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Great Falls All Stars parade in the July 4th Hometown Celebration last Great Falls residents presented their cars, old and new, in the Friday’s Friday. parade. Hometown Celebration Draws Crowds

th ing because it allows him to meet up with July 4 demonstrates other car enthusiasts from the area, who community spirit. gathered to share their automobiles with the public. The parade also showcased a number of Great Falls emergency vehicles, he Great Falls 4th of July Home from fire trucks to river rescue boats, as well town Celebration drew a large as horses from The Saddlery and local sports Tcrowd to celebrate the nation’s teams. Throughout the afternoon, the Vil- birthday. The festivities, held in lage Green was packed with adults and chil- and around the Great Falls Village Green, dren alike, enjoying carnival games, inflat- included a 5K run, baby parade on the able obstacle courses, and snow cones. Green, the main parade, and plenty of Across the street, the Great Falls Volunteer games and food. Not only did the event Fire Department sponsored a blood drive, bring together residents of Great Falls, it making donations to the Inova Fairfax blood also attracted families surrounding areas. bank. The Siekmans, from Ashburn, participated The event, sponsored by the Great Falls in the baby parade with their son Todd, in Friends, is held to bring the community their second visit to the event. As former closer, and is run by volunteers. Allison residents of Great Falls, they returned to Grandstedt, a first-time volunteer who just enjoy the “small town feel of the celebra- recently moved to Great Falls, organized the tion.” baby parade. In a community-driven event, The main parade featured an assortment Grandstedt echoed the words of many at of cars and displays from local establish- the celebration saying simply, she “just ments and clubs. James McDonald, of Great wanted to be part of the community.” For Great Falls residents, the nation’s birthday celebration is tradition- Falls, who brought his Fiat Bertone to drive ally the Hometown Celebration with symbols of patriotism displayed in the parade, said he enjoyed participat- — David Lonnquest prominently. McLean Celebration Sparks Sense of Community

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hreats of rain didn’t stop hundreds trolled and synced to music, was newly Tof McLean residents from gather elected MCC governing board member ing at Langley High School’s ath- Risa Sanders. letic field on Friday evening for fireworks “It is about establishing the feeling of /McLean Community Center and community bonding; with attractions community, which is what the McLean Com- from carnival amusements to B2B, a Jimmy munity Center really provides. It’s a gath- Buffett tribute band, there was something ering of families and people from all over for everyone. Put on by the McLean Com- McLean, an opportunity not only to see old munity Center, the celebration drew in the friends and neighbors, but to establish a town’s oldest and youngest citizens. sense that we actually are a community,” “[My wife and I] have been coming said Sanders. “A little bit of a small town here to McLean’s celebration for 20 years feeling in a metropolitan area makes every- or so. That’s a long time,” said Roland body feel a little more secure.” Godin. Also on hand to enjoy the new Jimmy Buffet tribute band B2B performs a set of rock oldies for the fireworks display, technologically con- — Julia Winkler crowd at McLean’s 4th of July Celebration. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 ❖ 3 News Week in Great Falls

History Award Great Falls Backs ‘Safe The Pike’ For Colvin Run Mill Citizens Association The Fairfax County Park Authority has received an award from the American As- collects 1,300 sociation for State and Local History which honored Colvin Run Mill Historic Site and signatures in support staff member Dawn Kehrer for the creation of the Colvin Run Mill Historic Site Furnish- of the petition. ings Plan. Award winners will be honored in September at the annual meeting in New By Matthew Swift York. The Connection Colvin Run Mill is an early 19th century operating gristmill. Restored in 1972, it is an award-winning restoration and a Virginia fter going over the results of the landmark listed on the National Register of 2020 Vision Survey taken by citi Historic Places. It offers daily tours, educa- zens of Great Falls last year, it A tional programs, special events, and outdoor became clear to Eric Knudsen concerts. that a major issue in the community was For more information about historic transportation, specifically on Georgetown Colvin Run Mill contact the site at 703-759- Pike. 2771 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Knudsen, co-chairman of the Great Falls parks/crm/ Citizens Association Transportation Com- mittee, agreed with the community and along with other members on the GFCA License Plate came up with the “Safe the Pike” Petition Drive. The petition’s goal is preserving Drawing Sought Georgetown Pike’s rural aspects, calming Great Falls residents have been invited to traffic, and making safety improvements submit their drawings for the special Great along a road that is threatened by growth Falls license plate. In working on their pro- in Fairfax and Loudoun counties. “When we posed design, citizens are encouraged to use did 2020, people expressed kind of what standard plate size; no more than four col- they wanted,” said Knudsen. “Transporta- ors on top of plate color; leave room for up tion, crosswalks, and trails were all big to six plate letters; use motto “Treasuring items, so we said ‘OK what’s the next step?’ Heritage, Home and Habitat”, “Treasuring The next step is to put something specifi- Great Falls”, “Great Falls” or some other icon cally in writing about that.” of the town and surrounding area. The proposed license plate must have BEGINNING IN MAY, the GFCA col- “Virginia” in 1 inch letters (any color or lected more than 1,300 signatures from area font), legible from a distance of 50 feet. residents in Great Falls and McLean and is Mail proposals by July 21 to Great Falls hoping to get up to 3,000 signatures to Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Connection Citizens Association, P.O. Box 27, Great Falls, present to political representatives, Virginia The petition’s goal is preserving Georgetown Pike’s rural aspects, calm- VA 22066. Department of Transportation, and Fairfax ing traffic, and making safety improvements along a road. GFCA will review proposed designs and County Department of Transportation so decide which one represents the commu- they will see how many citizens are sup- more people try- nity best. porting the initiative. Only three people ing to bail,” said presented with the petition refused to sign Knudsen who be- Foust, Vanderhye it. Among the changes asked are more cross- lieves that GFCA Discuss Traffic Study Garden Club walks in and around the Village Centre, is willing to com- rumble strips, and traffic-calming measures promise with Supervisor John Foust and Del. Organizes Trip such as traffic islands and speed tables, wide VDOT to make Margi Vanderhye (D-34) will host a The Great Falls Garden Club is organiz- speed humps with crosswalks on them, to minor changes public meeting to present and discuss ing a bus trip to Chanticleer Gardens in ensure drivers obey the 25mph speed limit. with current traf- the traffic light warrant study for the Wayne, Pa. on Thursday Sept. 18, and is “Safe the Pike” also aims to preserve fic plans. “If intersection of Georgetown Pike and inviting non-members to join the tour. A 30- Georgetown Pike as a historic two-lane by- VDOT is willing River Bend Road, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. acre pleasure botanical garden near Phila- way and recently approved traffic measures to dump more at the Great Falls Grange, 9812 delphia, Chanticleer features perennials, Knudsen feels will threaten the road with people on Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. tropicals, containers, woodlands, and wild- more traffic that could eventually force Eric Knudsen [Georgetown A Virginia Department of Transpor- flowers. Space is limited and early registra- transportation officials to consider widen- Pike] then we tation preliminary review of traffic tion is recommended. ing it. “Traffic on Georgetown Pike has have to fight it and the way to fight it is if data collected at Georgetown Pike and The cost of the trip is $70, which includes doubled, according to VDOT’s Web site, they’re going to put more lanes there, then River Bend Road indicates that a traf- the bus and driver tip, admission to the between 2000 and 2005,” said Knudsen. you have to shorten the light. There are fic signal is warranted. Supervisor Gardens, a box lunch and snacks for the bus “Georgetown Pike is not made for that much other ways to keep that much traffic from Foust and Delegate Vanderhye want to ride. The bus will be leaving from Great Falls traffic.” being dumped onto the road.” meet with area citizens to discuss Village Centre at 7 a.m. and return before The recent approval of adding another possible roadway safety modifications. 7 p.m. turning lane and doubling its current length KNUDSEN feels presenting the numer- The day will include a tour of the house on Leesburg Pike at the intersection of ous signatures to politicians will show how and gardens and also allow time for indi- Georgetown Pike is something Knudsen adamant Great Falls residents are about stay the way it is and we want crosswalks viduals to walk around on their own to take thinks will increase traffic more and with making Georgetown Pike safer and keep- and we want the community to be safe,” pictures and notes. the growth of the surrounding areas will ing it from becoming a major traffic artery. said Knudsen. Checks must be received by July 14, and cause drivers to use the road to avoid heavy In seeing what their constituents want, lo- “That way they realize that there are should be made payable to Ellen Ash at 704 traffic on Route 7. “If you think about what cal politicians might begin pushing VDOT people out here, and there are a lot of them Gouldman Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066. is going to happen in Tysons Corner espe- to seek alternatives to its current traffic and they care about the community and With any question, contact cially if they start building an above-ground plan. “Here is a large block of people who therefore if they don’t want to help us then [email protected] or call 703-759-3006. metro station, that’s going to be creating feel a certain way… we want the Pike to we’re going to remember that.” 4 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com People Blinds For Le$$ Window Coverings Great Falls Student Wins Youth Leadership Award For Personal Shop At Home Service ictoria “Tori” Roisman of Call Ellen Goodman VGreat Falls, with her Pub lic Health Symposium pre- sentation team, won first place at 703-938-8304 the National Youth Leadership Fo- rum on Medicine (NYLF/MED). 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‘Young vs. Seasoned’ Contest To Benefit Local Teams he Great Falls Optimist and skill levels, fielding a com- well as the 2006 ASA National T Club is sponsoring a bined 46 teams with accompany- Championship in their divi- “young versus sea- ing managers and usually two sion, and travel all over the soned” slow-pitch softball game coaches apiece. United States to compete in Thursday, July 10 between lo- “The opportunity to be intro- tournaments organized by the cal Little League Coaches and duced to, acquire the skills, and Softball Players Association, The Virginia Cavaliers, a have the chance to experience the International Softball Fed- championship travel team this great American past-time is eration, and the Senior Softball started in 1991 by Great Falls a memory the kids will have for World championships. resident and Optimist Club a life-time,” said new Club mem- Tickets for the game will be member George Hersey. Held ber and active Little League mom $5 per person or $20 per fam- at Nike Park on field #5, the Julie Casso. ily. Food and drinks will be on game will start at 7 p.m. All “We thought about having the sale at the Snack Shack on proceeds will be used to sup- Cavaliers take on the Little site. Attendees are encouraged port the Great Falls Little League All-Stars in a fund-rais- to bring noise makers to help League as well as The Virginia ing match-up, but then we de- cheer on their team, and Little Cavaliers. cided it wouldn’t be a fair contest Leaguers are encouraged to Approximately 600 boys and — for the kids! So we asked the wear their team uniforms. “We girls between the ages of 6 and coaches to take them on instead,” hope everyone will come out 16 take part in the Great Falls said Club president Lisa Jackson. to cheer on their coaches in Little League’s baseball and She noted that the Cavaliers, who what will surely be an excit- softball seasons. The league’s now play in the 70-year-old divi- ing and fun evening,” said two sections are broken down sion, have won the Huntsman Mark Casso, a Little League by divisions based on both age World Senior Softball Games as and All-Star team coach.

www.viennafloors.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 ❖ 5 See unabridged story at The County Line www.ConnectionNewspapers.com King Guilty of Transportation Fix ‘Unlikely’ Attempted Murder By Julia O’Donoghue a driver’s license and taxes associ- “Northern Virginia pays 40 per- The Connection ated with selling homes, that were cent and gets 14 percent…that is By Ken Moore meant to cover the state’s mainte- where you lose people like me and The Connection Police Shoot, Kill ocal members of the nance deficit. Kaine’s proposal Tom Rust and Joe May,” said Albo, General Assembly used would also have raised money of the statewide revenue formula. rosecutor Casey M. Man in Oakton phrases like “not too through special taxes that applied But Democrats said the bill still Lingan showed a Last Saturday, July 5, Fairfax Police L P officers responded to a call from an optimistic” and “not too only to Northern Virginia and has several problems, including no Fairfax County Circuit apparent suicidal man in Oakton 30 good” to describe the possibility of Hampton Roads. plan for maintenance. “They are Court jury the bullet from the minutes before midnight, according to reaching a compromise on trans- The special regional taxes would asking us to raise taxes on North- gun Rocky L. King pointed at Fairfax County Police reports. When officers arrived at the 3100 portation funding this year. have required approval by local ern Virginians and use the money police Officer Eugene Bork’s block of Summit Square Drive, they State legislators returned to governments, like the Fairfax to fix roads and bridges down- head. were confronted by David Michael Richmond July 8 to find a solution County Board of Supervisors, be- state,” said Jesse Ferguson, spokes- The only reason the jury was Przewlocki, 54, who was armed with for Virginia’s roads and transit fore they were implemented. person for Del. Brian Moran, who looking at an officer in the court- a gun on the sidewalk outside his apartment. woes. The Virginia Supreme Court “Of course, the rural guys are is the Democratic caucus leader in room and not an autopsy photo, When officers ordered Przewlocki threw out a package that passed saying why should we support a the House of Delegates. Lingan told the jury, is that King to put his gun down, he refused and during the 2008 session that grantors tax? That is my problem. Fairfax County chairman Gerry didn’t properly load his weapon. pointed the gun at officers who then would have raised more than $300 Not enough people are willing to Connolly said it is also unfair for Following a three-day trial last shot him, according to police reports. Przewlocki was pronounced dead million a year for transportation step up and do their fair share,” Northern Virginia’s local govern- week before Judge Robert J. at Inova Fairfax Hospital. in Northern Virginia. said Del. Tom Rust (R-86). ments to be asked to raise taxes. Smith, a jury convicted King of No officers were injured. Gov. Tim Kaine (D) scheduled The bill most likely to pass the With none of the plans above the attempted capital murder of the General Assembly’s special ses- House of Delegates, according to likely to pass, many Northern Vir- a police officer on Wednesday, Risking Lives to sion, which started at the end of Rust, is one that includes two re- ginians are expecting the worst July 2. last month, to specifically address gional components for Hampton again. “It means we wait some The next day the jury recom- Save One? the question of transportation Roads and Northern Virginia but more and eventually the voters mended that King serve 51 years A similar call to police ended differ- funding. no statewide component. Both will start asking the hard questions in prison: 40 years for the at- ently in October 2005, when an Several Fairfax County repre- Rust and Del. Dave Albo (R-42) come election time,” said Bill tempted capital murder of a po- officer was critically wounded after sentatives to the House of Del- support the bill. Lecos, president of the Fairfax lice officer, five years for use of hours of negotiating with a suicidal man, Joseph Oliver, then 56. egates supported Kaine’s plan, Rust and Albo said that North- County Chamber of Commerce. a firearm in the commission of Oliver’s sister alerted police that her which was killed by a Republican- ern Virginia tends to lose out on Lecos said Fairfax is approxi- a felony, three years for posses- brother was armed and suicidal on controlled committee. funding when Virginia raises rev- mately 13 percent of Virginia’s sion of cocaine and three years Oct. 29, 2005, on Palladium Court in The governor’s bill included a enue statewide because the fund- population and brings in approxi- for possession of a firearm while Springfield. Officer Peter H. Feigleson negoti- series of statewide taxes and fees, ing formula used returns only a mately 25 percent of the in possession of cocaine. ated with Oliver for more than two including a bump in the cost to get fraction of what the region raises. commonwealth’s revenue. Officer Bork and his wife now hours, while Oliver held a revolver in make sure they say goodbye to each of his hands. each other each and every day Police could have used deadly force County Notebook as soon as they arrived, as Oliver they leave their house. pulled out two guns from a bag. “This was a tough one for the “I was trying to save his life,” Encouraging Turbines, Hyland Proposes cops,” said Marshall E. Thielen, Feigleson testified. president of the Fairfax Coalition When Oliver later put down one of Solar Panels Looking at Meal Tax his guns, Feigleson, shielded by officer of Police IUPA Local 5000. Scott A. MacCaskill, advanced closer Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chairman Mount Vernon supervisor Gerry Hyland (D) has “People take for granted the to Oliver to try to immobilize him mo- Gerry Connolly (D) wants residents to be able to “cut proposed that Fairfax County take another look at work that police do keeping mentarily with a Taser gun. But one of the Taser gun darts through the red tape,” when it comes to installing raising the meals tax as part of its overall budget Fairfax County safe.” wind turbines and solar panels on their property. review this fall. failed to hit Oliver, and Oliver shot Officer Bork was sent to inves- Feigleson in the leg, clipping his femo- Connolly has suggested that staff look into easing In anticipation of a downturn in revenue, Fairfax tigate a single car accident on ral artery, and shot at MacCaskill, zoning restrictions on wind turbines. Currently, resi- County supervisors will be spending extra time go- Sept. 11, 2007 at Coppermine hitting the shield MacCaskill carried to protect both officers as they ad- dents must go before the Board of Zoning Adjust- ing through the budget for cost savings, and Hyland Road and Sunrise Valley Drive ment if they want to install a turbine, which can be said the supervisors should look to tax diversifica- vanced. Oliver shot 11 rounds at the in Herndon around 3:30 a.m., officers, Assistant Commonwealth’s used to partially power a house with wind energy, tion during that time. according to police reports. Attorney Casey M. Lingan told the on their property. Currently, Fairfax relies on real estate taxes to pro- Bork, who has earned awards jury. “The moment he fired his weap- He also wants the county to consider drafting state- vide well over half of the county’s funding. A meals ons at Officer Feigleson and Officer from Mothers Against Drunk MacCaskill … is the moment he was wide legislation that could lift homeowners associa- tax could provide another source to the local Driving according to Thielen, not suicidal, he was homicidal,” tions’ restrictions on solar panels. government’s revenue stream. called for additional officers Lingan said. Several homeowners and citizens associations said In a board item presented June 30, Hyland said he when King was evasive answer- The officers’ emotions were most they are already looking at ways to assist residents expected “industry opposition,” to the proposal but visible when they talked about each ing his questions. When Bork other. “I thought you were dead,” who want to be “green,” but that a drastic change. the meals tax, which affects restaurants, has also been eventually asked King to exit the Feigleson said to MacCaskill, outside such as a wind turbine, might not be welcome. a tough sell to the public in the past. vehicle, King got out of the car the courtroom at Oliver’s trial in No- “That would take a little getting used to. People Fairfax County can only acquire the power to en- and pointed a handgun at the vember 2006. get all worked up about satellite dishes and that sort act a meals tax if it is approved in a voter referen- A Fairfax jury recommended that officer’s head. Oliver serve 99 years in prison. of thing right now,” said Michael Fruin of the dum or passed by the Virginia General Assembly. “Within a fraction of a second, His conviction and sentence are Timberly South homeowners association in McLean. Richmond lawmakers have been unwilling to approve the gun was out,” Thielen said. currently being appealed. The Burke Centre Conservancy, one of the county’s the measure and Fairfax County’s last meals tax ref- A struggle ensued over the largest homeowner associations, has an architectural erendum in 1992 failed by a large margin. gun, and backup officers shot would last six days, but wasn’t review board. Currently satellite dishes have been “It was one of the largest referendum failures in King several times. King was permitted to present evidence he installed on the back of a home, said the conservancy the history of the state,” said Jim Wordsworth, who treated at Inova Fairfax Hospi- had hoped to, and the trial lasted president Kala Quintana, adding the same rules owns J.R. Stockyard’s Inn in Tysons Corner. tal for injuries that were not life three days before the jury recom- would likely apply to solar panels. But her commu- Wordsworth said the restaurant and hospitality in- threatening, according to police. mended its sentence. nity has been resistant to tall structures like wind dustry is already suffering during the tough economic Defense attorney Michael Davis filed a motion Monday, turbines in the past. times. “I understand a broad-based tax, like a sales Davis intended to argue that July 7 for Judge Smith to vacate “Giving the experience we had even thinking … tax, that applies to everyone… but I don’t under- King was trying to commit “sui- the conviction and declare a mis- about cell phone towers. It would be surprising to stand singling out an industry like that,” said cide by cop,” trying to force po- trial, according to court records. me if people would be that interested,” said Quintana Wordsworth, who established the commonwealth’s lice to kill him. King is scheduled to be for- of wind turbines. restaurant association. Davis predicted the trial mally sentenced later this year. — Julia O’Donoghue — Julia O’Donoghue

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n the late ‘70s, Christopher morning. human reference, and musicality Alexander and a group of in architecture.” We can begin by Icolleagues and students at There are more than 200 pat- respecting the scale of our neigh- the University of California terns in “A Pattern Language.” We borhood, by using appropriate – Berkeley published a seminal will use seven to design materials and details in study entitled “A Pattern Lan- The Good House. Al- Good House our houses. We can guage.” Alexander had the simple though these exact pat- minimize our impact on idea that you, the homeowner, terns are not in the land by protecting knew more about what you need Alexander’s book, that existing trees and and want in your house than any wonderful work cer- shrubs. We can build ef- architect could. The book then set tainly influenced their ficiently. We can respond out some 200 rules of thumb or development. The first to the site — using what patterns for designing everything is: it gives us instead of try- from a house to a city. ing to dominate the A Good House is A land. We can be a good According to Alexander, he Good Neighbor. Will Dennehy neighbor. started thinking about these pat- We owe it to ourselves, terns while wondering what made to our neighbors and to our com- This is not romanticism or an European medieval towns so inter- munities to build beautiful houses. abandonment of modern technol- esting and livable. A beautiful house respects its ogy. It is certainly not a call to live neighborhood and honors every- in some idealized past. I have no These towns and many cities are one who walks by. Hassan Fathy, desire to live in a low ceiling, peat an urban planner’s nightmare – an Egyptian architect wrote a gen- smoked stained Cotswold cottage. there is not a grid or feeder road eration ago that, “… beautiful ar- I do have a desire to live in a home to be found. Instead, they seem to chitecture is an act of civility to- I love. I suspect you do as well. grow, organically, out of the wards the person who comes into ground they sit on. The streets the building. … Every ugly or Next column: Living With the Site, Not twist and turn and suddenly open senseless building is an insult to Just On It www.TheGoodHouseOnline.com onto a plaza filled with fountains the man passing in front of it. We Column Six and sidewalk cafés. Houses press need to reintroduce human scale, © 2008 William J. Dennehy up against the street and alleyways open onto beautiful courtyards. 100% Satisfaction Guarantee There is an order, but it is not im- posed on the land – it grows out of it.

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Newspaper of Great Falls An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered free to homes and businesses. Make More of Silver Lining 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 $22 million each year and it adds up to a lot the long-term stock of affordable housing, by Modest goals for of money. The county has used it to purchase applying price controls (similar to controls on NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, housing downturn some apartment buildings that housed afford- the county’s affordable dwelling units) to those Call: 703-917-6451 able rentals that were in danger of being con- properties that would be sold to first time Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: should be ramped up. verted to luxury rentals or condos. Now, with homeowners. This will keep the properties in [email protected] the “silver lining” of homes for sale far below the stock of affordable housing for some time Web Site: assessed value because of a surge of foreclo- to come. If the family that buys a property from www.ConnectionNewspapers.com sures, the county should move to make a last- the county sells it in the future, any profits Kemal Kurspahic airfax County’s proposal to turn some ing dent in the need affordable housing on should be split with the county, providing more Editor ❖ 703-917-6428 foreclosed properties into opportuni several levels. funding for affordable housing. [email protected] ties for affordable housing has drawn First, the program should be expanded to Third, the county should look at facilitating F Mike DiCicco some criticism. include foreclosed condos and townhouses, the purchase of foreclosed properties by non- Community Reporter By making such a modest proposal, the which in the current market, could provide profit groups that would also tend to maintain 703-917-6448 county leaves itself open to such barbs. more housing value for the money. these properties as long-term affordable hous- [email protected] Fairfax County dedicated a penny of Editorial With the rental voucher waiting list so ing. Julia O’Donoghue the real estate property tax to afford- long that the waiting list is closed, it All these efforts would be best spread out Education and Politics 703-917-6433 able housing several years ago, which makes sense to acquire these proper- throughout the county. While many neighbor- amounts to a significant $22 million a year. ties too, or help nonprofit groups acquire them, hoods might resist more “affordable housing,” Nicholas Horrock Business and Transportation Editor County businesses and officials recognized that so that they can be rented out to qualified fami- some are already hard hit by vacancies and [email protected] lack of affordable housing for the needed lies and county workers. Efficiency and one- foreclosures. Townhouse and condo associa- Ken Moore workforce ranks right up with gridlock as an bedroom condos offer an opportunity for the tions are suffering non-payment of Courts and Projects impediment to economic growth. Advocates for county to make significant strides with a rela- homeowners fees. Surely this is an opportu- 703-917-6417 human services know first hand the tremen- tively small investment. nity to make the most of the “silver lining.” [email protected] dous need for the Second, the program should look to increase It’s not time to be timid. Rich Sanders Sports Editor ❖ 703-917-6439 Commentary [email protected]

ADVERTISING: Cracking Down on Counterfeiters To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. mechanical parts, smoke alarms, baby food, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Display ads 703-821-5050 Counterfeit goods Classified ads 703-917-6400 prescription drugs, cancer-fighting drugs, sur- Global Intellectual Property Center. “This leg- Employment ads 703-917-6464 gical products, batteries, wine, clothing, shoes, islation will protect Virginia’s consumers from cost U.S. about Salome Howard-Gaibler DVDs/CDs, toys, toothpaste and jewelry. dangerous and defective counterfeit and pi- Display Advertising $250 million annual. “Virginia is one of the first states to pass a rated products, while sending a strong mes- 703-917-6467 law toughening penalties and making it harder sage to the perpetrators of these crimes.” Andrea Smith Classified Advertising for counterfeiters to sell their fake merchan- 703-917-6401 By Bob McDonnell dise,” said Del. Ben Cline, who was the chief HERE ARE some tips for consumers to avoid Barbara Parkinson Virginia Attorney General patron of the legislation in the General Assem- dangerous counterfeit products: Employment Advertising bly. It is estimated that counterfeiting and pi- * If the price is too good to be true, it prob- 703-917-6418 here has been an increase in sophisti racy cost the United States about $250 billion ably is. Know the usual price range for your Editor & Publisher cated counterfeit operations in Vir each year and has led to the loss of more than intended purchases. Mary Kimm T 703-917-6416 ginia. 750,000 jobs. Plus, many of these “knockoff” * Inspect the quality of the product. Scruti- [email protected] For example, in May 2007, Newport News products, like medical supplies and car parts, nize labels and packaging. Are there any mis- Editor in Chief authorities confiscated $1.8 million worth of also endanger the user. spellings? Does the country of origin match the Steven Mauren Managing Editors counterfeit goods from 11 stores. A few weeks The Food and Drug Administration estimates country that normally produces the product? Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, ago, Suffolk Police seized more than $32,000 that counterfeit drugs account for 10 percent * Seek authorized dealers for the product you Kemal Kurspahic in counterfeit goods from a downtown store, of all drugs sold in the nation. The Federal are planning to purchase and make your pur- Photography: Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, including 260 pairs of counterfeit shoes. Aviation Administration estimates that 2 per- chases from the most legitimate source possible. Craig Sterbutzel Thanks to new laws that went into effect July cent of the 26 million airline parts installed * Report questionable and faulty products Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, 1 that were part of our office’s legislative each year are counterfeit — about 520,000 to law enforcement. Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, agenda, Virginia consumers and businesses parts. Consumer protection is an important statu- John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, have new safeguards against counterfeit and “Counterfeiting and piracy threaten consum- tory duty of the Office of the Attorney Gen- Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp Production Manager: unsafe products. ers’ health and safety, while shaking our confi- eral, and our staff can help. In an age of in- Jean Card Counterfeit products have included: auto- dence in the products we rely on and the creased consumer issues, we all must continue CIRCULATION: 703-917-6480 motive brake pads, diabetes test strips, airline brands we trust,” said Caroline Joiner, vice to be educated and vigilant. Circulation Manager: Letters Linda Pecquex Write CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, The Connection welcomes L.L.C. views on any public issue. Peter Labovitz Biggest Real Estate Fraud in Memory The deadline for all material is noon Friday. President/CEO Letters must be signed. Include home address Mary Kimm To the Editor: the biggest real estate fraud in memory by Publisher/Chief and home and business numbers. Letters Operating Officer The recent estate auction in Great Falls legitimizing artificially inflated property are routinely edited for libel, grammar, Jerry Vernon “Home on the Auction Block, Estate assessed values. good taste and factual errors. Send to: Executive Vice President Wesley DeBrosse at $1.8 million sells for $700,000 less,” Great Jennifer Ridley, the property owner, Letters to the Editor Controller Falls Connection, July 2-8) clearly shows should be refunded the portion of the taxes The Connection Debbie Funk how out of touch the Fairfax County Depart- she paid on the overassessed amount. 7913 Westpark Drive National Sales McLean, Va. 22102 John Lovaas ment of Tax Administration is with the re- Special Assistant for Operations Call: 703-917-6444. alities of the real estate market. For years, Arno Winter By fax: 703-917-0991. in my opinion, the DTA has participated in Great Falls By e-mail: [email protected]

8 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Park Loses Drinking Water Visitors to Great Falls Park will need Restrooms are available, although park to either bring their own drinking visitors are cautioned not to fill water or buy drinking water in the Alert their water bottles in bathroom Visitor Center until further notice. sinks, as the water has not been The park’s water pump is not work- treated for drinking purposes. ing properly. For more information, call the National Great Falls Park is open for visitor use. Park Service at 703-285-2965.

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Connection Newspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 ❖ 9 ‘Evita’ Comes to Alden McLean Community Players stage Ticket Information “Evita” performances will be given on award-winning musical. July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m., and on July 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. The Alden Theatre is located in the McLean Commu- By Erica Wohlleben feared by those who spoke against nity Center at 1234 Ingleside Avenue in The Connection her,” said Jennifer Lambert of McLean. Ticket information can be obtained by calling the Alden box office at Oakton, who plays Eva in the 703-790-9223; tickets can be purchased in he McLean Community Players show. “… There were some who person at the box office or from will stage the Tony Award-win praised her as if she was a saint Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT or online at ning musical, “Evita,” for eight and then you have people who say www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are T $17 adults; $14 McLean tax district Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure weekend performances, begin- she was corrupt and manipula- residents; $14 seniors and students; and ning July 11, at the Alden Theatre in tive.” $10 groups of 10 or more. For more McLean. The show will be co-directed by Lambert said that although it has information on the show and cast, visit husband and wife team, Kevin and Pamela always been a dream of hers to star www.mcleanplayers.org. Calendar McCormack and produced by Mike Scott. in “Evita,” the role was not easy to “Evita,” which is written entirely in song, will master. acters in the scenes in her life,” Send announcements to greatfalls@ be accompanied by an orchestra conducted “It’s an opera, so it’s fully sung. There’s a Jones said. “I literally, in the pro-

Photo by connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thurs- by Music Director John Edward Niles. challenge in that,” she said. “Andrew Lloyd duction, wear lots of hats.” day for the following week’s paper. Photos/ artwork encouraged. For additional listings, visit Webber is a genius, but he writes notes that Both Lambert and Jones have www.connectionnewspapers.com. THE MUSICAL, written by Andrea Lloyd are very difficult, a vast range of notes … previously worked in professional Webber and Tim Rice, follows Eva Peron, a It’s all very big musical numbers.” theater productions. Jones said K.C. Morrisseau, Jr. THURSDAY/JULY 10 controversial Argentinean figure, from the commitment and love of the the- Summer Stories and Sprinklers. 1:30 p.m. age of 15 until she died of cancer at 32. Eva THE STORY is narrated by Ché, who is ater was found throughout the 30 Listen to stories then take a run through the was born out of wed-lock and lived in pov- loosely modeled after the Latin American cast members of the volunteer- sprinklers at Vienna’s original one-room library, Freeman House, 131 Church Street, Vienna. Free. erty until her marriage to President Juan revolutionary Ché Guevara and played by based production. For more information, call 703-255-6360. Peron. However, upon gaining power she still Lansdowne resident Randy Jones. Jones said “What draws me to community Puppet Show for Preschoolers. Kids, ages three crusaded for the working class and was the role of Ché is that of a story teller but he theater,” he said, “is that when you to five, will meet Marvin the Miller and his never accepted by the Argentinean nobility. also operates as the voice of the Argentinean are volunteering your time, not puppet friends to learn how the mill works and Kathleen McCormack, Marion Preda and Anastasya Korol as “Aristocrats” in rehearsal for how grain is ground. Afterwards they feed the “She was idolized by millions, hated by people. doing it for a pay-check, the pas- hungry ducks on the millpond. 1-2 p.m. at Colvin the aristocracy, hated by the military, and “At different times I assume various char- sion is phenomenal.” Friday’s premiere of “Evita” at the Alden Theatre in McLean. Run Mill. Reservation required for groups of 10 or more children. $4 per child, adults admitted free. Call 703-759-2771 for more information. Luke Brandley (Roots/Rock). Free concert at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $17 exploration of human love in all its guises and Park for the Performing Arts. 11:15 a.m. Tickets Nottoway Park, 9601 Courthouse Road in adults; $14 McLean tax district residents; $14 features music of the Baroque era.º The new $5. Vienna. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Calls: 703-324-SHOW seniors and students; and $10 groups of 10 or production is directed by Eric Einhorn and Learn your metabolic rate to help lose You imagined it...it’s Here!! (7469). more. For more information on the show and conducted by Eric Melear. Wolf Trap National weight. Resting metabolic rate testing will be Rhythm and Repetition at McLean Project for the Arts cast, visit www.mcleanplayers.org. Park for the Performing Arts. 2 p.m. Tickets $28 offered from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Vienna Once Again, Again: Our Limited Edition Eco-Friendly..... to $68. Community Center, 120 Cherry St., S.E. A Rhythm and Repetition, FRIDAY/JULY 11 ‘Evita’ at Alden Theatre, 2 p.m. The Tony registered dietician will determine daily caloric Secret Garden Pool Celtic Music by Eire Supply. 6:30 p.m. Vienna SATURDAY/JULY 12 Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd needs to help achieve weight loss goals. Cost is McLean Project for the Arts. Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue, Vienna. Free. History Camp for Kids. 12:15-4:15 p.m. Webber and Tim Rice. The Alden Theatre is $50 for Town of Vienna residents, $62.50 for Open through July 26, this Perfect for small lots and garden enthusiasts! For more information call 703-255-6360 or visit Children ages 7-11 will learn about Edwardian- located in the McLean Community Center at out-of-town participants. Advance registration www.viennava.gov. era manners and morals at Vienna’s historic 1234 Ingleside Avenue. For ticket information required. Call the Vienna Parks and Recreation exhibit features artists Independence Day Party at the Teen Center. Freeman House; the ‘Duke of Marlborough’ will call the Alden box office at 703-790-9223; Department or visit www.viennava.gov. whose work employs Vienna area 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to lead kids in parlor games, give elocution and tickets can be purchased in person at the box Al Green, Amos Lee. 8 p.m., at the Filene Center, multiple images or the Club Phoenix Teen Center, Vienna singing lessons, host tea party and more. Vienna office or from Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT or 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Tickets $42 in-house, Community Center, 120 Cherry Street, Vienna. Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue, Vienna. $25 for online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices $28 lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP. reapetition as concept or Movies, games and refreshments. Free.For more Vienna residents, $31.25 for non-residents. are $17 adults; $14 McLean tax district Outclass the Competition. 7-9 p.m. Refresh technique. Working in information call 703-255-6360 or visit Refreshments included. For more information residents; $14 seniors and students; and $10 business etiquette to build relationships, various media, participating www.viennava.gov. call 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov. groups of 10 or more. For more information on teamwork and confidence, and help promote a Ice Cream making. Children, ages 5 to 10, have ‘Evita’ at Alden Theatre, 8 p.m. The Tony the show and cast, visit more positive image both personally and artists include Jessie AA HustonHuston PoolsPools Exclusive!Exclusive! fun cranking and sampling ice cream. Peak in the Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber www.mcleanplayers.org. professionally. Participants will also learn Lehson, Kyan Bishop, Mary history trunk and play games of yesteryear. 1-2 and Tim Rice. The Alden Theatre is located in the fundamental skills all should know such as Early, Suzi Fox, Pat Goslee, p.m. at Colvin Run Mill. Reservation required for McLean Community Center at 1234 Ingleside today’s acceptable handshake, greetings groups of 10 or more children. $4 per child, Avenue. For ticket information call the Alden MONDAY/JULY 14 according to protocol, networking to improve an Jose Varela, Linn Meyers, adults admitted free. Call 703-759-2771 for more box office at 703-790-9223; tickets can be Shannon Curtis. Piano and love songs. 7:30 p.m. organization’s image, proper use of business Kay Hwang, Ryan Hill, J.T. information. purchased in person at the box office or from Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets cards, dressing for the occasion, and e-etiquette Kirkland, Jay Lee, Joey GOGO GREEN...GREEN... Handel’s Alcina, Opera based on stories from Ticketmaster at 703-573-SEAT or online at $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 skills. $45 registration fee /$35 members. The Ariosto’s Orlando furioso – a 16th-century poem www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices are $17 or www.jamminjava.com. Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., NE, Manlapaz, Cory with many fantastical elements.º Alcina is an adults; $14 McLean tax district residents; $14 Level L-1, Vienna. To register go to Oberndorfer, Thom Sawyer exploration of human love in all its guises and seniors and students; and $10 groups of 10 or www.thewomenscenter.org or call 703-281- With all environmentally responsible equipment, you’ll be assured TUESDAY/JULY 15 and Linda Hesh. features music of the Baroque era.º The new more. For more information on the show and 2657. that you’re saving energy, conserving water and reducing noise... production is directed by Eric Einhorn and cast, visit www.mcleanplayers.org. Supermarket Tour. 2-3:30 p.m. A registered McLean Project for the saving you money and time! conducted by Eric Melear. Wolf Trap National dietitian will help to develop personalized Arts, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, Park for the Performing Arts. 8 p.m. Tickets $28 nutrition plans. Vienna Parks and Recreation WEDNESDAY/JULY 16 Mclean. Tuesday-Friday 10 Economically Priced!!! $34,900 to $68. SUNDAY/JULY 13 Department. $30 for Town of Vienna residents, Instant Opera!, Wolf Trap Opera’s original ‘Evita’ Opens at Alden Theatre. Beginning Blakapelle Alte Kameraden Band. 6:30 p.m. #37.50 for out-of-town participants. Call 703- improvisational performances for children. The a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday 1-5 (For a limited time only) July 11 and extending for eight weekend Bavarian music, Vienese polkas, waltzes and 255-6360 or visit www.vienna.gov. audience makes up the story, and the actors p.m. Visit www.mpaart.org 3 designs only, up to 300 sq. ft. includes plans, permit, normal excavation, 3’-5’ depths, plumping, standard tile, equipment, automatic chlorinator, automatic pool cleaner, 10’ performances to July 26, the Alden Theatre in ‘Blasmusic’ at the Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Handel’s Alcina, Opera based on stories from sing an opera made right on the spot. Previous or call 703-790-1953. Ryan Hill, untitled (blue), pastel on paper. beam, raised 18”, tile faced with sheer descent waterfall, 8’ sitting bench beneath water- McLean will host “Evita”, the Tony Award- Avenue, Vienna. Free. For more information call Ariosto’s Orlando furioso, a 16th-century poem years’ titles have included SpongeBob Steals fall, three entrance steps, 10’ seating area with six jets and blower, and white plaster. winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and 703-255-6360 or visit www.viennava.gov. with many fantastical elements. Alcina is an the Princess, Trouble in Disneyworld, and The Does not include additional county fees beyond normal permit fees, rock or fill excava- Tim Rice. Produced by the McLean Community Summer Sunday Concerts in the Park: exploration of human love in all its guises and Penguin and the Troll! At the Children’s tion, electric or deck. Players, the show will be co-directed by Kevin Difficult Run Jazz Band, Dedicated to features music of the Baroque era.ºDirected by Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap National Freeman House, 131 Church Street, Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods at call 703-255-1566. and Pamela McCormack; John Edward Niles will preserving the sounds of the swing era, the band Eric Einhorn, conducted by Eric Melear. Wolf Park for the Performing Arts. 11:15 a.m. Vienna. Free. Call 703-255-6360. Wolf Trap National Park for the Jenny Owens Youngs, Laura act as music director and conduct the orchestra. has performed for more than 20 years. Part of a Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. 8 Tickets $5. Instant Opera!, Wolf Trap Opera’s Performing Arts. Burhenn (of Georgia Jaames), “Evita” performances will be given on July 11, summer concert series at the McLean Central p.m. Tickets $28 to $68. Earth, Wind & Fire. 8 p.m., at the Filene Center, original, improvisational Jammin Java Summer Camp Rock Justin Trawick. Indie acoustic pop. Huston Pools 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m., and on July 13 Park Gazebo, located at the intersection of Dolley Instant Opera!, Wolf Trap Opera’s original, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Tickets $45 in-house, performances for children. 11:15 a.m. Shows. Free summer camp rock 7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple and 20 at 2 p.m. The Alden Theatre is located Madison Blvd. and Old Dominion Drive. 4 to 5 improvisational performances for children. The $30 lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP. Tickets are $5. The audience makes show: be amazed at what campers Ave., Vienna. Tickets $10 in advance, Family Owned & Operated For Over 20 years in the McLean Community Center at 1234 p.m. Parking is available at the center. For more audience makes up the story, and the actors up the story, and the actors sing an can produce in just two weeks of $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or CALL TODAY 703-246-0037 FOR A DESIGN CONSULTATION Ingleside Avenue in McLean. Ticket information information, call the Center at 703-790-0123/ sing an opera made right on the spot.º Previous opera made right on the spot.º learning and rehearsing. These bands www.jamminjava.com. can be obtained by calling the Alden box office TTY: 711, or visit: www.mcleancenter.org/alden. years’ titles have included SpongeBob Steals the THURSDAY/JULY 17 Previous years’ titles have included will compete in the Summer Camp Indigo Girls, Brandi Carlile. 8 p.m., at 703-790-9223; tickets can be purchased in Handel’s Alcina, Opera based on stories from Princess, Trouble in Disneyworld, and The Summer Stories and Sprinklers. 1:30 p.m. SpongeBob Steals the Princess, Battle of the Bands at the end of the at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, 11139 Lee Highway • Fairfax person at the box office or from Ticketmaster at Ariosto’s Orlando furioso – a 16th-century poem Penguin and the Troll! At the Children’s Listen to stories then take a run through the Trouble in Disneyworld, and The summer.º1 p.m. at 227 Maple Ave E, Vienna, Tickets $40 in-house, $22 703-573-SEAT or online at with many fantastical elements.º Alcina is an Theatre-in-the-Woods at Wolf Trap National sprinklers at Vienna’s original one-room library, Penguin and the Troll! At the Vienna. Visit www.jamminjava.com or lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP. BioGuardᮋ Visit our website at www.hustonpools.com 10 ❖ Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 ❖ 11 The Great Falls Village Centre’s 2008 Faith Summer Concerts on the Green OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1 TO 4 Sunday Evening, 6-8 PM Faith Notes are for announcements and events in the faith community. Send to Bring [email protected]. July 13: Wil Gravatt – Country and Classic Rock A Picnic! Deadline is Friday. Sponsored By: Great Falls Construction & The Conscious Bean Yard Sale. Great Falls United Meth- July 20: Jenny Boyle – Pop/Rock odist Church holds yard sale. Come shop or sell, Saturday, July 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored By: Grandmother’s Back Room & Diane 10100 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, Va. McConnell-Re/Max Distinctive 22066 .To rent a space ($20) or for in- formation contact Carol Wesley Wright July 27: Starshine Theatre Presents: A Celebration of Children at [email protected] or (703) Sponsored By: Bob Nelson: Weichert Realtors 582-1640. Raindates: August 3 and August 10 Churches Connected for Com- munity Care will be hosting the first [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION annual Family Wellness and Spiri- tual Revival Forum on Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The forum will address such issues as Spiritual Wellness, Physical Wellness, Economic Wellness, Wholeness of Life Family Min- istry, Spiritual Revival for the Soul, and MUSIC MASTERS Pillars of Christian Life. Vendors will be present to discuss and distribute litera- ture on the topics. Oakton High Where You’ll Love To Play School auditorium, 2900 Sutton Rd. Specializing in music instruction • Instrument Rentals The Lutheran Church of the Re- deemer at the corner or Westmoreland Monthly student performances • Popular and classical music St. and Chain Bridge Rd. in McLean, will Music supplies and more! • Special orders welcome launch the Redeemer Renaissance After- Special teacher discounts • Instrument Repair School Program on September 2, 2008. Bus transportation will be provided INSTRUMENT RENTAL from Kent Gardens Elementary and Haycock Elementary School. Offer at $1,990,000. With three-year waiting lists for 8455-H Tyco Rd. • Vienna, VA 22812 Mclean area School Age Child Care pro- grams, the Rev. Dr. Robert Driver-Bishop, lead pastor of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer was 703-848-9403 approached by a task force of county E-mail: [email protected] • Web Site: www.music-masters.org officials and community leaders regard- ing use of the church facility. In response, the church is developing the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Program to provide a safe place for chil- dren from grades one through six in a caring and enriching environment. More information regarding the pro- Visit These Houses of Worship gram can be found at http:// afterschool.redeemermclean.org or by Join A Club, Make New Friends, or Expand Your Horizons... contacting Roberta Pittman, Director of Episcopal the Redeemer Renaissance After-School Church of the Holy Comforter ... 703-938-6521 Program. She can be reached at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIENNA Church of the Holy Cross ... 703-698-6991 [email protected] or via St. Francis Episcopal ... 703-759-2082 phone at 703-356-3346, extension 113. 450 ORCHARD STREET Jehovah’s Witness VIENNA, VA Jehovah’s Witnesses ... 703-759-1579 Bulletin Board 703-938-8525 [email protected] Lutheran Emmanuel Lutheran Church...703-938-2119 www.fbcv.org St. Athanasius Lutheran Church... 703-455-4003 To have community events listed in the Connection, send to Dr. KENNY SMITH, Methodist [email protected]. Andrew Chapel United Methodist ... 703-759-3509 Deadline is Friday. PASTOR Church of the Good Shepherd ... 703-281-3987 Dunn Loring United Methodist ... 703-573-5386 THURSDAY, JULY 10 SUNDAY WORSHIP, 7:45 AM & 11:00 AM Ephiphany United Methodist ... 703-938-3494 MIDWEEK SERVICES, WED. 7:00 PM Great Falls United Methodist... 703-759-3705 VTRCC Annual Awards Luncheon. Oakton United Methodist ... 703-938-1233 Speaker: Del. 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School Notes are for awards and achieve- year that FCPS has been selected for this ments, as well as special events. Send honor. FCPS is the only K-12 school sys- information to schools@ tem to make the list. connectionnewspapers.com, or call 703- Approximately 450 people work in IT 917-6434. for FCPS as software developers, project managers, database and network engi- GT Preparation/Critical Thinking neers, and technical support specialists. sessions: Learning Fun School is now offering GT prep classes for rising 1st and Starshine Theater of Great Falls 2nd graders. Countywide testing will be is now enrolling students for its Summer done in fall, 2008. Camps in Drama, Dance and Music/ Critical thinking instruction addresses Voice. Student actors, dancers and sing- wide range of developmental levels and ers, ages 7 thru 18, will perform in the varied learning styles of children, which full-production stage show: “The Drag- promotes higher level thinking skills by ons of Darkmoor Book One: How Magic emphasizing the thought process rather Came Into the World.” This original play than a specific answer. We are all born will rehearse in Great Falls and perform with intelligence but thinking skills are onstage at The Waddell Theater, NoVa acquired by constant practice and expo- College, Sterling, in July. Every student sure. Simulated test papers are practiced receives a dramatic character role, as which helps the young students in various well as opportunities to perform in the aspects of Cognitive abilities testing. Join dance/action and vocal/music se- us to raise your assessment scores or sim- quences, if interested. Starshine is also FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES ply tickle your braincells! Ages- 7 and up. offering its “Little Theater” camp for BUY 1, GET 2 FREE 40-75% E-mail: mylearningfun@ gmail.com ages 3 thru 6, and its “Young Perform- ers” camp for ages 5 thru 9. Teen Actor/ Baskets, Fountains, OFF Fairfax County Public Schools has Mentor positions for ages 15 through Benches, Statuary been selected as one of the top 100 work- college are available; these counselors 25% OFF places for information technology (IT) assist at rehearsals and also enjoy a dra- Herbs, All Pottery Early Blooming professionals in 2008 by Computerworld. matic role in the play. Contact Patricia ALL TREES 2 Buildings This honor is based on Computerworld’s Budwig: 703-790-9050 or Perennials, Market Pack 15th Annual Best Places to Work in IT [email protected] & SHRUBS Full Survey, which was published in the issue Annuals & Vegetables of Computerworld that can be found Great Falls United Methodist patios, walls 99 online at www.Computerworld.com. Preschool has a few openings in its 4- Hardwood Mulch 3 cu. ft...... $2. For the 15th year in a row, year-old, Pre-K classes for the 2008-09 walkways Computerworld’s annual “Best Places to school year. The preschool has provided paver driveways Work in IT” feature has ranked the top quality education in a Christian environ- and so much more. 100 work environments for technology ment since 1950. The curriculum 9023 Arlington Blvd., professionals, based on a comprehen- includes all of the benchmarks for social, Fairfax, VA sive questionnaire with categories such emotional, cognitive, and physical de- CravensNursery.com as benefits, diversity, career develop- velopment. It is located at 10100 2 miles west of I-495 ment, training, and retention. More Georgetown Pike in Great Falls. Visit the on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) than 31,000 IT employees responded to Web site at www.gfump.org or contact 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days the employee survey from the final 100 Carolyn See, director or Anne Marie companies selected. This is the second Barletta, Assistant at 703-759-2432.

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In NVSL Div. 14 action, the Great Falls stroke event at her team’s recent meet Rapids (2-1) won their second meet against Lowes Island Country Club. The against the Woodley Warriors. The locals winning time was 51.38. were led by the boys 9-10 and girls 11-12 Also, in recent River Bend action against – who won all their events, including re- International, Micaela Grassi broke the lays. River Bend 9-10, 25-meters butterfly record Double first place winners included: Mary with a time of 18.53. It marked the second Liz Elliott (backstroke, breaststroke); Evan time this season that Micaela has lowered Guidi (freestyle, backstroke); Jason Guidi her mark. Earlier this season at time trials, (backstroke, butterfly); Ty Kovacs (freestyle, she had broken the prior record of 19.03 backstroke); Elizabeth Longosz (freestyle, (set in 2005) with a time of 18.97. butterfly); Jake McCarty (breaststroke, but- In a meet held on June 14 in Great Falls,

Photo Courtesy/Riverbend terfly); and Max Wingo (freestyle, breast- the River Bend StingRays lost to Westwood stroke). Country Club, 313-203. River Bend took Single first place winners included: Luke home 13 individual first place ribbons with Brugel (breaststroke), Kevin Kennedy (but- several StingRays winning multiple events, terfly), Taylor Kuligowski (backstroke), including Carter Bennett (freestyle, back- James Cutler (backstroke), Isaiah Fowler stroke, butterfly, 100-meters IM), Ryan (breaststroke), Annie Thomas (butterfly) Windus (freestyle, butterfly) and Olivia and Andre Vasiliadis (butterfly). Justus (backstroke and butterfly). Other first place winners included: Erin The Virginia High School League Fredrick, Julian Villacorta, Blaine Appleby, (VHSL) recently announced all-state selec- Riverbend StingRay Natalie Peele won the girls’ 9-10 age group, 50- Micaela Grassi and Michael Killmon. In ad- tions for this past spring’s 2008 girls’ soft- meters breaststroke event at her team’s recent meet against Lowes dition, the boys’ 9-10, 100 SC meter med- ball season. Langley’s Kelsey Green was Island Country Club. The winning time was 51.38. ley relay team of Devlin Weslowski, Julian named All-State AAA, First Team as an in- Villacorta, Carter Bennett and Jake fielder. gan coaching at Langley in 1996 as an as- again, Richards broke his own record in the Trautwein broke the Dominion Country sistant to then head baseball coach Chuck 15-18, 50-meters backstroke with a time of Club League (DCCL) record of 1:16.93, After nine seasons, Langley High girls’ Welch, who is currently at Westfield High. 28.45. with a time of 1:16.78. softball coach Bob Morrow is stepping Morrow’s son, Rob (1994 Langley High In diving news, Highlands improved The following is a complete listing of all down as head coach. graduate) had played for Welch for four its Div. III record to 2-0 by beating Mantua, blue ribbon winners: Morrow compiled an overall record of years. 36-35, on July 1. In Freshman Girls, Evelyn Freestyle–Ryan Windus (boys 8-under, 162-58 (.736). In the last five years, Lan- Bob Morrow became the Saxons’ softball Gray came in first and Maggie McDonough 25-meters); Carter Bennett (boys 9-10, 50- gley has won 103 games and lost only 24, coach in 2000, succeeding Dean Ferrington placed second. Bobby Trono won first place meters). an .811 winning percentage. Langley has (after a one year gap in 1999). Morrow’s in Freshman Boys, with a new club record Backstroke–Carter Bennett (boys 9-10, won at least 20 games in each of those years daughter, Trish (’98 Langley High grad) had of 77.65. Blake Elliott finished second. 50-meters); Olivia Justus (girls 13-14, 50- and captured four Liberty District champi- played under Ferrington for four years. In Junior Girls, Katelyn Bond was first and meters). onships (including the last three). Morrow has been a social studies teacher Hallie Pope was second. Johnny Bowman Breaststroke–Erin Fredrick (girls 8- Langley, under Morrow, went to the at Langley since 1999. and Coley McDonough finished second and under, 25-meters); Julian Villacorta (boys Northern Region tournament in eight of the third in the Junior Boys. Abbie Neuberger 9-10, 50-meters); Blaine Appleby (girls 15- last nine years and never lost a first round The Highlands Whomping Turtles won third place for Intermediate Girls, and 18, 50-meters). game. The Saxons went to the semifinals downed the Crosspointe Cruisers in Div. 3 Scott Sawicki dove up and finished second Butterfly–Ryan Windus (boys 8-under, twice and the finals once (2001). The 2005 action. Single event winners for Highlands in the Intermediate Boys. In Senior Girls, 25-meters); Carter Bennett (boys 9-10, 25- team set the Virginia High School League were: Clayton Kiyonaga, Brian Murphy, Di- Cameron Hancock and Lauren Tangney meters); Micaela Grassi (girls 9-10, 25- state record for runs (263) and hits (285) ego Cruzado, Helen Yablonski, Gianmarco both dove up and finished first and third, meters); Olivia Justus (girls 13-14, 50- in a season. In the last four years, Langley Terrones, Chris Hylton, Ellen Sensiba, respectively. Hancock set a new club record meters); Michael Killmon (boys 15-18, 50- has had six players move on to play NCAA Patrick Dolan, Mathew Wilcox, Aedan of 211.40. meters). Div. 1 softball. Collins, Abigail Anderson and Conor Evans. Note: Carter Bennett (9-10 boys) cap- After retiring from private practice at a Double winners were: Claire Collins, Lina River Bend StingRay Natalie Peele won tured first place in the 100-meter individual law firm in Washington, D.C., Morrow be- Zimmerman and Stephen Richards. Once the girls’ 9-10 age group, 50-meters breast- medley relay. Solid Showing for Ziegler at Olympic Trials

800-free, the latter considered one of her ZIEGLER, a Bishop O’Connell High gradu- Track star Webb, strongest events. ate, was focused on the 800-free event go- meanwhile, struggles. Webb, a South Lakes High graduate, did ing into the swimming trials in Omaha. But not qualify for this year’s Olympics after she was set to compete in the 400-free prior having done son in 2004 after winning the to that, and garnered a second place finish Photo by By Rich Sanders 1,500 event at that year’s Trials. in that event on June 30. the Connection The 1,500 was the lone event Webb com- With the relief of earning her spot on the

peted in at last week’s Trials. He had origi- U.S. team with that strong showing in the Robbie Hammer wo-high profile Northern Virginia nally set his sites on trying to make the 400, Ziegler, 20, was able to put all of her Tathletes experienced different re Olympics squad in both the 1,500 and 800 focus on the 800. In the preliminaries of sults at the recent Olympic Trials. events. But ultimately, he elected to drop the event, she had the best 800 time. That Renowned long distance runner Alan out of the 800 Trials competition in order set her up to compete in last Saturday’s fi- Webb of Reston saw his hopes of being a to put all his attention on the 1,500. nals where she finished second. part of the U.S. Olympics team at the up- Webb earned the top time in the 1,500 at Katie Hoff of Towson, Md. won the event. /The Connection coming games in Beijing, China come to an the quarterfinals. Then in the semifinals, he Hoff had also finished ahead of Ziegler at end after a fifth place finish in the finals of ran well enough to earn a position in the 400 finals. Nonetheless, Ziegler, with the 1,500-meters in Eugene, Ore. Sunday’s finals. But he did not run one of her two second place finishes, can now con- Meanwhile, Great Falls long distance his better races in the finals. centrate on resting and being at her best swimmer Kate Ziegler gained a spot on the It was just a year ago that Webb ran the for the Olympics next month. It will be the team by qualifying in two events last week fastest 1,500 time of 2007 at a competition first time Ziegler has competed in the Olym- in Omaha – the 400-meter freestyle and the in Paris. pic Games. Great Falls’ Kate Ziegler

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li Keohohou sits down in a folding chair along the right field foul line and signs auto-

O Photos by graphs for a crowd of eager fans. The Washington Glory first baseman, who just an hour earlier blasted a home run over the left field fence in the Glory’s 10-0 win over the Chinese Taipei national team at Sterbutzel Craig the Westfield Softball complex in Chantilly, smiles as she chats with the young girls huddled around her. This scene is a common one after home games for fans of the Glory, a National Pro Fastpitch team in its second year of existence. /The Connection “When I was growing up, when I went to an Orioles game, you could come back with 15 autographs. You can’t do that anymore,” said Washington Glory owner Paul Wilson. “That is what I love about this league. It is highly accessible and it is something that the The Washington Glory’s mascot, The Glory celebrate as Courtney Bures step on home plate after hitting ladies want to do.” Gloria the K9. a home run against Chinese Taipei on Tuesday night. THE REIGNING NPF Cowles Cup champi- in a professional sport,” said Dever-Boaz. “I ons are in the midst of seven-game home think our girls take a lot of pride in that stand against Chinese Taipei and the fellow and they have done a really good job reach- NPF team, the Chicago Bandits. On Tuesday ing out to the girls.” night, the Glory avenged a 3-2 extra-inning loss on Monday against Chinese Taipei by LAST MONTH, the Glory and PONY Base- pouring on 10 runs in the first four innings to ball and Softball announced a partnership to host “Glory Dream Builders Tourna- ments” as well as teaming up to offer clin- ics and specialized instruction for players and coaches. The Glory has also created a nonprofit organization, named “Champions for Children,” which will reach out to dis- advantaged and at-risk youth around the earn the victory. Along with Keohohou’s area. homer, second baseman Courtney Bures hit “These ladies want to impart the knowl- her fifth home run of the year and center edge,” said Wilson. “It is all part of giving fielder LaDonia Hughes went 2-for-4 with four back. It was the reason that we wanted to RBIs. Glory pitchers Sarah Pauly and Taryne bring the team here, give more exposure to Mowatt combined for the shutout, allowing softball in the area as well as giving them two hits over seven innings of work. the level of role model that is accessible.” “We feel really good where we are at,” said Midway through their second season, the head coach Carie Dever-Boaz, whose team has Glory have started to see their fan base also played the Venezuela national team and grow. Team U.S.A this season. “We believe that the “Last year, when it started out, you kind Courtney Bures, who grew up in Haymarket, had four RBI on Tuesday. whole time, we have a target on our back. of looked around and wondered if it was Last year, nobody knew us. This year, every- going to survive,” said Glory announcer and one is gunning for us. We have to bring our play-by-play man Jarrod Wronski. “When best game every time. That is what we work- you start the season drawing 200 and you ing on doing.” end the season drawing 2,000, it shows that Dennis Wince, co-head coach of the Vienna the growth is there.” Stars 12U team, brought his daughter and a Bures, who grew up in Haymarket, VA, few of his players to watch the game on Mon- has witnessed the Glory’s raise in popular- day night. ity locally. “It is a great chance to get out and see these “When I come back home, everybody girls play at the highest levels. It really in- knows about the Glory,” she said. spires my daughter. It inspires my team,” he So, after every home game, the Glory pull said. “It truly inspires the girls on my team to out their folding chairs and sign autographs, play harder and to want to do well at not only no matter how large the crowds get. sports, but in life. Having them there as fe- “That is one of our top priorities, being male role models is important.” role models for the kids. They are our fan The team is aware of who is watching them. base,” said Bures. “We were just like them. “It is really important for the young girls in We were all little girls playing ball and we our country to have a good positive role model all wanted somebody to look up to.” Shortstop Amber Jackson www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 ❖ 15 703-917-6464 Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls EmploymentEmployment Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Tuesday 11 a.m.

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202 Domestic Auto 202 Domestic Auto 26 Antiques 101 Computers 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S We consign/pay top $ for HDI ‘00 Ford Exp 78k miles $9,800 antique/semi antique furn. EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT including mid century & FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES Fully loaded Eddie Bauer, Never danish modern Teak 6234 QUANDER ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22307 furniture, sterling, mens JENNIFER O. SMITH wrecked 4WD tow package Black & COMPUTER CONSULTANT watches, painting/art glass, SALE TO BE HELD AT 4110 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD, FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030 Tan, well maintained, All paperwork clocks, jewelry, costume ➣ TRAINING jewelry, etc. Call Schefer ➣ Call 703-313-0671 Antiques @ 703-241-0790. INSTALLATION JULY 11, 2008 ➣ TROUBLE- SHOOTING AT 10:00 A.M. 28 Yard Sales ➣ LET US TAME THAT 21 Announcements 21 Announcements BEAST FOR YOU Persian Handmade Rugs, Serving Area Since 1995 In execution of the Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 16387, Page 2016, among the land re- Kashan, Mashad, Heriz, cords of Fairfax County, Virginia (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), securing The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B. (the “Note- Tabriz & Bijar & Qum holder”), default having occurred in the payment of the debt secured thereby, and being instructed to do so by the Noteholder, 703-631-6672 (703) 765-2222 the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale the property described below at public auction on the front steps of the [email protected] Fairfax County Courthouse located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 on July 11, 2008, beginning at 29 Misc. for Sale 10:00 a.m. 105 Health & Fitness $250 KING Pillow Top Mattress & Box set (3pc)- The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be offered for sale by the Substitute Trustees is generally Brand New, Never Used SENIOR (60+) known as 6234 Quander Road, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia 22307 and is described in more detail in the Deed of Trust w/warranty. (Retail $500+) WORKOUTS and as follows: Deliverable 571-926-1990 Personal trainer will work with you 1-on-1 at PARCEL 2, containing 2.183 acres, more or less, of the subdivision of the PROPERTY OF ELIZABETH J. QUANDER, as the my studio. $45/hour. same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 1785, Page 264, among the land records of Fairfax County, Certified; insured; 10 yrs Virginia. 7 PC Cherry Sleigh Bedroom experience. Call Mike set - Brand new in boxes, 703-356-4006 LESS AND EXCEPT all of that lot or parcel of land containing 8,750 square feet more particularly described as follows: Worth $1200+ (Can help deliver)Asking $575 Beginning at a corner of Parcel 2 of the subdivision of the Residue of the property of Elizabeth J. Quander in the southwesterly 571-926-1990 line of Quander Road (Route #630) and running thence with a line of said parcel S.44 degrees, 22’ 50” W. 160.0 feet to another corner of said parcel thence running through the parcel N. 0 degrees, 37’ 10” W. 98.99 feet and N. 44 degrees 22’ 50” E. 90.00 QN Pillow Top Mattress & feet to a point in the line of Quander Road, thence with the line of said road S. 45 degrees 37’ 10” E. 70.00 feet, to the point of box set Brand new in plastic w/warranty! Can deliver. the beginning. (Worth $300+) MUST SELL NEWSPAPERS $150 571-926-1990 TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH. The property will be offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by Substitute Trustees’ Deed (the “Substitute Trustees’ Deed”) subject to all encumbrances, rights, reservations, conveyances, conditions, easements, re- strictions, and all recorded and unrecorded liens, if any, having priority over the Deed of Trust, as they may lawfully affect the 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements property.

CLASSIFIED The Substitute Trustees and the Beneficiary disclaim all warranties of any kind, either express or implied for the property, in- cluding without limitation, any warranty relating to the zoning, condition of the soil, extent of construction, materials, habitability, For Local… environmental condition, compliance with applicable laws, fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. The risk of loss or damage to the property shall be borne by the successful bidder from and after the date of the time of the sale. Obtaining •Employment possession of the property shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”). •Employees A bidder’s deposit of $25,000.00 (the “Deposit”) by certified or cashier’s check may be required by the Substitute Trustees for such bid to be accepted. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to prequalify any bidder prior to the sale and/or waive the •Services requirement of the Deposit. Immediately after the sale, the successful bidder shall execute and deliver a memorandum of sale with the Substitute Trustees, copies of which shall be available for inspection immediately prior to the sale, and shall deliver to •Entertainment the Substitute Trustees the Deposit and the memorandum of sale. The balance of the purchase price, together with interest at •Announcements 8.5% per annum from the date of sale to the date of settlement, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Settlement shall occur within •Real Estate ten (10) days after the sale date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with regard to the Purchaser’s obligation. •Cars Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Vienna, Virginia 22182. •Trucks Purchaser shall pay all past due real estate taxes, rollback taxes, water rents, water permit renewal fees (if any) or other munici- pal liens, charges and assessments. The Purchaser shall also pay all settlement fees, title examination charges, title charges •Vans and title insurance premiums, all recording costs (including the state grantor’s tax and all state and county recordation fees, •RV’s clerk’s filing fees and transfer fees and taxes), auctioneer’s fees and/or bid premiums, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and dis- •Boats bursements incurred in the preparation of the deed of conveyance and other settlement documentation. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements The Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at settlement waiving any cause of action it or they may have against •Pets the Substitute Trustees, and/or the Beneficiary for any condition with respect to the property that may not be in compliance with •Yard Sales any federal, state or local law, regulation or ruling including, without limitation, any laws, regulation and ruling relating to envi- ronmental contamination or hazardous wastes. Such agreement shall also provide that if notwithstanding such agreement, a •Crafts court of competent jurisdiction should permit such a claim to be made, such agreement shall serve as the overwhelming primary •Hobbies factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing herein shall release, waive or preclude any •And More! claims the Purchaser may have against any person in possession or control of the property. If any Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as provided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs of the sale, including Trustees’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be delivered to the Beneficiary to be applied by the For All Beneficiary against the indebtedness secured by and other amounts due under the Deed of Trust in accordance with the Deed of Trust or applicable law or otherwise as the Beneficiary shall elect. There shall be no refunds. Such forfeiture shall not limit Your any rights or remedies of the Substitute Trustees or the Beneficiary with respect to any such default. If the property is resold, such re-sale shall be at the risk and the cost of the failing bidder, and the failing bidder shall be liable for any deficiency between Advertising its bid and the successful bid at the re-sale as well as the costs of conducting such re-sale. Immediately upon conveyance by the Substitute Trustees of the property, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Substitute Trustees, if any, with respect to the Needs… property so conveyed shall be extinguished, except as otherwise provided by applicable law.

It Works. /s/ Henry F Brandenstein, Jr. Week After Week. Substitute Trustee 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements /s/ Jessica L. Sartorius

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Great Falls Connection ❖ July 9-15, 2008 ❖ 17 703-917-6400 You May Reap, Zone 6: • Arlington • Great Falls Classified Zone 6 Ad Deadline: • McLean • Vienna/Oakton Monday Noon But So What? 0317-6 By KENNETH B. LOURIE 21 Announcements 21 Announcements It’s been a long time since I’ve written a TRUSTEE'S SALE column about crosswalker etiquette, or should I give away the point of this column and say, OF VALUABLE lack of crosswalker etiquette. And, though I’m not arrogant enough to think that I could ever IMPROVED REAL ESTATE understand the reasons for another person’s Improved by the premises known as behavior, I certainly can’t begin to understand why it so often happens that pedestrians, and 713 Clear Spring Road, Great Falls, Virginia I’m excluding children, elderly and the infirm here, casually stroll through crosswalks as if In execution of a Deed of Trust from Coerte Voorhees their lives didn’t depend on it. (Do you they and Leslie H. Voorhees, dated November 10, 2003, and re- think they have some kind of invisible shield?) corded Novembere 18, 2003, in Deed Book 15406 in page 931 Granted, all of us licensed drivers know — among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the un- dersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction or rather should know — and I assume at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, learners-permit drivers know as well, since at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on they’ve studied the manual more recently, that crosswalkers have the absolute right of way, as Tuesday, July 15, 2008 it should be, within reason. And that’s my point, or rather, point of contention. At 11:34 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time Why does it seem, from this driver’s the following property being the property contained in said perspective, anyway, that I’m being tested, Deed dared even, by these crosswalkers as they crosswalk at inopportune times and in the of Trust, described as follows: most nonchalant manner; assuming, if I were to guess, that I, as the oncoming driver has half Lot 11, vALLEY sTREAM a brain (and is completely aware of my surroundings and familiar and respectful of the Tax Map No. 006-2-08-0011 accepted rules of the road as well) or that I am Commonly known as 713 Clear Spring Road, Great Falls, Vir- in total control of my vehicle and myself? I ginia 22066. suppose I could interpret his indifference to me and my vehicle as some sort of TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $65,000.00 or ten per- compliment, backassward though it may be, cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the that the person behind the wheel (me) knows form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser what he’s doing. But I don’t. I take it as sheer at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, stupidity on his part. time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of Other than assuming it to be the case, and 4.375 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- we all know, or rather should know, what ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured assuming does, what specific reason would the promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash cross-walking pedestrian have to determine, deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- with absolute certainty, that yours truly, as the ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of approaching driver is aware of my proximity to Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. the crosswalk/crosswalker, and concerned Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and enough about it to maneuver my vehicle in stand the risk and cost of resale. such a way as to avoid us meeting by accident? Is there a telepathic connection Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements somewhere that I don’t know about? Is this and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the pedestrian reading my mind (“what there is of real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- it.”)? alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of I remember back to 1972, something my redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- 12th grade English teacher, Mr. Lee, from ments of record affecting the same, if any. Newton South High School said: “A real friend is someone with whom you can trust your In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- life.” As a driver, not knowing the majority of vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- pedestrians with whom I’ll hopefully never clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the come in contact, I don’t trust any of them with time of sale. my life. I never assume that they’ll take the The subject property and all improvements thereon will “appropriate” action; that means, walking, be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- talking, hopping, skipping, jumping, etc., to chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- avoid me and my car. I don’t know them. As ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well such, I don’t act like I do and don’t anticipate as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- how they’ll react to situations. That being said, um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- if they don’t know me any more than I don’t chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at know them, why are they sauntering through a crosswalk as if they know they can depend on his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and me to do the right thing? In effect, to save their shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- life by driving tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of defensively/gently/safely/responsibly (pick your sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- slogan). Well, they don’t know me and neither ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- do they know my driving tendencies or history. tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public They only think they know, and thinking and charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be knowing are two very different things, almost adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by like life and death. the purchaser. If a pedestrian wants to risk his or her life on a sure thing, I suppose I can understand that. The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the But to risk their lives on a presumption, a right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- thought, a hope and maybe even a prayer, approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- seems irresponsible. So irresponsible that if a mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) pedestrian acts with such callus disregard to to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or the basic precepts and tenets of proper time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement pedestrian behavior, he should have his cross- hereunder. walking privileges rescinded and be fined an SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! equal amount to the driver who neglects to Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- stop at said crosswalk. Just as crosswalkers Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword nounced at the time of sale. should know to look both ways before puzzle answers each week, and we’ll put your name DAVID N. PRENSKY crossing, they should also know that neglecting to do so has consequences, too. here! Fax the completed puzzle with your name and Substitute Trustee Furthermore, a pedestrian should realize FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: that even though the Motor Vehicle the puzzle number to the Crossword Puzzle Desk, Administration’s laws may protect them, the David N. Prensky laws of physics don’t. If a car hits a pedestrian, fax #703-917-0998! Chasen & Chasen 0316-1 Suite 500 the pedestrian loses; maybe not in court, but very likely, physically, and for the rest of their Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: Washington, D.C. 20015 lives. There’s no winners — only losers. So (202) 244-4000 please, pay attention. Remember, the life you www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. save may be your own. It should appear in a newspaper from a different classified zone. Kenny Lourie is an Advertising Representative for The Almanac & The Connection Newspapers.

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Come Visit The Great Falls Farm Market this Saturday at its new location in the Great Falls Village Centre in the parking lot in front of Wachovia Bank

•Toigo Orchards ~ Fresh Organic Fruits and Tomatoes, Sauces, and Jams •Spring Valley Farms and Orchards ~ Natural Seasonal Produce and Fruit •Hiddencroft Vineyards ~ Virginia Wines •Dragonfly Farms ~ Wine Vinegars and Fresh Flowers • On The Go Gourmet ~ Truffle oil, yogurts, butter & delicacies • Betty Jane Sweet Delights ~ Sweets and peanut brittle • Crab Lady Seafood In The

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