout the park saw dynamic young performers — includ- and the children of Shelter House. Ice Cream Making. 4 p.m. Help hand-crank, and 12 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 13 Crime

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Call ahead to check on availability. call Lynn Mosteller at 703-698-8624. adults meets every Wednesday 7-8 SINCE 1976 • FREE ESTIMATES p.m. at Falls Church High School, En- Heart and Sole. Persons with Support meetings for parents of trance 1, Room 100, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Parkinson’s Disease are invited to join children with AD/HD are held every Contact your local office at Falls Church. Free. Sponsored by the an exercise class that meets weekly on first Wednesday of the month at 7:15 “As seen on Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia, for ad- Fridays and Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m., p.m. at the offices of Annette Spector, This Old 703-738-4801 ditional information, call Dana at at the Vienna Community Center, 120 6845 Elm St., Ste. 710, McLean. E-mail House” 703-425-6660. Cherry St. S.E., Vienna. Care partners [email protected], call 703- and family members are welcome to 641-5451 or visit www.novachadd.org. 301-571-4200 Balance and Beyond. Persons come and assist the PD patient. For ses- Free. Serving Metropolitan DC with Parkinson’s Disease who can walk sion dates, fees and information, call & Beyond unassisted are invited to join a balance Cheryl Bartholomew at 703-281-1560. The Alzheimer’s Association of class that meets weekly on Wednes- To register, call 703-255-6360 and the National Capital Area is starting a days at 1:15 p.m., at the Vienna specify the “Heart and Sole” class. new caregiver support group that will Take Advantage of the Market Community Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E. meet on the second Monday of each The classes are sanctioned by the Body and Soul fitness classes re- month at 1 p.m. at The Sylvestery, 1728 & See These Great Homes Parkinson Foundation for the National cently began. Contact instructor for more Kirby Road in McLean. The Sylvestery is & See These Great Homes Capital Area (PFNCA) and are led by a information on individual classes; visit Vinson Hall Retirement Community’s certified instructor of the American Se- www.bodyandsoul.org for more classes. new assisted living residence for the nior Fitness Association. Call Cheryl New students receive 15 percent discount. care of people with memory impair- OPEN Bartholomew at 703-281-1560. To reg- At McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg ments. Barbara Adams, M.S.W., will be ister, call 703-255-6360 and specify the Pike, McLean, on Mondays and Fri- the support group leader. HOUSES “Balance and Beyond” class. days, 9:45-11:15 a.m., free childcare, call SEPTEMB Mary Ward at 703-754-3722. Multiple sclerosis support ER13 th The Parkinson’s Foundation of- group. 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Deadline named finalists in the 2007-08 Vir- Bonnie Fishel of Madison TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 [email protected]. is Friday. ginia High School League Writing, High School and Dan Copans of Back Pack Safety Program for Northern Virginia Republican Photo, Design Contest. Winners Madison High School in the children, parents and teachers, Business Forum Breakfast, Katrina M. Gumbinner, will be announced at the 2008 Bylined Personal Opinion, Column presented by spine and wellness with RNC Deputy Chairman Frank expert, Dr. Brandon Lemuel, Donatelli. Tysons Corner Marriott, homeschooled in Great Falls, has VHSL Championship Journalism category. owner of PalmerCare Chiropractic- 8028 Leesburg Pike, Vienna. $35. been named as a 2009 National Workshop, Oct. 18 and 19. in Rich- Marguerite Schauer of Vienna. Did you know that over 703-922-6768. Merit scholarship semifinalist. mond. 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What did you like most about two parties’ conventions? Health notes are for support ested in joining or for more informa- — Andrew Johnson groups, exercise classes, blood drives tion. and similar events open to the pub- Amy Pullman, McLean, Joe O’Neill, Vienna, Heather Perry, McLean, lic at no or minimal cost. Send Vienna Weight Watchers. information to vienna@connectionn- Meetings at the Vienna Community Pediatrician Accountant Homemaker ewspapers.com. Deadline is Friday. Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E., Vienna I watched Palin really We are every Tuesday from noon- some of both impressed me watched both Northern Virginia Epilepsy 1:15 p.m. Cost is $150 for 12 weekly conventions. I as well. She conventions Group, a support group for teens luncheon sessions, payable in ad- thought the introduced and I was and adults meets every Wednes- vance. To register call best comment herself to most im- day 7-8 p.m. at Falls Church High 703-255-6350. was Al Gore people in a pressed, by School, Entrance 1, Room 100, 7521 saying that al- powerful far, by Sarah Jaguar Trail, Falls Church. Free. Vienna Community Center though he way, and it Palin’s Sponsored by the Epilepsy Founda- has open gym for ages 17 and believed in was under a speech. I was tion of Virginia, for additional under, 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, recycling, he lot of pres- literally in information, call Dana at 703-425- Wednesday and Friday. Call ahead didn’t believe sure too. She tears. It’s 6660. to check on availability. in it that handled her- great to have much — a self very well. a woman who Balance and Beyond. Persons Heart and Sole. Persons with joke at how he didn’t want another four I also really enjoyed Romney’s speech. represents so much about what being a with Parkinson’s Disease who can Parkinson’s Disease are invited to years of an Republican administration. mother is in the mix. She brings a whole walk unassisted are invited to join a join an exercise class that meets I found it to be very funny. Paula Donovan, Great Falls, new light to the whole process, one that balance class that meets weekly on weekly on Fridays and Tuesdays As for the Republican Convention, I Therapist not a lot of people were expecting. Wednesdays at 1:15 p.m., at the at 12:30 p.m., at the Vienna Com- think that McCain’s selection of Palin First off, Vienna Community Center, 120 munity Center, 120 Cherry St. S.E., was genius and it showed in her speech. seeing Ted Cherry St. S.E. Vienna. He was able to salvage the evangelical Kennedy Audrey O’Neill, Vienna, The classes are sanctioned by the Care partners and family mem- vote and reenergize their party. come out was Homemaker Parkinson Foundation for the Na- bers are welcome to come and assist truly inspira- The real tional Capital Area (PFNCA) and are the PD patient. For session dates, tional. It was highlight for led by a certified instructor of the fees and information, call Cheryl a reminder of me was the American Senior Fitness Association. Bartholomew at 703-281-1560. To everything he introduction Call Cheryl Bartholomew at 703-281- register, call 703-255-6360 and has done for 1560. specify the “Heart and Sole” class. Kareem Farah, McLean, of Sarah the country, Palin. She To register, call 703-255-6360 and Student and I’m glad was out- specify the “Balance and Beyond” Body and Soul fitness I really to see that he standing and class. classes recently began. Contact in- liked Barack is well. I was everyone re- structor for more information on Obama’s also very impressed with Mark Warner’s ally got to The Parkinson’s Foundation individual classes; visit speech. speech. Obama’s speech was definitely know her af- offers weekly support groups (previ- www.bodyandsoul.org for more the biggest highlight for me though. It ter days of ously located at the Providence classes. was amazing, and I was in awe with his wondering Recreation Center) for patients and New students receive 15 percent ability to handle it with so many differ- who she was. I liked Hilary, but Palin caregivers. discount. At McLean Bible Church, ent agendas. He was able to connect showed herself to be feminine, have a They meet every Tuesday at 10 8925 Leesburg Pike, McLean, on with so many people. A lowlight for me great sense of humor, and not take her- and 11 a.m., at the Lewinsville Se- Mondays and Fridays, 9:45- would have to be Palin’s speech. As a self too seriously; Hilary didn’t appeal in nior Center, 1609 Great Falls St., 11:15 a.m., free childcare, call Mary woman, I was embarrassed by her nasty that way. Giuliani’s and Romney’s McLean. Call 703-891-0821 if inter- Ward at 703-754-3722. and mean comments about Obama. speeches were impressive as well.

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Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to [email protected]. Deadline is Friday.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is partnering with the Jewish Outreach Institute (JOI) to launch the Mothers/Parents Circle, an umbrella of free educational events and resources for parents raising Jewish chil- dren within the context of intermarriage or a committed relationship. The pro- gram focuses on Jewish rituals, ethics and the creation of a Jewish home, and includes regular meetings and group Shabbats and holidays. Participants in- clude Sha’are Shalom in Leesburg, Congregation Beth Emeth in Herndon, Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church and the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia in Fairfax. The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (ShalomDC.org) is a community-build- ing organization that cares for those in need, deepens engagement in Jewish life, and connects Jews to each other.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church offers a lector series, “Is Russia Re- verting to Imperialism and Authoritarianism?” Peter Reddaway, emeritus professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University and a former director of the Kennan Institute for Ad- vanced Russian Studies, will discuss Russia’s complex relationship with the West and how this helps to explain its current conflict with Georgia. Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Russia’s Evolution under Putin and its Current Conflict with Geor- gia. Pot-luck supper at 6:45. St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 8991 Brook Road, McLean. Reserve by email [email protected]. or 703-442-0330.

Adult Disciple Study Group forming at The Church of the Good Shepherd. An information meeting will Visit These Houses of Worship be on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. in Adult Room #1. Free. Church of the Good Shepherd, 2351 Hunter Mill Road, Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... Vienna. 703-281-3987 or email Penny Episcopal Rasnake at Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 [email protected]. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 Homecoming & Anniversary Celebration. Shiloh Baptist Church 450 ORCHARD STREET Jehovah’s Witness celebrates 135 years of ministry. Sun- VIENNA, VA Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 day, Sept. 14: 11 a.m. - Homecoming 703-938-8525 Worship Service; 3:30 p.m. – Anniver- Lutheran [email protected] sary Worship Service, Guest Preacher Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 Rev. Todd A. Brown, Pastor, First Bap- www.fbcv.org St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 tist Church of Chesterbrook. Dr. KENNY SMITH, Methodist Dr. Robert F. Cheeks, Jr., Pastor, Shiloh Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 Baptist Church, 8310 Turning Leaf Lane, PASTOR Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 McLean. 703-893-8982. Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 www.sbcmclean.org. SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 Oakton United Methodist Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 Church has designated Sept. 14 as Buddhist Vale United Methodist ... 703-620-2594 Bring a Friend Sunday, and invites Vajrayogini Buddhist Center... 202-331-2122 Wesley United Methodist ... 703-938-8700 members of the community to worship ONE GOD MINISTRY Smith Chapel United Methodist ... 571-434-9680 at 8:30 a.m. or 10:55 a.m., and attend A Global Church Church of the Brethern Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Nursery Non-Denominational services are available during the 10:55 A None-Denominational Multi-racial Bible-based Christian Church Dedicated Oakton Church of the Brethern ... 703-281-4411 Christian Assembly Church ... 703-698-9777 to the Spiritual Empowerment and Enrichment of the Human Race a.m. service. Return at 5:45 p.m. for fellowship and share in a pot-luck din- ~ Join Us For Worship ~ Catholic Presbyterian Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 ner. At 7 p.m., listen to 4tified, whose At 4280 Chain Bridge Road • Fairfax, VA 22030 Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church ... 703-560-6336 Our Lady of Good Counsel ... 703-938-2828 Korean Central Presbyterian ... 703-698-5577 music reflects southern gospel favorites, Sundays 10:00 am–10:45 am Sunday School St. Athanasius Catholic Church ... 703-759-4555 Vienna Presbyterian ... 703-938-9050 soulful a cappella hymns and medleys, Sundays 11:00 am–12:30 pm Worship Service St. Mark’s Catholic Church ... 703-281-9100 plus a number of original songs. Oakton Wednesdays 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Worship Service Quaker United Methodist Church, 2951 Chain Phone: 703-591-6161 Fax: 703-591-6262 Charismatic Langley Hills Friends...703-442-8394 Bridge Road in Oakton, at the intersec- tion of Rt. 123 and Hunter Mill Road. Email: [email protected] Christian Assembly ... 703-698-9777 Seventh-Day Adventist Visit www.oaktonumc.org or call 703- Visit Our Website: www.OneGodMinistry.org Northern Virginia Christian Fellowship ... 703-242-9001 938-1234. Church of Christ Vienna Seventh Day Adventists ... 703-938-8383 Assembly of God Peace Baptist Church ... 703-560-8462 Berea Church of Christ ... 703-893-7040 Unitarian Universalist Vienna Assembly of God ... 703-938-7736 St. Luke’s United Methodist Bethel Primitive Baptist Church ... 703-757-8134 Congregation of Fairfax ... 703-281-4230 Church Food Drive. Donate non-per- Washington Christian Church...703-938-7720 Cartersville Baptist Church ... 703-255-7075 Disciples of Christ Unity ishable food and toiletries for a local Cristo Es Mi Refugio...703-938-7727 Fellowship Baptist Church ... 703-385-8516 Antioch Christian Church ... 703-938-6753 Baha’i Unity of Fairfax ... 703-281-1767 food bank. Drop off items Saturday, First Baptist Church ... 703-938-8525 Sept. 20, between 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Baha’i Faith for Northern Virginia ... 703-821-3345 The Light Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 Luke’s United Methodist Church, 7628 Baptist Vienna Baptist Church ... 703-281-4400 To Highlight Your Faith Community Leesburg Pike, Falls Church (one mile Global Mission Church ... 703-757-0877 New Union Baptist Church... 703-281-2556 east of Tysons Corner Mall). 703-893- call Karen at: (703) 917-6468 9220. 18 ❖ Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Area Roundup

McLean High School announced the hir- ing of new assistant director of student ac- tivities Jim Linza. Linza comes to McLean Oakton Names Alexander from Robinson High. He received his Mas- ter degree from George Mason University in Educational Leadership. Girls’ Soccer Coach Kristen Haynor (Madison High School graduate) scored her team’s lone goal as Alexander worked at Falls Church High the University of Mary Washington T.C. Williams grad is from 2001 through 2006 as a Spanish (Fredericksburg) women’s field hockey former Falls Church teacher. There, she was head coach of both team lost to No. 17 ranked Lynchburg, 5-1, the varsity girls’ field hockey and girls’ soc- on Sept. 3. The collegiate game took place High coach. cer teams from 2003 through 2005. in Lynchburg. Mary Washington, with the This fall, Alexander is the Oakton High loss, fell to 0-2. Haynor, an Oakton resident, girls’ JV field hockey coach. scored on assists from Emma Jones and By Rich Sanders The Cougars’ varsity is under the leader- Sarah Pierson with 13:06 left in the game. The Connection ship of head coach Liz McManus. Mary Washington sophomore goalie Chrissy Alexander’s hopes for the Oakton soccer Bowdren (Fairfax Station/Robinson High) or Brooke Alexander, com program are for her players to gain a new had five saves for the Eagles. peting in sports is about hav sense of joy in playing the sport. Fing fun and playing with a “My main philosophy is if it is not fun, McLean Youth Soccer’s REAL passion. That is the mindset it’s not soccer,” she said. McLean (boys U-16) team won the Clas- she will bring as the new head coach “I want to still make soccer fun without sic Division of the OBGC Capital Cup Labor of the Oakton High girls’ varsity soc- losing the competitive edge.” Day Tournament in Columbia, Md. The cer team this spring. Alexander said she grew up in the North- team posted an undefeated record with four Alexander, the former head soccer ern Virginia area playing youth soccer wins, allowing only one goal during the coach at Falls Church High, was offi- within the prestigious Washington Area tournament. The REAL is coached by Matt cially named the new Cougars’ coach Girls Soccer League (WAGS). She said her Leiva and plays in Div. 2 of the National on Sept. 1. She looks forward to help- enjoyment as a youth player lost a little lus- Capital Soccer League (NCSL). ing turn the fortunes around for a pro- ter over the years. gram that has struggled in recent sea- “My experience was that it got a little McLean Youth Basketball is seeking sons. crazy and intense for some girls, myself in- experienced adults willing to coach a se- cluded,” said Alexander, indicating that lect/travel team for the upcoming winter the sport was taken so seriously that a season. Interested apersons should contact “My main philosophy is if it pure love of the game was lost at times. Jeff Goettman at JGoettman@ Alexander played her high school soc- cameronblue.com or Gerry Megas at is not fun, it’s not soccer. I cer at T.C. Williams under former Titans’ [email protected]. coach Ian Lewis. She graduated from the want to still make soccer Alexandria city school in 1996 before go- The Langley High women’s crew fun without losing the ing on to attend the University of Vir- team has a new head coach. Matt Fanny ginia, where she graduated with a de- will lead the Saxon women this upcoming competitive edge.” gree in English in 2000. spring. Fanny rowed, managed and coached — Brooke Alexander Just recently, Alexander earned a Mas- at Drake University in Des Moines, Ia., and ters degree at Wake Forest University. She later coached the men’s and women’s teams is currently a guidance counselor at Brooke Alexander at West Virginia University. To learn more “The last couple of seasons have Oakton. about the Langley crew team, parents and been a little tough for them record- Oakton girls soccer finished 6-8 under Duperrovzel is excited with the addition of students can attend the Crew Information wise,” said Alexander, who replaces Brown last spring. Brown was head coach Alexander to the coaching staff. Night, on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Edward Brown at the helm of the pro- of the program for two years before step- “She’s a major upgrade to the program in the Langley High library, or visit the gram. “I want to help improve the pro- ping down following last season. and she will be here in the building,” said website at www.langleycrew.com. gram and the morale.” Oakton director of student activities Pete Duperrovzel. See Roundup, Page 20

Oakton Football Dominates Atoms Photo by Local teams Madison and Marshall both fall in week two action.

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By Rich Sanders passes from senior quarterback Chris Hayfield, 35-21, last week. The Connection Coyer. Also for Oakton, senior QB Ryan Marshall High fell to 1-1 on the Harris tossed a touchdown pass to senior season with a 26-7 loss at Fairfax last n local high school football action Jay Young from 40 yards out. Harris also Friday. The Statesmen, who defeated last week, Oakton High improved its ran for a score. Hayfield in their season opener two I /The Connection record to 2-0 with a convincing 37- Oakton will travel to T.C. Williams in Al- weeks ago, led the home team Rebels 7 home win over Annandale. exandria for a 1 p.m. game this Saturday 7-0 at halftime. But Fairfax scored 13 The Atoms (1-1) had won at McLean afternoon. points in both the third and fourth convincingly the week before in a week Madison High (0-2) lost at Yorktown quarters to take charge of the non-dis- one contest, but were never in control last Friday night, 23-7. The Warhawks, who trict contest. Marshall running back Vic against coach Joe Thompson’s Cougars, lost to Oakton in their season opener two Vanegas scored from a yard out for the who led 10-0 at halftime and 24-0 af- weeks ago, will look to get into the victory game’s only TD in the first half. ter three quarters. Oakton junior run- column this Friday night when they host Marshall hosts defending state AAA The Madison High football team ning back Trey Watts scored three Wakefield High, a National District team champion Stone Bridge (2-0) this Fri- will be at home this Friday night touchdowns, two of those coming on from Arlington. The Warriors (0-2) lost to day night. against Wakefield High School. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Vienna Connection ❖ September 10-16, 2008 ❖ 19 Area Roundup

From Page 19 events will include: swimming, The new Vienna Youth Soccer tennis, table tennis, bowling, golf, U-10 girls’ travel team, the miniature golf, pickleball, board Viva Vienna, had an outstand- The Northern Virginia Foot- games, card games, shuffleboard, ing recent showing at the ball Officials Association horseshoes, women’s 3-on-3 bas- Fairfax Police Youth Club (NVFOA) is seeking new members ketball, team line dancing, yo-yo Patriot Cup Labor Day Tour- for its 2008 training class who can tricks and more. New in 2008 are nament. Vienna had strong become on-field game officials and diving, ice skating, racquetball and victories over established electronic clock operators for scrabble. Registration is $10, travel teams and earned a games at the youth, middle school, which includes one event; addi- Finalist Standing Trophy in and high school levels throughout tional events are $1. Registration their division. Overall, the the Metropolitan area. NVFOA is forms will be available at senior Viva went an impressive 3-0-1 the sole supplier of football offi- centers and senior residences or at the holiday tourney. The cials to all high schools in the Vir- by calling 703-228-3600, ext. Viva Vienna team members ginia counties of Arlington, 9996. Also online at are: Nicole, Carrillo-Vallejo, Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, www.novaseniorolympics.com. Emily Calhoun, Rachel and Fauquier. It also supplies of- Carlton, Madeline Chiarizia, ficials to numerous private schools The Chantilly Hotspur, cur- Celia Dauerer, Kailyn Fee, in Northern Virginia, Maryland rent Virginia State Cup Champi- Audrey Kellan, Cathy and the District of Columbia. For ons, recently competed in two pre- Maroney, Charis McClain, those who have the time to com- season soccer tournaments in Vanessa Natale and Samantha mit, NVFOA has the resources to preparation for the fall season. Sechser. They are coached by teach and develop football offi- The Hotspur, who consist of play- Jill Maroney and Thomas Photo Courtesy/Vienna Viva cials. NVFOA seeks men and ers from Loudoun, were finalists Chiarizia. women who have reached the age in the SYA Cardinal Cup, and they of 18 and who have a desire to be were repeat champions in the pre- a part of the most exciting and mier bracket of the presti gious popular scholastic game in OBGC Capital Cup over Labor Day America. weekend. The team is coached by Information and application Carolyn Rice, Kathy Yow, and Jay McLean Youth Soccer’s forms are available at Lodge. REAL McLean (boys U-16) www.NVFOA.com, or by contact- team won the Classic ing commissioner Dennis Hall by Dulles Youth Basketball, Division of the OBGC Capi- phone at 540-837-1316 or by grades first through third, will tal Cup Labor Day Tourna- email at commissioner@ hold registration on Saturday, ment in Columbia, Md. The nvfoa.com. Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. through 1 team posted an undefeated p.m. at Stone Bridge High School record with four wins, Enthusiastic and dedicated (43100 Hay Rd., Ashburn). Cost allowing only one goal individuals are needed who are per child is $90. Any questions, during the tournament. interested in becoming an umpire please call Kim or Kevin Prince at The REAL is coached by for a large adult slow-pitch soft- 703-729-7553. Matt Leiva and plays in Div. ball program throughout Fairfax 2 of the National Capital County. Part-time work offers pay The Skills Plus Basketball Soccer League (NCSL). of $22 per game and flexible Academy and the Loudoun County schedules. Training is provided. A Dept. of Parks and Recreations are Photo Courtesy/REAL McLean boys minimal fee of only $25 for both offering fall basketball clinics from classroom and on-the-field train- Sept. 11 through Oct. 30 at ing is required. Former umpires Douglass Community Center. A requiring re-certification may have clinic for boys and girls ages seven training waived. If interested, con- through nine will be held on PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATORS: Week Three tact the FAS office as soon as pos- Thursdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. A Each week, The Connection’s Pigskin Prognosticators select winners from the top prep games. sible for further information. E- clinic for girls-only, ages 10-13, GAMES OF THE WEEK mail FAS at office@ will be held on Thursdays from 1. Yorktown at West Potomac fairfaxadultsoftball.com or call 7:30 to 9 p.m. 2. W. Springfield at Robinson 703-815-9007. Information can be found in the 3. South County at Edison 4. Oakton at T.C. Williams Parks and Recreation Fall activity 5. Herndon at Langley The Northern Virginia Se- catalog. For more information, 6. Chantilly at Annandale nior Olympics will be held Sept. contact Michael Turner at 7. South Lakes at Falls Church 20-Oct. 2. for adults 50-and-over. [email protected] or call 8. Fairfax at Washington-Lee 9. Ohio State at USC Opening Day will take place at the 703-303-0808. 10. Saints at Redskins Thomas Jefferson Community Center (3501 S. 2nd St., Arling- The Adult field hockey pro- WEEK THREE SCHEDULE: Games played Fri., Sep. 12 ton) on Saturday, Sept. 20. Wel- gram (part of the Loudoun Field Centreville at Lee, 7:30 p.m. Jason Mackey Mark Giannotto Rich Sanders come ceremonies will be held at Hockey Association) is open to Chantilly at Annandale, 7:30 p.m. Sports Editor Sports Editor Sports Editor 10:30 a.m., followed by track and players 21 and over of all skill lev- Fairfax at Washington-Lee, 7:30 p.m. Last Week: 8-2 Last Week: 8-2 Last Week: -4 field events. Virginia Hospital Cen- els. Games are played at NVCC- Herndon at Langley, 6:30 p.m. Season: 8-2 Season: 8-2 Season: 6-4 W. Springfield at Robinson, 7:30 p.m. ter will sponsor a health fair from Loudoun. For more info: Percentage: 80% Percentage: 80% Percentage: 60% Hayfield at Westfield, 7:30 p.m. 1. West Potomac 1. West Potomac 1. West Potomac 9 a.m. to noon. Over 20 other www.loudounfieldhockey.org, Jefferson at Mount Vernon, 7:30 p.m. 2. W. Springfield 2. W. Springfield 2. W. Springfield events will take place during the [email protected], or Wakefield at Madison, 7:30 p.m. 3. Edison 3. Edison 3. Edison 10 day competition at various ven- 703-444-1020, ext. 104. Stuart at Lake Braddock, 7:30 p.m. 4. Oakton 4. Oakton 4. Oakton South County at Edison, 7:30 p.m. ues throughout Northern Virginia. 5. Langley 5. Herndon 5. Langley Yorktown at West Potomac, 7:30 p.m. 6. Chantilly 6. Chantilly 6. Chantilly Participants must live in one of the For game times, cancella- Stone Bridge at Marshall, 7:30 p.m. 7. South Lakes 7. Falls Church 7. South Lakes sponsoring jurisdictions: cities of tions, and up-to-date information W.T. Woodson at Mclean, 7:30 p.m. 8. Fairfax 8. Fairfax 8. Fairfax Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls regarding high school sports, call South Lakes at Falls Church, 7:30 p.m. 9. Ohio State 9. USC 9. USC Game played Sat., Sep. 12 10. Saints 10. Redskins 10. Saints Church, counties of Arlington, the school’s athletic hotlines: Oakton at T.C. Williams, 1:00 p.m. Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince Will- South Lakes 703-821-5270; iam. In addition to track and field, Herndon 703-749-8133.

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We consign/pay top $ for antique/semi antique furn. Bank Owned----ON-SITE including mid century & Springfield MOUNTAIN DULCIMER danish modern Teak 3 beds, 2 baths, 1152 sq ft Learn to play, or play better! Empha- furniture, sterling, mens 6010 Frederick watches, painting/art glass, sis on traditional mountain songs & clocks, jewelry, costume Sale Date: Sat Sept 20th at Noon jewelry, etc. Call Schefer FREE COLOR BROCHURE tunes. Anyone can do it! Weekend Antiques @ 703-241-0790. 800-260-5846 www.AuctionServicesIntl.com afternoons. Reston, 703-435-7420. James Meadows 290-700-3414 28 Yard Sales 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Moving/Yard sale TRUSTEE'S SALE Books, furn, office TRUSTEE'S SALE supplies, dishes, small OF VALUABLE appliances, luggage OF VALUABLE Sat. 9/13 & Sunday IMPROVED REAL ESTATE 9/14, 9-2. 9801 Beach IMPROVED REAL ESTATE Mill Rd, Great Falls, VA Improved by the premises known as 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Improved by the premises known as 4904 N. 16th Street, Arlington, Virginia 6474 Oakwood Drive, Falls Church, Virginia 29 Misc. for Sale In execution of a Deed of Trust from Ronald J. Sneijder In execution of a Deed of Trust from Joseph Michael and Edwin H. Aguilera, dated February 23, 2007, and recorded Hardwood Artisans Twin Russell, dated January 19, 2005, and recorded January 24, March 6, 2007, in Deed Book 4075 at page 782 among the Loft bed, solid oak w/ upgrade 2005, in Deed Book 16907 at page 1908 among the Land Re- Land Records of Arlington County, Virginia, the undersigned English Oak stain (looks great cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front with antiques) Solid hardwood trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance entrance of the Judicial Center for Arlington County, at 1425 N. decking (no slats), allows for of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Courthouse Road, Arlington, Virginia, on young children-college age Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on and easier to make. 5 step Friday, September 12, 2008 At 1:55 p.m. ladder allows for small Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. children. Perfect condition, the following property being the property contained in said 2 years old, the following property being the property contained in said Deed of Trust, described as follows: retails for $1725 new Deed of Trust, described as follows: www.hardwoodartisan.com, Lot 12, Block 3, Forest Park Addition to Waycroft, as the same For Sale $600, phone Lot 158, Section 3, Belvedere as the same appears duly appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 703-868-1461 dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 969 at page 379 at page 452, among the Land Records of Arlington Coun- 138, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. ty, Virginia. 105 Health & Fitness Commonly known as 6474 Oakwood Drive, Falls Church, Commonly known as 4904 N. 16th Street, Arlington, Virginia Virginia 22041. 22205. SENIOR (60+) WORKOUTS TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $29,000.00 or ten per- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $100,000.00 or ten Personal trainer will cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the percent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the pur- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements work with you 1-on-1 at at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- chaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the pur- my studio. $45/hour. ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, chase money being due and payable within fifteen (15) days Certified; insured; 10 yrs time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at experience. Call Mike 4.870 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- the rate of 4.875 percent per annum from date of sale to date 703-356-4006 ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Results! Why, Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. man, I have Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and gotten a lot stand the risk and cost of resale. stand the risk and cost of resale. of results. Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the I know several real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be thousand things sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of that won't work. redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- ments of record affecting the same, if any. ments of record affecting the same, if any. -Thomas A. Edison In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- 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 clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale. time of sale. Employers: 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements The subject property and all improvements thereon will The subject property and all improvements thereon will Are your be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- recruiting ads chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well not working in as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- other papers? um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of Try a better way the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- to fill your ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- employment ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- openings ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of

North conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and Potomac Rockville local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- Lansdowne 5 Ashburn Cascades Sterling ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- Potomac Chevy Great Bethesda Chase after shall be assumed by the purchaser. Herndon Falls after shall be assumed by the purchaser. 1 Reston Dulles Airport South McLean Riding Vienna Oakton The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the 6 Arlington Chantilly 4 Washington, right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Centreville D.C. Fairfax approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; North Clifton Historic Burke (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- Clifton Fairfax Springfield Station 3 2 mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v)

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