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Annette Bowles and her son Tyler, 4, of Vienna, watch one of several model trains pass at the Fairfax Station Train Museum during the annual Holiday Model Train display on Dec. 6 and 7.

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Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comDecember 11-17, 2008 Volume XXII, Number 50 Read usFairfax online Station/Laurel at connectionnewspapers.com Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Laurel Hill/Fairfax Station Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Destination: Fairfax Station Holiday train show delights visitors to Fairfax Station Train Station.

Alex Heneghan, 4, of Springfield, watches one of several model trains pass.

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Model train enthusiasts converged on the Fairfax Station Train Museum on Dec. 6 and 7 for the annual Holiday Model Train Show.

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At left, the annual Holiday Model Train Show took place this past Photos by Photos weekend at the Fairfax Station Xavier Chmielewski, 5, of Fairfax Train Museum with hundreds of Station, watches a model train on an area residents enjoying the variety outdoor track at the Fairfax Station of model trains and scenes on Train Museum during annual Holiday display. Model Train display on Dec. 6 and 7. 25 Years of Pestering Births ‘Butterfly’

Lauded by county officials, South County sion and School Board. of Lorton to a butterfly that has finally Through this relationship, the SCF has emerged from its cocoon. He lauded the Federation celebrates silver anniversary. helped to shape the surrounding infrastruc- work the organization has done over the ture of Lorton and the south county area. years and remarked that when he is no By Derek B. Johnson Arts Foundation, which runs the center and Grogan said the organization’s roles in the longer a public official, he won’t have to The Connection addressed that irony in his opening com- closure of the prison, the opening of South “worry about the people here continuing to ments. County Secondary School on Silverbrook do very good work and make government ince it was first formed as the Fed- “It’s great to be celebrating in [the site] Road, the proposed Lorton Healthplex and work.” eration of Lorton Communities in instead of picketing outside it,” he said, the reuse of the Hanson was hon- S1983, the South County Federation drawing laughs from the crowd of approxi- prison site for the ored at the event (SCF) spent much of the last quar- mately 70 members, public officials and Workhouse Arts “To be here tonight is and credited with ter century marshalling its resources against Lorton residents in attendance. Center as some of jump-starting the the old prison site on Ox Road in Lorton. the SCF’s greatest almost hard to believe.” movement that Federation members, who considered the MEMBERS SOUGHT to tout the accom- accomplishments. — Christine Morin, secretary of the eventually grew into the SCF. She prison a blight on the community, spent plishments of the SCF, which operates as a He thanked both South County Federation years pestering county, state and federal collection of 39 homeowners associations Supervisor Gerry was presented with officials to do something about it. throughout the southern half of Fairfax Hyland (D-Mount a framed print of Nineteen years later in 2002, the Lorton County. Representing over 10,000 house- Vernon), for his years of work and coop- the workhouse, a SCF resolution honoring Reformatory was finally closed and the deed holds today, the federation has for years eration with the organization as well as her service and activism and a standing ova- to the property was passed to Fairfax held considerable sway with public officials founding member of the SCF Marcia tion from the crowd. Hyland described County. Six years after that on Dec. 9 2008, over much of the development and rede- Hanson. Hanson as a relentless activist who rarely the SCF celebrated its 25th anniversary on velopment that has occurred in and around “We can count on Gerry to be there at took no for an answer. He joked that after the second floor of what used to be a dor- the Lorton area. Members hear land-use our meetings. Most importantly, we can being elected as supervisor for the Mount mitory in that very same prison, since con- proposals and nominations at their monthly count on him to listen,” said Grogan. Vernon district in 1987, he decided he verted into the Workhouse Arts Center. SCF meetings and provide recommendations to See Federation, Page 9 President Mike Grogan thanked the Lorton the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commis- HYLAND COMPARED the development www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 3 News Briefs News

Sewer May Be Required Fairfax County staff has recommended a local code amend- Life Lived to Fullest ment that would require more new subdivisions to have public water and sewer connections. Poleski recalled an elementary school birth- The change could potentially impact parts of the county that Sam Seipel, 14, recalled day party at a laser tag park when all the boys, do not currently rely on public systems such as Great Falls, except for Sammy, were teasing one boy. Clifton and Mason Neck. for mechanical ingenuity, Sammy marched straight up to the boy being County officials have suggested Fairfax County’s public fa- warm heart. teased and told him how great he thought he cilities manual be adjusted to require a home builder or owner had done at the game. to provide a public water hook up for all new homes on lots “The kid that no one would sit with at a lunch less than 75,000 square feet, which is about two acres. This By Julia O’Donoghue table? Well, Sam would sit with him,” said would eliminate a current exemption for two-lot subdivisions The Connection Poleski. that create lots between 20,000 and 75,000 square feet, ac- Sam’s girlfriend, Megan Linton, agreed with cording to county documents. ixth grade teacher Paula McGourty had al- Poleski. Sam had several friends and was The change has been proposed in reaction to a specific prob- ways hoped that Sam Seipel would be one known for being friendly and treating people lems that arose in the Mount Vernon District, where the water Sof those children that came back to visit well, she said. well serving a new house at 1400 Alexandria Ave. failed and a Clifton Elementary School when he was “He was very nice, he would never argue, or new well could not be drilled. The estimated cost to extend older. He would want to come and tell her how he do anything to ever make me mad or irritated,” public water to the home was between $50,000 and $60,000. was doing in life for years to come. said Megan. “They built a house for $2 million and then the well went “Sammy was just one of Sam’s generosity had a profound dry. … In my opinion, they should have been required to have those special kids who al- impact on almost everyone around a hook up in the first place,” said Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D- ways tugged at my him. His sister Sandra, a Robinson Mount Vernon). heartstrings,” she said. Middle School student, said her County staff has also suggested requiring public sewer ser- Even after the teenager, vice to all structures located in an approved sewer service area. 14, had moved on to These include existing structures with no well or septic system Robinson Secondary “Sammy was just one and those where the well or septic system has failed and can- School three years ago, not be repaired. Current plumbing and gas provisions encour- McGourty and several of those special kids who age but do not require public sewer service in these areas. other Clifton faculty mem- According to county documents, the changes in water regu- bers still regarded Sam as always tugged at my lations could make it economically impossible to create certain one of their favorite stu- heartstrings.” two-lot subdivisions. Out of the 32 two-lot subdivisions in the dents. His kindness and Dranesville District from July 2004 through June 2007, none consideration lead teach- — Paula McGourty have been affected by the proposed amendments. ers to pick him for the Lion’s Club Citizenship brother often stuck up for her when

Photo Contributed — Julia O’Donoghue and Service award as a people were bothering her at school. sixth grader in 2006. He also took Sandra and his littlest “He was everyone’s sister Angela, a Clifton Elementary Lorton Man Charged with friend and liked helping third grader, fishing. Starting Dumpster Fire people. When a neighbor’s “[Angela] caught her first fish with husband passed away last him,” said Sandra. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department investigators year, he was over there When Angela had to pick one charged Lorton resident Joshua Zemaitis, 18, on Dec. 3 with every day helping mow the thing she was thankful for to write intentionally setting a dumpster fire at the Fireside Grill res- High School student Sam lawn and do odd jobs,” Seipel, who died Nov. 23, about for class earlier this year, she taurant on Lorton Station Boulevard in Lorton. said Cindy White-Borer, as chose to write about her brother According to a Fairfax County Fire and Rescue release, on was known for his love of third grade teacher. animals. Sammy. Nov. 10 a fire was started in the dumpster behind the restau- “I guess that says it all,” said Borer, rant. According to Lt. Raul Castillo of the Fairfax County Fire A YOUNG person’s death is always tragic, but Sam’s Angela’s teacher at Clifton. and Rescue Department, firefighters were called the scene where fatal all-terrain vehicle [ATV] crash Nov. 23 was dev- But Sam’s gentle nature extended beyond they extinguished the conflagration and called fire investiga- astating for the close-knit Clifton community. As one just other people to animals, particularly cats, tors. No injuries were reported and the damage was estimated parent described it to Borer, Clifton lost its very own dogs and chickens. to be $150. Huck Finn the day Sammy died. After he took an interest in her own coop, Intentionally setting a fire is a class one misdemeanor and The teenager was thrown from his ATV when he Poleski gave Sam a few chickens he could raise carries a fine of up to $2,500 and up to six months in jail. hit a metal chain strung across a private path near on his own. The teenager then became so in- Zemaitis was released the same day without bail. the 7400 block of Dunquin Court. Residents said Sam terested that he found an old incubator at the had ridden on the road several times before a neigh- dump and fixed it up. He eventually started Board Urges Winery Reverse bor had put up the chain and some signs to prevent selling his chicken eggs to the Clifton Store. people from using motorized vehicles on his private “Everything he did was all heart and very The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors strongly urged zon- property. intense. He was really into doing things for ing staff to reconsider its rejection of a permit for the locality’s Sam’s mother had also attended Robinson for high himself. He earned all of his own money,” said first and only winery and vineyard. school and he and his older brother Johnny became Poleski. County staff told Jane and Kirk Wiles that they could not set well known in the community by working several up Paradise Springs winery outside the Town of Clifton because odd jobs around Clifton. Sam was also one of those MOST of the money Sammy made went di- the processing of off-site grapes on their 35-acre farm consti- rare teenagers at ease with people of all ages, said rectly to one of his first loves — motorized tuted manufacturing, which is not a permitted use under the friends. vehicles. property’s current zoning. “Friendly is an understatement. He had a way The teenager rode dirt bikes and ATVs he Several supervisors disagreed with the staff decision to clas- about him. He would truly listen to you when you built himself around the Clifton area and at sify the winery as a place of manufacturing. They stated the talked to him. … A lot of teenagers are annoyed when the Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas. winery was precisely the type of business Fairfax County wanted they have to talk to an adult, but Sam had a genuine Megan said Sammy enjoyed riding around the to see in that part of the locality. interest in people and what they had to say,” said track so that he could see how fast a vehicle “Paradise Springs is what we want down there. … This is Kristen Poleski, whose son became friends with Sam he constructed could go. clearly something that is in the history of Clifton,” said Super- in elementary school. “I do know something about dirt bikes but visor Patrick Herrity (R-Springfield), whose district includes never near the knowledge Sam had about dirt SEVERAL FRIENDS and family members said Sam bikes,” said Megan, who starting dating Sam See News, Page 10 was not only sincere but exhibited compassion that frequently seemed well beyond his years. See Town, Page 5

4 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of Town Recalls Sam Seipel the art LASER dentistry From Page 4 in part because of their shared interest. without drills or needles? Adults, especially teachers, were also impressed with Sam’s ability to fix everything from a lawnmower to a car. “Brilliant” and “genius” What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, were some of the words older people used to describe Sam’s mechani- with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can cal ability. with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. “This is what this young man did for his life. He built or rebuilt things from scrap,” said Cindy Hillis, whose son learned how to fix his own This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- dirt bikes from Sammy. Hillis said her husband was so impressed with controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is the teenager’s ability that he had hired him to do some work on one of absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove his classic cars. the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated “He said he could fix the car in no time. … And this is a 1968 Chevy from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. or something like that,” she said. Crime Report What are the benefits of Waterlase® dentistry? Activities reported by the Sully District 23 of the 12500 block of Cantilever of the Fairfax County Police Department Court, Woodbridge. The driver, through Dec. 5. James Hottle, 27, of the same Ⅵ address, has been charged with Patient Comfort driving while intoxicated. Further Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the FATAL CRASH charges are pending as police traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the Newman Road/Clifton Road. One continue to investigate the crash. man died and another was seriously Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- injured in a crash that occurred on formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! LARCENIES Wednesday, Dec. 3, around 12:40 The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less a.m. The crash occurred on Newman 8100 block of Flossie Lane. Ring Road, just east of Clifton Road. A stolen from residence. tooth sensitivity after new fillings. 2001 BMW sedan was traveling east 15300 block of Jordans Journey Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, on Newman Road when the driver Drive. Credit card stolen from swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort allegedly swerved to avoid striking a business. deer. He veered off of the right side 13800 block of Lee Highway. GPS and satisfaction for your entire family. of the roadway and struck a tree. The unit stolen from vehicle. front seat passenger was ejected from 14600 block of Olde Kent Road. the vehicle and died at the scene. The License plates stolen from vehicle. Ⅵ Sterilization driver was transported to Inova 4900 block of Stonecroft Blvd. Fairfax Hospital where he was Wallet stolen from business. The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial treated for his injuries. Police Sully Road/Lee Highway. Wallet contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many identified the victim as Philip Hottle, stolen from business. cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower.

Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist.

By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer!

For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at www.larryfoxdds.com LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS 5200 Lyngate Court Burke, Virginia 22015 703-978-5253 Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm New Patients and Emergencies Welcome All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 5 Community Horses Parade in Clifton

Costume Contest Winners The Town of Clifton threw its annual Caroling on Horseback Parade down Main Street on Saturday followed by a costume judging contest, cookies and caroling at King’s Field on Chapel Street. The event was organized by Jeannie Jirucha. ❖ Best Carolers — Jeannie Jirucha and Jana Lee Sponberg ❖ Christmas Spirit — Madeline Moore’s Peppermint Pony ❖ Best Pony Reindeer — Sandra Zimmerli ❖ Best Bridle Bows — Shelly Zimmerli ❖ Best Elves — Kelsey and Jessica Herrity ❖ Best Christmas Past — Jamie Ponikvar ❖ Cutest Christmas — Erin Miller, Red Robin Hood ❖ Cutest Snow Princess — Taylor Miller ❖ Cutest Gingerbread — Stuart Smith ❖ Best Snow Maiden — Katie King ❖ Cutest Santa Mule — Laura Riggins ❖ Best Santa Sisters — Riley Holman and Katie Pearson ❖ Cutest Reindeer — Lee Wills ❖ Cutest Christmas Tree — Jean Voss ❖ Best Kings — Wilma and Elle Kime ❖ Best Toy Soldier — Janine Stenson ❖ Best Santa — Tom Stenson ❖ Most Elegant Santa — Cindy Smith ❖ Best Tail Decoration — Jane Palmer

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Special Assistant for Operations 8 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News SUPER SERVICE CENTER ALL MAKES & MODELS OPEN SUNDAYS Federation Turns 25 Tires/Batteries $19.95 $84.99 From Page 3 Tim Sargeant, former vice president of the South Winterization County Federation and current at-large planning & Alignments Oil Change Special would rather have her working for him than against commissioner, said the federation’s legacy was that Coupon Expires him. He said she was among a group of people com- of helping to forge an identity and sense of unity in 4 cyl. only 12/31/08 mitted to making sure that Lorton was no longer the Lorton area. VA Emissions considered “the armpit of Fairfax County without de- “I think what you saw [after the SCF was created] 10% Off Service Repairs odorant” but a place of which residents could be is a coalescing of the community. It brought dispar- & Inspections except oil, filter & coupons proud. ate neighborhoods together and became a melting Hanson recounted a $10 donation she gave to pot of sorts,” he said. “Without this community, the Mon-Fri 7-5 • Saturday 8-4 • Sun 10-4 Hyland’s campaign when he first ran for supervisor. Lorton area would not be what it is today.” 6571 Backlick Rd., • 703-451-2381 The money was given not as a bribe, she said, but mainly because she was opposed to the reelection of IN ADDITION to Hyland, Supervisors Sharon Bulova (D-Braddock) and Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) the current Mount Vernon supervisor. She lauded SEPTIC TANK PUMPING & REPAIRS Hyland for working with the group and giving them were in attendance along with Del. Dave Albo (R- a voice in the development of the area they lived in. 42), School Board chairman Dan Storck (Mount

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From Page 4 have to resort to drastic measures if it is asked to make up a significant portion of the site of the winery. Fairfax’s overall shortfall. “This will protect the character of the Without any cuts, even if the county su- Clifton area and protect the tree canopy,” pervisors are able to hold the school sys- said Fairfax County chairman Gerry tem to the same level of funding it provided Connolly (D-At-large). “Staff needs to take last year, Dale will still face an internal a fresh looking at the ruling. … Staff needs shortfall of over $200 million. to look at the opinion again to consider To close a budget gap that big, the super- whether, upon reflection, it continues to intendent said he would have to look at make sense.” eliminating salary step increases and hold- Should staff uphold its decision, the su- ing employee pay at current levels . Under pervisors appeared prepared to amend zon- any scenario, it is also highly unlikely that ing regulations so that the winery could school system employees will receive a two move forward. percent “cost of living” pay bump next year. “We want to make sure we are being very Fairfax County Public Schools last froze business friendly,” said Supervisor Sharon employee pay in the early 1990s and Dale, Bulova (D-Braddock). who was not with the system at the time, is reluctant to do so again. — Julia O’Donoghue “Even today, we still have people who angry and frustrated because they lost money then,” he said. FCPS May Freeze But freezing pay may have to be on the Employee Pay table, especially if the school system is given a county transfer that is smaller than its Fairfax County Public Schools superinten- 2008 level of funding. Under those circum- dent Jack Dale may consider freezing stances, other actions the superintendent teacher and employee pay in order to cope might impose include increasing the aver- with the school system’s funding gap next age class size by two students, eliminating year. some secretarial and custodial positions and Dale said county officials have projected imposing an unpaid vacation day on all a budget deficit of over $600 million and school employees. the school system, which typically receives over half of the county’s general fund, will — Julia O’Donoghue

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Send notes to the Connection at ❖ Yuletide Dinner, at 6:30 p.m. and Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m. at the George 2900. [email protected] or call 8 p.m. Full complement of courses Fairfax. 703-993-3000 or Mason Center for the Arts, on the Pat Travers and Stephen Pearcy 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated served in a candlelit setting. $39.95 www.patriotcenter.com. Visit Fairfax Campus at the intersection of with Britny Fox, Swirl and Fuzz announcements should be submitted at for adults, $19.95 for ages 6-10. The www.sesamestreetlive.com. Braddock Road and Route 123. A Box. 8 p.m. Age 21 and over only. least two weeks prior to the event. dinner cost includes admission to “Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m. at Thomas pre-performance discussion, free to $20 in advance, $23 at the door. Jaxx Plantation Christmas. Reservations Jefferson High School, 6560 ticket holders, will be at 7:15 p.m. on Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, required for dinner, call 703-550- Braddock Road, Alexandra. 703-750- the Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets Springfield. 703-569-5940 or THURSDAY/DEC. 11 9220. 7500 or www.tjhsst.edu. are $22-$44, children 12 and under jaxxroxx.com. Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green ❖ Plantation Christmas. 6:30-9:30 Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. Bring lunch, half price. Charge by phone at 888- Thumb.” 7 p.m. Tickets are $15-$75 p.m. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage listen to stories. Birth-5 with adult. 945-2468 or at www.tickets.com. at www.ticketmaster.com or 703- and sample period recipes. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa. SATURDAY/DEC. 13 573-SEAT. George Mason University Reenactors will engage in seasonal Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Workhouse Arts Center’s New Hope Church Bluegrass Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, activities throughout the site. $14 for “Over the North Pole,” 8 p.m. at the Collector’s Showcase Event, Christmas Extravaganza with Fairfax. www.patriotcenter.com. adults, $7 for ages 6-18, under 6 Ernst Theatre, Northern Virgina with IONA performing pan- The Bluegrass Gospel Express, free. Community College, 8333 Little River Celtic music, 6-9 p.m. in Gallery All4Hym and Sonrise. 7 p.m. at 8905 Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Turnpike, Annandale. $17 adults, W-16 of the Workhouse Arts Center, Ox Road, Lorton. All proceeds benefit FRIDAY/DEC. 12 Thumb.” 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. $15 students and seniors 703-222- 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Each ticket Habitat for Humanity. 703-971-4673 Christmas at Gunston Hall, 10709 Tickets are $15-$75 at 5511 or www.encore-tap.org. holder will receive a 10"X10" original or [email protected]. Gunston Road, Mason Neck. 703- www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- “Home for the Holidays,” featuring piece of work. Tickets $150 at 550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org. SEAT. George Mason University Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans [email protected] or 703-584- See Calendar, Page 12 Family & Cosmetic The Ultimate Christmas Gift! Dentistry WWII WARBIRD RIDES by Fighter Command Dr. Gwendolyn Jones & Associates This Christmas Give the Gift of Flight! Rolling Valley Professional Center • Experience the Shenandoah Valley from 9263 Old Keene Mill Rd. the Cockpit of a WWII Warbird Burke, Virginia 22015 At the intersection of Sydenstricker & Old Keene Mill Rds. • Hands on Flying • Aerobatics (703) 455-3338 • Sightseeing Flights Most Insurances Accepted Visit Our Website or Call today to Order Your Gift Flight Certificate! www.giftflight.com Conveniently located at 1-540-635-2203 Winchester Regional Airport Save This Ad

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From Page 11 Christmas at Gunston Hall, 10709 Irish Wedding Bands Claddagh Jewelry Gunston Road, Mason Neck. 703- 550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org. Capes, Sweaters & Hats Guinness T-Shirts ❖ Yuletide Dinner, at 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $39.95 for adults, Waterford Crystal Belleek China $19.95 for ages 6-10. The dinner cost includes admission to Plantation Storewide Sale Christmas. Reservations required for dinner, call 703-550-9220. 20-50% OFF!!! ❖ Plantation Christmas. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $14 for adults, $7 for ages 6-18, under 6 free. Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green 125 Mill St., Occoquan, VA 703-492-9383 Thumb.” 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.Tickets are $15-$75 at Visit our website: www.irishco.com www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- SEAT. George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 703-993-3000 or www.patriotcenter.com. Visit www.sesamestreetlive.com. Island Creek Elementary PTA University Mall Theatres Fourth Annual Holiday Craft 3 3 and Gift show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. located at University Mall, Fairfax (273-7111) at the school, 7855 Morning View Route 123 & Braddock Road, Lower Level Lane, Kingstowne. Entertainment by the Island Creek Crocs. Contact [email protected]. Holiday “Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School, 6560 Hoopla!! Braddock Road, Alexandra. 703-750- Sophie the Performing Dog will be at Burke Centre 7500 or www.tjhsst.edu. Library on Monday, Dec. 15, with all her tricks and stunts. November 30 – December 23, 2008 Classy Glass. 1 p.m. Make decorative, reusable window clings. Age 12-18. FREE! FREE! WOW! Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Virgina Community College, 8333 County children ages 3 -15 can be The famous combo Oak Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Little River Turnpike, Annandale. dropped off at one of three 20 oz. Soda 1 Admission for only Sing-A-Long with Miss Belle. 10:30 $17 adults, $15 students and seniors community centers, and the children with purchase of with purchase of $ 00* a.m. All ages. John Marshall Library, 703-222-5511 or www.encore- will be bused to James Lee Large 1 Adult 13 (save $6.50) 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. tap.org. Community Center, 2855-A Popcorn* Admission* 2 Admissions, Large 703-971-0010. Fairfax County Kinship Respite Annandale Road in Falls Church. Popcorn, 2 Med. Sodas! Friends of the Library Book Sale. Day, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. will provide Participation is free, but pre- With this Coupon. NOT VALID ON TUESDAY With this Coupon. With this Coupon. 10 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 relatives who are raising a child for registration is required. 703-324- Good Good Good Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- another family member a day off 3517, TTY 703-449-1186. 11/30-12/23/08 11/30-12/23/08 11/30-12/23/08 FS 3 FS3 FS 3 339-4610. while providing fun for the children, Transportation will be available “Over the North Pole,” 11 a.m., 2 who can be part of a theatrical from: ❖ * With coupon, not valid with any other offer, one per person per visit. p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the production or participate in a variety Gum Springs Community Richard J. Ernst Theatre, Northern of games, arts and crafts. Fairfax See Calendar, Page 13

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From Page 12 University’s Center for the Arts, 4373 Small Wonders. 10:15 a.m. Stories Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. and fingerplays. Age 13-23 months Center, 8100 Fordson Road, www.fairfaxsymphony.org. with adult. John Marshall Library, Alexandria. Christmas Carnage with Arsony, Our 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. ❖Mott Community Center, 12111 Story Spent, Sor Fingr, Lifted Down, 703-971-0010. Braddock Road, Fairfax. The Deadend Dropouts, Cerca Trova, Mother-Daughter Book Club. 7 p.m. ❖Southgate Community Center, The Royalty Must Die, Catatonic For girls age 9-11 and their mothers. 12125 Pinecrest Road, Reston. State, Left, Drunken Banshees, Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Chinese Corner, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Visigoth and more. 1 p.m. $10 in Oak Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Improve Chinese speaking and learn advance, $12 at the door. Jaxx Night Book Discussion Group. 7:15 p.m. about Chinese traditional culture. Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Call for title. Adults. John Marshall Created cultured gemstones in fine West Springfield Governmental 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com. Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, jewelry at an exceptional value. Center, 6140 Rolling Road, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Springfield. Free Admission. 703- Lorton Book Club. 7:30 p.m. “Run” 868-1509 or MONDAY/DEC. 15 by Ann Patchett. Lorton Library, www.AsianServiceCenter.org. Sophie the Performing Dog. 10:30 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. a.m. Sophie, a Cairn terrier, performs 703-339-7385. SUNDAY/DEC. 14 tricks and stunts. All ages. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. THURSDAY/DEC. 18 Thumb.” 1 p.m. and 4:30 Early Reader Book Discussion. 3 Doors Down featuring p.m.Tickets are $15-$75 at 3:30 p.m. Age 6-8 with adult. John Switchfoot. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill $29.50-$55, available online at SEAT. George Mason University Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. www.ticketmaster.com or at 703- Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, 573-SEAT. The George Mason Fairfax. 703-993-3000 or University Patriot Center, 4500 www.patriotcenter.com. TUESDAY/DEC. 16 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Visit “Oklahoma!,” 2 p.m. at Thomas Book Discussion Group. 7:30 p.m. www.3doorsdown.com. Jefferson High School, 6560 “Water for Elephants,” by Sara Starlight, Starbright. 10:30 a.m. Braddock Road, Alexandra. 703-750- Gruen. Adults. Burke Centre Library, Songs and stories about stars. Age 2- 7500 or www.tjhsst.edu. 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. 703- 5 with adult. Burke Centre Library, Receive 30% OFF Ticketed Items* with this ad “Over the North Pole,” 1 p.m. and 4 249-1520. 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. 703- *some exclusions apply. p.m. at the Richard J. Ernst Theatre, Mother-Daughter Book Group. 7 249-1520. Northern Virgina Community p.m. Call for title. Age 9-11 with Stories and Science. 4 p.m. Stories College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, adult. John Marshall Library, 6209 and activities with an age- Annandale. $17 adults, $15 students Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971- appropriate science experiment. Age and seniors 703-222-5511 or 0010. 4-6 with adult. John Marshall Five Star Jewelers www.encore-tap.org. Put on a Sweater. 10:30 a.m. Chilly Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Sunday Night Drop-In Ballroom stories and activities. Age 13-23 Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Burke Centre Shopping Center Dancing, 6-7:30 p.m. at the months with adult. Kingstowne American Red Cross Blood Drive Workhouse Art Center, Gallery W-16, Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, beginning at 8 a.m. at CALIBRE, 5765-S Burke Centre Pkwy. • Burke, VA 22015 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. To reserve Alexandria. 703-339-4610. 6354 Walker Lane in Metro Park. tickets contact [email protected] Contact Bob Montcalm at 703-797- 703-239-1300 or call 703-584-2900. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 17 8751. Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s Needlework Group. 10:30 a.m. Bring Holiday Pops Concert, with the Hours: M-F 10-7, Sat 10-6 Fairfax Choral Society and W. T. a project to work on. Adults. Burke FRIDAY/DEC. 19 Sun 12-4 (Dec 14 & 21) Woodson High School Select Vocal Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak See Calendar, Page 14 Ensemble, 3 p.m. at George Mason Road, Burke. 703-249-1520.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 13 Calendar SHAMMAS JEWELERS Family Owned & Operated for over 26 Years From Page 13 Rated No.1 Watch Repair Shop in the "2005 Washington Consumer's Checkbook" Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. Bring lunch, listen to stories. Birth-5 with adult. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Holiday Specials! Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971- 0010.

SATURDAY/DEC. 20 Shammas Oasis Dig Out Your Soul World Jewelers is the Tour, featuring Ryan Adams. 7 only authorized p.m. at the George Mason University MOVADO Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, retailer in Fairfax. Tickets $49.50-$69.50, available through 703-573-SEAT or Burke, West www.ticketmaster.com. Springfield, “Over the North Pole,” 4 p.m. and 8 Lorton & Women’s Women’s Men’s Men’s p.m. at the Harris Theatre, George Occoquan. Mason University, 4400 University Buleto Rondiro Eliro Metio Drive, Fairfax. $17 adults, $15 students and seniors 703-222-5511 HOPE Ladies 14k Ladies or www.encore-tap.org. CARE YG Pink 14k YG Pet Pictures with Santa Claws. 1-2 COLLECTION Sapphire Pink Sapphire & p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Women Ring, Diamond Pin, Lake Accotink Road, Springfield. 703-569-0285. Supporting 0.83 ctw 1.14 ctw Santa’s Hayride 3:30-8:30 p.m. at Women SALE $495 SALE $595 Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Lake Accotink Road, Springfield. Enjoy a • GIA, AGS & EGL Certified Loose Diamonds horse-drawn or tractor wagon ride • Diamond Tennis Bracelets • Diamond Rings & Earrings and have a picture take with Santa. •14K Gold Chains & Bracelets Sold by Gram • Men’s Rings & Cuff Links 703-569-3464. December to Remember with This • Tie Tacs & Money Clips • Movado, Citizen, Seiko, Pulsar Time It’s War, In Alcatraz 1962 & Cristian Geneve Watches • Crystalware and more. 4 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 703- 25%-35% OFF Regular Priced Item 569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com. With this coupon. Offer expires 12/24/08. A Classical Christmas with OPEN Sale items not included OPEN Jubilant Sykes and Christopher EVENINGS! SUNDAYS! Parkening. 8 p.m. at George Mason Center for the Arts, on the Fairfax 703-455-3099 campus of George Mason University Holiday Hours: M-F 10-8; Sat. 10-6, Sun. Noon-5:30 at the intersection of Braddock Road Burke Town Plaza • 9552 Old Keene Mill Rd. • Burke and Route 123. Holiday classics, Keegan Cotton as Will Parker kicks up his heels in Roger sacred songs and hymns. Tickets are $22-$44. Charge at 888-945-2468 or and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma!’ Dec. 12-14 at Thomas www.tickets.com. Jefferson High School.

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was about bikes. To draw Addison Miller, fifth the bike, I used my own bike as a model. grader and award winning How would you describe the poster? poster maker. I would describe it as very colorful and detailed. Activities/interests/ ddison Miller recently won a poster con- hobbies. test for safety patrols sponsored by the I enjoy spending time AFairfax County Police Department Crime with horses. I enjoy shop- Prevention Office. A fifth grader at Will- ping for clothes. iam Halley Elementary in Fairfax Station, Addison Addison Miller Favorite local restau- received a backpack filled with a first-place blue rib- rants bon, a red bicycle helmet, a new patrol belt, a Frisbee, I like Subway, Five Guys and Quiznos. a Slurpee coupon and pencils and erasers. Her poster What is your favorite thing to do on the is on display at the West Springfield Police Station. weekend? My favorite thing to do on the weekend is to go to How old are you and what grade are you the lake with my stepmom, my dad and their three in? bulldogs. I’m 11 and in fifth grade. What has been your favorite vacation? Tell us about your family. The best vacation I ever went on was when I took Well, my parents are divorced and I have a my first train ride to Florida. stepmom. I have eight pets total. I have a dog, a ger- What do you want to be when you grow bil, a guinea pig and four fish here in Virginia. And I up? have one horse that lives in North Carolina with my When I grow up I want to be a photographer. dad and stepmom. Who’s your hero? Where did you come up with the idea for I’ll have to say my dad is my hero because he helps the poster? me through things as well as my mom. The only thing I could think of about road safety — Michael O’Connell Support

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Our TOYS FOR TOTS drive continues through December 15th. Please drop any new, unwrapped toys at Kenwood or Grasshopper Green Schools. Bring the kids to breakfast on the 12th. KENWOOD SCHOOL Educational Excellence at an Affordable Price 4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA 703-256-4711 • www.kenwoodschool.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 15 Camps & Schools Help Your Child Do Several Fairfax County Public Schools The American Youth Philhar- students have received certificates for monic Orchestra is seeking upright Better in School! superior writing in the 2008 Achieve- bass players at the elementary or middle ment Awards in Writing by the National school levels, and tuba players at the Council of Teachers of English. Each middle or high school level, to join the Make this your child’s participant submitted a sample of his or orchestra program. Contact Holly her best writing in any form or genre as Hanneke at 703-642-8051, ext. 24 or well as an impromptu essay on a prede- [email protected]. best school year EVER! termined subject. For 2008, 1,789 juniors submitted portfolios; of that Gan Israel Academy is a Montessori- When it comes to helping kids with the new school year, no group, 525 were selected for the influenced Kindergarten and First Grade one does it better than Huntington. If your child struggles Achievement Awards. The local winners that emphasizes Jewish elementary with homework, can’t keep up with new classwork, or just are: learning, located at Chabad of Fairfax, wants to get ahead, call us. We can help. We can diagnose Sarah Applegate, Carolyn 3939 Prince William Drive, Fairfax. 703- what is keeping your child from being his or her best and McCallister and Emma Pierson of 426-1980 or create a program of instruction tailored to his or her need. Thomas Jefferson High School for Sci- [email protected]. ence and Technology. ❖ Gan Israel Preschool Open House, Just a few hours a week can improve your child’s skills, Jake Serwin of West Springfield Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Tues- confidence, and motivation. High School. day, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Reading, Writing, Math, Katie Mayfield and Kirsten ❖ Jewish Kindergarten Open House Salpini of Woodson High School. on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. and Study Skills, SAT Prep Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. 50% OFF Two students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology A local group of Eagle Scouts will help DIAGNOSTIC TEST have been named Regional Finalists in students, parents and staff members cre- the 2008 Siemens Competition for ate a new outdoor classroom at Thru 12/30/08 Math, Science, and Technology, and Springfield Estates Elementary on Sat- seven TJHSST students were named urday, Nov. 8. A sketch of the proposed 2008 Siemens Semifinalists. The two 30-square foot classroom was created by Your child can learn. finalists, who placed in the top 30 in the art teacher Kathleen Kendall. Work- nation, are Varun Bansal of Great ers will landscape the area with mulch, Springfield Alexandria Falls and Alexander Kim of Fairfax. and plants will be added later. The The seven semifinalists, who placed school’s PTA donated money to pur- Burke, Fairfax Station Mt. Vernon, Lorton in the top 300 in the nation, are Sudha chase the supplies for the event. Guttikonda of Herndon, David Kim 703-451-4466 703-541-2211 of McLean, Joy Lee of Haymarket, Betty Shepard, author of “Virginia: Manchali Madduri of Springfield, An Alphabetical Journey Through His- Open Monday - Thursday & Weekends Independently Sumit Malik of Great Falls, Christo- tory,” made an appearance at Browne owned and operated. pher Olund of Springfield and Aditya Academy, and Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) Palepu of Oakton. spoke at Browne on Wednesday, Nov. Mention this ad and Regional Finalists will compete at one 12, on patriotism and citizenship. The of six regional competitions. Awards visits from Shepard and Sickles coincide GET 50% OFF DIAGNOSTIC TEST range from $1,000 for semifinalists to with Browne Academy’s 2008 Book Fair $100,000 for the winner of the national theme, “Patriotism & Politics: Aware- Hurry, offer ends December 30, 2008! competition. ness, Participation and Citizenship.”

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Behind Brown and Perryman, Robinson rules Photos by Northern Region Wrestling Classic.

Robbie Hammer By Jason Mackey Despite finishing second to Westfield dur- The Connection ing three out of the past four Northern Re- gion Classics, the Rams finally put an end ver the past couple of years, to their Best Man syndrome as a team by

Reid Brown accumulated a outscoring the Bulldogs, 222-194.5. /The Connection Ofew second-place finishes. “It’s a good place to start,” said Hazard, More than he cared for, really. whose team finished second to Westfield in Robinson wrestling coach Bryan Hazard the Concorde District last year. “It’s nice to even nicknamed Brown the team’s “Best Man” because of his proximity to the spotlight but his notable absence from With a 4-3 victory over Lake Braddock’s Ross Renzi, it. Robinson’s Reid Brown scored the first tournament win of The Best Man finally got his high school career. hitched on Saturday evening at Fairfax High School for the Tied at six entering the final pound tournament title. Northern Region Wrestling two-minute period, the 130- Shaffer took second in the Northern Re- Classic, an annual season pound Perryman reversed an gion last season and looks to improve upon starter that showcases 32 attack from Dunbar and held on that mark this season. If his early-season schools’ worth of talent. for the win. Perryman was later Brown, a senior, scored a 4-3 named the tournament’s Most “I’ve been an underdog victory over Ross Renzi of Outstanding Wrestler. Lake Braddock to win the “I was really tired, and I was my whole life.” 145-pound tournament title. just waiting for him to take a — Reid Brown It was the first win of Brown’s shot,” said Perryman, who won high school career. a Concorde District title last wins are any indication, Shaffer should be “I’ve been an underdog my season at 119 pounds. “Once he well on his way to that goal. whole life,” said Brown, who did, I snapped him down and “This is a huge start,” said Shaffer, who suffered two sizable scratches capitalized on it.” won a Patriot District title last winter. “My to his cornea during a semi- While Perryman and Brown coach always says to wrestle in the begin- final win over Chantilly’s Jack didn’t exactly run away with ning how you want to finish. [Self] was a Carlson. “It kind of drove me their matches, Lake Braddock’s very good opponent, pushed the pace, but forward.” George Billy found a different I think I had more experience.” result. Wrestling Poquoson’s Because of the scratches, Robinson’s Roman Perryman was one of two Ram wres- In other tournament action, Robinson’s Steffan Baker, the 119-pound Brown spent nearly three tlers who scored first-place honors at the Northern Marcus Hathaway suffered a 1-0 defeat to Billy cruised to a 17-4 win. hours with the training staff Region Wrestling Classic over the weekend. Westfield’s Austin Fallon in the 189-pound and took an antibiotic that Like Perryman, Billy repli- final. Hathaway nearly executed a left him “woozy.” No matter. cated his 2007 Classic victory. takedown within the two-minute time Brown ignored the affects of both the in- beat Westfield, but it’s always nice to win. I “I just went out there and tried to work frame, but an official ruled that it came too jury and medication, much like he did dur- don’t care who it is. You always want to hard to get as many points as I could,” said late to count. Robinson’s Jake Smith (103), ing his junior campaign when he wrestled win.” Billy, who has won three state titles during Ben Stallings (140), Mickey Bennett (145) straight through a fractured bone in his Brown was joined at the altar by class- his prolific career. “But I was pretty much earned third-place finishes. As a team, back. mate Roman Perryman, whose much-antici- trying to dominate this tournament.” South County finished fourth with 149.5 “I’ve always had a really high tolerance pated showdown with Bishop O’Connell’s In the first match of the finals, South points. Lake Braddock’s Josh Park scored for pain,” Brown said. “I still wrestled. I still Nam Dunbar ended when Perryman scored County’s Patrick Shaffer earned a 3-2 win the tournament’s second-fastest pin: 16 sec- got beat up and, I still came out on top.” two late points and recorded an 8-6 win. over Hickory’s Todd Self, taking the 103- onds in the 171-pound weight class.

in 25 1/3 innings of work. broke her own school record in the 100- (121.925) and third-place Fairfax Mizzoni Named “Joe is Mr. Energy,” Columbia coach Brett yard butterfly at the Short Course Nation- (105.7). … The Jefferson boys swim and Columbia Captain Boretti said in a press release issued by the als on Friday, Dec. 5. She touched the wall dive team opened its season with a 125- school. “He’s always fired up and leads by in 55.74 seconds, which was good enough 190 loss to Langley. Jefferson’s girls team Lake Braddock graduate Joey Mizzoni, example with his effort on a daily basis.” for 33rd place. Later in the competition, also fell to the Saxons, 143-172. Burke now a senior pitcher for the Columbia During his career as a Bruin, the right- Hewitt took 44th in the 200 fly with a time native John Walsh earned first-place University baseball team, was recently se- hander was a two-year captain and a sec- of 2:03.89 and 36th in the 200 back with a honors in diving, while Fairfax Station lected as one of ond-team All-District honoree in 2004. time of 2:01.17. native Andrew Hong recorded top-three three team cap- Week in Sports times in both the individual medley and tains for the up- backstroke. Clifton native Mary Kate coming spring Hailey Hewitt Breaks Jefferson Roundup Dilworth posted a top-three finish in the season. The Burke native was second on Own Record Jefferson’s girls gymnastics team earned individual medley. Fairfax native Chris- the team last year with 25 appearances, first place at its first meet of the season on tina Wallin (diving) and Burke native pitching mostly out of a relief role. He Robinson graduate Hailey Hewitt, now a Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Colonials, with 136.7 Lauren Laffosse (butterfly, breaststroke) had two saves and recorded 21 strikeouts freshman swimmer at William & Mary, points, held off second-place Edison also added top-three performances.

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Fear of gun control under Obama drives firearms purchases.

By Julia O’Donoghue more $100,000 worth by the The Connection end of the weekend. “We sold just about every- ver since Barack Obama won thing. Friday was a record “This is the the presidential election, breaker. We sold more on Fri- richest EDusty Medor’s phone has day than we have ever done in been ringing off the hook. a whole weekend,” said Krull. Medor, a soft-spoken bearded gun- demographic for smith, runs D & J Gun Repair out of THE PROSPECT of an a gun show on his home in Sterling. Obama presidency and Demo- Prior to the election, he saw sales cratic majority in the U.S. Con- the east coast. dropping a bit, which he attributed gress scares many gun enthu- mostly to the lagging economy. Now, siasts, who said Obama sup- The buyers tend business is booming so much that he ported several gun control is struggling to restock merchandise measures as an Illinois state to be larger fast enough for customers. senator. Gun sales are not only up but Medor “He had a horrible record on spenders is also overseeing more online “trans- guns. He supported every gun fers,” when a person has purchased a ban you can imagine,” said because there is gun over the internet and is required Philip Van Cleave, president of a higher per by law to send it to a licensed gun the Virginia Citizens Defense dealer for pick-up. League, a local gun rights or- capita income.” “Everything sky-rocketed after Nov. ganization. 4,” said Medor, sitting behind a long On his Web site, Obama — Lonnie Maurer, gun brown cafeteria table at the Dulles states that he “believes the sec- dealer Expo Center in Chantilly. He was one ond amendment creates an in- of approximately 250 vendors at “The dividual right and he respects Nation’s Gun Show,” Nov. 21-23. the constitutional rights of “That table was completely full Americans to bear arms.” Several dealers packed up and left ‘The Nation’s Gun when I started,” said Medor on the last U.S. Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.), Show’ at the Dulles Expo Center before its final day Nov. afternoon of the event. He pointed to who many consider a strong 23 because they had already sold out of merchandise. an area of his station where only a advocate for gun rights, also handful of handguns were on display. tried to guarantee that Obama That was all he had left to sell, he said. would not clamp down on an individual’s gun show promotion for three decades, had had “military style” rifles available. Held in Fairfax County every two right to bear arms. never seen before. Several dealers have But none of the gun manufacturers ap- months, “The Nation’s Gun Show” is During the presidential campaign, Webb been unable to get more guns and ammu- peared to have a single “AR-15,” a semi- the largest firearms sale in the mid- made appearances with Obama in which he nition to sell because of the high demand, automatic rifle that resembles the fully au- Atlantic region. The assured the crowd that she said. tomatic “M-16” used by the U.S. military. event has always the now President-elect “Manufacturers are running out of cer- One supplier told Medor that there was a been popular with “Obama is hostile would not implement tain items. Vendors are telling me that they six to 12-month backlog on that type of gun. dealers because it is overbearing gun control have only been able to get one or two guns “Everyone wants to buy one before they well run and attracts to gun owners and laws. The senator also when they can normally get 20. I had one are told they can’t,” he said. wealthier clientele recorded a least one po- guy who sold out of guns on Friday night Some local gun enthusiasts are freely than other gun we are responding litical advertisement for right after the show opened,” she said. admitting to hoarding firearms and supplies shows, they said. with our wallets.” the radio that drove because of the uncertainty. “This is the richest home the same point. SEVERAL gun rights activists expect “Obama is hostile to gun owners and we demographic for a — Chuck Nesby, Arlington Fear of what restric- Obama to try to revive the “assault weap- are responding with our wallets. I am go- gun show on the east tions might be coming ons ban” that passed during President Bill ing to buy as many guns as I can at the coast. The buyers tend to be larger has led to an increase gun and ammunition Clinton’s term in office. Dulles gun show,” said Chuck Nesby, an spenders because there is a higher per sales, particularly over the past month. The law prohibited the sale of certain Arlington resident and Virginia Citizens capita income,” said Lonnie Maurer, Annette Eliot, one of “The Nation’s Gun semi-automatic rifles to civilians and lim- Defense League member. a vendor from Ohio that specializes Show” promoters, estimated about 15,000 ited ammunition feeding devices, known as Nesby and others admitted that the in- in ammunition. people attended the show last weekend, “magazines,” to 10 rounds. coming Democratic administration might Even with high expectations, most nearly 50 percent more than normally show These products became legal once again not be the only reason people are buying vendors still cleared their sales by up. when the ban expired in the 2004, but were guns in greater numbers. large margins and broke personal “Obama is the most anti-gun president we in particularly high demand at the gun Nesby said he is also worried about the business records. “The Nation’s Gun have ever had in history and people are show. deterioration of the economy, rising unem- Show” is typically Maurer’s most prof- afraid,” said Eliot of the high attendance. “The high capacity magazines and guns ployment and what they could do to the itable event but he still sold three “About two weeks before the election, sales that go with them, you can’t even get them crime rate. times more ammunition than he ever started really picking up and [National Rifle anymore. You have an especially hard time “People are aiming to protect themselves,” has before. Association] memberships are up.” finding anything that was banned,” said he said. Another ammunition dealer, During the weekend show, some vendors Medor. “Gun sales typically increase when there Jonathan Krull of ran out of the background check forms With his eyes glued to the computer is a downturn in the economy. People are www.buyammo.com, was almost out people fill out when purchasing a gun, a screen, Medor, like several other gun deal- fearful they are going to get robbed or their all of his merchandise and had sold shortage Elliot, who has been involved in ers, hoped to find a supplier online who still car is going to get stolen,” said Eliot.

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Send notes to the Connection at dish of finger foods or $15 without. English services at 9:45 a.m., Korean [email protected] or call Prize drawings and more. services at 11:30 a.m. and youth ser- 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated *Messiah’s Annual Handbell vices at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School is as announcements should be submitted at Concert on Sunday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. follows: English classes at 11:30 a.m. least two weeks prior to the event. Admission is free, child care will be pro- and children’s classes at 11:30 a.m. vided. Wednesday Bible study and Youth Meet- New Hope Church Bluegrass *Christmas Comfort Service - ing are at 8 p.m. and Friday Prayer and Christmas Extravaganza with The Sunday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m. Mu- Youth Meeting take place at 8:30 p.m. Bluegrass Gospel Express, All4Hym, and sic, scripture, silence, reflection and For more information, call 703-569- Sonrise, Saturday, Dec. 13, 7 p.m. at prayer. 1918. The International Calvary Church 8905 Ox Road, Lorton. All proceeds will *Christmas Eve at Messiah, 5 is located at 5700 Hanover Ave., Spring- benefit Habitat for Humanity. 703-971- p.m. children’s service, 7 p.m. service of field. 4673 or [email protected]. lessons and carols, 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. worship with Holy Communion. Congregation Adat Reyim offers Christmas Tree Sales at the services Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at Church of the Good Shepherd, Ohev Yisrael Messianic Jewish 9:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 7:40 p.m. 9350 Braddock Road, Burke, on Satur- Congregation Chanukah Celebra- Hebrew school is available on Sunday at BURKE PROFESSIONAL PLAZA days and Sundays through Dec. 21, 9 tion on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. 9 a.m. and Sunday and Mondays at 5:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Proceeds benefit the out- Shabbat Services are on Saturdays at 10 p.m. Preschool is Monday-Friday at 9:30 reach mission of the Church. a.m. at 8196 Terminal Rd. in Lorton. a.m. Located at 6500 Westerbury Oaks The Corner of Rt. 123 (Ox Rd.) 703-323-5400. www-good- 703-550-0888 or www.ohevyisrael.org. Court in Springfield. Call 703-569-7577 shepherd.net or visit www.adatreyim.org. & Burke Centre Pkwy. Arabic Bible Baptist Church is Western Fairfax Christian Min- located at 5424 Ox Road in Fairfax Sta- First Baptist Church of Spring- istries is looking for volunteers to tion. Pastor: Tony Ghareeb. Call field has Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. provide food baskets at Christmas. 703-273-5599 or e-mail to and 7 p.m., Sunday school at 9:15 a.m., Henry F. Dutson, DDS MS Orthodontic Specialists Western Fairfax Ministries will provide [email protected]. Hispanic worship service at 9 a.m., Ko- for Adults and Children information about a family in need, and rean worship service at 2 p.m., and an D. Michael Ellis, DDS the volunteer will deliver the basket(s) A casual worship service with a Ethiopian service at 12:15 p.m. The pas- directly to the sponsored family. Contact praise band is at 9:45 a.m. at tor is Jim Weaver. Church is located at Pam Ryan at 703-988-9656 or Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 7300 Gary St., Springfield. 703-451- 5631-B Burke Centre Parkway 4600 John Marr Dr., Suite #401 [email protected]. 8508 Hooes Road in Springfield. Visit 1500. For more, visit www.sumcdisciples.org or call 703-451- www.fbcspringfield.org. Burke, VA 22015 Annandale, VA 22003 Messiah United Methodist 8223. 703-250-2214 703-750-9393 Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Spring- Clifton Presbyterian Church, lo- field. 703-569-9862 or The Baha’i of Fairfax County cated at 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, www.messiahumc.org. Southwest offers “Interfaith Devo- offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 • Free Initial Exam * A Community of Contagious tions: World Peace and Unity” for the a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 703-830-3175. Joy. Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m., 9:30 general public on Saturdays. These free • 40+ Years Experience a.m. and 11 a.m. Interactive praise and devotional gatherings meet at the St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic worship service, Sundays at 7 p.m. Pohick Regional Library, Room #1, lo- Church, located at 6720 Union Mill • Two Board Certified Orthodontists * Girlfriends Night Out, Friday, cated at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Road, Clifton, conducts Sunday masses • Ceramic Braces Dec. 12, 7-9 p.m. Bring gifts and wrap- Burke, 22015. at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and ping paper, listen to Christmas music. 12:30 p.m. It also offers a Saturday vigil • Invisalign Treatment * Singles Ministry Black-Tie- International Calvary Church is at 5:30 p.m. and a Wednesday Latin Optional Ball on Saturday, Dec. 13, a Christ, Bible and Spirit- centered mass at 7 p.m. Call 703-817-1770 or 8-11:30 p.m. Admission is $8 with a church. Sunday services are as follows: visit www.st-andrew.org.

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Maltipoo Puppies 19511 at page 365 among the Land Records of Fairfax Coun- For Sale Carly or David at 336-282- Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ty, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale M's & F's, Mother & Father 1870 for more details at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for the following property being the property contained in said Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on premises Deed of Trust, described as follows: on Director of Physical Therapy Excellent disposition, 26 Antiques McLean, VA. non-shed, hypoallergenic Lot 20, Section 1, Orange Hunt Estates as the same appears Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Vet Checked, 1st Shots duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 2690 at page 236, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- the following property being the property contained in said PT Connection of McLean has an Ready now or will hold for We consign/pay top $ for Deed of Trust, described as follows: immediate opportunity for a Director Xmas. $1200.00 antique/semi antique furn. ia. of Physical Therapy. Excellent Call Jane 540-454-2680 including mid century & Commonly known as 6632 Reynard Drive, Springfield, Virginia Tax Map No. 095 3 01 0015 danish modern Teak 22152. opportunity to lead and grow in an exist- Commonly known as 12101 Henderson Road, Clifton, Virginia 4 gorgeous purebred furniture, sterling, mens 20124. ing, well established outpatient ortho- Persian kittens watches, painting/art glass, TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $45,000.00 or ten per- born September 18. 2 White, cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the pedic clinic. Competitive salary plus clocks, jewelry, costume TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $10,000.00 or ten per- 1 Blue with patches of cream, form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the incentive bonus, complete benefits 1 tabby-located in Reston Call jewelry, etc. Call Schefer at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser package, continuing education. Sign 703-471-8444 for photos or Antiques @ 703-241-0790. ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- email [email protected] time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, on bonus and/or relocation assistance 6.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of offered. Please email resumes to Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory 7.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory [email protected] or fax to be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall 877-433-3179. EOE. interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including OBITUARY off against the purchase price. interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set Laura-Lee Kothe Maraoui, 45 of Fairfax, Virginia passed off against the purchase price. away on December 1, 2008. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. Internships Available Laura was the beloved mother of Blake and Natalie, beloved Unusual opportunity to learn many aspects of Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements wife of the late Commander Andre’ Maraoui and the daughter Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the the newspaper business. Internships available in of Jean and Kothe and the Late Walter Kothe. and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the reporting, photography, research, graphics. real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Opportunities for students, and for adults consid- 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 Laura was a graduate of San Jose State University in Califor- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of ering change of career. Unpaid. Call John Lovaas, nia and acted at a CPA with the firm of Cocke, Szpanka & Tay- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- 703-917-6405 or email lor, CPA Inc. located in Fairfax, Virginia. She resided with her ments of record affecting the same, if any. ments of record affecting the same, if any. internship@connec children in the Washington, DC area for the past 10 years. tionnewspapers.com In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- On Sat. December 6, 2008 a memorial was conducted in her vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- honor at St Mary Sorrow Historic Church 11112 Fairfax Station 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 Rd, Fairfax Station. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accept- time of sale. time of sale. ed to a Memorial Trust Fund previously established for Blake The subject property and all improvements thereon will This sale is being made subject to a superior trust. and Natalie. be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- Classified chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- The subject property and all improvements thereon will Classified be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- B and N Maraoui Fund, C/O Cocke, Szpanka & Taylor, 1800 ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191-4346 as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- 101 Computers 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- HDI ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of FOR INDIVIDUALS local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and & SMALL BUSINESSES ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- after shall be assumed by the purchaser. ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- JENNIFER O. SMITH after shall be assumed by the purchaser. The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the COMPUTER CONSULTANT right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- ➣ TRAINING (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- ➣ INSTALLATION to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or ➣ TROUBLE- hereunder. time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. SHOOTING Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- ➣ LET US TAME THAT nounced at the time of sale. nounced at the time of sale. EAST FOR OU B Y DAVID N. PRENSKY DAVID N. PRENSKY Serving Area Since 1995 Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen (703) 765-2222 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 21 Home & Garden 703-917-6400 Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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