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Easton, MD Silverthorne’s Koger Firm PAID 18-Year Run Auctioned Off News, Page 3 News, Page 3 Photo By Sam Funt/The Connection Photo www.connectionnewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com June 19-25, 2008 Volume XXII, Number 25 Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-917-6440 or [email protected] 2 Cases, 2 Courts, Same Day Groner gave Koger his Jeffrey Koger appears in Miranda rights en route to court on attempted capital Inova Fairfax Hospital. “You are under arrest for murder of police officer. attempted capital murder Koger Firm Sold of a police officer,” Groner told Koger, who was admit-

Sheriff’s Photo By Ken Moore ted to the hospital in criti- Troubled management firm The Connection cal condition. On Tuesday, June 17, auctioned in bankruptcy court. effrey Scott Koger held a shotgun Judge Penney S. Azcarate against his shoulder and pointed the certified the case to a By Nicholas M. Horrock gun at Virginia State Trooper The Connection J Jeffrey Koger Fairfax grand jury, one of Jonathan Groner. the first steps for a felony “I said, ‘Drop the gun, drop the gun,’ over case to proceed in Fairfax federal bankruptcy judge Tuesday auctioned the and over again,” Groner testified, during County Circuit Court. A troubled Koger Management Group, Inc. to a Fairfax Koger’s preliminary hearing Tuesday, June 17 Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Casey M. County firm after lively bidding drove the price up to in Fairfax County Lingan presented Groner as his only witness Tues- $275,000. “I said, ‘Drop the General District day. Koger faces the possibility of life in prison, if The sale entitles the buyer to the current customers of Koger, Court. convicted. now called Tri-State Management, and to any goodwill it may gun, drop the “At that time, I have in the real estate management market. took aim at the sub- KOGER IS SUSPECTED of embezzling and divert- Robert S. Koger and his wife Pamela were subdued as they gun,’ over and ject,” Groner testi- ing $2.2 million from Virginia homeowners associa- listened to the firm the he built over nearly three decades be- fied, about a series of tions and investing some of the money, in his wife’s ing sold to new owners. over again.” events in the early name, in a health club and a steak house on Capitol It was a hard day for the couple, whose youngest son Jeffrey — Jonathan Groner, morning hours of Hill. Koger was in Fairfax County Court facing charges of trying to Virginia State Trooper Feb. 2, 2007 that cul- He has been under investigation by the police and kill a Virginia State Police Officer. Jeffrey Koger was bound minated in the con- Internal Revenue Service for approximately two over without bail for grand jury action. frontation in front of years, but no charges against him have yet been an- Jeffrey Koger was in a sense the start of the whole drama Springfield Mall. nounced. when he was accused of embezzling some $2.2 million from After Koger, 38, of Oak Hill, fired his weapon, Koger, the former chief financial officer of his the customers of his father’s firm early last year. Groner and Washington Metropolitan Transit father’s real estate management firm, was suspected Authority officers shot back, hitting him in the See Judge, Page 5 mid-section. See Capital Murder Page 27 Silverthorne Calls It Quits after 18 Years Joined City Council “I have spent nearly my in 1990 as youngest entire adult life on the elected member. City Council and almost

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mericans had not had the chance to — Scott Silverthorne Acast a ballot for Bill Clinton, let June 24. alone Hillary, for United States “I have spent nearly my entire adult life president when Scott Silverthorne first took on the City Council and almost half of my his seat on the Fairfax City Council in 1990. full life on the City Council,” he said.

With Barack Obama’s campaign years /The Connection away, Virginians were focused on another A HECTIC WORK schedule and desire to African American politician breaking travel more lead to Silverthorne stepping through the glass ceiling at that time. Dou- down. The council member also said he had glas Wilder had just taken office as Virginia accomplished nearly everything he set out and the nation’s first elected black gover- to when he first ran for office at 24. nor the same year. “When you have completed your goals, But Silverthorne was also making his Council member Scott Silverthorne is retiring from the city council that is when it is time to move on. Some own, small bit of history in 1990. At 24- after 18 years. politicians don’t know when it is appropri- years old, he had become the youngest per- ate to hang it up,” said Silverthorne, who is son ever to serve on the council in the City by about one year,” said Silverthorne ear- After 18 years in public office, now 42. of Fairfax. lier this week. Lederer, who is now the city’s Silverthorne will retire at the end of this Silverthorne also said he wanted to see “I was the youngest councilman in the mayor, had been elected at the age of 25 in month. His last council meeting as an city’s history, but I only beat Rob Lederer the early 1980s. elected official will take place next week See Silverthorne, Page 9 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 3 Week in Fairfax News GMU Goes Hollywood University welcomes film producer for lecture, screening of ‘quarterlife’ Police Photo Film and TV TV series. producer Marshall By Nora Benzawi Herskovitz The Connection appears at A surveillance camera snapped this image of a man GMU’s Festi- police believe robbed 21 businesses. eorge Mason University’s Fairfax cam- val of the pus is hosting the Mason Festival of the Arts, which Police Seek Serial Burglar GArts, a new visual and performing arts includes festival that celebrates the cultural di- screenings of Fairfax County Police are currently investigating 21 burglar- versity of Northern Virginia. Sponsored by GMU and his TV/Web ies that occurred in five police districts West Springfield, Sully, other affiliated arts organizations, the festival is cur- series Fair Oaks, Reston and Franconia. The crimes all took place over rently taking place from June 12 to June 29. ‘quarertlife.’ a six-month period and most involved businesses located in GMU’s Center for the Arts will host more than 35 shopping centers, strip malls or business parks. The suspect free ticketed performances, which include lectures, You don’t have to answer to the demands of a broke into commercial businesses and targeted cash registers gallery shows and readings by students, community- network,” said Jim Maiwurm, GMU Festival of and safes inside. based performing groups and professional artists. the Arts manager. Police believe that the same man is responsible for each bur- Theater performances will cover a range of subjects, The show follows a group of artists in their glary. He is described as white, about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet from opera and intense theater dramas to a sex scan- mid-20s who share life experiences on their 10 inches tall. He weighed approximately 140 to 160 pounds dal in a small Colorado town. blogs, display the difficulties of and wore black shoes, a dark blue hoodie, a black ski mask and On Friday, June 20 American film life in the 21st century, and gloves. He has been captured on several surveillance cameras. director, writer and producer show the differences between Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers Marshall Herskovitz will premiere “This is a great the current generation and by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at his new television-to-Web series opportunity for their parent’s generation. www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your mes- titled “quarterlife” in the Johnson “Herskovitzs’ specialty is gen- sage to CRIMES/274637 or call Fairfax County Police at 703- Center Cinema, at 7:30 p.m. “He will theater and film erational shows,” said 691-2131. be showing the first six episodes of Maiwurm. “‘Quarterlife’ fits the series, along with some new clips lovers.” into that category, as it focuses 6 Arrested in Emerging Gang from upcoming episodes,” said Jill — Jim Maiwurm on twentysomethings who Graziano, public relations and me- have graduated from college, The Fairfax County Police have dia relations coordinator for GMU’s received their degrees, but still identified several young men as Center for the Arts. haven’t found their niche. They grew up in the members of an emerging gang. The Herskovitz, who is the president of the Producers PlayStation, Web 2.0 era. They don’t have real gang has possibly 15 to 20 members Guild of America, has produced several well-known jobs, and they continually ask themselves who are predominately Asian, and films, including “Blood Diamond,” “I Am Sam,” “Leg- ‘Where am I going?’”

they are based in Fairfax, Police Photo ends of the Fall,” “The Last Samurai” and “Traffic,” Once the show began airing online, a large Centreville, Fair Oaks and Falls and was the executive producer of the television community of fans created quarterlife.com, a Church. shows “thirtysomething,” “Once and Again” and “My site devoted to the show. On Monday, Feb. 18, a robbery So-Called Life.” Following the screening, Herskovitz will be and mob assault occurred on a bas- “Mr. Herskovitz will be speaking at Studio A, which leading a free question and answer session with ketball court behind Fair Lakes Daniel Y. Choi is Mason’s version of the show ‘Inside the Actor’s the audience. He is also the keynote speaker at Shopping Center. A verbal confron- Studio,’ which will be recorded and played on GMU the Theater Lover’s Day luncheon at George’s tation turned violent, resulting in TV on Saturday night,” said Graziano. “He will speak Restaurant in the Johnson Center on Saturday, several teenagers attacking a 15 year-old Fairfax male, accord- about the evolution of the ‘quarterlife’ series. There June 21 from 12-1:30 p.m. “Mr. Herskovitz will ing to a Fairfax County Police release. Members of the group will be a public reception after the taping.” speak about the evolution of storytelling, and took the boy’s backpack and belongings. This incident was not “Quarterlife,” which was created and executive the change from film to digital media,” said reported to police. produced by Herskovitz, premiered on cable televi- Maiwurm. A second screening of “quarterlife” A second incident occurred involving the same group of indi- sion last fall, airing three episodes directly before will take place Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m., viduals, which took place on a basketball court in Fair Oaks. the writer’s strike. “When the writer’s strike hit, in the Johnson Center Cinema. “Mr. Herskovitz Two groups met at the court and a fight started, involving more Herskovitz decided to move the show from a net- is a very compelling speaker. This is a great op- than 30 people. Police know that at least one person involved work to the Web. He knew that online distribution portunity for theater and film lovers. It’s a first- sought medical treatment at a local hospital emergency room. was the way to go, as it allows far more hand explanation of the production of a series,” Weapons were found at the scene. freedom within the said Maiwurm. Additional information regard- Police began an investigation, in which they got school re- show. ing GMU’s Festival of the Arts and “quarterlife” source officers from Fairfax, Oakton and Centerville high schools can be found on www.masonfestival.org to help. Fairfax City Police Department assisted Fairfax County or www.gmu.edu/cfa. officers from the Fair Oaks district and gang unit detectives with the case. The investigation allowed for authorities to de- termine that two separate acts of violence were committed and charged several individuals with robbery and mob assault. On April 2, two 16-year-old males and one 17-year old male of Fairfax High School were initially charged, according to the release. Two Oakton High School students, age 16 and 17 were charged on May 7. An adult, Daniel Y. Choi, 19 of the 9600 block of Blake Lane in the Fairfax area was charged on June 7. No other charges are anticipated.

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From Page 3 and had accompanied the bid with a certified check for $13,000. A year after those diversions, in July 2007, his fa- Capitol Property Management bid $125,000 and ther sought protection under bankruptcy laws. accompanied it with a check of $12,500. The sale will become final on June 27, 2008 after The Stoladi Group also made a bid, but withdrew a newly discovered claim against Koger Management it before the final bidding. is determined to a factor in the sale. All sides asked Judge Mitchell acted as the auctioneer. American Judge Stephen S. Mitchell to waive a 10-day wait- Management started the bidding at $135,000. ing period on June 27 so that the new owners could Gates Hudson followed with $140,000. begin work by July 1. They purchased the business Capital Management rejoined at $145,000. without its liabilities and the bankruptcy case will The bidding went on in $5,000 increments between continue until the court has approved a satisfactory Gates- Hudson and Capitol Management until payment system for creditors. $270,000 was reached. The proceeds of the sale will be part of the money The court called Michael A. Matlat to the stand to that Robert Koger can use to pay his creditors. describe the efforts he made in the sale and his ef- Though claims have not been evaluated, there ap- forts to ascertain that the winning bidder, Gates- pear to be some $8 million in claims. Koger main- Hudson, was a valid buyer. Matlat said he worked tained a $1 million insurance policy against the con- for a division of KPMG Corporate Finance, LLC that tingency he might not be able to pay his bills, but handled finding buyers for financially distressed prop- the insurance company said it would not pay him erties. since he allegedly misled it about the role his son Matlat said he sent out 2,000 flyers, advertised on played in the firm. Robert Koger has sued the insur- the Internet and in appropriate trade publications and ance company. the Wall Street Journal. Earlier this year, American Management, a new Patricia Blackburn, president of Gates-Hudson, re- firm created by two former employees of Koger, plied to one of the flyers. He testified that he had no Paullette Heiderman and Ernest Lightfoot, offered connection the to firm, there was no undisclosed com- to buy Koger for $100,000. pensation or provisions in the sale and his relation- Yesterday, the list of potential purchasers had ship with Gates-Hudson was at “arms length.” grown to four. An official of Capitol Property Management said Gates Hudson and Associates, Inc. a well-known they would remain as backup bidder if the sale Gates- management firm located in Fairfax, bid $135,000 Hudson did no go through.

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Patricia Sanitate, personal chef Getting To Know … with A Capital Cuisine.

By Esther Pak What and/or who are your culinary ing, then I can certainly help them achieve The Connection inspirations? their goals. On the other hand, if a truly My culinary inspirations revolve around gastronomic feast is their goal, such as for ersonal Chef Patricia Sanitate is my cooking experiences in Italy where I a dinner party, I can accommodate that as Italian but was born and raised honed my skills on my many visits there well. I believe my culinary talents can ac- Pin Toronto, Canada. Under the with friends and family. Italy is a veritable commodate practically any of my client’s influence of her Italian-born par- treasure trove of aromas and tastes, and the desires or wishes. I find more and more of ents, she learned to embrace and maintain various regions of the country provide tre- my clients wanting to restrict or lower the a strong Italian/Canadian cul- mendous culinary experiences. I admire amount of bad carbs as a means of losing Profile ture, which is also apparent in Italian chefs such as Mario Batali and Giada weight and eating healthier; so, I am de- her culinary creations. De Laurentiis among others. veloping more and more recipes with this Sanitate, who works for A in mind. Capital Cuisine, is not What is the most the average chef. Instead popular/most What is your favorite local restau- of working out of a res- “Marrying various requested dish by rant and why?

taurant, she cooks at the your clients? Donated Photo My favorite local restaurant is Villa Bella homes of her many cli- foods with different My clients really love in Burke. It is one of the few restaurants ents around Northern my Veal Marsala with with a wood burning pizza oven and the Virginia. A Washington, ingredients is a mushrooms and wine aromas are out of this world. D.C.-area resident for 15 sauce. It’s light and ex- years, she currently re- wonderful tremely flavorful. An- What is your favorite Food Net- sides in Burke. other dish my clients work show? Chef Patricia Sanitate challenge.” really enjoy is baked My family watches Food Network fre- How did you be- — Patricia Sanitate chicken breasts with to- what my clients’ desire is truly a joy and quently. Our favorite show is “Iron Chef.” come a personal mato, garlic and wine the ultimate job satisfaction. chef? sauce. How do you like to de-stress after I love to cook and have been cooking since What are some challenges you face a long day of working? I was 15. My mother passed away when I What is the most enjoyable aspect while on the job? Believe it or not, I love to delve into my was 16, which is why I began cooking at an of your job? Sometimes my cook dates can get hectic cookbooks or my various cooking maga- early age. My mother was a fantastic cook The most enjoyable aspect is that by cook- if I am in a busy household with lots of kids zines to seek out new and exciting recipes. and taught me much. I have traveled ing delicious and nutritious meals for my and pets, but it is generally not a problem. throughout Europe with frequent trips to clients, they are able to reclaim lost time. Please describe your culinary Italy where I perfected my cooking style. In In this busy area we live in, it is difficult to Do you have a focus/theme that personality. my opinion, Italy is the best “classroom” for find time to grocery shop, prepare and cook you advertise as a personal chef? I see myself as an inventor. I love creat- culinary arts. I became a chef mostly be- a fine meal. It gives me great pleasure to My client’s needs and desires are my fo- ing new and exciting dishes and recipes. cause I love to cook and share cooking tal- hear how well my dishes are received. Cre- cus and theme. If they have a specific goal Marrying various foods with different in- ents with others. ating unique and different recipes based on such as weight loss or more nutritious eat- gredients is a wonderful challenge. Viewpoints College Notes

Send notes to the Connection at Baldacci’s office to evaluate and im- Hospital since 1992 where she is cur- What plans do you have now that [email protected] or prove statewide LGBTQ initiatives. rently Telemetry Charge Nurse and is call 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. pursuing a master’s degree in nursing you’ve graduated? Dated announcements should be sub- Alessandra Rivera and Elizabeth at George Mason University. mitted at least two weeks prior to the Yang, both of Fairfax and both students event. at Virginia Tech’s College of Liberal Arts Katharine Asta of Fairfax Sta- and Human Sciences, were recently pre- tion, a spring 2008 Virginia Tech

Patrick Sanders, son of Michael sented with Robichaud Family graduate in biochemistry and human Photos by and Brenda Sanders of Fairfax and a scholarships. The Robichaud Family nutrition, foods and exercise, re- senior at Colby College in Waterville, scholarships are given to undergradu- ceived the Outstanding Senior Award Maine, was senior class speaker for ates who are committed to their own in the Department of Biochemistry in Colby’s 187th Commencement on education and service to others. the College of Agriculture and Life May 25. Sanders shared the stage Sciences for the 2007-08 year. Leah Kieff with commencement speaker Robert The Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Auxil- E. Diamond Jr., Colby Class of 1973, iary recently awarded scholarships to Scott Perry of Fairfax has been president of London-based Barclays students pursuing careers in the clinical named to the dean’s list at Florida In- PLC. Sanders, a double major in En- medical field. Susan Foster, an em- stitute of Technology. He is pursuing glish and in women’s, gender and ployee of IFOH since 1997, first as a an aerospace engineering degree. sexuality studies, has been involved clinical assistant and now as a surgical “I’m going to NOVA.” “I’m going to ECU and I’m ex- in many activities and committees at unit nurse, is pursuing a master’s degree Diane Samuelson, daughter of Sam Hogan cited to be done with high school.” Colby. He served on the Academic as a nurse educator. Evan Heflin, a Fran Samuelson of Fairfax, gradu- Morgan Herman Affairs and Educational Policy com- senior at Thomas Jefferson High School, ated summa cum laude with an mittees of the Board of Trustees and will be attending the University of Penn- interdisciplinary honors major from in student groups such as Colby sylvania to study Biochemical the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Improv and The Bridge, a club for Engineering or Orthopedic surgery. He She will be attending the University Colby’s LGBTQ community. is an Eagle Scout and a volunteer at of Edinburgh, U.K., for her master’s A four-year varsity letterman on IFOH. degree in English literature. the swimming and diving team, Hilary Koster is an IFOH volunteer Sanders won many awards, including who currently attends Northern Virginia Patrick C. Sanders of Fairfax being named to the All-NESCAC Aca- Community College and is enrolled in graduated on May 25 with a bachelor demic Team and receiving the the nursing program. Upon graduating of arts degree from Colby College, Founders Prize for academic excel- next year, she will continue her educa- Waterville, Maine. Sanders gradu- lence and commitment to the activist tion by pursing a bachelor’s degree in ated magna cum laude and dean’s roots of the Women’s, Gender, and nursing and eventually becoming a list, and with distinction in two ma- Sexuality Studies Program at Colby. nurse anesthetist. jors, English and women’s studies. “I’m going to Norfolk State and “I’m going to school, I’m most In September 2007, Sanders was ap- Juanita Lee has been a nurse for 32 Sanders is the son of Michael and pointed by Maine Gov. John years and has worked at Inova Fair Oaks Brenda Sanders. I’m excited to make new memo- excited to have more time and ries.” control my schedule.” Justin Hobbs Austin Ruzic 6 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Camps & Schools Robinson’s DECA Wins Big

By Kerry O’Connor Auburn University next fall as a freshman, said the com- The Connection petition introduced her to marketing and helped her decide to declare marketing as a major. hree students from Robinson Secondary School A snag came when they presented the first prototype Tplaced second in an international competition of The Swim Shop’s marketing-board to their class. The for DECA, a world-wide marketing association. board, which they thought was presentable, was Meredith Kozikowski, a junior from Fairfax, Kellyn snapped in half by their teacher, Casey Hepner, who Wolber, a senior from Fairfax Station, and Matt Krebs, did not agree and told them to rework their idea. a senior from Fairfax, presented their marketing plan “Thank you for that,” Kellyn said as she and Meredith for The Swim Shop in the Internet Marketing Business giggled over the fact that the new board, displaying category. The school sent 31 students to Atlanta for the script like handwriting scribbled over a summery pic- competition as well as 14 students who did not com- ture of the backs of three girls running from the beach pete. into the ocean, allowed them to place second interna- “We had five groups make it to the top 10, and it was tionally. my first time having a student make the top 10,” said Admitting they were most nervous for the presenta- Sarah Hinkhouse, Robinson’s DECA faculty advisor, tion before the judges, they said it turned out to be the Fashion Marketing teacher, as she displayed the med- most fun aspect of the competition. Meredith cited their als she still wears on her keychain. good group dynamic and ability to always have fun Meredith, Kellyn and Matt began working on The with the competition as giving their team a competi- Swim Shop concept in their fall semester marketing tive edge. Still, they never expected to go so far with classes, where they learned some of the marketing skills The Swim Shop concept. necessary for competition. Preparing for competition Meredith and Kellyn shared that when they heard involves creating a 30-page manual, a marketing board, their names called for second place, they experienced and a presentation for the chosen marketing idea to be the biggest shock of their lives. The team received the presented before a panel of judges. award in the Georgia Dome among a crowd of over “This competition was all the students,” said 13,000 other competitors. Hinkhouse. “We are just kind of there for them, but we “We were at the top of the Georgia Dome for the don’t write their papers and we don’t make their awards ceremony. When we were called, we were boards.” sprinting down the steps of the Georgia Dome to the Simulating the real-life marketing field, this gives stage,” Meredith said. The team returned home to an students the chance to explore the elements of market- airport reunion filled with balloons, flowers and ing as a future career. Kellyn, who will be attending proud friends and family.

www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 7 The County Line County Notebook Bears Spotted in County Fairfax County expects more Second HQ Building? local bear sightings to take place as the summer contin- Schools staff presents case for buying additional ues, official said last week. A few people have already administrative building this week.

reported seeing black bears in Courtesy of Fairf and around the western part By Julia additional building would of the county. The most recent O’Donoghue be more cost efficient than sighting took place June 11 The Connection Photo by constructing a new head- along Route 28 in the quarters as originally Centreville area. airfax County planned. The existing

“Since [last week] we have Julia O’Donoghue ax County Public Schools building is 67,000 square had calls about other sightings staff will rec- feet larger than the head- in Sully,” said Lucy Caldwell, F ommend the quarters the school system a public information officer purchase of a second ad- thought it would build. with the Fairfax County Police ministrative building adja- But Tistadt said the extra Department. Bears have been seen in the cent to the school system’s space would allow the Caldwell said wildlife ex- Sully District area of Fairfax Merrifield headquarters at school system to vacate perts think the bear are prob- County in recent days. the next school board /The Connection more leased office space ably just passing through meeting June 19. elsewhere. They would Fairfax County and do not actually live in the locality. They A consultant for the also be able to vacate recommend staying out of a bear’s way and doing nothing to school system, Alvarez & more school system- distract them. Marsal Real Estate Ser- owned buildings. For ex- “We haven’t heard of any problems with human encounters. vices LLC, concluded that ample, the Dunn Loring But we caution people to avoid contact with a bear, fox, coyote buying the second head- Center, which is currently or any kind of wildlife because animals can be unpredictable,” quarters at this time Fairfax County Public Schools has used as office space, could said Caldwell. would be fiscally prudent. proposed purchasing a second building be converted back into an It is not clear how many bears have been seen in Fairfax. The school system to house its administrative functions. elementary school in an- Residents could be reporting multiple animals or just seeing would be able to acquire ticipation of residential the same bear over and over again, she said. a low interest rate on the project’s debt due to a de- growth in Tysons Corner, said Tistadt. If approved, Sully District supervisor Michael Frey said residents do not pressed real estate market and Fairfax County’s ex- 1,050 additional school system employees would be seem to be concerned about the bears. His office has received cellent bond rating. The sellers of the building, which located in Merrifield, bringing the total to 1,700. no phone calls about bear sightings. the American Red Cross currently occupies, are also “I think the fact that there are bears show that we have done offering the property for $8 THE SCHOOL BOARD would make its initial a pretty good job of protecting the environment and the ecosys- million below its assessed “Really, this decision on the purchase of the building July 10. tem,” said Frey, who added that residents seemed more con- value, or approximately $52 If approved, the school system would then be re- cerned about recent coyote sightings. million, according to school is a good time quired to engage in a countywide discussion about system documents. the project and report back about community re- Moran Joins LGBT Caucus After renovations, the total to do this.” action at a School Board meeting Sept. 4. cost of the project should be —Tessie Wilson School board members were split on how they Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., was one of 52 members in the House around $110 million. The felt about the transaction. of Representatives to join a new “LGBT equality” caucus that building purchase and reha- “Interest rates are at an all-time low and this is advocates for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender bilitation would pay for itself and save the school a better price than we would ever be able to get. … citizens last week. system money in the long run, said the school For those reasons, I think it is a good idea. … Really, The caucus, started by Rep. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., and system’s chief operating officer Dean Tistadt. this is a good time to do this,” said Braddock District Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., includes two Republicans but is member Tessie Wilson. made up mostly of Democrats. It will advocate for civil unions SINCE 2004, the school system has sought to con- But Springfield District school board member Liz and more domestic partnership rights – including those that solidate its administrative staff at one central loca- Bradsher said she had reservations when so many affect child adoption and health insurance benefits. The group tion. Fairfax County Public Schools purchased communities need new schools or renovations. will also focus on passing legislation on hate crimes that affect Gatehouse I, its first central administrative building, Tistadt said the building purchase could positively the LGBT community and fight for employment non-discrimi- in 2006, largely by handing over excess property to affect both the schools capital and operating bud- nation, according Moran’s spokesperson Austin Durrer. the Fairfax County govern- gets, by adding more flexibil- “Moran is a strong supporter of gay and lesbian rights and for ment. The school system also ity in both areas. [gay and lesbian] people being treated like any other Ameri- acquired a second plot of land “We can’t seem to fund Still, Bradsher said the whole can. It is nothing new that he would be involved in a group like located next to Gatehouse I, to situation does not sit well with this,” said Durrer. build a second administrative [renovations] in a timely her. The school board member building, Gatehouse II. The manner but we can represents two school commu- 30 Percent Rise in Rape Cases Fairfax County Board of Super- nities – South County Second- visors put a hold on that con- ary School and West Spring- Fairfax County’s overall crime rate rose 6.13 percent from consolidate our offices struction. field High School – who have 2006 to 2007. Rape cases increased approximately 30 percent Tistadt and others said they been waiting on funding for during the same time period. in a timely manner?” could offer evidence that new schools and renovations The number of reported rapes in 2007 was 95 compared to Gatehouse I has fully paid for — Liz Bradsher years. 73 in 2006, according to a press release issued June 12. The itself so far. Schools eliminated “We have students in schools Fairfax County Police Department did not reply to requests ask- some staff positions, avoided some maintenance costs that need renovations. We can’t seem to fund that in ing for comment. and terminated some leases as a result of moving a timely manner but we can consolidate our offices In general, violent crime besides rape – murder. robbery and 650 people to Gatehouse I, they said. in a timely manner?” said Bradsher. aggravated assault – dropped or increased very little. Incidents If the school system acquired Red Cross building, Getting public “buy in” on the project could be dif- of reported burglaries fell by nearly 100 from 1,580 in 2006 to which shares a surface parking lot with Gatehouse I, ficult, particularly when the school system is having 1,409 in 2007. — Julia O’Donoghue it would be able to terminate leases on approximately to cut back on services. 38,000 square feet of additional office space they “Any decision we make in this fiscal environment rent in the area. They would also vacate and turn will be a difficult one, whether it is about students over at least three more properties to Fairfax County, or facilities. … We are working in an environment and eliminate an additional 18 positions. where we have very limited funds,” said school board Both Tistadt and the consultant said buying the president Dan Storck (Mount Vernon).

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Silverthorne To Step Down 3 Charged in P.J. Skidoos Burglary From Page 3 “All of it needed to be done. … The city is Silverthorne is part of a small group of The City of Fairfax Police recently in terrific shape,” he said. lifelong Fairfax residents — including charged three persons in connection more “new voices” on the City Council. The council Lederer, Petersen and with a March 27 burglary of P.J. During the citywide elections last spring, member’s one fellow Council mem- Skidoos Restaurant located at 9908 he endorsed all three of the new council major disappoint- ber Jeff Greenfield — Fairfax Blvd., according to a police members who will take office in July. ment is the lack “Scott has been an who became active in release. “I was very excited to see a crop of fresh of new redevel- institution. He is kind of politics as young Three suspects entered the restau- faces emerge as City Council candidates. I opment along adults during the rant on March 27 during normal busi- think the city is looking for new leadership,” Fairfax Boulevard part of the traditional 1990s. At one point ness hours and gained entry into the he said. corridor. during Silverthorne’s office, removing Silverthorne and his colleagues see the The city “needs Fairfax establishment.” tenure, five of the six an undisclosed News Briefs amount of money council member’s aggressive push for open to [provide incen- — Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) City Council mem- space acquisition as his legacy to the city. tives for] devel- bers had been lifelong from the safe. “Scott will always be remembered for the opers to come in residents, he said. On the morning open space initiative,” said Lederer. and tear down these old motels and rede- Like Silverthorne, both Lederer and of Wednesday, June 11, Clyde C. Wil- The retiring council member pushed velop the corridor in a fashion the will ben- Petersen’s fathers held elected office in the liams, 40, of the 8400 block of Rich- through a city policy to set aside funding efit the entire city,” said Silverthorne. city. Greenfield and Silverthorne lived on mond Highway in the Alexandria for purchasing open space in 2000. At the “You can either have a decaying corridor the same street as children and graduated area was taken into custody with the time, Silverthorne was concerned that the or you can work with developers to come from Fairfax High School a year apart from assistance of Alexandria City Police. City of Fairfax has less open space per capita up with a plan that works for the entire city each other. Williams was charged with grand lar- than surrounding localities in Northern Vir- and that makes us proud,” he added. Petersen and Silverthorne also grew up ceny and possession of burglary tools ginia, he said. Silverthorne’s political legacy is not just together. Petersen’s mother ran the mayoral and is being held without bond, ac- his own. His father served on the City Coun- campaign of Silverthorne’s father. Petersen cording to the release. SINCE THE COUNCIL adopted the policy, cil and as mayor when Silverthorne was also managed Silverthorne’s 1996 City That evening, a search warrant was the city has added approximately 44 acres growing up. Council campaign. executed with the help of Arlington of new open space. “Scott has been an institution. He is kind “The city was very active in politics and a County Police and Washington, D.C. Silverthorne is also proud of other actions of part of the traditional Fairfax establish- lot of us grew up in that environment,” said Metropolitan Police at the residence the City Council has taken during his ten- ment. … And I mean that in a good way,” Petersen. See News Briefs, Page 23 ure, particularly the revitalization of the said state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34), who Silverthorne is unlikely to run for public city’s downtown and the rebuilding of some was a member of the City Council before office again, even though he is staying put of the city’s aging buildings. joining the Virginia General Assembly. in the City of Fairfax.

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Less than 6 percent of reg- rently, Virginians face some election every We invite citizens and organizations to send Paula Friedrich T Assistant Editor / 703-917-6459 istered voters turned out at the polls November, and they often vote with their feet us suggestions, calendar listings for major to make some very important decisions. — by staying home. events for the upcoming year, information on Julia O’Donoghue With primaries in all three congressional dis- What’s more, the Board of Elections should how to get involved in nonprofits and chari- Education and Politics tricts here, a tiny number of voters trickled into mail sample ballots to all registered voters in ties, details about your club or other organiza- Nicholas Horrock polling places to make their the weeks before an election, allowing each tion, and anything else you can think of. 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Most recently, the BBB uncov- CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, searching for jobs easier, it also provides ered a scam where job hunters were told L.L.C. an opportunity for ID thieves and schem- Red Flag #3: An employer asks for ex- they had to pay $64.50 for a background Peter Labovitz President/CEO ers to take advantage of eager — and un- tensive personal information such as check before they could be considered for Mary Kimm suspecting — job seekers. social security or bank account num- a cleaning job. Predictably, after paying for Publisher/Chief The Better Business Bureau (BBB) pro- bers the background check, the job seeker never Operating Officer Jerry Vernon vides the following guidance to help people Some job seekers have been surprised to heard from the company again. Executive Vice President spot the most common red flags associated learn they’ve gotten a job without having to Wesley DeBrosse Controller with online job search scams: do a single interview. 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s a part of National Go Skate- boarding Day, Fairfax Surf Shop /The Connection Aand the City of Fairfax will host the second annual Skate Fest Fairfax 2008 this weekend. Last year’s event was successful thanks to hundreds of par- ticipants and community interest. The event will take place at the same venue, Van Dyck Skate Park, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. A landscape in watercolor by Skate Fest Fairfax 2008 will begin with Marcia Weidler SK8 for A Cause, benefiting Children’s Hos- pital Foundation. Participants of all ages and Patrick skills are invited to ride along a route Praman through the park. The route will be about 2 uses his miles long and feature checkpoints. knees to “Last year, they did a wonderful job for a gain first year event, they raised just over $2,000, speed for said Danni Beyda, his trick Children’s Hospital at the Van events coordinator. Dyck “It’s similar to a Skate breast cancer walk,” Park Seasonal watercolor minia- said Joe Nielsen, ture by Marcia Weidler Fairfax Surf Shop manager. allows for the skate- Potter and the Goblet of Fire” on Fri- Landscapes “My oldest son, boarders to use the day and “Hairspray” on Saturday. when he was born park for the skate- The Fairfax Surf Shop has started a In Miniature had some complica- board competition skateboarding team this past year, and tions. Children’s and the SK8 for a is looking for new team members. The atercolor artist Marcia Hospital in D.C. Cause. “We will have shop staff will be looking during the Weidler was completing W saved his life.” said staff and equipment Skate Fest for skateboarders that stand her B.S.N. at Marycrest Dan Callahan, on site to help setup,” out to join their shop’s team. College when she began studying wa- Fairfax Surf Shop said Michael McCarty, “We’re looking for as good as guys tercolors and found a lifetime inter- owner. “[Children’s director of the City of as we can get on the team. It would be est in art. In 1986 she and Jacqueline Hospital] really like Fairfax Parks and Rec- awesome to put out a video,” said Paetzold opened the Loft Gallery, the event because reation. where Weidler is cur- it’s kids helping The organiz- rently the Director and Gallery kids.” ers stress that “These kids are incredible owner. Weidler has trav- On Saturday, the event isn’t eled extensively, and her June 21 the main just about athletes, and they’re doing paintings represent scenes from rural event will take skateboarding areas. Like small windows, these min- things that I could never do.” place from 10 a.m.- — it will be a iatures allow Weidler to explore dif- 4 p.m. featuring family event, — Michael McCarty ferent seasons and parts of the U.S. music, good, activi- with plenty of Show dates are June 4-July 6, with ties, giveaways, Nick Pagano coasts off a activities and games Nielsen. an opening reception on Sunday, Aug. prizes, games, open ramp after landing a trick for all ages. The event “These kids are incredible athletes, 10, from 1-5 p.m. Loft Gallery hours skate and the final will include moon and they’re doing things that I could are Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; round of the skate- bounces, activities, never do.” McCarty said. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, boarding competition. Ourisman Fairfax vendors and raffles to benefit the Children’s Nielsen also hopes that Skate Fest 12-5 p.m. The Loft Gallery is located Scion is the biggest sponsor for the event. Hospital Foundation. will continue to help the City of Fairfax at 313 Mill St., Occoquan. Other sponsors include Burke Target, Hon- “It was very great to see the wide range nurture local skateboarding talent. est Tea, Pepsi-Cola, LaxWorld, Red Bull and of spectators [last year] with grandparents The Fairfax Surf Shop has been in the Smack Energy Bars, whose owner, former bringing kids in strollers.” McCarty said. Fairfax community for about 32 years Send Gallery Notes to the Connection at Washington Redskins player Fred Smoot, As well as the Skate Fest events on Fri- now. Five years ago, Callahan became [email protected] or call will be attending the event. day and Saturday, the City of Fairfax Park the shop’s new owner. “During the 703-917-6459. Deadline is Friday. Dated an- nouncements should be submitted at least two and Recreation will be having Movies Un- spring, summer and fall, skateboard- weeks prior to the event. THE CITY OF FAIRFAX and the city’s der the Moon at 7 p.m. after both days’ ing keeps our business running,” he Parks and Recreation Department are also events. A band will be performing on both major contributors to the event. The city nights followed by the showing of “Harry See Skate fest, Page 13

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Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Luke Brindley with Special Guests. Age 21+ only. www.ttreynolds.com. 7:30 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Theater of the First Amendment: Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12. 703-255- Mariela in the Desert by Karen 1566 or www.jamminjava.com. Zacarias. 8 p.m., GMU Center for Bandazian, The War Within. 10 the Arts Harris Theater, 4400 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 $25. For more information go to or www.jamminjava.com. www.gmu.edu.cfa, or call 888-945- Future & Crucial Elements. 8 p.m., 2468. TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., Theater of the First Amendment: Fairfax. Age 21+ only. Two Bit Taj Mahal by Paul www.ttreynolds.com. D’Andrea. 2 p.m. GMU Center for H.M.S. Pinafore with the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will play on June 20 at 8 Movies Under the Moon: “Harry the Arts TheaterSpace, 4400 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets $8 to $48. 877-WOLFTRAP. Potter and the Order of the University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, Phoenix.” Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old $25. For more information go to Fairfax. Call to register 703-293- or www.jamminjava.com. Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-352- www.gmu.edu.cfa, or call 888-945- Theater of the First Amendment: 2468. 6227. Tickets are $42/in-house, $22/lawn. ARTS or visit www.cox.com/fairfax/ Neighborhood Plant Clinic. Mariela in the Desert by Karen Cool Devices, Wild Gizmos. 10:30 10 a.m.- 877-WOLFTRAP. moviesunderthemoon. Zacarias. 4 p.m., GMU Center for Tiny Tots. a.m. Hands-on demonstration 1 p.m. The Fairfax County Master 10:15 a.m. Very short Gardeners Association gives tips and the Arts Harris Theater, 4400 stories, fingerplays and activities. featuring the most current devices University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, SATURDAY/JUNE 21 that aid those with visual strategies. Kings Park Library, 9000 Ages 13-17 months with adult. Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703- $25. Visit www.gmu.edu.cfa, or call Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Jazz guitarist Rick Whitehead, a impairments. See your name in 978-5600. 888-945-2468. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to Northern Virginia resident, will be Braille plus try out the newest in Creatures Great and Small Theater of the First Amendment: register 703-644-7333. performing duets with nationally phones, alarm clocks and more. Age presented by Rainbow Puppets. A Two Bit Taj Mahal by Paul Small Wonders. 11:15 a.m. Very short known bass player Joe Byrd, at 49 6 and up. City of Fairfax Regional musical review of animal songs and D’Andrea. 1 p.m., GMU Center for stories, fingerplays and activities. West. Show times are 8 p.m. and 10 Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. stories. All ages. 10:15 a.m. and the Arts TheaterSpace, 4400 Ages 18-23 months with adult. p.m. The jazz club is located at 49 Call to register 703-293-6227. 11:30 a.m. Pohick Regional Library, University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, Pohick Regional Library, 6450 West St., Annapolis, Md. $20 cover Microsoft Access. 2:30 p.m. 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call $25. Visit www.gmu.edu.cfa or call Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to charge. Call 410-626-9796 for Introduction to creating, modifying to register 703-644-7333. 888-945-2468. register 703-644-7333. reservations and more information. and mastering your own databases. Fair Oaks Mall Sixth Annual Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 12-3 Book Monster. 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 Civil War Bus Tour. The Stuart- Age 13 and up. City of Fairfax Balloon Day. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free p.m. The Fairfax County Master p.m. Use imagination, artistic skill Mosby Historical Society hosts a tour Regional Library, 10360 North St., balloons for every child. Grand Gardeners Association gives tips and and recyclable material to create a Court, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax. strategies. Pohick Regional Library, sculpture of the largest book eater in Call 703-359-8302. 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call the world, Bibliophilla Voraxus (the Artist’s Reception, 6-9 p.m. Pen and 703-644-7333. book monster). Age 6-12. Pohick ink drawings by local artist and Movies Under the Moon: “Bee Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker teacher Ted Ramsey. Oakton Art and Movie.” Van Dyck Park, 3730 Old Road, Burke. Call to register 703- Framing, 2952-H Chain Bridge Road, Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703-352- 644-7333. Oakton. Call 703-281-1364 or visit ARTS or visit www.cox.com/fairfax/ Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- www.tedramsey.com/index/html. moviesunderthemoon. 1 p.m. The Fairfax County Master Movies Under the Moon: Gardeners Association gives tips and “Hairspray.” Van Dyck Park, 3730 strategies. Pohick Regional Library, Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Call 703- MONDAY/JUNE 23 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 352-ARTS or visit www.cox.com/ Open Mic, Hosted by David 703-644-7333. fairfax/moviesunderthemoon. Cotton. 7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 Fairfax Corner Summer Concert Maple Ave., Vienna. Free. To sign up, Series: Ruut and Justin email David Cotton at WEDNESDAY/JUNE 25 Trawick. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Fairfax www.jamminjava.com or call 703- Ricky Scaggs and Bruce Hornsby 8 Corner Grand Plaza,11951 Grand 255-1566. p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Commons Avenue, Fairfax. Call 703- Ssuuna: Lutindo! 7 p.m. Traditional Road, Vienna. Tickets are $40/in- 227-0894 or www.fairfaxcorner.com. African music, dance and stories. City house, $22/lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP. of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 Cas Haley and Woodbelly, Jah North St., Fairfax. Call to register Roots. 8 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 SUNDAY/JUNE 22 703-293-6227. Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $12. Emmylou Harris. 8 p.m. at the Filene What’s the Matter? Chemistry fizz, 703-255-1566 or Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. foam and flash presented by www.jamminjava.com. Tickets are $40/in-house, $22/lawn. Maryland Science Center. Age 6-12. Theater of the First Amendment: 877-WOLFTRAP. 2:30 p.m. Kings Park Library, 9000 Two Bit Taj Mahal by Paul The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to D’Andrea. 8 p.m., GMU Center for with Rick Whitehead. 7 p.m., register 703-978-5600. the Arts TheaterSpace, 4400 GMU Center for the Arts Concert Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6:30-9 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. p.m. The Fairfax County Master $25. Visit www.gmu.edu.cfa or call Tickets $35, $25, followed by the Gardeners Association gives tips and 888-945-2468. Jazz Club in the Grand Tier for an strategies. Pohick Regional Library, Birds in My Backyard. 10:30 a.m. Jann Klose, multicultural pop singer-songwriter, will additional charge of $10. Go to 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call Stories and activities. Age 3-5 with perform Saturday, July 5, at 6 p.m. the Fairfax Corner www.gmu.edu.cfa or call 888-945- 703-644-7333. adult. City of Fairfax Regional Summer Concert Series, 11900 Palace Way, at Fairfax 2468. Library, 10360 North St., Fairfax. Adam Swink, Sophia Bass. 7:30 Call to register 703-293-6227. Corner at Monument Drive and Government Center Park- p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., TUESDAY/JUNE 24 way in Fairfax. Visit www.fairfaxcorner.com. Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 George Benson. 8 p.m. at the Filene See Calendar, Page 16 14 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 15 Calendar

From Page 14 Politicks & Jealousy Curve. 8 p.m. Inova Blood Drive. Photo ID TT Reynolds, 10414 Main St., required. Appointments preferred; Forensics 101-Super Sleuths. 2:30 Fairfax. Age 21+ only. call 1-866-256-6372. 12-4 p.m. p.m. Love a good mystery? Come for www.ttreynolds.com. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 some hands-on crime scene science. Lionize, The Seed and other Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to Age 12-18. Kings Park Library, 9000 bands. 8 p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s, register 703-644-7333. Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to University Mall, 10673 Braddock register 703-978-5600. Road, Fairfax, 703-385-5717 Sophie the Performing Dog. Watch Pierce Pettis. 7:30 p.m., Jammin’ MONDAY/JUNE 30 Sophie, the cairn terrier, do amazing Java, 227 Maple Ave., Vienna. Paul Thorn. 8 p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 tricks. Birth-6 with adult. 10:30 a.m. Tickets $15. 703-255-1566 or Maple Ave., Vienna. Tickets $20. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 www.jamminjava.com. 703-255-1566 or Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to bob, Jackmove. Rock. 10 p.m., www.jamminjava.com. register 703-644-7333. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Monday Movies. 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a Lights, Camera, Action. 7 p.m. This Vienna. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 movie based on a book and discuss basic production workshop shows at the door. 703-255-1566 or which was better — the movie or the how to make films for the library’s www.jamminjava.com. book. Age 6-18. Kings Park Library, Cool Clips contest or just for fun. Age 9000 Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call to 12-18. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 register 703-978-5600. Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to SATURDAY/JUNE 28 On the Bill. Spinny Johnson, former register 703-644-7333. Fairfax Choral Society, Hollywood Harlem Globetrotter, performs fun Little Tots Summer Fun Series, Goes Choral III: Music That and amazing basketball tricks. 2:30 with Reptiles Alive. 10:30 a.m.-12 Moves! 8 p.m., GMU Center for the p.m. Age 6-12. Pohick Regional p.m., Free. A wildly exciting and Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, educational show that introduces Drive, Fairfax. Family focused Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333. awesome reptiles from all over the performance. Tickets $35, $25. Visit Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 6:30-9 world. Featuring a giant python, www.gmu.edu.cfa. p.m. The Fairfax County Master alligator, African tortoise, Nile Theater of the First Amendment: Gardeners Association gives tips and monitor lizard and other amazing Mariela in the Desert by Karen strategies. Pohick Regional Library, reptiles. Fairfax Corner Grand Zacarias. 8:30 p.m., GMU Center 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call Plaza,11951 Grand Commons for the Arts Harris Theater, 4400 703-644-7333. Avenue, Fairfax. Call 703-227-0894 University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, Penelope Fleming, Teddy Bear’s or www.fairfaxcorner.com. $25. Visit www.gmu.edu.cfa. Picnic. 10:30 a.m. Kitty Pozer TwentySomthin, Slightly Garden, Old Town Hall Old Town THURSDAY/JUNE 26 Something and other bands. 8 Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax, p.m. at Fat Tuesday’s, University 703-352-ARTS or The Temptations and The Four Mall, 10673 Braddock Road, Fairfax, www.fairfaxarts.org. Tops. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets are $38/in-house, $$22/lawn.877- WOLFTRAP. Korean Cultural Heritage Night. Tickets go on sale Monday, 7:30 p.m. An evening of Korean culture, featuring traditional and folk June 23 at 10 a.m. through music and dance. Free. Ossian Hall Ticketmaster, 202-397-7328 Park, 7900 Heritage Drive, or by calling 202-397-7328 Annandale. Call 703-324-7469. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ for two Pop Go the Wiggles! performances live shows on Aug. 20 at 3 Theater of the First Amendment: p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Patriot Mariela in the Desert by Karen Center, 4400 University Since 1980 Zacarias. 8 p.m., GMU Center for the Arts Harris Theater, 4400 Drive, Fairfax. Tickets will SUMMER REGISTRATION University Drive, Fairfax. Tickets $30, range from $18-$38. Seat- $25. Visit www.gmu.edu.cfa. Swan Ballet Onyxred, Laredo. 8 p.m. TT Reynolds, ing for tickets purchased at Dance Schools 10414 Main St., Fairfax. Age 21+ the $38 level will take only. www.ttreynolds.com. place in the ‘hot potato Ballet • Pointe • Jazz Tell it Again. Stories and activities. Tap • Lyrical 10:30 a.m. Age 3-5 with adult. City seats’ and will include an Modern • Hip Hop of Fairfax Regional Library, 10360 exclusive Wiggles giveaway. North St., Fairfax. Call to register CALL NOW! 703-293-6227. Ask about Summer Artful Doodles. 10:30 a.m. Drawing Dance Camps For basics in a hands-on program. Age 6- 703-385-5717. TUESDAY/JULY 1 All Ages 12. Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke Rent. 2 p.m and 8 p.m. at the Filene Workshops For Lake Road, Burke. Call to register Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. Inova Blood Drive. Photo ID Beginner to Advance Classes for Pre-teens, Teens 703-978-5600. Tickets $25 to $80. 877-WOLFTRAP. required. 1:30-7 p.m. Appointments Children, Preteens, Teens & Adults and Adults Lutindo. 2:30 p.m. Traditional African Neighborhood Plant Clinic. 10 a.m.- preferred; call 1-866-256-6372. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Swan I: Fairfax Swan II: Chantilly music, dance and stories. All ages. 1 p.m. The Fairfax County Master Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to 9416 Main St. Gardeners Association gives tips and 13655 Lee Jackson Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call to strategies. Kings Park Library, 9000 register 703-644-7333. Pickett Shopping Center register 703-644-7333. Burke Lake Road, Burke. Call 703- Sergio Mendes, Zap Mama. 8 p.m., 703-425-7847/703-425-9400 703-803-8877/703-425-9400 Shh, Everybody’s Sleeping. 7 p.m. 978-5600. at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap www.swanballet.com Stories and activities about bedtime. Fairfax Corner Summer Concert Road, Vienna, Tickets $40 in-house, Age 3-6 with adult. Pohick Regional Series: Laura Tsaggaris and $22 lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP. Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, The Beachcombers. 6-8:30 p.m. Burke. Call to register 703-644-7333. Free. Fairfax Corner Grand WEDNESDAY/JULY 2 City of Fairfax Concert Band. 8 Plaza,11951 Grand Commons p.m. Veterans Amphitheater, City Avenue, Fairfax. Call 703-227-0894 Writers’ Roundtable. 7:30 p.m. Hall lawn, 10455 Armstrong Street, or www.fairfaxcorner.com. Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Fairfax. Free. www.fairfaxcounty.gov Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Call 703- 3 University Mall Theatres /parks/accotink. 644-7333. SUNDAY/JUNE 29 Crash Boom Bang, Pictures in Pieces, Fairfax • Corner of Rt. 123 & Braddock • 273-7111 The World Children’s Choir. 2 p.m., The Years Gone By, Cerca Trova, FRIDAY/JUNE 27 GMU Center for the Arts Concert Army of Freshman. Rock. 6:30 p.m. SUMMER CINEMA Rent. 8 p.m. at the Filene Center, 1645 Hall. Family focused performance. Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Trap Road, Vienna. Tickets $25 to Tickets $15, $10. Visit Vienna. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 CAMP!!! $80. 877-WOLFTRAP. www.gmu.edu.cfa or call 888-945- at the door. 703-255-1566 or 10 am Shows Monday - Friday Janine Wilson Band. 7:30 p.m. Lake 2468. www.jamminjava.com. Accotink Park, 7500 Accotink Park ”O Brother Brunch” featuring Lyle Lovett and his Large Band. 8 All Seats $2.00, 10 for $15 or Season pass (11 wks for $11) Road, Springfield. Free. visit Dead Men’s Hollow. 2 p.m., p.m., at the Filene Center, 1645 Trap www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Road, Vienna, Tickets $42 in-house, JUNE 23 - JUNE 27...... VEGGIE TALES - PIRATES (G) performances or call 703-324-7469. Vienna. Tickets $8. 703-255-1566 or $25 lawn. 877-WOLFTRAP. JUNE 30 - JULY 4...... PIPPI LONGSTOCKINGS (G) NVCC Annandale Brass will perform www.jamminjava.com. JULY 7 - JULY 11...... MUPPETS FROM SPACE (G) some “Bigtop” favorites including Luke Brindley, Anthony Fiacco, “Broadway One Step”, “Georgia Girl” Shane Hines, Todd Wright. 7 THURSDAY/JULY 3 JULY 14 - JULY 18 ...... MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (G) and “Copa Cabana” as part of their p.m., Jammin’ Java, 227 Maple Ave., Attendees will receive valuable coupons Summer Pops collection. 7:30 p.m. Vienna. Tickets $10. 703-255-1566 Fairfax Saxaphone Quartet. 8 for Elie’s Deli & Brion’s Grille! Royal Lake Park, 5344 Gainsborough or www.jamminjava.com. p.m.Veteran’s Ampitheater at City Drive, Fairfax. Free. Call 703-324- Rent. 2 p.m and 8 p.m. at the Filene Hall, 10455 Armstrong St., Fairfax. 7469 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna. 703-352-ARTS or /parks/performances. Tickets $25 to $80. 877-WOLFTRAP. www.fairfaxarts.org. 16 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commencement

The feet of a Fairfax High School graduate. Photos by Sam Funt/The Connection

Keynote speaker Ann Monday, superintendent of the City of Fairfax Schools, addresses the Fairfax High School graduating class of 2008. Bring On The Champions Fairfax grads take part in June 12 Commencement in Field House. Members of the Fairfax High School graduating class look on as fellow By Wade Rice supervision accomplish so much. students receive awards. The Connection Senior Class President Christina Tammaro introduced the guest speaker for the cer- airfax High School’s Class of 2008 emony, Superintendent of Fairfax City at Fairfax High School has accom- Schools Ann Monday. Monday explained Fplished a lot in their time at the her feelings of graduation while an associ- school. The class brought aware- ate principal at Robinson High School. ness to the rest of the state and Fairfax “While I was at Robinson, graduation felt County that Fairfax High was like giving birth,” she said. a school to pay attention to. Not only was a stressful and The graduating class helped “The class of sometimes painful time Mon- the school receive its first day explained, but also it was state championship in 72 2008 will be a moment of tremendous years. Not only did the girls pride. “I hope you remember swim and dive team win a remembered as the love and pride that you state championship, but a champions.” have right now more than my One Act Play also won a state words.” recognition. — Dr. Scott Brabrand, As student names began to “The class of 2008 will be principal be called and the air horns remembered as champions,” sounded, Brabrand stood said Dr. Scott Brabrand, Fairfax High prin- front in center to shake ev- cipal. He started the graduation ceremony ery graduate’s hand and offer hundreds of on Thursday, June 12 with a welcome and hugs. introduction of guests including the chair- Braband closed the ceremony with the man of Fairfax City School Board Janice confirmation of the diplomas. Though Miller and the Mayor of the City of Fairfax Braband had a microphone on his podium, Robert Lederer. As Brabrand stood facing his words could barely be heard, as the place his class of seniors, he exuded pride and erupted, especially on the gymnasium floor joy for being able to have a class under his with the senior class. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 17 Fanny Bonilla Real Estate

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18 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Commencement

Dr. Linwood Rose, president of James Madison University, was the guest speaker for Robinson Secondary School’s Class of 2008 graduation ceremony on June 12 at the Patriot Center. The 652 members of the Robinson Secondary School Class of 2008 took part in their last high school event on June 12 at George Mason University, their graduation ceremony. Procession of Scholars Seniors from Robinson Secondary participate in 2008 Commencement at the Patriot Center.

David Holley, student government president, takes his place in line to receive his diploma from Robinson Secondary School.

Photos by Robbie Hammer/The Connection The Robinson Secondary School Class of 2008 gradua- tion took place on Thursday, June 12 on the campus of George Mason University with 652 graduates.

Friends and family members watch their loved ones become high Friends and family members watch as 652 school graduates Robinson seniors become high school gradu- during the ates at the Patriot Center on June 12. Robinson Sec- ondary Com- mencement.

The 652 members of the Robinson Secondary School Class of 2008 took part in their last high school event on June 12 at George Mason University, their graduation ceremony. Several Robinson seniors have a little mischief for the last time as high school students while playing with a beach ball Soon-to-be graduates make their way across the during their graduation ceremony. stage to receive their high school diplomas. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 19 Commencement

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Former Woodson graduates David Bae and Sarah Lim cover new gradu- ate Matt Chang with silly string after graduation. Matt Chang looks up as a graduation balloon floats away. On the Road to Success Speakers encourage Woodson graduates to Julia Campbell Award For the first time, the family of Julia Campbell persevere and to learn presented an award in her honor at the Woodson graduation. Campbell graduated from Woodson in 1985 and was murdered in the Philippines a little through failure. over a year ago. Campbell had been working as a journalist in New York when she decided to join the Peace Corps. She was two years and one month into By Leah Kieff her two-year and three-month term when she was The Connection murdered. The family chose to create the scholarship to honor her memory. The applicants for the scholarship, were judged on ore than 480 students, their families grades, activity in school, but most importantly to and friends gathered for Woodson see what service the student had done so far and what they were planning to do. The student chosen MHigh School’s graduation on Thurs this year was Molly Wacek, who will attend Virginia day June 12 in the Robinson High Commonwealth University in the fall. School gym. “She was exactly what we were looking for,” said The students were welcomed by two of their class Linda Campbell, Julia Campbell’s mother. “Her goal is to help others and she will be going to nursing officers, Jackie White and Sarah Clemons, who posed school and hopes to go to foreign countries to help the question, “What truly encompasses being the class there. of 2008?” They then helped the graduates to relive “I absolutely know she’s the right person after the memories they’ve shared as a class in the past meeting with her and her family.” four years. The graduates were told to remember, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and when The guest speaker, Howard Schlitt, continued dis- Woodson gives you renovations on the restrooms, cussing with the students the importance of failure you get automatic flushing toilets.” and how to deal with the hand that one is dealt. Eighteen valedictorians were honored for their “We cannot change the hand we are dealt, just how GPAs above a 4.0 and presented with yellow stoles we play that hand,” Schlitt said. Schlitt went on to to mark their achievements. discuss two men Randy Pausch the creator of the The class speaker, class president, valedictorian and last lecture and Steve Jobs, of Apple and Pixar and most likely to succeed superlative winner, Mark how both men did not let their obstacles interfere Goldberg was introduced by a friend. Goldberg con- with their success. “You’ve got to find what you live gratulated fellow graduates on their achievements, and follow your inner voice. Seize every moment and encouraging them to fail, learn from their failures find someone to love.” and appreciate where others have succeeded. “Suc- The Class of 2008 decided to donate its remaining cess is not a trophy, a car, a medal, it is taking joy in senior class funds of $18,000 to the gymnasium, for the world around you. That begins with failure, so a new score board. Another senior class officer Ariel Graduates and best friends, Melanie Letalik and Laura class of 2008, go and fail,” said Goldberg. Retting encouraged classmates to, “Move on with Lorenz embrace before getting into their robes for The four faculty and staff awards were presented your life but never forget where your educational graduation. to seven of the graduates. Three other awards were journey began.” presented honoring former Woodson students who Senior class sponsors, Becky Martino and Diana had died. Jamie McIntyre was honored as the recipi- Galinis were the last to speak. Galinis challenged the “Success is not a trophy, a car, a medal, it ent of the Fairfax County School Board Character students, “Individually and as a class, to dedicate Award, an award given only to one FCPS high school yourself to service and challenge you to use your is taking joy in the world around you.” student every year. education to serve others.” — Mark Goldberg

20 ❖ Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 21 Fairfax Connection Sports Editor Paul Frommelt Next Week 703-917-6409 or [email protected] Look for the Connection Newspapers’ 2008 Senior Send-off, where Sports we highlight graduating seniors that have made a difference. Summer Swim: Everybody into the Pool The CSL and NVSL kicks off their 2008 2007 Division Champs swim season. Nothern Virginia Swim League By Paul Frommelt Division 1 Team Record Points The Connection Overlee 5-0 2014.00 Division 2 ith 126 swim teams in 21 di- Team Record Points Little Rocky Run 5-0 1757.00 visions and made up of Division 3 thousands of swimmers, the Team Record Points W Lee-Graham 5-0 1803.00 Northern Virginia Swim- Division 4 ming League and the Colonial Swim Team Record Points

League are making sure that Saturday Photos by Fox Mill Woods 3-2 1414.00 mornings around Northern Virginia begin Division 5 in the pool. Team Record Points High Point Pool 5-0 1432.00 The NVSL houses 102 competitive swim Division 6 teams, spread out in 17 different divisions Craig Sterbutzel Team Record Points throughout Fairfax County, Arlington and Dunn Loring 5-0 1448.00 Alexandria. The more developmental CSL Division 7 Team Record Points sports 24 competitive teams throughout Mansion House 5-0 1581.00 four divisions, drawing mostly from Division 8 Fairfax County and Loudoun County. Team Record Points Villa Aquatic 5-0 1398.50 “The excitement level is really up,” said /The Connection Division 9 CSL President Bobby Winterbottom. With Team Record Points most teams conducting their time trials Hollin Meadows 5-0 1402.50 last Saturday, both leagues will kickoff Division 10 their 2008 dual meet season on June 21. Team Record Points Forest Hollow 5-0 1296.00 “They have been practicing now for two Division 11 weeks so the kids are really fired up and Team Record Points ready to get in there and start swimming A CSL swimmer prepares to race during the 2007 CSL Individual All Star Fox Hunt 5-0 1406.00 meet at Wakefield Chapel. Division 12 against somebody else,” said Team Record Points Winterbottom. Rolling Forest 4-1 1309.50 Both league’s seasons will culminate on Division 13 August 2, for their Individual All Stars Team Record Points Camelot 5-0 1241.00 meet. Division 14 “It is a short season, but it is a really Team Record Points intense season. The kids are out of school Rutherford 5-0 1277.00 and everybody is very excited, especially Division 15 Team Record Points for that very first meet,” said NVSL pub- Long Branch 5-0 1308.00 licity chairman Keenan Goldsby. Division 16 Founded in 1956, the NVSL’s mantra is, Team Record Points “A love for the sport, advanced aquatic Lincolnia Park 4-1 1332.00 Division 17 skills, teamwork, and the principles of Team Record Points good sportsmanship.” Laurel Hill 5-0 1460.0 Winterbottom takes the same approach CSL swimmers dive into the pool at the 2007 Relay Carnival. when speaking of the CSL’s goals this sum- Colonial Swim League mer. Red Division Team Record Points “We try to teach them good sportsman- Want your team highlighted Burke Centre 5-0 1653.00 ship and get them ready for bigger White Division things,” he said. “If they want to continue in the Connection? Team Record Points with swimming, they are getting all the Chan. Highlands 5-0 1505.00 Send weekly swim team reports and photos Blue Division knowledge and the experience to continue to [email protected]. Re- Team Record Points on.” ports should be no more than 100 words and Barrington 5-0 1387.00 Notable recent NVSL and CSL alumni must be submitted by Monday. For more infor- Gold Division include Kate Ziegler, 19, who broke the Team Record Points mation, contact sports editor Paul Frommelt at Fort Meyer 5-0 1558.00 1500-meter freestyle record last June, the 703-917-6409. longest standing world record at the time. Ziegler, a four-time World Champion, is favored to win gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. NVSL and CSL: 2008 Important Dates Suzanne Schwee, a CSL alumna who graduated from Stone Bridge High School Colonial Swim League Northern Virginia Swim League this year, will swim for the University of First Dual Meet of the Year: First Dual Meet of the Year: Alabama and has posted top-20 times in Saturday, June 21, 2008 Saturday, June 21, 2008 Relay Carnival Divisional Relays butterfly and backstroke. Sunday, July 13, 2008 Wednesday, July 13, 2008 Recent Lake Braddock grad Ashley Divisionals Divisionals Danner, considered a top ten swimmer, A CSL swimmer shows off her Saturday, July 26, 2008 Saturday, July 26, 2008 started in the NVSL and will swim for dolphin body art at the 2007 Relay All Stars Individual All Stars Saturday, August 2, 2008 Saturday, August 2, 2008 George Mason. Carnival at Sugarland Run.

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Photo Contributed Photo Virginia Shredders Win 12U AAU State Tournament he weekend of May 24-25, the Virginia Shredders won the 12U AAU State TTournament at the Virginia Sports Complex in Ruther Glen, Va. The Shred- ders are currently ranked No. 3 in the USSSA state rankings, and #6 in the nation. The core of this team is from the Northern Virginia area and is a compilation of Elvira Sparks, left, Betty Glover and Dorothy Spiess give the finger players that are current/former players from multiple little leagues in our area includ- puppets they made to Jamie Gentille for the children at Inova ing West Springfield Little League and Lorton Little League. Fairfax Hospital. The women, who live at Heatherwood Retire- ment Community in Burke, came to visit the pediatric ward at Inova Fairfax Hospital on Tuesday, June 17 to donate the finger puppets they made for the sick children there. Although the children were not present, Gentille, Inova Fairfax’s director of Child Life Services, was there to accept the gifts.

From Page 9 meanor. of the second suspect. On Monday, June 9 Theodore R. Lighting Sparks Bailey, 53, of 4300 block of D St. SE, Washington, D.C. was charged with House Fire grand larceny and possession of bur- On Tuesday, June 10, at approximately glary tools at the Alexandria City Jail. 8:20 p.m., Fairfax County Fire and Res- Bailey was being held for multiple cue Department units responded to a

Photo Contributed Photo charges at the time. house fire at a single-family home at The warrants charging a third suspect 4920 Wakefield Chapel Road in the Burke Apex U12 Finalists at Bull Run Tournament with grand larceny and possession of Annandale area. burglary tools have been obtained. The he Burke Apex, a U12 girls team, were finalists at the Bull Run Tournament Upon arriving on the scene, firefighters suspect’s whereabouts are unknown and and won Flight A with a record of 2-0-1 Contributing to a total team effort found smoke and fire on the roof and in T the suspect is still being sought in con- were Justina Whearty, Danielle Newcomb, Connie Tran, Anneka Mahan, Ellen the attic area of the ranch-style home. In junction with this case. McDowell, Kat Anderson, Nicole Steinbicker, Casey Hughes, Emily Grayson, Kaitleigh the 15 minutes that it took for the Fetterman, Janine Simmons, Erika Rashka, Laura Townsley and Colleen McDonald. firefighters to bring the fire under con- Coco Armstrong was unable to play because of an injury. Police Say Dog Left trol, they were able to contain the fire to the roof and attic area, according to a Sports Announcements High School from July 6 to 10. For more information in Hot Vehicle Fairfax County release. or to register call 202-244-2255. For a complete list A City of Fairfax Animal control of- Though they escaped without injury, a Team registrations are currently being accepted for of summer camps go to www.1on1basketball.com/ ficer charged a 33-old-year old Cana- family of two adults and three children the Central Maryland Soccer Association’s Summer dc. has been displaced. The damage is Shoot-out Challenge Cup. The Cup is a small sided 6 dian woman with providing vs. 6 tournament competition for both boys and girls Fairfax County Sculling and Rowing offers youth inadequate shelter for her News Briefs estimated at $150,000. The fire, ac- teams scheduled for August 1-3, 2008 in Pikesville, rowing for boys and girls grades 7th-12th. Join some 8-month-old male cocker cording to investigators was acci- Maryland. The Cup is open to all school, recreation, of the areas top high school coaches for our annual spaniel, according to a dental due to lightning striking the club and neighborhood soccer teams in the metropoli- summer rowing camps on the Occoquan River. This tan area, offering competition in the 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 year, we’re offering three different four week sessions Fairfax City Police release. The dog was roof. and 18 & Under age groupings. The tournament will for kids to choose from. Camps are available for be- left in a van in direct sunlight in the feature round-robin competition, and all teams will ginners and intermediate level rowers and coxswains. parking lot at 9602 Main St. on Tues- be guaranteed a minimum of three (40 minute) All camp sessions meet from 6 to 8pm Monday Reception To Honor games. Registration and additional information is through Thursday. Visit day, June 10, shortly before 3 p.m. available on the tournament’s web page at www.fairfaxcountyjuniors.com for information on all After a police officer arrived, the Council Members www.cmsasoccer.com. For additional information, Summer and Fall programs along with links to reg- suspect’s son approached the vehicle On Tuesday, June 24, Mayor Robert F. call 410-363-8610 or 410-686-2212 or e-mail istration. and removed the overheated dog, gave [email protected]. Lederer and members of the Fairfax City it water and placed it in the shade. An Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax will hold its Council will host a reception to honor animal control officer arrived and de- The Ashburn based NOVA “NFL” Youth Flag Foot- summer girls soccer camp from July 7-11 for girls City Council members Gail C. Lyon, R. ball League 2008 Fall League Season registration is ages 7-13. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. termined that outside temperature was Scott Silverthorne and Patrice M. Win- now taking place online at www.novaflag.com. The The camp will emphasize improvement of technical 94 degrees with a heat advisory in ef- League is open to all children ages 5 through 14 years and tactical abilities and also improve decision-mak- ter. The reception will take place at the fect. Using a thermometer the officer de- of age. ing abilities in a fun and positive environment. The City Hall Annex, 10455 Armstrong St. termined that the inside temperature of Practices begin in late August with games running cost of the camp is $185 with a discount for team sign The public is invited to attend and light through to the end of November. For more informa- up. For questions call the athletic department at 703- the car was 118 degrees. refreshments will be served. Following tion or to register, visit the league’s web site at 352-0927 ext. 503 for or get brochure online at http:/ The suspect and owner of the dog, www.novaflag.com. /www.paulvi.net/currentstudents_parents/camp/ the reception the honored three members Natasha Casimir of Lemoyne, Quebec, girls_soccer. will attend their final meeting at 7 p.m., One on One Basketball will be running their 12th Canada, returned to the van. She was their terms end June 30. Call 703-385- Annual Summer Hoops Camps for girls and boys ages The Connection will publish community sports issued a summons for violation of City 7850. 6-12 at Tysons Corner Sport & Health this summer. news, notes and results at no charge to of Fairfax Code Section 6-2, inadequate Camps run from June through August. They have set [email protected]. Deadline up a special week for boys and girls ages 8-14 at for submission is noon on Tuesday. Call sports edi- shelter, which is a class four misde- Tysons from July 28 to August 1. One on One is also tor Paul Frommelt at 703-917-6409 with any running an overnight basketball camp at Episcopal questions or concerns. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 23 Faith

The youth IMPACT choir from Burke Presbyterian Church will offer concerts to several New England communities during an outreach tour from June 19-23. The tour will culminate with a concert performed locally on Saturday, June 28. Twenty-eight middle and high school students will participate in this year’s tour. The group will also spend a day preparing and serving a meal for the homeless at the Providence Rescue Mission in Providence, R.I. The choir will perform a local concert on Saturday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. at Burke Presbyterian Church, 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. Free.

St. George’s United Methodist p.m. at Burke Presbyterian Church, free general bereavement support group Church offers God’s Big Backyard 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke. The open to all adults on the first and third vacation Bible school July 14-18, 9 program will be presented by Dr. Alan Thursday of each month 7:30-9 p.m. a.m.-12 p.m. for children 4 through ris- Merten, president of George Mason The church is located at 6400 Nativity ing fifth graders. $20 per child; University, speaking on GMU and the Lane, Burke. Call 703-455-2400, ext. 17. maximum of $40 per family. 4910 Ox community. For reservations, call Faye Road, Fairfax. 703-385-4550 or Quesenberry 703- 620-0161 by July 10. The Catholic Diocese of Arling- www.stgumc.org. The cost is $8. If transportation is ton offers the USDA Special Milk needed, call SCFB office 703- 323-4788. Program to eligible children at St. Leo Lunch N’ Life for people 50 or the Great School in Fairfax and St. older, Thursday, July 17 from 12-2 Church of the Nativity offers a Bernadette School in Springfield. Clubs & Organizations COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP Mothers First of Burke/Fairfax is a nonprofit support organization dedi- ONE GOD MINISTRY cated to helping women who have Messiah A Global Church chosen to alter their careers to raise United Methodist Church A Non-Denominational Multi-racial Bible-based Christian Church Dedicated their children at home. Meetings are first, second and fourth Tuesdays, 10 6215 Rolling Rd., Springfield to the Spiritual Empowerment and Enrichment of the Human Race (Near West Springfield High School) a.m. at Kings Park Library, 9000 Burke (703) 569-9862 ~ Join Us For Worship ~ Lake Rd., Burke. Contact 703-827-5922 Sunday Services At 4280 Chain Bridge Road • Fairfax, VA 22030 or www.mothersfirst.org 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 am Sundays 10:00 am–10:45 am Sunday School Heartline Contemporary Service 7:15 p.m. 11:00 am–12:30 pm Worship Service Springfield-Franconia Host Li- Wednesdays 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Worship Service ons Club. Since 1954, through annual Sunday School Phone: 703-591-6161 Fax: 703-591-6262 events and fund-raisers, the club sup- 9:30 am & 11:00 am ports sight, hearing, and youth activities Email: [email protected] “Serving God by Serving Others” at the local, state and international Visit our website: http://www.messiahumc.org Visit Our Website: www.OneGodMinistry.org level. Visit www.sfhostlions.org or at- tend a free dinner meeting by calling Assembly of God St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church Fairfax United Methodist Church … 703-998-8811 or e-mailing Jubilee Christian Center … 703-978-4141 703-591-3120 Jubilee 703-383-1170 St. Paul Catholic Church … Pender United Methodist Church … Christian Center [email protected]. Fairfax Assembly of God … 703-968-3010 703-278-8023 Celebrating the Sounds of Freedom 703-591-4284 Realtime Worship - Sunday 8:45 & 11 AM Burke Toastmasters Club. Focus- Way of Faith Assembly of God … Coptic Orthodox Sunday School 10:10 AM Non-Denominational Sunday Evening - 6:30 PM Youth Meeting ing on improving communication skills, 703-573-7221 St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church … Fair Oaks Church … Family Night - Wednesday 7:15 PM 703-591-4444 Call for Sunday Evening Worship Home Group Schedule meets at The Oaks Community Center, 703-631-1112 visit our website: www.jccag.org Baptist Fairfax Church of Christ … located at 5708 Oak Leather Drive in 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax Braddock Missionary Baptist … Disciples of Christ 703-631-2100 Bill Frasnelli, PASTOR 703-383-1170 Burke, on the first and third Thursday of 703-830-4125 Fairfax Christian Church … Fairfax Community Church … “Experience the Difference” each month at 7:30 p.m. Call Raj Manda Calvary Hill Baptist Church … 703-385-3520 703-323-0110 Sovereign Grace Church... 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For more 703-323-5858 Chabad Lubavitch … 703-978-7101 information call 703-938-8044. Judah Praise Fellowship Christian … 703-426-1980 703-758-1456 Pentecostal Northern Virginia Primitive Baptist Lutheran Bethlehem Lutheran Church … 703-978-3131 The Greater Pentecostal Temple … The Fairfax Jubil-Aires, a barber- 703-255-0637 Christ Lutheran Church … 703-385-9426 shop harmony chorus, is seeking to 703-273-4094 Bible expand membership. A cappella singers King of Kings Lutheran … Presbyterian Barcroft Bible Church … of all backgrounds are encouraged to 703-378-7272 Christ Presbyterian Church…703-278-8365 Lord of Life Lutheran Church … 703-323-9500 join the group. Currently, the organiza- 703-425-3800 Fairfax Presbyterian Church … 703-273-5300 Korean Presbyterian Church … 703-321-8090 tion consists of male singers in their 50s Catholic Methodist New Hope Presbyterian … 703-385-9056 and 60s. 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Will be writing about If you are a bright, energetic, fashion -ori- Part 25 a/c used in 91, 91K, 135 flt ops ented team player, we need you! Must pos- RECEPTIONIST - Part-Time Fairfax City Police that he believed his son sess excellent multi-tasking abilities with embezzled $800,000 through electronic and ATC interface. If qualified send 1:15 - 6:15 pm, M-F for Fairfax City resume to [email protected]. strong communication and computer skills- transfers. sharp attention to detail is necessary. Sales Law Firm; Perfect opportunity for student or someone re-entering Koger Management Group filed for bank- experience preferred, but willing to train the ruptcy on July 27, 2007. (See related story.) right person. Hours include Saturdays. work force. Candidates must have Benefits available. excellent communication skills, pro- fessional appearance, computer IN THE EARLY MORNING of Feb. 2, skills. Fax resume to 703-591-2149 2007, according to police reports, a man or email [email protected] stopped his car behind a taxicab stopped at Project Administrator a traffic light at the corner of Seminary Road An expanding architectural firm in Reston and North Beauregard Street in Alexandria. seeks an individual w/strong knowledge of The driver of the car got out, walked to Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook for F/T Internships the taxi driver’s window, and fired several project administrator position. Must be a shots into the cab. The taxi driver was seri- self-starter w/ability to prioritize assign- ously injured, according to police. ments and meet established deadlines. At- Available tention to detail and accuracy are impor- About 20 minutes later, two men drove tant. Must have excellent communica- Unusual opportunity to learn into the parking lot of the Fairfax County tion skills, written and spoken. Exp in con- many aspects of the newspa- Police Station on Franconia Road to escape struction industry is pref’d. We offer an a car that had been chasing them. Koger, excellent salary and benefits pkg including per business. Internships driving a 1990 Jeep Cherokee, followed medical, dental, vision, vacation and 401(k). available in reporting, photog- them and shot both men, Fairfax County Po- E-mail cover letter, salary range, and lice said. resume to: [email protected] raphy, research, graphics. Trooper Groner earlier had stopped a ve- Opportunities for students, hicle that had been traveling erratically and COLLEGE and for adults considering was told by the occupants that they were change of career. Unpaid. Call traveling to the Franconia District Police STUDENTS Station to help friends who were in trouble & ‘08 H.S. GRADS John Lovaas, 703-917-6405 or there. Groner was escorting them to the email internship@connection Franconia Police Station when he spotted a SUV with its hazard lights flashing. The Drivers SUMMER WORK! newspapers.com $17.00 Base-Appt, FT/PT, trooper asked the occupants if everything CLASS A DRIVERS was all right. Full-Time Sales/Svc, No Exp Nec, “They pointed over my right shoulder and Mostly Local Routes All Ages 17+, Conditions Apply said there was a man with a gun over there,” Groner said. Requires: 703-359-7600 • Excellent customer service skills Groner focused his attention on the man with the gun, who turned out to be Koger. • Min 2 yrs experience CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Employers: • Ability to lift up to 65 lbs (hand unloads) Koger fled the scene in his car, traveling (Chantilly, VA) Are your recruiting ads not • Ability to work any shift & any set of days, working in other papers? 70-80 miles per hour on Franconia Road. including weekends & holidays Dulles, Virginia based HVAC service contrac- Trooper Groner and Washington Metro- Try a better way to fill your We offer: tor needs several dynamic customer service politan Area Transit Authority Police pur- employment openings • Yearly earnings from $55,000 and up! associates who can uphold our "Five Star" sued Koger who slammed his Jeep into a service commitment to our customers. • Raises after probationary period, at 9 North Potomac traffic control box in front of the Spring- Ideal candidates must have/be: Rockville months & 1 year Lansdowne 5 Ashburn Cascades field Shopping Mall. Sterling • Retention bonus up to $750 • Minimum 1 year customer service experi Potomac Chevy “The defendant got out of the vehicle with Great Bethesda Chase • Vacation/sick days ence 1 Herndon Falls Reston Dulles the firearm in hand,” Groner testified. • A clear phone voice Airport • Health, vision, dental & life insurance South McLean Riding Vienna Oakton 6 • Short & long term disability • Strong customer skills Arlington Chantilly 4 Washington, • Strong computer skills Centreville D.C. PETER D. GREENSPUN, Koger’s defense • 401(K) & retirement plan Fairfax North • Free uniforms • Flexible Clifton attorney, asked Groner if Koger said any- Historic Burke • Comfortable in a team environment Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 • Safety shoes allowance Station thing at that time. “The only thing he said • Reliable 2 • And more!!! Laurel Hill out loud was, ‘Help me, they’re coming to • Attention to detail All selected candidates must pass: • Ability to multi-task get me,’” Groner testified. • Road Test • Target your best job candidates • Excellent communication and follow where they live. At this time, Koger has only been charged • Background Check through with attempted capital murder of a police • Drug Test • Reach readers in addition If you think you meet these requirements con- to those who are currently officer, although the investigation is con- Bring your driving record & apply in person tact us for an interview. Dispatching experi- looking for a job. tinuing. Mon-Fri from 9am-4pm at: ence a plus! Great career advancement oppor- • Proven readership. During a preliminary hearing, the pros- Martin-Brower tunities! Only drug-free candidates will be • Proven results. ecution presents just enough evidence to considered. Excellent wages & benefits. establish that there is probable cause to 11777 Balls Ford Rd Hours: 8am – 5:30pm 4 days a week, 1 flex move a case forward to a grand jury. The Manassas, VA 20109 day 1pm-10pm, and 8am – 12pm every other www.mbhires.com Saturday. 703-917-6464 • Fax 703-917-0992 defense does not present its version of E-mail: [email protected] events or defense theory of the case. No phone calls, please Email resume to: AA, EOC, M/F/V/D [email protected] Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! Koger’s case is scheduled to proceed to a Fairfax County grand jury in July. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Connection ❖ June 19-25, 2008 ❖ 27 HomeHome && GardenGarden 703-917-6400 Zone 2: • Burke Zone 2 Ad Deadline: • Fairfax • Springfield connectionnewspapers.com CONTRACTORS.com Tuesday Noon

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December 3, 2004, in Deed Book 16770 at page 662 among Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned substitute trustee will the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia, the undersigned offer for sale at public auction at the front entrance of the Judi- BURKE Childcare avail in my substitute trustee will offer for sale at public auction at the front cial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, German Shepherd home,OFC Lic, FT & PT, days, entrance of the Judicial Center for Fairfax County, at 4110 Fairfax, Virginia, on pups - 2X World Sieger evenings, Back-up care & Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, Virginia, on Grand pups, Lg special needs children Tuesday, July 1, 2008 Head/Bone, blk/ red, welcome. Large yard for lots of Tuesday, July 1, 2008 fun! 703-569-8056 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time vetted/ dewormed/1st At 11:38 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time vaccine, ready 6/20. the following property being the property contained in said $1200 the following property being the property contained in said Deed call 301-972-3031 The biggest Deed of Trust, described as follows: things are of Trust, described as follows: German Shepherd always the Lot 39, Section 2, Heritage Square North as the same appears pups - 2X World Sieger Lot 94, Section 6, FAIRCHESTER, as the same appears duly duly dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 4590 at Employers: dedicated, platted and recorded in Deed Book 1425 at page page 773, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virgin- Grand pups, Lg easiest to do 33, among the Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. ia. Head/Bone, blk/ red, vetted/ dewormed/1st because there is Are your recruiting ads not Commonly known as 3824 Bevan Drive, Fairfax, Virginia Commonly known as 5917 Heritage Square Drive, Burke, Vir- vaccine, ready 6/20. 22030. ginia 22015. $1200 no competition. working in other papers? call 301-972-3031 TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $5,000.00 or ten per- TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of $30,000.00 or ten per- -William Van Horne cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the cent (10%) of the sale price, whichever amount is less, in the form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser form of cash or its equivalent will be required of the purchaser NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Try a better way to fill your 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- ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, ey being due and payable within fifteen (15) days after sale, 3800 POWELL LANE, #431, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22041 time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of 5.90 percent per annum from date of sale to date of time expressly being of the essence, with interest at the rate of employment openings settlement. Provided, however, that if the holder of the se- 7.0 percent per annum from date of sale to date of settlement. TAX MAP ID NO. 061-4-35-0431 cured promissory note is the successful bidder at the sale, no Provided, however, that if the holder of the secured promissory cash deposit shall be required, and part of or the entire indebt- note is the successful bidder at the sale, no cash deposit shall In execution of a certain Deed of Trust dated February 28, be required, and part of or the entire indebtedness, including North edness, including interest and costs, secured by the Deed of 2007 and recorded in the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office for Fairfax Potomac Trust, may be set off against the purchase price. interest and costs, secured by the Deed of Trust, may be set County, Virginia as Instrument No. 2007006035011, Deed Rockville off against the purchase price. Book No. 19159 at Page 1054, default having been made in the payment of the debt therein secured and being requested Lansdowne 5 Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and Ashburn Cascades stand the risk and cost of resale. Any defaulting purchaser shall forfeit the deposit and to do so by the noteholder, the undersigned substitute trustee, Sterling stand the risk and cost of resale. Shenandoah Legal Group, P.C., pursuant to a Deed of Ap- Potomac Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements pointment of Substitute Trustee, dated April 3, 2008, will offer Chevy Great Bethesda Chase and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the Sale shall be made subject to all existing easements for sale at public auction on the steps of the building housing Herndon Falls and restrictive covenants as the same may lawfully affect the the Fairfax County Circuit Court, on June 26, 2008 at 12:30 1 real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- Reston alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be real estate. Sale is further subject to mechanic's and/or materi- PM, the real estate with improvements thereon known as 3800 Dulles Airport sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of alman's liens of record and not of record. The property will be Powell Lane, #431, Falls Church, VA 22041, and more particu- South McLean redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- sold subject to all conditions, covenants, restrictions, rights of larly described as: Condominium Unit Number 431 of LAKE- Riding Vienna ments of record affecting the same, if any. redemption of federal lienholders or encumbrances, and agree- SIDE PLAZA CONDOMINIUM, with sole rights to use of Limit- Oakton 6 ments of record affecting the same, if any. ed Common Element Storage Area and Limited Common Ele- Arlington In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- ment Parking Area assigned as per Master Deed and Declara- Chantilly 4 Washington, vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- In the event the undersigned trustee is unable to con- tion recorded in Deed Book 5821 at Page 1459 among the Centreville D.C. clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the vey to the purchaser good title, then purchaser's sole and ex- Land Records of Fairfax County, Virginia. Together with an Fairfax time of sale. clusive remedy shall be in the refund of the deposit paid at the undivided interest allocated to the Unit as defined and set forth North time of sale. in the aforesaid Declaration of LAKE PLAZA CONDOMINIUM. Clifton This sale is being made subject to a superior trust. SUBJECT, HOWEVER, to restrictions, rights of way and ease- Historic Burke The subject property and all improvements thereon will ments of record. Less and except that part of the Common Clifton Fairfax Springfield 3 The subject property and all improvements thereon will be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- Area conveyed in Deed Book 6167, at Page 686, among the Station be sold in "as is" condition without warranty of any kind. Pur- chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- aforesaid Land Records. 2 chaser shall be responsible for any and all building and/or zon- ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well Laurel ing code violations whether of record or not of record, as well as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- The property and improvements thereon will be sold “AS Hill as for all unpaid and enforceable homeowners' or condomini- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- IS” and without representation or warranties of any kind includ- um owners' association dues and assessments, if any. Pur- chaser also shall be responsible for obtaining possession of ing, but not limited to, zoning, physical condition, topography, chaser also the property at his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the soil type or content, environmental matters or the availability of risk of loss and utilities. The sale shall be subject to any right of redemption shall be responsible for obtaining possession of the property at granted to the Secretary of the Treasury under 26 U.S.C 7425. • Target your best job candidates his/her expense. Purchaser shall assume the risk of loss and shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- The sale shall also be subject to all existing easements and re- shall be responsible for any damage, vandalism, theft, destruc- tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of strictions, superior liens, encumbrances, conditions and restric- where they live. tion, or the like, of or to the property occurring after the time of sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- tive covenants, if any, or other matters, which would be dis- sale. Conveyance will be by special warranty deed. Convey- ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- ancing, recording, transfer taxes, notary fees, examination of ti- closed by an accurate survey or inspection of the premises as Reach readers in addition tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be tle, state stamps, and all other costs of conveyance are to be the same may lawfully affect the real estate. No representa- • at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public at the expense of purchaser. State and local taxes, public tions or warranty is being made about the condition of the charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be charges, and special or regular assessments, if any, shall be Property or the use to which it may be put. Property shall be to those who are currently adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by adjusted to the date of sale and thereafter shall be assumed by conveyed to the purchaser by special warranty deed. the purchaser. the purchaser. looking for a job. TERMS: Cash. A bidder’s deposit (in certified funds) of up to The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the The undersigned trustee unconditionally reserves the 10% of the successful bid will be required at the time of sale. right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- right: (i) to waive the deposit requirement; (ii) to approve or dis- Bidding increments of not less than $500.00. Settlement within • Proven readership. approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; approve the creditworthiness of any bidder and/or purchaser; 15 days of sale. Additional terms will be announced at the time (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- of the sale. The successful bidder will be required to execute a mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) mination of the bidding; (iv) to extend the time for bidding; (v) Trustee’s Memorandum of Sale outlining additional terms of • Proven results. 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 sale and settlement. 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 hereunder. hereunder. This communication is from a debt collector attempting to col- lect the indebtedness referred to herein and any information Additional terms and conditions of sale may be Additional terms and conditions of sale may be an- obtained will be used for that purpose. This notice is being pro- announced at the time of sale. nounced at the time of sale. vided in compliance with the United States Code, the Code of Virginia and the terms of the Deed of Trust. DAVID N. PRENSKY DAVID N. PRENSKY Shenandoah Legal Group, P.C. Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee Substitute Trustee 703-917-6464 • Fax 703-917-0992 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: For Information Contact: David N. Prensky David N. Prensky Shenandoah Legal Group, P.C. E-mail: [email protected] Chasen & Chasen Chasen & Chasen 310 Jefferson Street, S.E. Suite 500 Suite 500 P.O. Box 75 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. 5225 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Roanoke, Virginia 24002 Great Papers • Great Readers • Great Results! 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DATES IN 2008: TIME: From the Beltway (495), July 9 7:00-9:00 PM take Rte. 66 West to the August 6 Nutley St. South Exit September 10 (exit 62) towards LOCATION: Fairfax. Go through the October 8 Springfield $899,000 Long & Foster’s Northern intersection of Lee November 5 Bryce Resort $225,000 Fairfax $337,000 New Construction/Close In - 1 Mile Virginia Training Center Highway and Nutley Manassas $150,000 December 3 Been dreaming of a mountain geta- 2 BR, 2 BA, 1,360 sq. ft. condo from I-395 & the Beltway. Gorgeous 3069 Nutley St. Street. The training way? Only 9 steps will get you there. Bright and Sunny 2 BR, 1 BA condo, minutes from I-495. Fully remod- 4 BR, 3.5 BA Craftsman Colonial Fairfax, VA 22031 center is located in the 3 BR/3 BA top floor unit features beauti- eat-in Kit, Large LR w/wood w/ main lvl mstr, 2-story great room, Pan Am Shopping ful year-round views at Bryce Resort in eled baths, in unit laundry and Burning FP & Sun Room. New car- gourmet kit, gas frpl, full bsmt, 2-car Center on the left. the Shenandoah Valley. An open floor plan storage rooms. New appl, silestone pet & flooring, freshly painted and cathedral ceilings will delight you. countertop, and hardwood floors. gar. 2 zone HVAC, recessed lighting, TO REGISTER: Enjoy golf, skiing, lake, hiking & more. throughout. MOVE RIGHT IN! 1.5 mile to Metro. Please contact Mary Ann Plonka at 703-503-1898 Only 2 hours from the Beltway. Sunroom and covered patio. Barbara Nowak 703-503-1802 Cheryl Hanback 703-864-4321 or [email protected] The Holleman Team 703-503-1813 Diana Khoury 703-401-7549 Elegant Random Hills $449,900 Reduced! Spacious TH w/2 MBRs, 3.5 BAs, & 1-Car Gar. Hrdwd flrs on main lvl & foyer. Kit Lorton $839,900 w/42” Cherry Fairfax $400,000 Mason Neck Magic cabinets & Clifton/Balmoral $1,275,000 Haymarket $574,900 Fairfax Station $939,900 Classic center hall colonial with 4 bed- granite Golf Course Community – elegant home 2.78 acre horse farmette. 4 BR, 2.5 bath Charming Colonial on 5+ park-like acres 3 BR, 2.5 BA end unit TH in counter. rooms, 2.5 bathrooms on over 2 acres, over 7,000 fin. sq. ft. sited on very special brick front colonial - 3 finished levels w/250’ waterfront on private lake & only Carriage Park. Spacious, open with a wide variety of trees and shrubs Recessed light- 1.5+ acre lot w/exceptional privacy in very ing, crown convenient location close to schools, shop- and walk-out basement Freshly reno- 5 mins from VRE. 4 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 FP, plus a circular in-ground pool! Many floor plan with soaring ceilings, molding, 2 fpls, deck, fenced patio plus ping, & transportation. 5BR, 4.5BA, MBR vated w/ new hardwood floors, kitchen Lib, hdwd flrs, large studio over garage. skylights, gas fireplace & deck. upgrades and spacious, light-filled much more. Both MBRs w/ cath. ceilings, w/sitting room, 2 sunrooms, FR w/stone fire- w/ granite breakfast bar, Travatine Multi-level deck, heated pool & spa. Eat-in kitchen w/breakfast bar. rooms. Quality touches, outdoor ceiling fans & 2 lrg closets. MBA w/Sep place, hdwd flrs main lvl, gas utilities. Huge baths, recessed lighting, etc. Sunroom Many recent improvements inc. Pella amenities. For 24-hour recorded info. tub, shower & skylight. Terrific location fin. LL, rec room w/granite wet bar, BR addition leads to huge deck w/ peaceful windows & doors, gutter toppers. See 1-car garage, great location easy access to transportation & w/luxury bath, media center, 2 playrooms, this home at www.GraingerTeam.com Call 1-888-495-6208 x213. 2 game rooms. view of paddock and barn. JoAnn Classen 571-239-6210 Fairfax Corner! Ron Kowalski 703-495-6208 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870 Dina Gorrell 703-989-5000 Ann Grainger 703-503-1870

Fairfax City $550,000 Clifton/Frosty Meadows $975,000 Fairfax $525,000 Woodbridge $164,900 Clifton $1,095,000 Somerset South Fairfax $650,000 LOCATION! LOCATION! Charming Colonial with Swimming Pool Beautifully updated 4 BR/3 BA Lovely Bi-Level with 1-car garage, Idyllic Setting 4 BR, 3 Bath Rambler. 4,000 sq. ft. fin- Fabulous addition on this charming in serene setting on 5 acres! Hidden away Charm exudes from this New England ished. Updated Kitchen granite, frig, expanded split level in sought-after 4 BRs and 2 BAs.Main level family Salt Box Colonial with Contemporary 3 level cape cod in wonderful close-in from the hustle & bustle yet close to cooktop and main lvl carpet & tile. location. Approx. $200,000 worth of Historic town of Clifton. 4 BR, 4 BA, Country Club View. Hardwood floors room with WB fireplace. HW flair! 5 perfect acres w/creek. Spectacular views from Great Rm w/25’ceiling. Cherry Comfy Fam Rm off Kitchen w/FPL & recent additions/improvements. 4 BR; 3 fireplaces. 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Wonderful family room addition plus a spacious bedroom/sitting Woodbridge SF $289,000 Dream Come True in Burke $719,900 With 4 BR’s and 2.5 BA’s this home is perfect for a growing Incredible award winning 4 BR, 3.5 BA, 3 lvl, 2 car gar home with room & full bath on lower level. Two family. TLC abounds! Kit, DR and Foyer feature ceramic tile. multiple upgrades. Stamped concrete drive, entry & patio look out New carpeting and fresh paint throughout. Walk-out from DR on over half acre of professionally landscaped yards. Kitchen inc. top fireplaces. Large LR & FR plus a separate to new deck and spacious fully fenced backyard w/shed. Home of the line appliances, granite, fireplace. 1st floor MBR with award winning MBA design. Plus much, much more. Plus great neighbor- den. 4 bdrms & 3 full baths. 2-car backs to woods. 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