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ammer/The Connection Ewell, portrayed by Chris Godart of Herndon, attend the dedication Koger Peace Floats and unveiling of a historical marker for the memory of Capt. John Quincy Marr, the first Confed- On Kite Strings erate officer killed in the Civil War. Sentenced News, Page 4 News, Page 2

Photo by Robbie h Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJune 4-10, 2009 Volume XXIII, Number 22 online at www.connectionnewspapers.comFairfax Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 1 News Koger Sentenced For Shooting Spree Embezzler of homeowner associations sentenced to 66 years for 2008 shootings.

By Ken Moore and four in the morning, Bonnie Hobbs ‘Your son’s been shot The Connection four times in the spine, stomach, leg and chest,’ he survival of and seeing him in the six innocent hospital on machines Tvictims — and wondering if he’s three civilians going to walk again,” and three officers — “is a said Gerdak. “No one miracle,” said Judge should have a right to Jonathan C. Thacher. take your life but God. “Only by the grace of I think Mr. Koger

God did the [shooting] Sheriff’s Photo thought he was God spree not result in mass that night.” casualties,” the judge The two men weren’t said. Koger’s first victims on A bullet remains lodged Feb. 2, 2008. in Scott Duke’s sternum Shortly before in the from the night of Feb. 2, Jeffrey Koger City of Alexandria, 2008, when Jeffrey Scott Koger shot taxicab Koger, 39, of Herndon, driver Bereket Tewelda, fired a revolver randomly 36, who was stopped at at Duke and five others in Alexandria and a traffic light at Seminary Road and North Fairfax County. Beauregard St. “Having to look at the person who tried Koger pulled up behind him in a 1990 to take your life, never knowing you, is kind Jeep Cherokee, got out of his car, walked of hard,” said Duke, Thursday, May 28 at to the taxi driver’s window, and fired sev- Koger’s sentencing hearing in Fairfax County Circuit Court. “I thought of my fam- ily and them getting a call saying, ‘Your son “Koger set about to cause was shot in the chest.’” Najib Gerdak, 27, of Franconia, attempted harm, death and to help Duke; Koger then shot Gerdak mul- devastation.” tiple times. Bullets went through Gerdak’s shoulder, spine, colon and groin. — Judge Jonathan C. Thacher “There’s not a moment it doesn’t affect me. I have to look at the holes in my body eral shots at the driver, a man he didn’t all the time, so you always remember,” said know. Gerdak, who testified how Koger pointed a Tewelda still feels pain, can’t sit for more gun at his head. than an hour or stand more than a half-hour “He asked me twice who my savior was,” at a time and has more than $170,000 of Gerdak said. “I didn’t do anything to him, outstanding medical bills. Tewelda has so tell me why I should get shot?” trouble supporting his family now, he testi- In February 2008, Gerdak was at the peak fied. of his profession, he said, cutting hair and Thacher sentenced Koger Thursday to teaching stylists about the latest and upcom- serve 66 years in prison for three counts of ing trends. Now nerve damage impairs his malicious wounding, three counts of the at- ability to move his hands and bullet wounds tempted capital murder of three police of- have robbed his strength. ficers and two counts of use of a firearm “I used to be able to bench a house, now during the commission of a felony. I can hardly carry my book bag,” he said, “Koger planned, prepared and armed explaining how he lost most of his clientele himself and set about to cause harm, death and earns 75 percent less income than in and devastation. What makes it worse is he 2008. had no specific target, but randomly se- More than 100 people visited Gerdak at lected his victims,” the judge said. “It’s a the hospital the day after Koger shot him. miracle they survived. They survived to Recently, he returned for one of his many endure a life of pain and multiple disabili- follow-up procedures at the hospital for ties.” surgery to remove a bullet from his spine. Virginia State Trooper Jonathan M. Gerdak said he thought of his parents as Groner pursued Koger after Koger shot his he lay on the cold wet street with Duke, first three victims. thinking he and Duke were going to die. “Can you imagine getting a phone call at See Koger’s, Page 18

2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] New Marr Marker Unveiled in Fairfax Marker honors first Confederate officer killed in Civil War.

By Justin Fanizzi The Connection

airfax County added another feather in its historical cap last F weekend, as the Virginia Depart ment of Historic Resources dedi- cated a new historical marker in honor of Capt. John Marr. The marker, located near the flag array Photo by in front of the Massey Building on the prop- erty of the Fairfax County Judicial Center,

was dedicated in a ceremony Sunday, May Robbie Hammer 31. The event welcomed several elected officials, historians and Civil War re-enac- tors. “The markers help connect people to his- toric places,” said Joanie Evans of the De-

/The Connection partment of Historic Resources, who was in attendance. “It talks about what the com- munity has contributed to history and helps us to learn the past and guide us into the future.” According to the Department of Historic Resources, on June 1, 1861, Company B of Area residents, dignitaries and Civil-War era re-enactors participate in the unveiling and dedication cer- emony for a historical marker located near the Fairfax County Judicial Center. The marker commemorates See Historic, Page 14 the spot where Capt. John Quincy Marr died. Marr was first Confederate officer to be killed in the Civil War.

A Small Way of Giving Back Racing for Hepatitis C said Priya D’Souza, who had taught programming to Library honors Fairfax herself. “My husband and children came that Decem- Awareness, Funding ber, and I visited the library in Fairfax a lot to read. I couple for volunteerism. thought it was a beautiful place.” After meeting Makowski and the library’s techni- Tim Harmon 5K is June 13. By Bonnie Hobbs cal expert, Andrew Pendergrass, Priya D’Souza told The Connection them she worked in information technology and By Bonnie Hobbs asked if they could start some classes there. “I had The Connection or the past eight years, husband-and-wife team the time, so I started teaching Microsoft Office classes FRobert and Priya D’Souza of Fairfax have vol- in 2000,” she said. “This country has been very good o cure exists for the hepatitis C that claimed Tim unteered at the City of Fairfax Regional Library. to us. The first week I was here, I got three job of- NHarmon’s life in 1999 at age 51. But it’s hoped that Now they’ve been honored as the library’s Star Vol- fers, so I wanted to help others find jobs in IT, too.” funds raised by a 5K race in his honor will help to- unteers. Her husband began teaching there, too, although ward that goal and also educate the public about this disease. “This was a competitive nomi- both had and still have full-time The 10th Annual Tim Harmon Memorial 5K Run/Walk is Sat- nation, but they’ve given excep- jobs. Robert D’Souza is an electri- urday, June 13, at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine, at the Fairfax County tional service,” said Nancy “We get much more cal engineer, but is in his second Government Center. The course is mostly flat and fast, begin- Makowski, the library’s adult ser- career as a technology education ning and ending in front of the Government Center and going vices information manager. “They than we give.” teacher at Lanier Middle School. out to West Ox Road and Monument Drive. make a wonderful technology Priya D’Souza used to be an IT Cost is $21, and participants may register at team that’s provided training for — Priya D’Souza, consultant, then started her own www.racepacket.com, or in person on race day, from 7-8:15 library customers in how to use the library volunteer company and is now a financial a.m. For more information, call 703-934-8756, e-mail Internet, library databases and analyst with Intel in Washington, [email protected] or see www.timharmon5k.org. Microsoft office programs.” D.C. “Besides the runners, it attracts a mixture of people,” said She estimates that, over the years, their instruc- At one time, the D’Souzas’ two children taught with race director Tom Cook of Chantilly’s Armfield Farms commu- tion has reached more than 1,000 library customers. them at the library, but now both are in college. Steve, nity. “A lot of them knew Tim and worked with him; others “Both Robert and Priya have excellent communica- 19, attends VCU, and Stephanie, 18, is at Johns come to support friends and family members with hepatitis C. tion skills and are enthusiastic to share their knowl- Hopkins. And they can either walk or run the course.” edge,” said Makowski. “They are a great asset to the “Robert started teaching Excel classes at the library, library community.” four or five years ago,” said Priya D’Souza. “He’s very See Tim Harmon, Page 10 “I came to the U.S. in May 1999 from India and got a job in Fairfax doing computer programming,” See Robert and Priya, Page 14 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 3 News Week in Fairfax Suspended Sentence for 2008 Prescription Fraud Case Nearly 1 1/2 years have passed since Fairfax County Police arrested Darla Faye Hodge of Fairfax and charged her with prescription fraud. Her court case was continued several times until, on May 1, she received two suspended prison sentences in Circuit Court. Addicted to pain medicine, Hodge, now 38, wanted Percoset so badly that she forged prescriptions and passed them off as real at area pharmacies. For awhile, she got away with it, until Hodge the authorities closed in. An undercover police officer explained the case against her in a December 2007 affidavit for a warrant to search her apart- ment. He wrote that, on Nov. 19, 2007, an employee of The Austin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery called police to report a prescription fraud. She said she’d been contacted by a pharmacist from the pharmacy inside the Target store in the

Fair Lakes Shopping Center. Donate Photo The pharmacist had called to verify a prescription written by Dr. Robert K. Sigal for 60 Percocet tablets. The pharmacist said a woman with long, black hair had dropped off the prescrip- tion, reportedly for her boyfriend. But the doctor didn’t have a patient by that name. On Nov. 27, another Austin-Weston employee reported a simi- Children at Aschiana make colorful and individualized Peace Kites to be sold in the lar prescription fraud to police. This time, wrote the officer, a U.S. white female with long, black hair tried to obtain drugs from the CVS Pharmacy at 13031 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway in Chantilly. The pharmacy technician there told Sheridan that the female customer passed a prescription from Austin-Weston, also sup- Make Kites, Not War posedly written by Sigal, for 60 Percoset tablets, but for a dif- ganization offers services to improve life skills, basic ferent man’s name. Again, Austin-Weston had no such patient. Afghan street-working education, literacy and numeracy, skills development, Still images of the suspect were obtained from the pharmacy’s vocational training, health education, access to basic surveillance video, but her identity was still unknown. Then, children gain hope for health care and the development of the environment, on Nov. 29, the officer contacted a detective with the Vienna according to www.aschiana.com. Police Department to inquire about a similar, prescription-fraud future via Peace Kite sales. Because of the damage from the war, many Afghan case the detective was investigating for his department. Ac- children have no one teaching them the basic skills cording to the officer, the detective told him a white female By Sara Riddle of how to live. passed a fraudulent prescription under yet another male’s name. The Connection By working with Aschiana, Amin arranged for the “In this case, the suspect signed for the prescription with the organization’s vocational school to make thousands name of Darla Hodge,” wrote the officer. “Computer checks ite flying has been a popular hobby in Af- of kites for sale in the United States. determined that [she] was arrested in Arlington County for ghanistan for centuries. Whether it is the “This project can help the kids and encourage them obtaining drugs by fraud in 1998.” The officer then obtained a designing, making or flying of the kites, to do more and get more benefits out of life,” said digital photo of her from the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office K this hobby has brought much joy to the Amin. and was “able to match this image with the image that was country during tumultuous times. The kites, which are handmade from wood and obtained from the CVS Pharmacy on Nov. 27.” However, kite flying is more than just an Afghani- paper, are shipped to the U.S. with the help of the Then on Dec. 7, a pharmacist from the Safeway at 3043 stan pastime. A recent project is proving that kites transport company DHL. Nutley St. in Vienna told the officer that Hodge was currently can be more than just a form of entertainment. The “I helped Mr. Amin and Aschiana get the Peace Kites at the Safeway pharmacy “passing another fraudulent prescrip- Peace Kites initiative is using to the U.S. by getting them in tion.” The officer immediately contacted police units in the area, kites to help provide education, touch with DHL, which shipped and they arrested Hodge, charging her with prescription fraud. life skills and hope to thousands “I want other people to them for free, and arranging for Afterward, wrote the officer, Hodge told police she’d had an of needy Afghan children. Embassy help in getting the elective surgery at Austin-Weston in 1996 and kept a prescrip- Atta Amin, a Fairfax business- join me and make this kites properly crated for ship- tion written by Dr. George W. Weston. She then “admitted to man who moved from Kabul, ping,” said Brent Hartley, U.S. using the information from this prescription to manufacture Afghanistan to the United difference.” Foreign Service Officer. counterfeit prescriptions ... that she printed using her home States in 1982, started Peace — Atta Amin Up to 4,000 kites can fit in computer.” Kites in 2007. The idea for each box shipped to the U.S. When she pleaded guilty, Oct. 6, 2008, in Circuit Court, As- Peace Kites came to Amin during a trip back to Kabul. Each kite bears a message of peace in either Pashto sistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Tim Davis said Hodge ad- He witnessed how suicide missions and bombings or Dari, the country’s two main languages. An En- mitted having a stolen prescription pad. “She said she’d had had left the Afghan children struggling to make ends glish translation is also included. surgery several years ago and became addicted to the pain meet and working on the streets from day to night. “The children of Aschiana sit and write messages medication,” said Davis. “Investigation revealed she had passed “I saw a boy polishing shoes with a deep sadness by hand on a daily basis,” said Amin. at least 38 forged prescriptions — seven, outside this county. in his face,” said Amin. “He had lost his father and Through Peace Kites, Amin hopes to raise enough In exchange for her guilty pleas on two charges, the common- was working hard to bring food to the table for his money to better the lives of Afghan children. wealth agreed not to proceed with the other charges.” disabled mother. When I saw that, I decided it was “I want to encourage other people to just be cre- Hodge returned to court, May 1, for sentencing for two counts time to help the children.” ative,” said Amin. “I want other people to join me of prescription fraud. On each count, Judge Marcus Williams Amin has been a long-time supporter of Aschiana, and make this difference.” sentenced her to three years in prison, suspending all that time, the non-profit organization founded in 1995 that To purchase a Peace Kite, visit either and placed her on two years supervised probation. provides education and assistance to working street www.aschiana.com or www.aschiana-foundation.org. — Bonnie Hobbs children and their families in Afghanistan. The or- All proceeds from the sales go to Aschiana.

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www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Newspaper of Fairfax serving areas of Burke Vote June 9, Much at Stake An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. Polling places open, all registered voters eligible. 1606 King Street On the Ballot Alexandria, Virginia 22314 very polling place in Northern Vir- egates in Vienna, District 35; Arlington, Dis- STATEWIDE NEWS DEPARTMENT: ginia will be open on June 9 for a trict 47; and Falls Church, District 38. Democratic primary, Governor, choose one: To discuss ideas and concerns, ❖ Terry R. McAuliffe, McLean, Call: 703-917-6444 Democratic primary, with two state- Because voters do not register by party in Fax: 703-917-0991 www.terrymcauliffe.com E e-mail: wide races and several important Virginia, all registered voters are eligible to ❖ Brian J. Moran, Alexandria, [email protected] contested primaries locally. vote in the June 9 primary races. www.brianmoran.com Much is at stake for Democrats in choosing For information on where to vote and more, ❖ R. Creigh Deeds, Charlottesville, Michael O’Connell www.deedsforvirginia.com Editor / 703-917-6440 a candidate for Governor. see www.sbe.virginia.gov. Bonnie Hobbs Democratic primary, Lieutenant Governor, The contentious, high volume campaign be- Community Reporter choose one: tween the three candidates, Terry R. McAuliffe ❖ 703-917-6430 Father’s Day Photos Jody M. Wagner, Virginia Beach, [email protected] of McLean, Brian Moran of www.jodyforva.com Alexandria and Creigh Deeds Every year at this time, the Connection puts ❖ A. Michael Signer, Arlington, Julia O’Donoghue of Charlottesville will be Editorials out the call for photographs of fathers and their www.mikesigner.com Education & Politics ❖ Jon I. 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We prefer digital photos, but we also accept tion we have enjoyed for well over a decade, portation, healthcare, education, public safety Display ads 703-821-5050 and the needy. prints. We will do our best to return hard cop- to Alexandria. Classified ads 703-917-6400 The governor of Virginia is limited to a single ies of photos that include a self-addressed- Our new address is Connection Newspapers, Employment ads 703-917-6464 four-year term. stamped envelope for that purpose, but please 1606 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Our Mike Sontag Display Advertising, 703-917-6461 See www.connectionnewspapers.com for do not send us any photos that cannot be re- phone numbers will remain the same, with our placed. central number 703-821-5050. Andrea Smith more coverage of the race. Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 Also on the ballot are Democratic primary Send photos to McLean Connection, Father’s — Mary Kimm [email protected] [email protected] races for Lieutenant Governor, House of Del- Day Photo Gallery, 1606 King St., Alexandria, Barbara Parkinson Employment Advertising 703-917-6418 [email protected] business with the flags, he says McAuliffe. Throughout his cam- that they have opened up a couple paign, he has listened to Virgin- Editor & Publisher Mary Kimm of neighborhood doors for a list- ians’ ideas, regardless of their po- 703-917-6416 ing presentation. He puts out litical leanings, and he has pledged [email protected] about 550 flags over to keep listening once elected. Editor in Chief a 3-hour time period Terry knows a good idea when he Steven Mauren Letters Managing Editors with help from his hears one, and he has pledged Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, wife, three grown himself to turning the best ideas Kemal Kurspahic Photography: children, a grandson and some- for moving our economy forward Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, times other family members. into reality once he’s elected gov- Craig Sterbutzel People often wave and say thanks ernor. Put simply, Terry will put Art/Design: Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, when they see the flags being put Virginia first and get our economy Laurence Foong, John Heinly, in. A couple of times neighbors, growing again. John Smith, Stu Moll, Wayne Shipp who have had relatives die while That’s why he has my vote, and Production Manager: serving in the military, have left he needs yours too. This Primary Jean Card emotional messages on Romie’s Day, June 9, is going to determine CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 answering machine. the future of our commonwealth, Circulation Manager: so be sure you vote — your regu- Ann Oliver Romie Oplinger lar polling place will be open from CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, For Memorial Day, Romie and Tricia Oplinger placed Fairfax 6 a.m.-7 p.m. L.L.C. American flags in the yards of every home in the Fairfax Peter Labovitz President/CEO Villa and Cavalier Woods neighborhoods. Bruce H. Neilson Vote for Mary Kimm Fairfax Publisher/Chief Operating Officer Proud To Be Romie and Tricia Oplinger have McAuliffe 703-917-6416 been buying and planting the flags Endorsing Deeds [email protected] every year for the past five years To the Editor: Jerry Vernon An American With the Primary Election now To the Editor: Executive Vice President and plan to continue doing so as 703-917-6404 To the Editor: long as they can. A small card at- less than a week away, our state’s Tuesday, June 9 is “primary day” [email protected] One Fairfax County neighbor- tached to the staff has their name needs have never been greater. We for Democrats across Virginia. I am Wesley DeBrosse Controller hood takes on a patriotic appear- and reads “Enjoy the day and re- face bleak economic times in Vir- writing to let you know of my sup- ance every year over Memorial member those who helped make ginia, and we need a governor port for Creigh Deeds for the Debbie Funk Day weekend when every house National Sales it possible.” with an unprecedented ability to Democratic nomination for gover- 703-518-4631 in Fairfax Villa and Cavalier Woods Romie is a Realtor with Jobin set the agenda and to get things nor. [email protected] has at least one American Flag Realty, and although he does not done. This year, the one candidate placed in front of it along the curb. directly promote his real estate who fills that bill is Terry See Letters, Page 7

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From Page 6 legislation in my tenure, which actually transferred state revenue to our region in recognition of our spe- I serve with Sen. Deeds (D-25) in Richmond and cial needs. Of the three candidates running for gov- know him to be a stalwart advocate for all Virgin- ernor, Sen. Deeds was the only one to take a leader- ians, regardless of status or region. Throughout his ship role on this critical legislation that was killed by Fishburne Summer School ’09 18 years in the Assembly, he has supported legisla- the House of Delegates. tion to protect our environment, support our teach- Sen. Deeds understands Northern Virginia. He has ers and assist our elderly. what it takes to be a successful governor. I invite you Last summer, Sen. Deeds stood with Northern Vir- to join me in voting for him on June 9 in the Demo- ginia Senators like me and Sen. Dick Saslaw (D-35) cratic primary. to pass SB 5009, which represented the most com- prehensive state solution for Northern Virginia’s State Sen. Chap Petersen transportation problems since the 1980s. It is the only D-34

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Strong candidates CREIGH DEEDS TERRY MCAULIFFE BRIAN MORAN Age: 51 Age: 52 Age: 50 lead to indecision? Residence: Bath County, Residence: McLean, Va. Residence: City of Va. Hometown/Grew Up Alexandria Hometown/Grew Up In: Syracuse, NY Hometown/Grew Up By Julia OíDonoghue In: Bath County, Va. Family: Wife Dorothy and In: Natick, Mass. Family: Wife Pam and five children Family: wife Karyn and The Connection four children Education: Catholic two children Education: Concord University of America Education: University of College (bachelorís degree (bachelorís degree -1979); Massachusetts, Amherst ith the Democratic guberna- ñ 1980), Wake Forest Georgetown University (bachelorís degree ), torial primary less than two University (law degree ñ (law degree ñ 1984) Catholic University of weeks away, Scott Surovell 1984) Community Work/ America (law degree) W Community Work/ Relevant Experience: Community Work/ still had not made up his Relevant Experience: Democratic National Relevant Experience: mind about his vote. former Bath County Committee chairman former Arlington County Surovell, a Mount Vernon resident, is not prosecutor; House of Delegates member (1992- (2001-2005); confidant of U.S. President Bill prosecutor, House of Delegates member (1996- 2001), state Senator (2001 ñ present) Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; 2008), House of Delegates Democratic caucus a typical voter. He is the chair of the Fairfax Web site: http://www.deedsforvirginia.com national finance director of President Jimmy chair (2001-2008) County Democratic Committee, one of the Carterís 1988 re-election campaign Web site: www.brianmoran.com/ largest local Democratic organizations in Web site: http://www.terrymcauliffe.com/ the commonwealth. Surovell is paying very close attention to the race and the three used as a family station wagon. they can never afford to pay back. mit of business community members and candidates — state Sen. Creigh Deeds (D- All three candidates promise to make Vir- McAuliffe has also been critical of government leaders to brainstorm about the 25), former Democratic National Commit- ginia the epicenter of green technology and Virginia’s largest utility company, Domin- best ways to address the current economic tee chair Terry McAuliffe and former Del. jobs. McAuliffe talks of turning chicken ion Power, for not being open to renewable situation in Virginia. The summit would not Brian Moran (D-46). waste into fuel. Deeds wants to build an energy and energy efficiency proposals. just address job creation but also housing “These candidates are pretty similar on algae-to-fuel plant in Hampton Roads. “There should be no more rate increases un- needs and other problems that have policy. There are subtle differences but they Moran calls for wind farms off the coast of til they agree to move on wind and solar cropped up in the down economy. are all strong candidates. I think the ques- Virginia Beach. power,” said McAuliffe, who is not accept- “We need a governor who puts the people tion a lot of people are trying to answer is Northern Virginia, they all expect, would ing donations from Dominion or the first,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. which candidate would be the best to go be a hub of green job research and take part company’s political action committee. Deeds and Moran have similar profes- up against Bob McDonnell,” he said. “I am in developing things like the smart electri- Dominion Power has been the largest sional backgrounds. Both worked as local actually undecided. I have really been strug- cal grid and clean coal technology. “I think business interest or individual contributor prosecutors and are currently lawyers at gling with this myself.” we can build on the technology companies to Virginia’s statewide political campaigns small law firms. They are also both former Many other likely voters are having a that we already have here,” said Moran. over the last 13 years. Since 1996, the util- members of the House of Delegates. In tough time choosing a candidate in Demo- Moran, in particular, appears to be trying ity company has donated $5.2 million to 2001, Moran replaced Deeds as the House cratic Party’s gubernatorial primary June 9. to set himself apart by running to the left political candidates, $2.45 million to Demo- of Delegates Democratic caucus chair when “It was a tough decision. We are have em- of his primary opponents on social and en- crats and $2.65 million to Republicans. Both Deeds won his election to the state senate. barrassment of riches this time around and vironmental issues. Moran, who has accepted $46,800, and A fixture of political talk shows, McAuliffe it was a tough choice to make,” said Greg If elected governor, Moran promises to Deeds who has accepted $57,200, from Do- is one of the most recognizable Democratic Zimmerman, a Democratic activist from seek repeal the minion since 1996, Party figures on the national stage, even Arlington County, who would not reveal 2006 Marshall- said McAuliffe’s though he has never held elected office. who he was supporting publicly. Newman amend- “I am actually undecided.” pledge to turn down McAuliffe is trying to reshape his public “I think, for Democrats, I think this pri- ment, which de- — Scott Surovell, chair, Dominion money is persona into that of a Mark Warner-like mary is really difficult,” said Loretta fines marriage as Fairfax County Democratic Committee hollow because the businessman, who does Democratic Party Nawakowski, the Democratic Party’s captain between a man McAuliffe campaign activism on the side. He has rescued both a for the Greenspring voting precinct, which and woman and held a fundraiser at failing bank and Florida home building traditionally has the highest election turn bans marriage-like contracts for same sex the home of Thomas Capps, Dominion’s re- company during his career. Through these out of any precinct in Virginia. Though the couples. “We should not be placing discrimi- tired president. and a few other business ventures, residents are known for being politically natory language in the Virginia constitu- When there is consensus on an issue, such McAuliffe said he has created several thou- active, attendance at a candidates’ forum tion,” said Moran at the Greenspring forum. as the need for quick job creation, the can- sand new jobs. May 14 on the Greenspring campus was As a state senator, Deeds voted in favor didates have different approaches. Deeds and Moran tout their legislative particularly high, about 250 people. of the same-sex marriage amendment in Deeds, who represents the Charlottesville experience in Richmond as an asset. Volunteers who have knocking on the 2006. McAuliffe said he does not support area, wants to use Virginia’s well-regarded Deeds said he was able to get legislation doors of reliable Democratic households in gay marriage but is fully supportive of civil higher education system to spur growth and passed as member of the minority and the Northern Virginia have also found a lot of unions. But he has said multiple times that new employment. majority party in the House of Delegates uncommitted voters. the campaign should focus on other issues. McAuliffe would have a hands-on ap- and Senate. “I am going door to door and a lot of “If we don’t fix the economy, we are go- proach to attracting business to Virginia. As “I am going in knowing that system like people are undecided,” said Steve Baker, an ing to go backwards on several fronts folks,” governor, he intends to be the the back of my hand,” said Deeds. Arlington resident who supports McAuliffe. said McAuliffe at an Annandale debate. commonwealth’s number one salesperson While McAuliffe talks about needing to Voters may be having a tough time choos- Moran has spoken out against drilling for and business recruiter. win more Democratic seats in the House of ing a candidate because the three men in oil or natural gas off the coast of Virginia “You all know I am good at getting money Delegates, Moran points out that he has the race are similar in many respects. and opposes the construction a new coal out of people,” said McAuliffe at a meeting actually done that as head of the House of Deeds, a native Virginian who lives in power plant in Surry County between Rich- with the Northern Virginia Technology Delegates Democratic caucus. Bath County where he grew up, likes to tell mond and Hampton Roads. Council. The candidate, who once wrestled “I helped build the House Democratic cau- the story of his mother only giving him a On the issue of offshore drilling, McAuliffe an alligator for a campaign donation, revo- cus from 33 members to 45 members,” said few $20 bills in his pocket when he went backs limited exploration for natural gas but lutionized political fundraising for the na- Moran. off to college. not for oil. Deeds said he would support tional Democratic Party. McAuliffe, who has lived in McLean for McAuliffe, a McLean resident, started a some exploration for oil and natural gas. Moran, who runs his own small law of- almost 20 years, does not seemed phased driveway paving business at 14 years old McAuliffe says if elected governor, he fice, said he intends to shore up the by his lack of experience at the Virginia in upstate New York so that he could pay would work to push all payday lenders, economy by supporting and promoting statehouse. The Washington insider is run- for school. which provide small, short-term loans at a small businesses. ning as a Richmond outsider. Moran, a former state delegate for the very high interest rate, out of Virginia. “I have created a business in Virginia, a “If you are happy with Richmond, I am City of Alexandria and Fairfax County, re- Critics of payday lenders said many small business,” said Moran. not your guy,” said McAuliffe. calls when he father was laid off and his people become trapped in a unending cycle If elected, Moran’s first action as gover- See www.ConnectionNewspapers.com for employer towed away the company car they of debt through these types of loans, which nor would be to convene a bipartisan sum- more.

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Un-Dowd-edly Good In a year’s time, Fairfax senior Frances Dowd went from the back of the pack to the front, winning her first Virginia AAA state title in the 800-meter run Saturday, May 30, with a time of 2 minutes, 12.09 seconds. Just a year ago, she finished 27th and even surprised herself with the finish this spring. “It was unbelievable,” Dowd said. “I didn’t expect to do that well. It’s an awesome feeling of accomplishment. ” The race featured two previous state champions and two other girls who had beaten Dowd ear- lier in the season. Fairfax head coach Mark Whalley said that it was one of the more competitive $50 OFF state 800 races in the past few Registration Fee years. Dowd stuck to her pre-race rou- Family tine of a warm-up, drills, stretch- Registration ing and visiting with other ath- Available letes, but admitted she was really nervous. Adding to the jitters was the fact that the race had a different start Home Improvements and Repairs that Always Get an A+ than most 800 races, with runners Fully Insured Class A Contractor in individual lanes instead of the usual waterfall start. This made for a fast first 200 meters, as runners didn’t want to be out of the race at the break point. Dowd stayed America’s preferred refinisher in position though, crossing the ING! since 1979! midway point in fourth — and A NAME YOU CAN TRUST exactly on her goal split of 66 sec- SPRING’S COM onds — before taking the lead te Don’t Replace It - OFFmple y Co ject with 300 meters to go. An g Pro $ ishin Refinish it! Our Funeral Home will honor most “She didn’t focus on the out- Refin Pre-Planned Arrangements held by come,” said Whalley. “She focused 45 Completely restore your other Funeral Homes. Please visit on what she was trying to do, stay or call to inquire. out of trouble, not get boxed in BATHTUBS and work the second half.” Dowd set school records in both WALL TILES OR COUNTERTOPS the 800 and 1,600 this season. She to just like new for up to 75% less than replacing! was the Concorde District cham- pion in both events and the North- Offer good through June 15, 2009 Call today for a free estimate. ern Region champion in the 800. ® 10565 Main Street | Fairfax Miracle Method (703) 385-1110 | EverlyFuneralHomes.com She will run for Virginia Tech next SURFACE RESTORATION 703-738-4801 year. www.MiracleMethod.com Lacrosse Academies Sale Impatiens .97¢ Singles or 4 Packs REG. 1.89 60-75% OFF Academy International will host two week-long lacrosse academies 3 Cubic ft. Shredded ALL POTTERY for girls at Cooper Middle School Hardwood Mulch $2.99 Washington’s Largest in McLean Aug. 3-7, from 9 a.m.- Bulk Mulch REG. 29.99 19.99 cu. yd. Selection 12 p.m., and Aug. 10-14, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. A field hockey Encore Azaleas $12.99 25% OFF camp will also be offered at Wash- All 2008 Nursery Stock ington-Lee High School in Arling- HOSTA 20% OFF ton July 27-31. Coaches from HERBS Over 100 Varieties FREE ESTIMATES Canada and Great Britain will Jackson & HARDSCAPE/LANDSCAPE group players by age and skill level Perkins Roses 35% OFF to customize training and make 25% OFF Cactus, Bonsai, Orchids Open 9-7 • 7 Days playing lacrosse fun. To learn more PERENNIALS Over 1000 Varieties 9023 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA or to register, visit 703-573-5025 www.academyinternational.net or PA. Wall Stone Sale 2 miles west of I-495 on call 703 816 0244. Rt. 50 (Vienna Metro) GROUND COVER SALE CravensNursery.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 ❖ 9 Things To Do Tim Harmon 5K Walk/Run

From Page 3 against each other for team and individual trophies. Harmon worked 20 years for Fairfax Registered participants receive custom T- County and was director of Residential Ser- shirts designed by Kay Rankin. They’re or- vices for Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS). ange, black and white and feature an im- He also founded a substance-abuse treat- age of a runner. “I run in about 25 races a ment program for teen-agers. year, and it’s always great to get a nice, Because of his efforts, seven new residen- bright T-shirt,” said Cook. tial treatment programs were opened. He Sports Plus, Battlefield Screen, Cassaday

also helped expand those at A New Begin- Inc. and The Miller Firm are the major spon- File Photo ning and Fairfax Detox in Chantilly, New sors. More than 100 trophies, plaques and Generations in Vienna, plus Crossroads and medals will be presented, as well as door Sunrise House. prizes from local restaurants and mer- “Tim hired me in 1984 as a substance- chants. abuse counselor [for ADS],” said Cook, who They include Potomac Nationals baseball Runners take off at last year’s Tim Harmon Memorial 5K Run/Walk. still occupies that position and works with tickets, goody bags from Starbucks and gift teens. “This county’s lucky to have so many certificates from Potomac River Running refreshments such as bagels, granola bars, to avoid contracting It. Harmon’s disease services, and Tim was a driving force be- Store, Ledo’s Pizza, Panera, Foster’s Grille, juice and soda will be available. was discovered through a routine blood test hind a lot of them.” Chipotle and J.R. Stockyards. “Last year, we raised nearly $13,000 and but, unfortunately, no vaccine was available The race is run to remember Harmon and Silent auction items include signed foot- had 700 participants,” said Cook. It costs for this silent killer. to raise awareness of hepatitis C. Proceeds balls by Brian Griese of the Tampa Bay Buc- about $8,000 to put on the race, with the The disease has no symptoms, so people go to charities including the Hepatitis Foun- caneers and his father Bob Griese, the Hall T-shirts and trophies being the biggest ex- don’t realize they have it until they’re diag- dation, the American Liver Foundation and of Fame quarterback from the Miami Dol- penses. But Cook wouldn’t dream of stop- nosed. But by then, their livers may be ir- local drug-treatment centers, including Sun- phins; a baseball signed by Washington ping. reparably damaged and that’s what hap- rise in Fair Oaks. Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes; and gift “We start working on it in January and, pened to Harmon. For more information, Prizes in the 5K are awarded to the top certificates for rounds of golf at Osprey Bay after 10 years, it’s what I do, each spring,” call 1-800-891-0707 or see www.hepfi.org. three, male and female overall finishers, Golf Course. he said. “Nine or 10 of us on the race com- Harmon left behind a wife and two plus the top three finishers in 14 age groups Adding to the fun is a live, classic-rock mittee have been on it for nine years. And daughters, now grown. “Tim also has a 9- in five-year increments. The race has four band, The Sock Monkeys, who’ll entertain we get a lot of positive feedback on the race year-old grandson he never saw,” said Cook. divisions: Runners/walkers, Fairfax County before, during and after the race. “They’ve — it’s a great activity.” “Matthew was born the year after he died, employees, baby joggers and public safety. played every year, since the first year, and Literature in the race packets also helps and he comes to the race every year and Fire and police personnel will compete are always a big hit,” said Cook. 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By Jason Mackey tighter on you, you have to help your team- The Connection mates out.” It didn’t take long for Dunleavy to make egan Dunleavy stood oppo- the adjustment. With Broad Run taking a site Broad Run goalkeeper looser approach on her, Dunleavy opened MAllison Bogle with less than the scoring for Robinson only 62 seconds, 18 minutes remaining dur- finishing off a pass from teammate Tory ing the Robinson girls’ lacrosse team’s Vir- Barron. ginia AAA state semifinal matchup Tuesday In the first five minutes of the game, night, June 2 at Westfield. Robinson jumped out to a 4-1 lead on three

With a free-position shot, the senior at- File Photo more goals from Rachel Moody, Barron and tack/midfielder was granted a chance to fire Eastman before Broad Run’s Nina Duney away at Bogle, an unobstructed view that scored to make it 4-2 with 20:07 remain- wouldn’t require any sort of dodge, spin or ing. jump. Freshman Katie McHugh (two goals, as- That’s not to say Dunleavy wouldn’t try Pictured here with freshman Katie McHugh, senior Megan Dunleavy, sist) and Moody (four goals, two assists) some sort of acrobatic leap anyway. right, scored five times during the Robinson girls’ lacrosse team’s 18-5 followed with a pair of goals before Broad “Since I was little, I’ve always kind of win over Broad Run Tuesday night. Run cut its deficit to two (6-4) at 9:53 of jumped when I shot. It’s a habit,” said the the first half. 5-foot-4 Dunleavy, who eventually did score Chargers a 9-8 loss. In the Northern Region Dunleavy’s lack of production did not ex- But Robinson closed the first half on a 4- her fifth goal of the game on a jump shot title game on May 20, Robinson scored four actly come as a welcomed change of pace. 0 run, as the Rams got tallies from Rachel from point-blank range. “I guess since I’m unanswered goals in the final 8:36 to seal But what head coach Alison Neun ex- Moody, McHugh, Dunleavy and Sarah short, I try to get a higher shot on the goal.” a 10-9 win. plained to Dunleavy was that in the state Moody, who scored off of a free-position Dunleavy’s teammates wouldn’t need any In that region title game, Dunleavy was a playoffs scouting reports are designed and shot with 0:27 left before halftime to the assistance getting a lift, as they cruised to visible presence on offense. She just wasn’t followed. Although opposing teams may make the score 10-4. an 18-5 win. Now Robinson’s victory sets much of a presence within the team’s record struggle to locate Robinson even with a To start the second half, Dunleavy up yet another date with Chantilly, a team book, scoring just one goal. And during the portable navigation system, they know scooped up a ground ball and, without the Rams (18-3) have already played three Rams’ 15-5 state quarterfinal round win about Dunleavy and what she can do on a breaking stride, beat Bogle to stoke a 5-0 times this season. That state final matchup over Albemarle, Dunleavy again scored only lacrosse field. run for the Rams. After that jumping free- is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, at 6 p.m., once. “Everybody has your number and every- position shot, Sarah Moody added her sec- at Westfield. Considering the fact that she has a la- body learns who your top players are,” Neun ond of three goals on the night, and In the Concorde District final, Robinson crosse scholarship to the University of Vir- said. “You have to get used to that atten- Dunleavy tallied again make it 14-4 at ended the game on a 3-0 run to hand the ginia and has totaled 72 goals this season, tion and adjust to it. If they’re marking 14:35. Badr, Makumbi Fuel Late-Season Run

message to Badr, telling him that he was lot about shining. In the finals, I think it’s Even the goalkeeper scores as Rams cruise going to score an important goal in only a important that guys step up, and I think me matter of hours. Badr, though not serious, and ‘Koko’ are the quality that can.” to Northern Region title game victory. sent a message back to Makumbi telling him Early in the second half against Westfield, he was wrong. If his team needed a key goal, Makumbi corralled a pass a few yards away By Jason Mackey Robinson coach Jac Cicala, whose team Badr was getting it. from the top of the 18-yard box. After turn- The Connection pulled off a 3-0 victory over Westfield. ing, he saw that there wasn’t a Westfield Robinson, however, unexpectedly dropped MAYBE THE two defender to be lex Makumbi found Samir Badr just its Virginia AAA state quarterfinal game exchanged a few found. So Makumbi Ato the left of where Badr surprised against Mills Godwin Tuesday, losing 1-0 on text messages be- “We care a lot of making took a few steps for- himself and anyone watching on penalty kicks. fore the postseason ward and fired a Saturday afternoon, May 30, at Madison But Cicala’s team was able to enjoy its started. In the a difference. We care a lot shot past the goal- High School. With an ear-to-ear smile, end-of-the-season success because of Concorde District keeper, Kody Makumbi put his arms around Badr and the Makumbi and Badr, two players with en- title game, about shining.” Palmer. Badr’s goal two began to yell. They had something to tirely different responsibilities who some- Makumbi scored — Samir Badr, junior, would come nearly celebrate. how converged to accomplish the exact the Rams’ lone goal Robinson Secondary seven minutes later Although Makumbi’s goal in the 50th same thing. It was even something they had during a 1-0 win and senior defender minute of the Robinson boys’ soccer team’s talked about prior to the game, too. over Centreville on Jimmy Brewer con- title match with Westfield would give the Because Saturday’s game was played as May 15. Badr, a U-17 national pool team verted a penalty kick in the game’s 65th Rams all the offense they would need, a continuation of a rainout on Friday night player, has provided the Rams with a clean minute. Badr’s goal required more attention. Not — started with 15 minutes, 58 seconds left sheet during every one of his starts this sea- “The ball was in the air, and I trapped it,” only did it come from 68 yards out on a in the first half — Robinson’s players drove son. Makumbi said of his goal. “I guess the de- free kick, it came from the team’s goal- themselves to Madison instead of taking a “We bring a lot of heart, a lot of determi- fenders got confused, so I just kept on go keeper. bus. nation and a lot of fight,” Badr said. “We “You never expect that to happen,” said During that trip, Makumbi sent a text care a lot of making a difference. We care a See Late-Season, Page 13 12 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 4-10, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports Girls Soccer Open Tryouts for Division 1, Chantilly Electrics The Chantilly Electrics are a rising U-18 WAGS Division 1 soccer team for the Late-Season Success Fall 2009 WAGS season. Girls born on or after Aug. 1, 1991 qualify to tryout. The Electrics are seeking top-level technical players and a goalie interested in playing soccer at the highest level to join our team. For the balance of 2009, From Page 12 The Electrics will be playing in summer, fall and winter college showcase tournaments and WAGS Division 1. ing straight.” “It was a breakdown in our game plan,” said Mark Corey, who brings over 16 years of coaching & training experience with boys Westfield Coach Tom Torres. “We were supposed to and girls teams, coaches the Chantilly Electrics. Mark’s boys and girls teams

Photo by have won NCSL & WAGS D-1 titles and several major tournament titles. have someone tight on Koko and someone covering Mark balances his training expertise for the Electrics with other top five yards.” trainers in the area that includes Clyde Watson and Juan Bernedo.

IT WAS at this point that Robinson could’ve relaxed, Robbie Hammer Players interested in trying out with the Chantilly Electrics, please realizing that Makumbi’s marker, combined with contact Mark Corey at 703-819-1052 or by at [email protected] for details. Badr’s goalkeeping, probably would have been enough. In 11 contests since a 3-2 win over Herndon on April 23, Robinson held its opponent scoreless during regulation play, a stat undoubtedly attribut- able to Badr’s presence. /The Connection OPEN HOUSES Makumbi, meanwhile, has etched his name on a SAT./SUN. JUNE 6 & 7 few stat sheets and on some he has not. But his con- tributions throughout the postseason were essential nonetheless. Cicala, in his second year at Robinson, credited Makumbi not only for his scoring touch but for the trickle-down effect that his presence has on Robinson’s Alex Makumbi (13) congratu- the rest of the Rams’ offense. lates Samir Badr after the netminder “He’s so strong,” Cicala said. “He creates problems scored during the 57th minute of the for defenses. You have to respect him because you Rams’ 3-0 Northern Region final victory can’t let him go. He might not have the stats that a over Westfield last Saturday. [Westfield senior] Sean Murnane has, but he creates problems.” noon. Problems struck for Robinson (15-2-2) and “Those are the type of things that we can’t con- Westfield at 4:48 p.m. Friday. After play was halted trol,” Badr said of restarting a day later. “What hap- because of rain for 26 minutes, the two teams stepped pens with the weather, we can’t really control that. back on the field to resume the region title game at We knew that the game was going to be played, and 5:14 p.m. But 39 seconds of clock time later, the game we knew we had to have the right mindset to go into 14825 CARLBERN DR • $399,900 • Jun 7th • 1:00 PM to • 4:00 PM was called for the evening and restarted Saturday at it.” Long & Foster • David King • 703-509-5137

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Area residents, dignitaries and Civil-War era re-enactors participate in Gov. William ‘Extra Billy’ Smith, portrayed by David Meisky of Spring- the unveiling and dedication ceremony for a historical marker located field, and Gen. Richard Ewell, portrayed by Chris Godart of Herndon, near the Fairfax County Judicial Center in Fairfax. attend the unveiling of a historical marker in Fairfax. Historic Marker Honors Confederate Officer From Page 3 “All things considered, it was a minor en- Army. member of Historic Fairfax City, Inc., is cur- gagement, but at the time, it garnered a lot Though the marker is in place, the text rently trying to determine whether the De- the 2nd Cavalry of the Union Army en- of press,” Petersen said. “It’s so significant on the sign has sparked a little controversy. partment of Historic Resources or the sign’s tered the Town of Fairfax Courthouse and because for the first According to Jack manufacturer, Sewah Studios of Marietta, engaged the Warrenton Rifles, which Marr time, the two Hiller, Fairfax Ohio, made the mistake. Hiller said that if commanded. During the firefight, Marr was armies faced off, “It talks about what the County history the manufacturer is at fault, then the sign hit by a stray bullet and ultimately died from and it took place lit- commissioner for would be replaced free of charge, but if the his wounds. The engagement turned out to erally in the community has the Springfield Dis- fault lies with any of the historical commis- be the first land conflict of organized mili- [court’s] court- contributed to history.” trict, the text that sions, then the cost of the $1,350 sign would tary units in the Civil War, and hence, Marr yard.” the Fairfax County fall on them. became the first Confederate officer to die Petersen’s knowl- — Joanie Evans, State Department Historical Commis- Minor issues aside, the event’s partici- in the war. edge and passion of Historic Resources sion and Historic pants were more than happy to see a his- Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), who emceed for the subject Fairfax City, Inc. torical marker join the existing memorial. the ceremony and has a connection to Marr, stems from family agreed upon was “Often times, we take for granted the his- said that the conflict was much more of a history. Petersen said that according to fam- not the text that appeared on the final prod- tory in our own backyard,” said Del. David small skirmish than an actual battle. How- ily lore, after Marr was shot, his body was uct. Hiller said that the sign was supposed Bulova (D-37), who was a guest at the cer- ever, the incident is significant significance brought into his great-great-great grandfa- to note that Company B of the 2nd Cavalry emony. “We are blessed to have so many not only because it was the first time the ther Thomas Moore’s house. Petersen said was part of the Union Army, but on the fi- people who are willing to dedicate their armies fought, but also because a watershed that Moore was the circuit court clerk and nal product, it simply said that Company B time to keep the history alive so future gen- event in the nation’s history took place right that after seeing Marr’s body, he promptly engaged the Warrenton Rifles. erations can learn about our community’s in the area. moved south and joined the Confederate As a result, project co-chair Ed Trexler, a past.” Robert and Priya D’Souza Offer Computer Training

From Page 3 Anywhere from four to 25 people, of all different ages, attend the D’Souzas’ classes. good and has more patience. I teach “What’s really rewarding is when they say, Microsoft Office classes once a month, on a ‘Oh, now I understand,’ or they’re able to Saturday, at 2:30 p.m., in the conference take shortcuts and understand holistically room.” what it’s all about,” said Robert D’Souza. Students also learn Power Point and Ac- “It starts them off, and we have a good feel- cess database and, said Priya D’Souza. ing that we’re making people happy.” “We’ve had a lot of people coming to our He and his wife were honored at a spe- classes, and a lot of them have found jobs,” cial, volunteer luncheon in mid-April and she said. “Sometimes, they come back and both were quite pleased. “That’s very sweet ask us questions. It’s wonderful. We teach of them,” said Priya D’Souza. “The people beginner to medium classes and have had at Fairfax Library have been wonderful to a fantastic response.” us and so open to having these classes.” But, “We like doing things together, and it’s she said, “We get much more than we give. Donated Photo quite a fulfilling experience because we’ve To see people able to get a job or, for ex- met so many amazing people,” said Robert ample, do their own taxes [on the com- D’Souza. “There was a couple, almost in puter]. It’s nice to be a part of that.” their 80s, who used to teach bridge on Robert D’Souza said the recognition was cruise ships and were very sharp. They had a surprise. “Libraries have given us so never used the Internet before, but were so much,” he said. “Our kids read at age 3, so The City of Fairfax Regional Library recently recognized Robert and keen on learning how to open an e-mail libraries have always been home for us and Priya D’Souza of Fairfax for their volunteer work. account and look up things on the Web.” this is our small way of giving back.”

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From Page 2 prison and ordered that he pay more than $1.2 million in restitution as well as Koger drove up to 80 miles per hour to $775,272 to the IRS for tax evasion. elude police on Franconia Road, before Koger’s emotional problems escalated as crashing into a traffic control box in front he tried to provide a lavish lifestyle for his of the Springfield Shopping Mall. wife, his defense attorney said. “The defendant got out of the vehicle with “Mr. Koger’s actions were ultimately de- the firearm in hand,” Groner testified in rived not from pure greed, but rather as a earlier case hearings. ‘I said, ‘Drop the gun, result of his severely deteriorated mental- drop the gun,’ over and over again.” health state coupled with an unhealthy need When Koger fired his weapon, Groner and to provide for his wife,” said Peter D. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Au- Greenspun, at Koger’s sentencing in federal thority Police officers shot back, hitting court. Untreated mental health challenges Koger in the mid-section. included Koger’s bipolar disorder, alcohol Police found two additional revolvers and dependence, bulimia nervosa and border- more ammunition in Koger’s Jeep. line personality disorders. “As I sit here in the courtroom and see all “No one had any idea of the depths of his the people who were affected, it’s over- emotional problems because emotional is- whelming,” said Metro Transit Officer Gary sues weren’t discussed in that family,” said Nothing Cavalier About Woodson Senior Athletes Taylor. “Our lives were irreversibly changed Anita Boss, a forensic psychologist who tes- Twenty-five W.T. Woodson senior athletes were crosse that night. tified last Thursday. “His mental state was honored Thursday, May 28 for the memories they Carrie Pritchard (Denver) — Lacrosse Taylor has two sons, one 20-years-old, the in a severe downward spiral in the six made as Cavaliers and their decisions to produce Tara Leeth (Virginia Wesleyan) — Softball months preceding more of them at the collegiate level. Director of Alex Winters (Methodist) — Softball other a teenager. “I student activities Dan Checkosky opened the hour- Sam Burt (Wheaton) — Football didn’t hug my kids that this event.” long ceremony with a wide-ranging compilation of Max Waizenegger (Georgetown) — Football much before,” he said. “That’s a person who Prosecutors from quotes, invoking the likes of George Will, Vince Kirk Lewis (Shenandoah) — Football Officer Heidi Rivas, Fairfax County and Lombardi and Joe Paterno. After a round of indi- Mary Beth Barham (Yale) — Field Hockey vidual introductions, a group photo was taken, as Kelly Harrison (Barry) — Crew a single mother of an can’t be allowed out in Alexandria City well as individual shots with each athlete and their Will Courtney (Virginia) — Crew 8-year-old son, re- spoke last Thursday. parents. The ceremony, which took place in W.T. Casey Heigh (Mary Washington) — Crew members thinking her society.” “Our purpose is to Woodson’s dance and gymnastics studio, was pol- Emma Holman (Mississippi) — Rifle son would be without — Casey M. Lingan, prosecutor establish justice for ished off with some cake, fruit and juice. Jaime Pritchard (Colorado St.) — Track and Those honored included: Field his mother. the gaping and per- Annie Griffin (Stonehill) — Basketball Lindsey Ottavio (Longwood) — Soccer “It’s made me very manent holes Leah Bonuccelli (Lynchburg) — Basketball Niki Mercier (Florida St.) — Soccer alert and cautious. I feel like I’m on duty, [Koger] inflicted on the lives of innocent Becca Bajkowski (Allegheny) — Basketball Peter Slattery (Mary Washington) — Swim and 24/7 now, because I never know what’ll victims,” said Randy Sengel, Alexandria Dylan Robeson (Salisbury) — Basketball Dive Becca Geist (Christopher Newport) — Lacrosse Paul Tunick (Mary Washington) — Lacrosse happen at any time,” she said. Her own Commonwealth’s Attorney. Lauren King (Christopher Newport) — Lacrosse Spencer Lahiff (Mary Washington) — Lacrosse mother asked her to quit her job, she said. “The officers who placed their lives on the Carrie Robinson (Christopher Newport) — La- Andrew Kim (Shenandoah) — Lacrosse Metropolitan Transit Officer William line, and Mr. Tewelda and the others who Bermingham, an investigator, was formerly were injured by his rampage, those are the trained for combat as a Marine sergeant, ones who need a sense of hope,” said he said. Sengel. “We need them to walk out of this “I thought, ‘I can’t believe this is how I’m courtroom with a sense of value and re- going to die, right here, right now,’ and I spect.” thought about the chief telling my then Full recoveries won’t happen, said Casey fiancé that I was dead,” said Bermingham. M. Lingan, Fairfax County Deputy All the officers testified how the incident Commonwealth’s Attorney. affects their families, their wives and their “The emotional effects struck as deep as children the most. “I think about how things the bullets that struck their bodies and also can turn from benign to chaotic pretty derailed the dreams of these families for- quickly,” said Groner. ever,” he said. “The crimes prove he’s ca- Koger embezzled $3 million from 400 ho- pable of murdering people, not just one, but meowner associations using 140-bank wire six. That’s a person who can’t be allowed transfers before the shooting spree. out in society.” Koger was the former chief financial of- Crying, Koger apologized to the law en- ficer of his father’s real estate management forcement officers and the civilians he in- firm, Koger Management Group, which filed jured. Koger said he has no recollection for bankruptcy in July 2007. about what happened. KMG collected homeowner association “I’ve learned piecemeal over the past year dues and provided a variety of financial and what happened, and I’m horrified,” he said. Visitors to TD Bank’s City of Fairfax branch at maintenance services for homeowners as- “I’m extremely sorry, if I could take it all Historic Image Bevan Drive and Fairfax Boulevard are greeted sociations with 70,000 members in Virginia. back, I would. I feel horrible, the pain I with a large, colorful wall mural that depicts The HOAs in virtually every part of Northern caused is remarkable.” Tavern, a famous Fairfax hostelry, once located at Virginia were affected including in Ashburn, But Judge Thacher rejected Koger’s claim the northwest corner of Main Street and Chain Bridge Road. The mural Chantilly, Arlington, Burke, Springfield, that he doesn’t remember. “While conve- is based on a photo taken in 1926. The 7.5-foot by 13.5-foot mural was McLean, Reston, Herndon and Alexandria, nient, it’s just not credible,” he said. created by colorizing and enhancing old black and white photographs. among others. Lingan took a different approach. The Fairfax City location was provided courtesy of the Historical Society Robert Koger, the father, reported to “So you don’t remember?” Lingan said, of Fairfax County. Fairfax City Police in November 2006 that cross-examining Koger after Koger’s apol- College Notes he believed his son had embezzled ogy. $800,000, kicking off the investigation. “No,” said Koger. Margaret Malloy of Fairfax has been William Malloy of Fairfax has been Last February, U.S. District Court Judge “So you don’t have to live with the awarded a bachelor of science in biological sci- awarded a bachelor of science in nursing from Leonie M. Brinkema sentenced Koger, who memory of lying in your own blood for the ences from Marquette University, Milwaukee, Ill. Marquette University, Milwaukee, Ill. pleaded guilty in November to wire fraud rest of your life?” Lingan asked. and income tax invasion, to 66 months in “No, I don’t” said Koger.

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