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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.

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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 bathroom 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 Photo by 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.

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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 acting 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 (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 presented 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. APark for Fairfax County’s first Farmers North Street and Old Lee Highway. That market is Market of the season. The county’s mar- open every Sunday, through Oct. 25, from 10 a.m.-2 Deadwood Arson Conviction ket runs every Tuesday, through Oct. 27, from 8 a.m.- p.m. The coalition’s Saturday market will run through 12 p.m., offering a selection of flowers, produce and Oct. 31. A federal jury found the owner of a failing Fairfax retail business guilty of conspiracy to commit arson, mail fraud and money laundering last Wednesday, April 29. Joseph Ray Beilharz paid two co-conspirators to burn Deadwood Liquidators, a City of Fairfax store he owned with his wife ISO a Few Merry Men in the 10300 block of Fairfax Blvd., according to Dana J. son in the play. “He’s funny, arrogant and not Boente, acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Vir- very sensitive, but he’s the hero and it all works ginia. PVI Family Theater out in the end,” said Fernandez. “I’m having a Deadwood Liquidators burned the morning of July 5, Presents ‘Robin Hood.’ lot of fun. He’s full of himself, but also has dif- 2007, when a fire was set with Molotov cocktails. Every- ferent objectives. He’s truly in love with Maid thing in the store was destroyed, according to Boente, Chief By Bonnie Hobbs Marian and has diverse Tom Owens, of the Fairfax City Fire Department and Edgar The Connection character changes through- A. Domenech, special agent in charge of the ATF’s Wash- out the play.” ington Field Division. Fernandez said the audi- “It genuinely Deadwood filed a loss claim with Scottsdale Insurance obin Hood, Maid Marian and the crew from ence should love the show Company, seeking recovery of the policy limit of $500,000. RSherwood Forest will take the stage in Paul will entertain because “things are moving The business and insurance company later settled for VI’s latest production. Offered by the PVI constantly and there are $85,000, according to Boente. Family Theater, the all-ages show “Robin Hood” will the entire plenty of jokes and things Beilharz faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five be presented Sunday, May 17, at 3 p.m., in the school that’ll keep people think- years in prison. auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door. family.” ing. It’s a hilarious play, a He is scheduled to be sentenced in July in federal court “The script is written in such a way that you can — Katherine Miller spoof and a new take on in Alexandria. personalize your character,” said Director Katherine ‘Robin Hood.’” Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy D. Belevetz prosecuted Miller. “There are lots of opportunities to embellish Playing Prince John is sophomore Jake Miller. the case, which was investigated by the City of Fairfax Fire and for slapstick, and it’s a real ensemble project. It “I’m modeling him after Harvey Korman in Marshal and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and genuinely will entertain the entire family. The physi- ‘Blazing Saddles’ — even with the accent,” said Explosives. cal gags will appeal to children and the clever dia- — Ken Moore logue will appeal to everyone else. And it’s short – Miller. “He’s a comedic villain. Things never go only an hour and 15 minutes.” his way, but he does his best to be evil. It’s fun. Junior Juan Miguel Fernandez portrays Robin Hood, who declares himself the most important per- See ‘Robin Hood’, Page 15 4 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Handcrafted Jewelry • We Buy Gold Burke Woman • Appraisals Sexually • Gold Ring Sizing $20 • Watch Batteries $5 Assaulted • Repairs done Fairfax County police are look- while you wait ing for the man who sexually assaulted a 24-year-old Burke woman in Fairfax. Police say the 11211-D Lee Highway incident occurred April 27 and was Fairfax, VA reported on May 2. The victim said she took the CUE bus to Univer- 703-293-6206 sity Drive and Chain Bridge Road. www.ClarionJewelers.com She exited the bus around 11:30 p.m. and began walking along a footpath near Chain Bridge Road, when she noticed a man from the bus following her. She told police the man tried to engage her in conversation and then touched her inappropriately. She said he forced her off the path and sexually assaulted her. He then fled on foot and she walked home. The suspect is described as Hispanic, about 5 feet 6 inches and 160 pounds. He wore a blue-and- white striped shirt, black dress pants and black dress shoes. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus a message to CRIMES/274637.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Fairfax serving areas of Burke An independent, locally owned weekly Hopeful Home Sales newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. look at the records of more than 7913 Westpark Drive McLean, Virginia 22102 1,000 homes that sold in March, First time homebuyers get shot at affordable 2009 in our area offers a glimpse of NEWS DEPARTMENT: A homeownership; domino effect helps all To discuss ideas and concerns, a sales at the top and bottom of the Call: 703-917-6444 market. homeowners. Fax: 703-917-0991 In March in Northern Virginia, hundreds of e-mail: homes, mostly condos and townhouses, sold [email protected] for less than $250,000. under $200,000 in Sterling were a dozen single of condos and townhouses for under $250,000. Michael O’Connell About half or more of these were likely fore- family detached homes, with many more un- In Fairfax Station and Clifton, 22 homes sold Editor / 703-917-6440 closures or distressed properties, but all move- der $300,000. for more than $500,000, with two sales over Bonnie Hobbs Community Reporter ment in the real estate market is a good sign, More than 20 townhouses sold in Herndon $1 million in March. In Lorton in March, 10 703-917-6430 clearing out inventory. Many of the families for under $200,000. townhouses sold for under $200,000. [email protected] whose homes sold and closed in March are now In Mount Vernon, the top In Great Falls, only one home in March sold Julia O’Donoghue Editorials Education & Politics able to move up in the market; there are un- home sold for $2.65 million, for less than $500,000, but there were five 703-917-6433 usually good prices available on homes at all while nearby a variety of bar- homes sold for more than $1 million. [email protected] entry points right now. gains sold for remarkably low In McLean, one home sold for $3.4 million, Ken Moore In the City of Alexandria, at least five prices in the Route 1 corridor, including 29 con- with eight more homes selling in March for Courts & Projects 703-917-6417 townhouses sold for under $250,000, with dos and townhouses for under $100,000. more than $1 million. A handful of condos sold [email protected] more than two dozen condominiums selling Twenty more condos, townhouses and du- in McLean for under $250,000. Jason Mackey for under $200,000. At the other end, five plexes sold in March in the area for between In Vienna, eight homes sold in March for Sports Editor homes sold for more than $1 million. $100,000 and $200,000. more than $1 million, while nine condos and 703-917-6438 In Arlington, 14 sales closed for under In Reston, one condo sold for $1.1 million, townhouses sold for under $300,000. [email protected] $200,000, and 14 more between $200,000 and while there were 13 sales of condos and For specific addresses and home sales by ADVERTISING: $250,000. There was movement at the high townhouses for under $200,000. town for March, see http:// To place an advertisement, call the ad department between 9 a.m. and end too, with the sale of one condominium for www.connectionnewspapers.com/ 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. $5.65 million, plus eight more homes selling IN BURKE, 15 homes sold for under $250,000 article.asp?article=%20328003&paper=%2059&cat=228. Display ads 703-821-5050 for more $1 million in March alone. in March, mostly townhouses. April home sales will be posted after May 20. Classified ads 703-917-6400 In Centreville in March, 22 townhouses sold Employment ads 703-917-6464 LOOKING FOR a single family home under for under $200,000. — Mary Kimm Mike Sontag $200,000? Among the nearly 50 March sales In Springfield in March, there were 31 sales [email protected] Display Advertising, 703-917-6461 Andrea Smith Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] Barbara Parkinson In the Interests of Public Health Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 [email protected] hile it’s a huge topic for discussion, But we question whether such a policy is nally more able to be home alone for some no one really has any idea what the considering all aspects of public health. When period of time, but we know there are conse- Editor & Publisher W Mary Kimm future holds for us and the so-called an elementary school, for example, is closed, quences to unsupervised adolescents in terms 703-917-6416 swine flu. It’s reasonable to predict that in the how do families that depend on two incomes of risky behavior. [email protected] next few weeks, it will turn up in Northern or single parent families cope? In any less af- Let’s take the actions necessary to stem a Editor in Chief Virginia. fluent area, what percentage of children might crisis, but let’s not lose sight of other risks in Steven Mauren With the Centers for Disease Control calling be home alone because parents have no sick the process. Managing Editors Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, for the closing of schools where cases are con- leave or vacation time? Kemal Kurspahic firmed, we might well be facing one or more — Mary Kimm Photography: [email protected] Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, schools that are unexpectedly closed. IN MIDDLE SCHOOL, students are nomi- Craig Sterbutzel Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, John Heinly, John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp Celebrating a Pink Anniversary Production Manager: Jean Card

National Race for Cure goes global at 20. CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 in The Race for the Cure. It is definitely a Circulation Manager: moving and exhilarating experience. Ann Oliver By U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly group of cancer survivors in the country. Komen expects more than 50,000 people D-11 CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, It’s a courageous and bold and committed on the National Mall June 6. The organi- L.L.C. bunch, a view that was reinforced last week zation hopes to top the record $3.7 mil- Peter Labovitz reast cancer is the most frequently when I had the pleasure of addressing hun- lion it contributed to 18 community health President/CEO diagnosed cancer in women world dreds of Susan G. Komen for the Cure affili- organizations in our region from the pro- Mary Kimm B Publisher/Chief Operating Officer wide, with more than 1.3 million di- ates and breast cancer survivors from around ceeds of the 2008 Race for the Cure. 703-917-6416 agnosed each year. More than 465,000 die the country as part of As we work to advance historic health [email protected] from the disease each year; a woman dies Komen’s annual advocacy care reform legislation, let’s applaud those Jerry Vernon Commentary Executive Vice President from breast cancer every 68 seconds. One day in Washington. The who are filling the vast gaps and unmet 703-917-6404 in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed day before, I introduced a needs in health education, screening and [email protected] with breast cancer in her lifetime. resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives treatment for underserved populations. Wesley DeBrosse Controller And yet, the five-year survival rate for honoring the 20th anniversary of the National Several of the worthy recipients of 2008 Debbie Funk breast cancer, when caught early before it Race for the Cure in the nation’s capital and grants are located in my congressional dis- National Sales spreads beyond the breast, is now 98 per- its transition this year to the Global Race for trict, including the Korean Community Ser- 703-518-4631 cent, compared to 74 percent just 25 years the Cure to reflect Komen’s global mission to vice Center’s “Breast Cancer Prevention [email protected] ago. There are 2.5 million breast cancer end breast cancer. See Race for Cure, Page 9 survivors alive in the U.S. today, the largest I would encourage everyone to participate

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From Page 3 each time, it’s nice to make a difference in some- body else’s life,” said Schmickel. people in the church and it makes you feel good Gabris’ husband Ed also worked hard, helping re- knowing you’re helping someone who’d, otherwise, pair and repaint the ceiling of a bedroom where rac- have to pay to have all this done.” coons had broken through from the attic and cre- Sibylle Miller and Jacqueline O’Reilly were stand- ated a huge hole. ing outside in the bright sun painting the porch ban- Where you are a woman, not a number. ister. Although a bit of the white paint was splashed IN ADDITION, house co-captain Chris Vereide on their arms, they didn’t mind. helped install a handlebar in the bathtub, painted “I love it,” said Sibylle, who attends Longfellow and caulked the bathroom and repaired water dam- Middle School. “I’m outside all day, instead of being age in the master-bedroom ceiling. Altogether, he Regina M. Burton, M.D. in front of the television. And I get to be with my estimated it would cost $10,000 if all this work were Board Certified OB/GYN friend, Jacqueline, all day.” They, too, received com- done by professionals. munity-service hours for their efforts. “It’s fun, and In Fairfax’s Westmore neighborhood, the house has ❦ Prenatal Care it’s always nice to help someone in the community five rooms — living room, two bedrooms, one bath- in need,” said Jacqueline. room and a kitchen, plus a finished attic and full ❦ Gynecology Judy Taillon, a member of Vienna Presbyterian basement — and Browns lived there on Maple Street ❦ since 1995, was painting the living room with Linda for 57 years. “We bought it brand-new in 1951 for Reproductive Surgery Gabris and Dan Schmickel. “I did this last year, too,” $13,000,” she said. “It’s now valued around $400,000 ❦ Menopause said Taillon. “I’m an empty nester and my house is because it’s in the City of Fairfax. When I first moved in order, so I’m in a position to help others now.” here, Fairfax was a little city with a lot of land. Now Pleased with how the room was turning out, she said, there are all these huge office buildings.” “It looks so bright and cheerful in here now.” She and her husband, who died in 1984, had two No wait for new clients, sons. One lives in Fauquier County with his wife and GABRIS SAID the hardest part was painting the children and visits her every week. The other, who Call today! window and door trim. “But we’re not doing that, was autistic, died of a heart attack in 1990 at age Dan is,” she said, happy to participate. “It’s usually 36. Brown took care of him his whole life at home, 703-293-9111 for an elderly or handicapped person, and I have an but he passed away three days before Christmas. Located in Fairfax Medical Center II adult child with a disability. This is wonderful. It’s a Besides her vision problems, Brown has diabetes beautiful day, I’ve got great people to work with and and congestive heart failure. “I’m lucky to be alive,” 10721 Main Street, Suite 1300 I get more than I give.” she said. “But I have a pacemaker and that’s helped Fairfax, VA 22030 “I’ve also done this a number of times before, and a lot.”

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From Page 6 an important gap in funding. This year marks its 20th anniversary turning the Campaign for Asian Americans,” Inova’s “Life with Washington region pink. I invite you to join me on Cancer” program and the Somali Family Care June 6 to help make this year’s Race for the Cure the Network’s “Minority Breast Health Awareness best and the largest ever. Visit Project.” These organizations make a difference and www.globalraceforthecure.org and click on “register” they need our support. for an online registration form. Groups like Susan G. Komen for the Cure deserve I hope to see you on the National Mall June 6 for a our support. Over the last 27 years, the organization fun and rewarding day with family, friends and in- has invested $1.3 billion worldwide in breast cancer spiring cancer survivors. It will inspire you as it has research and education and health services, filling inspired my family and me.

Letter of Thanks port. Council member Jeff Greenfield’s leadership on To the Editor: this issue and the unanimous vote of the council to I am writing on behalf of the City of Fairfax Police support his motion is merely one example of the com- Association to commend the City Council and mayor mitment that our city’s mayor and council have for the restoration of three police officer positions shown year after year to balance frugal spending with that had been proposed for elimination the safety and well being of our citizens. and the additional funding to begin early training of new police officers. Letters Craig M. Buckley In this tough economic climate, our President officers have accepted the necessity of City of Fairfax Police Association forgoing pay raises and other benefits, and everyone has engaged in the challenge to maintain police services while reducing costs wherever possible. At Write the same time, it is essential that the city invest in Letters to the Editor the continued safety of our community by ensuring The Connection Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ 7913 Westpark Drive that critical patrol officer positions are filled. Fully Insured Class A Contractor McLean, Va. 22102 We also are grateful to the many business and civic Call: 703-917-6440. leaders who recognized these needs and voiced sup- By e-mail: [email protected]

COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Messiah United Methodist Church 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield (Near West Springfield High School) (703) 569-9862 Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. Sunday School 9:30 am & 11:00 am “Serving God by Serving Others” Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org Assembly of God Jubilee Christian Center Jubilee 703-383-1170 Christian Center Fairfax Assembly of God Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom 703-591-4284 Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Way of Faith Assembly of God Sunday School 10:10 AM Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting 703-573-7221 Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM Baptist Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule Braddock Missionary visit our website: www.jccag.org 703-830-4125 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax b Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Calvary Hill…703-323-1347 “Experience the Difference” Fairfax Baptist…703-273-1820 Fairfax Circle…703-573-7372 Truro Episcopal...703-273-1300 Word of Life Church Greater Little Zion…703-764-9111 Jewish International... Iglesia Bautista La Gran Congregation of Olam tikvah 703-978-7101 Comiscica...703-323-5858 703-425-1880 Pentecostal Judah Praise Fellowship Chabad Lubavitch...703-426-1980 The Greater Pentecostal Temple... Christian...703-758-1456 Lutheran 703-385-9426 Northern Virginia Primitive Bethlehem Lutheran...703-978-3131 Presbyterian Baptist...703-255-0637 Christ Lutheran...703-273-4094 Christ Presbyterian Chruch... Bible Kings of Kings...703-378-7272 703-278-8365 Bancroft Bible Church Lord of Life...703-323-9500 Fairfax Presbyterian... 703-425-3800 Methodist 703-273-5300 Catholic Bruen Chapel United...703-560-1665 Korean Presbyterian... St. Leo the Great Catholic Fairfax United...703-591-3120 703-321-8090 Pender United...703-278-8023 703-273-5369 Providence Presbyterian... St. George’s United...703-385-4550 St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic 703-978-3934 Church...703-978-4141 Non-Denominational New Hope...703-385-9056 St. Paul Catholic Chruch Fair Oaks...703-631-1112 Shalom Presbyterian… 703-968-3010 Fairfax Church of Christ..703-631-2100 Coptic Orthodox Fairfax Community Church... 703-280-2777 St. Mark...703-591-4444 703-323-0110 Seventh Day Adventist Disciples of Christ Sovereign Grace Church...703-691-0600 Fairfax Seventh Day Adventist Fairfax Christian Church Jesus Christ Crucified...703-385-9015 703-978-3386 703-385-3520 Metropolitian Community Church United Church of Christ Episcopal 703-691-0930 Little River United Church of the Apostles Salvation Army...703-385-9700 Church of Christ 703-591-1974 Shepherd’s Heart...703-385-4833 703-978-3060 To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-917-6463 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ May 7-13, 2009 ❖ 9 Calendar

To have community events listed, send to $59.50-$129.50, available by [email protected] or call Phonecharge at 703-573-SEAT or 703-917-6459 with questions. Deadline online at www.ticketmaster.com. for calendar listings is two weeks prior to Magic, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 event. Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385- 5717. Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the THURSDAY/MAY 7 Beast,’ 7 p.m. This brush-up rehearsal is for families with

Movie on the Lawn: ‘He’s Just Not Photo by That Into You.’ 8 p.m. at the plaza children with special needs. The in front of the McDiarmid Building, Good Shepherd Players presents this Annandale Campus, Northern Virginia production for all ages. Church of Community College, 8333 Little River the Good Shepherd is located at Turnpike, Annandale. Free. Cars 9350 Braddock Road, Burke. Tickets Bonnie Hobbs without NOVA parking stickers must can be ordered online at use the visitor parking garage for $1 www.goodshepherdplayers.com. per hour, cash only. 703-323-3484. ‘A Harmonizer on Broadway’ Let’s See What’s at the Sea. 10:30 presented at 8 p.m. by the a.m. at the City of Fairfax Regional Alexandria Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus. Music from “West Side

Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. /The Connection Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with Story,” “Phantom of the Opera,” adult. 703-293-6227. “Spamalot” and many others. Bedtime Stories: Something’s Location is Annandale High School, Fishy. 7 p.m. at the Pohick Regional 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Tickets from $15-$30 available by Burke. Stories and activities about calling 703-910-4600 or at fish. Pajamas optional. Age 3-6 with www.harmonizers.org. adult. 703-644-7333. Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 Kris Delmhorst and Drew Gibson, 8 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703- Pseudolus and Lycus pose with the courtesans from Fairfax High School’s production E., Vienna. $17. 703-255-1566 or 293-9600. of ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.’ jamminjava.com. www.theauldshebeenva.com. Chainsaw Baby. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, Lunch Bunnies. 12 p.m. at the Kings Magic the Band will perform all night www.frankcaliendo.com. at the intersection of Braddock Road University Mall, 10673 Braddock Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake long. $5/person. Call 703-385-5717. Dienamic, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, and Route 123. Road, Fairfax. Locals Only Radio and Road, Burke. Bring lunch and listen 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703- Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the to stories. Birth-5 with adult. 703- 385-5717. Beast,’ 7:30 p.m. at the Church of Main St. presents “Chainsaw Baby & SATURDAY/MAY 9 The Process. $5/person. Call 703-385- 978-5600. Celtic Music. Natalie MacMaster the Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock 5717. Meiko and Corey Chisel, 7 p.m., at “A Funny Thing Happened on the performs 8 p.m., at George Mason Road, Burke. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m. at University’s Center for the Arts. A www.goodshepherdplayers.com. Vienna. $12. 703-255-1566 or Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, pre-performance discussion, free to ‘A Harmonizer on Broadway,’ 2 FRIDAY/MAY 8 jamminjava.com. Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or ticket holders, begins 45 minutes p.m. and 8 p.m. by the Alexandria “A Funny Thing Happened on the Evenout Reunion Show with www.fxplayers.org. prior to the performance on the Harmonizers Barbershop Chorus. Way to the Forum,” 7:30 p.m. at Numa, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Bill Engvall and Frank Caliendo Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets are Music from “West Side Story,” Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $12. 703- Comedy Show, 8 p.m. at the $44, $36, $22. Age12 and under, half “Phantom of the Opera,” “Spamalot” Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or 255-1566 or jamminjava.com. Patriot Center, 4500 University Drive, price. Charge by phone at 888-945- and others. Location is Annandale www.fxplayers.org. 30th Anniversary Show. 10 p.m., Fairfax. Tickets $49.50, through 2468 or visit www.tickets.com. The High School, 4700 Medford Drive, Fat Tuesdays, University Mall, www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Center for the Arts is on the Fairfax Il Divo, 7:30 p.m. at the Patriot Center, See Calendar, Page 11 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. SEAT. Visit www.billengvall.com or campus of George Mason University

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From Page 10 www.fxplayers.org. City of Fairfax Regional Library, Walt Disney’s ‘Beauty and the 10360 North St., Fairfax. 703-293- Annandale. Tickets from $15-$30. 703- Beast,’ 2 p.m. at the Church of the 6227. 910-4600 or at Good Shepherd, 9350 Braddock From Military Spouse to Mystery www.harmonizers.org. Road, Burke. Author. 7:30 p.m. at the Kings Park Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 www.goodshepherdplayers.com. Library, 9000 Burke Lake Road, p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 1 p.m. Burke. Local author Sara Rosett will Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 talk about “Magnolias, Moonlight, 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The and Murder.” 703-978-5600. Remember Your Mother: flower Fairfax County Master Gardeners Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m. pot and hat decorating for your Association gives tips and advice. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 mother. Ages 6 andup; registration Adults. 703-644-7333. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The required. 2 p.m., at Ratcliff-Allison Night of the Living Shred with Joe Fairfax County Master Gardeners House, 10386 Main St., Fairfax. 703- Stump, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Association gives tips and advice. 385-8414, www.fairfaxva.gov/ Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255- Adults. 703-644-7333. museumvc. 1566 or jamminjava.com. Book Discussion Group. 1 p.m. at Fairfax County Master Gardeners the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Association, Inc. Community Sydenstricker Road, Burke. “My Event. 10 a.m. at the City of Fairfax MONDAY/MAY 11 Antonia” by Willa Cather. Adults. Regional Library, 10360 North St., Inova Blood Drive. 2 p.m. at the City 703-644-7333. Fairfax. Master Gardeners provide of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Computer Tutoring. 3:30 p.m. and horticultural tips, information, North St., Fairfax. Photo ID required. 4:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library, 5935 techniques and advice to home Appointments preferred; call 1-866- Freds Oak Road, Burke. Get one-on- gardeners. Adults. 703-293-6227. 256-6372. Adults. 703-293-6227. one help with computers, common Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- Friends of the Library Meeting. 7 software applications and navigating 1 p.m. at the Kings Park Library, p.m. at the Kings Park Library, 9000 the Internet. Call to sign up. Adults. 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. The Burke Lake Road, Burke. Join our 703-249-1520. Fairfax County Master Gardeners Friends group for their monthly Fastball “Little White Lies.” CD Association gives tips and strategies. meeting. Adults. 703-978-5600. Release with Nate Ihara, 8 p.m. at 703-978-5600. Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Politicks and Echo Boom, 10:30 at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Sydenstricker Road, Burke. The jamminjava.com. Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 Fairfax County Master Gardeners at the door. 703-255-1566 or Association gives tips and advice. jamminjava.com. Adults. 703-644-7333. WEDNESDAY/MAY 13 Permanent Ascent. 10 p.m., Fat Open Mic Showcase hosted by Ron Civil War Interpretive Center at Tuesdays, University Mall, 10673 Goad, 7 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Historic Blenheim, video Braddock Road, Fairfax. Permanent Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566 presentation of interviews with Ascent will perform with Shinguh or jamminjava.com. longtime Fairfax residents, reception and Soul Craft. $5/person. Call 703- to follow. 7 p.m., at Historic 385-5717. Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway, TUESDAY/MAY 12 Fairfax. 703-591-0560. Pub Quiz. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld www.fairfaxva.gov/museumvc. SUNDAY/MAY 10 Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Teen Book Chat. 7:30 p.m. at the “A Funny Thing Happened on the Fairfax. 703-293-9600. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Lake Way to the Forum,” 2 p.m. at www.theauldshebeenva.com. Road, Burke. Mother-daughter book Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax Bibliophiles Book Fairfax. 703-219-2351 or Collecting Group. 7:15 p.m. at the See Calendar, Page 12

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From Page 11 discussion group. Call branch to register and for book title. Age 12-16 with adult. 703-978-5600. George Stanford, Shane Gamble and Charlie Duda, 7:30 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com.

THURSDAY/MAY 14 Darryl Davis, 8-10 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax. Complimentary swing lesson, 7:30 p.m. $10 per person. 703-424- 1745 or www.headoverheelsdance.com. Treat your mom to New Providence Republican Women’s Club Dinner, 6 p.m., at Vespucci’s Italian Seafood Grill, 10579 Lee Highway, Fairfax. $35. a sea of flavors. Dinner will be a la buffet. Guest speaker is former congressman Tom Davis. For reservations, call 703 591- Mother’s Day May 10th 7368. Chess Club. 3:30 p.m. at the Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Learn the rules and Open from strategy; play the game. Age 6-12. 703-644-7333. 10:30am~2:00am Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines, 8 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Make reservations now! Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566 or jamminjava.com. The Blackjack. 10 p.m., Fat Tuesdays, 703-815-7427 University Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. Locals Only Radio and Main St. Promotions presents The 6315 Multiplex Dr. Blackjack and Panderosa. Centreville, VA FRIDAY/MAY 15 Early Bird Special for Enter the Haggis and the Abrams Reservations prior to 3:45pm Brothers, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. at Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566. Twentysomthin, Fairgrounds, Graduation Party, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703-385-5717. Live Traditional Irish Music. 7:30 p.m., at The Auld Shebeen, 3971 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-293- 9600. www.theauldshebeenva.com. Tribute to Maestro Luis Haza presented by the Virginia Chamber Orchestra. 8:15 p.m., at the Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale,. The concert will feature Mozart’s “Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat major” with Natasha Bogacheck, violin, and Zino Bogachek, viola; tribute by Robert Aubrey Davis. Seniors and groups, April Showers Have $12; adults, $18; advance purchase, seniors and groups, $10; adults, $15. Brought May Flowers www.virginiachamberorchestra.org. SATURDAY/MAY 16 Anamide, 10 p.m. at Fat Tuesdays, Trucks Loaded with 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax. 703- 385-5717. May Funfair. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6509 Plants Arriving Daily Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Enjoy • Excellent selection of trees and shrubs Moonbounces, games, food, music, silent auction, boutique and more. • Annuals, Perennials, Herbs Proceeds benefit the Ministry for Tomorrow capital campaign. 703- • House Plants and Gift Items 455-2500. • Landscape Services 703-323-5544 Frog Chorus for National Frog • Wild Bird Supplies Month. Learn how to identify frogs Fertilizing, Seeding, Aeration, by sight and sound at 6:45-7:30 p.m., • Mulches, Soils and Seed at Eakin Community Park on Tree & Shrub care. Prosperity Avenue in Fairfax. Participants, 4 and older, meet at the Prosperity Avenue parking lot and 00 walk to the pond. Prepaid BURKE, VA $10 OFF reservations required. $5 per person. 9401 Burke Road 00 To reserve, call 703-941-1065. Purchase of $100 or More! Antique Car Show. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at 703-323-1188 One coupon per customer, per day. Not valid with City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Open Daily 8-Dark any other offer. Not valid with landscape services Fairfax. Presented by the NoVa or delivery. Expires 5/31/09 Regional Group of the Early Ford V-8 Club, the Downtown Fairfax Coalition and the City of Fairfax. Visit our website: www.burkenursery.com www.nvrg.org, 703-273-6097.

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Rematch for Rams Fueling a Rebel Resurgence During the Robinson girls’ lacrosse team’s out-of-district matchup with Georgetown Visitation on Thursday, With star pitcher “If Ashley has a down April 23, 50 minutes of regulation time was not enough to determine an healthy, Fairfax attitude, it will reflect on outcome, so the two teams faced a the team.” pair of 3-minute overtime periods. softball makes noise The Rams, did not come out as in Concorde District. — Lisa Charney, senior, Fairfax High strong as they would’ve liked, and that 8-7 loss was a memory that they at the bottom of the Concorde District carried into Tuesday night’s Concorde By Jason Mackey standings. But Rollins went through two- District semifinal contest against The Connection plus months of physical therapy and was Westfield. able to recover without surgery, pitching Tied at 14 after regulation, isa Charney, a senior on the Fairfax pain-free from the outset this spring. Robinson rattled off four answered softball team, thinks that her Though she had been around for six years goals to earn an 18-14 win. The vic- Lteam’s collective heartbeat mirrors as an assistant at Fairfax, first-year head tory sets up a that of junior pitcher Ashley coach Corey Stokes said she has never seen rematch of last Rollins, who missed the majority of last sea- a team with this kind of excitement sur- Week in Sports year’s district son with a partially torn rotator cuff. rounding it. With a 7-3 mark against dis- title game When Rollins is upbeat, so are her team- trict opponents, Fairfax is very much a against mates. When she’s having an off day, things threat to make a postseason run. Oddly Chantilly, when Robinson handed generally aren’t much better for the Rebels. enough, the fact that Fairfax is now com- Chantilly its first loss of the season And when Rollins is pitching well, Fairfax, petitive has even had a somewhat-negative with a 14-13 win. at 12-4 this season, is nearly unstoppable. effect on some of its players. “Before we went into this overtime, “If Ashley has a down attitude, it will re- “Now that we’re winning, we’re getting a we just looked at each other and said flect on the team,” said Charney, who was little moodier,” Stokes said. “They get a little that we learned from the last time,” named the Concorde District’s Player of the more stressed. It’s so weird because they’re said Robinson coach Alison Neun, Year this fall for field hockey, scoring a team- usually carefree, and I think now that we’re whose team improved to 8-3 on the Junior pitcher Ashley Rollins has a high 16 goals. “If she has the best attitude, winning they expect more, which is good.” season. 12-4 record for the Fairfax softball the whole team picks up on it. Ashley is the In addition to Rollins and Charney, who Rachel Moody led the Rams with team this season. Rollins, with a attitude of the team.” leads the team with a .490 batting average six goals, while Campbell Collier had 1.02 ERA and 164 strikeouts, has So what better way to ensure a positive and 17 RBIs, Stokes has also been pleased four and Abigail Eastman and Sarah thrown every possible inning for outlook on life than a whole truckload of with the work of Manville and catcher Julia Moody each had three apiece. Rachel the Rebels. sugar? In a tradition that she has carried Marrin. Manville ranks second on the team Moody also recorded a team-best on since her freshman field hockey season, Rollins’ impact to be correct. with a .472 average, while Marrin is fourth three assists. Charney makes sure to consume a Slurpee Rollins, batting in the No. 3 slot with third at .388. The Robinson’s boys’ lacrosse team from 7-Eleven before every game. Now, baseman Kirsten Manville on second base, “We’ve always been at the bottom, and was not as fortunate, as it suffered a Rollins is catching on. Before a home game scorched a single through the left side, scor- that’s what’s great: This district, it’s all up 7-5 loss to Westfield down the road against Herndon on Thursday, April 23, ing the Rebels’ first run only three at-bats for grabs,” Stokes said. “They’re not scared. at Fairfax High School. Despite tying Rollins’ father brought her a Coca-a-Cola- into the game. From there, Rollins tossed a They’re confident. And if we continue to hit the score at 5 with 8 minutes, 49 sec- flavored Slurpee and she hit a home run. complete-game, three-hit shutout, striking the ball, I think we’ll be good.” onds to play in the fourth quarter on The next game, an away contest at Chantilly, out eight and walking one in the 2-0 win Before her injury, Rollins didn’t have to a goal by Daniel McNulty, Westfield Rollins’ dad did the same thing out of su- A year ago, Rollins’ presence wasn’t nearly think about that point when her right arm scored two consecutive times to grab perstition and another homer ensued. as influential. Sure, she was around and was extended backward to its furthest point. a 7-5 win. With both players amped up on the cheered on her teammates, but her rotator It was a natural reaction for her to push Westfield will face Chantilly in Double Gulp-sized refreshments, along with cuff issue prevented her from doing much forward and fling it toward the plate like Friday’s title game, while Robinson six or seven teammates, according to else. After pitching through the pain for many aspiring pitchers only wish they will likely get the No. 3 seed and face Charney, Fairfax took to the field last Fri- about three weeks, Rollins got an MRI and could. the loser’s of Friday’s Liberty District day against Oakton, and it took about 10 was eventually shut down. In her absence, But when she first started her comeback, title game between W.T. Woodson and minutes to prove Charney’s assessment of Fairfax went on to finish 1-13 and was mired Rollins caught herself moving her body for- Langley. ward without her arm, a slight hitch that she thinks was more of a mental block than Lacrosse anything else. With time, the hitch disap- peared and now she’s pitching without pain Registration or peers. NoVa West Lacrosse is conducting Rollins (12-4) has thrown every inning registrations for its summer camps, for Fairfax this season, all 110 of them while clinics and indoor league play. Camps compiling 164 strikeouts — 51 on called and clinics will be in June and July. third-strikes. Her tiny 1.02 ERA is only NoVa West, as the exclusive provider eclipsed by the fact that opponents are hit- for lacrosse in the new Purcellville ting .128 against her. /FragmentPhotos.com Sports Pavilion indoor facility, will be Like Charney said, Rollins has been at the hosting summer, fall and winter in- center of the Rebels’ rise from the door leagues for U-13, U-15 and high Concorde’s dregs to the top of the district, school-age boys. NoVa West is also making last season’s mark even more for- conducting registrations for tryouts

Julia Nguyen gettable. for the U-15 Virus and high school- “I try to think about last season, and hon- aged Crusaders and Outbreak squads. estly, it’s so hard to remember because I Tryout weekends will be May 16-17 wasn’t pitching,” said Rollins, who was also

Photos by Photos and 23-24. For more information or hitting .391 with 12 RBIs and 11 runs to register, visit the NoVa West Web scored. “I was there for my team, but it’s so The Rebels were 1-13 a year ago. This spring, first-year coach Corey site at www.NoVaWestLAX.com. Stokes has her Fairfax softball team at 12-4 and right in the thick of hard to think about the fact that I missed the Concorde District playoff chase. the whole season. I just can’t believe it.”

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OBITUARY DATE: DEC. 17, 2008 James T. Freeman of Lansdowne, VA, formerly of North (Fecha) Springfield, VA died April 26, 2009 at INOVA Fairfax Hospital. (For proof of service of this summons, use Proof of Service of Summons (form POS-010).) Born in Whitman, MA, Nov. 18, 1919, he served in the U.S. (Para prueba de entrega de esta citatión use el formulario Proof of Service of Summons, Navy during WWII. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering (POS-010)). from George Washington University, in Washington, DC. Mr. NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served Freeman retired from the FBI as a Special Agent. He was inter- 1.as an individual defendant ested in youth sports and volunteered with the North Spring- 2. as the person sued under the fictitious name of (specify) field Little League. 3. on behalf of (specify): CCP 416.10 (corporation) He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Gloria; four children: CCP 416.20 (defunct corporation) Cynthia (David) Foulke of Leesburg, Patricia (Michael) Fitzpa- CCP 416.40 (association or partnership) trick of Virginia Beach, Thomas Freeman of Leesburg, and An- under: drew (Natalie) Freeman of Falls Church; and six grandchildren: 4. by personal delivery on (date): Grace, David, Stephen and Evan Foulke and Catie and Connor Form Adopted for Mandatory Use Fitzpatrick. Judicial Council of California SUM-100 [Rev. January 1, 2004] SUMMONS Funeral services will be held at Loudoun Funeral Chapel 158 Code of Civil Procedure §§ 412.20, 465 Catoctin Circle, SE, Leesburg, VA on Friday, May 1, 2009 at 11am. CCP 416.60 (minor) CCP 416.70 (conservatee) Interment will be held privately in Quantico National Cemetery. CCP 416.90 (authorized person)

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