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Photo by Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection Photo www.ConnectionNewspapers.comAugust 11-17, 2011 onlineFairfax at Station/Clifton/Lorton www.connectionnewspapers.com Connection ❖ August 11-17, 2011 ❖ 1 2 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 11-17, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Lorton/Fairfax Station/Clifton Connection Editor Michael O’Connell News 703-778-9416 or [email protected] Kammerer, Cooper Face Off in Sheriff’s Primary

Primary will decide He also says one of his goals is to increase crime awareness among the county’s senior GOP candidate population. “I aim to keep senior citizens informed for county Sheriff. so they don’t become victims,” he said. “I’d go out myself and speak to our seniors, to By Alex McVeigh make sure they’re informed and make sure The Connection they have the proper literature to keep themselves educated.” es Kammerer and Bill Coo- Kammerer said another one of his goals per will face off for the Re- is to educate the community on the func- Wpublican nomination for tion of the Sheriff’s Office. Fairfax County Sheriff in the “I’d like to set up programs in our schools Aug. 23 primary. Both men are running for to teach kids about the Sheriff’s Office and the chance to run against three-term incum- who to go to for help,” he said. “Visibility is bent Sheriff Stan Barry (D). a key factor, and I don’t see it, which is why The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office is re- I’m running. I want to unify with the Fairfax sponsible for managing the Adult Detention County Police Department to help with Center, providing courthouse security and this.” serving civil law process. Founded in 1742, He said he also aims to streamline the it is one of the oldest law enforcement agen- Sheriff’s Office to make sure funds and cies in the country, and with more than 600 manpower are allocated in the most effi- employees, it is the largest sheriff’s office Wes Kammerer Bill Cooper cient way. in Virginia. “I’ll look and see where we can save Kammerer was born in New York City, and a detective with the Office of the Chief of Kammerer said he hopes to use his con- money, where we can eliminate wasteful joined the Army at age 17. He served in the NYPD. nections with federal agencies to create programs and duplication,” Kammerer said. Army for several years before joining the He left the NYPD in 1989 and joined the partnerships. “And my top priority will be to make sure New York City Police Department in 1962. Secret Service in 1990, where he worked “I want to unify federal, state and mu- we’re always turning out professionally During his 26 years with the NYPD, he for 12 years in a security capacity, includ- nicipal organizations in case of a catastro- trained sheriff’s deputies.” served in numerous positions, including on ing security support for Presidents George phe,” he said. “I’ve observed that these agen- More information on Kammerer can be the firearms discharge review, as an inves- H.W. Bush (R) and Bill Clinton (D). He re- cies can tend to get argumentative about tigator in the Office of Internal Affairs and tired from the Secret Service in 2002. who should be doing what.” See Republican, Page 5 Martin, Baker Compete To Take on Barker in 39th Two Republicans vie to challenge incumbent cases before the U.S. Supreme viewed as vulnerable. Court, Baker said he has the back- By Michael Lee Pope often the case with primary races, the dif- ground and experi- The Connection ference between the candidates has less to ence needed in do with issues and more about personal Richmond. At the hichever Republican emerges background and biography. Both Baker and top of his agenda is Wfrom the August primary this Martin say they have the experience and doing away with month will be in one of the hot- the background necessary to be successful personal and cor- test campaigns of the year. The winner of in Richmond. porate income the Aug. 23 election will face incumbent “Barker is vulnerable, and [we] have two taxes as well as di- state Sen. George Barker (D-39), who is aggressive and mainstream Republicans versifying the local perceived as vul- who are eager economy. nerable by Demo- to take him on,” “Federal spend- crats and Repub- “Barker is vulnerable, and said Republican ing is going to slow licans. The newly consultant down,” said Baker, Miller Baker Scott Martin redrawn bound- [we] have two aggressive and Mike Lane. a member of the aries of the dis- “There is a rea- Federalist Society. trict stretch from mainstream Republicans who son to believe “So we need to attract businesses that have what their senator’s record is,” he said. Clifton to Alexan- that national nothing to do with the federal government.” “Transparency is essential if this represen- dria, increasing are eager to take him on.” political scene If elected, Baker’s first bill would be tative government is going to work.” the Democratic — Republican consultant Mike Lane is going to cast changing the Senate rules to make sure that Other bills he said he would introduce in voters by 1.7 per- a shadow over the voting record of every state Senator was his freshman term address transportation cent. the election this easily accessible on the General Assembly and education. On transportation, Baker “That’s an indication that the Democrats year, and that’s not looking very good for website — including floor votes, commit- said he would revise the allocation of rev- see this seat as vulnerable,” said Kyle the Democrats right now.” tee votes and subcommittee votes. Cur- enues for highway projects so that spend- Kondik, political analyst with the Virginia rently, some of that information is acces- ing is prioritized based on where the con- Center for Politics. “If this is a seat where BAKER describes himself as the sible, but it’s only available by looking at gestion is heaviest — an effort that was the Democrat loses to the Republican, that frontrunner in the race, a candidate who is each bill individually. And subcommittee unsuccessfully championed earlier this year would probably be an indication that the leading “by every metric.” He said he has votes are often unrecorded. Even if the bill by Del. James LeMunyon (R-67). On edu- leadership of the Senate would change.” knocked on more doors, raised more money is unsuccessful, Baker pledged to make the cation, he said he would introduce legisla- Republican voters have a choice of former and has more yard signs in the district than information available on his own website. tion that would prevent universities from Justice Department official Miller Baker and his opponent. As a former Justice Depart- “I think the General Assembly ought to education administrator Scott Martin. As is ment official who has successfully argued make it easy for constituents to find out See Martin, Page 11 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 11-17, 2011 ❖ 3 News Briefs Entertainment

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Fairfax County Police released this image of a truck they say is similar to the one that was near the scene of an October 2010 homicide in Fairfax Station.

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/The Connection omicide detectives have released an image of a Hvehicle they believe might be connected to the October 2010 murder of Fairfax County busi- nessman Yong Suk Yun. “This is not a picture of the suspect vehicle,” said Of- ficer Tawny Wright, a spokesperson for the Fairfax County Police Department. “Through the course of the investiga- tion, we developed a number of leads, and police are al- Students learn the dance steps to the iconic jazz song, ‘One,’ from theater teacher ways following up on those leads. I don’t know when (po- Amy Hard, far left. lice) were first made aware of the vehicle, but they have now come back to it.” Wright said the pickup was in the area of Ladues End Court and Fairfax County Parkway around the time of the A Taste of Broadway murder, on Oct. 7, 2010. The image is of an older-model, white pickup truck with a utility or landscaping trailer at- Students learn to sing, and participated in a variety of improv and theater tached to it. games.” Yun, 61, was slain in his Fairfax Station home last Octo- dance and audition during Although the 27 students in the class came from ber, where his wife found him. on Thursday, Oct. 7, shortly different schools, their common interest and enthu- before 4 p.m. Police declined to say how Yun died, other Robinson’s theater camps. siasm bonded them. “It’s been such a treat to just than “trauma to the upper body.” Police determined the have fun and introduce them to musical theater [in death was a homicide after an autopsy but did not release a more relaxed way], as opposed to while I’m direct- By Bonnie Hobbs the cause of death because it would be known only to the ing/producing a show,” said Hard. The Connection killer. Meanwhile, the Audition Boot Camp was designed Yun’s car, a gold 2002 Lexus 470 sport-utility vehicle, for no more than 10 students to help them prepare was gone. The vehicle was located by a police officer in obinson Secondary School has long been to audition for their school shows this year. “We do the 4300 block of Americana Drive on Monday, Oct. 11, known as a theatrical powerhouse, and an overview of casting and auditioning,” said Hard. just after 11 p.m. Rits musicals always attract huge audi- “But since this camp was only six hours total, we Yun owned the Dr. Wash carwash franchise on Route 50 ences. So this summer, in response to par- focused on selecting an audition monologue and in Chantilly. ent and student demand, it offered a workshop in song.” Wright said if anyone recalls seeing a pickup truck simi- musical theater. She and Madison Auch, co-di- lar to the one depicted in the image at any time prior to “People always ask where their rector of both camps, identify what the murder to contact the police. “We would like to talk child can get music, dance and “People always ask the students need to work on and with the people in the vehicle.” theater experience, so we decided provide them with the skills and Residents can contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866- a good way to wet the feet of an where their child resources to improve. In audition 411-TIPS/8477, e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or inexperienced musical-theater camp, students got to ask ques- text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES/274637 or performer was through a five-day can get music, tions, work through their nerves call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. workshop,” said Director Amy and practice performing in front Hard. “Though there was a presen- dance and theater of others. — Victoria Ross tation for parents at the end, this Since it’s summer and they had camp wasn’t as focused on the experience.” more time, both directors, in ef- product, but the process.” fect, gave the students personal- Sign Up for Senior Olympics Also offered July 25-29 was an ized, private coaching. “Madison Registration forms are available for senior adults (50- Audition Boot Camp, preparing — Director Amy Hard is an outstanding musician and over) to enter the 2011 Northern Virginia Senior Olym- students to try out for various roles theater performer now majoring in pics to be held Sept. 17-28. The registration deadline is in plays. Like the musical-theater musical theater at the University Sept. 1. Participants must be 50 years of age by Dec. 31, workshop, it was open to middle- and high-school of the Arts,” Hard said. 2011, and live in a sponsoring jurisdiction. In addition to students and directed by Hard, as well. As for Hard, besides teaching theater at Robinson, traditional Olympic events such as track and field and “In Intro to Musical Theater, we tried to give them she is a private acting coach for college auditions swimming, other events include cards and board games, a little taste of a lot of things,” she said. “They and professional actors. “It’s truly my passion to be tennis, bowling, golf and more. For more information, call watched pieces from Broadway, learned new songs, able to ask questions, direct and assist these perform- 703-228-4721 or go to www.nvso.us. learned how to harmonize, a bit of reading music ers, one on one, as they gear up for auditions,” she and a lot of choreography — dance and basic, musi- said. cal-theater staging. They’ve hopefully widened their “I love meeting new students, seeing returning knowledge about current and past shows, did some research on the pieces they presented, made friends See Theater, Page 7 4 ❖ Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 11-17, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com News FALL REGISTRATION Since 1980 Swan Ballet Dance Schools Ballet • Pointe • Jazz USE Sheriff Tap • Lyrical Modern • Hip Hop From Page 3 Kinderdance & Baby Swans (Ages 2-4) YOUR found at ZUMBA www.weskammererforsheriff.org, for all ages! or on Facebook under “Wes TRICARE TWO Kammerer for Sheriff of Fairfax Classes Start 9/6/11 Beginner to Advance Classes for Registration Ongoing CONVENIENT County.” Children, Preteens, Teens & Adults Call Today BENEFIT! LOCATIONS Cooper is a native of Pittsburgh, 703-425-9400 Pa., and he moved to Fairfax swanballetdance.com County in 1976. 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Newspaper of Fairfax Station, Lorton & Clifton An independent, locally owned weekly Sample Ballots, More Engagement newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. mary, Stephanie Clifford (D) v. Alfonso H. 1606 King Street Virginia Board of Election should mail a sample Lopez (D). So far there is no Republican or Alexandria, Virginia 22314 ballot that includes polling place and ballot for other candidate so the winner of the primary could be uncontested in November in this Ar- NEWS DEPARTMENT: To discuss ideas and concerns, each voter. lington district. Call: 703-778-9410 ❖ For Fairfax County Sheriff, Republicans H. e-mail: [email protected] Wes Kammerer and Bill A. Cooper III face off t’s half past redistricting, do you know to determine who will face Sheriff Stan Barry Michael O’Connell Editor / 703-778-9416 where your boundaries are? Primary Races (D). While we wrote about the misguided Primary Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 23. Victoria Ross I ❖ Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Community Reporter approach to drawing lines for some Vir- 703-752-4014 ginia Senate and House of Delegates seats dur- Braddock district Democrats, Janet Oleszek Vote Early [email protected] ing the process, the effects of redistricting are and Christopher Wade compete to face incum- You can vote early in person or vote by ab- Bonnie Hobbs brought more into focus here at the Connec- bent John Cook (R) in November. sentee ballot by mail if you think you might be Community Reporter ❖ 703-778-9438 tion as we plan for election coverage Senate District 30, Democrats away from your house for 10 hours or more [email protected] in the communities served by our 15 Adam Ebbin, Libby Garvey and Rob on Election Day. That’s anyone who works. Editorial Nick Horrock newspapers. Krupicka are in a three-way race for the Arlington Board of Elections, 703-228-3456, County & Projects Many districts stretch out like snakes nomination to replace retiring state www.arlingtonva.us/departments/ [email protected] or amoebas with a piece of one community on Sen. Patsy Ticer. The winner will face Tim voterregistration/ Jon Roetman this side, a swath of another over here. Indi- McGee (R) in November. This district, includ- VoterRegistrationElectionInformation.aspx. In- Sports Editor 703-778-9410 vidual towns are crisscrossed and nicked by ing parts of Arlington, Alexandria and Mount person absentee voting location: 2100 [email protected] multiple districts. Vernon, trends to Democrats, so the primary Clarendon Blvd, Suite 320; Monday-Friday, 8 What’s more, voters affected by redistrict- could determine the winner. a.m.-5 p.m., through Aug 19; Saturday, Aug. 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The ballot parts of Herndon or Sterling, you are likely in days, Wednesdays, Fridays: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; this newly configured district that used to be Thursdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m; Saturday, Aug. 20, is Steve Hogan shows the specific voter’s polling place, a rep- Display Advertising, 703-778-9418 lica of the exact ballot the voter will see, al- almost entirely in Arlington. the last day to vote absentee in person, 9 a.m.- [email protected] ❖ lowing the voter to make selections before Senate District 36, Republicans Jeffrey M. 5 p.m. Andrea Smith hand and carry the ballot into the voting booth, Frederick (R) and Tito Muñoz (R) compete to City of Fairfax General Registrar, 703-385- Classified Advertising, 703-778-9411 [email protected] and information about absentee voting, rights face state Sen. 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Dave Marsden (D). for in-person absentee voting: Monday-Friday, 703-778-9433 Check your registration, polling place and [email protected] ❖ Senate District 39, Republicans Miller 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Extended hours for in-person ballot at www.sbe.virginia.gov, click on “voter Editor in Chief information.” Baker and Scott Martin compete to challenge absentee voting on Monday, Aug. 15, until 7:30 Steven Mauren incumbent state Sen. George Barker (D) in p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Managing Editors A wonderful source for information on the Michael O’Connell, Kemal Kurspahic races, including details on campaign finance November. This district encompasses parts of Photography: and the often mind-boggling maps of the new Centreville, Clifton, Lorton, Fairfax Station, — Mary Kimm, Louise Krafft, [email protected], on Craig Sterbutzel districts, is the Virginia Public Access Project, Springfield and the City of Alexandria. Art/Design: ❖ House of Delegates 49, Democratic pri- Twitter @marykimm Geovani Flores, Laurence Foong, www.vpap.org/elections/. John Heinly, John Smith Production Manager: information from the site before I rate ways this September, I’ve cre- membership group pages. Please Jean Card Final E-mail take it down, please feel free to ated a Clifton Community group invite new families to join also so CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 This e-mail was sent to support- do so. To save a picture from the page on Facebook. Anyone in the they can meet their “neighbors” Circulation Manager: ers of Clifton Elementary. site, right click on the picture, click greater Clifton community may Ann Oliver and feel connected to the commu- [email protected] on “save image as,” designate join the group and post to the nity. This group page certainly Dear Friends: where to save the picture and click page. Think of it as a virtual bul- won’t replace the connection we CONNECTION NEWSPAPERS, I would like to thank everyone save. I will keep an archive of the letin board for Clifton. Everything all felt at CES, but hopefully it will L.L.C. Peter Labovitz for their support and ef- site and all of the content on that used to go home in the Tues- help us to stay connected as we President/CEO forts during this unbe- the site, but it will no longer day take-home folders (such as move forward without CES. Mary Kimm lievable ordeal. This will Letters be available online. The Save info about Halloween and Clifton It has been an honor getting to Publisher/Chief Operating Officer likely be my last e-mail 703-778-9433 Clifton Elementary website Day) may be posted here. Updates know so many of you and you have [email protected] from Save Clifton, [www.savecliftonelementary.org] on the Charter School and requests my heartfelt thanks for all of your Jerry Vernon though I am going to keep this e- will remain online for the time for volunteers for Clifton events efforts to help Save Clifton El- Executive Vice President mail account active in case infor- being. I plan to update that site may be posted here. Post lost pet ementary. Even though we were [email protected] mation regarding the Charter with School Board election infor- notices here and it will instantly Wesley DeBrosse not successful in keeping Clifton Controller School or plans for the building mation, costs pertaining to the clo- go out to every member of the open, I’m proud of this commu- Debbie Funk become available. sure of CES, updates on building group, in the entire Clifton area. nity and proud to be a part of this National Sales For information regarding the additions and modifications at the If you would like to join the group, community. CES may have been 703-778-9444 [email protected] Charter School, please schools where CES kids are being please visit the page and request the heart of this community, but visitwww.lewisandclarkschoolva.org/ Jeanne Theismann sent to, and information relevant membership. Once you become a it’s the residents of Clifton that Special Assistant to the Publisher home to CES if/when FCPS decides to member, you may add more mem- make it beat. 703-778-9436 The PTA website will not be tell us the fate of the building. bers. I’ve set it up that way in an [email protected] available after Wednesday. If any- In an effort to keep everyone effort to avoid spam postings, Lisa Lucas one would like to pull pictures or connected as we all go our sepa- which can run rampant on open Save Clifton Elementary

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Court of Honor Theater Camp for the Summer Aaron Boudreau, a member of Boy Scout Troop 1849 From Page 4 also adds in fun and gets you to find what you’re was awarded his Eagle passionate about.” Scout rank at a Court of actors and meeting artists from other schools,” she James Carter, a Lake Braddock eighth-grader, also Honor on June 18 at St. said. “What they each bring from their backgrounds, enjoyed himself. “I love acting, and I’ve learned dif- Andrew’s Episcopal Church plus their desires, really produce a workshop that’s ferent musical numbers and about different genres in Burke. Aaron’s Eagle fun, enlightening and incredibly inspiring. This gets of theater,” he said. “And we played cool acting games Scout Service project was me geared up for the fall and going back to the class- to keep in character while on stage. It’s the best camp to collect donations for room.” I’ve been to this summer. I’ve made friends, the teach- care packages for Marines ers are nice and make it fun to learn, and the dances in Afghanistan. Working CLIFTON RESIDENT Hillary Hollaway, a Robinson are cool.” with members of his troop sophomore, took the musical-theater class because “I like the teaching methods and environment,” and VFW Post 7327, Aaron she’s been in several plays, but doesn’t have much said Robinson eighth-grader Graciela Perez, who likes collected the donations and background in musicals. “I don’t see singing and act- to sing. “Mrs. Hard is easy to talk to and the counse- then packed and shipped ing as my strengths, so I took this class so I could lors helping her are really nice. I learned that you 85 large care packages. improve,” she said. “I’ve enjoyed getting the chance have to work as an ensemble and a team, or else Aaron lives in Fairfax to sing in front of other people because, in middle things don’t come out right.” Station and will be a senior school, I couldn’t do that.” She was also in the auditioning class. “I get ner- at Lake Braddock in the “It gets you more involved in songs and dances,” vous onstage, but they understood and helped me fall. Hillary said, of the camp. “There’s lots of group danc- get more confidence doing it,” said Graciela. “And ing, and they find solos for everyone, so you don’t it’s cool getting to choose your own audition piece have to be an amazing singer to get one.” and learn what real auditions are like.” Hers was a School Notes Robinson freshman Ian Gaal has also performed comedy about a fast-food employee having to wait before and liked the class because, instead of being on an irritating customer. Hopefully, said Graciela, Brendan Milligan from South Ashley Andreotta of Clifton earned County Secondary School in Lorton was a B.S. in Nursing at Marymount criticized, the students were nurtured and encour- she’d like to someday act professionally, so she ap- one of 26 high school students in the University’s 60th Commencement Cer- aged. “They’re all your friends,” he said. “So, if you preciated what she learned in class. District of Columbia, Maryland and Vir- emonies at DAR Constitution Hall in have a good or bad voice, you shouldn’t be afraid to Abigail Wojcik, a Lake Braddock seventh-grader, ginia to receive the Horatio Alger State Washington, D.C., on May 8. show it off. You don’t have to keep things inside, but said audition camp taught her voice and body warm- Scholarship for $2,500 towards their college education. This scholarship was Kelly McGuinness of Fairfax Sta- can let them all out. You can do it.” ups and working with others. “We’d say funny things awarded to students who persevered in tion earned a Bachelor of Business He, too, would recommend the workshop to oth- while warming up, so it wasn’t boring,” she said. “And overcoming adversity while succeeding Administration at Marymount ers. “If you’ve never acted, you can come here be- they taught us you can change a character around academically, contributing to the com- University’s 60th Commencement Cer- cause Mrs. Hard is a great teacher and she’ll help munity and exhibiting exemplary emonies at DAR Constitution Hall in and do what you want with it. I like acting. It’s a character. Washington, D.C., on May 8. you,” said Ian. “She can be strict when needed, but chance to not be yourself without getting in trouble.” buffa’s COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. 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Cranford United Methodist 703-550-8557 Congregación La Cena Del The Spirit of The Living Christ Ministry… Virginia Korean Baptist Church Señor…703-550-1204 Church…703-339-5382 703-568-5647 703-425-1972 Episcopal Non-Denominational Pentecostal OPEN HOUSE! Buddhist St. Peter’s in the Woods… Grace Bible Church… Christ Pentecostal International Ekoji Buddhist Temple…. 703-503-9210 703-339-7292 Church…703-339-2119 Friday, August 19th 4-5 pm 703-239-1200 Pohick Church…703-339-6579 Gunston Bible Church… First United Pentecostal Church… Catholic Lutheran 703-339-5395 703-339-2402 Dance Demonstration, Gifts & Prizes! St. Clare of Assisi…703-266-1310 Living Savior Iglesia La Gran Comision Presbyterian St. Raymond Penafort… Lutheran Church Asambleas De Dios… Clifton Presbyterian Church… CALL 703-425-5599 703-440-0535 703-352-1421 703-541-0816 703-830-3175 Church of God Methodist New Hope Church…703-971-4673 Seoul Presbyterian Church…703-764-1310 QUALITY INSTRUCTION 9570-H BURKE RD. 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By John Byrd “I provided the designer with a photo of Special to the Connection a French country style kitchen I was espe- cially attracted to,” Baird says, “and I was s the US population ages, retire- really impressed that the Foster people ment and estate planning are could match it in every detail.” Atopics of endless discussion. Among other elements, the kitchenette There’s an industry of options ca- features glass-facing cabinets, ceramic tile tering to retirees needs, of course. Yet fami- backsplashes, and a food preparation island lies sometimes find their own way, explor- and dining counter finished in a tongue- ing practical avenues. and-groove base with a Brazilian granite Consider the case of Dean and Carolyn surface Baird. Grandchildren and visiting friends can

Photo by Now in their mid-60s, the Bairds were snack at the dining counter, and there’s seat- looking forward to a life unburdened by the ing for four at the glass cafe table. problems of maintaining a house, but had The Palladian-style window above the ruled out retirement homes. Dimitri Ganas sink — fabricated to Caroline Baird’s exact “I had helped some relatives move into a requirements — includes a course of three senior village,” Carolyn Baird acknowl- casement windows and an enviable view. edges. “I knew it wasn’t what Dean and I The master bedroom suite is, likewise, wanted.” finely articulated—with distinct zones for Moreover, as Baird tells it, the Arlington- sleeping and bathing, wardrobe storage and based couple had recently gotten in the The former library was converted to a transitional family room that now changing. Carolyn Baird planned the space habit of driving 25 miles a day when her accesses the new in-law suite via its 270-square foot kitchenette. to accommodate several favored col- daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Kevin lectibles: a circa 1930s chest of drawers, two McDermott, purchased a colonial on a tree- house. So, I was glad we had Dave Guy to Inside the new wing, functionality and four-posters, an antique lowboy with a shaded lot in Fairfax Station. guide us through so many unknowns.” order are emphasized. framed mirror. With one grandchild at the toddler stage Dave Guy, architect with Foster Remod- While code-adherent, the kitchenette sat- “These were pieces that had belonged to and another on the way, the Bairds found eling Solutions in Lorton, quickly sized up isfies all the Bairds cooking and refrigera- my grandmother,” Baird said. “Funny what that they reveled in extended family inter- a design solution as follows: tion requirements, without defining itself you keep. We gave away a houseful of fur- action, a pleasure shared by the The existing front-facing 14-by-18-foot as a full-service kitchen. niture, yet I have a china cabinet display- McDermotts. library converts to a “transitional” family There’s a microwave, a pair of compact ing some of my grandmother’s ceramics.” So it wasn’t long before a plan emerged, room that opens directly into a 720 square- refrigerators under the food preparation The master bath — reflecting Baird’s and the Bairds proposed using proceeds foot L-shaped addition; the addition extends island, and a sizeable floor-to-ceiling pan- many hours of research in the Foster show- from the sale of the Arlington property to 18 feet to the rear, then wraps the side el- try recessed behind double doors. A second room — is finished in marble mosaic floor- finance a spacious “in-law” wing to the evation in a perfectly rationalized side wing. door leads to a washer and a dryer. ing and includes his-and-her vanities and a McDermott residence. To retain symmetry on the front eleva- But there’s no full-scale cooking range or walk-in shower with soft Arabescato marble With little over half an acre, the tion, the new addition is stepped back seven ovens, no full-sized refrigerator. wall coverings and a built-in bench. McDermott property offered ample room for feet from the home’s facade, an aesthetic “The code is specific on this point,” Guy A few steps beyond, there’s 70-square-feet an addition. The question was whether the choice which preserves proportionality and observes. “This is not a second kitchen; it’s of plushly carpeted walk-in closet. stately Colonial could be revised a way that offsets any tendencies towards massing. a convenience — like a wet bar.” “We have everything we could want,” would retain its classic proportionality while A window in the rear elevation of the Guy also points out that the kitchenette Baird says. “This is a wonderful new phase accommodating the Baird’s space and pri- former library is replaced by an 8-by-7-foot is accessible from a side deck, an easy spot of life for the whole family.” vacy requirements. all-brick archway that opens into a kitch- to grab a cold soft drink or a snack. “We weren’t sure what was possible un- enette that is 18-by15. The kitchenette fea- Still, taken as a whole, the wing satisfies Staff at Foster Remodeling Solutions der the county’s rules,” Kevin McDermott tures a large Palladian window with a back all the Baird’s privacy needs while present- periodically offer workshops on home said. “We envisioned a new wing but I yard view, thus restating the family room’s ing a distinctly personal interior renders it remodeling topics. For information: 703/ wanted to preserve the look of the existing visual continuum. a place apart. 550-1371 or www.FosterRemodeling.com Waterfront Mansion on Mason Neck for Sale agles Landing, a Georgian manor two waterfront master suites featuring Eon the deep water banks of the double doors, master baths, a sitting Potomac River, 11521 Potomac room and Juliet balcony. There is a third Road in Lorton, is for sale for $5.374 floor studio with waterfront balcony; li- million. brary; billiard room; six fireplaces; de- The 15,000-square-foot home sits on tached three-car carriage house with pri- 11 acres at the tip of the Mason Neck vate guest quarters and landscaped Peninsula, bordering 440 feet of pictur- grounds with lawns gently sloping down esque waterfront and 676 feet of scenic to the Potomac. freshwater tidal marsh. Nearly every room offers panoramic views along an The home is listed with Susan Gray ever-changing natural landscape where Chambers with Coldwell Banker Residen- waterfowl frolic and bald eagles nest. tial Brokerage in Alexandria; call 703- The home contains five bedrooms and 518-6175 or 703-203-9900. six-and-one-half bathrooms, including www.graychambers.com

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Send notes to the Connection at Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, Road, Burke. Light refreshments will door. 703-569-5940 or Commerce St., Springfield. Share [email protected] or call Lorton. Applause Unlimited presents be served. www.jaxxroxx.com. your work, give and receive feedback 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelisa,” “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan Dinner The United States Navy Band in a supportive setting. Adults. 703- announcements should be submitted at and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” Theatre, 10712 Richmond Highway, “Country Current.” 7:30 p.m. Lee 451-8055. least two weeks prior to the event. told with puppets and masks. All Lorton. Dan Goggin’s comedy about District Park Amphitheater, 6601 ages. Register at 703-339-7385. the antics of a group of nuns. Telegraph Road, Franconia. Country “Nunsense.” 6 p.m. Lazy Susan www.lazysusan.com or 703-550- music. Free. FRIDAY/AUG. 19 THURSDAY/AUG. 11 Dinner Theatre, 10712 Richmond 7384. English Conversation Group. 10:15 Space Rock Invasion USA Tour Science Rocks with Flumpa and Highway, Lorton. Dan Goggin’s a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 with Nektar, Brainticket, Huw comedy about the antics of a group Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Lloyd Langton (Of Hawkwind) Friends. 7 p.m. Burke Centre SUNDAY/AUG. 14 Library, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke. of nuns. www.lazysusan.com or 703- Conversation group for adults and more. 8 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Music, science and movement with 550-7384. Quantico Marine Jazz Orchestra learning English. Adults. 703-339- Rolling Road, Springfield. Age 21 Wendy and Flumpa, the tree frog. All and Vienna-Falls Chorus. 2 p.m. 4610. and up. $25 advance, $30 at the Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox Beach Party. 10:30 a.m. Richard Byrd door. 703-569-5940 or ages. 703-249-1520. SATURDAY/AUG. 13 Science Rocks with Flumpa and Road, Lorton. Free. Library, 7250 Commerce St., www.jaxxroxx.com. Friends. 2:30 p.m. John Marshall 2nd Saturday Art Walk. 6-9 p.m. www.WorkhouseArts.org. Springfield. Books, songs and Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition. Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Workhouse Art Center, 9601 Ox World Champion Wushu Kungfu activities set in the sand. Age 3-5 7:30 p.m. Lake Accotink Park, 7500 Alexandria. Music, science and Road, Lorton. Meet each building’s Show. 3 p.m. George Mason with adult. 703-451-8055. Lake Accotink Park Road, Springfield. movement with Wendy and Flumpa, featured artist, a reception in W-16 University Center for the Arts, 4400 Bluegrass music concert. Free. from 6-7 p.m. and more. University Drive, Fairfax. With more Lunch Bunch. 12 p.m. John Marshall the tree frog. All ages. Register at THURSDAY/AUG. 18 703-971-0010. www.WorkhouseArts.org. than 20 of the world’s top Library, 6209 Rose Hill Drive, Paul Merklein Draws Great Big Alexandria Scottish Rite professional Wushu /Kungfu athletes Lionheart, I Declare War, Molotov Alexandria. Bring lunch and join us Faces. 2:30 p.m. Kingstowne Centennial Event. 6 p.m. The and masters. Ticket holders may Solution, Armor for the Broken for stories. Age birth-5 with adult. Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple, attend the pre-show news conference and more. 5 p.m. Jaxx, 6355 703-971-0010. Alexandria. Fast, fun caricature 1430 West Braddock Road, and meet actor and former Wushu Rolling Road, Springfield. $12 Lunch Bunnies. 12 p.m. Lorton drawing workshop. Age 12-18. 703- Alexandria. With political satire Kungfu National Champion Jet Li, 2- advance, $14 at the door. 703-569- Library, 9520 Richmond Highway, 339-4610. performed by The Hexagoners. $20 2:45 p.m. 703-978-7905. 5940 or www.jaxxroxx.com. Lorton. Bring a lunch and enjoy English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. per person including dinner. 703- “Nunsense.” 5 p.m. Lazy Susan English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. stories and activities. Age 3-5 with Kingstowne Library, 6500 998-9044. 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Richard Byrd Library, 7250 English Conversation Group. 7 p.m. Commerce St., Springfield. Preschool Storytime. 10:30 a.m. Kingstowne Library, 6500 Lesley Lykins will walk you through SATURDAY/AUG. 20 Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Ringmaster Harold Wood becomes a Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Adults. 703-451-8055. magician, juggler, clown and more Landsdowne Centre, Alexandria. Conversation group for adults DC Fest with Michael W. Smith right before your eyes. All ages. 703- Stories, songs and fingerplays. Age 2- learning English. Adults. 703-339- and Steven Curtis Chapman. 3 FRIDAY/AUG. 12 451-8055. 5 with adult. 703-339-4610. 4610. p.m. George Mason University Patriot The United States Navy Band NOVA Coalition of Labor Union Lorton Library Book Club. 7 p.m. Center, 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax. Women is hosting the first in a Lorton Library, 9520 Richmond Also with by Kutless, Big Daddy “Commodores.” 7:30 p.m. Lake WEDNESDAY/AUG. 17 Accotink Park, 7500 Lake Accotink series of free workshops on issues Highway, Lorton. Those Who Save Us Weave, Matthew West, Sidewalk Park Road, Springfield. Jazz concert. important to working women. You Creation’s End, Seven Kingdoms, by Jenna Blum. Adults. 703-339- Prophets and Jonny Diaz. Tickets Free. and Your Money: Financial Literacy Widow, Artizan and more. 6:30 7385. $15-$99, available at The Magic of Hans Christian for Women. 10-11:30 a.m., at Pohick p.m. Jaxx, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield Writers’ Group. 7 p.m. www.ticketmaster.com and 703-573- Andersen. 10:30 a.m. Lorton Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Springfield. $10 advance, $12 at the Richard Byrd Library, 7250 SEAT. www.patriotcenter.com.

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1 3550 Early Woodland Place, Fairfax — $1,335,695

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1 3550 EARLY WOODLAND PL ..... 1 ... 4 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,335,695 .... Detached ...... 0.29 ...... PICKETTS RESERVE ...... 06/14/11

2 3421 PRESERVATION DR ...... 4 ... 3 ... 1 ...... FAIRFAX ...... $1,297,778 .... Detached ...... 0.18 ...... PICKETT’S RESERVE ...... 06/29/11

3 6705 CEDAR VIEW CT ...... 5 ... 3 ... 1 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,210,000 .... Detached ...... 5.24 .... CEDAR KNOLLS OF CLIFTON .. 06/16/11

4 6708 CLIFTON RD ...... 5 ... 5 ... 0 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,200,000 .... Detached ...... 5.17 .... CEDAR KNOLLS OF CLIFTON .. 06/16/11

5 10621 DONOVANS HILL DR ...... 5 ... 4 ... 1 .. FAIRFAX STATION .... $1,195,000 .... Detached ...... 0.92 ...... DONOVANS RIDGE ...... 06/15/11

6 13105 CEDAR RIDGE DR ...... 5 ... 5 ... 0 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,090,000 .... Detached ...... 5.43 .... CEDAR KNOLLS OF CLIFTON .. 06/27/11 7 7509 Weymouth Hill Road, Clifton — $1,025,000 7 7509 WEYMOUTH HILL RD ...... 5 ... 6 ... 2 ...... CLIFTON ...... $1,025,000 .... Detached ...... 1.05 ...... BALMORAL GREENS ...... 06/01/11 Source: MRIS, Inc. For more information on MRIS, visit www.mris.com

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From Page 3 like to see the percentage increase to 85 percent or even 90 percent, although he said the details would raising the cost of tuition at a rate that’s higher have to be worked out during the legislative process. than inflation. As a longtime professor and educational administra- “Everyone in the private sector is tightening their tor, Martin said that he has seen how broken the ad- belts,” said Baker. “The universities can do it too.” missions process is from the inside. “This has been a game that has tortured parents MARTIN casts himself as someone who has been for too long,” Martin said. “I know the process, and engaged with the community for many years, run- it’s not fair.” ning an unsuccessful campaign for the Springfield Other bills he said he would introduce would District of the Fairfax County School Board in 2003. streamline the state government and reduce taxes. Because he is an employee of George Mason Uni- On government restructuring, Martin said he would versity, where he is director and founder of the Com- like to consolidate the State Council of Higher Edu- puter Game Design Program, Martin would not draw cation for Virginia with the Virginia Department of a paycheck as a state senator. Martin said he has Education, a move that would create cost savings he 5904 Oak Grove Street, Lorton • $789,900 • Open Sunday 1-3 p.m. been running for a year and a half and describes his would like to see directed to the Virginia Department opponent’s campaign as devoid of issues. of Veterans Services. On taxes, Martin would like to Renee Thompson, Keller Williams, 703-562-1800 “I just haven’t heard my opponent say why he’s reduce business personal property taxes and elimi- When you visit one of these Open Houses, tell the Realtor you saw it in this Connection Newspaper For more real estate listings and open houses, visit running,” said Martin. “I would have never run for nate business and professional occupancy license wwwConnectionNewspaperscom and click the Real Estate links on the right side state Senate as a first-time candidate, especially with- taxes. Call Specific Agents to Confirm Dates & Times out real ideas and a plan.” “There are a lot of town councils that would be If elected, Martin’s first bill would be to create very angry at me for abolishing the BPOL taxes,” said Fairfax Station more availability in Virginia colleges and universi- Martin. “But this is something a lot of small busi- 5912 Fairview Woods Dr...$749,900...... Sun 1-4...... Jim Souvagis...... Long & Foster..703-919-9191 8617 Meadow Edge Terr....$698,500...... Sun 1-4..Ann Witherspoon...... Long & Foster..703-503-1836 ties for Virginia residents. Martin said that he would nesses just cannot afford.” Lorton Faith Notes 5904 Oak Grove St...... $789,900...... Sun 1-3..Renee Thompson...... Keller Williams..703-562-1800 One God Ministry, 4280 Chain support the homeless and hungry in free pizza, on Aug. 31 at 7:15 p.m. Clifton Bridge Road in Fairfax, is hosting its Fairfax. 703-591-6161 or No Family Night activities for Aug. 13945 South Springs Dr...$605,000...... Sun 1-4...... AJ Garlichs...... Long & Foster..703-338-6748 Eighth Annual Community Festival www.onegodministry.org. 10 or Aug. 24, but the regular and Concert on Saturday, Aug. 13 Wednesday Family Night activities Burke from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fun for the fam- Jubilee Christian Center, 4650 for Boys and Girls Clubs and Adult 4963 Tibbitt Ln...... $259,000...... Sun 1-4...... Cris Thomas...... Keller Williams..703-654-4000 ily includes free food, music, games Shirley Gate Road in Fairfax, will host Bible Study will resume on Sept. 7, 5822 Shana Pl...... $250,000...... Sun 1-4...... Bob Dooley.....Samson Properties..703-581-5758 and prizes, including an iPad2. The a Family Picnic on Aug. 17, from 6-7 at 7:15 p.m. 703-383-1170 or 9913 Wood Astor Ct...... $509,000...... Sun 1-4...... Debbie Mesen...... Weichert..703-201-7723 public service event raises funds to p.m., and a Family Movie Night, with www.jccag.org. Annandale 3505 Epsilon Pl...... $774,900...... Sun 1-4...... Heidi Clary...... Weichert..703-618-8737 3701 MacGregor Ct...... $499,900...... Sun 1-4...... Heidi Clary...... Weichert..703-618-8737 3716 Lockwood Ln...... $425,000...... Sun 1-4...... Karen Brown...... Weichert..703-644-1364 4853 Randolph Dr...... $475,000...... Sun 1-4...... Kathy Stark...... Weichert..703-201-9656 7811 Ridgewood Dr...... $719,000...... Sun 1-5...... Maria Delgado...... 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Weichert..703-821-8300 12216 Grassy Hill Ct...... $398,500...... Sun 1-4.....Susie Carpenter...... Coldwell Banker..703-938-5600 12560 Garland Tree Ct...... $420,000...... Sun 2-4....Belinda Beaudry...... Weichert.703- 934-0400 delivered to your 13116 Poplar Tree Rd...... $455,000.....Sun 12-3...... Veena Runyan...... Coldwell Banker..703-691-1400 4448 Majestic Ln...... $499,999...... Sat 12-5...... Leslie Carter...... Carter..703-383-3245 e-mail box. 4611 Fair Valley Dr...... $439,000...... Sun 1-4..Susanne Berneski...... Long & Foster..703-968-7000 Centreville Send your name, mail- 13700 Leland Rd...... $499,900.....Sun 12-3...... John Lusk...... Thomas E. Reed..703-591-3739 5120 Veronica Rd...... $774,545...... Sun 2-3...... Keri Shull...... RE/MAX..703-373-5000 ing address and e-mail 14817 Edman Rd...... $325,000.....Sun 12-4...... Seema Sinha...... Keller Williams..703-564-6000 address to: 6919 Sharpsburg Dr...... $499,900...... Sun 2-5...... Lesley Salman...... Salman Home..703-754-6020 Chantilly GoingGreen@ 13905 Castle Ct...... $514,999...... Sun 1-4...... Barb Chandler...... Keller Williams..703-564-4000 connectionnews Kingstowne/Alexandria 3915 Spect Ct...... $399,900.....Sun 12-4...... Linda Bradley...... RE/MAX..703-971-5555 papers.com and tell us 4717 Poplar Dr...... $939,000...... Sat 1-4...... Rachel Carter...... Coldwell Banker..703-618-8737 6049 Telegraph Rd...... $347,550...... Sun 2-4....Donna Henshaw...... Avery-Hess..703-801-9000 which paper or papers 6200 Bernard Ave...... $774,900..Sun 2-4:30...... Keri Shull...... RE/MAX..703-373-5000 6547 Grange Ln, #104...... $294,000...... Sun 2-4..Mary Ellen Rubenstein..Coldwell Banker..703-402-7276 you’d like to receive. 6570 Kelsey Point Cir...... $437,000...... Sun 1-4...... Sarah Scott...... Long & Foster..703-313-6500 7745 Duvall Parish Ln...... $449,000...... Sun 1-3...... Lindsey Croft...... Long & Foster..703-924-2209 7242 Cherwell Ln...... $415,000...... Sun 1-4..Tom & Cindy & Assoc...... Long & Foster..703-822-0207 We’ll send the digital Haymarket replica of our print 6871 Jockey Club Ln...... $389,999...... Sun 1-4...... Denny Glacken...... Long & Foster..703-961-7115 edition to your Manassas e-mail box each 8509A Thomas Dr...... $229,900...... Sat 1-4...... Janet Rebholtz...... Weichert..571-419-3478 To add your Realtor represented Open House week. to these weekly listings, please call Steve Hogan at 703-778-9418 or e-mail the info to shogan@connectionnewspaperscom All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P. M . www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Fairfax Station/Clifton/Lorton Connection ❖ August 11-17, 2011 ❖ 11 Lorton/Fairfax Station/CliftonConnection Sports Editor Jon Roetman Sports 703-224-3015 or [email protected] Employment Chase Enjoys ‘Low-Key’ Competition BUSINESS OPP BUSINESS OPP 13-14, 25.14) and Christopher Fiala (Sully TELEPHONE TELEPHONE

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/The Connection In boys backstroke, Anthony Grimm (Fair ophie Chase started running com- Oaks, 8U 25M, 18.17, Zachary Risseeuw Our busy happy stimulating pediatric prac- petitively as a freshman at Lake (Vienna Woods, 9-10 50M, 37.09), Zander tice in Alexandria & Fairfax has an upcom- SBraddock Secondary School in Abrams (High Point, 11-12, 31.4), Luke ing opening for a F/T position. Some trav- 2009. In two years, she’s estab- Thorsell (Fox Mill Woods, 13-14, 29.23) and el between offices. Ideal for nurses return- lished herself as one of the top distance Brandon Fiala (Sully Station, 15-18, 28.23) ing to the workforce. Competitive sal- runners in the state, competing in cross took first place in their respective events. ary with benefits. Orientation provided. country, along with indoor and outdoor In girls back, Leaya Ma (Mosby Woods, 8U Lake Braddock rising junior track. 25M, 19.29), Sinead Eksteen (Shouse Vil- Fax resume to Attn: Sharon @ Sophie Chase, along with being Chase’s success, including a second-place lage, 9-10 50M, 34.98), Amanda Peren one of the top distance runners 703/914-5494 finish at the 2010 state cross country meet, (High Point, 11-12, 33.41), Maxine Clifford in the state, is a successful swim- have landed her much in the way of media (Waynewood, 13-14, 31.84) and Reanna mer. attention, expectations and pressure. While Dona (Waynewood, 15-18, 29.18) finished Chase said she enjoys competition, one been easy for Chase, who said she runs ev- atop the standings. Nysmith School sport that she’s been involved in for much ery day and swims three times per week. In boys breaststroke, Bernstein (21.8), Preschool - 8th Grade longer than running allows her to fulfill a Add to that a heavier work load at school Flatin (41.16), Carter Flint (Tuckahoe, 11- Hiring for the Fall competitive fix without having to deal with as she enters her junior year and Chase 12 50M, 36.19), Garrett Walsh (Hamlet, 13- pressure. fights to keep from getting burned out. 14, 33.5) and Charles Katis (Highlands, 15- • Mid-day Recess/Lunch Chase has been swimming since she was “I knew that I wanted to continue swim- 18, 29.13) took home titles. In girls breast- Attendant 7, and does so for ming because I had stroke, Isabella Manzione (Fairfax, 8U 25M, 11:00-1:30 $12.00/hour Lake Braddock in the been pretty decent 22.350, Alina Jones (Mantua, 9-10 50M, College Degree Required winter. On Aug. 6, “The thing I love about at it up until [I 42.6), Jacqueline Clabeaux (Greenbriar, 11- • Preschool Co-Teacher she competed in the started running],” 12, 36.5), Suzanne Dolan (Overlee, 13-14, • Elementary French Co-Teacher Northern Virginia swimming is that it’s so Chase said. “It’s 35.3) and Elizabeth Collins (Waynewood, • Middle School Social Studies Co-Teacher Swim League all-star been a little diffi- 15-18, 34.64) won their respective events. Send resumes to: [email protected] meet at Waynewood low key, so much less cult trying to keep In boys butterfly, Anthony Grimm (Fair Fax: 703-713-3336, www.nysmith.com Recreation Associa- an adequate bal- Oaks, 8U 25M, 16.8), Thomas Outlaw tion in Alexandria. A pressure for me.” ance between run- (Chesterbrook, 9-10 50M, 15.58), Lowery member of the Burke — Sophie Chase ning and swim- (30.2), Lambert (26.75) and Blake Sundel Station swim team, ming. I’m fortunate (Little Hunting Park, 15-18, 26.29) were Drivers Chase placed fourth enough to have winners. In girls fly, Annie Hood (Mansion Excellent Wages, Benefits, Pension! Home in the girls 15-18 50-meter breaststroke coaches that I can work with … because I House, 8U 25M, 19.01), Morgan Frueh with a time of 35.08 seconds, and 10th in just love to do both. Giving up one of them, (Mansion House, 9-10 50M, 16.5), Cassidy nightly! Safe Equipment! Manassas, VA lo- the 15-18 100-meter individual medley I feel like, would not be beneficial to the Bayer (Mount Vernon Park, 11-12, 30.17), cation. CDL-A w/Combo and Hazmat, 1 yr (1:10.72). other one.” Laura Branton (Oakton, 13-14 50M, 28.98) T/T exp, 21yoa req. EOE-M/F/D/V. Also “It’s really, really great,” Chase said of her Finding time to rest is important for and Dona (Waynewood, 15-18, 29.1) fin- need Dock Workers. $12-$14/hr. 4hr shifts. experience at the all-star meet. “Any oppor- Chase, who said she occasionally finds time ished atop their respective event standings. 18 yoa, read/write English. Able to lift 65 tunity that I get to compete I’ll just come for a social life. Boys IM winners were: Daniel Gyenis (Fox out and take it. … The thing I love about “Most of my social life,” she said, “prob- Mill, 9-10 100M, 1:18.9), Timothy Wu lbs. req. APPLY: www.yrcw.com/careers swimming is that it’s so low key, so much ably involves my teammates, anyway.” (McLean, 11-12, 1:10.44), Luke Thorsell less pressure for me. It’s almost like I can In boys freestyle competition, Andrew (Fox Mill Woods, 13-14, 1:04.22) and Bran- EDUCATION TRAINING just go out and have fun and not worry Bernstein (Chesterbrook, 8U 25M, 16.22), don Fiala (1:00.43). Girls IM winners were: about times and placement and whatever I Lachlan Flatin (High Point Pool, 9-10 50M, Eksteen (1:15.26), Bayer (1:10.64), Pharmacy Technician Trainees do, I’ll be happy with it.” 31.6), Roman Lowery (Fairfax Station, 11- Hannah Baker (Commonwealth, 13-14 Needed Now! Balancing running and swimming hasn’t 12, 28.09), Ben Lambert (Hayfield Farm, 100M, 1:08.75) and Schwartz (1:06.38). Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. 1-877-240-4524 CTO SCHEV Girls Lacrosse Clinics, presented National Championships held in Knoxville. Adult Softball Teams Needed: by the Burke Athletics Youth Club, will Bowersox has now qualified for the 2012 Grab some friends, family, co-workers take place beginning on Sunday, Sept. Olympic Trials in Seattle based on his per- and neighbors and sign up today to be a DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES 11. The Clinics will continue on Sundays formance at Nationals. The top six divers part of Fairfax County’s No. 1 adult soft- NEEDED NOW! throughout September and October. in the 14-15 and 16-18 age groups on 3- ball program — Fairfax Adult softball Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? Weekly Clinic times will be 2- meter and platform events who (FAS). FAS, voted the best adult softball Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. 3 p.m. Burke Athletics Youth have not already qualified for the league in the recent June 2011 issue of 1-800-381-1734 Club is a non-profit youth Sports Notes Trials will compete next summer Northern Virginia Magazine, is currently CTO SCHEV organization serving the for the Team USA Olympic spots. accepting applications for adult softball Burke area community. Visit Bowersox scored 567.60 on 3- teams for the upcoming fall season. MED BILL & CODING www.burkeathleticclub.org for more in- meter to take home the silver medal. He Deadline to register is Sunday, Aug. 7. Trainees NEEDED NOW formation. will continue on at Nationals where he will There are Men’s, Women’s, Coed, Cor- Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? compete on 1-meter and platform. porate Coed, and Senior’s (age 50-plus) Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. Cory Bowersox, 17, of Burke, Bowersox will take his medal back home leagues available. To learn more, call 1-800-385-2615 earned a silver medal in the 16-18 boys with him to Burke where he trains with 703-815-9007 or e-mail CTO SCHEV 3-meter event at the USA Diving Junior Dominion Dive Club. [email protected].

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