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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Serving PAID Areas of Burke Martinsburg, WV Fairfax Areas of Burke PERMIT #86 Attention Postmaster: Time sensitive material. Requested in home 05-8-09 Racing through an obstacle course, Charlie Vannox, participates in the annual Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy on May 4. Vannox, a junior at Robinson, is enrolled in the school’s criminal justice program. Classified, Page 15 Classified, ❖ Justice Sports, Page 14 ❖ Dash Calendar, Page 10 ammer/The Connection 3 Markets Home In the City Rebuilders News, Page 4 News, Page 3 Photo by Robbie h Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comMay 7-13, 2009 Volume XXIII, Number 18 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 ❖ 1 HERBS IMPATIENS ¢ OVER 100 VARIETIES REG. $1.89 KNOCKOUT ROSES . 99 SALE 97 3 GALLON $19. TOMATO PLANTS MARKET PACKS AZALEAS 99 3 CU. FT. SHREDDED HARDWOOD MULCH $2. 3 GALLON $12.99 HANGING FOUNTAINS, BASKETS BIRDBATHS, LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN STATUES & 00 ENCHES $2. 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USED RAILROAD TIES 99 99 #1 $19. #2 $14. 50% OFF ALL WICKER BASKETS 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] HelpingHelping HeartsHearts andand HandsHands boxes out of the attic, painted some rooms, planted Church members repair azaleas and boxwoods in the front year, repaired old elderly woman’s home. windows and added some safety features to the bath- room and basement. Pella praised the RPJ Corp. for helping make it all possible. By Bonnie Hobbs The local Rebuilding Together program is under The Connection the auspices of the Robert Pierre Johnson (RPJ) Hous- ing Development Corp. “It’s a wonderful program to y the time they broke for a quick lunch of work with because RPJ selects the homeowners and pizza and soda in the backyard at noon, provides a lot of the know-how and supplies,” said Bthe 30-some people repairing Margaret Pella. “One of their goals is to enable people to con- Brown’s home in the City of Fairfax had tinue to live in their homes, so we make the houses already been working for four hours — and would safer and more pleasant.” continue for four or five more. Brown, 85 and legally blind, Most were members of Vienna was glad they came. “My son’s Presbyterian Church and they busy and can’t do this,” she said. were participating, on Saturday, “It makes you feel “There’s no way he could move April 25, in the annual National all the heavy furniture himself to Rebuilding Day, formerly called good knowing paint the rooms, but they brought by Photo Christmas in April. They were you’re helping a crew. I think it’s awfully nice of among 1,800 volunteers in Arling- them, really wonderful.” ton, Fairfax and Falls Church re- someone.” Ted Speck was there with his Bonnie Hobbs habilitating 48 homes of low-in- — Ted Speck, Vienna daughter, Rebecca, a senior at come, elderly or residents with Madison High School. “My disabilities. Presbyterian Church daughter needed community-ser- It was a Saturday and the tem- vice hours for the National Honor perature reached 93 degrees, but the workers were Society, so I came along to help, as a father-daugh- /The Connection in good spirits and were happy to lend a hand. “Our ter activity,” he said. “We also do Habitat for Hu- church has done this a number of years, and it’s a manity and Neighbor to Neighbor, and this is the way to give back,” said Mary Pella, house co-cap- same kind of work.” tain. That day, he scraped the basement walls and then helped waterproof and paint them. “We’ve also in- THE VOLUNTEERS cleaned the kitchen, weather- sulated the floor,” said Speck. “You get to meet more treated the side porch, scraped and painted the front- Sibylle Miller and Jacqueline O’Reilly paint the See Rebuilding, Page 7 porch railing, cleaned up the backyard, cleared old front-porch banister. 10-Minute Theater Paul VI students stage One-Act Play Festival March 14-15. By Bonnie Hobbs The Connection xamining a wide range of subjects in eight different plays, Paul EVI will present its One-Act Play Festival on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Tick- ets are by donation to the PVI Players and ITS, the school’s chapter of the International Thespian Society. See www.PaulVI.net and go to “fine arts” and “theater.” Harlon Reihing Harlon Paul VI Theater Director Katherine Miller has 12 students in her act- ing ensemble class, and they’re the ones involved in this production. “They’re my most-experienced actors and they auditioned to get into the class,” she said. “And sometime during the year, they’re required to direct.” As a result, the following one-act plays will be presented: “Reduced Shakespeare,” directed by Adam Laub; “All for Love,” Sarah Patin; “The Photo courtesy of courtesy Photo Fisherman and His Wife,” Theresa Reynolds; “The Universal Language,” For the first time in its 11-year history, the Fairfax crew team Meghan Shea; “Let’s Make Up!” Dana Lindblad; “The Funeral Parlor,” grabbed first place at the Ted Phoenix Regatta, which took First Timers Chris Perih; “Words, Words, Words,” Jason Donahoe; and “The Driver’s place Saturday, May 2, at Sandy Run Regional Park. Pictured Test,” Mike Beda, who also wrote his play. are, from left, Matt Reihing, Cole Smith, head coach Scott “The plays are 10 minutes each, and everyone who wants to be in- Gordon, Adwait Lonkar, novice coach Jacob Goings, Stuart Hill and coxswain volved can be,” said Miller. “All 30 students who auditioned are in it. Brianne McCrave. See 0ne-Act, Page 15 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 ❖ 3 Week n Fairfax News Patriot’s Cup Raises $75K An estimated thousand people braved the wet weather on Sunday morning, May 3 to take part in the 31st Annual Patriot’s Cup Corporate Challenge at George Mason Uni- versity. The 8K race raises funds for The Arc of Northern Virginia. This year, with the help of corporate sponsors, The Arc raised $75,000 in support of its mission to create “A Life Like Yours” (ALLY) for children, adults and families living with lifelong intellectual disabilities. On hand for Sunday’s race were President of George Mason University Dr. Alan Merten, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), Del. Charles Caputo Photo by Photo (D-67), Del. Robert Hull (D-38), Vice Mayor of Falls Church Hal Lippman, the Mayor of Plains Virginia and over 1,000 more runners and volunteers, of all abilities. Corporate sponsors included Argon ST, Lockheed Mar- Robbie Hammer tin, Washington Group, Goldklang, Cavanaugh & Assoc., Datatel, Marriott, Don Beyer Volvo, Metro Run and Walk and Target. Community sponsors included George Mason University, Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation and the Fairfax City Fire and Rescue. /The Connection To donate or learn more about The Arc of Northern Vir- ginia visit www.thearcofnova.org. For race results go to www.mcrrc.org. CVS Pharmacy Is Robbed City of Fairfax Police are investigating a robbery last week Buying fresh strawberries, Fairfax resident Ed Keitz is assisted by Mary Petro of at the CVS Pharmacy at 10390 Willard Way in the Court- Mount Olympus Farms in Caroline County. house Plaza Shopping Center. The incident occurred Thurs- day, April 30, shortly after 4 p.m. The pharmacist reported that a male approached the pharmacy counter and pre- sented a note indicating he was armed and demanding a Fresh Food in the City specific prescription drug. The pharmacist complied and surrendered a quantity of that drug, and the suspect fled. Officers searched the area but were unable to find him. Fairfax shoppers have baked products. He’s described as a white, about 5 feet 5 inches, with City of Fairfax-area residents have two other mar- blond hair and a beard. He was wearing a backpack. Any- three Farmers Markets kets at which to shop for farm fresh items. On Satur- one with information about this suspect or the robbery is days, the Fairfax Downtown Coalition runs a market asked to call City of Fairfax Police at 703-385-7924, the from which to choose. from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., at the corner of West and Main Criminal Investigations Division at 703-385-7955 or Crime streets. Solvers at 703-591-TIPS (8477). Callers to Crime Solvers smattering of shoppers came out to the The coalition opened a new Sunday market on May may remain anonymous and receive a cash reward of up to parking lot Tuesday morning at Van Dyck 3, in the municipal parking lot at the corner of the $1,000 if their information results in an arrest.