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Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Connection Photo www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.comOctober 9-15, 2008 Volume XXII, Number 41 Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 1 News Politicians and Pancakes Seniors, lawmakers hash state. out priorities amid Despite the country’s economic woes, committee members expressed confidence that the economic turmoil. legislative and budget priorities listed on the handouts peppering the tables were all attain- By Derek B. Johnson able. Increasing the Livable Homes Tax Credit The Connectionº to at least $1,000, increased training requirements for direct care workers and $1.5 mil- t the legislative breakfast in the Hunter’s lion in state funds for geriatric mental health Crossing building of Greenspring retire- outreach are all still nec- Ament community on Spring Village Road, essary. the burgeoning economic crisis loomed “The reality is that “There’s a over the room like rain clouds. helping elder Virginians Members of the community listened to speakers does require financial tough road and ate breakfast with county supervisors, state del- needs,” said Wood. egates and senators at the event Thursday, Oct. 2. The featured speaker ahead. You

/The Connection Hosted by the Northern Virginia Aging Network was James Firman, presi- (NVAN), the breakfast was supposed to deal with dent and CEO of the Na- bet.” the organization’s budget priorities for the next fis- tional Council on Aging. — Erica Wood, NVAN cal year and give seniors a chance to pick the brains In his speech, Firman at- legislative committee of their elected officials. The recent collapse of fi- tempted to quell the un- nancial giants like Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, AIG and easiness permeating the The Lehman Brothers combined with the subsequent room.

Derek B. Johnson Derek $700 billion bailout plan passed by Congress col- “How many of you here are feeling that you ored the tone of the speakers. don’t have the money these days to get the “There’s a tough road ahead. You bet,” said Erica services you need?” Firman asked to raised Photo by Photo Wood, of the NVAN legislative committee. hands throughout the audience. “How many James Firman, president and CEO of the National “It’s going to hurt, there’s now way around it,” said are pessimistic about the future?” Council of Aging, was the featured speaker at the Oct. 2 Linda Nablo, commissioner of the Virginia Depart- When even more arms went up, Firman said: legislative breakfast at Greenspring retirement commu- ment for the Aging, who said Gov. Tim Kaine (D) nity in Springfield. See Seniors, Page 4 was calling for a revised revenue forecast for the USE OPENING SOON YOUR TRICARE New Lorton Office TOMMY THAI BENEFIT! NOW OPEN serving thai cuisine on a new level, with stylish and • Comprehensive Eye Exams • Treatment of Eye Diseases modern decor. we offer seating at the lounge or a • 14 yrs. Naval service, 6 yrs. Active Duty booth. With private room available for large groups • Laser Vision Consultants • Over a thousand frames in stock • We carry all major brands of contact lenses • In-house lab or parties. We also provide catering that is sure to spice up any event. Most Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Care First, Medicare, Tricare In-network Doctor, Vision One, Blue Choice, Avesis, VCA, Aetna HMO/PPO/POS, PHCS, Spectera, VSP® Network Doctor WE WELCOME YOUR DOCTOR’S PRESCRIPTION DR. GENE SWEETNAM OPTOMETRIST 5204A Rolling Rd. 8951 Ox Rd., Suite 100 6316 Springfield Plaza Springfield VA, 22150 Burke Professional Center Shoppes at Lorton Valley Burke, VA 22015 Lorton, VA 22079 703 • 644 • 7702 703-425-2000 703-493-9910 www.drsweetnam.com w w w . t o m m y t h a i r e s t a u r a n t . c o m

2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Connolly Seeks Higher Office Fairfax chairman runs for U.S. Congress.

By Julia O’Donoghue election Nov. 4. The incumbent, U.S. Rep.

The Connection Tom Davis (R), is stepping down from of- Photo by fice. hen Chantilly resident Joe Connolly has served a little less than five

Carney first met Gerry years as Fairfax County’s chairman. He was Julie O'Donoghue WConnolly 41 years ago, the also the Providence District representative Fairfax Board of Supervisors to the Fairfax Board of Supervisors from chairman was just a teenager enrolled in 1995 to 2003. Carney’s American history class at a semi- The Democrat’s experience in local gov- nary. ernment gives Connolly a good understand- Then a Maryknoll ing of some of the 11th priest, Carney, was 13 Congressional District’s /The Connection years older than “He was a real live biggest issues, such as Connolly but was never- the local impact of the theless impressed by his wire.” military’s base realign- student’s intellect. — Mary Lee McIntyre, ment and closure plan, “He was the best stu- McLean resident he said. dent in my class. … I If elected, Connolly thought, at 15 years old, would also bring a back- Fairfax County chairman Gerry Connolly (D) is running for U.S. he was asking questions that a college se- ground in international relations to Con- Congress. nior or a graduate student would ask,” he gress. He worked as a staff member for the employees, with many living in the 11th “I have worked for very large federal con- said. U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congressional District. Connolly also works tractors — that is the industry of Northern from 1979 to 1989 and has traveled to 76 part-time for a defense contractor, Science Virginia. That is what we do here. … I can CONNOLLY is the Democratic candidate countries. Applications International Corporation advocate for that sector and those federal for U.S. Congress in Virginia’s 11th District The chairman’s experience on Capitol Hill (SAIC), one of Northern Virginia’s largest and faces Republican Keith Fimian in the means he can also identify with federal private employers. See Connolly, Page 21 GOP Challenger a Political Newcomer Keith Fimian, an Oakton businessman, wants to be hardest working man in politics.

By Julia O’Donoghue recline on during the fireworks, the candi- Photo by The Connection date pitched his candidacy and shared his concerns about the national debt.

eith Fimian was a man with a single “I am afraid of what the future brings if Julie O'Donoghue Kmission July 4 – to talk to as many we don’t get spending under control,” said people as possible. Fimian, crouched in front of a group of The Republican is running to succeed Rep. people in camping chairs. Tom Davis (R-11) in Virginia’s 11th Congres- “Whatever your party, help me control sional District and faces a well-known op- spending,” he added. ponent, Fairfax County Chairman Gerry Fimian’s faith in is his ability to outwork

/The Connection Connolly (D). In order to compete with anybody to success is not surprising. Connolly, Fimian knew he was going to have A Virginia Beach native, the Republican to reach as many voters as said his parents instilled he could. the importance of working So he extended his hand “My work ethic is “very, very hard” in him to one person after another and his three brothers at sitting on the curb watch- second to none.” an early age. The Keith Fimian talks to Fairfax resident Mike Thieman at Labor Day ing the Orange Hunt pa- — Keith Fimian candidate’s work ethic has celebration. rade. If a break appeared served him well over the in the crowd of spectators, years. ginia Tech and the U.S. Naval Academy in estate property inspection services. Fimian would run ahead of his campaign Fimian earned a four-year football schol- one season. Out of college, he was invited “My work ethic is second to none,” he workers walking in the parade to get a head arship to the College of William and Mary. to try out for a professional football team, said. start on greeting the next group of poten- Tall and athletic, he has the look of a tele- the Cleveland Browns. Starting a business was not easy. In the tial supporters, sweating through his green vision star, perhaps someone who would beginning, Fimian said it felt like he was and white William and Mary football shirt. play a father figure on the defunct teen FIMIAN also took a start-up company from “sitting on a tree branch and sawing it off Several hours later, Fimian was also one drama “The OC.” But Fimian does not seem his old garage in Dunn Loring to the na- at the same time.” of the first people out on the synthetic turf nearly big enough to have been a college tional stage. In 1986, the candidate founded During the 18 months he was in business, field at Fairfax High School after a rainstorm football star. U.S. Inspect, a multi-million dollar opera- Fimian didn’t draw a salary and lived off cleared up. As people peeled off their plas- Yet, when Fimian played, William and tion that he says is the nation’s largest pro- See Keith Fimian, Page 21 tic raincoats and smoothed out blankets to Mary beat the University of Virginia, Vir- vider of commercial and residential real www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield News Wegmans Eyes Hilltop

Mixed use, recreation cery store, facing Telegraph Road, will be shielded from view by a landscaped berm. facilities to transform Hilltop Company is proposing a series of land-use applications for the property that landfill, golf course would not only provide for the Village Center but also “transform the existing landfill into By Chuck Hagee active recreation facilities” and produce “mi- The Connection nor modifications to the existing golf course.” Those modifications would not change exist- egmans Grocery is finally coming to ing golf course operations, according to the Mount Vernon and Lee districts. Michael C. Gailliot, vice But, primarily to Lee District, since president of operations,

Photo by W the plot of land of its future home Hilltop Golf Club. only contains a small corner in Mount Vernon Dis- The company plans to “Wegmans is trict. reduce the land area be- 100 percent

Robbie Hammer That was the word delivered by Lynne J. Strobel, ing used for construction of Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh to members of and landfill, but increase committed to the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce dur- the fill volume and con- ing the group’s luncheon last Thursday at Belle Ha- tours to create a level pla- this project.” ven Country Club. “Wegmans is 100 percent com- teau for play fields, ac- —Lynne Strobel, mitted to this project,” she said. cording to Strobel. The /The Connection The project she was talking about, to be known as eventual recreation fields speaking for project The Hilltop Village Center, will be located at the in- will be privately owned developers tersection of Telegraph Road and Beulah Street, pres- due to post closure care ently home to a construction and demolition debris requirements but will be available for public landfill operation and a nine-hole golf course. The use. overall property, approximately 150 acres, is owned “All of the uses combined will create a vi- by Hilltop Sand and Gravel Co., Inc. brant activity center conveniently located to The wrong caption ran in ‘Week The new Hilltop Village Center will occupy an es- Mount Vernon and Lee district residents,” Correction in Springfield,’ Connection, Sept. timated 33 acres in the northwest quadrant of the Strobel said. Proposals to amend the Fairfax 24-Oct. 1, 2008. Here are the site. In addition to the 150,000-square-foot County Comprehensive Plans are expected to correct photo and caption. Jim Landall of Spring- Wegmans, which is scheduled to employ an esti- commence in November. field competes in the 200-meter run at the Thomas mated 400 people, the plan calls for a 96,000-square- Chamber members were also expecting to Jefferson Community Center during the opening foot office building with a garage, 63,732-square feet hear a presentation by Mount Vernon District day of the 2008 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics of retail space in four buildings that will also con- Police Station’s new Commander, Capt. David on Saturday. tain office space on the upper floors, two banks, 890 Moyer, but he did not make an appearance. parking spaces dedicated to Wegmans and 2,100 Last month, the Chamber conducted a trib- Board Still Seeks New Building spaces for the total site. ute luncheon honoring the recently promoted The Fairfax County School Board has decided to stay the “Hopefully, Wegmans will open by 2012 as the first station’s outgoing commander, Maj. Michael course when it comes to purchasing a second central adminis- tenant of the site,” Strobel said. The back of the gro- Kline. tration facility. During the body’s late-night meeting Oct. 2, School Board members voted unanimously to extend the deadline under Seniors Meet with Lawmakers which the desired facility — adjacent to the school system’s current administration building in Merrifield — could be pur- From Page 2 to get into the outcome business.” chased. That means getting involved with legislators, some- Fairfax County and the building owners now have until Dec. “I’m here to tell you you’re wrong.” thing the audience members had an opportunity to 1 to reach an agreement about the sale. Under the current While many think the large influx of baby boomers do both before and after Firman’s speech. Supervisor agreement, the school system would spend approximately into Social Security, Medicaid and Medicare will Jeff McKay (D-Lee) said encouraging private devel- $110 million on the purchase and renovation of the building. overload the systems, Firman turned that concept opers to build universally designed homes and in- The School Board had initially endorsed the purchase of on its head, portraying it as a strength. As their gen- creasing the senior volunteer work force as two of the building last month, saying that it would promote effi- eration ages, boomers will become a powerful vot- the concerns that can be handled on at a county level. ciency and pay for itself through cost savings. But the Fairfax ing bloc to be reckoned with, he argued. “Increasing volunteering in a time of budget short- County Board of Supervisors rejected the proposal, unsure that He also argued against the idea that the priorities falls allows the county to use resources it would oth- the current financial climate was the appropriate time to be he listed could not be accomplished, despite what erwise have to pay for,” said McKay. purchasing a new administrative building. he referred to as “the perceived irrelevance of the Laura Nabili, an employee for Fairfax County De- Several School Board members were upset that the supervi- aging services network in Washington.” partment of Housing, was in the audience and said sors had turned down their proposal. They said the new build- In her speech, Nablo agreed with that assessment, the speakers helped alleviate some of her concerns. ing would allow the school system to move staff from several saying NVAN’s priorities were still within reach. “I think [Firman’s] comments were very encourag- smaller facilities and leased space into one place. It would “I don’t think it means you change anything. You ing because everyone is concerned with what’s going also return money to the schools’ operating budget, said School have a very reasonable agenda,” she said. on [economically],” said Nabili. Board members. Barbara Karro, who works for the City of Arling- “We could be putting money into schools which is being REFORMS OF Social Security, Medicare and Med- ton, came to the breakfast looking for more informa- spent on 12 different [administrative] facilities,” said School icaid remained at the top of the agenda, along with tion on universal design, the practice of building Board member Phil Niedzielski-Eichner (Providence.) an expansion of the Older Americans Act. In order homes with the needs of the elderly or handicapped The School Board plans to use the extended timeline to pro- to push through these reforms, the senior commu- in mind. Calling it “the next big thing,” Karro said vide more information about the building purchase to the nity needs to get involved in the process. They must she was heartened by what she heard from the speak- Board of Supervisors. The possibility exists that the school also change their mindset from consumers to activ- ers and legislators. She was also pleased with the system could negotiate a better deal for the building. ists. light seniors were cast in during the speeches. “We share the philosophy that older people are “It’s nice to see older people not just being refer- See News Briefs, Page 5 the solution,” Firman said. “We need to get out of enced as a drain on the economy,” she said. “We have the business of services. That won’t cut it. We need to change the way we engage people to volunteer.” 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Kitchen & Bath Makeover From Page 4 associates. This “One-Stop Shop” Does Everything for You! “Everybody we’ve talked to who have known this “We have an excellent opportunity to improve upon woman, that’s what they say,” said Azcarate. 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TBS offered pre-K and kindergarten classes for free. Jewish congregations In 2007, this program doubled the size of the kindergarten class. welcome new members While much of the membership activity occurs at this time of year, new families are welcomed all year, during High Holidays. according to Perlin, the senior member of world’s first all female rabbi team. “Especially around here, By Marc Goldman where there are so many military families moving in The Connection and out of the area,” said Aft. “When families are relocating to Northern Virginia his week ends 10 days on the Jewish cal- they are looking for an area supportive of Jews,” said endar considered the holiest of the year. Perlin. “We want to make Burke and Fairfax Station The celebration of the Jewish New Year Jewish-friendly.” To that end, Perlin works to ensure T Gail Ledford, left, has received the Cleary Award from called Rosh Hashanah began on Monday Giant and Great Harvest Bread offer traditional reci- night, Sept. 29. The annual period of spiritual re- pes for challah (braided bread eaten on the Sabbath) SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) founder Dave Cleary and newal concludes on Oct. 9 with Yom Kippur, the Day and Hamentaschen (preserve-filled, three cornered Board President Kim Fiske. of Atonement. cookies for the holiday of Purim in the spring). These days mark a new beginning for many mem- “When considering membership, families look at Ledford Receives SCAN Award bers of the Fairfax Jewish community who have re- their connection with the rabbi, the educational pro- cently affiliated with a local temple. For others, the grams, the sense of community and the proximity to top Child Abuse Now recently presented Gail Ledford with the High Holidays reinforce a congregation’s role as fam- their home,” said Aft. To extend the reach of his con- SCleary Award. Ledford has worked to raise funds and develop ily away from family. gregation, Aft is planning several “Rabbi on Wheels” SCAN’s program design and delivery, laying the foundation for The community includes two programs this year and will con- Alexandria/Arlington CASA, Parent Education and Public Education congregations offering different duct services in community cen- programs. approaches to worship — Adat “The majority of the ters in residential areas just be- Over 14 years, Ledford has held numerous leadership positions on Reyim in Springfield and Temple yond the traditional reach of his SCAN’s Board, including two terms as president, and has worked to B’nai Shalom (TBS) in Fairfax Jews in our area congregational boundaries. make Board recruitment and development fit more intimately with the Station. Adat Reyim is a Progres- “Many new members come with organization’s strategic direction. Her familiarity with child welfare sive Conservative congregation. aren’t affiliated, a consumer mentality and wonder, issues both nationally and statewide, as well as her intimate knowl- “Heavy emphasis on tradition, which is sad for especially in this economy, what edge of Fairfax County’s programs and operations, have benefited SCAN more Hebrew in our services they are getting for their dollar,” in its own program development and organizational maturity. while still addressing the chal- me..” said Perlin. “The members most The Cleary Award, named after SCAN founder Dave Cleary, recog- lenges of modern society,” said connected to the Temple are the nizes individuals and organizations whose dedication and commitment Rabbi Bruce Aft of Adat Reyim. — Rabbi Amy Perlin ones that make the most of the to children and families stands out in ways that make a positive differ- TBS is a Reform congregation experience — trying adult educa- ence in the lives of children. that provides a variety of Jewish spiritual, social, and tion, attending family programs, coming to services, Viewpoints educational experiences for children and adults. getting to know the rabbis.” Membership is expected to reach approximately 500 families at TBS and 325 at Adat Reyim. “Most of ADDITIONALLY, Perlin points to the emotional What do you think is the number our members are within five miles of temple,” said needs served by a congregation. “For many mem- Rabbi Amy Perlin, in her 21st year at TBS. “Still, the bers, there just isn’t immediate family right here. The one issue in the presidential race? majority of the Jews in our area aren’t affiliated, temple through outreach by the rabbis or caring com- which is sad for me.” mittees of members can be at nursing homes, hospi- A seat at High Holy Days services combined with tals, a member’s house or just by phone when needed the start of religious school annually energizes new in a crisis.” residents and previously unaffiliated families to pur- “We are building a community of friends,” said Aft. sue membership. In recent weeks, both congrega- And while membership has its privileges, Perlin tions opened their sanctuaries to prospective new views belonging as a crucial element to supporting members offering building tours, time to meet the and growing the Jewish community. “At this time of rabbis and even services “under the stars.” In an ef- year, especially, we must ask ourselves ‘How we as fort to encourage young families to join and enjoy a individuals are keeping the Jewish community alive,’” savings on religious education, for the second year, said Perlin. “It is a mitzvah (blessing) to belong.” Business Notes “The most important issues for “The whole economic situation Commonwealth Orthopaedics of wealth University School of Medicine at friendly policies, leave policies, and me are the financial situation and is very important.” Northern Virginia has added two new the Medical College of Virginia in Rich- benefits for part-timers. foreign policy.” Jamie McClung, Reston physicians, Sarah Pettrone, M.D., a mond, followed by a four year residency Daniel Noon, Arlington hand and upper extremity specialist and in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Amanda B. Trucksess, M.D., a phy- at the University of Virginia in Business Civic Leadership Center siatrist. Charlottesville. named CSCI, headquartered in Spring- Pettrone graduated summa cum field, as a finalist for the Corporate laude, Phi Beta Kappa, from the Univer- Working Mother magazine has Citizenship Award in the category of sity of Notre Dame with a B.S. in named Booz Allen Hamilton one of Corporate Stewardship, Small/Midsize biology, and earned her medical degree the 2008 Working Mother Best Compa- Business. CSCI, along with four other from the University of Virginia School of nies for the 10th consecutive year. From finalists will be recognized at a dinner Medicine in Charlottesville, followed by flextime and telecommuting to backup on Nov. 18 in Washington, D.C. The an orthopaedic surgery internship and child care and parental leave, Booz objectives of CSCI’s community rela- residency at New York University-Hos- Allen is expanding the concept of fam- tions program are to make a positive pital for Joint Diseases and a hand ily-friendly benefits to ensure they cover impact on the community, to support fellowship at the University of Washing- adoptive parents, fathers and grandpar- organizations in which its employees ton in Seattle. She was an ents as well as working mothers. The are involved and to fund projects that administrative chief resident at NYU. company was selected based on an ex- support U.S. service members who are A native Virginian, Trucksess at- tensive application of 500 detailed stationed overseas. The core of the “The Iraq war.” “Right now, the economic issue.” tended The College of William and Mary questions about workforce, compensa- company’s program involves support for where she graduated cum laude with a tion, child-care and flexibility programs the March of Dimes, Santa Sac, Michael Paquette, Fairfax Grace Linsangan, Reston major in kinesiology. She earned her and leave policies. This year, particular SemperComm Foundation and PEARL medical degree from Virginia Common- weight was given to flexibility, family- Women’s Leadership Forum. — Michael O'Connell 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime OFF ALL 50-75% POTS 25% OFF Fountains, Benches, 650 Pallets Statuary, Hosts, Herbs, Concrete ALL TREES Activities reported by the Franconia inches tall. The victims did not LARCENIES 60% OFF Pots SHRUBS Annuals, Roses, Orchids, District of the Fairfax County police de- require medical attention. 4600 block of Apple Tree Drive. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 7 The County Line Voter Profile: Military Veterans erans and our issues. … I Virginia veterans Photos by haven’t really heard either active in both presidential candidate talk about veterans issues,” said

McCain and Julia O’Donoghue Lew Lipscomb, commander of American Legion Post 176 Obama campaigns. in Springfield. Lipscomb knows several By Julia O’Donoghue local veterans who are hav- The Connection ing problems acquiring ad- equate health care. Many etired Brig. Gen. John /The Connection veterans feel their illnesses Johns supported Sen. are getting lower “ratings” R John McCain’s bid for the and that they are receiving U.S. presidency eight fewer benefits than they years ago. would if they had the same “The first political sign I ever put in problem in other regions of my yard was for John McCain in 2000,” the country, he said. said Johns, who lives in the Lansdowne “We have veterans coming development in Ashburn. The retired to us needing money. They Army officer attended the National War Arlington resident John Hunter Loudoun County resident Thom Beres is a state think we are rolling in College with McCain and considers the attended a Veterans for McCain- director for Veterans for Obama. money and we aren’t,” said Arizona senator a friend. Palin rally in Ashburn Oct. 4. Lipscomb, at the Springfield But Johns, who left the military 30 Post’s annual “Pig Roast.” years ago, will not be supporting McCain percentage of veterans among their resi- ing to the Center for Responsive Politics, According to Lipscomb, there are approxi- in the upcoming election Nov. 4. The vet- dents than the United States on average active soldiers had contributed more money mately 8,000 American Legion members in eran was the keynote speaker at a “Veter- (10.4 percent), according to 2006 census in larger numbers to Obama than McCain Northern Virginia and Post 176 is the larg- ans for Obama” event Oct. 4. data. by the middle of August. Among those est, with about 1,600 members. “John McCain is the only one that insists Overall, about 138,200 veterans live in people who were deployed, Obama had a we need to stay the course [in Iraq.] It is Northern Virginia, including Loudoun six-to-one advantage over McCain, the same MANY VETERANS said they thought tearing our Army apart. … It is wrecking County, according to census figures.. analysis revealed. McCain, a former prisoner of war, would our military and John McCain is stubbornly “Are we critical? I think the race will be Despite what Republicans might say, better meet the needs of the military and staying the course,” he said. so close in Virginia that we are critical,” said Democrats are not “weak” on defense, veterans if elected. A political independent, Johns said he has Thom Beres, the former head of the added Beres. “He is one of us. He knows what it means supported other veterans, Loudoun County Demo- “The defense budgets in- to get shot at,” said Charlie including retiring Sen. “I think you will cratic Committee and vol- crease under Democrats. Re- “I have a wide McKinney, an Ashburn resi- John Warner (R-Va.), but unteer co-director of Veter- publicans tend to spend more dent and coordinator of the does not think military find that officers ans for Obama in Virginia. money on fighter planes and audience of “Veterans for McCain” effort service should be a prereq- bombers. Democrats spend in Virginia’s 10th congres- uisite to the presidency. skew Republican “THE MILITARY is very more money on soldiers and veterans and sional district. “I commanded at higher conservative and so people benefits,” he said. But Beres said McCain levels than John McCain and enlisted folks in the military tend to align everyone I does not have a track record but to say this would better with the Republican VETERANS on both ends of know supports of being interested in veter- qualify me to be president skew Democrat.” Party,” said Don Raines, an the political spectrum agree ans’ issues. is nonsense,” he said. — Thom Beres, Veterans Ashburn resident who that the next president John McCain.” “During [McCain’s] 27 graduated from the Air years in congress, he never for Obama in Virginia should to focus more atten- — John Hunter, Arlington JOHNS’ OPINION is far Force Academy and served tion on the needs of retired volunteers to be on any from the norm. Veterans, both locally and in the military until 2006. and wounded soldiers. committee or subcommittee nationally, have thrown a significant Raines, a McCain supporter, said he has “We veterans are looking at how our fu- that deals with veterans and veterans’ amount of their support behind McCain. a hard time identifying with or condoning ture president is going to take care of vet- rights,” said Beres. Only a few miles from the “Veterans for Obama’s recreational drug use as a young Obama” event where Johns spoke, the adult. “I didn’t smoke a single joint in high County Notebook McCain campaign held a much larger event school,” he said. for supporters who are veterans. Twenty- Veterans also put a premium on a strong one former leaders of the nation’s largest national defense and the Republican Party Fairfax Pushes To Extend Voting veterans’ organizations – the American Le- is perceived to favor a stronger approach Fairfax County wants to having the option of leaving the polls open later should gion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars – also to national security. the region experience inclement weather or another calamity on election day. endorsed McCain Oct. 1. “In presidential elections, I tend to lean Over the objections of county staff, the Board of Supervisors may ask the Virginia “I have a wide audience of veterans and Republican because of national defense is- General Assembly to provide them with the option of extending voting hours in everyone I know supports John McCain,” sues,” said Springfield resident Bill Hurd, special circumstances. The bill would not be considered until after the presidential said John Hunter, an Arlington resident who who also supports McCain. election takes place Nov. 4. is one of the McCain campaign’s 31 “area But veterans supporting Obama said there Fairfax County chairman Gerry Connolly (D) said he was upset on presidential coordinators” for veterans in Virginia. is misconception about the link between the primary day last February when Maryland was able to keep their polls open late “I am definitely more likely to support a military and the Republican Party. during an ice storm but Northern Virginia was not. veteran because of his military training and “I think you will find that officers skew “People were prevented physically from voting because they got stuck on a road- love of country,” he added. Republican and enlisted folks skew Demo- way,” said Connolly. Approximately 13.5 percent of Virginia crat,” said Beres, a retired colonel who Still, staff members said giving elected officials this power could open the voting residents are veterans, the fifth highest per- served for 26 years. process up to abuse. People could start extending polling hours in certain places as centage of veterans in any state population. Beres added that recent reports also show part of an effort to turn out more votes for the candidate of their choice, staff said. Arlington County (12 percent), the City people currently serving in the military – — Julia O’Donoghue of Alexandria (13.3 percent) and Fairfax about three-percent of Virginia’s total popu- County (11.8 percent) also have a higher lation – prefer Obama to McCain. Accord-

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Northern Virginia, it’s time Newspaper of Springfield An independent, locally owned weekly to count your blessings; real estate newspaper delivered to Signs of Life market alive at both ends homes and businesses. 7913 Westpark Drive hile the economic news is of spectrum. McLean, Virginia 22102 enough to ruin your breakfast NEWS DEPARTMENT: (and lunch, and dinner), there To discuss ideas and concerns, W Call: 703-917-6444 are signs of life and resilience showed signs of life here, even during a month lion, along with at least one in Springfield and Fax: 703-917-0991 here in Northern Virginia. notorious even in good times for low sales ac- one in Centreville. e-mail: While unemployment climbs in other parts tivity. A home on a little less than an acre on Broad [email protected] of the country, employment is stronger here In communities that are served by the Con- Creek Place in Herndon sold for $1.275 mil- Michael O’Connell than almost anywhere. Proximity to the fed- nection Newspapers, in the month of August, lion on Aug. 21. Editor / 703-917-6440 eral government in general, and to the Penta- more than 120 homes sold for more than $1 A six-bedroom home on half an acre in Derek B. Johnson gon in particular, continues to boost our million. Ashburn sold for $1.845 million on Aug. 6. Community Reporter economy and employment. 703-917-6458 To give a sense of the variety of sales, the At the other end of the spectrum is a glimpse [email protected] We can look forward to new federal jobs cre- home that sold for the most of affordability that we haven’t dreamed of in Paula Friedrich ated to support oversight of $700 billion in money in the area in August this area in nearly a decade. Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 federal investment in mortgage-related debt. Editorial was a four-bedroom, four-and- Some examples: Julia O’Donoghue The Treasury, along with Freddie Mac and a-half bath condo in Arlington, In Arlington, 10 condos sold in August for Education & Politics Fannie Mae, should waste no time in fixing which sold for $5.3 million. less than $200,000, six of those for under 703-917-6433 [email protected] some of the problems at the root of the cur- A three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath $150,000. Ken Moore rent housing and mortgage crisis. Adjustable home on an acre in Alexandria sold for $3.875 In Reston, 14 homes — condos and Courts & Projects rate mortgages should be rewritten or refi- million. Two homes in McLean and one in townhouses — sold for under $200,000, with 703-917-6417 nanced for a fixed rate of 6 percent for 30 years. Great Falls each sold for more than $3 million. another 16 selling between $200,000 and [email protected] Prepayment penalties should be abolished and A dozen more condos and townhouses in $300,000. Jason Mackey Sports Editor banned. Every effort should be made to keep Arlington and Alexandria sold for between In Herndon, more than 40 homes, mostly 703-917-6438 current homeowners in their current homes, $1.09 million and $2.325 million. townhouses, sold in August for less than [email protected] and rescue them from the threat of foreclo- A four-bedroom home in Vienna sold for $1.6 $200,000, 15 of those under $150,00. More ADVERTISING: sure if they are able to make payments on the million on Aug. 27. A four-bedroom home in than 20 more sold for between $200,000 and To place an advertisement, call the ad actual value of their homes at a reasonable and Oakton sold for $1.45 million on Aug. 29. Ten $300,000. department between 9 a.m. and fixed interest rate. These steps will go a long more homes in Vienna and Oakton sold in Even in McLean, more than a dozen condos 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. way towards restoring a sense of confidence August for more than $1 million each. sold for less than $300,000. Display ads 703-821-5050 Classified ads 703-917-6400 in the value of most families’ primary invest- A five-bedroom, six-bath home on more than With homes at the top of the market selling, Employment ads 703-917-6464 ment. It’s critical to let would-be homebuyers five acres in Clifton sold on Aug.1 for $2.388 and new opportunities opening up at the af- Tammy Johnson know that the end is in sight for prices drop- million. A seven-bedroom home on five acres fordable end of the market, our area’s real es- Display Advertising ping due to foreclosures. in Fairfax Station sold on Aug. 25. Several tate market and home values should be reas- 703-917-6478 On the home front, August home sales homes with Lorton addresses topped $1 mil- suring. Andrea Smith Classified Advertising 703-917-6401 Sean Godfrey Employment Advertising Gatehouse II — A Bad Deal 703-917-6419 Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm For Springfield supervisor, FCPS proposal ❖ No Reduction of Personnel for Effi- 703-917-6416 [email protected] ciencies. The school claims that the consoli- to purchase of office building doesn’t add up. Editor in Chief dation of offices would result in efficiencies. Steven Mauren However, the only positions that were elimi- Managing Editors By Supervisor Pat Herrity Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, leases. nated due to this consolidation were the cus- Kemal Kurspahic R-Springfield ❖ Minimal Cost Saving. The estimated todial and building maintenance staff. If there Photography: cost savings over the 30 years was presented are real efficiencies then I would expect to see Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Craig Sterbutzel t the Sept. 22, 2008 meeting, the Board at $22 million. This equals less than $1 mil- real reductions in staff being proposed as a Art/Design: of Supervisors declined to provide the lion per year. The savings result. Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, A ❖ Laurence Foong, John Heinly, EDA bonding necessary to finance the for Gatehouse I was pre- Failure to Consider Upcoming Ad- Commentary John Smith, Stu Moll, purchase of the Gatehouse II building. The sented at approximately ministrative Staff Reductions. The school Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp school system wanted to purchase the $25 million but is now es- administrative staff has grown at a significantly Production Manager: Jean Card Gatehouse II facility in order to consolidate the timated to be at only $10 higher rate than the school population. Based administrative staff. While the formal vote was million. As noted in the following two para- on the current Lines of Business Review being CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 unanimous, there was significant disagreement graphs the savings is both understated (no re- undertaken by the school I would expect to Circulation Manager: Ann Oliver among the Board of Supervisors. The school ductions for personnel efficiencies) and over- see a significant reduction in administrative system is actively working to revise the pro- stated (much of this benefit does not pass to personnel. The proposal kept the school ad- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. posal to bring it back to the Board of Supervi- taxpayers). ministrative staffing at the same level as cur- Peter Labovitz sors. ❖ School Cost Savings Does Not Equal rent level when looking at the administrative President/CEO I am a strong believer in consolidation and Taxpayer Savings. Much of the $22 million facilities need for Gatehouse II. Mary Kimm Publisher/Chief Operating Officer the efficiencies they typically bring. However, in cost savings results from the elimination of There were several positive outcomes from 703-917-6416 the proposal put forth by the school system the cost of operating and maintaining the cur- the proposed purchase of Gatehouse II, the [email protected] was a bad deal. Here are just some of the rea- rent buildings. However, the project as pre- biggest being the availability of three schools Jerry Vernon sons: sented keeps all of the properties in Fairfax currently used for administrative staff that are Executive Vice President 703-917-6404 ❖ Purchase Price Too High. The school County’s hands meaning taxpayers continue to or will be needed as schools — Dunn Loring, [email protected] proposed paying $52M for a building that was pay the cost. Most of the buildings were pro- Lacy and Devonshire. However, in my opin- Wesley DeBrosse purchased by the current owner for $44 mil- posed to be transferred to the Board of Super- ion, these positives were significantly overshad- Controller lion just two years ago. Building values have visors but there was no discussion or plan on owed by the points above and may be able to Debbie Funk National Sales fallen in the last two years. The schools con- use or disposal of these properties — especially be accomplished with staff reductions. In this 703-518-4631 sultant indicated it was a good deal because given our pending reductions — meaning that time of limited resources, we need to be fo- [email protected] fully leased up the building would be worth taxpayers likely would continue to bear the cost cusing on our teachers, school and kids and John Lovaas $60 million. However the building has no even if the schools did not. not adding administrative space. 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According to a Fairfax County Police release, the man, 30, was approached while leaving the ATM by two armed men demanding money. After the man handed over his debit card, the men left with- out further incident. Officer Eddy Azcarate of the Fairfax Police De- partment declined to identify the weapon used, but described it as a type of firearm and “not a knife.” The wife, 36, was inside the couple’s car during the incident and no injuries were reported. News Briefs The release goes on to say that the first suspect was described as a black male, 5 feet 9 inches, slim and in his 20s. He was wearing a black jacket and black jeans. The second man was described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches with a heavy build. Also in his 20s, he was wearing a black, hooded sweatshirt and dark sunglasses. Input Sought on Watershed Plan On Wednesday, Oct. 15, Fairfax County officials will host a forum to receive public input on development of a watershed management plan for Pohick Creek. The forum, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., will meet in the cafeteria at West Springfield Elementary School, 6802 Deland Drive, Springfield. Presenters at the meeting will in- troduce the watershed planning process to members of the community and report on watershed conditions. Comments and ideas from the audience are welcome. A watershed advisory group will be formed after the meeting and will include representatives from neighborhoods, businesses, con- servation and other groups. For more, call 703-324-5500 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/ watersheds.

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There’s “One thing I found out early is that you’ve got to sell a bunch of rub to make any money.” — Chris Capell, Dizzy Pig The eraging four or five Rub wins per year. “Half of the contests we we’re en- Entrepreneur spreads message of dry tering, we were winning,” said Capell. “We had a rubs through barbecue competitions. pretty good stretch.”

By Michael O’Connell promotes his business is by en- ON OCT. 24 and 25, the Photo by The Connection tering barbecue competitions. Dizzy Pig team will be in The impetus for this strategy Lynchburg, Tenn., for the fter 20 years of being a graphic came from Dizzy Pig’s need 20th Annual Jack Daniel’s

Michael O'Connell artist, Chris Capell was looking for a little self-affirmation. World Championship Invita- Afor a way to spice up his life “People say they like it, but tional Barbecue. through a career change. we started doing competi- “It’s really the big game as far “After 9/11, that was the point where it tions to see if people were as barbecue competitions go,” seemed to turn,” said Capell, sitting at the lying to us,” said Capell. said Elizabeth A. Lewis., judge counter of his partially renovated Fairfax “We wanted to find out and media relations representative home. how we did in a for the event. With a the glut of artists on the market blind judging situ- Each year, 20,000-25,000 barbe- Chris Capell of Dizzy Pig and the advent of computer programs like ation. Using all cue enthusiasts descend on the small Pagemaker and Photoshop making it easier our rubs on the Tennessee town of 361, which is more Grilling Tips for businesses to do their own design work, competition famous for its whiskey than its barbe- Capell knew it was time to change. cue. Chris Capell of Dizzy Pig has conducted demonstrations of his company’s “I realized that if people didn’t want to This will be Dizzy Pig’s fifth year in a row dry rubs at Whole Foods Markets around pay me to develop their image and develop in Lynchburg, having earned an invitation the Fairfax area. He also hopes to begin their company, I’d do my own,” he said. “I with a victory at the New Jersey state cham- offering grilling classes. Here are a few pointers that Capell offers the home decided to pick my own favorite passion pionship. griller. and kind of created the company around “It’s a very prestigious competition, with that.” 60-65 domestic and 10-20 international en- ❖ Don’t overcook. “Most people are Capell’s passion was barbecue and the tries each year,” said Lewis. Over $30,000 overcooking their meat. By the time they get the color they want, it’s overcooked company that he helped to create was Dizzy in cash and prizes will be presented. The on the inside. They haven’t developed a Pig, which produces dry rubs for grilling top six finishers in each of the categories feel for it or they aren’t checking their meat, chicken and fish. receive a jug. internal temperatures.” ❖ Dizzy Pig’s 10 rubs boast enticing names food, “We have two jugs for sauce and we’ve Grilling is not baking. “The conditions are different every time and like Tsunami Spin, Dizzy Dust and Jamai- turning it got a sixth place in ribs and chicken,” said you’ve got to have a feel for how the can Fire Walk and are sold through its Web in, in a Capell. “We’ve gotten an award every year, meat’s coloring up. Do you need more site [www.dizzypigbbq.com] and select blind box, but as far as overall, we’ve usually been heat? Less heat? It’s a little more of an outlets across the country. right in the middle of the pack. Hopefully, art.” where the ❖ Get a feel for the food. “Observe “We mix all of the seasonings here in judges can’t things will be a little better this year.” and see what’s wrong. Was it dry and our basement,” said Capell, assuring that tell who it is. Aside from the competition, the Jack pale on the outside? Did it have good USDA makes regular visits to his produc- That’s how Daniel’s World Championship includes per- color? Was it burnt and raw inside? … tion facility. “We’re still a teeny company, formances by cloggers and musicians, arti- On the outside you want a crust for fla- we’ll really vor and browning for flavor. On the but we have customers in every state and know. That’s how sans, games and activities for children. inside, you want it moist and tender to stores in almost every state are carry- we did the first “It’s bigger than Christmas in Lynchburg,” be perfectly cooked. Finding that balance ing our stuff.” competition.” said Lewis. is the trick.” ❖ Know your meats. “Like bone- As a small company, Dizzy Pig has Against 25 other When Capell is not competing or mixing less, skinless [chicken] breasts, I’ll cook relied on some word of mouth to teams at that first dry rubs, he’s strategizing on how to take in like seven or eight minutes, while slowly expand its reach. Capell said event, Dizzy Pig fin- his basement company to the next level. thighs I’ll cook for two hours [on a lower that often it’s the customers who ished eighth overall, “We’ve got a lot of interest internation- temperature]. It’s all finding that balance and finding out which part of the fire to provide leads on possible retail out- with two sixth-place ally — Australia, Denmark, Germany,” he cook under. People on their gas grill lets. “They’ll send us the stores calls. “We were said. “That’s my next goal, to get some dis- should be cooking up on the warming they’d like to see it in and we’ll hooked,” Capell tributors set up overseas and start shipment rack if they have something that needs to send them a kit.” said. “I guess they’re out that way.” In the meantime, he antici- cook a while, like thighs. Thighs take a while to get the meat done by the bone. Locally, Dizzy Pig is sold at not lying.” pates staying in the basement for another If you’re grilling on hot and it’s charred Whole Foods Markets. Capell has Since then, the year. in 10 minutes, you’ve got a problem.” even put on a grilling demonstra- Dizzy Pig barbecue “One thing I found out early is that you’ve ❖ Hot and fast are sometimes tion at the Whole Foods in Fair got to sell a bunch of rub to make any best. “For chicken breasts or a lean pork team has won 10 chop, you want to get that thing seared Lakes. grand champion- money,” said Capell. on each side, hot, fast, because by the ships. Up to two years time you’re done searing, it’s going to be ANOTHER WAY that Capell ago, the team was av- done. But if you’re going cooking low, you’re never going to get that color by the time the meat’s overcooked.” ❖ Use a rub. “It’s about the flavor crust. It’s an easy way, and I think the best way … to get flavor. You’re building a crust on the meat. That’s your flavor. That’s what a rub does.”

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Send notes to the Connection at YESTERDAY’S ROSE [email protected] or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated where you never see the same thing twice announcements should be submitted at THRIFTY THURSDAY least two weeks prior to the event. Bag of Books Bag of Music 50% Off THURSDAY, OCT. 9 $5 a Bag Clothing & Shoes Uli Jon Roth and more. Age 21 and Sun. 10/12/08 Every Thursday over. 8 p.m. $22 in advance, $25 at 10am-5pm 10am-8pm the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 703-569- Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. 5940 or www.jaxxroxx.com. George Mason University presents Clothing •Furniture • Housewares Bert V. Royal’s “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross-Nat’l Capital Ch. • The Arc of Northern Virginia Blockhead.” 8 p.m. An • National Council of Jewish Women-No. Virginia Section • Service Source Inc. unauthorized parody of Charles 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org Schultz’s “Peanuts,” “Dog Sees God …” centers on the cruelties teens inflict upon each other. Tickets $6 general admission, $3 for students and seniors. George Mason University Black Box Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-8600. The 41st Annual Clifton Day Celebration will be on Sun- Dave Berry. 8-12 p.m. at Kate’s Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road Springfield. day, Oct. 12, featuring Civil War reenactments, craft fairs 703-866-0860. and vendors, live music, barbeques and historic displays.

phone at 888-945-2468 or inflict upon each other. Tickets $6 FRIDAY, OCT. 10 www.tickets.com. The Center for the general admission, $3 for students Los Gatos, traditional Latin music Arts complex is on the Fairfax and seniors. George Mason University fused with contemporary jazz. campus of George Mason University Black Box Theater, 4400 University 7 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at at the intersection of Braddock Road Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-8600. the door. The Workhouse Arts Center and Route 123. www.gmu.edu/cfa. Dave Berry. 8:30-12:30 p.m. at Kate’s in Lorton, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Jon Oliva’s Pain with Circle II Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road www.workhousearts.org. Circle, Manticora Division and Springfield. 703-866-0860. Springfield Art Guild October more. 7:30 p.m. $22 in advance, Meeting. 7:30 p.m. at Grace $25 at the door. Jaxx Night Club, Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath St., 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 703- SATURDAY, OCT. 11 Springfield. 703-644-6677 or 569-5940 or www.jaxxroxx.com. Fairfax Out of the Darkness [email protected]. George Mason University presents Community Walk, benefiting the Song and Dance Ensemble of West Bert V. Royal’s “Dog Sees God: American Foundation for Suicide Africa brings an array of singers, Confessions of a Teenage Prevention. Registration will begin dancers and musicians to the Concert Blockhead.” 8 p.m. An 8:15 a.m., with the walk scheduled to Hall stage at George Mason unauthorized parody of Charles begin 9 a.m. at Shelter A at Burke University’s Center for the Arts. 8 Schultz’s “Peanuts,” “Dog Sees God Lake Park. To register or donate, visit p.m. Tickets are $23-$46. Charge by …” centers on the cruelties teens See Calendar, Page 14

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The Korean American Cultural Arts Festival, celebrating Korean traditional music and culture with the Nangye Gugak Orchestra and prominent representatives of Korea’s traditional arts community known as Intangible Cultural Assets, will be at George $4.50 Mason University Center for the Arts Concert Hall on Sunday, Oct. 12.

Admission From Page 13 Collecting oral histories from Cold magdrl.org. (includes small www.outofthedarkness.org. War veterans, “Spy Craft” by Linda Ultimate Warrior Challenge – pumpkin) Song and Dance Ensemble of West McCarthy, the history of the Lorton Confrontation. Professional mixed Africa brings an array of singers, Nike Missile site, and more. South martial arts action. 6 p.m. Tickets dancers and musicians to the Concert County Secondary School, 8501 $28.50-$128.50, available online at Hall stage at George Mason Silverbrook Road, Lorton. 703-273- www.ticketmaster.com or via 703- Pony Rides ($3.50) University’s Center for the Arts. 8 2381 or [email protected]. 573-SEAT. Visit www.uwcmma.com p.m. Tickets are $23-$46. Charge by Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue or www.patriotcenter.com. The Start Oct. 11 (weekends only) phone at 888-945-2468 or League (MAGDRL) Meet & George Mason University Patriot www.tickets.com. The Center for the Greets. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Come meet Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Arts complex, on the Fairfax campus some Danes, and ask volunteers any 703-993-3000. Sat. 10-4 • Sun. 11-4 of George Mason University at the questions you may have. MAGDRL George Mason University presents intersection of Braddock Road and helps find homes for abandoned or Bert V. Royal’s “Dog Sees God: Route 123. Visit www.gmu.edu/cfa. homeless Great Danes; educational Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.” 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. An 1 The Cold War Museum Conference information will be available and 8111 Ox Rd. (Rt. 123) ⁄2 mile south of Lee Chapel Rd. on the 40th Anniversary of the donations appreciated. Felix & Oscar, unauthorized parody of Charles Open Mon.–Fri. 10:00 –6:00, Sat. 9:30-5:30, Sun. 11:00 –5:30 Prague Spring. Registration 8 6671-A Backlick Road, Springfield. Schultz’s “Peanuts,” “Dog Sees God a.m., program starts 9 a.m. Advance 703-866-0222. MAGDRL will be at …” centers on the cruelties teens For more information call: 703-690-6060 admission $25, at the door $30, Felix & Oscar on the second Saturday inflict upon each other. Tickets $6 students free. Lunch included. of every month. www.nova- See Calendar, Page 15

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From Page 14 inflict upon each other. Tickets $6 general admission, $3 for students general admission, $3 for students and and seniors. George Mason University seniors. George Mason University Black Box Theater, 4400 University Black Box Theater, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-8600. Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-8600. Run for Wounded Warriors. 7 a.m. Dave Berry. 8:30-12:30 p.m. at Kate’s Once around the lake at Burke Lake Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road Park, 4.7 miles. Race fees support the Springfield. 703-866-0860. Wounded Warrior Project. $35 in advance, or $40 day of event. Free SUNDAY/OCT. 12 race t-shirt with registration. Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax 41st Annual Clifton Day Station. Register online at Celebration. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Live www.jmwaller.com. music, barbeques and baked goods, a petting zoo, face painting, a climbing wall and children’s games, a Civil WEDNESDAY/OCT. 15 war camp reenactment by the 49th Mushroomhead with The Autumn Virginia, and pony rides for children Offering and more. All ages. $18 by the Clifton Horse Society. Nearly in advance, $20 at the door. Jaxx 180 vendors will line Chapel Road Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, and Main St., including basketry, Springfield. 703-569-5940 or ceramics and pottery, clothing, www.jaxxroxx.com. fabric, furniture, glass, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture and metalwork, stained glass and wood THURSDAY/OCT. 16 PARTY AVAILABLE and decorative painting. Historic George Mason University Speaker packages Town of Clifton, 7144 Main St., Series. Jonathan D. Moreno, Ph.D., Great for kids—adults— Clifton. www.cliftonday.org. David and Lyn Silfen University Third Annual Korean American Professor, professor of medical ethics the whole family Cultural Arts Festival. 6:30 p.m. and of history and sociology of Bring this coupon Celebrating Korean traditional music science University of Pennsylvania; and culture, with a performance by Mind Wars: Brain Research and the “Nangye Gugak Orchestra,” National Defense. 6 p.m.; free. to receive 50% off joined by prominent representatives George Mason University, 4400 of Korea’s traditional arts community University Drive, Mason Hall, Room Xersession known as Intangible Cultural Assets. D3AB, Fairfax. Call 703-993-1850 or Tickets at www.tickets.com are $40, visit http://chpre.gmu.edu. $20 seniors and students. George Opening Night for Third Annual Monday through Friday 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Mason University Center for the Arts Washington D. C. International Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Horror Film Festival at Cinema Saturday and Sunday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Fairfax. 703-507-4492. Arts Theatre at Fair City Mall, at the George Mason University presents corner of Main Street and Pickett Bert V. Royal’s “Dog Sees God: Road in Fairfax, with host Count Valid Through 10/31/08 Confessions of a Teenage Gore de Vol. Doors open 7 p.m. Limit 2 people per coupon Blockhead.” 2 p.m. An Tickets $8, age 17 and under unauthorized parody of Charles admitted only with parent or Schultz’s “Peanuts,” “Dog Sees God…” centers on the cruelties teens See calendar, Page 16

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From Page 15 (W-16) at the Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road in Lorton. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 guardian. Scheduled films are “Back to Life,” “Foet,” at the door. [email protected], 703- “The Sleuth Incident,” “Snip” and “No Through 495-0001 or www.WorkhouseArts.org. Road”. www.thespookymovie.com or Choptank Murphy, 8:30-12:30 p.m. at Kate’s www.cinemaartstheatre.com. Irish Pub and Restaurant, 6131 Backlick Road Kamelot with EdGuy, Blood Corps and Springfield. 703-866-0860. more. All ages. 6:45 p.m. $27 in advance, $30 Aldersgate Church Community Theater at the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, presents “Dearly Departed,” directed by C. Springfield. 703-569-5940 or Evans Kirk, at 8 p.m. in Wesley Hall, Aldersgate www.jaxxroxx.com. United Methodist Church, 1301 Collingwood Rocky Guttmann, 8-12 p.m. at Kate’s Irish Pub, Road, Alexandria. Tickets are $15 for adults, 6131 Backlick Road Springfield. 703-866-0860. $12 for students and seniors. 703-660-2611 or www.presaleticketing.com. FRIDAY/OCT. 17 Overkill with Warbringer, Epicurean, Kneel SATURDAY, OCT. 18 to Zod, Tranquil Terror, Botched The 2008 Northern Virginia Buddy Walk, 10 Autopsy and more. All ages. 6:30 p.m. $22 in a.m.-2 p.m., hosted by the Down Syndrome advance, $25 at the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Association of Northern Virginia, will take place, Rolling Road, Springfield. 703-569-5940 or rain or shine, at the Fairfax County Government www.jaxxroxx.com. Center. 202-326-3152 or www.dsanv.org. Virginia Opera’s Verdi’s Il Trovatore. 8 p.m. Fall Watershed Clean-Up Day. 8:30 a.m.-12 Staging by Lillian Groag, set by Michael Ganio p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7550 Accotink Park and lighting by Richard Winkler. Soprano Eilana Road, Springfield. 703-569-3464 or Lappalainen, tenor Gustavo López Manzitti and www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lakefront. two-time Grammy Award-winning baritone The Flag Circle, a fall festival featuring arts and Nmon Ford. Mezzo-soprano Jeniece Golbourne crafts, craft-making demonstrations and old- and bass-baritone Ashraf Sewailam. Conductor, time games for children and adults. Hayrides, Peter Mark. Tickets $44-$98, at 888-945-2468 music, food and more. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free or www.tickets.com. George Mason University admission. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Center for the Arts, on the Fairfax campus at the Point Road, Lorton. 703-339-2385 or intersection of Braddock Road and Route 123. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/mas.shtml. Third Annual Washington D. C. Archaeology Day. 12-4 p.m. Under the tutelage International Horror Film Festival at of Gunston Hall’s archaeology staff, screen for Cinema Arts Theatre at Fair City Mall, at the artifacts, clean and mend found objects, and corner of Main St. and Pickett Road in Fairfax. become acquainted with other basic techniques Doors open 9:45 p.m. Tickets $12, age 17 and of the profession. To learn about important under admitted only with parent or guardian. discoveries made on site, take the Hunting for Scheduled films are “Night of the Hell George Mason’s Garden tour at 1:15 or 3:15 Hamsters,” “Excision,” “Crushed,” “A Break in p.m. Under age 14 must be accompanied by an the Monotony,” “Prombies!” and “Brain Dead.” adult. Groups of five or more must make www.thespookymovie.com or reservations. 10709 Gunston road, Mason Neck. www.cinemaartstheatre.com. 703-550-9480 or www.gunstonhall.org. Songs of a Lifetime, with Beverly Cosham, Hearts & Hands Bazaar. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafters, Charles Williams, and George Fulginiti- vendors, collectibles, books, toys, and more. Shakar. A gallery exhibition preview and Coffee and donuts while you shop. Lunch and a reception at 6 p.m. will be followed by the Tea Shoppe available. Messiah Church, 6215 concert at 7 p.m., on the second floor of Gallery Rolling Road, Springfield. 703-569-9862.

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costs, paid for the first building Hearts & Hands Bazaar A Smart Move with savings from consolidation, Around Town To the Editor: and freed up vacant land and Saturday, October 18 Low prices for real estate mean school buildings for community Franconia Museum, lo- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. cated in the Franconia that property tax revenues have use. Consolidation reduced both Government Center building at Vendors • Crafters • Furniture • Toys declined and local governments traffic and air pollution. 6121 Franconia Road, are strapped for revenue. How- This year we are ready for Phase Franconia, is open Monday, White Elephants • Silent Auction • Books ever, these low prices also create II. The original concept of Phase Wednesday and Saturday from Collectibles • Pecans • Baked Goods real estate bargains. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Members of the II was to build another new build- Board of Directors staff the Donuts/Coffee • Pumpkin Patch A few years ago, Fairfax County ing next to the Phase I building. museum and are on hand to Public Schools noted that its cen- But the real estate downturn pre- take questions and discuss local Messiah United Methodist Church tral office employees were scat- sented a unique opportunity to history. The Franconia Museum tered across the county — in ex- is a private, non-profit local his- save even more taxpayer funds. An tory museum dedicated to pensive leased offices and in run- existing building right next to the preserving the past, present and down former schools. In 2004, we Phase I building can now be had future of the Franconia area in and the Board of Supervisors at a bargain price. Buying and pictures, artifacts and stories. On Wednesdays, Jac Walker is agreed to a two-phase plan to renovating this building will en- on hand to help Franconia resi- move our central office staff into able us to consolidate our other dents begin writing their two new centrally located build- central office employees, saving personal story of growing up in ings. We would give up the leases, $7.5 million over the next three the area. and transform old schools into years, and tens of millions long- The Greater Chesapeake new schools or community cen- term. We can then terminate other and Potomac (GC&P) Re- ters, meanwhile reducing our cen- leases, return buildings to the gion of the American Red tral office staff and saving millions. Cross reports a declining blood community and free up three supply and low appointment Both Phase I and Phase II would buildings for use by children, some rates. All eligible donors are in- be funded with revenue bonds, of whom now attend school in vited to schedule a donation which would be guaranteed by, trailers. appointment at any blood drive and paid off with, the savings de- or donor center, by calling 1- The Board of Supervisors should 800-GIVE-LIFE. Platelet donors rived from the move. No money support our efforts to operate can call 1-800-272-2123 to would come from the existing op- more efficiently, save tax dollars schedule an appointment. Addi- erating budget or from taxpayer- and concentrate resources in the tional listings can be found at approved school bond issues. In www.my-redcross.org or by classroom. calling 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800- fact, the move could free up 448-3543). money for both of these. Dan Storck Phase I, completed in 2006, was Chair a success. We reduced operating Fairfax County School Board

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 17 Home Sales OPEN HOUSES 08/01/08 ~ 08/14/08 SAT/SUN OCTOBER 11 & 12

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KINGS PARK 6909 ROCHAMBEAU PL ...... 5 .... 2 .... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $430,500 .... Detached ...... 0.31 .. LAKEWOOD HILLS 8638 WOODVIEW DR ...... 4 .... 3 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $430,000 .... Detached ...... 0.22 .. BRAMBLEWOOD 6915 ROCHAMBEAU PL ...... 4 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $430,000 .... Detached ...... 0.51 .. LAKEWOOD HILLS 7426 WILLSHIRE HUNT CT ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $430,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. ORANGE HUNT SQUARE 6627 CREEK POINT WAY ...... 3 .... 3 .... 1 ... ALEXANDRIA .... $414,900 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. ISLAND CREEK 7003 ASHLEIGH MANOR CT ..... 3 .... 2 .... 2 ... ALEXANDRIA .... $404,900 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. KINGSTOWNE 8310 WYTHE LN ...... 3 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $398,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 .. WEST SPRINGFIELD VILLAGE 7507 AXTON ST ...... 3 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $386,500 .... Detached ...... 0.25 .. 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NORTH SPRINGFIELD 8906 GUTMAM CT $365,000 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 6917 FLOYD AVE ...... 3 .... 1 .... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $345,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 .. LYNBROOK 5215 MILLAND ST ...... 4 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $340,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 .. NORTH SPRINGFIELD 6500 LAMESE CT $629,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 6019 AMHERST AVE ...... 13 ... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $325,000 .... Detached ...... 0.20 .. SPRINGFIELD 8863 WINDING HOLLOW WAY . 4 .... 3 .... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $325,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. TIMBERS THE 7324 SPRING VIEW CT $349,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 6019 DINWIDDIE ST ...... 5 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $325,000 .... Detached ...... 0.19 .. SPRINGFIELD 7511 DUNSTON ST ...... 3 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $320,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 .. NORTH SPRINGFIELD 5931 BAYSHIRE RD $259,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 8132 DRAYTON LN ...... 0 .... 0 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $317,000 .... Detached ...... 0.25 .. RAVENSWORTH 7707 HAYNES POINT WAY #D .. 2 .... 2 .... 0 ... ALEXANDRIA .... $305,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CARRDINAL PLACE 7688 GREEN GARLAND DR $529,900 Sat/Sun Re/Max Bruce & Tanya Tyburski 703-239-2525 7302 INZER ST ...... 4 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $303,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 .. NORTH SPRINGFIELD 6807 BRADDOCK RD ...... 5 .... 3 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $300,000 .... Detached ...... 0.26 .. EDSALL PARK 5900 DINWIDDIE ST ...... 4 .... 2 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $300,000 .... Detached ...... 0.24 .. SPRINGFIELD 7207 DONCASTER ST...... 4 .... 3 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $295,000 .... Detached ...... 0.22 .. MONTICELLO FOREST Kingstowne Alexandria 6516 ALEXIS LN...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $295,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.04 .. KEENE MILL VILLAGE 8103 HATTERAS LN ...... 4 .... 3 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $291,888 .... Detached ...... 0.34 .. RAVENSWORTH 250 CAMERON STATION BLVD $549,950 Sun 1-4 Weichert Kathleen Quintarelli 703-862-8808 8443 CANYON OAK DR ...... 2 .... 2 .... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $259,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.03 .. SPRINGFIELD OAKS 5404 FERNDALE ST ...... 3 .... 1 .... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $250,000 .... Detached ...... 0.27 .. NORTH SPRINGFIELD 8852 CORK COUNTY CT #1...... 3 .... 2 .... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $248,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. SHANNON STATION Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill 7701 DURER CT ...... 3 .... 2 .... 2 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $225,000 .... Townhouse ...... 0.05 .. NEWINGTON STATION 5900G QUEENSTON ST #G ...... 2 .... 1 .... 1 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $136,000 .... Garden 1-4 Floors ...... CARDINAL FOREST 7607 CHANCELLOR WAY ...... 4 .... 4 .... 0 .. SPRINGFIELD ... $115,000 .... Detached ...... 0.23 .. 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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 19 Springfield Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] Barber Keeps It in the Family With his older brother at Virginia Tech, Levi Barber takes control of Edison offense.

By Jason Mackey on agility drills, treadmill work and a rig- The Connection orous weight training program during the off-season, ultimately enabled Washington n the months following the 27-14 loss to stay out wide. to Stone Bridge in the 2007 Northern IRegion Division 5 title game, Edison LEWIS TAPPED BARBER to start after football coach Vaughn Lewis knew the Edison’s second scrimmage and the rest has shape that he wanted his team to take in pretty much been déjà vu: The Eagles, with 2008. He also had a premonition as to how a Barber under center, have been winning he felt a certain position battle might shake football games. out. “All summer I worked hard,” said Levi The problem? Barber, at 5-foot-11, 200 pounds. “I worked Originally, Lewis didn’t know the two on my agility. I worked on my speed and I thoughts were re- worked on my lated. But, since jun- reads. Because I ior Levi Barber “He is 500 percent better knew that if I trashed his coach’s came out and prediction by be- than he was last year.” worked hard that coming Edison’s — Vaughn Lewis I’d be the quarter- starting quarterback.” back, life couldn’t be “Our option sweeter for both the 14-year coach and the was Corey, which isn’t a bad choice, or Levi,” quarterback who wasn’t expected to win the Lewis said. “But by Levi doing the things job. that he does, that allowed us to put Corey As the junior varsity quarterback last fall, in the slot, and that’s one more athlete we it was not a certainty that Levi Barber was can try to get the ball to in open space.” ready to take the reins from his older Edison carried its unbeaten record to brother Ben, who racked up 32 touchdowns Yorktown High School last Friday night, last year and whose final game was the expecting a National District battle against Stone Bridge loss. None of that skepticism the 4-1 Patriots. However, that prognosti- came from within the Barber family. cation was nearly on par with Lewis’ pre- “There was no uncertainty on my part,” season pick. said Ben Barber, who received a gray shirt The Eagles rumbled to a 38-0 win, total- from Virginia Tech and will begin football ing 419 yards of offense and scoring on practice and classes there this spring. “I every first-half possession. Two of Levi knew Levi had the job.” Barber’s three completions went for touch- As the team tore into its off-season con- downs and the signal caller contributed 154 ditioning program, Lewis expected to play total yards. senior wideout Corey Washington at quar- “This was a great stepping stone to come terback, fully aware that he’d be sacrificing out and show everybody that we’re on top his No. 1 receiver. But Barber, who focused of the National District,” said Levi Barber, With 154 total yards (78 passing, 76 rushing), Edison junior quarterback Ben Barber threw two touchdown passes and was a integral part of the Eagles’ 38-0 win at Yorktown last Friday night.

whose team is now 6-0 overall, 3-0 in the much better [pocket] passer than I was.” district. And though Ben Barber was as physically “We knew it was going to be a big game, gifted as they come, he was still an athlete so we just did the little things and the big playing quarterback, not a quarterback who things took care of themselves,” said junior was an athlete. running back Angus Harper. Last Friday, he Levi Barber spent those last two seasons rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on the junior varsity squad, learning the while bolting 67 yards for a score on the nuances of being a quarterback. According game’s first play from scrimmage. to Lewis, the younger Barber understands

/The Connection Levi Barber ran five times for 76 yards “what we’re trying to achieve and because against Yorktown but wasn’t the team’s pri- of that our offense has been more effective mary running threat — a fundamental dif- this year with spreading the ball out.” ference between the Barber brothers. Ben With Levi Barber at quarterback, Lewis Barber, who led the Eagles with 1,000 rush- has utilized Washington’s play-making abil- ing yards last season, was a converted wide ity in the slot. In the backfield, Harper and

Robbie Hammer receiver and a more explosive running Robertson have supported Levi Barber. Both threat. are capable of breaking a game open at any “Levi is more of a pure passer than I was,” moment.

Photos by Photos Ben Barber said. “He’s more willing to stay “He is 500 percent better than he was last After his older brother Ben graduated this past spring, Edison junior in the pocket, deliver the football and make year,” said Lewis, of his quarterback. “He’s Levi Barber worked to become the team’s starting quarterback, a job plays with his arm, where I was more will- turned into a very fine quarterback. It’s been at which his older brother excelled. ing to run and make plays than pass. He’s a a big surprise and it’s been a great surprise.”

20 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Politics Keith Fimian Touts Strong Work Ethic

From Page 3 said Greenwell. ence, Fimian’s inexperience with public of- Questions remain about whether Fimian’s fice could be a benefit, said the congress- the investments he made with money experience in business has prepared him for Keith Fimian man. earned through the Cleveland Browns try- the U.S. House of Representatives. Age: 52 “People have to understand, Gerry out. He knew if he failed, he could lose his Along with 10 years of experience work- Hometown: Virginia Beach, Va. Connolly has been around politics a long City: Oakton house and said “my wife would have killed ing for the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Family: Wife Cathy of 26 years and three time and this is a year for political outsid- me.” committee, Connolly knows the issues fac- adult daughters ers,” said Davis. Fimian’s wife, his high school sweetheart, ing Fairfax County, which makes up two- Education: College of William and Mary, Davis and other Republicans said the 11th also made it clear he had to be home for thirds of the congressional district. He is Bachelors of Business Administration, Ac- Congressional District also favors moderate counting concentration - 1979 dinner with his family every night. So he serving his fourth term on the county Board Relevant Experience: founder and Republicans, like the current congressman, started waking up at 3:45 a.m. to fit exer- of Supervisors. Connolly’s trajectory is simi- chairman of U.S. Inspect, a large provider of who focus on quality-of-life issues. cise and a 12-hour work day before he had lar to that of Davis, who was also Fairfax property inspection services “People are looking for solutions. They sit down with his family in the evening. County’s sitting chairman when he was Web site: www.keithfimian.com want to get to work faster and get their kids elected to Congress in 1994. into a decent college and they don’t want IN SPITE of his ambition, Fimian has al- “This is someone who has never been in- to pay more taxes than they have to,” said ways put family first, a quality that has car- volved in the community … has never tes- Fimian, who is a certified public accoun- Del. Dave Albo (R-42), whose state seat is ried over into his company’s culture. tified before the board on anything even tant, wants to bring a businessman’s sense located inside the 11th Congressional Dis- “The message from Keith was always put though hundreds of people sign up to tes- to Capitol Hill. He has criticized Connolly trict. your family first. Get you job done but fam- tify every year,” said Connolly of Fimian. for being a “tax and spend” political leader “People write this district off but it has ily comes first,” said Faith Greenwell, na- Even though he was not in the public eye, who did not have the fiscal discipline to always been very good to me and plays well tional sales director for U.S. Inspect. Fimian has been active in local Republican prevent the projected $430 million short- to more moderate Republicans, of which In previous jobs, Greenwell had been en- politics. fall in the county’s budget. Keith is one,” said Davis. countered hostility when she had to leave “I had known him for a year or two be- “We need fewer career politicians and work to take care of a sick child or other fore he decided to run because he was ac- more civilians in government. … I believe THE DEMOCRATS have tried to paint family member. U.S. Inspect was different. tive on our county committee,” said Jim if people like me who could do this don’t Fimian as anything but a moderate. Greenwell started working for the company Hyland, head of the Fairfax County Repub- do this, we are in trouble,” said Fimian. “His campaign is staffed by Ken Cuccinelli when her husband was dying from emphy- lican Committee. Fimian’s status as a green politician could Republicans. They are hardly Tom Davis sema and said Fimian was always support- also be a campaign advantage in 2008, said Republicans,” said Connolly, referring to ive. THAT HE has not served in elected office Davis. state Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37), who sup- “He created an environment at U.S. In- before also doesn’t phase Fimian. To the In a year where people are heaping reports limiting abortion access and opposes spect that is accommodating of women in contrary, the Republican sees his newcomer wards on presidential and vice-presidential See Businessman, Page 22 the workplace, a quality I really appreciate,” status as an asset. candidates with little Washington experi- Connolly Points to Experience, Intellect

From Page 3 presented,” said McIntyre of Connolly. “I ciation, had to deal with an oil spill in his think he will be a great asset in Congress.” community. employees that live here,” said Connolly. Arlington County resident and Republi- Gerry Connolly Connolly found Fairfax County to be the can Charlie Flickner worked on congres- Age: 57 only level of government that was respon- REGARDLESS of his qualifications, several sional foreign relations matters with Born in: Boston, Mass. sive to the citizens’ concerns at the time. people said Connolly’s mind would be his Connolly and described him as smart, com- City/Community: Mantua Local elected officials put pressure on the Family: Wife Cathy, teenage daughter federal Environmental Protection Agency to single greatest asset in the U.S. House of petent and politically savvy. Caitlin Representatives. Connolly has done such an excellent job Education: Maryknoll College, B.A. in clean up the site and arranged for a survey Many, including those who sometimes as Fairfax County’s chairman that Flickner literature; Harvard University; M.A. in pub- to investigate whether there had been an butt heads with Connolly, immediately used sometimes wished “Fairfax would just an- lic administration increase in certain types of medical illnesses Relevant Experience: Fairfax County words like “articulate” and “highly intelli- nex Arlington,” he said. Board of Supervisors: chairman (2004 – as a result of the spill, said Connolly. gent” when asked to describe the Fairfax present), Providence District supervisors “I have never thought about running for County chairman. MANY of Connolly’s colleagues on the (1995-2003); U.S. Senate Foreign Relations local elected office prior to that ever. … But Connolly makes an effort to be well in- Board of Supervisors consider Connolly to Committee staff member, 1979 –1989 it seared in my mind how important this Web site: www.gerryconnolly.com formed. He reads, on average, one book per be exceptionally effective leader. level of government was and is to the com- week in spite of his two jobs and a busy “I think he does an outstanding job of munity. It taught me a lesson about how political schedule that has him out at pub- keeping the board focused and helping us important it is to focus on results and actu- lic meetings at least six out of every seven get our work accomplished,” said Supervi- progress and make itself accountable to resi- ally deliver,” said Connolly. nights. sor John Foust (D-Dranesville.) dents. Other initiatives under Connolly’s Some say Connolly’s focus on delivering “Gerry is extraordinarily bright and has a At the beginning of his first term in 2004, watch included environmental benchmarks, results and achieving the county’s goals has tremendous grasp of issues. He is extremely Connolly called the board together to stake with goals for stormwater management, lead to a “bull-in-a-china-shop” approach insightful about what is happening and out specific and measurable goals for the tree preservation and acquisition of to governing. what direction should be taken to resolve county and the board. Under his guidance, parkland and open space, and transporta- There is typically a lot of agreement conflicts,” said Supervisor Sharon Bulova Fairfax has achieved or made significant tion improvements. among Fairfax County’s supervisors and it (D-Braddock), the Fairfax board’s vice chair- strides toward meeting those goals set five “I have an abstract belief that there is a is not unusual for the group to pass a reso- man. years ago. bottom line that needs to be measurable. lution unanimously. But Connolly can be Some who know Connolly from his work For example, the supervisors surpassed Rhetoric is fine. But are you providing mea- hostile toward people, including county on Capitol Hill made similar comments. their goal of preserving 1,000 units of af- surable results that say you are effective in staff, who disagree with him, said critics. McLean resident Mary Lee McIntyre first fordable housing, in part by dedicating a serving the citizens of the community?” said “When you are in agreement with him, met Connolly in the 1980s when she and penny of the county’s real estate tax rate — Connolly. he can be very easy and very good to work her husband, an employee with the U.S. which totals a little over $20 million annu- with. The problem I have always found with Agency for International Development, ally — to assist with purchase and rehabili- THE CHAIRMAN learned the importance Gerry is when you don’t agree with him, he lived in Lebanon. tation of lower-income units. of having a responsive and results-oriented doesn’t show the proper amount of respect. “He was a real live wire, but he was able By setting measurable objectives, government 18 years ago, when Connolly, See Chairman, Page 22 to see all the complexities that Lebanon Connolly said government could judge its as president of the Mantua Citizens Asso- www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ October 9-15, 2008 ❖ 21 Politics Faith Notes

Springfield Harvest Festival at Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak and Chili cook-off, a family-oriented Leather Drive, Burke. The concert is free Businessman Seeks 11th Seat day of fun on Saturday, Oct. 11, from 1- but donations will be accepted to sup- 4 p.m. on the grounds of Springfield port Parents Circle-Families Forum, United Methodist Church, 7047 Old which promotes reconciliation between From Page 21 should not be legislated. On the topic of the envi- Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Activities bereaved Palestinian and Israeli fami- ronment, Fimian said serious questions remain about include a maze, moonbounce, children’s lies. Visit www.burkepreschurch,org, embryonic stem cell research. whether global warming is the result of human ac- crafts and games. Music begins at 1:30 www.bobfranke.com, or call 703-764- p.m. with professional square dance 0456. “There are far fewer differences between Tom tivity. caller Hal Miller, leading all ages in a [Davis] and me and Keith Fimian and me,” added But the Republican does not consider himself con- Hoe-Down. Chili Cook-off Competition St. John’s United Methodist Connolly. servative. participants may register entries by call- Community Fun Festival. Saturday, Fimian describes himself as pro-life and said he is “I have always seen myself as a moderate that leans ing 703-451-2375. A $10 entry fee will Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Rides, be collected at the festival. All festival games, craft and vendor booths, music anti-death penalty as well as anti-abortion. He also conservative,” said Fimian. participants can vote for the winners. and more. Children and youth receive opposes embryonic stem cell research, which uses He said he is in favor “government being there for Admission is free, and donations are al- twenty free tickets; additional tickets $1 cells derived from a fertilized egg in an in vitro fer- people who cannot take care of themselves.” ways appreciated. each. St. John’s United Methodist As a congressman, Fimian would focus on issues Church is located at 5312 Backlick tilization clinic, but supports other types of stem cell Singer-songwriter Bob Franke Road, Springfield. 703-256-6655 or research, which he said are more promising. like the economy, energy crisis and Northern in concert on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. www.saintjohnsumc.org/funfair.php. Fimian said contraception is a private matter that Virginia’s transportation deficit, not a social agenda. Health Notes Chairman Hopes To Follow Davis Body & Soul Fitness classes ❖ Food Safety. Thursday, Oct. 16, are cardio and strength training from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Though the incumbent, Davis has endorsed Re- sessions set to contemporary Chris- ❖ Effects of Mixing Medications From Page 21 tian music. Mondays and Fridays publican Fimian over Connolly in the race for fill his with Alcohol and Substances and from 9-10:15 a.m. at Prince of Brown Bag Medication Review. Gerry doesn’t argue the facts. He attacks your mo- seat, Connolly supporters said the incumbent has Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 11 a.m.- tives,” said Supervisor Michael Frey (R-Sully.) more in common with their candidate than the Re- Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Un- 12:30 p.m. til Nov. 23. For more call Suzann ❖ He added: “The disagreements aren’t always pleas- publican running. Improving Your Nutrition. Albanese at 703-372-2332 or e- Thursday, Oct. 30, from 12:30-1:30 ant. … Gerry’s style tends to be one of intimidation, Both Connolly and Davis spent several years rep- mail [email protected]. p.m. whether it is directed toward staff, me, Richmond or resenting their magisterial district on the Fairfax anyone else.” County Board of Supervisors. Davis was also Fairfax’s Fairfax County is sponsor- Substance Abuse Recovery sitting county chairman when he was first elected to ing a series of seminars to Support. Oct. 14, from 6-7 p.m. at But several of Connolly’s other colleagues said he help older residents remain Natural Horizons Wellness Center lets people voice their opinions, even when they dis- Congress in 1994. independent. All seminars are at for an overview of the entire holistic agree with him. “The similarities between Gerry and Tom are very the David Pinn Community Center, substance abuse program, and how strong. 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By Mike Salmon but they’re not selling points like hardwood The Connection floors or Corian counters might be. Kim Muffler, an agent with Long & Foster, was hen Fairfax County resident looking at Connor’s house to buy for her- Donna Connor looks off her self years ago, and they thought the pres- Wdeck at a big, gray obelisk ence of a graveyard was “cool,” she said in gravestone where the an e-mail. She didn’t buy the property for Fahnline family was buried in the mid other reasons. Her daughter wasn’t comfort- 1800s, she is appreciative. able with it either. Another Long & Foster “It’s kind of cool. They’re not hurting us,” agent, Virginia Clark-Billups, sold a few Connor said. townhouses in Tartan Village near Three of the Fahnlines, an immigrant fam- Kingstowne which has a little cemetery on ily from Germany, are buried at the site, common ground in the back. “When they’re which is surrounded by a wrought iron small like that, people actually like it. A little fence and is one of nearly 300 small, fam- historic one would be a good thing,” she ily cemeteries in the area. Many are actu- said. ally in yards on land that is now considered the property owners but the cemetery IN THE 1980S, Brian Conley, an employee has it’s own entity. The Connor family with the Fairfax County Libraries, surveyed planted hydrangeas, day lilies and knock- all the family cemeteries he could find and out roses around the grave, and keeps it published the reference list. The county mowed as well, but it was spooky for the listed 174 known cemeteries when he children at first. Their parish started, and that number priest came over and blessed jumped to 266 by February the house and grave, and now 1989. According to Senate it’s a part of their lives. “It’s kind of Document 31 in the Virginia In Burke, Ellen Lyons, an ar- cool. They’re Department of Historic Re- cheologist by trade, loves the sources rulings, one of the historic house she lives in called not hurting entries dealt with the destruc- Mulberry Hill. The Windsor tion of cemeteries by new land family lived from 1789 when us.” owners. They ruled that the the house was built until some- — Donna Connor property owner would be time in the 1800s, and many guilty of a Class 1 misde- members of the family are bur- meanor and charged as a van- ied in the wooded yard. When Lyons moved dal. The same document recommended that in, pieces of gravestones were piled near the cemetery be accessible to descendents the shed that had been removed by previ- as well. ous owners, and she collected all 14 of them Family members do have a right to visit — some weighing nearly 50 pounds. graves of their ancestors said Jay Eskovitz, The gravestones have incomplete inscrip- an attorney with Key Title, who is also a tions like “in memory of Martha Ann, reference source for the Northern Virginia daughter of Rob NH Windsor, died July Association of Realtors. He called it an “im- 1821, aged 5 years,” “memory of Elizabeth,” plied easement,” and compared it to a case and “Robert Windsor, 1850, died at age 84.” where a transformer for the electric com- One of the gravestones marked the burial pany is in the yard, that must be occasion- of a mother and daughter, and to Lyons, ally accessed by electric company techni- “you see a mother who was buried with the cians. Eskovitz recalled a case that he was child she gave birth to,” which she sees as a closing on years ago in Reston where a Civil symbol of family and the progression of War-era grave was located in the yard and time. This cemetery is also listed on the a family member did come visit once in a county registry available in Fairfax County while. library’s Virginia Room. When Tony Washington bought a piece Over in Springfield, Thomas Bull lives of land on Newington Road to build on, the next to a vacant lot, listed as 6628 Holford Chichester family cemetery at the rear of SEE YOUR NAME IN PRINT! Lane. The lot is just a patch of woods with the property didn’t bother him. He is respon- Be the first person to fax in the correct crossword puzzle answers a flat area covered in ivy and overgrown sible for the upkeep, and it doesn’t bother each week, and we’ll put your name here! Fax the completed boxwood bushes. According to the cemetery him at all. “I knew what I was getting when puzzle, with your name, the puzzle number, and the time and date registry, it is the site of the Barker Family I moved here, it’s a good piece of history,” of the fax, to the Crossword Puzzle Desk, fax #703-917-0998. cemetery. Upon closer examination, the he said. Washington is working with Fairfax The winner of puzzle #0331-2 is: peaceful area has a few cut stone shards County to have a fence around the cemetery that resemble old tombstones, half way dug repaired. in the ground, and several impressions that Clark-Billups did note that houses that sit Margot U. Marino0316-1 may be collapsed graves. Bull heard the up to big, active cemeteries are more of a Note: Due to space limitations, the crossword may not appear from rumors of a graveyard. “I thought it was problem, as is the case in houses where the time to time. In that case, you may look on our Web site: www.connectionnewspapers.com and click on the “Print Editions” button. interesting when I found out,” he said. resident actually died in the house. “If some- It should appear in a newspaper from a different Classifieds zone. The cemeteries are full of local history and body died in the house, that’s a biggie,” she a glimpse of life in this area over the years, said.

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