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Photo by Robbie Hammer/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comJanuary 22-28, 2008 Volume XXIII, Number 3 Read usFairfax online Station/Laurel at connectionnewspapers.com Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] Millions Flock to National Mall Large crowds travel downtown to “I wanted to volunteer so take part in Obama inauguration. I could give back to my country opposed to my country giving to me.” — Linda Mensah, Clifton

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Linda Mensah of Clifton was one of the many local Chuck Mathewes, Jennifer Geddes people recruited to help volunteer in a variety of capaci- and their children Isabelle and ties during the 2009 Presidential Inaugural week in Henry, of Arlington, watched the Washington, D.C. While welcoming visitors to the Na- Inaugural ceremony for President tional Mall for the Inauguration ceremony, Mensah said, Barack Obama on a jumbotron “I wanted to volunteer so I could give back to my coun- Samuel Huluka of Herndon, Emenet Tefera of along the National Mall along with try opposed to my country giving to me.” Herndon and Yonas Hable of Fairfax listens to thousands of other visitors. President Barack Obama speak on Tuesday. Local Jews Gather in Support of Israel Northern Virginia Jewish community turns Rafael Harpaz, director of public affairs by cowards and evil men” bent on their for the Israeli Embassy said the Israeli destruction. out as ceasefire and pullout of Gaza begin. bombing and subsequent Jan. 3 invasion “We must never waver or question that into Gaza, following weeks of intensified what we are doing is right,” said Stone. rocket attacks by Hamas from Gaza, was Stone later added: “People are dying, and By Derek B. Johnson (AIPAC) and Northern Virginia resident designed to dismantle the capability for fur- we do not relish that.” The Connection thanked U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) ther rocket attacks. and Jim Webb (D-Va.) along with newly “I think our army MANY AT the rally aving Israeli flags, hundreds of sworn-in U.S. Rep. Gerry Conolly (D-11) for learned important were supportive of Wmembers of the region’s Jewish their support. lessons from the “I think our army learned Israel. Ofer Saban, community listened to a score Despite what Kohr called “condemnations 2006 [Lebanon] an Arlington resi- of speakers urging them to support Israel throughout Europe and the world”, the war,” said Harpaz. important lessons from dent and Israeli-na- and acknowledge the support of its Ameri- United States had been a “shining light” to “We surprised tive, said rockets can allies. Israel. Hamas, and I think the 2006 [Lebanon] war.” fired from Gaza The crowd filled the gymnasium at the Outgoing U.S. President George W. Bush it was a major suc- — Rafael Harpaz, director of public struck a mile and a Jewish Community Center of Northern Vir- (R) has been an outspoken ally of Israel cess.” affairs for the Israeli Embassy half from his home. ginia on Little River Turnpike in Fairfax during his eight years in office. Steve Stone, He also praised He said he sup- Sunday, Jan. 18. The rally, which featured chairman for the Northern Virginia branch Israeli humanitarian ported Israel’s deci- speakers from several national advocacy of the Jewish Community Relations Coun- efforts. sion to go to war and urged the Palestinian groups, was organized in support of Israel cil, thanked Bush, along with President- “Show me one [other] country in the people to stop supporting Hamas and “be two days after an announced ceasefire and elect Obama and the U.S. House of Repre- world that sends trucks of supplies to its good neighbors.” pullout plan from the Gaza strip. sentatives for overwhelmingly supporting enemies,” said Harpaz of the humanitarian “The situation is impossible over there. Howard Kohr, executive director for the a Jan. 10 resolution supporting a ceasefire situation in Gaza. See Candles, Page 5 American Israel Public Affairs Committee on Israeli terms. Stone said Israel had been “confronted www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 3 News Briefs News Cuccinelli Goes To Richmond Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-37) headed to Richmond last week to participate in the 2009 Virginia General Assembly session, which Quest for Road Funds started Jan. 14. The following are some of the bills he plans to introduce this year. ❖ Mental Health – Cuccinelli has introduced a bill that Delegates seek more Davis (R-11) sponsored an amendment authorizing would allow judges who are involuntarily committing people the Treasury secretary to finance capital and preven- with mental illness to assign a mixture of inpatient and outpa- revenue to fund region’s tative maintenance projects at WMATA. In order to tient treatment. Currently, judges can only commit someone to become eligible for the federal money, Virginia, Wash- inpatient or outpatient treatment but not both. transportation needs. ington, D.C. and Maryland must each offer $50 mil- The senator said some patients need inpatient treatment when lion in matching funds. Hugo said his bill would help they are first committed but, especially after taking getting on a By Derek B. Johnson ensure that Virginia met those requirements. medication schedule, could transition into outpatient treatment The Connection “Because what we can’t do is leave 3 billion fed- easily. eral dollars on the table. That would be a tragic mis- “At some point during treatment, most people would be served o say that transportation is an important take,” he said. better by out-patient services. We could save a good chunk of issue for Fairfax County and Northern Hugo’s bill, proposed on Jan. 14, is currently being money and provide better care for patients,” said Cuccinelli. Virginia residents would be to understate reviewed in a House finance subcommittee. He said ❖ T Government Transparency – Like the federal govern- the matter. Run a Google search for the he did not anticipate much resistance to the legisla- ment has already done, Cuccinelli would like to see the Virginia worst traffic in the nation and the Washington Met- tion. state government provide full budget transparency and set up ropolitan region will consistently rank in the top five. “I’m very hopeful considering that [a similar bill] an easy-to-understand Web site that reveals which companies Forbes Magazine ranked the passed the house 92-2 a few years ago. I’m very hope- are receiving state contracting money and how much funding area first overall in its 2008 ful we can do it again this year,” state departments are receiving. Cuccinelli has also introduced “America’s Most Congested Cities” said Hugo. a second piece of legislation that would allow local governments, feature. National Traffic Scorecard “The rest of the A bill offered by Marsden would like Fairfax County, to put their “checkbook online.” ranked it fourth overall. In that seek to address what he believes ❖ “Choose Life” License Plate – Cuccinelli has intro- 2008 study, portions of both Inter- state is feasting, if is a disparity in state funding for duced a bill to create a specialty Virginia license plate with the state 495 and Interstate 66 within new road and bridge construction. slogan “Choose Life.” The senator said a similar bill has passed Fairfax County were listed among you will, on our According to Marsden, the Com- before but was vetoed by then-Gov. Mark Warner (D). Money the 10 worst bottlenecks in the construction monwealth Transportation Board made from the extra fee attached to the specialty license plates region. Seven roads within Fairfax gives maintenance construction of would go to pregnancy crisis centers. County ranked in the top 25. dollars.” existing Virginia roadways prior- ❖ Foreign Police Contributions Ban – This legislation Like many representatives at the — Delegate Dave Marsden ity when doling out revenue from would explicitly ban foreign companies from making political current Virginia General Assembly the state gasoline tax. As a result, contributions to local and state candidates in Virginia. A ban in Richmond, Dels. Tim Hugo (R- (D-41) Northern Virginia is left out in the already exists at the federal level, but Cuccinelli said it is not 40) and Dave Marsden (D-41) are cold when it comes to new trans- well enforced. looking for ways to bolster transportation funding portation projects. ❖ Health Insurance – Cuccinelli’s bill would allow people for the region. Both have proposed or are planning “If you’re in Southwest Virginia, you’re not wor- to buy health insurance from other states. The state senator to propose legislation during the session which aim ried about new construction. You’re perfectly fine,” said this would open up the health insurance market for Vir- to address the traffic situation in Northern Virginia said Marsden. “The rest of the state is feasting, if you ginia residents and possibly produce coverage for an additional over the short and long term. will, on our construction dollars.” 500,000 Virginians. Currently, Maine runs a similar program. Hugo has proposed a bill that would stipulate any Marsden’s bill, referred Jan. 14 to the House trans- ❖ Privacy – Cuccinelli would like to prohibit the public from additional funds designated by the state to the North- portation committee, would mandate that funding acquiring the names and salary information of certain county ern Virginia Transportation District Fund be used to for new construction in the Northern Virginia and and state employees. He said he does not think it is appropriate pay the necessary matching fees in order to receive Hampton Roads highway construction district at least for people to be able to acquire the salary information of “low money from a $3 billion federal funding package match funding for maintenance construction in those level employees” like an elementary school teacher. for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Au- ❖ Charter Schools – The state senator has introduced a thority (WMATA). In 2008, outgoing U.S. Rep. Tom See Road Funds, Page 22 constitutional amendment that would give the commonwealth the responsibility of opening and overseeing charter schools. Currently, local school boards decide whether charter schools would open or not. Several, including Fairfax County, have pro- hibited them altogether. “In all of Virginia, I think there are two charter schools. We Robinson Fashionistas want to get to a point where we have a different approving authority,” said Cuccinelli. Hearings Set for HOT Lanes A joint presentation to the public by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Fluor-Transurban, company un- der contract for HOT Lanes construction, will take place from Feb. 9-11. The public meetings are designed to educate and inform citizens about specifics of the construction and tolls as well as to gain feedback from residents about the plan. Construction work on the HOT Lanes, already underway in some areas, will take place on Interstate 95 and Interstate-395. Young Ho Chang, project manager for ATCS, a transportation and engineering consulting firm, said that in surveys conducted through the south county area, Interstate 95 was listed as a priority. The work will expand existing HOV lanes from two to three and add the length of the lanes from its original stopping point in Dumfries to Spotsylvania.

See News Briefs, Page 7 Robinson Secondary students model a variety of clothing from area retailers during the school’s Jan. 14 fashion show sponsored by DECA.

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Palestinian’s shooting from Photo by neighborhoods. Israel is no longer over there. They have no claim,” he said. Vienna resident Ilana Derek B. Johnson Gamerman said she appreciated being kept up to date from mem- bers of the Israeli government such as Harpaz. “It was nice to hear from Israeli representatives about what’s going /The Connection on, what Israel is doing and why,” said Gamerman. “Nobody here is pro-war. Israel is defending itself,” said Fairfax resident Andrea Rozner. Rozner accused the U.S. media of not painting an accurate picture A candle-lighting ceremony for Israeli troops takes of events in Gaza. Gamerman said place near the end of the rally Sunday, Jan. 18 at the the reporting of the conflict from Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia on Little the U.S. media has been slanted. River Turnpike in Fairfax. “We feel like the U.S. press is very biased against Israel,” she said. “They’ve been rally was for peace, but that the purpose was prima- attacked on a daily basis, with terrorists embedding rily to support Israel’s decision to invade Gaza. themselves among civilians.” “I don’t think we’re embarrassed to say we’re here in solidarity [with Israel],” said Debbie Linwick, as- AN ISRAELI mandated ban on reporters entering sistant director for the Washington branch of the Gaza during the war has limited independent from JCRC. information coming out of the war zone. “Our hope is that the ceasefire holds,” said Gene Officials participating in Sunday’s event said the Gurman, board member for the JCCNV.

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Miriam Adams Carroll and Mattias R. Fenton Carroll, Fenton Engaged . Kevin and Linda L. Carroll of Fairfax Station announce the Jengagement of his daughter Miriam Adams Carroll to Mattias R. Fenton, son of Heidi B. Fenton of Pittsburgh. The bride-to-be graduated from Harvard University magna cum laude and received a master’s degree in public policy from John Hopkins University. The groom-to-be graduated from Connecticut College and received a master’s degree in international affairs from the University of Pitts- burgh. Both are international policy analysts for the U. S. Government The outgoing 2008 Western Fairfax Republican Women’s Club Board included Suzanne Accountability Office. A spring 2009 wedding is planned. Kelgka, treasurer; Ina Faye Nichols, corresponding secretary; Diane Moccio, recording secretary; Julie Williams, third vice president; Anne Pilchers, second vice president; Heidi Salkeld, president; and Dottie O’Rourke, first vice president. Engelhardt Earns Eagle Rank Western Fairfax GOP Women Install New Board ames D. Engelhardt of J Fairfax Station, a fresh he Western Fairfax Republican Women’s Club personal or family crisis. The WFRWC also supported man at Lake Braddock Sec- Tconducted its annual installation of officers U.S. troops abroad by collecting and shipping much ondary, has obtained the rank of in Clifton on Dec. 7. The club raises money needed items requested by soldiers including toilet- Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. His for many charities in the area and for Republican ries, first aid items and non-perishable foods. The Eagle Court of Honor was at causes. In 2008, it focused on the Alternative House, club also gives a $500 scholarship to a college stu- Stuart’s Hill Center, Manassas an emergency shelter for teenagers, by gathering dent who demonstrates Republican values in their Battlefield National Park. items for those teenagers who are experiencing a life and is active in a student Republican group. Engelhardt’s Eagle project was to plan and supervise the clearing of deteriorated fencing adjacent to Route 29 and erected nearly a quarter mile of snake-rail style fencing. He started scouting at age 6 as a Tiger Cub Scout with Pack 1344, chartered by Cherry Run Elementary School, and joined Boy Scout Troop 1346, chartered by Burke Presbyterian Church, in James D. Engelhardt 2005, and has advanced through the ranks while holding numerous leadership positions and earning 26 merit badges. Engelhardt is the son of Sue and Dean Engelhardt of Fairfax Station.

Walker Completes Basic Training Air Force Airman Rashion L. Walker has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Walker is the son On Nov. 8, several hundred Boy Scouts of the Patriot of Raymond and Chris- Scouting for Food District, National Capital Area Council, went door-to- tine Walker of Gunston door in the Annandale, Burke and Fairfax Station areas Commons Way, Lorton collecting non-perishable food donations to benefit local food banks. As part of and a 2008 graduate of their annual Scouting for Food drive, the boys collected 28,325 pounds of food. Hayfield Secondary High School.

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“Once we have HOT Lane system in place …. we’ll have a seamless the art LASER dentistry HOV system that connects [Interstate 95] with [Interstate 495], [In- terstate 66] and Dulles Toll Road,” said Chang, while speaking to the South County Federation at a meeting Tuesday, Jan. 13. without drills or needles? Chang, speaking of behalf of VDOT and the companies, said the What would you say if you could have your fillings placed painlessly without drills or needles, project has “no public money”, and that VDOT was expected to receive with laser precision and comfort? You’d probably say, “Where do I sign up?” Well, now you can $195 million of payment from private partners look- with a revolutionary new laser we call the Water Laser. You may have seen it on TV lately. News Briefs ing to design, build, operate and manage the lanes. Chang said they partnership hopes to finalize the This new Waterlase® is a breakthrough in comfortable dentistry. The laser sprays a computer- process this year, and cautioned that the changes controlled spray of air, water and laser energy at the decay in the tooth. The laser energy is would not be happening in the immediate future. absorbed by the water and the energized microscopic water droplets are what actually remove “We’re at the very beginning of the project. Fall next year is when it the tooth decay. Rarely is a shot necessary to numb the patient. Since no heat is generated becomes a real project,” he said. from the laser the Waterlase® is very safe to use on everyone. The public meetings will take place Feb. 9 at Potomac High School in Dumfries, Feb. 10 at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield and Feb. 11 at Minnie Howard School in Alexandria. Meetings will begin as an ® open house with staff before a formal presentation at 7 p.m. After the What are the benefits of Waterlase dentistry? presentation VDOT and private contractors will take formal testimony from residents and later provide a response. Ⅵ Patient Comfort Heat, vibration and pressure are the primary causes of pain associated with the use of the Youth Soccer Team Seeks Players traditional dental drill. Since cutting both hard and soft tissues (teeth and gums) with the The Lee-Mount Vernon Soccer Association (LMVSA) Patriots, a boys Waterlase® does not generate heat, vibration or pressure, many dental procedures can be per- U-10 NCSL team, is looking for talented and motivated players, born formed with fewer shots, less need for anesthesia, less use of the drill and fewer numb lips! after Aug. 1, 1998. This is a team of boys who love soccer and have The Waterlase® allows us to prepare teeth with less trauma which results in significantly less been successful over their first two seasons together, including several tooth sensitivity after new fillings. tournament wins. The team offers a year-round training program in a Additionally, using the Waterlase® for gum procedures reduces bleeding, post-operative pain, competitive, educational and fun environment. If interested, drop by swelling and the need for pain medication in many cases. That means a new level of comfort one of the team’s training sessions on Jan. 21 or 28 and Feb. 4 or 11 and satisfaction for your entire family. from 6-7:30 p.m. at Bucknell Elementary School, 6925 University Drive, Alexandria. Contact coach Karl Rosenberg at [email protected] Ⅵ Sterilization for more details. The laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay. This is very important. Because of bacterial contamination, many of you have had old fillings replaced with either new fillings, or in many cases, with crowns--and sometimes even root canals!! The reoccurrence of decay under fillings is a primary reason so many root canals are needed. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, and since many dentists now use ‘bonded’ filling materials enriched with fluoride, the chances of ever having recurrent decay under that new filling are much lower.

Ⅵ Great for Teenagers The Waterlase® is especially great for teenagers. Sure, if the dentist is very good, shots should not really be painful. But KNOWING you’re getting a shot is psychologically painful even if you can’t feel the needle--especially for teenagers. By not getting a shot, not feeling the vibration of the drill, and by not hearing the loud drill, kids never become afraid of the den- tist, so they don’t grow up to be adults afraid of the dentist.

By incorporating laser technology into our dental practice, we are changing dentistry. It is no longer yesterday’s world of painful shots, large silver mercury fillings, and fearful patients. Lasers have improved the lives of patients and their dentists. Technology is something that makes life better. Better in this case is better clinical results, improved patient comfort, less use of anesthesia and antibiotics. We are proud to be one of the first dentists in Fairfax County to offer this revolutionary tech- nology. Since August 2003, Dr. Fox has completed over 3,000 laser fillings with no needle/no pain/no numbness. If you’ve been putting off going to the dentist because you were nervous about the drill and needle, you don’t have to put it off any longer!

For more information about our dental practice please visit our website at www.larryfoxdds.com LAWRENCE T. FOX, DDS 5200 Lyngate Court Burke, Virginia 22015 703-978-5253 Office Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 7 am - 4 pm New Patients and Emergencies Welcome All types of general dentistry done at our office. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 7 Opinion

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Two steps for more openness Newspaper of Fairfax Station, Laurel Hill & Clifton An independent, locally owned weekly Watch Them Live in General Assembly. newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. his year for the first time, Virgin- subcommittee. And in previous years, the votes Health. Levels of secondhand smoke are up to 7913 Westpark Drive ians can check in on what their of the subcommittee members were not re- five times higher in restaurants than in homes McLean, Virginia 22102 state representatives are up to with corded. There was no accountability for legis- T with smokers, according to the American Lung NEWS DEPARTMENT: out a trip to Richmond. lators who “tabled” proposals that were im- Association. To discuss ideas and concerns, The House of Delegates and the Senate of portant to Virginians. If the General Assembly doesn’t pass legisla- Call: 703-917-6444 Fax: 703-917-0991 Virginia will offer live streaming video of the This year, subcommittee tion banning smoking in restaurants, it should e-mail: 2009 Legislative Session, broadcasting from votes will be recorded and at least allow localities the power to restrict [email protected] each chamber every day of the session. Editorial available on the General smoking within their borders. Michael O’Connell The daily broadcasts will begin when each Assembly’s Web site. It’s an Editor / 703-917-6440 body convenes. important step. Derek B. Johnson The 2009 legislative session Virginia General Constituent Viewpoints Community Reporter, 703-917-6458 [email protected] Assembly convened on Jan. 14, and will run The House of Delegates and Senate of Vir- Smoking Restrictions ginia operate a toll-free message center to ac- Paula Friedrich 45 days. Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 Go to http://legis.state.va.us/. Links for Gov. Tim Kaine (D) is promoting legislation cept calls from citizens who want to express Julia O’Donoghue streaming video and also an audio only op- that would ban smoking in restaurants in Vir- an opinion on legislation. The messages are Education & Politics, 703-917-6433 tion, are appropriately front and center. ginia. We support his efforts. relayed to the members’ offices as requested. [email protected] More than one-third of all legislation pro- Secondhand smoke kills 1,700 Virginians per Call the Constituent Viewpoint line at 800-889- Ken Moore posed in the Virginia General Assembly dies in year, according to the Virginia Department of 0229. Courts & Projects, 703-917-6417 [email protected] Jason Mackey Sports Editor, 703-917-6438 Setting Priorities classrooms. realize that adolescents need their school day at a later hour. I am a [email protected] To the Editor: sleep. However, I also know that Resolving this budget crisis is parent of a Fairfax County Public ADVERTISING: A hallmark of good government, not a walk in the park. Mr. Herrity they will push the limits of what- School student, who in general To place an advertisement, call the ad certainly in the way it serves tax- is spending many long hours ever parameters are applied to supports efforts to improve the department between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. payers, is how it sets and main- closely analyzing the county bud- their hours of activity. Hence, the sleep schedule of students how- tains priorities. In that highly im- change is unlikely to achieve its Display ads 703-821-5050 get to determine where cuts can ever, after looking more carefully Classified ads 703-917-6400 portant regard, Supervisor Pat be made. He is concentrating his intended objective. at the facts, I am concerned that Employment ads 703-917-6464 Herrity (R-Springfield), who is attention on the time-consuming In addition, I am concerned the negative effects of the current Steve Hogan seeking the chairmanship of the task of finding inefficiencies and about how the change in start proposal to start later far outweigh Display Advertising Fairfax County Board of Supervi- wasteful spending in the budget. times will impact a high school the benefits, and that changing the 703-917-6463 sors in the Feb. 3 special election, Meanwhile, the County Board’s student’s ability to work or partici- schedule would do more harm Tammy Johnson Display Advertising is doing an excellent job. majority is content with a meat- pate in extra-curricular activities. than good. 703-917-6478 That’s why it was so distressing ax approach to reduce spending by Postponing their start time moves With later start times come later Andrea Smith to read a letter to the editor in the imposing a 10 percent cut across back the time at which they can dismissal times. The potential dis- Classified Advertising, 703-917-6401 [email protected] Dec. 20 edition of the Connection the board for all county agencies. begin their participation in out-of- ruption to normal after-school ac- [“Supporting Bulova.”] In a Barbara Parkinson Obviously, this comes school and after-school activities, tivities and athletics is significant. Employment Advertising shameful example of political fal- nowhere near resolv- increasing the number of students There would be less time for after 703-917-6418 sity, it sought to take Mr. Herrity Letters ing the deficit, nor that will be out and about after school teacher-student meetings, [email protected] to task over proposals for a senior does it promote effi- dark (or reducing the number of clubs, music lessons, drama, band, Editor & Publisher center in South Run Park, solar ciency or eliminate students that are allowed to par- etc. There would be less sunlight Mary Kimm panels on homeowners’ associa- 703-917-6416 waste in government. ticipate in activities for this same for outdoor athletic practices. [email protected] tion property and a Fairfax history An alternative, of course, would reason). Early afternoon freshmen games Editor in Chief commission. The letter was decep- be to increase real estate taxes to The impact to other schools and could be eliminated. Steven Mauren tive; nothing less. offset the deficit, but that could the younger children also makes Swim teams could lose the use Managing Editors The fact is that Mr. Herrity, a Steve Hibbard, Michael O’Connell, mean increasing the residential the high school start time change of public pools for practice and Kemal Kurspahic well-regarded chief financial of- real estate tax rate by 30 cents or a poor idea. First, it implies fami- meets. Youth sports and rec Photography: ficer with an extensive career of lies will now have to wake elemen- Robbie Hammer, Louise Krafft, more for each $100 of assessed leagues would not be able to use Craig Sterbutzel saving financially troubled corpo- valuation. Consider what that tary school students in time to the high school gyms and fields Art/Design: rations and, therefore, the jobs of would do to homeowners’ already catch buses at 6:30 a.m., meaning because the high school teams Zohra Aslami, Geovani Flores, their employees, has been work- Laurence Foong, John Heinly, outrageously high tax bills aver- that 6 and 7-year-olds will need would be practicing later. John Smith, Stu Moll, ing hard on a number of issues in aging twice what they were only to be up as early as 5 a.m. to wait Other negative impact areas in- Wayne Shipp an effort to correct Fairfax at a bus stop in the dark. Given Production Manager: seven years ago. In Mr. Herrity’s clude parent work hours, after- Jean Card County’s own financial difficulties. view, that’s wholly unacceptable. that it tends to be more difficult noon childcare needs, mid-day That’s not an easy task, given to change a young child’s sleep- field trips, putting our inexperi- CIRCULATION: 703-917-6481 Fairfax County’s colossal budget Circulation Manager: Steve Matthews ing pattern, the result is that the enced teen drivers on the roads Ann Oliver deficit of at least $650 million pro- Fairfax change will reduce their nightly during morning and afternoon jected for fiscal 2010, in part tied sleep. rush hours, student work oppor- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, L.L.C. directly to our County Board tunities, availability of older sib- Peter Labovitz majority’s costly and chronic fond- Impact Susan Merrill lings for after-school care of President/CEO ness for misplaced priorities. Burke younger siblings, and altered work Mary Kimm These have included spending Of Change Publisher/Chief Operating Officer schedules for teachers, coaches, 703-917-6416 millions of tax dollars on govern- To the Editor: administrative, cafeteria and cus- [email protected] ment housing for people with in- As both an employee with todial staff. Jerry Vernon comes of up to $99,000 a year, Fairfax Schools (office assistant at More Harm Executive Vice President I ask that you stand with us in 703-917-6404 subsidizing residences for people Bonnie Brae Elementary) and a Than Good voicing our feelings to vote down [email protected] with annual incomes up to parent of children in the system this proposal by the Fairfax County Wesley DeBrosse $200,000, and building a luxury (’08 LBSS graduate and a sixth To the Editor: School Board. Controller office building for school admin- grader at Ravensworth Elemen- The Fairfax County School Debbie Funk Board is currently assessing a pro- National Sales istrators while our schools desper- tary), I am hoping that the School Michele Schnitzer 703-518-4631 ately need major renovations, in- Board’s move to realign school posal to let high school students Concerned Parent [email protected] cluding replacement of trailer start times will not happen. sleep-in and permanently start the Oakton High School John Lovaas As the mother of a teenager, I Special Assistant for Operations

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Holiday Wishes for Soldiers DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE SCHOOL YEAR AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS Clifton Elementary third graders in Cynthia Borer’s class started out Designed to provide a complete, happy, safe learning environment the holiday season by making cards for soldiers at Walter Reed Hospi- in harmony with the needs of the child. tal as part of the No Soldier Left Behind Project sponsored by three CHILDREN AGES 2-5 Robinson High School DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) Full (6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.) and half day (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.) programs students. It was a homecoming of sorts, as two of the students previ- SPECIAL FEATURES ously attended Clifton Elementary and Borer had taught one of them, Developmental Curriculum • Degreed Teachers • Registered Nurse • Music Director • Nutritious Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks • Heated Swimming Pools • Spacious Shaded Playgrounds Laura Goetzinger, when she was in the third grade. The goal of the • Planned Orientations and Presentations for Parents • State Licensed project was to have one card for each soldier at the hospital. School Notes BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS KINDERGARTEN Clifton Children’s Academy drinking and driving and how it still AGES SIX-ELEVEN YEARS Registrations are now being accepted for the hosts a Registration Open House for affects their lives everyday, and a GRADES 1-6 2008-2009 School Year. Two Virginia certified kindergarten and morning, afternoon mock crash to get the students of Transportation provided to Terra Centre, teachers per classroom. Program emphasizes and full-day preschool classes starting Robinson even more aware of this se- Fairview, White Oaks, and Cherry Run language arts, math, computer literacy, science, Fall 2009, on Thursday, Jan. 22, from rious cause. The campaign’s goal is to Elementary Schools. Emphasis on special social studies, social development, art, music 9:15-11:30 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. The inform teens about how dangerous it events, sports, time for homework, and student’s and physical development. choice of activities. school is located at 14315 Compton is to drink and drive. Road in Centreville. Call 703-968- 8455 or visit Arthur Banian of Fairfax Station, www.childrensacademy.com to regis- a senior majoring in biology, at FULL DAY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM AGES SIX TO ELEVEN YEARS ter for the open house. Marymount University has been Program is organized into weekly themes packed with FANTASTIC FIELD TRIPS, A named to the 2008 “Who’s Who SENSATIONAL OVERNIGHT CAMP OUT, DAILY SWIMMING, SPORTS, DANCING, Robinson Secondary’s DECA Among Students in American Colleges 2008-09 public relations campaign is and Universities.” MUSIC, AND AN END OF THE SUMMER “SMASH” MUSICAL PRODUCTION BY focused around teen drinking and OUR CAMPERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. driving and is planning activities to Yvette Blackwell of Lorton and educate the school and community on Alyssa Beach, Holly Crane and KIDDIE COUNTRY I Come See Our KIDDIE COUNTRY II how serious and dangerous it is. The Kevin Engdahl of Fairfax Station Burke Centre Award-Winning Facilities! Burke-Springfield school has conducted school-wide as- were part of the 474-member March- Fairfax Station (Fairfax) (Both Schools Winners Fairfax Station (Lorton) of American Institute semblies, with a 15 minute clip of the ing Royal Dukes, representing James 6000 Schoolhouse Woods Rd. of Architects Awards) 9601 Old Keene Mill Rd. HBO movie, “SMASHED: A Toxic Tale Madison University in the 82nd An- Burke, Virginia 22015 Burke, Virginia 22015 of Teens and Alcohol,” guest speakers nual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (703) 250-6550 www.kiddiecountry.com (703) 644-0066 talking about their experiences with in New York City. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 9 Entertainment Get Out and Enjoy Connection continues its countdown of 101 Fun Things To Do. Photo by

of sweet treats; the Chocolate Challenge,

Robbie Hammer Sing with the Barbershop an art exhibition in which chocolate is the medium; as well as several children’s and Quartet family activities around town. The festival, Liberty Middle School created to bolster interest in both Old Town 6801 Union Mill Road and in community participation, donates a Clifton

/The Connection 703-938-3001 portion of its proceeds to a selected charity The Centreville chapter of the Society for every year. For more information, call 703- the Preservation and Encouragement of 385-1661. Barber Shop Quarter Singing was founded in 1995 and formally chartered in 1996 as Pile Up Some Scoops the Centreville chapter of the Society for Woody’s Ice Cream the Preservation and Encouragement of 4005 Stonewall Ave. Tao Duvall, 4, of Alexandria, makes sure his plate is clean after eating a Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Fairfax chocolate treat at the 2008 Chocolate Lovers Festival. Inc. The Sounds of America chorus com- 703-273-8977 This ice cream stand is practically a land- petes in singing competitions in the Mid- Nancy Reagan and the cast of CATS, and fers gourmet ice cream, hot dogs and spe- mark in the City of Fairfax. Started in 1998 Atlantic District. Rehearsal is every Wednes- they have catered several notable people as cialty drinks. The depot will reopen on by Woody Lashley, the stand offers cool stan- day from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Liberty Middle well, including Toni Morrison and Maya March 29. dards such as soft serve and sundaes. At the School. Angelo. For catering or reservation call 703- Coincidentally, Mayor Robert Lederer and end of October, Lashley throws a massive 830-4111 his family operate the Sweet Life Café in party to close the season. Mixing Politics and the City of Fairfax, specializing in home- Buy Bushels in Burke made ice cream and deli sandwiches. The Drinks Fine Dining in Clifton café is open year round, and hours are Mon- Burke Farmer’s Market day-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday, 10 Drinking Liberally in Lorton Heart in Hand Restaurant 5671 Roberts Parkway Glory Days Grill 7145 Main St. Burke a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; and 9459 Lorton Market St. Clifton Featuring fresh produce and meats, this Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Lorton This restaurant is a wonderful place for farmer’s market is held on Saturdays A network of left-leaning progressives any celebration or special occasion. They through the end of October, from 8 a.m. to meets the first Wednesday of the month for have special dinners on Enjoy a 3-Alarm Dinner noon. Visit liberal fellowship at 7 p.m. at Glory Days most holidays and are Firehouse Grill www.co.fairfax.va.us/ 3988 University Drive Grill, 9459 Lorton Market St., Lorton. RSVP opened every day but parks/farm-mkt.htm for Fairfax requested to [email protected]. Monday. The Heart in more information. 703-383-1030 Hand Restaurant also Located in the heart of the Fairfax His- Satisfy Your Inner Wonka caters and has a cook- toric District, the Firehouse Grill offers food, book for purchase. The music and libations in an historic setting. 15th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival Find Food Fit Old Town Fairfax restaurant was origi- Housed in an old firehouse built in the early www.chocolatefestival.net nally founded in 1982 for a 1900s, the restaurant is decorated with Augustus Gloop may want to avoid Old to arouse interest in the firefighting equipment and memorabilia. Town Fairfax on Feb. 7 and 8 in 2009, lest Clifton area with tea Kingstowne his gluttony for chocolate goodness again and lunch, but after popularity grew, din- Kingstowne Farmer’s Market get the best of him. The Chocolate Lovers ner and holiday meals were added due to Kingstowne Towne Center Countdown to Mardi 5955 Kingstowne Blvd. Festival will again feature the Taste of customer demand. Many celebrities and dis- Alexandria Gras Chocolate, in which vendors sell a variety tinguished figures have dined there such as Located near the Uno Chicago Grill, this Fat Tuesday’s N’awlins Saloon farmer’s market is open on Fridays through 10673 Braddock Road the end of October, from 4-7 p.m. Call 703- Fairfax 642-0128 for more information. Fat Tuesday’s is one of those places that tries to make every day Mardi Gras. But c’mon — Mardi Gras comes but once a year. Two Scoops, Two Mayors When it does, this N’awlins Saloon is ready Ashley ❖ Peterson’s Ice Cream Depot with beads flying and bands playing. The Whitehead, 7150 Main St. bar offers daily specials with Cajun and an Clifton Creole style cooking — foods like oysters, employee of 703-830-2898 www.petersondepot.com shrimp, crawfish, catfish, gumbo and Historic Po’Boys. There’s live entertainment at night Clifton’s ❖ Sweet Life Café from Wed. to Sat. For more information, call Peterson’s 3950 Chain Bridge Road 703-385-5717. Ice Cream Fairfax 703-385-5433 Depot, www.thesweetlifecafefairfax.com serves a Irish Eyes Smiling customer Never has politics been so sweet as when Auld Shebeen Pub their ice two local politicians put down their gavels 3971 Chain Bridge Road cream. and pick up ice cream scoops. Fairfax From the end of March through the be- Formerly the very popular Ned Devine’s ginning of December, Mayor Tom Peterson — a split in the bar’s ownership precipitated and his family run Peterson’s Ice Cream the change — this pub has a mix of tradi Depot in the Town of Clifton. The shop of- See Entertainment, Page 11 10 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Entertainment

From Page 10 Fairfax High School Fairfax Asian Grill tional Irish fare and some great nightlife. www.fairfaxva.gov There are 14 beers on tap at the pub, which Conducted annually at Fairfax High also features some signature dishes like School, the Holiday Craft Show takes place Chosen “Best Restaurant” by Greater Springfield Guinness beef stew and a breakfast platter on the third Saturday of November from Chamber of Commerce that includes eggs, sausage and black-and- 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and third Sunday from 10 Voted “Best Chinese Restaurant in Fairfax County” white pudding. The bar also has a basement a.m.-3 p.m. Admission to last season’s event that features dancing and music. Call 703- was $5 per day or $8 for a 2 day pass with 293-9600 for more information. no charge for under 18. The show features over 200 vendors and dozens of tables with different holiday crafts, plus food for sale Peruse Fresh and (in previous years) Produce in the opportunity for chil- dren to get their picture Fairfax taken with Santa Claus. Call 703-385-7858 for ❖ Fairfax Farmer’s Market more information. Van Dyck Park Fairfax Enjoy a Night Special 10 Course Dinner Menu ❖ Downtown Coali- Jan. 26-29; Feb. 1-5; Feb. 8-12 tion Farmer’s Market Out at Fairfax 10500 Main St. Feb. 15-19: Feb. 22-26 only. Fairfax Corner 703-430-6164 Reservations are a must! Monument Drive and Government Cen- Take a long lunch break and visit the Must request special menu when making your Fairfax Farmer’s Market. The market is open ter Parkway Fairfax reservation (Regular Menu also available) on Tuesdays through mid to late Novem- Fairfax Corner is a great area with a large ber, from 8 a.m. to noon. It’s located off Old collection of shops and restaurants, not to Lee Highway in Van Dyck Park. The Down- mention a movie theater, a gym for chil- town Coalition market is Saturdays from 8 dren, and a studio for painting your own 703-569-4800 a.m.-1 p.m. through the end of October. pottery. Fairfax Corner also hosts tons of events including their summer concert se- Dine-In • Carry Out Get Crafty for the ries held every Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. There are also various other events through- 6228-A Rolling Road (W. Springfield Shopping Ctr.) Springfield, VA Holidays out the year that can be found on their Web Annual Holiday Craft Show site at www.fairfaxcorner.com.

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Send notes to the Connection at Agraceful, Kiros and Boys Will [email protected] or call Be Boys. 1 p.m. Tickets $13 in 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated advance, $15 day of show. Jaxx announcements should be submitted at Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, least two weeks prior to the event. Springfield. 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com. Chinese New Year Celebration, THURSDAY/JAN. 22 1:30-4:30 p.m. at Dewberry Hall, Vrrroom! 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs George Mason University, Fairfax and activities about cars. Age 2-5 campus. $6 adults, $2 seniors and with adult. Burke Centre Library, children. Dance and calligraphy 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. 703- demonstrations and silent auction. 249-1520. New World Bilingual Institute, 703- Preschool Storytime, 1 p.m. Stories, 978-7905 or www.nwbi.us. songs and activities. Age 3-5 with LeadFoot and more. 10 p.m. Tickets adult. Kingstowne Library, 6500 $5. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- Road, Springfield. 703-569-5940 or 339-4610. jaxxroxx.com. ‘Oliver!,’ 7:30 p.m. at Hayfield Asian Community Service Center Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Chinese New Year Festival, 10 Road, Alexandria. $8 in advance, $10 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Luther Jackson at the door. Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, www.hayfielddrama.com. Falls Church. Lunar New Year Parade, live performances, children’s games, table tennis competition, FRIDAY/JAN. 23 Chinese language and cooking Lunch Bunch, 12 p.m. Bring lunch and workshop, Asian food and more. 703- join us for stories. Birth-5 with adult. 868-1509 or John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose www.ChineseNewYearFestival.org. Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971- Concerts from Kirkwood, ‘Jazz in 0010. January’ by the GMU Faculty Jazz Hit By Pitch. 8:30 p.m. Kate’s Irish Combo, 3 p.m. at Kirkwood Pub, 6131 Backlick Road Springfield. Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh 703-866-0860 or katesirishpub.com. Parkway, Springfield. Free. Winter Night Hikes, 7:30-9 p.m. at Donations accepted. 703-451-5320 or Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink www.kirkwoodpres.com. ‘Oliver!,’ 7:30 p.m. at Hayfield

Park Road, Springfield. Search for Photo by Mike Br owls and other night creatures. Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Suitable for age seven and up. $5 Road, Alexandria. $8 in advance, $10 adults, $3 children under 16. Prepaid at the door. reservations required. 703-569-0285. www.hayfielddrama.com. George Mason University’s Potomac Arts Academy, 2009 SUNDAY/JAN. 25 High School Honor Band Festival, 8 Professional Bull Riders Fairfax p.m. at the George Mason Center for eneman/PBR the Arts Concert Hall, 4500 Patriot Invitational, 2:30 p.m. at the Circle, Fairfax. High school band George Mason Patriot Center, 4500 students will perform with the United Patriot Circle, Fairfax. All-Time Bull States Navy Band. Free admission. Fighting Champion Rob Smets will be [email protected] or 703-993-1607. master of ceremonies. Adult tickets ‘Oliver!,’ 7:30 p.m. at Hayfield $20-$65, children 2-12 years $10, Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph available at 703-573-SEAT or Ryan Dirteater at the New York PBR on Jan. 11. The Professional Bull Riders Fairfax Road, Alexandria. $8 in advance, $10 www.ticketmaster.com. Invitational will be at the George Mason Patriot Center Jan. 24-25. at the door. Pianist Jeffrey Siegel, 7 p.m. at George Mason University Center for www.hayfielddrama.com. Book Group for Older Adults, 2 Center for the Arts, on the Fairfax the Arts. Mendelssohn’s Songs Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, p.m. Big Stone Gap by Adriana campus of George Mason University Without Words, Grieg’s Lyric Pieces, Lorton. 703-339-7385. Trigiani. Kingstowne Library, 6500 at the intersection of Braddock Road SATURDAY/JAN. 24 including Wedding Day at Writer’s Group. 7 p.m. Read material Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- and Route 123. Free pre-performance Troldhaugen, Stravinsky’s Circus aloud for feedback. Adults. VITA Tax Assistance, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 339-4610. discussion begins at 7:15 p.m. on the Polka, Brahms’ Rhapsody in E-Flat, Kingstowne Library, 6500 IRS-certified volunteers help Kingstowne Library Writers Peer Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets $21- Sibelius’ Evergreen, Granados’ Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- taxpayers who earned up to $42K. Review Group, 7 p.m. Review $42, age 12 and under half price. Spanish Dance and Ginastera’s 339-4610. Adults. Kingstowne Library, 6500 peers’ works and receive feedback on Charge by phone at 888-945-2468 or Sonata. Tickets are $19-$38. Age 12 Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Kate’s Irish Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- your own work. Adults. Kingstowne at www.tickets.com. www.gmu.edu/ and under half price. Charge by Pub, 6131 Backlick Road Springfield. 339-4610. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, cfa. phone at 888-945-2468 or visit 703-866-0860 or katesirishpub.com. Professional Bull Riders Fairfax Alexandria. 703-339-4610. VITA Tax Assistance, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. www.tickets.com. The Center for the Invitational, 7:30 p.m. at the IRS-certified volunteers help Arts is on the Fairfax campus of George Mason Patriot Center, 4500 TUESDAY/JAN. 27 taxpayers who earned up to $42K. George Mason University at the Patriot Circle, Fairfax. All-Time Bull THURSDAY/JAN. 29 Adults. Kingstowne Library, 6500 intersection of Braddock Road and Computer Tutoring, 3 p.m. Adults. Fighting Champion Rob Smets will be Stories and Science, 4 p.m. Stories, Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- Route 123. www.gmu.edu/cfa. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds master of ceremonies. Adult tickets activities and an age-appropriate 339-4610. Karaoke. 8 p.m. Kate’s Irish Pub, 6131 Oak Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. $20-$65, children 2-12 years $10, science experiment. Age 4-6 with Chop Tank Murphy. 8:30 p.m. Kate’s Backlick Road Springfield. 703-866- Book Discussion Group, 7:30 p.m. available at 703-573-SEAT or adult. John Marshall Library, 6209 Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road 0860 or katesirishpub.com. Call for title. Adults. Burke Centre www.ticketmaster.com. Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971- Springfield. 703-866-0860 or Asian Community Service Center Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. Hit By Pitch. 8:30 p.m. Kate’s Irish 0010. katesirishpub.com. Chinese New Year Festival, 10 703-249-1520. Pub, 6131 Backlick Road Springfield. Ponderings: Hibernators, 4:30-6 Winter Hike: Hawks and Marsh a.m.-7 p.m. at the Luther Jackson Snowy Tales, 10:30 a.m. Winter 703-866-0860 or katesirishpub.com. p.m. at Hidden Pond Nature Center, ducks, 1-3:30 p.m. at Huntley Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, stories. Age 13-23 months with adult. Winter Chills and Thrills, 1-3 p.m. 8510 Greeley Blvd., Springfield. Meadows Park & Visitor Center, 3701 Falls Church. Lunar New Year Kingstowne Library, 6500 at Huntley Meadows Park & Visitor Search for den sites of hibernating Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Look for Parade, live performances, children’s Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- Center, 3701 Lockheed Blvd., animals. Ages 6-10, reservations winter hawks and other birds. For games, table tennis competition, 339-4610. Alexandria. Discover how wildlife required. $5 per child. 703-451-9588. hikers age nine and up. $6 per Chinese language and cooking VITA Tax Assistance, 6-8 p.m. IRS- copes with winter. For children age Milkweeds, Grasshoppers and Box person. 703-768-2525. workshop, Asian food and more. 703- certified volunteers help taxpayers 5-10 with adult. Cost is $4 per child. Turtles, 7-8:30 p.m. at Huntley ZO2 and more. 9 p.m. Tickets $5. Jaxx 868-1509 or who earned up to $42K. Kingstowne 703-768-2525. Meadows Park & Visitor Center, 3701 Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, www.ChineseNewYearFestival.org. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Winter Night Hikes, 7:30-9 p.m. at Lockheed Blvd., Alexandria. Learn Springfield. 703-569-5940 or Clifton/Fairfax Station Area Alexandria. Adults. 703-339-4610. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink why native grasses and wildflowers jaxxroxx.com. Transition in Place Services Park Road, Springfield. Search for are important. 703-768-2525. owls and other night creatures. Open House, 3-5 p.m. at the WEDNESDAY/JAN. 28 Suitable for age seven and up. $5 Clifton town Hall. Light refreshments SUNDAY/FEB 1 will be served. Diane Mauthé at The Killers, 8 p.m. at the George adults, $3 children under 16. Prepaid FRIDAY/JAN. 30 Karaoke. 8 p.m. Kate’s Irish Pub, 6131 [email protected] or Nancy Simmons Mason University Patriot Center, reservations required. 703-569-0285. Lunch Bunch, 12 p.m. Bring lunch and Backlick Road Springfield. 703-866- at [email protected]. 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Tickets George Mason University’s $45, available through join us for stories. Birth-5 with adult. 0860 or katesirishpub.com. Potomac Arts Academy, 2009 www.ticketmaster.com or 703-573- John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose High School Honor Band Festival, 8 MONDAY/JAN. 26 SEAT. www.patriotcenter.com. Hill Drive, Alexandria. 703-971- p.m. at the George Mason Center for Stretch Your Mind Games and Mother-Daughter Book Club, 7 p.m. 0010. MONDAY/FEB 2 the Arts Concert Hall, 4500 Patriot Activities, 1:30 p.m. Brain teasers, for girls age 9-11 and their mothers. Chop Tank Murphy. 8:30 p.m. Kate’s Open Mic Night. 8 p.m. Kate’s Irish Circle, Fairfax. High school band games and more. Age 6-12. Burke Centre Library, 5935 Freds Irish Pub, 6131 Backlick Road Pub, 6131 Backlick Road Springfield. students will perform with the United Kingstowne Library, 6500 Oak Road, Burke. 703-249-1520. Springfield. 703-866-0860 or 703-866-0860 or katesirishpub.com. States Navy Band. Free. Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. 703- Practice Your English katesirishpub.com. [email protected] or 703-993-1607. 339-4610. Conversation Group, 10:15 a.m. EMO Soldiers Festival, with Origami for Beginners, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Adults. Kingstowne SATURDAY/JAN. 31 WEDNESDAY/FEB. 4 Blessed By a Brokenheart, Love Hands-on workshop on the Japanese Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Philadelphia Dance Company, 8 Practice Your English, 10:15 a.m. Hate Her, Karate High School, art of folding paper. Age 8-12. Lorton Alexandria. 703-339-4610. p.m. at George Mason University’s and 7:30See p.m. Calendar, at Kingstowne Page Library, 13 12 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Calendar

From Page 12 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for adults. 703- 339-4610. Girls Night Out, 7 p.m. at John Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Alexandria. Call for title. Age 12-15 with adult. 703-971-0010. Lunch Bunnies, 12 p.m. at Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Bring lunch. Age 1-5 with adult. 703- 339-4610.

THURSDAY/FEB. 5 Deicide, Vital Remains, Order of Ennead, Adrift and more. 6 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $22 day of show. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling 3/1/09 Road, Springfield. 703-569-5940 or Watch for owls and other night creatures on a Winter 3/1/09 jaxxroxx.com. Night Hike at Lake Accotink Park on Jan. 22.

FRIDAY/FEB. 6 Mason Center for the Arts, on the in advance, $20 day of show. Jaxx WEDNESDAY 13 with Cab Ride Fairfax campus at the intersection of Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Home, The Buried, Crimson Braddock Road and Route 123. A Springfield. 703-569-5940 or Hills and more. 7 p.m. $13 in pre-performance discussion, free to jaxxroxx.com. advance, $15 at the door. Jaxx Night ticket holders, begins 45 minutes Jewish Community Center Book Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. prior to the performance on the Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the JCC 703-569-5940 or jaxxroxx.com. Center’s Grand Tier III. Tickets are of Northern Virginia, 8900 Little Lunch Bunch, 12 p.m. at John $23-$46, and age 12 and under are River Turnpike. The nine-day event Reach Your Community Marshall Library, 6209 Rose Hill half price. Charge by phone at 888- celebrates Jewish literacy and will Drive, Alexandria. Bring lunch for 945-2468 or visit www.tickets.com. include author lectures and stories. Birth-5 with adult. 703-971- www.gmu.edu/cfa. programs, as well as books for You Can Have a Successful 0010. Music Safari, 1 p.m. at Kingstowne purchase. Contact Laurie Albert at Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, [email protected], 703-537-3064 or Advertising Program that Alexandria. Nai Kante Davis in an www.jccnv.org for the event schedule Into SATURDAY/FEB. 7 interactive music show with and costs. Re-Aligned Godsmack Tribute, authentic African instruments and Cirque Éloize with Nebbia: a Fits Method of Friction, Along clothing. All ages. 703-339-4610. Magical Fog, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Your Advertising Budget. Those Lines, Bitter and Bentt. 8 George Mason Center for the Arts, on p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 day the Fairfax campus at the intersection of show. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 SUNDAY/FEB. 8 of Braddock Road and Route Rolling Road, Springfield. 703-569- Powerman 5000, Burn the Fields, 123.Tickets are $23-$46, and age 12 703-821-5050 5940 or jaxxroxx.com. Switch56, Not Liable, Through and under are half price. Charge by Cirque Éloize with Nebbia: a Exile, Kamura and Psychotic phone at 888-945-2468 or visit www.connectionnewspapers.com Magical Fog, 8 p.m. at George Revelation. 5:15 p.m. Tickets $18 www.tickets.com. www.gmu.edu/cfa.

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Send notes to the Connection at [email protected] or call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.

THURSDAY/JAN. 22 Community Criminal Justice Board, 8 a.m. at the Fairfax County Courthouse, fifth floor Jury Assembly Area, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. 703-246-3247.

MONDAY/JAN. 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Board Auditorium, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324- 3151, TTY 703-324-3903.

TUESDAY/JAN. 27 Consumer Protection Commission, 7:30 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center - Conference Room 10, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. 703-324-5877. Clifton Town Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m. at the Clifton Town Hall. 703-923-3500.

SATURDAY/JAN. 31 Mount Vernon’s 22nd Annual Town Meeting, 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m. at Mount Vernon High School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road in the Little Theatre. Donations for the United Community Ministries Food Pantry will be collected. [email protected]. Lee District Open House, 1-3 p.m. at the Franconia Governmental Center, Alexandria. Meet Supervisor Jeff McKay and the Lee District Staff.

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By Jason Mackey Perryman. The Connection Perryman and senior Marcus Hathaway started joking around with a few of the so- obinson wrestling coach Bryan ber and not-so-sober customers they en- Hazard likes to tell two stories countered, changing the names of products Rabout Roman Perryman. One such as Gatorade to “Party-aide” and oth- centers around Perryman’s state erwise just having a blast joking with con- title win over Frank cert-goers. Chapman of Princess Anne as “I guess we were just en- a freshman and the other has “I just have a tertaining,” Hathaway said. very little at all to do with “Our little booth didn’t even wrestling. clear head and sell alcohol, and we had a But both paint an appropri- huge line all the time.” ate picture of one of the my muscles do That huge line resulted in area’s top wrestlers, who’s an over $700 worth of tips dur- integral part of one of the the rest.” ing the two-day event. area’s top wrestling pro- —Robinson junior “They were having so grams. Roman Perryman much fun as a group, and The more humorous story they weren’t being super ob- starts off with the 135-pound noxious,” Hazard said. “This Perryman and the rest of Robinson’s wres- group of kids, and Roman is one of those tling team selling cheese steaks and Italian guys, they have a great time together.”

File Photo ice at the Virgin Mobile Festival in Baltimore this past summer. THE SECOND STORY pits Perryman In what has been a successful fund raiser, against Chapman at the 2007 Virginia AAA Hazard splits the earnings with his team, state wrestling finals, which took place that Robinson junior Roman Perryman, top, shown here during the North- and each wrestler takes home a few dollars year at Robinson Secondary School. ern Region Wrestling Classic, won his 100th career match last Wednes- for each hour worked. Each wrestler that day, improving to 106-15 at Robinson. is, of course, not working with Roman See Robinson's, Page 19 Bruins Forced To Adjust Lake Braddock girls endure four-game stretch against the district’s best.

By Jason Mackey “You have to grow up when you’re play- The Connection

ing against [T.C. Williams senior] Tierra Photo by Ruffin-Pratt and [West Springfield senior] s they have all season, the Lake Sam Landers,” said senior guard Rachel Braddock girls basketball team Toner. “You can’t be passive. … You have to A Jason Mackey opened practice Monday morning be really aggressive. with a series of ball handling drills. Next, “Sometimes you have to stray from the the Bruins ran through the basics of their offense to make things happen because offense without a defense there to defend they’re not going to let you run through it it. 10 times in a row like in practice.” Both exercises were designed to empha- /The Connection size some of the basic concepts that second- HARRIS HASN’T tried to re-invent the year coach Carl Harris has tried to imple- game of basketball with his team. He has ment, while not trying to lump too much simply tried to teach it. All of it. The coach on his players at one time. believes that post players should be able to But the second half of practice featured a handle the ball and guards should be com- series of more complicated, situational fortable working down low. drills, with varying amounts of time left on The Bruins’ roster includes a lot of youth The Lake Braddock girls basketball team chases after a loose ball the clock and either a two-point deficit to and some experience, with two freshmen, during Monday’s practice. As of Wednesday morning, the Bruins were erase or a two-point lead to protect. five sophomores, a junior and four seniors. 4-9 overall, 2-3 in Patriot District play. Lake Braddock has been forced to ramp Players have adjusted accordingly and now up the difficulty of its practices recently, as feel more comfortable with most things that the post. We go more inside and keep the dling drills to do both at practice and at the Bruins are in the middle of a 10-day Harris expects. ball moving a lot, not just going down the home. Players have taken a liking to them, stretch that features contests with the Pa- “With a new coach, it was kind of rough, court and getting one pass and one shot.” mainly because of the improvement that triot District’s top four teams: T.C. Williams, but it’s getting better,” said senior guard As a part of teaching the game, Harris has See Facing, Page 19 West Springfield, Lee and South County. Brittany Peebles. “We’re looking more into provided his team with a list of ball han- 18 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Sports

Robinson’s Success Facing a Rough Road From Page 18 too much into the hype of the match,” Perryman said. “I was on the bottom and From Page 18 player and she’s contributed 8.5 points Perryman was trying to wrap up his there was a scramble, and I ended up get- and four rebounds per game. breakout season but found himself facing ting one point and that’s what turned they’ve seen in their performance. Lake Braddock started the series with an early 6-2 deficit. around the match. After that I just kept the Through Wednesday morning, Lake five straight losses but earned three con- Chapman had Perryman cornered near ball rolling.” Braddock was 4-9 overall, 2-3 in Patriot secutive wins over the holidays, besting where Hazard was sitting. With one look Perryman finished third at states last win- District play, but Harris feels that the Washington-Lee, Wakefield and into Perryman’s eyes, Hazard, who’s in his ter but has started the ball rolling again dur- team has been much more competitive Hayfield. The Bruins played South 13th year as the head coach at Robinson, ing his junior campaign. He won his 100th than in years past. County Wednesday night, which ended knew that everything was going to be all career match on Jan. 14 over Bradley Smith The coach still wants to iron out some after this edition went to press. right. He knew his freshman phenom had of Manassas Park and has a record of 106- of the situational difficulties that his The four-game gauntlet began with a turned a rather important corner. 15 during his three years at Robinson. team has faced, namely execution dur- five-point loss to West Springfield on “He looked up at me, and I said, ‘You’re Part of Perryman’s explanation for his ing key times late in the contest. Jan. 13 and doesn’t end until Friday’s all right,’” said Hazard, a 1991 Robinson success has to do with muscle memory, a “We’re trying to teach them composure home date with Lee. While Harris has graduate. “And instead of getting that pouty byproduct of his experience. He started and how to believe in themselves,” Har- enjoyed using these four games as a look that most kids get, I knew he was go- wrestling in first grade with the Bandits of ris said. “Because right now we’re in a barometer for his team’s progress, he ing to be OK. It wasn’t in his game plan that the Northern Virginia Wrestling Federation place where when games are close, they still wants to keep everything in per- this would happen, but he was going to be and most things now are second nature. don’t believe they can win.” spective. able to rally.” “Most of the time, when I’m wrestling, A big reason for Lake Braddock’s “Our girls are slowly starting to un- And Perryman did. Instead of tanking, there’s not even a thought in my head of newfound competitiveness has been the derstand what it takes to be a good Perryman earned a single point in the sec- wrestling,” said Perryman, who also won play of Toner, Peebles and leading scorer team, to beat West Springfield, T.C. Wil- ond period, scored a takedown early in the Concorde District and Northern Region Carol Dye, a senior forward and the liams and Lee,” Harris said. “I think it’s third and snagged three more the rest of titles during that fabled freshman season. team’s primary inside presence. Dye important that the girls understand the way to earn a come-from-behind 8-6 “I just have a clear head and my muscles leads the team with an average of 13.9 what they’re supposed to do most of the win. do the rest.” points and 7.5 rebounds per game. game. Situations are different times and Perryman said he had watched Chapman This season, Perryman’s co-workers and Toner, the team’s primary ball handler, places where they come about. wrestle twice prior to that match and that teammates have done the rest. Behind the scores an average of 4.6 points per game “Now that we have those [basic] he usually wore down after the first period. 189-pound Hathaway (27-6), 103-pounder while leading the team with 4.5 assists things in place, then you can teach them He also noted that the single point late in Jake Smith (30-8) and 145-pound Reid and three steals per contest. Peebles if it’s a five-point game with three min- the second period turned around the match. Brown (27-9), Robinson holds an 11-3 gives the team an athletic, slashing-type utes left, what do we do?” “I just tried to stay focused and not get record.

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29 Misc. for Sale 26 Antiques 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL Employers: Stickley We consign/pay top $ for Entertainment Center antique/semi antique furn. Are your solid cherry, 63.5L x 23 D x including mid century & 49.5 H, R. side holds 34” TV on rotating shelf, L. side has danish modern Teak recruiting ads shelves for electronics. furniture, sterling, mens 2 bottom drws, 2 raised watches, painting/art glass, not working in panel doors, Brass hrdware clocks, jewelry, costume beautiful, $850/obo jewelry, etc. Call Schefer other papers? 703-323-1454 Antiques @ 703-241-0790.

Try a better way 101 Computers to fill your 4 RE for Sale INVESTOR SPECIAL! employment HDI Thosands below market value EASY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS 703-439-7144 openings FOR INDIVIDUALS & SMALL BUSINESSES JENNIFER O. SMITH North 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements 21 Announcements Potomac Rockville COMPUTER CONSULTANT Lansdowne 5 TRUSTEE'S SALE TRUSTEE'S SALE Ashburn Cascades ➣ Sterling TRAINING Potomac Chevy OF VALUABLE OF VALUABLE Great Bethesda Chase ➣ INSTALLATION 1 Herndon Falls Reston Dulles ➣ ROUBLE- Airport T IMPROVED REAL ESTATE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE South McLean Riding Vienna SHOOTING Oakton 6 Improved by the premises known as Improved by the premises known as Arlington ➣ LET US TAME THAT GUTTER GUTTER Chantilly 4 Washington, Centreville D.C. BEAST FOR YOU Fairfax 5380 Laura Belle Lane, Fairfax, Virginia 5655 Chelmsford Court, Burke, Virginia North Clifton Serving Area Since 1995 Historic Burke In execution of a Deed of Trust from Staci Pinkett and In execution of a Deed of Trust from Ryan M. Rafferty Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 Station Barbara S. Pinkett, dated May 3, 2006, and recorded June 19, and Hoai-Thanh T. Le, dated March 25, 2005, and recorded 2 (703) 765-2222 2006, in Deed Book 18542 at page 696 among the Land Re- April 7, 2005, in Deed Book 17153 at page 1369 among the MR. GUTTER Laurel cords of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned sub- Hill [email protected] trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance stitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front en- GUTTER CLEANING & REPAIRS of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge trance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Target your best job Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on Townhouses $50 • 3 RE for Rent candidates Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Houses $85 where they live. Reston, nice 1 BR/1BA for Ext. Painting • Power-Washing age 55+ $915/mo, 703-984- the following property being the property contained in said the following property being the property contained in said 7185 work 703-217-9282 cell Deed of Trust, described as follows: Deed of Trust, described as follows: •Reach readers in addition LIC 703-323-4671 INS to those who are currently Lot 23, Goins Manor, as the same appears duly dedicated, Lot 87, Section 2, Crownleigh, as the same appears duly dedi- platted and recorded in Deed Book 5753 at page 779, among cated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 5661 at page 662, looking for a job. 116 Childcare Avail. the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. PINNACLE SERVICES, •Proven readership. Judy’s Commonly known as 5380 Laura Belle Lane, Fairfax, Virginia Commonly known as 5655 Chelmsford Court, Burke, Virginia Inc. Family Childcare 22032. 22015. •Proven results. • LEAF REMOVAL Childcare with price rate TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $17,000.00 or ten per- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $10,000.00 or ten per- fixed. Special needs cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the • GUTTER welcome 30 yrs exp. form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser State lic. 16 yrs. at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- at the time and place of sale; the balance of the purchase mon- CLEANING Curriculum based, ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, 703-917-6464 • Fax 703-917-0992 Low turnover/low ratio time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 703-802-0483 E-mail: [email protected] 2 teachers w/degrees 6.75 percent per annum from date of sale to date of 5.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. Age appr activties settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory GROUP RATES AVAILABLE Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! ages 1-4 cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall FREE EST 703-802-1632 cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. off against the purchase price.

21 Announcements 21 Announcements Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and stand the risk and cost of resale. stand the risk and cost of resale. Metro Gutter Public Notice – Environmental Permit Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements Clean/Install/Repair PURPOSE OF NOTICE: To seek public comment on a draft and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the • Wood Replace & Wrapping • Pressure Washing real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- permit from the Department of Environmental Quality to limit air • Chimney Sweeping & Repair pollution emitted by a facility in Fairfax County, Virginia. 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 sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of 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- 20 YEARS EXP. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: January 22, 2009 to February ments of record affecting the same, if any. ments of record affecting the same, if any. 20, 2009 703-354-4333 In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- metrogutter.com PERMIT NAME: State Operating Permit to Operate Issued by vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- DEQ, under the authority of the State Air Pollution Control 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 Board time of sale. time of sale. HANDYMAN HANDYMAN NAME, ADDRESS AND REGISTRATION NUMBER OF PRO- This sale is being made subject to two superior trusts. This sale is being made subject to two superior trusts. POSED PERMIT HOLDER: Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 7990 Science Applications Court, Vienna, The subject property and all improvements thereon will The subject property and all improvements thereon will SMALL SCALE HOME REPAIR Virginia 22182; Registration Number: 71804 be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- Wide range of home or building fixes. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: SAIC has applied for a State Oper- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well ating Permit for their Vienna, Virginia facility. The facility is an as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- Working roughly between Braddock information services company and the emission units are com- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- Rd. S and Dulles Access Rd. N. prised of eight emergency generators that are also used for chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of peak shaving with Dominion-Virginia Power. The facility is the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the Lic/Bond/Ins. classified as a synthetic minor source of air pollution. The pro- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandal- posed permit would allow the facility to rebuild and operate one ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- ism, theft, destruction, or the like, of or to the property occur- D. Gudenkauf diesel driven electric generator, and operate the other seven ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special war- ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary ranty deed. Conveyancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary as previously permitted. The pollutant of concern is Nitrogen fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of fees, examination of title, state stamps, and all other costs of H 703-532-8175 • C 703-216-8320 Oxides (NOx). The facility has a permitted limit of 24.4 tons conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and conveyance are to be at the expense of purchaser. State and per year of NOx. local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- local taxes, public charges, and special or regular assess- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- ments, if any, shall be adjusted to the date of sale and there- Hand and Hand HOW TO COMMENT: DEQ accepts comments by e-mail, fax after shall be assumed by the purchaser. after shall be assumed by the purchaser. or postal mail. All comments must include the name, address Handyman and telephone number of the person commenting and be re- The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the ceived by the DEQ within the comment period. The public may right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- request a public hearing. The public may review the draft per- approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; General Remodeling mit and application at the DEQ office named below. The draft (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- (iii) to withdraw the property from sale at any time prior to ter- Residential & Commercial permit is also available on the DEQ web site at www.deq.vir- mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Specializing in: ginia.gov. To request a public hearing, written comments must to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or to reject any or all bids; (vi) to postpone or set over the date or include: 1) the names, mailing addresses and telephone num- time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement time of sale; and (vii) to extend the period of time for settlement Kitchen/Bathroom/Basement Remodeling bers of the requester and of all people represented by the re- hereunder. hereunder. Plumbing • Electrical • Custom Carpentry quester. 2) The reason a hearing is requested, including asso- Doors Windows • Hardwood Floors ciated air quality concerns. 3) A brief, informational statement Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- regarding the extent of the interest of the requester, including nounced at the time of sale. nounced at the time of sale. Crown Molding • House Cleaning how the operation of the facility affects the requester. Interior/Exterior Painting • Brick/Stone Work DAVID N. PRENSKY DAVID N. PRENSKY Ceramic Tile • Decks, Fences, Patios Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee CONTACT FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS, DOCUMENTS, RE- HOA Maintenance, Granite Counter Tops QUESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Realtors Work and Much More David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Thomas M. Valentour, Environmental Engineer, Sr. Northern Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen Licensed and Insured Serving Northern Virginia Regional Office, Department of Environmental Quality, 13901 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. #500 Crown Court, Woodbridge, VA 22193, phone: 703-583-3800, Washington, D.C. 20015 Washington, D.C. 20015 email: [email protected] (202) 244-4000 (202) 244-4000 703-296-6409 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 21 News Home & Garden 703-917-6400 Home & Garden Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Zone 2: • Burke • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon Road Funds From Page 4 HANDYMAN HANDYMAN CLEANING GUTTER IMPROVEMENTS PAINTING same districts. He said tough financial A CLEANING PINNACLE SERVICES, KITCHEN & times have reduced the overall pool of trans- SERVICE •GUTTER CLEANING portation funding available over the last few Since 1985/Ins & Bonded •SMALL REPAIRS Quality Service BATH DESIGN years, resulting in little leftover funds for •SCREENING www.Patriot Painting.net at a Fair Price •POWER Refacing, new projects. Satisfaction Guaranteed WASHING Facelifts, “It used to make sense [back then] be- Comm/Res. MD VA DC 703-802-0483 Basements, Deep Winter acleaningserviceinc.com GROUP RATES cause we had enough money left over for AVAILABLE Decks, Porches 703-892-8648 FREE EST Discounts MichaelsRemodeling.com construction, now we don’t,” said Marsden. Free Est. • Satisfaction Guar.! “It means we can’t fix our intersections or HANDYMAN Lic./Ins. Int./Ext. solve problems on the parkway, things like 703-764-9563 703-502-7840 HOUSE SPRINGFIELD Since 1979 Free Est. that.” CLEANING Bigsculpture.org Cell RCL HOME REPAIRS SERVICE HANDYMAN Ensuring that money allocated for trans- Handyman Services Exc. Refs., Have Own Class A Lic. Insured 571-283-4883 Supplies (optional), Small Home portation is used for transportation can be Springfld • Burke • Kingstowne Flexible Hours another method of wringing the state’s bud- 703-433-2023 Repairs LANDSCAPING ROOFING Light Electrical • Plumbing •  getary sponge. That’s what Hugo aims to Bathroom Renovation • Ceramic Tile • Good Rates Roofing & Siding do with a bill that would require localities Drywall Repair HAULING Experienced A&S (All Types) in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads 703-971-2164 LANDSCAPING Soffit & Fascia Wrapping 703-922-4190 ANGEL’S TRASH HAULING Planting • Mulching • Sodding New Gutters to use revenue from a special commercial LIC. www.rclhomerepairs.com INS. Construction Debris, IMPROVEMENTS Patios • Decks • Retaining Walls Chimney Crowns real estate tax solely for new road and tran- Residential, Office Fall Clean-Up • Drainage Solutions Leaks Repaired No job too small sit construction. Hugo said he drafted the IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS & Tree Removal The 703-863-7465 703-975-2375 bill after it was revealed in 2008 that Fairfax 703-863-1086 HANDYMAN County was diverting those funds to pay em- New#- 571-312-7227 A DIVISION OF NURSE CONSTRUCTION HOME INSPECTION LIST ANGEL’S TREE SERVICE ployees. OLLINS LUS REPAIRS, CERAMIC TILE, TREE & HEAVY C A P ANGEL’S “Unfortunately, Fairfax County was doing H OME IMPROVEMENT AL’S HAULING PAINTING, DRYWALL, TRASH HAULING TREE & HEAVY a bait and switch, and was taking that CARPENTRY, CUSTOM •Mulch TRASH HAULING Kitchens, Baths, Interior & Exterior Painting, Siding & Junk & Rubbish •Mulch money for salaries,” said Hugo. “And that Concrete, furn.,office, WOOD REPAIR, LT. PLUMBING & •Clean-up Grounds Windows, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood Flooring & More! yard, construction debris •Clean-up Grounds ELECTRICAL, POWER WASHING •Leaf Removal was not the intended purpose of that bill.” Licensed/Insured/Owner • Operated for over 15 years! Low Rates NOVA •Leaf Removal 703-360-4364 Since 1964 703-863-1086 Sometimes, a temporary adjustment of Call NOW for your FREE Estimate 703-863-1086 We Accept VISA/MC New#- 571-312-7227 New#- 571-312-7227 road laws can be a cost-effective way to 703-257-0946 703-441-8811 open up traffic. Marsden has proposed a bill PAINTING PAINTING IMPROVEMENTS IMPROVEMENTS that would allow motorists involved in non- serious accidents on roadways under High- R.N. CONTRACTORS, INC. STRONG PACE CONSTRUCTION FALL SPECIAL Occupancy Toll Lanes construction. On Remodeling Homes, Flooring, 15 Yrs Class A VA Lic. 10% to 20% OFF All Services roads that have no shoulders due to con- Kitchen & Bath, Windows, • Additions •Kitchens struction, drivers are allowed to move their Siding, Roofing, Additions & • Basements •Comm Offices Nuance Painting Inc. cars to the nearest designated pull-off area. Patios, Custom Deck, Painting Family Owned and Operated Marsden’s bill stipulates that the require- We Accept All Major Credit Cards •Decks •Painting •Drywall Serving Northern Virginia for Over a Decade ment “shall only apply when vehicles in- Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Free Estimates •Windows & Wood Repairs Winner of American Painting Contractors Phone: 703-887-3827 Fax: 703-803-3849 Residential Top Job Award volved in the crash are capable of move- E-mail: [email protected] Residential and Commercial Services ment and the crash does not appear to have 703-644-5206 • 703-750-0749 • Interior and Exterior Painting • • Faux Finishing caused any bodily injuries.” The penalty for Brian M. Sperty Remodeling HOME REMODELING • Drywall Hanging, Finishing and Repairs noncompliance is a $100 fine. • Interior Moldings Crown-Chair Rail-Shadow Boxing “It’s just to make sure that when we don’t KITCHENS, BATHS, TILE, TRIM, INT. • Exterior Trim Repair/Replacement Kitchens and Baths ALTERATIONS, all HOME REPAIRS! • Decks cleaned and Sealed have shoulders we don’t have people stop- Steve’s Remodeling • General Contractor Services ping for minor traffic accidents and clog- 30% less than Home Store Prices • For Evaluation and Consultation Call ging everybody up,” said Marsden. LIC. • INS. BONDEDCall Steve Paris OWNER OPERATED Class A and Insured (703) 830-5681 - 703-932-0270 703-437-3037 Marsden’s bill was referred to the House Licensed Insured 703-791-2003 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE • FREE ESTIMATES On the web at www.nuancepainting.com transportation committee Jan. 14. [email protected] We Accept Northern Virginia’s traffic woes may re- LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPING ceive a boost of federal funding soon as well. M. C. Lynch With President Barack Obama’s (D) federal Home Improvement ROOFING ROOFING stimulus plan seeks to pump billions of dol- Firewood lars to state governments for road and in- Family Owned & Opererated Rotten Wood, Wind Damage, Trims, $125 1/2 cord Seas. Oak CALIBER ROOFING frastructure projects. At a press conference Windows, Doors, Deck, Stairs, Vanity, following Obama’s Jan. 8 speech detailing Basement Framing, Garbage Disposal, Delivered and Stacked •Cedar Shakes •Shingles the plan, Gov. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) said the Painting, Power Wash, Siding Repairs. •Repairs •Reroofs state had a backlog of “shovel ready” trans- Licensed, Bonded, Insured 703-850-3295 portation projects that would be eligible for 703-266-1233 MBS Services •Flat Roofs such funding. LAWN SERVICE LAWN SERVICE Licensed & Bonded Hugo expressed cautious optimism re- garding Northern Virginia’s transportation A&S Construction 703-968-9871 future. • Basement Finishing J.E.S Services “Obviously, a lot of work has to be done, • Retaining Walls • Patios LANDSCAPE & CONSTRUCTION Since 1981 VA License but I’m hopeful we’ll move forward,” he • Decks • Porches (incl. #2705 023803 said. screened) • Erosion & •Patios •Walkways Marsden said that almost any transpor- Grading Solutions •Retaining Walls tation improvements in the Fairfax County • French Drains • Sump Pumps •Drainage Problems would benefit his constituents. • Driveway Asphalt Sealing “When it comes to transportation, it’s hard •Landscape Makeovers to think just about your district,” he said. 703-863-7465 Call: 703-912-6886 “What affects [Dels.] David Bulova and LICENSED Free Estimates Dave Albo’s has as much affect on my dis- trict as it does there.” 22 ❖ Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com #1 in Virginia 703-425-8000

Fairfax Station $824,900 Gorgeous 4000+ sq ft beauty. Professionally painted Alexandria $699,000 throughout. New hardwood floors, new granite & Ladysmith Village $209,900 Annandale $350,000 Charming 1930’s cape with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 Arlington $305,900 new cooktop. Bright, open, cheerful sunroom with The “ALICE WALKER” model with over 3,000 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, Sit-In in mas- levels. Vintage touches. Original floors, chestnut 3 level, 2 bedroom townhome. Finished basement, walk-out. 5 BR, 4.5 BA. Magnificent Rec Rm in LL features 3 levels, full unfinished basement, 3 bed- ter bedroom. Between Little River Turnpike and trim, crystal door knobs, screened-in porch, ceiling large yard. The comfort of energy efficient upgrades. walks out to trees. Deck off Kitchen & Sunroom. A rooms, 2 1/2 baths, and 2 car garage. Braddock Road, near 495. fans, deck. Near 2 metros. The Pentagon & DC are down the street. Must See property – A 10++! Susan Meeks 540-786-0274 Jorge Reyna 703-503-1893 Cheryl Hanback 703-864-4321 Pat Rehill 703-503-1993 Ann Witherspoon 703-503-1836

Fairfax Station $1,824,000 Gainesville $549,000 Timeless Elegance! Springfield $259,900 Estate Home - Heritage Hunt Quality custom home built in Jeffersonian architec- Location, Location, Location No worries – 3 BRs, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen & tural style & design, on beautiful 5 acre parcel. 5 BR, End-unit 3BR, 1.5 BA townhome sides to open space Fairfax Station $599,900 Springfield $835,000 mostly hardwoods on MAIN LEVEL. 3 car garage, 5.5 BA, 3 car gar. Heated pool w/flagstone patio. and has wooded views. Freshly painted interior, Beautiful & immaculate home. 4BR, 3.5BA. Brand new brick front home! Three levels, 4 bed- huge deck, partly fin. LL with rec room, 4th bath & Austalian cypress hdwd flrs., Italian granite kitchen upgraded master bath and more. Close to the Remodeled kitchen, sunroom & main level library. rooms, 3 car garage, gourmet kitchen, 2-story foyer walk-out. Live 55+ your way...serenity, activities, counters, Kolbe windows, Schoenbek chandeliers. Beltway, Franconia/Springfield Metro, shopping, and Luxurious master suite w/separate soaking tub & & family room, separate dining room, formal living golf in active adult community. Luxury homes Estate Everything top of the line! restaurants. shower. Finished walk-out lower level w/home gym, room, library, master suite with a luxurious master section is a block to 2nd clubhouse & 10th tee. See this property at www.GraingerTeam.com. For 24-hr recorded information, call 1-888-495-6207 x232. media room & storage. Spacious fenced yard with deck. bathroom. The lower level has walk-up stairs. Mary LaRoche 703-919-0747 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Ron & Susan Associates 1-888-495-6207 Laura Baranek 703-503-1806 Richard Esposito 703-503-4035

Occoquan $379,000 Gorgeous 4-story, 4 BR, 4.5 BA luxury townhome in Occoquan. Fantastic open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, living Fairfax Station $899,900 Town of Clifton $739,900 room with gas fire- Your Private Retreat! Historic Home! Clifton area $399,900 place & Master Looking for a custom built home with tons of charm & Charming “Buckhill” built in 1902. Home of Oscar Gorgeous 1.44 acre lot. Updated eat-in kitchen suite. Large 2 car the finest in upgrades on a private 3/4 acre wooded lot Woodbridge $625,000 Woody of Titanic Fame. Renovated in 1984. Spacious w/cherry cabinets, granite counters, ss apliances, tile garage, easy access with a creek? This is it! No detail has been overlooked Gorgeous 4 BR, 3.5 BA Colonial in River Falls rooms, built ins, oversized 2 car garage, large flr, family rm w/brick fpl, W/O rec rm, crown mold- to I-95 and walking in this charming “New England” style home w/ Community. Gleaming hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen, formal dining room, parlor, extended family ing throughout. Updates: triple pane windows, distance from shop- $200,000 in recent top-of-the-line renovations including kitchen opens up to breakfast area, sunroom & two- room, screened porch, antique fencing beautifully architectural shingle roof, HVAC, doors, recessed ping & restaurants. a “dream” kit, updated BAs, new windows, hrdwd flrs, 3 story family room with gas fireplace. Master Suite with landscaped on almost 1/2 acre lot. lights, baths. 35’x12’ screened porch, 20’x15’ deck, Ngoc Do & fireplaces, a fin walkout rec room, screened porch & luxury bath, huge walk-in closets & sitting area. See this property at www.CliftonMLS.com. access ramp, play area, paver brick driveway & walk. Associates lovely views from every window! Ngoc Do & Associates 703-798-2899 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Judy Semler 703-503-1885 703-798-2899 Nancy Basham 703-772-2066

Fairfax Station $999,900 Alexandria $219,900 Elegant! All brick updated Colonial tucked away on Sunny & Spacious Fairfax Station $699,900 Fairfax $325,000 premium 5 acre lot in the heart of Fairfax Station. Rarely available 913 sf, 1-BR condo in Parc Springfield $565,000 Move-in ready 4 level, 3700+sq. ft. custom home on Lovingly Maintained Four great sized bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, & 5 fire- East. Remodeled kitchen with cherry cabinets. Beautifully updated colonial backing to woods. 4 bed- 6+ acres. 4-7 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. Hardwoods on 3 This beautifully maintained TH features upgraded places! A Perfect Home in the Clifton/Robinson rooms, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, gourmet levels, in-law suite. Many upgrades & renovations Kit cabinets, newer appliances, separate LR/DR School District. Closet space galore! Pool and exercise room. kitchen, newer windows, 3 finished levels, walkout including granite countertops & 42” cabinets in w/SGD to brick patio & fenced yard. Freshly painted, For more pictures see www.hermandorfer.com Easy access to Metro, I-395, spectacular shops rec rm with wet bar, extensive decking with hot tub. kitchen. 3 fireplaces. All new windows. newer carpet, replacement windows, newer HVAC. Carol Hermandorfer 703-216-4949 & restaurants at Shirlington, DC, and more! Judy Semler 703-503-1885 Janie Brown 703-801-7997 Barbara Nowak\Gerry Staudte 703-503-1894 Marsha Wolber 703-618-4397 Barbara Nowak 703-503-1802 Springfield $565,000 SPECTACULAR 24’ WIDE slot 22 (to come) TOWNHOUSE slot 24 (to come) slot 25 (to come) W/3 LEVEL BUMP OUT across rear. 2 car garage. Fairfax $624,900 Updates Fairfax $475,000 Beautiful, move in ready! Located on cul de sac, throughout— Burke $469,900 backing to woods, private 0.9 acres! Hardwood hardwood floors A haven so close to everything! 4/5 BR, 3BA, tucked Springfield $900,000 Foreclosure Opportunity floors, granite kitchen, master suite, updated on main level & stairs—9’ceilings—gour- away in a tree-lined cul-de-sac setting. Hardwoods, Gorgeous colonial that boasts a spacious family room throughout! Walk out lower level! Friendly sought professionally painted, remodeled baths, updated 4 BR, 3 BA SFH on cul-de-sac backing to woods. met kitchen with sunroom—1st floor fam- with FP, large kitchen with center island, Hardwoods Hardwood floors on main level. Large kitchen with after neighborhood! Attends Clifton Elementary, windows, siding, roof. Sought-after neighborhood & sliding glass door to deck. Finished lower level with Robinson Secondary! ily room—master bedroom with sitting schools, close to VRE & metrobus. on main level. Wonderful Master Suite. 5 Bedrooms, walk-out. Carol Hermandorfer 703-216-4949 room, and the list goes on!!! Mary Hovland 703-946-1775 Finished Lower Level. Beautifully Landscaped Yard! Gerry Staudte 703-503-1894 Marsha Wolber 703-618-4397 Claudia Callis 703-620-2790 Cathy DeLoach 571-276-9421 Cyndy Patrick 703-503-1805 LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Call Dale Gabardy at 703-425-8000 • E-mail: [email protected] www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Laurel Hill Connection ❖ January 22-28, 2009 ❖ 23 # 1 in Virginia 703-425-8000 JIM WHITFIELD CYNDEE JULIAN BETTY BARTHLE Ron & Susan Associates Ron Kowalski & Susan Borrelli 703-503-1830 703-503-1458 703-425-4466 Make the Right Move [email protected] [email protected] OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 1-888-495-6207 e-mail: [email protected] ronandsusanonline.com website: www.bettybarthle.com Burke $329,000 Ready and Waiting For You! Beautiful 3 BR, 2.5 BA, 3 LVL Townhouse with new carpet & paint throughout. Kitchen remodeled & all stainless steel appliances. All baths updated. Herndon $634,000 Lorton $719,900 3/4 acre fenced yard perfect for anything! 2 decks! $20,000 Price Reduction! Fin. LL Rec room w/ W/O. Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 2 full & 2 half bath Beautiful home with open floor plan with nearly 4,000 Convenient to shopping, schools, home. Spacious rec room, computer/den room and sq. feet. Hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen and more. store room on lower level. Very generous room sizes Minutes to Ft. Belvoir and I95. and transportation. throughout. A rare find at this price! For recorded information call 1-888-495-6207, Ext 230.

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Fairfax near GMU $460,000 What Does it Take to Sell in this Market? Elegant beauty in sought after neighborhood. Fall in Alexandria $519,000 We have been successful in getting our listings sold because we understand love as you walk thru the front door with this 4 BR/2.5 This 5BR, 3.5BA colonial features updated kitchen BA REMODELED home with new kitchen w/ granite with GE appliances, maple cabinets. French door to the market, know the community and work diligently and creatively to get & SS; bathrooms, fireplace, Brazilian Cherry floors, sunroom. Hardwood floors on main and upper level. 2 fanciful columns & more. Absolutely stunning! Close FP. Close to Kingstown shopping and dining, and all your house sold. If you are thinking of making a move, give us a call to dis- to schools, VRE, Metro & shopping! major routes. Also close to 2 military bases. cuss all your options! These sellers are glad they did!

Come to the Heart CRS, Associate Broker Sheila Adams Straight talk – Solid service. Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million of Real Estate Available in MRIS (1/12/09) are these detached Dollar Sales Club 703-503-1895 homes in Burke/Fairfax Station/ Clifton FOR Life Member, NVAR Multi–Million KAY HART SALE, with houses already SOLD (10/12/09+) Life Member, NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Dollar Sales Club 1-703-250-HART in parentheses. Ann Witherspoon 1-888-529-HART High inventory +low rates =fantastic buys! Life Member, 703-503-1836 NVAR TOP PRODUCERS Price Burke FFStation Clifton FAIRFAX Burke Centre RENTAL 200-399 11(16) 0(0) 0(2) STATION New on the Market Great Single Family 400-699 45(30) 14(9) 21(9) AY $669,900 home with many updates, double garage, 700-999 3(0) 28(11) 20(6) OPEN FIRST TIME nice yard on cul-de-sac street. 1,000,000+ 2(0) 19(1) 23(5) OPEN - NEW Call Kay for Details 703-503-1860 SUND LISTING – This Email Subject Line: Buyer’s Preview. CROSSPOINTE beauty is updated from top to bottom & Fairfax Near Vienna Metro Carol G. Ford, REALTOR looks like new! Fairfax $524,900 RENTAL $1750 Updates include windows, kitchen, baths & much, Gorgeous 4 Level Split in popular Kings Park West, a 3 BR, 3 LVL, 2 full BA End townhome GRI, ABR, Member REBAC much more – 4 BR – 3 1/2 BA – HW throughout main quiet neighborhood with lots of charm. The lovely backing to woods. Hardwood Flrs, Real Estate Buyer’s Agent level – Finished LL w/walk-out to trees – Skylites – Not tree-lined street gives you the feel of country living far from Mercer Lake – Open Sunday 1/25/09 – 1-4 PM. close in. This beauty features 4 BR’s, 3 Full Baths, Vacant, Looks Great! Council 703-503-4027 9112 Wood Pointe Way, Fairfax Station. located on a quiet cul-de-sac - Remodeled Kitchen & Call Kay Hart : 703-250-4278 [email protected] CALL ANN WITHERSPOON for a private showing. Baths, Hardwood floors, Gas Fireplace & much more. Long & Foster, Realtors www.carolfordsellshomes.net 703-503-1836 or [email protected] Call Sheila Adams for a private showing 703.503.1895

ELLIE WESTER NGOC DO & ASSOCIATES DIANA KHOURY 703-503-1880 L&F Founder’s Club 703-798-2899 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! CT This home is stun- ning! Everything has UNDER been done for you including, Kitchen, CONTRA Baths, Windows, Hardwood floors, car- pet, Heating and Air conditioning, hot Fairfax Station $985,000 water heater, paint Fairfax $635,450 Private circular driveway leads to meticulously main- Mason Neck/Harbor View $980,000 and storm door. The Ridges of Glendiloughs’ classic colonial on a flat half acre tained brick & stone colonial on 5 acres. Level yard, PRICE REDUCTION! Unbeatable location! lot in the prized Woodson Frost school area. Three finished stunning deck w/hot tub, serene setting. 2 story fam- This spectacular luxury waterfront home is immacu- Only minutes to I495, levels offers 4 bedrooms, updated kitchen with adjacent family ily room, large office, well designed kitchen, sunroom, late! Located on secluded 1.93 acre lot with beautiful I66 Commuter lane, room while a finished basement is perfect for pool and ping formal living & dining rooms. Walk-out basement views of Massey Creek and deep water access to the and Tysons Corner pong as well as a great gathering spot for entertaining. ready to finish the way you’d like. Potomac River. Access to Community Marina. Mall. Virtual Tour: 5267OfalyRd.com LISTING YOUR HOME? CALL LONG AND FOSTER’S #1 OFFICE! Dale Gabardy, Manager Search the Entire MLS for Your Next Home in Northern Virginia at Burke-FairfaxStation.info

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