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Photos courtesy of Greenspring Photos www.ConnectionNewspapers.comDecember 11-17, 2008 Volume XXII, Number 50 Read us online atSpringfield connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Special Prosecutor Appointed Stafford attorney to prosecute Ahmad in Fairfax retrial.
udge Leslie M. Alden appointed a Jspecial prosecutor from Stafford County last Thursday, Dec. 4, to take Photo by over the prosecution of Mohammad A. Ahmad for murder. Stafford County Assistant
Derek B. Johnson Commonwealth’s Attorney James D. Peterson will take over for Fairfax County in Ahmad’s retrial, scheduled for March 9, 2009 in Fairfax County Circuit Court. Last month, Alden recused the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax
/The Connection County after defense attorneys Peter D. Greenspun and Jonathan Shapiro
argued that three File Photo prosecutors in the Fairfax office once The 15 male residents of Greenspring who appeared in the Hunks of Greenspring calendar were on hand worked for Ahmad’s Monday, Dec. 8 signing calendars. original defense at- torney when he rep- Ahmad resented Ahmad at trial. Alden rejected Peterson’s argument Unmasked and Disrobed Thursday to take a “less drastic measure” of prohibiting the original prosecutor and Senior citizen Hunks of Greenspring reveal filed by NBC 4. Everyone, it seemed, wanted the three other attorneys and appointing an- to see just how far these seniors were will- other prosecutor from the Fairfax office. themselves to public with calendar signing. ing to go in the name of charity. “Why isn’t it just easier to avoid an ap- After shooting, making and selling a “La- pearance of impropriety” and “disqualify the Derek B. Johnson November. “They say ‘you’re a hunk?’” dies of Greenspring” calendar last year, fea- office?” she asked Peterson, during his mo- The Connection “The fun is just starting,” said Sult, who turing 11 female seniors wearing little more tion to reconsider. shared the title of Mr. July with fellow than smiles and maybe a well-placed prop, Ahmad is charged with the murder of 21- fter months of hushed recruit- Greenspring residents Bob MacCallum, 79 the time came for the men to of the com- month-old toddler Myles Simon on Sept. 12, ment, diligent silence and secret and Charlie Spitzer, 84. “After this [auto- munity to step up and do their part. Using 2006. Ahmad’s wife, Jillian Ahmad, oper- Aphoto shoots, 14 of the 15 men graph signing] gets out, we’re going to be a variety of props and settings, the concept ated an unlicensed day-care center out of who collectively comprise the stormed our fans.” was originally their Kingstowne townhouse. Hunks of Greenspring sat patiently at a line taken from the A jury convicted Ahmad, now 26, in May of tables Monday, Dec. 8. THOUGH THEIR 1997 film “The Full 2007 of second-degree murder and took 15 They waited inside Village Square at the identities have been “Nobody refused after Monty,” about un- minutes to recommend the maximum sen- Greenspring retirement community in mostly shrouded in they recognized it was for employed British tence, 40 years in prison. Alden imposed Springfield as a slow but steady stream of secrecy since being steelworkers who the full sentence in August 2007. women trickled down the line. Dressed in recruited in May a worthy cause.” form a male strip- But 12 months later Alden granted 2008, the committee tease act and the Ahmad’s motion to receive a new trial. De- black pants, white button-down dress shirts — Ray Kaminski, Mr. January and red bowties, the Hunks smiled, winked charged with mak- 2003 film “Calen- fense attorneys Greenspun and Shapiro suc- and autographed their calendars as they ing the calendar re- dar Girls,” also set cessfully argued that prosecutors failed to passed by. leased the names of three Hunks in August. in England, about a group of older women notify Ahmad’s first attorney that Ahmad’s “I wish I looked better,” said Ray Coutler, Ray Kaminski, 92 and Ernie Sult, who raise money for a local hospital by film- wife, a key prosecution witness, was in pos- Kaminski, Mr. January and the oldest of the 83, spent the summer and fall promoting ing a nude calendar. session of a half ounce of marijuana and group at 92. the calendar, which had over 1,000 pre-or- Some admitted a modicum of nervous- $1,200 in cash when police picked her up “[People] have asked me: ‘how did they ders from inside and outside the ness at the prospect of baring all-but-it-all. as a material witness just before Ahmad’s ever select you for Santa?’” said the slim Greenspring community. The proceeds from “I hesitated for a day, then I thought: ‘this three-day trial in May 2007. Roger Westberg, 87 and Mr. December. the sales will go to Benevolent Care, a pro- might be fun,’” said Westberg. “Had the Defendant been aware of the Many of them, like Buck Simpson, 79, gram run by the non-profit Asbury Founda- “We’ll be laughingstocks for a few weeks, undisclosed information, he may reasonably took a light-hearted approach to their tion which provides financial assistance to then we’ll be through the worst of it,” said have taken different and potentially signifi- newfound fame. needy seniors. The three had already been Mr. August Howard Wachspress, 79. cant actions which could have strengthened “They question the terminology,” he said featured in newspaper articles, appeared on his defense,” Alden wrote. of people when they discover that he’s Mr. the radio with Mike O’Meara and been pro- See Calendar, Page 16 — Ken Moore www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Springfield News
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Bradddock District Supervisor Sharon Bulova gives County chairman Gerry Connolly a resolution honor- Earth Sangha members Valerie Nye, left and Cynthia Irmer, right, get their hands dirty ing his 13 years of public service to the county. planting and replanting native plant life. Board Honors Connolly The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors honored chairman Gerry Connolly for his 13 years of public service in local govern- Planting Peace of Mind ment Dec. 8. The county board meeting was his last as chair- man. Through their native plant nursery, Earth Sangha Connolly will resign Jan. 2 after serving in the countywide Buddhist environmental seeks to fill what they see as a gap in the county’s seat for six years and Providence district supervisor for the pre- ability to combat invasive plants that choke out the vious eight. group works to bolster native plant life. Some native plants in Virginia have He will start his first term as Virginia’s U.S. Representative been here for centuries, pre-dating the state’s Euro- from the commonwealth’s 11th congressional district Jan. 3. native plant population. pean colonization. As a result, much of the local flora “Local government is the most noble. … The public really knows has established beneficial relationships with the sur- whether we have been effective or not,” said Connolly in his By Derek B. Johnson rounding fauna. closing remarks. The Connection According to the Audubon Society of Northern Vir- His colleagues on the Fairfax County board read and gave ginia, native plants in Virginia are better suited for Connolly a framed copy of an extremely long resolution citing he world “sangha” is Pali, a language from the soil, are more drought tolerant than exotic plants his accomplishments as the head of Virginia’s largest locality. India and is used to describe a commu- and some, like the Arrowwood Viburnum shrub, bear The other supervisors credited Connolly with being the archi- nity of Buddhist monks or nuns. Though fruit that is healthier and more nutritious to the sur- tect behind the county’s environmental program, a regional T Earth Sangha was founded with Buddhist rounding bird population. telework program and bringing a new library branch to Oakton. principles, people of all faiths are welcome in the “The plants are really the basis for so much of what Several also said he was instrumental in cutting the county’s group. happens out there,” said Chris Bright. “If you lose gang participation rate, increasing Fairfax’s number of afford- Chris Bright, who founded the the native plant community in an able housing units and completing the cross county trail. environmental organization with area, you’re also going to see a tre- “Gerry lifted the tone of discourse on the board considerably,” his wife Lisa Bright, said a reli- “It couldn’t be mendous amount of disruption for said Kate Hanley, secretary of the Commonwealth of Virginia gious aspect is usually present at animals [there] as well.” and Connolly’s predecessor on the Board of Supervisors. gatherings, like the mid-morning something that is Lisa Bright admitted the group meditation sessions. However, no simply an did not have the most ambitious Two Arrested in Home Burglary one is forced or pressured to par- of beginnings. ticipate in them. expression of “It started off as a meditation Fairfax County Police have arrested two Springfield men in “[We knew that] any environ- group with friends,” she said. “We connection with a burglary that was reported at a residence from mental work we embarked on re- all shared the same sentiments, the 6600 block of Greenview Lane in Springfield. According to a Buddhist ethics.” ally had to make sense on its own — Chris Bright, founding but we didn’t have a clear goal. It’s Fairfax County Police release, an unidentified Springfield man, terms,” he said. “It couldn’t be a rather uninspiring answer.” 20, left his house the morning of Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. for something that is simply an ex- member of Earth Sangha After leasing property from the school. After returning home approximately two hours later, the pression of Buddhist ethics.” Fairfax County Park Authority to victim reported hearing noises in the basement. After announc- Earth Sangha was founded in 1997 by husband grow, the mission became more focused. What started ing his presence, he saw two male suspects fleeing the house. and wife Chris and Lisa Bright. A Buddhist environ- out as the growing of several dozen species of native Before calling the police, he observed them get into a white Dodge mental group based in the City of Fairfax, the non- plants in 2001 has transformed today into an opera- Charger and drive off towards Rolling Road. profit organization has environmental restoration tion that distributes and gives away over 5,000 speci- The release goes on to say that officers caught up with the car projects both in and outside of the United States. mens a year throughout the Northern Virginia re- two miles away near the intersection of Edinburgh Drive and Locally, they maintain an office on Commonwealth gion. The organization donates them to parks, plants Edinburgh Court. After stopping the vehicle and identifying to Boulevard in Fairfax and a native plant nursery in them in surrounding forests and gives them away to suspects, police took James Andrew Tate, 21 of the 8000 block Franconia Park. Members spend their free time once visitors at their nursery. Chris Bright said practical- of Tributary Court and Quintin Tremaine Johnson, 20, from the or several times a week working with the ecosys- ity played a role in the defining their work. same neighborhood. The vehicle was seized and the men were tem, stabilizing local streams and helping to restore “We chose [native plant restoration] partly because transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center where meadows and forests. Internationally, the organiza- we were looking for some kind of activity that would they were each charged with one count of burglary and grand tion helps to counter tropical deforestation on the have a real benefit but wouldn’t cost us a lot to get larceny. island of Hispaniola, home of the Dominican Repub- involved in,” he said. lic and Haiti, through a tree bank established in 2006. See Environmental, Page 13
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Michael O’Connell Editor / 703-917-6440 and underage drinking are often hard to com- ing accident on Dec. 3, 2007 that resulted in Derek B. Johnson prehend. But the stories and grief of local fami- unspeakable tragedy for three families. One Community Reporter lies who have lost loved ones to such accidents family lost a beloved daughter after she clung WRAP’s 2008 Holiday SoberRide program 703-917-6458 should provide enough of a cautionary tale. to live for five brutal days; one family has seen will be offered from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. each [email protected] William Cameron Schlifke, 22, born in their active son reduced to 70 pounds and “un- night from Dec. 12 to Jan. 1, 2009. 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The Annandale pyramid? And that is Employment Advertising of reach. rationale to postpone the CIP re- also located near Falls Church 703-917-6418 [email protected] To the Editors: Alas, it wasn’t to be. Despite a vision to include needy schools High School, which is the empti- I’ve attended a lot of West truly heroic effort all night long currently excluded from the reno- est in all of Fairfax County? Editor & Publisher Springfield High School sporting (419 yards passing, 101 yards vation plan is a result of the FCPS Certainly projections of signifi- Mary Kimm events over the 20 years that my 703-917-6416 rushing while being pounded by recent announcement of an ex- cant unexpected growth must be [email protected] family has lived in Orange Hunt pected growth of 14,000 students addressed. But why can’t enroll- the Oakton defenders on virtually Editor in Chief Estates. My oldest daughter played every play), WSHS quarterback to the system by 2014. The pro- ment issue solutions be imple- Steven Mauren varsity girls lacrosse for the Spar- Bryn Renner came up posal calls for Citizen Task Forces mented without stopping future Managing Editors tans, and my younger daughter, a Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, one yard short on a to work with FCPS Staff until Sep- renovation plans? If this proposal Kemal Kurspahic senior, is now in her fourth year Letters fourth down and 5, tember 2009 to recommend en- is adopted, then what exactly will Photography: of playing girls soccer and basket- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, and Oakton held on rollment and facility solutions. the facility strategy be at old needy Craig Sterbutzel ball for WSHS. to win. But the heart, I am leading SOAR West Spring- schools like WSHS if these schools Art/Design: But I’ve never been more proud determination and, after the final field, a community action group cannot be renovated over the next Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, to call myself a Spartan parent Laurence Foong, John Heinly, gun had sounded, the sportsman- working to secure renovations at decade? What will WSHS and all John Smith, Stu Moll, than I am after the WSHS football ship that Bryn and the other WSHS West Springfield High School. other legacy high schools look like Wayne Shipp team’s heart-breaking 49-43 loss Production Manager: players showed Friday night made SOAR opposes this FCPS proposal, in the next five years without a Jean Card to Oakton High School Friday me proud to call myself a Spartan and we urge the School Board not renovation? night in the Region 6 semifinal. parent and booster. to postpone the current effort to FCPS has fallen short of its CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Down 49-22 in the third quarter, Circulation Manager: Congratulations, Oakton. Go, add needy schools to the CIP stated goal to renovate schools on Ann Oliver it would’ve been all too easy for Spartans! queue. a 25-year cycle. With 25 high the WSHS players to give up. Af- WSHS and the other “legacy” schools, FCPS should be starting CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. ter all, they hadn’t been able to Joe McGavin high schools Oakton, Falls Church, a high school renovation each year. Peter Labovitz stop Oakton’s quick-strike offense Springfield Langley and Herndon were all Recent CIP high school renovation President/CEO all night long, and every time the built in the mid 1960s, have never start dates have been Lake Mary Kimm Spartans offense scored, Oakton Publisher/Chief Operating Officer received a structural renovation Braddock in 2004, South Lakes in 703-917-6416 answered almost immediately. What Is FCPS and are not currently even sched- 2005, Woodson in 2007, Edison in [email protected] But they didn’t quit. The Spar- uled for renovation. FCPS staff has 2008, Marshall in 2009 and Tho- Jerry Vernon tans defense and special teams Waiting For? Executive Vice President admitted that WSHS has been mas Jefferson in 2010. Why are no 703-917-6404 unit, which had been roughed up To the Editor: overlooked in past CIP school high schools even scheduled be- [email protected] all night and had been maligned I am writing in response to a renovation queues. yond 2010 on the current CIP? Wesley DeBrosse all season, simply decided that FCPS proposal to suspend the re- Enrollment and boundary study What is the plan to renovate the Controller they’d had enough, causing and vision of the system’s Capital Im- issues should be addressed sepa- legacy high schools? Debbie Funk National Sales recovering three Oakton fumbles provement Program (CIP) school rately and concurrently with reno- 703-518-4631 and handing the ball over to the renovation plan that has been un- vation needs. Why put all renova- Erik Hawkins [email protected] Spartans offense, which scored derway all year to instead focus tions on hold for enrollment pro- Chairman John Lovaas Special Assistant for Operations three unanswered touchdowns to on capacity and enrollment needs jections five years into the future? SOAR West Springfield 6 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Schools COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Your Friendly, Neighborhood Thrift Shop
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tudents from Kenwood School in Annandale spent the later Spart of their morning Tuesday, /The Connection Dec. 9 dashing from aisle to aisle at the Toys R Us in Kingstowne. They were in search of the perfect toy, the perfect gadget, the perfect action figure for the upcoming gift-giving sea- son. For kindergartner Logan French, Kenwood School students shop at that meant a Bakugan ball. For first- the Kingstowne Toys R Us for grader Aishatou Coulibaly, it was pet donations to the Marine Corps shop puppies, not just because of the Toys for Tots program. bobblehead puppies, but also because of all the extra “stuff” that comes with them. “This is a good math “I got a wrestling action figure. He’s got exercise for them.” big muscles. It’s probably [a better gift] for a guy than a girl,” said first-grader Nick — Stephanie Knackstedt, Curington. Kenwood School teacher See Buying, Page 16
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Send notes to the Connection at 7500 or www.tjhsst.edu. 550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org. [email protected] or call Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. Bring lunch, ❖ Yuletide Dinner, at 4:30 p.m., 6 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated listen to stories. Birth-5 with adult. p.m. and 8 p.m. $39.95 for adults, announcements should be submitted at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose $19.95 for ages 6-10. The dinner cost least two weeks prior to the event. Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. includes admission to Plantation “Over the North Pole,” 8 p.m. at the Christmas. Reservations required for Ernst Theatre, Northern Virgina dinner, call 703-550-9220. THURSDAY/DEC. 11 Community College, 8333 Little River ❖ Plantation Christmas. 6:30-9:30 Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Turnpike, Annandale. $17 adults, p.m. $14 for adults, $7 for ages 6-18, Thumb.” 7 p.m. Tickets are $15-$75 $15 students and seniors 703-222- under 6 free. at www.ticketmaster.com or 703- 5511 or www.encore-tap.org. Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green 573-SEAT. The George Mason “Home for the Holidays,” featuring Thumb.” 10:30 a.m. and 2 University Patriot Center, 4500 Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans p.m.Tickets are $15-$75 at Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 703-993-3000 Jazz Orchestra, 8 p.m. at the George www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- or www.patriotcenter.com. Visit Mason Center for the Arts, on the SEAT. George Mason University www.sesamestreetlive.com. Fairfax Campus at the intersection of Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Braddock Road and Route 123. Fairfax. 703-993-3000 or Tickets $22-$44, children 12 and www.patriotcenter.com. FRIDAY/DEC. 12 under half price. Charge at 888-945- Island Creek Elementary PTA Christmas at Gunston Hall, 10709 2468 or at www.tickets.com. Visit Fourth Annual Holiday Craft Gunston Road, Mason Neck. 703- www.gmu.edu/cfa. and Gift show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 550-9220 or www.gunstonhall.org. Workhouse Arts Center’s at the school, 7855 Morning View ❖ Yuletide Dinner, at 6:30 p.m. and Collector’s Showcase Event, Lane, Kingstowne. Entertainment by 8 p.m. Full complement of courses with IONA performing pan- the Island Creek Crocs. Contact served in a candlelit setting. $39.95 Celtic music, 6-9 p.m. in Gallery [email protected]. for adults, $19.95 for ages 6-10. The W-16 of the Workhouse Arts Center, “Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m. at Thomas dinner cost includes admission to 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. Each ticket Jefferson High School, 6560 Plantation Christmas. Reservations holder will receive a 10"X10" original Braddock Road, Alexandra. 703-750- required for dinner, 703-550-9220. piece of work. Tickets $150 at 703- 7500 or www.tjhsst.edu. ❖ Plantation Christmas. 6:30-9:30 584-2900 or [email protected]. Classy Glass. 1 p.m. Make decorative, p.m. Ride in a horse-drawn carriage Pat Travers and Stephen Pearcy reusable window clings. Age 12-18. and sample period recipes. with Britny Fox, Swirl and Fuzz Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Reenactors will engage in seasonal Box. 8 p.m. Age 21 and over only. Oak Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. activities throughout the site. $14 for $20 in advance, $23 at the door. Jaxx Sing-A-Long with Miss Belle. 10:30 adults, $7 for ages 6-18, under 6 Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, a.m. All ages. John Marshall Library, free. Springfield. jaxxroxx.com. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green 703-971-0010. Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thumb.” 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. SATURDAY/DEC. 13 Tickets are $15-$75 at 10 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- New Hope Church Bluegrass Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- SEAT. George Mason University Christmas Extravaganza with 339-4610. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, The Bluegrass Gospel Express, “Over the North Pole,” 11 a.m., 2 Fairfax. 703-993-3000 or All4Hym and Sonrise. 7 p.m. at 8905 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Ox Road, Lorton. All proceeds benefit Richard J. Ernst Theatre, Northern www.patriotcenter.com. Visit Sponsor www.sesamestreetlive.com. Habitat for Humanity. 703-971-4673 Virgina Community College, 8333 For info, see www.maddnova.org “Oklahoma!,” 7 p.m. at Thomas or [email protected]. Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Jefferson High School, 6560 Christmas at Gunston Hall, 10709 or 703-379-1135 Braddock Road, Alexandra. 703-750- Gunston Road, Mason Neck. 703- See Calendar, Page 10
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Zemfira Stage THE LITTLEST ANGEL by Patricia Gray, and JACOB MARLEY’S CHRISTMAS CAROL by Tom Mula Every Thurs, Fri and Sat @ 8P.M. Starting Dec 11 through Dec 20 Dec 20, Sat at 3P.M. matinee as well as an evening performance The Lyceum 201 S. Washington St, Alexandria, VA $15.00 General admission - $10 Srs and students - $5 Children Info/Res: 703-318-0619 or 703-615-6626 www.zemfirastage.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 9 Calendar
From Page 9 Jefferson High School, 6560 “Water for Elephants,” by Sara Braddock Road, Alexandra. 703-750- Gruen. Adults. Burke Centre Library, $17 adults, $15 students and seniors 7500 or www.tjhsst.edu. 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. 703- 703-222-5511 or www.encore- “Over the North Pole,” 1 p.m. and 4 249-1520. tap.org. p.m. at the Richard J. Ernst Theatre, Mother-Daughter Book Group. 7 Fairfax County Kinship Respite Northern Virgina Community p.m. Age 9-11 with adult. John Day, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. will provide College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill relatives who are raising a child for Annandale. $17 adults, $15 students Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. another family member a day off and seniors. 703-222-5511 or Put on a Sweater. 10:30 a.m. Chilly while providing fun for the children, www.encore-tap.org. stories and activities. Age 13-23 who can be part of a theatrical Sunday Night Drop-In Ballroom months with adult. Kingstowne production or participate in a variety Dancing, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, of games, arts and crafts. Fairfax Workhouse Art Center, Gallery W-16, Alexandria. 703-339-4610. County children ages 3 -15 can be 9601 Ox Road, Lorton. To reserve dropped off at one of three tickets contact [email protected] community centers, and the children or call 703-584-2900. WEDNESDAY/DEC. 17 will be bused to James Lee www.WorkhouseArts.org. Needlework Group. 10:30 a.m. Bring Community Center, 2855-A Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s a project to work on. Adults. Burke Annandale Road in Falls Church. Holiday Pops Concert, with the Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak Participation is free, but pre- Fairfax Choral Society and W. T. Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. registration is required. 703-324- Woodson High School Select Vocal Small Wonders. 10:15 a.m. Stories 3517, TTY 703-449-1186. Ensemble, 3 p.m. at George Mason and fingerplays. Age 13-23 months Transportation will be available University’s Center for the Arts, 4373 with adult. John Marshall Library, from: Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax. 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. ❖ Gum Springs Community Center, www.fairfaxsymphony.org. 703-971-0010. 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria. Christmas Carnage with Arsony, Our Mother-Daughter Book Club. 7 p.m. ❖ Mott Community Center, 12111 Story Spent, Sor Fingr, Lifted Down, For girls age 9-11 and their mothers. Braddock Road, Fairfax. The Deadend Dropouts, Cerca Trova, Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds ❖ Southgate Community Center, 12125 The Royalty Must Die, Catatonic Oak Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Pinecrest Road, Reston. State, Left, Drunken Banshees, Book Discussion Group. 7:15 p.m. Chinese Corner, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Visigoth and more. 1 p.m. $10 in Call for title. Adults. John Marshall Improve Chinese speaking and learn advance, $12 at the door. Jaxx Night Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Sophie the Performing Dog will be at Burke Centre about Chinese traditional culture. Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Library on Monday, Dec. 15, with all her tricks and stunts. West Springfield Governmental 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com. Lorton Book Club. 7:30 p.m. “Run” Center, 6140 Rolling Road, by Ann Patchett. Lorton Library, 6354 Walker Lane in Metro Park. Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Springfield. Free Admission. 703- 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton. Contact 703-797-8751. Fairfax. Tickets are $49.50 and 868-1509 or MONDAY/DEC. 15 703-339-7385. $69.50, available through www.AsianServiceCenter.org. Sophie the Performing Dog. 10:30 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- a.m. Sophie, a Cairn terrier, performs FRIDAY/DEC. 19 SEAT. www.patriotcenter.com. THURSDAY/DEC. 18 “Over the North Pole,” 4 p.m. and 8 SUNDAY/DEC. 14 tricks and stunts. All ages. Burke Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. Bring lunch, Centre Library, 5935 Freds Oak 3 Doors Down featuring listen to stories. Birth-5 with adult. p.m. at the Harris Theatre, George Sesame Street Live “Elmo’s Green Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Switchfoot. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Mason University, 4400 University Thumb.” 1 p.m. and 4:30 Early Reader Book Discussion. $29.50-$55, available online at Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. Drive, Fairfax. $17 adults, $15 p.m.Tickets are $15-$75 at 3:30 p.m. Age 6-8 with adult. John www.ticketmaster.com or at 703- students and seniors 703-222-5511 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill 573-SEAT. The George Mason or www.encore-tap.org. SEAT. George Mason University Drive, Alexandria. 703-971-0010. University Patriot Center, 4500 SATURDAY/DEC. 20 Pet Pictures with Santa Claws. 1-2 Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Oasis Dig Out Your Soul World p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Fairfax. 703-993-3000. TUESDAY/DEC. 16 American Red Cross Blood Drive Tour, featuring Ryan Adams. 7 See Calendar, Page 11 “Oklahoma!,” 2 p.m. at Thomas Book Discussion Group. 7:30 p.m. beginning at 8 a.m. at CALIBRE, p.m. at the George Mason University
10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar 3 University Mall Theatres 3 located at University Mall, Fairfax (273-7111) Route 123 & Braddock Road, Lower Level From Page 10 Lake Accotink Road, Springfield. 703- Holiday 569-0285. Irish Wedding Bands Claddagh Jewelry Santa’s Hayride 3:30-8:30 p.m. at Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Lake Hoopla!! Capes, Sweaters & Hats Guinness T-Shirts Accotink Road, Springfield. Enjoy a November 30 – December 23, 2008 horse-drawn or tractor wagon ride Waterford Crystal Belleek China and have a picture take with Santa. FREE! FREE! WOW! 703-569-3464. The famous combo Storewide Sale A Classical Christmas with 20 oz. Soda 1 Admission for only Jubilant Sykes and Christopher with purchase of with purchase of $ 00* 20-50% OFF!!! Parkening. 8 p.m. at George Mason Large 1 Adult 13 (save $6.50) Center for the Arts, on the Fairfax Popcorn* Admission* 2 Admissions, Large campus of George Mason University Popcorn, 2 Med. Sodas! With this Coupon. NOT VALID ON TUESDAY With this Coupon. at the intersection of Braddock Road With this Coupon. Good 125 Mill St., Occoquan, VA 703-492-9383 and Route 123. Holiday classics, Good Good 11/30-12/23/08 11/30-12/23/08 11/30-12/23/08 Visit our website: www.irishco.com sacred songs and hymns. Tickets are SP 3 SP3 SP 3 $22-$44. Charge at 888-945-2468 or www.tickets.com. Visit * With coupon, not valid with any other offer, one per person per visit. www.gmu.edu/cfa.
DEC. 21 Fairfax Station Violist Kaleigh Elizabeth Acord will perform with Russian pianist Irina Kats, 7:30 p.m. at The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. Free admission. 703-838-4994.
MONDAY/DEC. 22 Writer’s Group. 7 p.m. Read aloud for feedback. Adults. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703-339-4610.
FRIDAY/JAN. 2 Jeff Dunham ‘Spark of Insanity’ tour. 8 p.m. Ventriloquism with his featured character puppets. Tickets $49.50, at www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573-SEAT. The George Mason University Patriot Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. 703-993-3000. www.jeffdunham.com. Support
Official Drop-Off Point Fri., December 12, 7-10 AM Breakfast to Go Party Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate and enjoy hot coffee and doughnuts as a “thank you” for your support.
Our TOYS FOR TOTS drive continues through December 15th. Please drop any new, unwrapped toys at Kenwood or Grasshopper Green Schools. Bring the kids to breakfast on the 12th. KENWOOD SCHOOL Educational Excellence at an Affordable Price 4955 Sunset Lane, Annandale, VA 703-256-4711 • www.kenwoodschool.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 11 Crime CHRISTMAS SHOP Activities reported by the Franconia OPEN! District of the Fairfax County police de- partment through Dec. 5. 25%-50% OFF UNLAWFUL ENTRY/ARREST 5700 block of Clermont Drive. SELECTED Three people entered a trailer- classroom at Clermont Elementary CHRISTMAS School, located at 5720 Clermont Drive, on Friday, Nov. 28 around 1:30 p.m. and set off the burglar SHOP ITEMS! alarm. School security and police responded to find an 18-year-old We have the Best Selection man and two 15-year-old girls, all from Alexandria, inside the trailer. of Fresh Cut Trees. They were all charged with unlawful entry. The man, Bryan Marchante, of Premium Fraser Fir, 6431 Richmond Highway in Alexandria, was released on a Douglas Fir, Noble Fir summons and petitions will be Available. obtained for the two juveniles. For all your decorating BURGLARY 6100 block of Morning Glory Road needs we have: and Darleon Place. A woman called police to her house in the 6100 Fresh Cut Wreaths & Roping, block of Morning Glory Road when Live Greens, & Centerpieces she heard someone kicking her basement door on Monday, Dec. 1, around 6:30 p.m. Officers arrived Gift Certificates and found that the door had indeed been forced open. Fortunately, no Available one was able to gain entry due to large items blocking the doorway. 9401 Burke Road, Burke, VA • 703-323-1188 Approximately 30 minutes later, officers responded to the 6100 block of Darleon Place for another burglary. A man returned home and $2.00 OFF $5.00 OFF discovered that someone had gained ANY WREATH ANY CUT CHRISTMAS entry into his home through an TREE PURCHASE unlocked door. Several items were Plain or Decorated One coupon per tree stolen from the home. No suspect One coupon per tree Expires 12/24/08 Expires 12/24/08 information is available at this time Not valid with any other offer Not valid with any other offer on either case. Detectives do believe that these cases may be linked.
LARCENIES 8200 block of Backlick Road. Cash stolen from business. 7000 block of Commerce St. Cash stolen from business. 7200 block of Commerce St. Wallet stolen from business. 7400 block of Heatherfield Lane. Trash container stolen from residence. 7300 block of Jayhawk St. GPS unit stolen from vehicle. 9400 block of Lorton Market St. Liquor stolen from business. 8100 block of Mims St. Copper stolen from construction site. 4300 block of Ravensworth Road. Wallet and cellular phone stolen from business. 6000 block of River Drive. Jacket and cellular phone chargers stolen from vehicle. 6000 block of River Drive. GPS unit stolen from vehicle. 6600 block of Telegraph Road. Purse stolen from vehicle.
VEHICLE THEFTS 5900 block of Frederick St. 1994 Honda.
Activities reported by the West Spring- field District of the Fairfax County police department through Dec. 5.
LARCENIES 7600 block of Boston Blvd. Wallet stolen from business. 6000 block of Burke Commons Road. License plates stolen from vehicle. 8900 block of Burke Lake Road. Cellular phone and purse stolen from vehicle. 9200 block of Cardinal Forest Lane. Camera, holsters, Redman gun and baton stolen from vehicle. 9300 block of Crosspointe Drive. Fire extinguisher stolen from vehicle. 6300 block of Pohick Station Drive. Rims stolen from vehicle.
12 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News Environmental Stewards From Page 4
The work is mainly seasonal, with spring and fall serving as their busiest seasons. The group, which totals about 170 paying members and roughly 500 volunteers, according to Chris Bright, usually meets several times a week during better weather to help plant, grow and disperse the plants. For some, like botanist and Northern Virginia Community College professor Lisa Williams, the organization was a way to kill three birds with one stone. Approximately three years ago, Williams was looking to use her knowledge of plant life to better the community. She was also looking for a sangha to join after developing an interest in the Asian religion during her studies in high school. Earth Sangha fulfilled both needs. She enjoyed her work with the organization so much she now requires her students to participate in the group for their commu- nity service requirements. “What I like is that it’s a small group that’s fairly intimate and there’s not a major time commitment as far as having very regular religious services,” said Williams, who opts to take part in the meditation ses- sions. Lisa Bright is an ordained Buddhist minister, though she called the term misleading and insisted that she was “just a student” in the grand scheme of things. She described the relationship between her religious and environmental principals. “I learned much more [about Buddhism] by working with the natu- ral surroundings than anything else,” she said. “They don’t just over- lap, they are the same.” Working close to the environment, she said, has helped her gain a better understanding of not only her local flora and fauna, but also of herself and her faith. “Buddhism is not about Buddhism. It’s about describing what real truth is,” she said. “If you’re stuck at Buddhism, then you’ve missed the whole point.”
www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 13 Springfield Sports Editor Jason Mackey Sports 703-917-6438 or [email protected] Passing the Test Braddock Road Youth Football earns $2,500 grant with strong show of support.
By Jason Mackey The Connection
his time it was the parents who had homework. By rallying sup- port from within its community,
T Photo courtesy BRYC Football the Braddock Road Youth Foot- ball Club was awarded a $2,500 grant from the Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports Pro- gram. The grant, which will be used for new “In“In orderorder toto makemake itit happen,happen, wewe hadhad football equipment, was awarded based on a nationwide competition to complete an toto havehave thethe parentsparents getget involved.”involved.” online training program through Liberty — Erin Richmond Mutual and the Web site www.ResponsibleSports.com. Parents and coaches completed a 15- minute training exercise that focuses on how best to influence and lead youngsters Marcus Denham, pictured here with the Braddock Road Youth Football Club’s 75-pound American Rams, will both on and off athletic fields. The top 20 benefit from a $2,500 grant recently awarded to the organization. responses among youth clubs nationwide were awarded with the supplemental fund- Bob Fitzpatrick, the commissioner of “In order to make it happen, we had to In the past three seasons, BRYC has seen ing. BRYC football, first heard about the oppor- have the parents get involved,” Richmond its football numbers balloon from 19 to 25 “It points to the dedication between tunity through the Fairfax County Youth said. “I think it speaks highly of the parents teams, which equates to a little more than coaches and parents to provide an alliance Football League and immediately enlisted that they’re willing to take the time to learn 100 new players. The $2,500 will go a long of positive sports mentors on the sidelines,” the help of parents and a few fellow more about how they can make things bet- way toward improving equipment for the said Liberty Mutual representative John coaches. ter for their kids and how they can under- football program, and according to Natale. “With BRYC, you have both parents One of those parents was Erin Richmond, stand how to be a better parent and sup- Fitzpatrick, the award should pay dividends and coaches that know the value sports have whose husband coached the BRYC 75- port their kids.” in the years ahead. for kids.” pound American Steelers this past fall. Rich- “You look at our overall club win-loss suc- The Liberty Mutual program emphasizes mond spearheaded an outreach effort, de- THE BRADDOCK Road Youth Club was cess rate, and we’re not as good as many of positive communication between coaches veloping a contact list and sending out developed in 1966 and has impacted the other clubs out there, but one of the and parents, and its overall goal is to pro- emails that asked to take the online course. roughly 175,000 children during those 42 things that we stress for the coaches, par- mote a positive environment for young ath- “It was through Erin’s great e-mails that years. In addition to the requisite offerings ents and players is to have fun so we can letes. In its second year of existence, the we got things rolling,” Fitzpatrick said. “It of football, basketball and baseball, BRYC get people to come back,” Fitzpatrick said. program has already awarded over got a lot of parents and coaches to get online also offers a winter cheerleading program, “The idea was for people to work together $100,000 in community grants to youth and take that course, and that really rugby, volleyball and different soccer op- because they enjoy the club and the orga- organizations across the country. helped.” tions. nization, and they like the sport of football.”
2007 season with the New York Jets, punt- as one of three team captains for the up- Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Colonials, with Kapinos Debuts ing five times for 208 yards. The 6-foot-1, coming spring season. The Burke native was 136.7 points, held off second-place With Packers 230-pounder was a 2006 Ray Guy finalist, second on the team last year with 25 ap- Edison (121.925) and third-place an annual award given to the nation’s top pearances, pitching mostly out of a relief Fairfax (105.7). … The Jefferson boys After signing with the Green Bay Pack- collegiate punter and is Penn State’s career role. He had two saves and recorded 21 swim and dive team opened its season ers on Wednesday, Dec. 3, leader in punting yardage. strikeouts in 25 1/3 innings of work. with a 125-190 loss to Langley. Jeremy Kapinos, a 2002 Week in Sports Kapinos’ high school coach, “Joe is Mr. Energy,” Columbia coach Brett Jefferson’s girls team also fell to the graduate of West Springfield former West Springfield field Boretti said in a press release issued by the Saxons, 143-172. Burke native John High School, didn’t waste any boss Bill Renner, punted in six school. “He’s always fired up and leads by Walsh earned first-place honors in div- time, punting eight times for 316 yards games for the Packers between 1986-87. example with his effort on a daily basis.” ing, while Fairfax Station native An- (34.5 net) during a 24-21 loss at Hous- During his career as a Bruin, the right- drew Hong recorded top-three times in ton on Sunday. Three of those punts hander was a two-year captain and a sec- both the individual medley and back- landed inside the 20-yard line. Kapinos Mizzoni Named ond-team All-District honoree in 2004. stroke. Clifton native Mary Kate replaced Derrick Frost, who prior to this Columbia Captain Dilworth posted a top-three finish in the season held the same position for the individual medley. Fairfax native Chris- Washington Redskins. Lake Braddock graduate Joey Mizzoni, Jefferson Roundup tina Wallin (diving) and Burke native A 2006 graduate of Penn State, now a senior pitcher for the Columbia Uni- Jefferson’s girls gymnastics team earned Lauren Laffosse (butterfly, breaststroke) Kapinos worked one game during the versity baseball team, was recently selected first place at its first meet of the season on also added top-three performances.
14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 15 Community 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Buying Toys of Tots • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. TELEPHONE TELEPHONE From Page 8 A great opportunity to A great opportunity to SALES REP NEEDED Some of the students had military con- WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! nections of their own. NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER No Experience Needed While individual preference in toys var- As fourth and sixth grade teacher No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! 800-517-6989 ied, all of the students had one thing in com- Stephanie Knackstedt pointed out: “this is 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ mon: none of them would ever play with a good math exercise for them” as well. the gifts they bought. Some of the students had family mem- RETAIL SALES As part of the Marines Corps annual Toys bers currently serving in the military, like BURKE RACQUET & SWIM CLUB is now interviewing for part time Asst Manager Trainee for Retail lo- for Tots program, over 30 students from sixth-grader Cameron Koppie, whose friend cation at Fairfax Circle. Energetic, grades K-6 were given $15 each from the and cousin has a father in the Army. Weight Room Instructors. After- noons, evenings and weekends. Call must enjoy people. No Sundays. private school’s general fund, according to “There are some military moms and dads Lynnda 703-250-1299. Call Audrey at : 703-965-5322. Kenwood director Alison Zoby. The students who can’t see their children. Our school were then allowed to spend it any way they wanted them to wake up Christmas morn- liked on toys that would then go to needy ing with some presents,” he said. RN/LPN/CMA COMPANIONS & families in the Northern Virginia area. CNA’s NEEDED The school has participated in prior years FOURTH AND second graders Joshua and F/T, Needed for busy pediatric office in Springfield. Pediatric exp Enable seniors to live independently in their own with the military program, which collects Katie Clark have a former Army mother and preferred. Competitive compensation homes with our non-medical companionship and home unwrapped gifts and distributes them to an aunt in the Navy who ships out to Af- and excellent benefits. Fax resume care services. Rewarding P/T days, evenings, weekends, military and non-military communities at ghanistan after Christmas. Joshua spent his to: (703) 491-6401 or email re- live-ins, medical benefits offered. Home Instead Senior Care. Christmas. In the past, the toys were col- $15 on a Donkey Kong figurine and a small sume to [email protected] Call Today: 703-750-6665 lected at the school and picked up. This time Nerf gun with an accompanying ammuni- was different. tion pack. He said he picked those toys be- “This is the first year that we’ve let [the cause he thought sick or needy children in BEST CHILDCARE JOBS! students] go out and shop for themselves,” the hospital or at home without a parent F/T, P/T, On-Call, Top Salaries said Zoby. “This is a project they can relate might share his love of video games. Katie No Fees, Must be 21, Legal & Drive Immediate openings for outgoing indi- to.” purchased two Barbie Dolls and a pack of References Req’d viduals to promote our products in stores. cards. Flexible hours. No phone work. Part-time FOR SOME of the older children, Zoby The field trip and mini-shopping spree 703-838-2100 and possible full-time positions. said, it was their initial face-to-face encoun- were just the first events of the week. 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Call 800-248- Tong Xia Lin trading as Blue gorgeous sunrise with your 8733, ext 4435 for more information. Pearl Buffet, 6820 Commerce morning coffee or unwind TRUSTEE'S SALE St. Springfield, VA 22150. The with friends in the evening above establishment is on the back deck and experi- OF VALUABLE applying to the VIRGINIA ence stunning sunset views. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements DEPARTMENT OF Whether you're looking for IMPROVED REAL ESTATE GENERAL CLERICAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE an investment property with CONTROL for a Wine and excellent rental history, a Improved by the premises known as TRUSTEE'S SALE General Clerical support for Construc- Beer on Premises license to vacation home on a unique OF VALUABLE tion site located in Fort Belvoir. Duties sell or manufacture alcoholic island, or a little bit of both, 6632 Reynard Drive, Springfield, Virginia beverages. this is the house for you. IMPROVED REAL ESTATE include answering the phones, filing and Tong Xia Liu, President In execution of a Deed of Trust from Janor l. Allen, dat- organizing daily office activities. Excel- Sunset Beach, a small barri- ed May 27, 2005, and recorded May 31, 2005, in Deed Book Improved by the premises known as er reef island 2 1/2 miles 17339 at page 1597 among the Land Records of Fairfax Coun- lent pay and benefits. Must pass securi- ty, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale long and 1/3 mile wide, is 12101 Henderson Road, Clifton, Virginia 34 Pets at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for ty clearance. Please send resume to quiet and family oriented and Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, In execution of a Deed of Trust from Linda R. Clary, dat- [email protected] or fax to 301- only 30 minutes from Myrtle on Beach, South Carolina. Call ed May 3, 2007, and recorded August 14, 2007, in Deed Book 937-0588, attn: Sandy. Maltipoo Puppies 19511 at page 365 among the Land Records of Fairfax Coun- For Sale Carly or David at 336-282- Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ty, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will offer for sale M's & F's, Mother & Father 1870 for more details at public auction at the front entrance of the Judicial Center for the following property being the property contained in said Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on premises Deed of Trust, described as follows: on Director of Physical Therapy Excellent disposition, 26 Antiques McLean, VA. non-shed, hypoallergenic Lot 20, Section 1, Orange Hunt Estates as the same appears Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Vet Checked, 1st Shots duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 2690 at page 236, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- the following property being the property contained in said PT Connection of McLean has an Ready now or will hold for We consign/pay top $ for Deed of Trust, described as follows: immediate opportunity for a Director Xmas. $1200.00 antique/semi antique furn. ia. of Physical Therapy. Excellent Call Jane 540-454-2680 including mid century & Commonly known as 6632 Reynard Drive, Springfield, Virginia Tax Map No. 095 3 01 0015 danish modern Teak 22152. opportunity to lead and grow in an exist- Commonly known as 12101 Henderson Road, Clifton, Virginia 4 gorgeous purebred furniture, sterling, mens 20124. ing, well established outpatient ortho- Persian kittens watches, painting/art glass, TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $45,000.00 or ten per- born September 18. 2 White, cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the pedic clinic. Competitive salary plus clocks, jewelry, costume TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $10,000.00 or ten per- 1 Blue with patches of cream, form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the incentive bonus, complete benefits 1 tabby-located in Reston Call jewelry, etc. Call Schefer at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser package, continuing education. Sign 703-471-8444 for photos or Antiques @ 703-241-0790. ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- email [email protected] time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, on bonus and/or relocation assistance 6.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of offered. Please email resumes to Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory 7.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. 21 Announcements 21 Announcements note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory [email protected] or fax to be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall 877-433-3179. EOE. interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including OBITUARY off against the purchase price. interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set Laura-Lee Kothe Maraoui, 45 of Fairfax, Virginia passed off against the purchase price. away on December 1, 2008. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. Internships Available Laura was the beloved mother of Blake and Natalie, beloved Unusual opportunity to learn many aspects of Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements wife of the late Commander Andre’ Maraoui and the daughter Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the the newspaper business. Internships available in of Jean and Kothe and the Late Walter Kothe. and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the reporting, photography, research, graphics. real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Opportunities for students, and for adults consid- alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Laura was a graduate of San Jose State University in Califor- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of ering change of career. Unpaid. Call John Lovaas, nia and acted at a CPA with the firm of Cocke, Szpanka & Tay- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- 703-917-6405 or email lor, CPA Inc. located in Fairfax, Virginia. She resided with her ments of record affecting the same, if any. ments of record affecting the same, if any. internship@connec children in the Washington, DC area for the past 10 years. tionnewspapers.com In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- On Sat. December 6, 2008 a memorial was conducted in her vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- honor at St Mary Sorrow Historic Church 11112 Fairfax Station clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the Rd, Fairfax Station. In lieu of flowers, donations will be accept- time of sale. time of sale. ed to a Memorial Trust Fund previously established for Blake The subject property and all improvements thereon will This sale is being made subject to a superior trust. and Natalie. be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- Classified chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- The subject property and all improvements thereon will Classified be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- B and N Maraoui Fund, C/O Cocke, Szpanka & Taylor, 1800 ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191-4346 as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- 101 Computers 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- HDI ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of FOR INDIVIDUALS local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and & SMALL BUSINESSES ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- after shall be assumed by the purchaser. ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- JENNIFER O. SMITH after shall be assumed by the purchaser. The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the COMPUTER CONSULTANT right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- ➣ TRAINING (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- ➣ INSTALLATION to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or ➣ TROUBLE- hereunder. time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement hereunder. SHOOTING Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- ➣ LET US TAME THAT nounced at the time of sale. nounced at the time of sale. EAST FOR OU B Y DAVID N. PRENSKY DAVID N. PRENSKY Serving Area Since 1995 Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen (703) 765-2222 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 ❖ 17 Home & Garden 703-917-6400 Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon
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ELLIE WESTER NGOC DO & ASSOCIATES DIANA KHOURY 703-503-1880 L&F Founder’s Club 703-798-2399 703-503-4038 Lifetime NVAR Top Producer NVAR Multi-Million Dollar Club Life Member, NVAR Million www.ngocdo.com [email protected] Dollar Sales Club [email protected] McLean $329,900 Completely Remodeled! This home is stun- ning! Everything has been done for you including, Kitchen, Baths, Windows, Hardwood floors, car- pet, Heating and Air conditioning, hot water heater, paint Springfield West $509,900 Fairfax $474,731 Laurel Hill $610,000 and storm door. Almost 1/2 acre Cul-de-sac home in very nice community with mature Gorgeous 4 BR 3.5 BA Colonial in Laurel Hill Unbeatable location! Imagine your own peaceful sanctuary in the heart of West trees offering serene setting and privacy. New carpet & Community. Two-story foyer, formal living & dining Only minutes to I495, Springfield featuring 5 bedrooms and three full baths. paint. Hardwood floors. Screened in porch & deck with rooms, gourmet kitchen, office/study & large family I66 Commuter lane, Easy living in this spacious Rambler with a full finished access from family room & kitchen to enjoy the beautiful room with gas fireplace. Walk-out lower level is over and Tysons Corner walkout basement, hardwood floors, 1 car garage on a cul 1/2 acre lot, with open, grassy back yard backing to trees. 1500 sq ft and ready to be finished. Mall. de sac. Available for 6 months rental at $2,395. LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Dale Gabardy, Manager Search the Entire MLS for Your Next Home in Northern Virginia at Burke-FairfaxStation.info 20 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ December 11-17, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com