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2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Honoring a Family’s Past Re-burial ceremony provides relatives a sense of peace.

By Derek B. Johnson The Connectionº

n March 2004, Andrew Williams of the Virginia Department of Transpor-

Photo by Itation (VDOT) sent a letter to Dennis Howard regarding an improvement project scheduled for the portion of Guinea Road southwest of Little River Turnpike. The Derek B. Johnson letter stated that the portion of “The baton land was once the Gibson/ was passed Parker Family

Cemetery, an /The Connection to me, and it old, mostly was up to me black cemetery containing the to finish the remains of 34 family mem- graves,” bers. — Dennis Howard, Fairfax The remains of two Gibson-Parker family members were buried at Pleasant Valley Memorial Park along with County has over 32 other bodies recovered from underneath the pavement of Guinea Road, southwest of Little River Turn- Gibson-Parker 350 small pri- pike. descendent vate or family cemeteries, and Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation As- Not uncommon among residents with along Guinea Road by VDOT workers as the communities of Burke, Fairfax and parts sociation believe that hundreds more cem- longstanding roots in Fairfax County, they were expanding the road’s southbound of what is now Laurel Hill are peppered with eteries may lay undiscovered throughout Howard was identified in the letter as a them. Organizations like the newly formed the county. descendent of the two bodies disinterred See Guinea Road, Page 18 ‘Her Hobby Was Service to the Community’

ganizations It was just sort of a symbol of how much Family, friends recall contributions throughout the she liked being outside and gardening,” said Sally Ormsby made to Fairfax County. years. Alison Ormsby. “I guess one of A tennis enthusiast, she would often par- her hobbies was ticipate in neighborhood Memorial Day By Derek B. Johnson sues. A member of the League of Women’s being organized tournaments. Her true hobby, however, was The Connection Voters since 1977, she was also part of nu- and keeping the community work she did for most of

merous environmental and land-use com- File Photo amazing her life. ally Ormsby, three-term director of mittees such as the New Millenium records,” said “Her hobby was service to the commu- Sthe Northern Virginia Soil and Water Occoquan Watershed Task Force, chairper- Alison Ormsby, nity. In the smaller sense as well as in the Conservation District, community son of the Virginia 2007 Fairfax County Sally’s daughter. larger sense,” said Kiefer. activist and 40-year Fairfax County resident Community Planning Committee “When my A memorial service is scheduled for Sat- died Monday, Sept. and the Fairfax County Citizens Commit- Sally Ormsby brother and I urday, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., at the Providence 15 at the age of 71 tee on Land Use and wanted to orga- Presbyterian Church at 9019 Little River from liver complica- Transportation. nize her papers, there were 21 different Turnpike in Fairfax. Alison Ormsby said the tions as a result of “Her hobby was service In 1996 she was groups we had to organize.” late date was necessary for logistical rea- breast cancer. to the community. In the the recipient of the “She never said no. That’s how I would sons. Known around Virginia Mother of describe Sally,” said Fran Kiefer, a friend and “We wanted to give guests time to get the county for her smaller sense as well as the Year award and Mantua neighbor of Ormsby. “If someone here, and we know the response is going to expertise in land-use in 2006 was given inside or outside the neighborhood asked be huge so we wanted to have a day when issues and her pas- in the larger sense.” the Fairfax County for help, she would always get it done. “ the church was available for more than two sion for the environ- — Fran Kiefer, neighbor and friend Federation of Citi- Originally from Maples, N.Y., Sally Braun hours,” she said. ment, Ormsby built zens Associations’ & married Clayton Ormsby before moving first up a record of com- The Washington to Arlington County, then later Mantua with SALLY ORMSBY’S work protecting the munity participation and achievement that Post Citizen of the Year 2006 award. Known her husband and children, Alison and Tyler. environment was praised by friends and stretched for over 30 years as a member of for her sharp memory and ability to multi- According to daughter Alison Ormsby, Sally associates, most notably her efforts along countless organizations and committees task, Sally used those organizational skills loved gardening, keeping a garden promi- See Friends, Page 5 that dealt with a wide array of county is- to participate in dozens of groups and or- nently displayed in her Mantua yard. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Fairfax News Lamb Center To Appeal Warren Thrasher and Mary Peterson of The Lamb Center at 3220 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax addressed the City Coun- cil Tuesday, Sept. 23 in regards to a pair of zoning violations their organization has been cited with recently. Reading aloud from a letter that was sent to both City of Fairfax Mayor Robert Lederer and Gerry Connolly (D-At-large), chairper- son for the county Board of Supervisors, Peterson explained the center’s intention to appeal the violations, citing the need to continue to work of the ministry. “While we understand the inadequacies of our current lo- cation, we have made serious good faith efforts to meet the city’s concerns,” said Peterson, vice-chairman of the center.

Photo by “We firmly believe that it is extremely important for us to continue this successful ministry while we look for a new home.” The Lamb Center, which is described in the letter as “a Steve Hibbard daytime drop-in counseling center for the poor and the poor in spirit,” is a ministry which provides services to the area’s homeless. According to Peterson, the center has helped over 50 local homeless men and women find employment through August 2008 and is currently working with over 70 more. /The Connection She laid out her organizations desire to have a joint city- “We’re looking to change our county task force involving “all of the agencies, public and private, that serve the poor, so that we may develop a coor- carbon footprint.” dinated strategy.” — Mark Kraner, assistant vice president, “This is a critical time for the Lamb Center and other pro- University Services grams and agencies that serve the poor. The economy is worsening, and winter is approaching,” said Peterson. Instead of trays, food will be distributed on fancy china to prevent waste. Mayor Robert Lederer said the council was interested in finding a way to accommodate the center’s request. “Obviously, it’s a topic that’s near and dear to our commu- nity and this body,” said Lederer. “We look forward to work- GMU Dining Goes Green ing with you find a win-win situation for all here, so thank you.” — Derek B. Johnson New Southside Dining kitchen, the oil that goes into the fryers will be turned into bio-diesel fuel. Facility is environmentally The design also calls for a one-third reduction in Five City Homes Recognized water consumption with a state-of-the-art dishwasher Five City of Fairfax homes were recognized for their de- friendly. that saves 100,000 gallons of water a year. sign, upkeep and aesthetic value at a City Council meeting “We can use less water because of the way it’s de- Tuesday, Sept. 23. Kirk Holley, special projects manager for By Steve Hibbard signed,” said Schoebel. the Fairfax County Park Authority announced the winning The Connection A brand new “pulper” — a giant garbage disposal homes and went over photos of each one as part of the 2008 — extracts water by squeezing out the liquid from Best Residential Appearance Awards. eorge Mason University is going green the garbage, thus reducing the particles going into The winning homes were 10122 Farmington Drive, 10705 with its new 35,000-square-foot Fairfax County’s waste water system. Orchard St., 3301 Spring Lake Court, 3506 Spring Lake Ter- Southside Dining Facility that will open “We’re looking to change our carbon footprint ... race and 3539 Queen Anne Drive. Residents from the ad- G next Monday, Oct. 6 on campus. George Mason is taking the steps to be a better citi- dresses were on-hand at the meeting to accept the awards The all-you-can-eat $12 million dining hall can zen,” said Mark Kraner, assistant vice president of and pose for a photograph with City of Fairfax Mayor Robert handle 4,000 people a day in six dining or “action University Services. Lederer. venues” upstairs plus a carryout downstairs. “Why go green?” asks Jim Wolfe, Entrepreneur in Holley said judges used mixture of criteria in order to de- “All the food is cooked and prepped in front of Residence at GMU who teaches about sustainability. termine the winners, including landscape design quality, resi- you,” said Executive Chef Peter Schoebel. “The food “It’s the right thing to do; it’s Economics 101. … We’re dence and building quality and maintenance of the homes. is fresher because it’s done right in front of you.” going to use this as a model. If [students] see it day — Derek B. Johnson in and day out, educators tell us that modeling is the THE DESIGN concept focuses on being environ- way to teach.” Council OKs Special Exception mentally friendly, reducing the carbon footprint, us- ing biodegradable products and cutting down on IN THE DINING ROOM with 530 seats, sectionals A motion to grant a Special Exception land-use permit to what goes into the waste stream. off a central path offer a mixture of large tables for the Autozone at 10960-10966 Fairfax Blvd. was temporarily The vendors will be local suppliers and farmers big groups, smaller tables and beige and green earth tabled by the City Council Tuesday, Sept. 23 in order to al- who will be providing fresh produce instead of im- tones on wooden floors. The dining also boasts longer low city officials to retool the designs after several council porting from across the globe. counters with suspended lights for solitary seating. members expressed reservations. The motion would have “We are in the midst of a $700 million construc- The project was designed by Anbury Evans Wright granted owners of the automotive store a Special Exception tion and renovation projects,” said Alan Merton, Vlattas & Co. with the design team of Dustin Con- to reduce parking from 73 spaces to 50 spaces in order to GMU president. “Not only are we trying to feed stu- struction. allow for general retail sales. dents, but in environmentally way to minimize The six innovative dining venues include: Without Jason Sutphin, senior planner for the city and board liai- waste.” Boundaries, an international foods station with a dif- son for the Board of Architectural Review, presented the staff Five years in the planning, Merton said the facil- ferent theme each day — Thai, Chinese or Latin report to the City Council. City staff would recommend grant- ity was built on green space he didn’t even know American. “That’s my favorite station,” said Schoebel. ing the request on certain conditions. The owners would have that GMU possessed. The project is part of a $100 “You can have things custom made.” to conform to the stated plans; restrict access to the base- million “green” construction project in the works Changing Colors is a salad bar with a daily rotat- ment; add no exterior display, storage or sale of merchan- GMU. ing menu plus a big salad bar that features local pro- dise; or perform no maintenance or repair on vehicles in the The plan calls for reducing trays — students will duce. On the far end of it is a vegan station offering See News Briefs, Page 9 pick up their food in bowls and plates to cut down hot or cold food. on food waste. Recycled napkins and condiments stored in bulk dispensers will come standard. In the See Green Dining, Page 5

4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Friends Recall Ormsby’s Work From Page 3 in her younger days in New York. A member of her high school’s student council, band, cheerleading with a compendium of organizations like the League squad and yearbook staff, she displayed the same of Women Voters, the Audubon Naturalist Society drive and participation then as she would the rest of and other advocacy groups to keep restrictions on her life. She loved playing bridge, eating ethnic foods development near the Occoquan watershed in 1982. and never hesitated to enjoy a good party. Developers brought a suit against the county after “She was very outgoing and very opinionated and the Board of Supervisors voted to downzone the area if she wanted to tell you something you were first to to one unit per 5 acres. Ormsby and the environ- know,” said Braun. “She wasn’t afraid to take lead- mental advocacy groups submitted a “friend of the ership of anything, she was right there if volunteers court” briefing on behalf of the board, citing the ad- were needed. She was the first in line and she was a verse effect further development would have on the great sister.” county’s drinking water. Dianosed 17 months ago with breast cancer, Sally’s Jean Packard, former chairperson of the county attitude remained positive and forward looking Board of Supervisors and long-time friend of Ormsby throughout the treatment process, according to explained their position at the time. Alison Ormsby. It wasn’t until the final weeks of Sally “At this point, that area was practically undevel- Ormsby’s life, she said, before her mother came to oped. Our contention was that even developing that terms with the fact that chemotherapy would not land into acre lots would be a danger to the reser- eliminate the cancer, which had metastasized and voir and the drinking supply of Fairfax County,” said spread to her liver. Packard. “It caught a lot of people by surprise because she’s Packard said Ormsby’s passion for the environment so upbeat and kind of like ‘nothing is going to stop was always present, but that her work on county me,’” said Alison Ormsby. land-use issues hammered home the importance of Packard said the loss of Sally Ormsby leaves a hole protecting the surrounding land and wildlife in in the Fairfax County community. Fairfax County. “There are very few important areas in the county “She realized in the beginning the effect [it was where Sally did not play an important role,” she said. having] on the community and in general the ram- Braun said his sister’s desire for community activ- paging developing that was going on. I think she ism stemmed from her role as a leader. “I think it morphed to the environment after that,” said was just a desire to help out her fellow man and Packard. community. Every situation needs a leader and she Sally Ormsby’s brother, Darryl Braun, said his sis- was a born leader. I think for her it came naturally,” ter was deeply involved in community activism even he said.

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Fairfax author Michael Sullivan, whose first novel is to be released Getting To Know … on Oct. 1. By Michael O’Connell Luther Jackson Middle Community con- eval world, not terribly different from his- The Connection School. cerns. torical Europe. It is the story of two men, Education. Traffic is probably the experts in espionage and theft, who sell fter 34 years of writing, Michael I’m essentially “self- only downside I have their talents to the nobility looking to em- Sullivan of Fairfax is celebrating taught.” My first profes- related to living in this barrass or manipulate a rival. The two are Athe release of his first published sion was as an artist and area. I try not to use the used as scapegoats, setup to take the blame novel, “The Crown Conspiracy,” I attended Detroit’s pres- car whenever possible for the murder of the king and find them- with an Oct. 1 book signing a the Barnes & tigious Center for Cre- and bike and walk to selves caught in a dangerous conspiracy to Nobles, Clarendon Market Commons in ative Studies on scholar- most places, even to the overthrown the monarchy. In order to stay Arlington. The medieval fantasy novel is the ship. I also have taken grocery store on many alive, they must solve this mystery even first installment in a multi-book saga, with several courses, most

Donated Photo occasions. I purpose- while being hunted. The story involves an- the overarching title “The Riyria Revela- mainly for enjoyment fully bought a house cient prisons, wizards, knights, monks and tions.” purposes — such as a his- near a Metro so I could castle warfare. Sullivan shares a little about his own tory courses, etc., at local make liberal use of it. What’s the best thing about being quest to become a novelist. community colleges. The good news is there a writer? Number of years in the community As to writing, I’ve never is a very good transit Best thing about being a writer is the abil- I moved with my family to Fairfax in No- taken a class in writing system and I use it to ity to create. I am also an artist, having Michael Sullivan vember 2005, so coming up on three years. other than creative writ- get around. worked as a commercial illustrator and I had decided to close my advertising agency ing in high school but How long have you painter, but writing allows me to create not that I started in 1986 (Spectrum Design) to over 25 years I’ve studied other author’s been writing? just an image, not simply a single snapshot, pursue writing full time. My wife offered styles and adapted my own while writing I have been writing since I was 13 and I but whole worlds and characters that when to support our family while I finished writ- 19 novels. turned 47 last week, so that is 34 years. I others read about them, come to life and ing the six-book series and she found a job Your first job. started writing stories on a typewriter in become real. I don’t know of any other pro- in the Metro D.C. area. We were living in My very first job was as a stock boy in a my mother’s bedroom, drew illustrations on fession that can match that, where you can North Carolina at the time and when we women’s clothing store in a mall in Novi, them and bound them up to a standard book play god. came here we felt that Fairfax was the best Mich. I was 16 and hated it. I knew right size. My first serious attempt at writing What’s the hardest thing about place for us to move. It was close to D.C. then that retail was definitely not for me. started when I was living in Vermont in being a writer? and easily accessible via the Metro but was Activities/interest/hobbies. 1989. We had decided that I would stay Getting published. It was a very long jour- far enough “out” such that we could live a I paint and I read a lot of course. I also home to raise the children while my wife ney — over 200 rejections just to get an suburban lifestyle. bike a great deal. The Northern Virginia and worked. After I put them down for naps, I agent, over a year of working with the Family D.C. area has a wealth of bike trails that I would write and then pick it up in the agent, finally finding a publisher, and ne- I grew up in a small town in Novi, Mich. take full advantage of. I also enjoy the vari- evening after my wife got home. The series gotiating a contract. It was all very difficult My father died when I was 9, followed ous MeetUp.com groups in the area, I just published I started in 2003. and a four-year process after finishing the a few years later by my oldest sister Profile which is a great way to meet people Describe your new novel. book. who was 28. My mother Anna Mae, and discover new places and things “The Crown Conspiracy” is and older siblings Patrick and Colleen to do. There is always something cul- a medieval fantasy but writ- still all live in and around the Novi area. tural going on in the city, art events, con- ten in a very different way My immediate family consists of my wife certs in the sculpture garden, festivals, etc. than most books in that genre. More Robin, she is a product manager for Har- and I try to get to several of them each It is a very “light, easy read” Michael Sullivan will discuss his medieval fantasy novel, mony Information Systems in Reston. My month. Sometimes the weekends are filled much more similar to J.K. “The Crown Conspiracy,” on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 6 p.m., at daughter Rebecca is finishing up her sec- the Barnes & Nobles, Clarendon Market Commons, 2800 just going from event to event. Rowling’s Potter Series than Clarendon Blvd., Suite 500, Arlington. He will also answer ond year at Northern Virginia Community Favorite local restaurants. the heavier Tolkien “Lord of questions and sign copies of his book. For additional infor- College with plans to transfer to George For casual dining, we like Santini’s Deli the Rings.” It is just plain fun mation, call 703-248-8244 or visit http:// Mason next year. My middle daughter Sa- at Blake Lane and Chain Bridge Road. They to read. That is what I set out www.aspirationsmediainc.com/ss/live/ rah is a graduate of Oakton High School have fantastic calzones and we take the dog to create, a book that I my- (2006) and is also studying art at NOVA. and sit outside. For fine dining, we enjoy self, would enjoy reading. My youngest son James is 14 and attends Willow in Arlington and Bazin’s in Vienna. It is set in a fictional medi- Viewpoints Poetry What concerns you most about the current state Middle School Blues of the economy?

By Delaney Thompson About half way through the Frost Middle School day When I get served disgust- ing food Now that summer’s over Off a jammed packed buffet. I must accept my fate, And pray my crowded ride When I get home, you’d Doesn’t show up late. surely think That my day was done, I work so hard all day long But I still have ten pages With breaks so short and few Of Ms. R-B’s home-fun. That by the time it’s half past “I’m not sure anybody knows “The lack of control and over- “It’s the wide sweeping hits that nine By now you must believe how it all happened and what we sight over the lenders. People are we’re going to take, whether it’s I wish the day were through. That my life is cruel, can do about it. There’s also the given contracts that they don’t gasoline, real estate or groceries.” But all I did was describe worry that people will panic.” understand and are incapable of Trish McDade, Fairfax I get a twenty-minute break A day of middle school! Claudia Dwass, Fairfax maintaining.” CeeCee Sterling, Fairfax — Michael O’Connell

6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Green Dining at GMU From Page 4 The 4400 Grill offers pancakes and french toast along with hash browns and omelettes. During lunch, it will have grilled Reuben sand- wiches, plus french fries and onion rings. Grab-and-go items and south- ern-style comfort foods will also be on the menu. The Pastamoré section offers a selection of pastas and sauces, thin- crust pizza with an assortment of toppings cooked in a gas-fired oven. Next is the custom-made sandwich and deli station called Wrapped Up, which offers five different sandwiches, with a variety of meats and cheeses. For dessert, After All offers a waffle station with an assortment of fruit toppings, hand-scooped ice cream, with toppings, and cookies, as well as a soft-serve machine. Diners will also find muffins, pastries and bagels as well. The Southside Dining Hall is open 14 hours a day, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The hall accepts cash or dining cards. The cost for breakfast is $5.95, lunch is $7.86 and dinner is $8.65. The building is taking the place of Chow Hall. Crime Report

BURGLARY a home and stole several items. The 10100 Mosby Woods Drive. The Criminal Investigations Division is victim reported that on Sept. 17 investigating the case. between 6:30 a.m. and 12:35 p.m., unknown person(s) broke into his home. The Criminal Investigations EMBEZZLEMENT Division is investigating the case. 3201 Old Lee Highway / Home 4100 Block of Vanderbilt Court. Depot. On Sept. 16, at 1:48 p.m., The victim reported that on Sept. 17 the loss prevention manager reported between 9:45 a.m. and 4 p.m., that an employee had been making unknown person(s) broke into her fraudulent transactions from June home. The Criminal Investigations 2008 through August 2008. Warsame Division is investigating the case. N. Mohamed, 23, of the 9800 block 3900 Block of Lyndhurst Drive. On of Clifford Drive, Fairfax, was Sept. 18, between 4 p.m. and 8:10 p.m., unknown person(s) broke into See Crime Report, Page 15

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I had to make an was admitted to the but I will vote for Barack Obama homeowners and civic associa- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, important decision. Should I re- Craig Sterbutzel Fairfax County gifted and talented in November. tions, an American Legion Auxil- Art/Design: turn to Connecticut where I had special schools. He was bused iary, B’nai B’rith, the Fairfax and Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, parents and siblings? Or, should I Laurence Foong, John Heinly, there everyday. It was out of the Louise Putnam Prince William Bar Associations John Smith, Stu Moll, stay put in Fairfax County? I am area where we lived. For high Fairfax and the Medical Society of North- Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp an independent person. I had lived Production Manager: school, he applied to Thomas ern Virginia. Jean Card away from Connecticut before get- Jefferson High School for Science Throughout his career, Gerry ting married. I didn’t need to go and Technology as if he were ap- Ready To Debate Connolly has never shied away CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 back for emotional reasons. I made To the Editor: Circulation Manager: plying to prep school. This was the from debates on the issues. For Ann Oliver the decision to stay put. same facility from which Luke I was surprised to read in your Fimian to suggest otherwise is My priorities were my children. graduated. He passed the test and article “Candidates Decline To nonsensical and duplicitous. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, They both had been tested with L.L.C. was admitted. Even today he ques- Debate” that Republican Keith Peter Labovitz above average IQ’s. How was I to tions, “How did I get in there?” Fimian said he is “unaware” of any George Burke President/CEO educate them? I had no money. I Well, Fairfax County had prepared scheduled debates with Demo- Chairman Mary Kimm was raised in a large family. My Publisher/Chief Operating Officer him. He graduated from Thomas cratic congressional candidate 11th Congressional District 703-917-6416 mother did not work, my father Jefferson and went on to the Uni- Gerry Connolly. Democratic Committee [email protected] worked in a factory. There was no versity of Virginia. He has degrees In fact, a quick check would Falls Church Jerry Vernon extra money to be had there. I had have shown that Connolly has ac- Executive Vice President in mechanical and electrical engi- 703-917-6404 to weigh my options. The pro- neering. He owns his own business cepted invitations to participate in Write [email protected] grams that Fairfax County had to today. at least 22 different debates and Letters to the Editor Wesley DeBrosse offer for gifted children at that I am forever grateful to Fairfax forums scheduled between the The Connection Controller time were excellent. 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lot. Also, the building at 10950 Fairfax Blvd. would have to be refaced Presented by to match the quality of the proposed improvements. Laura & Michael The motion was tabled after Council member Joan Cross took issue Pierce, CSA with the design in its current form. “There is no definition between the parking lot and the access road. There’s no island or anything there that confines one from the other,” LET’S WALK TOGETHER she said. “Was there any thought given to defining When it is no longer possible for that parking area a little better than it is?” someone to walk unaided the use of a News Briefs Council member Jeff Greenfield suggested that the walker can provide stability and mobil- system used to judge the store’s planned use may ity. A walker is a four-legged metal frame with handles to assist with for- need to be retooled and questioned whether the store ward mobility. The standard walker would receive enough business to warrant the change. has four flat legs. The rolling walker “Is there a way to solve this tonight? I don’t want to delay this, but I has two front wheels and two flat rear think we all know maybe we need another category, because you within legs. There is also a four-wheeled roll- ing walker. For patients with restricted another 150 yards an auto parts store that doesn’t get anywhere near weight bearing, the lifting of body the foot traffic for that category.” weight is accomplished through use of Part of the problem stemmed from the city’s long-term vision of Fairfax shoulder depressors and elbow exten- Boulevard, and what a reduction in parking spaces might do for a City sors. Weight-bearing is then trans- ferred through the elbow instead of Council that has stated its plans to revitalize the properties along the the hand and wrist, with the shoulder road. depressors providing the lift to “The problem comes in if we reconfigure the parking lot too much, it advance the body during walking. More elaborate wheeled walkers may substantially limits what could happen to this property in the future, have hand brakes or a seat attached. said David Hudson, director of community development and planning for the city. “Any other kind of general retail use that would go in there Today’s informative column is of would likely have a much greater parking demand.” great interest. At COMFORT KEEPERS, we offer a full range of home care, The motion was temporarily tabled while city officials, including from meal preparation to respite care Hudson, worked with owners of the Autozone to redesign the plans in and vacation breaks. Our clients, and order to address Cross’ concerns without significantly altering the plan. their families, enjoy the peace of mind Instead of eliminating 23 parking spaces, the redesigned plan now called that comes from the highest level of quality service in all that we do. Were for a loss of 26 parking spaces but would allow for a clear definition located at 10721 Main St., Ste. 100, between the parking lot and the nearby access road. The motion was Fairfax, 703.591.7117. Office hours: brought back up near the end of the meeting and passed unanimously M - F 9 - 5 and our care services are after it was presented to the council. available 24/7. Comforting Solutions for In-Home Care. Each of our caregiv- “I want to thank the staff and owners of the property for sticking ers is thoroughly screened, bonded, with it,” said Greenfield. and insured for your peace of mind. We are the perfect solution for seniors and others who require caring support at home. 50-75% 25% OFF Fountains, Benches, OFF ALL POTS Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop 25 Trailer Loads ALL TREES Statuary, Hosts, Herbs, 60% OFF SHRUBS Annuals, Roses, Orchids, YESTERDAY’S ROSE Plastic & Bonsai Concrete Pots & PERENNIALS BOOKS WANTED! Free Estimate Pansies 50% OFF In Good Condition patios, walls & Mums ALL Baskets Wicker & More • Text Books • Self Help • History walkways INTENSELY INTERESTING paver driveways 35% OFF • Art • Cooking • Fitness • Childrens Arborvitae, Yews and so much more. Blue Spruce COMMUNITY INVOLVED Tax Receipt Provided 9023 Arlington Blvd., Hardwood Mulch Clothing •Furniture • Housewares Fairfax, VA 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 CravensNursery.com COMMITTED Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross-Nat’l Capital Ch. • The Arc of Northern Virginia 2 miles west of I-495 FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES • National Council of Jewish Women-No. Virginia Section • Service Source Inc. on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) BUY 1, GET 3 FREE TO EXCELLENCE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days

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njoy the best that fall has to offer at the 16th an- Enual Fall for Fairfax KidsFest festival, Satur- day, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Fairfax County Government Center. Northern Virginia’s largest fall family festival includes more than 100 interactive exhibits, activities and programs focusing on educa- Scarecrow making during a previous Fall for Fairfax. tion, sport and fitness, the envi- ronment, public safety, and per- sonal health. Programs at Fall for Fairfax Entertainment Schedule KidsFest include: Cox Community Stage ❖ Fun-filled seasonal activities like scarecrow making, hayrides TIME PERFORMER presented by 9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Janaki Rangarajan Washington 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Arlington Dance Fall for Fairfax KidsFest is Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Cham Cham Payel Bajay Gas, and 6 p.m. Here, a family takes a train ride. 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Reptiles Alive! pumpkin 12:15 p.m. - 1 p.m. David Itkin painting. ❖ Active fun in the all new 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m. Spinny Johnson ❖ 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Reptiles Alive! The Inova Ar- KidWay MidWay carnival ride 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Asian Lotus Performing Arts cade of Health, with area, and the KidZone, which 3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Reston Conservatory Ballet interactive health- features half a dozen inflatable 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. Center Stage related activities that bounces and slides and also a Ellipse Stage are both fun and educational. Kids Climbing Wall. ❖ More than a dozen performances on ❖ Plus a great Farmers’ Mar- TIME PERFORMER 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Gottaswing.com two festival stages geared specifically to ket. 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cardinal Cloggers elementary school and toddler-aged chil- Produced by Celebrate Fairfax 12 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band dren, led by popular children’s perform- Inc. (producer of the annual Cel- 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Radio Disney Party Patrol ers Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band and 2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers ebrate Fairfax! Festival), Fall for 3 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Alex and The Kaleidoscope Band Reptiles Alive. Fairfax KidsFest is free to attend; 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. The Alexandria Kleztet ❖ Interactive programs for children of all entertainment and most pro- 5 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. All-Star Adrenaline all ages, including a petting zoo, model grams are also free of charge. 5:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. United Self Defense Studios trains exhibit, rides on the Fall for Fairfax Some activities do have a mini- Train presented by MITRE, pony rides, kids crafts ac- mal charge to participants. tivities and much more. Parking is plentiful at the Fairfax County Gov- ❖ Located in front of the Government Center Build- ernment Center and free shuttle bus service is ing are two new areas: Safety Island and Green Land. provided from the Vienna Metro Station (Orange Safety Island features: Fire and Rescue and Police ve- Line) to the festival grounds every hour begin- hicles on display; a police helicopter; and the Convincer, ning at 9:30 a.m. For the safety and comfort of which teaches the importance of wearing a seatbelt. all guests, no pets are permitted at the festival. Highlights from Green Land include: the scrap exchange Visit www.fallforfairfax.com or call 703-324- where kids make crafts out of recycled textiles and FAIR (3247). materials; and great activities including: making sand art, puppets, rain gauges and puzzles; and games that teach the importance of living in a green world. Inside Enjoy All-Day Play the Government Center, the Sheriffs Office will help Discounted all-day play passports, which include unlim- parents create child ID cards. ited rides on the KidWay MidWay and KidsZone attractions, will be sold online prior to the festival. All-Day Play Passports: ❖ KidZone Passport includes six inflatable moonbounces, Kidsfest Attractions slides, and free rides on the Fall for Fairfax Train ($6 in ❖ INOVA Arcade Of Health (Free) advance ; $7 on-site). ❖ Fall for Fairfax Train Ride presented by MITRE ($2 for ❖ KidWay MidWay Passport includes six mechanical car- kids, parents ride free) nival-style rides geared towards toddlers and ❖ Hayrides presented by Washington Gas (Free) elementary-aged children ($6 in advance ; $7 on-site). ❖ KidZone Bounces & Slides (All-day play passports are ❖ Super Passport includes both KidZone and KidWay $6 in advance ; $7 on-site;) MidWay attractions, as well as rides on the Fall for Fairfax ❖ KidWay MidWay Carnival Rides (All-day play passports Train ($10 in advance; $12 on-site). are $6 in advance ; $7 on-site;) Individual tickets and passports will also be sold onsite. ❖ Entertainment On Two Stages (Free) For more information about the festival attractions, in- ❖ Scarecrow Making ($5; $3 if supplying own clothing) cluding photos and ride requirements for the KidWay ❖ Safety Island (Free) MidWay and KidZone areas, visit the Attractions page ❖ Green Land (Free) of the Web site, www.fallforfairfax.com. ❖ National Capital Trackers Model Train Display (Free) ❖ Pumpkin Decorating ($3) ❖ Rock Climbing Wall ($5) Directions ❖ Scrap Exchange - Kids Craft Activities (Free) Fall for Fairfax takes place at the Fairfax County Govern- ❖ Pony Rides ($5) ment Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, ❖ Outdoor Business And Community Exhibits (Free) Fairfax. ❖ Indoor Non-Profit/Community Exhibits, Crafts Market From I-66: Take Exit 55B onto the Fairfax County Park- ❖ Petting Zoo (Free) way (Route 7100) North. Turn right onto Fair Lakes ❖ Recycling Roadshow Computer Recycling Event (Free; Parkway (east). Turn right at the second light onto West 9 a.m.-2 p.m. only) Ox Road. Turn left at first light onto Post Forest Drive, which ends at Government Center Parkway. The Govern- ment Center is straight ahead. 10 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News

th Presents Our 14 Annual DAILY 9AM–9PM Council Approves New Inspection Program SPOOKY HAY RIDES • MONEY MOUNTAIN MINERS MOUNTAIN SLIDE n ordinance amending the City spect these rental properties,” said Gee. FALL FESTIVAL WIZARD OF OZ SLIDE W/ADDITIONAL Code to establish and coordinate Council member Jeff Greenfield said the SLIDE • MINI CAROUSEL Aa rental inspection program was motion was a stop-gap measure, and ad- WESTERN TOWN • GRAVE YARD passed unanimously at a public vised any residents with complaints to ad- & Pumpkin Playground AIRPLANE • MERRY-GO-ROUNDS hearing with the Fairfax City Council Fri- dress them to Virginia General Assembly, INDIAN TEE-PEE • TUMBLING TUBES day, Sept. 23. The program would allow for which he said severely limited the powers October 2 PHONE TUBES • GHOST TUNNEL inspections only in areas where the govern- of localities such as the city to enforce such ing body had determined a risk to public inspections. thru October 31 SLIDE PUMPKIN FORT • FARM health existed on properties that “This is one step to move us ANIMALS • MECHANICAL RIDES are blighted or deteriorating, or in News Briefs along,” said Greenfield during the Fall is a great time to plant. Visit PIRATE SHIP AND PIRATES CAMP selected areas in order to maintain hearing. “Quite frankly, it’s not our Nursery for trees, shrubs and GHOST TRAIN • SPOOKY CASTLE “safe, decent and sanitary living enough and it’s going to take an- all your garden needs! FIRETRUCK• MONSTER TRUCK SLIDE conditions, according to a staff report de- other legislative change to get back to al- For More Information Call: tailing the motion. lowing us to do what we were doing.” SPECIAL EVENTS After Mayor Robert Lederer opened the Before the motion passed unanimously, SAT - SUN 10–5 floor to public comment, Elizabeth Gee, Council member Joan Cross concurred with (703) 323-1188 www.pumpkinplayground.com NATIVE AMERICAN STORY TELLER president of the Cambridge Station Asso- Greenfield’s comments. INFLATABLE FUN CENTERS ciation, presented her support and her “I’m terribly disappointed with the actions organization’s support for the ordinance. in Richmond regarding this legislation, and FACE PAINTING “Clearly, as president and a resident who I applaud our staff for trying to fit [the pro- Additional Fees for these Events: lives in a community that has rentals, we gram] within those narrow guidelines,” she WOBBLE WAGON $2 definitely support continuing to have a said. 9401 Burke Road MOON BOUNCE $2 means where the city could go in and in- — Derek B. Johnson Burke, VA 22015 PONY RIDES $5 Health Notes GIGANTIC SELECTION OF Featuring PUMPKINS • CORN STALKS The Ostomy Support Group of Northern The Clifton Presbyterian Church has a MARY APONTE CIDER • JAMS & JELLIES Virginia, LLC monthly support group Caregiver Support Group that meets the sec- Cherokee meeting, Sunday, Oct. 5, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Physi- ond and fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 APPLES • HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS cians’ Conference Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, p.m. at the church, 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton. Story Teller CABBAGE & KALE • WINTER PANSIES 3300 Gallows Road, Fairfax. Kathy B. Glazer MS, This group is for caregivers of seniors with Weekdays CHRYSANTHEMUMS RD, LD., registered and licensed dietitian discusses Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other age-related prob- nutrition and diet for those with ostomies; also lems. Call Rebecca Daniel-Burke at 703-830-9175 nutrition for cancer patients. 703-802-3457. ext. 17. DAILY 9 - 9 • ADMISSION $8.00 M-F or $11.00 SAT/SUN & Oct. 13 • WEEKDAY GROUP TOURS • SEASON PASSES AVAILABLE

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To have community events listed, email society.org/art_auction. [email protected] The O’Neill-Malcolm Branch of or call 703-917-6459 with questions. Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann Deadline for calendar listings is two weeks presents a free Irish Folk prior to event. Festival from 12-6 p.m. at Van Dyck Park, featuring traditional Irish music and dance. Musicians and Irish THURSDAY/SEPT. 25 dancers, a children’s program, food Disney on Ice presents Worlds of and Gaelic football and hurling Fantasy 7 p.m. Tickets are from $15 taught by the DC Gaels. Van Dyck to $75, at www.ticketmaster.com or Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. 703-573-SEAT. The George Mason Visit www.ccepotomac.org. University Patriot Center, 4500 George Mason University’s Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 703-993-3000. College of Visual and Performing Arts presents Arts FRIDAY/SEPT. 26 By George!, a benefit event that Disney on Ice presents Worlds of supports student scholarships and the Fantasy, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Great Performances at Mason series. Tickets are from $15 to $75, at The evening culminates with a www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- performance by Broadway artist SEAT. The George Mason University Brian Stokes Mitchell. ARTS by Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, George! Takes place on Mason’s Fairfax. 703-993-3000/ Fairfax campus at 5 p.m. Tickets are $200 per person. Email [email protected], call 703-993-4188 SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 or visit www.artsbygeorge.com. Draper Drive Park Grand Re- Disney on Ice presents Worlds of opening Ceremony. Mayor Robert Fantasy, live at the George Mason Lederer and the Fairfax City Council University Patriot Center. 10:30 a.m., open the ceremonies at 10 a.m. Ice 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are cream and refreshments will be from $15 to $75, at www.ticket served. The fields have been master.com or 703-573-SEAT. The renovated to feature synthetic turf on George Mason University Patriot newly lighted fields, and walking Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. paths have been upgraded. Draper Call 703-993-3000. Drive Park on Beech Drive, west of Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Draper Drive. 703-385-7850. 1 p.m. Fairfax County Master Art for a Song, live art auction to Gardeners Association gives tips and Art for a Song is a live art auction to benefit the Fairfax Choral Society’s youth perfor- benefit the Fairfax Choral Society’s strategies. Kings Park Library, 9000 youth performance and education Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703- mance and education programs, on Saturday, Sept. 27. Over 200 works of art will be programs. Preview 6:30 p.m., auction 978-5600. auctioned, and door prizes will include artworks and handmade chocolate. 7:30 p.m. Admission $7. Over 200 Fifth Annual Kit Callahan’s exceptional works of art. Door prizes Miracle Mile 10K Run/Walk. brain injury. The Miracle Mile will be www.kitsmiraclemile.org. selected on the adoption site, and will include art works and handmade 7:30 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. race timed by Pacers and prizes will be “It’s All About the Cats” kitten and many may be able to be taken home award-winning chocolate. Fairfax start. This event benefits brain injury awarded to the top finishers in cat adoption extravaganza at the the same day. Others will be County Government Center, 1200 services and celebrates the success various age categories. At George Burke Centre Library, 5935 Fred’s delivered to the adoptive families Government Center Parkway. 703- stories of survivors of brain injuries, Mason University, 4400 University Oak Road, Burke. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. All home within a day or two. 703-249- 642-4377 or www.fairfaxchoral while educating the public about Drive, Fairfax. 703-451-8881 or of the Kittens and Cats can be See Calendar, Page 13 POTOMAC PAINT & DECORATING CENTER (703) 961-1200

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SUNDAY/SEPT. 29 Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6:30-9 p.m. Fairfax Master Gardeners Association gives tips and strategies. Adults. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703-644-7333. On The Streets of Occoquan Doodles and More! 2:30 p.m. A graphic artist presents drawing basics in a hands-on program. Age 6-12. th th Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703- September 27 & 28 , 2007 644-7333. MONDAY/SEPT. 29 Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-5 Back-to-School Workshops for Parents and Teachers. 6:30 p.m. Free. Kirk Martin provides practical Rain or Shine strategies. City of Fairfax Regional Library, Conference Rooms A & B, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Visit www.CelebrateCALM.com. FREE ADMISSION

TUESDAY/SEPT. 30 & PARKING Back-to-School Workshops for Parents and Teachers. 7 p.m. Over 300 Juried Contemporary and Free. Kirk Martin provides practical strategies. Oak View Elementary, Country Crafters, Artisans & 5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax. Visit www.CelebrateCALM.com. Merchants from around the country FRIDAY/OCT. 3 ◆ Enrique Iglesias. 8 p.m. Tickets $58 to $88. George Mason Patriot Center, 1000's of unique holiday gifts 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Call 703- 993-3000 or www.patriotcenter.com. ◆ Two food courts and a variety WEDNESDAY/OCT. 1 Sparky’s Flaw and Alex Mejias. of fun snacks and drinks Pop/rock. 7 p.m. $10. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. 703- 255-1566 or www.jamminjava.com. Shuttle Bus Service provided from area commuter lots: THURSDAY/OCT. 2 Adults $4 (round trip) Matt Mays & El Torpedo, Palominos, Bellflur and In Children 12 & under free Technicolor. Rock. 7 p.m. $10. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., For more information Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com. about parking go to RG Brown III’s “Invisible Forces” Opening Reception from 4:30-6 p.m. George Mason University’s Fine www.occoquancraftshow.com Arts Gallery. Free and open to the public. The gallery is open on weekdays from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and weekends by appointment. The Fine Sponsored by the Arts Gallery, George Mason University, at the intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. Town of Occoquan www.gmu.edu/cfa. Visit our unique shops and FRIDAY OCT. 3 fine dining all year round! Enrique Iglesias. 8 p.m. Tickets $58 to $88. George Mason Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Call 703- 993-3000 or www.patriotcenter.com. See Calendar, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 ❖ 13 Calendar NOW OPEN! From Page 13 The Bird and the Bee and Willoughby. Pop music. 8 p.m. $17. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. N.E., Vienna. Call 703-255-1566 or visit www.jamminjava.com.

SATURDAY/OCT. 4 Kena Shriners Annual Charity Ball. 6:30 p.m. Dinner by Redrock Cantina Catering, a silent auction and dancing to 1940s swing with Doc Scantlin and His Imperial Palms Orchestra. Black tie, dark suits or 1940s period clothing. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children; tickets are $65 per person. Kena Shriners Commonwealth Cat Rescue, Inc., is conducting a kitten Join us for our Ballroom is located at 9001 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax. Reserve by Sept. 19; and cat adoption extravaganza at the Burke Centre Li- 703-573-4202. brary on Saturday, Sept. 27. All of the kittens and cats can Grand Opening Celebration 16th annual Fall for Fairfax KidsFest, at the Fairfax County be selected on the adoption site, and many may be able Friday, Sept 26 – Sunday, Sept 28 Government Center. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. to be taken home the same day. Inova Arcade of Health, Fall for Enjoy some refreshments while Fairfax trackless train, farmer’s identification program will be from The Friends of the Orphans market, pony rides, children’s 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Party City Fairfax, Second Annual Fiesta 5K Fun browsing our unique mix of gifts and climbing wall, hayrides, scarecrow- 10700 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax. 703- Run / Walk. 8 a.m. $25 Adults, $15 making, petting zoo, KidZone 934-4434 Youth; Creep and Crawl mini-race for inflatable bounces and slides, model Oak Hill Festival. 12-5 p.m. Activities children under age 6 is free but pre- home accessories. Register to trains, pumpkin decorating, KidWay include two speakers, Dr. Elizabeth registration is required. Fight global midway and performances geared Crowell on the history and poverty 1 kilometer at a time. The win one of our daily door prizes and specifically to elementary school and architecture of Oak Hill, and C.K course location has moved to George toddler-aged children. Free Gailey on the Civil War in Fairfax Mason University’s Patriot Circle, receive a free gift with any purchase! admission, some activities require a County. The Annandale Brass with free parking and an off-street minimal charge. Free shuttle bus Ensemble will perform. Local history course. For all ages and running service from the Vienna Metro book, Braddock’s True Gold, abilities. Medals awarded to the top Station (Orange Line) every hour available for purchase. Park at the finishers. Post race food, live beginning at 9:30 a.m. No pets Nancy Sprague Technology Center, bluegrass band, awards ceremony 6025D Burke Centre Pkwy permitted. www.fallforfairfax.com or 4414 Holborn Ave., Annandale. Oak and an interactive festival area with 703-324-FAIR. Hill, 4716 Wakefield Chapel Road in games and prizes. Start/finish at (in the Giant shopping center) Party City of Northern Virginia will Annandale. Free shuttle bus service George Mason University’s Patriot be hosting the McGruff Safe Kids provided. 703-425-9300 or Circle, Mason Pond Drive by Centre 703-250-2671 Total Identification System Program www.fairfaxcounty.gov/braddock. for the Arts, Fairfax. Register at as part of its campaign to offer free www.active.com, 703-848-2072 or Child Identification Kits to the [email protected]. www.friend community. This child safety and SUNDAY/OCT. 5 softheorphans.org//ma-ne.  The art of being wise is the art of know- ing what to over- look. —William James 

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Sometime between 12 p.m. 12210 HENDERSON RD $749,000 Sun 1-4 Wolf Run Dan Breda 703-929-7532 on Sept. 10 and 8 a.m. on Sept. 13, • Refreshments unknown person(s) gained entry into 1/2 Ct. t.w. Diamonds a van and stole several tools. The van $960 Value Fairfax was left on the lot for service. 9924 BARNSBURY CT $625,000 SUN 1-4 Century 21 Kevin Kleifges 703-556-4222 10900 Block of Oakwood Drive. 4616 DIXIE HILL RD $1,749,000 SUN 1-4 RE/MAX David Harbour 571-333-9299 The victim reported that sometime 4032 HADLEY LN $550,000 SUN 1-4 Weichert Sonia Lieberman 703-624-8227 during the evening hours of Sept.13, 12924 GRAYS POINTE RD #12924A $209,900 Oct/5 12-2 RE/MAX JoAnn Kennel 703-250-8500 an unknown person(s) stole her 10513 DILLARD CT $499,500 SUN 1-4 Long & Foster Mary Hovland 703-425-8000 wallet. Five Star Jewelers 3226 Old Lee Highway / 7-Eleven Burke Centre Shopping Center 10828 First Street $725,000 Sat 10-5/Sun 12-5 Keller Williams Barbara Hendrickson 703-901-9200 Store. 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Springfield/Kingstowne, Burke, Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill 3200 Block of Plantation Parkway. “As seen on The victim reported that sometime This Old 703-738-4801 Contact: Tammy Johnson 703-868-1461 between 10 p.m. on Sept. 17 and House” [email protected] 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, unknown 301-571-4200 person(s) stole his presidential Serving Metropolitan DC All listings due by Mon. at 3pm. candidate yard sign. & Beyond www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 ❖ 15 Fairfax Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected]

“When you get ready for Player Fairfax, you start with Theresa Harvey.” of — Jim Bour Note Fairfax senior Theresa Harvey is a Photo by star both on and off

Robbie Hammer the volleyball court.

By Jason Mackey The Connection

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f Fairfax senior Theresa Harvey sends a volleyball your way, it’s generally a Icompliment. As one of the area’s most ferocious outside hitters, Harvey picks a certain player or spot to exploit before every match, typi- One of the Northern Region’s top offensive threats, Fairfax senior outside hitter Theresa Harvey is the focus cally electing to target the opponent’s top of opposing coaches’ game plans. player or a spot around them. No disrespect is meant by it, Harvey sim- self but for her team. She knows that if that are just really strong players, and so every steamrolled their way to an 11-1 start, mak- ply knows that to be the best, one has to goal is accomplished, it’ll help the Rebels’ time we do something well when [that ing the senior leader look awfully smart. beat the best. confidence grow. player] goes against us, it will give us more After last season’s 13-6 mark, Fairfax lost A self-diagnosed competition addict, “I guess I just use that as motivation,” confidence.” Harvey uses this little trick not only for her- Harvey said. “The players that I single out Harvey’s confident Rebels have See Harvey, Page 17

Panthers Win at Home Paul VI football grabs 43-20 win over visiting Bishop Ireton.

esting Bishop Ireton, 43-20, at home, the Paul VI Panther foot- Bball team is off to a 2-1 start this season after another win in the third week of play. The Panthers scored first, but a 20-yard field

goal by junior Owen Scarbrough was just the beginning of a 16-point Photos by scoring streak by PVI. Next, junior Idreis Augustus (31 carries, 140 yards) scored his first of three touchdowns, followed by a 72-yard pass from junior Trevon

Bennett to senior Dominic Sanders for another score. Eileen Kiley At halftime, Paul VI led 16-0, but still Bishop Ireton fought back, scoring consecutive touchdowns before a 75-yard hookup from Bennett to junior wideout James Naylor, coupled with a 20-point fourth quar-

ter, put the game out of reach. /The Connection Offensively, 230 yards passing from Bennett and 93 receiving yards from Sanders paced the Panthers. Naylor posted two catches for 77 yards and also returned a kickoff 45 yards for a score. Another key player contributing to the Panthers’ victory was junior Eric Wright, who had nine tackles and two interceptions — one inter- ception was a 60-yard run that set the Panthers up for a touchdown. Paul VI junior Idreis Augustus ran for On Friday, the Panthers will take on the undefeated Good Counsel With four extra points and a 22-yard 140 yards and three touchdowns on Falcons. field goal, junior kicker Owen 31 carries during the Panthers’ 43-20 — Eileen Kiley Scarbrough contributed seven points win over Bishop Ireton last Friday. during last Friday’s win.

16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Week in Sports Robinson Cross Harvey Dominates on Court Country Shines From Page 16 ball tournament in Las Vegas, Harvey took At Oatlands a trip to New York and visited the campus With participation from 101 the services of sophomore Marilyn Peizer, of Division-I Iona College, which is about schools, some from as far away as who transferred to Flint Hill. But with 20 miles north of Manhattan. New York and Colorado, last Harvey, the Rebels remain a force to be reck- Saturday’s Oatlands Invitational just oned with in the Concorde District. AT IONA, Harvey felt comfortable. She

Photo by outside of Leesburg turned out to be “Theresa is definitely someone who’s our knew that everything fit. And she also knew quite the cross country meet. For a few go-to-when-in-crisis hitter,” said Fairfax that she could swim there. area runners, the race provided a mea- coach Christine Zanellato. “But we try to Wait, what? suring stick against some of the most balance our offense because if it was only It’s assumed that your most talented ath- Robbie Hammer talented runners in the state of Vir- her, we’d be very easy to beat because all letes maintain some type of club schedule ginia. people would have to do to supplement the work Robinson senior Jared Berman fin- would be to camp out that’s put in with their ished sixth overall in the Boys A race. around her. high school teams, but “She’s by far one of Berman timed at 16 minutes, 8 sec- The daughter of a gov- as if volleyball just /The Connection onds. The field consisted of about 325 ernment employee and wouldn’t satisfy that the best athletes runners, competing on the challeng- an electrical engineer, craving for competition, ing 5K course. Harvey started playing Harvey is also a record- that plays the sport “The hills are the biggest challenge,” organized volleyball at setting swimmer. said Berman. “You just have to keep age 10, though her of volleyball.” Harvey swam the an- going and cheer on your teammates.” mother first peppered chor leg on the Rebels’ — Ken Moser, Centreville Berman said he and his Ram team- with her many years be- 200-meter freestyle re- volleyball coach mates had to keep their focus on their fore. Through elementary lay team, which set a Theresa Harvey, whose parents own individual races and the team as and middle school, state record at last met playing beach volleyball, a whole, and not get wrapped up in Harvey developed a love for the sport and winter’s Virginia AAA swim and dive cham- started peppering with her Mom as the magnitude of a race which is one also developed a love of competition, no pionships with a time of 1 minute, 38.63 a youngster and started organized of the largest on the East Coast. matter what the game. seconds. Harvey also grabbed a third-place volleyball at age 10. “It does get intimidating,” said “Ever since I was little, I’ve always been finish in the 100 freestyle. “When you get ready for Fairfax, you start Berman. “There are 101 teams and playing sports,” said Harvey, who loves Ital- “I don’t think I could give it up,” Harvey with Theresa Harvey,” said Westfield coach you can get a little scared. [Our team ian food, and every night before a big match said of her love for the pool. “I’ve had high Jim Bour. “When you go out there and look members] worked with each other to routinely eats a big bowl of pasta. “I’ve al- school swimming, club swimming and club at teams and who to plan for, it’s no disre- get through the race. This is one meet ways been competitive, and I’d just want to volleyball all at once, so I know it’s going spect for anybody else, it’s that [Harvey] is our team looks extremely forward to. win.” to be a lot harder in college but I feel like I a major force we have to plan for.” It’s a good racing experience.” As a self-imposed rule, Harvey won’t end can handle it.” “She’s by far one of the best athletes that In the team standings, the Robinson any drill, play or practice with anything but If what she’s shown on the volleyball court plays the sport of volleyball,” said boys finished second overall among a successful kill. In addition to her high serves as any indication, Harvey will be fine. Centreville coach Ken Moser. “There are a 48 schools, finishing behind champion school stardom, Harvey maintains a rigor- While the future Iona Gael has developed lot of girls that play the sport of volleyball, Oakton and ahead of third-place ous club and travel schedule with Virginia game plans of her own, coaches from but she’s an athletic individual that plays Potomac Falls. Elite, something that has led to her most around the district have been ripping their the sport of volleyball and she’ll continue — Jason Mackey recent milestone: a college commitment. hair out trying to develop a game plan to to have success with volleyball based on her After she was recruited at a club volley- neutralize her. athleticism.” 2008 Standings Last Week’s Results Liberty District Friday’s games School District Overall PIGSKIN PROGNOSTICATORS: Week Four Broad Run 53, Brentsville 13 Langley 2-0 3-1 Each week, The Connection’s Pigskin Prognosticators select winners from the top prep games. Edison 47, Mount Vernon 21 W.T. Woodson 2-0 3-1 Herndon 21, Centreville 7 Madison 1-0 2-2 GAMES OF THE WEEK Stone Bridge 1-0 4-0 1. Herndon at Chantilly Langley 35, Marshall 12 Madison 16, South Lakes 6 McLean 0-1 0-4 2. Robinson at Westfield South Lakes 0-1 1-3 3. Mount Vernon at Wash-Lee Oakton 38, Fairfax 7 South County 32, Lake Brad 27 Marshall 0-2 1-3 4. Langley at Oakton Jefferson 0-2 1-3 5. Lee at South County Stone Bridge 64, Loudoun V. 13 6. Fairfax at Centreville Woodson 57, Jefferson 20 Wakefield 31, Falls Church 21 Concorde District 7. Jefferson at Madison Herndon 1-0 3-1 8. T.C. Williams at Lake Braddock Wash-Lee 21, McLean 14 West Potomac 28, Lee 20 (2OT) Oakton 1-0 4-0 9. Maryland at Clemson Westfield 1-0 4-0 10. Redskins at Cowboys W. Springfield 49, Hayfield 13 Westfield 32, Chantilly 7 Robinson 0-0 2-2 Centreville 0-1 1-3 WEEK FOUR SCHEDULE: Yorktown 48, Stuart 34 Flint Hill 34, Bullis 7 Chantilly 0-1 3-1 Games played Fri., Sep. 19 Fairfax 0-1 2-2 Fairfax at Centreville, 7:30 p.m. Jason Mackey Mark Giannotto Rich Sanders Paul VI 43, Ireton 20 Herndon at Chantilly, 7:30 p.m. Sports Editor Sports Editor Sports Editor SSASA 38, St. John’s (MD) 0 Robinson 61, Anacostia (DC) 14 Patriot District Langley at Oakton, 7:30 p.m. Last Week: 8-2 Last Week: 7-3 Last Week: 5-5 Saturday’s games Annandale 1-0 2-2 Robinson at Westfield, 6:30 p.m. Season: 24-6 Season: 23-7 Season: 20-10 Annandale 27, T.C. Williams 0 South County 1-0 2-2 W. Springfield at Annandale, 7:30 p.m. Percentage: 80% Percentage: 77% Percentage: 67% Episcopal 35, Potomac 0 West Potomac 1-0 4-0 Hayfield at West Potomac, 7:30 p.m. 1. Chantilly 1. Chantilly 1. Herndon O’Connell 54, St. Mary’s Ryk. 6 W. Springfield 1-0 2-2 T.C. Williams at Lake Braddock, 7:30 p.m. 2. Westfield 2. Westfield 2. Westfield Hayfield 0-1 1-3 Lee at South County, 7:30 p.m. 3. Mount Vernon 3. Mount Vernon 3. Mount Vernon The Connection Top 10 Lake Braddock 0-1 2-2 Marshall at Stuart, 7:30 p.m. 4. Oakton 4. Oakton 4. Oakton 1. Stone Bridge Lee 0-1 1-3 McLean at Stone Bridge, 7:30 p.m. 5. South County 5. Lee 5. Lee 2. Westfield T.C. Williams 0-1 0-4 South Lakes at Woodson, 7:30 p.m. 6. Centreville 6. Centreville 6. Centreville 3. Oakton Wakefield at Edison, 7:30 p.m. 7. Madison 7. Madison 7. Madison 4. Edison National District Yorktown at Falls Church, 7:30 p.m. 8. Lake Braddock 8. Lake Braddock 8. T.C. Williams 5. Chantilly Edison 1-0 4-0 Mount Vernon at Wash-Lee, 7:30 p.m. 9. Clemson 9. Maryland 9. Clemson 6. W.T. Woodson Wakefield 1-0 1-3 Game played Sat., Sep. 12 10. Redskins 10. Cowboys 10. Cowboys Yorktown 1-0 3-1 Gonzaga at O’Connell, 2:00 p.m. 7. Herndon 8. West Potomac Washington-Lee 0-0 2-2 9. W. Springfield Falls Church 0-1 0-4 10. South County Mount Vernon 0-1 2-2 J.E.B Stuart 0-1 1-3 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ September 25 - October 1, 2008 ❖ 17 Community Guinea Road Bodies Re-Buried in Cemetery

From Page 3 scendents of Horace Gibson, the son of branch of their family tree, leading back to an effort to get the bodies reburied. Accord- white plantation owner Jonathan Gibson the present day beyond Howard. Alexan- ing to minutes from the June 3, 2005 meet- turn lane. He was already involved in trac- and one of his slaves. dria resident Aretha Grayson sang “The ing provided by Howard, officials entered ing his family’s origins as a result of his Maddy McCoy, Historic Preservationist for Lord’s Prayer” at the ceremony. Minister into a memorandum of agreement with cousin, Hareem Abish. Abish spent years re- the Fairfax County Slavery Inventory Data- Annette Lewis of the Deliverance Church Howard to remove all the graves from the searching and writing a book chronicling base, said the bodies pulled out of Guinea of Christ in Capital Heights, Md. delivered paved over site and find a suitable final rest- his family’s history in the county, which Road are not the chil- the opening prayer ing place for them by 2006. However, stretched back to the pre-slavery era and dren of Parker and while Deacon Aaron Howard said the agreement was not legally beyond. Before he died in 1997, Abish asked Gibson, rather they Terry of First Baptist binding and in order to be sure that the state for his promise to finish the work. That were most likely a mix “They lived hard lives Merrifield offered the would take action, he filed a petition with meant finishing the book. It also meant find- of blacks, both en- closing prayer. Hazel the Fairfax County Circuit Court charging ing a final resting place for the remains. slaved and free that and the fact that we “Earnie” Baker, family the Commonwealth Transportation Com- “The baton was passed to me, and it was had lived and congre- could honor them is services coordinator for missioner with responsibility for dealing up to me to finish the graves,” said Howard gated at a nearby Pleasant Valley Memo- with the remains. Later that month, the Cir- Friday, Sept. 19 at Pleasant Valley Memo- house. phenomenal.” rial Park, acted as Mis- cuit Court judge granted that request. rial Park in Annandale. “I got the baton and “We have evidence, tress of Ceremony for “We wanted to be 100 percent sure,” said I had to run.” documentation of — Mary Lipsey the re-interment. All of Howard of the arrangement. “It was more That morning, his journey, the four-year there being a meeting them were informed by about keeping the politicians feet to the odyssey he undertook working with county house on the corner of Little River Turn- VDOT that they share ancestry with the re- fire.” Two years later, with the work of and state agencies to negotiate and arrange pike and Guinea Road as early as 1809,” mains. All, like Howard, represent differ- Howard, the Gibson-Parker relatives, Will- for the reburial of the bodies, ended as they said McCoy. “My research shows that it is ent points in those branches as they have iams and VDOT, the final two remains were were officially interred on a plot of land next an African-American enslaved and free grown over the past 260 years. put back into the earth to rest. to remains of the other 32 bodies discov- black meeting house.” Getting to this point has not been easy. Mary Lipsey, co-founder of the Fairfax ered at the site. Virginia Dels. Dave Marsden However, McCoy said that the descen- When Guinea Road was originally expanded County Cemetery Preservation Association (D-41), Dave Albo (R-42) and Thomas Rust dents who attended the ceremony Friday in the 1960s, VDOT paved over portions of and a Fairfax County History Commissioner (R-86) were in attendance, as were Andrew were still most likely related to some of the the cemetery, covering over the 34 bodies also attended the event and assisted the Williams and Gibson-Parker descendents, remains. “They’re still related, but it’s more in the process. Howard had a dispute with Gibson-Parker descendents in their efforts. including Howard. He said records of ex- distant,” she said. them over whether bodies were located She spoke about the 34 men, women and actly who the remains belong to is unclear, “Working on this cemetery was the great- under the road or not. In June 2003, children who had been pulled out of the though family oral tradition states at least est achievement in my 42 years at VDOT,” Howard met with officials from VDOT, the pavement. “They lived hard lives and the two children of Page Parker and Matilda said Williams during the ceremony. Virginia Department of Historic Resources fact that we could honor them is phenom- Gibson were buried there. Both were de- That ended up opening up a whole new and the Federal Highway Administration in enal,” said Lipsey. Faith Notes COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP St. George’s United Methodist Church and Preschool Kids Stuff ONE GOD MINISTRY Sale, Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Messiah A Global Church Children’s clothing, books, toys, furni- United Methodist Church A Non-Denominational Multi-racial Bible-based Christian Church Dedicated ture and other baby and kid gear. Cash only. Chicken barbeque available for 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield to the Spiritual Empowerment and Enrichment of the Human Race (Near West Springfield High School) purchase starting at 11:30 a.m. The (703) 569-9862 ~ Join Us For Worship ~ church is located at 4910 Ox Road in Sunday Services At 4280 Chain Bridge Road • Fairfax, VA 22030 Fairfax. 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Sundays 10:00 am–10:45 am Sunday School Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. 11:00 am–12:30 pm Worship Service Congregation Adat Reyim Wednesdays 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Worship Service Men’s Club meeting Sunday, Sept. 28, Sunday School Phone: 703-591-6161 Fax: 703-591-6262 9:30 a.m. Guests will be Fairfax County 9:30 am & 11:00 am Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerry Email: [email protected] “Serving God by Serving Others” Connolly (D-At-large) and Keith Fimian Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org Visit Our Website: www.OneGodMinistry.org (R). Both candidates are running for the 11th District Congressional seat. Re- Assembly of God St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church Fairfax United Methodist Church … serve at [email protected]. Jubilee Christian Center … 703-978-4141 703-591-3120 Jubilee 703-383-1170 St. Paul Catholic Church … Pender United Methodist Church … Christian Center Fairfax Assembly of God … 703-968-3010 703-278-8023 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom Eckankar, Virginia Satsang So- 703-591-4284 Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM ciety. An interactive presentation on Way of Faith Assembly of God … Coptic Orthodox Sunday School 10:10 AM Non-Denominational Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting ways to shed light on fear. Thursday, 703-573-7221 St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church … Fair Oaks Church … Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM 703-591-4444 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 5 at 703-631-1112 visit our website: www.jccag.org Baptist Fairfax Church of Christ … 2 p.m. Free. Pohick Regional Library, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Braddock Missionary Baptist … Disciples of Christ 703-631-2100 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703- 703-830-4125 Fairfax Christian Church … Fairfax Community Church … “Experience the Difference” 916-0515. Calvary Hill Baptist Church … 703-385-3520 703-323-0110 Sovereign Grace Church... Shalom Presbyterian Church … 703-280-2777 703-323-1347 Fairfax Baptist Church … Episcopal 703-691-0600 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Jesus Christ Crucified … Seventh Day Adventist 703-273-1820 Church of the Apostles … offers a Pet Blessing service on Fairfax Circle Baptist Church … 703-385-9015 Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist … 703-591-1974 Metropolitan Community Church … Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. All pets 703-573-7372 703-978-3386 703-691-0930 from ant farms to wolfhounds are wel- Truro Episcopal Church … Salvation Army … Baptist come to attend and receive a blessing. 703-273-1300 703-385-9700 United Church of Christ Greater Little Zion Baptist … Shepherd’s Heart … Little River United Church of Christ St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is located 703-764-9111 Jewish 703-385-4833 703-978-3060 at 6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. 703- Iglesia Bautista La Gran Comiscica Congregation of Olam Tikvah … 703-425-1880 Word of Life Church International … 455-2500. 703-323-5858 Chabad Lubavitch … 703-978-7101 Judah Praise Fellowship Christian … 703-426-1980 703-758-1456 Pentecostal Organ Music at Providence Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist Lutheran Bethlehem Lutheran Church … 703-978-3131 The Greater Pentecostal Temple … Presbyterian Church. Sunday, Oct. 703-255-0637 Christ Lutheran Church … 703-385-9426 5, 7 p.m. A Lively-Fulcher pipe organ 703-273-4094 Bible performance by organist Mary Mozelle. King of Kings Lutheran … Presbyterian Barcroft Bible Church … Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the 703-378-7272 Christ Presbyterian Church…703-278-8365 Lord of Life Lutheran Church … 703-323-9500 door; student and senior tickets are $10 703-425-3800 Fairfax Presbyterian Church … 703-273-5300 Korean Presbyterian Church … 703-321-8090 in advance, $15 at the door. Providence Catholic Methodist New Hope Presbyterian … 703-385-9056 Presbyterian Church is located at 9019 Providence Presbyterian Church … b St. Leo the Great Catholic Church … Bruen Chapel United Methodist … Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Contact 703-978-3934 703-273-5369 703-560-1665 Linda Kiemel, 703-256-2362 or To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 [email protected].

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FRONT OFFICE RECEPTIONIST RECEPTIONIST SNOWPLOW CONTRACTORS CASHIERS WANTED Busy Dermatology Practice in McLean has Chiropractic office in Fairfax. Duties Looking for snowplow contractors with Franconia Sunoco P/T or F/T openings for front office. include: Data entry, phones, patient equipment to service commercial prop- Competitive Pay and Benefits Monday thru Friday. Mature person with scheduling, clerical duties. Part-time erties. Call 410-421-9557, 9am - 4pm. Call Wayne at 703-971-4111 experience a plus. Please fax resume to hrs. Mon, Wed., and Fri. 2:30pm-7pm. 703-790-1028 Email resume [email protected] AUTO REPAIR Retail Sales Positions Flexible p/t retail sales position for General Service Technician ADMIN ASSIST fair trade kiosk in mall. Please email Field Technicians 2 years experience resume to [email protected] or Small estate plan law firm in Fair Oaks Civil & Env Eng firm has Field Technician Competitive Pay and Benefits fax to 703-219-2554 area seeks a full-time administrative as- positions available. Work consists of storm Call Wayne at 703-971-4111 sistant. Knowledge of Access and Word & wastewater collection systems field tasks. helpful. Fax resume to 703-267-9665 Computer skills preferred. Some travel Attn: Carol or e-mail to required. Email: [email protected] or call FT Office Manager CAD [email protected]. 703-281-5637. Westwood Baptist Church, Springfield Train for a career in computer-aided Word, Excel, and Quickbooks needed. design at Westwood College. Call Must work well in team environment. 800-342-2249 today to receive your free ACCOUNTANT Fax resume to 703-451-5193, attention, Career Success Kit! Pastor, or email to: www.westwood.edu/locations Requires BA/BS (or AA) in account- [email protected]. ing or finance + 2 YR exp. (4 YR exp. w/AA). Requires at least 2 YR exp. ASST. BOOKSTORE MANAGER Nannies needed to start ASAP, in the real estate industry. Job in P/T RECEPTIONIST/ADMIN ASST (Springfield Campus) $15-$20/hr, legal, drive. Annandale, VA. Email resumes to Upper $20s 703-779-7999 Prestige Mortgage, Inc.- Friendly, self-starting person 401k, 2 wks vacation nanniesbynature.com [email protected]. needed afternoons and all day Lots of advancement oppts! Fridays for busy Annandale [email protected] optometrist’s office. Administra- Nysmith School Maintenance tive experience helpful. Call Preschool - 8th Grade 10 years experience in condominium or sim- 703-354-1446. COMPANIONS & Hiring for Fall ilar industry with focus on preventive proce- dures. Ability to follow directions, generate CNA’s NEEDED • Extended Care Counselors weekly/monthly status reports. Required Enable seniors to live independently in their own COMPANION CARE homes with our non-medical companionship and home $8–15/hr skills: plumbing, electrical, door repair, dry- care services. Rewarding P/T days, evenings, weekends, • Music Co-Teacher wall repair, carpentry, masonry, HVAC, Part-time to possible full-time. Flexible live-ins, medical benefits offered. College Degree Required snow removal, vendor management, oral hours - day, night or live-in: help Home Instead Senior Care. elderly/disabled with basics like transporta- Call Today: 703-750-6665 Send resumes to: [email protected] and written English language, math. Availa- bility to respond to after hours emer- tion, cooking, cleaning, companionship. FAX: 703-713-3336 Not medical. Medicare & social security Web: www.nysmith.com gencies. Fax Resume to 703-376-8984 contribution, employer-assisted benefits, tax DENTAL ASSISTANT witholding, bonuses. CAR REQUIRED. Top perio practice w/offices in VA/DC/MD. (703) 839-2545, (301) 650- McLean/Burke needs an outstanding Dental FRONT DESK RECEPTIONIST 4169; www.careforyou.us Asst. Must be a motivated team player We are seeking a full-time Front Desk w/great people skills and attention to detail. Receptionist: M-F 9am-5pm. Responsi- X-ray cert, dental and/or perio exper prefer- BUILDING SERVICES SUPERVISOR bilities include receptionist activities FULL-TIME red. Will train the right person. Excellent George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate is seek- such as routing calls, billing and sched- benefits w/pay based on exp. FT. ing a lead Maintenance technician. Position entails uling, collecting resident payments and ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION Fax resume: 703-821-4041 or Operational oversight, responsibility and receiving packages. Customer experi- Join the team of professionals at a progres- email: [email protected] Maintenance of all equipment, machines and tools sive eye care practice in Burke, VA. Posi- including HVAC, electrical & utilities, plumbing sys- ence is a must. Excellent verbal and tems, kitchen and refrigeration equipment. Hours: written communication skills and tion requires great communication skills, 1:00pm-9:30pm. computer skills required. This is an ability to multi-task and handle a large vol- WE ARE COMFORT KEEPER® MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: excellent opportunity for a college ume of patients. Tasks include answering EXPERIENCE THE JOYS AND REWARDS Interviews, hires, supervises, and trains all personnel student! To apply, visit our website phones, assisting doctors, and working with required for the operation of the custodial depart- www.goodwinhouse.org, Phone patients. Computer experience required. ment (2 shifts); schedules staff, monitors hours, and Hours include Saturdays. prepares reports; Monitors utility usage, obtains pur- 703-578-7233. chase quotes; provides support and staff for events; Please fax your resume to 703-451-9291, Quality of life is important to everyone. We help Accurately records and Monitors repair activity and email [email protected] or call keep seniors independent. If you like to cook, run errands, and are a people person we need ensures equipment is maintained according to fac- Kiddie Country Developmental at 703-569-3131 and ask for Laura. tory specifications; Recommend, implement and Companions and CNAs. We also offer flexible FT monitor formal preventive maintenance programs Learning Cemter II & PT hrs. We only hire the best. Visit: for all facility mechanical systems and audio visual 9601 Old Keene Mill Road www.BeAComfortKeeper.com equipment; Provides input on annual budget, and Burke, VA 22015 MARKETING ASSOCIATE 703-591-7117 assists with activities of vendors and subcontractors; Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads, a Maintenance of annual permit requirements (i.e. Please visit us at Kiddiecountry.com BONUS FOR LIVE INS elevator, backflow inspection, life safety to include nationally recognized, faith-based, nonprofit Over 550 independently owned & operated offices worldwide all alarms, etc); Assist in the development of a for- POSITIONS OPEN Continuing Care Retirement Community, is mal energy conservation plan including lighting Morning Preschool Teacher’s Assistant seeking an energetic, motivated Marketing upgrades, technology enhancements; Enforcement 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Associate to join our dynamic team. Re- EXCLUSIVE HAIR DESIGNS of established energy management directives; Afternoon Child Care Supervisor or Aide Monitor and administer organization policy and pro- sponsibilities include a variety of marketing Upscale salon with the best location in cedure requirements and oversee LEED objectives. 3:00 - 6:00 P.M. activities including contributing to a team Centreville seeking creative & professional All shifts require rotating weekend and holiday work. Mon - Fri responsible for meeting occupancy goals in staff for the following positions: QUALIFICATIONS: Must be of good character, responsible, our existing community and in our new • Minimum five years experience in operation of good communicator, willing learner, and building scheduled for completion in 2010. ❥ Hair Stylists a public/commercial facility most importantly - an individual who • Previous supervisory experience required The ideal candidate will have excellent ❥ • Excellent customer service skills are a must genuinely loves children. Hair Braiders customer service skills, ability to build rela- We offer a steady stream of walk-ins, a unique • Strong Organization and Issue resolution skills Wonderful opportunity for individuals tionships and ability to understand financial • Excellent communication skills whose schedules are limited to part-time spacious environment & friendly talented staff. & insurance information. Proficiency in Applicants must have current cosmetology license. Please send a cover letter and resume with salary employment or for those individuals who history to Human Resources: Microsoft Office is a must. Bachelor’s de- Call (703) 263-9742 & ask for Spring or simply prefer part-time only. gree or related experience is required. [email protected], by fax to Phone: 703-644-0066 email resume to: 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount [email protected] Vernon, VA 22121. Mount Vernon is an Equal E-mail: [email protected] Apply online www.goodwinhouse.org, fax: See our website: Opportunity Employer. Fax: 703-644-0073 EOE 703-578-7233 Ph:703-578-7204. 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ABC LICENSE PUBLIC NOTICE City of Fairfax Madheshwari and Maltiprasad, We consign/pay top $ for PUBLIC NOTICE antique/semi antique furn. Inc. trading as Indian City Grill, PROPOSAL TO MODIFY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS General Election 9984 Main Street, Fairfax, VA including mid century & November 4, 2008 danish modern Teak IMPLEMENTED AT A PETROLEUM 22031. The above establish- RELEASE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE United States President, Senate, and ment is applying to the furniture, sterling, mens House of Representatives VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF watches, painting/art glass, A petroleum release from former underground storage tank *Last date to register is Tuesday, October 6, 2008; ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE clocks, jewelry, costume *Absentee Voting begins 45 days before the election, or as CONTROL for a Wine, Beer jewelry, etc. Call Schefer systems had occurred, and corrective actions have been im- plemented, at: soon as ballots are available. Absentee Voters may vote by and Mixed Beverage- Antiques @ 703-241-0790. mail or in person Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Restaurant license to sell or Fair Oaks Church *Last date to receive absentee ballot applications by mail is manufacture alcoholic Tuesday October 28, 2008 beverages. Diwann Singh 4601 West Ox Road 28 Yard Sales Fairfax, Virginia *Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting October 25 and Novem- Chauhan, President ber 1, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Fairfax/Greenbriar Comm Yard *Final day for in-person absentee voting is Saturday November The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring Sale. Sat 9/27, 8-2. Rt 50, 1/4 mi 1, 2007, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM @ Sisson House, 10455 Arm- W. of Fx Co Pky. R/D 9/28 Fair Oaks Church to prepare a Corrective Action Plan Adden- strong Street. 703-385-7890 29 Misc. for Sale dum to address cleanup of petroleum fuel contamination at the site. If you have questions regarding the cleanup please con- Garage sale rain or shine, Sat FLUTE student model tact: 9/27, 9-3, 6124 Burnett st 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Gemeinhardt exc cond. $175. 22310 Franconia/Beulah area call Lisa 571-633-0682 Paul J. Jones furn yard items & housewares TRUSTEE'S SALE Environmental Consultants and Contractors, Inc. 43045 John Mosby Highway Hardwood Artisans Twin OF VALUABLE Chantilly, VA 20152 Loft bed, solid oak w/ upgrade 21 Announcements English Oak stain (looks great (703) 327-2900 IMPROVED REAL ESTATE with antiques) Solid hardwood decking (no slats), allows for The Corrective Action Plan Addendum will be submitted to the Improved by the premises known as young children-college age Remediation Division of the Northern Regional Office of the and easier to make. 5 step DEQ by September 22, 2008. If you would like to review or 3954 Burning Bush Court, Fairfax, Virginia ladder allows for small discuss the proposed Corrective Action Plan with the staff of children. Perfect condition, the DEQ, please feel free to contact Mr. Randy Chapman of In execution of a Deed of Trust from Audelia Umana, 2 years old, the DEQ at (703) 583-3816 after the date of the Corrective Ac- dated December 20, 2006, and recorded December 21, 2006, retails for $1725 new tion Plan Addendum submittal. The DEQ Remediation Division in Deed Book 19006 at page 565 among the Land Records of www.hardwoodartisan.com, will consider written comments regarding the proposed Correc- Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will For Sale $600, phone tive Action Plan Addendum until October 22, 2008, and may offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chan Bridge Road, 703-868-1461 decide to hold a public meeting if there is significant public in- terest. Written comments should be sent to the DEQ at the ad- Fairfax, Virginia, on dress listed below. The DEQ requests that all written com- Thursday, Ocotber 2, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. 116 Childcare Avail. ments reference the tracking number for this case; PC # 1993- 1615. the following property being the property contained in said BURKE Childcare avail in my Deed of Trust, described as follows: home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality evenings, Back-up care & Northern Regional Office Lot 309, Section 9, Fairwoods as the same appears duly dedi- special needs children Remediation Division cated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5892 at page 215, welcome. Large yard for lots of 13901 Crown Court among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. fun! 703-569-8056 Woodbridge, Virginia 22193 Commonly known as 3954 Burning Bush Court, Fairfax, Virginia 22033. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $35,000.00 or ten per- cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 8.25 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set off against the purchase price.

Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale.

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the 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 sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ments of record affecting the same, if any.

In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the time of sale.

The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser.

The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder.

Additional terms and conditions of sale may be announced at the time of sale.

DAVID N. PRENSKY

Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000

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