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Residents of the Orange Hunt Estates and Winston Knolls neighborhoods watch the annual Independence Day parade from the Hunt Valley Elementary School to the Orange Hunt Elementary School. On Friday afternoon, Kathryn Miller, the Marie current Miss Greater Springfield Pre-teen, Laverdiere, rides in the Orange Hunt Estates and Win- 9, of ston Knolls Fourth of July parade. Spring- field, decked out in patriotic Flag Waving garb, waits for the start Two neighborhoods mark of the Fourth of Fourth of July with parade, July Ellen Keil, 4, and her friend, parade. Annette Wright, 5, enjoy some ice cream social. ice cream following the parade. Fort Belvoir Changes Commanders

Col. Brian Lauritzen bids farewell, base IN ADDITION to relinquishing command benefiting both base families and the sur- of Fort Belvoir, Lauritzen was also retiring rounding communities. welcomes Col. Jerry Blixt. from 26 years of military service, which began with his graduation from the U.S. COMING TO THE MICROPHONE, By Chuck Hagee Closure Report (BRAC). Military Academy at West Point, N.Y. For Lauritzen warned the audience that they The Connection “Col. Lauritzen has overseen a near dou- that service, Lauritzen was awarded several might “see a grown man cry.” Noting that bling of Belvoir’s population and has set in honors during the the ceremony was a s of July 2, Fort Belvoir has a new motion construction of more than $4 bil- ceremony including particularly emo- Installation Commander. Col. lion in new facilities since his arrival three the Meritorious Ser- “This is a great day for tionally charged AJerry L. Blixt received the flag of years ago,” said Rogers, director, National vice Award and spe- event, Lauritzen command from Col. Brian W. Capital Region District, U.S. Army Installa- cial citations from thanked his wife, Lauritzen during an hour-long ceremony on tion Management Command. “Belvoir op- the President of the the Lauritzen and Blixt two children and the Post’s parade field that also saw several erates in many ways like a small city.” United States and families.” parents for support- troops in the Battalion formation need “This is a great day for the Lauritzen and U.S. Army Chief of ing his career. “My medical attention due to heat exhaustion. Blixt families and your presence is a great Staff Gen. George —Brig. Gen. Dennis E. Rogers wife and two chil- As the keynote speaker for the traditional gift to them of your time and respect,” said Casey. The audience dren are the lights Change of Command ceremony, the first Rogers. “Col. Blixt will continue the lead- also heard a statement praising Lauritzen’s of my life,” he said. thing Brig. Gen. Dennis E. Rogers did when ership Col. Lauritzen has shown over the guidance given by U.S. Rep. James P. Moran “The legacy of our military families dates he came to the microphone was tell the as- past three years.” (D-8) on the floor of the U.S. House of Rep- back to the Revolutionary War. Our nation sembled troops before him to flex their legs “This installation has experienced a dra- resentatives. has always benefited from our military fami- and move around in order to alleviate the matic increase in its mission and Col. Lauritzen’s wife Anne, joining her hus- lies. And, today I publicly thank my wife effects of the hot July sun. Then he praised Lauritzen has been at the forefront of that band on the parade field, was awarded the and family for the support they have given Lauritzen for his leadership in overseeing transition. His tenure has been marked with Outstanding Service Medal by the Depart- me throughout my chosen career. I have the dramatic changes brought to Belvoir as vision and creativity that will carry us well ment of the Army, for her leadership and a result of the 2005 Base Realignment and into the future,” Rogers said. volunteer service in an array of activities See Change, Page 16 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 3 News Briefs News Biathalon Helps Local Family The Hunt Valley Swim Team is Aquino Meets President conducting its third annual swim/ run biathlon and blood drive on Wednesday, July 16, from 9-11 Herndon and Sterling. a.m., to raise money for Mark Springfield woman Rosaria Molina, a McDonald’s human re- Isabelle and his family. Mark is a source consultant for the Baltimore and Wash- 6-year-old from Springfield who is honored at White House ington region who has known Aquino for six in the three-year continuation years, said that Aquino has given back to the phase of his leukemia treatment. reception. McDonald’s community as well. He began Cycle 8 of 11 cycles on By Rebecca Koenig “She is very outgoing, and great with people,” June 30 and each cycle takes 84 The Connection said Molina. “She really cares about her em- days. ployees. She goes out of her way, doing what- The swim club is working with t was as busy as usual at Fe Aquino’s ever it takes to make sure they are taken care Mark Isabelle the Cool Kids Campaign McDonald’s restaurant in Chantilly when she of.” [www.bfpf.org/cool-kids-cam- received the call from the According to Molina, it was this dedication paign/connection.shtml] to support families who have chil- I restaurant chain’s human to her employees, dren with cancer. Club members are setting up a table dur- resources department. She was along with ing the biathlon to sell shirts, hats, buttons and decals with told that she was invited to par- Aquino’s commit- the slogan “Cancer Fears ME.” Those interested in helping ticipate in an Asian Pacific Ameri- ment to the local the organization can purchase the items, with 25 percent can Heritage Month celebration at community and to of all proceeds benefiting the Isabelle family. Hours for the her family that

the White House to honor busi- Photo by blood drive are 7-11 a.m. ness, military and community earned Aquino an The Hunt Valley Pool is located at 7100 Sydenstricker leaders. Concerned about serving invitation to the Road, Springfield. her customers, she asked the White House. McDonald’s representative to call Rebecca Koenig When choosing Museum Contract Awarded again later. employees to He did call back, and Aquino at- nominate for the The first tangible evidence that the National Museum of tended the White House event on honor, Molina said the U.S. Army may come to fruition at Fort Belvoir occurred May 1, one of three McDonald’s that she and the recently when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore

employees invited nationwide. /The Connection other human re- District, awarded a design-build contract to Manhattan Aquino has lived in Springfield source consultants Construction for a 124,000-square-foot Museum Support with her husband and two daugh- looked at store Center. ters for five years. She has been managers’ perfor- The $24.4 million facility, to be located on Fort Belvoir’s involved with the McDonald’s cor- mance with profits South Post at the corner of Thoete Road and Racy Loop, poration since she and her parents and sales, as well will serve as the Army Center of Excellence “to preserve, immigrated to Virginia from the as their community study and interpret the material culture and artistic record involvement. Philippines on Dec. 29, 1988. Fe Aquino displays the plaque of the American soldier.” It will provide museum-safe hous- Denise Gaynor, “The next day, I applied at she was presented at the White ing and multiple storage areas with varying climate con- Aquino’s former McDonald’s, but they didn’t accept House reception in May. trols and laboratories to treat and examine historic arti- me because I didn’t have enough operations man- facts, art and archive pieces. papers yet,” she said. To her, it seemed like an obvi- ager, said in an e- Although not part of the museum itself, the center will ous place to seek employment, since she had stud- mail that Aquino “was selected to attend be- provide collection support and additional services to the ied food technology at Bulacan College of Technol- cause of her overall contributions to museum system such as property accountability, a site for ogy and her cousins worked at a McDonald’s restau- McDonald’s and how she consistently goes scholarly research and hands-on museum professional train- rant in Alexandria. Once her immigration paperwork above and beyond the scope of her job. She ing relating to the collection, treatment, examination and was completed, she was hired as a crewmember. was also selected because of her being so ac- exhibition of historic Army property and art, according Corps The transition to employment was not easy, said tive in the community and spokesman Christopher Augsburger. Aquino. “It was shocking at first,” she said. “I was a how she encourages the “We expect construction of the center to be complete by French-fry person, and it was hard at first because it other managers in her res- “It was so July 2010,” Augsburger said. A meeting took place this was a high-volume restaurant. But the managers taurant and other manag- Wednesday to study the project’s schedule, according to liked me because I knew English, which is taught as ers in the market to be exciting, Augsburger. a second language in the Philippines.” more active in the com- unbelievable.” Approximately 22 permanent staff, coming from through- munity as well.” out the Army Museum system, will provide museum sup- AFTER MASTERING the cash register, Aquino was — Fe Aquino port services to Army curators, historians and outside re- promoted quickly. She has been a “top-performing” A NATIONAL searchers. The center will also provide antiterrorism and manager for the past six years, and currently man- McDonald’s committee selected Aquino and force protection to ensure the long-term preservation and ages a McDonald’s franchise in Chantilly. As a man- two franchise owners out of all the nomina- safety of the various artifacts. ager, Aquino is responsible for the operation of the tions submitted across the country. According Manhattan Construction Company, based in Muskogee, entire store, including crew training, purchasing and to Erin Labbe, an account supervisor for Okla., is one of the top 20 largest commercial general con- maintaining sales levels. She also manages the McDonald’s public relations firm, Golin Har- tractors in the nation. Some of its other projects include McDonald’s inside the Air and Space Museum’s ris, Aquino’s selection was even more notable the Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center in Udvar-Hazy Center, which she visits at least once a because she was the only store manager to be Fairfax, the Fort Myers Barracks Phase I and the Andrews month. invited. “That shows how well her recommen- Air force Base Visitors Center. Working at the museum’s McDonald’s is exciting, dation stood out,” said Labbe. said Aquino. “It is a big store, with 392 seats. I get When Aquino received her second phone call —Chuck Hagee to see a lot of famous people, and people from dif- from the McDonald’s human resources depart- Correction ferent countries. The kids like the toys, because they ment, she was shocked, she said. “It didn’t sink are different than [those at] other McDonald’s.” in until I got my itinerary. I was reading it and A portion of the directions for the recipe accompanying Having opportunities to give back to the commu- I thought, ‘Oh wow.’ It was so exciting, unbe- the article “Food for Body and Soul” [Connection, July 3-9, nity is a benefit of being a McDonald’s employee, lievable.” On April 30, Aquino was driven by 2008] was not published. The complete recipe is reprinted according to Aquino. Every year, she participates in limousine to the Mayflower Hotel in Washing- See News Briefs, Page 16 a fair with a local Chamber of Commerce. She works ton, D.C. to obtain discounts for the teachers’ groups that come “The next day, there was a photo shoot in to the Udvar-Hazy Center. Aquino is a PTA member, and she helps plan spirit nights for schools in See Aquino, Page 17

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Photos by Photos Suzie Miller, left, and Barbara McDonnell look over, sort and organize donations to the Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) program on Tuesday, July 8. Charities See Boom Time Number of families using food banks, thrift shops on the rise.

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orton resident Nathan Wolfe has no- ticed something about the lines he’s Lwaited in at the Lorton Action Com- munity Center for food and financial assistance over the past year. “I’ve seen a lot more people,” said Wolfe. “And I’ve had to wait longer periods of time in line.” The employees at the Lorton Community Ac- tion Center used to feed around 180 families a week through their food bank. Over the last 10 “This is a months that number has ballooned to 330. The business that center distributed 13 tons of food in June alone. It’s is almost a growth of patronage that most local businesses recession- would love to see in this economy. To the non- Joseph Swalberg, a missionary from The proof.” profit LCAC, however, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day — Judy Stone, sudden rise in clientele is Saints, works in the food distribution Yesterday’s Rose a reflection of the gradual section of the Ecumenical Community economic fallout that has Helping Others (ECHO) shop on Tuesday, occurred as a result of the July 8. housing crisis, immigration, lay-offs and a host of other factors. mond Highway in Lorton. Nutrition Program Coordinator Karlene Though Webster described the food program they Webster estimated that she signs up 10 new offer as the “heart” of the LCAC, she said she has families a week for LCAC’s food assistance pro- also noticed a sharp increase in people coming in for gram. help paying bills, pro bono legal work or simply “Lots of people have been laid off. [Busi- money to fill up their gasoline tanks. Webster esti- nesses] always start off at the bottom of the mated that about half of the people who come to the barrel and work their way up,” said Webster, during a tour of the Center just off of Rich- See Local Charities, Page 19 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 5 People

Mary T. Mitchell, who wrote a book about man who pioneered Getting To Know … electronic funds transfer.

By Steve Hibbard the head of the research department. record of what their father had done for the The Connection George Mitchell was originally from state of Illinois and for the Federal Reserve Richland Center, Wisc., and had a back- System,” she said. pringfield resident Mary T. Mitchell, ground in economics and statistics. In 1964, “I could handle his personal life, but it 86, wanted to honor the legacy of she got a job at the FDIC in Washington in became evident that you can’t talk about Sher husband, George Mitchell, who Photo by bank supervision and research and stayed monetary policy if you don’t know much pioneered the electronic funds for 20 years. about it,” Mary Mitchell said. So she spent transfer in the U.S. banking system in the The couple knew each a lot of time analyzing 1970s. So she spent five years writing a bi- Steve Hibbard other for 12 years before the annual reports of ography of the man John F. Kennedy ap- marrying in November the Federal Reserve pointed to the Board of Governors of the 1964. Mary Mitchell had “He was a person of Board and her late Federal Reserve (1961-1976). He served as two children from a pre- very high character husband’s manuscripts, its vice chairman from 1973-76. vious marriage, and documents and Her book is called “A Search for Under- /The Connection George Mitchell had and integrity.” speeches. standing,” and it tells the story of George four. They raised their Her husband worked Mitchell’s financial wizardry, his interest in close-knit blended fam- — Mary T. Mitchell, resident on the Debit Card and art collecting, fly-fishing, going to the the- ily in an eight-room of Greenspring Village helped to design the ater, and other personal details. He died of home on North Quebec retirement community means by which money a massive heart attack in 1997 at age 92. Street in Arlington. The could be deposited elec- The couple was married for 32 years. home was always a busy tronically. “He started “He was a person of very high character Mary Mitchell holds a copy of her and bustling place that accommodated their talking about this subject as early as 1959, and integrity,” said Mary Mitchell, a resi- book, ‘A Search for Understand- extensive art collection of 100 or so pieces when nobody else was cognizant of the dent of the Greenspring Village retirement ing,’ and a photo of her husband from the Southwest. George Mitchell was potential,” she said. “He drove himself hard. community. “He was a very strong, no-non- George W. Mitchell. also an avid landscaper and good cook as He drove his staff hard to accomplish this.” sense type.” well. Elliott McEntee, 64, of Falls Church, him were very fond of him.” “He was a very good father to his chil- THE PROCESS was time-consuming, she worked with George Mitchell, called him Stephen Dewhurst, who wed George’s dren and grandchildren,” Mary Mitchell said, and occasionally George Mitchell was an innovator who led the Federal Reserve step-daughter, called him a man of great said. “He followed their careers very care- ridiculed in The Washington Post, she said, in moving toward electronic banking. “He integrity. “He was one of the straightest fully. … They were always welcome in our because it took so long. was a great visionary in terms of looking at arrows I ever knew. He just led through home.” Today they have 21 grandchildren In the late 1970s, he helped the Air Force the needs of the country to move toward example and determination.” and 44 great-grandchildren. launch its electronic funds transfer. After- electronic payments instead of relying on He said they spent a lot of time talking On the recommendation of Robert C. Hol- wards, the electronic funds process took paper checks.” about the Debit Card and electronic funds land, a former friend and colleague, Mary hold nationwide. In 1995, he received an Mary Mitchell traveled all over the world transfer. “He wanted to move society away Mitchell decided to write the 331-page book award from the U.S. Treasury for his work with him — to places like Japan, Brussels from paperwork,” he said. for her children, while at the same time in the field. and Munich — often taking care of the de- Mary Mitchell was originally from Alton, suffering from macular degeneration. She “He had foresight,” she said. “It never tails and crunching the numbers for him. Ill., earned a master’s degree in mathemat- hired a secretary to type her hand-written bothered him that people thought he was “He had a brilliant career,” when he ics. She worked as a technician reporting manuscript that became the book published strange for coming up with these ideas be- worked as director of finance under Adlai to senior economists at the Federal Reserve through iUniverse, Inc. cause he knew that the product was going Stevenson, she said. “Those who worked for Bank in Chicago where George Mitchell was “I wanted to bring together a complete to be good.” Viewpoints College Notes

Send notes to the Connection at is the son of Hokyung and Kilyoung Yi. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream? [email protected] or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated Erik A. Olson of Springfield re- announcements should be submitted at ceived a bachelor of science degree in least two weeks prior to the event. psychology from Virginia Military Insti- tute. Olson is the son of Don and Edith Deanna Johnson of Springfield Olson. graduated with a master of science de- gree in human resource management Joanie Prins of Springfield received from Boston University. a master of science degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Ann Marie Boynton of Springfield Scranton. graduated with a master of science de- gree in business administration and John Powers, a philosophy and management from Boston University. political thought major, has been named to the dean’s list at Muhlenberg College Christie S. Kim of Springfield of Allentown, Pa. Powers, a graduate of graduated with a bachelor of arts degree West Springfield High School, is the son “Vanilla, because it’s the only fla- “Cookies and Cream.” “Vanilla.” in international relations from Boston of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Powers of University. Springfield. vor you can easily personalize.” Khristine Crisostomo, Sarah Pearce, Fairfax Bill Mellin, Fairfax Fairfax — Krysten Elliott Colby A. Burlingame of Spring- Erica Nicole Andersen of Spring- field graduated with a bachelor of field was awarded a juris doctor degree Military Notes science degree in communication from from the University of Iowa on June 6. Boston University. Kristin Taylor Staffo, a freshman Army Spec. Landon L. Free- based in St. Clair, Mo. Freeman, a mili- mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, Amy N. Gilbert, Bryn A. Veditz at Washington and Lee University, has man has been mobilized and tary police member, has served in the N.J., for a deployment overseas to a and Catherine Rupp, all of Spring- been named to the dean’s list. She is the activated at Fort Dix, N.J., for a de- military for four years. He is the son of forward operating base in support of field, have been named to the dean’s list daughter of Gary T. Staffo and Jocelyn ployment overseas to a forward Richard L. Freeman of Springfield and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldier at Boston University for the spring 2008 E. Owens of Springfield. operating base in support of Opera- Barbara J. Freeman of Rolla, Mo. is a member of the 158th Calvary, semester. tion Iraqi Freedom. The soldier is a Annapolis, Md. His wife, Molly, is the Donald A. Fetzer, a sophomore member of the 1175th Military Po- Army National Guard Maj. daughter of Fredrick Peters and Phill Hokyung Yi of Springfield from Springfield, has been named to the lice Company, a national guard unit Michael W. Duplechain has been Linda Peters, both of Springfield. graduated with a bachelor of science spring 2008 dean’s list at the Potomac degree in civil engineering with distinc- State College of West Virginia Univer- tion from Virginia Military Institute. Yi sity. 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime How would you like state of Activities reported by the Franconia Trailer stolen from business. District of the Fairfax County police de- 6700 block of Commerce St. Laptop partment through July 3. stolen from business. the art LASER dentistry 5800 block of Craig St. Four tires stolen from vehicle. ROBBERY 4400 block of Elan Place. Gas cap 6500 block of Summerton Way. A stolen from vehicle. without drills or needles? 19-year-old Alexandria-area man was 6000 block of Farrington Ave. Auto reportedly robbed on Thursday, July parts stolen from business. What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, 3 around 3:30 a.m. by a female 10100 block of Giles Run Road. acquaintance and her friends. The Tires stolen from business. with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can suspect called the victim and asked 7700 block of Grandwind Drive. with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. him to meet her in the 6500 block of Bicycle stolen from residence. 7600 block of Gresham St. GPS Summerton Way, which he did. Once ® there, the suspect, two men and stolen from vehicle. This new Waterlase is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- another woman approached. The 7700 block of Gunston Plaza. controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is victim was held down by the suspects Cigars stolen from business. absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove while they removed his pants. The 6800 block of Heatherway Court. suspects fled with his pants, wallet Stereo stolen from vehicle. the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated and cell phone. He was not injured. 7300 block of Highland St. Scrap from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. Police are still investigating. metal stolen from business. 5800 block of Kingstowne Center. Wallet stolen from business. ® BURGLARY 5800 block of Kingstowne Center. What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? 5700 block of Telegraph Road. The Gasoline stolen from service station. Hess gas station was broken into 6600 block of Loisdale Road. sometime between Thursday, June Comforter stolen from business. 26 and Friday, June 27 during the 5500 block of Maplefield Plaza. Ⅵ Patient Comfort night. Entry was gained by smashing Wallet stolen from vehicle. Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the the front door. It appears several 7000 block of Rhoden Court. cases of cigarettes were stolen. Police Money stolen from residence. traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the are still investigating. 6100 block of Rose Hill Drive. Beer Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- stolen from business. 6200 block of Rose Hill Falls Way. formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! LARCENIES Power tools stolen from business. The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less 7500 block of Accotink Park Road. 6400 block of Springfield Mall. tooth sensitivity after new fillings. Bicycles stolen from park. Four chain saws stolen from business. 7000 block of Bradlick Shopping Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, Center. Cell phone stolen from VEHICLE THEFTS swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort business. and satisfaction for your entire family. 6900 block of Bradlick Shopping 7400 block of Brighouse Court. Center. Money, clothes and keys 1998 Kawasaki Ninja reported stolen. stolen from vehicle. 3300 block of Dona Ave. 1999 Ⅵ 4600 block of Brentleigh Court. Honda Civic reported stolen. Sterilization Stereo stolen from vehicle. 9300 block of Lewis Chapel Road. The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial 7000 block of Brookfield Plaza. 2007 Mazda CX7 reported stolen. contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many Cell phone stolen from business. 9000 block of Lorton Station Blvd. 8200 block of Cinder Bed Road. 2006 Yamaha motorcycle reported cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. 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By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer!

For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at www.larryfoxdds.com LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS 5200 Lyngate Court Burke, Virginia 22015 703-978-5253 Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm New Patients and Emergencies Welcome All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 7 See unabridged story at The County Line www.ConnectionNewspapers.com King Guilty of Transportation Fix ‘Unlikely’ Attempted Murder By Julia O’Donoghue a driver’s license and taxes associ- “Northern Virginia pays 40 per- The Connection ated with selling homes, that were cent and gets 14 percent…that is By Ken Moore meant to cover the state’s mainte- where you lose people like me and The Connection Police Shoot, Kill ocal members of the nance deficit. Kaine’s proposal Tom Rust and Joe May,” said Albo, General Assembly used would also have raised money of the statewide revenue formula. rosecutor Casey M. Man in Oakton phrases like “not too through special taxes that applied But Democrats said the bill still Lingan showed a Last Saturday, July 5, Fairfax Police L P officers responded to a call from an optimistic” and “not too only to Northern Virginia and has several problems, including no Fairfax County Circuit apparent suicidal man in Oakton 30 good” to describe the possibility of Hampton Roads. plan for maintenance. “They are Court jury the bullet from the minutes before midnight, according to reaching a compromise on trans- The special regional taxes would asking us to raise taxes on North- gun Rocky L. King pointed at Fairfax County Police reports. When officers arrived at the 3100 portation funding this year. have required approval by local ern Virginians and use the money police Officer Eugene Bork’s block of Summit Square Drive, they State legislators returned to governments, like the Fairfax to fix roads and bridges down- head. were confronted by David Michael Richmond July 8 to find a solution County Board of Supervisors, be- state,” said Jesse Ferguson, spokes- The only reason the jury was Przewlocki, 54, who was armed with for Virginia’s roads and transit fore they were implemented. person for Del. Brian Moran, who looking at an officer in the court- a gun on the sidewalk outside his apartment. woes. The Virginia Supreme Court “Of course, the rural guys are is the Democratic caucus leader in room and not an autopsy photo, When officers ordered Przewlocki threw out a package that passed saying why should we support a the House of Delegates. Lingan told the jury, is that King to put his gun down, he refused and during the 2008 session that grantors tax? That is my problem. Fairfax County chairman Gerry didn’t properly load his weapon. pointed the gun at officers who then would have raised more than $300 Not enough people are willing to Connolly said it is also unfair for Following a three-day trial last shot him, according to police reports. Przewlocki was pronounced dead million a year for transportation step up and do their fair share,” Northern Virginia’s local govern- week before Judge Robert J. at Inova Fairfax Hospital. in Northern Virginia. said Del. Tom Rust (R-86). ments to be asked to raise taxes. Smith, a jury convicted King of No officers were injured. Gov. Tim Kaine (D) scheduled The bill most likely to pass the With none of the plans above the attempted capital murder of the General Assembly’s special ses- House of Delegates, according to likely to pass, many Northern Vir- a police officer on Wednesday, Risking Lives to sion, which started at the end of Rust, is one that includes two re- ginians are expecting the worst July 2. last month, to specifically address gional components for Hampton again. “It means we wait some The next day the jury recom- Save One? the question of transportation Roads and Northern Virginia but more and eventually the voters mended that King serve 51 years A similar call to police ended differ- funding. no statewide component. Both will start asking the hard questions in prison: 40 years for the at- ently in October 2005, when an Several Fairfax County repre- Rust and Del. Dave Albo (R-42) come election time,” said Bill tempted capital murder of a po- officer was critically wounded after sentatives to the House of Del- support the bill. Lecos, president of the Fairfax lice officer, five years for use of hours of negotiating with a suicidal man, Joseph Oliver, then 56. egates supported Kaine’s plan, Rust and Albo said that North- County Chamber of Commerce. a firearm in the commission of Oliver’s sister alerted police that her which was killed by a Republican- ern Virginia tends to lose out on Lecos said Fairfax is approxi- a felony, three years for posses- brother was armed and suicidal on controlled committee. funding when Virginia raises rev- mately 13 percent of Virginia’s sion of cocaine and three years Oct. 29, 2005, on Palladium Court in The governor’s bill included a enue statewide because the fund- population and brings in approxi- for possession of a firearm while Springfield. Officer Peter H. Feigleson negoti- series of statewide taxes and fees, ing formula used returns only a mately 25 percent of the in possession of cocaine. ated with Oliver for more than two including a bump in the cost to get fraction of what the region raises. commonwealth’s revenue. Officer Bork and his wife now hours, while Oliver held a revolver in make sure they say goodbye to each of his hands. each other each and every day Police could have used deadly force County Notebook as soon as they arrived, as Oliver they leave their house. pulled out two guns from a bag. “This was a tough one for the “I was trying to save his life,” Encouraging Turbines, Hyland Proposes cops,” said Marshall E. Thielen, Feigleson testified. president of the Fairfax Coalition When Oliver later put down one of Solar Panels Looking at Meal Tax his guns, Feigleson, shielded by officer of Police IUPA Local 5000. Scott A. MacCaskill, advanced closer Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chairman Mount Vernon supervisor Gerry Hyland (D) has “People take for granted the to Oliver to try to immobilize him mo- Gerry Connolly (D) wants residents to be able to “cut proposed that Fairfax County take another look at work that police do keeping mentarily with a Taser gun. But one of the Taser gun darts through the red tape,” when it comes to installing raising the meals tax as part of its overall budget Fairfax County safe.” wind turbines and solar panels on their property. review this fall. failed to hit Oliver, and Oliver shot Officer Bork was sent to inves- Feigleson in the leg, clipping his femo- Connolly has suggested that staff look into easing In anticipation of a downturn in revenue, Fairfax tigate a single car accident on ral artery, and shot at MacCaskill, zoning restrictions on wind turbines. Currently, resi- County supervisors will be spending extra time go- Sept. 11, 2007 at Coppermine hitting the shield MacCaskill carried to protect both officers as they ad- dents must go before the Board of Zoning Adjust- ing through the budget for cost savings, and Hyland Road and Sunrise Valley Drive ment if they want to install a turbine, which can be said the supervisors should look to tax diversifica- vanced. Oliver shot 11 rounds at the in Herndon around 3:30 a.m., officers, Assistant Commonwealth’s used to partially power a house with wind energy, tion during that time. according to police reports. Attorney Casey M. Lingan told the on their property. Currently, Fairfax relies on real estate taxes to pro- Bork, who has earned awards jury. “The moment he fired his weap- He also wants the county to consider drafting state- vide well over half of the county’s funding. A meals ons at Officer Feigleson and Officer from Mothers Against Drunk MacCaskill … is the moment he was wide legislation that could lift homeowners associa- tax could provide another source to the local Driving according to Thielen, not suicidal, he was homicidal,” tions’ restrictions on solar panels. government’s revenue stream. called for additional officers Lingan said. Several homeowners and citizens associations said In a board item presented June 30, Hyland said he when King was evasive answer- The officers’ emotions were most they are already looking at ways to assist residents expected “industry opposition,” to the proposal but visible when they talked about each ing his questions. When Bork other. “I thought you were dead,” who want to be “green,” but that a drastic change. the meals tax, which affects restaurants, has also been eventually asked King to exit the Feigleson said to MacCaskill, outside such as a wind turbine, might not be welcome. a tough sell to the public in the past. vehicle, King got out of the car the courtroom at Oliver’s trial in No- “That would take a little getting used to. People Fairfax County can only acquire the power to en- and pointed a handgun at the vember 2006. get all worked up about satellite dishes and that sort act a meals tax if it is approved in a voter referen- A Fairfax jury recommended that officer’s head. Oliver serve 99 years in prison. of thing right now,” said Michael Fruin of the dum or passed by the Virginia General Assembly. “Within a fraction of a second, His conviction and sentence are Timberly South homeowners association in McLean. Richmond lawmakers have been unwilling to approve the gun was out,” Thielen said. currently being appealed. The Burke Centre Conservancy, one of the county’s the measure and Fairfax County’s last meals tax ref- A struggle ensued over the largest homeowner associations, has an architectural erendum in 1992 failed by a large margin. gun, and backup officers shot would last six days, but wasn’t review board. Currently satellite dishes have been “It was one of the largest referendum failures in King several times. King was permitted to present evidence he installed on the back of a home, said the conservancy the history of the state,” said Jim Wordsworth, who treated at Inova Fairfax Hospi- had hoped to, and the trial lasted president Kala Quintana, adding the same rules owns J.R. Stockyard’s Inn in Tysons Corner. tal for injuries that were not life three days before the jury recom- would likely apply to solar panels. But her commu- Wordsworth said the restaurant and hospitality in- threatening, according to police. mended its sentence. nity has been resistant to tall structures like wind dustry is already suffering during the tough economic Defense attorney Michael Davis filed a motion Monday, turbines in the past. times. “I understand a broad-based tax, like a sales Davis intended to argue that July 7 for Judge Smith to vacate “Giving the experience we had even thinking … tax, that applies to everyone… but I don’t under- King was trying to commit “sui- the conviction and declare a mis- about cell phone towers. It would be surprising to stand singling out an industry like that,” said cide by cop,” trying to force po- trial, according to court records. me if people would be that interested,” said Quintana Wordsworth, who established the commonwealth’s lice to kill him. King is scheduled to be for- of wind turbines. restaurant association. Davis predicted the trial mally sentenced later this year. — Julia O’Donoghue — Julia O’Donoghue

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7913 Westpark Drive Make More of Silver Lining McLean, Virginia 22102 NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, Modest goals for housing downturn should be Call: 703-917-6444 the long-term stock of affordable housing, by Fax: 703-917-0991 applying price controls (similar to controls on e-mail: ramped up. the county’s affordable dwelling units) to those [email protected] Web Site: properties that would be sold to first time www.ConnectionNewspapers.com airfax County’s proposal to turn some the “silver lining” of homes for sale far below homeowners. This will keep the properties in foreclosed properties into opportuni- assessed value because of a surge of foreclo- the stock of affordable housing for some time Michael O’Connell Fties for affordable housing has drawn sures, the county should move to make a last- to come. If the family that buys a property from Editor / 703-917-6440 some criticism. ing dent in the need affordable housing on the county sells it in the future, any profits Derek Johnson By making such a modest proposal, the several levels. should be split with the county, providing more Community Reporter 703-917-6458 county leaves itself open to such barbs. First, the program should be expanded to funding for affordable housing. include foreclosed condos and townhouses, Third, the county should look at facilitating Paula Friedrich Fairfax County dedicated a penny of the real Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 estate property tax to affordable housing sev- which in the current market, the purchase of foreclosed properties by non- eral years ago, which amounts to a significant could provide more housing profit groups that would also tend to maintain Julia O’Donoghue $22 million a year. County businesses and of- Editorial value for the money. With the these properties as long-term affordable hous- Education and Politics 703-917-6433 ficials recognized that lack of affordable hous- rental voucher waiting list so ing. ing for the needed workforce ranks right up long that the waiting list is All these efforts would be best spread out Ken Moore with gridlock as an impediment to economic closed, it makes sense to acquire these proper- throughout the county. While many neighbor- Courts & Projects growth. Advocates for human services know ties too, or help nonprofit groups acquire them, hoods might resist more “affordable housing,” 703-917-6417 first hand the tremendous need for the so that they can be rented out to qualified fami- some are already hard hit by vacancies and Eric J. Gilmore $22 million each year and it adds up to a lot lies and county workers. Efficiency and one- foreclosures. Townhouse and condo associa- Sports Editor of money. The county has used it to purchase bedroom condos offer an opportunity for the tions are suffering non-payment of 703-917-6438 some apartment buildings that housed afford- county to make significant strides with a rela- homeowners fees. Surely this is an opportu- [email protected] able rentals that were in danger of being con- tively small investment. nity to make the most of the “silver lining.” verted to luxury rentals or condos. Now, with Second, the program should look to increase It’s not time to be timid.

ADVERTISING: To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and Crackdown on Counterfeiters 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Display ads 703-821-5050 Classified ads 703-917-6400 Counterfeit goods cost U.S. about $250 million Employment ads 703-917-6464 president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Tammy Johnson annual. Global Intellectual Property Center. “This leg- Display Advertising islation will protect Virginia’s consumers from 703-917-6478 By Bob McDonnell law toughening penalties and making it harder dangerous and defective counterfeit and pi- Andrea Smith Virginia Attorney General for counterfeiters to sell their fake merchan- rated products, while sending a strong mes- Classified Advertising 703-917-6401 dise,” said Del. Ben Cline, who was the chief sage to the perpetrators of these crimes.” Sean Godfrey here has been an increase in sophisti- patron of the legislation in the General Assem- Employment Advertising Tcated counterfeit operations in Vir- bly. HERE ARE some tips for consumers to avoid 703-917-6419 ginia. It is estimated that coun- dangerous counterfeit products: ❖ Editor & Publisher For example, in May 2007, Newport News Commentary terfeiting and piracy cost If the price is too good to be true, it prob- Mary Kimm authorities confiscated $1.8 million worth of the United States about ably is. Know the usual price range for your 703-917-6416 counterfeit goods from 11 stores. A few weeks $250 billion each year and intended purchases. [email protected] ago, Suffolk Police seized more than $32,000 has led to the loss of more than 750,000 jobs. ❖ Inspect the quality of the product. Scruti- Editor in Chief Steven Mauren in counterfeit goods from a downtown store, Plus, many of these “knockoff” products, like nize labels and packaging. Are there any mis- Managing Editors including 260 pairs of counterfeit shoes. medical supplies and car parts, also endanger spellings? Does the country of origin match the Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Thanks to new laws that went into effect July the user. country that normally produces the product? Photography: 1 that were part of our office’s legislative The Food and Drug Administration estimates ❖ Seek authorized dealers for the product Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, agenda, Virginia consumers and businesses that counterfeit drugs account for 10 percent you are planning to purchase and make your Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: have new safeguards against counterfeit and of all drugs sold in the nation. The Federal purchases from the most legitimate source pos- Zohra Aslami, Kevin Cooper, unsafe products. Aviation Administration estimates that 2 per- sible. Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, ❖ John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, Counterfeit products have included: auto- cent of the 26 million airline parts installed Report questionable and faulty products Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp motive brake pads, diabetes test strips, airline each year are counterfeit — about 520,000 to law enforcement. Production Manager: mechanical parts, smoke alarms, baby food, parts. Consumer protection is an important statu- Jean Card prescription drugs, cancer-fighting drugs, sur- “Counterfeiting and piracy threaten consum- tory duty of the Office of the Attorney Gen- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 gical products, batteries, wine, clothing, shoes, ers’ health and safety, while shaking our confi- eral, and our staff can help. In an age of in- Circulation Manager: DVDs/CDs, toys, toothpaste and jewelry. dence in the products we rely on and the creased consumer issues, we all must continue Ann Oliver “Virginia is one of the first states to pass a brands we trust,” said Caroline Joiner, vice to be educated and vigilant. CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. Peter Labovitz President/CEO Friendly Staff Mary Kimm haps unfortunately less common even humorous group I’ve ever nurses Ajua and Cheri; x-ray tech- Publisher/Chief To the Editor: than complaints, I feel compelled had the pleasure of being “forced” nician, Joe; patient transporter, Operating Officer This day and age, emergency Bryan; and patient advocate, Jerry Vernon to send a quick note to deal with. In what must be one Executive Vice President room experiences evoke images of of acknowledgement of the most trying professions Debbie. I hope to not need to see Wesley DeBrosse IVs, blood tests, tired, grouchy Letters around, these professionals dem- any of you again anytime soon, but Controller and thank you to the Debbie Funk nurses and most of all, long waits. staff of Alexandria onstrated true love for their jobs if the need arises, I will rest as- National Sales Most never enjoy the multi-hour Hospital for the and their patients ... and it sured that I am in good hands. John Lovaas Special Assistant for Operations ordeal we’re sometimes forced to treatment I received on June 23. showed. We should all be so lucky endure to protect our health. They were the friendliest, most to have such an experience. Ginny Schmidt Since words of gratitude are per- calming, respectful, lively and Many thanks to Dr. Budharani; Springfield www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 9 Entertainment

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The cast of ‘Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead,’ prepare of a scene. The movie centers around zombies seeking revenge for having a fast food chicken restaurant built on top of their graves. Lloyd Kaufman gets into character while directing his chicken-zombie horror film, ‘Poultrygeist: Night of the Good Poultry Gone Bad Chicken Dead.’ By Nora Benzawi Behind the Lens The Connection Spooky Movie Film Festival to inspire

With Lloyd Kaufman or local scary movie buffs, solace mid-summer chills, nascent filmmakers. n Friday, July 18, film direc- has finally arrived. Spooky Fests Otor and president of Troma FLLC is presenting The Spooky sity Mall because it is one of the only inde- “Poultrygeist” a chance to expand its lim- Films Lloyd Kaufman will Movie Film Festival: Midsummer pendent theatres in the D.C. area.” said ited theatrical release. “Originally, the film be conducting a one-time only course Night’s Scream on Thursday, July 17 at the Curtis Prather, director of the Spooky Movie was planned to be released solely in New of his Filmmaker Master Class at the Cinema Arts Theatre at Fair City Mall in Film Festival. York and Los Angeles, but we really wanted University Mall Theatres on 10659 Fairfax. “Poultrygeist,” a horror movie spoof, is far to do a D.C showing. It all sort of came Braddock Road in Fairfax. “The Spooky Movie Film Festival is a won- different than the typical zombie films of together organically,” said Prather. The one-day class will derful network that appeals to many people, the past few decades. “The movie features The film has gained notoriety for its fa- take place from 5-7 p.m. especially new and a satire of the horror mous director accompanied with increas- Master Registration is at the upcoming filmmak- genre, and a parody ing excitement from horror movie fans and Class main front door of the ers,” said Dick Dyszel, “The Spooky Movie Film of zombie movies in University Mall regulars alike. “It’s the University Mall Theatres, spokesperson for the general,” said Washington, D.C. premiere of the film, and 10659 Braddock Road in Spooky Movie Film Festival is a wonderful Prather. “The basic will be playing guaranteed for one week, Fairfax. Registration is $20. Festival. The opening plot involves a fast maybe longer,” said Mark O’Meara, owner The class will consist of exercises night of the festival network that appeals to food chicken restau- of the Cinema Arts and University Mall The- and information in basic filmmaking, begins at 6:30 p.m. rant that’s been built atres. “We’re hoping people check it out. It finding financing and organizing a and at 11 p.m. Admis- many people.” on top of an ancient should be completely over the top but re- crew and group production. Students sion for the film is — Dick Dyszel Indian burial ally fun.” will be given advice on how to be a $12. ground. Safe to say Also appearing at the festival will be the successful filmmaker. Audience members the dead aren’t presentation of four award winning short Immediately following the class, will be viewing the premiere of pleased to have them there.” films, including “The Ancient Rite of Corey students will have an opportunity to “Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead,” The film strives to remain distant from McGillis,” “Seekers,” “Eight Thirty-Two” and view Kaufman’s film “Poultrygeist: a new horror film directed by the president the traditional zombie films that have now “The Marionette.” The four films shown at Night of the Chicken Dead,” as it be- of Troma Films, Lloyd Kaufman. Following become mundane and predictable. “There’s the festival will be included as part of the gins playing at the University Mall the screening at the Cinema Arts Theatre, a definite fatigue in the typical Hollywood first volume of the “Festival of Horrors” Theatres. the film will continue to play at the Univer- horror blockbuster. We want to do some- anthology DVD series, produced by The sity Mall Theatres on 10659 Braddock Road thing unique,” said Prather. Spooky Movie Film Festival and Rudderpost in Fairfax. See Zombies, Page 14 “We chose to show the movie at Univer- THE SPOOKY MOVIE Film Festival gives 10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Virginia ABC CVS

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Kingstowne Library, 6500 Comics Around the World. See Richmond Highway, Lorton. Call to workshop to teach how to stop Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call Birding for Beginners: Optics and comics from around the world and register 703-339-7385. bleeding, handle choking, fashion to register 703-339-4610. Field Guides. 8-10:30 a.m. Learn create your own with graphic artist Lilly’s Plastic Purse. Stories and and author Matt Dembicki. Age 12- activities about Lilly. Bring your splints and more. $45 fee includes camera. Age 2-5 with adult. 10:30 workshop and book. Reservations a.m. and 1 p.m. Richard Byrd required. Lake Accotink Park, 7550 Library, 7250 Commerce St., Accotink Park Road, Springfield. Call Springfield. Call to register 703-451- 703-569-0285. 8055. Wednesday 13 with Kysmet, THURSDAY/JULY 17 Atomic Foxtrot, Morgue Rats, and more. 7 p.m. All ages; $13 in Irish Cultural Heritage Night. Enjoy advance, $16 at the door. Jaxx Night the heritage with traditional music, Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. song and dance including the “Mise Call 703-569-5940 or visit Eire” poem. 7:30 p.m. Ossian Hall www.jaxxroxx.com. Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale. Free. Call 703-324-7469 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ WEDNESDAY/JULY 16 parks/performances. Sun Fun. Stories and activities. 10:30 Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken a.m. Age 2-5 with adult. John Dead. 6:30-11 p.m. Spooky movie Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill film festival with Count Gore De Vol Drive, Alexandria. Call to register and Lloyd Kaufman. Cinema Arts 703-971-0010. Theatre, Fair City Mall, 9650 Main Book Discussion Group. Call for St., Fairfax. Call 703-968-6853 or title. 7:15 p.m. John Marshall visit www.cinemaartstheatre.com. Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Springfield Writers’ Group. Share Alexandria. Call 703-971-0010. your work, give and receive feedback Artful Doodles. A graphic artist in a supportive setting. 7 p.m. presents drawing basics in this Richard Byrd Library, 7250 hands-on program. Age 6-12. 10:30 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 register 703-451-8055. Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339-4610. FRIDAY/JULY 18 Practice Your English. Conversation group for people learning English. NVCC Annandale Symphony 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Kingstowne Orchestra Summer Pops Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, collection. Under the leadership of Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Christopher Johnston. 7:30 p.m. Lake Reading Magic. A magic show full of Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park Kayakers go birding by Pohick Creek. Kayak with the Northern Virginia Conservation comedy and good old-fashioned fun Road, Springfield. Free. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Trust, Saturday, July 19, 7-10 a.m., launching from 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton. Call with Turley the Magician. Age 6-12. 2:30 p.m. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 703-354-5093. Commerce St., Springfield. Call to See Calendar, Page 13 12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar 3 Family & Cosmetic From Page 12 University Mall Theatres Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 273-7111 Dentistry performances or call 703-324-7469. SUMMER CINEMA Friday Flicks. Bring a lunch and enjoy Dr. Gwendolyn Jones & Associates stories and a short movie. Birth-5 CAMP!!! with adult. Noon. John Marshall Rolling Valley Professional Center Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, 10 am Shows Monday - Friday Alexandria. Call to register 703-971- 9263 Old Keene Mill Rd. 0010. All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (11 wks for $11) Burke, Virginia 22015 Ones at a Time. Short stories and JULY 14 - JULY 18 ...... MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (G) At the intersection of Sydenstricker & Old Keene Mill Rds. activities. Age 13-23 months with adult. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd JULY 21 - JULY 25...... THE WIZARD OF OZ (G) Library, 7250 Commerce St., JULY 28 - AUGUST 1...... ELMO IN GROUCHLAND (G) Springfield. Call to register 703-451- (703) 455-3338 8055. AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 8...CURIOUS GEORGE (G) Most Insurances Accepted Nature Photography Camp. Teens Attendees will receive valuable coupons 12-16 will learn to use digital for Elie’s Deli & Brion’s Grille! photography and printing. Images will be entered in the Friends of Huntley Meadows annual photo contest. Camp runs for five days, from 9 a.m.-1p.m. $100, reservations required. Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Call 703-768-2525. Carnifex with A Stained Glass Romance, Knives Exchanging Hands, A Bloodbath In Boston, Rise Of Icarus, Bloodlines, Slaughter Of Innocence, and more. 5:15 p.m. All ages; $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.

SATURDAY/JULY 19 Comics Around the World. See comics from around the world and create your own with graphic artist and author Matt Dembicki. Age 12- 18. 2:30 p.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call to register 703-339- 4610. Crustaceans. Learn about all the crustaceans found here in Fairfax County, maybe even in your backyard. Meet these “locals” and the other live specimens that will be on hand. 10:30 a.m. All ages. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call to register 703-451- 8055. Kayak with the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust. 7-10 a.m. Launching from 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton. Call 703-354-5093. Gold’s Gym Grand Opening in Fairfax Station. Food, prizes, free group exercise classes and membership offers will be available from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The new gym is located at 5620-A Ox Road, Fairfax Station. Green Tree Frog Excursion. Look for green tree frogs, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $10 per family, reservations required. Mason Neck State Park, 7301 High Point Road, Lorton. Call 703-631-0013. Bat Watching. 8-9:30 p.m. Learn about the diversity of bats with a slide illustrated lecture, then search the sky for bats. $6 per adult, $4 per child. Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. To reserve call 703-768- 2525. L.A. Guns with Faster Pussycat, Bang Tango, High 4, Sinner’s Trail. 8 p.m. Age 21+. $20 in advance, $22 at the door. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Call 703-569-5940 or visit www.jaxxroxx.com.

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From Page 4 pecially during last 5 minutes, as mixture can easily burn. Remove from oven and allow to cool.ºAdd dried fruit, if de- below. sired. Store in coveredºglass jar in fridge. Best eaten within a THE COMMUNITY MARKETPLACE Golden Agave Granola (Vegan) week. Double recipe and freeze. support your local business Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups organic rolled oats (not quick oats) 1/4 cup organic whole wheat flour New Hope Open House 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon New Hope Church is having a worship service and 1/8 teaspoon sea salt open house Sunday, July 14, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to 1/2 cup Whole Sweetners Organic Raw Blue Agave introduce its new Silo Center to the community. Tours 11/2 tablespoons organic canola oil 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract of the new facility include a state-of-the-art audito- Optional: dried fruit, chopped nuts, unsweetened coconut rium, Camp Whatakid for children 5 to 12, the Silo Directions : Preheat oven to 300˚F. In a large bowl, com- Center preschool and a computer lab that offers train- bine all ingredients except dried fruit. Using hands (gloves ing for community members. New Hope Church is help), toss to coat dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Lightly oil a large baking pan. Spread mixture in one layer. located at 8905 Ox Road, Lorton. Call 888-581-3555 Bake 15 minutes; stir after 10 minutes. Watch carefully, es- or visit www.newhope.org 16 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News A “once in a lifetime find” in Fairfax Station Aquino From Page 4 front of the White House, and we had lunch at Old Ebbitt Grill,” said Aquino. In the afternoon, she and the ap- proximately 150 other guests were taken to the East Room of the White House, where President Bush gave a speech. He thanked the Asian American community for its contributions to the country’s culture, citing specifically its influ- ence in the military and business realms. He mentioned his administration’s initiatives to strengthen America’s relations with Asian countries. “When you are there, you really feel his [Presi- dent Bush’s] presence. He looks into your eyes when he speaks. You feel the appreciation he’s giv- ing,” said Aquino. The day concluded with a White House reception, where Aquino met the other two McDonald’s em- ployees and received a plaque. Aquino believes that her Filipino heritage has helped her succeed in her career, because she feels that McDonald’s is a corporation that values diversity. “My background helps me to communicate and ap- proach [people],” she said. “I have the best team: a white American manager, a Spanish manager, and a manager from Pakistan. It was hard to be placed together, but we talked, learned about our back- grounds, learned our strengths and weaknesses and now we work perfectly. My assistant managers are my backbone.” She is a mem- ber of the Asian Network within McDonald’s, which meets once a year to discuss its members’ suc- cesses. Aquino said she is grateful to the McDonald’s corporation for pro- viding her with opportunities like the White House event. “There are amazing benefits and opportuni- ties and resources,” she said. “For example, I drive a company car. And the upper management really knows you. It is hard work, but it paid off.” Real Estate Notes

In recognition of its effective advo- cacy programs resulting in the adoption of policies by local government agencies to increase affordable workforce hous- ing in Northern Virginia, AHOME has received the 2008 Advocacy Award from the Housing Association of Non- profit Developers. AHOME, or Affordable Housing Opportunity Means Everyone, is a non-profit coalition of community businesses, private and non profit developers, financial organiza- tions, unions and community organizations. AHOME was cited by HAND for a variety of efforts since its founding in 1986. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 17 Camps & Schools Osher Lifelong Learning: The New Retirement

Program keeps retirees engaged in their based in interest such as conversational \community. French and “Lifewriting your Monologue.” To Register Though history classes tend to be very popu- Information is available on the Web lar, the interest in current event classes is so site: www.olli.gmu.edu. Call 703-503- By Kerry O’Connor 3384 or e-mail [email protected]. “It would be a reassuring thing to know that large they have to rent out space from a local The Connection there are fun things out there you can get church to accommodate. involved with and not just sitting at home sense of reciprocity is important because OLLI knitting or whatever the stereotype might be,” “YOU CAN’T have a successful community is a non-profit institution that relies on vol- he new face of retirement has se- said Thom Clement, OLLI executive director if one segment of the population is not en- unteers from the GMU faculty and the Fairfax nior citizens staying in their com and former principal at Bull Run Elementary. gaged and having good reasons to be there; Country community to come and teach Tmunities and opting for a life people will move away,” Clement said. “The classes. where they might become a vol- WHEN THE INSTITUTE was established folks that are here could have easily chosen Though the teachers do not receive a sal- unteer, get involved in the community, or even in 1991, then known as the Lifelong Learn- to stay here because they like the community ary, Clement says most of the teachers feel choose to go back to school. ing Institute, it had only 15 members. In 2004 and they like things like OLLI that you couldn’t they receive other non-monetary benefits such “The growing number of older adults means the Institute received a Bernard Osher Grant have in a non-college town where they as an engaged audience that keeps them on the growth of a significant pool of talent in and now has two other locations — at George wouldn’t have the academic support.” their toes and students who bring an entire our community — as employees, entrepre- Mason Loudoun and Lake Anne in Reston — In addition to transportation, health care, life of experience. Of course, one of the other neurs, volunteers, and community activists,” with about 850 members. housing, and services, the 50+ Action Plan benefits is the absence of homework, which reads the Fairfax County Committee on Retirees come not for a degree, a career that strives to incorporate senior citizens into both students and teachers can appreciate. Aging’s 50+ Action Plan. opportunity, or a resume, but for what Clem- the Fairfax County community talks about “It’s funny, because if there is a teacher that Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), ent describes as the joy of learning. integrating retirees into a social community. assigns homework, our members will say which is affiliated with George Mason Uni- “Sit down before class, and the seat mate “The benefits [of OLLI] start with the men- ‘she’s tough,’” Clement said. “It’s popular versity, a non-profit Institute that offers retir- on your left will be a former infantry officer, tal stimulation and expand to the social inte- though, because they like to be challenged ees and senior citizens the option of going talking about the poetry seminar he’s teach- grations,” said Pat Carroll, OLLI’s president like that.” back to school and taking university-level ing next semester,” said Paul Howard, mem- of the Board of Directors. “I have expanded OLLI members pay an annual fee of $350 that courses with peers. Formerly a historic home, ber of the OLLI board and chairperson of the the number of friends and acquaintances.” gives them access to over 250 courses offered in the Tall Woods building located off Roberts Technology Committee. “The woman on your Being part of this community means giving four terms over the course of the year. Summer Road just off the GMU campus, is now a sec- right will be chatting about a strategy dis- back, and OLLI keeps its end of the bargain classes are often taught in one sitting to accom- ond home to senior citizens who want to keep cussed in yesterday’s Investment Forum.” by offering $2,000 scholarships to GMU stu- modate vacation schedules. Registration for sum- an active mind through classes, clubs, and OLLI members can choose from practical dents and having members serve on a variety mer term is still open and registration for fall special events. courses such as economics and finance or of university boards. Clement explains this term will be in late August. School Notes

Greenspring Retirement Com- ❖ Philip Marcus, Lake Braddock If You are UNHAPPY munity presented scholarships to eight Secondary School; local high school students at a June 25 ❖ Shannon Middleton, Robert E. ceremony. Each student received a Lee High School; $4,000 scholarship ($500 per semester ❖ Yvette Poroj, Lake Braddock Sec- with your CHILD’S for fours years of full-time undergradu- ondary School; ate study). Three additional students ❖ Cristian Soto Paz, Annandale SAT PREP were promised scholarships after they High School; and progress in complete the work hour requirements of ❖ Jenna Snyder, Edison High AVAILABLE the Scholar Fund program. The 2008 School. scholarship winners are: The three scholar nominees are: ❖ Meagan Antis, West Springfield ❖ Stephanie Allotey, Robert E. Lee school, High School; High School; ❖ Deena Beshir, Robert E. Lee ❖ Aleice Barry, Hayfield Secondary High School; School; and the TIME to take ❖ ❖ Erica Gaughan, Robert E. Lee Nicky Otabil, Garfield High High School; School. Action is NOW! Classes Notes

Call NOW for Summer Enrollment Send notes to the Connection at for children. They will learn the [email protected] or call techniques for creating in clay, while f your child struggled this past school year, the 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated making cool things for their rooms. summer is an excellent time to get ahead for next announcements should be submitted at Classes will be Aug. 5, 7, 12, 14, 25 year. least two weeks prior to the event. and 28, from 3-5 p.m. $275 plus $35 I materials fee includes all clay, glazes, The Huntington Learning Center can help! use of studio tools and equipment Our qualified teachers can find out what’s holding ARTS and two firings. Finished pottery will your child back and create an individualized program Workhouse Arts Center Local be picked up about a week after the Youth Theatre Camps. The last class. of instruction designed to fix the problem. Workhouse Arts Center hosts two Just a few hours a week this summer can improve your youth theater programs this summer LANGUAGES child’s learning skills, so your child can overcome at Woodbridge Senior High School. The second program, July 21-Aug. 1, Greenspring Village’s English As a frustration with school, as well as develop confidence is the ArtStar Performance Second Language (ESL). and motivation. Workshop. This advanced workshop Instruction to assist employees who for students ages 15 through 18, is a want to improve their language skills. Call Huntington today. We’re nearby and affordable. production-focused session. Students ESL classes meet twice a week. will design, build and perform a full- Volunteers who wish to enroll are Alexandria / Mt Vernon/ Lorton Springfield / Burke/ Fairfax Station length production. Both programs asked to pay a $20 registration fee to run Monday through Friday, from 9 be refunded at the completion of the 703-541-2211 703-451-4466 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuition for the Youth course. Visit Theatre Camp is $700. Tuition for www.ericksonretirement.com. the Performance Workshop is $450. Adult English as a Second To register visit www.lortonarts.org Language (ESL). Classes offered by Mention this ad and or call 703-495-0001, ext. 236. Hogar Hispano of Catholic Charities Kids’ Pottery Class. August pottery at 24 locations in Northern Virginia. classes for 8-12-year olds will include The cost is $40 per semester. 703- SAVE $50 OFF DIAGNOSTIC TEST wheel throwing and hand building 534-9805 ext. 222. 18 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Community Local Charities See Increase in Foot Traffic

From Page 5 center for food are a mix of immigrants More mostly from Latin America and the Middle ❖ Ecumenical Community Helping East. The other half is composed of Ameri- Others, 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, can born residents and families making Springfield. Hours of operation are Mon- day-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and around $20,000 a year. However, the de- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7-9 mographics they see for financial assistance p.m. 703-569-9160. ❖ skew differently, with the percentage of The Koinonia Foundation, 6037 Photo by immigrants coming in for help paying bills Franconia Road, Franconia. Hours of opera- tion are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and only around 15-20 percent. Friday, 9 a.m.-12 noon and Thursday, 10 When it comes to money matters, pride a.m.-6 p.m. 703-971-1991. plays a big part in determining who came ❖ Lorton Community Action Cen- SamFunk to them and who didn’t, said Maryam ter, 9518 Richmond Highway, Lorton, behind the Lorton Library. Hours of opera- Ulomi, LCAC’s director of emergency ser-

tion are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 /The Connection vices. p.m. 703-339-5161. “Culturally, for example, with Latino fami- ❖ Yesterday’s Rose, non-profit thrift lies, asking for money has a completely dif- shop, 9960 Main St., Fairfax. Hours of op- eration are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 ferent connotation than asking for food,” p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 703-385- she said. Some find it easier to ask for food. 9517.

THRIFT STORES have also seen a boon The Koinonia Foundation is a non-profit Christian organization located in sales since the downturn in the economy now is the time. at 6037 Franconia Road. began. At Yesterday’s Rose, a thrift shop on “This is a business that is almost reces- Main Street in Fairfax, shoppers can find sion-proof,” said Stone, who estimated that ing to smaller quarters will call her up to titis C, charities like the Lorton Community clothes, furniture, dishware, toys and a host sales have jumped anywhere from $300- give away furniture they have no room for, Action Center provide more than just physi- of other basic needs for bargain basement $600 a day over the past year. “People might and she’s seen an increase in “dumpster cal assistance. prices. Judy Stone, founder and manager not be able to eat out or take vacations, but divers,” people rummaging through the “They’ve helped me with furniture, cloth- of Yesterday’s Rose, just returned from a na- they still have the basic necessities to buy.” trash outside her store. ing, bills, and food,” said Wolfe, as he tional conference of thrift shop owners in Stone said that apart from sales, the cur- For Nathan Wolfe, who is constantly sick stopped by to pick up bread on Monday. “It’s Ohio. The message she heard there was rent economy has manifested itself in other as the result of a bad blood transfusion in also helped me mentally, in terms of being clear: if you’re going to open a thrift shop, ways. Offices that are downsizing and mov- 1986 that resulted in him contracting Hepa- somewhere you can turn to.” Faith Notes

Send notes to the Connection at cue Dog. Wednesday, July 16. Chris- tine and her dog will demonstrate COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP [email protected] or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated search and rescue techniques. They are announcements should be submitted at part of Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S., an orga- least two weeks prior to the event. nization that provides canine search and Westwood Baptist rescue teams for emergencies. Clifton/ Messiah Springfield Church of Christ is Centreville Location, 13421 Twin Lakes United Methodist Church Church hosting a stroke, vascular disease Drive. 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield “Caring...Loving...Serving...Welcoming.” and heart rhythm screening on ❖ NOVA Bat Lady. July 23, 7:30 (Near West Springfield High School) Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Monday, July 14. Appointments begin at p.m. Bat World NOVA will use multime- (703) 569-9862 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. 9 a.m. Screenings include stroke/carotid dia presentations, biofacts, and live bats Sunday Services Wed. Night artery, atrial fibrillation, abdominal aor- to teach about these ecologically impor- 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Family Ministry 5:45 p.m. tic aneurysm and peripheral arterial tant creatures. Fairfax Location, 5114 Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. Twinbrook Road. Rev. James K. Abernathy disease. Additional screenings are avail- Senior Pastor able for c-reactive protein, complete ❖ The Mad Science Workshop Sunday School lipid panel and cholesterol, glucose, and will present an interactive workshop 9:30 am & 11:00 am 703-451-5120 www.westwood-baptist.org ultrasound for osteoporosis. Any four that will spark the imagination of chil- “Serving God by Serving Others” Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org 8200 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield screenings for $140; all eight for $199. dren of all ages and increase Springfield Church of Christ, 7512 Old understanding of what science is really Lutheran Keene Mill Road in Springfield. Call 1- about. Wednesday, July 30, Fairfax Lo- Assembly of God Church of Christ Prince of Peace Lutheran… 703-451-5855 877-754-9631. cation, 5114 Twinbrook Road. Word of Life Assembly of God… 703-941-2312 Central Christian Church… 703-971-0277 St. John’s Lutheran Church… 703-971-2210 Harvest Church… 703-971-7070 Church of the Nativity Yard Sale Free car wash, July 19, 10 a.m.-1 Springfield Church of Christ… 703-451-4011 St. Marks Lutheran Church… 703-451-4331 for Charity. Saturday, July 19, from 9 p.m. The Journey Church is offering a Baha’i Faith Church of Jesus Christ a.m.-3 p.m. at the Church of the Nativ- free car wash at 6427 Franconia Road. Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest… of Latter Day Saints Methodist ity, 6400 Nativity Lane in Burke. This Call 703-971-0277 ext. 100 or visit 703-912-1719 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints… Messiah United Methodist Church… 703-569-9862 yearly fund raiser helps support chari- [email protected]. Springfield United Methodistv703-451-2375 table and philanthropic causes. Call Baptist 703-451-0631 703-455-2400. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will Community of Faith Tabernacle… 703-455-4594 Disciples of Christ St. John’s United Methodist… 703-256-6655 offer a Rainforest Adventure Va- Fellowship Baptist Church… 703-569-5151 Sydenstricker United Methodist… 703-451-8223 Fellowship Baptist Church Va- cation Bible School July 27-31. Springfield Christian Church… 703-354-4994 First Baptist Church-Hayfield… 703-971-7077 Non-Denominational cation Bible School will be Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; Bible school ses- Episcopal Monday-Friday, July 21-25, from 9- sions 6-8 p.m. for age 3 through rising First Baptist Church-Springfield… 703-451-1500 Love International Church… 703-354-3608 11:30 a.m. Activities include a Bible sixth grade, with crafts, music, games St. Christopher’s Episcopal… 703-451-1088 South Run Baptist Church… 703-455-4521 New Life Open Bible Church… 703-922-7577 lesson, crafts, snacks and games. Free. and outdoor fun. Take-home treats each Westwood Baptist Church… 703-451-5120 Evangelical Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church, 5936 Rolling night. Adult classes using Practicing Our New World Unity Church… 703-690-7925 Road, Springfield. Call 703-569-5151 or Faith: A Way of Life for a Searching Bible Community Covenant Church… 703-455-4150 International Calvary Church… 703-912-1378 visit www.honoringGod.org. People. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Immanuel Bible Church… 703-941-4124 Jewish 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield. Call Presbyterian Adat Reyim Congregation… 703-569-7577 Lord of Life Lutheran Church’s 703-451-4331 or visit www.stmarks- Catholic Grace Presbyterian Church… 703-451-2900 elca.org. Ohev Yisrael Messianic Congergation… second location, 13421 Twin Lakes St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church… 703-451-8576 Harvester Presbyterian Church… 703-455-7800 Drive, Clifton, is now open. Worship 703-550-0888 services are Sundays at 10 a.m. Call New Jerusalem Temple, 8850 Christian Science Jehovah’s Witness Kirkwood Presbyterian Church… 703-451-5320 703-323-9500 or visit Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station, con- First Church of Christ, Scientist… 703-941-7540 Springfield North Congregation… 703-971-2936 www.lordoflifelutheran.com. ducts Sunday services at 10 a.m. at Summer Nights at Lord of Life Halley Elementary and Bible studies on Lutheran Church: Tuesdays. Contact Pastor Florine ❖ Christine and Aleko the Res- Murphy at 703-922-3791. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 19 Sports Plenty of Local Ties At Tiger-less Tournament Reporter chronicles tales from the recent AT&T National.

By Michael K. Bohn crediting the openness and acces- Special to The Connection sibility of both the tour staff and players. Keith Werman tags out an American All-Star during the 17th District’s erry Potter has been a golf Potter expanded his reporting to American Legion All-Star game on July 4 at Waters Field. Jwriter and reporter for the PGA Tour in 1996, and in re- most of his adult life, and cent years, has enjoyed writing for once, he was on the other side about golf equipment and course over the tape recorder. design. He travels extensively, al- “This is strange. I’m usually the ternating tournament assignments one asking the questions,” USA with the paper’s other golf writ- All-American All-Stars Today golf writer Jerry Potter said ers. at the start of a recent interview. Potter has lived since 1984 in the Springfield Post 176 Sends Five to District 17 All-Star game. “I’ve been reporter for 35 years, Franconia. He commuted to but I rarely do the talking.” Rosslyn when “USA Today” was group of local standouts celebrated the nation’s Over lunch at the media center headquartered there, and now birthday in typical American fashion — by play during the AT&T National at drives to his office in the paper’s Aing in an American Legion All-Star game. Bethesda’s Congressional Country current building in McLean. That The Springfield Post 176 team sent five play- Club, Potter, 60, spun some yarns is, when he’s in town. ers to represent the 2008 American All-Stars in American about his long and satisfying ca- “I’ve lived in Franconia for Legion Baseball District 17’s All-Star game at Waters Field reer as a sports journalist. years,” said Potter, who is single, on July 4. Comprised of high school players from Hayfield, After college and reporting jobs “but I’m gone so much that I’m still Lee, Bishop Ireton, and West Springfield, the squad teamed at the “Nashville Banner” and the kind of a stranger.” up with Falls Church Post 130, Fairfax Post 177 and Alex- Jackson, Miss. “Clarion-Ledger”, Asked about his own golf game, andria Posts 24 and 129 to comprise the American All- the latter a Gannett newspaper, he Potter answered with one word, Stars. They played representatives from Vienna Post 180, began a temporary assignment at “Bad.” He plays occasionally, and Lorton Post 162, Annandale Bicentennial Post 1976 and the chain’s fledging “USA Today” said that many a great player has Centreville Post 1995, which made the National All-Starts in 1983. After a year of general tried to help. “I’m just not an ath- The Post 176 players were first baseman/catcher Taylor sports reporting, including col- lete.” Kewer (Hayfield), infielder Eddie Boddie (Bishop Ireton), leges and the NFL, Potter took a shortstop Josh Brown and Lee representatives Ryan Davis permanent position with the A PROFESSIONAL on the Na- and Andrew Sanders. nation’s first truly national paper. tionwide Tour stopped by the As of press time, Post 176 has a 9-10 record. Vienna Post “My editor had me cover AT&T National for a busman’s 180 is currently leading with a 14-4 showing. On Tuesday, Five players from Springfield repre- NASCAR because I talked funny, holiday. Kris Blanks, who at- Post 176 dropped an 8-3 decision to Alexandria Post 129. sented the American All-Stars at the just like the drivers,’ he said of his tended Robert E. Lee, and now recent annual American Legion All- southern accent. Simultaneously, lives in Frederick, Md, hit the —Eric J. Gilmore Star game. he began reporting on professional Nationwide jackpot on June 1 Photos by Craig Sterbutzel/The Connection golf, staring with the 1984 LPGA when he won a Tour event. His Dinah Shore Nabisco champion- winnings so far this season, ship (now the Kraft Nabisco, an $212,068, virtually assures the LPGA major). “I learned how to 35-year-old journeyman’s gradu- cover a pro tournament by report- ation to next season’s PGA Tour. ing on the LPGA Tour,” he said, As Blanks walked onto the practice range on Tues- day of tournament week, he wore a mile- wide smile as equip- ment sales reps and players shook his hand. “Maybe I’ll be here next year,” he said.

WITH THE RECU- PERATING Tiger Woods absent from his signature golf tourna-

Michael K. Bohn ment, fewer fans turned out for the event. Official figures reflected about a 25 percent drop overall, Courtesy of Courtesy but Sunday’s gate was Kris Blanks, a former Springfield seemed even smaller resident and current Nationwide Tour player, should be on his way See Tournament, The National All-Stars salute the American flag on the Fourth of July. up to the PGA Tour next year. Page 21

20 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports NVSL Swimming Report On July 13, the Northern Virginia Swim League a two-point win over the Forest Hollow (NVSL) will hold its annual Wally Martin 3-meter Gators and 20-point triumph against the Parlia- Diving Championship at Lee-Graham Pool in Falls ment Panthers were not decided until Church. The event, which annually attracts more mixed-age Dolphins hit the relay waters at the end than 100 divers, ranging in age from 8 to 18, is of the meets. The Dolphins are coached by Evan the league’s high dive championship. Stiles, who was recently in Omaha, Neb. to help The 10-and-under girls will start at 8 p.m., with current William & Mary swimmer Katie Radloff 55 minutes intervals occurring for the junior girls compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials. and boys (ages 11-12), the intermediate division (ages 13-14) and senior division (ages 15-18). The Dominion Hills Warriors lost against Fox Hunt of Springfield, 208-184. The Domin- The results will be posted on the NVSL-Dive ion Hills double winners were James Hughes, Web site at www.nvsldive.nvblu.com Erinn Spack and Eric Weiner. Single winners for the Warriors were Maddy Berner, Matthew Ellis, In NVSL Division 11 action, the Arlington David Hughes, Mikaela Kelley, Gregory Lemek, Forest Tigers recorded their first victory of the Daniel McCreedy, Anna Sophia Nix, Andrea season, defeating the Rolling Hills Seahawks, Oaxaca, Mackenzie Ullom, and Abby Young. The 224-178. 15-18 girls 200-meter medley relay of Maddy

/The Connection Double event winners for the Tigers were Carl Berner, Haley Sanner, Andrea Oaxaca and Erinn Buergler, Bryn Edwards, Adrianna Gorsky, Jake Spack broke a pool record with the time of Huston, Michelle Moriarty and David Palmer. 2:16:41. Single event winners were Matthew Allen, Zoe Edwards, Clayton Miller, Eric Newton, Philip The Dominion Hills Warriors opened their O’Doherty, Christopher Palacios, Elizabeth 2008 season in Division 8 with a 207-194 loss to Palmer, Malin Serfis and Rebecca Wroblewski. the Parliament Panthers in Springfield. The Elizabeth Palmer, Hannah Aiken and Clare double winner highlights for Dominion Hills were

Craig Sterbutzel O’Doherty swept the Girls 50-meter 15-18 back- Gwen Bobst and Alex Brown. Single winners for stroke, helping to clinch the Tiger victory. the Warriors were Daniel McCreedy, Gregory Lemek, Erinn Spack, Grayson Sanner, Abby The Dowden Terrace Dolphins have Young, Patrick Morris, Mikaela Kelly, Eric Weiner,

Photo by Photo squeaked out two victories to start their historic David Hughes, Nathan Hughes and Andrea 50th season of making waves in the NVSL. Both Oaxaco. Third baseman Martin Parra of the Clark Griffith All-Stars makes a play during his team’s game against the Maryland All-Stars in Vienna last Saturday night. Sports Briefs

of members of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Con- Hill Headed to Tulsa federacy advanced to the semifinals of U-19 World Late Fireworks Boost Locals Games with a 28-2 win over Scotland. The Iroquois The University of Tulsa publicly released its 2008 spring crew signing class, which includes recent will now face host Canada, who won a 15-12 con- West Springfield grad Kelly Hill, who spent the last test on July 5, in the semifinal on July 10. The Clark Griffith League All-Stars, comprised two years as a member of the varsity eight boat. Nationals are hoping to top a fourth-place finish, This past season, Hill’s boat finished fifth in the where they’ve placed the last three World Games of teams from Fairfax, Vienna, Arlington and Virginia State Championships and advanced to the dating back to 1998. semifinals at the Stotesbury Cup. She plans to study Established in 1983, the Iroquois Nationals rep- art at Tulsa. resent the Haudenosaunee, McLean, beats Maryland stars, 4-3. “Kelly rows in one of the most competitive high meaning the “People of the Longhouse” in inter- school areas in the country and is a very good ath- national lacrosse competition. lete,” said Tulsa head coach Kevin Harris said. “She The Iroquois, which signed a partnership with By Rich Sanders League, gave his team a huge lift when he Nike, Inc. two years ago, have long been recog- The Connection brings to Tulsa a determination and a hunger for belted a high, towering, opposite field solo good rowing that will help our freshman class be nized as originators of the modern game of home run over the right field fence that tied very strong. I believe Kelly is going to grow into a lacrosse. The players, 95 percent of whom play in serious leader on our team here at TU.” college, travel with Haudenosaunee passports. The ocal metropolitan area fans were the game at 3-3. Iroquois are comprised of the Six Nations Confed- treated to some of the best colle Two batters later, Mike Bokman of the Harris expects the eight recent signees to bolster a eight fall 2007 recruits to bolster the incoming eracy, including the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, giate level baseball anywhere D.C. Grays gave the Clark Griffith team the class to 16 student-athletes. Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora tribes. L Most of the roster is derived from Ontario, over the Fourth of July holiday lead for good with a soft line-drive single Canada as well as Upstate New York. Yet the head weekend at the 2008 Joe Branzell All-Star into left field that plated teammate Nick Johnson Fails In Last Bid coach, Tony Gray, was the head coach at Oakton Game in Vienna. Kuroczko (Vienna Senators), who had where he won three consecutive Virginia AAA state The showcase contest, in which the Clark coaxed a walk following Kirby-Jones’ For Olympics championships from 2003-2005. He led the Cou- Griffith League All-Stars, made up of play- homer. gars to a state title berth again this year, and retired Allen Johnson, the gold medalist in the 110- from coaching after the season. ers from Virginia, Wash., D.C. and Mary- Tall right-handed pitcher Jimmy Dugan meter hurdles at the 1996 Olympics failed in what The other Iroquois representatives include land teams, took on the Maryland Collegiate (Vienna Senators) of George Washington is likely his last bid to make the Olympic team. At defenseman Forest Cox, a Potawatomi descendent Baseball League All-Stars. The game took University retired the Maryland team’s side the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore. this past and attackman Andrew Cordia, a Choctaw descen- place on Saturday night, July 5 in the heart in order in the ninth, including two weekend, Johnson, a 1989 Lake Braddock gradu- dent, who scored two goals in the quarterfinal ate and seven-time U.S. outdoor champion, pulled game. Cox is a rising senior at West Potomac, while of Vienna at Waters Field. strikeouts, to earn the save and clinch the out of a preliminary heat after the fourth hurdle Cordia attends St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes, where he The Clark Griffith League, made up of win for the Clark Griffith stars. when he irritated a previous leg injury he suffered was an All-Interstate Athletic Conference selection seven teams, hosted the game. The classic Gaining the mound decision for the win- in March. last season. wooden bat All-Star game is named after ning team was JD Polcari (Fairfax Nation- Johnson, 37, who was gunning for his fourth The Nationals have lost to the United States, as Olympic team, did not rule out a possible run at the well as Canada by a combined eight goals. How- Branzell, a longtime coach and supporter als), a right-hander from Burke who pitched 2012 Games, but did say he is likely done for the ever, the Iroquois have blasted past Japan, of the 63-year old Clark Griffith League. just 2/3’s of an inning in the eighth in a 2008 season. England, Australia and Scotland by a combined 52 Branzell, who died in 1997, served as a short relief outing. goals en route to a 20-goal per game average. In November 2007, the Iroquois U-19 dominated scout for over 30 years with the old Wash- Kirby-Jones, a collegiate player at Tennes- Iroquois Nationals In the inaugural Madlax Capital Classic in Washing- ington Senators and Texas Rangers. see Tech University, was not certain his ton D.C., with Cordia ranking second in points at For baseball faithful who appreciate a home run was going to clear the fence when Semifinals at the tournament with nine goals and two assists. hard-playing, fundamentally sound brand he hit the ball. The U-19 World Games, which started on July 3 will finish on July 12. Games are being played at of ball, Waters Field was the place to be on “It was one of those hits where you’re not U-19 World Games Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam, British Colum- Saturday night. Most of the contest was a sure,” said Kirby-Jones, who started the The Iroquois Nationals lacrosse team, consisting bia pitching dominated affair as both teams contest as a Clark Griffith substitute. “I saw used a handful of talented pitchers to keep the outfielder backing up and saw the ball the opposing offenses at bay. But it was a clear. It feels good to come through against late-game home run by the Clark Griffith a team like [the Maryland stars].” Local Ties at AT&T Tournament League team that changed the game’s mo- Kirby-Jones, who competed in a pre-game mentum and led the home team to a dra- Home Run Derby, said he enjoyed meeting From Page 20 the fifth hole, marshaled by Vienna’s matic 4-3 come-from-behind win. and playing with stars from around the Westwood Country Club, Joe Mcguire With his team trailing 3-2 with two outs Clark Griffith League. because the Tour set early tee times to thought the crowd was down by half. and nobody on in the bottom of the eighth “It’s always fun and you are always try- beat the thunderstorms. Fans who arrived “There’s a big difference this year,” inning, A.J. Kirby-Jones, a first baseman for ing to do the best you can for your team- at noon found that half the field had fin- Mcguire said on Sunday. “Plus, the buzz the Fairfax Nationals of the Clark Griffith mates.” ished and the leaders making the turn. On is different without Tiger.” www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ July 10-16, 2008 ❖ 21 Community Scout Completes Project, Helps Wildlife Boy Scout builds shelters for wildlife at Huntley Meadows Park.

By Sara Ronken ters made of logs and brush. They used 40 The Connection trees and about 43,000 cubic feet of brush for the project. The volunteers included espite the intense heat and friends, family, people from Cole’s church

overwhelming humidity, 13- and members of his youth conference. Photo by D year-old Cole Rosenberg and Ryan Colpitts, a friend of Cole’s from a crew of 45 to 50 volunteers school, was one such volunteer. Ryan,12, spent Friday and Saturday, June 27 and 28, decided to help out with the project and building brush pile shelters for the wildlife was at the park on both Friday and Satur- Sara Ronken at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria. day. “I was doing really badly in math and In the hopes of gaining Eagle Scout sta- he helped me out,” said Ryan. “I was just tus in Boy Scouts of America, Cole began returning the favor for a good friend.”

organizing a project that would help out Cole’s mother and father also helped out. /The Connection the surrounding community. He spoke with “It was neat to see a group of people work- several businesses regarding possible do- ing for a common goal to improve nature,” nations and was in almost constant contact said Cheryl Rosenberg. “I think it was im- with Huntley Meadows Park officials. The portant to the people who go to Huntley plan was to build brush pile shelters in an Meadows all the time to see that people effort to restore the meadows. were taking time to preserve it and make it “The forest is overwhelming the mead- a better place.” Boy Scout Cole Rosenberg worked with 45-50 volunteers to build ows,” said Cole. “The project will help to The shelters will allow for more animals brush pile shelters at Huntley Meadows Park. reintroduce the meadow habitat and facili- to inhabit the park. Prior to the completion tate the restoration of the meadow.” of the project, the forest and surrounding when it rains,” said Ryan. He was able to of brush pile shelters. “A lot of species re- Cole’s mother, Cheryl Rosenberg, was residential areas were making it difficult for witness a snake seek refuge under the newly quire those kinds of habitats to survive,” supportive of the project. “I thought it was the meadows to survive. Now with more made shelters mere days after the shelters said Lawlor. a great idea,” she said. “Cole got to see how brush pile shelters and less trees, the mead- were completed. “It was definitely hard but it was reward- important the park can be to animals and ows are reappearing and attracting more Dave Lawlor, the natural resource man- ing,” Cole said. He is now one step closer the role it plays in animal habitats.” animals. ager at Huntley Meadows Park, explained to gaining Eagle Scout status in Boy Scouts The team spent both days building shel- “The animals will be able to find shelter to Cole how the park’s wildlife was in need of America. 8 Local Scouts Earn Eagle Awards After finishing projects, Scouts participate in May 10 Eagle Court of Honor.

ight Boy Scouts from Troop High School, col- E 1538 in Springfield received lected over 400 win- their Eagle rank at an Eagle ter coats for Reston Court of Honor, on Saturday, May 10, Interfaith. Levi at the Springfield Ward, Annandale Barraclough, a junior Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of at West Springfield, Latter-day Saints. organized a group of The eight young men awarded Eagle young men to con- rank included Cooper Allen, Levi struct and mount Barraclough, Matthew DeAngelo, new bat houses for Michael DeAngelo, Samuel Gates, Wil- Accotink Park. Mat- liam Gates, William Mallon and Mat- thew DeAngelo, a se- thew Nielsen. Springfield Supervisor nior at South County Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), along with Secondary School, stake, ward and Troop 1538 leaders, led an effort involv- The eight members of Scout Troop 1538’s Eagle Court of Honor are, from left, spoke at the ceremony. Herrity recog- ing woodland con- Samuel Gates, William Mallon, Cooper Allen, Matthew Nielsen, Michael nized and thanked the new Eagle servation. Michael DeAngelo, William Gates, Levi Barraclough and Matt DeAngelo. Scouts for their service to the commu- DeAngelo, a junior at organized and managed a food drive nity. South County, collected personal supplies Gates, a sophomore at West Springfield, for the Aschiana Orphanage in Afghanistan. designed and constructed rolling racks for at two local grocery stores to support Echo’s cause. Matthew Nielsen, a jun- EACH SCOUT successfully completed Samuel Gates, a West Springfield senior, the West Springfield band program. Will- ior home-school student, organized a their Eagle Scout projects Cooper cleared non-native plant species from a iam Mallon, a West Springfield junior, food drive for Reston Interfaith. Allen, a junior, at West Springfield Fairfax County conservation park. William partnered with Echo, Inc. of Springfield and

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Position will also have the possibility for Manager, Community Systems, Inc., behaviors) in grades 7-12. additional weekday hours to assist with administrative support to the Finance 8136 Old Keene Mill Rd., Suite B-300, This 12-month position requires eligibility department (distributing department mail, ordering & processing of office supplies, Springfield, VA 22152 or email: for Virginia licensure in special education, backup receptionist phone support, document scanning, vendor contact, [email protected] master’s degree in education or closely processing of daily deposits and credit card charges, and coordination with outside related field, five years successful class- copier maintenance). room experience, and expertise in at least one major area of the curriculum. Qualifications: A detail oriented, team player who is - Minimum two years of Cash Handling experience creative and a quick thinker a plus! Please fax resume to 703-913-0089 - Bank experience preferred; Comfortable working with numbers - Experience with spreadsheets and word processing Preschool Teacher Reston Children’s Center (NAEYC & - Professional, excellent Customer Service skills and Telephone Etiquette NSACA accredited) is seeking to hire a talented and degreed (BA, AA, ECE, OUTSIDE SALES - Strong Organization skills and Attention to Detail or a degree in a related field re- Looking for an experienced outside - Extremely Organized & Accurate in an environment with multiple demands quired) Preschool Teacher. sales rep with C-store distributor. Resp. includes developing new Competitive salaries and great - Availability to work weekend hours is a requirement of the position business and maintaining current benefits plus an opportunity to customer base. Must have a proven work with a professional and - High school diploma or G.E.D. track record in sales and retail dedicated organization. C-Store knowledge a plus. Excellent If interested, please call Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume and three references via email to salary package and benefits. Drug- 703-476-8150. [email protected] to 703.780.8320 or by postal mail to Mount Vernon free workplace. E-mail resume Ladies’ Association, Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 110, Mount Vernon, EOE including salary history to VA 22121. Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. [email protected] or mail to: Cooper-Booth Wholesale Company Attn: H.R. Manager 200 Lincoln West Drive Mountville, PA 17554 www.cooperbooth.com

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202 Domestic Auto 202 Domestic Auto 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 3 RE for Rent 29 Misc. for Sale ABC LICENSE ABC LICENSE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: GMU-386-09 Bedroom & full bath in SFH, Lubrano of FairCity Mall, Inc Robert Giaimo & Ype Von George Mason University will be accepting sealed proposals for Animal Husbandry. For further information or a copy of the No pets & n/s. $850/mo + dep 7 PC Cherry Sleigh Bedroom trading as Mamma Lucia, Hengst trading as Silver Diner ‘00 Ford Exp 78k miles $9,800 solicitation packagec, contact the purchasing department at & utils. 703-569-1443 set - Brand new in boxes, 9650 Main St Fairfax #40, Metro, LLC, 3950 University 703-993-2580. Dr, Suite 105, Fairfax, VA Worth $1200+ Fully loaded Eddie Bauer, Never Fairfax, VA 22031. The above (Can help deliver)Asking $575 establishment is applying to 22030. The above establishment is applying to 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 26 Antiques 571-926-1990 wrecked 4WD tow package Black & the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT the VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TRUSTEE’S SALE OF QN Pillow Top Mattress & Tan, well maintained, All paperwork CONTROL for a Beer and CONTROL for a Beer and box set Brand new in plastic We consign/pay top $ for Wine on Premises license to Wine license to sell or w/warranty! Can deliver. 6497 Milva Lane antique/semi antique furn. Call 703-313-0671 sell or manufacture alcoholic manufacture beverages. (Worth $300+) MUST SELL including mid century & beverages. Rosa Di Savino Robert Giaimo, President & $150 571-926-1990 President CEO Silver Diner, LLC Springfield, Virginia 22150 danish modern Teak furniture, sterling, mens In execution of a deed of trust from Mirna Hernandez to Debor- watches, painting/art glass, 101 Computers 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ah Cutchins and Denise Storey dated November 30, 2006, and clocks, jewelry, costume recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for Fairfax jewelry, etc. Call Schefer NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S County, Virginia in Deed Book 19288, Page 867, securing Antiques @ 703-241-0790. HDI $340,000.00, H & E Services, Inc., a Virginia corporation and EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT the undersigned trustee, will offer for sale at public auction real FOR INDIVIDUALS property located at 6497 Milva Lane, Springfield, Virginia & SMALL BUSINESSES 6234 QUANDER ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA 22307 22150 and known as Lot 115, Section 2, Westhaven, and more 28 Yard Sales JENNIFER O. SMITH thoroughly described in the aforesaid deed of trust. The sale COMPUTER CONSULTANT SALE TO BE HELD AT 4110 CHAIN BRIDGE ROAD, FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA 22030 will take place at the main entrance to the Circuit Court for MOVING SALE 7/12 Fairfax County, Virginia on Friday the 18th day of July, 2008, at 9 to 1 Computer Hutch, TV ➣ TRAINING JULY 11, 2008 11:17 a.m. Armoire, couch, treadmill, 25" ➣ INSTALLATION TV & much more. 8100 ➣ AT 10:00 A.M. Terms: Cash. A deposit in the form of cash or certified funds Deercreek Pl, Sprfld 22153 (nr TROUBLE- SHOOTING payable to the Trustee in the amount of $10,000.00 or 10% of FFX Co. Pkwy) 7/569-1571 the successful bid, whichever is lower, shall be required of the ➣ LET US TAME THAT In execution of the Deed of Trust dated August 9, 2004, and recorded in Deed Book 16387, Page 2016, among the land re- successful bidder at the time of sale before the bidding will be BEAST FOR YOU cords of Fairfax County, Virginia (collectively, the “Deed of Trust”), securing The Washington Savings Bank, F.S.B. (the “Note- closed. The purchaser shall have fifteen (15) days from the holder”), default having occurred in the payment of the debt secured thereby, and being instructed to do so by the Noteholder, date of sale to tender the balance of the purchase price to the Yard sale, 7/12, 9-2, Accotink Serving Area Since 1995 the undersigned Substitute Trustees will offer for sale the property described below at public auction on the front steps of the Substitute Trustee in cash or certified funds. Additional terms Unitarian Universalist Church, Fairfax County Courthouse located at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia 22030 on July 11, 2008, beginning at of sale may be announced prior to the sale. 10125 Lakehaven Ct Burke (703) 765-2222 10:00 a.m. [email protected] H & E SERVICES, INC. The real property encumbered by the Deed of Trust that will be offered for sale by the Substitute Trustees is generally 29 Misc. for Sale known as 6234 Quander Road, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Virginia 22307 and is described in more detail in the Deed of Trust Substitute Trustee 116 Childcare Avail. and as follows: For further particulars, apply to: $250 KING Pillow Top John R. Griffin Mattress & Box set (3pc)- BURKE Childcare avail in my PARCEL 2, containing 2.183 acres, more or less, of the subdivision of the PROPERTY OF ELIZABETH J. QUANDER, as the Brand New, Never Used 116 Defense Highway, Suite 300 home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, same appears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 1785, Page 264, among the land records of Fairfax County, w/warranty. (Retail $500+) Virginia. evenings, Back-up care & Annapolis, Maryland 21401-7047 Deliverable 571-926-1990 special needs children LESS AND EXCEPT all of that lot or parcel of land containing 8,750 square feet more particularly described as follows: welcome. Large yard for lots of (301) 261-8800 fun! 703-569-8056 Beginning at a corner of Parcel 2 of the subdivision of the Residue of the property of Elizabeth J. Quander in the southwesterly line of Quander Road (Route #630) and running thence with a line of said parcel S.44 degrees, 22’ 50” W. 160.0 feet to another 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Pohick/Spfld Childcare Avail corner of said parcel thence running through the parcel N. 0 degrees, 37’ 10” W. 98.99 feet and N. 44 degrees 22’ 50” E. 90.00 in a loving and warm env. feet to a point in the line of Quander Road, thence with the line of said road S. 45 degrees 37’ 10” E. 70.00 feet, to the point of OFC permit, CPR first aid, the beginning. infant-5yrs FT, 30 yrs exp exc refs lots of fun. 703-455-2488 TERMS OF SALE ALL CASH. The property will be offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” and will be conveyed by Substitute Trustees’ Deed (the “Substitute Trustees’ Deed”) subject to all encumbrances, rights, reservations, conveyances, conditions, easements, re- strictions, and all recorded and unrecorded liens, if any, having priority over the Deed of Trust, as they may lawfully affect the property. NEWSPAPERS The Substitute Trustees and the Beneficiary disclaim all warranties of any kind, either express or implied for the property, in- cluding without limitation, any warranty relating to the zoning, condition of the soil, extent of construction, materials, habitability, environmental condition, compliance with applicable laws, fitness for a particular purpose and merchantability. The risk of loss or damage to the property shall be borne by the successful bidder from and after the date of the time of the sale. Obtaining possession of the property shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder (the “Purchaser”). CLASSIFIED A bidder’s deposit of $25,000.00 (the “Deposit”) by certified or cashier’s check may be required by the Substitute Trustees for such bid to be accepted. The Substitute Trustees reserve the right to prequalify any bidder prior to the sale and/or waive the For Local… requirement of the Deposit. Immediately after the sale, the successful bidder shall execute and deliver a memorandum of sale with the Substitute Trustees, copies of which shall be available for inspection immediately prior to the sale, and shall deliver to •Employment the Substitute Trustees the Deposit and the memorandum of sale. The balance of the purchase price, together with interest at •Employees 8.5% per annum from the date of sale to the date of settlement, shall be paid by the Purchaser. Settlement shall occur within ten (10) days after the sale date, TIME BEING OF THE ESSENCE with regard to the Purchaser’s obligation. •Services •Entertainment 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Settlement shall take place at the offices of Venable LLP, 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300, Vienna, Virginia 22182. •Announcements Purchaser shall pay all past due real estate taxes, rollback taxes, water rents, water permit renewal fees (if any) or other munici- •Real Estate pal liens, charges and assessments. The Purchaser shall also pay all settlement fees, title examination charges, title charges and title insurance premiums, all recording costs (including the state grantor’s tax and all state and county recordation fees, •Cars clerk’s filing fees and transfer fees and taxes), auctioneer’s fees and/or bid premiums, and reasonable attorneys’ fees and dis- •Trucks bursements incurred in the preparation of the deed of conveyance and other settlement documentation. •Vans The Purchaser shall be required to sign an agreement at settlement waiving any cause of action it or they may have against •RV’s the Substitute Trustees, and/or the Beneficiary for any condition with respect to the property that may not be in compliance with any federal, state or local law, regulation or ruling including, without limitation, any laws, regulation and ruling relating to envi- •Boats ronmental contamination or hazardous wastes. Such agreement shall also provide that if notwithstanding such agreement, a •Pets court of competent jurisdiction should permit such a claim to be made, such agreement shall serve as the overwhelming primary •Yard Sales factor in any equitable apportionment of response costs or other liability. Nothing herein shall release, waive or preclude any claims the Purchaser may have against any person in possession or control of the property. •Crafts •Hobbies If any Purchaser fails for any reason to complete settlement as provided above, the Deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the costs of the sale, including Trustees’ fees, and the balance, if any, shall be delivered to the Beneficiary to be applied by the •And More! Beneficiary against the indebtedness secured by and other amounts due under the Deed of Trust in accordance with the Deed of Trust or applicable law or otherwise as the Beneficiary shall elect. There shall be no refunds. Such forfeiture shall not limit For All any rights or remedies of the Substitute Trustees or the Beneficiary with respect to any such default. If the property is resold, such re-sale shall be at the risk and the cost of the failing bidder, and the failing bidder shall be liable for any deficiency between Your its bid and the successful bid at the re-sale as well as the costs of conducting such re-sale. Immediately upon conveyance by the Substitute Trustees of the property, all duties, liabilities and obligations of the Substitute Trustees, if any, with respect to the Advertising property so conveyed shall be extinguished, except as otherwise provided by applicable law. Needs… 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements /s/ Henry F Brandenstein, Jr. It Works. Substitute Trustee Week After Week. /s/ Jessica L. Sartorius 703 Substitute Trustee 917-6400 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Place Lauren T. Coapstick, Esq. Your Venable LLP Ad 8010 Towers Crescent Drive, Suite 300 Today!

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