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feel like I was Thousands of guests and dignitaries attend the dedication ceremony for the Sept. 11 sitting on her lap Memorial at the Pentagon in Arlington. The Pentagon memorial is the first official Sept. 11 memorial to be dedicated in the country. again.” — Marie Mickley, 12, Springfield In Her Mother’s Lap Joseph Mickley and his daughter, Marie, of Springfield, attend the Pentagon Memorial dedication ceremony on Memorial at site of plane crash honors lives of those Sept. 11 in Arlington. Mickleys’ first wife, Patricia Mickley, was killed in the attack on the Pentagon. killed at Pentagon in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

By David Schultz old enough to gather a few vivid memories Memorial last week was a way to reflect on tation-only event honoring the victims of The Connection of her mother. She loved Disney movies like the way his life once was. For Marie Mickley, the 2001 attacks. President George W. Bush, “The Lion King,” Marie recalled, and her visiting the memorial was a chance to re- along with Secretary of Defense Robert or Springfield resident Marie favorite foods were strawberries and connect with a past that she can barely re- Gates and former Secretary of Defense Mickley, coming to the Pentagon ketchup. member. Donald Rumsfeld, spoke at the event about F Memorial on Thursday, Sept 11 But now Marie’s life is very different. Her “Sitting on the bench made me feel like I the need to remember the events of that was a chance to reconnect with father, Joseph, remarried several years ago was sitting on her lap again,” she said. “It day seven years ago. her mother, Patricia. and this year she began attending Lake was like she was really there.” The Pentagon Memorial not only honors Patricia Mickley worked in the Pentagon Braddock Secondary School along with her those whose lives were lost on Sept. 11, as a civilian and was killed on Sept. 11 when two stepsiblings. THE PENTAGON MEMORIAL, created Bush said, but also serves as a reminder of Marie was 5. “Our lives have become enriched,” said in remembrance of those who lost their lives the first responders to the incident as well “I know when she went off to work it was Joseph Mickley, Marie’s father. “I feel in the Sept. 11 attack on the Pentagon, was as the many Pentagon employees who saved just a normal day,” said Marie, now 12. “I blessed with a wonderful family and a new dedicated last week on the seventh anni- their colleagues’ lives. thought everything was going O.K. It just wife and two wonderful stepchildren. I’m versary of the attack. “As we walk along these benches, we re seemed normal until the crash.” happy.” The dedication ceremony drew over When the attack occurred, Marie was just For Joseph Mickley, visiting the Pentagon 10,000 people to the Pentagon for an invi- See Dedication, Page 19 2011 Deadline Leading Army’s Decision? Supervisor concerned that BRAC deadline the Engineering Proving Grounds (EPG), a mile and a half northwest of the base, had “From the Army’s primary factor in Army’s decision process. room for the 6,400 BRAC-related jobs with the Washington Headquarters Service on perspective, the timeline site, but concerns over traffic compelled is a matter of law.” By Derek B. Johnson one goal in mind: get these people in by them to seek alternative sites. The Connection Sept 2011,” said McKay. “All other factors “The issue that everybody saw, Army plan- — Don Carr, Public Affairs Officer for like cost-efficiency, moral, traffic, local gov- ners, [the Virginia Department of Transpor- Fort Belvoir upervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) thinks ernment, all those things are secondary to tation], right away everybody realized the Sthe General Services Administration the number one issue which is timeliness.” traffic network serving the EPG was not narrowed down to three sites: the GSA (GSA) Warehouse site on 6808 The Defense Base Closure and Realign- going to support 18,000 people,” said Carr, Warehouse, the Victory Center at 5001 Loisdale Road is the best possible site for ment Commission (BRAC) is a Congression- adding that the Army later agreed to cap Eisenhower Ave. and the Mark Center on BRAC Nomination 133. He just doesn’t ally mandated consolidation and relocation the number of employees station at the EPG Seminary Road, both located in nearby Al- think it will be selected. of approximately 19,000 Army personnel to 8,500. The National Security Agency is exandria. While the GSA Warehouse is the “In my meetings with the Army, it seems to the Springfield-Alexandria area. Estab- already building offices at the EPG. only site that is currently owned by the gov- to me like the Victory Center site [in Alex- lished in 2005, most of the jobs will be ab- The issue of timeliness is key. The nomi- ernment, the warehouses themselves must andria] is the front runner. The reason I say sorbed into Fort Belvoir. According to Don nation, which would bring upwards of See Decision, Page 7 that is from the army’s standpoint there’s Carr, public affairs officer for Fort Belvoir, 6,000 military jobs to the area, has been www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield News

A Billboard Is a Billboard Honk if you are a “rolling billboard.” Even if you are not rolling at the time. Lee District Supervisor Jeffrey McKay wants to know who you are and where you are. During Monday’s Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting, McKay introduced a Board Matter calling for staff to review the county code on measures that can be adopted to regulate advertising signs painted on the side of trucks

that “appear to be serving as both rolling and stationary Photo by billboards” throughout the county. “Our zoning ordinance is quite comprehensive in speci- fying the type, size, and permit requirements for signs that

Derek B. Johnson can be installed in Fairfax County. However, I have heard from a number of constituents who are concerned with trucks that appear to be functioning as both rolling and stationary billboards,” McKay stated. “These trucks are not carrying cargo or performing busi- ness activities — they are simply functioning as signs — and rather large ones at that. They seem particularly preva- /The Connection lent in our revitalization areas — where we can least toler- ate this type of loophole violation of the ordinance,” he said. “It seems that our ordinance falls short of regulating this new form of visual blight,” McKay told his fellow supervi- sors. Therefore, he wants staff to “review the county code and report back to the Board on measures that can be The marina of Lake Accotink Park was deluged with driftwood, trees and other debris adopted to regulate such billboards.” in the wake of Tropical Storm Hanna. Woman Abducted at Mall A 61-year-old Alexandria woman died this week after Accotink in Disrepair being abducted at the Springfield Mall by two teenagers Saturday afternoon. The body of Barbara “Bobbi” Bosworth, works crews to perform mid-storm repairs and ad- who lived in the 3800 block of White Post Court in Alexan- Springfield park suffers justments. Shenefiel said that was not the case at Lake dria, was later found in her four-door Saturn, which had Accotink. crashed near an intersection Woodbridge. an estimated $500,000 “I don’t think we really have a lot of erosion dam- “We don’t really know what happened at the mall,” said age per say. There’s lots of washout in places, but First Sgt. Kim Chinn, a spokeswoman for the Prince Will- in damages. that’s not really erosion,” she said. iam County Police Department. “At this point, we are still To address the most immediate, fixable problems, putting together a timeline.” By Derek B. Johnson like cleaning the parking lot and getting the picnic Chinn said that the woman and the two teenagers were The Connection areas back up and running, Lake Accotink Park staff seen at a PDQ Mart in Woodbridge that afternoon, where sent e-mails out to civic organizations and news out- a man became suspicious when he noticed how closely they ake Accotink was hit hard by flood rains lets about a volunteer cleanup on Sept 13 and 14. were following her through the store. The man hugged Saturday, Sept. 6 as a result of Tropical her, pretending to know her in an effort to find out if she Storm Hanna, dumping as much as 7 DEN LEADER Larry Bailey and Cub Master Karl was in danger. She whispered in his ear that she needed L inches of rain in certain areas throughout Gerdes of the Falls Church-based Cub Scout Pack 1229 help, so the man called police with a description of the car the park. were picking driftwood out of the Marina late Satur- and the situation. The land portions of the marina were flooded, fill- day afternoon, Sept. 13. Bailey and Gerdes, along But police were not able to respond before the teenagers ing the bay up with debris. The with their sons, Peter and began driving the woman’s Saturn at a high rate of speed parking lot had been pounded by Harrison, said the pack had sent through the streets of Woodbridge. The teenage driver who fierce waters that tore chunks of “During emergency approximately 10 members to as- carjacked Bosworth’s Saturn lost control of the vehicle and asphalt from the ground. A section sist in the cleanup when they re- crashed into some trees at the intersection of Neabsco Road of the flashboards at the top of the situations, you see ceived an e-mail from their district and Indus Drive. One of the suspects was ejected from the dam was smashed, “most likely by commissioner to all nearby scout vehicle, and the other was found in the car along with a root ball or a big tree” according all the little positive packs. Bosworth, who died at the scene. Both men were airlifted to Lee Shenefiel, operations man- According to Bailey, rotton logs, to a local hospital. community spirit ager for Lake Accotink Park. leaves, Styrofoam and other gar- The names of the two suspects were later released by “[The damage] was mostly from bage were strewn throughout the the Prince William County Police Department: Lutchman come out.” water, there wasn’t a lot of wind inner portion of the marina shore. Lawrence, 19, of Danville died at the hospital on Monday. — Tawny Hammond damage,” said Shenefiel. “When Combined with the low water level Keith Baskerville, a 19-year-old Woodbridge resident, is we have a lot of wind damage, after the flashboards broke, still in critical condition. Police officials say they have pre- trees tend to fall down.” Shenefiel said boating from the area would not go- pared a warrant charging him with carjacking and robbery At a clean-up effort Saturday, Sept. 13, driftwood ing to be possible until both of those issues were ad- with the intent to extort money, although they are waiting could be found throughout the park, filling up the dressed. for his condition to improve before they serve the warrant. marina, including a full grown tree that had to be Damage estimates for the park were upwards of “He’s very ill, and he’s not going to get up and go any- fished out using a tractor. Over by the dam, trees $500,000, according to Accotink Park Manager Tawny where right now,” said Chinn. “At this point, we wait until and driftwood lined the top of the bashed in portion Hammond. Hammond said she expects the his condition improves.” of the flashboards as water ran over unimpeded. flashboards to be fixed by Sept. 22 and that calls were Bosworth is survived by her husband, Thomas Bosworth; Water flowed from there to an adjacent parking lot, put in to get the parking lot repaved in the next few her brother, Barry Spink; two sisters, Bonnie Spink Kay filling it up. When the water receded Saturday, Sept. weeks. In the meantime, another volunteer clean-up and Leslie Bassich and a host of other relatives and friends. 6, around 7 p.m, debris was littered all over the is scheduled for Sept. 20 and 21, from 12-5 p.m.. Services will be Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., at the Everly Wheatley grounds as well as the picnic area. The park’s regularly scheduled cleanup on Oct. 18 is Funeral Home.. Interment will take place at a later date in Shenefiel also said the asphalt paths of the picnic still in place as well. Portland, Ore. — Michael Lee Pope area showed minor erosion. “We can’t wait until October,” said Hammond. Erosion caused major problems at Lake Royal Dam in Burke during the storm, forcing county public See Damage, Page 16 4 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Crime Kitchen & Bath Makeover

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 5 People Viewpoints Getting To Know … What does Patriot Day mean to you? Christina Heimlich, co-founder of the International Children’s Festival. By Lindsay Gsell The Connection

hristina Heimlich is a dancer, soloist, teacher, choreographer, mentor, philan- Cthropist, author and former radio star. She is also a 90-year-old woman. Throughout her long life, Heimlich’s titles and ac- “Patriot Day is for the people complishments stem from her love of dance. Born in “Patriot Day to me is for the who have saved all of us and Germany, she was trained at a Russian ballet school, people who died. It’s a time to re- risked their lives.” where she learned discipline and technique. At age member them.” Tacera Kelley, Springfield 16, she was a soloist with the Sadler Wells Ballet, Sam Ekvall, Springfield later the English Royal Ballet. She danced with the famous Alexander von Swain and performed in great theaters and opera houses all over Europe, includ- ing a performance at the Imperial Palace in Vienna, Austria. In the post-war years, Heimlich took a short break from her dancing career to pursue acting. Instead, she starred as “The Voice of Berlin” for Radio in the American Sector in Berlin, Germany. Her show’s hu- mor and outlook on politics won her fame in both Europe and the United States. Heimlich’s picture was featured in Time Magazine in 1949 with an article about her career. She came “Patriot Day for me is for any “Patriot Day to me is to respect to the United States in the late 1940s after being people who have risked their lives all the people who died and pro- invited by Congress to speak about freedom and de- Christina Heimlich for the people of America.” tected our country.” mocracy. Anu Otgonbayar, Spring- Shanjeet Sin, Springfield After marrying and settling in the Washington, D.C. It was Heimlich’s love for international dance and field area in 1962, Heimlich opened The Christina teaching that led to the formation of the International Heimlich School of International Dance. Since then, Children’s Festival. The festival, which was co- she has been running the school, as well as instruct- founded by Heimlich and Catherine Filene Shouse, ing and choreographing. started in 1971 and takes place each year at the Wolf Throughout the last 45 years, she has taught thou- Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna. sands of students and remains in touch with many. Shouse, a strong supporter of the arts, donated part Heimlich’s teaching philosophy combines practice, of her personal property to the park and both women technique and discipline while strongly encourag- were an integral part in the development of ing students to use their imaginations. the festival. Instead of teaching pre-choreographed rou- Profile Traditionally, Christina Heimlich Dancers tines and famous ballets, Heimlich creates perform an original piece choreographed by dances and routines for students based on age Heimlich at the festival. For the past 38 festi- group and ability level. vals, Heimlich’s dancers have graced the stage. This “Patriot Day is meant to honor “Patriot Day is for all the people “I’ve always wanted children to use their imagina- year’s festival featured Heimlich’s interpretation of the police and firemen who risked who risked their lives for us even tions when dancing,” she said. “I started choreo- the Pied Piper. their lives for saving people, like if they didn’t know us.” graphing original routines to make ballet less intimi- “Usually, I am inspired by a piece of music,” when the plane crashed the Twin Samantha Yankson, Spring- dating to children. I wanted my students to use their Heimlich said. “It just goes and goes and goes in my Towers.” field imaginations and grasp what a terrific thrill dancing mind, and I can just imagine the dance unfold.” Anisah Ahmed, Springfield can be.” Heimlich encourages the merging of cultures — Michael O’Connell The Christina Heimlich Dancers have received in- through dance. Past festivals have featured dancers vitations and awards both nationally and locally. Over from Sweden, Spain, Nepal, Finland, Bolivia and the years, the group has been invited to perform at many other countries. The goal of the festival is not the White House, Kennedy Center and at the United only for the audience to learn and enjoy different States Army Base Fort Myer. types of dance, but also to have her own students People Notes Air Force Airman Jason H. Lee Greenspring Retirement ness administration major. of Dorothy Lane, Springfield, and a 2006 has graduated from basic Community’s theater group, the graduate of the Youth Challenge Pro- military training at Lackland Air Greenspring Players, recently presented Michael P. Williams has gradu- gram, Virginia Beach. a $1,000 Patricia Bonser Scholarship to ated from the Army ROTC Leader’s Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, Thomas B. Prescott, and a $1,000 Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky. Wil- Navy Ensign Tara C. McCluskey after earning distinction as an Greenspring Players Scholarship to liams is a student at James Madison of Springfield is currently enrolled at the honor graduate. Lee is the son of Michel Faulkner. Both are students University in Harrisonburg and the son Uniformed Services University of the Jack and Nancy Lee of Giles in George Mason University’s Theater of Mark E. and Anne E. Williams of Health Sciences, Bethesda, Md., the Arts program. Turlock Road, Springfield. Williams is nation’s only fully accredited federal Place, Springfield, and a 2007 a 2006 graduate of Robert E. Lee High school of medicine and graduate school graduate of Robert E. Lee High Tyler Holsey Cookson of Spring- School. of nursing. McCluskey is a 2004 gradu- School. field was selected to be a Connection ate of West Springfield High School, and Leader at Lynchburg College, in a pro- Army Pfc. Elizabeth S. Walker joined the Navy in June 2008. She is a gram that equips students with the has graduated from basic combat train- 2008 graduate of James Madison Univer- tools to make a successful transition to ing at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. sity, and the daughter of Kelly A. Walsh campus life. Cookson is a junior busi- Walker is the daughter of Anita Walker and Robert A. McCluskey of Springfield. 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News How would you like state of Decision on Sept. 30 the art LASER dentistry From Page 3 be relocated as part of the process if the site is selected. That could without drills or needles? take time, which McKay believes will ultimately take the site out of the What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, running in the eyes of the Army, which has set a Sept. 30 deadline for with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can selecting a site. with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. “From my standpoint, just because something is hard doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. This site is the hardest to accomplish, but it’s also This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- the right one,” said McKay. controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is With the Franconia/Springfield Metro Station within walking dis- absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove tance of the site and direct access to I-95, McKay called the decision a the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated “no-brainer” from a traffic perspective. from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. “We don’t just have a Metro station, we have a transportation cen- ter,” said McKay, noting the Tag Circulator and Connector bus systems, a Virginia Railway Express stop and a regional bus hub that stretches ® around Fairfax and Prince William County. “None of the other sites What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? have that to offer.” Carr said that the Army was fol- Ⅵ Patient Comfort lowing a deadline established by Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the “Fairfax County has Congress in a Defense Authoriza- traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the tion bill for having the facility se- Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- a reputation of cured and the 6,400 employees at formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! work. The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less citizens governing, “From the Army’s perspective, tooth sensitivity after new fillings. the timeline is a matter of law. especially where We’re not aware there’s any flex- Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, ibility built into a law,” said Carr. swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort land-use is Carr stressed that the Army was and satisfaction for your entire family. concerned.” looking for the best possible site that fit into that timeline. Ⅵ Sterilization — Susan Fremit “What’s being looked at is the The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial best value for the Army, but at the contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many same time [a site] that provides the best chance for success. Success cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings being defined as getting a site up and running by 2011,” is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as McKay said the notion that getting in by the September 2011 dead- it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with line somehow trumped all other considerations was silly. fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower. “How silly that we’re even talking about this. If we made decisions like this in the county, where we just made the quickest decision that could be done in the quickest amount of time, it would be a disaster,” Ⅵ Great for Teenagers he said. The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille said that no matter what the outcome should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful is, the region would benefit as a whole from the infusion of jobs. even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the “I’ve said this to other newspapers and press: We’re in competition vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- within the region to successful win a BRAC nomination, but I don’t like tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist. asserting or professing that Alexandria is better than Fairfax County or Arlington County,” said Euille. “God bless the whole [Northern Vir- By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is ginia] region. If any of us were to benefit from BRAC location, that no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. would be great but I don’t like to play the game and say no our site is Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. far superior than the GSA site in Franconia.” Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, As mayor of the city, Euille said he did not want to put himself in a improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. position to choose between either the Mark Center or the Victory Cen- We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- ter, though he did say that the Victory Center had something no other nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no site did: the ability to meet the Army’s September 2011 deadline. Ac- pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous cording to Euille, personnel could be moved in and working by that about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer! deadline. The other locations don’t have that, he said. “We all have equal advantages, but distinct differences that we offer. If Mr. McKay feels that what they have to offer is this larger Metro For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at station and mass parking garage facilities, that’s all well and good. At the same time, the Victory Center is a 600,000 square foot structure www.larryfoxdds.com that exists right now as we speak and is ready to go. An agency right- fully could move in that building in six months or less,” said Euille. Susan Fremit, a member of the Area Plans Review BRAC Task Force said an Army liaison told members at a meeting last month that the LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS Army was planning to use to GSA site as the new Washington Services 5200 Lyngate Court Headquarters. “We were told that a month ago because we had just done our final [nomination] recommendations on Aug. 19,” said Fremit. Burke, Virginia 22015 “Fairfax County has a reputation of citizens governing, especially where land-use is concerned,” said Fremit. “There has always been a citizen task force. This is too critical not to have been on our list.” 703-978-5253 McKay said that if the GSA site is passed over, he would pursue other avenues of protest. “The decision still has to go to Congress to be rati- Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm fied. If they make the wrong decisions in the eyes of Congress and the New Patients and Emergencies Welcome local community, we’ll certainly make that well known and we’ll be squawking about it,” he said. All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 7 Unabridged stories and more at The County Line www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Not All Test Scores Measure Up

documents, Fairfax fourth grade African Fairfax ranks at the th American students scored 35 out of 45 Vir- Achievement Gap: bottom of the state on ginia school districts on the reading Stan- dards of Learning tests in 2007. Fairfax Black and Hispanic Student Test Scores minority scores. fourth grade Latino students fared worse, th Fairfax County Public Schools boasts about having some of the highest test scores in scoring 37 out of 42 Virginia school dis- Virginia. But the locality’s students who are black or Hispanic are not faring as well as the tricts on the same 2007 test. general population. By Julia O’Donoghue By contrast, school board documents Among Virginia’s school districts with the 10 largest black populations, Fairfax County’s The Connection show that Fairfax fourth grade white stu- black students in the third, fourth and fifth grades scored the lowest in the state on standard- ized tests in reading and math. dents, on the reading portion of the 2007 Fairfax County’s Hispanic students have the lowest or second lowest standardized math y all accounts, the average student Standards of Learning exams, scored ninth scores – beat out only by Arlington County — when compared with their peers in Virginia’s five attending Fairfax County Public out of 49 Virginia school districts. other school districts with sizable Hispanic populations. Schools should outperform the Among Virginia’s 10 school divisions with In the charts below, the high and low scores in a particular category are highlighted. B Information provided by the Virginia Department of Education. average student attending Prince the largest African American populations, William County Public Schools. Fairfax black students put up the lowest SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH THE LARGEST BLACK POPULATIONS: Fairfax County students passed the Vir- scores on the math and reading Standards 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Overall ginia Standards of Learning tests in read- of Learning exams in the third, fourth and Reading Math Reading Math Reading Math Reading Math ing by 92 percent and in math by 87 per- fifth grades last year. cent last year. Prince William students didn’t When compared to the six Virginia school Fairfax County 73 77 80 71 80 74 80 73 test as high, with only 88 percent of its stu- districts with the largest Hispanic popula- Norfolk City 73 83 80 75 83 84 76 70 dents passing the state reading exam and tions, Fairfax County ranked last or next- 84 percent passing the state math exam. to-last on the math section of the Standards Richmond City 75 80 84 75 83 86 77 73 Fairfax County also performed better on of Learning exams. Virginia Beach City 79 83 85 78 85 80 84 77 the SAT in 2008. On average, Fairfax stu- The breadth of students that Fairfax ca- dents taking the test scored a 547 on the ters to compared to some other school sys- Newport News City 78 82 80 74 81 83 78 73 math section and a 565 on the verbal sec- tems could contribute to the problem. Un- Henrico County 78 82 81 78 83 83 72 84 tion. In Prince William, pupils scored a com- like many other school districts, Fairfax has bined average score of 110 points below the to educate some of the country’s best-pre- Prince William County 80 84 84 80 83 83 83 84 average Fairfax student. pared students as well as those whose fami- Chesapeake City 78 90 92 81 91 89 85 81 Experts say pupils’ socio-economic back- lies have no higher education and live in ground plays a large part in scholastic poverty, said Galluzzo. Some other Virginia Hampton City 74 84 81 78 82 83 78 76 achievement and Fairfax students are districts could be farther along in figuring among the wealthiest in the country. Prince out how to educate their most at-risk stu- SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH THE LARGEST HISPANIC POPULATIONS: William County residents make more money dents than Fairfax is, he said. 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade Overall Reading Math Reading Math Reading Math Reading Math than most Virginians but still earn less than “Does the historic success of the county those living in Fairfax. put its under-performing students into the Fairfax County 80 77 85 70 85 74 84 73 shadows and make it harder to discern what Prince William County 81 84 88 84 86 79 81 76 YET, when it comes to black and Hispanic is not working?” said Galluzzo. students, Fairfax falls behind Prince Will- The state of minority achievement is Loudoun County 81 84 78 78 84 84 82 76 iam. In spite of higher achievement over- Fairfax County is a concern for many. Arlington County 73 78 79 69 81 81 77 72 all, Fairfax’s black students scored, on av- “If we measure success from the high end erage, three points lower in reading and 11 and how our best students do, Fairfax is go- Chesterfield County 84 86 87 75 91 88 84 81 points lower in math on Virginia’s Standards ing to hit out of the park. If your guide to Virginia Beach City 84 89 91 87 89 83 89 85 of Learning exams last year. success is how successful the least-perform- Several factors could contribute to the ing students are, then we certainly don’t hit disparity in black and the mark,” said John ford on their own, Johnson said. Fairfax should be. If we focused on the issue, we Hispanic student Johnson, a member of County should also recruit teachers who are could be doing much better,” she added. scores across the two “If your guide to the school system’s ethnic minorities more aggressively. school systems. There Minority Student Johnson also said the African -American THE SCHOOL BOARD has attempted to is no data to help dis- success is how Achievement Over- community may be in a “state of denial” address the achievement gap by emphasiz- cern whether the black sight Committee and about the achievement gap in Fairfax ing individualized education strategies, ac- students in one school successful the least- Fairfax County Council County. “Too many African Americans, cording to school board member Stu Gibson district, on average, performing students of PTAs. when they get to Fairfax County, think their (Hunter Mill). have more financial Johnson said school job is over. You are there, you have done “If we meet the needs of each child as an advantages than black are, then we certainly system officials have your job and now you are going to turn your individual, then there will be no achieve- students in the other implied that minority child over to the school system,” he said. ment gap,” said Gibson. school district. Should don’t hit the mark.” students in other In spite of an achievement gap, there is one group have more — John Johnson, school districts could OTHER parent activists said the school sys- also evidence that all students are at an economic benefits, it Minority Student Achievement be outscoring Fairfax tem, not parents, should be doing more to advantage if they attend a Fairfax County could influence the by “teaching to the focus on the problem. Public School, said Galluzzo. scores, according Gary Oversight Committee test,” a practice that is “We could be much more aggressive on Fairfax sends an extremely high percent- Galluzzo, an educa- generally frowned this if we wanted to be. If you look at what age of its graduates onto higher education, tion professor at George Mason University. upon in education circles. But Johnson, a the school board focuses on, the issue of which means black and Hispanic students “We know that socioeconomic status cor- parent at Herndon Middle School, said that minority achievement rarely comes up,” are still proceeding beyond secondary relates significantly with student achieve- is no excuse for Fairfax’s poor performance. said Maria Allen, a South Lakes High School school education regardless of an achieve- ment,” he said. “Poverty is poverty and it’s “There is no reason the Richmond schools parent. She said the school system has done ment gap. had powerful effects on children’s learning. should be consistently beating us,” said little to address the issue since it came to “They get students beyond secondary We are seeing an increasing number of chil- Johnson. their attention in 2006. education. They still may only score 72 on dren in the county where neither parent has Fairfax schools could help close the “The truth of the matter is very little is the SOL exam but [Fairfax] gets them pre- a college education or a high school di- achievement gap by expanding access to being done,” said Allen. pared enough to continue their education,” ploma.” pre-kindergarten education, which many “In my opinion, this is not where one of said Galluzzo, making them more success- According to Fairfax County School Board working class and poor families cannot af- the wealthiest counties in the country ful overall. 8 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Opinion

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Newspaper of Springfield Candidate Visits Are Educational An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. s it turned out, a local Fairfax park 7913 Westpark Drive was probably the best venue for last Also, in support of changing the grading system, McLean, Virginia 22102 week’s rally for John McCain and A and delaying a decision on purchase of second NEWS DEPARTMENT: Sarah Palin, given the size of the To discuss ideas and concerns, crowd that turned out to see them (http:// Call: 703-917-6444 www.connectionnewspapers.com/ headquarters building. Fax: 703-917-0991 e-mail: article.asp?article=319474&paper=73&cat=104). [email protected] But we disagree with members of the School cent, rather than 90 percent, to qualify for an for two of the congressional races, which will Michael O’Connell oard and others who claimed it was inappro- A, and fails to give the same extra weight for be broadcast live on Fairfax channel 10. They Editor / 703-917-6440 priate for Superintendent Jack Dale to allow advanced coursework. This leaves Fairfax stu- will also be available live on the Internet at: Derek B. Johnson the rally to take place at Fairfax High School. dents at a disadvantage compared to students http://easylink.playstream.com/winlive/ Community Reporter One of the School Board’s goals for students from other school systems, whose weighted insidescoop.wvx 703-917-6458 [email protected] includes to “Know and practice the duties, re- grade point averages can often top 4.0. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D) and 8th district sponsibilities, and rights of citizenship in a While college admissions offices say this Paula Friedrich challengers Mark Ellmore (R) and Independent Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 democratic society, be respectful and contrib- probably does not affect admissions, it almost Green candidate J. Ron Fisher will face off next Julia O’Donoghue uting participants in their school, community, certainly does put county stu- Monday, Sept. 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. Education & Politics country, and world,” and “understand the pur- Editorials dents at a disadvantage for The debate between Gerald Connolly (D), 703-917-6433 pose, role, and means of interaction with the merit scholarships. Keith Fimian (R) and Independent Green Jo- [email protected] different levels of government.” There is no advantage or seph Oddo, candidates for the 11th district, Ken Moore Courts & Projects What could be more educational for students educational benefit to the current grading will be held at the same time on Monday, Oct. 703-917-6417 that watching the logistics and politics of a scale, and it should be changed. 6. [email protected] presidential campaign? We’d like to see the Viewers can call in or e-mail questions until Jason Mackey policy amended to allow political events on FAIRFAX SCHOOLS are making progress the mid-point of the broadcast to 571-749- Sports Editor 703-917-6438 school property as long as students are able to towards a workable and affordable way to 1166 or [email protected]. [email protected] interact and learn from the process. move high school start times later, a move that Incumbent Frank Wolf decline to participate Both major party candidates are delivering is long overdue. We urge the board to continue ADVERTISING: in a Fairfax League debate; but Wolf and his To place an advertisement, call the ad a critical message in Virginia right now: Every this progress, and press ahead to have the opponent, Democrat Judy Feder, will appear department between 9 a.m. and vote counts. change in place by September 2009. together at the Prince William Committee of 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. See http://www.sleepinfairfax.org/ for 100 forum on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7:45 at the Display ads 703-821-5050 Classified ads 703-917-6400 ON TWO OTHER ISSUES, we agree with more. Four Points by Sheraton in Manassas. Employment ads 703-917-6464 recent recommendations from the executive Prince William Committee of 100 forum will Tammy Johnson board of the Fairfax County Council of PTAs. also host the 11th Congressional Candidates, Display Advertising ❖ The council wants the Fairfax County Watch Debates Gerry Connolly and Keith Fimian, this Thurs- 703-917-6478 School Board to delay action on the purchase day, Sept. 18 at the Montclair Country Club. Andrea Smith of a second headquarters building until after Voters will have several opportunities to see E-mail [email protected] Classified Advertising 703-917-6401 public hearings, although at this point, no pub- candidates for U.S. House of Representatives or call 703-577-3123. Sean Godfrey lic hearings have been discussed or scheduled. and Senate in action in the next few weeks. The candidates for U.S. Senate, Mark Warner Employment Advertising The FCCPTA leadership correctly said that the The choices are important for Northern Vir- (D) and Jim Gilmore (R) will debate this Thurs- 703-917-6419 school system briefings on the topic “haven’t ginia, with the retirement of longtime U.S. Sen. day, Sept. 18 at a sold out Fairfax County Editor & Publisher reached enough people or offered clear, well- John Warner and U.S. Rep. Tom Davis, both Chamber of Commerce event. The debate will Mary Kimm publicized opportunities for comment.” powerful advocates for Northern Virginia’s in- be broadcast live on Channel 8 at 10 a.m, and 703-917-6416 ❖ It seems like a no-brainer that the grading terests and needs. will be rebroadcast before the election. [email protected] system in Fairfax County should not penalize The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Editor in Chief Steven Mauren students, who work as hard as students else- Area and the Fairfax Community Access Chan- — Mary Kimm Managing Editors where. The current system requires a 94 per- nel (FCAC) are co-sponsoring televised debates [email protected] Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic Photography: her well-being in receiving a qual- thing is seriously wrong with our Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, Obama and Craig Sterbutzel ity education. How well do we for- educational system and the lead- Poetry Art/Design: get that these children will be our ers in charge. Is it safe to say that Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Education Laurence Foong, John Heinly, future leaders of tomorrow; presi- America has become desensitized Political Verse John Smith, Stu Moll, To the Editor: dents, doctors, nurses, attorneys, to the well-being of our children Tam Nguyen, Wayne Shipp th In the 19 century, our grand- teachers, you get the message. and their needs for survival? As Attorney General he Production Manager: Jean Card mothers and great grandmothers Let’s forget about the socioeco- It’s definitely time for a change! enforced the law were left behind when it came to nomic status of these children and The American people are looking With criminals afraid of his CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 receiving; never mind a quality unflinching jaw Circulation Manager: show them a great for a fearless leader who will main- Ann Oliver education but an education pe- foundation of learn- tain his dignity, uphold his integ- As govenor he cut the riod. Letters ing. When I say for- rity, exercise his morals, and stand “hated” car tax CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, Unfortunately, they weren’t In spite of Potts, Chichester, L.L.C. get, I’m not alluding behind his promises. Peter Labovitz privy to the educational opportu- to the fact to ignore Our fearless, Elected Democratic and “sales” tax Jack President/CEO nities that should have been avail- any problems, issues or illnesses Official, Senator Barrack Obama His opponent Mark Warner Mary Kimm able to them. Today, we’re now liv- they may be facing. I’m simply certainly has demonstrated his is a liberal tax raising “D” Publisher/Chief Operating Officer st 703-917-6416 ing in the 21 century, and I’m stating, show equality here and ability to lead, take action, and Who has no plan for [email protected] happy to witness the fact that it’s let’s get these kids educated. motivate others into action, espe- developing en er g Jerry Vernon a much different story where the So go to the polls on Executive Vice President Speaking of the no child left be- cially those whom are looking for 703-917-6404 resources and opportunities are hind, what happened to the “No change, whom leaves no doubt in November Four [email protected] available and choices can be made And elect to the Senate the Child Left Behind” act that Presi- my mind that he will make every Wesley DeBrosse in the topical discussion of educa- dent George W. Bush signed into effort possible to ensure that NO fine Jim Gilmore Controller tion. existence? It’s a failure! Child is Left Behind when it comes Debbie Funk Unfortunately, somewhere Christine Bolognese National Sales Look right here in our Nation’s to his/her education. 703-518-4631 down the line we’re still missing Capital and you’ll witness the in- Springfield [email protected] the fact that No Child should be surmountable number of children Renee S. Wroten John Lovaas left behind when it comes to his/ that are being left behind. Some- Fairfax Special Assistant for Operations www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 9 Arts ❖ Entertainment ❖ Leisure Choose the New Maestro Leitmotif: search for Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s new maestro will shape Get Involved

Photo by Barry Wheeler for Fairfax Symphony the entire season. The Fairfax Symphony is in search of its first new music director in 37 years. Six finalists, selected from a pool of 249 By Ken Moore applicants, will audition as guest con- ductors this season. The Connection After each performance during the 2008-2009 season, audience members isualize the Fairfax Sym- will have the opportunity to offer feed- phony Orchestra as it be- back on each of the six music director finalists auditioning as guest conduc- Vgins its 52nd season in the tors. Performances at 8 p.m., county, and all 95 of its mu- pre-concert lecture, 7 p.m. sicians, as one distinct instrument. VISIT www.fairfaxsymphony.org. “The orchestra is in a sense an in- TICKETS $25 and up, available online strument to be played,” said Concert- at Tickets.com, by phone at 888-945- master David Salness, 47 of McLean, 2468, or in person at the George Mason University box office, who has performed with “The Pride Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6 p.m. of Fairfax County” for 10 years. PERFORMANCES are at George Mason “I’m curious University, Concert Hall of Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive in how each of the The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will take a sort of “American Idol” Fairfax. “You don’t conductors will approach to selecting its next music director, by auditioning six finalists play this instru- as guest conductors this season, with audience feedback a key part of need to cross ment differently,” the process. he said. the river to and music director of Pittsburgh Youth Symphony For the first and the Erie Philharmonic. Recently appointed have a high time in 37 years, Paul Haas music director of the Asheville Symphony in North Carolina. Has conducted Cleveland Orchestra and The Fairfax Sym- Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 symphonies of Utah, San Antonio and Syracuse. quality phony Orchestra Alexander Ghindin, piano Penman: Songs the Plants Taught Us Awarded Bank of America Award for Excellence in begins its season Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Orchestra Education with Pittsburgh Symphony. orchestral Saturday, Sept. Paganini Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F Minor 20, at George Ma- Photo contributed Gregory Vajda listening son University Haas, 37, was educated at Julliard, Yale and the Hochschule fur Musik in Dresden, Germany. Mu- Saturday, March 14, 2009 experience.” with a new con- sic director of the New York Youth Symphony and Andrew Armstrong, piano ductor. assistant conductor of the Brooklyn Philharmonic. Liszt: Les Preludes — David Salness, With six con- Recently guest conducted the San Antonio Sym- Bartok: Piano Concerto No. 3 phony, Rochester Philharmonic and Fort Worth Schumann: Symphony No. 2 in C Major concertmaster ductors, actually. Symphony. With New York Youth Symphony, re- Vajda, 35, born in Budapest, Hungary, studied Fortissimo. ceived American Symphony Orchestra League’s clarinet and composition at Bela Bartok secondary More than 245 applicants from all Leonard Bernstein Award for innovations in edu- school and pursued conducting at Franz Liszt over the world, literally, applied for cational programming. Academy of Music. Resident conductor of the Or- egon Symphony Orchestra. Served as assistant the music director position, and six Guest conductor Paul Haas will conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, finalists were chosen to replace Will- Marcelo Lehninger kick off the special season for the permanent guest conductor of Hungarian State iam Hudson, who retired at the end Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008 Fairfax Symphony on Saturday. Opera and principal conductor of the Dohnanyi of last season. Angela Cheng, piano Symphony Orchestra in Budapest. Has conducted own compositions, including score for the silent Each of the six finalists will perform Villa-Lobos: The Little Train of the Brazilian Countryman film The Crowd, which premiered in the audito- — audition — as a guest conductor Manuel de Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Center in 2003. Recently completed appointment rium of the Louvre. Has appeared with for one of the six Masterworks con- Spain as assistant conductor and American Conducting Philadelphia Orchestra, Montreal Symphony, Mil- Fellow of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Has ap- certs of the 2008-2009 season. Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade waukee Symphony, Honolulu Symphony and Lehninger, 29, was born in Rio de Janeiro and peared with symphonies of Baltimore, Detroit, Atlanta Opera. After each finalist has conducted, educated at the Brazilian Conservatory of Music Berkeley, Sacramento, Toronto, San Antonio, musicians, search committee mem- and The Conductors Institute at Bard College. Winnipeg, Toledo, Alabama, Wyoming as well as bers and audience members will all Music advisor of the Youth Orchestra of the Ameri- the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra and New World Christopher Zimmerman Symphony. Performed with Colorado Symphony as have the opportunity to react. cas. Guest conducted numerous orchestras in South Saturday, May 2, 2009 America as well as the National Symphony Orches- winner of the Taki Concordia Fellowship. Chee-Yun, violin “It should be fascinating from both tra and Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Selected Haydn: Symphony No. 39 in G Minor the players’ point of view and the by Kurt Masur for first Felix Mendelssohn- Bodorova: Concerto dei Fiori public’s. The orchestra is in a very Bartholdy Scholarship and traveled in Europe and Daniel Meyer Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10 United States as Masur’s assistant. Zimmerman, 50, was educated at Yale and Uni- good place, with good musicians … Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 Jennifer Frautschi, violin versity of Michigan. Also studied with Seiji Ozawa and each of the conductors undoubt- Bernstein: Three Dance Episodes from On and Gunther Schuller at Tanglewood, and at Pierre edly will make the orchestra sound Laura Jackson the Town Monteux School in Maine. Currently music direc- different,” said Salness. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008 Bruch: Violin Concerto tor at Hartt Symphony in Connecticut (since 1999) Brahms: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor and Symphony of Southeast Texas. Made profes- The search for Fairfax Symphony Rachel Lee, violin Theofanidis: Rainbow Body Meyer, 36, graduated from Denison University, sional debut in 1985 with Royal Philharmonic, Orchestra’s new maestro is the Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 in G Minor University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of followed by engagements with the London Sym- leitmotif that will shape the entire sea Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A Major Music, and the Hochschule fur Musik in Vienna. phony and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic. Jackson, 40, a Virginia native, studied conduct- Received the Orchestral Conducting Honors Award Co-founded City of London Chamber Orchestra in as doctoral student at Boston University. Resident See Choose, Page 11 ing at University of Michigan and was the Seiji 1989. Won National Opera Association Award’s Ozawa Conducting Fellow at Tanglewood Music conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra first prize for conducting operas. 10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Music New Maestro From Page 10 soloists, auditions new players, and will son. serve as the public face of the orchestra, “Orchestra members will have their own Smith said. “He or she also shapes its edu- criteria for assessing the quality of each of cation and outreach programs, and embod- the candidates. The audience will have its ies the overall philosophy and artistic di- own process,” said Salness. “I am looking rection of the organization.” forward to audience feedback. Helen Fall, a viola player who joined the “I am interested in the candidate who orchestra in 1993, will be focusing closely gives a discernable voice to the orchestra, on the six conductors this season, from the who makes the orchestra stand out in the elbows down. community,” he said. “They have to make us believe that this is the way it should be done. They have 100 AT THE END of the season in June 2009, people who think they know something,” The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra plans to said Fall, of Fairfax. “To see a conductor that announce the new music director, said can really tell you non-verbally what we’re Cathy Smith, marketing director with the doing, if he or she can make you want to orchestra. do something completely from the elbows “Any kind of change can be difficult, but down, that’s something.” this is very exciting to us,” she said, calling The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is the six music director finalists “the best funded in part by the County of Fairfax, the that’s out there.” Virginia Commission for the Arts and the Francis Kieffer, of Mantua, has been a Arts Council of Fairfax County. regular attendee of concerts with her hus- The Orchestra made its Kennedy Center band Jerry Kieffer for years. She looks for- debut in 1974. ward to learning about each of the guest “It takes a lot of money to put it all to- conductors and watching how the orches- gether, it’s a commitment that Fairfax has tra responds to each conductor throughout made,” said Fall. “I love playing, I love be- the year. ing a musician, it’s my life.” “It’s kind of an adventure, actually,” she Guest artists appearing with the FSO have said, of the upcoming season. included Jean-Pierre Rampal and Ella Lisa Baltzer, a violist, is the longest play- Fitzgerald. ing member of the orchestra who joined in Former National Symphony Orchesta 1964. music director Leonard Slatkin guest con- “I’m dying to go to the first rehearsal this ducted the orchestra last season. week,” said Baltzer, of Vienna. “I expect it “You don’t need to cross the river to have to be very exciting, very refreshing because a high quality orchestral listening experi- each conductor will bring his or her own ence,” said Salness. music that they love and are inspired by.” Each of the six conductors has chosen the To Go repertoire for their concert, as well as the The Fairfax Symphony is in search of its first new guest soloist to perform. music director in 37 years. Six finalists, selected “I’m looking forward to the new ideas and from a pool of 249 applicants, will audition as guest new energy that each of the conductor fi- conductors this season. The first concert of the new season is Saturday, Sept. 20. nalists will bring,” said Baltzer. VISIT www.fairfaxsymphony.org. TICKETS $25 and up, available online at THE NEW music director will assume the Tickets.com, by phone at 888-945-2468, or in person at the George Mason University box position at the beginning of the 2009-2010 office, Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6 p.m. season. PERFORMANCES are at George Mason The music director plans the music to be University, Concert Hall of Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Drive in Fairfax. performed each season, invites the guest

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Fireworks on the Quad, 11 a.m.-8 dignitaries, community leaders, and Registration deadline Sept. 5; p.m. Free performance by Mount www.occoquancraftshow.com arts administrators. Learn about the registration forms are available at Vernon Band and Washington history of the former prison, visit senior centers. Call 703-228-3600 Metropolitan Philharmonic, 7 p.m. artists’ studios, purchase fine art and ext. 9996 or visit Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox enjoy musical and theater www.novaseniorolympics.com. Road, Lorton. Sponsored by the performances. Workhouse Arts Children’s Theatre Performances www.WorkhouseArts.org. Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. of “Alexander and the Terrible, George Mason University presents www.WorkhouseArts.org. Horrible, No Good, Very Bad pianist Jeffrey Siegel. 7 p.m. Town of Occoquan Classical Concert with Pedja Day,” based on the book by Judith Tickets are $38, $30, $19. Children Muzijevic, concert pianist and Viorst. 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. $12 12 and under, half price. Charge by Visit our unique shops and director of Music Programming at the for adults, $10 for children. Festival phone at 888-945-2468 or visit Baryshnikov Arts Center, with French of Arts and Art Under the Arches, 11 www.tickets.com. The Center for the horn soloist Eric Ruske and violinist a.m.-8 p.m. Workhouse Arts Center, Arts complex is located on the Fairfax fine dining all year round! Jessica Lee. Reception 7 p.m., concert 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. campus of George Mason University 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $20 for Workhouse www.Workhouse.org. at the intersection of Braddock Road members, $25 for non-members. Hoppers. 10:30 a.m. Meet some and Route 123. www.gmu.edu/cfa. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox critters that hop. All ages. Richard Virginia Chamber Orchestra Road, Lorton. 703-495-0001. Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., presents “Music in the Life of www.WorkhouseArts.org. Springfield. Call 703-451-8055. See Calendar, Page 14 12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 13 Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop Calendar YESTERDAY’S ROSE From Page 12 George Washington.” 4 p.m. Ernst where you never see the same thing twice Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community Super Saturday $ DAZE College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. John Harris, costumed 50% Off Pants & Skirts George Washington interpreter, will Clothes & Shoes $1.00 link the orchestra’s selections to Wed. 9/24/08 music performed at public concerts, Sat. 9/20/08 which Washington attended as 10am-6pm 10am-6pm president in New York City and Not valid with other discounts or sales. Not valid with other discounts or sales. Philadelphia, the nation’s early capitals. Harris will also discuss Clothing •Furniture • Housewares keyboard arrangements of orchestral works in the Washington family’s Proceeds Benefit: American Red Cross-Nat’l Capital Ch. • The Arc of Northern Virginia music collections. At the door: • National Council of Jewish Women-No. Virginia Section • Service Source Inc. seniors and groups, $12; adults, $18. 9960 Main St. Fairfax, VA • 703-385-9517 • www.yesterdaysrose.org Advance purchase: seniors and groups, $10; adults, $15. 703-758- 0179.

MONDAY/SEPT. 22 Baskets, Fountains, 50-75% 25% OFF Practice English. 7 p.m. OFF ALL POTS Benches, Statuary Conversation group for people Perennials, Hosta learning English. Adults. John ALL TREES Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill 60% OFF Herbs, Annuals, Roses, Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Plastic & & SHRUBS Orchids, Bonsai Writer’s group. 7 p.m. For all writers. Concrete Pots Read your material aloud for feedback. Adults. Kingstowne Free Estimate Pansies Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, & Mums BOXED ROSES patios, walls Buy 1 get 2 FREE Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Practice English. 3 p.m. Conversation walkways group for people learning English. paver driveways 35% OFF Adults. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Arborvitae, Yews Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703- and so much more. Blue Spruce 451-8055. 9023 Arlington Blvd., Hardwood Mulch TUESDAY/SEPT. 23 Fairfax, VA 3 cu. ft. ...$2.99 CravensNursery.com Kingstowne Library Writer’s 2 miles west of I-495 FREE BUTTERFLY BUSHES Review. 7 p.m. Review peers’ works on Rt. 50(Vienna Metro) BUY 1, GET 3 FREE and receive in-depth feedback on LANDSCAPE DESIGN your own work. Adults. Kingstowne FREE W/MIN PURCHASE 703-573-5025 Open 9-6 7 Days Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Tell it Again. 7 p.m. Come and enjoy stories and activities in Spanish and English. Age 6-10. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Call 703-451-8055.

WEDNESDAY/SEPT. 24 Practice English. 10:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Conversation group for people learning English. Adults. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Travel Club. 1 p.m. Bring lunch and enjoy lively discussion. Adults. Richard Byrd Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. 703-451- 8055. Wind Symphony Young People’s Concert. 10 a.m. Free. Concert Hall, George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 703-993-8794. Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, live at the George Mason University Patriot Center. 7 p.m. Tickets are from $15 to $75, and are available by Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Call 703-993-3000 or visit www.disneyonice.com or www.patriotcenter.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 25 Stories and Science. 4 p.m. Stories, activities and an age-appropriate science experiment. Age 4-6 with adult. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971- 0010. Things that Go! 1 p.m. Explore different types of transportation through stories and activities. Age 3- 5 with adults. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Call 703-339-4610. Australian Adventure. 1:30 p.m. Stories, activities and a craft. Age 4-5 with adult. Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. 703- See Calendar, Page 15 14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

From Page 14 339-7385. Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy 7 p.m., at the George Mason University Patriot Center. Tickets are from $15 to $75, and are available by Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Call 703-993-3000.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 26 Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ Basic Gardening: Pollinators and Fully Insured Class A Contractor other Beneficial Insects. 1:30- 2:30 p.m. Master Gardeners will explain the importance of pollinators to our lives and what can be done to provide a welcoming habitat. $12. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. Call 703- 642-5173 or visit www.greenspring.org. Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. Bring lunch and come for stories. Birth-5 with adult. John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971- 0010. Richard Byrd Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Last sale before the library closes for renovations. Library discards, fiction, romance, mystery, science fiction, children’s and non- fiction. Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. Disney on Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy, live at the George Mason University Patriot Center. 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are from $15 to $75, and are available by Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.com or via Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT. The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Call 703-993-3000.

SATURDAY/SEPT. 27 Fall Garden Festival. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friends of Green Spring- sponsored fund raiser filled with adult and family activities, including a lecture by author Nancy Hugo, tea program on the subject of wood, silent auction and plant sale, including local artisans specializing in garden art and crafts. Proceeds help acquire plants and add to Green Spring’s educational efforts. Lecture $20. Tea Program $25. Green Spring Gardens, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria. www.greenspring.org or call 703-642-5173. An Evening with Barbara Cook, Tony-award winning singer and actress. A variety of songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rodgers and Hart, the Gershwins, Sondheim and other American favorites. Free valet parking provided. Reception at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. Tickets, $75 for Workhouse members, $100 for non-members. Workhouse Arts Center, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. 703- 495-0001. www.Workhouse.org. Richard Byrd Library Book Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Library discards, fiction, romance, mystery, science fiction, children’s and non-fiction. Richard Byrd Community Library, 7250 Commerce St., Springfield. George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts presents Arts By George!, a benefit event that supports student scholarships and the Great Performances at Mason series. The evening showcases the artistic talents of Mason students and faculty, and culminates in the Center for the Arts Concert Hall with a performance by Broadway artist Brian Stokes Mitchell. ARTS by George! takes place on Mason’s Fairfax campus on at 5 p.m. Tickets are $200 per person. Email [email protected], call 703-993-4188 or visit www.artsbygeorge.com. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 15 Community Damage to Accotink: $500,000 From Page 4

Karl Gerdes said working to help clean up the park was a tangible example to his Cub Scouts of the responsibility they have to the community they live in. “I like to find activities where the Cubs can see a clear connection between their work and the results,” said Karl Gerdes. Peter Bailey, 9, said the task was hard, but he was satisfied with the progress they had made. “It was hard work, we cleaned up a lot of

sticks and mud,” he said. “Thank goodness Photo by the people here had gloves.” Hammond said she was touched by the

local outreach that she has seen in the wake Derek B. Johnson of the storm. “During emergency situations, you see all the little positive community spirit come out and sometimes we get so busy we don’t see it,” Hammond said. “When you look at some of the tragedies, what we had is nobody got killed,” she said. /The Connection “It’s so very minor. It’s frustrating because it took us out of commission, but it’s mi- nor.” Harrison Gerdes, 9, who spent hours in the heat tending the to the marina, summed up the day’s work. The breach of the flashboards on the Lake “I think we did a good job. [The marina] Accotink Dam led to widespread flooding, looks fairly clean,” he said. including the marina parking lot and picnic area.

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On the plot are 184 benches, and one for each person who died when American Airlines Flight 77 was flown into the southwestern wall of the Pentagon. more— Underneath each of the 184 can- never tilevered benches at the Memorial published, “From this time on, is a reflecting pool of water that is illuminated at night. The benches but posted the Pentagon will be are arranged by the age of the vic- on the tims at the time of their deaths, more than a seat of from 71-year-old Navy Veteran Web. Free John Yamnicky to 3-year-old Dana for evalua- government, more Falkenberg, who was travelling on Flight 77 with her parents and 8- tion, avail- than a symbol of year-old sister Zoe, all of whom able for power.” died in the plane crash. Some of the benches face away prints. — Secretary of Defense from the Pentagon while others Robert Gates face towards it. This is to distin- guish those who died in the build- ing on Sept. 11 from those who were passengers on Flight 77. Connection Julie Beckman and Keith Kaseman, two New York City archi- Newspapers.com tects, designed the memorial. Their design was selected in a con- Offers valid for new patients only. Cleaning may be scheduled at second appointment. test of more than 1,100 submissions by a panel of architects, family members and public figures in the Washington D.C. area. Many of those at the dedication ceremony said that the Penta- gon Memorial would stand alongside Arlington National Cem- COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP etery and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial as one of the most solemn sites in the Washington D.C. area. “From this time on,” Gates said, “The Pentagon will be more than a seat of govern- Messiah Westwood Baptist ment, more than a symbol of power.” United Methodist Church Church 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield “Caring...Loving...Serving...Welcoming.” Faith Notes (Near West Springfield High School) Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (703) 569-9862 Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday Services Springfield Church of Christ Calvary Road Church Commu- 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Wed. Night Appleseed Kids. Saturday, Sept. 20, nity Day, Sunday, Sept. 21 from 4-7 Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. Family Ministry 5:45 p.m. from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Ages 4-12. p.m. Free family fun event, with Rev. James K. Abernathy Bible-based activities showing the hotdogs, sodas, cotton candy, snow Sunday School Senior Pastor progress of faith, Bible lessons, games, cones, popcorn, pony rides, moon 9:30 am & 11:00 am 703-451-5120 crafts and songs. Lunch provided. bounce, kiddie train, rock wall, “Serving God by Serving Others” www.westwood-baptist.org Springfield Church of Christ, 7512 Old jumpshot basketball, gladiator joust and Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org 8200 Old Keene Mill Rd., Springfield Keene Mill Road, Springfield. 703-451- games for pre-schoolers. Free raffle to 4011 or visit give away gift cards and electronics. Lutheran [email protected]. Calvary Road Church is located at 6811 Assembly of God Church of Christ Prince of Peace Lutheran… 703-451-5855 Beulah St., Alexandria. 703-922-6700 or Word of Life Assembly of God… 703-941-2312 Central Christian Church… 703-971-0277 St. John’s Lutheran Church… 703-971-2210 The Catholic Diocese of [email protected]. Harvest Church… 703-971-7070 Springfield Church of Christ… 703-451-4011 St. Marks Lutheran Church… 703-451-4331 Arlington’s Cursillo offers oppor- Baha’i Faith tunities to learn about this lay Messiah United Methodist Church of Jesus Christ Immanual Lutheran Church… 703-549-0155 Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest… of Latter Day Saints movement on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Church is located at 6215 Rolling Methodist 7:30 p.m., at St. Raymond of Penafort Road, Springfield. Call 703-569-9862 or 703-912-1719 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints… Parish, 8750 Pohick Road, Springfield; visit www.messiahumc.org. Baptist 703-451-0631 Messiah United Methodist Church… 703-569-9862 and Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m., St. ❖ A Community of Contagious Joy. Disciples of Christ John Neumann Parish, 11900 Lawyers Sunday worship: 8:15 a.m. (with Holy Community of Faith Tabernacle… 703-455-4594 Springfield United Methodistv703-451-2375 Road, Reston. Visit Communion every Sunday), 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Baptist Church… 703-569-5151 Springfield Christian Church… 703-354-4994 St. John’s United Methodist… 703-256-6655 www.arlingtoncursillo.org or call 703- and 11 a.m. (Holy Communion on the First Baptist Church-Hayfield… 703-971-7077 Sydenstricker United Methodist… 703-451-8223 Episcopal 863-3940. first Sunday of the month) First Baptist Church-Springfield… 703-451-1500 ❖ Heartline: An interactive praise and Non-Denominational South Run Baptist Church… 703-455-4521 St. Christopher’s Episcopal… 703-451-1088 Jubilee Christian Center “Back worship service, Sunday evenings at 7 Love International Church… 703-354-3608 to School Kid’s BLAST” on Sunday, p.m. Westwood Baptist Church… 703-451-5120 Evangelical Covenant ❖ New Life Open Bible Church… 703-922-7577 Sept. 21, during the 8:45 a.m., 11 a.m. CSI: Christian Singles Inspirit is a Community Covenant Church… 703-455-4150 and 6 p.m. services for kids ages 3 singles group generally composed of Bible New World Unity Church… 703-690-7925 Jewish through 6th grade. Children’s evangelist babies of the 1950s and 1960s, but all Immanuel Bible Church… 703-941-4124 International Calvary Church… 703-912-1378 Steve Gambrill, Sr., with puppets, illu- singles are welcome. Meeting every Adat Reyim Congregation… 703-569-7577 Catholic sions, and balloon artistry, “M&M the Sunday at 11 a.m. beginning September Ohev Yisrael Messianic Congergation… Presbyterian St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church… 703-451-8576 Clown,” and a 9-foot Goliath made out 21. 703-550-0888 Grace Presbyterian Church… 703-451-2900 of balloons. Free ice cream sundaes at * Sunday, Sept. 21: Youth Red Carpet Christian Science Jehovah’s Witness the 6 p.m. service only. Prizes, games, Kick-off and Potluck. Open to the entire Harvester Presbyterian Church… 703-455-7800 First Church of Christ, Scientist… 703-941-7540 and a balloon class. Free. Jubilee Chris- family. Bring a favorite dinner or des- Springfield North Congregation… 703-971-2936 Kirkwood Presbyterian Church… 703-451-5320 tian Center, 4650 Shirley Gate Road, sert. Meeting in the Fellowship Hall Fairfax. 703-383-1170, or from 5-7 p.m. Contact Rev. Ralph www.jccag.org. Rowley at [email protected]. To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 19 Springfield Conneciton Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] Let’s Get Physical With 50-27 victory, West Springfield gets back on track.

By Jason Mackey The Connection

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t wasn’t a stretch that West Spring field football coach Bill Renner thought would be all that enjoyable. I Robbie Hammer He didn’t expect his starters to play three quarters, score 60 points and spend the fourth quarter making plans for after the game. But, Renner knew that like any difficult task, it would be worth it in the long run. /The Connection The Spartans, now 1-2 after a statement- making 50-27 win last Friday at Robinson, started their season with two teams that will likely face each other in the Northern Re- gion Div. 5 title game — Stone Bridge and Edison. That’s like sprinting into a wall, turning Filling in for injured starter Brandon Bailey, junior Dan Collins (12) ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns around and then sprinting back into that on 17 carries. same wall, just to make sure that you’ve completed 11 of 26 passes for 211 yards our identity and showed that we’re going Bryn Renner and Collins traded scoring absorbed the full impact. and a pair of touchdowns, while also carry- to take the rest of the season by storm.” plays early on. A 12-yard run from Bryn “We had a tough game against Edison that ing the ball 12 times for 121 yards and an- “We weren’t going to panic,” said the Bill Renner put the Spartans on top 7-0, and could’ve gone either way and [against] other pair of scores. Renner of his team’s outlook following the Collins answered a Robinson touchdown Stone Bridge we just got outplayed,” said “We fought hard those two games,” said 0-2 start. “We want pass with a 12- Andy Stallings, West Springfield wide re- Bryn Renner, who’ll play football at the to play people tough yard run of his ceiver, who caught six passes for 138 yards University of North Carolina next fall. “But early so we can get own to restore the and a touchdown against Robinson. “It I thought we came out here and showed better, and I think to- “I thought we came out lead. wasn’t a good feeling. It night Collins rumbled shouldn’t have been like that.” was the here and showed our 19 yards for his Stone Bridge clobbered fruition identity.” second touchdown West Springfield, 42-28, and of go- with a little more Edison slipped past the Spar- ing — Bryn Renner than nine minutes tans, 35-34. After reviewing through left in the opening his team’s game film from the those two weeks.” half before Spar- Edison loss, Renner counted If Bill Renner’s plan proves tans linebacker Scott VanBuren picked off 12 situations in which one successful, he’ll have likely Robinson’s Timmy Meier and cruised 24 play could’ve altered the out- learned a thing or two in the yards — untouched -— into the end zone. come of the game. process. After heat stroke At halftime, West Springfield led 28-14. The following week in prac- forced senior running back The Spartans blew the game open when tice, Renner’s message was Brandon Bailey (1,438 yards Bryn Renner hit wide receiver Tucker Tobin simple: When it’s your turn to and seven touchdowns in in the right corner of the end zone to push make a play … make it. 2007) from the Edison game, the Spartans’ lead to 21 at 35-14 early in West Springfield made play his backup, junior Dan Collins, the third. after play against Robinson. stepped up and “made his play” Robinson’s Alex Murray answered with a Even when they didn’t, it against the Rams. touchdown run, but Renner found Stallings seemed like the Earth’s axis Collins proved most danger- wide open over the middle for a 48-yard was still shifted in West ous on draw plays, capitalizing bomb that allowed the receiver to score Springfield’s favor as the on a spread out defense eager without anyone coming within 20 yards of Spartans scored on five of to defend Bryn Renner’s right him. their first seven drives. arm. In all, Bailey’s backup car- Despite the commanding win against the On the two drives in which ried the ball 17 times for 110 Rams, the Spartans will continue this sort West Springfield didn’t score, yards and two touchdowns. of reclamation project that only elite teams 52- and 55-yard punts pinned “Danny Collins is a tough, must go through. the Rams deep. obedient, quiet kid,” Bill “This game was a good stepping stone, Renner said. “We feel very com- because I think we’re a lot better than a 1- BEHIND A PHYSICAL OF- West Springfield quarterback Bryn Renner celebrates fortable if Brandon goes down. 2 team,” Bryn Renner said. “We just have FENSIVE LINE, West one of his four touchdowns in a 50-27 win over Danny can come in and play in to go out there and prove it.” Springfield quarterback Bryn Robinson last Friday. Renner, who’ll play football next our offense, and he does a re- The Spartans start Patriot District play Renner, Bill Renner’s son, fall at North Carolina, threw for 211 yards and ran for ally good job for us.” with Hayfield on Friday. 121 more.

20 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Mass Dash at Burke Lake Improvement Area runners compete in annual Monroe Parker At All Levels Invitational. Despite struggles, Lee By Jason Mackey The Connection volleyball toughs it out, makes improvements. uesday’s Monroe Parker Invitational, an annual cross country race run on the T2.98-mile course at Burke Lake Park, tra- Photo by By Jason Mackey ditionally provides both coaches and run- The Connection ners the chance to evaluate the work that’s put in over the summer. it also offers a sneak peek at some Robbie Hammer ifferent levels of advancement drive competition. of the talent they’ll see later in the season. If every player, coach or team was perfect, high Lake Braddock’s Liana Epstein and Chantilly’s Chris D school volleyball wouldn’t be all that entertain- Foley took the individual titles, while Lake Braddock ing. Nobody would hand over an easy point and each game won both the girls and boys team titles. would likely take more than the typical 90 minutes. Still, the Monroe Parker doesn’t make or break Sure, everyone would like to put up 26 kills per game anyone’s year, but because of its scheduled slot in /The Connection and win each match, 3-0. But the reality of our world pre- the season — though Tuesday’s meet was resched- vents that from happening. uled from Sept. 6 after remnants of Hurricane Hanna The Lee volleyball team, a squad that’s been heavy on pummeled the area — an evaluative theme tends to optimism this season but light on results, suffered yet surround the race. another setback, dropping a 3-0 decision (25-9, 25-17, While the Monroe Parker may offer a peek into 25-13) at Chantilly on Monday night. the future of this cross-country season, nothing “It can be [a learning experience],” said Lancer coach topped the peek into the future that West Spring- Though only a sophomore, Edison’s Rebecca Waters, whose team finished 6-10 last season. field coach Duke Baird received earlier in the day. Myah Hicks shows potential on the “It’s really going to depend on what they get out of it.” After his team was at Burke Lake Park and ready 2.98-mile Burke Lake Course. Hicks to run, Baird got a call telling him that his wife was finished second behind Lake IT ALL STARTS at the beginning for the Lancers and in labor. With Baird on his way to the hospital, eighth- Braddock’s Liana Epstein. hopefully with the volleyball in sophomore setter Crystal year assistant Chris Pellegrini was left to run the Ronan’s hands. show. Ronan, with her forceful, arching and difficult-to-return “Family comes first,” Pellegrini joked. the front of most races but has been sidelined with a jump serve, supplies Lee with its offensive kickstart. hip flexor issue, later apologized to his team for the Though Ronan logged just one ace against a talented BOTH WEST SPRINGFIELD teams made their error. Chantilly squad, Waters believes that a solid start from departed coach proud. Behind a third-place finished “It’s a tough way to lose and a tough way to learn her top server will make a positive impact on her young from Paige Kvartunas (18:54.67), a lesson,” said Eagles coach team. the Spartans grabbed a third- Bernadette Flynn. “He thought he “She’s got a jump serve and it’s relatively consistent,” place finish in the girls competi- had the race won and he slowed said Waters, whose team will host Wakefield Thursday tion. “I’m more down, so hopefully he’ll remem- night. “She’s the only one who has a really aggressive serve, “For [Kvartunas], it’s all a mat- ber that for the rest of the season.” interested in seeing and if we can start out with a lead, it sort of boosts their ter of focus,” Pellegrini said. “If While Degfae’s second-place confidence.” she can stay with the leader then performance might’ve come as a the other teams “When it goes over, it has so much top spin that it just she’s fine. It’s not really a matter shock, it wasn’t the team’s only kind of drops,” Ronan said. “So those are usually very hard of fatigue for her. If she drops into second-place finish that surprised play their cards.” to judge where they’re going.” nobody’s land, she’ll just kind of Flynn. — Chris Pellegrini Also the team’s most talented setter, Ronan has com- drift away, but she’s definitely piled 65 assists so far this season with the bulk going to going to be one of our best run- MYAH HICKS, a sophomore who junior outside hitter Karina Bethea and senior middle ners this fall and as she learns to just harness in that in the spring was running freshman track and field blocker Courtney Fitzke, who has a team-high 23 kills. focus, she’s going to be ready to go.” races sometimes by herself, finished second behind Bethea, who has emerged as the team’s top defensive Anna Barber chipped in with a 10th-place finish, Epstein. Hicks’ time — 18:34.65 — served as vindi- player with 46 digs, has totaled 17 kills on the season, logging a 19:18.40, and Lisa Williams finished 15th cation that the young runner has arrived. excluding Monday night’s results. with a time of 19:25.33. At the start of the boys race, several members of Fellow seniors Paige Wittmer and Sammi Lasley have For the third-place West Springfield boys team, the Lee boys team came barreling down a cement played their supporting roles well. Wittmer has compiled Pellegrini mentioned that they “did a great job on hill and sprinted toward the finish line. They were 16 kills and 29 digs, while Lasley has totaled 13 kills and pack running,” as Daniel Tobin (ninth, 16:12.10) and inexplicably late, and coach Barry Mensh didn’t hide 41 digs. Colin Taylor (10th, 16:12.85) illustrated their coach’s his disappointment. While Waters may have several individual pieces to an point. “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed,” Mensh eventual team puzzle, one that will become more man- “I’ve always felt it’s good to do your summer mile- said. “I think on a positive note, out of the 10 guys ageable once Patriot District play starts on Sept. 24, those age and get ready,” Pellegrini said. “But I’ve always that ran today, there’s only one that has more than individual pieces have been exactly that. Lee still struggles felt like, for our team specifically, we’re never quite one year of experience.” with its alignment and rotation, something the first-year as far along as many of these other programs are in Mensh looks forward to developing his young run- coach hopes will stop relatively soon. early or mid-September. I’m more interested in see- ners, some of whom were running their first-ever “I’d like to see them getting the lineup down and know- ing the other teams play their cards, so we can see race on Tuesday. Nathanael Meseret, who “underran ing where they’re going without being confused,” Waters what everyone’s got.” parts of [the race] and overran parts of it,” said said. “They’ll have chemistry, they’ll be in rotation, they’ll The “lesson learned” mantra for the Monroe Parker Mensh, still managed to finish seventh with his time know where they’re supposed to be and they’ll make quick proved strongest at Edison High School. Leading of 16:08.87. The Lee boys team finished 13th. decisions on their own.” most of the race, Edison senior Leoule Degfae slowed On the girls side, the Lancers finished 10th thanks at the end and was passed by Foley for the title. to Erin Moore (19:42.84) and Nina Srikongyos Degfae, whose brother Tihut typically joins him at (19:45.31), who finished 23rd and 24th. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 21 22 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke EmploymentEmployment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m.

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Freezer-Kenmore, upright BURKE Childcare avail in my LORTON Spacious Exc cond. $150. 703-425-7365 home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, NEWSPAPERS Bank Owned----ON-SITE 1500 Sq ft 2Br/2.5Ba evenings, Back-up care & three level condo. special needs children Springfield Hardwood Artisans Twin Two parking spaces, welcome. Large yard for lots of 3 beds, 2 baths, 1152 sq ft Loft bed, solid oak w/ upgrade fun! 703-569-8056 6010 Frederick club house access. English Oak stain (looks great Sale Date: Sat Sept 20th at Noon Close access to 95, 495. with antiques) Solid hardwood FREE COLOR BROCHURE $299K obo. decking (no slats), allows for 28 Yard Sales Call 703.495.8769 young children-college age 800-260-5846 and easier to make. 5 step Huge Yard Sale, Multi fam, www.AuctionServicesIntl.com ladder allows for small Furn, h/h, cths, collectibles, children. Perfect condition, James Meadows 290-700-3414 26 Antiques 9/20, 8-2, 4010 Stonewall ave 2 years old, Ffx 22032 Proceeds benefit CLASSIFIED retails for $1725 new Fairfax City Democratic www.hardwoodartisan.com, committee r/d Sunday 9/21 21 Announcements 21 Announcements We consign/pay top $ for For Sale $600, phone antique/semi antique furn. 703-868-1461 including mid century & Multi-family yard sale, 9/20 For Local… TRUSTEE'S SALE danish modern Teak 8-1 r/s Something for every- furniture, sterling, mens one! 7100 Counter Place OF VALUABLE watches, painting/art glass, 115 Childcare Wanted Burke clocks, jewelry, costume •Employment IMPROVED REAL ESTATE jewelry, etc. Call Schefer Live-Out/In Nanny needed Light tomorrow Antiques @ 703-241-0790. in Fairfax Station. Loving, n/s with today!. Improved by the premises known as must have, experience with -Elizabeth •Employees infants, 703-999-2309 Barret Browing 3841 Gallows Road, Annandale, Virginia 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. 116 Childcare Avail. •Services In execution of a Deed of Trust from Arnulfo Valles Gal- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements damez, dated October 17, 2007, and recorded November 21, 2007, in Deed Book 19668 at page 1477 among the Land Re- LEGAL NOTICE •Entertainment cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Zoning trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance (DPZ) and the Laurel Hill Project Advisory Committee •Announcements of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge will discuss the Draft Master Plan for the Adaptive Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on Reuse Area at Laurel Hill, formerly part of the Lorton Prison site, at a public meeting on Monday, Sept. 29, •Real Estate Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. 7:30 pm, at the Lorton Station Elementary School, 9298 Lewis Chapel Road, Lorton, VA 22079. The the following property being the property contained in said public is invited to participate. For more information, •Cars Deed of Trust, described as follows: call Fairfax County DPZ at (703) 324-1380, TTY 711. •Trucks Lot 1, Section 1, Lucius Addition to Kenwood as the same ap- pears duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 2152 at page 490, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Vir- 21 Announcements 21 Announcements •Vans ginia. PUBLIC NOTICE Commonly known as 3841 Gallows Road, Annandale, Virginia •RV’s 22003. PROPOSAL TO MODIFY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS IMPLEMENTED AT A PETROLEUM TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $40,000.00 or ten per- RELEASE UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) SITE •Boats cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements A petroleum release from former underground storage tank •Pets at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- systems had occurred, and corrective actions have been im- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, plemented, at: time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of •Yard Sales 6.375 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settle- Fair Oaks Church ment. Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured 4601 West Ox Road promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash Fairfax, Virginia •Crafts deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebted- ness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is requiring Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. Fair Oaks Church to prepare a Corrective Action Plan Adden- •Hobbies dum to address cleanup of petroleum fuel contamination at the Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and site. If you have questions regarding the cleanup please con- •And More! stand the risk and cost of resale. tact:

Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Paul J. Jones and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Environmental Consultants and Contractors, Inc. real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- 43045 John Mosby Highway For All alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Chantilly, VA 20152 sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of (703) 327-2900 redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- Your ments of record affecting the same, if any. The Corrective Action Plan Addendum will be submitted to the Remediation Division of the Northern Regional Office of the In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- DEQ by September 22, 2008. If you would like to review or vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- discuss the proposed Corrective Action Plan with the staff of Advertising clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the the DEQ, please feel free to contact Mr. Randy Chapman of time of sale. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the DEQ at (703) 583-3816 after the date of the Corrective Ac- tion Plan Addendum submittal. The DEQ Remediation Division Needs… The subject property and all improvements thereon will will consider written comments regarding the proposed Correc- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- tive Action Plan Addendum until October 22, 2008, and may chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- decide to hold a public meeting if there is significant public in- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well terest. Written comments should be sent to the DEQ at the ad- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- dress listed below. The DEQ requests that all written com- It Works. um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- ments reference the tracking number for this case; PC # 1993- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of 1615. the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Week risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- Virginia Department of Environmental Quality ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- Northern Regional Office ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- Remediation Division After Week. ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary 13901 Crown Court fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of Woodbridge, Virginia 22193 conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- 703 ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- after shall be assumed by the purchaser. 917-6400 The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Place to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. Your Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- nounced at the time of sale. Ad DAVID N. PRENSKY Today! Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 E-mail: [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20015 to your community (202) 244-4000

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Burke Centre $584,550 Clifton/Frosty Meadows $975,000 Delightful “Woods” Location Excellent Value! Lake Ridge $190,000 Classic colonial in the quiet & peaceful “Woods” area Charming Colonial w/ Swimming Pool in serene Mineral $429,900 Bank Owned! of Burke Centre with a coveted cul-de-sac location & a beautiful sun room addition to enjoy the beauty. 4 setting on 5 acres! Total privacy yet very close to Cross County Road Beautiful 2 level single family home in Lake spacious BRs plus 3.5 BAs make this a very desire- Historic town of Clifton. 5BR, 4BA, 3 fireplaces. Very private - 81+ Acres, great for hunting, Ridge. Hardwood floors on upper level. able home. A finished walkout lower level complete All new Kitchen w/Granite counters & upgraded horses, farming, all wildlife, 50 acres still Fenced in back yard. Convenient to shopping with rec room, full bath, & a den will add so much appliances. Fully finished walkout lower level wooded. Super maintained bungalow with and restaurants. Call for more information more living space to enjoy. Robinson Middle and w/5th bedroom/den, full bath, & rec. room. See hot tub conveys with property. or a private showing. High School! this property at www.CliftonMLS.com. Paul Wesche 540-895-9949 Ramesh Amini 703-200-9511 Ellie Wester 703-503-1880 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870

Fairfax $684,900 Falls Church $625,000 Much bigger than it looks. Wonderful solid brick Private Retreat & block 2-lvl rambler lovingly maintained by Beautiful NV colonial on sunny 0.67 acres! Features long-time owners. Lg entry foyer leads to gra- incl 4 brs, romantic master w/frpl & lux bath, granite Fairfax City $199,000 island kitchen, beautiful hardwoods & bay windows, cious LR w/frpl; Formal DR; Eat-in KT w/new Burke $399,000 super sized walk out rec room, & more! Outside, tree floor; Adjoining fam rm w/frpl off KT; Lg glass- 2BR, 1BA updated condo in Fairfax City. 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, end TH backing to lined driveway, large sunny yard perfect for family enclosed porch off fam rm; Gorgeous hdwd floors; Brand new kitchen: 42” maple cabs, gran- parkland. Just redone: new carpet, fresh activities! Fenced back yard w/garden & potting Brand new central A/C. Sprawling lower lvl w/rec ite, stainless steel app. Newer carpet, fresh paint, gorgeous hardwood floors, new appli- shed, quiet street, ez commute! rm, game rm, hobby area, office, storage rm, paint, new fixtures. Great location! Close to ances, granite countertops. It’s a beauty! See photos at www.marshawolber.com laundry rm & full bath! major transportation and shopping! Betty Barthle 703-425-4466 Marsha Wolber 703-618-4397 Jim Fox 703-503-1800 Courtney Jordan 703-503-1835

Clifton/Balmoral $1,199,900 Fairfax City $859,500 Golf Course Community Oakton $1,100,000 1st Floor Master Bedroom Elegant home over 7000 fin. sq ft. sited on very Just Listed! Fairfax $439,900 Elegant 3BR/4.5 BA brick 2900 sq. ft. court- special 1.5+ acre lot w/exceptional privacy in very North Springfield $525,000 convenient location close to schools, shopping, & ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Like new 4 Prestine Garage Townhome in Fairfax. 3 Fairfax $574,900 yard home in Farrcroft with 2 master bed- transportation. 5BR, 4.5BA, MBR w/sitting room, 2 BR/4.5BA with every upgrade imaginable! BRs, 2.5 BAs, hardwoods LL, stairs, main & Bank Owned. Expanded colonial featuring Exquisite Townhome in the Heart of Fairfax rooms, upgraded gourmet kitchen with sunrooms, FR w/stone fireplace, hdwd flrs main lvl, 6,000 sf, hdwd floors, 10’ ceilings, dual upper stairs, ss appliances, huge LR, sepa- main level master bedroom, wood floors, with lux appointments. End Unit, Brick, 2 vaulted ceiling, new hardwood floors, gas gas utilities. Huge Fin. LL, rec room w/granite wet staircases, huge gourmet kitchen, library, rate DR. Open Floor Plan, Deck. Great family room with fireplace, double decks, car garage, hardwoods on 2 levels & stairs, fireplace, finished rec room, private yard bar, bedroom w/luxury bath, media center, 2 play- gas fpl, walkup rec rm w/media rm, deck, Location—close to major roads, Vienna large back yard, upgraded kitchen with gran- Chef’s Kitchen. Excellent location to major with fountain, 2 car gar. Lots of guest park- rooms, 2 game rooms. Entertainment area for all fenced yd, 2 car gar, close to shops. metro, shops, & more!! ite. Off street parking. roads, shops, & more!! ing. Close to pool, shops, & restaurants. ages! See this property at www.CliftonMLS.com. Nancy Basham 703-772-2066 Mary Ann Osborne 703-503-1485 Judy Semler 703-503-1885 Mary Ann Osborne 703-503-1485 Nancy Basham 703-772-2066 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Alexandria/ Kingstowne Area $314,500 Commuter’s Dream! Immaculate Townhome close to Old Town & DC! Prof deco- Fairfax Station $1,575,000 rated w/ 3 fin- Drastic Reduction! ished levels! Bryce Resort $197,000 REDUCED 125K! Spectacular all-brick estate Firepl in Liv Centreville $209,000 Been dreaming of a mountain getaway? Only 9 home on five wooded acres yet close to all Fairfax $499,500 Rm. Patio/Deck Perfect 2 bedroom/2 bath Townhome. steps will get you there. 3 BR, 3BA top floor amenities. Over 7000 sq ft. finished. 5/6 bed- Mason Neck/Harbor View $1,000,000 Beautiful 4/5 BR, 3 FB split level in sought off Rec Rm w/ Conveniently located 1 mile from 1-66/Rt 28 unit features beautiful year-round views at rooms 5.5 baths, 10’ ceilings, 6 fireplaces, 3-car This spectacular luxury waterfront home is after Country Club View. Eat-in kitchen, Powder Rm in walk-out basement. New & Rt 29, metro, shops, & schools. 15 min- Bryce Resort in the Shenandoah Valley. An garage, huge updated kitchen, banquet sized immaculate! Located on secluded 1.93 acre hardwood floors throughout main and upper appliances in kitchen include Refrigerator utes from Dulles Airport. Schools: London open floor plan & cathedral ceilings will dining room, sunroom, library, grand foyer lot w/ beautiful views of Massey Creek and level, updated baths, all tucked onto a cul- w/ IM & Ceran top stove w/ SC oven! Many Towne West Elem, Stone Middle, Westfield delight you. Enjoy golf, skiing, lake, hiking, & with Waterford chandelier. deep water access to the Potomac river. de-sac setting lined with trees. other extras/upgrades! High. more. Only 2 hours from the Beltway. See this property at www.GraingerTeam.com Access to Community Marina. Mary Hovland 703-946-1775 Steve Childress 703-981-3277 Kinder Saund 202-369-5597 Jack Holleman 703-503-1813 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Ngoc Do & Associates 703-798-2899 Cathy DeLoach 571-276-9421 Save A Date To Attend Our FREE Real Estate Career Seminar

DATES IN 2008: TIME: From the Beltway (495), October 8 7:00-9:00 PM take Rte. 66 West to the Nutley St. South Exit November 5 (exit 62) towards December 3 LOCATION: Fairfax. Go through the Clifton $999,500 Long & Foster’s Northern intersection of Lee Just Reduced! Woodbridge $469,000 Virginia Training Center Highway and Nutley Charm exudes from this New England Salt Bank Owned! 5 BRs, 4.5 BAs, gourmet Street. The training Box Colonial with Contemporary flair! 5 per- Woodbridge $120,000 kitchen w/granite counters & cherry cabi- 3069 Nutley St. Fairfax, VA 22031 center is located in the fect acres w/creek. Spectacular views from Sunny & Spacious nets. Breakfast area opens to deck. Master Pan Am Shopping Great Rm w/25’ ceiling. Cherry wood floors. Partially updated townhome with 4 BR/3.5 suite w/sitting room & luxury bath. Lower Haymarket $479,900 Center on the left. Granite Kitchen, 2nd flr Gallery w/built-ins, BA. Eat-in space in Kitchen. Walk-out from level features rec room, full BA, media 3-car garage & matching Gatehouse. Fin. Bank Owned! Gourmet kitchen, wood LL recreation room. Fenced yard backs to room wired for surround sound. Great TO REGISTER: bsmt. One of the prettiest streets in Clifton! floors, main level master, open floor plan, trees. Priced to SELL! location. Please contact Mary Ann Plonka at 703-503-1898 See this property at www.CliftonMLS.com loft can be 4th bedroom. Gerry Staudte 703-503-1894 Judy Semler 703-503-1885 or [email protected] Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Judy Semler 703-503-1885 LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Call Dale Gabardy at 703-425-8000 • E-mail: [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ September 18-24, 2008 ❖ 27 # 1 in Virginia 703-425-8000 DIANA WHITFIELD BETTY BARTHLE Lifetime Member NVAR Top Producer RON KOWALSKI www.DianaWhitfield.com 703-425-4466 A Game Plan for Success OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 1-888-495-6207 703-503-1830 e-mail: [email protected] www.ronkowalski.com E-mail: [email protected] website: www.bettybarthle.com

Bonnie Brae $573,400 Lorton Station Lake View! $499,999 With 4 BRs and 2.5 BAs this serene home backs Sparkling!! to beautiful 15 acre Woodglen Lake. Perfect for Brand new gran- entertaining and family gatherings the open ite countertops, ceramic tile floor plan includes conversation pit with brick- floors in surround fireplace and windows, separate din- kitchen. New ing rm, living rm, kitchen and family rm. Large hardwood floors, Herndon $649,000 fresh paint. 4 LL offers w/o to patio and backyard. Updates 3/4 acre fenced yard perfect for anything! 2 decks! BR, 2.5 BA with include new flooring and new light fixtures Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 full & 2 half bath rough-in for full throughout. Close to VRE, transportation, home. Spacious rec room, computer/den \ room and bath on carpeted lower level. Large fully-fenced back schools, and shopping. store room on lower level. Very generous room sizes yard. throughout. A rare find at this price! For 24-hour recorded information, call 1-888-495-6207, x223

Mary Hovland Barbara Nowak 703-946-1775 & Gerry Staudte Carol Hermandorfer Cathy DeLoach “My Virginia Home Team” 703-216-4949 703-503-1802, 703-503-1894 571-276-9421 [email protected] Your REALTORS* [email protected] Next Door www.MyVirginiaHomeTeam.com www.hermandorfer.com Fairfax $575,000 Beautiful and absolutely unique N E AY home tucked away P D into sought after O N U neighborhood. S Relax in this retreat-like 4BR/2.5 BA Colonial w/ 3 fin- ished levels, Clifton Equestrian Paradise! $1,089,000 remodeled baths, updated kitchen, expansive decking, Falls Church $400,000 REDUCED $80K! Premier 5 acre horse property w/gracious Custom custom built- ins and more! Unbelievable landscaped Garden Oasis Inside Beltway Built all brick Colonial, superb equestrian facilities. 5 BRs, 3.5 BAs with updated kitchen, separate guest/in-law suite with its own bath, Clifton Area $699,000 yard backs to wooded parkland. Convenient to VRE, This 4 BR, 2 BA Cape Cod on 1/4 acre features Five gorgeous acres backing to the Occoquon River, Metro, schools, and more! kitchenette, and own laundry room. 3-car detached garage & Gourmet Kit w/stainless appliance, center work Island, Professional green house. The large center aisle barn boasts 6 stalls ready for your custom home and dock. Build your Mary Hovland 703-946-1775 bkfst bar & French Dorr to large yard w/mature trees outfitted w/Equistall flooring. 3 fenced pastures. Additionally, this dream home or let me recommend a builder to help Cathy DeLoach 571-276-9421 & MUCH, MUCH MORE! premier lot provides access to miles & miles of trails! you design and build it!

CINDY KOJM Carol G. Ford CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams 703-503-1819 Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million REALTOR®, GRI, ABR Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 www.cindykojm.com Accredited Buyer Representative Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million Direct: 703-503-4027 Dollar Sales Club Ann Witherspoon Life Member, www.carolfordsellshomes.net 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Alexandria FAIRFAX $599,000 STATION Reduced $125K. W G Beautifully E IN $849,900 N T BEAUTIFUL Landscaped, IS Absolutely L CROSSPOINTE! Gorgeous & JUST LISTED! This Meticulously gorgeous Newport Maintained Deluxe has been profes- 4BR/3BA Split sionally painted through- Fairfax $469,900 Foyer Colonial in historic Mt. Vernon Forest neighbor- Springfield $650,000 out – Updated with new Everything You Ever Wanted Under One Roof, Exciting hood. Great Location. Remodeled kit, laundry room 4/5 BR, 3.5 BA, 3,600+ fabulous SF! Open floor plan, hardwood floors, new granite & new cooktop – Huge Sunroom Contemporary Rambler w/Vaulted Ceilings in LR & DR, 3 & MBA. Updated hall BA. Hdwds, ceramic tile, corian, few long stairs in brick-front, hip-roofed, premium, 2- opens to deck – 5 BR – 4.5 BA – Large Rec Rm in LL walks BR’s + Den, 3 Full Baths, Hardwood Flooring throughout car split, hdwds, upgraded baths, appliances, granite, out to brick patio – Deck off Kitchen – Entire back of home most of Upper & Lower Levels, 2-Car Garage, Many Updates & granite. In ground sprinkler system plus home secu- Inside & Out, Charming Home with Fabulous Curb Appeal, rity system. Replaced roof, furnace, AC, hot water FP in FR, French doors to treed bk w/huge deck. FF has been “bumped out”. A very special offering! Wonderful tree lined Community, Delightful Home sited on heater. Plus 1 Year Home Warranty. LL w/3 rooms, full bath. Call ANN WITHERSPOON for a private showing Large, Fully Fenced Lot. View photos at www.cindykojm.com. Call Carol @ 703-503-4027 to see. and Open House schedule 703-503-1836 Call Sheila Adams at 703-503-1895.

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McLean $354,900 Completely Remodeled! This home is stunning! Everything has been done for you including, Kitchen, Baths, Windows, Hardwood floors, carpet, Heating and Air conditioning, Springfield $499,995 hot water heater, paint Minutes to Springfield Metro Station No commute Fairfax Station $1,100,000 Fairfax Station $900,000 and storm door. problems - just take Metro. Shopping, restaurants, bus Gorgeous 4BR, 4.5BA Colonial on 5 acre lot. Fantastic 2-story 4BR 3BA home on 5 acres; updated top to bottom. Unbeatable location! service, and major highways are close by. Four family rm, gourmet kitchen, office, sunroom & formal living Family room, game room walk out to slate porch. Only minutes to I495, bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and finished basement offers & dining rooms. Intricate details throughout this stunning home including chair rail & crown molding, coffered ceilings. Master suite with luxury bath & 3 more bedrooms. I66 Commuter lane, the best of living. A level fenced yard plus multi-level Enjoy the beautiful landscape, large level lot & maintenance Enjoy horse stable, ElectroBraid fence & vast open and Tysons Corner decking, a one car garage, and extra long driveway are free composite deck. space for horses. Mall. some of the extras in this home. LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Dale Gabardy, Manager Search the Entire MLS for Your Next Home in Northern Virginia at Burke-FairfaxStation.info

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